The Pillar Network

Ep. 27 - Interview with Dr. Mohler about Baptist Convictions

In this episode, Nate Akin interviews Dr. Albert Mohler about how he became a baptist, baptist confessions, holding important theological convictions, and more. Dr. Mohler is the president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and a member of Third Avenue Baptist Church.

Ep. 26 - Eight Tips for Pastoral Ministry with Phil Newton

In this episode, Phil Newton, Pillar's Director of Pastoral Care and Mentoring, shares eight tips for a healthy, effective, and Christ-honoring pastoral ministry. Phil covers topics such as being intentional in living as a Christian, nurturing and prioritizing your marriage, training potential leaders, and more.

Ep. 25 - Church Planting in Germany with David Martin

In this episode, Liam Garvie and Phil Newton talk with David Martin about pastoring an international church in Germany, raising up leaders, and more. David is a member of our network and the lead pastor of International Baptist Church in Cologne, Germany. 

Ep. 24 - Team Planting with Phil Newton, John Sarver, & Joshua Chatman

In this episode, Phil Newton interviews his pastors, John Sarver and Joshua Chatman. They discuss planting Midtown Baptist Church in Memphis, why churches should plant churches, planting with another staff elder, and more. 

Ep. 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.

Ep. 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.

Ep. 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.

Ep. 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.

Ep. 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. 

Ep. 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.