
The Quiet Work of God
Beneath the quiet surface, a hidden work was unfolding. It is the work that only God perceives, the silent shaping of the soul.

Episode 330: Raising Girls
From two guys who grew up with only brothers comes a podcast on being daddies to only girls. On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the different seasons, challenges, and blessings of raising daughters.

How do you build consensus on a church team with disagreements? – Clint Pressley
Ftc.co asks Clint Pressley ‘How do you build consensus on a church team with disagreements?’.

Banished from Paradise
If Genesis 1 begins with a triumphant trumpet blast, then Genesis 3 begins with a more ominous overture. “Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, ‘Did God actually say, “You shall not eat of any tree in the […]

When You Can’t Listen to the Sermon
What purpose is there in going to church when you aren’t able to listen to the sermon or lesson?

Episode 329: Discipling Emerging Leaders
Why should more churches take leadership development seriously? Why is raising up leaders “in house” so important? And how would you go about doing it? On this episode of the podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the ins and outs of raising up the next generation of church leaders in your local ministry.

What recommendation do you have for college ministry? – Aaron Lumpkin
Ftc.co asks Aaron Lumpkin ‘What recommendation do you have for college ministry?’.

What Does it Mean to be For the Church?
Editor’s note: This summer, we’re sharing articles aimed at encouraging pastors, ministry leaders, and church members in living and serving in light of Christ’s coming Kingdom. To hear more on this topic from Jared C. Wilson and other key leaders, register to join us for the 2025 For the Church National Conference, “Kingdom Come: Ministry […]

Episode 328: FTC Mailbag
It’s Ross’ last mailbag feature on the podcast! Tune in as he and Jared tackle listener-submitted questions and topics. On this week’s episode, the guys discuss: whether a call to ministry is permanent, when husbands and wives disagree on a church, men serving in children’s ministry, neglected doctrines, dealing with complaints in the church, and more.

What about ministry gives you joy? – Dan Darling
Ftc.co asks Dan Darling ‘What about ministry gives you joy?’.