Episodes

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 habits, as well as the deep work of wisdom that can happen over time, if you choose to pursue it. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube The Focused Pastor Voicemail Wisdom 52 Dave & Mark's Skydiving Adventure Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Too access the...

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, parenting, and ministry, on and off the platform. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube The Focused Pastor Voicemail Practice Makes Parent Lasting Ever Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@...

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 stories and uncover how Lewis and Tolkien responded to chaos with faithfulness, hope, and confidence in Christ. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube The Focused Pastor Voicemail Joseph Loconte's YouTube Channel Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-...

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 to leading creatives and leaving room for the Spirit's movement, Nancy offers wisdom every pastor needs. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube The Focused Pastor Voicemail The Focused Pastor Werbsite Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pasto...

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, and generosity can deepen both your discipleship and ministry impact. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube The Focused Pastor Voicemail Becoming Minimalist Blog The Hope Effect Uncluttered Faith Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor...

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 pastoral experience, Dave explains how names communicate value, build trust, and open the door to deeper connection. It's a simple practice with a profound impact, and reflects the heart of a Shepherd who knows his people by name. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pasto...

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 Idleman, Josh Howerton, and Mark Batterson, these clips speak to the heart of faithful leadership when ministry feels heavy. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Joby Martin Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor Kyle Idleman Sam Stone ...

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 and how you can prepare your church for the unexpected. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Church On Trial Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor Hope Restored For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love ...

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! Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Mark's Website Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor Contagious Faith For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. ...

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" instead of run from it. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Kiss the Fire Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor Pastoral Care Email For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Home...

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 Youtube The Case for Christ The Case for Christmas For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedba...

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 how you can rediscover divine intimacy through recognizing and dismantling the lies of the enemy. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube The Life You Were Reborn to Live Daniel Fusco YouTube John Akhwari YouTube For additional insight please contact us at ...

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 Mindy Caliguire, founder of Soul Care, as she shares practical wisdom on navigating burnout, fatigue, and spiritual dryness. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube IgniteYour Soul SoulCare SoulCare IG For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fo...

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's intense persecution in India has shaped his faith and calling. Steven also covers how important it is to help our young adults fall in love with God's Word, and how pastors, when speaking about missions, should call their congregations to action. Pastor to Pastor Instagra...

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 leaving a legacy that empowers the next generation. Mark has spent 30 years leading National Community Church in Washington DC, and in that time, he's learned that God's work often happens gradually, then suddenly. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Gradually...

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 noise to live with conviction, compassion, and courage. JD reminds us that lasting change doesn't come from platforms or politics, but from ordinary believers quietly living out the gospel everyday. Pastor to Pastor Instagram Pastor to Pastor YouTube The Summit Church Every...

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 own mental health and care for the mental health of your congregation well. Learn practical ways you can create a culture of care in your church as they address topics like loneliness, burnout, and suicide. The Focused Pastor Focus on the Family's Christian Counselors Netwo...

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 rhythms to keep your preaching fresh and make your stories unforgettable. The Focused Pastor Pastor to Pastor Instagram Pastor to Pastor Youtube For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to...

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 Men. Joby shares how reaching one man can transform an entire family, and why discipleship (not crowds) is the true measure of ministry. The Focused Pastor Pastors Couples Conference Truth Rising Pastor to Pastor Instagram Pastor to Pastor YouTube For additional insight ple...

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, and keeping your focus on what matters most. The Focused Pastor Truth Rising Pastor to Pastor Instagram Pastor to Pastor Youtube For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you enjoye...

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, revealing why so many pastors feel overwhelmed, lonely, and pressured to be everything to everyone. Pastor to Pastor Instagram Pastor to Pastor YouTube TFP Couples Conference You're Gonna Make It Crazy Happy For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org ...

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 cities, using online ministry as a gate for the Gospel, and creating a culture where baptisms (not numbers) measure success. Pastor to Pastor Instagram Pastor to Pastor YouTube TFP Couples Conference You're Gonna Make It Crazy Happy For additional insight please contact us...

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 practical roadmap for crafting ceremonies that are personal, joy-filled, and gospel-centered. Whether you're officiating your first wedding or your fiftieth, this episode will equip you to serve couples well and glorify God on their big day. Pastor to Pastor Instagram Pastor to P...

When tragedy struck at as a teenager, Pastor Tim Timberlake ran from God. Years later, the calling on his life has led him to pastor Celebration Church, where he's helped heal a multi-campus ministry with consistency and love. This week, host Dave Stone sits down with Tim as he shares lessons from his new book, The Bumpy Road to Better. Pastor to Pastor Instagram Pastor to Pastor YouTube Truth Rising Bumpy Road to Better Hope Restored For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fot...