148. Cursing in the Pulpit

When I was a kid, I was taught not to cuss. It was a tricky feat for someone given to frustration and anger, and so I found a loophole by saying, “I don’t mean to cuss, but . . .” and then saying whatever had come to mind.  I’ve been wondering recently how many...

147. Working on a World We Will Never See

t’s the beginning of a new year, for some an exciting time of possibilities and opportunities. For others, it’s the beginning of another year of slogging through life feeling blind insignificant. Whatever our emotional state, the fact remains that though we may never...

RDC06A. Getting Idolatry Right

With this episode we begin another two part Rainy Day Conversation. These are quarterly conversations with smart and gracious people whose wisdom is brought to bear upon life and ministry and the church.  The focus of this conversation, with Dr. Trey Martin, is...

146. Are You My Father?

This last episode of 2025 lands just a few days before Christmas. And while the content may not seem very Christmas-y, it actually is.  With the incarnation, God sets the trajectory that leads to the cross. The two are linked, and are both motivated by the same...

RDC02B. Pastoral Sustainability, Part Two

Hey, welcome to another “Rainy Day Conversation around Greatheart’s Table.” Unlike the normal short episodes, these are longer conversations in which I invite men and women with insight into issues of concern for pastors and those who care for them to talk about their...

145. Worship Is Boring

Hi, and welcome to Greatheart’s Table, the podcast for baseball lovers and those who care for them.  Wait. That’s a bit skewed. But let’s run with it. Having grown up with baseball, I often see parallels between the sport and the Christian life. People tend to...