Best PCA Church Leader Podcasts (2025)

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The Passover 28:50

12d ago28:50

28:50

By Marshall Wilmhoff

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Setting the Family Table: Affinity Gatherings 46:34

17d ago46:34

46:34

Churches are wonderful places because of their tapestry of differences. With our unity in Christ as the foundation, we can enjoy and celebrate diversity without fear of division. Nevertheless, differences can be unsettling and even disorienting at times. Yet to strive for uniformity at the expense of diversity, misses the work of Christ in the Body…

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What to Do When Things are Good 36:00

18d ago36:00

36:00

By Robert Cunningham

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Responding to Disasters: Bringing Hope in Tragedy 42:09

1M ago42:09

42:09

Communities are often ill-prepared when a natural disaster strikes. Into that need steps MNA’s Disaster Response to support PCA churches in disaster-affected communities through a network of staff and volunteer damage assessment teams, first response teams, site managers, and key leaders. In light of recent hurricanes on the East Coast and fires on…

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When Life Gets Harder, Not Better 27:51

1M ago27:51

27:51

By Marshall Wilmhoff

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Planting Presbyterian Churches in a Globalized World: Pacific Northwest 40:14

2M ago40:14

40:14

Planting a church often brings a diverse collection of people together. That is even more the case when the planter is from India, his wife is from Korea, and the new work is in Seattle, WA among high-skilled immigrant works in the tech industry. Listen to Sagar Mekwan's story of what God is doing to build his church in Seattle. For more informatio…

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The Calling of a Leader 27:25

2M ago27:25

27:25

By Marshall Wilmhoff

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Preparation of a Leader 28:04

2M ago28:04

28:04

By Marshall Wilmhoff

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Preparing To Parent a Plant 48:03

2M ago48:03

48:03

Launching a daughter church is no simple task. As with parenting, birthing a new church can be fraught with anxiety and conflict and with joy and celebration. When parenting a plant, churches need to consider the costs and benefits, and having a good midwife certainly helps. If the PCA had a midwife or doula, it would be Ted Powers, Director of The…

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Like a Child 27:13

2M ago27:13

27:13

By Hayden Nesbit

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Working Through Pain 29:26

2M ago29:26

29:26

By Marshall Wilmhoff

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A Theology of Home 29:42

2M ago29:42

29:42

By Marshall Wilmhoff

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The Miracle of Reconciliation 34:19

3M ago34:19

34:19

By Marshall Wilmhoff

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Making Disciples of those in Prison 44:26

3M ago44:26

44:26

Nearly one out of every 100 people in the United States are imprisoned or jailed. Over the past generation, those numbers have doubled, with the US having the largest number of prisoners in the world. What might be our role to proclaim Christ, disciple prisoners, and be better equipped to serve prisoners and their families? Metanoia exists for the …

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A Feast of Hope 32:18

3M ago32:18

32:18

By Nick Bratcher

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From Pit to Palace 28:54

3M ago28:54

28:54

By Marshall Wilmhoff

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Lampstand: Discipling Leaders for Biblical Church Vitality 39:54

3M ago39:54

39:54

When one says a church needs revitalization, people often picture a congregation needing urgent care or, worse, hospice. Renewal is a result of being revitalized, which every church should seek. Lampstand, a ministry of Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama, comes into this space. Lampstand offers resources for church planting, churc…

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Suffer for Doing Good? 33:17

3M ago33:17

33:17

By Marshall Wilmhoff

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A Light to the Gentiles and Glory to Israel 20:29

4M ago20:29

20:29

By Wayne Logan

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A New City is Coming 27:28

4M ago27:28

27:28

By Marshall Wilmhoff

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Negotiating Leadership Challenges 34:30

4M ago34:30

34:30

Every phase of church life has its challenges. Gathering people to begin a new work, launching public worship, moving from a mission work to an organized congregation all present their own difficulties. What is often overlooked is the next hurdle, often described as the “solidification stage,” the time when there is a transition to a shared form of…

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Justice is Coming 24:44

4M ago24:44

24:44

By Marshall Wilmhoff

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Our Coming Peace 23:00

4M ago23:00

23:00

By Marshall Wilmhoff

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Between the Podcasts: A Conversation with the Hosts of AAM's Podcast Between the Pew 36:14

5M ago36:14

36:14

Between the Pew, a podcast of African American Ministries and hosted by Kellie Brown and Charles McKnight, is a conversation among African Americans in the PCA, sharing stories of engaging, surviving, and thriving in the PCA. Join this interchange between two PCA podcasts to discover new insights into the experiences of others in our denomination s…

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Light in the Darkness 32:30

5M ago32:30

32:30

By Marshall Wilmhoff

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Sold Into Slavery 28:05

5M ago28:05

28:05

By Marshall Wilmhoff

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New Options for Equipping Pastors 43:42

5M ago43:42

43:42

While in the US we have an abundance of great options for equipping pastors, there will always remain a need for new options to reach new opportunities. ThirdMill has recently rolled out a seminary platform so men can learn locally and be ordained in the PCA. Join us for a discussion with Dr. Greg Perry, President of ThirdMill Seminary, Ben Hooper,…

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A Divine Pep Talk 29:46

5M ago29:46

29:46

By Nick Bratcher

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Storefront Missionaries 47:38

5M ago47:38

47:38

Church planting is a marathon, not a sprint. However, supporting churches and presbyteries too often expect the plant to achieve self-sustaining status quickly. What if the planter establishes a physical presence in a facility early on? That space becomes an incubator out of which a church can grow. Join Dan Millward from The Detroit Project as he …

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Longing To Be Loved 30:08

6M ago30:08

30:08

By Marshall Wilmhoff

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Dreams, Ladders, and Rocks 23:45

6M ago23:45

23:45

By Marshall Wilmhoff

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Town and Country Church Development 36:47

6M ago36:47

36:47

There are many places in North America where churches in small towns and rural communities struggle to find a pastor. One option that is being pursued is that of Town and Country Church Development. Hear how Zach Byrd in Mississippi Valley Presbytery is reaching Hinds County, west of Jackson, MS, by pastoring two churches, one in the county seat of…

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A Blessing Stolen 31:53

6M ago31:53

31:53

By Marshall Wilmhoff

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Family Matters 23:07

6M ago23:07

23:07

By Wayne Logan

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Pastoring as One Vocation Among Others 44:01

6M ago44:01

44:01

Does pastoral ministry always require it to be a full-time job? Throughout history and in most parts of the world, the pastoral vocation may include another line of work. Many pastors are bi-vocational…but not many in Presbyterian circles. Being bi-vocational or co-vocational is a viable option to reach a community in ways not available to one serv…

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A Complete Life 23:43

6M ago23:43

23:43

By Marshall Wilmhoff

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The Guidance of God 32:19

7M ago32:19

32:19

By Marshall Wilmhoff

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Coaching Skills for Ministry 38:57

7M ago38:57

38:57

Would you like to experience deeper more memorable and impactful conversations in ministry? Whether in spiritual formation, pastoral care, session or staff meetings, the quality of our conversations either negatively or positively enhances our influence and impact as leaders. In this podcast, we will present three skills that can be added to your p…

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The Best News Ever Heard 44:11

7M ago44:11

44:11

Evangelism: Why is it so hard for us to share good news? There are certainly costs to sharing the gospel yet we all know how critical evangelism is for the kingdom. Hear a conversation with Rico Tice from Christianity Explored as we delve into this indispensable topic. Learn more at https://www.christianityexplored.org/. https://pcamna.org/growing-…

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Local Church Essentials 25:41

7M ago25:41

25:41

By Marshall Wilmhoff

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Partnering with RUF for Campus Revival 17:56

7M ago17:56

17:56

Join us as we chat with John Pearson, Associate Coordinator for RUF (Reformed University Fellowship), about the spiritual work RUF is doing on college campuses. John shares his journey to RUF and offers insights into the RUF mission, exciting developments, and challenges facing campus ministries today. John also highlights the mutually beneficial r…

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Servants of the Church 30:23

7M ago30:23

30:23

By Marshall Wilmhoff

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Strengthening Global Missions with MTW 18:11

8M ago18:11

18:11

Host Chris Vogel chats with Carolyn Phillips, Director of Organizational Relations for MTW, about the collaborative efforts between MNA and MTW in preparing together for the harvest. Carolyn shares her experiences in various regions and her current role as a connector within MTW. She highlights the exciting connections taking place, including churc…

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Kingdom Partnership 26:16

8M ago26:16

26:16

By Marshall Wilmhoff

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Church Planting and Cultivating Diversity in Columbia 24:40

8M ago24:40

24:40

David Gentino, Sr. Pastor at Columbia Presbyterian Church, shares his journey of planting and growing a church in Columbia, SC. He discusses the transformative impact of their outreach on the campus of a historically black university and how it has shaped their congregation and inspired new works in the Palmetto Presbytery. David offers valuable ad…

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Leadership as Character 34:01

8M ago34:01

34:01

By Marshall Wilmhoff

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Preparing the Next Generation for Church Leadership 16:44

8M ago16:44

16:44

John Wingard, Professor of Philosophy and Dean of Humanities at Covenant College, joins Growing Together to share insights into Covenant College's vital role in preparing the next generation of leaders for the Church. He discusses the importance of Christian higher education in the PCA, Covenant College's navigation of current cultural shifts, and …

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Radical Grace, Ordinary Lives 28:38

8M ago28:38

28:38

By Marshall Wilmhoff

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Connecting Communities within the PCA 19:15

8M ago19:15

19:15

In this episode of Growing Together, we are joined by guest Andy Jones, the new Editor-in-Chief of byFaith, the PCA’s premier news source dedicated to connecting, informing, and equipping its members. Join Andy and host Chris Vogel as they discuss the magazine's role in bridging communities within the PCA. Andy shares his journey leading up to his …