Pastors Talk - A podcast by 9Marks

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• On Raising Up Leaders Part 4 (Ep. 335) 02.06.2026 51min

  In the season finale of Pastors Talk, Jonathan Leeman is joined by Ligon Duncan and Michael Lawrence to discuss the state of the pastoral pipeline — examining why fewer men are entering ministry, the role of demographics and seminary debt, and what healthy churches and seminaries can do about it.
• On Raising Up Leaders Part 3 (Ep. 334) 26.05.2026 31min

  In part three of their series on raising up leaders, Jonathan Leeman and Mark Dever work through nine practical principles Mark uses to identify and develop future pastors — from spotting qualified men and extending trust early, to delegating well, cultivating feedback loops, embracing a healthy view of authority, and modeling clarity and humility. Along the way they discuss why spending time with a few people often matters more than chasing a platform, and why a senior pastor who always wins the vote is quietly undermining his own eldership.
• On Raising Up Leaders Part 2 (Ep. 333) 19.05.2026 24min

  Jonathan Leeman and Mark Dever continue their conversation on raising up leaders, exploring the connection between discipleship, evangelism, and church planting, how to measure ministry fruitfulness beyond numbers, and what it means to steward your church for the next pastor.
• On Raising Up Leaders Part 1 (Ep. 332) 12.05.2026 29min

  In this episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan and Mark dive into the essential, yet often challenging, practice of raising up leaders and passing out authority. They discuss what it takes to build a ministry around giving authority away rather than consolidating it.
• On Drifting from the Gospel (Ep. 331) 05.05.2026 37min

  Hebrews 2:1  warns believers to pay close attention to the gospel message to avoid drifting away from their faith. Mark and Jonathan talk to Jared Wilson about his book on this topic and how believers should be thinking carefully about the centrality of the gospel in their lives.
• On "Can I Reimburse that as a Pastor?" (Ep. 330) 28.04.2026 37min

  How should pastors think about their work hours? What are some principles that churches and pastors can consider for pastors to get reimbursed? Mark and Jonathan talk with Garrett and Mike on lessons learned.
• On Discerning Repentance in Church Discipline (Ep. 329) 21.04.2026 40min

  Should Christians talk about discerning the repentance of other Christians? What are the instructions from the New Testament to churches? Mark and Jonathan invite Caleb Morell to discuss this.
• On The Homebound and Those Near Death (Ep. 328) 14.04.2026 36min

  How to pastor and walk with those in the unique season of life when they can't leave home and approaching death. Mark and Jonathan discuss practical ideas on how to be mindful as pastors.
• On Eastern Orthodoxy Part 2 (Ep. 327) 07.04.2026 35min

  Jonathan and Mark Feather talk to Joshua Schooping, a former Eastern Orthodox priest, on how to pastor church members who may be considering joining the Eastern Orthodox church.
• On Eastern Orthodoxy Part 1 (Ep. 326) 31.03.2026 41min

  Jonathan, Mark and Mark Feather talk to Joshua Schooping, a former Eastern Orthodox priest, on the reasons he had to leave that church.
• On The Ministry of Small Things and Fighting Pastoral Cynicism (Ep. 325) 24.03.2026 27min

  Jonathan talks to Reuben Bredenhof, author of The Ministry of Small Things. They consider the ordinary ministry of pastors, focusing on all the small things they must be faithful to, and reflect on the temptation of pastoral cynicism.
• On Why Should Pastors Teach the Job Description of Deacons (Ep. 324) 17.03.2026 28min

  If Jesus is the great deacon, what does that say about the office of deacon in our churches?Jonathan sits down with Larry Lazarus to discuss why it is important for churches to know the job descriptions of deacons.
• On Why Should Pastors Teach Their Job Descriptions (Ep. 323) 10.03.2026 30min

  Have you ever wondered why it's important for congregations to know their pastor's job description according to the Bible? Jonathan sits down with his senior pastor, Larry Lazarus, to consider this question.
• On Expositional Preaching with H.B. Charles Jr. (Ep. 322) 03.03.2026 25min

  Mark talks to H.B. Charles Jr. on ministerial calling and how he prepares for preaching.
• On Getting to know HB Charles Jr (Ep. 321) 24.02.2026 23min

  Mark sits down with H.B. Charles Jr. to talk about his ministerial journey and how God has used him.
• On Religious Liberty (Ep. 320) 17.02.2026 50min

  Is there a doctrine of religious liberty in the Bible? Mark and Jonathan talk with Andrew Walker on how to think about this question.
• On Persecution in Missions (Ep. 319) 10.02.2026 32min

  On this episode of Pastors Talk, Mark and Jonathan talk with Matt Rhodes about his new book, Persecution in Missions.
• On John Cotton's Congregationalism (Ep. 318) 03.02.2026 52min

  On this episode of Pastors Talk, Mark and Jonathan invite Stephen Yuille and Caleb Morell to talk about the writing of John Cotton, focusing on his perspective on Congregationalism.
• On Church-Disrupting Protests (Ep. 317) 27.01.2026 21min

  How should christians think about protests that stop church services?Mark and Jonathan talk about the recent disruption that happened at St. Paul Church.
• On What’s the Most Important Thing About a Church (Ep. 316) 20.01.2026 41min

  Mark and Jonathan talk to Jimmy Scroggins about similarities and difference on how 9Marks' principle apply in a mega church context.