Rural ministry challenges are evolving. What was once known as the “Big Three”—isolation, vocational identity, and limited resources—has now become the “Core Four” with a new and critical addition: hopelessness. Recorded live at the North American Mission Board Replant Lab in Alpharetta, this episode dives into why so many rural pastors are battling discouragement and what can be done to restore hope. If you’ve ever felt the weight of ministry in a small place, this conversation will speak directly to you.