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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2025 · 26 MIN

Funerals

from The Everyday Pastor · host Ligon Duncan, Matt Smethurst

“Walk to a wedding, but run to a funeral.” So advised an older pastor to a young Ligon Duncan. In this episode of The Everyday Pastor, Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst discuss the powerful opportunity that funerals present to hold out gospel hope, as well as common pitfalls and practical advice for navigating dynamics surrounding the death of a loved one. Recommended Resources: Remember Death: The Surprising Path to Living Hope by Matt McCullough Remember Heaven: Meditations on the World to Come for Life in the Meantime by Matt McCullough If you're ready to go deeper, Southern Seminary's PhD program is where that begins. Visit sbts.edu/phd to learn more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Ligon Duncan and Matt discuss how funerals offer unique opportunities to share gospel hope, along with practical guidance and common pitfalls pastors face when walking with grieving families.

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