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The Pastor Matters Podcast seeks to equip and encourage pastors and church leaders in whatever context of ministry they find themselves in. Join Chuck Lawless and Caleb Iversen each week as they look at various topics related to preaching and pastoral leadership. Pastor Matters is produced by the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Pastor Matters Podcast seeks to equip and encourage pastors and church leaders in whatever context of ministry they find themselves in. Join Chuck Lawless and Caleb Iversen each week as they look at various topics related to preaching and pastoral leadership. Pastor Matters is produced by the Center for Preaching and Pastoral Leadership at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Pastor Matters is hosted by Southeastern Seminary. The show has published 272 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Podcast Highlight: The Pastor's Schedule with Dr. Scott Pace and Dr. Allan Moseley - EP223" (26 October 2026, 33 minutes), "Addressing Pornography in the Church with Brad Hamrbick - EP258" (19 October 2026, 31 minutes), and "Spirit-Empowered Preaching with Landon Dowden, EP257" (12 October 2026, 35 minutes).
Pastor Matters publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 272 episodes.
Booking probability for Pastor Matters is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Pastor Matters requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Pastor Matters's contact route on record: verified email.
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Southeastern Seminary hosts Pastor Matters, a religion podcast with 272 episodes published.
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Episode #262
This week we are highlighting one of our most listened to episodes of Pastor Matters! In this episode of Pastor Matters, we continue our series of the Pastors Roundtable. We discuss the challenges of time management and...
In this episode of Pastor Matters, we are joined by Bradley Hambrick, Assistant Professor of Biblical Counseling at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Brad shares insights into the prevalent issue of pornography...
In this week's episode of Pastor Matters, we bring Dr. Landon Dowden back for a conversation on Spirit-empowered preaching. Dr. Dowden discusses the relationships between the Spirit and His Word, the Spirit and the...
In this episode of Pastor Matters, we are joined by Dr. Jared Richard, Senior Pastor of Bay Leaf Baptist Church, to talk about leading a church staff. Dr. Richard has served in several roles on church staffs and offers...
In this episode of Pastor Matters, we sit down with Dr. Landon Dowden, Associate Professor of Preaching and Pastoral Ministry at Southeastern, for a Q&A conversation. Dr. Dowden shares insights from his experience in...
Episode #256
In this episode of Pastor Matters, Dr. Lawless and Caleb Iversen discuss the view from the pulpit. Caleb shares about his call to preach and his first opportunities to proclaim God’s Word. They reflect on the challenges...
In this episode of Pastor Matters, we are joined by Dr. Benjamin Quinn to explore how churches can invest in young leaders to help fill the leadership gap. We discuss the need for churches to have an equipping mindset...
In this episode of Pastor Matters, we sit down with Beau Landers, the Director of Church Partnerships here at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. We discuss why small groups matter in the local church, how to...
In this episode of Pastor Matters, we are joined by Dr. Allan Moseley to discuss how to deal with contentious sheep. While people are one of the most rewarding aspects of ministry, they can also be among the most...
In our 250th episode of Pastor Matters, we sit down with Ryan Hutchinson and Dwayne Milioni to consider how AI is impacting pastoral ministry. We discuss the benefits and risks of using AI in pastoral leadership, how AI...
In this episode of Pastor Matters, we are joined by Dr. Tate Cockrell and Dr. Steven Wade to discuss the importance of the pastor's emotional health. We talk about signs of poor emotional health, proactive measures to...
In this week's episode of Pastor Matters, we are joined by Dr. Benjamin Merkle to discuss his new book Authority in the Church. Dr. Merkle walks us through passages of Scripture that outline authority in the early...
Episode #247
This summer we are highlighting some of your favorite podcasts from the past year! In this episode of Pastor Matters, we are joined by Dr. Steven Wade, Professor of Pastoral Theology at Southeastern and Lead Pastor of...
In this episode of Pastor Matters, we are joined by Dr. Scott Pace and Dr. Allan Moseley to discuss the fine line of pastoral vulnerability. We talk about how to protect your family and your credibility as a leader...
This summer we are highlighting some of your favorite podcasts from the past year! In this episode of Pastor Matters, we are joined by Kristen Kellen, Tate Cockrell, and Steven McKinion. We discuss the importance of...
In this episode of Pastor Matters, we are joined by Matt Capps and Steven Wade to discuss their new book Shepherding Renewal: A Guide to Church Revitalization. They share their personal experiences of church...
This summer we are highlighting some of your favorite podcasts from the past year! In this episode of Pastor Matters, we discuss the challenges of dealing with criticism in ministry. We consider the importance of having...
In this episode of Pastor Matters, we are joined by Dr. Aaron Moraz, Director of Mission Dignity at GuideStone, discussing the needs of retired pastors and widows, how to support them, and practical advice for pastors...
Episode #245
This summer we are highlighting some of your favorite podcasts from the past year! In this episode of Pastor Matters, the team revisits their conversation with Dr. Craig Webb, the Executive Director Treasurer of the...
Episode #246
In this episode of Pastor Matters, we are joined by Shane Pruitt and Shelly Melia to discuss their new book, "Reaching Generation Alpha: A Ministry Guide for Discipling the Church Beyond the Screen.” They provide...
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Vice President of Undergraduate Studies, Dean of The College at Southeastern, Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Preaching, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and Judson College
Senior Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Associate Professor of Theology and History of Ideas, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
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