The Pillar Network

Episode 23: From a Pugilistic Unbeliever to a Pastor

In this episode, Nate Akin talks with Liam Garvie, Paul Rees, and Martin Smith about Martin's conversion, training and journey to pastoral ministry. Martin is the senior pastor of Hawick Baptist Church, a Pillar church in Scotland.

Episode 22: Pragmatism and Pastoring with Juan Sanchez

In this episode, Brandon Langley talks with Juan Sanchez about the dangers of pragmatism in pastoral ministry, and how the scriptures provide everything we need for properly shepherding and equipping the church. Juan is the senior pastor of High Pointe Baptist Church in Austin, TX.

Episode 21: Planting on the West Coast with Jimmy Steele and Will Forrest

In this episode, Dave Kiehn talks with Jimmy Steele and Will Forrest about their experiences with planting churches on the west coast of the US. Jimmy is the lead pastor of the Hill Church in San Diego, CA, and Will is the lead pastor of Summit Life Church in Seattle, WA.

Episode 20: "Guarding the Gospel" with Tiago Oliveira

In this episode, Tiago Oliveira gives a message from 2 Timothy 1:15-25 on guarding the gospel. Tiago is the pastor of First Baptist Church of Lisbon, Portugal and he serves as President and Academic Dean of the Martin Bucer Portugal Seminary. This talk was originally given at the 2024 Pillar International Conference in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Episode 19: Ministry in Cambodia & the Importance of the Local Church in Missions

In this episode, Brandon Langley interviews Austin Roden, pastor of Great Commission Baptist Church in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. They discuss some of the challenges for ministry in Cambodia and why the local church is vital in missions. 

Episode 18: Authority with Jonathan Leeman

In this episode, Brandon Langley interviews Jonathan Leeman about his book, Authority. They discuss what a biblical view of authority looks like, its importance in training leaders in the local church, and more.

Episode 17: Pillar in Latin America

In this episode, Pillar's Regional Director Dave Kiehn joins Pillar's Hispanic Coordinator Victor Rodriguez and Pastor Juan Hernandez of Rescue Mission Church to discuss the challenges facing Latin American churches and how God is moving in and through Pillar in the Spanish speaking world.

Episode 16: Live Exposition in a Digital Age

In this episode, Brandon Langley talks with Landon Dowden and Josh Wredberg about the importance of live exposition. They discuss the joys, challenges, and more.

Episode 15: "Suffering for the Gospel" with Ken Mbugua

In this episode, Ken Mbugua gives a talk on suffering for the gospel from 2 Timothy 1:1-14. Ken is the Senior Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Nairobi, Kenya and the managing director for Ekklesia Afrika. Ken originally gave this talk at our 2024 Pillar International Conference in Scotland.

Episode 14: Kingdom Minded - The Painful & Wonderful Work of Sending & Planting

In this episode, Brandon Langley talks with Ken Rucker and Shawn Branscum about being Kingdom-minded when it comes to the challenges, sacrifices, and joys of sending out church plants.