
In a world obsessed with "amazing," what would it look like to live faithfully as "average" Christians? Join average pastors Mark Arant, Jake Each and Jeff Dodge as they talk about life, faith, family, friendship and more. Shoot us an email at averagepastorpodcast@gmail.com if you have a question or a topic you want us to cover on the podcast!
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 44 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityChristianity | |||

On this episode, Mark, Jeff and Jake discuss the dangers of "networking" and the distinction between fellowship and friendship. We also finally have our official "Average Pastor Bingo" card ready to go, thanks to friend-of-the-pod Zach Rauch. You can... more
Drake Epkes fills in for Jake as Jeff and Mark recount their recent adventures in Zambia and East Asia. They discuss what happens when we view ministry as farming and embrace the slow but steady process of planting and harvesting. Check out the links... more
Jeff, Mark and Jake put on their "law expert" caps, and give their opinions on what questions they think more people should be asking.Also, check out this article one of our listeners wrote on Substack! thequietcenter.substack.com/p/a-view-yo... more
Jeff, Mark and Jake discuss how "unfiltered" pastors should be in how they speak and shepherd. Jeff brings up a concern with President Trump's recent use of religious imagery and grapples with how Christians should respond.
Drew Stevenson joins Mark, Jeff and Jake as they discuss how embracing weakness enables us to boast in Christ, and how to discern the difference between holy ambition and desire for personal gain.
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Drew Stevenson is back on the podcast! On this episode, Mark, Jake, Jeff and Drew use a lot of fun vocabulary words like "aseity," "asceticism" and "antinomianism." They also talk about when it makes sense to cancel a ministry gathering - should we e... more
Long episode alert!! Mark and Jeff invite Ryan Hamby and Drake Epkes onto the fireporch to talk about Ryan's time in Iowa City and give him an Average Pastor send-off as he sets out to plant a church in Santa Barbara, California.
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Back at the fire porch again, Mark, Jeff and Jake discuss the tension of efficiency while seeking intentionality. Mark opens the floor to air out everyone's personal rants and follows with a discussion on how we can discern God's voice from our own. more
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An informal, faith-forward discussion where three average pastors explore life, faith, family, and leadership. Episodes consistently center on church life, pastoral leadership, mentorship, mission work, and balancing ambition with spiritual health. The hosts share personal stories, practical calls to action, and occasional guest perspectives from pastors, church planters, and law-enforcement–turned-pastoral figures. The tone blends humor with devotional reflection, aiming to help listeners navigate everyday ministry challenges without chasing trendy metrics. Noteworthy is the emphasis on everyday faithfulness over spectacular growth, cross-cultural ministry experiences, and a recurring focus on mentorship, church planting, and gospel-center... more
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