This is the official page for the Practical Shepherding Podcast entitled, “Trench Talk” where we tackle the issues pastors face and provide practical advice and wisdom for them. Practical Shepherding exists to “help pastors thrive in the trenches of pastoral ministry.” On this podcast, Brian Croft and Jim Savastio are asked the questions that you as pastors and aspiring pastors want them to address. If you would like a particular question addressed, please leave it in the comments section of this page.
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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.
Read MoreWhy 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreHow does the fishbowl of ministry affect pastors? What pressures face pastors as they seek to be faithful in ministry? How can pastors remember their ministering in the sight of God, not merely serving and shepherding the flock?
Jim and Brian discuss these questions and more on this episode of Trench Talk.
Read MoreWhen does a pastor actually become the pastor? What public and private aspects should a pastor consider when assessing if he’s built adequate trust and collateral? When he has built adequate trust, what things should he do that perhaps he has strategically delayed?
Jim and Brian discuss these questions and more on this episode of Trench Talk.
Read MoreHow should pastors shepherd immature sheep? How can you balance loving them where they are while pushing them toward maturity? How does a pastor handle the inner frustration brought on by shepherding an immature congregation?
Jim and Brian discuss these questions and more on this episode of Trench Talk.
Read MoreWhen should a man consider stepping back into pastoral ministry? What considerations and questions should he ask himself and his family? How might he guard from operating in the same way this time around? What if ministry is just too difficult?
Jim and Brian discuss these questions and more on this episode of Trench Talk.
Read MoreHow 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
Read MoreWhat 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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