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    <description>Welcome to Resurge. The ground is radically shifting in our culture and we believe we’re sitting on the greatest opportunity for the church in our lifetime for people who understand what’s shifting and have the will to seize it. Expect thought-provoking conversations and insights from fascinating guests as we seek reformation and revival for a resurgence of the church.
If this is helpful to you, don’t forget to rate, review and share!</description>
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    <itunes:subtitle>Our heartbeat is to see reformation and revival for a resurgence of the Church in our day </itunes:subtitle>
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    <itunes:summary>Welcome to Resurge. The ground is radically shifting in our culture and we believe we’re sitting on the greatest opportunity for the church in our lifetime for people who understand what’s shifting and have the will to seize it. Expect thought-provoking conversations and insights from fascinating guests as we seek reformation and revival for a resurgence of the church.
If this is helpful to you, don’t forget to rate, review and share!</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Ep 16 | Pastoral Succession, Revival Gatherings &amp; Preaching with Pastor Andy Wood</title>
      <description>In this episode, Pastors Josh Howerton and Andy Wood dive into church succession—drawing from their own leadership transitions at Lakepointe Church and Saddleback Church. They share practical strategies for navigating pastoral change and how to honor a church’s legacy while stepping into a new vision. The conversation also explores how churches can pursue revival through repentance, prayer, and intentional events, offering wisdom and encouragement to fellow church leaders. Plus, they tackle how to preach boldly and biblically in a progressive culture. 



If this podcast is interesting and helpful to you, apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</description>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode, Pastors Josh Howerton and Andy Wood dive into church succession—drawing from their own leadership transitions at Lakepointe Church and Saddleback Church. They share practical strategies for navigating pastoral change and how to honor a church’s legacy while stepping into a new vision. The conversation also explores how churches can pursue revival through repentance, prayer, and intentional events, offering wisdom and encouragement to fellow church leaders. Plus, they tackle how to preach boldly and biblically in a progressive culture. 



If this podcast is interesting and helpful to you, apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</itunes:summary>
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<p>If this podcast is interesting and helpful to you, apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</p>
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      <title>Ep 15 | Reaching Gen Z with Pastor Noah Herrin</title>
      <description>Pastors Josh Howerton and Noah Herrin dive into the highs and lows of church planting and pastoring with a heart for the next generation. From growing as preachers and learning from seasoned mentors to handling critics with prayer, they unpack challenges of ministry today. 

If this podcast is interesting and helpful to you, apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 05:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Pastors Josh Howerton and Noah Herrin dive into the highs and lows of church planting and pastoring with a heart for the next generation. From growing as preachers and learning from seasoned mentors to handling critics with prayer, they unpack challenges of ministry today. 

If this podcast is interesting and helpful to you, apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</itunes:summary>
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If this podcast is interesting and helpful to you, apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</p>]]>
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      <title>Ep 14 | Four Megachurch Pastors Debrief White House Visit</title>
      <description>Pastors Josh Howerton, Josh McPherson, Ryan Visconti &amp; Landon Schott share things they previously could not about their meeting at the White House and respond to objections to going. They react and gently respond to David French's concerns about them going. They talk about associating with Paula White, how pastors should relate to politics and much more. 

Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 05:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Pastors Josh Howerton, Josh McPherson, Ryan Visconti &amp; Landon Schott share things they previously could not about their meeting at the White House and respond to objections to going. They react and gently respond to David French's concerns about them going. They talk about associating with Paula White, how pastors should relate to politics and much more. 

Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</itunes:summary>
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<p>Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</p>]]>
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      <title>Ep 13 | Three Megachurch Pastors Debate Culture Wars</title>
      <description>In the absence of Christian theology, secularism rushes in. Pastors Josh Howerton, Josh McPherson, and Ryan Visconti debate how Christians can engage in the culture war boldly and faithfully. They unpack how the Church is called to be salt and light in the world—especially in our nation. Together, they encourage believers to proactively advocate for truth and righteousness in a rapidly changing culture, seeking the peace and prosperity of our country.</description>
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      <itunes:summary>In the absence of Christian theology, secularism rushes in. Pastors Josh Howerton, Josh McPherson, and Ryan Visconti debate how Christians can engage in the culture war boldly and faithfully. They unpack how the Church is called to be salt and light in the world—especially in our nation. Together, they encourage believers to proactively advocate for truth and righteousness in a rapidly changing culture, seeking the peace and prosperity of our country.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Ep 12 | Should Christians Take Sides in a Culture War?</title>
      <description>Should Christians take a stand in the culture war on issues like abortion, gender, and sexuality? Some argue it’s divisive or that we should “just focus on the Gospel.” In this episode, Pastors Josh Howerton and Josh McPherson tackle these objections, unpack why contending for the faith matters, and explore how the church can shape culture rather than be shaped by it.</description>
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      <itunes:summary>Should Christians take a stand in the culture war on issues like abortion, gender, and sexuality? Some argue it’s divisive or that we should “just focus on the Gospel.” In this episode, Pastors Josh Howerton and Josh McPherson tackle these objections, unpack why contending for the faith matters, and explore how the church can shape culture rather than be shaped by it.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Ep 11 | The New Strategy for Social Media</title>
      <description>Is social media helping or hurting the Church? Pastors Josh Howerton and Carlos Erazo tackle common objections and misconceptions about pastors using social media to influence culture. They unpack why church leaders must step into the digital space—not just to contend for truth, but to disciple more effectively. If the church doesn’t disciple people, the world will.</description>
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      <itunes:summary>Is social media helping or hurting the Church? Pastors Josh Howerton and Carlos Erazo tackle common objections and misconceptions about pastors using social media to influence culture. They unpack why church leaders must step into the digital space—not just to contend for truth, but to disciple more effectively. If the church doesn’t disciple people, the world will.</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Is social media helping or hurting the Church? Pastors Josh Howerton and Carlos Erazo tackle common objections and misconceptions about pastors using social media to influence culture. They unpack why church leaders must step into the digital space—not just to contend for truth, but to disciple more effectively. If the church doesn’t disciple people, the world will. </p>]]>
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      <title>Ep 10 | Two Megachurch Pastors Debunk Megachurch Myths</title>
      <description>Pastor Josh Howerton and Pastor Joby Martin refute top objections to megachurches, share watch outs for growing churches and unpack practical insights on sermon prep and preaching.

Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Pastor Josh Howerton and Pastor Joby Martin refute top objections to megachurches, share watch outs for growing churches and unpack practical insights on sermon prep and preaching.

Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Ep 9 | Pastors Respond to President Trump &amp; New Policies</title>
      <description>Pastor Josh McPherson and Pastor Ryan Visconti tackle the pressing issues at the intersection of faith, politics, and church leadership. How should Christians navigate justice and mercy in the immigration debate? Are churches failing to disciple believers on complex cultural ideologies like LGBTQ? Is President Trump a born-again believer? With a call for courageous leadership, they challenge pastors to stand firm in biblical truth while equipping their congregations for today’s cultural battles.

Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Pastor Josh McPherson and Pastor Ryan Visconti tackle the pressing issues at the intersection of faith, politics, and church leadership. How should Christians navigate justice and mercy in the immigration debate? Are churches failing to disciple believers on complex cultural ideologies like LGBTQ? Is President Trump a born-again believer? With a call for courageous leadership, they challenge pastors to stand firm in biblical truth while equipping their congregations for today’s cultural battles.

Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Ep 8 | The New Strategy for Preaching</title>
      <description>In this episode, Pastors Josh Howerton and Josh McPherson delve into the challenges of preaching in today's "negative world." They highlight the need for "brokenhearted apostolic boldness," urging pastors to speak the truth courageously and compassionately. They discuss the importance of preparing the church to navigate cultural shifts. Emphasizing integrity, they encourage pastors to be transparent and bold, confronting cultural lies with the gospel's truth. 

Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode, Pastors Josh Howerton and Josh McPherson delve into the challenges of preaching in today's "negative world." They highlight the need for "brokenhearted apostolic boldness," urging pastors to speak the truth courageously and compassionately. They discuss the importance of preparing the church to navigate cultural shifts. Emphasizing integrity, they encourage pastors to be transparent and bold, confronting cultural lies with the gospel's truth. 

Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Ep 7 | Emotional Sabotage &amp; Toxic Empathy with Allie Beth Stuckey</title>
      <description>Pastor Josh Howerton and special guest Allie Beth Stuckey unpack 'toxic empathy'—when compassion strays from biblical truth, leading to the affirmation of sin. They dive into how pastors can lovingly guide their congregations through cultural issues like gender, marriage, and the sanctity of life, grounding compassion in God’s justice and truth. 

Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</description>
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      <itunes:summary>Pastor Josh Howerton and special guest Allie Beth Stuckey unpack 'toxic empathy'—when compassion strays from biblical truth, leading to the affirmation of sin. They dive into how pastors can lovingly guide their congregations through cultural issues like gender, marriage, and the sanctity of life, grounding compassion in God’s justice and truth. 

Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Pastor Josh Howerton and special guest Allie Beth Stuckey unpack 'toxic empathy'—when compassion strays from biblical truth, leading to the affirmation of sin. They dive into how pastors can lovingly guide their congregations through cultural issues like gender, marriage, and the sanctity of life, grounding compassion in God’s justice and truth. </p><p><br></p><p>Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqay1lZC1wUFhMdlFEVXRFclJZeExBa2JETmxqQXxBQ3Jtc0ttZ1l3MTQwbDQwN3pDM20ycVlOVDV0U2ptWkhjNlBSZDNMRWxqdEhrWEdjR1djMktKUEVyQWhVd2ltS2hxa3ZwN2lSeVdrNW5pUUZDN0dvRDZfSjVWc3hZMWhhX0EtN2xENmZsNXEtQURqcXM1QnRSZw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fjoshhowerton.com%2Fclosed-door-pastors-cohort%2F">https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Ep 6 | Navigating Cultural Hostility with Russell Johnson</title>
      <description>Pastors Josh Howerton and Josh McPherson are joined by special guest Pastor Russell Johnson as they discuss Negative World Missiology. In this episode, they unpack the “new normal” for Bible-preaching pastors navigating cultural opposition and hostility. 

Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</description>
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      <itunes:summary>Pastors Josh Howerton and Josh McPherson are joined by special guest Pastor Russell Johnson as they discuss Negative World Missiology. In this episode, they unpack the “new normal” for Bible-preaching pastors navigating cultural opposition and hostility. 

Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Pastors Josh Howerton and Josh McPherson are joined by special guest Pastor Russell Johnson as they discuss Negative World Missiology. In this episode, they unpack the “new normal” for Bible-preaching pastors navigating cultural opposition and hostility. </p><p><br></p><p>Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqay1lZC1wUFhMdlFEVXRFclJZeExBa2JETmxqQXxBQ3Jtc0ttZ1l3MTQwbDQwN3pDM20ycVlOVDV0U2ptWkhjNlBSZDNMRWxqdEhrWEdjR1djMktKUEVyQWhVd2ltS2hxa3ZwN2lSeVdrNW5pUUZDN0dvRDZfSjVWc3hZMWhhX0EtN2xENmZsNXEtQURqcXM1QnRSZw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fjoshhowerton.com%2Fclosed-door-pastors-cohort%2F">https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Ep 5 | Building A Wartime Church </title>
      <description>In today's cultural climate, church leaders face unprecedented challenges. The increasing opposition and societal pressures require pastors to adapt their leadership strategies and build resilient teams. In this episode, Josh Howerton and Josh McPherson emphasize the importance of building strong, unified teams that can withstand external pressures. Key points include understanding the nature of outrage, fostering healthy elder board dynamics and strategic hiring practices. By implementing these strategies, church leaders can build resilient teams that are prepared to face the challenges of a negative world reality with confidence and boldness.

Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</description>
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      <itunes:summary>In today's cultural climate, church leaders face unprecedented challenges. The increasing opposition and societal pressures require pastors to adapt their leadership strategies and build resilient teams. In this episode, Josh Howerton and Josh McPherson emphasize the importance of building strong, unified teams that can withstand external pressures. Key points include understanding the nature of outrage, fostering healthy elder board dynamics and strategic hiring practices. By implementing these strategies, church leaders can build resilient teams that are prepared to face the challenges of a negative world reality with confidence and boldness.

Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In today's cultural climate, church leaders face unprecedented challenges. The increasing opposition and societal pressures require pastors to adapt their leadership strategies and build resilient teams. In this episode, Josh Howerton and Josh McPherson emphasize the importance of building strong, unified teams that can withstand external pressures. Key points include understanding the nature of outrage, fostering healthy elder board dynamics and strategic hiring practices. By implementing these strategies, church leaders can build resilient teams that are prepared to face the challenges of a negative world reality with confidence and boldness.</p><p><br></p><p>Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqay1lZC1wUFhMdlFEVXRFclJZeExBa2JETmxqQXxBQ3Jtc0ttZ1l3MTQwbDQwN3pDM20ycVlOVDV0U2ptWkhjNlBSZDNMRWxqdEhrWEdjR1djMktKUEVyQWhVd2ltS2hxa3ZwN2lSeVdrNW5pUUZDN0dvRDZfSjVWc3hZMWhhX0EtN2xENmZsNXEtQURqcXM1QnRSZw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fjoshhowerton.com%2Fclosed-door-pastors-cohort%2F">https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Ep 4 | Building a Spirit-Filled Church with Jon Tyson</title>
      <description>Pastor Josh Howerton and Pastor Jon Tyson discuss how to build the church with a vibrant, faith-filled culture and where the Spirit is welcome in a negative world. Tyson shares his experience church planting in NYC, mentorship under Dr. Tim Keller and how the Western Church can experience more supernatural gifts of the Spirit.

Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</description>
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      <itunes:summary>Pastor Josh Howerton and Pastor Jon Tyson discuss how to build the church with a vibrant, faith-filled culture and where the Spirit is welcome in a negative world. Tyson shares his experience church planting in NYC, mentorship under Dr. Tim Keller and how the Western Church can experience more supernatural gifts of the Spirit.

Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Pastor Josh Howerton and Pastor Jon Tyson discuss how to build the church with a vibrant, faith-filled culture and where the Spirit is welcome in a negative world. Tyson shares his experience church planting in NYC, mentorship under Dr. Tim Keller and how the Western Church can experience more supernatural gifts of the Spirit.</p><p><br></p><p>Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqay1lZC1wUFhMdlFEVXRFclJZeExBa2JETmxqQXxBQ3Jtc0ttZ1l3MTQwbDQwN3pDM20ycVlOVDV0U2ptWkhjNlBSZDNMRWxqdEhrWEdjR1djMktKUEVyQWhVd2ltS2hxa3ZwN2lSeVdrNW5pUUZDN0dvRDZfSjVWc3hZMWhhX0EtN2xENmZsNXEtQURqcXM1QnRSZw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fjoshhowerton.com%2Fclosed-door-pastors-cohort%2F">https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</a></p>]]>
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      <description>In a world increasingly hostile to Christianity, pastors need a theology on politics. Josh Howerton and Josh McPherson share practical ideas to equip pastors to speak prophetically into our cultural landscape.

Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</description>
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      <itunes:summary>In a world increasingly hostile to Christianity, pastors need a theology on politics. Josh Howerton and Josh McPherson share practical ideas to equip pastors to speak prophetically into our cultural landscape.

Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>In a world increasingly hostile to Christianity, pastors need a theology on politics. Josh Howerton and Josh McPherson share practical ideas to equip pastors to speak prophetically into our cultural landscape.</p><p><br></p><p>Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqay1lZC1wUFhMdlFEVXRFclJZeExBa2JETmxqQXxBQ3Jtc0ttZ1l3MTQwbDQwN3pDM20ycVlOVDV0U2ptWkhjNlBSZDNMRWxqdEhrWEdjR1djMktKUEVyQWhVd2ltS2hxa3ZwN2lSeVdrNW5pUUZDN0dvRDZfSjVWc3hZMWhhX0EtN2xENmZsNXEtQURqcXM1QnRSZw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fjoshhowerton.com%2Fclosed-door-pastors-cohort%2F">https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Ep 2 | Building a Wartime Ministry Family</title>
      <description>There is a crucial relationship between a pastor’s family and their ministry effectiveness. If pastors are to thrive in ministry in a negative world culture, the home must be a strong foundation. Josh Howerton and Josh McPherson offer practical insights on “What is the role of a wife and the children,” “How to balance ministry and family” and “Raising children that love the church.”

Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>There is a crucial relationship between a pastor’s family and their ministry effectiveness. If pastors are to thrive in ministry in a negative world culture, the home must be a strong foundation. Josh Howerton and Josh McPherson offer practical insights on “What is the role of a wife and the children,” “How to balance ministry and family” and “Raising children that love the church.”

Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>There is a crucial relationship between a pastor’s family and their ministry effectiveness. If pastors are to thrive in ministry in a negative world culture, the home must be a strong foundation. Josh Howerton and Josh McPherson offer practical insights on “What is the role of a wife and the children,” “How to balance ministry and family” and “Raising children that love the church.”</p><p><br></p><p>Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=comments&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqay1lZC1wUFhMdlFEVXRFclJZeExBa2JETmxqQXxBQ3Jtc0ttZ1l3MTQwbDQwN3pDM20ycVlOVDV0U2ptWkhjNlBSZDNMRWxqdEhrWEdjR1djMktKUEVyQWhVd2ltS2hxa3ZwN2lSeVdrNW5pUUZDN0dvRDZfSjVWc3hZMWhhX0EtN2xENmZsNXEtQURqcXM1QnRSZw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fjoshhowerton.com%2Fclosed-door-pastors-cohort%2F">https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Ep 1 | Seeker-Sensitive Movement is Dying </title>
      <description>Pastors Josh Howerton and Josh McPherson unpack the concept of "negative world missiology" and explain why it’s essential for pastors and ministry leaders to discern the cultural moment in order to lead their churches effectively in a culture that increasingly opposes Christianity and its beliefs. In this episode, they share practical strategies for how the church can adapt and boldly engage with today’s cultural landscape.

Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</description>
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      <itunes:summary>Pastors Josh Howerton and Josh McPherson unpack the concept of "negative world missiology" and explain why it’s essential for pastors and ministry leaders to discern the cultural moment in order to lead their churches effectively in a culture that increasingly opposes Christianity and its beliefs. In this episode, they share practical strategies for how the church can adapt and boldly engage with today’s cultural landscape.

Apply to be a part of our 2025 closed-door cohort for pastors as we go a layer deeper on topics like these: https://joshhowerton.com/closed-door-pastors-cohort/</itunes:summary>
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