The Shepherds Podcast

Pastor Jerry Madden•www.praisecathedral.org

Listen along as Pastor Jerry Madden, senior pastor of Praise Cathedral (Greer, SC), hosts a podcast for pastors and church leaders. This podcast aims to help you as you lead your flock and the local church. Pastor Madden has been a senior pastor for 20 years and shares his insights, experiences, and thoughts on leading churches in the modern culture.

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Episodes

It Happened At Church

Pastor Jerry Madden and Daniel Scarbrough discuss some of the more unordinary things that have happened around the church.

Nov 21, 2022•28 min

COVID - 1 Year Later

Pastor Jerry Madden & Pastor Bo Madden take a look back at a year ago when COVID was at its highest peak in their church. They discuss the lessons learned, changes that have taken place, and how they've adjusted to a 'different church.'

Nov 07, 2022•29 min

Preach - part 3

Pastor Jerry Madden & Pastor Bo Madden wrap up this session on Preaching. Listen to some tips & traps that pastors can find themselves in when preparing messages from week to week.

Oct 31, 2022•26 min

Preach - part 2

Pastor Jerry Madden and Pastor Bo Madden continue the discussion on preaching and Pastor Madden's approach to sermons, resources, and places he receives inspiration for messages.

Oct 24, 2022•25 min

Preach - part 1

Pastor Jerry Madden and Student Pastor Bo Madden discuss one of the most requested topics "preaching." Hear insights and more understanding of how Pastor Madden approaches the most important job a pastor has.

Oct 17, 2022•24 min

The Lonely Life - part 2

Pastors Jerry Madden and Bo Madden discuss building and maintaining healthy relationships with the church flock.

Oct 10, 2022•30 min

The Lonely Life - part 1

Balancing marriage, parenting, and pastoring. Tune in today to hear insights from Pastor Jerry Madden.

Oct 03, 2022•27 min

San Antonio Recap part 2

Pastor Jerry Madden and Student Pastor Bo Madden continue discussing the topics covered at the 70th Church of God General Assembly.

Sep 26, 2022•31 min

San Antonio Recap part 1

Pastor Jerry Madden and Pastor Bo Madden return to the microphone after a break during the summer. Tune in for a recap of some highlights surrounding the 70th Church of God General Assembly held in San Antonio, TX.

Sep 19, 2022•22 min

Pursuing the Presence

Pastor Jerry Madden returns with Pastor Bo Madden and discusses pursuing God's presence and keeping the focus on God.

Jun 27, 2022•28 min

Church Safety & Security

Pastor Chris Criswell joins the discussion today with some great insights on keeping your church safe, building a team, practices to implement, and resources for you.

Jun 20, 2022•24 min

Church Media

Special Guest: Daniel Scarbrough steps in to discuss Church Media on today's podcast. Join along with Pastor Bo and Daniel as they discuss sound, streaming, and the people involved with media in your church.

Jun 13, 2022•20 min

Rehab: Praying Great Prayers

Listen along for part 2 of the Rehab series with Pastor Jerry Madden and Student Pastor Bo Madden. This episode talks about praying great prayers for yourself and for those around you.

Jun 06, 2022•19 min

I'm In Rehab

Pastor Jerry Madden and Pastor Bo Madden discuss what being in 'rehab' from COVID means.

May 23, 2022•17 min

The Other Side of the Pulpit

Pastor Jerry Madden and Pastor Bo Madden discuss some of their recent experiences with being pastored throughout a challenging life circumstance. You're encouraged to tune in and learn how you can be ministered to as well as ways you can minister to others in their times of crisis.

May 16, 2022•20 min

Keys for Youth Ministry

Student Pastor Bo Madden from Praise Cathedral leads the discussion along with Senior Pastor Jerry Madden to discuss some of the challenges currently being faced in youth ministry.

May 09, 2022•24 min

Keeping Your Balance

Pastor Jerry Madden and Pastor Bo Madden discuss some of the challenges of balancing pastoring, family, and other obligations during busy seasons in ministry.

May 02, 2022•22 min

The Misery of May

Pastor Jerry Madden and Pastor Bo Madden talk about some of the challenges pastors face trying to lead the flock during the month of May.

Apr 25, 2022•24 min

Recovery after Easter

Pastor Jerry Madden discusses strategies on how pastors can make the post-Easter time productive and exciting for the congregation. He also discusses the ways to use the Easter season and the message of the Cross as a springboard into the coming Sundays after Easter.

Apr 18, 2022•17 min

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