For the Church Podcast

On this episode, Jared C. Wilson visits with Costi Hinn, Executive Pastor of Mission Bible Church in Tustin, California, co-author of the book Defining Deception, and redeemed refugee from the world of faith healing.

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared C. Wilson discusses the importance -- and unimportance -- of preaching illustrations.

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared C. Wilson interviews Dr. Jason K. Allen, president of Midwestern Seminary, about his first five years in leadership at the school and the dramatic resurgence resulting.

On this episode of the FTC Podcast, Jared C. Wilson outlines numerous reasons a church should aim for simplicity in its programming, method, and mission.

Dr. Christian George returns to the FTC Podcast this week to talk with Jared Wilson about why modern preaching is so glib, why pastors should read fiction, how Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster might exist, if Christians should support contact sports, and why silence is critically important to the Christian life.

Episode 19: The 5 C's of Preaching What is the irreducible complexity of Christian preaching? What distinguishes preaching from lecturing? In this episode of the For The Church Podcast, Jared Wilson discusses 5 elements of Christian preaching that every pastor ought to embrace in reviewing if their sermon is pulpit-ready.

Episode 18: Dean Inserra “Lost people don't go to a church because the band is awesome."

Episode 17: The Fine Art of Pastoral Listening When listening to others, consider how God listens to you.

Episode 16: Jonathan Dodson “I have this rare hope that Wall-E is not our future.”

Episode 15: The Prodigal Church "The gospel is the only power for transformation."

Episode 14: Christian George “We are most beautiful when we are broken.”

Episode 13: The Curing of Souls “Godly pastoral care is the overflow of love.”

In Episode 12 of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and author and teacher Jen Wilkin discuss the dynamics of community groups, discerning a teaching gift, why the prosperity gospel sells, the differences between men's and women's "learning styles," and why women's ministries are often so cheesy.

In Episode 11 of the FTC Podcast, Jared Wilson and Dave Harvey discuss vital ministry practices of preaching, counseling, applying the gospel to one's self, and the celebrity pastor problem.

Episode 10: Why Discipleship Matters "Maybe our failure to disciple the converts we make is why we’re making fewer converts."