Rural Pastor's Talk Podcast
1) Brainerd Conference Day One: Evening Sermon, Sean DeMars
Speaker: Sean Demars Summary: In this Brainerd Conference session, Sean shares his journey of church revitalization at Sixth Avenue Community Church. Initially confident and equipped with years of mi...Show More
2) Brainerd Conference Session 3 – Raphael Mnkandhla: Church History & Rural Witness
Speaker: Raphael Mnkandhla Summary: In this session from the Brainerd Institute Conference, Raphael, drawing from his experiences in both large cities and a struggling rural church, passionately disc...Show More
3) Brainerd Conference Session 2 – Mike Miosi: Expositional Preaching & Listening
Speaker: Mike Miosi Summary: In this session from the Brainerd Conference, Mike Miosi, director of Spread of Grace Ministries, shares his journey and passion for training pastors in remote villages t...Show More
4) Brainerd Conference Session 1 - God’s Plan A for Creation: A Theology of Place
Speaker: TJ Freeman Summary: In this first session from the Brainerd Institute conference, TJ Freeman, discusses his journey from planting a church in warm, busy Southwest Florida to returning to rur...Show More
5) Room For Nuance Crossover Episode!
Hosts: TJ Freeman and Sean Demars Summary: In this special crossover episode, TJ Freeman and Sean Demars discuss the complexities and rewards of rural ministry. They examine the role of the Brainerd ...Show More
6) What if the Congregation Doesn’t Like Your Preaching?
Hosts: TJ Freeman, Joe Wagner, and Josh MacClaren Summary: In this episode of Rural Church Renewal, Pastor TJ Freeman addresses the challenge of disengaged congregations. Sharing personal experiences...Show More
7) Is the Weight of Leadership Crushing You?
Hosts: TJ Freeman, Joe Wagner, and Josh MacClaren Summary: In this episode of Rural Church Renewal, TJ Freeman discusses the heavy burden and opposition faced by church leaders, especially in small, ...Show More
8) Are Church Constitutions Biblical?
Hosts: TJ Freeman, Joe Wagner, and Josh MacClaren Summary: In this episode of Rural Church Renewal, TJ Freeman emphasizes the role of church governing documents like bylaws, church covenants, and sta...Show More
9) Would Ministry Be Easier Without People?
Hosts: TJ Freeman, Joe Wagner, and Josh MacClaren Summary: In this episode of Rural Church Renewal, host TJ Freeman welcomes Anthony Caiola to discuss the integration of counseling and discipleship w...Show More
10) How to Handle a Frustrating Church
Hosts: TJ Freeman, Joe Wagner, and Josh MacClaren Summary: In this episode of Rural Church Renewal, TJ addresses the frustrations of pastoring a church that resists leadership. He shares insights on ...Show More