Trench Talk Podcast
1) Ep. 317: Doctrinal differences with a pastor and church
In this episode, Brian Croft and Jim Savastio offer a deeply pastoral roadmap for handling ministry and theological differences without blowing up a congregation. They unpack key biblical texts, the i...Show More
2) Ep. 316: When elders disagree with each other
When biblically qualified elders strongly disagree, how can they move forward without splitting a church? In this episode of Trench Talk, Brian Croft and Jim Savastio unpack a realistic, hope-filled f...Show More
3) Ep. 315: Older women caring for younger women
Titus 2 gives one of the clearest, most countercultural pictures of how a healthy church actually works—and this episode unpacks it with refreshing honesty. Brian Croft and Jim Savastio explore how ol...Show More
4) Ep. 314: Introducing the Seasoned Pastor Collective
In this episode of Trench Talk, Brian Croft, Jim Savastio, and Larry Riley announce the launch of the Seasoned Pastor Collective—a new Practical Shepherding initiative mobilizing older and retired pas...Show More
5) Ep. 313: Pastors Caring for Younger Men
In this episode of Trench Talk, Brian Croft and Jim Savastio tackle one of the most urgent pastoral issues of our time: how to care for younger men in a culture of fatherlessness, digital unreality, a...Show More
6) Ep. 312: Pastors Caring for Older Men
Don’t miss this episode of Practical Shepherding’s Trench Talk! Brian Croft and Jim Savastio dive deep into Titus 2 and the vital, often-overlooked care of older men within the church. Learn practical...Show More
7) Ep. 311: Cultivating Friendships
Brian Croft and Jim Savastio discuss the topic of Christian friendship in this episode, emphasizing its significance, especially for pastors. They explore Biblical models like Jonathan and David, high...Show More
8) Ep. 310: Mending broken relationships
In this episode of Trench Talk Brian and Jim discuss how pastors and churches can address and mend broken relationships. They emphasize that most church conflicts stem not from doctrine but from perso...Show More
9) Ep. 309: Expectations for a New Year
Brian Croft and Jim Savastio discuss the unique pressures pastors face as a new year begins—balancing personal renewal and congregational expectations. The conversation covers the common emotional low...Show More
10) Ep. 308: Younger pastors leading older pastors
In this episode of Trench Talk, Brian Croft and Jim Sebastio discuss the challenges and opportunities younger pastors face when leading older, more experienced church leaders. Drawing from personal st...Show More