The Issues Podcast
Proverbs 4:23 says, ”Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” Welcome to the “Issues Podcast” (formerly the Dear Church Podcast), where pastors Tom Brennan, Martin Wickens and Stephen Russ get to the heart of the real issues. These pastors hope to stir your heart and challenge your thinking on key issues within the Independent, Fundamental Baptist movement. Are you ready to deal with your issues?
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Episodes
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Every few weeks, we do a LIVE podcast on a Monday morning. We enjoyed receiving live feedback while addressing some recent "controversy", as well as discussing the effect of ChatGTP and AI on Christians and ministries.
The audio content is not as good as we would have liked, but we hope you enjoy the conversation!
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
On this episode of the Issues Podcast, we had the honor of interviewing veteran missionary Ben Sinclair. For the past 20 years, Dr. Sinclair has served as a missionary in Cameroon, Africa. In the fall of 2022, he took on a new role as the director of Baptist World Missions. He has authored several books, which can be viewed and purchased through the link provided.
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07ZJTSWF4/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=c7804b78-7fe4-47aa-a1ba-0edbc7e1bb2b&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Statistics on Church attendance trends in the U.S. can be discouraging, and the future of the church is often viewed through the lens of these negative trends. But... we can have hope! God is at work, and churches are taking great strides forward in 2023! Hear the perspective of our hosts on this important episode.
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
It's January, and that means many people are still fighting to keep those pesky resolutions they made at the first of the year! But how should a Christian view the idea of bettering himself or herself? Is it the same for Christians and non-Christians, or should we take a different approach?
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
The guys recount some strange things they've been criticized for, and how they handle criticism on a larger scale. Should you ignore it, internalize it, or is there a better way? Find out in this episode of The Issues Podcast.
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
We're back! Join in for a podcast reunion as the guys rebrand, reunite and re-enter the podcast space.
On this episode Tom Brennan, Stephen Russ and Martin Wickens share insight on starting and maintaining a personal walk with the Lord.
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Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
In this short letter, we explain our departure from this special venture known as "The Dear Church Podcast." Take a listen. We love you all!
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Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Pastoral succession and transition has historically been an IFB "no-man's land." In this episode, we talk candidly about our experiences.
Purchase Tom Brennan's new book, "Next: A Manual for Pastoral Transition" on Amazon here >> https://amzn.to/3LiBmGh