EPISODES
The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 66 – Preaching Prep
March 27, 2025
Join pastors, Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a practical discussion on preaching preparation. No matter how new or seasoned you are, there’s always room to analyze and improve. What if your preparation schedule meant a better life, a better message and a better future. Also, don’t forget to download the free resource on lifestyle preaching by Andy Addis: LifeStyle Preaching PDF
The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 65 – The Rural Pastor’s Wife
March 20, 2025
A very special episode, recorded live at The NAMB Replant Rural Summit in Salina, Ks.
Join Pastor Andy Addis with three very special guests. pastor wives Kathy Addis, Haley Addis and Kelly Jones. These ladies represent long term ministry to just getting started, and their take on life in the ministry household is worth the listen!
The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 64 – Defining Rurality
March 13, 2025
Join pastors, Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a discussion on how to define rurality. Once we know how to define it then we can use the term, speak the same language, and accomplish the same goals.
What if rural wasn’t defined by size or space, but by a mentality… that would be a game changer.
The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 63 – The Battle Of Isolation
March 6, 2025
Join pastors Andy Addis and Danny Payne as they discuss one of the big monsters facing rural ministry: isolation. The biblical solution to overcoming this very real problem in ministry is to recognize the problem, change your mindset, and then take some real steps.
If you want to take it a step further, join us for the Rural Summit March 13 – 14th, 2025 in Salina, Kansas, where we will focus on the issue of isolation and record a live episode of The Rural Pastor Podcast.
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The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 62 – The Armor Of God
February 5, 2025
Join Pastor Andy and Kathy Addis on location at the Rest For Your Soul Leadership Conference 2025 for the Advent Christian General Conference.
Let’t talk about putting on the armor! Armor Up!!!
The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 61 – getting ready for Easter
January 30, 2025
Join Andy, Addis and Danny Payne for a discussion on getting ready for Easter. It may be early, but it’s never TOO early to prepare for one of the most influential and impactful days on the church calendar.
The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 60 – Defining Rural
January 23, 2025
Andy Addis and Danny Payne discuss the definition of rurality not as size, space or resources, but a mentality.
Is rurality a people group? It’s definitely a mission field!
The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 59 – Capitalizing on the new year
January 16, 2025
Andy Addis and Danny Payne discuss using routine to capitalize on the new year. Start it, join it, or break it. Use routine as a way to take your ministry further!
Here is a resource promised on the podcast for a year-long New testament reading plan: https://crosspointchurch.com/readingplan
The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 58 – Crossing Lines To End Isolation
January 9, 2025
Join Pastors Andy Addis and Joe Epley on crossing the street and crossing lines to break the chains of isolation and combat low resources. The Southern Baptists and Assembly of God have their differences, but they have Jesus and love of rural as commonalities.
To hear more from Joe go to ruraladvancement.com
The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 57 – Pastor we appreciate you
October 26, 2024
Pastor appreciation month can be a downer if you don’t hear the words “Thank you.” So, let this episode of the of The Rural Pastor Podcast be the thank you, so deserve!