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S3E16 - Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw – Does God Really Like Me?
Doug and J.R. have a conversation Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw about their new book, Does God Really Like Me? This interview feels like nourishment for the soul. We are gla...
S3E15 - Makoto Fujimura – Lament: Kintsugi and the art of mending.
Makoto Fujimura – Lament: Kintsugi and the art of mending.Doug and J.R. talk about the progression of emotions that move from anxiety to annoyance to anger during the ...
S3E14 - Chuck DeGroat – Narcissism and vulnerability
Doug and J.R. have an important conversation about leadership and narcissism with Chuck DeGroat. If you lead in any capacity, you need to slowly listen, take notes, a...
S3E13 - A Fireside Encouragement from Doug and J.R.
Doug and J.R. have a raw, honest, and hopeful conversation about navigating our own emotional spaces, leadership challenges, and life in this new reality. You are love...
S3E12 - Alan Fadling – Part 2. What does your soul love?
Our interview this week is part 2 of our conversation with Alan Fadling. He speaks to his newest book What Does Your Soul Love? coauthored by he and his wife, Gem. We ...
S3E11 - Dave Briggs – Coronavirus and navigating the new economic reality with your church. Part 2
The way things are looking for school and church closures is not good. It's not good at all. The economy, we all know, will be impacted in some way. And this certainly...
S3E10 - Dave Briggs - Coronavirus and the new economic reality. Part 1
The way things are looking for school and church closures is not good. It's not good at all. The economy, we all know, will be impacted in some way. And this certainly...
S3E9 - Alan Fadling - The spiritual practice of downward mobility
This week many of our listeners had to make some tough leadership decisions regarding Covid-19. We love you, and we know that nothing has prepared us well for this mom...
S3E8 - Keisha Polonio – Lost daughters, fighting for stillness, and transitions.
Doug and J.R. begin this episode with an honest conversation about our first parish, the home. Specifically, we talk about being parents, some of our practices, and th...
S3E7 - Stephen Roach – certainty and mystery, beauty and creativity
Doug and J.R. Start the conversation about the way scripture has been forming them recently, and they end the argument for the ages on which translation is the best… j...
S3E6 - Carolyn Moore – Resignation letters and prophetic ministry
What is the best way to battle the February blues? Do something new! Doug and J.R. talk about calligraphy, Catskill dry flies, and the importance of learning new thi...
S3E5 - Danielle Strickland – Tattoos, crockpots, and stories of reconciliation.
We hope you are ready for a fun and encouraging show this week. Doug and J.R. discuss some books they have been reading, and they share some laughs over some headline...
S3E4 - Confronting pastoral overwhelm - Alan Briggs
Doug and J.R. talk about the February blues, disdain for Valentine’s day, groundhogs, and cheap chocolate deals. In short, February is hard, this is the season to retu...
S3E3 - Bob Hyatt: Conversations of resilience
This episode with Bob Hyatt was recorded back in December, so some of the things we talk about in the intro make you think we found a time machine and went back to Ad...
S3E2 - Glenn Paauw – immersing yourself in the scripture.
2:55 pm…. Doug and J.R. jump into a conversation about circadian rhythms and the importance of understanding your daily and weekly rhythms. They share practical advice...
S3E1 - Tom Bennardo – Experiencing love in your limitations and failure.
Doug and J.R. are excited to be back behind the mics for the 3rd season of the Monday Morning Pastor. A huge shout out to Jennie from VA for encouragement and helpful...
S2E17 - Last 2019 podcast: setting realistic goals
Doug and J.R. finish 2019 with an episode on how to enter into 2020 with focus and purpose through setting goals. Don’t miss this last episode of 2019! This is not abo...
S2E16 - Rich Villodas: The 1 thing that will get you fired.
What do you do for the Holidays? Doug and J.R. talk about the how they plan to rest in the week of Christmas. Also, we are excited to share a conversation with Rich Vi...
S2E15 - Glenn Packiam: Purpose will not sustain you, the Person (Jesus) will.
Naming it has a way of taming it. With Christmas approaching quickly, Doug and J.R. name and discuss the pressure, internal conflict, and otherness most pastors exper...
S2E14 - Dennae Pierre: Collaborative networks of reconciliation
Dallas Willard was asked, “what is the most important thing for a pastor to do?” His reply, Pray for the flourishing of other churches in your city.” This about sums ...
S2E13 - Carolyn Custis James: MeToo / #ChurchToo and hope for the future
J.R. is excited to announce something that he has been passionately working on the last few months called the Hall of Tyrannus Initiative. In short the vision is “To f...
S2E12 - Tara Beth Leach: tending to your inner life
J.R. and Doug are excited to invite the MMP tribe into this fruitful, honest, and deep conversation with the amazing Tara Beth Leach. From preaching to the cornfields ...
S2E11 - Lacy Finn-Borgo: a conversation with a spiritual director (Re-issue)
This week Doug and J.R. decided to reboot an incredible conversation from season 1. Our guest is spiritual director, author, and friend Lacy Finn-Borgo. Have you heard...
S2E10 - Dr. Branson Roberts: a conversation with my mentor
Doug and J.R. have talked about their mentors over the past few weeks and this week we get to listen in to a conversation between Doug and his mentor Branson Roberts. ...
S2E9 Dr. Jason Swan Clark - What do you do when your calling runs out?
What are you reading these days? Doug and J.R. spend some time talking about the books they are currently in and what helps them choose them. For those who live in Cin...
S2E8 A tribute to Eugene Peterson
As Doug and J.R. wrap up pastor appreciation month, Doug invites J.R to share stories of his relationship with Eugene Peterson. J.R. shares personal stories, letters a...
S2E7 Tom Smith, Part 2 – When faith goes deeper than belief
Before we jump back into our conversation with Rev. Tom Smith, we talk about mentors and the role that they have had in our lives. This leads us to talk about the impo...
S2E6 Tom Smith, Part 1 – overuse, burnout and the healing space of basements.
Doug and J.R. can’t seem to get enough of the month of October. Doug is turning 40 in a few weeks and they talk about what it looks like to live well the second half o...
S2E5 - Pastor Appreciation Month: the most _____________ time of year!
October is pastor appreciation month and J.R. and Doug spend some time talking about where it comes from, the struggle it is for many of us, and the importance of affi...
S2E4 Dave Bindewald – Curiosity driven exploration of hidden goodness
We are excited to announce a new partnership that has developed for the MMP community. We are officially partnering with Missio Alliance! Exciting times are ahead for ...