Behind The Pulpit Podcast

Main Topic: Interview with Nate Thompson [Author: Tim Lucas] Nate Thompson is the co-founder of Man UP Adventures an organization that uses wilderness adventures to teach men to embrace Biblical Masculinity.   A man up adventure is 3 days 4 nights in the wilderness full of physical challenges, experiential learning, intimate campfires, inspired instruction and bonding with other men … Continue reading "“Man UP – interview with Nate Thompson” – BTPP 018"

Main Topic: Interview with Josh McElhaney [Author: Tim Lucas] Josh McElhaney is Pastor of Life Church in Tyler Texas, and author of the book “A King In A Cave“. Josh didn’t have the “textbook” upbringing as a minister’s kid with no adversity in life, with a direct path to preaching by the age of 16. I don’t … Continue reading "“A King In A Cave – interview with Josh McElhaney” – BTPP 017"

Main Topic: Interview with Brandon Mocas [Author: Tim Lucas] Recently, we had full-time evangelist Brandon Mocas at our church here in San Diego. It was very obvious from his preaching that he had spent more time in prayer than he did in “sermon prep”. That is not to say that his sermon didn’t sound prepared, but … Continue reading "“Brandon Mocas Interview” – BTPP 016"

Main Topic: Physical Health for Ministers [Author: Tim Lucas] Ministers are notorious for neglecting their physical self. It is almost a common joke; the overweight preacher.  But apparently it’s not just a stereotype. In 2002 according to Pulpit Pew Research 76% of ministers were overweight or obese. The problem though is not simply a weight issue. Certainly … Continue reading "“What About My Body?” – BTPP 015"

Main Topic: Finding Ministry Opportunities Pt 2 [Author: Tim Lucas] We spent quite a bit of time in last episode talking about the unrealistic expectation of getting paid to minister early in your ministry.  This week we start the continuation of our discussion by talking about tips for for when you actually do get asked to preach. First thing, … Continue reading "“Finding Ministry Opportunities” Pt 2 – BTPP 014"

Main Topic: Finding Ministry Opportunities Pt 1 [Author: Tim Lucas] In Nigel’s recent travels as an evangelist a common concern among ministers has been that they have talented young people who refuse to do the work of ministry unless they are paid. When I heard this I was absolutely floored. I have never heard anyone say … Continue reading "“Finding Ministry Opportunities” Pt 1 – BTPP 013"

Interview: Pastor Dallas Brock Great interview with Home Missionary Pastor Dallas Brock from Portland Oregon.  Will post more detailed show notes in future.

Main Topic: Bible School’s Effect On Us 3:09 How each of us ended up at Apostolic Bible Institute 3:09 – Nigel 8:49 – Ryan 16:58 – Tim —Some of the benefits of going to Bible School— 21:00 Friendships – While I am so against networking for the sake of “getting ahead”, there is so much value in … Continue reading "“Bible School’s Effect On Us” – BTPP 011"

Main Topic: Fighting the Flesh 1:05 We have three enemies of our soul 1) Satan 2) The World 3) Our Flesh 2:23 Flesh is defined not as our physical body, but rather as our human sinful nature. 5:47 Because of our prevailing culture, it can be hard for us in the western world to accept that … Continue reading "“Fighting the Flesh” – BTPP 010"

Main Topic: Recognizing and Recovering From Burnout 10:05 Alarming statistics on the number of Pastors who burnout.   19:20 A desire to isolate your self is often a sign you are burnt out. 23:35 It is so easy to get so busy with the work of the Lord that we forget the Lord of the work.  25:00 … Continue reading "Recognizing and Recovering From Burnout: BTPP 009"

Main Topic: Preventing Burnout 7:05 What is the difference between burnout and stress? –  Burnout is characterized by disengagement,     Stress is characterized by over-engagement. –  Burnout causes emotions to be blunted,     Stress causes emotions to be over-reactive. –  Burnout results in emotional exhaustion,     Stress results in physical exhaustion, –  Burnout results in emotional exhaustion,     … Continue reading "“Preventing Burnout” – BTPP 008"

Main Topic: Success In Ministry 8:40 What is ministerial success –  Are you feeding the sheep of God? –  Success is not a destination but rather a journey. – ultimately our final success is when Jesus says to us “well done                thou good and faithful servant.”  – Jesus defines the … Continue reading "“Success In Ministry” – BTPP007"

Interview Pt 2: 1:28: The most successful method of reaching unsaved people- Home Bible studies allow you to have one on one interaction and build relationships that are very effective in winning people to the Lord.  07:28 The key to a multicultural congregation – Loving people, and reaching for everyone God places in your life. 11:35 As a missionary … Continue reading "“Interview with Missionary Richard Lucas Pt. 2” – BTPP006"

Interview Pt 1: 0:58: The Power of Focus and Habits – The Bible talks a lot about putting off and putting on. Repentance is when we turn away from sin and turn to God. Eph 4:22-24 putting off the old man, putting on the new. it is important to replace bad habits with good habits, not just … Continue reading "“Interview with Missionary Richard Lucas Pt. 1” – BTPP005"

List of Scriptures: mentioned at 17:15 -Romans 6:12-18 (Replacing “sin” with whatever you’re            struggling with, daily devotion) – Romans 8:4-14       – Gal 5:16-17          – Gal 5:24-25 – 1Thes 3:13-4:7         – Prov 4:23-27       – Prov 2:16-19 – Prov 5:3-23   … Continue reading "“Guarding Against Moral Failure” – BTPP004"

Show Notes will be added later

ABI Drama Weekend: 0:29 Here is the picture of Ryan’s epic beard made by Tim. No, it isn’t real. Beard making was Tim’s favorite part about ABI drama, and this was his crowning achievement of all the beards he made. Our Families: 5:22 Lucas (Tim’s Family)  Wife: Amede; Offspring: Judah, Charlotte (on the way); 7:21 … Continue reading "“Personal Devotions” Part 1 BTPP002"

Introductions: 0:45 NIGEL:  I was Saved at 13 from the religion of Islam in the Islands of Fiji. Coming from such a dark religion I was very hungry for the things of God and to wanted know more about God.   Because of my hunger I wanted to constantly be around church people and was eager … Continue reading "“Am I Called To Preach?” BTPP001"