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Sharpening the Scythe
by Jason McConnell
Welcome to Sharpening the Scythe, a podcast for pastors and leaders serving rural churches and small towns. Just as farmers knew to sharpen before the work began, each episode is designed to renew your vision, strengthen your calling, and equip you for faithful ministry in the places God has planted you.
Episodes
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Ep 04: Dealing with Tribal Chiefs & Entrenched Traditions
What happens when a pastor steps into a rural church where the real decision-makers aren't always the people with official titles? In Episode 4 of Sharpening the Scythe, Dr. Jason McConnell sits down with Steve McVey, director of Dirt Roads Network and a longtime rural pastor, to talk about one…
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Ep 03: Bi-vocational Challenges & Opportunities w/ Ira Antoine
In this episode of Sharpening the Scythe, Dr. Jason McConnell sits down with Dr. Ira Antoine, Director of Bivocational Pastors for Texas Baptists and pastor of Minniehulla Baptist Church in Goliad, Texas, to discuss the realities of serving as a bivocational pastor. Drawing from decades of...
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Ep: 02 Understanding Small Town Culture
What does it take to faithfully lead in a small town? In this episode of Sharpening the Scythe, Dr. Jason McConnell sits down with sociologist and author Dr. Robert Wuthnow to explore the realities shaping rural communities today. Drawing from decades of research and thousands of interviews…
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Ep 01: A Theological Vision for Small Place Ministry
In this episode of Sharpening the Scythe, we’re joined by Dr. Stephen Witmer—pastor, author of A Big Gospel in Small Places, and co-founder of Small Town Summits. Together, we explore a theological vision for ministry in small places and consider how the gospel challenges the assumption that…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Sharpening the Scythe, a podcast for pastors and leaders serving rural churches and small towns. Just as farmers knew to sharpen before the work began, each episode is designed to renew your vision, strengthen your calling, and equip you for faithful ministry in the places God has planted you.
HOSTED BY
Jason McConnell
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What is Sharpening the Scythe about?
Welcome to Sharpening the Scythe, a podcast for pastors and leaders serving rural churches and small towns. Just as farmers knew to sharpen before the work began, each episode is designed to renew your vision, strengthen your calling, and equip you for faithful ministry in the places God has...
How often does Sharpening the Scythe release new episodes?
Sharpening the Scythe has 4 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Who hosts Sharpening the Scythe?
Sharpening the Scythe is created and hosted by Jason McConnell.
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