For the Church Podcast

Easter

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:03:52 +0000

“If Christ is not raised, we of all people should be pitied the most.” In this annual holiday episode, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz talk about the truth and transforming power of the resurrection of Jesus.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/9MQq32y2Byc

FTC Film Club

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:24 +0000

The Film Club is back. In this installment, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss the late, great Robert Duvall showpiece, 1997’s “The Apostle.”

Kids in Church

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:00:40 +0000

Maybe no subject in church life is more polarizing than the prospect of small kids in the church service. Are they a delight? Or a distraction? The guys sort it out on this episode of the FTC Podcast.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/f88-2wtx7uM

When to Leave a Church

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:00:18 +0000

In an age of increasing church consumerism and church division, Christians sometimes leave churches for less than honorable reasons. But what are the honorable ones? In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz talk about the why’s and how’s of leaving a local church.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/hX7Ab0xJNG0

Fasting

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:00:46 +0000

Most Christians know what it is. Most Christians don’t practice it. What is a biblical fast, and what’s the point of it? On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss the spiritual discipline of fasting.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/KDS3-wVDbFY

Theological Triage

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:00:53 +0000

It’s a helpful principle for sorting out unity and debate. But how exactly does theological triage work? In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss the relative importance of first order, second order, and third order doctrines, and how the application of theological triage can help us with Christian charity and kindness.

FTC Mailbag

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:05:14 +0000

Mailbag time! Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz answer listener-submitted questions and discuss listener-submitted topics. In this installment, the guys cover advice for first-time pastors, when associate pastors disagree with senior pastors’ vision, dealing with criticism, how Baptist churches hold pastors accountable, how a new Christian can bear witness to the gospel among unbelieving friends and family, and what color is the FTC Mailbag anyway? As always, if you have questions or topics you’d like the guys to cover on a future Mailbag episode, you can email us at any time via mailbag@ftc.co

Love

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:03:24 +0000

In this special Valentine’s week episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz talk about love. We all want it. We all sometimes struggle to give it. But what is it? And how can we know we have it at all times?

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/P8EFSN04VrU

Suffering

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:04:02 +0000

It’s a sad consequence of the fall and the brokenness of the world: suffering. In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz reflect on the problem — and the promise — of suffering in the Christian life.

Grab Bag!

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:00:53 +0000

It’s the return of the Grab Bag! Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz come with surprise questions for each other. You never know what you’ll hear when the guys are put on the spot.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/q_pJmO57SNQ

Is Hell Real?

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:00:10 +0000

Another cold take on a literally hot topic. Kirk Cameron recently announced he was moving away from the doctrine of eternal conscious torment and toward conditionalism or annihilationism. On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss what’s at stake in this doctrinal shift, the relevant passages that should inform our views, and why ETC is an important doctrine for gospel fidelity.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/vlmX7ltT7vo

The Church and AI

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:00:55 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss the challenge AI poses to the church. What are some beneficial uses of artificial intelligence? What are some uses Christians should avoid? And what is the spiritual impact of this encroaching technology on Christian culture?

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/6PSsmIeFkoQ

FTC Mailbag

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:00:28 +0000

It’s a Mailbag episode! In this installment, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz answer listener-submitted questions and topics, including: renewed interest by young men in the church, managing busy schedules, pastoral teams without a lead pastor, cultivating humility, holiday preaching, and favorite fiction reads of 2025. As always, if you have a question or topic to suggest for the Mailbag please email us at mailbag@ftc.co

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/gRdl2HFXJAQ

Jonathan Edwards’s Challenging Resolutions

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 07:08:06 +0000

On this special New Year’s episode, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss the teenage Jonathan Edwards’s challenging resolutions. Why does he repeat himself so much? Was young Jonathan suffering from scrupulosity? What can we learn about the gospel and our own resolutions from his commitment to focus on Christ’s glory?

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/ZfGXdC8P86I

The Annual Christmas Episode

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 07:02:46 +0000

Recurring special guest Ronnie Martin is back for his annual visit to the FTC Podcast Christmas episode! In this year’s installment, the friends discuss the ironies and paradoxes in the Christmas story and the Christian’s experience of it.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/P_h1N_4MCS8

FTC Film Club

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:04:08 +0000

The guys introduce a new feature for the podcast today — FTC Film Club! In each installment, Jared and Ronni will discuss a movie with significant spiritual themes and artistic quality. In this first entry in the Film Club conversation, they talk about Terrence Malick’s A Hidden Life.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Noe9WQYquho

Deacons

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:00:22 +0000

By popular demand, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss the church office of deacon. What is it? Who should be one? And how should they operate in a local church?

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/IYtrbOg38B8

Proverbs

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 07:00:27 +0000

It’s another installment in our occasional Bible book feature. This time around, Jared Wilson visits again with the Dean of Spurgeon College Dr. Sam Bierig about the book of Proverbs. Why is it deceptively complex? How do we end up reading the book wrongly? How should we read it, and how should pastors preach it? And where do we see Jesus in it?

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/AOSZg4_pKgs

Thanksgiving

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:00:38 +0000

Jared welcomes his wife Becky to the podcast for this special Thanksgiving week episode. They talk about family traditions, tips and reminders for being a gracious host, and how to remain thankful even in the midst of anxious or uncomfortable Thanksgivings.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Pq6X9J_DKWQ

What is Biblical Theology?

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 07:00:57 +0000

What makes a theology biblical theology? Shouldn’t all theology be a biblical theology? On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson welcomes guest Sam Bierig, Dean of Spurgeon College, to talk about the special category of biblical theology, how the average Christian can engage in it, and resources available to help us engage in it well.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/i6hmU_wJNIg

From the Archives | What Does it Mean to be Gospel-Centered?

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 07:00:35 +0000

Originally aired on July 21, 2021

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz break down the implications of gospel-centrality beyond the buzzword.

From the Archives | Gossip in the Church

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 07:00:29 +0000

Originally aired on February 3, 2021

The tongue is indeed a fire. In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss the danger of church gossip.

FTC Mailbag

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 06:00:15 +0000

Our first mailbag installment with returning co-host Ronni Kurtz! On this installment of the FTC Mailbag, the guys discuss responsible introversion, membership covenants, preaching the gospel from the Sermon on the Mount, and fiction recommendations for ministry leaders. As always, if you have a question or topic you’d like to hear on a future installment of the FTC Mailbag, email us at mailbag@ftc.co

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/7D_G1aD66dc

When People Disappoint

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:00:40 +0000

To be in fellowship is to open yourself up to disappointments. But how do we deal with it when someone we trusted or respected disappoints us deeply? How can we avoid “spiritualizing” our disappointments or holding grudges? On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ronni Kurtz discuss ways to give grace to others even — especially — when they don’t deserve it.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Bcd9v6kmSKA

Jesus

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 06:00:21 +0000

Brother and Friend. Master and Teacher. Lord and God. The glory of Jesus is inexhaustible. On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared and Ronni talk about the wonder of Jesus and the wonder of knowing him.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/6I_Y-xe8qaE

Welcome Back to Ronni Kurtz!

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:00:33 +0000

Our new podcast cohost is actually an old podcast cohost! Dr. Ronni Kurtz returns to the pod after a few years away. On this episode, we introduce him to new listeners and catch up on his life and ministry since his last time at Midwestern Seminary.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/0fjQCqhcTo8

Episode 335: Hosea

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 06:00:07 +0000

It’s another installment in our occasional Bible book feature. This time around, Jared Wilson talks with Dr. Andrew King, Assoc. Prof. of Biblical Studies and Assistant Dean of Spurgeon College, about Hosea. Who was this prophet? What does his story have to do with the story of Jesus? And how can this book impact a local church?

Episode 334: Poetry and Prayer

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 06:03:08 +0000

Why in the Bible do we find so many prayers composed as poetry? How can poetic prayers help us in our own devotional life? FTC guest all-star Dr. Ronnie Martin joins Jared Wilson on the podcast this week to talk about poetry, prayer, and his new book In the Morning You Hear My Voice, which aims to help Christians in their daily walk with God through all the seasons of life.

Episode 333: A Fond Farewell to Ross

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 06:00:20 +0000

It’s time to say goodbye to our Assistant Director of Ministry Policeman. Raise a bottle of Irn Bru in the air to toast our irrascible, Christian movie-loving co-host, Ross Ferguson, as he shares more about his new ministry assignment, offers some words of wisdom on life and ministry in reflection, and the guys walk down a bit of the podcast memory lane, sharing some favorite famous (and infamous) moments from their 125 episodes together.

Episode 332: Acts

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 06:00:07 +0000

This week’s episode of the FTC Podcast begins an occasional feature where we talk to an expert on different books of the Bible. In this first Bible book episode, Jared Wilson talks with Dr. Patrick Schreiner, Assoc. Prof. of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Midwestern Seminary, about the book of Acts, Luke’s chronicle of the early church after Christ’s resurrection. What are the major themes? What do we make of some tricky texts? And what is the importance of this book for the average local church?

Episode 331: Encouraging Your Pastor

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 06:00:30 +0000

Pastor Appreciation Month is coming soon, and Jared and Ross want to get you in the right mindset to make a difference in your pastors’ hearts and minds. Why do pastors need so much encouragement anyway? And where should we start? The guys discuss the “double honor” ways of encouraging our churches’ shepherds.

Episode 330: Raising Girls

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 06:00:44 +0000

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.

Episode 329: Discipling Emerging Leaders

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 06:00:58 +0000

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.

Episode 328: FTC Mailbag

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 06:00:24 +0000

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.

Episode 327: Boring Pastors

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 06:00:37 +0000

They don’t make headlines. They don’t sell books. They’re not killing it on Insta or TikTok. But they’re probably way better than we deserve. They’re boring pastors. In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared and Ross talk about why we’re tempted to underestimate pastors we find “less than dynamic” (but why we shouldn’t) and try to encourage ordinary pastors in their boring-ness to trust God in the normalcy of everdyay ministry.

Episode 326: Prodigal Parents

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 06:17:22 +0000

Does obeying the fifth commandment mean never bugging your unbelieving parents about their spiritual state? How might other passages of Scripture provide some guidance on evangelizing our lost mom or dad? It’s common for Christians to think about winning prodigal children, but in this episode of hte FTC Podcast, Jared and Ross discuss how to handle having “prodigal parents.”

Episode 325: Fallen Pastors

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 06:00:50 +0000

It’s now come to be expected in evangelical headlines — the fallen pastor. Whether by sexual immorality or greed or abusive patterns of leadership, ministers big and small, famous and relatively unknown, seem to be dropping like flies. How does it happen? And, perhaps more intriguingly, can they be restored? In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared and Ross talk about fallen pastors and the possibility of restoration to ministry? Also: stick around til the end of the ep for a REALLY BIG announcement. Links mentioned in this episode include “How to Fall in Ministry”: https://ftc.co/resource-library/blog-entries/how-to-fall-in-ministry-and-what-to-do-when-you-do/ and “Can We Restore Pastors After Sexual Sin?”: https://www.9marks.org/article/can-we-restore-pastors-after-sexual-sin-a-longer-answer/

Episode 324: Grab Bag!

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 06:00:30 +0000

In the occasional Grab Bag! feature of the podcast, Jared and Ross come prepared with two surprise questions for the other. No prep, no warning — just unfiltered, off-the-cuff responses to each other’s curiosity.

Episode 323: Movie Swap!

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 06:06:48 +0000

Our debate over the quality of Christian movies is now notorious and a running gag on the podcast, but this is only the second time ever we’ve done an official “movie swap.” Ross assigns Jared a Christian movie to watch. Jared assigns Ross a “Christian-“eque movie to watch. Then they sit and down and compare notes. On this week’s episode of the podcast, the guys discuss 2006’s “Facing the Giants” and 1998’s “Simon Birch.”

Episode 322: Patriotism

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 06:03:07 +0000

An American and a Scotsman walk into a podcast studio . . . It’s not just the start of an obscure joke; it’s the start of this conversation about patriotism. Is it a sin? Is it biblical? How should Christians think through national patriotism in a way that still maintains their allegiance to God above all?

Episode 321: FTC Mailbag

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 06:00:33 +0000

It’s another installment in the FTC Mailbag feature, where Jared and Ross answer listener-submitted questions. This week’s topics include pastors keeping in contact with previous churches, preaching “balance,” whether churches should lock their doors during services, the purpose of the trees in the garden of Eden, and suprisingly influential books.

Episode 320: Favorite Biographies

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 06:00:31 +0000

From two guys who don’t read a lot of biographies comes a list of favorite biographies. On this week’s ep of the For The Church Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the Christian biographies that have impacted them the most.

Episode 319: What Congregations Don’t Know About Preaching

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:01:00 +0000

What’s the big deal? You’re just standing up there, talking. On this week’s episode of the For The Church Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson suggest some things about preaching the average church member may not know. Some misunderstandings, misperceptions, and even mis-aimed appreciations.

Episode 318: Humor

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:00:47 +0000

One thing Jared and Ross share is sarcasm as a love language. So on this week’s ep they’re revisiting the subject of humor — sarcasm among friends, mockery on social media, the pros and cons of humor, the ins and outs of humor sensitivity, and what the Bible says about it all.

Episode 317: FTC Mailbag

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 28 May 2025 06:03:08 +0000

It’s a mailbag episode! On this week’s For The Church Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson dig into the inbox and tackle questions related to sheep swapping and church hopping, the pursuit of writing, fruitful pulpit supply, and how Satan’s rebellion connects to questions of worship, sanctification, and the possibility of sin in the new heavens and new earth. As always, to submit a question for the mailbag, email us at mailbag@ftc.co

Episode 316: Young Adults for the Kingdom

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 21 May 2025 06:00:32 +0000

Was Gen-Z at TGC? Beginning with that strange question, today’s episode of the FTC Podcast transitions to a conversation about the calling of young adults for Christ’s kingdom. At some point in the last fifty years, our society began to see the young adult years as a season of life when you can just “figure things out” and have as much fun as possible while you do. Of course, our teens and twenties can be fun. And no college student or young adult in a first job can know what the next ten to fifteen years will hold. But these decades are also the launching pad for the rest of your life. Young adults will have opportunities to make an eternal difference. After all, they’re on mission now. Jesus’s commissioning is all that is needed to love God, love people, and witness to the truth of the gospel. Jared Wilson visits with returning guest, author and pastor Jeremy Writebol, about his new book Make It Your Ambition, which presents young adults with seven worthy pursuits to ignite young people’s imaginations to discover what a life marked by robust, gospel-fueled, and Spirit-filled obedience can look like.

Episode 315: Church as Singles Mixer

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 14 May 2025 06:11:02 +0000

Lots of singles in the church. Fewer and fewer marriages. What gives? In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about their own observations and experienes in the “dating world” of the local church. Why are young men and women finding it difficult to find potential spouses? Why do they find it difficult sometimes to even talk to each other? What are the relational landmines in seeing the church as a dating pool? And what can singles actually do to enhance their potential for Christian marriage?

Episode 314: Sports

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 07 May 2025 06:00:34 +0000

Is there a particularly Christian way to approach sports? Does the Bible say anything about it? Beyond the typical warnings about idolatry and obsession, what good can Christians derive from athetlics and athletic competitions? In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the importance and influence of sports, including the question about whether Christians should participate in sports like boxing and MMA.

Episode 313: The Capitol Hill Baptist Story

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:00:31 +0000

Capitol Hill Baptist Church, located just blocks away from the center of American power, has a rich 150-year history. Its members have participated in significant world events, advocated for religious freedoms, and spoken out against the moral failings of the times. There’s no doubt this church has had a unique impact on evangelicalism from a significant location. But these lively characters and their unique experiences only tell part of this engaging narrative. On today’s episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson visits with Caleb Morell, author of A Light on the Hill, which tells the history and personal stories behind the influence Capitol Hill Baptist Church enjoys today.

Episode 312: Money

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:00:17 +0000

This week the guys decide to touch one of the touchiest subjects in the church — money. What’s it really for? Why is it so difficult to talk about among Christians? How can we best steward it? And how is generosity a reflection of worship?

Episode 311: The Easter Episode

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 06:00:21 +0000

In this episode, the latest annual reflection during Easter week, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss why too many preachers and churches frequently leave out the resurrection in their gospel presentations. Why is it so easy to forget the resurrection? And what should this week’s emphasis on Christ’s emergence from the grave mean for our thinking and ministry year-round?

Episode 310: Live Conference Episode Part 2

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 06:20:44 +0000

In the second of two live episodes recorded at the Federated Fellowship Bible Conference in Pella, Iowa, this time around Jared and Ross answer questions from the conference audience. No pre-screening. No safety net. Just a couple of guys, a couple of mics, and a handful of surprise queries.

Episode 309: Live Conference Episode Part 1

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:00:11 +0000

Here’s a first for the FTC Podcast! Jared and Ross recorded this Mailbag episode live at the Federated Fellowship Bible Conference in Pella, Iowa on March 8, 2025 as the first part of two total live episodes. The questions submitted by listeners include: when should pastors speak out about politics, why evangelism feels “transactional,” the impact of conferences and podcasts on our understanding of pastors, and how uniform church members should be on doctrinal matters.

Episode 308: Beauty

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 06:00:55 +0000

Wonder and awe of the beautiful is essential to the human experience. Our souls are often shaped and formed by the aesthetic experiences provided by the Creator. When we neglect this aspect of our lives, we fail to realize how God has created us uniquely to not only enjoy beauty, but to also create the beautiful. A distinctly Christian vision of these realities opens our eyes to see how God has enchanted our world to draw us toward Him, the source and substance of beauty, for a deeper experience of the Christian life. On this episode, Jared Wilson talks with pastor and author Matt Capps about his new book Drawn by Beauty and the place of awe and wonder in the Christian life. We even talk about Christian movies!

Episode 307: Mixing it Up on Student Ministry

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 06:00:02 +0000

Jared and Ross return to a past episode format — “mixing it up” — where they draw out the usual podcast banter to specific subjects. No agenda; no plan. Just a free-form conversation — this week, on student ministry.

Episode 306: Conspiracy Theories

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 06:00:16 +0000

JFK. 9/11. QAnon. Lizard people? This week, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss conspiracy theories! Why do they attract? What’s the fascination? Are they all bunk? And how should Christians think about them?

Episode 305: FTC Mailbag

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 07:00:49 +0000

It’s a new mailbag installment of the podcast, where Jared and Ross answer listener-submitted questions. On this episode, the guys weigh in on: first steps for newly appointed lay elders, pastors running for political office, cultivating healthy desires in a church, “fencing the table,” navigating differences of opinion on alcohol, and more.

Episode 304: Glorification

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 07:00:00 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson visits with Cedarville University’s Dr. Jason Alligood about his new book Raised in Splendor and about the hope of glorification in our secular age.

Episode 303: Endurance

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 07:11:15 +0000

The author of Hebrews says endurance produces proven character. How so? What is endurance? How do we get it? In this episode of the podcast, Jared and Ross talk about the relevance of endurance to ministry and the Christian life in general.

From January to March, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from Midwestern Seminary professors about their areas of expertise, and ask them any questions you want! Completely online and FREE, you can sign up for any and all FTC Talks below to reserve your spot. We hope these conversations will spur you on in your service to the local church and help you connect with even more ministry leaders and friends across the country. We’ll see you soon!

Episode 302: Megachurch vs. Microchurch

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 07:18:58 +0000

Sometimes small church folks are overly critical of big churches. Sometimes big church folks are uncharitable towards smaller churches. We’re here to settle the scores! Well, kind of. In this ep of the FTC Podcast, Jared and Ross discuss the pros and cons of big churches versus smaller churches and discuss ways we can encourage and think the best of each other.

Episode 301: Gospel Drift

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 07:05:21 +0000

Hebrews 2:1 warns us to pay closer attention to what we have heard “lest we drift away from it.” In this episode of the podcast, Jared and Ross talk about the concept of gospel drift — what it is, what are the signs, and how to avoid it. Relevant to the discussion is Jared’s brand new book Lest We Drift: 5 Departure Dangers from the 1 True Gospel, now available from Zondervan Reflective wherever Christian books are sold.

Episode 300: FTC Mailbag

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 07:00:11 +0000

It’s Jared and Ross’s 100th episode together(!) and another installment in the FTC Mailbag feature, where they answer listener-submitted questions. This week’s topics include church membership processes, should pastors tithe?, the church in the Northeast, small groups, stewardship campaigns, using quotes in sermons, and resources on hospitality.

Episode 299: Church Fights

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 07:00:52 +0000

From throwing microphones to walking out of meetings, we’ve seen (and done) some unfortunate things in the midst of church conflict. Listen in as Jared and Ross discuss the roots and rationales of church conflicts — and how to respond when fights take over a church.

Episode 298: Grab Bag!

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 07:00:25 +0000

It’s another installment in the Grab Bag feature, where Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson ask each other two surprise questions for off-the-cuff responses. Tune in and find out what we caught each other off guard about this week.

Episode 297: Contentment

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 07:00:50 +0000

How is contentment a superpower? And how do you get it? In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared and Ross discuss the strangeness of contentment in a discontented world.

Episode 296: New Year Episode

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 07:00:35 +0000

Another year older and deeper in . . . gratitude? Jared and Ross celebrate the new year by reminiscing on the year past and encouraging others to make 2025 a year of renewed focus.

Episode 295: The Annual Christmas Episode

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 07:02:59 +0000

The annual Christmas episode is here! And in our annual podcast tradition, Mr. Christmas himself — Ronnie Martin — is joining Jared again to fill your hearts with holiday cheer. On this year’s special episode, Jared and Ronnie talk about their favorite “snapshots” of Christmas past and discuss the delight (and the downside) of the ideal Christmas.

Episode 294: FTC Mailbag

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 07:30:16 +0000

It’s another installment in the FTC Mailbag feature, where Jared and Ross answer listener-submitted questions. This week’s topics include evangelizing the comfortable, the difference between preaching and teaching, leaving churches with shallow preaching, divisive church members, chemistry on the elder board, and the structure of pastoral residencies.

Episode 293: Personal Discipleship

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 07:00:26 +0000

Have you been discipled? Do you disciple others? In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about the importance of personal discipleship and share some applicational practice for more fruitful disciple-making.

Episode 292: Gospel Moms

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 07:00:55 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared talks with author Emily Jensen about her new book with Laura Wifler, *Gospel Mom,* and about the ins and outs of gospel-centered motherhood.

Episode 291: Anticipating Advent

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 07:00:49 +0000

Every year the Christmas holiday seems to creep up and then speed past. How can we make the most out of the Christmas holiday season? In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the importance of Advent and how our participation in this anticipation can help us enjoy Christmas more than we’d expected.

Episode 290: Gospel OG, Scotty Smith

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:00:33 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared visits with Dr. Scotty Smith, one of the spiritual fathers of gospel-centrality, to talk about his early influences and ministry, pastoring early CCM artists, and how to stay focused on grace through decades of shifting cultural distractions.

Episode 289: Grab Bag!

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:30:17 +0000

Episode 288: Perseverance

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 07:00:59 +0000

Jesus said, “The one who perseveres to the end will be saved.” Obviously perseverance is a necessary component of the Christian life! On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about the doctrine of the “perseverance of the saints,” how perseverance is treated in Scripture, and how Christians might cultivate it in their lives.

Episode 287: Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 06:11:18 +0000

It’s a perennial question among many evangelicals. How should Christians think about Halloween? Avoid it? Embrace it? Reform it? On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the spotty history of Halloween and survey the contemporary perspectives, challenges, and opportunities related to the Christian’s consideration of the “holiday.”

Episode 286: FTC Mailbag

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 06:00:41 +0000

It’s another installment of the regular Mailbag feature. This week, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson answer listener-submitted questions and topics, including: topical vs. book sermon series, closing a church well, women officiating weddings, use of AI in pastoral work, how “baptism saves,” and Shepherds for Sale. Plus, Jared and Ross attempt to “convert” a Mennonite listener to Baptist (at his request).

Episode 285: Wisdom Practices with Ronnie Martin

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 06:00:24 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson is joined by Dr. Ronnie Martin to talk about the “wisdom practices” pastors should adopt as regular rhythms in their life in the pursuite of spiritual maturity, emotional stability, and ministerial endurance. Jared and Ronnie’s Midwestern Seminary podcast The Heart of Pastoring is now back in its 2nd season and available wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. https://ftc.co/resource-library/heart-of-pastoring-podcast/

Episode 284: Mixing it Up on Service

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 06:00:58 +0000

This week on the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson conclude their three-week mini-series, drawing out the usual podcast banter to specific subjects. No agenda; no plan. Just a free-form conversation — this week, on serving the church. Why do 5% of church members do 95% of the work? Who can serve in a church? How do you keep zealous members from burning themselves out? How can we motivate non-servers to join the efforts? What do you do when a congregation demands a ministry that none of them want to actually contribute to? All that and more in this final episode of “mixing it up.”

Mixing it Up on Worship

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 06:40:42 +0000

This week on the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson continue their three-week mini-series, drawing out the usual podcast banter to specific subjects. No agenda; no plan. Just a free-form conversation — this week, on worship music. What is it for? Who is it for? What are some strange things they’ve encountered in worship services? Why do some worship services seem stuck in time? All that and more in this episode of “mixing it up.”

Episode 282: Mixing it Up on Preaching

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 25 Sep 2024 06:00:10 +0000

This week on the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson a three-week mini-series, drawing out the usual podcast banter to specific subjects. No agenda; no plan. Just a free-form conversation — this week, on preaching. What is it? What should sermons do? What were the guys’ first sermons like? How have they grown over the years? What are some things beginning preachers should keep in mind? All that and more in this episode of “mixing it up.”

Episode 281: FTC Mailbag

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 06:06:49 +0000

It’s another installment of the regular Mailbag feature. This week, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson answer listener-submitted questions and topics, including: how unified pastors should be on “third-tier” issues, ministry calling, finding good Sunday School teachers, the youth pastor drought, and whether avoiding danger should be a missional priority.

Episode 280: Changing a Church

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 06:00:49 +0000

One of the most frequent questions we get relates to how to go about leading change in a church. In this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the potential for negative change in a church — how it happens and how to prevent it — and the process for leading positive change in a church.

Episode 279: Baptist’s on the Lord’s Supper

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 06:03:43 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk all things communion! What does it mean? Who is it for? How should we practice it? And how not to spill the cup on someone’s cream-colored pants.

Episode 278: Grab Bag!

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 06:00:41 +0000

Episode 277: How to Go to Church

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 06:00:56 +0000

Are you a late to church arriver? Are you a sleep in service attender? Are you a size everybody up fellowshiper? On this episode of the FTC Pod, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the practical, dispositional, and spiritual considerations we should all make in preparing for church — everything from the logistics to getting there on time to the attitude of graciousness towards those worshiping alongside us.

Episode 276: The Soul-Winning Church

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 06:00:04 +0000

You want your church to be reaching out with the gospel. Your sermons often include a call to evangelize. You’ve held evangelism training events. So . . . where are the conversions? Is your church actually reaching the lost? How do you become a genuinely soul-winning church? On today’s episode of the FTC Podcast, authors and ministers J.A. Medders and Doug Logan join Jared Wilson to talk about their new book The Soul-Winning Church and its six keys to fostering a genuine evangelistic culture in your church.

Episode 275: FTC Mailbag

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 06:15:52 +0000

In this installment of the Mailbag, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson answer questions all submitted via email, including: recommended books for training lay elders, succession plans for senior pastorate, how to know if you’re “gospel-centered” enough, how churches should handle sex offenders who want to be members, the process of disciplining church leaders, and what compromises are appropriate in looking for a church.

Episode 274: Congregation Hall of Fame

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 06:00:28 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson celebrate some of the unsung heroes of congregations around the world. They don’t often get the fanfare or the spotlight, but these faithful member “types” help churches grow and flourish, and they are huge encouragements to their pastors.

Episode 273: Grab Bag!

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 06:00:14 +0000

It’s another installment of the Grab Bag feature here at the FTC Pod. Jared and Ross each come with unique questions for the other. Tune in and find out what surprise topics they discussed! Also, during the month of July you can enter to win the entire Puritan Paperback series from Midwestern Seminary, along with daily faculty book giveaways on social media. Enter to win at mbts.edu/mbtsbooks

Episode 272: Conferences

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 17 Jul 2024 06:00:32 +0000

Evangelicals love conferences. Well, most of them do anyway. Is the church’s interest in conferences changing? On this week’s episode of the podcast, Jared and Ross discuss the recent phenomenon of the mega-conference, what they like and don’t like about conferences, whether evangelicals’ love affair with conferences has changed, the advantages of smaller conferences, and even some thoughts on speaking at and hosting/organizing conferences. Also, during the month of July you can enter to win the entire Puritan Paperback series from Midwestern Seminary, along with daily faculty book giveaways on social media. Enter to win at mbts.edu/mbtsbooks

Episode 271: Best Books for Pastors

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 06:49:07 +0000

We know pastors love books and talking about books, so on this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared and Ross share a few books they recommend for the pastor’s shelf. Also, during the month of July you can enter to win the entire Puritan Paperback series from Midwestern Seminary, along with daily faculty book giveaways on social media. Enter to win at mbts.edu/mbtsbooks

Episode 270: Baptists on Baptism

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 06:16:47 +0000

It’s an “everything baptism” episode today! Jared and Ross talk about the biblical meaning and mode of baptism, the phenomenon of “spontaneous baptisms,” the connection between baptism and membership and discipleship, what age is the right age to baptize, and even their funny baptism stories. Also, during the month of July you can enter to win the entire Puritan Paperback series from Midwestern Seminary, along with daily faculty book giveaways on social media. Enter to win at mbts.edu/mbtsbooks

Episode 269: Jen Wilkin on Revelation

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 06:00:45 +0000

Revelation shouldn’t leave us fearful or confused, but its imagery and concepts often confound our modern ears. If all Scripture is God-breathed and profitable, though, we should assume Revelation is as accessible and helpful as any other book of the Bible. Teacher and author Jen Wilkin has written a new Bible study guiding readers through Revelation verse-by-verse to discover how the last book of the Bible is accessible, helpful, and speaks a steadying word of assurance and endurance to the church in every age. Wilkin joins Jared Wilson on this episode of the FTC Podcast to discuss. https://www.lifeway.com/en/product-family/revelation-bible-study

Episode 268: FTC Mailbag

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 06:42:50 +0000

On this installment of the regular Mailbag feature of the FTC Podcast, Jared and Ross discuss the alleged pastor deficit, benevolence ministry, dealing with disqualified leaders in inter-church events, young adult Bible studies, should pastors attend Sunday School?, and more!

Episode 267: Awesome Dads of the Bible

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 06:00:48 +0000

In honor of Father’s Day coming up, the guys are bringing their short lists of the best dads in the Bible. We’ve got some curve balls for you on this one!

Episode 266: Grab Bag!

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 06:00:45 +0000

A new installment in the Grab Bag feature, where Jared and Ross each bring two surprise questions for the other to answer.

Episode 265: Dealing with Criticism

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 29 May 2024 06:00:39 +0000

We all swim in a sea of negativity every day, but how should Christians process and respond to specific criticism that comes their way? Whether pastors receiving criticism from their congregations or everyday believers receiving critical words from others, what’s the biblical response to hearing criticism?

Episode 264: FTC Mailbag

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 22 May 2024 06:14:37 +0000

Let’s check the mailbag! In the latest installment of the FTC Podcast’s most popular feature, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss your submitted question and topics, including: positives and negatives of VBS, avoiding pragmatism, church mergers, disagreeing with a senior pastor’s ministry philosophy, can pastors have close friends in the church?, picking songs for Sunday worship, and . . . church potlucks? Yes, even a question on church potlucks. (Jared and Ross have strong opinions.) Listen in and submit your own questions/topics for the next mailbag ep via mailbag@ftc.co

Episode 263: Humor in the Pulpit

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 15 May 2024 06:03:37 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about the place of humor in preaching. Should it ever be used? If so, how? What are some things to do and *not* do?

Episode 262: Awesome Moms of the Bible

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 08 May 2024 06:00:49 +0000

In an episode in anticipation of Mother’s Day, Jared and Ross talk about their favorite biblical moms.

Episode 261: Books That Changed Our Minds

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 01 May 2024 06:00:56 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about the books that changed their minds about things big and little.

Episode 260: FTC Mailbag

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 06:18:23 +0000

A new mailbag installment of the FTC Pod is upon us! In this episode, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson answer your submitted questions and topics, including: when should pastors refer members to professional Christian counselors?, are church dress codes for those “on stage” reasonable?, preparing a small town church ready for city growth, when does a church plant become a “real” church?, is the age of accountability in the Bible?, what’s the best thing about the American Church?, best resources for training church leaders in gospel-centrality, and opinions about the streaming show The Chosen. You can submit a question or topic for the Mailbag any time via social media or via email at mailbag@ftc.co

Episode 259: Why Stories Matter

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 06:00:36 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about the importance of “story” as it pertains to our testimonies and to preaching and teaching, as well as the biblical and theological significance of the concept of story, before discussing Jared’s new book The Storied Life: Christian Writing as Art and Worship. The Storied Life, designed for writers and artists of all kinds, is published by Zondervan and is available to order/purchase wherever you buy Christian books. Order before May 7 and you can get access to Jared’s FREE teaching videos either for writers or preachers. More details at: www.zondervan.com/p/the-storied-life/

Episode 258: When a Church Changes

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 06:00:15 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss how mature Christians might learn to consider, process, and adjust when their churches change in a variety of ways, as well as how leaders might initiate change in a way that best positions a church for health and stability.

Episode 257: Grab Bag!

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 14:30:22 +0000

The latest installment in our new Grab Bag! feature comes with a twist. This grab bag is a movie swap! Jared and Ross assigned movies to one another. Jared has to watch Ross’s “Christian movie” recommendation. Ross has to watch Jared’s “is it a Christian movie?” recommendation. Then they discuss. Will they like their assignments? Will they hate them? Listen in and find out.

Episode 256: What’s the Big Deal About the Resurrection?

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:00:34 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about the ways some churches celebrate Easter that seem to have little to do with the resurrection of Jesus, how to re-embrace the power of the full message of the gospel, and why we sometimes drift into resurrection amnesia.

Introducing the Heart of Pastoring Podcast

Jared C. Wilson — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:00:05 +0000

Now available on the Midwestern Seminary podcast platform: The Heart of Pastoring, featuring hosts Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin. Listen in week by week as Jared and Ronnie reflect on the biblical qualifications for ministry with spiritual insights, pastoral reflections, and personal stories. Season 1 is is releasing now wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

Episode 255: Raising Kids Who Love the Church

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 06:06:55 +0000

Some estimates put the adult church dropout rate for kids raised going to church within evangelicalism at 70%! How do we help our kids love the church? On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson have a conversation about influencing our kids to grow up into adults who are committed to the family of God.

Episode 254: Being a Good Listener

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 06:00:02 +0000

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.

Episode 253: Ronnie Martin on the Pastor’s Inner Life

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 07:00:14 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson visits with returning guest Ronnie Martin about the inner life of our pastors.

Episode 252: Narcissism in the Church

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 28 Feb 2024 07:00:31 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about the problem with narcissists in the life and leadership of the church. How do we spot narcissism? What is the cause? Is there any remedy? And how would I know if I am one?

Episode 251: FTC Mailbag

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 07:00:44 +0000

On this latest Mailbag installment of the For the Church Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson answer your submitted questions and topics. This episode features discussion of: pastoral priorities, church first impressions, thoughts on church “vision,” planting vs. revitalization, tailoring worship songs for generational attraction, how to know if you’re called to ministry, and what “threat” Christian nationalism might pose to the church.

Episode 250: Grab Bag!

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 07:00:19 +0000

It turns out the Grab Bag concept was a hit! Y’all liked the first episode with this concept so much, we’re going to make it a regular feature on the program. In the Grab Bag episodes, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson each bring 2 surprise topics or questions for the other to answer.

Episode 249: Leading with Brokenness

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 07:00:38 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the ins and outs of ministry brokenness. AW Tozer once said, “Before God blesses a man greatly, he must hurt him deeply.” Is that true? How does such thinking play out in terms of leading with transparency, honesty, and confession? What does it look like for ministers to lead with, from, and even *to* brokenness?

Episode 248: Thinking the Best of Each Other

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 07:00:25 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about a “hermeneutic of suspicion” in our relationships and the impact of viewing others this way upon our lives and local churches. Why should we “believe all things” about others? And how can we do that?

Episode 247: FTC Mailbag

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 07:00:20 +0000

A new mailbag installment is here! A couple good questions on preaching, whether it’s ever permissible to “sprinke” rather than immerse, what to do with an unqualified elder team, how important is it to know the biblical languages?, moving a church away from a senior pastor model, and more.

Episode 246: What Happened to the Gospel-Centered Movement?

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 07:00:35 +0000

Is the gospel-centered movement dead? Are the young Reformed these days restless? What happened to gospel-centrality and why does it matter? Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss these questions and more on this week’s episode of the FTC Podcast.

Episode 245: Resourcing Your Church

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 07:00:45 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson visits with Jonathan Carswell, CEO of 10 of Those, to talk about the unique ministry of effectively resourcing the church, the state of Christian readership, the importance of physical media, what one thing to look for in a Christian book, and how Christian leaders can better equip their own churches for quality reading.

Episode 244: The Problem with Resolutions

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 07:00:44 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the problems we run into when we make New Year’s resolutions — or resolutions of any kind — and how to best handle new commitments and new habits in the Christian life.

Episode 243: The First Ever “FTC Grab Bag” Episode

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 07:00:35 +0000

We start a new feature this week we’re calling the FTC Grab Bag. Unlike the FTC Mailbag, where we answer your submitted questions and topics, on Grab Bag episodes Jared and Ross will each bring “surprise” topics or questions they want to discuss with each other. Will it be interesting? Will it go terribly? Tune in and find out.

Episode 242: The Annual Christmas Episode

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 07:00:06 +0000

Why do the more traditional Christmas songs feel the most timeless? Mr. Christmas himself — pastor and author Dr. Ronnie Martin — is back for our annual Christmas episode. This time he and host Jared Wilson discuss their favorite Christmas music. And we have a BIG announcement to share at the end of the episode!

Episode 241: FTC Mailbag

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 07:00:01 +0000

It’s a Mailbag episode! On this week’s For the Church Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson answer your questions and discuss your submitted topics, including how to handle burnout and ministry discouragement, advice for pastors who have unmarried couples who are cohabitating, developing a culture of Bible readers in the church, the place of apologetics or academic discussions in preaching, identifying potential elders, and even our favorite dad jokes.

Episode 240: Church Size Dynamics

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 07:00:52 +0000

Different size churches experience different cultural and communal dynamics. Different size churches need different kinds of leadership, as well. On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about how church size affects church experience and church ministry.

Episode 239: The Great De-Churching

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 07:00:59 +0000

We are currently experiencing the largest and fastest religious shift in US history. It is greater than the First and Second Great Awakening and every revival in our country combined…but in the opposite direction. On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson chats with Jim Davis and Michael Graham, co-authors of the new book The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back?, about the eye-opening and challenging findings of the first-ever large-scale sociological research study of the American de-churching phenomenon. Maybe your assumptions about why people are leaving the church in massive numbers will be subverted, as well. Davis and Graham provide key insights to the challenge and applicational takeaways for evangelicals and church leaders in rising to the challenge. Find out more info at dechurching.com

Episode 238: An Attitude of Thanksgiving

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 07:00:15 +0000

On this special Thanksgiving week episode of the For The Church Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about cultivating a spirit of thanksgiving in the Christian life year-round.

Episode 237: The Trajectory of Apostasy

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 07:00:11 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the peculiar tragedy of those who evidently “fall away.” Are there warning signs before apostasy? What should we look out for and how can we address the red flags in biblical and gracious ways?

Episode 236: When It’s Hard to Forgive

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 07:00:32 +0000

What’s the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation? Why is it so hard to forgive? Do we have to forgive everybody? On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared and Ross tackle these difficult questions and discuss why we have such trouble with forgiveness, repentance, and reconciliation.

Episode 235: FTC Mailbag

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 06:00:35 +0000

In this Mailbag installment of the FTC Podcast, Jared and Ross answer your questions. This week’s episode features discussions of devotional resources, whether pastors’ parsonages are a good idea, reasonable vacational policies for pastors, the influence of global evangelicalism, ministering to older saints, unique cautions for churches pursuing gospel-centrality, and more.

Episode 234: Can We “Do Life Together?”

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 06:00:30 +0000

How can church members foster a greater sense of community with each other? What does it mean to “do life together,” and is it even possible in our Western culture? Jared and Ross talk about the possibilities and the pitfalls of experiencing community with other believers.

Episode 233: Rediscovering Prayer

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 06:00:51 +0000

Find it difficult to pray? Struggle with sluggishness or a wandering mind in your quiet times? You’re not alone. On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared and Ross talk about ways to reinvigorate our approach to prayer.

Episode 232: Spiritual Warfare

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 06:00:46 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared and Ross discuss the biblical portrait of spiritual warfare and what it means for the everyday Christian life. Plus: a BIG announcement!

Episode 231: FTC Mailbag

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 06:00:02 +0000

Everybody’s favorite feature is back! On this FTC Mailbag episode, Jared and Ross respond to listener-submitted questions and topics like pastoring without seminary, terms for elders, restoring disqualified pastors, what happens to the soul when someone dies, whether SBC churches should bring into membership those baptized as infants, and more.

Episode 230: Our Most Influential Authors

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:00:48 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the authors who have most influenced them and edified them in their Christian walk.

Episode 229: Congregation Pet Peeves

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 06:00:02 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson return to the popular “pet peeves” series and turn the tables! Instead of focusing on peeves about leaders, we look at some annoying habits in congregations, with warmth and affection, of course, and an eye toward how to better love our churches and their leaders.

Episode 228: Caring for the Poor

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 06:00:42 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the vital ministry of the church’s care for the poor and marginalized. Why is it important? What does the Bible say about it? And how can our churches better facilitate this ministry corporately and individually?

Episode 227: FTC Mailbag

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 06:05:20 +0000

It’s another Mailbag installment of the FTC Podcast. This time Jared and Ross discuss listener-submitted questions on patriotic worship services, difficult books of the Bible, communicating to a church a pastor’s transition, discipleship with and for the disabled, how to know when one is ready to take a lead pastorate, and more.

Episode 226: Friendship with the Friend of Sinners

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 06:00:03 +0000

Reunited and it feels so goooood! On this episode of the FTC Podcast, former co-host Ronni Kurtz returns as a guest to talk with Jared about Jared’s new book Friendship with the Friend of Sinners and the remarkable possibility of closeness with Jesus.

Episode 225: Rediscovering Your Love for the Bible

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 06:00:02 +0000

Has your Bible reading time grown stagnant? Feel like you’re in a rut or stalled out in some way? In this episode, Jared and Ross talk about some ways to reinvigorate your Bible study time, including a few ways they’ve personally experienced refreshing in their time in God’s word.

Episode 224: When Church Meetings Go Wild

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 06:00:06 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared and Ross talk about how and why church business/member meetings sometimes go off the rails and how both leaders and laity can pursue greater unity and more peace in these important events in a church’s community life.

Episode 223: Christian Social Media Pet Peeves

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 06:00:53 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, the guys discuss the different “annoying” types one finds in Christian social media spheres and then offer some brief words of advice on how to enhance one’s use of the platforms.

Episode 222: FTC Mailbag

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 06:00:10 +0000

In this Mailbag installment of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson answer listener-submtted questions on life and ministry. This episode includes topics like the challenge of AI to ministry, how bivo pastors can manage preaching load, what to do with those “unteachable” members, how you shouldn’t discipline your church Eeyores, and more.

Episode 221: What the World Wants in a Pastor

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 06:00:46 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson look at the biblical qualifications for pastors and how both the culture’s and oftentimes the church’s expectations differ.

Episode 220: Most Embarrassing Preacher Stories

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 06:00:50 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss their most embarrassing moments in the pulpit.

Episode 219: What Does Revival Look Like?

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 06:00:23 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the happenings at Asbury College and dig into the historical apprasial of genuine revival as our measurements for true revival today.

Episode 218: FTC Mailbag

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 13:32:21 +0000

It’s another Mailbag installment of the FTC Podcast, with Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson answering listener-submitted questions and topics, including counseling baptism for children, pastoral recovery from pandemic burnout, and more. Due to technical difficulties, this episode’s recording was cut shorter than usual Mailbag episodes. We will make up for it in the next installment!

Episode 217: Bible Teacher Pet Peeves

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 06:00:38 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson return to a listener favorite segment — “peeves” — and share some ways small group leaders, Sunday School teachers, and other Bible study teachers can improve.

Episode 216: Ben Connelly on Reading the Bible, but Missing the Gospel

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 06:00:28 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson visits with ministry leader and author Ben Connelly about the ways churches sometimes train believers to read their Bibles without Jesus at the center.

Episode 215: Top 10 Christian Musicians

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 06:00:04 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson share their favorite Christian musical acts, plus a few honorable mentions.

Episode 214: Ronnie Martin and Donnie Griggs on Small Town Pastors

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with pastors Ronnie Martin and Donnie Griggs about their new book on pastoring small towns.

Episode 213: How to Leave a Church

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 31 May 2023 05:05:59 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss how Christians can leave a church wisely and charitably.

Episode 212: Drew Dyck on Christian Publishing, Part 2

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 24 May 2023 05:05:24 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, author and Moody Publishers editor Drew Dyck returns to talk about the ins and outs of Christian publishing, including plagiarism, ghostwriting, and more.

Episode 211: Books Every Christian Should Own

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 17 May 2023 05:05:19 +0000

Get a pen and paper handy! You’ll want to write these recommendations down. On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss what ought to be included on every Christian family bookshelf.

Episode 210: Jenny-Lyn de Klerk on 5 Puritan Women

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 10 May 2023 05:05:24 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with scholar and author Jenny-Lyn de Klerk about what the lives of five Puritan women teach us about holy living and devotion to God.

Episode 209: The Care and Feeding of Pastors

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 03 May 2023 05:05:13 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about how church members can support and encourage their pastors — and why this work is so important and a benefit to the church!

Episode 208: Aaron Armstrong on Guiding New Christians

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 05:05:45 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with author Aaron Armstrong about his new book of counsel for new believers and how we all might help our new brothers and sisters take their first steps in the pursuit of Christlikeness. But first, a conversation about comic book movies! (If you just want to skip to the book conversation, jump to 9:37.)

Episode 207: FTC Mailbag

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 05:05:55 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson dip back into the mailbag to answer your questions on Christian life and ministry. This week we cover when to inform congregations of a pastor’s theological shift, whether pastors should ever turn off their phone, whether husbands should confess their porn struggle with their wives, handing ministries off to a new generation, and more.

Episode 206: What We Wish We’d Known in Our 20’s

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 05:05:33 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and his wife Becky talk about the heart and vision behind their first book together, Go Outside . . . and 19 Other Keys to Thriving in Your 20’s, available this May from Moody Publishers.

Episode 205: Daniel Darling on The Characters of Easter

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 05:05:09 +0000

On this special Easter week episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson interviews author and professor Daniel Darling about the message of Easter as seen through the various witnesses to Christ’s resurrection.

Episode 204: The Jesus Revolution Movie

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 05:05:28 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the new Christian film “Jesus Revolution.” Did Ross love it? Did Jared hate it? And what implications might it have for ministry and church life today?

Episode 203: Jeremy Writebol on Hope for the Burned-Out Pastor

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 22 Mar 2023 05:05:30 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson visits with pastor and author Jeremy Writebol about his new book *Pastor, Jesus is Enough* and the problem of ministerial burnout.

Episode 202: Drew Dyck on Christian Publishing

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 06:05:02 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with author and publisher Drew Dyck about the ins and outs of Christian publishing — the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Episode 201: Being Christian in a Secular Workplace

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 06:05:13 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about navigating worklife as a Christian in a secular world.

Episode 200: Barnabas Piper on Belonging

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 06:05:25 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with pastor and author Barnabas Piper about his new book “Belonging” and the beauty of gospel-centered unity and community in the local church.

Episode 199: Singles and The Church

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 13:20:28 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about the ins and outs of singleness within the church community.

Episode 198: Simple Evangelism

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 06:05:46 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about some simple ways to approach evangelism without fear.

Episode 197: Jason Thacker on Navigating Our Digital Age

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 06:05:12 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson visits with Dr. Jason Thacker, a prof at Boyce College and the chair of research in technology ethics at the ERLC, about his book Following Jesus in the Digital Age

Episode 196: How to Make Christian Movies Better

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 06:05:15 +0000

Why are Christian movies so bad? On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the state of Christian media and how it can be improved.

Episode 195: Erik Raymond on He is Not Ashamed

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 06:05:43 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with pastor and author Erik Raymond about his book He is Not Ashamed and the amazing grace of Jesus for hurting, broken, sinful people.

Episode 194: FTC Mailbag

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 06:05:30 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson dig back into the ol’ mailbag and answer listener-submitted questions related to handling the departure of a beloved pastor, what first-year pastors should prioritize, performance-driven worship, when to leave the secular workforce and pursue a ministry job, and more.

Episode 193: Patrick Schreiner on A Political Gospel

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 06:05:26 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with fellow Midwestern Seminary professor Dr. Patrick Schreiner about his new book on Christians bearing public witness in a politically crazy world.

Episode 192: Having a Happy New Year

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 06:05:05 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson offer some counsel on entering the new year with optimism and confidence.

Episode 191: The Christmas Episode with Ronnie Martin

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 06:05:57 +0000

Mr. Christmas himself — pastor and author Ronnie Martin — is back for our annual Christmas episode. This time he and host Jared Wilson discuss their favorite “redemptive” moments from various Christmas movies.

Episode 190: Navigating Family Difficulties

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 06:05:35 +0000

With the holidays on our mind, we know the prospect of spending time with difficult family members can be anxiety-inducing for many. On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson share some ways to navigate family conflicts and tension with grace and joy.

Episode 189: Blake Long on Gospel Smugness

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 06:05:51 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson visits with Blake Long about his book about displaying Christlike character in the practice of evangelism.

Episode 188: Youth Pastor Pet Peeves

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 06:05:59 +0000

Jared and Ross let worship leaders and pastors have it. In this episode of the FTC Podcast, they take aim at what bugs them about youth pastors. Come for the grouchiness. Stay for the encouragement.

Episode 187: Andrew Hébert on Shepherding Like Jesus

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 06:05:51 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with pastor and author Andrew Hébert about why more pastors don’t pastor like Jesus.

Episode 186: How Not to be a Jerk

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 06:05:02 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss how to approach relationships in person (and online) from a Christlike perspective.

Episode 185: Advent Civil War with Ronnie Martin

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 06:05:14 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ronnie Martin “go to war” over their new Advent devotionals and talk about the goodness of meditating on the grace of Christ during this holiday season.

Episode 184: FTC Mailbag

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 05:05:07 +0000

This episode of the FTC Podcast brings another installment of the regular mailbag feature. Today’s questions and topics include: advice to a young pastor, building healthy ministry boundaries, if the Billy Graham Rule applies to social media, finding a mentor in the church, and what exactly is an Author in Residence?

Episode 183: Justin Buzzard on Ministry in Silicon Valley

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 05:05:46 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, we continue an occasional series on diverse missional contexts, as Jared Wilson interviews church planter and author Justin Buzzard about gospel ministry in the Silicon Valley of California.

Episode 182: Having Difficult Conversations

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 05:05:24 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about having those hard conversations we love to avoid with friends, family, and fellow church members.

Episode 181: Jason K. Allen on the MBTS Turnaround

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 13:00:52 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with Dr. Jason Allen, president of Midwestern Seminary, on the occasion of his 10th anniversary at the seminary and his new book Turnaround, laying out the leadership principles applied in the extraordinary comeback he led at the institution.

Episode 180: Brief Thoughts on Bivocational Ministry

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 10:55:08 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss the challenges of a bivocational pastorate and offer some advice on navigating the ministry circumstances well.

Episode 179: Cameron Cole on Gospel-Centered Youth Ministry

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 05:05:27 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson visits with Cameron Cole, chairman of Rooted Ministries, about the state of student ministry in American evangelicalism and what greater gospel-centrality in these ministries would look like.

Episode 178: Spitballing on Cultural Engagement

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 21 Sep 2022 05:05:39 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about the tricky issue of the church “engaging the culture.” What should that look like? What should it not? From participation in Halloween to navigating cultural artifacts like movies, music, or even politics, what are some ways Christians should think about such things?

Episode 177: Brant Hansen on The Men We Need

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 05:05:20 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with radio host and author Brant Hansen about Christian manhood — its problems and promise — about godly ambition, toxic masculinity, and the like, as well as Asperger’s, mission, and more.

Episode 176: Raising Kids Who Love Jesus

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 07 Sep 2022 05:05:11 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson talk about the discipleship of children, from family worship tips to church engagement and beyond.

Episode 175: Geoff Chang on Spurgeon the Pastor

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 05:05:21 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with his MBTS colleague Dr. Geoff Chang, professor of church history and curator of the Spurgeon Library, about his new book on Spurgeon’s pastoral ministry, implications for megachurches, and more.

Episode 174: FTC Mailbag Episode

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 05:05:11 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson open up the mailbag for another round of listener-submitted topics and questions, including: whether pastors are held to a higher standard, whether should disqualified leaders have their books removed, finding a rhythm for pastoral visitation, and more.

Episode 173: Ronni Kurtz on Fruitful Theology

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 05:05:52 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with friend and former co-host of the podcast Dr. Ronni Kurtz about his new book connecting the life of the mind to the life of the soul.

Episode 172: Preacher Pet Peeves

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 10 Aug 2022 18:42:50 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss some things preachers do they wish they wouldn’t (and a few things they’re glad they do).

Episode 171: Sexual Purity in an Impure Age

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 03 Aug 2022 05:05:51 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss pursuing holiness in the area of sexuality while the world around us seems to be on fire with impurity and temptation.

Episode 170: Dean Inserra on What’s Wrong with Purity Culture

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 05:05:12 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Dean Inserra chat about Dean’s new book, Pure: Why the Bible’s Plan for Sexuality isn’t Outdated, Irrelevant, or Oppressive.

Episode 169: Worship Leader Pet Peeves

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 05:05:50 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss things worship leaders do that they wish they wouldn’t (and a few things they’re glad they do).

Episode 168: Chris Martin on The Real Cost of Social Media

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 05:05:50 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with Chris Martin, author of the new book, Terms of Service, about the promise and peril of social media.

Episode 167: The Right Kind of Seeker Sensitivity

Jared C. Wilson — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 14:35:35 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss seeker sensitivity in a church. Is it ever okay? How and why?

Episode 166: Jonathan Dodson on The Unwavering Pastor

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 29 Jun 2022 05:05:49 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with pastor and author Jonathan Dodson about his new book, The Unwavering Pastor, and how ministry leaders can navigate this strange and trying new season with grace and endurance.

Episode 165: Knowing God’s Will for Your Life

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:00:52 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Ross Ferguson discuss how a Christian can know God’s will for their life.

Episode 164: Thomas Kidd on the Fascinating Case of Thomas Jefferson

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 17:56:24 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson talks with historian Dr. Thomas Kidd about his new biography of Thomas Jefferson, helping us separate fact from fiction in Jefferson’s life and spirituality.

Episode 163: Ross Ferguson on His Story and Ministry in Scotland

Jared C. Wilson — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:50:11 +0000

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson visits with Ross Ferguson, Midwestern Seminary student and former pastor from Scotland on the gospel story of his own life and ministry.