The Shepherds Circle
Pastor Stan Givens — Executive Director of 6:14 Ministries — is joined weekly by Pastor Victor Herman and Pastor Caleb Howell to talk small church ministry, pastoral life, church revitalization, cultural issues, and much more.
Episodes
54 episodes
Not Many Mighty: Dr. Bill Korver | S3 E6
In this installment of Not Many Mighty, Stan sits down with longtime pastor, church planter, and Bible college president Dr. Bill Korver for a rich conversation about calling, perseverance, humble faithfulness, and the quiet fruit of a...
Not Many Mighty: Sam Burchard | S3 E5
In this episode of The Shepherd’s Circle, part of the Not Many Mighty series, Stan sits down with longtime Louisiana pastor Sam Burchard for a candid conversation about calling, ministry formation, and decades of faithful past...
Not Many Mighty: Sherman Soileau | S3 E4
In the debut episode of our Not Many Mighty segment, Stan sits down with longtime Louisiana pastor Sherman Soileau for an honest, encouraging conversation about ministry, perseverance, prayer, and the faithfulness of God across decades...
Better Burnout Numbers | S3 E3
Season 3, Episode 3 of The Shepherds Circle tackles a sobering but hopeful reality facing today’s church: pastoral burnout may be declining, but the need for healthy ministry relationships has never been greater.Drawing from new B...
What's Cool These Days | S3 E2
Is the era of the “cool church” coming to an end?In this week’s episode of The Shepherds Circle, we dive into a thought-provoking conversation sparked by insights from Karl Vaters—exploring the rise (and possible decline) of the...
The Shepherds Summit Goes Sploosh | S3 E1
Season 3, Episode 1 — Shepherds Circle PodcastWelcome to Season 3 of The Shepherds Circle.We’re kicking things off fresh off the Shepherds Summit 2026 with a raw, honest, and deeply encouraging conversation among a...
What We Love About The Shepherds Summit | S2 E24
In the season finale, Stan, Vic and Josh chat about next weekend's Shepherds Summit and discuss what they love about the event.
The Digital Front Door: Why It Matters For Every Church (with Josh Givens) | S2 E23
This week in the circle, Stan and Victor sit down with 6:14 Communications Director Josh Givens to talk about a topic many pastors are beginning to wrestle with: the growing role of A.I., social media, and the church’s digital presence.<...
Trust The Process | S2 E22
Jesus gave clear instructions to His disciples regarding who would plant the churches that Jesus would "build." The process is one-to-one and works effectively if we do not get too distracted or create too many plans around the plan Jesus gave ...
Nonbelievers, New Believers, and Nutty Believers | S2 E21
This week in the circle, Stan and the guys talk false believers among the saints, what to do with them, and why a lot of people think they are saved based on cultural values rather than Scriptural truth. Church can be messy — and no...
Training The Next Generation (with Pastor Lance Sudduth) | S2 E20
This week in the circle, Stan sits down with Hurley Baptist Church Lead Pastor Lance Sudduth to discuss training up the next generation of leaders from within the walls of the local church, particularly small churches. The guys will chat about ...
Back To The Future | S2 E19
This week in the circle: Stan and the guys have some fun with a short discussion about the upcoming Shepherds Summit [March 26-28] and what topics you can expect to encounter there. Here's a little of what you have to look forward t...
Keeping Your Church Safe in Days of Protest | S2 E18
This week in the circle: Stan and the guys discuss the need to keep church services active, aware, and alert in the current climate of our country — when potential protests can become seemingly large disruptions. Should you send your church mem...
Even Pastors Need Friends | S2 E17
This week in the circle: Stan & the guys discuss a recent article from BARNA research that highlights the friendship gap in pastoral life: Strong Marriages, Strained Friendships. Over 90 percent of pastors report strong m...
Where's The Cruise Control? | S2 E16
This week in the circle, Stan and the guys discuss multiple aspects of what it meant for Pastor Victor Herman to go on "cruise control."
Planning Your Year | S2 E15
Season 2, Episode 15: Planning Your YearAfter a brief December break, Stan and the guys are back around the table for a timely and practical conversation about planning the year ahead in ministry.In this episode, they talk ...
The Weight of Ministry | S2 E14
This week in the circle, Stan and the guys discuss the things that make ministry heavy for pastors and share Scriptures and encouragement to help lighten the load.
The Power of Networking | S2 E13
Stan and the guys tackle the importance of networking with other pastors for fellowship and support.
Marks of a Healthy Church Member | S2 E12
This week in the circle, Stan and the guys chat with Northside Bible Church elder Josh Hovel about the marks of a healthy church member as they relate to receiving the Word of God.
Real Talk From The Bayou: Part 3 | S2 E11
What do booty dances, baptism swims, nuclear sirens, women's slips, and Dawn soap all have in common? Stan is back with 10 pastors from our Louisiana network and several stories that help us remember ministry can be fun and funny.
Real Talk From The Bayou: Part 2 | S2 E10
This week in the circle, Stan continues his discussion with 10 pastors from our Louisiana network (over 400 years of combined experience) and together they cover: Topics they're teaching and why Advice for young p...
Real Talk From The Bayou: Part 1 | S2 E9
This week in the circle, Stan sits down with 10 pastors from our Louisiana network (over 400 years of combined experience) and together they cover everything from loneliness in ministry to good things happening in local churches and much more.&...
Real Talk With Mississippi Ministers: Part Three | S2 E8
This week in the circle, Stan wraps out Real Talk With Mississippi Ministers with discussion topics that include everything from wisdom, advice, and personal testimonies to Strange, Weird & Wonderful Stories that include hornets, bats, kids...
Real Talk With Mississippi Ministers: Part Two | S2 E7
This week in the circle, Stan is joined once again by Pastors Caleb Howell (Howell Baptist), Branden Rogers (Midway Baptist), Lance Sudduth (Hurley Baptist), Malcolm Thorpe (Moselle Methodist Church), and Dean Box (Tanners Chapel). Together wit...
Real Talk With Mississippi Ministers: Part One | S2 E6
This week in the circle, Stan is joined by Pastors Caleb Howell (Howell Baptist), Branden Rogers (Midway Baptist), Lance Sudduth (Hurley Baptist), Malcolm Thorpe (Moselle Methodist Church), and Dean Box (Tanners Chapel). Together, the guys cove...