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Practical(ly) Pastoring

Hosted by Practically Pastoring · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 206 episodes

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About this podcast

A podcast by pastors for pastors who want to share ideas, become better shepherds and have a good time with friends.

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Bylaws, Burnout, and Building Community

Jun 2, 202638m0

In this episode of Practically Pastoring, Andrew, Tim, and Jeff tackle two ministry questions that hit both structure and soul. First, they dig into church constitutions and bylaws, especially what happens when a church’

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Baby Dedications and Interfaith Prayer

May 4, 202635m0

In this episode of Practically Pastoring, Andrew, Jeff, and Delmar tackle two timely ministry questions that force pastors to think carefully about doctrine, discipleship, public witness, and pastoral wisdom. The first q

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When Ministry Gets Messy: Grace, Truth, and Guardrails

Apr 20, 202642m0

In this episode of Practically Pastoring, the guys tackle two heavy, real-world ministry situations that require courage, wisdom, and a steady hand. First, they discuss what to do when a staff member or elder appears to

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Big Days Bruised Feelings

Apr 13, 202633m0

This week on Practical(ly) Pastoring, Andrew, Tim, Delmar, and Jeff tackle two questions straight from the Facebook group, and both of them hit close to home. First, they discuss the sting pastors feel when key families

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Pastors, Pensions, and Planning Ahead

Apr 6, 202630m0

This week on Practically Pastoring, the guys dive into a conversation a lot of pastors know they need to have, but would rather keep punting down the road: retirement. Sparked by a question from a pastor in his early 40s

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The Long Runway: Repentance, Trust, and Public Ministry

Mar 30, 202631m0

This week on Practically Pastoring, Andrew sits down with Tim, Delmar, and Jeff for a wide-ranging conversation that starts with a tough pastoral leadership question and ends with Holy Week and Easter check-ins. Question

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The Care of Souls-Adam Powers

Mar 27, 202645m0

At the Practically Pastoring Conference, Adam Powers makes a biblical case for elder-led ministry from Hebrews 13:17. He argues that pastors must resist treating churches like businesses and people like customers, and in

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New Show Alert

Mar 23, 20264m0

We’re launching a new podcast. Get a Job with Andrew and Riley is a limited-run series following a real-time ministry job search—from the moment you realize it might be time to leave, all the way through interviews, cand

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The Big Buddy Plan: What Churches Should Do When Trauma Shows Up on Sunday Morning

Mar 9, 202651m0

Welcome back to Practically Pastoring. Andrew hosts Jeff, Del, Frank, and guest missionary Zach Harrod, serving in Prague, for an episode that is equal parts pastoral weight, practical systems, and classic pastor banter.

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Lanes, Not Levels, Building Disciple Making Pathways That Actually Work

Mar 2, 202641m0

This is a session from the Practical(ly) Pastoring Conference. Chad Williams, lead teaching pastor at Building 28 in Clearwater and former church planter and Chick-fil-A leader, argues that many churches accidentally bui

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Pastoral Side Piece: Setting Boundaries When Former Members Want Care After Leaving Your Church

Feb 23, 202644m0

First, an anonymous pastor shares a painfully honest question: a longtime member left a small church for a megachurch, but keeps reaching back for hospital visits and crisis care. The pastor wants to be gracious, but the

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When the Wine Runs Out: Soul Rest for Burned-Out Pastors (Tim Wildsmith - John 2)

Feb 16, 202641mEp. 189S12

Pastors don’t start cynical or burned out. But somewhere along the way, the wine runs out and we keep preaching, leading, and carrying burdens we were never meant to carry. In a Practically Pastoring Conference session,

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You’re Not Their On-Demand Pastor: Healthy Access and Expectations

Feb 1, 202643mEp. 188S11

In this episode, the guys tackle two real-life ministry situations pastors face all the time: 1) What do you do with the church member who constantly needs your attention—daily messages, constant crises, and an emotional

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When the Old Guard Won’t Quit (and the Bi-Vocational Burnout Dilemma)

Jan 28, 202629mEp. 187S11

Welcome back to Practically Pastoring. In this episode, we pull two real questions from Reddit and get painfully practical. Question 1: A rural Methodist pastor has seen real growth, but the “old guard” is wearing him do

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Frank & Tim talk church planting and a building project.

Jan 18, 202641mEp. 186S11

In this episode, the guys flip the script and interview Frank and Tim.Part 1: Frank gives a real-time update on the Cross & Crown Church plant (what’s working, what’s hard, what’s next, and the hunt for a launch location

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2026 Church Forecast: What We’re Doubling Down On & What We’re Cutting

Jan 12, 202659mEp. 185S11

In this episode, Frank, Andrew, Jeff, and Delmar talk about the real pressure points we are feeling heading into 2026, what ministry plays are losing traction, and what we’re personally changing so we can last for the lo

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The Christmas Worship Wars: Advent, Carols, and Congregational Nostalgia

Dec 14, 202534mEp. 184S11

Is Advent a Catholic tradition, or just a really old Christian rhythm we forgot existed? In this Advent themed episode, we answer two real pastor questions: “Is Advent a Catholic tradition? Will this cause issues in a Ba

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At-the-Movies, Sabbath Sundays, & Bad Church Coffee?!

Dec 7, 20251h 1mEp. 183S11

Welcome to the Practically Pastoring Hot Takes Episode — the one where we unintentionally roast half of evangelicalism and guarantee Andrew never gets invited to another conference again. From At-the-Movies sermons, to c

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A pastor caught doing WHAT in his Office?!

Nov 24, 202545mEp. 182S11

Today’s episode starts innocently enough with a simple question about office hours……and ends with one of the wildest Reddit pastor stories we’ve EVER read. We’re talking:• Should pastors still keep traditional office hou

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Recycling Sermons, Disgruntled Members, and Why Bacon Still Works for Men’s Ministry

Nov 9, 202541mEp. 181S11

In this episode of the Practically Pastoring Podcast, the guys tackle some of the real parts of church leadership — like how to respond when disgruntled members try to recruit others, whether it’s okay to reuse old sermo

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