Behind The Pulpit Podcast

    Main Topic: “Weepers and Warriors & Christian Eloquence in the Pulpit” [Author: Tim Lucas] In this episode… We talk a little about what has been going on in our life, some of the things we’ve been preaching, and how Church has been going. The main topics are a sermon Sis Vesta Mangun titled “Weepers And … Continue reading "Weepers and Warriors & Christian Eloquence in the Pulpit” – BTPP 038"

    Main Topic: “Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Preachers” [Author: Tim Lucas] In this episode… We talk a little about what we have been preaching and upcoming preaching, Some of the things going on in Tim’s church, like their progressive fast, and the Community Bible Study. We also talk about practicing preaching and how … Continue reading "“Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Preachers” – BTPP 037"

    Main Topic: “Reboot and Pastor Nigel” [Author: Tim Lucas] In this episode… Well It’s been a few months since we recorded, but WE ARE BACK! We have been trying to record for awhile but due to life circumstances we have been having problems getting together. What life changes you ask? Nigel is now … Continue reading "“Reboot and Pastor Nigel” – BTPP 036"

Main Topic: “Killing Comfort Zone” [Author: Tim Lucas]   This episode was inspired by a POST (“Goodbye, Comfort Zone!“) on the “A Chosen Peculiar Mom” blog (the blog written by Tim’s wife) in which she talked about challenging our church to get out of our comfort zone and doing what is necessary to see our … Continue reading "“Killing Comfort Zone” – BTPP035"

Main Topic: “Supernatural Healing” [Author: Tim Lucas] The Bible is clear, we should be seeing signs and wonders regularly. Mark 16:17-18King James Version (KJV) 17 And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any … Continue reading "“Supernatural Healing” – BTPP034"

    Main Topic: “Teaching Your Kids To Worship” [Author: Tim Lucas] In this episode, we discuss an article from David Reynolds of Apostolic Family Training One of the things ministers are notorious for is missing their family while focusing on the church. We talk about some things that have worked for us and some … Continue reading "“Teaching Your Kids To Worship” – BTPP033"

    Main Topic: “Too Young to Minister?” [Author: Tim Lucas] In this episode… We don’t need to worry about money. If we take care of God’s business, he will take care of our business. I was talking to Chris Nicholson at NAYC 2017. We talked about how sometimes people say things like aren’t you … Continue reading "“Too Young to Minister?” – BTPP032"

    Main Topic: “Interview with Bro Wallace, Expository Preaching, Anxiety” [Author: Tim Lucas] In this episode… We had the privilege to interview former North American Missionary, and now Global Missionary Kevin Wallace.  He told us how he felt the call to missions, some of his strategies for outreach, and keys to longevity and success … Continue reading "“Interview with Bro Wallace, Expository Preaching, Anxiety” – BTPP030"

    Main Topic: “7 Things To Banish From Every Leaders Life” [Author: Tim Lucas] In this episode… We discuss an article by Carey Nieuwhof “7 Things Every Leader Should Banish Starting Today” 1)      Intentions 2)     “Some” words 3)      Unnecessary meetings. 4)      fear 5)      too … Continue reading "“7 Things To Banish From Every Leaders Life ” – BTPP 031"

    Main Topic: “ABI Graduation, and Preaching Series” [Author: Tim Lucas] In this episode… Ryan has car trouble and faces being stranded in the middle of nowhere and learns how quickly a car will stop working if not connected to the source of recharge. Why is it that we are often so much more skeptical of healing, or some other positive … Continue reading "“ABI Graduation, and Preaching Series” – BTPP 029"

Main Topic: Cross-cultural ministry [Author: Tim Lucas] In today’s world, you are almost guaranteed to be in a place where you have the opportunity to minister to people from a culture that is different from your own. In this episode, we aren’t even going to address racism because we are assuming everyone is a Christian and … Continue reading "“Cross cultural ministry” – BTPP 028"

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Main Topic: Interview with Chad Williams pt 2 [Author: Tim Lucas] Show notes to be added.

Main Topic: Interview with Chad Williams pt 1 [Author: Tim Lucas] Show notes to be added.

Main Topic: Battlefield of the Mind [Author: Tim Lucas] In this episode, we discuss the biggest fight most of us face: The Battle for the Mind. The discussion has to start with 2 Cor 10:3-5. “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the          weapons … Continue reading "“Battlefield of the Mind” – BTPP 024"

Main Topic: When Platform Standards Are Broken [Author: Tim Lucas] In this episode, we are joined by my brother, Andrew Lucas and we talk about a Facebook video post that went viral, and some of the consequences of that; nasty comments, and hateful messages. Also, we talk about how should a minister deal with situations in … Continue reading "“When Platform Standards Are Broken” – BTPP 023"

Main Topic: Books We’re Reading [Author: Tim Lucas] It has been said if a man doesn’t want to read he shouldn’t be a minister. While they may be harsh, reading is essential in the life of anyone desire to grow. The most effective way to learn is to read. The incredible opportunity afforded to us … Continue reading "“Books We’re Reading” – BTPP 022"

Main Topic: New Year Special (2017) [Author: Tim Lucas] We discuss how each of our years went in 2016, and what we were hoping for and looking forward to in 2017. We talk about transitions and the holy dissatisfaction that can often give us a hint that change is coming. We talk about importance of reading, … Continue reading "“New Year’s Special – 2017” – BTPP 021"

Main Topic: Finding God’s Timing with Guest Joey Rios [Author: Tim Lucas] We had so much fun in this episode talking with Joey Rios. He is a soon to be a church planter in Los Angeles area, after having served as youth Pastor and Sectional Youth Director for a number of years. In this episode we talk … Continue reading "“Finding God’s Timing with Guest Joey Rios” – BTPP 020"

Main Topic: Listener Feedback and Questions [Author: Tim Lucas] For this episode we decided to make YOU the special guest. That’s right! We went through some FaceBook posts, some emails, read the best ones and responded to some of the questions you had. We have had substantial growth in listnership over the last month and … Continue reading "“Listener Feedback and Questions” – BTPP 019"