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The Complaint Desk

by Doug Hull & Danny Poyner

Drop your complaints in the box on your way out! Just two Baptist worship pastors discussing all things worship and church leadership.

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Episodes

  1. Preparing for Easter Sunday

    Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! Today we discuss practical and spiritual ways to prepare for Easter. Join Danny and Doug for this discussion.

  2. How Singing Unifies Us

    Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! Today we discuss the importance of unity in our worship and how singing brings us together! Join Danny and Doug for this discussion.

  3. Why Do We Sing?

    Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! Why do we sing? Churches everywhere sing, but why does it matter? Join Danny and Doug for this discussion.

  4. Did You Know?

    Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! From a pastoral perspective, life is very different. Today we’re talking about surprising facts you may not know about your pastor. Join Danny and Doug as they tackle these topics on today's episode of the Complaint Desk.

  5. Catching Up

    Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! Welcome back! Today we’re catching up on all the things we’ve missed since Thanksgiving. What has changed, how are things going, and what’s next? Join Danny and Doug as they tackle these topics on today's episode of the Complaint Desk.

  6. Episode 32—Common Criticisms as a Worship Pastor

    Episode 32—Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! Today we’re talking about common criticisms that you’ll encounter as a worship pastor. Join Danny and Doug as they tackle these topics on today's episode of the Complaint Desk.

  7. Episode 31—Our Funniest Complaints

    Episode 31—Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! Today we’re talking about funny complaints we've received over the years. Join Danny and Doug as they tackle these topics on today's episode of the Complaint Desk.

  8. Episode 30—Things I Wasn't Told Before Ministry

    Episode 30—Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! Today we're talking about things we didn't know before entering ministry as worship pastors. Join Danny and Doug as they tackle these topics on today's episode of the Complaint Desk.

  9. Episode 29—The Role Model Pastor

    Episode 29—Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! What is the “role model pastor” and what are the characteristics of these leaders? Join Danny and Doug as they tackle these topics on today's episode of the Complaint Desk.

  10. Episode 28—SBC Update and a Bunch of Randomness

    Episode 28—Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! Today we’ll be catching up on some SBC news and general randomness. Join Danny and Doug as they tackle these topics on today's episode of the Complaint Desk.

  11. Episode 27—SBC Update: What's Going On?

    Episode 27—Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! Today we are discussing recent SBC news surrounding sexual abuse victims and their fight for justice. Join Danny and Doug as they tackle these topics on today's episode of the Complaint Desk.

  12. Episode 26—The Spiritual State of the Church

    Episode 26—Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! We are talking about spiritual state of the church and how we can help better our churches through worship leadership. Join Danny and Doug as they tackle these topics on today's episode of the Complaint Desk.

  13. Episode 25—Does a lack of unity affect our worship?

    Episode 25—Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! We are talking about the transformative power of worship when we come together in unity in worship. Join Danny and Doug as they tackle these topics on today's episode of the Complaint Desk.

  14. Episode 24—My Worst Enemy is..Social Media?

    Episode 24—Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! Sometimes social media, blogs and other digital media outlets can be so toxic that it becomes an enemy that we seldom realize. When used properly it can be advantageous but is the trade off worth it? Join Danny and Doug as...

  15. Episode 23—Catching Up

    Episode 23—Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! Today we are catching up! How is life, what's happening, and prayers for world craziness. Join Danny and Doug as they tackle these topics on today's episode of the Complaint Desk.

  16. Episode 22—Funniest Complaints

    Episode 22—Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! Today we discuss seasons of ministry. Today we take a light hearted look at some of the complaints we've had in ministry. Join Danny and Doug as they tackle these topics on today's episode of the Complaint Desk.

  17. Episode 21—Adapting to Change As A Worship Leader

    Episode 21—Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! Today we discuss seasons of ministry. Sometimes everything flows in a normal pattern, and sometimes it seems to all fall apart. Join Danny and Doug as they tackle these topics on today's episode of the Complaint Desk.

  18. Episode 20—How Do You Measure Success on Sunday?

    Episode 20—Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! Today we discuss what it means to be "successful" and how you measure engagement as a Worship Pastor/Leader. Join Danny and Doug as they tackle these topics on today's episode of the Complaint Desk.

  19. Episode 19—Making It Long-term As A Worship Pastor

    Episode 19—Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! Today we discuss practical and spiritual advice on how to have longevity in ministry as a Worship Pastor/Leader. Join Danny and Doug as they tackle these topics on today's episode of the Complaint Desk.

  20. Episode 18—Return to "Normal?"

    Episode 18—Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! After a pandemic, how do we return to "normal"? Is there a new normal to contend with? Join Danny and Doug as they tackle these topics on today's episode of the Complaint Desk.

  21. Episode 17—SBC Annual Meeting Explainer

    Episode 17—Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! Political pressure, good ole boy mentality, and back-room agreements—can the Southern Baptist Convention survive its current in-fighting? Join Danny and Doug as they tackle these topics on today's episode of the Complaint Desk.

  22. Episode 16—Can the SBC Survive?

    Episode 16—Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! Political pressure, good ole boy mentality, and back-room agreements? Can the Southern Baptist Convention survive its current in-fighting? Join Danny and Doug as they tackle these topics on today's episode of the Complaint...

  23. Episode 15—How Important is Spiritual Growth?

    Episode 15—Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! How important is spiritual growth in your life as a Christian? Join Danny and Doug as they tackle these topics on today's episode of the Complaint Desk.

  24. Episode 14—Pastor, What Do You Do All Week?

    Episode 14—Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! What DOES a worship pastor do all week? Join Danny and Doug as they tackle these topics on today's episode of the Complaint Desk.

  25. Episode 13—Pastor Leadership Characteristics

    Episode 13—Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! What does pastoral leadership look like? What are some expectations that that a pastor has to consider as he assumes leadership in a church? Join Danny and Doug as they tackle these topics on today's episode of the Complaint...

  26. Episode 12—The Pastor and Depression

    Episode 12—Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! Depression is real, and pastors are NOT immune. Let’s talk about how to begin to work through it. Join Danny and Doug as they tackle these topics on today's episode of the Complaint Desk.

  27. Episode 11—Cultural Christianity in the Local Church

    Episode 11—Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! How does cultural christianity affect our churches? Our worship? Join Danny and Doug as they tackle these topics on today's episode of the Complaint Desk.

  28. Episode 10—Mailing It In

    Episode 10—Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! Today we're talking about mailing in your leadership on Sunday. What does that mean, what are the implications, and how can we avoid it? Join Danny and Doug as they tackle these topics on today's episode of the Complaint Desk.

  29. Episode 9—I've found a song I want to introduce to my church, now what?

    Episode 9—Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! Today we're talking about music preparation! It's not as boring as it sounds...I've found a song I want to introduce to my church, now what? How do I make this happen from start to finish? Listen for a few resources that will...

  30. Episode 8—Cycles in Scripture and Bailing on your Worship Set

    Episode 8—Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! Today we're talking about cycles in Scripture and how that applies to us today, and worship sets and when it is appropriate to just cut it short. Join Danny and Doug as they tackle these topics on today's episode of the...

  31. Episode 7—What Does it Mean to Be "Called," and Pastors Leaving the Ministry

    Episode 7—Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! Today we're talking about ministers stepping away from the ministry. What does it mean to be "called," and how can we make sure we're leading well in that calling? Join Danny and Doug as they tackle these topics on today's...

  32. Episode 6—Ministry Transitions

    Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! Today we're talking about ministry transitions. People come and go, whether they're church members or staff members. How do we deal with these transitions—and how do we transition well ourselves? Join Danny and Doug as they tackle…

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  33. Episode 5—The Beth Moore Effect

    Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! Today we're talking about the responses that were prevalent on stories about Beth Moore stepping away from the Southern Baptist Convention. Our response to these types of events display where our hopes and faith lie. Walk with us…

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  34. Episode 4—Worship Song Evaluation and Surprises in Ministry

    Thanks for joining us for this episode of The Complaint Desk! Today we're talking about the criteria by which we evaluate worship songs. Does the song fit with your church and how do you know? We're also discussing some of the biggest surprises in ministry—good and bad. What are the things that...

  35. Episode 3—Dealing with Criticism and Tackling the Monday Slump

    Thanks for joining us today! We're talking about the criticism that inevitably comes our way as leaders and how to deal with it. How can we turn those criticisms into opportunities to minister to people? Not only that, but how do we get out of our own heads and ditch the Monday slump that many...

  36. Episode 2—Worship Planning and the Rut

    Today we're tackling the weekly worship plan. What does your service look like, and why does it look like that? What are your essential service elements and how should you order them. Also, as we plan services week after week, we tend to fall into patterns that look all too familiar to everyone...

  37. Episode 1 — Welcome to the Complaint Desk

    Thanks for tuning in to our inaugural episode of The Complaint Desk. Today we introduce ourselves and talk about the foundation for everything that we do. What is the podcast about and what is coming in future episodes? Listen as we talk about all things worship ministry and where we go from here.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Drop your complaints in the box on your way out! Just two Baptist worship pastors discussing all things worship and church leadership.

HOSTED BY

Doug Hull & Danny Poyner

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Drop your complaints in the box on your way out! Just two Baptist worship pastors discussing all things worship and church leadership.

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