Pastor Writer: Conversations on Reading, Writing, and the Christian Life
Pastor Writer: Conversations on Reading, Writing, and the Christian Life
Latest Episodes
Benjamin Vrbicek — Living Like We Really Believe in the Return of Christ
Benjamin and his wife, Brooke, have six children. He has written for The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, 9Marks, Gospel-Centered Discipleship, Desiring God, and For The Church. He is the author of several books, including "The Restoration...
Matt Erickson — The Image of A Pastor
"We are not machines; we are living things. And the church is not a factory; it is a garden."What are the images that shape your ministry? For many leaders, the dominant metaphors are often corporate or industrial—efficiency, scal...
Chase Replgole — My Favorite Books from 2025
Every year at this time, I go back through my Amazon orders, my Audible subscription, and my bookshelf to reflect on everything I’ve read. It is a fantastic exercise to see what has occupied your mind over the past twelve months. Reviewing also...
Doug Basler — Finding Novels for the New Year
Doug Basler is married to his wife, Katie, and is the father of Addie, Jackson, and Isaac. He currently serves as pastor of Union Park Presbyterian Church in Des Moines and First Presbyterian Church of Grimes. His pastoral ministry has also tak...
Tommy Brown — Why the Bible Calls us to a Quiet Life
Author Tommy Brown joins me to talk about his new book, The Speed of Soul: Four Rhythms for a Quiet Life. We explore what it means to love deeply, live quietly, mind our own affairs, and work with our hands. We all feel like the speed of life is ...