Churchmen Podcast

The Churchmen Podcast exists to equip pastors, church leaders, and those in training for ministry to faithfully care for the churches entrusted to them by the Lord.

Ep. 31 - Pastoral Dignity 11/11/2026

Ep. 31 - Pastoral Dignity In a culture that trades reverence for entertainment and gravitas for cheap laughs, the pastoral office demands something different — a dignity rooted in the image of God himself. In this episode of Courageous Churchmen, Brian Arnold, Jerry Wragg, and Lance Quinn dig into what Scripture means when it calls pastors, elders, and believers to be dignified — not stiff or joyless, but soberly aware of the weightiness of souls, truth, and the household of God (1 Timothy 3, 4). When the pulpit loses its gravitas, the pew follows. When leaders treat the sacred as mundane, the sheep lose their appetite for the real thing. Pay close attention to yourself and your teaching — for in doing so, you ensure salvation both for yourself and those who hear you (1 Timothy 4:16). /episode/index/show/churchmen/id/43726349

Ep. 30 - Public Preaching and Private Shepherding Part 2 09/10/2026

Ep. 30 - Public Preaching and Private Shepherding Part 2 There's a widely held assumption in pastoral ministry -- that faithful preaching from the pulpit is sufficient on its own to care for God's people. Drawing on the rich biblical language of reproving, rebuking, and exhorting found in passages like 2 Timothy 4, we explore how these commands were never meant to live exclusively in the public proclamation space. When we understand that the call to exhort and come alongside the sheep is woven into the very fabric of pastoral responsibility, we begin to see that private admonition is not an optional add-on to ministry. It is essential to it. This discussion invites us to consider how the health of a congregation is shaped not only by what is declared from the pulpit on Sunday morning, but by the patient, one-on-one work of applying God's Word to the real and nuanced struggles of real people living real lives. /episode/index/show/churchmen/id/42858730

Ep. 29 - Public Preaching and Private Shepherding 07/09/2026

Ep. 29 - Public Preaching and Private Shepherding This discussion challenges us to look at faithful pastoral ministry by examining the balance between public preaching and private shepherding. We're reminded that while powerful preaching from the pulpit is essential and commanded in Scripture, it cannot stand alone as the totality of pastoral care. The shepherd-sheep metaphor woven throughout Scripture reveals a deeply personal relationship where the shepherd doesn't merely point to the pasture but walks alongside each sheep, attending to individual needs, wounds, and struggles. /episode/index/show/churchmen/id/42024585

Ep. 28 - Implications in Preaching 04/15/2026

Ep. 28 - Implications in Preaching What transforms biblical teaching from mere information into life-changing truth? Jerry Wragg, Lance Quinn, and Brian Arnold explore the often-overlooked art of preaching implications—the practice of drawing out how Scripture confronts and transforms our hearts. We discover that true preaching doesn't stop at explaining what a passage means; it must press forward to show us how that truth exposes our hidden motives, challenges our worldly thinking, and renovates our inner lives. Drawing from passages like Hebrews 4:12, which speaks of God's Word piercing to our thoughts and intentions, we're reminded that the Spirit works through preachers who have first wrestled with how the text implicates their own hearts. When we sit under preaching that targets the heart—not just the mind or behavior—we experience the sanctifying grace that comes from having our consciences either burdened by conviction or affirmed in righteousness. This approach to God's Word creates mature believers who understand not just what the Bible says, but how it searches us, humbles us, and ultimately conforms us to Christ's image through ongoing heart-level transformation. /episode/index/show/churchmen/id/40887485

Courageous Churchmen Conference 2026 - Session 5 Jerry Wragg 03/18/2026

Courageous Churchmen Conference 2026 - Session 5 Jerry Wragg /episode/index/show/churchmen/id/40530250

Courageous Churchmen Conference 2026 - Session 4 Richard Caldwell 03/18/2026

Courageous Churchmen Conference 2026 - Session 4 Richard Caldwell /episode/index/show/churchmen/id/40530240

Courageous Churchmen Conference 2026 - Session 3 Tom Pennington 03/18/2026

Courageous Churchmen Conference 2026 - Session 3 Tom Pennington /episode/index/show/churchmen/id/40530220

Courageous Churchmen Conference 2026 - Session 2 Matt Waymeyer 03/18/2026

Courageous Churchmen Conference 2026 - Session 2 Matt Waymeyer /episode/index/show/churchmen/id/40530185

Courageous Churchmen Conference 2026 - Session 1 Jerry Wragg 03/18/2026

Courageous Churchmen Conference 2026 - Session 1 Jerry Wragg /episode/index/show/churchmen/id/40530170

Ep. 27 - Shepherding Fellow Shepherds 01/28/2026

Ep. 27 - Shepherding Fellow Shepherds This conversation explores an often overlooked dimension of church leadership: the mutual care and shepherding that leaders must provide for one another. Drawing from biblical examples like Peter's restoration in John 20, Paul's care for Epaphroditus, and Christ's own model with the apostles, we're reminded that pastors and elders aren't exempt from the struggles of life—they're sheep who need shepherding, too. The discussion challenges us to consider how the busyness of ministry can create dangerous distance between leaders, leading to isolation precisely when camaraderie is most needed. We learn that true spiritual maturity in leadership isn't found in appearing to have it all together, but in the humility to walk through trials alongside brothers who understand the unique pressures of shepherding God's flock. The conversation emphasizes that relationships among leaders aren't optional luxuries but essential investments that strengthen the entire church body. When leaders intentionally spend time together—whether studying Scripture, praying through personal struggles, or simply being present in one another's lives—they model for the congregation what it means to bear one another's burdens. This mutual ministry prevents the relational suicide of isolation and creates the kind of earned trust that allows for genuine help in times of crisis. Ultimately, we're called to see these relationships as sanctifying graces that God uses to shape us into more Christ-like shepherds. /episode/index/show/churchmen/id/39916085

Ep. 26 - Pastoral Wisdom 12/10/2025

Ep. 26 - Pastoral Wisdom What does true pastoral wisdom look like, and how do we cultivate it in our lives? This conversation challenges us to move beyond surface-level spiritual consumption and embrace the work of applying Scripture to life. Drawing from Colossians 1:28-29 and Philippians 4:8-9, Jerry Wragg and Lance Quinn remind us that wisdom isn't merely accumulating biblical knowledge—it's the practiced ability to apply God's principles in ways that achieve His intended purposes. The discussion reveals how genuine discernment grows through consistent practice, not just repeated concepts. We're invited to examine whether we're settling for quick, articulate answers that lack depth, or whether we're willing to ponder deeply and practice carefully the truths we encounter. The call is clear: wisdom requires breadth of experience, humility to acknowledge our limitations, sobriety about our influence, and self-control to speak only what we truly understand. Are we conditioned to seek ear candy, or are we committed to the hard work of meditation, application, and transformation that produces genuine spiritual maturity? /episode/index/show/churchmen/id/39355565

Ep. 25 – The Influence of Mentors 05/16/2025

Ep. 25 – The Influence of Mentors In this episode, Jerry Wragg and Lance Quinn discuss the importance of mentoring young men. They look back on the the influence of John MacArthur in their own lives, and they fondly recall the ways he personally invested in them. The New Testament describes how men should be raised up in the midst of a flock, in the midst of friendship, and under faithful leadership. Young men learn from godly men exemplifying what it means to be a pastor. It shapes the way they think about ministry. Because of John's influence, Jerry and Lance have endeavored to carry those things into the next generation. It should be a continued chain. This baton gets passed down from generation to generation of faithful men, and that’s something we don’t want to lose. /episode/index/show/churchmen/id/36597360

Courageous Churchmen Conference 2025 - Session 5 03/26/2025

Courageous Churchmen Conference 2025 - Session 5 /episode/index/show/churchmen/id/35876105

Courageous Churchmen Conference 2025 - Session 4 03/26/2025

Courageous Churchmen Conference 2025 - Session 4 /episode/index/show/churchmen/id/35876035

Courageous Churchmen Conference 2025 - Session 3 03/26/2025

Courageous Churchmen Conference 2025 - Session 3 /episode/index/show/churchmen/id/35875990

Courageous Churchmen Conference 2025 - Session 2 03/26/2025

Courageous Churchmen Conference 2025 - Session 2 /episode/index/show/churchmen/id/35875930

Courageous Churchmen Conference 2025 - Session 1 03/26/2025

Courageous Churchmen Conference 2025 - Session 1 /episode/index/show/churchmen/id/35875905

Ep. 24 – More Than Just a Preacher 12/07/2024

Ep. 24 – More Than Just a Preacher There is a decline of pastoring in pastoral ministry today. Men have begun to view God's call on their life almost exclusively as being tied to the roll of preaching. As a result, there has been a decline in the shepherding of sheep and the caring of souls. In this episode, Jerry Wragg, Lance Quinn and Brian Arnold discuss where this view came from, where it leads in a man's ministry, and how we protect ourselves from this view of pastoral ministry. /episode/index/show/churchmen/id/34326860

Ep. 23 – Biblicism with Dr. Brad Klassen and Dr. Matt Waymeyer (Part 2) 04/30/2024

Ep. 23 – Biblicism with Dr. Brad Klassen and Dr. Matt Waymeyer (Part 2) Dr. Brad Klassen and Dr. Matt Waymeyer join Jerry Wragg and Lance Quinn. Their discussion centers around the various views of biblicism with the goal of coming to a biblical definition. /episode/index/show/churchmen/id/31013563

Ep. 22 – Biblicism with Dr. Brad Klassen (Part 1) 01/17/2024

Ep. 22 – Biblicism with Dr. Brad Klassen (Part 1) Dr. Brad Klassen joins Jerry Wragg and Lance Quinn. Their discussion centers around the various views of biblicism with the goal of coming to a biblical definition. /episode/index/show/churchmen/id/29529843

Ep. 21– Camaraderie in Ministry (Part 3) 09/07/2023

Ep. 21– Camaraderie in Ministry (Part 3) In this episode, Jerry, Lance and Daron discuss how ministry teams can cultivate camaraderie while maintaining distinction. Every man has been given gifts, but every leader is not the same. If a leader wants everyone to be like him, then there's a problem. Church leadership teams ought to celebrate individuality while balancing it with the idea that though we are different, we are one body in Christ. /episode/index/show/churchmen/id/27974475

Ep. 20 – Camaraderie in Ministry (Part 2) 08/10/2023

Ep. 20 – Camaraderie in Ministry (Part 2) What are the main components that make up healthy camaraderie among brothers in a church leadership context? And what is the fruit? How do we measure that our camaraderie is healthy? How do we know if it's biblical and honors the Lord? In this episode, Jerry Wragg and Lance Quinn answer those questions. /episode/index/show/churchmen/id/27715908

Ep. 19 – Camaraderie in Ministry 07/15/2023

Ep. 19 – Camaraderie in Ministry /episode/index/show/churchmen/id/27474054

Ep. 18 - Biblical Counseling and the Local Church 06/02/2023

Ep. 18 - Biblical Counseling and the Local Church /episode/index/show/churchmen/id/27022275

Ep. 17 - Where Are the Men? 09/20/2022

Ep. 17 - Where Are the Men? /episode/index/show/churchmen/id/24436842

Ep. 16 - What is Discipleship? 03/31/2021

Ep. 16 - What is Discipleship? /episode/index/show/churchmen/id/18556451

Ep. 15 - How to Kill Your Church 02/11/2021

Ep. 15 - How to Kill Your Church /episode/index/show/churchmen/id/17916590

Ep. 14 - 2020: Should Not the Church Consult Her God? 11/12/2020

Ep. 14 - 2020: Should Not the Church Consult Her God? /episode/index/show/churchmen/id/16786124

Ep. 13 - Pastoral Courage In Desperate Times 08/15/2020

Ep. 13 - Pastoral Courage In Desperate Times Pastor Jerry and Pastor Daron unpack some key biblical truths to keep us encouraged during difficult, confusing times. /episode/index/show/churchmen/id/15622748

Ep. 12 - Racism, Riots, Fears, and Plagues: Preparing to Stand 07/01/2020

Ep. 12 - Racism, Riots, Fears, and Plagues: Preparing to Stand /episode/index/show/churchmen/id/15041795

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