Best Nathaniel Drew Podcasts (2025)

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Cody Sherry: Sabbaticals, Long Walks, and Calling 55:00

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Doug has a great conversation with a dear friend fresh off his sabbatical. Cody has been in ministry for over 15 years and currently serves as a youth pastor in central PA. He recently came off a really unique sabbatical adventure of hiking the Camino de Santiago. We talk ministry, health, calling, and rest. We hope you all have a great thanksgivin…

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JR Rozko: Mission, Sacraments, and Coffee Tables 57:47

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Doug and Bob chat with their friend JR Rozko about his story of becoming an Anglican Priest, the church he pastors with his wife Amy, and how he met Jesus. JR is a gift and we are glad to share him with you all! We’d love to hear from you. Drop us a line. Doug – [email protected] Bob – [email protected] **Monday Morning Pastor is…

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Drew Nathaniel Keane: Learning From and Translating the Book of Common Prayer 1662 46:53

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Doug and Bob chat with professor and author Drew Keane about his book How to Use the Book of Common Prayer. You might be thinking, how does this relate to me, I am not an Anglican, nor do I want to be? I would challenge you and say that my own prayer life has been greatly impacted by the BCP over the past year. There is a richness to learning from …

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Caleb E. Campbell: Loving your Christian Nationalist Neighbor. 54:31

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Doug and Bob chat with Pastor and author Caleb Campbell about the opportunities for discipleship and mission that are ahead of us in the election cycle. He brings into view some practical and creative ways to love and care for folks in your congregation who are living into the political fear in this season. Caleb has had a lot of experience in this…

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Mark Matlock: Understanding the Spiritually Curious 51:04

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Mark Matlock is Senior Fellow at Barna and a facilitator of innovation and impact. As the founder of WisdomWorks, he has been a consultant for many national and international faith-based organizations, helping them adapt to changing times by turning data and research into strategy and action. Having guided many projects with Barna, Mark's research …

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Natalie Runion: Church, It’s Not That Complicated! 44:31

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Doug and Bob talk Church with Natalie Runion. One of the many things that we appreciate about Natalie is the way she is able to be honest, raw and hopeful for what is to come. Natalie talks about her new book, the story behind it, how this was one of the hardest books to write, and what she has discovered about the love she has for the Church in th…

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Julie Lane-Gay: The Riches of Your Grace 41:07

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Doug has a great chat with writer, editor, catechist and trained horticulturist — Julie Lane-Gay about her book on faith and liturgy titled The Riches of Your Grace. Julie has been shaped by and thought deeply about the ways in which the Book of Common Prayer has formed her and the gift it is to shape us in our ordinary life. I appreciate the ways …

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W. David O. Taylor: Prayers for the Pilgrimage. 42:06

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Doug and Bob talk prayer, faith journey, culture, and the arts with our second time guest David Taylor. For those not familiar with David, he is a theologian, author, speaker, priest, and director of initiatives in art and faith. A professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, he has lectured widely on the arts, from Thailand to South Africa. He has wr…

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Tic Long: The Untold History of Youth Ministry 53:13

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Both Bob and Doug were youth pastors, Doug was obviously better than Bob, but I digress. This episode Bob and Doug talk with youth ministry legend Tic Long who has seen the scope from the early years of youth ministry being a thing until now. It has the feel of a PBS documentary that could be next Ken Burns project. Tic Long has spent most of his a…

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Jeff Haanen: Work From the Inside 46:11

1y ago46:11

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Doug and Bob talk with Jeff Haanen the founder of The Denver Institute for Faith and Work. Jeff has learned that real transformation takes place “from the inside out.” When emotional and spiritual health and the pursuit of truth gives birth to healthy work and thriving relationships, leaders are positioned to make long-lasting positive social and c…

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Shane Stanford: Ministry After the Wheels Fall Off 39:22

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Doug and Bob talk with pastor of 30+ years and author Shane Stanford about life in ministry in the midst of difficult seasons. If you find yourself going through a difficult season we know this will be an encouragement and blessing to you. Ministry is a tough journey and it doesn’t have to tank you even when things are not going well, Shane helps k…

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Stephanie Gilbert, Jessica Taylor, and Jenna Allen: Pastors’ Wives Spill the Tea 1:04:01

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Doug has an insightful, serious, and fun conversation with Stephanie, Jessica, and Jenna three Pastors’ wives who decided to write a book about their experiences. This important conversation brings to light the everyday good and sometimes difficult realities that pastors’ spouses go through. If you are a pastor, you must listen. If you are a spouse…

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Mark Noll: C.S. Lewis 44:04

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If we asked 100 pastors to rate their top ten authors have shaped their theology and imagination for the Gospel the most, I believe C.S. Lewis would be high on all of the lists. Mere Christianity, Narnia, The Problem of Pain, God on The Dock, Screwtape letters… the list can go on. Doug and Bob talk with Mark Noll about C.S. Lewis and his legacy and…

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It's scary how much I'm becoming like my parents. | #026 8:57

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What a homeless man taught me. | #025 10:19

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Why so many YouTubers are quitting right now | #024 17:54

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How & why I failed to write a book | #023 16:19

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Brad Griffin: Faith Beyond Youth Group 43:24

1+ y ago43:24

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Bob and Doug talk to Brad Griffin, a youth ministry lifer about the research of his newest book Faith Beyond Youth Ministry. Youth ministers, parents, pastors, elders, volunteers… everyone needs to listen. If you are a youth pastor or volunteer, thank you! Book: Faith Beyond Youth Group: Five Ways to For Character and Cultivate Life Long Disciplesh…

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John Burke: Near Death Experiences and the Bigness of God 1:00:37

1+ y ago1:00:37

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Bob and Doug talk to church planter and near death experiences researcher John Burke about his new book Imagine the God of Heaven. This was a very interesting conversation and we hope it is encouraging to you. Links John’s Book: Imagine The God of Heaven You can read the first 3 chapters immediately ï Chapters 1-3 - immediate access here Watch a sa…

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Jay Kim: One Jesus, One People 35:52

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Doug has a conversation with Jay Kim about the book of Colossians. Jay wrote a bible study guide on the book that came out of a sermon series on Colossians. We also talk about the trend of pastors leading churches that look totally different after the pandemic. Jay talks about saying goodbye to good people and the toll it takes on the life of the p…

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Lee Strobel: Is God Real? 42:03

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Happy November, we are really excited to start out this month with an epic interview with Lee Strobel about his new book Is God Real? Exploring the Ultimate Question of Life. We get into some great practical resources for churches around evangelism and apologetics. Send this to the evangelists in your churches, they will be blessed. Lee’s book: Is …

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Ben Pitzen: Integrity, Calling and the Care of Souls. 49:20

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Pastors and leaders, thanks for the ways in which you serve behind the scenes of your congregations, it may not be noticed, but we see it, and we thank you for it. This week, We have a conversation with Doug’s co-pastor Ben Pitzen. Many are blessed to work on healthy teams but I am blessed to work with Ben. He is gracious, compassionate, patient, a…

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Jason Evert: Chastity, Sexuality, Gender Identity, and Jesus 44:06

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Jason is an international speaker on the topic of chastity, love, sexuality, gender identity to high school and college students. It is evident that he has a heart for the Gospel and young people and we are grateful to have him on MMP. Also, Jason is the first Catholic that we have had the privilege to interview and learn from. Resources Jason’s mi…

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Romance novel title or Sermon title. Volume 2 10:38

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Pastor appreciation month is hear! On behalf of Bob, Doug, and the folks at Kairos Partnerships we want to say a big thanks for all you do. We hope you learn as you listen to deep discernment, wisdom, and decision making on the craft of naming your sermon as to not be confused with a romance novel title. Big thanks to our guest and friend Caleb Man…

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Owen Brock: a Conversation with Doug’s Spiritual Director 51:13

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Pastors and leaders, thanks for the ways in which you serve behind the scenes of your congregations, it may not be noticed, but we see it, and we thank you for it. This week, We have a conversation with my(Doug’s) spiritual director about spiritual direction, life as a minister and the need to care for pastors. I have known Owen for years now and I…

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Romance Novel Title or Sermon Title. Volume 1 7:20

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Pastor appreciation month is here! On behalf of Bob, Doug, and the folks at Kairos Partnerships we want to say a big thanks for all you do. We hope you learn as you listen to deep discernment, wisdom, and decision making on the craft of naming your sermon as to not be confused with a romance novel title. Big thanks to our guest and friend Caleb Man…

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Building Resilient Teams: Leonce B. Crump and Warren Bird 53:24

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Leadership is hard if anyone offers you a quick and easy guide to leadership bliss, run away. As we are in Pastor Appreciation month we want to acknowledge how hard it is to lead, and we want to say thank you for leading pastors! Keep it up! On to our show, It isn’t everyday you have a chance to talk to a former NFL player turned pastor (Leonce) an…

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Bob & Doug: Pastoral Vocation as Formation/Happy Pastor Appreciation Month. 38:56

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Pastor appreciation month is hear! On behalf of Bob, Doug, and the folks at Kairos Partnerships we want to say a big thanks for all you do. We hope you enjoy the poem written by our friend Caleb Mangum. Lastly, we will be giving away books, a hand written poem, and other prizes all month long each Wednesday with our special podcast Romance novel ti…

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Healthy Pastors: Mental Health Conversations with Dr. Jamie Aten and Laura Howe 42:11

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Pastors, you are not immune from experiencing struggles with mental health. let that sink in. Much of our job places us in the middle of some very tense and difficult moments in the lives of the people we serve. These experiences can lead to some serious depletion and damage to our mental health. We hope that: 1. You will hear something in this pod…

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Josh Brown: A Contemplative Worship Leader 54:09

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We have been looking forward to sharing this interview with you all. Josh is a deep thinker, a lover of Jesus, a voracious reader, and a dear friend. Consider sending this to a worship leader ASAP. Josh’s Contact: [email protected] Information for coaching and spiritual direction can be found at www.kairospartnerships.org We’d love to hear f…

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Thom S. Rainer: Praying for Pastors 50:41

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We hope you enjoy this episode with Thom S. Rainer. Check out the links below, We know you will find this conversation both encouraging and equipping. Take a minute to subscribe, leave a review and share with another pastor. Church Answers: www.churchanswers.com The Hope initiative: https://churchanswers.com/solutions/courses/the-hope-initiative/ T…

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Has Mr. Beast Ruined YouTube? – Max Reisinger | #022 1:36:33

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Bob & Doug: Welcome Back and AI Preaches a Sermon. 33:04

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Welcome back MMP listeners! We hope that you all had a fantastic summer and are well rested and ready to jump into the fall. We hope that this season will be a blessing as we jump back into a weekly Monday morning release. Our rhythm will be a monthly Bob and Doug episode, a couple episodes with authors/theologians/leaders and an episode with a pas…

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How To Figure Out What You Want In Life – Alex (French Guy Cooking) | #021 1:39:23

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Damon Dominique: Non-Monogamy, Soul Mates, Dating & Plagiarism | #020 1:14:50

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Natalie Runion : Staying and Healing 43:24

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We end this season with the place where MMP started 9 seasons ago. MMP is here because we feel the need to encourage and equip pastors on the hardest day of the week. Natalie brings an important word to pastors, “We aren’t quitters. We are the stayers.” Her perspective is important and one that has often been overlooked. Lastly, thanks for sticking…

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Lana Blakely: Navigating Loneliness in Your 20s | #019 1:05:04

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Raising Kids with Tech and Sports: A Conversation with Sarah, Doug, and Andrew. 56:51

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I have been a parent for 18 years now, my son is getting ready to go off to college and in the best of times I feel like I have been faithful as a father and in the worst of times, I feel like I have failed. I sense in the world of parenting the success is in the long game and truth be told, we may never fully know how things turn out. But this con…

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Carolyn Carney: Can Intercession Change your Church? 48:08

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Prayer is the engine that powers and drives the church. Doug and Carolyn have a great conversation about all thing’s prayer. Specifically, this episode looks at group prayer, the power behind it and the practical nuts and bolts to build prayer in your church. We pray that the Lord will use this to encourage, and strengthen prayer in you and your ch…

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The Danger of Blindly Following What Your Parents & Society Are Telling You | #018 1:22:28

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The following is a conversation that will provoke and, perhaps, unsettle some of you. With my friend George Poulos, we explore the perils of anchoring your self-worth on personal achievements and how operating like this is ingrained in us from a young age. We also explore the deeper meaning of crisis and what it can teach you about life. Whether yo…

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The Joys and Struggles of Moving to Paris - Moya Mawhinney | #017 1:07:43

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The following is a conversation with moya mawhinney, a vlogger based in Paris. We discussed the challenges and magic of moving to and living in Paris amongst other things. This was a different kind of podcast episode where we were having breakfast at the same time, it’s more of a “hang with us” kind of experience, I suggest grabbing something to dr…

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Sam Rawley: Formation for Mission 31:46

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Sam Rawley is the Pastor of Renewed Hope Church in Egan Michigan, He is fantastic leader, preacher, thinker, and a good friend. Sam recently led his church through a ton of transitions during the pandemic. We know you will find hope and some good things to chew on in this interview with our friend Pastor Sam Rawley. Information for coaching and spi…

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Why Dating is a Nightmare Nowadays – Elena Taber | #016 57:36

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The way we date has gone through a massive transformation in the 21st century. Beauty standards are being challenged. I discussed all of this and more with my friend Elena Taber, a YouTuber based in New York City. I thought we could have an interesting discussion about all of this considering she is considerably above average woman height and I am …

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Kyle Meyaard-Schaap: Creation Care as Witness 44:01

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Pastors and leaders, this episode is close to my heart as a follower of Jesus who is passionate about joining with Him in the care and stewardship of the world we live in. Kyle brings a helpful theological framework (not just in found in Genesis 1 & 2) on creation care as discipleship and mission. I appreciate his pastoral heart in helping the chur…

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How Quitting YouTube Changed His Life: Matt on Leaving Yes Theory | #015 1:39:57

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Matt Dahlia (formerly known as Matt Dajer) is one of the founding members of Yes Theory, a YouTube channel and community centered around seeking discomfort. After years of adventures and growing their community into millions of subscribers, Matt left both Yes Theory and social media in general. We explore his reasons for doing so and where he is at…

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Bridget Gee: Seeing Single People in The Church 39:46

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Take out your notebook and get ready to learn. Bridget brings the complexity of being single in the church into view in a unique and helpful way. This conversation made me rethink many assumptions that I have heard and even held about single people in the church. We hope this is an encouragement to you. Bridget’s book: Single Just because Connect w…

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Annemarie Opens Up On What Really Happened with Ur Mom’s House | #014 1:11:15

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Hi! The following is a conversation with my friend Annemarie, a lifestyle YouTuber and podcaster. She was 1 of the 4 original members of a content house based in New York called Ur Mom’s House, documenting their lives as roommates and vloggers. So I had a conversation with Annemarie about her perspective on things, what’s she’s learned and where sh…

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Johnny Harris Addresses His Online Criticism & Tricky Mormon Past | #013 1:23:53

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Johnny Harris is an Emmy-award winning journalist known for his incredible work on his self-named channel as well as with Vox and the New York Times. You can check it out here. We discussed him leaving the Mormon church, identity, journalism, online criticism & what it takes to make it. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 00:48 – The "Johnny" Effect 05:36 – W…

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Hannah Nation: Learning from House Church Pastors in China 57:24

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Pastors, we hope you are coming into the week after Easter with a slower pace and some time to rest and recoup. We spend a few minutes before the interview discussing the big days in the church, the pressure, and some thoughts on how pursue health and balance in during the heavy times. Our Guest Hannah Nation is a house church theologian who thinks…

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An Emotional Conversation With My Dad On Our Relationship | #012 59:01

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Be the first to know when my post-production masterclass is available → www.fxfcourse.com Check out my Dad’s channel. This is a conversation with my dad where we discuss growing apart and the tensions that appeared in our relationship as I was becoming an adult, and how we’ve overcome those tensions to become close again. My hope, in sharing this c…