Courage My Lads Podcast

Jared Sparks

Episode 19: Why Are So Many Baby Boomer Pastors Bad Men?

Young pastors, if we don’t learn from bad older pastors we will become them. In this episode, I explain why I think there has been a surge of church planting over the last 30 years and what young pastors can do now that will help them finish better than their predecessors.

Jared Sparks

Bonus Episode: Tips On Hospital Visits & Funerals

We know we are supposed to visit the sick and officiate funeral and graveside services. But how do we do it? I have some tips. The Book I mention in this episode is Kent Hughes book “The Pastors Book”. And I was wrong, it’s not that pricy! Pick it up!

Jared Sparks

Bonus Episode: Tips on Premarital Counseling & Weddings

Thanks for listening! The book I mention in this episode is “The Meaning of Marriage” by Tim Keller. here  You can listen to this episode right here on this new player or jump over to iTunes HERE Reminder. I need your help. If you like this content share it and tell

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Episode 18: Pastoral Priority 7 – Weddings, Funerals, & Hospitals

  Thanks so much for checking out the podcast. This episode is the last full-length episode in the Pastoral Priorities series. If you find this one helpful, go back and listen to the whole series. Pastors, let me remind you of what else The Shepherd’s Crook offers. We do phone/video sessions

Jared Sparks

Bonus Episode: The Shepherd’s Crook Intensive

This is the first Bonus Podcast Episode. More will be rolling out soon! Give this one a listen here on the TSC site, iTunes, or any other podcast platform. This is not a conference. This is an “Intensive.” Visit the Intensive Page for more details.

Jared Sparks

Episode 16: Pastoral Priority 5 – Evangelism & Discipleship

Thanks so much for listening. I hate to beat a dead horse, but I will. If this has been helpful please head over to iTunes and leave a rating a review. Also, consider sharing this podcast with others. Thank you! Here are the books I recommend in this episode. The

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Episode 14: Pastoral Priority 3 – Preaching and Prayer

  Thanks so much for listening to the podcast. If this has been helpful to you please consider giving the podcast a review and sharing it with a friend! Recommended Books Tim Keller “Prayer” Paul Miller “The Praying Life” Martyn Lloyd-Jones “Preaching and Preachers” David Helm “Expository Preaching”

Jared Sparks

Episode 12: Pastoral Priority 1 – The Pastor and His God

Episode 12 is live! This podcast is the first of 7 part series on pastoral priorities. In the last 5 episodes, I answered the question “Who is a pastor?” In this series, I answer the question “What does a pastor do?” I hope you find these helpful! In this episode,