The Shepherd's Crook Podcast
By Jared Sparks
Care, Counsel, & Resources for Pastors.
A Pastor Coming Along Pastor's Reminding Them Of The Chief Pastor.
The Shepherd's Crook PodcastOct 15, 2018
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Bonus Episode: "9 Marks of a Healthy Church" by Mark Dever
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Jan 31, 201906:21
Episode 27: Year 5 “MLJ, Word-Spirit, I’m Not A Multi-Site Guy”
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Jan 28, 201912:39
Bonus Episode: With Jordan Sparks "Family Day"
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Jan 23, 201913:22
Episode 26: Year 4 "Submission to Authority"
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Jan 21, 201910:43
Bonus Episode: Doug Wilson & Dr. Paul C. Maxwell
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Jan 17, 201910:20
Episode 25: Year 3 "Marriage and Work"
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Jan 14, 201910:52
Bonus Episode: Plant From Revival not For Revival
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Jan 10, 201905:43
Episode 24: Year 2 "Get Mentors"
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Jan 07, 201910:12
Episode 23: Year 1 "The Word of God and The Grace of God"
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Dec 31, 201810:57
Episode 22: The Importance Of A Decade
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Dec 24, 201813:09
Bonus Episode: Pastor Fails
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Dec 20, 201809:41
Episode 21: 4 Shots of Courage
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Dec 17, 201810:56
Episode 20: Baby Boomers Part 2
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Dec 10, 201816:35
Episode 19: Why are so many Boomer Pastors such bad men?
Young pastors need to learn everything they can from older pastors, the good stuff and the bad.
Dec 03, 201809:25
Bonus Episode: Tips on Hospital Visits & Funerals
The Book I mention in this episode is Kent Hughes book "The Pastors Book". And I was wrong, it's not that pricy! Pick it up!
https://www.amazon.com/Pastors-Book-Comprehensive-Practical-Pastoral/dp/143354587X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1543270136&sr=8-2&keywords=the+pastors+book
Nov 30, 201812:23
Bonus Episode: 7 Tips on Premarital Counseling & Weddings
Thanks for listening! The book I mention in this episode is "The Meaning of Marriage" by Tim Keller.
https://www.amazon.com/Meaning-Marriage-Facing-Complexities-Commitment/dp/1594631875/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1543235365&sr=8-1&keywords=tim+keller+meaning+of+marriage
Nov 28, 201812:19
Episode 18: Pastoral Priority 7 "Wedding, Funeral, & Hospital Responsibilities"
This is the last of the 7 pastoral priorities. Since this priority has subcategories to it, I will be giving some bonus "How To" episodes on pre-marital counseling, wedding ceremonies, funerals/gravesides, and sick visitation. Those will be rolling out soon!
Nov 26, 201811:04
Bonus Episode: The Shepherd's Crook Intensive
theshepherdscrook.co/intensive
You are invited! This is not a conference. This is an Intensive.
May 14-16, 2019
Current River, Mo.
Cost:$175.00
Includes
1. Food
2. Lodging at a Cabin on the River
3. 2 Canoe Trips
4. Shepherd's Crook Stuff
5. 4 Sessions on "The Pastor" and "The Work"
More information will be coming soon. Registration will be through theshepherdscrook.co
You are invited! This is not a conference. This is an Intensive.
May 14-16, 2019
Current River, Mo.
Cost:$175.00
Includes
1. Food
2. Lodging at a Cabin on the River
3. 2 Canoe Trips
4. Shepherd's Crook Stuff
5. 4 Sessions on "The Pastor" and "The Work"
More information will be coming soon. Registration will be through theshepherdscrook.co
Nov 23, 201804:45
Episode 17: Pastoral Priority 6 "Know Your People"
In this episode, I talk about the priority of church local. We are not prophets to the nation but shepherds of the flock who is among us!
Nov 19, 201810:21
Episode 16: Pastoral Priority 5 "Evangelism & Discipleship"
Recommended Books
"Just for Starters" by Matthias Media
"The Gospel Centered Life" by Bob Thune
"Just for Starters" by Matthias Media
"The Gospel Centered Life" by Bob Thune
Nov 12, 201810:49
Episode 15: Pastoral Priority 4 "Relational Depth Over Relational Width"
Pastor, you have to get some friends! Don't preach relational depth and then opt out of deep friendships within the church.
Healthy Plurality = Durable Church by Dave Harvey
Real accountability requires real friendship.
No real friendship? No real accountability.
Healthy Plurality = Durable Church by Dave Harvey
Real accountability requires real friendship.
No real friendship? No real accountability.
Nov 05, 201812:25
Episode 14: Pastoral Priority 3 "Preaching and Prayer"
Recommended Books
Martyn Lloyd-Jones "Preaching and Preachers"
Paul Miller "The Praying Life"
Tim Keller "Prayer"
Martyn Lloyd-Jones "Preaching and Preachers"
Paul Miller "The Praying Life"
Tim Keller "Prayer"
Oct 29, 201818:42
Episode 13: Pastoral Priority 2 "Manage Your Household"
We are in a series talking about Pastoral Priorities. Manage your household is pastoral priority #2.
Oct 22, 201813:20
Episode 12: Pastoral Priority 1: "The Pastor and His God"
We come again to Eugene Peterson, this time to his book "The Contemplative Pastor." This is one of the books on the Shepherd's Crook Bookshelf. Buy it! Read it!
Shout out to the "Doctrine and Devotion" podcast and Paul C. Maxwell and "The Selfwire Phenomenon." You can hear Paul C. Maxwell's comments on Apollos in the "Doc and Devo" episode with Paul. Go give it a listen.
Shout out to the "Doctrine and Devotion" podcast and Paul C. Maxwell and "The Selfwire Phenomenon." You can hear Paul C. Maxwell's comments on Apollos in the "Doc and Devo" episode with Paul. Go give it a listen.
Oct 15, 201813:32
Episode 11: The Call of Shepherding
The 5th call of a pastor is the work of Pastoring. The pastor is a shepherd.
It this episode, Andy Stanley's comments from a 2006 interview with Christianity Today are considered in contrast to Eugene Peterson's intro from his "Working the Angles." We then take a look at Ezk 34, John 21, and 1 Peter 5.
It this episode, Andy Stanley's comments from a 2006 interview with Christianity Today are considered in contrast to Eugene Peterson's intro from his "Working the Angles." We then take a look at Ezk 34, John 21, and 1 Peter 5.
Oct 08, 201814:00
Episode 10: The Call of Friendship
This episode I talk about the 4th calling of a pastor: Friendship
1. Christian
2. Husband
3. Father
4. Friend
5. Pastor
1. Christian
2. Husband
3. Father
4. Friend
5. Pastor
Oct 01, 201812:13
Episode 9: The Call of Fatherhood
This episode is devoted to the call of Fatherhood.
Sep 24, 201810:00
Episode 8: The Ancient Call Of Husbandry
Eph. 5 drives husbands to Jesus. Give this a listen. The call of the pastor is to have marriage as a priority over pastoring.
Sep 17, 201810:36
Episode 7: Life as a Christian Man
Before a pastor is a pastor he is a Christian man. He is a church member just like the rest of the church members.
Sep 10, 201811:29
Episode 6: The Pastor and Identity
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Episode 5 "Remember Jesus Christ"
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Aug 20, 201809:40
Episode 4: Resources
The very first episode of The Shepherd's Crook Podcast!
Aug 06, 201806:51
Episode 3: Counsel
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Aug 06, 201812:42
Episode 2: Care
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Episode 1: What is the Shepherd's Crook?
The very first episode of The Shepherd's Crook Podcast!
Aug 06, 201814:01