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Ministry Minded

125 EpisodesProduced by Bradley GrayWebsite

A podcast that seeks to marvel at the mercy of God that meets us in our messy ministries. www.graceupongrace.net

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On the beauty and blessing of biblical preaching with Kris Estep.

August 4th, 2023

1:04:48

In this episode, I am joined by Pastor Kris Estep to talk about the state of preaching in the modern church and why preaching expositionally through the Bible is so important for the good and the health of the local …

God’s love for unnoticed things, the precariousness of preaching, and a gospel tornado.

May 5th, 2023

23:01

In this episode, I share some thoughts on what ought to undergird every sermon and why the good news of the gospel can be likened to a thunderstorm …

Determining the timing of Holy Week and the subversive good news of Easter.

April 21st, 2023

26:50

In this episode of the Ministry Minded podcast, I share a helpful way to make heads-or-tails of the timing of Holy Week, along with some thoughts on …

On God’s great heart for pastors with Randy Greenwald.

February 24th, 2023

1:04:22

In this episode, I’m joined pastor and writer Randy Greenwald to talk about his newsletter, “Greatheart’s Table,” and why pastoral efficiency is a bad thing, along with a host of other topics relating to ministry in the …

Social media is dead, how Facebook has changed, and the failure of the Jefferson Bible.

February 10th, 2023

30:38

In this episode, I talk about the recent proliferation of articles and essays that speak to the negative side-effects of social media, and how this …

The fallacy of the therapeutic church, Bono’s testimony, and pastoral remit.

January 20th, 2023

41:40

In this episode, I reflect on some articles that talk about the emergence of the “therapeutic gospel” which, in effect, leads congregants into functional atheism. I also reflect on Bono’s Christian testimony and what …

Holiday odds and ends, and the one-way love of Christmas.

January 6th, 2023

30:28

In this episode, I reflect on the holiday season and welcome the New Year by talking through a myriad of holiday-themed articles I’ve been chewing on …

Southern Yankees, low anthropology, Doubting Thomases, and the famine of the Word.

September 16th, 2022

28:26

In this episode, I reflect on the scene where the doubt of poor ole “Doubting Thomas” was quelled — and why we, too, can find so much solace in the …

Tales from the carpenter’s desk, the risk of Bible study, and the Black Swan of Puritanism.

August 12th, 2022

27:58

In this episode, I talk about why Jesus never used carpentry in any of his parables, why Tobias Crisp is the “Black Swan of Puritanism,” and why studying the Bible doesn’t necessarily have to have a goal in order for it …

Wasting your life trusting in the efficiency of God, the SBC’s reckoning, and the Word that abides forever.

July 22nd, 2022

26:38

In this episode, I share a few brief thoughts on the recent reckoning in the Southern Baptist Convention before zeroing in on the truest hope for our times — namely, that God wastes nothing. Even the days which seem …

Leaving Lordship salvation behind and the languishing of ‘Lightyear’.

July 15th, 2022

38:04

In this episode, I share some thoughts on the recent hullabaloo surrounding the newest Disney/Pixar film Lightyear, plus why Lordship Salvation …

Getting back at it.

June 10th, 2022

31:14

I’m back! I know it’s been a while since the last time an episode dropped in the Ministry Minded feed, but I’m aiming to get back at it. And what better way to do that than to reflect on the recent “face-lift” the blog …

Redeeming the time with Pastor Mike Gray.

September 20th, 2021

41:06

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I get to share a conversation my dad and I were able to have during our recent vacation in South …

A much needed rest and holding fast to faith when it doesn’t make sense.

September 15th, 2021

30:19

In this episode of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I share some reflections on a much-needed vacation spent with family as well as some timely encouragement on the providence of God, whose sovereignty is never in doubt. …

An assortment of biblical encouragement.

August 30th, 2021

33:07

In this episode of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I recap some sermons and talk about how God’s grace gives us the freedom to be present, right now, where we are. I also highlight some articles from around the web that …

Sensationalizing the present means we’ve turned a blind eye to the past.

August 23rd, 2021

46:13

In this episode of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I share some updates on this “beautifully exhausting” season of life and ministry, as well as the …

Thoughts on “The Chosen,” the only Word that matters, and the God who gets in the water with us.

August 13th, 2021

42:11

In this episode of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I share some personal and ministerial updates for the week, as well as confess my affections for the newest Christian phenomenon, a.k.a., The Chosen. May you be blessed by …

The God of our deepest need, the essence of humility, and the beautiful predictability of the ordinary means of grace.

August 5th, 2021

39:11

In this episode of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I share some encouraging excerpts from 9Marks’ newest online journal, The Ordinary Means of Grace—Or, Don’t Do Weird Stuff. I also talk through 1 Kings 17 and how it might …

On rest and resiliency in pastoral ministry with Josh Hedger.

July 21st, 2021

1:13:16

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I am thrilled to share mine and Josh Hedger’s discussion of the pastorate and how modernity’s expectations of pastors can create unhealthy and unsustainable ministry …

On the “deep magic” of a God who confounds sense and challenges faith.

July 13th, 2021

44:00

In this episode of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I get to reflect on some prescient thoughts and themes that I’ve been considering lately through the course of my sermon series on Philippians, especially as it relates to …

7 reasons to not leave your church and other church membership wisdom with Pastor Mike Gray.

June 30th, 2021

1:35:21

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I share some updates on the podcast itself as well as talk through this past week’s sermons and why Psalm 131 constitutes, perhaps, the best picture of what it means to …

Jesus’s incendiary sermon and the need for pastor-theologians.

May 31st, 2021

43:08

In this episode of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I consider (again) Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount and I also highlight some recent articles from around …

On ministry transition in the middle of a pandemic and making sense of the atonement with Obbie Tyler Todd.

May 27th, 2021

1:45:26

In this episode of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I am thrilled to be joined once again by my dear friend, Obbie Tyler Todd. In this lengthy dialogue, we reflect on an assortment of life- and church-lessons learned …

On Justin Bieber and the grace of Jesus.

May 12th, 2021

35:27

In this episode of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I share some time-management advice via Oliver Burkeman. Also, I get to interact with that massive GQ cover-story profiling the life of troubled pop-star, Justin Bieber.


Opening a can of worms and continuing the legacy of the best Bible study ever.

April 26th, 2021

33:36

It’s time for another edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast. In today’s show, I get to share some reflections on 1 Kings 11 and how the decline of …

Preaching that lasts and pastoring for the long-run.

April 20th, 2021

32:53

I’m back with another episode of the Ministry Minded Podcast! This time, I share some general thoughts on pastoral ministry before diving into some recent articles which have helped concretize my own convictions …

Keeping the resurrection in view.

April 5th, 2021

36:44

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I reflect on last week in which the Church celebrated Easter Sunday and the good news of Jesus’s resurrection from the dead. I spend some time talking through some events …

On Luther, Limbaugh, and the league of the guilty.

March 18th, 2021

40:27

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I chat about a slew of articles that I’ve been chomping at the bit to share with you, including one that shows how Rush Limbaugh and Martin Luther were similar in use of …

On the settled Christian life with Jon Moffitt and Justin Perdue.

February 26th, 2021

1:00:36

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I get the privilege to talk with two-thirds of the Theocast crew, pastors and podcasters Jon Moffitt and Justin Perdue. In this encouraging and enriching discussion, we …

Thinking out loud about when a ministry leader falls.

February 18th, 2021

38:34

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I take some time to think out loud about how to deal with the egregious failings of ministry leaders. How can you make sense of their platform life and their personal …

The comforting gospel of God’s substitution, Jesus as the hero, and the end of scorekeeping.

February 11th, 2021

36:27

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I reflect on the gospel of God’s comfort and the specific reason why it’s so comforting — namely, because we have a Substitute. I also talk about why Jesus is the true and …

The solid rock truth of Christ crucified.

February 3rd, 2021

42:44

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I think through several different instances and examples which given evidence for the necessity of …

Mercy for the desperate, the story of Scripture, and gorging on the Bible.

January 20th, 2021

36:26

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I think through what it means that Jesus is our “great high priest” and why his is a ministry of …

Wrestling with God, poise for the end times, and amplifying brotherly love.

January 13th, 2021

41:18

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I reflect on the God who wrestles with us out of the story of Genesis 32; I share the reason why the …

The essentialness of church, childlike Bible reading, and Pixar’s ‘Soul.’

January 5th, 2021

37:54

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I chat about why church is so essential and the One who make it so. Plus I share some thoughts on the New Year, the importance of childlike Bible reading, and the …

The gospel of ‘Tenet’ and ruin as a prerequisite for hope.

December 29th, 2020

32:01

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I reflect on this past Sunday’s sermons and the ramifications of a God who sits with us when life is going to pieces. Plus, I share an article which leans into “the gospel …

Merry Christmas y’all!

December 25th, 2020

12:50

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I wish you a very Merry Christmas by sharing some thoughts on the “reason for the season” along with a reflection on my favorite Christmas movie.
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The grandest miracle of all and the necessity of the Incarnation.

December 22nd, 2020

35:58

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I talk through my sermons from this past Sunday and reflect on the grandest miracle of all: the necessity of the Incarnation, of Jesus’s taking on human flesh.


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A personal update and God’s gospel in our mess.

December 11th, 2020

12:25

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I share a brief personal update announcing my upcoming break from seminary studies, along with some “Christmas-y” reflections regarding the God who willingly steps into …

The beauty of obliviousness and a life of thanksgiving.

December 4th, 2020

25:34

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I offer up this brief edition of “Pastor Brad’s Corner” to recap the Thanksgiving holidays and share …

On being a young theologian and the strengthening of faith and practice with Blake Long.

November 22nd, 2020

1:30:37

<p> In this episode of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I am thrilled to be joined by fellow blogger and budding theologian, Blake Long, to talk …

Finding meaning and better morning routines.

November 19th, 2020

30:42

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, you’re invited back to “the corner” where I reflect on last week’s sermons and offer some insight on how to make your morning routine better.

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The illusion of control, the truth about callings, and being a Berean.

November 12th, 2020

38:42

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I share a surplus of thoughts that have been on my mind lately — namely, the fracturing of our …

On the necessity and profundity of theological slow-cooking with Dr. Jason Duesing.

November 9th, 2020

1:00:21

In this episode of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I am thrilled to be talking with the Provost and Professor of Historical Theology at Midwestern …

Grace and politics and staying on mission.

November 5th, 2020

36:09

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, you are invited back to “the corner” as I share some musings on these recent days of chaos and how the gift of grace ought to be esteemed in even greater importance …

Lessons from surgery and God’s plans.

October 29th, 2020

35:14

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I offer some of the lessons I have learned throughout this season of surgery recovery as well as what it means to be okay with God’s plans.

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Loneliness, marathon ministry, and preaching Christ crucified.

September 25th, 2020

26:15

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I spend some time reflecting on last week’s sermons, which included themes of God’s answer to loneliness and God’s grace for sell-outs. I also share an encouraging …

Trials, ordination, and the mechanics of faith.

September 18th, 2020

27:44

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, you’re welcomed back to “Pastor Brad’s Corner” as I reflect on last weekend’s ordination service for my friend Caleb and the significance of that moment in light of what …

Living in the present, cool Christianity, and the Bible’s buried bones.

September 10th, 2020

42:37

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I invite you back to “Pastor Brad’s Corner” to talk about two weeks worth of sermons, including how …

Quoting in sermons, living for sand, and Elijah’s ministerial disappointment.

August 28th, 2020

34:57

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I reflect on some developments I have made in my sermon writing process, specifically as it regards to including quotes in my sermons. I also chew on Ecclesiastes 1 and …

Preaching and teaching recaps, pastoral resources, and ministerial depression.

August 20th, 2020

37:13

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I share some thoughts I am still chewing on from my sermons on Sunday, August 16, which were taken …

On depression, being a pastor’s wife, and ministerial second-hand smoke with Kellie Gray.

August 18th, 2020

1:06:37

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I am elated to share a conversation I was blessed to have with my mom, Kellie Gray, about her crisis of faith and journey with depression.

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Conviction and confession, the religion of busyness, and addicted to success.

August 14th, 2020

34:34

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, we go back to “the corner” to talk about the religion of busyness and our addiction to success and the grace of the Lord’s conviction which brings us to confession.

Closing out Mark, faithfulness in Joshua, and the cross of folly.

August 7th, 2020

30:04

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, you’re invited to “Pastor Brad’s Corner” as I reflect on the unexpected good news of the cross as it is found in the Gospel of Mark, as well as an unlikely portion of …

On pastoral mental toughness and the gift of quarantine with Cole Russell Deike.

August 3rd, 2020

1:03:47

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I am thrilled to be joined by Cole Russell Deike to talk about the mental toughness and preparedness …

Predicting the future, raging against the machine, and the violence of modernity.

July 30th, 2020

28:22

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, you are invited to join me in “Pastor Brad’s Corner” once again as I share some thoughts and comments on the futility of predicting the future and raging against the …

Injury update, headline preachers, and the church as an oasis.

July 18th, 2020

36:31

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, you are welcomed back to “Pastor Brad’s Corner,” where I offer an update on some health issues I’ve been dealing with lately while also reviewing two articles that …

On comprehending life’s griefs and suffering with hope with Dr. Mike Gray.

July 14th, 2020

1:02:39

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I am thrilled to be joined once again by my dad, Dr. Mike Gray, to have a cathartic conversation regarding my mom’s incredible season of turmoil and battle with …

Vacation reflection, sermon summaries, and contextualizing the present.

July 10th, 2020

31:16

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I invite you back to “the corner” as I recap my recent vacation and relay some of the thoughts that I have been chewing on recently regarding “contextualizing the …

Jesus’s silent suffering and the enduring hope for sufferers.

June 18th, 2020

28:54

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, you are invited back to “Pastor Brad’s Corner” for another meditation on the sermons from this past Sunday, one from Mark 14 and another from Job 38, in which we are …

The new covenant, the Antioch gospel, and the story of grace.

June 12th, 2020

28:51

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I welcome you back to “the corner” to reflect on two sermons I delivered, one from Mark 14 and another from Acts 13, both of which show, in their own way, what the new …

On contemporary and historical quandaries facing the Southern Baptist Convention with Obbie Todd.

June 10th, 2020

1:09:46

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, Obbie Todd and I dive into the murky waters of the current state of the Southern Baptist Convention and attempt find grace, hope, and peace along the way.

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Responding rightly to the gospel and pastoring the imaginary church.

June 4th, 2020

34:48

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, you are invited back to “Pastor Brad’s Corner” in order to meditate a bit more on the sermon from Sunday taken from Mark 14:1–11 and to do some introspection on …

Blogging update, God’s providence, and the end of all things.

May 28th, 2020

32:12

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I invite you to join me back in “Pastor Brad’s Corner” as I reflect on this past Sunday’s doozy of a sermon from Mark 13 on Jesus’s “Olivet Discourse” and the Christian’s …

On nostalgia and “The Last Dance” with Bob Hiller and Dan van Voorhis.

May 26th, 2020

1:06:22

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I am joined by Dan van Voorhis and Bob Hiller to reflect on ESPN’s eponymous doc-series, ‘The Last Dance’, which interweaves a chronicle of the controversy-laden 1998 …

On the disparity of faith and works in James with Bob Hiller.

May 24th, 2020

1:07:47

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I am honored to talk with Bob Hiller and attempt to dispel the discord between Paul’s and James’s …

Leafy religion, pastoral seriousness, and intentional evangelism.

May 21st, 2020

33:48

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I welcome you back to “Pastor Brad’s Corner” to reflect on preaching through Mark 12 and the leafy, pretend religion of the scribes and Pharisees, and to chew on the …

On the Christ-centered voice of Hebrews and the Scripture’s revelation of mercy with Chad Bird.

May 17th, 2020

1:06:10

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I am honored to have Chad Bird back to talk about the Book of Hebrews, its exemplary significance in the life of a believer and its unparalleled Christ-centered voice. …

Singing in church, angels as a downgrade, and pulpit talk.

May 14th, 2020

29:16

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I am bringing back an old feature from this blog, “Pastor Brad’s Corner,” and utilizing it as a space …

On the life and legacy of a minister in the local church with Pastor Nathan Clark.

May 7th, 2020

1:00:54

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I get the privilege of sitting down with my associate pastor, Nathan Clark, to talk about the life and legacy of a minister in the local church. Connect with the show:

On living little in an online world with Samuel D. James.

April 30th, 2020

1:16:36

In this edition of the Ministry Minded podcast, I get the privilege to talk to Samuel D. James about the world of Christian publishing and fundamental ironies of “living little” in an online world. Connect with the …

On ministerial worthiness and weirdness with Jordan Moody.

April 23rd, 2020

56:29

In this edition of the Ministry Minded podcast, I have the privilege of talking with returning guest Pastor Jordan Moody about the worthiness and weirdness of pastoral ministry in the middle of a pandemic. Connect with …

This is how I work: on some of habits, tools, and methods for studying and writing.

April 17th, 2020

25:22

In this edition of the Ministry Minded podcast, I spend some time talking about some of the habits, tools, and methods I use when studying for a …

On the grace that smells like sheep.

January 16th, 2020

10:00

In this edition of the Ministry Minded podcast, I share another insightful passage from a sermon by Alexander Maclaren that invites us to minister …

On the one-way love of God.

January 8th, 2020

7:40

In this edition of the Ministry Minded podcast, I reflect on the one-way love of God as it is seen and proclaimed in a wonderful passage from a …

On universal objective justification with Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen.

October 4th, 2019

57:41

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I am privileged to chat with long-time friends, Daniel Emery Price and Erick Sorensen to talk about the doctrine of universal objective justification and why it’s so …

On some big lessons learned in a short amount of time in pastoral ministry.

September 12th, 2019

28:57

In this edition of the Ministry Minded podcast, I share some thoughts and experiences from the first few months of pastoral ministry in Pennsylvania. …

On life, eternity, and an obedience that’s already finished.

September 4th, 2019

24:59

In this episode of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I share a devotional I gave to the youth of the previous church at which I ministered. Connect with the show: https://graceupongrace.net/



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On being exiles who seek and serve God with Cameron Wood.

August 13th, 2019

1:06:23

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I sit down with Cameron Wood, one of the brothers and founding members of the Christian indie-rock band, Seeker & Servant. We cover a lot of ground in this …

On the resonance of seculosity with David Zahl.

August 6th, 2019

39:59

In this episode of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I was privileged to sit down with the author of Seculosity and the director of Mockingbird himself, …

On aliens, basketball, and God’s strange choice.

August 1st, 2019

22:56

In this edition of the Ministry Minded podcast, I attempt to show the surprising connection between aliens, basketball, and the confounding choice of God. Connect with the show: https://graceupongrace.net/



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On pastoral care and The Shepherds Crook with Jared Sparks.

July 14th, 2019

46:48

In this episode of the Ministry Minded podcast, I was privileged to speak to pastor, church planter, and podcaster Jared Sparks to talk about pastoral ministry and ministers in crises. Connect with the show:

On canonical criticism and approaching Scripture in Faith with Dr. Jim Blalock.

April 1st, 2019

31:53

In this episode of Ministry Minded, I sit down with my mentor and former pastor, Dr. Jim Blalock, to have a conversation about the canon of Scripture and one’s approach to biblical criticism. Connect with the show:

On the gospel and the impossibility of life with Nick Lannon.

March 24th, 2019

52:49

In this episode of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I’m thrilled to be joined once again by Nick Lannon to take a deep-dive in his newly published book, “Life Is Impossible,” and how that’s actually really good news. …

On life’s expectations and God’s goodness.

March 18th, 2019

16:06

In this episode of Ministry Minded, I share some thoughts about God’s grace even in the midst of life’s terrifying seasons and how God’s goodness is always greater than we remember it — his goodness exceeds our …

On Scotland and 20 Schemes with Gerald White.

March 4th, 2019

34:59

In this episode of Ministry Minded, Gerald White returns to the podcast to talk about contextualizing and appropriating the gospel in the difficult …

On my testimony of salvation.

February 21st, 2019

17:10

In this episode of Ministry Minded, I share my salvation testimony, the story of how God drew me to himself.

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On living fallen and free with Tullian Tchividjian.

February 3rd, 2019

29:12

In this episode of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I’m joined once again by Tullian Tchividjian to discuss the phrase “simul justus et peccator” and …

On some personal notes and pastoral ministry lessons.

January 12th, 2019

19:50

In this episode of Ministry Minded, I provide some personal updates and ponder some pastoral lessons that I learned in my first year of vocational ministry. After the whirlwind that was 2017, 2018 has, similarly, been …

On sports, law, and gospel with Nick Lannon.

October 18th, 2018

54:32

In this episode of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I’m thrilled to be joined by Nick to talk all things sports, the law, and the gospel, and how each of us are “Michael Jordan’s sons.”

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On ministry and messy grace with Alex Early.

October 11th, 2018

56:34

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, Alex and I seek to discuss the messiness of Jesus’s mercy in rescuing and redeeming sinners and leading them to repentance.

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On church revitalization with Mitch Miller.

September 10th, 2018

1:15:05

In this episode of Ministry Minded, Mitch and I delve into the intricacies of church revitalization, what makes it such a significant ministry for the health of a church, and what differentiates it from church …

On writing, sermon prep, and the local church with Cole Russell Deike.

August 15th, 2018

1:04:26

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I’m joined by pastor and church planter Cole Russell Deike to talk about the incomparable grace of …

On life, writing, and gospel-centered youth ministry with Charlotte Getz.

August 1st, 2018

1:01:08

In this edition of Ministry Minded, Charlotte Getz and I chat about the current youth ministry climate and the severe need for gospel-centered student ministries.

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On life and ministerial busyness with Meiko Seymour.

July 16th, 2018

1:08:24

In this edition of Ministry Minded, Meiko Seymour joins the show once again to discuss the role of busyness and scheduling in life and ministry.

On common misconceptions about John Calvin with Obbie Tyler Todd.

June 23rd, 2018

1:28:05

In this edition of Ministry Minded, Obbie and I attempt to dismember the common misconceptions regarding the life and ministry of John Calvin.

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On church planting and gospel ministry in New England with David Morse.

May 28th, 2018

57:32

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I’m joined by church planter, David Morse. David longs for the people of Portland, Maine to be renewed and restored by the recovery of the grace of the gospel.

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On grace, failure, and freedom with Tullian Tchividjian.

May 7th, 2018

1:21:54

In this episode, I’m joined by writer and speaker Tullian Tchividjian to talk about the truth of God’s stubborn grace for wrecks and rebels.

On grace, law, and the mission of Mockingbird with David Zahl.

April 16th, 2018

52:18

In this show, we get into the story behind Mockingbird, where it’s been and where it’s going in the future. We also talk about the mission behind …

On theology and writing with Nicholas Davis.

March 12th, 2018

55:52

In this episode, Nicholas Davis and I seek to speak to the reality of the bi-vocational minister and the common pitfalls that come along with that. …

On common misconceptions about Martin Luther with Obbie Tyler Todd.

February 19th, 2018

1:25:23

In this edition of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I’m joined again by my dear friend, Obbie Tyler Todd. Obbie’s fondness for church history fuels this …

On the church and the regular pastor with Landon Coleman.

February 5th, 2018

50:16

In this installment of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I’m joined by Pastor Landon Coleman to talk about local pastors and speaking the …

On the aftermath of the G3 Conference.

January 22nd, 2018

25:39

In this episode of the Ministry Minded Podcast, I talk about my experience at the 2018 G3 Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. The solidarity of the …

On adversity, community, and discipleship with Meiko Seymour.

January 15th, 2018

1:11:26

In this episode, I’m joined by pastor, author, and blogger Meiko Seymour. Meiko has a hunger for God and a zeal for relationship that is unlike anyone I’ve met before, and I am much better for knowing him. I am so …

On the state of the podcast.

January 8th, 2018

22:37

In this episode of Ministry Minded, I attempt to speak to the whirlwind that has been the year 2017. Filled with seemingly more ebbs and flows than normal, this year has been a veritable maelstrom of emotions and …

On reformed theology and grace for pastor’s kids with Scott Garrison.

December 30th, 2017

1:15:22

In this episode, I’m joined by Scott Garrison, a former police officer turned church planter turned Reformed Theology apologist. Scott shares the …

On the economy of the gospel and teaching it to kids with Kyle George Jones.

December 30th, 2017

1:09:30

In this episode, I’m joined by Kyle George Jones to talk about how to teach the full gospel to kids. We endeavor to speak to these realities and …

On the gospel and church history with Obbie Tyler Todd.

December 30th, 2017

1:34:08

In this episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by fellow Baptist and church historian, Obbie Tyler Todd, to about talk the failures and successes of the …

On church planting and the call to ministry with Payte Johnson.

December 29th, 2017

1:14:56

On today’s episode, I’m joined by Payte Johnson to talk about the realities and practicalities of gospel ministry, along with the process of planting and leading a campus church. Payte shares his passion and call for …

On writing, grace, and christology with Chad Bird.

December 29th, 2017

1:00:55

In this episode of Ministry Minded, author and speaker Chad Bird joins the show to talk about his ministry writing and speaking on God’s radical …

On preaching and pastoral ministry with Gerald White.

December 29th, 2017

46:34

In this episode, Gerald White joins the show to talk with me about the gospel and the call of God. We dive into knowing and understanding God’s calling, and how to be confident of that calling even as He moves you away …

On grace, law, and gospel with Dan Price.

December 20th, 2017

1:09:52

In this edition of Ministry Minded, I was honored to speak with Dan Price. Dan’s an ardent grace-addict, like myself, and I so appreciate his …

Reading from “The Story of Grace.”

December 20th, 2017

13:58

In this episode of Ministry Minded, I read a lengthy passage from one of my favorite books of all time, Horatius Bonar’s The Story of Grace. What you’ll find in The Story of Grace is as real a discussion about the …

On the edifice of reformed theology and the fallacy of fundamentalism with Byron Yawn.

December 19th, 2017

1:09:47

In this edition of Ministry Minded, I sit down and talk with pastor and podcaster Byron Yawn. Byron provides a clear and informed perspective on the …

On grace, vulnerability, and student ministry with David Brady.

December 18th, 2017

1:06:21

In this week’s episode, David Brady joins the show to talk with me about life and God’s leading. You’ll be greatly blessed by this conversation as …

On church planting and Lutheranism with Erick Sorensen.

December 16th, 2017

44:47

In this edition of Ministry Minded, I sit down with pastor and church planter Erick Sorensen. In this stirring discussion, we focus on the ups and downs of church planting and the hard realities of everyday ministry.

On the nature of discipleship and grace with Rodney Julian and Nathan Naoumi.

December 16th, 2017

55:57

In this edition of Ministry Minded, I was honored to sit down with Rodney and Nathan, both of whom are church planters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Listen as we talk about God’s call to ministry, the radical effects of the …

On the importance of sermon preparation and delivery with Collin Coats.

December 8th, 2017

59:04

In this episode, Collin Coats and I sit down and go in-depth on preaching and what makes for a compelling Christ-centered sermon. If you’re serious …

On worship, liturgy, and the church with Bill Brimer.

December 7th, 2017

55:03

In this episode of Ministry Minded, I’m joined by Soul Thirst Church music pastor Bill Brimer to talk Lutheran theology, the beauty of liturgy, and …

On biblical hermeneutics with Mike Gray.

December 4th, 2017

44:32

It was such a blessing to sit down and talk about the ministry and the gospel and the Scriptures with my dad, Dr. Mike Gray. You’ll be uplifted by this episode, as we talk about preaching exegetically.

Connect with …

On preaching, humor, and the gospel with Kevin Labby.

November 19th, 2017

1:00:02

In this episode, I sit down with Pastor Kevin Labby to discuss the intertwining of humor and ministry at length, along with touching on preaching law and gospel in a youth ministry setting. Kevin also shares a story …

On pastoral ministry and biblical teaching with Jordan Moody.

November 10th, 2017

52:09

In this conversation, Jordan Moody and I talk about God’s will and grace in planting a church and in everyday pastoral ministry. We delve into the art and focus of preaching in this conversation, along with what makes …

On church planting, writing, and preaching with Paul Dunk.

November 9th, 2017

1:01:47

In this episode, Paul Dunk and I discuss God’s grace in preaching, ministering, and church-planting. We also talk about the importance of writing …

On God’s will and church ministry with Mitch Miller.

October 31st, 2017

1:06:02

In this episode of Ministry Minded, Mitch Miller and I touch on an assortment of topics surrounding God’s grace, God’s will, and God’s church, and the inextricable connection between all three. Mitch also shares the …

On youth ministry, law, and gospel with RJ Grunewald.

October 30th, 2017

51:16

In this premier episode of Ministry Minded, I was afforded the opportunity to sit down with RJ and dive into the theology of the distinction between …

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