PJ's Ponderings

Jul 04 2024

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A podcast focused on a life following Jesus and thoughts on leading in ministry. Join in, ask questions and lets seek Jesus together!

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Burial Precedes Resurrection

Jul 04 2024 20 mins

Sacrifice is the call, faith and obedience is the way. Burial Proceeds a resurrection. Support the Show.

The Danger of Self Sufficiency

Jun 20 2024 20 mins

Self Sufficiency is the antithesis of what God has called us to! Join in for this discussion of relying on God!Support the Show.

The Bible Is Not 'yours'... And It Wasn't Written 'to you'.

Jun 06 2024 21 mins

Approaching the bible correctly really matters as it affects what we glean from it. The bible really wasn't written to you as a modern person in 2024... Understanding who it was written to and who inspired / wrote it really does matter!Support the Show.

Can You Have An Impact?

May 23 2024 13 mins

Something I hear from people often is a doubt that they can have an impact serving in ministry, or in someone's life. This seems to come more from those who consider themselves introverts and I have some thoughts on why that happens, and honestly, I can't disagree more with that mentality! God has gifted you and desires for you to work with Him in ministry (in some capacity) to exp

Authenticity, Not Perfection

May 08 2024 16 mins

Good News! You don't have to be perfect to be used by God, or to be involved in ministry! A lot of what we do in leadership comes down to knowing ourselves, and being an authentic leader. When we do, it free's others up to do the same!Support the Show.

Why You Need Small Groups In Youth Ministry

Feb 28 2024 21 mins

Discipleship is really best done in small groups. If you lead in youth ministry, I think you should intentionally craft small group times into your youth nights for a lot of reasons - listen in to find out why!Support the Show.

I Am Second

Feb 08 2024 20 mins

We usually think of second as a bad thing… but actually being second is right where we are created to be according to Jesus! Let’s talk about it!!Support the Show.

Living by the spirit

Jan 18 2024 19 mins

Join in for a dive into Ephesians 4:17-32!! Life in the spirit and leaving the old way of life behind!Support the Show.

Learning Leadership

Jan 04 2024 30 mins

How do you become a leader? Well there’s a lot to it… but we just kinda gotta get out there and do it! Here’s a few thoughts on what makes a great leader!Support the Show.

Redeem the screen

Dec 21 2023 29 mins

There’s so much out there when it comes to technology! What should we do as parents or ministry leaders in regards to tech? What apps to avoid, which to have oversight on… should I have a parental control app? How do I talk about this all? Listen in for some insight on all of these questions and more!Support the Show.