The Everyday Pastor

Episodes

• Planting a Church 22.06.2026 40m

  Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss the joys, challenges, and realities of church planting.
• How to Preach the Gospel 08.06.2026 35m

  Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan tackle one of the most important questions in pastoral ministry: How do you preach Christ from all of Scripture?
• The Power of the Pulpit (with H. B. Charles, Jr.) 25.05.2026 40m

  H.B. Charles, Jr. shares why faithful preaching still changes lives—and how pastors can endure the weekly grind of ministry with confidence in the power of God’s Word.
• How to Use Confessions and Church Covenants in Ministry 11.05.2026 33m

  Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan make the case for recovering confessions of faith and church covenants as practical pastoral tools for discipleship, unity, and church health.
• How to Talk About Jesus in a Post-Christian Age (with Glen Scrivener) 27.04.2026 1h 1m

  Glen Scrivener joins Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan to help pastors navigate evangelism in a world where people no longer share basic Christian assumptions.
• What Is the Gospel? 13.04.2026 55m

  If pastors don’t define the gospel clearly, they risk losing it entirely. This conversation offers a simple, biblical framework to help you preach and share the gospel with clarity and confidence.
• How to Preach Evangelistically (with Garrett Kell) 30.03.2026 32m

  Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan, and Garrett Kell tackle a false dichotomy: faithful preaching should do both. They explore how pastors can preach in a way that honors God, builds up the church, and clearly calls unbelievers to repentance and faith.
• Practical Effects of 'Big God' Theology 16.03.2026 47m

  Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst discuss how a “big God” theology—especially the doctrines of grace and God’s sovereignty—brings deep pastoral comfort, fuels humility, strengthens assurance, and stabilizes believers in suffering.
• How to Handle Conflict and Controversy in Ministry 02.03.2026 43m

  Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst offer pastoral wisdom for navigating controversy—urging leaders to contend for truth without becoming quarrelsome, to prioritize edification over denunciation, and to pursue unity with humility in both public and local church conflicts.
• Spiritual Warfare in Ministry 16.02.2026 38m

  Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan help pastors think biblically and pastorally about Satan’s schemes, the Spirit’s indwelling power, and how to resist discouragement while persevering in faithful ministry.
• Teach People How to Read Their Bibles 19.01.2026 36m

  Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan share how pastors can encourage their congregations to engage deeply with God’s Word, meditate on how he has revealed himself, and approach Scripture with obedience and joy.
• Giving & Budgeting (with Jamie Dunlop) 24.11.2025 50m

  Jamie Dunlop joins Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan to show how gospel-driven generosity and transparent budgeting build trust, form disciples, and free both pastors and churches from money’s grip.
• How to Stay Sharp As a Pastor 10.11.2025 35m

  Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan discuss how pastors can keep growing—through daily study, conferences, and even formal education—so they stay spiritually sharp, theologically grounded, and better equipped to serve their people.
• Preparing Believers to Suffer 27.10.2025 27m

  Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst discuss how pastors can prepare their people to face suffering with faith, showing that true victory in the Christian life is not avoiding pain—but trusting God through it.
• Effective Church Administration (with Jamie Dunlop) 13.10.2025 36m

  Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan talk with Jamie Dunlop about how faithful, biblically grounded church administration protects unity, supports preaching, and strengthens trust within the body of Christ.
• The Pastor and Counseling (with Deepak Reju) 29.09.2025 52m

  Deepak Reju joins Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst to discuss how pastors can build a culture of care within their church, and find practical help to counsel when they feel unequipped.
• Prepare People for Church Discipline 15.09.2025 32m

  Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst explore the often-overlooked biblical practice of church discipline, explaining its loving purpose, importance for healthy congregations, and how to cultivate a church culture where it is understood and embraced.
• Preparing Members for Death and Heaven 01.09.2025 43m

  Matt McCullough joins Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst to discuss how to shepherd God’s people to embrace their mortality, anticipate their heavenly inheritance, and make the most of their lives.
• Ministry to Children and Youth (with Jared Kennedy) 18.08.2025 50m

  Jared Kennedy joins Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst to discuss how churches can serve children and youth through strong ministry models and to provide wisdom for equipping families and volunteers.
• The Pastor and Friendships 04.08.2025 39m

  Garrett Kell joins Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst to discuss how pastors can cultivate deep, sustaining friendships despite the demands of ministry.