Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone

As a Christian leader, it can be easy to become caught in cycles of striving and exhaustion, especially when the spotlight is on you. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Ryan Wekenman to unpack the "me maze," where performance, comparison, avoidance, and control keep us self-centered and tired. From there, Ryan shares how he's learning to reorient toward the freedom and rest of a Christ-centered life.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   Pastor to Pastor Website   Pastor to Pastor Free Resources   Free Me From Me   Ryan's Instagram   Red Rocks Austin   Pastoral Care Line   To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

How's your prayer life? As a Christian leader, you may feel a certain pressure around prayer - like you should have it figured out, or that you should be doing it constantly. Maybe you wish you were better at praying. Fortunately, Christ gave us the perfect framework for prayer, and in this week's episode, host Dave Stone sits down with pastor Matt Smallbone to hear about how that very framework has transformed the way Matt prays.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   Pastor to Pastor Website   Pastor to Pastor Free Resources   The Prayer Experiment   To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

In this solo episode, Dave Stone draws from decades of pastoral experience to unpack what truly makes a great communicator. He outlines eight essential characteristics that shape messages people remember—and leaders people trust.   To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Pastor Jared Ellis has worn just about every hat you can wear in ministry - youth pastor, worship leader, church planter - and he also has a knack for going viral. Through it all, Jared has learned that faithfulness matters more than titles and numbers. This week, join host Dave Stone has he sits down with Jared to hear about his story and his approach to digital ministry.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   Pastor to Pastor Website   Pastor to Pastor Free Resources   How to Become a Prayer Warrior by Jared Ellis   Jared's Instagram   E2 Conference   To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Sex, identity, and intimacy are some of the most pressing, and most avoided, topics in the church today. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Dr. Juli Slattery to talk about how you can best address sexual brokenness, identity, and shame with clarity and compassion. Dr. Slattery reminds us that many sexual issues are rooted in deeper identity issues, and how true change comes through identity in Christ. She also speaks to the nature of true intimacy.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   Pastor to Pastor Website   Pastor to Pastor Free Resources   Authentic Intimacy   Rethinking Sexuality   Surrendered Sexuality   God, Sex, and Your Marriage   Hope Restored   To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Sharing the gospel can be intimidating, but it's central to the mission of every pastor and church. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with evangelist Ray Comfort to talk about how pastors can equip their congregations to boldly share their faith. Ray reflects on his journey to Christ, explains why the Ten Commandments help people recognize their need for the gospel, and offers practical ways pastors can lead their churches to be more evangelistically minded.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   Pastor to Pastor Website   Pastor to Pastor Free Resources   Living Waters Youtube Channel   Living Waters Website   Idiotic Things People Did in the Bible   Living Waters Gold Olympic Coin   To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Faithful preaching requires calling, humility, and a lifelong commitment to God's Word. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down pastor and preacher H.B. Charles to talk his extraordinary journey into ministry. From sensing a call to preach at age 11 and becoming a senior pastor at age 17, to taking over a hurt church in a new land, H.B. offers practical wisdom from over three decades of ministry.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   Pastor to Pastor Website   Pastor to Pastor Free Resources   What Can That Boy Tell Me? EV Hill installing 17-year-old HB Charles   HB's Website   Psalms of Trust by HB Charles   Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Chances are, you've heard of the term 'agape love.' It's the sacrificial, obedient kind of love that's modeled in the ministry of Christ. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Chip Ingram to talk about what it means for pastors to live out agape love in marriage, in ministry, and in a culture that often feels hostile to the gospel.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   The Focused Pastor Voicemail   Pastor to Pastor Free Resources   I Choose Love - Chip Ingram   Living on the Edge   Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping nearly every industry, but should that be the case for ministry? This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with church planter turned tech leader Josh Burnett to talk about the dangers and benefits of AI in ministry. Josh shares several practical applications of AI that can save you time without compromising your integrity.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   The Focused Pastor Voicemail   Pastor to Pastor Free Resources   Content Studio from Gloo (formerly Church.Tech)   Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

What happens when God changes your assignment? This week on Pastor to Pastor, Jon Weece joins host Dave Stone to talk about stepping beyond the pulpit and into hands-on ministry with his non-profit, Boone Brothers. Jon also shares wisdom on parenting, leadership, and why kindness & humility travel farther than charisma.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   The Focused Pastor Voicemail   Pastor to Pastor Free Resources   Boone Brothers   Focus on the Family Pastoral Care Line   Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Did you know that the fastest way to ignite a passion for the gospel in your church is through your youth ministry program? This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Dare 2 Share founder Greg Stier to talk about why teenagers are the key to building a gospel-advancing culture. Greg shares several practical tools you can use to equip your students to confidently share their faith.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   The Focused Pastor Voicemail   Pastor to Pastor Free Resources   Dare 2 Share   Energize Youth Ministry Conference April 23-25   Gospelize Your Youth Ministry   Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Want to know the secret to leadership and effective evangelism? Love people well. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with his brother, pastor Jeff Stone, to talk about loving people beyond the pulpit, leading with grace, and staying faithful when ministry feels heavy.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   The Focused Pastor Voicemail   Pastor to Pastor Free Resources   2 Timothy 2:24-26   Acts 10:38   Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Pastoral ministry calls for clear communication, sound judgment, and the humility to keep learning. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with pastor and biblical scholar Mark E. Moore to talk practical ministry habits, as well as the deep work of wisdom that can happen over time, if you choose to pursue it.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   The Focused Pastor Voicemail   Wisdom 52   Dave & Mark's Skydiving Adventure   Pastor to Pastor Free Resources   Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

How are you navigating living out your faith and family life in the public eye? This week, join host Dave Stone as he has a heartfelt conversation with longtime friend Rebecca St. James about consistency in marriage, parenting, and ministry, on and off the platform.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   The Focused Pastor Voicemail   Practice Makes Parent   Lasting Ever   Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien are known as beloved authors, but their stories were forged by war, loss, and cultural collapse. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with historian Joseph Loconte to look behind the stories and uncover how Lewis and Tolkien responded to chaos with faithfulness, hope, and confidence in Christ.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   The Focused Pastor Voicemail   Joseph Loconte's YouTube Channel   Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Do you wonder how you can make your Sunday's more transformative? This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Nancy Beach to talk about creating worship services that engage both the mind and heart. From sermom prep to leading creatives and leaving room for the Spirit's movement, Nancy offers wisdom every pastor needs.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   The Focused Pastor Voicemail   The Focused Pastor Werbsite   Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Join host Dave Stone as he sits down with author and minimalist Joshua Becker to talk about how owning less can lead to more. This conversation will challenge you to examine your own life and consider how margin, contentment, and generosity can deepen both your discipleship and ministry impact.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   The Focused Pastor Voicemail   Becoming Minimalist Blog   The Hope Effect   Uncluttered Faith   Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

In this special edition of Pastor to Pastor to kick off the new year, host Dave Stone shares how to do one of the most meaningful disciplines in ministry well: learning people's names. Drawing from scripture and decades of pastoral experience, Dave explains how names communicate value, build trust, and open the door to deeper connection. It's a simple practice with a profound impact, and reflects the heart of a Shepherd who knows his people by name.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   The Focused Pastor   Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

As 2025 comes to a close, join host Dave Stone as he reflects on the most powerful moments from the first year of Pastor to Pastor. Featuring highlights from Nirup Alphonse, Joby Martin, Mindy Caliguire, Glenn Packiam, Kyle Idleman, Josh Howerton, and Mark Batterson, these clips speak to the heart of faithful leadership when ministry feels heavy.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   Joby Martin   Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   Kyle Idleman   Sam Stone   Glenn Packiam   Nirup Alphonse   Mark Batterson   Mindy Caliguire   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Most churches don't expect crisis will happen to them - until it does - that's why it's important to have a plan. This week, host Dave Stone sits down with master communicator Phil Cooke to talk about his book Church on Trial and how you can prepare your church for the unexpected.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   Church On Trial   Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   Hope Restored   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Renowned apologist and evangelist Mark Mittelberg join host Dave Stone to share his five 'faith-sharing styles,' and talk about the eternal impact of evangelism. This episode is packed with tools your congregation can use!   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   Mark's Website   Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   Contagious Faith   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

This week, Pastor Shawn Johnson of Red Rocks Church shares his honest journey through anxiety, panic, and discouragement in ministry. Shawn explains how God meets us in moments of fear and what it means to "kiss the fire" instead of run from it.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   Kiss the Fire   Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   Pastoral Care Email   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Lee Strobel is back with fresh insights from his newly updated book, The Case for Christmas. He also shares an inspiring real-life story from his new movie, The Case for Miracles.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   The Case for Christ   The Case for Christmas   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Have you fallen prey to lies from the enemy that are disrupting your relationship with God? In this special live edition of Pastor to Pastor, join host Dave Stone as he sits down author and pastor Gary Thomas to talk about how you can rediscover divine intimacy through recognizing and dismantling the lies of the enemy.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   The Life You Were Reborn to Live   Daniel Fusco YouTube   John Akhwari YouTube   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Stress in ministry is very real, especially for pastors, but a "grin and bear it" approach can lead to significant impacts on your physical, mental, and spiritual health. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Mindy Caliguire, founder of Soul Care, as she shares practical wisdom on navigating burnout, fatigue, and spiritual dryness.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   IgniteYour Soul   SoulCare   SoulCare IG   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

We often report the success of missions work, but how often are you calling your congregation to the missions field? This week, host Dave Stone is joined by Steven Thomas of Thomas Road Baptist Church to share how his family's intense persecution in India has shaped his faith and calling. Steven also covers how important it is to help our young adults fall in love with God's Word, and how pastors, when speaking about missions, should call their congregations to action.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   Register for a free Focused Pastor account!   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Some breakthroughs take decades - decades of faithful prayer and steadfast work. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with pastor Mark Batterson to talk about the power of perseverance and prayer, as well as leaving a legacy that empowers the next generation. Mark has spent 30 years leading National Community Church in Washington DC, and in that time, he's learned that God's work often happens gradually, then suddenly.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   Gradually then Suddenly   Hope Restored   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

In a culture marked by outrage and division, what does it mean for pastors to lead with 100% grace and 100% truth? This week, host Dave Stone sits down with pastor JD Greear to talk about how the church can rise above the noise to live with conviction, compassion, and courage. JD reminds us that lasting change doesn't come from platforms or politics, but from ordinary believers quietly living out the gospel everyday.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   Pastor to Pastor YouTube   The Summit Church   Everyday Revolutionary   Truth Rising   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Every pastor wants to care well for their people, but it's hard to pour from an empty cup. This week, join host Dave Stone as he talks with counselor and former pastor Dr. Mark Mayfield as they discuss how you can guard you own mental health and care for the mental health of your congregation well. Learn practical ways you can create a culture of care in your church as they address topics like loneliness, burnout, and suicide.   The Focused Pastor   Focus on the Family's Christian Counselors Network   Focus on the Family's Pastoral Care Line   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Focus on the Family Jesus was a master storyteller, and as a pastor, you should be too! This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with filmmaker and creative consultant Shane Sooter to talk through how you can develop rhythms to keep your preaching fresh and make your stories unforgettable.   The Focused Pastor   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   Pastor to Pastor Youtube   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

What does it mean to be a godly man in today's culture? Join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Pastor Joby Martin to unpack biblical masculinity, disciple-making, and the heart behind his new book, Stand Firm and Act Like Men. Joby shares how reaching one man can transform an entire family, and why discipleship (not crowds) is the true measure of ministry. The Focused Pastor Pastors Couples Conference Truth Rising Pastor to Pastor Instagram Pastor to Pastor YouTube For additional insight please contact us at [email protected] We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Change is never easy, especially in a church setting, but it's vital for long-term health. Join host Dave Stone and Pastor Gene Appel as they share practical steps for guiding your church through change, cultivating vision, and keeping your focus on what matters most. The Focused Pastor Truth Rising Pastor to Pastor Instagram Pastor to Pastor Youtube For additional insight please contact us at [email protected] We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Over the past few years, statistics from Barna have shown that pastors are currently facing a discouragement crisis. This week, host Dave Stone sits down with Pastor Glenn Packiam to unpack Barna's Resilient Pastor research, revealing why so many pastors feel overwhelmed, lonely, and pressured to be everything to everyone.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   Pastor to Pastor YouTube   TFP Couples Conference   You're Gonna Make It   Crazy Happy   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

From dreadlocks to digital ministry, Pastor Daniel Fusco has a heart for reaching those far from God. This week, host Dave Stone sits down to talk with Daniel about planting churches in some of American's most unchurched cities, using online ministry as a gate for the Gospel, and creating a culture where baptisms (not numbers) measure success.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   Pastor to Pastor YouTube   TFP Couples Conference   You're Gonna Make It   Crazy Happy   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Performing a wedding is one of the greatest privileges in ministry, but it can also feel overwhelming. In this special solo episode, host Dave Stone draws from his experience in leading over 500 weddings to give you a practical roadmap for crafting ceremonies that are personal, joy-filled, and gospel-centered. Whether you're officiating your first wedding or your fiftieth, this episode will equip you to serve couples well and glorify God on their big day.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   Pastor to Pastor YouTube   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

When tragedy struck at as a teenager, Pastor Tim Timberlake ran from God. Years later, the calling on his life has led him to pastor Celebration Church, where he's helped heal a multi-campus ministry with consistency and love. This week, host Dave Stone sits down with Tim as he shares lessons from his new book, The Bumpy Road to Better.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   Pastor to Pastor YouTube   Truth Rising   Bumpy Road to Better   Hope Restored   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

What makes a leader worth following? This week, former Catalyst president and leadership coach Brad Lomenick joins host Dave Stone to share the habits, mindsets, and relational skills that separate good leaders from great ones.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   Pastor to Pastor YouTube   Focused Pastor Couples Conference   H3 Leadership Podcast   Truth Rising   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

This week on Pastor to Pastor, Pastor Jack Graham sits down with host Dave Stone to share how the murder of his father shaped his surrender to Christ - and how that pain became a platform for 50 years of ministry. You'll hear Jack share powerful lessons on obedience, longevity, and the calling to preach Word.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   Pastor to Pastor YouTube   Truth Rising   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Focus on the Family Evangelism isn't dead, but it might need revival in your church. Join us as host Dave Stone sits down with pastor, author, and evangelism trainer Garry Poole to talk about how you can equip your people to share the gospel naturally and confidently. From asking better questions to creating a culture that seeks non-believers, Garry invites us to break the holy huddle and take the gospel beyond the church walls.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   Pastor to Pastor YouTube   Evangelism assessment link   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

As a pastor, it's easy to pour into everyone else while your spouse gets the leftovers. This week, host Dave Stone sits downs with marriage expert Dr. Greg Smalley to talk about building emotional safety, navigating conflict, and resisting the pressure to appear perfect. With practical advice and honest stories, Greg offers a roadmap to strengthen your marriage and lead from a place of humility.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   Pastor to Pastor YouTube   Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

On this new edition of Pastor to Pastor, host Dave Stone walks you through his years of experience delivering eulogy's with practical tips and expertise that you can apply in your ministry!   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   Pastor to Pastor YouTube   For additional insight please contact us at [email protected]   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Is your congregation eager to share the gospel beyond Sunday mornings? This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Pastor Nirup Alphonse to talk about how we can challenge the comfort-driven church model and create an intercultural community rooted in discipleship, conviction, and sacrifice.   Truth Rising   LIFEGATE Denver   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

When Jimmy Scroggins became pastor of a once-thriving church in West Palm Beach, he found $3,700 dollars in the bank, a damaged-reputation, and a congregation with little hope. In this episode, host Dave Stone talks to Jimmy about how that church revived into a now thriving network of over 20 neighborhood congregations - each with its own lead pastor. We're talking church building, raising up leaders, and evangelism. You don't to miss this one!   The Focused Pastor Couples Conference   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

One of the most powerful things you can do as a pastor is to simply let Scripture speak. This week, host Dave Stone talks with pastor and author Randy Frazee about the lost art of the public reading of scripture. They also explore how ancient Hebrew rhythms stir up daily joy and deeper spiritual formation.   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

What does it take to lead well when you're not in the spotlight? This week, host Dave Stone sits down with long-time executive pastor Tim Winters to talk about "leading from the second chair." From staff dynamics and church growth to diversity, decision-making, and spiritual resilience, this episode is packed with practical wisdom for anyone called to serve behind the scenes.   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Is the Holy Spirit central to your leadership? This week, host Dave Stone is joined by Pastor Samuel Rodriguez for a powerful conversation on Spirit-filled ministry, integrity under pressure, and what it takes to lead a generation hungry for truth.   Click here to check out New Season Church Sacramento, CA   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Part of our job, as church leaders, is to cultivate relationships within our staff, congregation, and community at large. Join Dave Stone as he talks with Pastor Darren Walter about new and fun ways you can be intentional with your people, as well as what it looks like to lean on the Lord through unexpected pain.   Click here for our Pastoral Care Line!   Click here to check out Current Church where Darren is the lead Pastor.   Check out the @churchideafactory to see the cross area on Current's Campus.   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

With Father's Day approaching, Dave has an entertaining & candid conversation with his own son, Sam Stone! Join Dave & Sam as they discuss what it was like to grow up as a Pastors' Kid (guess what.. they both were). You might be surprised what goes through the mind of those whose parents are Christian leaders.   Click here to sign up for a free Focused Pastor account!   Click here to see Dave and Sam at the 2008 MLB Home Run Derby   Click here to listen to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta & Rebecca St. James!   Click here to listen to our episodes with Josh Howerton!   Click here to listen to our episode with Max Lucado!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Josh was so good, we brought him back another week! In this episode, join host Dave Stone as he continues his conversation with Pastor Josh Howerton, this time about ministry mentors, as well as the most important decision you can make as a pastor.   Click here to sign up for a free Focused Pastor account!   Click here for Focus on the Family's marriage intensive - Hope Restored   Follow Josh on social media – click here to stay connected!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

In our modern cultural landscape, social media is where ideas are openly discussed & debated, and as a pastor, you might feel a call to engage! Join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Pastor Josh Howerton to talk about when & how he uses social media to increase the kingdom. He also fills us in on the spiritual disciplines that keep him grounded. You don't want to miss this one!   Click here to sign up for a free Focused Pastor account!   Click here to visit Lakepointe Church   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.