Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone

How do Christians hold biblical convictions in a culture of outrage without becoming one of the loud voices? Mark Batterson, lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C., and author of Not My Circus, talks with Dave Stone about grace and truth, peacemaking and the fame, blame and shame games. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor YouTube Pastor Care Line Get Not My Circus Here

A story can reach people that a list of points never will. Alex Kendrick, the filmmaker behind Facing the Giants, Fireproof, Courageous and War Room, talks with Dave Stone about why stories open hearts, how pastors and church media teams can tell better ones, and what God has taught him in more than twenty years of making movies, including Flywheel: Ignition of the Soul. The Pastor Care Line offers support for pastors and their families from fellow pastors and trained counselors: Pastor Care Line - The Focused Pastor Or call 1-844-4-PASTOR (1-844-472-7867). Flywheel: Ignition of the Soul is the Kendrick Brothers' Brazilian reimagining of their first film, in U.S. theaters October 16, with tickets and showtimes: FLYWHEEL: Ignition Of The Soul | Coming To U.S. Theatres October 16 The Flywheel: Ignition of the Soul Bible Study is an eight-week study on what it means for Jesus to be Lord of your life, marriage, parenting and work: Flywheel: Ignition of the Soul: Kendrick, Alex, Kendrick, Stephen, Grifenhagen,…

Burnout rarely shows up overnight, often shows up in the midst of success, and always goes after your soul. Join us this week as host Dave Stone sits down with Mark Neal, founder of Clarity Ministries, to talk about the warning signs that burnout is coming, and the rhythms that can bring you back from it. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor YouTube The Focused Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Godcaster Website Pastor Care Line Clarity Ministries Mark's Instagram

Something is stirring in Gen Z. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with YWAM Orlando founder Michael Berg to talk about how you can disciple a generation that's hungry for spreading the gospel. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor YouTube The Focused Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Godcaster Website Youth with a Mission Orlando Website

Offense has become the currency of the modern world, and we, as the Church, are not immune. Join us this week as host Dave Stone sits down with pastor and author Nirup Alphonse to discuss how we should lead in the age of outrage, why Christians are quick to be offended by everything except their own sin, and why joy may be the most subversive weapon we have. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor YouTube The Focused Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Godcaster Website Nirup's Instagram Nirup's Facebook Defiant Lights (Book)

Great ministries are built and sustained by faithful shepherds who invest in people. Join us this week as host Dave Stone sits down with Jonathan Falwell, Senior Pastor at Thomas Road Baptist Church and Chancellor of Liberty University, to talk about mentoring future leaders, cultivating a pastor's heart, and why he's encouraged by the next generation. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor YouTube The Focused Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster

Did you know that 70-80% of young people lose their faith after leaving their parental home? It's a staggering number, which is why we need to do something about it. Join us this week as host Dave Stone sits down with Dr. Danny Huerta to discuss why so many young people walk away from their faith, and what parents, and churches, can do to help children build strong, lasting relationships with Christ. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor YouTube The Focused Pastor Website The Focused Pastor Newsletter Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster Built for Resilience Website

If you're a ministry leader, you're currently shepherding your people through anxious times, and maybe you're quietly carrying fear of your own. Fear not, for this week, host Dave Stone sits down with America's Pastor, Max Lucado, to discuss what the prophet Elijah teaches us about standing firm when the world is shaky. Whether you're leading worried people, or wrestling with your own fears, this conversation will help steady your hand. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor YouTube The Focused Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Check out Focus Live on Godcaster Unbreakable Courage: Strong Faith in an Age of Anxiety, Chaos, and Exhaustion [book]

Leadership isn't built on talent alone, and if you want your leadership ability to grow, there are five questions you must continually ask yourself. Join us this week as host Dave Stone goes solo to share five essential questions every Christian leader must wrestle with throughout their ministry. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor YouTube The Focused Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster! Pastor Care Line Website

How do you minister to someone who feels beyond hope? Join us this week as host Dave Stone sits down with Kristen Jane Anderson for a deeply honest conversation about depression, shame, healing, and the life-changing power of God's grace. Whether you're walking with someone through their darkest season or carrying hidden burdens yourself, this episode offers the encouragement you need. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor YouTube The Focused Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster! Pastor Care Line Website 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Reaching You Ministries Website Life, In Spite of Me (Book) Photo of Dave and Kristen

Faithfulness, ultimately, is what sustains the life of your ministry. Join us this week as host Dave Stone sits down with pastor Carl Kuhl to discuss church planting, navigating seasons of transition, preaching with greater clarity, and leading with faithfulness. Whether you're planting a church, serving a staff, or leading a ministry, this conversation will encourage you to stay the course of God's calling on your life. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor YouTube The Focused Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster! Pastor Care Line Website

Have you ever asked yourself the question, "Is my identity wrapped up in what I do, or in who I am in Christ?" This week, join us as host Dave Stone sits down with pastor Tim Harlow to talk about the value of long-term ministry, investing in the next generation, and why our greatest calling is learning to live as children of God. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor YouTube The Focused Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster! Free Pastor's Getaway Website Tim's Instagram

People often find themselves serving in places that don’t fully align with the gifts God has given them, leaving them feeling out of place or unfulfilled. Yet even in those seasons, God is faithfully leading us to where our gifts can thrive and where we are meant to serve. Join guest Dave Learned as he talks with host Dave Stone about his journey to find belonging in ministry, and how God ultimately led him to discover his place within the church. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor YouTube The Focused Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster Dave Learned's daughter's video

One of the greatest skills you can develop as a Christian leader is learning to pay attention. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with pastor, author, and birdwatcher Kevin Burrell to learn how birdwatching has shaped how Kevin see's the Lord. Kevin explains how connecting with creation can deepen our understanding of Scripture, expand our preaching illustrations, and cultivate the kind of attentiveness every Christian leader needs. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor YouTube The Focused Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Kevin's Website Considering Sparrows (Book)

When it comes to sustaining faithful communities, mentoring the next generation of ministry leaders is of vital importance. In the same way, caring for your community is just as important and reflects the heart of ministry. Join host Dave Stone as he talks to guest Ben Cachiaras about how these two efforts cultivate a healthy, thriving church community. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor YouTube The Focused Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Spire Conference Registration Page Spire Network Website The EPICENTER Website

Finding a church home isn't easy, but finding one that loves, accepts, and supports special needs children is even harder. Join author Camille Joy as she chats with host Dave Stone about the challenges of finding a church home that was equipped to take care of her autistic son, and the joy of finding a church that is not only equipped, but wholeheartedly invested in caring for uniquely created individuals. Instagram YouTube Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Moments of Joy Podcast Website Moments of Joy (Book) Camille's Instagram Camille's Facebook Camille's TikTok

How can you lead your ministry and family in a culture that often rejects a biblical worldview? This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with author, theologian, and seminary professor Dr. Andrew T. Walker to discuss Christian engagement in the public square, the importance of faithfulness over personal ambition, and how you can navigate today's cultural challenges. Andrew also discusses his passion for equipping parents to disciple their children before the world does. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Pastor to Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources The Bully Pulpit Podcast Website Faithful Reason (Book) What Do I Say When...? (Book) Godcaster Age & Stage To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Spiritual depression and anxiety quietly weigh down the majority of ministry leaders as they feel pressure to hold it all together. This week, pastor and author Nate Pickowicz joins host Dave Stone to share his personal battle with the struggles and how they led him to dig deeply into Scripture. Nate offers a grounded, biblical perspective that moves beyond quick fixes to help leaders understand the root of what they're facing and how to faithfully walk through it. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Pastor to Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Harvest Bible Church Website Nate's Facebook Nate's Twitter/X To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Simplicity in ministry often helps people grasp and carry what matters most. It also creates space for people to engage without becoming overwhelmed or overloaded with information. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with pastor Rusty George to talk about how simplifying your message, your systems, and even your expectations, often leads to greater impact. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Pastor to Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Rusty George Website Friend of God Simple Faith Podcast Church 360 Website To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Healthy relationships are at the core of every thriving ministry, and they don't just happen by accident. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with relationship expert, and creator of the 5 Love Languages, Dr. Gary Chapman, to explore what it means to build meaningful connection across every relationship in your life and ministry. Gary shares how people give and receive love differently, and why understanding that can transform the way you lead, counsel, and care for those close to you, including your marriage & family! Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Pastor to Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources The Love Language That Matters Most Other Resources by Gary Chapman To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Have you ever wondered what the key to a happy marriage is beyond being rooted in Christ? What about the key to being a good parent beyond imitating Christ? Join host Dave Stone as he converses with Ryan Frederick to explore practical insights on strengthening marital communication and deepening bonds with your children. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Pastor to Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Theology Kids Website Fierce Parenting Website The Fierce Marriage Podcast Fierce Man Podcast Emi and Dela's Drawings Free Pastoral Marriage Getaway To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

In a society riddled with an ever-expanding mental health crisis, church leaders can become exhausted or overwhelmed trying to provide support to those in need, and in turn, some hurting people can fall through the cracks. This week, join host Dave Stone has he sits down with Harvard graduate turned social researcher Shaunti Feldhahn to discuss The Church Cares Initiative, a resource that trains and empowers lay leaders to help support those in need. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Pastor to Pastor Website When Hurting People Come to Church The Church Cares Website The Church Cares Kit To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

What happens when God changes a pastor before He changes a church? This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Robby Gallaty, Senior Pastor of Long Hollow Church, to talk about redemption, disciple-making, and spiritual renewal. Robby shares his powerful testimony, and how a deep commitment to making disciples has shaped his ministry. He also offers practical encouragement for pastors who feel stuck, weary, or discouraged, reminding leaders that lasting movement begins not with with surrender to God’s work in the heart. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Pastor to Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Movement-Ready Church Replicate Website Robby's Youtube To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Pastoral ministry is deeply rewarding, but without healthy boundaries, it can quickly lead to burnout. This week, host Dave Stone sits down with psychologist, author, and leadership expert Dr. John Townsend to talk about why boundaries are essential for pastors, church leaders, and their families. Drawing from decades of counseling experience and his landmark book Boundaries, John offers practical wisdom on guarding your time, sharing leadership, and shifting from responsibility for people to responsibility to people. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Pastor to Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Books by Dr. Townsend Townsend Institute for Counseling and Leadership Website Pastoral Care Line To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

As a Christian leader, it can be easy to become caught in cycles of striving and exhaustion, especially when the spotlight is on you. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Ryan Wekenman to unpack the "me maze," where performance, comparison, avoidance, and control keep us self-centered and tired. From there, Ryan shares how he's learning to reorient toward the freedom and rest of a Christ-centered life. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Pastor to Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Free Me From Me Ryan's Instagram Red Rocks Austin Pastoral Care Line To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

How's your prayer life? As a Christian leader, you may feel a certain pressure around prayer - like you should have it figured out, or that you should be doing it constantly. Maybe you wish you were better at praying. Fortunately, Christ gave us the perfect framework for prayer, and in this week's episode, host Dave Stone sits down with pastor Matt Smallbone to hear about how that very framework has transformed the way Matt prays. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Pastor to Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources The Prayer Experiment To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

In this solo episode, Dave Stone draws from decades of pastoral experience to unpack what truly makes a great communicator. He outlines eight essential characteristics that shape messages people remember—and leaders people trust. To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Pastor Jared Ellis has worn just about every hat you can wear in ministry - youth pastor, worship leader, church planter - and he also has a knack for going viral. Through it all, Jared has learned that faithfulness matters more than titles and numbers. This week, join host Dave Stone has he sits down with Jared to hear about his story and his approach to digital ministry. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Pastor to Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources How to Become a Prayer Warrior by Jared Ellis Jared's Instagram E2 Conference To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Sex, identity, and intimacy are some of the most pressing, and most avoided, topics in the church today. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Dr. Juli Slattery to talk about how you can best address sexual brokenness, identity, and shame with clarity and compassion. Dr. Slattery reminds us that many sexual issues are rooted in deeper identity issues, and how true change comes through identity in Christ. She also speaks to the nature of true intimacy. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Pastor to Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Authentic Intimacy Rethinking Sexuality Surrendered Sexuality God, Sex, and Your Marriage Hope Restored To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Sharing the gospel can be intimidating, but it's central to the mission of every pastor and church. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with evangelist Ray Comfort to talk about how pastors can equip their congregations to boldly share their faith. Ray reflects on his journey to Christ, explains why the Ten Commandments help people recognize their need for the gospel, and offers practical ways pastors can lead their churches to be more evangelistically minded. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Pastor to Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Living Waters Youtube Channel Living Waters Website Idiotic Things People Did in the Bible Living Waters Gold Olympic Coin To access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Faithful preaching requires calling, humility, and a lifelong commitment to God's Word. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down pastor and preacher H.B. Charles to talk his extraordinary journey into ministry. From sensing a call to preach at age 11 and becoming a senior pastor at age 17, to taking over a hurt church in a new land, H.B. offers practical wisdom from over three decades of ministry. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Pastor to Pastor Website Pastor to Pastor Free Resources What Can That Boy Tell Me? EV Hill installing 17-year-old HB Charles HB's Website Psalms of Trust by HB Charles Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Chances are, you've heard of the term 'agape love.' It's the sacrificial, obedient kind of love that's modeled in the ministry of Christ. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Chip Ingram to talk about what it means for pastors to live out agape love in marriage, in ministry, and in a culture that often feels hostile to the gospel. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube The Focused Pastor Voicemail Pastor to Pastor Free Resources I Choose Love - Chip Ingram Living on the Edge Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping nearly every industry, but should that be the case for ministry? This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with church planter turned tech leader Josh Burnett to talk about the dangers and benefits of AI in ministry. Josh shares several practical applications of AI that can save you time without compromising your integrity. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube The Focused Pastor Voicemail Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Content Studio from Gloo (formerly Church.Tech) Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

What happens when God changes your assignment? This week on Pastor to Pastor, Jon Weece joins host Dave Stone to talk about stepping beyond the pulpit and into hands-on ministry with his non-profit, Boone Brothers. Jon also shares wisdom on parenting, leadership, and why kindness & humility travel farther than charisma. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube The Focused Pastor Voicemail Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Boone Brothers Focus on the Family Pastoral Care Line Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Did you know that the fastest way to ignite a passion for the gospel in your church is through your youth ministry program? This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Dare 2 Share founder Greg Stier to talk about why teenagers are the key to building a gospel-advancing culture. Greg shares several practical tools you can use to equip your students to confidently share their faith. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube The Focused Pastor Voicemail Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Dare 2 Share Energize Youth Ministry Conference April 23-25 Gospelize Your Youth Ministry Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Want to know the secret to leadership and effective evangelism? Love people well. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with his brother, pastor Jeff Stone, to talk about loving people beyond the pulpit, leading with grace, and staying faithful when ministry feels heavy. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube The Focused Pastor Voicemail Pastor to Pastor Free Resources 2 Timothy 2:24-26 Acts 10:38 Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Pastoral ministry calls for clear communication, sound judgment, and the humility to keep learning. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with pastor and biblical scholar Mark E. Moore to talk practical ministry habits, as well as the deep work of wisdom that can happen over time, if you choose to pursue it. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube The Focused Pastor Voicemail Wisdom 52 Dave & Mark's Skydiving Adventure Pastor to Pastor Free Resources Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

How are you navigating living out your faith and family life in the public eye? This week, join host Dave Stone as he has a heartfelt conversation with longtime friend Rebecca St. James about consistency in marriage, parenting, and ministry, on and off the platform. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube The Focused Pastor Voicemail Practice Makes Parent Lasting Ever Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien are known as beloved authors, but their stories were forged by war, loss, and cultural collapse. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with historian Joseph Loconte to look behind the stories and uncover how Lewis and Tolkien responded to chaos with faithfulness, hope, and confidence in Christ. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube The Focused Pastor Voicemail Joseph Loconte's YouTube Channel Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Do you wonder how you can make your Sunday's more transformative? This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Nancy Beach to talk about creating worship services that engage both the mind and heart. From sermom prep to leading creatives and leaving room for the Spirit's movement, Nancy offers wisdom every pastor needs. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube The Focused Pastor Voicemail The Focused Pastor Werbsite Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Join host Dave Stone as he sits down with author and minimalist Joshua Becker to talk about how owning less can lead to more. This conversation will challenge you to examine your own life and consider how margin, contentment, and generosity can deepen both your discipleship and ministry impact. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube The Focused Pastor Voicemail Becoming Minimalist Blog The Hope Effect Uncluttered Faith Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

In this special edition of Pastor to Pastor to kick off the new year, host Dave Stone shares how to do one of the most meaningful disciplines in ministry well: learning people's names. Drawing from scripture and decades of pastoral experience, Dave explains how names communicate value, build trust, and open the door to deeper connection. It's a simple practice with a profound impact, and reflects the heart of a Shepherd who knows his people by name. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube The Focused Pastor Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

As 2025 comes to a close, join host Dave Stone as he reflects on the most powerful moments from the first year of Pastor to Pastor. Featuring highlights from Nirup Alphonse, Joby Martin, Mindy Caliguire, Glenn Packiam, Kyle Idleman, Josh Howerton, and Mark Batterson, these clips speak to the heart of faithful leadership when ministry feels heavy. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Joby Martin Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor Kyle Idleman Sam Stone Glenn Packiam Nirup Alphonse Mark Batterson Mindy Caliguire For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Most churches don't expect crisis will happen to them - until it does - that's why it's important to have a plan. This week, host Dave Stone sits down with master communicator Phil Cooke to talk about his book Church on Trial and how you can prepare your church for the unexpected. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Church On Trial Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor Hope Restored For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Renowned apologist and evangelist Mark Mittelberg join host Dave Stone to share his five 'faith-sharing styles,' and talk about the eternal impact of evangelism. This episode is packed with tools your congregation can use! Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Mark's Website Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor Contagious Faith For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

This week, Pastor Shawn Johnson of Red Rocks Church shares his honest journey through anxiety, panic, and discouragement in ministry. Shawn explains how God meets us in moments of fear and what it means to "kiss the fire" instead of run from it. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Kiss the Fire Too access the Pastoral Care Line, call: 1-844-4-Pastor Pastoral Care Email For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Lee Strobel is back with fresh insights from his newly updated book, The Case for Christmas. He also shares an inspiring real-life story from his new movie, The Case for Miracles. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube The Case for Christ The Case for Christmas For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Have you fallen prey to lies from the enemy that are disrupting your relationship with God? In this special live edition of Pastor to Pastor, join host Dave Stone as he sits down author and pastor Gary Thomas to talk about how you can rediscover divine intimacy through recognizing and dismantling the lies of the enemy. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube The Life You Were Reborn to Live Daniel Fusco YouTube John Akhwari YouTube For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

Stress in ministry is very real, especially for pastors, but a "grin and bear it" approach can lead to significant impacts on your physical, mental, and spiritual health. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Mindy Caliguire, founder of Soul Care, as she shares practical wisdom on navigating burnout, fatigue, and spiritual dryness. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube IgniteYour Soul SoulCare SoulCare IG For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to connect with us. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.

We often report the success of missions work, but how often are you calling your congregation to the missions field? This week, host Dave Stone is joined by Steven Thomas of Thomas Road Baptist Church to share how his family's intense persecution in India has shaped his faith and calling. Steven also covers how important it is to help our young adults fall in love with God's Word, and how pastors, when speaking about missions, should call their congregations to action. Pastor to Pastor Instagram The Focused Pastor Youtube Register for a free Focused Pastor account! For additional insight please contact us at pastors@fotf.org We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. If you enjoyed listening to Pastor to Pastor with Dave Stone, please give us your feedback.