Synopsis
Pastors Talk is a weekly conversation between Jonathan Leeman and Mark Dever about practical aspects of the Christian life and pastoral ministry.
Episodes
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On Religious Liberty (Ep. 320)
17/02/2026 Duration: 50minIs there a doctrine of religious liberty in the Bible? Mark and Jonathan talk with Andrew Walker on how to think about this question.
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On Persecution in Missions (Ep. 319)
10/02/2026 Duration: 32minOn this episode of Pastors Talk, Mark and Jonathan talk with Matt Rhodes about his new book, Persecution in Missions.
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On John Cotton's Congregationalism (Ep. 318)
03/02/2026 Duration: 52minOn this episode of Pastors Talk, Mark and Jonathan invite Stephen Yuille and Caleb Morell to talk about the writing of John Cotton, focusing on his perspective on Congregationalism.
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On Church-Disrupting Protests (Ep. 317)
27/01/2026 Duration: 21minHow should christians think about protests that stop church services?Mark and Jonathan talk about the recent disruption that happened at St. Paul Church.
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On What’s the Most Important Thing About a Church (Ep. 316)
20/01/2026 Duration: 41minMark and Jonathan talk to Jimmy Scroggins about similarities and difference on how 9Marks' principle apply in a mega church context.
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On Reviewing the Year 2025 (Ep. 315)
10/12/2025 Duration: 22minMark and Jonathan sit down and review this past year by talking about the transition and sharing a top 10 list of things 9Marks did.
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On Fighting Boredom and Repetition (Ep. 314)
02/12/2025 Duration: 22minHow should people in ministry relate to boredom and the nature of repetition? Mark and Jonathan talk about the good and the concerns on how we relate to those things. You can enter the giveaway at mbts.edu/pastorstalk
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On How to Talk to the Church about the Budget (Ep. 313)
25/11/2025 Duration: 31minAs a pastor, talking to the church about money and the budget could be difficult for several reasons. In this episode Jonathan and Mark talk to Jamie Dunlop about his experience when he talks to the church about the budget.
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On Weddings (Ep. 312)
18/11/2025 Duration: 26minDoes the Bible require pastors to officiate weddings? How should we think about christian marriage ceremonies? In this episode Mark and Jonathan discuss the practice of weddings.
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On The Ordinances (Ep. 311)
04/11/2025 Duration: 30minMark and Jonathan talk with Taylor Hartley on the new issue of Church Matters and on the Ordinances.
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On Congregationalism (Ep. 310)
14/10/2025 Duration: 27minFinally! After 300 episodes we cover the topic of Congregationalism. Mark and Jonathan discuss the biblical evidence and its helpfulness for the life of the church
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On Prioritizing Missions in the Church (Ep. 309)
07/10/2025 Duration: 31minMark and Jonathan talk to Aaron and Harshit about their book Prioritizing Missions in the Church and how important it is for the life of the church.
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On Christianity in Brazil (Ep. 308)
30/09/2025 Duration: 25minMark and Jonathan talk to Vinicius Musselman Pimentel about christianity in Brazil and book publishing.
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On Prison Ministry (Ep. 307)
23/09/2025 Duration: 47minHow is prison ministry done and how does it connect to the local church? Can you have a church inside of a prison? Jonathan Leeman interviews Jamey Norman and Sean DeMars.
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On the Africa Statement on the Prosperity Gospel and Word of Faith Theology (Ep. 306)
16/09/2025 Duration: 28minMark and Jonathan talk to John Musyimi about the release and the content of the Africa Statement on Prosperity Gospel and Word of Faith Theology.
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On Christianity in Lebanon (Ep. 305)
09/09/2025 Duration: 28minMark and Jonathan talk to Issam about the state of Christianity in Lebanon.
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On Prioritizing the Church in Missions (Ep. 304)
02/09/2025 Duration: 28minMark and Jonathan interview John Folmar and Scott Logsdon on their new Church-Centered Missions book Prioritizing the Church in Missions.
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On Pastors Loving Their Wives Well (Ep. 303)
26/08/2025 Duration: 36minMark and Jonathan talk to Zach and Garrett on how they seek to love their wives well while pastoring their churches.
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On Remembering John MacArthur (Ep. 302)
19/08/2025 Duration: 32minOn this episode of Pastors Talk, Jonathan asks Mark about his friendship with John MacArthur.
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On Selecting the Winners for the 300th Giveaway
03/06/2025 Duration: 01minJonathan selects two winners for the 300th episode giveaway!