Baseball Pastor Podcast

The Baseball Pastor Podcast is designed to equip players and coaches for life on and off the field. Host Brad Burns is a former high school and college player and current coach. For more information, visit www.baseballpastor.com.

Episode 75: Feeling Inadequate to Lead 10/07/2022

Episode 75: Feeling Inadequate to Lead You don't have to fake it or pretend you actually know what you're doing as a leader. Following the example of Joshua from Scripture, Brad talks about simply relying on God's wisdom and strength for the task ahead of coaches and leaders. Check us out on most social media platforms. Search Baseball Pastor. /episode/index/show/baseballpastor/id/24621306

Episode 73: Speak Life, Part 2 12/10/2021

Episode 73: Speak Life, Part 2 We know our words have incredible power, for life and for death. As Brad explains, the Scripture is clear on the ways we can speak life. Check out James 1:19 and follow along. Thanks for listening to the Baseball Pastor Podcast. For more information about our ministry, search social media platforms for @BaseballPastor or visit our website at . /episode/index/show/baseballpastor/id/21442604

Episode 72: Worship Like a Shepherd 12/06/2021

Episode 72: Worship Like a Shepherd In this "Sermon in a Sentence," Brad examines the story of the shepherds in the birth narrative of Jesus. As we learn, worshiping Jesus changes everything, even if nothing changes. Thanks for listening to the Baseball Pastor Podcast. For more information about our ministry, search social media platforms for @BaseballPastor or visit our website at . /episode/index/show/baseballpastor/id/21387395

Episode 71: Speak Life, Part 1 12/01/2021

Episode 71: Speak Life, Part 1 We use 16,000 words a day, most of which we never consider. As Brad explains, there are at least three reasons why we need to use our words to bring life to those around us. Thanks for listening to the Baseball Pastor Podcast. For more information about our ministry, search social media platforms for @BaseballPastor or visit our website at . /episode/index/show/baseballpastor/id/21333941

Episode 70: The Baseball Church - A Game Plan for THIS 09/02/2020

Episode 70: The Baseball Church - A Game Plan for THIS What's your game plan on the field? Small ball? Three-run homer? Good pitching and defense? Do you trust it when you aren't sure it will work? What about life? What's your game plan for THIS, whatever THIS is? Join Brad in the Bottom of the 5th in the Life of Moses study. Turn to Exodus 14 and follow along. For more information about Baseball Pastor Ministries, visit our website at or search for us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Thanks again for listening! /episode/index/show/baseballpastor/id/15856040

Episode 69: The Baseball Church - Two Questions 08/24/2020

Episode 69: The Baseball Church - Two Questions What does Moses have in common with field work and team colors? Join Brad in the Top of the 5th in the Life of Moses study for the answer. Turn to Exodus 13 and tune in for the latest from The Baseball Church. /episode/index/show/baseballpastor/id/15725348

Episode 68: The Baseball Church - Getting Passed Over 08/24/2020

Episode 68: The Baseball Church - Getting Passed Over It's the Bottom of the 4th in the Life of Moses study. Join Brad in Exodus 12 as we look at how getting passed over can be a good thing. For more about the Baseball Pastor Ministry, visit us at www.baseballpastor.com, , or . Thanks again for listening! /episode/index/show/baseballpastor/id/15725321

Episode 67: The Baseball Church - Get on My Back 08/03/2020

Episode 67: The Baseball Church - Get on My Back It's the top of the 4th in our study of Moses. Check out Exodus 6 and follow along as Brad walks through God's demonstration of power over the enemies of Moses and the Hebrews. For more about the Baseball Pastor Ministry, visit us at , , or Thanks again for listening! /episode/index/show/baseballpastor/id/15462743

Episode 66: The Baseball Church - Gonna Be a Long Night 08/03/2020

Episode 66: The Baseball Church - Gonna Be a Long Night We enter the bottom of the 3rd in our study of Moses. Check out Exodus 5 and follow along as Brad explains three truths to remember when it feels like the game you're in is 'gonna be a long night.' For more about the Baseball Pastor Ministry, visit us at , , or Thanks again for listening! /episode/index/show/baseballpastor/id/15462530

Episode 65: The Baseball Church - You're Up! 08/03/2020

Episode 65: The Baseball Church - You're Up! We move into the top of the 3rd in our study of Moses. When you're up and you don't feel ready, or you aren't actually ready, or you don't succeed at first, what do you do? Have your Bible ready and follow along with Brad and The Baseball Church. For more about the Baseball Pastor Ministry, visit us at , , or Thanks again for listening! /episode/index/show/baseballpastor/id/15462410

Episode 64: The Baseball Church - Making Excuses 08/03/2020

Episode 64: The Baseball Church - Making Excuses Our study of the Life of Moses enters the bottom of the 2nd...and he's making excuses. Join Brad in Exodus 3 to check out God's response to our excuses. For more about the Baseball Pastor Ministry, visit us at , , or Thanks again for listening! /episode/index/show/baseballpastor/id/15462299

Episode 63: The Baseball Church - Making Errors 08/03/2020

Episode 63: The Baseball Church - Making Errors It's the top of the 2nd in our study of the Life of Moses, and he's making major errors. We've all been there, but what if our biggest errors don't have to define us on and off the field? Join in as Brad walks through Exodus 2. For more about the Baseball Pastor Ministry, visit us at , or Thanks again for listening! /episode/index/show/baseballpastor/id/15462119

Episode 62: The Baseball Church - Not Out of It Yet 08/03/2020

Episode 62: The Baseball Church - Not Out of It Yet Brad continues our study of the Life of Moses in 9 innings...today, the bottom of the 1st and hope! For more about the Baseball Pastor Ministry, visit us at www.baseballpastor.com, www.facebook.com/BaseballPastorMinistry, or www.twitter/BaseballPastor Thanks again for listening! /episode/index/show/baseballpastor/id/15460709

Episode 61: The Baseball Church - Down Big 08/03/2020

Episode 61: The Baseball Church - Down Big It's the top of the 1st inning in the biggest game of your life...and everything falls apart. What do you do when you find yourself down big, on and off the field? Brad begins a new series on the life of Moses in this episode. Grab your Bible and head to Exodus 1. Thanks for being a part of The Baseball Church. For more about the Baseball Pastor Ministry, visit us at , , or Thanks again for listening! /episode/index/show/baseballpastor/id/15458642

Episode 60: The Baseball Church - Can't-Miss Prospect 04/26/2020

Episode 60: The Baseball Church - Can't-Miss Prospect Brad continues The Baseball Church series on the life of Joseph from the Old Testament. When everything you have and will have is taken, what do you do? What does God do? Check out Genesis 37 and follow along. For more about the Baseball Pastor Ministry, visit our , or search for Baseball Pastor on Facebook, Twitter, Instragram, or YouTube. /episode/index/show/baseballpastor/id/14149295

Episode 59: The Baseball Church - God at Work 04/19/2020

Episode 59: The Baseball Church - God at Work In this episode, we visit The Baseball Church, a new community sponsored by Baseball Pastor Ministries. Brad begins a new sermon series on the life of Joseph from the Old Testament. Join us each Sunday on the podcast or YouTube (@BaseballPastor) as we study the life and character of one of the Bible's heroes. For more about the Baseball Pastor Ministry, visit our , or search for Baseball Pastor on Facebook, Twitter, Instragram, or YouTube. /episode/index/show/baseballpastor/id/14046158

Episode 58: Doing the Inside Work, Part 1 (Baseball Pastor Academy) 04/14/2020

Episode 58: Doing the Inside Work, Part 1 (Baseball Pastor Academy) In this episode, Brad introduces the Baseball Pastor Academy, which is geared to equip players and coaches for life on and off the field. Our Academy is more than baseball instruction; the real intent is to train the part of players and coaches that is easily overlooked--the inside. As we wait for baseball season to return, perhaps it's time to let God do the work inside us we've neglected for too long. Brad looks at James 1 to see this trial not as a burden, but as an opportunity. For more information about Baseball Pastor Ministries, go to . /episode/index/show/baseballpastor/id/13976342

Episode 57: Rick McCarty 02/05/2019

Episode 57: Rick McCarty Coach Rick McCarty of Abilene Christian University joins the podcast, giving perspective and wisdom for anyone wanting to create a championship culture. Rick enters his first year as a head coach after nearly two decades as an assistant. Coach McCarty understands how to help his players spiritually and athletically. He’s learned from some of the best in the business and passes that knowledge along to us in this episode. Follow and keep up with all season long. For more about the Baseball Pastor Ministry, visit us at , , , or . Thanks again for listening! /episode/index/show/baseballpastor/id/8530583

Episode 56: Sam Marsonek 01/29/2019

Episode 56: Sam Marsonek Special Guest Sam Marsonek is the Director of Baseball Operations for Baseball Country, a 50-acre complex dedicated to raising quality baseball players who know and love Jesus. A former first-round draft pick, Sam made his Major League debut in 2004. God later changed his life through a mission trip and now Sam shares the gospel, using baseball as the pathway. Check out or follow Sam on Twitter or and on Instagram . For more about the Baseball Pastor Ministry, visit us at , , , or . Thanks again for listening! /episode/index/show/baseballpastor/id/8444180

Episode 55: Braden Webb 01/20/2019

Episode 55: Braden Webb Special guest Braden Webb joins the show to talk about life as a Christian on and off the field. Now a minor league pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers, Braden has seen his share of ups and downs. If you’re a parent or coach, be sure the players in your life hear this conversation. Follow Braden on Twitter . For more about the Baseball Pastor Ministry, visit us at www.baseballpastor.com, www.facebook.com/BaseballPastorMinistry, or www.twitter/BaseballPastor Thanks again for listening! /episode/index/show/baseballpastor/id/8327492

Episode 54: Coach Brad Shelton, University of the Cumberlands 01/17/2019

Episode 54: Coach Brad Shelton, University of the Cumberlands Special guest Coach Brad Shelton from the University of the Cumberlands joins the show for a conversation about coaching, leadership, and lessons learned over a lifetime in the game. Follow Coach Shelton on Twitter . For more about the Baseball Pastor Ministry, visit us at , , or Thanks again for listening! /episode/index/show/baseballpastor/id/8297408

Episode 53: Lessons from the Hot Stove 11/26/2018

Episode 53: Lessons from the Hot Stove Hot Stove season is exciting, fun, and full of action...or it’s confusing, hurtful, and anxious. Life can be the same way and Brad discuses it on this episode. For more about the Baseball Pastor Ministry, visit us at www.baseballpastor.com, www.facebook.com/BaseballPastorMinistry, or www.twitter/BaseballPastor Thanks again for listening! /episode/index/show/baseballpastor/id/7692137

Episode 52: Sermon Rewind--I Can't 10/09/2018

Episode 52: Sermon Rewind--I Can't What do you do when you know you can’t do what God has called you to do? Grab a Bible and study Exodus 3-4 with Brad in this Sermon Rewind episode. For more about the Baseball Pastor Ministry, visit us at www.baseballpastor.com, www.facebook.com/BaseballPastorMinistry, or www.twitter/BaseballPastor Thanks again for listening! /episode/index/show/baseballpastor/id/7146782

Episode 51: Three Keys to Making a Comeback 10/09/2018

Episode 51: Three Keys to Making a Comeback Coming back from an 0-2 deficit in a best-of-five series isn’t easy, but ten teams in Major League Baseball history have done it. What can we learn? Brad discusses it in this episode. For more about the Baseball Pastor Ministry, visit us at www.baseballpastor.com, www.facebook.com/BaseballPastorMinistry, or www.twitter/BaseballPastor Thanks again for listening! /episode/index/show/baseballpastor/id/7145883

Episode 50: Why Do We Play? # 6: To Learn To Start Over 10/04/2018

Episode 50: Why Do We Play? # 6: To Learn To Start Over It’s a game of failure, but also of next chances. Life is no different and that’s our topic in the 6th installment of the Why Do We Play podcast series. For more about the Baseball Pastor Ministry, visit us at www.baseballpastor.com, www.facebook.com/BaseballPastorMinistry, or www.twitter/BaseballPastor Thanks again for listening! /episode/index/show/baseballpastor/id/7130160

Episode 49: Coaching on Purpose # 7--Would I Want To Play for Me? 10/03/2018

Episode 49: Coaching on Purpose # 7--Would I Want To Play for Me? It’s a question that should haunt every coach: would I want to play for me? If I were not me, would I want to play for me? That’s Brad’s topic on this episode. For more about the Baseball Pastor Ministry, visit us at www.baseballpastor.com, www.facebook.com/BaseballPastorMinistry, or www.twitter/BaseballPastor Thanks again for listening! /episode/index/show/baseballpastor/id/7124626

Episode 48: Sermon Rewind--Battle of Wills 10/02/2018

Episode 48: Sermon Rewind--Battle of Wills In this Sermon Rewind episode, Brad discusses the life of Joseph from the Old Testament. Like all of us, he faced a choice about fighting for his own will or submitting to God’s. Check out Genesis 37-50 as you listen. For more about the Baseball Pastor Ministry, visit us at www.baseballpastor.com, www.facebook.com/BaseballPastorMinistry, or www.twitter/BaseballPastor Thanks again for listening! /episode/index/show/baseballpastor/id/7119851

Episode 47: Expecting Too Much from Baseball 10/01/2018

Episode 47: Expecting Too Much from Baseball We don’t always get what we want or deserve from baseball. Maybe we’re just expecting too much from it. Brad discusses it on this episode. For more about the Baseball Pastor Ministry, visit us at www.baseballpastor.com, www.facebook.com/BaseballPastorMinistry, or www.twitter/BaseballPastor Thanks again for listening! /episode/index/show/baseballpastor/id/7113705

Episode 46: Lessons from an Approaching Trade Deadline 07/23/2018

Episode 46: Lessons from an Approaching Trade Deadline As the trade deadline approached, teams and front offices are determining who they are, what they’re up against, and who they have to please. Those are great life lessons! Brad discusses it on this episode. For more about the Baseball Pastor Ministry, visit us at www.baseballpastor.com, www.facebook.com/BaseballPastorMinistry, or www.twitter/BaseballPastor Thanks again for listening! /episode/index/show/baseballpastor/id/6843383

Episode 45: Why Do We Play? # 5--To Be Changed (corrected audio) 07/14/2018

Episode 45: Why Do We Play? # 5--To Be Changed (corrected audio) If approached correctly, baseball can change your life. Don’t believe it? Maybe Brad can convince you in the fifth installment of the Why Do We Play podcast series. For more about the Baseball Pastor Ministry, visit us at www.baseballpastor.com, www.facebook.com/BaseballPastorMinistry, or www.twitter/BaseballPastor Thanks again for listening! /episode/index/show/baseballpastor/id/6810694

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