Best Sean Corser Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 258: The Kingdom-minded Pastor with Joel Littlefield 26:17

5d ago26:17

26:17

Show Notes: Explore our resources Find rest and retreat at one of the many Shepherd’s House locations Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Visit the contact Page (02:00) Introducing Joel Littlefield (05:10) The unique challenges to ministry in Maine (08:00) Why the topic of Kingdom-minded pastor? (12:42) The ministry of Isaac Case (15:36) Th…

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Ep. 257: Decisions around missions giving 36:02

12d ago36:02

36:02

Show Notes: Explore our resources Find rest and retreat at one of the many Shepherd’s House locations Find offerings provided to Women in Ministry Advancing the Church (ATC) Podcast Episode Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Visit the contact Page (02:07) Biblical framework for giving for gospel advancement (06:02) How Reformed Baptist Chu…

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Ep. 256: The pastor and counseling the flock 34:32

18d ago34:32

34:32

Show Notes: Explore our resources Find rest and retreat at one of the many Shepherd’s House locations Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Visit the contact Page (03:34) Biblical understanding of overseeing the flock in counseling them (08:14) Important aspects of shepherding/engaging in this way Stay in your lane with the ministry of the Wo…

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Ep. 255: Advancing the Church 32:54

1M ago32:54

32:54

(01:46) Steve Bray of Mile One Mission (06:08) Matthew Spandler-Davison of 20schemes and Church in Hard Places (12:17) What is Advancing the Church (ATC)? (16:24) Are we adding more to this coalition? (23:11) Why ATC? (28:20) How you can support Advancing the ChurchBy Brian Croft, Steve Bray, and Matthew Spandler-Davison

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Ep. 254: Pastors and Reading Books 41:16

2M ago41:16

41:16

Why is it important for pastors to read books? What types of books do Brian and Jim recommend? Brian Croft and Jim Savastio answer these, and many more on this episode of Trench Talk.By Brian Croft and Jim Savastio

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Ep. 253: The Peril of Pastoral Perfectionism 31:30

2M ago31:30

31:30

Show Notes: Visit the contact Page Request a stay at one of the 6 locations of The Shepherd’s House New Resources: Pastoral Perseverance and The Unhurried Pastor Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify (02:09) Biblical understanding (05:43) Reasons why pastors pursue perfectionism (14:29) Rooted in Pride (15:10) How pastors can work on their pe…

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Ep. 252: Dealing with Pastoral wounds 37:01

2M ago37:01

37:01

Show Notes: Request a stay at one of the 6 locations of The Shepherd’s House Visit the contact Page New Resources: Pastoral Perseverance and The Unhurried Pastor Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify (02:40) Setting up the conversation and biblical understanding (07:53) Members who reject our ministry and leave (12:28) Members who are always …

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Ep. 251: Revitalizing or Revitalized? 36:16

2M ago36:16

36:16

Show Notes: Request a stay at one of the 6 locations of The Shepherd’s House Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Visit the contact Page New Resources: Pastoral Perseverance and The Unhurried Pastor (03:09) Biblical understanding of what a church is, what is a healthy church, what is membership, and more. (10:05) Measuring the involvement of…

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Ep. 250: The Unhurried Pastor 33:58

3M ago33:58

33:58

Show Notes: Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Explore resources that help pastors thrive at practicalshepherding.com Visit the contact Page if we can serve you in any way If we’ve served you please consider a tax-deductible donation Purchase The Unhurried Pastor at The Good book company or 10ofThose (02:42) The background of The Unhurried…

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Ep. 249: Where should a pastor live? 37:02

3M ago37:02

37:02

Show Notes: Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify practicalshepherding.com Visit the contact Page (01:55) Biblical understanding (06:05) How the church changing effects your housing (12:48) Jim’s ideal location for ministering near the church (14:22) Brian’s story and changes in ministry (19:31) Practical considerations (19:43) Where are your…

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Ep. 248: Pastors caring for other pastors with Ronnie Martin 32:35

3M ago32:35

32:35

What does Harbor Network do to care for pastors? What are common hardships that pastors are facing? How can pastors develop a resiliency to stay in a hard place? What words of encouragement do pastors need today? Brian Croft and Ronnie Martin address these, and many more on this episode of Trench Talk.…

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Ep. 247: Pastors fixing what we break 30:53

3M ago30:53

30:53

Discover articles written by pastors for pastors so that they might thrive Request a stay at one of the 6 locations of The Shepherd’s House If you have a question or need encouragement contact us! Explore resources from our Women’s Ministry Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify (02:54) Biblical Background (06:23) When a pastor shifts theologi…

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Ep. 246: Caring for those with Mental disabilities 26:49

4M ago26:49

26:49

Need help in the trenches of ministry? Contact us here. Explore our many digital, print, audio & video resources Find out how Practical Shepherding is working to see churches planted and revitalized in the world’s poorest communities through Church in Hard Places Impact pastors around the globe by giving a financial gift to the ministry here. Write…

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Ep. 245: Caring for the sick and dying 34:12

4M ago34:12

34:12

Give a financial gift and help pastors thrive in the ministry Contact us if we can serve you Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify (01:48) Jim’s Brazil trip Recap (04:01) Biblical Framework (08:41) Why going to the hospital is important (10:48) Seize the moment to minister amidst difficulty (13:10) Overcoming fear and anxiety…

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Ep. 244: Managing Expectations 30:05

4M ago30:05

30:05

Explore new Shepherd’s House Locations Discover services available to women in ministry and pastor’s wives Contact us if we can serve you Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify (02:21) Biblical framework (06:21) Pastoral limitations and the expectations of others (09:10) Expectations a pastor faces (09:12) You’ll be able to fi…

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Ep. 243: I feel called, but no one will hire me 34:11

5M ago34:11

34:11

Find our online Resources Shepherds house expansion brings refreshing closer to you than ever Out Now: Pastoral Perseverance Contact us if we can serve you Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify (02:30) Biblical framework (06:47) Scenarios that create a difficult hiring (08:04) Misinterpreting calling and evaluation of gifts (…

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Ep. 242: Joy, sorrows, and surprises of ministry 22:56

5M ago22:56

22:56

Support the ministry with a financial gift Explore our resources online Request a stay at The Shepherd’s House in 2024 Women’s Ministry Contact us if we can serve you Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify (01:37) Setting the table and theological understanding (04:00) Aspects of ministry that were surprising (09:31) Aspects o…

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Ep. 241: Writing Books together with James Carroll 43:09

5M ago43:09

43:09

Explore our resources online Request a stay at The Shepherd’s House in 2024 Women’s Ministry Contact us if we can serve you Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify (02:23) Introduction and how Brian and James got to this point (04:26) Background and ministry of James Carroll (08:55) How Facing Snarls and Scowls came to be (18:1…

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Ep. 240: Bullies against the Pastor 32:04

5M ago32:04

32:04

Show notes coming soon.By Brian Croft and Jim Savastio

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Ep. 239: Bad ministry advice we've been given 32:44

6M ago32:44

32:44

Explore our resources online Request a stay at The Shepherd’s House in 2024 Women’s Ministry Contact us if we can serve you Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify (02:04) Biblical Understanding (03:39) Life: “You’ve got to have more faith” (05:53) Preaching: “You’ve got to find your own set of jokes” (07:45) Altar call: “Learn…

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Ep. 238: Evaluating accusations against a pastor 31:49

6M ago31:49

31:49

Explore our resources online Request a stay at The Shepherd’s House in 2024 Support the ministry with a financial gift Contact us if we can serve you Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify (02:59) Biblical understanding (08:31) Serious accusations where an investigation must take place (11:15) Different levels of accusations a…

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Ep. 237: Evaluating a lack of ministry fruit 32:10

6M ago32:10

32:10

Explore our resources online Contact us if we can serve you Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify Find more information about Practically Trained Pastors in Spanish (02:25) Biblical foundation (08:15) Faithfully evaluating spiritual fruit (14:13) Lack of fruit and evaluating calling (19:48) Fruit from following a faithful min…

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Ep. 236: Pastors using Social Media 37:54

6M ago37:54

37:54

Explore our resources online Request a stay at The Shepherd’s House in 2024 Support the ministry with a financial gift Contact us if we can serve you Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify (01:58) Biblical Foundation (05:37) Jim’s complicated relationship with social media (10:17) Brian’s intentional use of social media (14:39…

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Ep. 235: Unjustified Pastoral Termination 41:26

7M ago41:26

41:26

Explore our resources online Request a stay at The Shepherd’s House in 2024 Contact us if we can serve you Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify (03:34) Biblical foundation (09:46) The use of NDA’s in unjustified terminations (11:29) How this HappensPainting the picture Reasons why this happens (17:42) Unclear expectations of…

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Ep 234: Reflecting on 15 Years of Practical Shepherding 44:50

7M ago44:50

44:50

(02:20) How Jim, as an outsider, viewed the beginning of the ministry (07:04) Brian’s reflecting on how the ministry began (09:18) Auburndale Baptist Church as Practical Shepherding began (17:03) Who came up with the name Practical Shepherding and why? (22:00) The formation of the ministry (27:20) What does a typical week look like for you? Find ou…

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Ep. 233: When your wife is done with ministry 33:48

8M ago33:48

33:48

Access our resources Contact us and recommend a podcast topic Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify (02:20) Biblical foundation (08:28) Where do you start? (16:54) Steps to reconciliation (25:35) Your priority in ministry is your wife (31:26) Final word and prayerBy Brian Croft and Jim Savastio

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Ep. 232: Welcoming new members well 24:52

8M ago24:52

24:52

Explore our Resources Look into staying at The Shepherd’s House Give a financial gift that Helps Pastors thrive (01:53) Biblical framework (04:20) Challenges in bringing in new members (05:20) Shepherding the delivery person (08:49) Challenges in a Revitalization context (10:00) Practical Ways to welcome new members well Welcome them through preach…

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Ep. 231: Pastors comparing themselves to other pastors 30:16

9M ago30:16

30:16

Explore our resources Apply to stay at The Shepherd’s House Support the ministry with a financial gift Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify (03:16) Biblical framework for this discussion (07:25) Reasons for comparison and pulling back the curtain (10:19) Questioning your calling (11:29) A stewardship of pastoral gifting Ways…

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Ep. 230: Pastors doing ministry outside their church 36:31

9M ago36:31

36:31

Explore our resources Contact us if we can serve you in any way Support the work of helping pastors thrive (02:08) Biblical foundation for ministry in a local church (06:54) Jim’s personal journey in ministry outside of the local church (11:54) Jim’s reaction to being invited to do ministry outside of the local church (14:01) Brian’s personal journ…

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Ep. 229: on Pastoral Lament 34:05

9M ago34:05

34:05

(02:16) Biblical framework for lament (08:42) Categories of pastoral lament: church members leaving (12:58) Categories of pastoral lament: Shepherding through tragedy (17:18) Categories of pastoral lament: Feeling ineffective in ministry (20:33) Categories of pastoral lament: Limitations in ministry (22:58) Categories of pastoral lament: state of t…

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Ep. 228: Life and Ministry with Robert Briggs 36:37

9M ago36:37

36:37

Explore our resources online Contact us if we can serve you Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify (02:20) Getting to know Robert Briggs (05:14) a difficult start of ministry (07:24) Training for ministry (10:11) Discerning the Lord’s call to move (15:51) Pastoring a church after pastoral trauma (19:17) Joys and sorrows in ministry (22:38) The…

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Ep. 227: Importance of friendship among elders 26:14

10M ago26:14

26:14

Explore our resources online Contact us if we can serve you Support the ministry with a financial gift Request a stay at The Shepherd’s House this Fall Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify (02:35) Biblical understanding and setting the foundation (06:10) The example of Paul’s ministry in Ephesus (08:36) How important is havi…

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Ep. 226: When to hire a second pastor 27:08

10M ago27:08

27:08

Explore our resources online Contact us if we can serve you Support the ministry with a financial gift Request a stay at The Shepherd’s House this Fall Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify (03:10) Theological framework for multiple (and paid) pastors (06:54) Jim Savastio’s church staff experience (09:39) Brian Croft’s church…

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Ep 225: Pastoral Backsliding 30:00

10M ago30:00

30:00

Explore our resources online Contact us if we can serve you Support the ministry with a financial gift Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify (01:42) Biblical foundation and setting up the topic (05:17) Preaching a gospel you don’t know (09:21) Prevention: Love for the Word (10:55) Prevention: pursue silence over noise and bus…

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Ep. 224: Pastoral Grit 30:06

11M ago30:06

30:06

Explore our resources online Contact us if we can serve you Request a stay at The Shepherd’s House Find out about Sponsor a Pastor Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify (02:37) Biblical foundation (07:44) Differences of context and personality as it pertains to grit through hardship (12:20) Tough skin and a soft heart (13:11)…

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Ep. 223: Should I leave or join a denomination or network? 38:31

11M ago38:31

38:31

Explore our resources online Contact us if we can serve you Request a stay at The Shepherd’s House Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify (03:10) Biblical foundation and setting up the conversation (07:28) Personal history with denominations (16:52) Benefits of joining a denomination or network: missional impact (19:18) Benefi…

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Ep. 222: Signs of pastoral burnout 28:37

11M ago28:37

28:37

Consider supporting the ministry financially Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify If we can serve you please reach out and contact us. (02:33) Biblical foundation and setting up the conversation (08:36) Burnout versus the normal wear of ministry (11:55) Questions to aid diagnosing burnout (18:36) Refilling the tank when burn…

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Ep. 221: Caring for older members 34:54

11M ago34:54

34:54

Reach out to us if we can serve you in any way Find resources, articles, videos and more on practicalshepherding.com Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify (03:18) Biblical understanding and setting up the topic (09:35) Uncovering potential immaturity and valuing practical maturity (12:51) Practical ways to care for the older …

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Ep. 220: Pastoral Temperament and knowing yourself 36:10

12M ago36:10

36:10

Request a stay at The Shepherd’s House Reach out to us if we can serve you in any way Find resources, articles, videos and more on practicalshepherding.com Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify (02:02) Biblical Foundation and framing the conversation (5:42) Temperament and personality in the Bible and church history (07:38) C…

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Ep. 219: Pastors and Hot Takes 35:31

12M ago35:31

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Request a stay at The Shepherd’s House Reach out to us if we can serve you in any way Find resources, articles, videos and more on practicalshepherding.com Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify (03:33) Biblical Foundation and framing the conversation (06:09) Topics that pastors feel pressures to comment on: Political issues C…

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Ep. 218: The pressure of the pastoral fishbowl 34:39

1y ago34:39

34:39

Reach out to us if we can serve you in any way Find resources, articles, videos and more on practicalshepherding.com Support the mission of Practical Shepherding financially Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify (02:09) Biblical Foundation and framing the conversation (05:47) Discerning reality from our own expectations and i…

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Ep. 217: How to earn and spend your pastoral collateral 35:53

1y ago35:53

35:53

Reach out to us if we can serve you in any way Find resources, articles, videos and more on practicalshepherding.com Request a stay at The Shepherd’s House Support the mission of Practical Shepherding financially Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify (02:51) Biblical foundation (09:18) Public aspects to recognize you are beco…

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Ep 216: Pastoral frustration with an immature congregation 28:35

1y ago28:35

28:35

Explore our Sponsor a pastor campaign Find resources, articles, videos and more on practicalshepherding.com Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify Reach out to us if we can serve you in any way (02:55) Biblical foundation (05:50) Balancing loving them where they are while pushing them toward maturity (09:25) Differentiating im…

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Ep 215: Getting back into pastoral ministry 31:10

1y ago31:10

31:10

Find resources, articles, videos and more on practicalshepherding.com Request a stay at The Shepherds House Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify (02:50) Biblical foundation for this discussion (05:05) Take heed to: yourself, the doctrine, the flock (07:17) It’s okay to have stepped away from ministry (08:10) Practical determ…

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Ep. 214: Pastors and the call to hospitality 30:28

1y ago30:28

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Contact us Support the ministry with a financial gift Find out how you can Sponsor a pastor (1:44) The biblical foundation for hospitality (6:12) Planning to be hospitable (10:42) Never showing hospitality is a problem (16:30) Hospitality does not mean extravagance (20:31) Affording hospitality (27:41) Final word and pray…

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Ep. 213: Pastoring people who don't want your ministry 35:41

1y ago35:41

35:41

Visit practicalshepherding.com for videos, articles, and more! This Fall find rest at The Shepherd’s House (03:03) Biblical foundation of pastoring and being pastored (07:45) Is it them or is it him? (10:51) Is it me? (12:30) Competency, Integrity, and affection (15:40) Evaluate our ministry while avoiding paranoia (20::05) A righteous expectation …

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Ep. 212: Pastoring in a season with little kids 39:25

1y ago39:25

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Visit practicalshepherding.com for articles, videos, and more Find out how you can Sponsor a pastor Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify (01:41) Biblical Foundation Savastio and Croft kids Podcast interviews (07:50) How to do ministry with little kids (12:33) Making wise decisions to pastor, husband, and father well (17:24) …

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Ep. 211: Pastors Living a Balanced Life 41:25

1+ y ago41:25

41:25

Visit practicalshepherding.com Request a stay at The Shepherd’s House Contact us if we can serve you (02:18) Biblical understanding of living in tension and seeking balance (06:20) The importance of balance in a pastor’s life (09:27) Balancing administration, teaching/preaching, and shepherding in ministry (15:46) Virtuous or sinful justification f…

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Ep. 210: Pastors caring for victims of abuse 35:19

1+ y ago35:19

35:19

Find us online Sponsor a pastor through financial support Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify (02:14) Biblical framework of abuse and caring for the abused (08:25) What abuse are we talking about? (12:59) The category of safety and taking it [abuse] seriously (17:11) When a victim doesn’t want to report (23:02) Being aware …

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Ep. 209: The small church pastor who does everything...help 32:09

1+ y ago32:09

32:09

Find our resource library online Write a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify (03:30) Biblical framework for pastoral ministry as a servant (07:48) Setting expectations in ministry; to serve the flock (11:22) The benefit of the flock seeing you serve (in many ways) (15:04) Wisdom to keep this up without going crazy (16:49) Find joy …

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