Episodes

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...

Welcome to Pastor to Pastor! In this short preview episode, hear from host Dave Stone about his heart for this podcast.

Humor can be a powerful tool when used effectively, but it's also a fine line to tread. Join host Dave Stone as he sits down with pastor & comedian Ted Cunningham to discuss how you can appropriately use humor in your ministry. 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!

It's common for church leaders to get drawn into the trap of comparison, especially in this age of social media where views and metrics rule the day. Join host Dave Stone as he sits down with pastor Kyle Idleman to talk about how you can renew your mind when you get caught in comparison.