• Rural Places Gaining Ground
    Sep 12 2024

    On this episode we discuss:

    • Our final episode of season 4. Consider with us how God is advancing His kingdom in rural places.

    CONTACT

    Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741

    Email: ruralpastorstalk@gmail.com

    Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

    SOCIAL MEDIA

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors

    Twitter: @ruralpastors

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    11 mins
  • How Can I Know God’s Will?
    Sep 7 2024

    Host: TJ Freeman

    Summary:
    In this episode of Back to Rurality, host TJ Freeman discusses the challenge of making big decisions, especially for Christians living in small towns. He explains the common struggle of wanting direct guidance from God to make decisions easier. Through recounting his own experience of deciding whether to move from Florida to Pennsylvania, he emphasizes the importance of delighting in the Lord, seeking counsel from others, and trusting God's plans.

    Key Points:

    • Wisdom from Psalm 37: The more one delights in the Lord, the more their desires will be aligned to His will.


    Listener Takeaways:

    • Talk to a trusted Christian friend or pastor about your decision and seek their guidance and wisdom.


    Connect with Us:

    • Website: backtorurality.com
    • Social Media: Facebook

    CONTACT

    Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741

    Email: ruralpastorstalk@gmail.com

    Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

    SOCIAL MEDIA

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors

    Twitter: @ruralpastors

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    20 mins
  • Why You Should Consider Manuscripting
    Aug 29 2024

    In this episode we...

    • discuss why we manuscript and why we think you should try it!
      • What do you bring to the pulpit?
        • Notes?
        • An outline?
        • A manuscript?
      • Why manuscript?
        • It keeps you faithful
        • It keeps you focused
        • It keeps you concise
      • Challenges with manuscripting that need to be overcome:
        • Don't just read your manuscript, make eye contact!
        • Don't read like a lecture, color your words and preach!

    CONTACT

    Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741

    Email: ruralpastorstalk@gmail.com

    Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

    SOCIAL MEDIA

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors

    Twitter: @ruralpastors

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    29 mins
  • The First 400 Words Matter
    Aug 23 2024

    In this episode we...

    • discuss why the intro to your sermon matters.
      • What is a bad intro?
      • What makes a good intro?
        • Short (400 words or less)
        • Central to the text
        • Relatable to everyone (Problematize the text)
        • A good hook

    CONTACT

    Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741

    Email: ruralpastorstalk@gmail.com

    Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

    SOCIAL MEDIA

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors

    Twitter: @ruralpastors

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    24 mins
  • Shepherding Through the Unknowns
    Aug 9 2024

    In this episode we...

    • discuss shepherding our churches through highs and lows, knowns and unknowns.
      • TJ interviews Josh concerning his recent experience with a building that fell through, and very well may be resurrected!

    CONTACT

    Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741

    Email: ruralpastorstalk@gmail.com

    Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

    SOCIAL MEDIA

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors

    Twitter: @ruralpastors

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    23 mins
  • How to Know If You’re a Heartless Preacher
    Aug 1 2024

    In this episode we...

    • discuss not stopping until the text you’re preaching has impacted your heart.
      • What are the consequences if you preach unaffected by the text?
        • You give a lecture
        • You have no purpose
        • You have weak application
        • You are a hypocrite
        • You are unable to sympathize with the people God has called you to shepherd
      • How can you get the text into your heart?
        • God must do this!
        • Pray
        • Meditate
        • Visualize
        • Answer how the gospel answer’s the problem in your text
      • If the texts doesn’t move you, it won’t move anyone

    CONTACT

    Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741

    Email: ruralpastorstalk@gmail.com

    Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

    SOCIAL MEDIA

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors

    Twitter: @ruralpastors

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    28 mins
  • If We Can Do It, You Can Do It Too!
    Jul 25 2024

    In this episode we...

    • discuss our latest sermons and how we put them together.
      • We use the tools we've spoken of this season, and are excited to share our latest examples of sermons we've preached and are preparing!

    CONTACT

    Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741

    Email: ruralpastorstalk@gmail.com

    Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

    SOCIAL MEDIA

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors

    Twitter: @ruralpastors

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    31 mins
  • Are You Stuck in a Rut?
    Jul 18 2024

    In this episode we...

    • discuss the path forward in ministry when you’re serving under compulsion.
      • Do you feel stuck in a rut for any number of reasons?
        • Pushback in the church
        • Lack of zeal
        • Nothing seems to be changing in your congregation
      • What should our response be?
        • Repentance
        • Romans 12:9-11

    CONTACT

    Call and leave a message at (570) 724-3741

    Email: ruralpastorstalk@gmail.com

    Website: http://ruralpastorstalk.buzzsprout.com/

    SOCIAL MEDIA

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ruralpastors

    Twitter: @ruralpastors

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    14 mins