• The Weight of Ministry | S2 E14
    Dec 5 2025

    This week in the circle, Stan and the guys discuss the things that make ministry heavy for pastors and share Scriptures and encouragement to help lighten the load.

    Show More Show Less
    31 mins
  • The Power of Networking | S2 E13
    Nov 28 2025

    Stan and the guys tackle the importance of networking with other pastors for fellowship and support.

    Show More Show Less
    28 mins
  • Marks of a Healthy Church Member | S2 E12
    Nov 21 2025

    This week in the circle, Stan and the guys chat with Northside Bible Church elder Josh Hovel about the marks of a healthy church member as they relate to receiving the Word of God.

    Show More Show Less
    35 mins
  • Real Talk From The Bayou: Part 3 | S2 E11
    Nov 14 2025

    What do booty dances, baptism swims, nuclear sirens, women's slips, and Dawn soap all have in common? Stan is back with 10 pastors from our Louisiana network and several stories that help us remember ministry can be fun and funny.

    Show More Show Less
    22 mins
  • Real Talk From The Bayou: Part 2 | S2 E10
    Nov 7 2025

    This week in the circle, Stan continues his discussion with 10 pastors from our Louisiana network (over 400 years of combined experience) and together they cover:

    • Topics they're teaching and why
    • Advice for young pastors
    • The importance of taking personal time for family
    Show More Show Less
    37 mins
  • Real Talk From The Bayou: Part 1 | S2 E9
    Oct 31 2025

    This week in the circle, Stan sits down with 10 pastors from our Louisiana network (over 400 years of combined experience) and together they cover everything from loneliness in ministry to good things happening in local churches and much more.

    Part one of a three part conversation.

    Show More Show Less
    37 mins
  • Real Talk With Mississippi Ministers: Part Three | S2 E8
    Oct 24 2025

    This week in the circle, Stan wraps out Real Talk With Mississippi Ministers with discussion topics that include everything from wisdom, advice, and personal testimonies to Strange, Weird & Wonderful Stories that include hornets, bats, kids throwing up, and foreign funeral practices. There's never a dull moment on the Shepherds Circle!

    Part three of a three-part discussion.

    Show More Show Less
    28 mins
  • Real Talk With Mississippi Ministers: Part Two | S2 E7
    Oct 17 2025

    This week in the circle, Stan is joined once again by Pastors Caleb Howell (Howell Baptist), Branden Rogers (Midway Baptist), Lance Sudduth (Hurley Baptist), Malcolm Thorpe (Moselle Methodist Church), and Dean Box (Tanners Chapel). Together with over 140 years of combined ministry experience, the guys cover: advice on finding rest, feeding sheep, handling spiritual paraplegics, and much more!

    Other fun topics include: hunting, fishing, family time, travel time and sightseeing.

    Part two of an ongoing discussion.

    Show More Show Less
    34 mins