Episodes

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.

Marriage & ministry are both full-time jobs, and it can be easy for pastors to get lost in the balance. Join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Jud & Lori Wilhite to talk about integrating your marriage and family with your ministry. Click here to sign up for a free pastoral marriage getaway from Focus on the Family! Click here to check out Pastor to Pastor on instagram! Click here for Lori's Leading & Loving It ministry! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicema...

Christ Church of the Valley in Phoenix, AZ is one of the largest and fastest growing churches in the nation, but they don't do it by focusing on the numbers. Join host Dave Stone as he sits down CCV senior pastor Ashley Wooldridge to talk about how leading with humility, generosity, and emotional intelligence cultivates biblical community. Click here to sign up for a free Focused Pastor account! Click here to check out Pastor to Pastor on instagram! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homep...

After a shoulder injury that dashed Markus Mcfolling's dreams of playing for the NFL, he became dependent on pain killers to numb his physical, mental, and spiritual pain. Join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Markus to hear his powerful transformation from a fentanyl addict to a devout Christ follower. 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.

Far too often the focus of a church is internal, meaning that a great deal of emphasis is placed on the number of people and activities inside. Join host Dave Stone as he sits down with pastor Rick Rusaw as they discuss the importance of having an externally focused churches that are interested in getting people out into the community. Click here to sign up for a free Focused Pastor account! Check out Rick's ministry, Spire Network. We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to l...

Setting goals for yourself can be hard, and setting them for your ministry can be even harder. Join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Kasey Husen who will give you practical tips in building effective ministry strategies and schedules. You will also get to hear from pastor Kyle Idleman as he shares his advice on preparing for special services, such as Easter and Christmas. Click here to sign up for a free Focused Pastor account! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave...

We find ourselves in a time where people are more desperately searching for the truth and seeking something more, so the harvest is ripe for ministry leaders. Join host Dave Stone as he sits down with pastor Lee Strobel who will give his insights into effective evangelism and telling powerful testimonies. Click here to sign up for a free Focused Pastor account! Check out Q Place. Click here to purchase Lee Strobel's new book "Seeing the Supernatural." We'd love to hear from you! V...

Many pastors can fall under the category of "workaholics" due to their desire to help everyone at all times, but you run the risk of major burnout that way. Join host Dave Stone as he sits down with pastor Brady Boyd as they encourage ministry leaders to find rest in the busyness of life. Click here to sign up for a free Focused Pastor account to gain access to exclusive free resources and a 50% discount on everything in the Focused Pastor store! Check out Brady's book "Addicted to Busy". We'...

If you’re a ministry leader or pastor, you’re probably already aware that preparation is key in leading an effective group or delivering a powerful message. The most important part of preparation that a leader can do is to cultivate an ongoing rich relationship with God. And in this episode, Chip Ingram shares that any ordinary person can do extraordinary things when gaining their strength and assurance from the Lord. Click here to sign up for a free Focused Pastor account to gain access t...