I’d like to welcome you to another “Rainy Day Conversation around Greatheart’s Table.”

This episode first aired just after Christmas in 2024 and addresses those factors that help pastors persevere for the long haul, and those challenges that can cut that short. This is part one of my conversation with two experienced pastors, Mike Osborne and Paul Joiner. Part two will be released soon.

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EPISODE NOTES

Notes and resources relevant to this episode:

For an explanation of the name and intention of these occasional interviews, read this.

The studies mentioned are referenced below:

Hartford Institute Study: “I’m Exhausted All the Time”

Deshon and Quinn study on competencies

Resources available for pastors:

Books mentioned include

Marshall Shelley Ministering to Problem People in Your Church: What to Do with Well-Intentioned Dragons

J. I. Packer, Knowing God

Richard Lovelace, Dynamics of Spiritual Life: An Evangelical Theology of Renewal

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Podcast music provided by Cool Hand Luke and used with permission.
Intro: “Holy Vanguard” / Lyrics
Outro: “Wonder Tour” / Lyrics / Video

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