Episodes

Feb. 17, 2026

Stop, Look & Listen with Jeff Stone

Want to know the secret to leadership and effective evangelism? Love people well. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with his brother, pastor Jeff Stone, to talk about loving people beyond the pulpit, leading wit...
Feb. 10, 2026

Wisdom & Practice with Mark E. Moore

Pastoral ministry calls for clear communication, sound judgment, and the humility to keep learning. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with pastor and biblical scholar Mark E. Moore to talk practical ministry hab...
Feb. 3, 2026

When the Calling Comes Home with Rebecca St. James

How are you navigating living out your faith and family life in the public eye? This week, join host Dave Stone as he has a heartfelt conversation with longtime friend Rebecca St. James about consistency in marriage, parentin...
Jan. 27, 2026

Life Lessons from Lewis & Tolkien with Joseph Loconte

C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien are known as beloved authors, but their stories were forged by war, loss, and cultural collapse. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with historian Joseph Loconte to look behind the s...
Jan. 20, 2026

Designing Moments That Matter with Nancy Beach

Do you wonder how you can make your Sunday's more transformative? This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Nancy Beach to talk about creating worship services that engage both the mind and heart. From sermom prep ...
Jan. 13, 2026

Owning Less, Living More with Joshua Becker

Join host Dave Stone as he sits down with author and minimalist Joshua Becker to talk about how owning less can lead to more. This conversation will challenge you to examine your own life and consider how margin, contentment,...
Jan. 6, 2026

The Art & Importance of Learning Names

In this special edition of Pastor to Pastor to kick off the new year, host Dave Stone shares how to do one of the most meaningful disciplines in ministry well: learning people's names. Drawing from scripture and decades of pa...
Dec. 30, 2025

Best of 2025 feat. Joby Martin, Josh Howerton, & More

As 2025 comes to a close, join host Dave Stone as he reflects on the most powerful moments from the first year of Pastor to Pastor. Featuring highlights from Nirup Alphonse, Joby Martin, Mindy Caliguire, Glenn Packiam, Kyle I...
Dec. 23, 2025

Responding to Crisis with Phil Cooke

Most churches don't expect crisis will happen to them - until it does - that's why it's important to have a plan. This week, host Dave Stone sits down with master communicator Phil Cooke to talk about his book Church on Trial...
Dec. 16, 2025

Faith-Sharing Styles with Mark Mittelberg

Renowned apologist and evangelist Mark Mittelberg join host Dave Stone to share his five 'faith-sharing styles,' and talk about the eternal impact of evangelism. This episode is packed with tools your congregation can use! Pa...
Dec. 9, 2025

Kissing the Fire with Pastor Shawn Johnson

This week, Pastor Shawn Johnson of Red Rocks Church shares his honest journey through anxiety, panic, and discouragement in ministry. Shawn explains how God meets us in moments of fear and what it means to "kiss the fire" ins...
Dec. 2, 2025

Christmas & Miracles with Lee Strobel

Lee Strobel is back with fresh insights from his newly updated book, The Case for Christmas. He also shares an inspiring real-life story from his new movie, The Case for Miracles. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor...
Nov. 25, 2025

Marathons & Ministry with Pastor Gary Thomas

Have you fallen prey to lies from the enemy that are disrupting your relationship with God? In this special live edition of Pastor to Pastor, join host Dave Stone as he sits down author and pastor Gary Thomas to talk about ho...
Nov. 18, 2025

Igniting Your Soul with Mindy Caliguire

Stress in ministry is very real, especially for pastors, but a "grin and bear it" approach can lead to significant impacts on your physical, mental, and spiritual health. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with M...
Nov. 11, 2025

God's Word & God's Will with Pastor Steven Thomas

We often report the success of missions work, but how often are you calling your congregation to the missions field? This week, host Dave Stone is joined by Steven Thomas of Thomas Road Baptist Church to share how his family'...
Nov. 4, 2025

Taking the Long View with Pastor Mark Batterson

Some breakthroughs take decades - decades of faithful prayer and steadfast work. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with pastor Mark Batterson to talk about the power of perseverance and prayer, as well as leavin...
Oct. 28, 2025

Walking in Grace & Truth with Pastor JD Greear

In a culture marked by outrage and division, what does it mean for pastors to lead with 100% grace and 100% truth? This week, host Dave Stone sits down with pastor JD Greear to talk about how the church can rise above the noi...
Oct. 21, 2025

Mental Health in Ministry with Dr. Mark Mayfield

Every pastor wants to care well for their people, but it's hard to pour from an empty cup. This week, join host Dave Stone as he talks with counselor and former pastor Dr. Mark Mayfield as they discuss how you can guard you o...
Oct. 14, 2025

How to Become a Master Storyteller with Shane Sooter

Focus on the Family Jesus was a master storyteller, and as a pastor, you should be too! This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with filmmaker and creative consultant Shane Sooter to talk through how you can develop r...
Oct. 7, 2025

Evangelism, Discipleship, & Masculinity with Pastor Joby Martin

What does it mean to be a godly man in today's culture? Join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Pastor Joby Martin to unpack biblical masculinity, disciple-making, and the heart behind his new book, Stand Firm and Act Like ...
Sept. 30, 2025

Leading Through Change with Pastor Gene Appel

Change is never easy, especially in a church setting, but it's vital for long-term health. Join host Dave Stone and Pastor Gene Appel as they share practical steps for guiding your church through change, cultivating vision, a...
Sept. 23, 2025

Finding Hope in Discouragement with Pastor Glenn Packiam

Over the past few years, statistics from Barna have shown that pastors are currently facing a discouragement crisis. This week, host Dave Stone sits down with Pastor Glenn Packiam to unpack Barna's Resilient Pastor research, ...
Sept. 16, 2025

Reaching the Hard to Reach with Pastor Daniel Fusco

From dreadlocks to digital ministry, Pastor Daniel Fusco has a heart for reaching those far from God. This week, host Dave Stone sits down to talk with Daniel about planting churches in some of American's most unchurched citi...
Sept. 9, 2025

Weddings: A Practical Guide to Writing and Performing Wedding Ceremonies

Performing a wedding is one of the greatest privileges in ministry, but it can also feel overwhelming. In this special solo episode, host Dave Stone draws from his experience in leading over 500 weddings to give you a practic...