Sean Corser Sean Corser

Ep. 263: Feeling enslaved to the study

How long should a pastor spend preparing his sermon? What elements require more or less time? What practical steps can pastors take to utilize their time more faithfully?

Brian and Jim discuss these questions and much more on this episode of Trench Talk.

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Sean Corser Sean Corser

Ep. 254: Pastors and Reading Books

Why is it important for pastors to read books? What types of books do Brian and Jim recommend?

Brian Croft and Jim Savastio answer these, and many more on this episode of Trench Talk.

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Sean Corser Sean Corser

Ep. 242: Joy, sorrows, and surprises of ministry

In this episode of Trench Talk Brian and Jim discuss their early ministries as they share about the joys, sorrows, and surprises of pastoral ministry.

Enjoy their reflections from 60 years of combined ministry experiences.

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Sean Corser Sean Corser

Ep. 210: Pastors caring for victims of abuse

How should pastors respond to allegations of abuse within their flocks? What practical steps can he take in taking these allegations seriously? What if a victim does not want to report to authorities? What dynamics should pastors be keenly aware of when shepherding?

Jim and Brian discuss these questions and much more on this episode of Trenchtalk

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Ep. 199: 50 years of ministry with Austin Walker

What lessons can be learned in 45+ years of ministry? What might be some joys and regrets of a ministry of that length? How might a pastor of this tenure know when it is time to step away? Upon reflection, what lessons can young aspiring pastors learn from a ministry example like this?

Jim and Brian talk with special guest Austin Walker as he shares on this episode of Trenchtalk

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