This episode of Trench Talk explores how pastors and leaders can cultivate joy within themselves, their leadership teams, and their entire congregations. Drawing from Scripture, Brian and Jim discuss the importance of balancing hardships and celebrations, fostering vibrant worship, preventing burnout, and encouraging service without expectation. They close with practical steps and prayer, aiming to restore joy to church communities.
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This episode of Trench Talk explores how pastors and leaders can cultivate joy within themselves, their leadership teams, and their entire congregations. Drawing from Scripture, Brian and Jim discuss the importance of balancing hardships and celebrations, fostering vibrant worship, preventing burnout, and encouraging service without expectation. They close with practical steps and prayer, aiming to restore joy to church communities.
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Ep. 304: Life and Ministry with Dr. Robert Smith Jr.
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36 minutes 25 seconds
2 weeks ago
Ep. 304: Life and Ministry with Dr. Robert Smith Jr.
In this special episode, Brian Croft interviews Dr. Robert Smith Jr., reflecting on his decades of pastoral and teaching ministry. Dr. Smith shares his journey from his upbringing in Cincinnati to leading New Mission Baptist Church and teaching homiletics at Beeson Divinity School. The conversation explores the importance of Christ-centered preaching, racial reconciliation, mentoring young pastors, and the challenge of finding one’s unique voice in ministry. Dr. Smith provides practical advice for preachers, discusses contemporary church trends, and describes his faith-driven approach to embracing new assignments. The episode concludes with a heartfelt prayer for Dr. Smith’s continued impact.
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This episode of Trench Talk explores how pastors and leaders can cultivate joy within themselves, their leadership teams, and their entire congregations. Drawing from Scripture, Brian and Jim discuss the importance of balancing hardships and celebrations, fostering vibrant worship, preventing burnout, and encouraging service without expectation. They close with practical steps and prayer, aiming to restore joy to church communities.
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