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		<description>The Rural Pastor Podcast knows that isolation, low resources and vocational identity are three heavy weights hanging heavy on the rural church leader and we want to help you move from surviving to thriving. It is designed to be a kitchen table conversation between you and real-time practitioners who&#039;ve done rural ministry for years. Our desire is to affirm the role that you play whether it&#039;s full-time part-time or somewhere in between, and to share with you a variety of resources that will make your life and ministry easier. - 

Isolation &amp; Loneliness in Ministry	rural pastor loneliness, pastoral isolation, ministry burnout, lonely pastor support, isolated church leader, community for pastors, connect rural pastors
Burnout / Fatigue / Stress	pastor burnout recovery, ministry fatigue, stressed pastor, overwhelmed pastor, emotional health for pastors, self-care for church leaders
Bivocational / Financial Struggles	bivocational pastor support, pastors with day job, low income pastor, financial stress ministry, ministry with limited resources
Feeling stuck / stuck ministry	stuck in ministry, stuck pastor season, ministry stuck point, no resources church, under-resourced church leadership
Renewal / Revival / Hope	spiritual renewal for pastors, revival for rural churches, hope for exhausted pastor, renewing passion ministry, ministry refresh
Creative ideas / innovation	creative ministry ideas, church innovation rural, fresh ministry strategies, creative outreach small church, novel ministry methods
Biblical / Theological Anchoring	biblical solutions for pastors, theology for ministry, doctrine for church leaders, scriptural guidance for pastors, biblical leadership
Community / Connection / Engagement	church leader community, peer support pastors, connecting rural churches, pastor network, ministry collaboration
Growth &amp; Opportunity	growth for small church, opportunities in rural church, expanding small church ministry, multiplying ministry in low resource areas
Wellbeing &amp; Renewal	spiritual, emotional, physical health pastors, rest and renewal ministry, balancing life &amp; ministry, rejuvenation for church leaders

“how to avoid pastor burnout in small towns”

“encouragement for rural pastors feeling alone”

“ministry ideas for under-resourced churches”

“bivocational pastor encouragement podcast”

“renewal and hope for exhausted pastors”

“creative outreach for small town churches”

“biblical answers for struggling church leaders”

“theology for everyday ministry challenges”

“finding community as an isolated pastor”

“ways to reboot your pastoral passion”

“leading a church with hardly any resources”

“surviving small church ministry”

“how to pastor when you feel stuck”

“hope and revival in rural ministry”

“practical theology for rural pastors”

“support for stressed pastors”

“ministry ideas for weary church leader”

“renew your calling as pastor”

“pastoral care in rural contexts”

“how to grow a small church in rural area”</description>
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Burnout / Fatigue / Stress	pastor burnout recovery, ministry fatigue, stressed pastor, overwhelmed pastor, emotional health for pastors, self-care for church leaders
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“how to avoid pastor burnout in small towns”

“encouragement for rural pastors feeling alone”

“ministry ideas for under-resourced churches”

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“creative outreach for small town churches”

“biblical answers for struggling church leaders”

“theology for everyday ministry challenges”

“finding community as an isolated pastor”

“ways to reboot your pastoral passion”

“leading a church with hardly any resources”

“surviving small church ministry”

“how to pastor when you feel stuck”

“hope and revival in rural ministry”

“practical theology for rural pastors”

“support for stressed pastors”

“ministry ideas for weary church leader”

“renew your calling as pastor”

“pastoral care in rural contexts”

“how to grow a small church in rural area”</itunes:summary>
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“how to avoid pastor burnout in small towns”

“encouragement for rural pastors feeling alone”

“ministry ideas for under-resourced churches”

“bivocational pastor encouragement podcast”

“renewal and hope for exhausted pastors”

“creative outreach for small town churches”

“biblical answers for struggling church leaders”

“theology for everyday ministry challenges”

“finding community as an isolated pastor”

“ways to reboot your pastoral passion”

“leading a church with hardly any resources”

“surviving small church ministry”

“how to pastor when you feel stuck”

“hope and revival in rural ministry”

“practical theology for rural pastors”

“support for stressed pastors”

“ministry ideas for weary church leader”

“renew your calling as pastor”

“pastoral care in rural contexts”

“how to grow a small church in rural area”</googleplay:description>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 79 – Intergenerational Ministry</title>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 78 – Events and Outreach</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[You may think that your town doesn&#8217;t have much to offer, and maybe even question how much your church has to offer. But the truth is you have everything you need to make a difference if you use the resources that you have (and are) in Christ Jesus! In this episode of the Rural Pastor [&#8230;]]]></description>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 77 – Glancing Vs Gazing</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join our discussion on the importance of the leader&#8217;s personal devotional life. Are you gazing into the scriptures and onto the face of your Savior, or are you merely giving Him a glance? Changing this can change everything! In this episode of the Rural Pastor Podcast, Andy Addis and Danny Payne share honest stories from [&#8230;]]]></description>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 76 – Intercongregational Support</title>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 75 –  Embracing the gift of retirees</title>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 74 –  Bridging the digital gap</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-74-bridging-the-digital-gap/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-74-bridging-the-digital-gap</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Rural Pastor Podcast host Andy Addis welcomes Kevin Ferstl to the show for a discussion on bridging the digital gap. There are resources that the smallest congregation can use to give them the same audience space of any mega Church. And, they&#8217;re not too expensive, they&#8217;re not too hard, and it may be your next [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Rural Pastor Podcast host Andy Addis welcomes Kevin Ferstl to the show for a discussion on bridging the digital gap. There are resources that the smallest congregation can use to give them the same audience space of any mega Church. And, they&#8217;re no]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Rural Pastor Podcast host Andy Addis welcomes Kevin Ferstl to the show for a discussion on bridging the digital gap. There are resources that the smallest congregation can use to give them the same audience space of any mega Church. And, they&#8217;re not too expensive, they&#8217;re not too hard, and it may be your next [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 73 – New Metrics For the Rural Church</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-73-new-metrics-for-the-rural-church/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-73-new-metrics-for-the-rural-church</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:30:35 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join North American Mission Board director of rural strategies Andy Addis and Associational Mission Strategist Danny Payne for discussion on the need to change our metrics. In rural America, where the average church is 67 people or less, we need to quit asking the question, &#8220;How many you running?&#8221; There are better ways to gauge [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join North American Mission Board director of rural strategies Andy Addis and Associational Mission Strategist Danny Payne for discussion on the need to change our metrics. In rural America, where the average church is 67 people or less, we need to quit ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Join North American Mission Board director of rural strategies Andy Addis and Associational Mission Strategist Danny Payne for discussion on the need to change our metrics. In rural America, where the average church is 67 people or less, we need to quit asking the question, &#8220;How many you running?&#8221; There are better ways to gauge [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 72 – Canadian Highlights</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-72-canadian-highlights/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-72-canadian-highlights</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:20:37 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Circuit Riding in the Great White North with Rev. Steve Bainbridge Join us for an inspiring conversation with Reverend Steve Bainbridge, a Canadian pastor faithfully serving through circuit riding ministry in the Great White North. With a heart for the gospel and a ministry approach that breaks the mold, Steve challenges us to think beyond [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Circuit Riding in the Great White North with Rev. Steve Bainbridge Join us for an inspiring conversation with Reverend Steve Bainbridge, a Canadian pastor faithfully serving through circuit riding ministry in the Great White North. With a heart for the g]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Circuit Riding in the Great White North with Rev. Steve Bainbridge Join us for an inspiring conversation with Reverend Steve Bainbridge, a Canadian pastor faithfully serving through circuit riding ministry in the Great White North. With a heart for the gospel and a ministry approach that breaks the mold, Steve challenges us to think beyond [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-Podcast-Cover-Image.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 71 – Check your warning lights</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-71-check-your-warning-lights/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-71-check-your-warning-lights</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 20:57:42 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[This episode comes to you live from the Oregon Mission Coalition annual conference in Florence, Oregon. Rural replant pastor Shawn Snyder of  Living Hope Church in Medford, Oregon, offers some healthy hints for recognizing when some of life and ministries warning lights come on your dashboard. https://www.livinghopemedford.org/our-team]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This episode comes to you live from the Oregon Mission Coalition annual conference in Florence, Oregon. Rural replant pastor Shawn Snyder of  Living Hope Church in Medford, Oregon, offers some healthy hints for recognizing when some of life and ministrie]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This episode comes to you live from the Oregon Mission Coalition annual conference in Florence, Oregon. Rural replant pastor Shawn Snyder of  Living Hope Church in Medford, Oregon, offers some healthy hints for recognizing when some of life and ministries warning lights come on your dashboard. https://www.livinghopemedford.org/our-team]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode comes to you live from the Oregon Mission Coalition annual conference in Florence, Oregon. Rural replant pastor Shawn Snyder of  Living Hope Church in Medford, Oregon, offers some healthy hints for recognizing when some of life and ministries warning lights come on your dashboard. https://www.livinghopemedford.org/our-team]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 69 – Revitalizing and Replanting Pt 1</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-69-revitalizing-and-replanting-pt-1/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-69-revitalizing-and-replanting-pt-1</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:12:17 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Dr. Kyle Bueermann for discussion on the differences between replanting and revitalizing, part one. The discussion is meant to move us in the direction of helping rural leaders know how and when to employ the right trajectory for your congregation. &#160; Check out additional resources and materials at churchreplanters.com]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Dr. Kyle Bueermann for discussion on the differences between replanting and revitalizing, part one. The discussion is meant to move us in the direction of helping rural leaders know how and when to employ the right trajectory for your]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Dr. Kyle Bueermann for discussion on the differences between replanting and revitalizing, part one. The discussion is meant to move us in the direction of helping rural leaders know how and when to employ the right trajectory for your congregation. &#160; Check out additional resources and materials at churchreplanters.com]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Dr. Kyle Bueermann for discussion on the differences between replanting and revitalizing, part one. The discussion is meant to move us in the direction of helping rural leaders know how and when to employ the right trajectory for your congregation. &#160; Check out additional resources and materials at churchreplanters.com]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Asset-2@3x.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 68 – Spanish Language Ministry in Rurality</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-68-spanish-language-ministry-in-rurality/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-68-spanish-language-ministry-in-rurality</link>
	<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 01:25:18 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join Pastors Andy Addis and David Quiroa for a much needed discussion on an often overlooked topic: the need for a Spanish=language focused rural ministry. It&#8217;s not always about strategy, but always about the heart. Check out NAMB Spanish resources here: Resources via NAMB Check out David&#8217;s podcast here: Revive Podcast]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join Pastors Andy Addis and David Quiroa for a much needed discussion on an often overlooked topic: the need for a Spanish=language focused rural ministry. It&#8217;s not always about strategy, but always about the heart. Check out NAMB Spanish resources]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Join Pastors Andy Addis and David Quiroa for a much needed discussion on an often overlooked topic: the need for a Spanish=language focused rural ministry. It&#8217;s not always about strategy, but always about the heart. Check out NAMB Spanish resources here: Resources via NAMB Check out David&#8217;s podcast here: Revive Podcast]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Pastors Andy Addis and David Quiroa for a much needed discussion on an often overlooked topic: the need for a Spanish=language focused rural ministry. It&#8217;s not always about strategy, but always about the heart. Check out NAMB Spanish resources here: Resources via NAMB Check out David&#8217;s podcast here: Revive Podcast]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-Podcast-Cover-Image.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 67 – Creative, Easy &#038; Free</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-67-creativity-cool-and-free/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-67-creativity-cool-and-free</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 01:27:09 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and his wife, Kathy, for a list of creative, interactive, and (best of all) free ideas to help make Easter (or any other weekend) just a little more special.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and his wife, Kathy, for a list of creative, interactive, and (best of all) free ideas to help make Easter (or any other weekend) just a little more special.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and his wife, Kathy, for a list of creative, interactive, and (best of all) free ideas to help make Easter (or any other weekend) just a little more special.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and his wife, Kathy, for a list of creative, interactive, and (best of all) free ideas to help make Easter (or any other weekend) just a little more special.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-Podcast-Cover-Image.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 66 – Preaching Prep</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-66-preaching-prep/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-66-preaching-prep</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join pastors, Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a practical discussion on preaching preparation. No matter how new or seasoned you are, there&#8217;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&#8217;t forget to download the free resource on lifestyle [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join pastors, Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a practical discussion on preaching preparation. No matter how new or seasoned you are, there&#8217;s always room to analyze and improve. What if your preparation schedule meant a better life, a better message]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Join pastors, Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a practical discussion on preaching preparation. No matter how new or seasoned you are, there&#8217;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&#8217;t forget to download the free resource on lifestyle [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join pastors, Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a practical discussion on preaching preparation. No matter how new or seasoned you are, there&#8217;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&#8217;t forget to download the free resource on lifestyle [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 65 – The Rural Pastor&#8217;s Wife</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-65-the-rural-pastors-wife/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-65-the-rural-pastors-wife</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2025 08:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[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 [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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 ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[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 [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 64 – Defining Rurality</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-64-defining-rurality/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-64-defining-rurality</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 08:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[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. &#160; What if rural wasn&#8217;t defined by size or space, but by a mentality&#8230; that would be a [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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. &#160; What if rural wasn&#8217;t defined by size or spac]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[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. &#160; What if rural wasn&#8217;t defined by size or space, but by a mentality&#8230; that would be a [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 63 – The Battle Of Isolation</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-63-the-battle-of-isolation/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-63-the-battle-of-isolation</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 02:37:03 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[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. &#160; If you want to take it a step further, join [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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 ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[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. &#160; If you want to take it a step further, join [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-Podcast-Cover-Image.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 62 &#8211; The Armor Of God</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-62-the-armor-of-god/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-62-the-armor-of-god</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 03:31:41 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join Pastor Andy and Kathy Addis on location at the Rest For Your Soul Leadership Conference 2025 for the Advent Christian General Conference. Let&#8217;t talk about putting on the armor! Armor Up!!!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join Pastor Andy and Kathy Addis on location at the Rest For Your Soul Leadership Conference 2025 for the Advent Christian General Conference. Let&#8217;t talk about putting on the armor! Armor Up!!!]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Join Pastor Andy and Kathy Addis on location at the Rest For Your Soul Leadership Conference 2025 for the Advent Christian General Conference. Let&#8217;t talk about putting on the armor! Armor Up!!!]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Pastor Andy and Kathy Addis on location at the Rest For Your Soul Leadership Conference 2025 for the Advent Christian General Conference. Let&#8217;t talk about putting on the armor! Armor Up!!!]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>28:08</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 61 &#8211; getting ready for Easter</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-61/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-61</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 09:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[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.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-Podcast-Cover-Image.jpg"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:duration>23:54</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[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.]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-Podcast-Cover-Image.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 60 &#8211; Defining Rural</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-60-defining-rural/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-60-defining-rural</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:20:55 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Andy Addis and Danny Payne discuss the definition of rurality not as size, space or resources, but a mentality. &#160; Is rurality a people group? It’s definitely a mission field!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Andy Addis and Danny Payne discuss the definition of rurality not as size, space or resources, but a mentality. &#160; Is rurality a people group? It’s definitely a mission field!]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Andy Addis and Danny Payne discuss the definition of rurality not as size, space or resources, but a mentality. &#160; Is rurality a people group? It’s definitely a mission field!]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Andy Addis and Danny Payne discuss the definition of rurality not as size, space or resources, but a mentality. &#160; Is rurality a people group? It’s definitely a mission field!]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>29:53</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-Podcast-Cover-Image.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 59 – Capitalizing on the new year</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-59-capitalizing-on-the-new-year/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-59-capitalizing-on-the-new-year</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:52:48 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://theruralpastor.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=430</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[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]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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: htt]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[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]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>25:23</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-Podcast-Cover-Image.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 58 – Crossing Lines To End Isolation</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-58-crossing-lines-to-end-isolation/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-58-crossing-lines-to-end-isolation</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2025 09:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[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]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[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 commonal]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[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]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://theruralpastor.com/podcast-download/428/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-58-crossing-lines-to-end-isolation.mp3" length="43277500" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[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]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>36:04</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[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]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 57 – Pastor we appreciate you</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-57-pastor-we-appreciate-you/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-57-pastor-we-appreciate-you</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 26 Oct 2024 15:58:56 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Pastor appreciation month can be a downer if you don&#8217;t hear the words &#8220;Thank you.&#8221; So, let this episode of the of The Rural Pastor Podcast be the thank you, so deserve!]]></itunes:subtitle>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 56 – What You Need To Know</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-56-what-you-need-to-know/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-56-what-you-need-to-know</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 21:26:03 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[On this special episode of The Rural Pastor Podcast, hear from leaders of rural churches and denominations from across the country and learn what they want you to know now before you take your ministry a step further.]]></description>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 55 – Heading back to school and making the school your friend</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-55-heading-back-to-school-and-making-the-school-your-friend/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-55-heading-back-to-school-and-making-the-school-your-friend</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 08:15:46 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a back to school episode focusing on how to make sure that the school in your community is an opportunity and not the enemy.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a back to school episode focusing on how to make sure that the school in your community is an opportunity and not the enemy.]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a back to school episode focusing on how to make sure that the school in your community is an opportunity and not the enemy.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-Podcast-Cover-Image.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 54 – Part three of the BIG 3 &#8211; Isolation</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-54-part-three-of-the-big-3-isolation/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-54-part-three-of-the-big-3-isolation</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 08:08:05 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a discussion of part three concerning the Big three of rural ministry: isolation]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a discussion of part three concerning the Big three of rural ministry: isolation]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a discussion of part three concerning the Big three of rural ministry: isolation]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-Podcast-Cover-Image.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 53 – Part two of the BIG 3 &#8211; Vocational Identity</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-53-part-two-of-the-big-3-vocational-identity/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-53-part-two-of-the-big-3-vocational-identity</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 08:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for the second installment of a series on the Big 3 of rural ministry: vocational identity. Remember, there&#8217;s no such thing as part-time ministry.]]></description>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for the second installment of a series on the Big 3 of rural ministry: vocational identity. Remember, there&#8217;s no such thing as part-time ministry.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>30:35</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 52 – Part one of the BIG 3 &#8211; Low Resources</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-52-part-one-of-the-big-3-low-resources/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-52-part-one-of-the-big-3-low-resources</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 08:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://theruralpastor.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=405</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a discussion of the first of three big issues in rural ministry: low resources]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a discussion of the first of three big issues in rural ministry: low resources]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a discussion of the first of three big issues in rural ministry: low resources]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-Podcast-Cover-Image.jpg"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:duration>30:22</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-Podcast-Cover-Image.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 51 – Getting Ready For A New Season</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-51-getting-ready-for-a-new-season/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-51-getting-ready-for-a-new-season</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:04:51 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[This podcast is a brief introduction to our next season and a quick look at how to handle relationships in conflict. If you&#8217;d like to join us at the Replant Summit, you can get details and register here: https://www.namb.net/church-replanting/events/replant-summit-2024/]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This podcast is a brief introduction to our next season and a quick look at how to handle relationships in conflict. If you&#8217;d like to join us at the Replant Summit, you can get details and register here: https://www.namb.net/church-replanting/event]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[This podcast is a brief introduction to our next season and a quick look at how to handle relationships in conflict. If you&#8217;d like to join us at the Replant Summit, you can get details and register here: https://www.namb.net/church-replanting/events/replant-summit-2024/]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This podcast is a brief introduction to our next season and a quick look at how to handle relationships in conflict. If you&#8217;d like to join us at the Replant Summit, you can get details and register here: https://www.namb.net/church-replanting/events/replant-summit-2024/]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></itunes:image>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 50 – Pastor Wives Appreciation Month</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-50-pastor-wives-appreciation-month/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-50-pastor-wives-appreciation-month</link>
	<pubDate>Sat, 16 Mar 2024 02:56:34 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton for some helpful hints for pastors on honoring their wives for Pastor Wives Appreciation Month (March). This was a live recording with a great audience at The 2024 Rural Summit!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton for some helpful hints for pastors on honoring their wives for Pastor Wives Appreciation Month (March). This was a live recording with a great audience at The 2024 Rural Summit!]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton for some helpful hints for pastors on honoring their wives for Pastor Wives Appreciation Month (March). This was a live recording with a great audience at The 2024 Rural Summit!]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton for some helpful hints for pastors on honoring their wives for Pastor Wives Appreciation Month (March). This was a live recording with a great audience at The 2024 Rural Summit!]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></itunes:image>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 49 – The Spiritually Healthy Pastor 4</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-49-the-spiritually-healthy-pastor-4/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-49-the-spiritually-healthy-pastor-4</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 09:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://theruralpastor.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=388</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Dany Payne for a new year of podcasts, starting with a four-week series on The Spiritually Healthy Pastor. This week, a pastor&#8217;s strength!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Dany Payne for a new year of podcasts, starting with a four-week series on The Spiritually Healthy Pastor. This week, a pastor&#8217;s strength!]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Dany Payne for a new year of podcasts, starting with a four-week series on The Spiritually Healthy Pastor. This week, a pastor&#8217;s strength!]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Dany Payne for a new year of podcasts, starting with a four-week series on The Spiritually Healthy Pastor. This week, a pastor&#8217;s strength!]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></itunes:image>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 48 – The Spiritually Healthy Pastor 3</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-48-the-spiritually-healthy-pastor-3/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-48-the-spiritually-healthy-pastor-3</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 09:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Dany Payne for a new year of podcasts, starting with a four-week series on The Spiritually Healthy Pastor. This week, a pastor&#8217;s soul!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Dany Payne for a new year of podcasts, starting with a four-week series on The Spiritually Healthy Pastor. This week, a pastor&#8217;s soul!]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 47 – The Spiritually Healthy Pastor 2</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 09:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 46 – The Spiritually Healthy Pastor 1</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jan 2024 04:21:18 +0000</pubDate>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 45 – Holiday Helps</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-45-holiday-helps/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-45-holiday-helps</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 07 Dec 2023 22:06:25 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton for a quick look at some holiday helps for all you preacher types. Special thanks to Dr. KYLE BUEERMANN for the great article that kicked started the discussion. You can find that article here. And here are the DON&#8217;Ts talked about in this episode: Don&#8217;t add to the pressure [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton for a quick look at some holiday helps for all you preacher types. Special thanks to Dr. KYLE BUEERMANN for the great article that kicked started the discussion. You can find that article here. And here are the DON&#8217;]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 44 – Pastor Attitudes &#8211; Compassion</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 09:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a look at how your ministry views your community through the eyes of the Old Testament book of Jonah. We must muster some compassion to keep from having modern-day Ninevites. &#160; The resource Andy talked about can be found here: JONAS]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a look at how your ministry views your community through the eyes of the Old Testament book of Jonah. We must muster some compassion to keep from having modern-day Ninevites. &#160; The resource Andy talked about can b]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a look at how your ministry views your community through the eyes of the Old Testament book of Jonah. We must muster some compassion to keep from having modern-day Ninevites. &#160; The resource Andy talked about can be found here: JONAS]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a look at how your ministry views your community through the eyes of the Old Testament book of Jonah. We must muster some compassion to keep from having modern-day Ninevites. &#160; The resource Andy talked about can be found here: JONAS]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></itunes:image>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 43 – Pastor Attitudes &#8211; Thanksgiving</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a discussion of thankfulness, but more than you think. Responsive, aspirational, and sacrificial thanksgiving!]]></description>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne for a discussion of thankfulness, but more than you think. Responsive, aspirational, and sacrificial thanksgiving!]]></itunes:summary>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 42 – Pastoral Attitudes &#8211; hospitality</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-42-pastoral-attitudes-hospitality/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-42-pastoral-attitudes-hospitality</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 04:47:58 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[This is the first of a three-part series on pastoral attitudes! Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne to discuss creating an atmosphere of hospitality by being early, energetic, and encouraging. &#160; &#160;]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[This is the first of a three-part series on pastoral attitudes! Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne to discuss creating an atmosphere of hospitality by being early, energetic, and encouraging. &#160; &#160;]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 41 – Celebrating Pastor Wives</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-41-celebrating-pastor-wives/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-41-celebrating-pastor-wives</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Oct 2023 01:21:59 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://theruralpastor.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=350</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[On a very special episode join Andy and Kathy Addis for a celebration of Pastor Appreciation Month, but more specifically for all the pastor&#8217;s wives! A featured resource on this episode can be found here: https://www.lifeway.com/en/articles/eric-geiger-three-challenges-of-being-a-pastors-wife]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[On a very special episode join Andy and Kathy Addis for a celebration of Pastor Appreciation Month, but more specifically for all the pastor&#8217;s wives! A featured resource on this episode can be found here: https://www.lifeway.com/en/articles/eric-ge]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[On a very special episode join Andy and Kathy Addis for a celebration of Pastor Appreciation Month, but more specifically for all the pastor&#8217;s wives! A featured resource on this episode can be found here: https://www.lifeway.com/en/articles/eric-geiger-three-challenges-of-being-a-pastors-wife]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On a very special episode join Andy and Kathy Addis for a celebration of Pastor Appreciation Month, but more specifically for all the pastor&#8217;s wives! A featured resource on this episode can be found here: https://www.lifeway.com/en/articles/eric-geiger-three-challenges-of-being-a-pastors-wife]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 40 – Calling Out The Called</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-40-calling-out-the-called/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-40-calling-out-the-called</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 09:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Beginning a series of episodes on preaching, but starting at the beginning! If you are going to call them out, you have to step aside to give them a chance to step up. Here is a plan to do just that. Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne to be a part of the conversation. Here&#8217;s [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Beginning a series of episodes on preaching, but starting at the beginning! If you are going to call them out, you have to step aside to give them a chance to step up. Here is a plan to do just that. Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne to be a part of the co]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Beginning a series of episodes on preaching, but starting at the beginning! If you are going to call them out, you have to step aside to give them a chance to step up. Here is a plan to do just that. Join Andy Addis and Danny Payne to be a part of the conversation. Here&#8217;s [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Rural-Pastor-Transparent@2x.png"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 39 – Healthy Rhythms Part 3 of 3</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-39-healthy-rhythms-part-3-of-3/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-39-healthy-rhythms-part-3-of-3</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2023 09:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 38 – Healthy Rhythms Part 2 of 3</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-38-healthy-rhythms-part-2-of-3/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-38-healthy-rhythms-part-2-of-3</link>
	<pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 08:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join North American Mission Board Rural Director and Pastor of CrossPoint Church Andy Addis with the Associational Director of Missions for Flint Hills Association Danny Payne. They begin a three-part series helping to establish biblical rhythms that will move you from surviving to thriving in ministry. In this episode (part 2), we will explore a [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 37 – Healthy Rhythms Part 1 of 3</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-37-healthy-rhythms-part-1-of-3/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-37-healthy-rhythms-part-1-of-3</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2023 02:33:54 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join North American Mission Board Rural Director and Pastor of CrossPoint Church Andy Addis with the Associational Missions strategist for Flint Hills Association Danny Payne. They begin a three-part series helping to establish biblical rhythms that will move you from surviving to thriving in ministry. In this episode (part 1), we will explore the reality [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join North American Mission Board Rural Director and Pastor of CrossPoint Church Andy Addis with the Associational Missions strategist for Flint Hills Association Danny Payne. They begin a three-part series helping to establish biblical rhythms that will]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 36 – Replant Pastor of the year</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-36-replant-pastor-of-the-year/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-36-replant-pastor-of-the-year</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 08:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join us for a fascinating discussion with the North American Mission Board Replant Pastor of the Year Ryan Durham from Loup City, Nebraska, and his wife Brandy. You can see a video interview with him as well right here: short form long form]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join us for a fascinating discussion with the North American Mission Board Replant Pastor of the Year Ryan Durham from Loup City, Nebraska, and his wife Brandy. You can see a video interview with him as well right here: short form long form]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Join us for a fascinating discussion with the North American Mission Board Replant Pastor of the Year Ryan Durham from Loup City, Nebraska, and his wife Brandy. You can see a video interview with him as well right here: short form long form]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 35 – The BiVo Life</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-35-the-bivo-life/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-35-the-bivo-life</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 18:53:26 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join Pastor Andy Addis and Bivocational Ministry leaders Roger Britton and Glen Franklin for a live recording at the Billy Graham Traning Center in North Carolina. The discussion concerns the hard, heroic, missional, and brutiful work of bivocational pastors. Check out Replanthub.com for more resources!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join Pastor Andy Addis and Bivocational Ministry leaders Roger Britton and Glen Franklin for a live recording at the Billy Graham Traning Center in North Carolina. The discussion concerns the hard, heroic, missional, and brutiful work of bivocational pas]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<itunes:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></itunes:image>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></googleplay:image>
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	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 34 – The Truth About Preaching</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-34-mythbusting-preaching/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-34-mythbusting-preaching</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2023 09:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join our host Andy Addis with his friends and members of the 3-man teaching team for the rural multisite church called CrossPoint (crosspointchurch.com). Ryan Booth and Shaen Marks help discuss 2 Timothy 2:15 &#8220;Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join our host Andy Addis with his friends and members of the 3-man teaching team for the rural multisite church called CrossPoint (crosspointchurch.com). Ryan Booth and Shaen Marks help discuss 2 Timothy 2:15 &#8220;Do your best to present yourself to Go]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Join our host Andy Addis with his friends and members of the 3-man teaching team for the rural multisite church called CrossPoint (crosspointchurch.com). Ryan Booth and Shaen Marks help discuss 2 Timothy 2:15 &#8220;Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></itunes:image>
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	<itunes:duration>25:42</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 33 – Mythbusting Preaching</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-33-mythbusting-preaching/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-33-mythbusting-preaching</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 21:18:23 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join our host Andy Addis with his friends and members of the 3-man teaching team for the rural multisite church called CrossPoint (crosspointchurch.com). Ryan Booth and Shaen Marks help discuss four myths that need busting regarding preaching! This is the first part of a two-part series. If you want to experience the pump-up jam Andy [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join our host Andy Addis with his friends and members of the 3-man teaching team for the rural multisite church called CrossPoint (crosspointchurch.com). Ryan Booth and Shaen Marks help discuss four myths that need busting regarding preaching! This is th]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Join our host Andy Addis with his friends and members of the 3-man teaching team for the rural multisite church called CrossPoint (crosspointchurch.com). Ryan Booth and Shaen Marks help discuss four myths that need busting regarding preaching! This is the first part of a two-part series. If you want to experience the pump-up jam Andy [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join our host Andy Addis with his friends and members of the 3-man teaching team for the rural multisite church called CrossPoint (crosspointchurch.com). Ryan Booth and Shaen Marks help discuss four myths that need busting regarding preaching! This is the first part of a two-part series. If you want to experience the pump-up jam Andy [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></itunes:image>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 32 – The Vacay Debate</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-32-the-vacay-debate/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-32-the-vacay-debate</link>
	<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 21:05:02 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://theruralpastor.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=304</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and his wife, Kathy, for a challenging look at the need to get away. Use some time this summer to get ready for what&#8217;s next. Remember, everything is scaleable, no matter what your life looks like. But, if you need help, use the CUBE: Cheap &#8211; not financially stressing Unplugged &#8211; Techno [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and his wife, Kathy, for a challenging look at the need to get away. Use some time this summer to get ready for what&#8217;s next. Remember, everything is scaleable, no matter what your life looks like. But, if you need help, use the CUBE]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and his wife, Kathy, for a challenging look at the need to get away. Use some time this summer to get ready for what&#8217;s next. Remember, everything is scaleable, no matter what your life looks like. But, if you need help, use the CUBE: Cheap &#8211; not financially stressing Unplugged &#8211; Techno [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://theruralpastor.com/podcast-download/304/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-32-the-vacay-debate.m4a" length="27908349" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and his wife, Kathy, for a challenging look at the need to get away. Use some time this summer to get ready for what&#8217;s next. Remember, everything is scaleable, no matter what your life looks like. But, if you need help, use the CUBE: Cheap &#8211; not financially stressing Unplugged &#8211; Techno [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 31 – Walking In Reconciliation</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-31-walking-in-reconciliation/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-31-walking-in-reconciliation</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 08:45:36 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 30 – Failing Forward</title>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 29 &#8211; A Life of Restoration</title>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 28 &#8211; The Power of Remembering</title>
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	<pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 21:09:04 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 27 – Reliance Before Revival</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton as they embark on a multi-episode pursuit of revival beginning on the inside. The foundation for these episodes is Psalm 51 and the repentance of King David. This week the focus is on RELIANCE that leads to revival. &#160; Psalm 51:1–2 (ESV) 1  Have mercy on me, O God,  [&#8230;]]]></description>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 26 – Four Views From The Bottom</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2023 10:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 25 – Ministry and Marriage 3</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2023 02:11:12 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join Pastor Andy at us and his wife Kathy as they wrap up this three-part mini-series on marriage in ministry. Learning to love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength is the key to also learning to love your spouse like they need to be loved. Rekindle and re-engage your [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join Pastor Andy at us and his wife Kathy as they wrap up this three-part mini-series on marriage in ministry. Learning to love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength is the key to also learning to love your spouse like they need ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 24 – Ministry and Marriage 2</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2023 11:55:59 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join Pastors Andy Addis and mark Clifton for a discussion on Marriage and Ministry. In this second part of a three-part marriage series, we focus on how to make a marriage comeback. If you are suffering, under tension, or are worried about your relationship&#8217;s direction, this podcast is for you! Col 3:12-16 &#8211; Put On [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join Pastors Andy Addis and mark Clifton for a discussion on Marriage and Ministry. In this second part of a three-part marriage series, we focus on how to make a marriage comeback. If you are suffering, under tension, or are worried about your relations]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 22 &#8211; Reclaiming Glory Ep 3</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 10:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 21 &#8211; Reclaiming Glory Ep 2</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2023 10:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 19 &#8211; Capitalizing On a New Year</title>
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	<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2022 10:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton for a look at why resolutions don&#8217;t work but good plans can help you capitalize on a fresh start! &#160; Resolutions fail because: Unrealistic Expectations  Goals without plans Manufactured Miracles (expecting change without changing anything else) Internal yielding to the external No measured progress How to Capitalize On A [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton for a look at why resolutions don&#8217;t work but good plans can help you capitalize on a fresh start! &#160; Resolutions fail because: Unrealistic Expectations  Goals without plans Manufactured Miracles (expecting chang]]></itunes:subtitle>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 18 &#8211; The Great Expectations of Christmas</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2022 09:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton for a discussion of the often misunderstood and misapplied Great Expectations of Christmas Services in ministry! Spurgeon Quote: “Suppose a number of persons were to take it into their heads that they had to defend a lion, full-grown king of beasts! There he is in the cage, and here [&#8230;]]]></description>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 17 – Multisite Has Pandemic Advantages</title>
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	<pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:29:58 +0000</pubDate>
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	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 16 – Multiplication Over Addition</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s not enough to survive in ministry. You can thrive! When a local pastor and ministry take their eyes off of themselves and their issues and places them up to the Lord and the Kingdom, that&#8217;s the beginning of real change! Join Pastors Andy Addis and Mark Clifton for a discussion on becoming a multiplying [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 15 &#8211; Learning From Losses</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-15-learning-from-losses/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-15-learning-from-losses</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 09:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this episode, we face the reality that if we do anything worth doing, part of the process will be failing. When that happens, you can either learn from it or keep failing. Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton to get a handle on being able to fail well! &#160; How to fail well: • [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this episode, we face the reality that if we do anything worth doing, part of the process will be failing. When that happens, you can either learn from it or keep failing. Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton to get a handle on being able to fail well! &#]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[In this episode, we face the reality that if we do anything worth doing, part of the process will be failing. When that happens, you can either learn from it or keep failing. Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton to get a handle on being able to fail well! &#160; How to fail well: • [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 15 &#8211; Learning From Losses</title>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 14 &#8211; Buildings Matter in Rurality</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-14-building-matter-in-rurality/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-14-building-matter-in-rurality</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2022 15:38:37 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[If you pastor in a rural place, you may not be valuing your building (or lack thereof) the way your community does. Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton for a discussion on facilities and their use in the ministry of the church. Thanks to https:// exeter.anglican.org/resources/church-buildings/wider-use-church-buildings for helping us with this discussion Building should: • [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[If you pastor in a rural place, you may not be valuing your building (or lack thereof) the way your community does. Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton for a discussion on facilities and their use in the ministry of the church. Thanks to https:// exeter.ang]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[If you pastor in a rural place, you may not be valuing your building (or lack thereof) the way your community does. Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton for a discussion on facilities and their use in the ministry of the church. Thanks to https:// exeter.anglican.org/resources/church-buildings/wider-use-church-buildings for helping us with this discussion Building should: • [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 13 &#8211; A Kingdom Focus Redefines Wins</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-13-a-kingdom-focus-redefines-wins/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-13-a-kingdom-focus-redefines-wins</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[There is no scarcity of resources in the Kingdom of God. We are more effective and less stressed when we learn to live and lead with an open hand. &#160; Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton for a frank discussion about being a church amongst the entire body of Christ! And, enjoy access to the [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[There is no scarcity of resources in the Kingdom of God. We are more effective and less stressed when we learn to live and lead with an open hand. &#160; Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton for a frank discussion about being a church amongst the entire body]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[There is no scarcity of resources in the Kingdom of God. We are more effective and less stressed when we learn to live and lead with an open hand. &#160; Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton for a frank discussion about being a church amongst the entire body of Christ! And, enjoy access to the [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 13 &#8211; A Kingdom Focus Redefines Wins</title>
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	<itunes:duration>25:16</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-Podcast-Cover-Image.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 12- Partnerships Are Essential</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-12-partnerships-are-essential/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-12-partnerships-are-essential</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2022 09:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://theruralpastor.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=217</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[There is a truth: Christianity is a team sport. As you do ministry, do not do it alone. You need to start investing in relationships, resources and opportunities now. Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton as they reveal the value of operating outside yourself in real ministry partnerships.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[There is a truth: Christianity is a team sport. As you do ministry, do not do it alone. You need to start investing in relationships, resources and opportunities now. Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton as they reveal the value of operating outside yourself]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[There is a truth: Christianity is a team sport. As you do ministry, do not do it alone. You need to start investing in relationships, resources and opportunities now. Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton as they reveal the value of operating outside yourself in real ministry partnerships.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[There is a truth: Christianity is a team sport. As you do ministry, do not do it alone. You need to start investing in relationships, resources and opportunities now. Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton as they reveal the value of operating outside yourself in real ministry partnerships.]]></itunes:summary>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-Podcast-Cover-Image.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 11 &#8211; DNA Trumps Personality</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-11-dna-trumps-personality/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-11-dna-trumps-personality</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 09:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://theruralpastor.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=215</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[The need for a pastor to establish a strong and healthy culture outside of their personality is paramount. Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton as they explore how to keep from fostering dependency on the pastor as you disciple, develop and deploy.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The need for a pastor to establish a strong and healthy culture outside of their personality is paramount. Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton as they explore how to keep from fostering dependency on the pastor as you disciple, develop and deploy.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The need for a pastor to establish a strong and healthy culture outside of their personality is paramount. Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton as they explore how to keep from fostering dependency on the pastor as you disciple, develop and deploy.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The need for a pastor to establish a strong and healthy culture outside of their personality is paramount. Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton as they explore how to keep from fostering dependency on the pastor as you disciple, develop and deploy.]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-Podcast-Cover-Image.jpg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 11 &#8211; DNA Trumps Personality</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>28:37</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-Podcast-Cover-Image.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 10- Using Video In Rurality</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-10-using-video-in-rurality/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-10-using-video-in-rurality</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2022 09:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://theruralpastor.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=210</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[If video works for farmers, video can work anywhere! But, please know that video ministry is not THE way, or the best way&#8230; it&#8217;s just A way to do ministry in hard to reach places. Don&#8217;t be deterred by cost, tradition and don&#8217;t say no for other people. Instead, explore the possibilities of what might [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[If video works for farmers, video can work anywhere! But, please know that video ministry is not THE way, or the best way&#8230; it&#8217;s just A way to do ministry in hard to reach places. Don&#8217;t be deterred by cost, tradition and don&#8217;t say ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[If video works for farmers, video can work anywhere! But, please know that video ministry is not THE way, or the best way&#8230; it&#8217;s just A way to do ministry in hard to reach places. Don&#8217;t be deterred by cost, tradition and don&#8217;t say no for other people. Instead, explore the possibilities of what might [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[If video works for farmers, video can work anywhere! But, please know that video ministry is not THE way, or the best way&#8230; it&#8217;s just A way to do ministry in hard to reach places. Don&#8217;t be deterred by cost, tradition and don&#8217;t say no for other people. Instead, explore the possibilities of what might [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 10- Using Video In Rurality</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 9 &#8211; Sometimes Leaders Lead By Stepping Down</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-9-sometimes-leaders-lead-by-stepping-down/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-9-sometimes-leaders-lead-by-stepping-down</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 09:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://theruralpastor.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=208</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Stepping down doesn&#8217;t mean stepping out&#8230; it&#8217;s raising others up to use their strengths when you have reached your limit. No pastor is a super human. We all have our limits and if we recognize them we can actually take our church further!]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Stepping down doesn&#8217;t mean stepping out&#8230; it&#8217;s raising others up to use their strengths when you have reached your limit. No pastor is a super human. We all have our limits and if we recognize them we can actually take our church further]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Stepping down doesn&#8217;t mean stepping out&#8230; it&#8217;s raising others up to use their strengths when you have reached your limit. No pastor is a super human. We all have our limits and if we recognize them we can actually take our church further!]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://theruralpastor.com/podcast-download/208/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-9-sometimes-leaders-lead-by-stepping-down.m4a" length="24102536" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Stepping down doesn&#8217;t mean stepping out&#8230; it&#8217;s raising others up to use their strengths when you have reached your limit. No pastor is a super human. We all have our limits and if we recognize them we can actually take our church further!]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 9 &#8211; Sometimes Leaders Lead By Stepping Down</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>24:46</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 8 &#8211; People Follow Leaders Not Plans</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-8-people-follow-leaders-not-plans/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-8-people-follow-leaders-not-plans</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://theruralpastor.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=206</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[People will follow leaders longer than they follow plans, but you need to be a leader worth following. Rural pastor, here are five ways to become that leader: Make good decisions love on people be vulnerable be honest lead fearlessly.]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[People will follow leaders longer than they follow plans, but you need to be a leader worth following. Rural pastor, here are five ways to become that leader: Make good decisions love on people be vulnerable be honest lead fearlessly.]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[People will follow leaders longer than they follow plans, but you need to be a leader worth following. Rural pastor, here are five ways to become that leader: Make good decisions love on people be vulnerable be honest lead fearlessly.]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[People will follow leaders longer than they follow plans, but you need to be a leader worth following. Rural pastor, here are five ways to become that leader: Make good decisions love on people be vulnerable be honest lead fearlessly.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 8 &#8211; People Follow Leaders Not Plans</title>
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	<itunes:duration>29:28</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 7 &#8211; Going Big With Vision</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-7-going-big-with-vision/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-7-going-big-with-vision</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://theruralpastor.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=198</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[People follow vision more than they follow need. And they&#8217;re willing to put the hand to the plow when they see a big vision. Learn the difference between lead lag measures and set the bar high for what God&#8217;s called you to do! &#160; https://replanthub.com]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[People follow vision more than they follow need. And they&#8217;re willing to put the hand to the plow when they see a big vision. Learn the difference between lead lag measures and set the bar high for what God&#8217;s called you to do! &#160; https://r]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[People follow vision more than they follow need. And they&#8217;re willing to put the hand to the plow when they see a big vision. Learn the difference between lead lag measures and set the bar high for what God&#8217;s called you to do! &#160; https://replanthub.com]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[People follow vision more than they follow need. And they&#8217;re willing to put the hand to the plow when they see a big vision. Learn the difference between lead lag measures and set the bar high for what God&#8217;s called you to do! &#160; https://replanthub.com]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:duration>37:43</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 6- The Reality of Relationship</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-6-the-reality-of-relationship/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-6-the-reality-of-relationship</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2022 09:00:32 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://theruralpastor.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=194</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[The pastor leader also needs to be the pastor shepherd. The importance of understanding relationships and valuing their role in pastoring is even more important in the rural context. Join us for this discussion and get a game plan to negotiate the gurgling waters of relationships from Walmart to the church to the porch to [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The pastor leader also needs to be the pastor shepherd. The importance of understanding relationships and valuing their role in pastoring is even more important in the rural context. Join us for this discussion and get a game plan to negotiate the gurgli]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The pastor leader also needs to be the pastor shepherd. The importance of understanding relationships and valuing their role in pastoring is even more important in the rural context. Join us for this discussion and get a game plan to negotiate the gurgling waters of relationships from Walmart to the church to the porch to [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The pastor leader also needs to be the pastor shepherd. The importance of understanding relationships and valuing their role in pastoring is even more important in the rural context. Join us for this discussion and get a game plan to negotiate the gurgling waters of relationships from Walmart to the church to the porch to [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 6- The Reality of Relationship</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>31:14</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The pastor leader also needs to be the pastor shepherd. The importance of understanding relationships and valuing their role in pastoring is even more important in the rural context. Join us for this discussion and get a game plan to negotiate the gurgling waters of relationships from Walmart to the church to the porch to [&#8230;]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 5 &#8211; On Biblical Preaching</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-5-on-biblical-preaching/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-5-on-biblical-preaching</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://theruralpastor.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=192</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[The rural pastor is like any pastor, a sermon is due every Sunday morning! But when you&#8217;re bi-vocational and pulled in numerous directions what does your preparation schedule look like? How much focus should you put on presentation? And what&#8217;s the follow up, to make yourself better? Join us for a conversation with two practitioners [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The rural pastor is like any pastor, a sermon is due every Sunday morning! But when you&#8217;re bi-vocational and pulled in numerous directions what does your preparation schedule look like? How much focus should you put on presentation? And what&#8217;]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The rural pastor is like any pastor, a sermon is due every Sunday morning! But when you&#8217;re bi-vocational and pulled in numerous directions what does your preparation schedule look like? How much focus should you put on presentation? And what&#8217;s the follow up, to make yourself better? Join us for a conversation with two practitioners [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The rural pastor is like any pastor, a sermon is due every Sunday morning! But when you&#8217;re bi-vocational and pulled in numerous directions what does your preparation schedule look like? How much focus should you put on presentation? And what&#8217;s the follow up, to make yourself better? Join us for a conversation with two practitioners [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 5 &#8211; On Biblical Preaching</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>40:36</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The rural pastor is like any pastor, a sermon is due every Sunday morning! But when you&#8217;re bi-vocational and pulled in numerous directions what does your preparation schedule look like? How much focus should you put on presentation? And what&#8217;s the follow up, to make yourself better? Join us for a conversation with two practitioners [&#8230;]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 4 &#8211; The Reality of Scarce Resources</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-4-the-reality-of-scarce-resources/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-4-the-reality-of-scarce-resources</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:03:15 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://theruralpastor.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=149</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[Living in rurality has it’s advantages, but one clear problem for anyone living, working and serving “out there” is the lack of resources. Whether it’s stuff for the church, events to attend, or training to access, resources have always been a huge need in rurality. But, in this episode we introduce you to TheReplantHub.com ]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[Living in rurality has it’s advantages, but one clear problem for anyone living, working and serving “out there” is the lack of resources. Whether it’s stuff for the church, events to attend, or training to access, resources have always been a huge need ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[Living in rurality has it’s advantages, but one clear problem for anyone living, working and serving “out there” is the lack of resources. Whether it’s stuff for the church, events to attend, or training to access, resources have always been a huge need in rurality. But, in this episode we introduce you to TheReplantHub.com ]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Living in rurality has it’s advantages, but one clear problem for anyone living, working and serving “out there” is the lack of resources. Whether it’s stuff for the church, events to attend, or training to access, resources have always been a huge need in rurality. But, in this episode we introduce you to TheReplantHub.com ]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 4 &#8211; The Reality of Scarce Resources</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>35:50</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[Living in rurality has it’s advantages, but one clear problem for anyone living, working and serving “out there” is the lack of resources. Whether it’s stuff for the church, events to attend, or training to access, resources have always been a huge need in rurality. But, in this episode we introduce you to TheReplantHub.com ]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 3 &#8211; The Battle of Isolation</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-3-the-battle-of-isolation/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-3-the-battle-of-isolation</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 09:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[It is possible to feel alone in the midst of the crowd, and the problem is even more real for the rural pastor. Why? Because the isolation is often not just perceived, but it’s a reality. There are ways to connect and resources to use, but it will take an intentional practice on the part [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[It is possible to feel alone in the midst of the crowd, and the problem is even more real for the rural pastor. Why? Because the isolation is often not just perceived, but it’s a reality. There are ways to connect and resources to use, but it will take a]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[It is possible to feel alone in the midst of the crowd, and the problem is even more real for the rural pastor. Why? Because the isolation is often not just perceived, but it’s a reality. There are ways to connect and resources to use, but it will take an intentional practice on the part [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It is possible to feel alone in the midst of the crowd, and the problem is even more real for the rural pastor. Why? Because the isolation is often not just perceived, but it’s a reality. There are ways to connect and resources to use, but it will take an intentional practice on the part [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
	<itunes:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></itunes:image>
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		<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 3 &#8211; The Battle of Isolation</title>
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	<itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit>
	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>53:23</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[It is possible to feel alone in the midst of the crowd, and the problem is even more real for the rural pastor. Why? Because the isolation is often not just perceived, but it’s a reality. There are ways to connect and resources to use, but it will take an intentional practice on the part [&#8230;]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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<item>
	<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 2 &#8211; Vocational Identity</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-2-vocational-identity/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=the-rural-pastor-podcast-episode-2-vocational-identity</link>
	<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 09:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
	<guid isPermaLink="false">https://theruralpastor.com/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=146</guid>
	<description><![CDATA[The role of the rural pastor is often obscured by the title of the position they fill: volunteer, bi-vocational, co-vocational, or full-time. Those labels make some pastors feel like there is a big leagues to get to if you are not full time, and may even be used in a demeaning way by congregation members. [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[The role of the rural pastor is often obscured by the title of the position they fill: volunteer, bi-vocational, co-vocational, or full-time. Those labels make some pastors feel like there is a big leagues to get to if you are not full time, and may even]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[The role of the rural pastor is often obscured by the title of the position they fill: volunteer, bi-vocational, co-vocational, or full-time. Those labels make some pastors feel like there is a big leagues to get to if you are not full time, and may even be used in a demeaning way by congregation members. [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
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	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The role of the rural pastor is often obscured by the title of the position they fill: volunteer, bi-vocational, co-vocational, or full-time. Those labels make some pastors feel like there is a big leagues to get to if you are not full time, and may even be used in a demeaning way by congregation members. [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>The Rural Pastor Podcast &#8211; Episode 2 &#8211; Vocational Identity</title>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>39:58</itunes:duration>
	<itunes:author><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></itunes:author>	<googleplay:description><![CDATA[The role of the rural pastor is often obscured by the title of the position they fill: volunteer, bi-vocational, co-vocational, or full-time. Those labels make some pastors feel like there is a big leagues to get to if you are not full time, and may even be used in a demeaning way by congregation members. [&#8230;]]]></googleplay:description>
	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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	<title>Rural pastor you are not alone</title>
	<link>https://theruralpastor.com/podcast/ep001/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=ep001</link>
	<pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2022 11:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
	<dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Addis & Mark Clifton]]></dc:creator>
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	<description><![CDATA[For ministry leaders serving in the difficult but needed work of the rural church. Too often you feel alone and under resourced, but you have a partner. Finding hope and sustainable rhythms in the ministry. This unique episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the NAMB (North American Mission Board) AMS Lab [&#8230;]]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[For ministry leaders serving in the difficult but needed work of the rural church. Too often you feel alone and under resourced, but you have a partner. Finding hope and sustainable rhythms in the ministry. This unique episode was recorded in front of a ]]></itunes:subtitle>
	<content:encoded><![CDATA[For ministry leaders serving in the difficult but needed work of the rural church. Too often you feel alone and under resourced, but you have a partner. Finding hope and sustainable rhythms in the ministry. This unique episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the NAMB (North American Mission Board) AMS Lab [&#8230;]]]></content:encoded>
	<enclosure url="https://theruralpastor.com/podcast-download/104/ep001.mp3" length="27258169" type="audio/mpeg"></enclosure>
	<itunes:summary><![CDATA[For ministry leaders serving in the difficult but needed work of the rural church. Too often you feel alone and under resourced, but you have a partner. Finding hope and sustainable rhythms in the ministry. This unique episode was recorded in front of a live audience at the NAMB (North American Mission Board) AMS Lab [&#8230;]]]></itunes:summary>
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	<itunes:block>no</itunes:block>
	<itunes:duration>22:43</itunes:duration>
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	<googleplay:image href="https://theruralpastor.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rural-Pastor-WhiteBG.jpg"></googleplay:image>
	<googleplay:explicit>No</googleplay:explicit>
	<googleplay:block>no</googleplay:block>
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