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Equipped Pastor

by Jason Martin

Giving you the tools you need to lead people God has called you to lead

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Episodes

  1. How to find meaning in God

    Seek God Have a kingdom community Help others find meaning

  2. How to read the Bible

    Taken from a message at Rise Church in San Antonio Texas.

  3. Pass It On

    Leadership must be passed on, we don't truly master it until we pass it on to the next generation. There is no success without a successor. This episode is form two leadership talks from our team huddles.

  4. Building Mental Toughness

    We all like to take the easy route sometimes in life. When we do, we rob ourselves of the opportunity to develop mental toughness. RECORDED LIVE AFTER A LONG RUN

  5. Ministry is a Marathon

    "Ministry is a marathon, not a sprint." I'm not sure who first said this statement, but I've heard it throughout my life. Here are a few things I've learned as a marathon runner and how they relate to ministry.

  6. Home Improvement

    Taken from a series we did called "I Love the 90's" and using the show "Home Improvement" as a theme for unpacking Deuteronomy 6:4-9.

  7. I am a leader?

    What do we mean when we say "everyone can be a leader"?

  8. Guardians of the Culture

    We all know organizations with strong culture but who is responsible for carrying that culture? For the record I like a spicy deluxe with waffle fries.

  9. Leadership by the Holy Spirit

    This episode comes from three teachings done for our leadership team at Rise Church. If you listen to the Holy Spirit, He will make you look like a genius. Learn to lead by following the voice of the Holy Spirit.

  10. Having a Michelin Star Marriage

    Michelin stars are given to the best of the best restaurants. What can the criteria used teach us about having a great marriage? Check out this bonus episode. The article referenced is here: https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/article/news-and-views/how-to-get-michelin-stars

  11. 5 Things I've Learned in 25 Years of Marriage

    I've been married to my wife 25 years this Tuesday. I've learned a lot along the way. I prepared a message for our church with just 5 of those things. The audio in this podcast is from that message.

  12. You Did It To Me

    When people aren't beautiful, influential, affluential, or successful does it matter to you? Jesus says how we treat others matters. This episode is from a message preached at Rise Church in San Antonio Texas.

  13. How Can I Change?

    This episode comes from a sermon at Rise Church in San Antonio Texas. We answer the question of how to change. There are three attitudes (have to change, want to change, able to change) and three steps (know yourself, change your thoughts, change your surroundings) to change that we cover in this...

  14. Recruiting Like Jesus Did

    Recruiting, it's like doing the laundry; no one loves doing it and you're never done with it. How did Jesus recruit? Let's go to scripture and see. A special thanks to Jim Wideman for this inspiration. Pray Cast vision Jesus didn't ask, He told It's everyone's job to recruit Don't lower the bar,...

  15. Bring the Best Gift

    The story of Cain and Abel. I was always confused about it but recently I've seen something new. Why was Cain's gift not accepted? Does God not like fruits and veggies? How we give to God matters. I shared this during our church's Sunday leadership huddle.

  16. Correction is Not Rejection

    Why do we struggle with correction? Why do we feel like what we do, feel and think are who we are?

  17. Leading from the Floor

    Can you lead when you're not on the field? Can you lead when you're not on the platform? When you don't have a title? When you're not in charge?

  18. Absolutely!

    We like to use words that denote absolutes: Never... always... no one.. everyone... Do do we mean it? Taken from a leadership moment to our volunteer team.

  19. January 2021 - With Special Guest Justyn Smith

    Jason and guest Justyn Smith catch up on ministry and life during COVID 19.

  20. Jesus on Prayer

    From a message preached at Rise Church early 2021.

  21. Decemeber 2020 with Guest Mike Ploen

    Mike Ploen shares his ministry experience and talks things he's seen with the church during Covid-19.

  22. Wisdom for Mondays

    This was a message given at Rise Church in the Made for Mondays series. It goes over asking three questions to make the best use of every time whether you are at home, school, or work.

  23. Thankfulness

    From the November 2020 Pastor's Corner.

  24. Enneagram Training Debrief Week 2

    I completed this phase of the IEQ Enneagram practitioner training. Here's my reactions at the end of the training each day. I've capture the audio from the original videos that you can view on my YouTube channel.

  25. Enneagram Training Debrief Week 1

    I'm going through the IEQ Enneagram practitioner training. Here's my reactions at the end of the training each day. I've capture the audio from the original videos that you can view on my YouTube channel.

  26. Pastor's Corner with Aaron Grijalva - October 2020

    Pastor Aaron Grijalva talks reasons to be excited in these "uncertain times". What's on your list of things to be excited about?

  27. Pastor's Corner with Aaron Grijalva - September 2020

    Pastor Aaron Grijalva talks daily routine in this episode.

  28. What Do You Do When God's People Hurt You?

    SOMETIMES YOU PRAY FOR THEM, FORGIVE THEM AND IT TURNS OUT GREAT. SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO JUST ENCOURAGE YOURSELF IN THE LORD AND HE TURNS IT AROUND. SOMETIMES THE RELATIONSHIP COMES TO AN END. HOW TO RESPOND TO HURT 1- See yourself properly 2 - See them properly 3 - See God properly Is He good? Is...

  29. Psalm 23:6

    Breaking down the 23rd Psalm line upon line. The Shepherd protects, directs, corrects, feeds, leads, refreshes, restores, guides, prepares, comforts, provides, blesses, anoints, and so much More. His house is abundant, His house is good. His goodness changes the way I think and I return to him if...

  30. Psalm 23:5

    Breaking down the 23rd Psalm line upon line. The Shepherd prepares a higher way for the sheep in the midst of opposition. His power empowers Godly thinking, prevents the world from running off on us, and promotes unity. His blessing, powers and spirt overflow in our lives. EquippedPastor.com The...

  31. Psalm 23:4

    Breaking down the 23rd Psalm line upon line. he shepherd comforts the sheep even in the darkest areas of life. The rod (Word of God) & staff (Spirt of God) are the tools of distributing God’s comfort. EquippedPastor.com The Book: https://www.amazon.com/Shepherd-Looks-Psalm-23/dp/0310274419/...

  32. Psalm 23:3

    Breaking down the 23rd Psalm line upon line. David reminds us that when we fail, God's plan is not to punish us but to restore and give purpose. Don't dwell in the place of ease, of self effort and blessing. Follow God's paths and receive his righteousness. EquippedPastor.com The Book:...

  33. Psalm 23:2

    Breaking down the 23rd Psalm line upon line. We must be free from fear, friction, pests, and hunger. Find our rest in the: dew - put first things first wells- to the work to draw them up springs - be sourced from the unseen realm streams - moving not stagnant EquippedPastor.com The Book:...

  34. Psalm 23:1

    Breaking down the 23rd Psalm line upon line. A boast saying that we belong to Him! 1. I belong to Him because He created me to love me 2. I belong to Him because He bought me with a price (laid down His life) 3. I belong to Him because He continues to lay down Himself for me. Guides us, talks to...

  35. BONUS - If It's Everyone Else

    Many times in our life we identify repeated patterns of betrayal, hurt, and pain. What do you do when we see those things popping up again and again?

  36. Galatians 6:11-18

    Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com Paul tells us to be marked by the cross and not in our flesh. https://youtu.be/Bn0ZaWGrP40

  37. Galatians 6:1-10

    Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com Paul reminds us that we will always harvest what we plant. This can be positive or negative, it all depends on what we plant. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLoHD7wFpoo

  38. Galatians 5:16-26

    Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com Paul talks about the power of the Spirit to leave above the power of the flesh. He contrasts the fruit of the flesh versus the fruit of the Spirit. Love Joy Peace Patience Kindness…

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  39. Galatians 5:1-15

    Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com Paul encourages the Galatians to continue in the freedom that Christ has for them.

  40. BONUS - Angry Enough to Die

    This comes form part 4 of a series from Rise Church on the book of Jonah. The teaching mainly covers the book of Jonah chapter 4. To hear more of the series, go here.

  41. Galatians 4:21-31

    Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. I'm recording videos on YouTube for each verse and then putting the audio together by section in the scriptures. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com Paul contrasts the law and the gospel using Sarah and Hagar and their sons.

  42. BONUS - Don't Get Disqualified

    A bonus episode from our leadership teaching.

  43. Galatians 4:8-20

    Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. I'm recording videos on YouTube for each verse and then putting the audio together by section in the scriptures. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com Paul expresses his concern in this section.

  44. Galatians 3:23-4:7

    Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. I'm recording videos on YouTube for each verse and then putting the audio together by section in the scriptures. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com Paul explains how we are God's children through faith in this section.

  45. Galatians 3:15-23

    Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. I'm recording videos on YouTube for each verse and then putting the audio together by section in the scriptures. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com Paul contrasts the law and the promise in this section.

  46. BONUS Episode - The Lord's Prayer

    From a Sunday sermon at Rise Church in San Antonio Texas.

  47. Galatians 3:1-14

    Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. I'm recording videos on YouTube for each verse and then putting the audio together by section in the scriptures. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com Paul contrasts "The Law and Faith in Christ".

  48. Galatians 2:11-21

    Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. I'm recording videos on YouTube for each verse and then putting the audio together by section in the scriptures. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com In this episode Paul confronts Peter and the other Jewish believers who…

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  49. BONUS Episode - Leading with Urgency

    Shared to the leaders at Rise Church in San Antonio Texas during the leadership huddle moment. One of their leadership code statements is "I LEAD WITH URGENCY". Instead of fear we lead with faith. Instead of anxiety we lead with anticipation.

  50. Galatians 2:1-10

    Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. I'm recording videos on YouTube for each verse and then putting the audio together by section in the scriptures. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com In this episode we start the second chapter of Galatians with Paul going...

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Giving you the tools you need to lead people God has called you to lead

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Jason Martin

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