Episode 5: Sensible
When we say “pastor on Twitter,” what image first comes to your mind? It’s likely not an even-keeled, thoughtful, diserning personality. But social media isn’t the only platform for unstable pastors. In this new episode, Jared and Ronnie talk about the tendency for pastors to be swayed by cultural winds, congregational pressures, crazy headlines, and just their own rabbit trails and hobby-horses. When a pastor’s mind is constantly “held captive” by every thought — instead of the other way around — he loses his sense.
Episode 254: Being a Good Listener
On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the art of listening. How can we make sure the people in our lives and churches feel heard? And why is that important? Included are some practical tips for becoming better listeners.
Three Pursuits Better Than Being Right
Nobody is going to get everything right all the time. As the church, our aim is not to be right on all things, in all the times. Rather, the Bible calls us to three pursuits of greater value.
A Reflection on Kindness from Anthony Doerr’s All the Light We Cannot See
Series: The Lord and Literature
True strength is not found in the gritting of teeth or clenching of fists, but in the willingness to lay down at the foot of the cross and trust God as we choose the course of kindness.
The Fear of the Lord is Humility
As it always is with God, we get more than we deserve.
Tolkien, Great Reversals, and Hobbit-like Humility
Left without a challenger, pride makes us into self-exalters who forget that we are here to magnify God and not ourselves.
The One Thing God Exalts
God is in the business of opposing and exalting, of bringing down and lifting up.
Are We Allergic to Insignificance?
True greatness, according to Jesus, is found in being rather unimpressive.
5 Exercises in Theological Humility
What you do with that conviction is the difference between arrogance and humility, immaturity and maturity.
It Isn�t About Me
The world is a barren wilderness without love. You really do need each other.