Why a Shepherd's Podcast

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Why a Shepherd's Podcast

Season 1 | Episode 1

October 26, 2023 • Pastor John Carter, Pastor Lee Wilson

In this inaugural episode, Pastor John Carter and Pastor Lee Wilson set the stage for what listeners can expect from The Shepherds Podcast, delving into the heart of pastoral ministry, challenges faced, and the vision for this unique resource.

Key Highlights:

Navigating Challenges: Pastors John and Lee engage in candid conversation about the realities of pastoral life, including the pressures of public scrutiny and the need for accountability.

Scriptural Foundation: Exploring Jesus' model of ministering to His disciples, the hosts discuss the importance of tailored guidance for spiritual leaders.

Levels of Revelation: Drawing from Jesus' teachings and the New Testament, insights are shared about the progressive nature of spiritual understanding and leadership revelation.

Future Topics: A glimpse into upcoming episodes, covering diverse themes such as the distinction between career and calling, women in ministry, emotional well-being for pastors, family leadership, and addressing contemporary cultural issues.

It's OK not to be OK

March 26, 2024

In this episode, Pastor John Carter and Pastor Lee Wilson discuss being a pastor and feeling that you have no help or no one to talk to when you feel the weight of the church on your shoulders, and how to open up to a close and trusting person.

Explaining the Importance of Mental Health

March 26, 2024

In this episode, Pastor John Carter and Dr. Kathleen Kelly engage in a comprehensive discussion on mental development and health, addressing the unique challenges faced by congregation members, pastors, and leaders grappling with mental health issues.

What About Israel? | Shepherds Network Podcast

March 26, 2024 • Acts 28:25–31, Luke 21:23–24

In this episode, Pastor John Carter and Pastor Lee Wilson delve into the current events unfolding in Israel and the significance of understanding prophetic scriptures concerning the nation. They explore the importance of praying for Israel and provide insights into interpreting biblical prophecies in relation to contemporary developments. Pastors are encouraged to prioritize blessing Israel, combatting hatred, exercising political caution, and fulfilling their pastoral responsibility through prayer and education. The emphasis is on promoting a balanced, compassionate, and prayerful approach that aligns with biblical principles and fosters spiritual growth and understanding among congregants. Key Highlights: Blessing Israel: Pastor John emphasizes the biblical mandate to bless Israel and avoid speaking negatively about the Jewish people. Combatting Hatred: Identifying contemporary anti-Semitic sentiments as demonic in origin and emphasizing the need for Christians to reject hatred and pray for the salvation and well-being of both Jews and Arabs. Political Caution: Encouraging pastors to refrain from overly politicizing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and to focus instead on prayer, compassion, and trust in God's sovereign plan. Pastoral Responsibility: Highlighting the importance of pastors addressing Israel-related topics through corporate prayer and occasional teaching, while providing resources for deeper study and understanding.