Monday Morning Pastor
by Doug Moister and Bob Hyatt
Monday Morning Pastor is a weekly podcast to encourage, equip, challenge and resource pastors and church leaders on Monday mornings. Monday is the hardest day of the week for pastors and the day pastors need the most encouragement. We want to tell and hear stories of hope and encouragement in the midst of this unique place in culture where the negative ministry stories seem to get all the airtime. Our hope is that these stories resonate with and remind pastors why we stay in the game. It is a podcast that gives pastors hope and a safe place to take off their collar, robe or tie and be people who need receive the good news on the day we feel most vulnerable. Our podcast will consist of interviews, conversations and resources from pastors and ministry leaders. We’ll have a new episode loaded up each Monday morning throughout the year (but, of course, you can listen on any day you wish). We invite you to join us and listen to the Monday Morning Pastor, where pastors can be people.
Episodes
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Cody Sherry: Sabbaticals, Long Walks, and Calling
Doug has a great conversation with a dear friend fresh off his sabbatical. Cody has been in ministry for over 15 years and currently serves as a youth pastor in central PA. He recently came off a really unique sabbatical adventure of hiking the Camino de Santiago. We talk ministry, health…
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JR Rozko: Mission, Sacraments, and Coffee Tables
Doug and Bob chat with their friend JR Rozko about his story of becoming an Anglican Priest, the church he pastors with his wife Amy, and how he met Jesus. JR is a gift and we are glad to share him with you all! We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a line. Doug – [email protected] Bob –...
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Drew Nathaniel Keane: Learning From and Translating the Book of Common Prayer 1662
Doug and Bob chat with professor and author Drew Keane about his book How to Use the Book of Common Prayer. You might be thinking, how does this relate to me, I am not an Anglican, nor do I want to be? I would challenge you and say that my own prayer life has been greatly impacted by the BCP over...
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Caleb E. Campbell: Loving your Christian Nationalist Neighbor.
Doug and Bob chat with Pastor and author Caleb Campbell about the opportunities for discipleship and mission that are ahead of us in the election cycle. He brings into view some practical and creative ways to love and care for folks in your congregation who are living into the political fear in...
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Mark Matlock: Understanding the Spiritually Curious
Mark Matlock is Senior Fellow at Barna and a facilitator of innovation and impact. As the founder of WisdomWorks, he has been a consultant for many national and international faith-based organizations, helping them adapt to changing times by turning data and research into strategy and action....
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Natalie Runion: Church, It’s Not That Complicated!
Doug and Bob talk Church with Natalie Runion. One of the many things that we appreciate about Natalie is the way she is able to be honest, raw and hopeful for what is to come. Natalie talks about her new book, the story behind it, how this was one of the hardest books to write, and what she has...
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Julie Lane-Gay: The Riches of Your Grace
Doug has a great chat with writer, editor, catechist and trained horticulturist — Julie Lane-Gay about her book on faith and liturgy titled The Riches of Your Grace. Julie has been shaped by and thought deeply about the ways in which the Book of Common Prayer has formed her and the gift it is to...
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W. David O. Taylor: Prayers for the Pilgrimage.
Doug and Bob talk prayer, faith journey, culture, and the arts with our second time guest David Taylor. For those not familiar with David, he is a theologian, author, speaker, priest, and director of initiatives in art and faith. A professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, he has lectured widely…
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Tic Long: The Untold History of Youth Ministry
Both Bob and Doug were youth pastors, Doug was obviously better than Bob, but I digress. This episode Bob and Doug talk with youth ministry legend Tic Long who has seen the scope from the early years of youth ministry being a thing until now. It has the feel of a PBS documentary that could be…
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Jeff Haanen: Work From the Inside
Doug and Bob talk with Jeff Haanen the founder of The Denver Institute for Faith and Work. Jeff has learned that real transformation takes place “from the inside out.” When emotional and spiritual health and the pursuit of truth gives birth to healthy work and thriving relationships, leaders are...
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Shane Stanford: Ministry After the Wheels Fall Off
Doug and Bob talk with pastor of 30+ years and author Shane Stanford about life in ministry in the midst of difficult seasons. If you find yourself going through a difficult season we know this will be an encouragement and blessing to you. Ministry is a tough journey and it doesn’t have to tank…
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Stephanie Gilbert, Jessica Taylor, and Jenna Allen: Pastors’ Wives Spill the Tea
Doug has an insightful, serious, and fun conversation with Stephanie, Jessica, and Jenna three Pastors’ wives who decided to write a book about their experiences. This important conversation brings to light the everyday good and sometimes difficult realities that pastors’ spouses go through. If…
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Mark Noll: C.S. Lewis
If we asked 100 pastors to rate their top ten authors have shaped their theology and imagination for the Gospel the most, I believe C.S. Lewis would be high on all of the lists. Mere Christianity, Narnia, The Problem of Pain, God on The Dock, Screwtape letters… the list can go on. Doug and Bob…
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Brad Griffin: Faith Beyond Youth Group
Bob and Doug talk to Brad Griffin, a youth ministry lifer about the research of his newest book Faith Beyond Youth Ministry. Youth ministers, parents, pastors, elders, volunteers… everyone needs to listen. If you are a youth pastor or volunteer, thank you! Book: Faith Beyond Youth Group: Five…
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John Burke: Near Death Experiences and the Bigness of God
Bob and Doug talk to church planter and near death experiences researcher John Burke about his new book Imagine the God of Heaven. This was a very interesting conversation and we hope it is encouraging to you. Links John’s Book: Imagine The God of Heaven You can read the first 3 chapters...
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Jay Kim: One Jesus, One People
Doug has a conversation with Jay Kim about the book of Colossians. Jay wrote a bible study guide on the book that came out of a sermon series on Colossians. We also talk about the trend of pastors leading churches that look totally different after the pandemic. Jay talks about saying goodbye to...
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Lee Strobel: Is God Real?
Happy November, we are really excited to start out this month with an epic interview with Lee Strobel about his new book Is God Real? Exploring the Ultimate Question of Life. We get into some great practical resources for churches around evangelism and apologetics. Send this to the evangelists in...
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Ben Pitzen: Integrity, Calling and the Care of Souls.
Pastors and leaders, thanks for the ways in which you serve behind the scenes of your congregations, it may not be noticed, but we see it, and we thank you for it. This week, We have a conversation with Doug’s co-pastor Ben Pitzen. Many are blessed to work on healthy teams but I am blessed to…
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Jason Evert: Chastity, Sexuality, Gender Identity, and Jesus
Jason is an international speaker on the topic of chastity, love, sexuality, gender identity to high school and college students. It is evident that he has a heart for the Gospel and young people and we are grateful to have him on MMP. Also, Jason is the first Catholic that we have had the...
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Romance novel title or Sermon title. Volume 2
Pastor appreciation month is hear! On behalf of Bob, Doug, and the folks at Kairos Partnerships we want to say a big thanks for all you do. We hope you learn as you listen to deep discernment, wisdom, and decision making on the craft of naming your sermon as to not be confused with a romance…
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Owen Brock: a Conversation with Doug’s Spiritual Director
Pastors and leaders, thanks for the ways in which you serve behind the scenes of your congregations, it may not be noticed, but we see it, and we thank you for it. This week, We have a conversation with my(Doug’s) spiritual director about spiritual direction, life as a minister and the need to…
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Romance Novel Title or Sermon Title. Volume 1
Pastor appreciation month is here! On behalf of Bob, Doug, and the folks at Kairos Partnerships we want to say a big thanks for all you do. We hope you learn as you listen to deep discernment, wisdom, and decision making on the craft of naming your sermon as to not be confused with a romance…
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Building Resilient Teams: Leonce B. Crump and Warren Bird
Leadership is hard if anyone offers you a quick and easy guide to leadership bliss, run away. As we are in Pastor Appreciation month we want to acknowledge how hard it is to lead, and we want to say thank you for leading pastors! Keep it up! On to our show, It isn’t everyday you have a chance to...
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Bob & Doug: Pastoral Vocation as Formation/Happy Pastor Appreciation Month.
Pastor appreciation month is hear! On behalf of Bob, Doug, and the folks at Kairos Partnerships we want to say a big thanks for all you do. We hope you enjoy the poem written by our friend Caleb Mangum. Lastly, we will be giving away books, a hand written poem, and other prizes all month long…
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Healthy Pastors: Mental Health Conversations with Dr. Jamie Aten and Laura Howe
Pastors, you are not immune from experiencing struggles with mental health. let that sink in. Much of our job places us in the middle of some very tense and difficult moments in the lives of the people we serve. These experiences can lead to some serious depletion and damage to our mental health....
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Josh Brown: A Contemplative Worship Leader
We have been looking forward to sharing this interview with you all. Josh is a deep thinker, a lover of Jesus, a voracious reader, and a dear friend. Consider sending this to a worship leader ASAP. Josh’s Contact: [email protected] Information for coaching and spiritual direction can be...
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Thom S. Rainer: Praying for Pastors
We hope you enjoy this episode with Thom S. Rainer. Check out the links below, We know you will find this conversation both encouraging and equipping. Take a minute to subscribe, leave a review and share with another pastor. Church Answers: www.churchanswers.com The Hope initiative:...
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Bob & Doug: Welcome Back and AI Preaches a Sermon.
Welcome back MMP listeners! We hope that you all had a fantastic summer and are well rested and ready to jump into the fall. We hope that this season will be a blessing as we jump back into a weekly Monday morning release. Our rhythm will be a monthly Bob and Doug episode, a couple episodes with...
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Natalie Runion : Staying and Healing
We end this season with the place where MMP started 9 seasons ago. MMP is here because we feel the need to encourage and equip pastors on the hardest day of the week. Natalie brings an important word to pastors, “We aren’t quitters. We are the stayers.” Her perspective is important and one that…
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Raising Kids with Tech and Sports: A Conversation with Sarah, Doug, and Andrew.
I have been a parent for 18 years now, my son is getting ready to go off to college and in the best of times I feel like I have been faithful as a father and in the worst of times, I feel like I have failed. I sense in the world of parenting the success is in the long game and truth be told, we…
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Carolyn Carney: Can Intercession Change your Church?
Prayer is the engine that powers and drives the church. Doug and Carolyn have a great conversation about all thing’s prayer. Specifically, this episode looks at group prayer, the power behind it and the practical nuts and bolts to build prayer in your church. We pray that the Lord will use this…
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Sam Rawley: Formation for Mission
Sam Rawley is the Pastor of Renewed Hope Church in Egan Michigan, He is fantastic leader, preacher, thinker, and a good friend. Sam recently led his church through a ton of transitions during the pandemic. We know you will find hope and some good things to chew on in this interview with our…
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Kyle Meyaard-Schaap: Creation Care as Witness
Pastors and leaders, this episode is close to my heart as a follower of Jesus who is passionate about joining with Him in the care and stewardship of the world we live in. Kyle brings a helpful theological framework (not just in found in Genesis 1 & 2) on creation care as discipleship and…
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Bridget Gee: Seeing Single People in The Church
Take out your notebook and get ready to learn. Bridget brings the complexity of being single in the church into view in a unique and helpful way. This conversation made me rethink many assumptions that I have heard and even held about single people in the church. We hope this is an encouragement…
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Hannah Nation: Learning from House Church Pastors in China
Pastors, we hope you are coming into the week after Easter with a slower pace and some time to rest and recoup. We spend a few minutes before the interview discussing the big days in the church, the pressure, and some thoughts on how pursue health and balance in during the heavy times. Our Guest...
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Benno van den Toren: The Apologetics of Listening
When you think about apologetics what comes to mind? This episode will not give you tips and tricks, but stories of learning to listen, build trust, and talking about Jesus in a winsome way that exudes a humble confidence. I really enjoyed getting to know Benno, I hope you will too. We are…
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David Lamb: The Feelings of God.
Doug and Bob kick off season 9 with David Lamb talking about the emotions of God. We had a good break and are glad to get back on to the show. You can be expecting a new episode every other week, and we are working on a series or two. We hope you enjoy this episode. David Lamb’s new book: The...
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Michelle Ferrigno Warren: Resistance as witness.
Doug and Bob sit down with Michelle Ferrigno Warren and talk about justice and the importance of being moved by what is happening around you. Her new book Join The Resistance was also topic for conversation. We learned a lot and we hope you do too. Also, Michelle was kind enough to attach a book...
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Richard Foster: Humility
Doug and Bob sit down with Dr. Richard Foster and talk about life as a pastor, Renovare, formation, and thoughts around his new book Learning Humility, A Year of Searching for a Vanishing Virtue. Richard’s new book: Learning Humility Information for coaching and spiritual direction can be found…
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Gem Fadling: Do you believe the scripts you are telling yourself?
Doug has a great conversation with Gen Fadling about her new book Hold That Thought: Sorting Through the Voices in Our Heads. Gem is a gifted coach and spiritual director, she brings such a great perspective to the scripts that pastors and leaders tell themselves. We hope you enjoy this and share...
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Winfield Bevins: Can Liturgy Save the Mission of Your Church?
Doug and Bob sit down with church planter, author, professor, and all around really cool guy Winfield Bevins. We get into some really great conversations on the shape of liturgy, Owen Wilson, spiritual formation, and his new book Liturgical Mission: The Work of the People for the Life of the…
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Richard Averbeck: Old Testament Law and the Life of the Church
Doug and Bob talk with Dr. Richard Averbeck about a deeper reading of the old testament and how it helps us understand the calling of the church. This is one of those conversations that will help you as you prepare for faithful proclamation in the future. We learned a ton and we hope you do too!...
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Richard Mouw: Can you Be a Patriotic Pastor?
Doug and Bob talk with Dr. Richard Mouw about his newest book How to Be a Patriotic Christian. With the mid-terms right around this corner, this is a timely interview. We hope you find encouragement and wisdom from a man who has been leading the church faithfully for many years. Richard’s new…
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Frank Viola: Spiritual Leadership and Power
Doug and Bob talk with Frank Viola about his newest work 48 Laws of Spiritual Power: Uncommon Wisdom for Greater Ministry Impact. We also get a chance to talk about the reality and danger of spiritual authority and how we as pastors and leaders can stay grounded and healthy. Frank’s new book:...
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Ruth Haley Barton: Rhythms of Rest & Work.
Doug and Bob talk with Ruth Haley Barton about her newest book Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest: From Sabbath to Sabbatical and Back Again. We packed a ton of content into this interview. We hope you will enjoy this episode. And If you haven’t already, be sure to check out the book. Ruth’s new...
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Sarah Cowan Johnson: Discipling the Family
Doug and Bob talk with Sarah Cowan Johnson about spiritual formation with our children. Sarah is brilliant and we are really grateful for this important conversation that is directed to the pastors family and the churches that we lead. I would suggest having a notepad handy as you think. Thanks…
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Church Mental Health Summit
As our valued friends, we wanted to let you know about a timely and important FREE virtual event coming up: the Church Mental Health Summit on October 10. We’re helping spread the word about this very needed summit, presented by Hope Made Strong and Spiritual First Aid. The summit’s goal is to...
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Sean Palmer: Preaching and the Enneagram
Doug and Bob talk with Pastor Sean Palmer about preaching and the enneagram. This conversation is one that makes you stop and think about what we say, how we say it, and how it is heard. This is our second time having Sean on the show, we appreciate the energy, experience and wisdom to the…
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S8E2: Jay Kim: Christian Formation in a Digital Age
Doug and Bob talk with Pastor Jay Kim about ministry and formation in the digital age. Jay released a new book with IVP called Analog Christian: Cultivating Contentment, Resilience, and Wisdom in the Digital Age. We appreciate the way he enters into some of his own struggles and practices of...
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S8E1 - Jim Cymbala: Leading as Faithfulness
Doug talks with Pastor Jim Cymbala about ministry, and parts of his newest book Fan the Flame. Coming into the first “normal” fall we have had since 2019. Jim brings a prophetic word to pastors about being faithful to God and your calling as you lean into the faithfulness of the God who called…
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About this show
Monday Morning Pastor is a weekly podcast to encourage, equip, challenge and resource pastors and church leaders on Monday mornings. Monday is the hardest day of the week for pastors and the day pastors need the most encouragement. We want to tell and hear stories of hope and encouragement in the midst of this unique place in culture where the negative ministry stories seem to get all the airtime. Our hope is that these stories resonate with and remind pastors why we stay in the game. It is a podcast that gives pastors hope and a safe place to take off their collar, robe or tie and be people who need receive the good news on the day we feel most vulnerable. Our podcast will consist of interviews, conversations and resources from pastors and ministry leaders. We’ll have a new episode loaded up each Monday morning throughout the year (but, of course, you can listen on any day you wish). We invite you to join us and listen to the Monday Morning Pastor, where pastors can be people.
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Doug Moister and Bob Hyatt
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