Episodes

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...

What makes a leader worth following? This week, former Catalyst president and leadership coach Brad Lomenick joins host Dave Stone to share the habits, mindsets, and relational skills that separate good leaders from great ones. Pastor to Pastor Instagram Pastor to Pastor YouTube Focused Pastor Couples Conference H3 Leadership Podcast Truth Rising 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 enj...

This week on Pastor to Pastor, Pastor Jack Graham sits down with host Dave Stone to share how the murder of his father shaped his surrender to Christ - and how that pain became a platform for 50 years of ministry. You'll hear Jack share powerful lessons on obedience, longevity, and the calling to preach Word. Pastor to Pastor Instagram Pastor to Pastor YouTube Truth Rising For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us...

Focus on the Family Evangelism isn't dead, but it might need revival in your church. Join us as host Dave Stone sits down with pastor, author, and evangelism trainer Garry Poole to talk about how you can equip your people to share the gospel naturally and confidently. From asking better questions to creating a culture that seeks non-believers, Garry invites us to break the holy huddle and take the gospel beyond the church walls. Pastor to Pastor Instagram Pastor to Pastor YouTube Evangelism ...

As a pastor, it's easy to pour into everyone else while your spouse gets the leftovers. This week, host Dave Stone sits downs with marriage expert Dr. Greg Smalley to talk about building emotional safety, navigating conflict, and resisting the pressure to appear perfect. With practical advice and honest stories, Greg offers a roadmap to strengthen your marriage and lead from a place of humility. Pastor to Pastor Instagram Pastor to Pastor YouTube Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage For additi...

On this new edition of Pastor to Pastor, host Dave Stone walks you through his years of experience delivering eulogy's with practical tips and expertise that you can apply in your ministry! 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.

Is your congregation eager to share the gospel beyond Sunday mornings? This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Pastor Nirup Alphonse to talk about how we can challenge the comfort-driven church model and create an intercultural community rooted in discipleship, conviction, and sacrifice. Truth Rising LIFEGATE Denver We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

When Jimmy Scroggins became pastor of a once-thriving church in West Palm Beach, he found $3,700 dollars in the bank, a damaged-reputation, and a congregation with little hope. In this episode, host Dave Stone talks to Jimmy about how that church revived into a now thriving network of over 20 neighborhood congregations - each with its own lead pastor. We're talking church building, raising up leaders, and evangelism. You don't to miss this one! The Focused Pastor Couples Conference We'd love t...

One of the most powerful things you can do as a pastor is to simply let Scripture speak. This week, host Dave Stone talks with pastor and author Randy Frazee about the lost art of the public reading of scripture. They also explore how ancient Hebrew rhythms stir up daily joy and deeper spiritual formation. We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

What does it take to lead well when you're not in the spotlight? This week, host Dave Stone sits down with long-time executive pastor Tim Winters to talk about "leading from the second chair." From staff dynamics and church growth to diversity, decision-making, and spiritual resilience, this episode is packed with practical wisdom for anyone called to serve behind the scenes. We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Is the Holy Spirit central to your leadership? This week, host Dave Stone is joined by Pastor Samuel Rodriguez for a powerful conversation on Spirit-filled ministry, integrity under pressure, and what it takes to lead a generation hungry for truth. Click here to check out New Season Church Sacramento, CA We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Part of our job, as church leaders, is to cultivate relationships within our staff, congregation, and community at large. Join Dave Stone as he talks with Pastor Darren Walter about new and fun ways you can be intentional with your people, as well as what it looks like to lean on the Lord through unexpected pain. Click here for our Pastoral Care Line! Click here to check out Current Church where Darren is the lead Pastor. Check out the @churchideafactory to see the cross area on Current's Cam...

With Father's Day approaching, Dave has an entertaining & candid conversation with his own son, Sam Stone! Join Dave & Sam as they discuss what it was like to grow up as a Pastors' Kid (guess what.. they both were). You might be surprised what goes through the mind of those whose parents are Christian leaders. Click here to sign up for a free Focused Pastor account! Click here to see Dave and Sam at the 2008 MLB Home Run Derby Click here to listen to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huert...

Josh was so good, we brought him back another week! In this episode, join host Dave Stone as he continues his conversation with Pastor Josh Howerton, this time about ministry mentors, as well as the most important decision you can make as a pastor. Click here to sign up for a free Focused Pastor account! Click here for Focus on the Family's marriage intensive - Hope Restored Follow Josh on social media – click here to stay connected! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us...

In our modern cultural landscape, social media is where ideas are openly discussed & debated, and as a pastor, you might feel a call to engage! Join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Pastor Josh Howerton to talk about when & how he uses social media to increase the kingdom. He also fills us in on the spiritual disciplines that keep him grounded. You don't want to miss this one! Click here to sign up for a free Focused Pastor account! Click here to visit Lakepointe Church We'd love to hear ...

Can you guess which 70 year old pastor just got a tattoo to celebrate 50 years of grace?...it's Max Lucado! And on this episode, he sits down with host Dave Stone to talk about the impact of grace on his life & ministry, as well as what you can do what you're facing writers block. Click here to sign up for a free Focused Pastor account! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

How do you lead a church without losing your family in the process? Join host Dave Stone as he sits down with pastor and author Kevin A. Thompson to unpack the crucial role boundaries play in ministry and parenting. Click here to sign up for a free Focused Pastor account! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.