Dallas Metro Podcast (Ep.#97) Featuring Special Guest Pastor Gary Meek

Pastor Gary Meek joins Pastor Clay for a candid, hope-filled conversation on calling, pressure, and the real cost of ministry. From grandkids and trout in South Fork to shepherding in Irving, he shares how God kept meeting him “already at the fire” and how a late-in-life step into pastoring reshaped his definition of success—less about size, more about stewarding the capacity God put in you.They get honest about the numbers behind pastoral fatigue, the family toll, and the “busyness gospel.” You’ll hear practical wisdom from Exodus 18 (Jethro’s advice), why meaningful time in the Word and prayer must come first, and how raising up new leaders—including teens and young adults—can lift the load. Post-COVID lessons, avoiding secular scorecards, and putting your spouse and kids first all take center stage.If you’re at a crossroads, this episode will steady your hands: stop chasing someone else’s blueprint, ask the Father what He’s calling you to build, and walk with Him daily. To support community outreach and the new facilities vision, visit dallasmetro.org and click “What’s All In.” Your seed matters—every gift helps us serve more families and raise up the next generation of leaders.Be sure to like and subscribe so you never miss a Dallas Metro Podcast!