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The Rod and the Staff
by Dr. Tony Myers
The Rod and the Staff, hosted by Dr. Tony Myers, exists to equip followers of Jesus Christ to find wisdom, comfort, and strength in His care, experience His transformative love, and grow in shepherding one another. Each episode explores the ministry of our Good Shepherd, Jesus, offering practical insight and biblical encouragement for daily life and ministry. Join us as we learn to walk closely with Christ — and to care for others as He cares for us. Learn more at rodstaff.org.
Episodes
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Repentance, Part 1 — A Way of Life
Repentance is often treated as something that happens at the beginning of the Christian life. But Scripture presents repentance as something believers are meant to keep growing in. In this episode of The Rod and the Staff, Pastor Tony Myers introduces a new series on repentance as a daily…
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Church Discipline, Part 12 — Is Church Discipline Optional?
Is church discipline optional—or is it an essential part of what makes a church a church? In this episode of The Rod and the Staff, Pastor Tony Myers explains why the historic church has described discipline as one of the marks of a true church, alongside the faithful preaching of the Word and…
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Church Discipline, Part 11 — What Excommunication Really Means
When should someone be removed from the fellowship of a church? In this episode of The Rod and the Staff, Pastor Tony Myers explains the final and most serious step of church discipline: excommunication. He begins with an important distinction—this is not a casual act of “kicking someone out.” It...
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Church Discipline, Part 10 — When Discipline Becomes Formal
When should church leaders become involved in church discipline? In this episode of The Rod and the Staff, Pastor Tony Myers moves to the third step of the process described in Matthew 18: the point at which an unresolved, serious offense moves from informal conversations to formal involvement by...
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Church Discipline, Part 9 — What If They Won’t Listen?
What happens when you go privately to someone about a serious offense—and they simply won’t listen? In this episode of The Rod and the Staff, Pastor Tony Myers continues through the biblical process of church discipline in Matthew 18. When individual admonition has been attempted patiently and...
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Church Discipline, Part 8 — When Should You Overlook an Offense?
Do Christians need to confront every sin they see in one another? Scripture’s answer is no. Many offenses are simply covered by love and forgiven. But how do we know when an offense should be overlooked and when love requires us to address it? In this episode, Pastor Tony Myers offers practical...
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Church Discipline, Part 7 — The First Step: Go in Private
How do we actually practice church discipline? In Matthew 18:15–17, Jesus gives His church a clear process, and it begins not with church leaders but with individual Christians. In this episode, Pastor Tony Myers examines the first step of biblical church discipline: going privately to a brother…
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Church Discipline, Part 6 — The Four Goals of Church Discipline
Church discipline is often discussed in terms of how it should be practiced, but Scripture first answers a more important question: Why? In this episode, Pastor Tony Myers explains the four biblical goals of church discipline and why each one must remain central whenever the church lovingly...
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Church Discipline, Part 5 — What Is Church Membership?
Church membership is far more than adding your name to a list. According to Scripture, membership in a local church is visible, covenantal, and communal. It identifies who belongs to a particular congregation, who is responsible for shepherding, and who is committed to living under the care and...
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Church Discipline, Part 4 — What Is the Local Church?
Before we can understand church discipline, we must understand what the local church actually is. Many people view the church as a voluntary organization, a place to receive spiritual services, or simply a gathering they can join and leave at will. Others focus exclusively on a personal...
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Church Discipline, Part 3 — What Is a Christian?
Before we can understand church discipline, we must understand what it means to be a Christian. Our view of Christian identity shapes how we think about obedience, accountability, spiritual growth, and life within the church. In this episode, Pastor Tony Myers examines the biblical definition of…
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Church Discipline, Part 2 — What Is the Gospel?
A proper understanding of church discipline begins with a proper understanding of the gospel. If we misunderstand the gospel, we will inevitably misunderstand why God disciplines His people and why the church is called to practice loving correction. In this episode, Pastor Tony Myers examines a...
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Church Discipline - Series Introduction
Church discipline is one of the most misunderstood topics in the Christian life. Many associate it with harshness, legalism, or judgment, while others avoid the subject altogether. Yet Scripture presents church discipline as a vital part of discipleship and spiritual formation. In this opening...
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Psalm 23: Surely Goodness and Mercy
Psalm 23:6 brings the Psalm to a powerful conclusion: “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” In this episode, Pastor Tony Myers explains the biblical meaning of hope—not something uncertain, but something…
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Psalm 23: A Table in the Presence of My Enemies
Psalm 23:5 presents one of the most surprising images in Scripture: “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.” In this episode, Pastor Tony Myers explores how God responds to the external threat of enemies—not by removing the conflict, but by meeting us in the middle of it....
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Psalm 23: Fear Not in the Valley
Psalm 23:4 addresses one of the most difficult realities of life: walking through the valley. In this episode, Pastor Tony Myers explores how the focus of Psalm 23 shifts from internal struggles to external threats—circumstances that bring fear, uncertainty, and vulnerability. Valleys are not…
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Psalm 23: He Restores My Soul
Psalm 23:3 declares one of the most hopeful promises in Scripture: “He restores my soul.” In this episode, Pastor Tony Myers explains how restoration is directly connected to learning to stop. God does not design us for constant, unending busyness. Yet many of us continue to push forward, fearing...
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Psalm 23: He Leads Me Beside Still Waters
Psalm 23:2 describes one of the Shepherd’s most gracious provisions: “He leads me beside still waters.” In this episode, Pastor Tony Myers explores why busyness is more than just a modern inconvenience—it can become spiritually unhealthy, even sinful. Many of us live at a constant pace, moving…
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Psalm 23: He Makes Me Lie Down in Green Pastures
Psalm 23:2 gives us one of the most tender and overlooked images in Scripture: “He makes me lie down in green pastures.” In this episode, Pastor Tony Myers explains why sheep must lie down in order to digest what they eat — and why we are much the same. Left to ourselves, we rarely come to a full...
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Psalm 23: The Mystery of True Contentment
We live in one of the wealthiest nations in history—and yet one of the most discontented. How can that be? In this episode of Rod & Staff, Pastor Tony Myers explores Psalm 23:1: “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” This bold statement confronts our modern obsession with more—more comfort,...
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Psalm 23: How God’s Correction Becomes Comfort
Psalm 23:4 links “comfort” with the shepherd’s rod and staff—but how can correction and guidance comfort us? Pastor Tony Myers explains that without a genuine relationship with God, correction feels threatening and guidance feels restrictive. In this teaching, comfort is redefined as a spiritual...
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Psalm 23: The Lord Is My Shepherd: Known, Loved, and Led by God
The Lord Is My Shepherd: Known, Loved, and Led by God This episode explores the deeply personal opening words of Psalm 23: “The Lord is my Shepherd.” Pastor Tony Myers unpacks the significance of the word “my” and what it reveals about belonging, identity, and relationship with God. Listeners are...
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Psalm 23: The Tools of the Shepherd: How God Guides and Protects Us
The Tools of the Shepherd: How God Guides and Protects Us Pastor Tony Myers explains the significance of the shepherd’s two primary tools—the rod and the staff—and how each reflects God’s heart toward His people. These tools reveal God’s authority, His discipline, His protection, and His tender...
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Psalm 23: An Invitation to the Shepherd’s Care (Series Introduction)
Psalm 23: An Invitation to the Shepherd’s Care (Series Introduction) In this opening episode, Pastor Tony Myers introduces The Rod and the Staff podcast and the heart behind this series on Psalm 23. Listeners are invited into a deeper understanding of God’s shepherding care—His comfort, His...
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Introduction to Church Discipline
Church Discipline Explained Biblically | Dr. Tony Myers | The Rod and the Staff Welcome to the first episode in our powerful new series from The Rod and the Staff on Biblical Church Discipline — featuring Dr. Tony Myers. This topic is often misunderstood in today’s church, yet it is a vital...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Rod and the Staff, hosted by Dr. Tony Myers, exists to equip followers of Jesus Christ to find wisdom, comfort, and strength in His care, experience His transformative love, and grow in shepherding one another.
Each episode explores the ministry of our Good Shepherd, Jesus, offering practical insight and biblical encouragement for daily life and ministry.
Join us as we learn to walk closely with Christ — and to care for others as He cares for us.
Learn more at rodstaff.org.
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The Rod and the Staff, hosted by Dr. Tony Myers, exists to equip followers of Jesus Christ to find wisdom, comfort, and strength in His care, experience His transformative love, and grow in shepherding one another. Each episode explores the ministry of our Good Shepherd, Jesus, offering practical...
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