What should a pastor do when he critiques his every word and action? Are pastors operating on depleted reserves of encouragement? What kinds of self-loathing do pastors heap on themselves? How can pastors live in light of the gospel they preach?

Brian and Jim discuss all these and more on this episode of Trenchtalk

How does a pastor establish his ministry in an already established church? Are there important things a pastor should take on in his first year at an established church? Is it important to distinguish between preferences and convictions?

Jim and Brian discuss these and more on this episode of Trenchtalk.

Who is Billy Graham and what is “his” rule? How can pastors wrongly and rightly apply the Billy Graham Rule? How can pastors pursue being above reproach? How important is it that pastors care well for the women in their congregation?

Jim and Brian answer all these and more on this episode of Trenchtalk.

Is finding deep friendship difficult for pastors? What unique hurdles are there for finding friends in the church? What are ways pastors can pursue meaningful and needed friends in ministry?

Listen as Brian and Jim discuss this and much more on this episode of Trenchtalk

How can a pastor discuss vacation time with his church? What ways should pastors guard their vacation time and time off? Are there different ways pastors can use this time well? Should pastors take all their vacation time each year?

Brian and Jim discuss these questions and much more on this episode of TrenchTalk, the podcast ministry of Practical Shepherding.

Are members of your flock following online or celebrity pastors? Do you ever face insecurities in your preaching ministry? How important is the fruit of a ministry of presence? Is God’s design for his church to be primarily through online media?

Jim and Brian discuss all these and more on this episode of Trenchtalk, the podcast ministry of Practical Shepherding

What happens when listeners send in a lot of great questions? Jim and Brian dedicate a separate podcast episode to address as many as possible. Enjoy this newest episode of Trenchtalk!

Is loneliness an issue for pastors? What about for those with other staff members? What are ways pastors can proactively pursue meaningful relationships?

Brian and Jim discuss these and many more on this episode of Trenchtalk, the podcast ministry of Practical Shepherding.

How important is preaching in pastoral ministry? Are there differences in preparation when preaching once versus preaching three times a week? What role does application play in preaching? How should pastors consult commentaries and other resources in preparation?

Brian and Jim discuss these topics and much more in this episode of Trenchtalk.

Should pastors and churches adjust their summer schedules? What expectations should pastors have of their members for attending during the Summer? Is it realistic to expect members to be present every Sunday in the Summer? How can pastors continue to remind their members of the priority gathered worship should have in their christian lives?

Jim and Brian discuss all these topics and more on the newest episode of Trenchtalk.

Do different circumstances of a member leaving provide different impact to a pastor and church? In what ways can pastors be honest with members as they leave? What encouragement can pastors have when members leave?

Jim and Brian discuss these topics and more on this episode of Trenchtalk a podcast ministry of Practical Shepherding.

What is the distinction between a staff elder and a lay elder? What is the benefit of having lay elders? How can staff pastors/elders protect and encourage lay elders? What ought a church do since they cannot financial support a lay elder?

Jim and Brian continue their discussion with Charlie on this episode of Trenchtalk