
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 | 344 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & Spirituality | |||

In this episode of Pastors Talk, Caleb Morell and Mark Dever sit down with Australian author Tony Payne (co-author of The Trellis and the Vine) to discuss his new book, Let the Word Dwell Richly. Payne makes the case that alongside the public preachi... more
In this special episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan Leeman and Mark Dever welcome John Piper to reflect on his book The Pleasures of God, newly reissued by Crossway. Together they explore why God's self-exaltation is not vanity but love, how grace over... more
In this episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan Leeman and Mark Dever discuss the unusual sermon Mark preached on July 5th, 2026 — the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence; tackling the question, "Are we celebrating the 250th anniversary of... more
In this special episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan Leeman sits down with Mark and Connie Dever to talk through Mark's sudden medical event. Mark and Connie recount the story, from the emergency room to Mark's slow recovery, and reflect on what the exp... 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 ministry, and healthy gospel-centered governance. Through candid conversations between two experienced pastors, episodes tackle topics like leadership development, church discipline, pastoral care, budgeting and reimbursement, and thebalance between doctrinal clarity and pastoral empathy. Notable strengths include a consistent focus on elder leadership, accountability, and tangible frameworks (e.g., job descriptions for pastors and deacons) to equip ministry teams. A recurring impression is a emphasis on biblical fidelity, practical wisdom for running a healthy local church, and a willingness to tackle sensitive topics with pastoral candor. Potential listeners who want actionable gu... more
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Pastors Talk launched 10 years ago and published 344 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. Joshua Schooping
8. Reuben Bredenhof
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