Best Treg Spicer Podcasts (2024)

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AOA Interview | Jonathan Beazley talks about the Art of Fitness and how our ministries are influenced by our physical and mental health 55:54

6M ago55:54

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In this episode of AOA, Treg talks with Jonathan Beazley who has travelled as an evangelist, church planter, and fitness coach. Jonathan is going to share his struggles with church planting and ministry and how our fitness can advance our ministries as assistant pastors. Jonathan's website: mindandbodystrength.com…

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AOA Interview | Cary Schmidt talks about the Art of Suffering in Ministry 38:17

7M ago38:17

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Join Treg and Cary as they dive into the profound lessons they've learned from the trials God has guided them through. From sharing personal stories to offering insights, this episode explores how faith can grow in the face of suffering. Whether you're going through a storm of life now or just want to be prepared for the future, let this podcast be…

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The Art of Dodging Spears and Rejecting Armor pt. 2 - Lessons from the life of David | How to handle conflict in ministry, confirm your calling, and work with your leaders 23:23

8M ago23:23

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This is part two of a conversation Treg and Dan began last episode. In this episode Treg and Dan talk more specifically about what a thrown spear looks like in ministry and talk about some helpful ways for assistant pastors to avoid those thrown spears.By Treg Spicer, Dan Vaughn

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The Art of Dodging Spears & Rejecting Armor pt. 1 - Lessons from the Life of David 20:51

8M ago20:51

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Treg and Dan are back in the Coffee Shop to record another episode of AOA! Treg and Dan talk about the struggles David had when he rejected the armor of King Saul and how assistant pastors can learn from those lessons.By Treg Spicer, Dan Vaughn

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AOA Interview | Dr. Chris Sanchez talks about Answering the call to vocational ministry in his 30s, the role of an assistant, and following God's leading 30:37

9M ago30:37

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Dr. Chris Sanchez is the Executive Pastor at Flat Creek Baptist Church in the Atlanta, GA area. He started vocational ministry in 2016 and has been busy serving ever since! In January 2018, he began a three-year journey serving as vice president of the Georgia Baptist Association of Christian Educators (GBACE). In January 2019, he became president-…

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AOA Interview | Kurt Skelly shares Lessons from Transitioning to a New Ministry, Firing Staff, Getting People Plugged In, Becoming a Joshua Leader 1:00:57

9M ago1:00:57

1:00:57

Pastor Kurt Skelly is a senior pastor at Faith Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, VA. He travels all around the country speaking at churches, conferences, retreats, and camps, and has a true passion for helping church leaders. In this episode of AOA he shares lessons on how to lead through a transition to a new ministry.…

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Interview with Dan Larison - Alistair Begg’s Assistant at Parkside Church 44:48

10M ago44:48

44:48

Dan Larison has been an Assistant Pastor for 18 years. He joined the Parkside pastoral team in September 2005 but he and his wife, Pam, have been members of the church since 1998. Dan's responsibilities include overseeing their missionaries, managing their small groups, and is a mentor in their Residency program. Dan hails from Cincinnati and atten…

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Interview with Nick White. The best ways to transition away from your ministry. 36:02

12M ago36:02

36:02

By Treg Spicer, Dan Vaughn

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Academy for Expository Preaching interview with Dr. Brian Fairchild 36:42

1y ago36:42

36:42

On this episode, I have the privilege to interview Dr. Brian Fairchild. Brian tells us the story of how God took the vision of a willing servant and allowed him to become the Director of the Academy for Expository Preaching. This one course has already impacted the lives of over 500 as they expand their calling. The Academy is a ministry of OnePass…

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Interview with Brent Bartlett 38:18

2+ y ago38:18

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Brent has been with Dean Miller in three different states and in three different ministries. He is currently Pastor Miller's assistant at Front Range Baptist.By Treg Spicer, Dan Vaughn

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Interview with Phil Johnson (executive director of Grace to You Ministries). 51:44

2+ y ago51:44

51:44

Phil Johnson has served with Pastor John MacArthur for 40 years. In this interview, he gives us the background of his calling and how God opened the doors for him to serve at Grace to You Ministries. Phil is a teaching pastor at Grace Community Church and the executive director of Grace to You. I think you will find this podcast interesting and enc…

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Art of Getting Along with Staff 24:44

2+ y ago24:44

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Can't we all get along? Many times the answer is "No!" People equal problems. Interpersonal relationships can be tricky. When a church has multiple staff members and no real divining force leading them and casting vision it can be a rough environment to work in. In this podcast, we will go over a few scenarios that might sound all too familiar.…

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Art of Financial Management with Nate Skelly 36:44

2+ y ago36:44

36:44

"God will provide" is a very true statement when it comes to our future and retirement, but possibly He is providing through wise people like Nate Skelly to help you prepare! Nate offers great advice I think all of you could benefit from. Below is his information and a few books he recommended. https://www.nateskelly.com https://www.amazon.com/Mone…

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Art of Maturity- How to let no man despise your youth! 30:39

2+ y ago30:39

30:39

If you have a strike against you it is your age. Many of you are young. Some of you are not yet married and if you are you are early in your marriage. Chances are you are working with teens but you are years away from having teens of your own. In light of this, you are struggling to be trusted and appreciated. So turn your hat around like it should…

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Art of Knowing your Role with Cary Schmidt 32:29

2+ y ago32:29

32:29

This interview will be an incredible encouragement and a challenge to all of you. Even if you are in the "1st" chair you need to listen to Cary share some insight on pastoring and fulfilling your role in whatever position you find yourself in.By Treg Spicer, Dan Vaughn

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The Art of Dealing with your Pastor being Gone, Sick or Dying. 31:55

2+ y ago31:55

31:55

It is one thing to be an assistant pastor when your pastor is there, but what if he is gone? This was my situation for almost 8 months and today's co-host David Myer's as well. David's pastor not only was out sick but passed away. He then helped the church through the transition of finding another pastor. These are tough situations to be in and I t…

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Art of Not Being Mentored (Part 2) 18:33

3y ago18:33

18:33

By Treg Spicer, Dan Vaughn

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Art of Not Being Mentored 16:38

3y ago16:38

16:38

By Treg Spicer, Dan Vaughn

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LISTEN NOW to the Number One Download of 2021 29:03

3y ago29:03

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Many times it is the assistant who is given the responsibility of taking care of missionaries or guest speakers. In this episode, we go over some ideas that will help you and your church stand out in the speaker's itinerary.By Treg Spicer, Dan Vaughn

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What‘s Next (part 3) 24:08

3y ago24:08

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By Treg Spicer, Dan Vaughn

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The Art of Purity 25:33

3y ago25:33

25:33

By Treg Spicer, Dan Vaughn

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Art of Knowing What‘s Next (part 2) 32:17

3y ago32:17

32:17

In this episode Dan and I will discuss when to go from your current position when God taps you on the shoulder, and what it might cost you to go. I hope this episode is an encouragement to you as you prayerfully consider "what's next."By Treg Spicer, Dan Vaughn

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The Art of Knowing What‘s Next (part 1) 31:16

3y ago31:16

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What’s next is a question many of you probably ask yourself on a regular basis. You find yourself daydreaming about working for or with certain pastors or ministries. You long for the day when God opens the door for you to be a “real pastor” so you can be the one casing vision and direction.By Treg Spicer, Dan Vaughn

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The Art of Spiritual Well Being 34:53

3y ago34:53

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It was the day of my dad’s open-heart surgery when I received a prophecy that would come true 12 years later. The heart surgeon met with my brother and me and described the surgery. He then said something that I will never forget. “You boys are next. There is nothing you can do to avoid it. You can’t deny the genes you were given.” He then went on …

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Making Disciples (Part 2) 28:02

3+ y ago28:02

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Part Two of Making Disciples goes into some very practical ways you can mentor other believers. Even if you are bi-vocational and have many irons in the fire this is a must for all of us. Jesus told us just before leaving earth, "Go and make disciples!" So jump in for some ideas on how you can invest in and impact the next generation.…

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The Art of Making Disciples 26:50

3+ y ago26:50

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Discipleship has become a major part of our Christian culture. There have been books, curriculums, and programs offered in all shapes and sizes to help people disciple others. Is this what discipleship really is? What does it mean to disciple? Are you making disciples? In this podcast, you will find it is not as difficult as you might think!…

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Interview with Evangelist Aaron Coffey 43:39

3+ y ago43:39

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Aaron has traveled as an assistant and now with assistants for over 20 years. Listen in as he shares some great insight from the perspective of an Assistant, Evangelist, and an observer to many church staff situations over the years.By Treg Spicer, Dan Vaughn

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Art of Dealing with Criticism (Part 2) 28:17

3+ y ago28:17

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Part 2 of dealing with critics gets into some real-life issues. Dan gets raw with us in regard to criticism pointed at him in his ministry.By Treg Spicer, Dan Vaughn

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Interview with the Staff of Faith Baptist Church 36:16

3+ y ago36:16

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We had the opportunity to interview Joey Neal and Jeremy Cordova who serve as Assistant Pastors at Faith Baptist Church in Morgantown, WV where Treg Spicer is pastor. They talk about their unique roles in a very active Church and School ministry Note: We recorded this episode on different equipment. Please excuse some of the audio. Like Art of the …

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The Art of Dealing with Criticism (Part 1) 23:54

3+ y ago23:54

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Criticism is something we all must be prepared for in our misitries. Very little we do is behind the scenes. People want to be in the know. People want to be in the know about you! No matter what you post, print, or preach, it will be criticized. You will never be like the former assistant pastor and you will never be as good of an assistant as you…

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Interview with our Wives 32:56

3+ y ago32:56

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You will find this podcast both practical and thought-provoking. Carrie and Holly give an excellent perspective from the wife's point of view. We talk about expectations, finances, and kids. You will hear about some struggles as well as blessings. I trust you will enjoy this podcast!By Treg Spicer, Dan Vaughn

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Interview with Steve Miller 43:17

3+ y ago43:17

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Hey assistant pastors, if you only listen to one podcast this week, make this the one! Steve Miller has been through the highs and lows of serving as an assistant. He gets real with us about the trials and hardships that ministry can bring. You will take away many insightful lessons from him on this podcast. Download it now!!…

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The Art of Knowing your Position 24:57

3+ y ago24:57

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QUESTION: Are you the assistant to the pastor, the assistant pastor, or the administrative assistant pastor? Possibly you are all of the above. Does it really matter which one you are? We believe it does. This podcast deals with all three positions and explains how you can excel in whichever one you find yourself in.…

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Art of Pleasing People or an Audience of One. 27:57

3+ y ago27:57

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I believe this is something all of us have struggled with at one time or another. No matter the situation we find ourselves we are always trying to keep everyone happy. Even though we know this impossible, we still burn ourselves out trying. I trust this episode will help you do a self search on why you are consumed with pleasing people.…

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Interview with Clay Bounds: Assistant Golf Coach at WVU. 34:33

3+ y ago34:33

34:33

There is so much to glean from this podcast. Clay gives us the inside scoop on what it is like to be an assistant coach at WVU. He also gives awesome advice that will apply to all areas of life no matter what position you find yourself in. I know you will enjoy this podcast!By Treg Spicer, Dan Vaughn

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Art of Time Management 27:34

4y ago27:34

27:34

Let's face it, we all have the potential of being lazy. Some spend more time staring at a during the day than they do accomplishing anything. Time Management is a topic that is much easier to talk and write about than practice. This is a practical guide on how to use your time wisely for the Kingdom.…

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The Art of Dealing with Distractions 23:08

4y ago23:08

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This episode is an introduction to time management principles. Time is a terrible thing to waste, and yet we wast more than we often utilize. According to current research the average person spends 2hrs and 22min on social media alone! We trust these time management helps will encourage you to begin redeeming your time. For resources about time man…

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Art of Working with Family: Interview with Johnny Crane 34:56

4y ago34:56

34:56

Are you thinking about working or currently working for a family member? Johnny Crane not only served as his father's assistant but also as a teacher in the school where his mother was the administrator. This interview will give you some practical advice if you find yourself in a bind when your pastor and boss is your father.…

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Art of Entrepreneurship 30:21

4y ago30:21

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Bi-vocational is becoming more and more the norm as we see churches struggling from Covid. But honestly, the second source of income can be a blessing not only to you but your ministry. In this podcast, we will discuss ways to supplement your income without taking time away from your ministry or families.…

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Art of Poverty 26:58

4y ago26:58

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“I love having the elephant in the room conversations,” said no one ever! I have been in several meetings over the years when you knew everyone there understood what the problem was but no one had the guts to speak up. You’ve been there. Countless times. It’s always in the budget meeting. Staring at you is the elephant in the room yet you sit remai…

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Art of Communication (Part 2) 23:39

4y ago23:39

23:39

Is there still a place in our society for communication with the handwritten note? In this episode, we will cover everything from the simple thank-you card to the unwelcomed anonymous letters!By Treg Spicer, Dan Vaughn

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Art of Communication 23:13

4y ago23:13

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Failure to communicate causes frustration, hurt, and bitterness within our ministries. This podcast will talk about how and when to text, email, or have the face to face conversation.By Treg Spicer, Dan Vaughn

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Introduction 9:24

4y ago9:24

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Thank you for taking the time to listen to our podcast. If you have any suggestions, questions, or topics to be discussed please feel free to send us an email. treg@faithwv.org dan@hopespoint.orgBy Treg Spicer, Dan Vaughn

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