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For the Church PodcastEpisode 304: Glorification
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson visits with Cedarville University’s Dr. Jason Alligood about his new book Raised in Splendor and about the hope of glorification in our secular age.
2025-02-2600 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 298: Grab Bag!
It’s another installment in the Grab Bag feature, where Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson ask each other two surprise questions for off-the-cuff responses. Tune in and find out what we caught each other off guard about this week.
2025-01-1500 min
The Heart of Pastoring PodcastEpisode 14: Service
The Son of Man came not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. If pastors mean to reflect the heart of the Good Shepherd, they will pursue a servant’s heart. But we find this pursuit frustrated by our own laziness, a sense of entitlement, or even others’ presuming upon our service. How can we push through these frustrations and develop a vision for open-hearted caretaking of others? In this final episode, Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin commend the wisdom practice of Christlike service.
2025-01-0200 minThe Heart of Pastoring PodcastEpisode 13: Encouragement
Pastors constantly operate in an encouragement deficit. The practice of encouragement gives life. But so many ministers are drowning in criticism or just general disappointment. How can we become better encouragers of others when we receive so little of it ourselves? In this episode, Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin share some encouraging insights about encouragement! This wisdom practice can revolutionize our lives and enliven our ministries.
2024-12-2600 minThe Heart of Pastoring PodcastEp 12: Recreation
The Lord has made us not simply to work, but to play. He has given us talents and taste buds, interests and abilities, wonder and “wirings”—all to help us enjoy his common grace and glorify him in that enjoyment. But how do we devote good time to hobbies and interests without feeling guilty, or letting them overrule our life? In this episode, Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin have a lively conversation about the surprising wisdom practice of recreation.
2024-12-1900 minThe Heart of Pastoring PodcastEp 12: Recreation
The Lord has made us not simply to work, but to play. He has given us talents and taste buds, interests and abilities, wonder and “wirings”—all to help us enjoy his common grace and glorify him in that enjoyment. But how do we devote good time to hobbies and interests without feeling guilty, or letting them overrule our life? In this episode, Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin have a lively conversation about the surprising wisdom practice of recreation.
2024-12-1900 minThe Heart of Pastoring PodcastEpisode 11: Scripture
Nearly every pastor is accustomed to treating the Bible as a resource for content—for preaching and teaching, discipling and counseling. But in their “using” of the Bible, too often we forget to let the Bible use them. Nothing can be more important for the shepherd of God’s people to be nourished and empowered by the very voice of God himself. In this episode, Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin examine the wisdom practice of reading, studying, and meditating on Scripture, reflecting on how pastoral ministry can only be sustainable when the word is “richly dwelling” in us.
2024-12-1200 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 293: Personal Discipleship
Have you been discipled? Do you disciple others? In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about the importance of personal discipleship and share some applicational practice for more fruitful disciple-making.
2024-12-1100 minThe Heart of Pastoring PodcastEpisode 10: Exercise
Paul said bodily exercise matters (though not as much as spiritual formation). But how can we incorporate a healthy practice of physical exercise into our lives in ways that actually affect our spiritual and emotional health? What is the purpose of regular exercise beyond concerns about body image or losing weight? How do we find the right balance? Or find time to exercise at all? In this episode, Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin talk about our bodies as a stewardship from God and how commitment to regular exercise is a practice of wisdom.
2024-12-0500 minThe Heart of Pastoring PodcastEpisode 9: Reading
Why should reading be a priority for every pastor? How do you incorporate the need to learn and grow this way during seasons of intense busyness and lack of margin? In this episode, Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin resume their exploration of the pastoral wisdom practices by talking about their own reading histories and habits, and how every pastor ought to invest in his ongoing development and discipline by committing to read.
2024-11-2800 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 291: Anticipating Advent
Every year the Christmas holiday seems to creep up and then speed past. How can we make the most out of the Christmas holiday season? In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the importance of Advent and how our participation in this anticipation can help us enjoy Christmas more than we’d expected.
2024-11-2700 minThe Heart of Pastoring PodcastEpisode 7: Friendship
Why don’t more pastors have friends? Why don’t more enjoy the friendships they do have? In this episode, Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin discuss the promise and the peril of pastoral friendship. What are the risks involved? Why is it worth it? How is the pursuit of and investment in friendships an oft-neglected (or avoided) wisdom practice?
2024-11-1400 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 289: Grab Bag!
It’s another installment in the Grab Bag feature, where Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson ask each other two surprise questions for off-the-cuff responses. Tune in and find out what we caught each other off guard about this week.
2024-11-1300 minThe Heart of Pastoring PodcastEpisode 6: Discipleship
Our Lord has given the commission to the church to make disciples. Yet too many pastors spend more time settling for drawing a crowd or “keeping the customers satisfied.” In this episode, Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin explain the obedience of disciple-making in pastoral ministry and how this practice reflects the wisdom of God, even if not always the concerns of modern religious sensibilities.
2024-11-0700 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 288: Perseverance
Jesus said, “The one who perseveres to the end will be saved.” Obviously perseverance is a necessary component of the Christian life! On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about the doctrine of the “perseverance of the saints,” how perseverance is treated in Scripture, and how Christians might cultivate it in their lives.
2024-11-0600 minThe Heart of Pastoring PodcastEpisode 5: Sabbath
Most pastors fall into a pattern of overwork. Why is that? And how does sabbath set us free from worldly metrics of productivity? In this episode, Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin explore the wisdom practice of guilt-free rest and “fasting” from being needed.
2024-10-3100 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 287: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?
It’s a perennial question among many evangelicals. How should Christians think about Halloween? Avoid it? Embrace it? Reform it? On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the spotty history of Halloween and survey the contemporary perspectives, challenges, and opportunities related to the Christian’s consideration of the “holiday.”
2024-10-3000 minThe Heart of Pastoring PodcastEpisode 4: Gratitude
How does a pastor lead himself and his congregation in thankfulness? If the Scriptures command us to “give thanks in all things,” how can we embrace that command in even the low and trying moments of ministry? In this episode, Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin talk about the wisdom practice of gratitude and its all-flavoring help in every day and every season of shepherding.
2024-10-2400 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 286: FTC Mailbag
It’s another installment of the regular Mailbag feature. This week, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson answer listener-submitted questions and topics, including: topical vs. book sermon series, closing a church well, women officiating weddings, use of AI in pastoral work, how “baptism saves,” and Shepherds for Sale. Plus, Jared and Ross attempt to “convert” a Mennonite listener to Baptist (at his request).
2024-10-2300 minThe Heart of Pastoring PodcastEpisode 3: Silence
Why is sitting still before the Lord important? What are the benefits to our heart, mind, and soul? What are we looking to see happen when we practice it? In this episode Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin have a penetrating conversation about the increasingly vital need for the wisdom practice of silence in the life of the pastor.
2024-10-1700 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 285: Wisdom Practices with Ronnie Martin
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson is joined by Dr. Ronnie Martin to talk about the “wisdom practices” pastors should adopt as regular rhythms in their life in the pursuite of spiritual maturity, emotional stability, and ministerial endurance. Jared and Ronnie’s Midwestern Seminary podcast The Heart of Pastoring is now back in its 2nd season and available wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. https://ftc.co/resource-library/heart-of-pastoring-podcast/
2024-10-1600 minThe Heart of Pastoring PodcastEpisode 2: Prayer
The first wisdom practice to explore is prayer. But why do pastors often find it so difficult to practice? And why is it so vital? What are some practical ways to think about prayer so that it comes from a place of delight over duty? In this episode Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin discuss the crucial rhythm of prayer in the life of the pastor.
2024-10-1000 minThe Heart of Pastoring PodcastEpisode 1: Preface
How can pastors practically and devotionally invest in spiritual (and physical) endurance and sustainable faithfulness in ministry? In this new season of Midwestern Seminary’s The Heart of Pastoring, veteran pastors Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin return to discuss 12 “wisdom practices” important for every ministry leader to adopt as gospel-centered rhythms in their personal and vocational lives. In this preface to the season, Jared and Ronnie survey the evangelical landscape, explore the need for these practices, and set a vision for where this new journey will take us.
2024-10-1000 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 284: Mixing it Up on Service
This week on the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson conclude their three-week mini-series, drawing out the usual podcast banter to specific subjects. No agenda; no plan. Just a free-form conversation — this week, on serving the church. Why do 5% of church members do 95% of the work? Who can serve in a church? How do you keep zealous members from burning themselves out? How can we motivate non-servers to join the efforts? What do you do when a congregation demands a ministry that none of them want to actually contribute to? All that and more in this final episode of...
2024-10-0900 min
For the Church PodcastMixing it Up on Worship
This week on the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson continue their three-week mini-series, drawing out the usual podcast banter to specific subjects. No agenda; no plan. Just a free-form conversation — this week, on worship music. What is it for? Who is it for? What are some strange things they’ve encountered in worship services? Why do some worship services seem stuck in time? All that and more in this episode of “mixing it up.”
2024-10-0200 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 282: Mixing it Up on Preaching
This week on the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson a three-week mini-series, drawing out the usual podcast banter to specific subjects. No agenda; no plan. Just a free-form conversation — this week, on preaching. What is it? What should sermons do? What were the guys’ first sermons like? How have they grown over the years? What are some things beginning preachers should keep in mind? All that and more in this episode of “mixing it up.”
2024-09-2500 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 281: FTC Mailbag
It’s another installment of the regular Mailbag feature. This week, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson answer listener-submitted questions and topics, including: how unified pastors should be on “third-tier” issues, ministry calling, finding good Sunday School teachers, the youth pastor drought, and whether avoiding danger should be a missional priority.
2024-09-1800 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 280: Changing a Church
One of the most frequent questions we get relates to how to go about leading change in a church. In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the potential for negative change in a church — how it happens and how to prevent it — and the process for leading positive change in a church.
2024-09-1100 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 279: Baptist’s on the Lord’s Supper
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk all things communion! What does it mean? Who is it for? How should we practice it? And how not to spill the cup on someone’s cream-colored pants.
2024-09-0400 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 278: Grab Bag!
It’s another installment in the Grab Bag feature, where Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson ask each other two surprise questions for off-the-cuff responses. Tune in and find out what we caught each other off guard about this week.
2024-08-2800 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 277: How to Go to Church
Are you a late to church arriver? Are you a sleep in service attender? Are you a size everybody up fellowshiper? On this episode of the FTC Pod, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the practical, dispositional, and spiritual considerations we should all make in preparing for church — everything from the logistics to getting there on time to the attitude of graciousness towards those worshiping alongside us.
2024-08-2100 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 276: The Soul-Winning Church
You want your church to be reaching out with the gospel. Your sermons often include a call to evangelize. You’ve held evangelism training events. So . . . where are the conversions? Is your church actually reaching the lost? How do you become a genuinely soul-winning church? On today’s episode of the FTC Podcast, authors and ministers J.A. Medders and Doug Logan join Jared Wilson to talk about their new book The Soul-Winning Church and its six keys to fostering a genuine evangelistic culture in your church.
2024-08-1400 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 275: FTC Mailbag
In this installment of the Mailbag, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson answer questions all submitted via email, including: recommended books for training lay elders, succession plans for senior pastorate, how to know if you’re “gospel-centered” enough, how churches should handle sex offenders who want to be members, the process of disciplining church leaders, and what compromises are appropriate in looking for a church.
2024-08-0700 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 274: Congregation Hall of Fame
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson celebrate some of the unsung heroes of congregations around the world. They don’t often get the fanfare or the spotlight, but these faithful member “types” help churches grow and flourish, and they are huge encouragements to their pastors.
2024-07-3100 min
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For the Church PodcastEpisode 263: Humor in the Pulpit
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about the place of humor in preaching. Should it ever be used? If so, how? What are some things to do and *not* do?
2024-05-1500 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 261: Books That Changed Our Minds
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about the books that changed their minds about things big and little.
2024-05-0100 min
2024-04-2400 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 259: Why Stories Matter
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about the importance of “story” as it pertains to our testimonies and to preaching and teaching, as well as the biblical and theological significance of the concept of story, before discussing Jared’s new book The Storied Life: Christian Writing as Art and Worship. The Storied Life, designed for writers and artists of all kinds, is published by Zondervan and is available to order/purchase wherever you buy Christian books. Order before May 7 and you can get access to Jared’s FREE teaching videos either for writers...
2024-04-1700 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 258: When a Church Changes
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss how mature Christians might learn to consider, process, and adjust when their churches change in a variety of ways, as well as how leaders might initiate change in a way that best positions a church for health and stability.
2024-04-1000 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 257: Grab Bag!
The latest installment in our new Grab Bag! feature comes with a twist. This grab bag is a movie swap! Jared and Ross assigned movies to one another. Jared has to watch Ross’s “Christian movie” recommendation. Ross has to watch Jared’s “is it a Christian movie?” recommendation. Then they discuss. Will they like their assignments? Will they hate them? Listen in and find out.
2024-04-0300 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 256: What’s the Big Deal About the Resurrection?
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about the ways some churches celebrate Easter that seem to have little to do with the resurrection of Jesus, how to re-embrace the power of the full message of the gospel, and why we sometimes drift into resurrection amnesia.
2024-03-2700 min
For the Church PodcastIntroducing the Heart of Pastoring Podcast
Now available on the Midwestern Seminary podcast platform: The Heart of Pastoring, featuring hosts Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin. Listen in week by week as Jared and Ronnie reflect on the biblical qualifications for ministry with spiritual insights, pastoral reflections, and personal stories. Season 1 is is releasing now wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.
2024-03-2100 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 255: Raising Kids Who Love the Church
Some estimates put the adult church dropout rate for kids raised going to church within evangelicalism at 70%! How do we help our kids love the church? On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson have a conversation about influencing our kids to grow up into adults who are committed to the family of God.
2024-03-2000 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 254: Being a Good Listener
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the art of listening. How can we make sure the people in our lives and churches feel heard? And why is that important? Included are some practical tips for becoming better listeners.
2024-03-1300 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 253: Ronnie Martin on the Pastor’s Inner Life
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson visits with returning guest Ronnie Martin about the inner life of our pastors.
2024-03-0600 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 252: Narcissism in the Church
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about the problem with narcissists in the life and leadership of the church. How do we spot narcissism? What is the cause? Is there any remedy? And how would I know if I am one?
2024-02-2800 min
2024-02-2100 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 250: Grab Bag!
It turns out the Grab Bag concept was a hit! Y’all liked the first episode with this concept so much, we’re going to make it a regular feature on the program. In the Grab Bag episodes, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson each bring 2 surprise topics or questions for the other to answer.
2024-02-1400 minThe Heart of Pastoring PodcastEpisode 1: Preface
What happens when you put two veteran pastors and friends in a room and ask them to have a candid conversation about ministry? In this all-new podcast series, The Heart of Pastoring, Jared C. Wilson and Ronnie Martin reflect on the biblical qualifications for pastors in gracious, thoughtful, and — very often — humorous ways. In this prefatory episode to the first season, our two hosts introduce themselves, tell a bit of their stories and their deep ministry experience, and lay the groundwork for where they’re going with the rest of the series.
2024-02-1300 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 249: Leading with Brokenness
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the ins and outs of ministry brokenness. AW Tozer once said, “Before God blesses a man greatly, he must hurt him deeply.” Is that true? How does such thinking play out in terms of leading with transparency, honesty, and confession? What does it look like for ministers to lead with, from, and even *to* brokenness?
2024-02-0700 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 248: Thinking the Best of Each Other
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about a “hermeneutic of suspicion” in our relationships and the impact of viewing others this way upon our lives and local churches. Why should we “believe all things” about others? And how can we do that?
2024-01-3100 min
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For the Church PodcastEpisode 245: Resourcing Your Church
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson visits with Jonathan Carswell, CEO of 10 of Those, to talk about the unique ministry of effectively resourcing the church, the state of Christian readership, the importance of physical media, what one thing to look for in a Christian book, and how Christian leaders can better equip their own churches for quality reading.
2024-01-1000 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 244: The Problem with Resolutions
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the problems we run into when we make New Year’s resolutions — or resolutions of any kind — and how to best handle new commitments and new habits in the Christian life.
2024-01-0300 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 242: The Annual Christmas Episode
Why do the more traditional Christmas songs feel the most timeless? Mr. Christmas himself — pastor and author Dr. Ronnie Martin — is back for our annual Christmas episode. This time he and host Jared Wilson discuss their favorite Christmas music. And we have a BIG announcement to share at the end of the episode!
2023-12-2000 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 241: FTC Mailbag
It’s a Mailbag episode! On this week’s For the Church Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson answer your questions and discuss your submitted topics, including how to handle burnout and ministry discouragement, advice for pastors who have unmarried couples who are cohabitating, developing a culture of Bible readers in the church, the place of apologetics or academic discussions in preaching, identifying potential elders, and even our favorite dad jokes.
2023-12-1300 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 240: Church Size Dynamics
Different size churches experience different cultural and communal dynamics. Different size churches need different kinds of leadership, as well. On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about how church size affects church experience and church ministry.
2023-12-0600 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 239: The Great De-Churching
We are currently experiencing the largest and fastest religious shift in US history. It is greater than the First and Second Great Awakening and every revival in our country combined…but in the opposite direction. On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson chats with Jim Davis and Michael Graham, co-authors of the new book The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?, about the eye-opening and challenging findings of the first-ever large-scale sociological research study of the American de-churching phenomenon. Maybe your assumptions about why people are...
2023-11-2900 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 238: An Attitude of Thanksgiving
On this special Thanksgiving week episode of the For The Church Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about cultivating a spirit of thanksgiving in the Christian life year-round.
2023-11-2200 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 237: The Trajectory of Apostasy
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the peculiar tragedy of those who evidently “fall away.” Are there warning signs before apostasy? What should we look out for and how can we address the red flags in biblical and gracious ways?
2023-11-1500 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 230: Our Most Influential Authors
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the authors who have most influenced them and edified them in their Christian walk.
2023-09-2700 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 229: Congregation Pet Peeves
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson return to the popular “pet peeves” series and turn the tables! Instead of focusing on peeves about leaders, we look at some annoying habits in congregations, with warmth and affection, of course, and an eye toward how to better love our churches and their leaders.
2023-09-2000 min
2023-09-1300 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 222: FTC Mailbag
In this Mailbag installment of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson answer listener-submtted questions on life and ministry. This episode includes topics like the challenge of AI to ministry, how bivo pastors can manage preaching load, what to do with those “unteachable” members, how you shouldn’t discipline your church Eeyores, and more.
2023-08-0200 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 221: What the World Wants in a Pastor
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson look at the biblical qualifications for pastors and how both the culture’s and oftentimes the church’s expectations differ.
2023-07-2600 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 220: Most Embarrassing Preacher Stories
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss their most embarrassing moments in the pulpit.
2023-07-1900 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 219: What Does Revival Look Like?
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the happenings at Asbury College and dig into the historical apprasial of genuine revival as our measurements for true revival today.
2023-07-1200 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 218: FTC Mailbag
It’s another Mailbag installment of the FTC Podcast, with Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson answering listener-submitted questions and topics, including counseling baptism for children, pastoral recovery from pandemic burnout, and more. Due to technical difficulties, this episode’s recording was cut shorter than usual Mailbag episodes. We will make up for it in the next installment!
2023-07-0500 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 217: Bible Teacher Pet Peeves
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson return to a listener favorite segment — “peeves” — and share some ways small group leaders, Sunday School teachers, and other Bible study teachers can improve.
2023-06-2800 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 216: Ben Connelly on Reading the Bible, but Missing the Gospel
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson visits with ministry leader and author Ben Connelly about the ways churches sometimes train believers to read their Bibles without Jesus at the center.
2023-06-2100 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 215: Top 10 Christian Musicians
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson share their favorite Christian musical acts, plus a few honorable mentions.
2023-06-1400 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 214: Ronnie Martin and Donnie Griggs on Small Town Pastors
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with pastors Ronnie Martin and Donnie Griggs about their new book on pastoring small towns.
2023-06-0700 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 213: How to Leave a Church
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss how Christians can leave a church wisely and charitably.
2023-05-3100 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 211: Books Every Christian Should Own
Get a pen and paper handy! You’ll want to write these recommendations down. On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss what ought to be included on every Christian family bookshelf.
2023-05-1700 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 210: Jenny-Lyn de Klerk on 5 Puritan Women
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with scholar and author Jenny-Lyn de Klerk about what the lives of five Puritan women teach us about holy living and devotion to God.
2023-05-1000 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 209: The Care and Feeding of Pastors
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about how church members can support and encourage their pastors — and why this work is so important and a benefit to the church!
2023-05-0300 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 208: Aaron Armstrong on Guiding New Christians
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with author Aaron Armstrong about his new book of counsel for new believers and how we all might help our new brothers and sisters take their first steps in the pursuit of Christlikeness. But first, a conversation about comic book movies! (If you just want to skip to the book conversation, jump to 9:37.)
2023-04-2600 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 207: FTC Mailbag
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson dip back into the mailbag to answer your questions on Christian life and ministry. This week we cover when to inform congregations of a pastor’s theological shift, whether pastors should ever turn off their phone, whether husbands should confess their porn struggle with their wives, handing ministries off to a new generation, and more.
2023-04-1900 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 206: What We Wish We’d Known in Our 20’s
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and his wife Becky talk about the heart and vision behind their first book together, Go Outside . . . and 19 Other Keys to Thriving in Your 20’s, available this May from Moody Publishers.
2023-04-1200 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 205: Daniel Darling on The Characters of Easter
On this special Easter week episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson interviews author and professor Daniel Darling about the message of Easter as seen through the various witnesses to Christ’s resurrection.
2023-04-0500 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 204: The Jesus Revolution Movie
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the new Christian film “Jesus Revolution.” Did Ross love it? Did Jared hate it? And what implications might it have for ministry and church life today?
2023-03-2900 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 203: Jeremy Writebol on Hope for the Burned-Out Pastor
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson visits with pastor and author Jeremy Writebol about his new book *Pastor, Jesus is Enough* and the problem of ministerial burnout.
2023-03-2200 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 202: Drew Dyck on Christian Publishing
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with author and publisher Drew Dyck about the ins and outs of Christian publishing — the good, the bad, and the ugly.
2023-03-0800 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 201: Being Christian in a Secular Workplace
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about navigating worklife as a Christian in a secular world.
2023-03-0100 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 200: Barnabas Piper on Belonging
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with pastor and author Barnabas Piper about his new book “Belonging” and the beauty of gospel-centered unity and community in the local church.
2023-02-2200 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 199: Singles and The Church
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about the ins and outs of singleness within the church community.
2023-02-1500 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 198: Simple Evangelism
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about some simple ways to approach evangelism without fear.
2023-02-0800 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 197: Jason Thacker on Navigating Our Digital Age
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson visits with Dr. Jason Thacker, a prof at Boyce College and the chair of research in technology ethics at the ERLC, about his book Following Jesus in the Digital Age
2023-02-0100 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 196: How to Make Christian Movies Better
Why are Christian movies so bad? On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the state of Christian media and how it can be improved.
2023-01-2500 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 195: Erik Raymond on He is Not Ashamed
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with pastor and author Erik Raymond about his book He is Not Ashamed and the amazing grace of Jesus for hurting, broken, sinful people.
2023-01-1800 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 194: FTC Mailbag
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson dig back into the ol’ mailbag and answer listener-submitted questions related to handling the departure of a beloved pastor, what first-year pastors should prioritize, performance-driven worship, when to leave the secular workforce and pursue a ministry job, and more.
2023-01-1100 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 193: Patrick Schreiner on A Political Gospel
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with fellow Midwestern Seminary professor Dr. Patrick Schreiner about his new book on Christians bearing public witness in a politically crazy world.
2023-01-0400 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 192: Having a Happy New Year
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson offer some counsel on entering the new year with optimism and confidence.
2022-12-2800 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 191: The Christmas Episode with Ronnie Martin
Mr. Christmas himself — pastor and author Ronnie Martin — is back for our annual Christmas episode. This time he and host Jared Wilson discuss their favorite “redemptive” moments from various Christmas movies.
2022-12-2100 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 190: Navigating Family Difficulties
With the holidays on our mind, we know the prospect of spending time with difficult family members can be anxiety-inducing for many. On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson share some ways to navigate family conflicts and tension with grace and joy.
2022-12-1400 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 189: Blake Long on Gospel Smugness
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson visits with Blake Long about his book about displaying Christlike character in the practice of evangelism.
2022-12-0700 min
2022-11-2300 min
For the Church PodcastEpisode 186: How Not to be a Jerk
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss how to approach relationships in person (and online) from a Christlike perspective.
2022-11-1600 min