Pastor, teach your church theological triage
Pastor, help your people see when it’s time to go to war and when it’s time for diplomacy.
Topic
Six things you inherit when you pastor an established church
Considerate pastors understand what they are inheriting before people stop introducing them as the “new pastor.”
Episode 30: Bryant & George Wright discuss family in ministry & why we need the SBC.
Dr. York sits down with father-and-son Bryant & George Wright to discuss family in ministry & why we need the SBC.
A way-station to egalitarianism: A review essay of Aimee Byrd’s Recovering from Biblical Manhood & Womanhood
Evangelicals have been debating manhood and womanhood for decades, and the conflict shows no signs of subsiding.
Episode 29: Amy Whitfield discuss SBC FAQs and parenting teenagers.
Dr. York sits down with Amy Whitfield (director of marketing and communications, SEBTS; associate VP for convention communications, Executive Committee) to discuss SBC FAQs and parenting teenagers.
How church history will help you defend the faith
John of Damascus (676-749) is a model for how rich theology fuels Christian evangelism.
Did Moses write all of the Pentateuch? (Even his own obituary?)
To suggest that an author other than Moses wrote Deuteronomy 34 by no means undermines Mosaic authorship of the Pentateuch or the inspiration of Scripture.
Episode 28: Don Whitney discusses the unforgivable sin and encouraging doubting believers
Dr. York sits down with Don Whitney (author, Personal Spiritual Disciplines; associate dean and professor of biblical spirituality, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) to discuss the unforgivable sin and encouraging doubting believers
Why we need the book of Revelation right now (and always)
The Christ who died and lives forever and ever tells Christians to Fear Not.
3 reasons every pastor needs a day off
One of the best decisions I have ever made for the benefit of my family and ministry has been to commit to a day off every week.
Episode 27: Ray Ortlund discusses humility, joy in Christ, and discipling your children
Dr. York sits down with Ray Ortlund (pastor at Immanuel Church in Nashville, TN, president of Renewal Ministries, Regional Director at Acts 29 Ministries) to discuss humility, joy in Christ, and discipling your children.
3 questions to ask before adding to your statement of faith
Confessions of faith should function as guardrails, not a straightjacket.
How to find (and fix) your theological blindspots
We all hold systems of theology that are prone to particular doctrinal deficiencies.
Episode 26: Ronnie Floyd discusses COVID-19 & the SBC
Dr. York sits down with Ronnie Floyd (former pastor of Cross Church in Northwest Arkansas, president & CEO of the SBC Executive Committee) to discuss COVID-19 & the SBC
8 ways to find better sermon illustrations
In the spirit of trying to encourage the effective use of illustrations, here are eight places to look for them.
Episode 25: Robby Gallaty discusses his radical salvation and ministry of discipleship
In the season 3 premiere of Pastor Well, Dr. York sits down with Robby Gallaty (senior pastor, Long Hollow Baptist Church in Hendersonville, TN) to discuss his radical salvation and ministry of discipleship.
15 things every (faithful) missionary needs
Only by God’s kind, saving, and sanctifying grace can anyone attain the characteristics, competencies, and commitments of a faithful missionary.
Can I preach from an iPad? Five things to consider
Minister that word and do not rely much at all on the “mechanics” of what you read from.