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  • Integrity Over Influence with Samuel Rodriguez
    Jun 24 2025

    Is the Holy Spirit central to your leadership? This week, host Dave Stone is joined by Pastor Samuel Rodriguez for a powerful conversation on Spirit-filled ministry, integrity under pressure, and what it takes to lead a generation hungry for truth.

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    51 min
  • Intentional Encouragement & Unexpected Pain with Darren Walter
    Jun 17 2025

    Part of our job, as church leaders, is to cultivate relationships within our staff, congregation, and community at large. Join Dave Stone as he talks with Pastor Darren Walter about new and fun ways you can be intentional with your people, as well as what it looks like to lean on the Lord through unexpected pain.

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    52 min
  • Growing Up in the Front Row with Sam Stone
    Jun 10 2025

    With Father's Day approaching, Dave has an entertaining & candid conversation with his own son, Sam Stone! Join Dave & Sam as they discuss what it was like to grow up as a Pastors' Kid (guess what.. they both were). You might be surprised what goes through the mind of those whose parents are Christian leaders.

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    Click here to see Dave and Sam at the 2008 MLB Home Run Derby

    Click here to listen to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta & Rebecca St. James!

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    54 min
  • Ministry Mentors & Marriage: Josh Howerton pt. 2
    Jun 3 2025

    Josh was so good, we brought him back another week! In this episode, join host Dave Stone as he continues his conversation with Pastor Josh Howerton, this time about ministry mentors, as well as the most important decision you can make as a pastor.

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    Click here for Focus on the Family's marriage intensive - Hope Restored

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    40 min
  • Today's Digital Areopagus: Josh Howerton pt. 1
    May 27 2025

    In our modern cultural landscape, social media is where ideas are openly discussed & debated, and as a pastor, you might feel a call to engage! Join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Pastor Josh Howerton to talk about when & how he uses social media to increase the kingdom. He also fills us in on the spiritual disciplines that keep him grounded. You don't want to miss this one!

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    46 min
  • The Story You Don't Know with Max Lucado
    May 20 2025

    Can you guess which 70 year old pastor just got a tattoo to celebrate 50 years of grace?...it's Max Lucado! And on this episode, he sits down with host Dave Stone to talk about the impact of grace on his life & ministry, as well as what you can do what you're facing writers block.

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    55 min
  • The Power of Boundaries: Kevin A. Thompson’s Approach to Faith, Family, and Leadership
    May 13 2025

    How do you lead a church without losing your family in the process? Join host Dave Stone as he sits down with pastor and author Kevin A. Thompson to unpack the crucial role boundaries play in ministry and parenting.

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    45 min
  • Navigating Marriage & Ministry with Jud & Lori Wilhite
    May 6 2025

    Marriage & ministry are both full-time jobs, and it can be easy for pastors to get lost in the balance. Join host Dave Stone as he sits down with Jud & Lori Wilhite to talk about integrating your marriage and family with your ministry.

    Click here to sign up for a free pastoral marriage getaway from Focus on the Family!

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    Click here for Lori's Leading & Loving It ministry!

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    46 min