https://simplecast.com The Everyday Pastor The Everyday Pastor is a new podcast from TGC on the nuts and bolts of ministry. Hosted by Ligon Duncan, with nearly 20 years of pastoral experience, and Matt Smethurst, who planted a church three years ago, it seeks to model how ministers of different generations, levels of experience, and even denominations can apply God’s never-changing Word in a fast-changing world. Tune in for wisdom, encouragement, and practical insights to help you navigate the trenches of ministry with fortitude and joy. 2024 - The Gospel Coalition en Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:13 +0000 https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com The Everyday Pastor https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/c54ac7bb-28a6-44b2-b30b-7866bd420ec6/65423ebf-9ad2-4aff-b67a-c796f06069e3/3000x3000/tep_x_sbts_art.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com episodic The Everyday Pastor is a new podcast from TGC on the nuts and bolts of ministry. Hosted by Ligon Duncan, with nearly 20 years of pastoral experience, and Matt Smethurst, who planted a church three years ago, it seeks to model how ministers of different generations, levels of experience, and even denominations can apply God’s never-changing Word in a fast-changing world. Tune in for wisdom, encouragement, and practical insights to help you navigate the trenches of ministry with fortitude and joy. Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan false https://feeds.simplecast.com/bom_TPmh church ministry, ministry, pastoral ministry, pastors, sermons, ligon duncan, pastor, the gospel coalition, matt smethurst, the everyday pastor The Gospel Coalition podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org 6a8256c5-3bef-496a-8694-97f106e22cc8 How to Preach Evangelistically (with Garrett Kell) Should Sunday sermons be evangelistic—or focused on believers?

In this episode, Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan, and Garrett Kell tackle a false dichotomy: faithful preaching should do both. They explore how pastors can preach in a way that honors God, builds up the church, and clearly calls unbelievers to repentance and faith.

From cultivating an evangelistic culture to preaching about hard truths like hell with compassion, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom for pastors who want their preaching to reach both the saved and the lost.

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]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan, Garrett Kell) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/preaching-evangelistically-with-garrett-kell-GPGoziRZ Should Sunday sermons be evangelistic—or focused on believers?

In this episode, Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan, and Garrett Kell tackle a false dichotomy: faithful preaching should do both. They explore how pastors can preach in a way that honors God, builds up the church, and clearly calls unbelievers to repentance and faith.

From cultivating an evangelistic culture to preaching about hard truths like hell with compassion, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom for pastors who want their preaching to reach both the saved and the lost.

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If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> How to Preach Evangelistically (with Garrett Kell) Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan, Garrett Kell 00:32:05 Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan, and Garrett Kell tackle a false dichotomy: faithful preaching should do both. They explore how pastors can preach in a way that honors God, builds up the church, and clearly calls unbelievers to repentance and faith. Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan, and Garrett Kell tackle a false dichotomy: faithful preaching should do both. They explore how pastors can preach in a way that honors God, builds up the church, and clearly calls unbelievers to repentance and faith. false full 48 de9a9df7-1151-42aa-a7f7-273e4a6f452d Practical Effects of 'Big God' Theology What practical difference does a high view of God’s sovereignty actually make in everyday ministry?

In this episode, Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst reflect on the doctrines of grace—often associated with Calvinism—and explore how a “big God” theology shapes assurance, prayer, evangelism, pastoral care, and suffering. They emphasize that God’s sovereignty is not a weapon for debate but a pillow for weary saints, a stabilizer in crisis, and a source of deep humility.

From hospital rooms to anxiety, from Scripture’s storyline to church history, this conversation shows why knowing a sovereign, wise, and compassionate God is not advanced theology—it’s everyday hope.

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If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/practical-effects-of-big-god-theology-RAMoyq3S What practical difference does a high view of God’s sovereignty actually make in everyday ministry?

In this episode, Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst reflect on the doctrines of grace—often associated with Calvinism—and explore how a “big God” theology shapes assurance, prayer, evangelism, pastoral care, and suffering. They emphasize that God’s sovereignty is not a weapon for debate but a pillow for weary saints, a stabilizer in crisis, and a source of deep humility.

From hospital rooms to anxiety, from Scripture’s storyline to church history, this conversation shows why knowing a sovereign, wise, and compassionate God is not advanced theology—it’s everyday hope.

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Practical Effects of 'Big God' Theology Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst 00:47:15 Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst discuss how a “big God” theology—especially the doctrines of grace and God’s sovereignty—brings deep pastoral comfort, fuels humility, strengthens assurance, and stabilizes believers in suffering. Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst discuss how a “big God” theology—especially the doctrines of grace and God’s sovereignty—brings deep pastoral comfort, fuels humility, strengthens assurance, and stabilizes believers in suffering. false full 47 3c4e183d-9150-4973-a910-f3d806f9ce7b How to Handle Conflict and Controversy in Ministry Conflict is inevitable in pastoral ministry—but how pastors handle it shapes the health of their church. In this episode, Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst explore theological controversy, denominational tension, and local church conflict, offering biblical wisdom for leading with courage, humility, and love.

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]]> Mon, 2 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (The Gospel Coalition) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-handle-controversy-and-conflict-in-ministry-kxQj6c_o Conflict is inevitable in pastoral ministry—but how pastors handle it shapes the health of their church. In this episode, Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst explore theological controversy, denominational tension, and local church conflict, offering biblical wisdom for leading with courage, humility, and love.

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]]> How to Handle Conflict and Controversy in Ministry The Gospel Coalition 00:43:22 Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst offer pastoral wisdom for navigating controversy—urging leaders to contend for truth without becoming quarrelsome, to prioritize edification over denunciation, and to pursue unity with humility in both public and local church conflicts. Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst offer pastoral wisdom for navigating controversy—urging leaders to contend for truth without becoming quarrelsome, to prioritize edification over denunciation, and to pursue unity with humility in both public and local church conflicts. false full 46 049f8530-f63b-4489-95a4-56e2921be643 Spiritual Warfare in Ministry Spiritual warfare is real in ministry—but often misunderstood. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan help pastors think biblically and pastorally about Satan’s schemes, the Spirit’s indwelling power, and how to resist discouragement while persevering in faithful ministry.

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]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (The Gospel Coalition) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/spiritual-warfare-in-ministry-hGKjgJWx Spiritual warfare is real in ministry—but often misunderstood. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan help pastors think biblically and pastorally about Satan’s schemes, the Spirit’s indwelling power, and how to resist discouragement while persevering in faithful ministry.

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]]> Spiritual Warfare in Ministry The Gospel Coalition 00:38:29 Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan help pastors think biblically and pastorally about Satan’s schemes, the Spirit’s indwelling power, and how to resist discouragement while persevering in faithful ministry. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan help pastors think biblically and pastorally about Satan’s schemes, the Spirit’s indwelling power, and how to resist discouragement while persevering in faithful ministry. false full 45 8c1dc03a-5c8c-46a0-9b6e-44afa06325cd Union with Christ: The Most Underrated Doctrine (with Sam Allberry) What is true of Christ becomes true of us. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan are joined by Sam Allberry to discuss his book One with My Lord: The Life-Changing Reality of Being in Christ and explore how pastors can recover the often overlooked doctrine of union with Christ and share it with their congregations.

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]]> Mon, 2 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (The Gospel Coalition) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/union-with-christ-the-most-underrated-doctrine-with-sam-allberry-d5DADyb_ What is true of Christ becomes true of us. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan are joined by Sam Allberry to discuss his book One with My Lord: The Life-Changing Reality of Being in Christ and explore how pastors can recover the often overlooked doctrine of union with Christ and share it with their congregations.

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If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Union with Christ: The Most Underrated Doctrine (with Sam Allberry) The Gospel Coalition 00:38:51 Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan are joined by Sam Allberry to discuss his book One with My Lord: The Life-Changing Reality of Being in Christ and explore how pastors can recover the often overlooked doctrine of union with Christ and share it with their congregations. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan are joined by Sam Allberry to discuss his book One with My Lord: The Life-Changing Reality of Being in Christ and explore how pastors can recover the often overlooked doctrine of union with Christ and share it with their congregations. false full 44 ad9bd2da-2481-48eb-bbf1-6499e6cb78eb Teach People How to Read Their Bibles One of a pastor’s primary responsibilities is not only to teach Scripture, but also to help his people learn how to read the Bible for themselves. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan share how pastors can encourage their congregations to engage deeply with God’s Word, meditate on how he has revealed himself, and approach Scripture with obedience and joy.

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]]> Mon, 19 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (The Gospel Coalition) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/teach-people-how-to-read-their-bibles-rzjmnpgk-P804ymVX One of a pastor’s primary responsibilities is not only to teach Scripture, but also to help his people learn how to read the Bible for themselves. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan share how pastors can encourage their congregations to engage deeply with God’s Word, meditate on how he has revealed himself, and approach Scripture with obedience and joy.

Resources Mentioned:

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Teach People How to Read Their Bibles The Gospel Coalition 00:36:37 Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan share how pastors can encourage their congregations to engage deeply with God’s Word, meditate on how he has revealed himself, and approach Scripture with obedience and joy. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan share how pastors can encourage their congregations to engage deeply with God’s Word, meditate on how he has revealed himself, and approach Scripture with obedience and joy. false full 43 6a947b8f-e5f1-4562-88c3-d796cacb9e7d Giving & Budgeting (with Jamie Dunlop) A church budget is not primarily a financial tool, but a spiritual one. Jamie Dunlop joins Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan to discuss how pastors can encourage generous giving with theological clarity, and steward their church’s budget in a way that models trusted leadership and God-honoring faith.


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]]> Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Ligon Duncan, Jamie Dunlop, Matt Smethurst) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/giving-budgeting-with-jamie-dunlop-PBbcphty A church budget is not primarily a financial tool, but a spiritual one. Jamie Dunlop joins Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan to discuss how pastors can encourage generous giving with theological clarity, and steward their church’s budget in a way that models trusted leadership and God-honoring faith.


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]]> Giving & Budgeting (with Jamie Dunlop) Ligon Duncan, Jamie Dunlop, Matt Smethurst 00:50:22 Jamie Dunlop joins Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan to show how gospel-driven generosity and transparent budgeting build trust, form disciples, and free both pastors and churches from money’s grip. Jamie Dunlop joins Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan to show how gospel-driven generosity and transparent budgeting build trust, form disciples, and free both pastors and churches from money’s grip. false full 42 27bd501a-a795-40e8-b74d-e2defd1ffda7 How to Stay Sharp As a Pastor Pastors are expected to keep learning—just like doctors, teachers, and counselors. In this episode, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan unpack formal and informal ways to stay sharp: carving out daily reading, using journals and courses, attending conferences, leaning on study Bibles, pursuing study leave or targeted coursework (ThM/DMin), and even teaching as adjuncts. They also warn against using degrees as an escape from ministry and offer practical counsel for staying current on cultural issues while remaining focused on your flock.

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If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-stay-sharp-as-a-pastor-BzwckLpR Pastors are expected to keep learning—just like doctors, teachers, and counselors. In this episode, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan unpack formal and informal ways to stay sharp: carving out daily reading, using journals and courses, attending conferences, leaning on study Bibles, pursuing study leave or targeted coursework (ThM/DMin), and even teaching as adjuncts. They also warn against using degrees as an escape from ministry and offer practical counsel for staying current on cultural issues while remaining focused on your flock.

Resources Mentioned:

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> How to Stay Sharp As a Pastor Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst 00:35:52 Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss how pastors can keep growing—through daily study, conferences, and even formal education—so they stay spiritually sharp, theologically grounded, and better equipped to serve their people. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss how pastors can keep growing—through daily study, conferences, and even formal education—so they stay spiritually sharp, theologically grounded, and better equipped to serve their people. false full 41 e92fb08e-b218-4cab-8ca3-be51ad6ca1e6 Preparing Believers to Suffer Suffering is not a glitch in the Christian life—it’s part of it. In this conversation, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan talk about how pastors can prepare their people to face pain with faith and endurance. They discuss what it means to view hardship through God’s providence, why the “victorious Christian life” often looks like just hanging on, and how preaching, hymns, and patient shepherding can help believers trust God when He seems silent.

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]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/prepare-believers-to-suffer-tYfTAo9A Suffering is not a glitch in the Christian life—it’s part of it. In this conversation, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan talk about how pastors can prepare their people to face pain with faith and endurance. They discuss what it means to view hardship through God’s providence, why the “victorious Christian life” often looks like just hanging on, and how preaching, hymns, and patient shepherding can help believers trust God when He seems silent.

Resources Mentioned:

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Preparing Believers to Suffer Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst 00:27:36 Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst discuss how pastors can prepare their people to face suffering with faith, showing that true victory in the Christian life is not avoiding pain—but trusting God through it. Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst discuss how pastors can prepare their people to face suffering with faith, showing that true victory in the Christian life is not avoiding pain—but trusting God through it. how to prepare for suffering, importance of christian faith in suffering, victorious christian life, pastor, christian perspective on pain, christianity, ministry, faith crises, god's providence, eternal purposes, faith, christian suffering, finding hope in suffering, suffering, role of pastors in suffering false full 40 e03496ce-0776-40fe-8c14-5f777abb2800 Effective Church Administration (with Jamie Dunlop) Many pastors enter ministry to preach and shepherd, not manage spreadsheets—but good administration is deeply spiritual work. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan talk with Jamie Dunlop (Capitol Hill Baptist Church) about how faithful administration protects unity, supports preaching, and strengthens trust in the church. They discuss deacons, elders, executive pastors, and practical ways to build systems that serve people, not just processes. 

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]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Jamie Dunlop, Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/effective-church-communication-with-jamie-dunlop-NgHr07Oj Many pastors enter ministry to preach and shepherd, not manage spreadsheets—but good administration is deeply spiritual work. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan talk with Jamie Dunlop (Capitol Hill Baptist Church) about how faithful administration protects unity, supports preaching, and strengthens trust in the church. They discuss deacons, elders, executive pastors, and practical ways to build systems that serve people, not just processes. 

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]]> Effective Church Administration (with Jamie Dunlop) Jamie Dunlop, Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst 00:36:11 Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan talk with Jamie Dunlop about how faithful, biblically grounded church administration protects unity, supports preaching, and strengthens trust within the body of Christ. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan talk with Jamie Dunlop about how faithful, biblically grounded church administration protects unity, supports preaching, and strengthens trust within the body of Christ. pastoral administrative duties, ministry, church administration challenges and solutions, how to improve church administration, elders, role of executive pastor in church, deacons, church administration, importance of deacons in church, biblical foundation for church administration, church administrative structures, church leadership roles, spiritual leadership principles, effective church administration, pastors false full 39 9260a2c1-4baa-4a00-93a5-be3234add650 The Pastor and Counseling (with Deepak Reju) Every pastor wants a culture of care, but not every pastor feels equipped to counsel—much less to equip others to counsel one another. In this episode, Deepak Reju—a Delaware pastor who served for nearly 20 years as the counseling pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church—joins Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst to discuss counseling versus discipling, how to build a culture of lay counseling, advice for getting tooled up, tips for pastors who feel out of their depth, thoughts on medication and referrals, and more.

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]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Deepak Raju, Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/the-pastor-and-counseling-with-deepak-raju-Xvsnlm_h Every pastor wants a culture of care, but not every pastor feels equipped to counsel—much less to equip others to counsel one another. In this episode, Deepak Reju—a Delaware pastor who served for nearly 20 years as the counseling pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church—joins Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst to discuss counseling versus discipling, how to build a culture of lay counseling, advice for getting tooled up, tips for pastors who feel out of their depth, thoughts on medication and referrals, and more.

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If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> The Pastor and Counseling (with Deepak Reju) Deepak Raju, Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan 00:52:42 Deepak Reju joins Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst to discuss how pastors can build a culture of care within their church, and find practical help to counsel when they feel unequipped. Deepak Reju joins Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst to discuss how pastors can build a culture of care within their church, and find practical help to counsel when they feel unequipped. false full 38 17465d5f-8c21-4443-ab3b-dad42d15e62d Prepare People for Church Discipline Practicing church discipline is a vital biblical responsibility that’s often ignored in our modern age. In this episode, Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst discuss what church discipline is (and isn’t), why healthy congregations practice it, and why it’s actually a form of love. Drawing from experience, they also offer advice for fostering a culture in your church where discipline will seem faithful, not foreign.

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]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/prepare-people-for-church-discipline-6mkRXejB Practicing church discipline is a vital biblical responsibility that’s often ignored in our modern age. In this episode, Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst discuss what church discipline is (and isn’t), why healthy congregations practice it, and why it’s actually a form of love. Drawing from experience, they also offer advice for fostering a culture in your church where discipline will seem faithful, not foreign.

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]]> Prepare People for Church Discipline Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst 00:32:51 Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst explore the often-overlooked biblical practice of church discipline, explaining its loving purpose, importance for healthy congregations, and how to cultivate a church culture where it is understood and embraced. Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst explore the often-overlooked biblical practice of church discipline, explaining its loving purpose, importance for healthy congregations, and how to cultivate a church culture where it is understood and embraced. false full 37 5c4077d3-0a52-4cca-863b-eaccac12baa1 Preparing Members for Death and Heaven Ministry is about a lot of things, but central to the task is preparing people to die and face their Creator. This is deeply challenging, though, in a death-denying age. In this episode, Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst welcome Matt McCullough—a pastor in Nashville and the author of two excellent books, ‘Remember Death’ and ‘Remember Heaven’—to discuss how to shepherd God’s people to embrace their mortality, anticipate their heavenly inheritance, and make the most of their lives.

Resources Mentioned:

Remember Death: The Surprising Path to Living Hope by Matt McCullough

Does God Love Everyone? (Church Questions) by Matt McCullough

Remember Heaven: Meditations on the World to Come for Life in the Meantime by Matt McCullough

The Saints' Everlasting Rest: Updated and Abridgedby Richard Baxter, abridged by Tim Cooper

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]]> Mon, 1 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst, Matt McCullough) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/preparing-members-for-death-and-heaven-FYcWdEgP Ministry is about a lot of things, but central to the task is preparing people to die and face their Creator. This is deeply challenging, though, in a death-denying age. In this episode, Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst welcome Matt McCullough—a pastor in Nashville and the author of two excellent books, ‘Remember Death’ and ‘Remember Heaven’—to discuss how to shepherd God’s people to embrace their mortality, anticipate their heavenly inheritance, and make the most of their lives.

Resources Mentioned:

Remember Death: The Surprising Path to Living Hope by Matt McCullough

Does God Love Everyone? (Church Questions) by Matt McCullough

Remember Heaven: Meditations on the World to Come for Life in the Meantime by Matt McCullough

The Saints' Everlasting Rest: Updated and Abridgedby Richard Baxter, abridged by Tim Cooper

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]]> Preparing Members for Death and Heaven Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst, Matt McCullough 00:43:51 Matt McCullough joins Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst to discuss how to shepherd God’s people to embrace their mortality, anticipate their heavenly inheritance, and make the most of their lives. Matt McCullough joins Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst to discuss how to shepherd God’s people to embrace their mortality, anticipate their heavenly inheritance, and make the most of their lives. false full 36 b1906a14-c16b-4587-ac91-57b138db84f5 Ministry to Children and Youth (with Jared Kennedy) Every church has the privilege of thinking about how to best serve the children and youth entrusted to its care. In this episode, Jared Kennedy joins Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst to discuss various ministry models and best practices, as well as wisdom for equipping parents, selecting curriculum, vetting volunteers, caring for children with special needs, and more.

 

Resources Mentioned:

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]]> Mon, 18 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst, Jared Kennedy) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/ministry-to-children-and-youth-with-jared-kennedy-PczeIH1P Every church has the privilege of thinking about how to best serve the children and youth entrusted to its care. In this episode, Jared Kennedy joins Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst to discuss various ministry models and best practices, as well as wisdom for equipping parents, selecting curriculum, vetting volunteers, caring for children with special needs, and more.

 

Resources Mentioned:

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Ministry to Children and Youth (with Jared Kennedy) Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst, Jared Kennedy 00:50:14 Jared Kennedy joins Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst to discuss how churches can serve children and youth through strong ministry models and to provide wisdom for equipping families and volunteers. Jared Kennedy joins Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst to discuss how churches can serve children and youth through strong ministry models and to provide wisdom for equipping families and volunteers. false full 35 8e8263dc-20f2-4071-b92a-b39c4fb1f81f The Pastor and Friendships Real friendship is an irreplaceable gift from God. Without it we will struggle—and shrivel—as humans made for one another. Pastors know this, and yet ministry can be exceedingly lonely. In this episode, Garrett Kell joins Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst to discuss how a busy pastor can foster (and maintain) meaningful, life-giving friendships amid the complicated dynamics of ministry.

Recommended Resources:

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 4 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst, Garrett Kell) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/the-pastor-and-friendships-gzmftFK3 Real friendship is an irreplaceable gift from God. Without it we will struggle—and shrivel—as humans made for one another. Pastors know this, and yet ministry can be exceedingly lonely. In this episode, Garrett Kell joins Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst to discuss how a busy pastor can foster (and maintain) meaningful, life-giving friendships amid the complicated dynamics of ministry.

Recommended Resources:

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> The Pastor and Friendships Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst, Garrett Kell 00:39:47 Garrett Kell joins Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst to discuss how pastors can cultivate deep, sustaining friendships despite the demands of ministry. Garrett Kell joins Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst to discuss how pastors can cultivate deep, sustaining friendships despite the demands of ministry. false full 34 f6ace782-ba57-41c9-a1aa-433620914fa8 BONUS: Advice for Apologetics (with Wes Huff) In a special crossover episode of The Everyday Pastor and Gospelbound, Wesley Huff joins Lig, Matt, and Collin to discuss the role of apologetics in pastoral ministry. How can pastors excel in giving a compelling reason for the hope within us—and train others to do the same? Drawing from both academic expertise and personal experience, Huff offers various cautions and tips for everyday pastors and believers. He shares examples of good apologists today, recommends books, and answers a lightning round of classic objections to the Christian faith.

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 14 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Wes Huff, Matt Smethurst, Collin Hansen, Ligon Duncan) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/wes-huff-apologetics-18rPLm_s In a special crossover episode of The Everyday Pastor and Gospelbound, Wesley Huff joins Lig, Matt, and Collin to discuss the role of apologetics in pastoral ministry. How can pastors excel in giving a compelling reason for the hope within us—and train others to do the same? Drawing from both academic expertise and personal experience, Huff offers various cautions and tips for everyday pastors and believers. He shares examples of good apologists today, recommends books, and answers a lightning round of classic objections to the Christian faith.

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> BONUS: Advice for Apologetics (with Wes Huff) Wes Huff, Matt Smethurst, Collin Hansen, Ligon Duncan 01:27:10 Wesley Huff joins The Everyday Pastor and Gospelbound to discuss how pastors can effectively practice and teach apologetics, offering insights, examples, book recommendations, and quick responses to common objections. Wesley Huff joins The Everyday Pastor and Gospelbound to discuss how pastors can effectively practice and teach apologetics, offering insights, examples, book recommendations, and quick responses to common objections. false full 33 1edd85a8-f904-4b75-9e31-c0f4e4ab4148 Live: Listener Questions! How do you prioritize health? How do you stay sharp? Can you be friends with church members? How do you care for your wife? When’s a time you were wrong? How do you choose what to preach? And many, many more questions pastors may be asking.

In this special episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan answer listener-submitted questions, recorded live at TGC’s 2025 National Conference.

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/live-listener-questions-C4PvWpOA How do you prioritize health? How do you stay sharp? Can you be friends with church members? How do you care for your wife? When’s a time you were wrong? How do you choose what to preach? And many, many more questions pastors may be asking.

In this special episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan answer listener-submitted questions, recorded live at TGC’s 2025 National Conference.

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Live: Listener Questions! Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst 00:55:17 Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan answer listener-submitted questions, recorded live at TGC’s 2025 National Conference. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan answer listener-submitted questions, recorded live at TGC’s 2025 National Conference. false full 32 4ab88165-74dc-4ebf-87f6-8cff167956ed Funerals “Walk to a wedding, but run to a funeral.” So advised an older pastor to a young Ligon Duncan.

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst discuss the powerful opportunity that funerals present to hold out gospel hope, as well as common pitfalls and practical advice for navigating dynamics surrounding the death of a loved one.

Recommended Resources:

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 9 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/funerals-8hYysfDm “Walk to a wedding, but run to a funeral.” So advised an older pastor to a young Ligon Duncan.

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst discuss the powerful opportunity that funerals present to hold out gospel hope, as well as common pitfalls and practical advice for navigating dynamics surrounding the death of a loved one.

Recommended Resources:

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Funerals Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan 00:26:05 Ligon Duncan and Matt discuss how funerals offer unique opportunities to share gospel hope, along with practical guidance and common pitfalls pastors face when walking with grieving families. Ligon Duncan and Matt discuss how funerals offer unique opportunities to share gospel hope, along with practical guidance and common pitfalls pastors face when walking with grieving families. false full 31 4193b913-eae1-4ca1-aec2-77f156b28421 How to Care for Sufferers (with Joni Eareckson Tada) Joni Eareckson Tada knows a thing or two about suffering. Ever since a diving accident left her paralyzed nearly 60 years ago, she has given eloquent testimony to the sovereign goodness of our Savior.

In this powerful episode of The Everyday Pastor, Joni joins Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan to share lessons she’s learned about enduring hardship, and practical advice for pastors who wish to care for sufferers well.

Resources mentioned:

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 2 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst, Joni Eareckson Tada) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/how-to-care-for-sufferers-_8x4SFQQ Joni Eareckson Tada knows a thing or two about suffering. Ever since a diving accident left her paralyzed nearly 60 years ago, she has given eloquent testimony to the sovereign goodness of our Savior.

In this powerful episode of The Everyday Pastor, Joni joins Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan to share lessons she’s learned about enduring hardship, and practical advice for pastors who wish to care for sufferers well.

Resources mentioned:

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> How to Care for Sufferers (with Joni Eareckson Tada) Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst, Joni Eareckson Tada 01:03:11 Joni Eareckson Tada joins Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan to share lessons she’s learned about enduring hardship, and practical advice for pastors who wish to care for sufferers well. Joni Eareckson Tada joins Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan to share lessons she’s learned about enduring hardship, and practical advice for pastors who wish to care for sufferers well. false full 30 34273c2b-9ba7-4300-a394-e0b7497a01ae Weddings Every pastor has the joy (at least usually it’s a joy) of officiating Christian weddings, which can be a beautiful picture of the gospel. In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst offer practical advice for stewarding these opportunities and making the most of a wedding weekend.

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 26 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/weddings-9scf1sEL Every pastor has the joy (at least usually it’s a joy) of officiating Christian weddings, which can be a beautiful picture of the gospel. In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst offer practical advice for stewarding these opportunities and making the most of a wedding weekend.

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Weddings Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan 00:23:33 Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst offer practical advice for stewarding Christian weddings, which can be a beautiful picture of the gospel. Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst offer practical advice for stewarding Christian weddings, which can be a beautiful picture of the gospel. false full 29 1c689655-08fa-4e60-8515-02986449b612 Ministry Lessons from Tim Keller Two years ago today, Tim Keller went to be with the Lord. Using Matt’s new book—Tim Keller on the Christian Life, published by Crossway—as a discussion guide, Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst reflect on underappreciated teachings from Tim’s body of work.

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 19 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/ministry-lessons-from-tim-keller-5t0S2Ph5 Two years ago today, Tim Keller went to be with the Lord. Using Matt’s new book—Tim Keller on the Christian Life, published by Crossway—as a discussion guide, Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst reflect on underappreciated teachings from Tim’s body of work.

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Ministry Lessons from Tim Keller Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst 00:52:15 On the two-year anniversary of Tim Keller’s passing, Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst discuss overlooked insights from Keller’s work, using Matt’s new book, 'Tim Keller on the Christian Life' as a guide. On the two-year anniversary of Tim Keller’s passing, Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst discuss overlooked insights from Keller’s work, using Matt’s new book, 'Tim Keller on the Christian Life' as a guide. false full 28 506a7c4d-a5f8-43f6-8d1f-e04ea693a438 Women’s Ministry in the Church Ministering to the women in our churches and equipping them to disciple one another is a privilege. But how can pastors do this well?

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst welcome Melissa Kruger and Courtney Doctor to the podcast. They draw from extensive experience to discuss practical tips for cultivating a healthy women’s ministry in your local church.

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 12 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Ligon Duncan, Courtney Doctor, Melissa Kruger, Matt Smethurst) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/womens-ministry-in-the-church-JiT1oMRY Ministering to the women in our churches and equipping them to disciple one another is a privilege. But how can pastors do this well?

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst welcome Melissa Kruger and Courtney Doctor to the podcast. They draw from extensive experience to discuss practical tips for cultivating a healthy women’s ministry in your local church.

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Women’s Ministry in the Church Ligon Duncan, Courtney Doctor, Melissa Kruger, Matt Smethurst 00:43:51 Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst talk with Melissa Kruger and Courtney Doctor about how pastors can effectively support and cultivate healthy women’s ministry in the local church. Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst talk with Melissa Kruger and Courtney Doctor about how pastors can effectively support and cultivate healthy women’s ministry in the local church. false full 27 ae1519a8-98db-4077-bb45-c0858c6e3a6b Why You Need Good Deacons Show us a church with distracted elders, and we’ll show you a church without effective deacons. For better or worse, deacons are difference-makers in congregational life. But when it comes to this topic, too many churches are operating from custom and tradition—with Bibles closed.

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan revisit the Bible’s job description for deacons, highlighting what these servants are (and are not) meant to do. Don’t underestimate this glorious office.

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 5 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/why-you-need-good-deacons-86azotPs Show us a church with distracted elders, and we’ll show you a church without effective deacons. For better or worse, deacons are difference-makers in congregational life. But when it comes to this topic, too many churches are operating from custom and tradition—with Bibles closed.

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan revisit the Bible’s job description for deacons, highlighting what these servants are (and are not) meant to do. Don’t underestimate this glorious office.

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Why You Need Good Deacons Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan 00:39:12 Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan revisit the Bible’s job description for deacons, highlighting what these servants are (and are not) meant to do. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan revisit the Bible’s job description for deacons, highlighting what these servants are (and are not) meant to do. false full 26 eeda8fe6-36e4-4494-880e-4768ce0530b8 Working with Fellow Elders (Part 2) Last week, we considered what elders are, biblically speaking, and which traits should characterize a candidate for the office.

In this follow-up episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan get even more “nuts and boltsy,” discussing tips for working with fellow elders, leading elders’ meetings, establishing healthy cultural dynamics, and more.

Recommended resources:

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/working-with-fellow-elders-part-2-z2Tft9gH Last week, we considered what elders are, biblically speaking, and which traits should characterize a candidate for the office.

In this follow-up episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan get even more “nuts and boltsy,” discussing tips for working with fellow elders, leading elders’ meetings, establishing healthy cultural dynamics, and more.

Recommended resources:

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Working with Fellow Elders (Part 2) Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst 00:30:07 Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss tips for working with fellow elders, leading elders’ meetings, establishing healthy cultural dynamics, and more. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss tips for working with fellow elders, leading elders’ meetings, establishing healthy cultural dynamics, and more. false full 25 82e79f85-99ec-464b-9906-17fe53cba335 Working with Fellow Elders (Part 1) There are few greater gifts for a pastor than getting to serve with a godly band of brothers. But not every church has multiple elders—and not every elder team functions in a healthy way.

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss what elders are, why every church should seek to have them, and what a pastor should be looking for in potential elders.

Recommended resources: 

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/working-with-fellow-elders-part-1-xDfMgRZU There are few greater gifts for a pastor than getting to serve with a godly band of brothers. But not every church has multiple elders—and not every elder team functions in a healthy way.

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss what elders are, why every church should seek to have them, and what a pastor should be looking for in potential elders.

Recommended resources: 

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Working with Fellow Elders (Part 1) Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst 00:35:19 Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss what elders are, why every church should seek to have them, and what a pastor should be looking for in potential elders. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss what elders are, why every church should seek to have them, and what a pastor should be looking for in potential elders. false full 24 bc2e9b2e-07c9-43f8-807f-37e889a0b265 Teach People How to Read Their Bibles It’s the most important book in the universe, but it can also be intimidating. Many of our members may be discouraged to admit that their resolutions have sputtered out—again. As pastors, how can we prepare and motivate our members to dive into God’s Word for themselves?

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan share practical tips for promoting a culture of biblical literacy in the local church.

Recommended resources: 

For a full list of recommended resources on this episode, visit our website.

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/teach-people-how-to-read-their-bibles-9XjPd4wh It’s the most important book in the universe, but it can also be intimidating. Many of our members may be discouraged to admit that their resolutions have sputtered out—again. As pastors, how can we prepare and motivate our members to dive into God’s Word for themselves?

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan share practical tips for promoting a culture of biblical literacy in the local church.

Recommended resources: 

For a full list of recommended resources on this episode, visit our website.

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Teach People How to Read Their Bibles Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst 00:36:50 Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan share practical tips for promoting a culture of biblical literacy in the local church. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan share practical tips for promoting a culture of biblical literacy in the local church. false full 23 a1577fc9-e94c-44d8-adbc-e29c8d051736 When the Pastor's Family Suffers (with Garrett Kell) Pastors are called to walk alongside suffering saints, but what about when the pastor is the sufferer?

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, pastor Garrett Kell joins Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan to share about a season of family hardship—and what it looked like to receive care from his church community. He testifies to the beauty of Christ’s body and the faith-fortifying role of pain, encouraging shepherds to remember that they, too, are among Christ’s sheep.

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 7 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Matt Smethurst, Garrett Kell, Ligon Duncan) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/when-the-pastors-family-suffers-with-garrett-kell-J_Bocgh7 Pastors are called to walk alongside suffering saints, but what about when the pastor is the sufferer?

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, pastor Garrett Kell joins Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan to share about a season of family hardship—and what it looked like to receive care from his church community. He testifies to the beauty of Christ’s body and the faith-fortifying role of pain, encouraging shepherds to remember that they, too, are among Christ’s sheep.

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> When the Pastor's Family Suffers (with Garrett Kell) Matt Smethurst, Garrett Kell, Ligon Duncan 00:33:09 Garrett Kell joins Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan to discuss his season of family hardship and how his church community cared for him. Garrett Kell joins Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan to discuss his season of family hardship and how his church community cared for him. false full 22 c1ed2c98-feee-4d71-8404-1003916d5217 The Praying Pastor Every pastor affirms the importance of prayer and likely excels at it publicly, but consistency in private prayer is hard. And it isn't easy to foster a congregation-wide culture of prayer.

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss practical tips for improving your prayer life—and the praying habits of your whole congregation. After all, a church that will be found faithful is a church that will be found praying.

Recommended resources:

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 31 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/the-praying-pastor-jWs7vnYz Every pastor affirms the importance of prayer and likely excels at it publicly, but consistency in private prayer is hard. And it isn't easy to foster a congregation-wide culture of prayer.

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss practical tips for improving your prayer life—and the praying habits of your whole congregation. After all, a church that will be found faithful is a church that will be found praying.

Recommended resources:

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> The Praying Pastor Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan 00:37:35 Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss practical tips for improving your prayer life—and the praying habits of your whole congregation. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss practical tips for improving your prayer life—and the praying habits of your whole congregation. false full 21 e894e6af-06d4-4f5a-988c-e1418f5faf24 How Pastors Should Lead (with Paul Tripp) Leadership is an art, and many pastors get it wrong—sometimes with devastating results.

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Paul Tripp joins Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan to discuss how a pastor can lead well for the flourishing of the whole church. The conversation touches on the importance of fostering a healthy leadership community, the gift of limits, responding to criticism and praise, the difference-making role of gospel grace, and more.

Recommended resources:

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]]> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan, Paul Tripp) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/how-pastors-should-lead-with-paul-tripp-REKBkIrJ Leadership is an art, and many pastors get it wrong—sometimes with devastating results.

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Paul Tripp joins Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan to discuss how a pastor can lead well for the flourishing of the whole church. The conversation touches on the importance of fostering a healthy leadership community, the gift of limits, responding to criticism and praise, the difference-making role of gospel grace, and more.

Recommended resources:

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> How Pastors Should Lead (with Paul Tripp) Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan, Paul Tripp 00:58:41 Pastor and author Paul Tripp joins Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan to discuss how a pastor can lead well for the flourishing of the whole church. Pastor and author Paul Tripp joins Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan to discuss how a pastor can lead well for the flourishing of the whole church. false full 20 86c5d0a8-41f2-4d93-a62a-83aa91e159fb Toward a Theologically Minded Church Theology is vital for life. We know this as pastors, but do our members? Are we helping them to grow in thinking theologically?

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss practical ways to promote deeper love for God’s truth. After all, how our people view him will make all the difference in their lives.

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 17 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/toward-a-theologically-minded-church-dmywfGgm Theology is vital for life. We know this as pastors, but do our members? Are we helping them to grow in thinking theologically?

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss practical ways to promote deeper love for God’s truth. After all, how our people view him will make all the difference in their lives.

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Toward a Theologically Minded Church Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan 00:28:04 Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss practical ways to promote deeper love for God’s truth. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss practical ways to promote deeper love for God’s truth. false full 19 6fae653a-7e6b-4750-9d7a-5c7b8d0af376 The Pastor and Purity When Paul lists elder qualifications, he mentions Satan twice (1 Tim. 3:6–7). Why? The devil loves to stalk and destroy shepherds. And one of his main strategies is tempting us toward little compromises—which never remain little—in the realm of sexual purity.

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Garrett Kell joins Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan to discuss lessons he’s learned the hard way, how to foster transparency among leadership, practical tools for pursuing purity, and more.

Recommended resource: Pure in Heart: Sexual Sin and the Promises of God by Garrett Kell

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 10 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Garrett Kell, Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/the-pastor-and-purity-2ctCbLK3 When Paul lists elder qualifications, he mentions Satan twice (1 Tim. 3:6–7). Why? The devil loves to stalk and destroy shepherds. And one of his main strategies is tempting us toward little compromises—which never remain little—in the realm of sexual purity.

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Garrett Kell joins Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan to discuss lessons he’s learned the hard way, how to foster transparency among leadership, practical tools for pursuing purity, and more.

Recommended resource: Pure in Heart: Sexual Sin and the Promises of God by Garrett Kell

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> The Pastor and Purity Garrett Kell, Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan 00:39:25 In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Garrett Kell joins Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan to discuss practical tools for pursuing purity. In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Garrett Kell joins Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan to discuss practical tools for pursuing purity. false full 18 4ae4842b-f9e6-477d-bdcd-66f593f1952a Teach Gospel Assurance Assurance of salvation is a deeply precious gift, but many Christians struggle to experience it. Pastors have the unique privilege—and challenge—of being “soul doctors” in our people’s lives.

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss how to apply the gospel to nominal Christians (who shouldn’t have assurance), struggling Christians (who should), and all Christ’s sheep who are meant to revel in marvelous news: “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Rom. 8:1).

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 3 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/teach-gospel-assurance-gHWMhKnY Assurance of salvation is a deeply precious gift, but many Christians struggle to experience it. Pastors have the unique privilege—and challenge—of being “soul doctors” in our people’s lives.

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss how to apply the gospel to nominal Christians (who shouldn’t have assurance), struggling Christians (who should), and all Christ’s sheep who are meant to revel in marvelous news: “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Rom. 8:1).

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Teach Gospel Assurance Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan 00:38:56 Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss how to apply the gospel to nominal Christians, struggling Christians, and all Christ’s sheep. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss how to apply the gospel to nominal Christians, struggling Christians, and all Christ’s sheep. false full 17 7defbeae-3c85-4007-b07a-1c15023e7c77 Prepare Your People For Sunday Do your members prioritize the Lord’s Day? Are they maximizing their time at church? In a hyper-busy age, we can serve our people by preparing them to come on Sundays ready to grow, ready to serve, and ready to launch.

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst offer practical tips for helping your congregation get the most out of corporate worship.

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/prepare-your-people-for-sunday-DhoyPqmM Do your members prioritize the Lord’s Day? Are they maximizing their time at church? In a hyper-busy age, we can serve our people by preparing them to come on Sundays ready to grow, ready to serve, and ready to launch.

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst offer practical tips for helping your congregation get the most out of corporate worship.

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Prepare Your People For Sunday Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan 00:32:07 Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst offer practical tips for helping your congregation get the most out of corporate worship. Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst offer practical tips for helping your congregation get the most out of corporate worship. false full 16 a2589037-5d69-4f02-8e1c-81e281d43f17 Supporting Women in the Church Men and women aren't interchangeable, and God’s gendered design is a beautiful thing. How can pastors encourage and equip the godly women that the Lord entrusts to their care? It has been said, after all, that there’s no such thing as a healthy church in which the men flourish but the women don't.

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss how pastors can better support the women in their churches, highlighting the vital role women play in the overall health of the congregation.

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 17 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/supporting-women-in-the-church-Mym7k8Ry Men and women aren't interchangeable, and God’s gendered design is a beautiful thing. How can pastors encourage and equip the godly women that the Lord entrusts to their care? It has been said, after all, that there’s no such thing as a healthy church in which the men flourish but the women don't.

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss how pastors can better support the women in their churches, highlighting the vital role women play in the overall health of the congregation.

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Supporting Women in the Church Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan 00:32:07 In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss how pastors can better support the women in their churches, highlighting the vital role women play in the overall health of the congregation. In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss how pastors can better support the women in their churches, highlighting the vital role women play in the overall health of the congregation. false full 15 c35fa6c9-eecf-4646-952d-e53cf4bf1638 The Value of Theological Triage Doctrines are more like an interconnected web than an itemized list. So how do we determine which matters are debatable in a church—and which are not? Not all beliefs are equally important, after all. 

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan encourage pastors to think carefully about the respective “weight” Scripture assigns various doctrines—and the implications for unity grounded in truth and love.

Recommended resources:

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]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/the-value-of-theological-triage-4zuwsZU1 Doctrines are more like an interconnected web than an itemized list. So how do we determine which matters are debatable in a church—and which are not? Not all beliefs are equally important, after all. 

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan encourage pastors to think carefully about the respective “weight” Scripture assigns various doctrines—and the implications for unity grounded in truth and love.

Recommended resources:

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> The Value of Theological Triage Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan 00:34:02 Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan encourage pastors to think carefully about the respective “weight” Scripture assigns various doctrines—and the implications for unity grounded in truth and love. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan encourage pastors to think carefully about the respective “weight” Scripture assigns various doctrines—and the implications for unity grounded in truth and love. false full 14 fca9d825-e439-4f31-b9dd-fc2af12ca0c5 Don’t Underestimate Ministry Philosophy Have you ever wondered why two churches can be so similar in their doctrinal beliefs but so different in their practices? How can we make sure our methodology is rooted in theology, not mere pragmatism?

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan are joined by Michael Lawrence to discuss the underrated importance of ministry philosophy in our churches.

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 3 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Michael Lawrence, Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/dont-underestimate-ministry-philosophy-cnfiuXyc Have you ever wondered why two churches can be so similar in their doctrinal beliefs but so different in their practices? How can we make sure our methodology is rooted in theology, not mere pragmatism?

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan are joined by Michael Lawrence to discuss the underrated importance of ministry philosophy in our churches.

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Don’t Underestimate Ministry Philosophy Michael Lawrence, Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan 00:40:33 Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan are joined by Michael Lawrence to discuss the underrated importance of ministry philosophy in our churches. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan are joined by Michael Lawrence to discuss the underrated importance of ministry philosophy in our churches. false full 13 396c072e-3094-42ca-ab78-333eda88b387 Build a Culture of Discipleship If pastors are the supply line, members are the front line. How can pastors equip their sheep to take responsibility for one another’s spiritual well-being? How can pastors foster a culture of relational initiative and deliberate discipleship?

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan share practical ideas on how to shepherd your congregations to have a discipleship mindset. 

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/build-a-culture-of-discipleship-ScjwyOWh If pastors are the supply line, members are the front line. How can pastors equip their sheep to take responsibility for one another’s spiritual well-being? How can pastors foster a culture of relational initiative and deliberate discipleship?

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan share practical ideas on how to shepherd your congregations to have a discipleship mindset. 

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Build a Culture of Discipleship Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst 00:39:43 Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan share practical ways pastors can equip their congregations to embrace relational discipleship and spiritual care for one another. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan share practical ways pastors can equip their congregations to embrace relational discipleship and spiritual care for one another. false full 12 aecb59b8-bd38-4def-826e-e474cce0e84c The Art of Pastoral Care Pastoral ministry is far more than preaching. Pastors are fundamentally shepherds, which means we’re called to care for particular sheep. How do we do that well?

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan consider specific ways pastors can care for their congregation.

Recommended resources:

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/the-art-of-pastoral-care-naI1efhq Pastoral ministry is far more than preaching. Pastors are fundamentally shepherds, which means we’re called to care for particular sheep. How do we do that well?

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan consider specific ways pastors can care for their congregation.

Recommended resources:

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> The Art of Pastoral Care Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst 00:29:36 Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan consider specific ways pastors can care for their congregation. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan consider specific ways pastors can care for their congregation. false full 11 fc69aaf5-60f8-424b-a551-f22e11a51b7f The Soul of the Pastor “Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching,” Paul exhorts the young pastor Timothy (1 Tim. 4:16). For many of us, it’s dangerously easy to guard our doctrine but not our lives. How can a busy pastor tend to his soul?

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss practices for maintaining intimacy with Christ amid the demands of ministry.

Recommended resources:

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/the-soul-of-the-pastor-dHybwPR1 “Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching,” Paul exhorts the young pastor Timothy (1 Tim. 4:16). For many of us, it’s dangerously easy to guard our doctrine but not our lives. How can a busy pastor tend to his soul?

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss practices for maintaining intimacy with Christ amid the demands of ministry.

Recommended resources:

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> The Soul of the Pastor Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan 00:31:42 Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss practices for maintaining intimacy with Christ amid the demands of ministry. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss practices for maintaining intimacy with Christ amid the demands of ministry. false full 10 db4fcb32-4e4f-4715-9d30-f0852a6d5c47 Top Theology Stories of 2024 Join Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger for their annual discussion as they look back on the top theology stories of 2024. They also share their favorite books from 2024, updates on personal projects, and what they're each looking forward to in life and ministry in 2025. 

They discuss: 

  • The rise in Bible sales in 2024
  • Declining fertility rates worldwide
  • Big changes for the United Methodist Church and the role of the Global South
  • The advance of assisted suicide in the UK
  • The Cass Report and the truth about transgender treatments
  • Encouraging signs among Gen Z
  • Trump’s election victory and a GOP shift
  • Anticipating the 2025 Gospelbound season
  • Book highlights from 2024
  • Personal projects and updates
  • Don Carson’s legacy and an important update about his life and ministry

Mentioned on this episode:

"My Top 10 Theology Stories of 2024" by Collin Hansen (article)

Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together

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]]> Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:30:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Melissa Kruger, Collin Hansen) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/top-theology-stories-of-2024-WJKKAOps Join Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger for their annual discussion as they look back on the top theology stories of 2024. They also share their favorite books from 2024, updates on personal projects, and what they're each looking forward to in life and ministry in 2025. 

They discuss: 

  • The rise in Bible sales in 2024
  • Declining fertility rates worldwide
  • Big changes for the United Methodist Church and the role of the Global South
  • The advance of assisted suicide in the UK
  • The Cass Report and the truth about transgender treatments
  • Encouraging signs among Gen Z
  • Trump’s election victory and a GOP shift
  • Anticipating the 2025 Gospelbound season
  • Book highlights from 2024
  • Personal projects and updates
  • Don Carson’s legacy and an important update about his life and ministry

Mentioned on this episode:

"My Top 10 Theology Stories of 2024" by Collin Hansen (article)

Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together

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]]> Top Theology Stories of 2024 Melissa Kruger, Collin Hansen 01:09:29 In this special edition episode from our Gospelbound podcast, Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger discuss the top theology stories of 2024, why they’re feeling hopeful for 2025, and share an important update about TGC’s cofounder, Don Carson. In this special edition episode from our Gospelbound podcast, Collin Hansen and Melissa Kruger discuss the top theology stories of 2024, why they’re feeling hopeful for 2025, and share an important update about TGC’s cofounder, Don Carson. false bonus e35865ba-99fd-4e0d-9cb2-6fcf03a4ed52 Convey the Glory of the Incarnation The greatest threat to Christmas isn't secularism or consumerism but our own boredom with the most thrilling story ever told.

In this special Christmas episode of The Everyday Pastor, Sinclair Ferguson joins Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst to marvel at the miracle of the incarnation. How can pastors help their people recapture the wonder? The trio also offers practical tips for shepherding well during this busy and emotionally complex time of year.

Recommended resources: 

Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 16 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst, Sinclair Ferguson) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/convey-the-glory-of-the-incarnation-0ZcS_sXE The greatest threat to Christmas isn't secularism or consumerism but our own boredom with the most thrilling story ever told.

In this special Christmas episode of The Everyday Pastor, Sinclair Ferguson joins Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst to marvel at the miracle of the incarnation. How can pastors help their people recapture the wonder? The trio also offers practical tips for shepherding well during this busy and emotionally complex time of year.

Recommended resources: 

Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Convey the Glory of the Incarnation Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst, Sinclair Ferguson 00:43:18 In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan, and Sinclair Ferguson discuss the wonder of the incarnation and shepherding well during the Christmas season. In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan, and Sinclair Ferguson discuss the wonder of the incarnation and shepherding well during the Christmas season. false full 9 7b8d867c-576b-4784-9dc0-2d78ec26051d Church Polity Is Like Stretching Church polity is like stretching. It seems boring until something tears—and then you wish you’d devoted more time to it. Despite their differences (Matt Smethurst is a congregationalist and Ligon Duncan is a Presbyterian), both agree Scripture has a lot to say—more than many evangelicals assume—about how a local church should be structured. This is an underrated topic, and pastors impoverish themselves by not giving careful attention to it.

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Smethurst and Duncan explore why church polity matters and its overlooked biblical importance.

Recommended resource: Jonathan Leeman, Authority: How Godly Rule Protects the Vulnerable, Strengthens Communities, and Promotes Human Flourishing

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]]> Mon, 9 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/church-polity-is-like-stretching-mzFTP9u_ Church polity is like stretching. It seems boring until something tears—and then you wish you’d devoted more time to it. Despite their differences (Matt Smethurst is a congregationalist and Ligon Duncan is a Presbyterian), both agree Scripture has a lot to say—more than many evangelicals assume—about how a local church should be structured. This is an underrated topic, and pastors impoverish themselves by not giving careful attention to it.

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Smethurst and Duncan explore why church polity matters and its overlooked biblical importance.

Recommended resource: Jonathan Leeman, Authority: How Godly Rule Protects the Vulnerable, Strengthens Communities, and Promotes Human Flourishing

Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together

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]]> Church Polity Is Like Stretching Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst 00:30:26 Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan explore why church polity matters and its overlooked biblical importance. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan explore why church polity matters and its overlooked biblical importance. false full 8 ab1b513e-09c2-4c2d-b22d-311695dc9b5c Delivering the Sermon When it comes to the art of delivering sermons, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. But Matt Smethurst and (especially) Ligon Duncan have learned helpful lessons over the years.

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt and Ligon offer practical tips to help pastors reflect on and improve their sermon delivery.

Recommended resources:

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]]> Mon, 2 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/delivering-the-sermon-YQjm0vsu When it comes to the art of delivering sermons, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. But Matt Smethurst and (especially) Ligon Duncan have learned helpful lessons over the years.

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt and Ligon offer practical tips to help pastors reflect on and improve their sermon delivery.

Recommended resources:

Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together

 

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Delivering the Sermon Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan 00:37:04 In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt and Ligon offer practical tips to help pastors reflect on and improve their sermon delivery. In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt and Ligon offer practical tips to help pastors reflect on and improve their sermon delivery. false full 7 dff84035-7737-489a-8d16-a5cf0de2c23f Getting Your Sermon Ready What are your rhythms for sermon preparation? How should this be prioritized alongside other responsibilities? How can you grow more efficient and effective while remaining faithful to the task?

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss the rigors and joys of sermon prep.

Recommended resources:

Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/getting-your-sermon-ready-rJSWcRt4 What are your rhythms for sermon preparation? How should this be prioritized alongside other responsibilities? How can you grow more efficient and effective while remaining faithful to the task?

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss the rigors and joys of sermon prep.

Recommended resources:

Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Getting Your Sermon Ready Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan 00:40:32 In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss the rigors and joys of sermon prep. In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss the rigors and joys of sermon prep. false full 6 7ae962e8-2b5e-450c-aa84-7a02b9965919 Preaching Christ in Every Sermon Would your sermons make sense if Jesus didn’t die and rise again? If the answer is yes, your sermons may well be instructive, insightful, and inspiring, but they aren't yet Christian.

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Bryan Chapell—a “Jedi master” on the topic of Christ-centered preaching—brings decades of experience to this conversation with Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan on why (and how) to make Jesus Christ the hero of every sermon.

Recommended resources:

Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/preaching-christ-in-every-sermon-a9TBHK8S Would your sermons make sense if Jesus didn’t die and rise again? If the answer is yes, your sermons may well be instructive, insightful, and inspiring, but they aren't yet Christian.

In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Bryan Chapell—a “Jedi master” on the topic of Christ-centered preaching—brings decades of experience to this conversation with Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan on why (and how) to make Jesus Christ the hero of every sermon.

Recommended resources:

Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Preaching Christ in Every Sermon Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan 00:50:53 In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Bryan Chapell joins Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan to discuss how to ensure every sermon is truly Christ-centered. In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Bryan Chapell joins Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan to discuss how to ensure every sermon is truly Christ-centered. false full 5 ab46669f-1996-4ca6-a2e6-9063de2d3d95 Why Liturgy Matters Liturgy is all the rage—or it’s not considered at all. In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss the importance of a deliberate order of service, or liturgy, for Sunday worship. God summons us into his presence by his Word, and we respond by his grace. But what does this mean practically for what you do—and don’t—include in your Sunday services?

Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/why-liturgy-matters-aKN81CBA Liturgy is all the rage—or it’s not considered at all. In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss the importance of a deliberate order of service, or liturgy, for Sunday worship. God summons us into his presence by his Word, and we respond by his grace. But what does this mean practically for what you do—and don’t—include in your Sunday services?

Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Why Liturgy Matters Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan 00:40:13 Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss the importance of a deliberate order of service, or liturgy, for Sunday worship. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss the importance of a deliberate order of service, or liturgy, for Sunday worship. false full 4 74b67f5f-e745-4648-aead-1bf63ac1eddf How the Regulative Principle Can Free You What should churches do when they gather on Sunday? The answer isn’t as obvious as it may seem. In this episode, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan share how they prepare for Sunday worship in light of their pastoral role. And they discuss the “counterintuitively freeing” effect of rightly understanding the regulative principle of worship.

MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: 

Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 4 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/how-the-regulative-principle-can-free-you-O4Smtsv6 What should churches do when they gather on Sunday? The answer isn’t as obvious as it may seem. In this episode, Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan share how they prepare for Sunday worship in light of their pastoral role. And they discuss the “counterintuitively freeing” effect of rightly understanding the regulative principle of worship.

MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: 

Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> How the Regulative Principle Can Free You Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan 00:33:16 Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss how they prepare for Sunday worship in light of their pastoral role. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss how they prepare for Sunday worship in light of their pastoral role. false full 3 9578f80b-66e9-430c-b755-63f04311b010 The Humble Pastor In Christian ministry, it’s difficult to think of a greater occupational hazard than pride. But of course, pride can manifest itself in both “loud” and “quiet” ways. How, then, can pastors avoid the perils of pride? This episode of The Everyday Pastor focuses on practical tips for cultivating humility in the service of Jesus Christ.

Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together

 

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/the-humble-pastor-wFbiKUCi In Christian ministry, it’s difficult to think of a greater occupational hazard than pride. But of course, pride can manifest itself in both “loud” and “quiet” ways. How, then, can pastors avoid the perils of pride? This episode of The Everyday Pastor focuses on practical tips for cultivating humility in the service of Jesus Christ.

Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together

 

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> The Humble Pastor Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan 00:31:40 Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan offer practical insights on how pastors can guard against both "loud" and "quiet" forms of pride while cultivating humility in the service of Jesus Christ. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan offer practical insights on how pastors can guard against both "loud" and "quiet" forms of pride while cultivating humility in the service of Jesus Christ. false full 2 944af49a-1516-4d9f-a807-9b9bd7f1ad5e The Unique Joys of Ministry Pastoral ministry is hard, and there’s often plenty to be discouraged about. But amid the hardships, it’s easy to lose sight of the joys. In this inaugural episode of The Everyday Pastor, young pastor Matt Smethurst sits down with Ligon Duncan, who has pastored for two decades. Together they reflect on some specific things they love about serving the church, helping pastors in any season to find fresh joy in the work of ministry.

MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Mon, 21 Oct 2024 04:00:00 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/the-unique-joys-of-ministry-HU7Gt8sm Pastoral ministry is hard, and there’s often plenty to be discouraged about. But amid the hardships, it’s easy to lose sight of the joys. In this inaugural episode of The Everyday Pastor, young pastor Matt Smethurst sits down with Ligon Duncan, who has pastored for two decades. Together they reflect on some specific things they love about serving the church, helping pastors in any season to find fresh joy in the work of ministry.

MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> The Unique Joys of Ministry Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan 00:36:22 Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan encourage pastors in any season of life to find fresh joy in the work of ministry. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan encourage pastors in any season of life to find fresh joy in the work of ministry. false full 1 8181a187-5fda-4055-a82f-86ea5a5d93c8 Introducing The Everyday Pastor The Everyday Pastor is a new podcast from TGC on the nuts and bolts of ministry. Hosted by Ligon Duncan, with nearly 20 years of pastoral experience, and Matt Smethurst, who planted a church three years ago, it seeks to model how ministers of different generations, levels of experience, and even denominations can apply God’s never-changing Word in a fast-changing world.

It’s not an easy time to be a pastor, but it’s an exciting one—because the Lord is on his throne and his Word is enough to help us navigate the trenches of ministry with fortitude and joy. So join Matt and Lig (and special guests along the way) as they seek to help you think wisely about nitty-gritty issues of everyday ministry.

 

Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Tue, 8 Oct 2024 15:45:27 +0000 podcasts@thegospelcoalition.org (Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan) https://the-everyday-pastor.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-the-everyday-pastor-E5A8ns9U The Everyday Pastor is a new podcast from TGC on the nuts and bolts of ministry. Hosted by Ligon Duncan, with nearly 20 years of pastoral experience, and Matt Smethurst, who planted a church three years ago, it seeks to model how ministers of different generations, levels of experience, and even denominations can apply God’s never-changing Word in a fast-changing world.

It’s not an easy time to be a pastor, but it’s an exciting one—because the Lord is on his throne and his Word is enough to help us navigate the trenches of ministry with fortitude and joy. So join Matt and Lig (and special guests along the way) as they seek to help you think wisely about nitty-gritty issues of everyday ministry.

 

Help The Gospel Coalition build up a renewed church for tomorrow. Let's Build Together: Donate Today at tgc.org/together

If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more.


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]]> Introducing The Everyday Pastor Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan 00:01:02 Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan invite pastors and ministry leaders to tune in for wisdom, encouragement, and practical insights to navigate the trenches of ministry with fortitude and joy. Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan invite pastors and ministry leaders to tune in for wisdom, encouragement, and practical insights to navigate the trenches of ministry with fortitude and joy. false trailer