Recent Episodes
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On Christianity in France (Ep. 301)
May 27, 2025 – 25:38 -
On Your Questions - Celebrating 300 Episodes
May 20, 2025 – 44:50 -
On Growing Up in a "Christian" Colony (Ep. 299)
May 13, 2025 – 33:41 -
On the Book From Eden to Egypt (Ep. 298)
May 6, 2025 – 26:04 -
On the Pastors Library (Ep. 297)
Apr 29, 2025 – 26:23 -
On Ministering When Spiritually Dry (Ep. 296)
Apr 22, 2025 – 30:44 -
On Maturity (Ep. 295)
Apr 15, 2025 – 38:15 -
On the Pastor's Personal Evangelism (Ep. 294)
Apr 8, 2025 – 24:18 -
On A Light on the Hill (Ep. 293)
Apr 1, 2025 – 31:23 -
On Extra Biblical Qualifications for Elders (Ep. 292)
Mar 25, 2025 – 30:38 -
On Pastors as Writers (Ep. 291)
Mar 18, 2025 – 30:48 -
On Christianity in Colombia (Ep. 290)
Mar 11, 2025 – 27:04 -
On the Pastor's Private Prayer Life (Ep. 289)
Mar 4, 2025 – 21:43 -
On Running Your Staff (Ep. 288)
Feb 25, 2025 – 29:22 -
A Storm in the Desert: Mack + Leeann (Ep. 1)
Feb 21, 2025 – 22:16 -
On The Evangelistic Power of Exclusivity (Ep. 287)
Feb 18, 2025 – 28:06 -
On Service Reviews (Ep. 286)
Feb 11, 2025 – 33:07 -
On A Storm in the Desert Podcast (Ep. 285)
Feb 4, 2025 – 33:05 -
On Christianity in Indonesia (Ep. 284)
Dec 17, 2024 – 23:22 -
On Internships Part 2 (Ep. 283)
Dec 10, 2024 – 27:10 -
On Being Convictional without Being Cranky (Ep. 282)
Dec 3, 2024 – 27:49 -
On Internship Part 1 (Ep. 281)
Nov 26, 2024 – 35:18 -
On Small Groups: Helpful, not Essential (Ep. 280)
Nov 19, 2024 – 20:23 -
On How Sound Ecclesiology Protects the Gospel (Ep. 279)
Nov 5, 2024 – 28:53 -
On Leading Inductive Bible Studies (Ep. 278)
Oct 29, 2024 – 28:07 -
On the Church in Portugal, with Tiago Oliveira (Ep. 277)
Oct 22, 2024 – 30:16 -
Episode 276: On the Importance of Ecclesiology for a Church Plant, with Matt Smethurst
Oct 8, 2024 – 29:12 -
Episode 275: On Seasons in a Pastor's Life
Oct 1, 2024 – 28:17 -
Episode 274: On an Unbelieving Australian’s Journey to Being a Baptist Pastor
Sep 24, 2024 – 35:00 -
Episode 273: On Youth Ministry, with Mark Feather and Alex Duke
Sep 17, 2024 – 34:53 -
Episode 272: On Christianity in Kazakhstan, with Dennis Boris
Sep 10, 2024 – 30:19 -
Episode 271: On ACME, with Aaron Menikoff, Greg Gilbert, Juan Sanchez, and Sebastian Traeger
Sep 3, 2024 – 28:19 -
Episode 270: On Pastoral Transition, with Phil Newton and Bob Johnson
Aug 27, 2024 – 31:01 -
Episode 269: On The (Not-So-Secret) Secret to Reaching the Next Generation with Kevin DeYoung
May 28, 2024 – 50:04 -
Episode 268: On Preparing to Plant with Jeri Choi, Welton Bonner, and Bobby Jamieson
May 21, 2024 – 38:03 -
Episode 267: On Biblical Covenants, with Bobby Jamieson
May 7, 2024 – 21:31 -
Episode 266: On Raising Up Associate Pastors, with Bobby Jamieson, Mark Feather, and Deepak Reju
Apr 30, 2024 – 36:11 -
Episode 265: On Pastoring Frustrated Sheep
Apr 23, 2024 – 26:37 -
Episode 264: On the Doctrine of the Trinity, with Bobby Jamieson and Mark Feather
Apr 16, 2024 – 31:58 -
Episode 263: On When You and Your Boss Have Different Philosophies of Ministry
Mar 26, 2024 – 29:38 -
Counseling Talk—Episode 1: On Counseling Talk
Mar 25, 2024 – 33:42 -
Episode 262: On Children's Ministry (Part 2), with Connie Dever
Mar 19, 2024 – 36:19 -
Episode 261: On Children's Ministry (Part 1), with Connie Dever
Mar 12, 2024 – 24:09 -
Episode 260: On Residential or Online Seminary?
Mar 5, 2024 – 28:36 -
Episode 259: On Corporate Application in Preaching, with Cheston Pickard
Feb 27, 2024 – 26:27 -
Episode 258: On When May a Congregation Vote Against its Elders, with Jamie Dunlop
Feb 20, 2024 – 26:15 -
Episode 257: On Congregational Singing
Feb 13, 2024 – 32:21 -
Episode 256: On Leadership and Church Size Dynamics
Feb 6, 2024 – 36:45 -
Episode 255: On Transcendence
Jan 30, 2024 – 30:19 -
Episode 254: On Interacting After Church Discipline
Jan 23, 2024 – 30:29
Recent Reviews
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SaolomonTruly formationalThis has been one of the resources that has shaped and formed my ecclesiology almost more than anything outside the Bible.
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KTMJoshPastoral LifelineSo grateful for this podcast. Consistent clarity and wisdom
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John WelknerWhat happened to Mark’s sound effects?Great, helpful podcast! But please, free Mark…let the sound effects ring!
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LawDawg2019Encouraging and HelpfulBeen listening for years, keep it up. Very encouraging and helpful for this young pastor
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SethcussonIncredible, and so so helpful!I’ve listened to every episode—at least once!—sometimes several times. Especially for those who are serving in a church and need ecclesiological and practical help, listening to this podcast is one of the best things you can do to equip yourself.
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HhsghgAmazing9/9
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Chanc_sGreat PodcastSo glad to be able to access this information!
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Yaboy1Truly usefulGo through the whole catalog. You won’t regret it.
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JD 7272GratefulI have listened to most of the episodes available on this podcast and have been deeply edified. These conversations have been very instructive and helpful to my thinking. Grateful!
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adrianlowenPastoral PunkeryI don’t see many critics of Pastors Talk. I think that’s because there’s no critique someone can bring up that Mark Dever hasn’t said at least three times on a single episode. He is the greatest antagonist of this podcast. Having said this, I have been encouraged, helped, and challenged by Pastors Talk. I frequently revisit old episodes and always look forward to new ones for my Tuesday morning commute.
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Sanford Perez JrGreat Podcast!!!I’ve binged on this podcast while working as a driver. Grateful for the hearts and wisdom of Pastor Mark and Dr. Leeman towards God’s Word, Pastor’s and the Local Church. Reading through some of the 9Marks books currently. Enjoying and growing every moment. Thank you!!!
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RuthMannRecommend to vocational and lay ministryI find this very helpful and recommend to anyone in vocational or lay ministry in your church. Tip: fast forward through the first 30 seconds so you can bypass their attempts at humor, which is the reason I give the 4 stars instead of 5. When they are serious and on task, they are wonderfully insightful and helpful.
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Dbooth4JCEncouraging Content for Pastoral WorkAppropriate and helpful content that glorifies God in the church.
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Yong.ShanInformative and edifying podcast.Please keep up the good work, brothers.
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kjstuart3PlayfulA bit childish and immature at times, but deadly serious on the topics that matter. I feel better equipped to point others to Christ in ministry.
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KerinjshGoodI enjoy listening to these podcasts.
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pigslautererAmazingAmazing
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MP450Very helpfulA helpful podcast thinking through important matters.
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HuffDaddy2023HelpfulHelpful
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ralphthemastiffMortifiedListened to episode 166 and am mortified. If you are a modern pastor this is not the pod cast for you. Outdated literal interpretation of parts of the Bible
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TylerJo93Great!Every pastor/seminarian should listen, receive, and apply godly instruction from these two great men.
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ChrisBoggusRequisite listeningEvery pastor should listen and learn. Even where I disagree, their thoughtfulness is itself instructive.
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PastorLanceFCCHelpful and frustratingI love the content of this podcast. Even if I don’t agree with their conclusions I appreciate the way that they have thought things through and defend their positions. However, Mark’s interruptions and talking over others makes it almost unlistenable. There is almost always a point in the podcast where I come close to turning it off because of the interruptions.
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Joshua D. B.A Rich BlessingAs a church resident in their early 20’s pursuing the ministry and desiring to plant churches overseas, 9Marks and Pastor’s Talk have been indispensable in strengthening my ecclesiology, love for the church, and humility for ministry. These two brothers a a rich blessing from God to the church today.
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i am awsome and very humble about it5 stars of a solid podcastThis is one of the most helpful podcasts. 9marks has been an indispensable part of my life. I’ve learned and profited much from the healthy church bois
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mj87OzShort, insightful, funThe guys do a good job of getting quickly to the point, unpacking the relevance for church pastors and discussing application. In a world of half measures and hedging, Mark and Jonathan put their views on the table and back them up with scripture.
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Etjohnson1A calm voice in trying timesAs a church planting missionary in a foreign country these podcasts have been a tremendous encouragement in difficult days.
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Lawson StancilGreat podcastThis podcast has been super helpful in thinking about the life of church in light of the Bible. Grateful for Mark Dever and Jonathan Leeman and their love for Christ and his church.
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Charlie in BG KYPastors TalkHey! How long do you guys take for summer break? When will Tuesday podcasts resume?
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SalvadorBlancoThe best for the ChurchThese brothers have encouraged me so much. They also get me thinking a ton on biblical ecclesiology. I hope this podcast continues for years to come.
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Brent Belford @ ColonialThankfulThank you Jonathan and Mark! I enjoy thinking through these important pastoral issues with you. Blessings!
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ComprehensiveCommentorA podcast for curious introverts!I am a newly married 24 year old man, I am not a pastor, but I love pastors and am very interested in preaching and pastoral ministry. This is one of the best podcasts I have listened to and I listen to a bunch of great ones. I like how short it is, there’s a sense in which I’m in the room with them, just silent. Most of the time, it feels like they don’t know it’s recording and they’re just having a conversation. Mark and Jonathan have a really nice chemistry. Either I’m lame or they’re really funny sometimes.
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scrone3Great podcast!One of my favorites! Thankful for all the wisdom shared between these faithful Pastors!
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Alex C...Good StuffMuch to learn from these pastor/elders talk about the church.
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The Fighting SquirrelRead their books insteadI love nine marks ministries. But the podcast is a little much. There’s not a lot of hard and fast teaching, but rather a lot of unnecessary banter. Also Mark doesn’t seem to interview well. I would suggest read their books Or listen to their sermons instead of listening to the podcast. They will be much more helpful.
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richardcobbHelpful ResourceAs a man looking to go into full time ministry after seminary, this has been a great resource in helping think through shepherding the flock and all the challenges that come with it.
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GreenchilegirlHey congregants!If you're not a pastor, you'll still find Pastor Talk edifying. Few things are more soothing to me than listening to Mark Dever speak, and being a fly on the wall to hear him talk orthopraxy is wonderful. Do your pastor a favor and recommend it to him. My pastor found it very helpful and encouraging.
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David Doran Jr.Casual EdificationThankful for this wonderful supplement to my ministry week–this podcast gives a chance to think about ministry philophy and church life in a way that is engaging and thorough yet also casual enough to enjoy while you're cleaning or turning in reciepts at the church. Makes you look forward to some of the busy-work!
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Simpleman52What They SaidI reiterate the other reviewers–this is an excellent resource that is immensely helpful. It is a brief, practical, informal conversation about biblical pastoring.
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PastorStephenHortonThank You 9MarksThis podcast is excellent! Content and format are just what I enjoy to learn and grow as I maintain a pretty full schedule. I'm subscribed and I won't miss and episode! Thank you for investing your time and energy to help other pastors like me!
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KentuckyPastorKeep them comingThis new podcast has been very helpful to me! I find it very edifying. Please keep them coming!
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J GusslerReally Enjoy ListeningThis podcast has been a great addition to my weekly list of podcast. I always seem to learn so much about ministry.
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crbarnes1979Great ResourceFor any pastor desiring to grow in their ministry this is the perfect help. Mark and Jonathan do a great job in addressing issues particular to the pastorate. I highly recommend it for those who are serious about doing ministry well!
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JuanjuanoneImmensely HelpfulPastor's talk is an excellent resource. Mark exudes pastoral wisdom and is able to address timely questions posed by Jonathan; such as addressing social media usage in the church. The podcast provides a helpful medium for hearing how Mark, Leeman, and CHBC practically apply what we have been reading for many years.
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PenName69Excellent ResourceThankful for this resources. I've been a fan on the 9Marks books and article for a long time. Including a podcast in the mix is a great way to bring others into the conversation. I highly recommend you subscribe and make this part of your routine.
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