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The Average Pastor Podcast

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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!

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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.

Got a question or comment for the average pastors? R... more

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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Recent Guests

Drew Stevenson
Pastor and guest on the episode, contributing to the discussion about ministry and church life
Episode: 39. Attributes of God, When to Cancel an Event & Lordship Salvation
Jon Turbett
Detective with the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI), later involved in Veritas Dubuque
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Episode: 33. Special Guest Jon Turbett: Veritas Dubuque & Detective Stories
Ryan Hamby
Pastor; filling in for Jeff Dodge
Veritas (Iowa City)
Episode: 30. Ryan's Still Here, The Faithfulness Test & Depth vs. Breadth

Hosts

Mark Arant
Host of The Average Pastor Podcast; associated with The Average Pastor Podcast (and Veritas Cedar Rapids/Veritas Church in various listings).
Jeff Dodge
Pastor and co-host; frequently featured as a core member alongside Mark and Jake.
Jake Each
Pastor and co-host; regular contributor and host with Jake-based episodes centered on ministry life and mentorship.

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19. Anxiety, Distractions in Services & Church History
Q: As Baptists/Evangelicals, what could be done to emphasize knowledge of church history more?
The panel suggests prioritizing biblical literacy over a heavy focus on church history, while still finding accessible ways to teach historical context—such as through targeted courses or bite-sized books that tie history to current practice.
24. Listener Q&A: Artificial Intelligence, Church Hurt & Riffing on Beauty
Q: In regards to AI and connecting it to Luke 16, could worldly tools like technology and AI be used for kingdom purposes, or is that dangerous when tied to the love of money?
They can be used for kingdom purposes, but we must be wary of misusing tools to justify sinful or shortsighted ends. Technology should be evaluated with warnings about greed and misuse, ensuring that our use serves God and others rather than simply advancing personal or material gains.

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What is The Average Pastor Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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