
Equipped Pastor
By Jason Martin
Giving you the tools you need to lead people God has called you to lead
Where to listen

How to find meaning in God
Seek God
Have a kingdom community
Help others find meaning
33:52
August 24, 2022

Pass It On
Leadership must be passed on, we don't truly master it until we pass it on to the next generation. There is no success without a successor.
This episode is form two leadership talks from our team huddles.
15:57
April 05, 2022

Building Mental Toughness
We all like to take the easy route sometimes in life. When we do, we rob ourselves of the opportunity to develop mental toughness. RECORDED LIVE AFTER A LONG RUN
11:51
February 04, 2022

Ministry is a Marathon
"Ministry is a marathon, not a sprint."
I'm not sure who first said this statement, but I've heard it throughout my life. Here are a few things I've learned as a marathon runner and how they relate to ministry.
17:33
December 31, 2021

Home Improvement
Taken from a series we did called "I Love the 90's" and using the show "Home Improvement" as a theme for unpacking Deuteronomy 6:4-9.
31:24
November 08, 2021

Guardians of the Culture
We all know organizations with strong culture but who is responsible for carrying that culture? For the record I like a spicy deluxe with waffle fries.
10:38
September 10, 2021

Leadership by the Holy Spirit
This episode comes from three teachings done for our leadership team at Rise Church. If you listen to the Holy Spirit, He will make you look like a genius. Learn to lead by following the voice of the Holy Spirit.
31:08
July 27, 2021

Having a Michelin Star Marriage
Michelin stars are given to the best of the best restaurants. What can the criteria used teach us about having a great marriage? Check out this bonus episode.
The article referenced is here:
https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/california/article/news-and-views/how-to-get-michelin-stars
06:25
June 29, 2021

5 Things I've Learned in 25 Years of Marriage
I've been married to my wife 25 years this Tuesday. I've learned a lot along the way. I prepared a message for our church with just 5 of those things. The audio in this podcast is from that message.
38:11
June 28, 2021

You Did It To Me
When people aren't beautiful, influential, affluential, or successful does it matter to you? Jesus says how we treat others matters. This episode is from a message preached at Rise Church in San Antonio Texas.
30:09
May 10, 2021

How Can I Change?
This episode comes from a sermon at Rise Church in San Antonio Texas.
We answer the question of how to change. There are three attitudes (have to change, want to change, able to change) and three steps (know yourself, change your thoughts, change your surroundings) to change that we cover in this sermon.
30:33
May 03, 2021

Recruiting Like Jesus Did
Recruiting, it's like doing the laundry; no one loves doing it and you're never done with it.
How did Jesus recruit? Let's go to scripture and see. A special thanks to Jim Wideman for this inspiration.
Pray
Cast vision
Jesus didn't ask, He told
It's everyone's job to recruit
Don't lower the bar, raise the bar
12:08
April 26, 2021

Bring the Best Gift
The story of Cain and Abel. I was always confused about it but recently I've seen something new. Why was Cain's gift not accepted? Does God not like fruits and veggies? How we give to God matters. I shared this during our church's Sunday leadership huddle.
08:55
March 17, 2021

Correction is Not Rejection
Why do we struggle with correction? Why do we feel like what we do, feel and think are who we are?
08:49
February 24, 2021

Leading from the Floor
Can you lead when you're not on the field? Can you lead when you're not on the platform? When you don't have a title? When you're not in charge?
08:33
February 17, 2021

Absolutely!
We like to use words that denote absolutes:
Never... always... no one.. everyone...
Do do we mean it?
Taken from a leadership moment to our volunteer team.
08:25
February 01, 2021

January 2021 - With Special Guest Justyn Smith
Jason and guest Justyn Smith catch up on ministry and life during COVID 19.
37:44
January 15, 2021

Decemeber 2020 with Guest Mike Ploen
Mike Ploen shares his ministry experience and talks things he's seen with the church during Covid-19.
51:08
December 10, 2020

Wisdom for Mondays
This was a message given at Rise Church in the Made for Mondays series. It goes over asking three questions to make the best use of every time whether you are at home, school, or work.
37:41
December 03, 2020

Enneagram Training Debrief Week 2
I completed this phase of the IEQ Enneagram practitioner training. Here's my reactions at the end of the training each day. I've capture the audio from the original videos that you can view on my YouTube channel.
14:08
November 12, 2020

Enneagram Training Debrief Week 1
I'm going through the IEQ Enneagram practitioner training. Here's my reactions at the end of the training each day. I've capture the audio from the original videos that you can view on my YouTube channel.
23:55
November 05, 2020

Pastor's Corner with Aaron Grijalva - October 2020
Pastor Aaron Grijalva talks reasons to be excited in these "uncertain times". What's on your list of things to be excited about?
26:51
October 29, 2020

Pastor's Corner with Aaron Grijalva - September 2020
Pastor Aaron Grijalva talks daily routine in this episode.
30:49
October 22, 2020

What Do You Do When God's People Hurt You?
SOMETIMES YOU PRAY FOR THEM, FORGIVE THEM AND IT TURNS OUT GREAT.
SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO JUST ENCOURAGE YOURSELF IN THE LORD AND HE TURNS IT AROUND.
SOMETIMES THE RELATIONSHIP COMES TO AN END.
HOW TO RESPOND TO HURT
1- See yourself properly
2 - See them properly
3 - See God properly
Is He good?
Is He good to you?
Do I trust Him?
33:37
October 15, 2020

Psalm 23:6
Breaking down the 23rd Psalm line upon line.
The Shepherd protects, directs, corrects, feeds, leads, refreshes, restores, guides, prepares, comforts, provides, blesses, anoints, and so much More. His house is abundant, His house is good. His goodness changes the way I think and I return to him if ever I stray.
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The Book: https://www.amazon.com/Shepherd-Looks-Psalm-23/dp/0310274419/
https://youtu.be/D-SCpkdknVo
11:31
October 09, 2020

Psalm 23:5
Breaking down the 23rd Psalm line upon line.
The Shepherd prepares a higher way for the sheep in the midst of opposition. His power empowers Godly thinking, prevents the world from running off on us, and promotes unity. His blessing, powers and spirt overflow in our lives.
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The Book: https://www.amazon.com/Shepherd-Looks-Psalm-23/dp/0310274419/
https://youtu.be/JenLJgL9jik
10:53
October 02, 2020

Psalm 23:4
Breaking down the 23rd Psalm line upon line.
he shepherd comforts the sheep even in the darkest areas of life. The rod (Word of God) & staff (Spirt of God) are the tools of distributing God’s comfort.
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The Book: https://www.amazon.com/Shepherd-Looks-Psalm-23/dp/0310274419/
https://youtu.be/Fx0F9AKfLaM
10:24
September 25, 2020

Psalm 23:3
Breaking down the 23rd Psalm line upon line.
David reminds us that when we fail, God's plan is not to punish us but to restore and give purpose. Don't dwell in the place of ease, of self effort and blessing. Follow God's paths and receive his righteousness.
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The Book: https://www.amazon.com/Shepherd-Looks-Psalm-23/dp/0310274419/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rlelKxG1gi4
13:47
September 17, 2020

Psalm 23:2
Breaking down the 23rd Psalm line upon line.
We must be free from fear, friction, pests, and hunger.
Find our rest in the:
dew - put first things first
wells- to the work to draw them up
springs - be sourced from the unseen realm
streams - moving not stagnant
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The Book: https://www.amazon.com/Shepherd-Looks-Psalm-23/dp/0310274419/
https://youtu.be/FVieHRTSMeQ
13:16
September 11, 2020

Psalm 23:1
Breaking down the 23rd Psalm line upon line.
A boast saying that we belong to Him!
1. I belong to Him because He created me to love me
2. I belong to Him because He bought me with a price (laid down His life)
3. I belong to Him because He continues to lay down Himself for me. Guides us, talks to God on our behalf, and cares for us.
Sheep were marked with the mark of their owner so that they could be distinguished from other sheep. Are you marked?
I shall not want….
He cares for every part of our well-being. We are dependent upon Him and nothing else.
“I am completely satisfied with His management in my life.” I am contented, well fed, safe, and flourishing under His care.
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The Book: https://www.amazon.com/Shepherd-Looks-Psalm-23/dp/0310274419/
YouTube: https://youtu.be/UnDC4697hZo
14:49
September 03, 2020

BONUS - If It's Everyone Else
Many times in our life we identify repeated patterns of betrayal, hurt, and pain. What do you do when we see those things popping up again and again?
10:07
August 31, 2020

Galatians 6:11-18
Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com
Paul tells us to be marked by the cross and not in our flesh.
https://youtu.be/Bn0ZaWGrP40
08:30
August 25, 2020

Galatians 6:1-10
Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com
Paul reminds us that we will always harvest what we plant. This can be positive or negative, it all depends on what we plant.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLoHD7wFpoo
08:26
August 19, 2020

Galatians 5:16-26
Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com
Paul talks about the power of the Spirit to leave above the power of the flesh. He contrasts the fruit of the flesh versus the fruit of the Spirit. Love Joy Peace Patience Kindness Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness Self- Control Walking with the spirit isn't about trying (harder), it's about dying (with Christ).
10:16
August 14, 2020

Galatians 5:1-15
Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com
Paul encourages the Galatians to continue in the freedom that Christ has for them.
08:40
August 08, 2020

BONUS - Angry Enough to Die
This comes form part 4 of a series from Rise Church on the book of Jonah. The teaching mainly covers the book of Jonah chapter 4. To hear more of the series, go here.
35:30
August 03, 2020

Galatians 4:21-31
Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. I'm recording videos on YouTube for each verse and then putting the audio together by section in the scriptures. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com
Paul contrasts the law and the gospel using Sarah and Hagar and their sons.
11:02
July 23, 2020

Galatians 4:8-20
Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. I'm recording videos on YouTube for each verse and then putting the audio together by section in the scriptures. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com
Paul expresses his concern in this section.
10:47
July 17, 2020

Galatians 3:23-4:7
Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. I'm recording videos on YouTube for each verse and then putting the audio together by section in the scriptures. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com
Paul explains how we are God's children through faith in this section.
10:13
July 09, 2020

Galatians 3:15-23
Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. I'm recording videos on YouTube for each verse and then putting the audio together by section in the scriptures. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com
Paul contrasts the law and the promise in this section.
07:37
July 03, 2020

BONUS Episode - The Lord's Prayer
From a Sunday sermon at Rise Church in San Antonio Texas.
29:43
July 01, 2020

Galatians 3:1-14
Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. I'm recording videos on YouTube for each verse and then putting the audio together by section in the scriptures. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com
Paul contrasts "The Law and Faith in Christ".
18:17
June 25, 2020

Galatians 2:11-21
Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. I'm recording videos on YouTube for each verse and then putting the audio together by section in the scriptures. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com
In this episode Paul confronts Peter and the other Jewish believers who were saying that the non-Jewish believers needed to follow the law to be saved.
24:13
June 20, 2020

BONUS Episode - Leading with Urgency
Shared to the leaders at Rise Church in San Antonio Texas during the leadership huddle moment. One of their leadership code statements is "I LEAD WITH URGENCY". Instead of fear we lead with faith. Instead of anxiety we lead with anticipation.
09:20
June 19, 2020

Galatians 2:1-10
Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. I'm recording videos on YouTube for each verse and then putting the audio together by section in the scriptures. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com
In this episode we start the second chapter of Galatians with Paul going before the leaders at the church of Jerusalem.
15:55
June 12, 2020

Galatians 1:11-24
Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. I'm recording videos on YouTube for each verse and then putting the audio together by section in the scriptures. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com
In this episode we close out the first chapter of Galatians with Paul making the case that the gospel he preaches is from heaven.
17:54
June 08, 2020

Galatians 1:6-10
Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. I'm recording videos on YouTube for each verse and then putting the audio together by section in the scriptures. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com
13:35
May 30, 2020

Intro to Galatians and 1:1-1:5
Sharing my thoughts on the book of Galatians verse by verse. I'm recording videos on YouTube for each verse and then putting the audio together by section in the scriptures. You can check out my blog at equippedpastor.com (AUDIO BOOSTED)
20:05
May 30, 2020