Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone

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  Finding Your Place in Ministry with Dave Learned 28.07.2026 50mnt

  People often find themselves serving in places that don’t fully align with the gifts God has given them, leaving them feeling out of place or unfulfilled. Yet even in those seasons, God is faithfully leading us to where our gifts can thrive and where we are meant to serve. Join guest Dave Learned as he talks with host Dave Stone about his journey to find belonging in ministry, and how God ultimately led him to discover his place within the church.Pastor to Pastor InstagramThe Focused Pastor YouTubeThe Focused Pastor WebsitePastor to Pastor Free ResourcesListen to Focus Live on GodcasterDave Learned's daughter's video
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  Birds, the Bible, and Better Leadership with Kevin Burrell 21.07.2026 50mnt

  One of the greatest skills you can develop as a Christian leader is learning to pay attention. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with pastor, author, and birdwatcher Kevin Burrell to learn how birdwatching has shaped how Kevin see's the Lord. Kevin explains how connecting with creation can deepen our understanding of Scripture, expand our preaching illustrations, and cultivate the kind of attentiveness every Christian leader needs.Pastor to Pastor InstagramThe Focused Pastor YouTubeThe Focused Pastor WebsitePastor to Pastor Free ResourcesKevin's WebsiteConsidering Sparrows (Book)
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  Cultivating a Healthy, Thriving Church Community with Ben Cachiaras 14.07.2026 53mnt

  When it comes to sustaining faithful communities, mentoring the next generation of ministry leaders is of vital importance. In the same way, caring for your community is just as important and reflects the heart of ministry. Join host Dave Stone as he talks to guest Ben Cachiaras about how these two efforts cultivate a healthy, thriving church community.Pastor to Pastor InstagramThe Focused Pastor YouTubeThe Focused Pastor WebsitePastor to Pastor Free ResourcesSpire Conference Registration PageSpire Network WebsiteThe EPICENTER Website
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  Church Care for the Uniquely Created with Camille Joy 07.07.2026 47mnt

  Finding a church home isn't easy, but finding one that loves, accepts, and supports special needs children is even harder. Join author Camille Joy as she chats with host Dave Stone about the challenges of finding a church home that was equipped to take care of her autistic son, and the joy of finding a church that is not only equipped, but wholeheartedly invested in caring for uniquely created individuals. InstagramYouTube WebsitePastor to Pastor Free ResourcesMoments of Joy Podcast WebsiteMoments of Joy (Book)Camille's InstagramCamille's FacebookCamille's TikTok
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  Examining Christian Ethics with Dr. Andrew T. Walker 30.06.2026 52mnt

  How can you lead your ministry and family in a culture that often rejects a biblical worldview? This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with author, theologian, and seminary professor Dr. Andrew T. Walker to discuss Christian engagement in the public square, the importance of faithfulness over personal ambition, and how you can navigate today's cultural challenges. Andrew also discusses his passion for equipping parents to disciple their children before the world does.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   Pastor to Pastor Website   Pastor to Pastor Free Resources   The Bully Pulpit Podcast Website   Faithful Reason (Book)   What Do I Say When...? (Book)   Godcaster   Age & Stage   To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.
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  Overcoming Spiritual Depression with Nate Pickowicz 23.06.2026 45mnt

  Spiritual depression and anxiety quietly weigh down the majority of ministry leaders as they feel pressure to hold it all together. This week, pastor and author Nate Pickowicz joins host Dave Stone to share his personal battle with the struggles and how they led him to dig deeply into Scripture. Nate offers a grounded, biblical perspective that moves beyond quick fixes to help leaders understand the root of what they're facing and how to faithfully walk through it.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   Pastor to Pastor Website   Pastor to Pastor Free Resources   Harvest Bible Church Website   Nate's Facebook   Nate's Twitter/X   To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.
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  Simple Isn't Always Shallow with Rusty George 16.06.2026 47mnt

  Simplicity in ministry often helps people grasp and carry what matters most. It also creates space for people to engage without becoming overwhelmed or overloaded with information. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with pastor Rusty George to talk about how simplifying your message, your systems, and even your expectations, often leads to greater impact.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   Pastor to Pastor Website   Pastor to Pastor Free Resources   Rusty George Website   Friend of God   Simple Faith Podcast   Church 360 Website   To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.
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  The Languages of Love in Life & Ministry with Dr. Gary Chapman 09.06.2026 52mnt

  Healthy relationships are at the core of every thriving ministry, and they don't just happen by accident. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with relationship expert, and creator of the 5 Love Languages, Dr. Gary Chapman, to explore what it means to build meaningful connection across every relationship in your life and ministry. Gary shares how people give and receive love differently, and why understanding that can transform the way you lead, counsel, and care for those close to you, including your marriage & family!   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   Pastor to Pastor Website   Pastor to Pastor Free Resources   The Love Language That Matters Most   Other Resources by Gary Chapman   To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.
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  The Lifeblood of the Home with Ryan Frederick 02.06.2026 54mnt

  Have you ever wondered what the key to a happy marriage is beyond being rooted in Christ? What about the key to being a good parent beyond imitating Christ? Join host Dave Stone as he converses with Ryan Frederick to explore practical insights on strengthening marital communication and deepening bonds with your children.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   Pastor to Pastor Website   Pastor to Pastor Free Resources   Theology Kids Website   Fierce Parenting Website   The Fierce Marriage Podcast   Fierce Man Podcast   Emi and Dela's Drawings   Free Pastoral Marriage Getaway   To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.
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  Building a Caring Community with Shaunti Feldhahn 25.05.2026 52mnt

  In a society riddled with an ever-expanding mental health crisis, church leaders can become exhausted or overwhelmed trying to provide support to those in need, and in turn, some hurting people can fall through the cracks. This week, join host Dave Stone has he sits down with Harvard graduate turned social researcher Shaunti Feldhahn to discuss The Church Cares Initiative, a resource that trains and empowers lay leaders to help support those in need.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   Pastor to Pastor Website   When Hurting People Come to Church   The Church Cares Website   The Church Cares Kit   To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.
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  Solitude that Sparks Revival with Robby Gallaty 19.05.2026 54mnt

  What happens when God changes a pastor before He changes a church? This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Robby Gallaty, Senior Pastor of Long Hollow Church, to talk about redemption, disciple-making, and spiritual renewal. Robby shares his powerful testimony, and how a deep commitment to making disciples has shaped his ministry. He also offers practical encouragement for pastors who feel stuck, weary, or discouraged, reminding leaders that lasting movement begins not with with surrender to God’s work in the heart.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   Pastor to Pastor Website   Pastor to Pastor Free Resources   Movement-Ready Church   Replicate Website   Robby's Youtube   To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.
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  Boundaries, Burnout, & Bearing Burdens with Dr. John Townsend 12.05.2026 47mnt

  Pastoral ministry is deeply rewarding, but without healthy boundaries, it can quickly lead to burnout. This week, host Dave Stone sits down with psychologist, author, and leadership expert Dr. John Townsend to talk about why boundaries are essential for pastors, church leaders, and their families. Drawing from decades of counseling experience and his landmark book Boundaries, John offers practical wisdom on guarding your time, sharing leadership, and shifting from responsibility for people to responsibility to people.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   Pastor to Pastor Website   Pastor to Pastor Free Resources   Books by Dr. Townsend   Townsend Institute for Counseling and Leadership Website   Pastoral Care Line   To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.
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  Escaping Self-Centeredness with Ryan Wekenman 05.05.2026 56mnt

  As a Christian leader, it can be easy to become caught in cycles of striving and exhaustion, especially when the spotlight is on you. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Ryan Wekenman to unpack the "me maze," where performance, comparison, avoidance, and control keep us self-centered and tired. From there, Ryan shares how he's learning to reorient toward the freedom and rest of a Christ-centered life.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   Pastor to Pastor Website   Pastor to Pastor Free Resources   Free Me From Me   Ryan's Instagram   Red Rocks Austin   Pastoral Care Line   To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.
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  Lord, Teach Us to Pray with Matt Smallbone 28.04.2026 51mnt

  How's your prayer life? As a Christian leader, you may feel a certain pressure around prayer - like you should have it figured out, or that you should be doing it constantly. Maybe you wish you were better at praying. Fortunately, Christ gave us the perfect framework for prayer, and in this week's episode, host Dave Stone sits down with pastor Matt Smallbone to hear about how that very framework has transformed the way Matt prays.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   Pastor to Pastor Website   Pastor to Pastor Free Resources   The Prayer Experiment   To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.
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  8 Characteristics of Great Communicators 21.04.2026 51mnt

  In this solo episode, Dave Stone draws from decades of pastoral experience to unpack what truly makes a great communicator. He outlines eight essential characteristics that shape messages people remember—and leaders people trust.   To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.
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  Faithful & Fruitful: Building People, Not Platforms with Jared Ellis 14.04.2026 55mnt

  Pastor Jared Ellis has worn just about every hat you can wear in ministry - youth pastor, worship leader, church planter - and he also has a knack for going viral. Through it all, Jared has learned that faithfulness matters more than titles and numbers. This week, join host Dave Stone has he sits down with Jared to hear about his story and his approach to digital ministry.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   Pastor to Pastor Website   Pastor to Pastor Free Resources   How to Become a Prayer Warrior by Jared Ellis   Jared's Instagram   E2 Conference   To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.
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  Sex, Sexuality, and Intimacy with Dr. Juli Slattery 07.04.2026 58mnt

  Sex, identity, and intimacy are some of the most pressing, and most avoided, topics in the church today. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Dr. Juli Slattery to talk about how you can best address sexual brokenness, identity, and shame with clarity and compassion. Dr. Slattery reminds us that many sexual issues are rooted in deeper identity issues, and how true change comes through identity in Christ. She also speaks to the nature of true intimacy.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   Pastor to Pastor Website   Pastor to Pastor Free Resources   Authentic Intimacy   Rethinking Sexuality   Surrendered Sexuality   God, Sex, and Your Marriage   Hope Restored   To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.
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  God Uses Idiots with Ray Comfort 31.03.2026 50mnt

  Sharing the gospel can be intimidating, but it's central to the mission of every pastor and church. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with evangelist Ray Comfort to talk about how pastors can equip their congregations to boldly share their faith. Ray reflects on his journey to Christ, explains why the Ten Commandments help people recognize their need for the gospel, and offers practical ways pastors can lead their churches to be more evangelistically minded.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   Pastor to Pastor Website   Pastor to Pastor Free Resources   Living Waters Youtube Channel   Living Waters Website   Idiotic Things People Did in the Bible   Living Waters Gold Olympic Coin   To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.
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  The Discipline of Faithful Biblical Teaching with H.B. Charles, Jr. 24.03.2026 57mnt

  Faithful preaching requires calling, humility, and a lifelong commitment to God's Word. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down pastor and preacher H.B. Charles to talk his extraordinary journey into ministry. From sensing a call to preach at age 11 and becoming a senior pastor at age 17, to taking over a hurt church in a new land, H.B. offers practical wisdom from over three decades of ministry.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   Pastor to Pastor Website   Pastor to Pastor Free Resources   What Can That Boy Tell Me? EV Hill installing 17-year-old HB Charles   HB's Website   Psalms of Trust by HB Charles   Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.
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  The Platinum Rule with Chip Ingram 17.03.2026 58mnt

  Chances are, you've heard of the term 'agape love.' It's the sacrificial, obedient kind of love that's modeled in the ministry of Christ. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Chip Ingram to talk about what it means for pastors to live out agape love in marriage, in ministry, and in a culture that often feels hostile to the gospel.   Pastor to Pastor Instagram   The Focused Pastor Youtube   The Focused Pastor Voicemail   Pastor to Pastor Free Resources   I Choose Love - Chip Ingram   Living on the Edge   Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor   For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us.   If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.