
Pastors Talk is a weekly conversation between Jonathan Leeman and Mark Dever about practical aspects of the Christian life and pastoral ministry.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 340 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityChristianity | |||

In the season finale of Pastors Talk, Jonathan Leeman is joined by Ligon Duncan and Michael Lawrence to discuss the state of the pastoral pipeline — examining why fewer men are entering ministry, the role of demographics and seminary debt, and what h... more
In part three of their series on raising up leaders, Jonathan Leeman and Mark Dever work through nine practical principles Mark uses to identify and develop future pastors — from spotting qualified men and extending trust early, to delegating well, c... more
Jonathan Leeman and Mark Dever continue their conversation on raising up leaders, exploring the connection between discipleship, evangelism, and church planting, how to measure ministry fruitfulness beyond numbers, and what it means to steward your c... more
In this episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan and Mark dive into the essential, yet often challenging, practice of raising up leaders and passing out authority. They discuss what it takes to build a ministry around giving authority away rather than conso... more
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I’m not the intended audience. I’m a Complementarian-minded middle-aged woman, but there is still much to glean. And do yourself a favor and listen to episode #329, which begins with an improvised, harmonized hummed rendition of “And Can It Be”. I had to pull the car over…
Very helpful and edifying!
I have been encouraged and helped by the content produced in this podcast! Thanks, guys.
Also… Jonathan sounds just like Marlin, Nemo’s dad.
This has been one of the resources that has shaped and formed my ecclesiology almost more than anything outside the Bible.
So grateful for this podcast. Consistent clarity and wisdom
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This show centers on practical church leadership, pastoral care, and ecclesiology, with extended conversations about leadership development, church governance, budgeting, discipline, and the daily realities of ministry. Episodes frequently connect big-picture theology with actionable guidance for pastors and church workers, including mentoring the next generation, navigating reimbursements and budgets, and shepherding aging or church-planting communities. A standout pattern is the insistence on gospel-centered ministry, clear accountability, and a healthy, sustainable approach to church life, often weaving in historical Baptist perspectives and modern ecclesiology. Listeners likely gain concrete frameworks for governance, pastoral care, ser... more
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Pastors Talk launched 9 years ago and published 340 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Pastors Talk include:
1. Ligon Duncan
2. Michael Lawrence
3. Jared Wilson
4. Mike McKinley
5. Garrett Kell
6. Caleb Morell
7. Mark Feather
8. Joshua Schooping
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