Best Taylors First Baptist Church Podcasts (2025)

Here we go—the last episode of Est.Church. Micah Fries is back for the final one! But the conversation continues...Josh and Sam are migrating the Est.Church conversation to the Rainer on Leadership podcast in January. If you are not subscribed to Rainer on Leadership, you can do so in your favorite podcasting app. Episode Sponsor: Churchteams: Are …

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Micah's Back! Here's the Big Update (Ep. 420) 28:45

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Josh and Sam welcome Micah Fries back to the show and reminisce about the early days of this podcast. Micah gives an update on his current ministry. Remember, the Est.Church conversation will move to the Rainer on Leadership podcast in January. If you are not subscribed to Rainer on Leadership, you can do so in your favorite podcasting app. Episode…

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The Future of Sermon Preparation and Delivery (The Next Five Years) (Ep. 419) 26:58

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How will preachers study differently in the next few years? Josh and Sam talk about the changes in sermon preparation and delivery. The use of artificial intelligence is a major ethical consideration, but there are other issues at play. The coming shifts are more positive than negative. Episode Sponsor: Churchteams: Are you tired of multiple applic…

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The Nine-Year Mark of Tenure as a Pastor (Here's What I've Learned) (Ep. 418) 27:10

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What changes after leading a church once you hit the nine-year mark? Sam shares his insight about shepherding the same congregation for several years. The issue of trust is settled. The sheep shuffling slows down or stops. Casting a vision becomes more challenging, not easier, because it's easy to start cruising when a church is stabilized. Episode…

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The Critical First 90 Days at a New Church (Ep. 417) 26:44

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The first 90 days are critical when making a pastoral transition to a new church. Since he just transitioned to a new church, Josh shares some insight into what to do and what not to do. Slow down, ask questions, prioritize problems, emphasize learning, and listen to all sides. Episode Sponsor: Churchteams: Are you tired of multiple applications fo…

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Staying Spiritually Healthy in the Grind of Ministry (Ep. 416) 28:24

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Leading a church is a grind. The job cycles endlessly, and the only endpoint is Christ's return. Josh and Sam discuss how to have healthy boundaries in the barrage of ministry. You can find a pace that includes rest and recreation. The cohosts discuss how. Episode Sponsor: Churchteams: Are you tired of multiple applications for church check-in, giv…

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Necessary Goodbyes (and BIG Announcement) (Ep. 415) 27:19

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Josh and Sam discuss how to say goodbye when people leave the church on good terms. They also discuss the best ways to help church staff transition when called to another ministry. And they have a big announcement, too. Listen to the end! Episode Sponsor: Churchteams: Are you tired of multiple applications for church check-in, giving, membership, a…

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Proper Prep Time When Preaching Multiple Sermons or Lessons a Week (Ep. 414) 29:16

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How can you avoid spending too much time preparing sermons and lessons when you have to prepare three or four different ones a week? Josh and Sam reflect on when they had to prepare Sunday morning sermons, Sunday night sermons, Wednesday night teaching sessions, and Sunday school lessons--every week! Episode Sponsor: Churchteams: Are you tired of m…