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The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 30 – Failing Forward

In this episode, we continue the journey of personal renewal as we walk through Psalm 51 and underscore the testimony of King David. Specifically, we talk about how failure can help us rely on God and relay his goodness to others.

And, here’s the link we promised to share for the Replant Summit in August:

REPLANT SUMMIT

The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 29 – A Life of Restoration

Andy Addis and Mark Clifton continue their series on personal renewal rolling through Psalm 51. This week the focus is on ‘restoration.’

 

  • Psalm 51:7-12 (ESV) 7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. 8 Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones that you have broken rejoice. 9 Hide your face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. 11 Cast me not away from your presence, and take not your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation, and uphold me with a willing spirit.

The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 28 – The Power of Remembering

Andy Addis and Mark Clifton continue their series on personal renewal rolling through Psalm 51. This week the focus is on ‘remembering.’

  • Psalm 51:3-6 For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight, so that you may be justified in your words and blameless in your judgment. Behold, I was brought forth in iniquity, and in sin did my mother conceive me. Behold, you delight in truth in the inward being, and you teach me wisdom in the secret heart.

The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 27 – Reliance Before Revival

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.

 

Psalm 51:1–2 (ESV)

Have mercy on me, O God, 

according to your steadfast love; 

according to your abundant mercy 

blot out my transgressions. 

Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, 

and cleanse me from my sin!

The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 26 – Four Views From The Bottom

After a great message to leaders and leaders of leaders at the AMS Lab in Atlanta, Ga, Andy Addis interviews Mark Clifton to dissect the lesson and the four ways we “see it wrong” when we are in a difficult spot in ministry.

 

Matthew 11:2–3 (ESV)

Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, “Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?”

Isaiah 35:3–6 (ESV)

Strengthen the weak hands, 

and make firm the feeble knees. 

Say to those who have an anxious heart, 

“Be strong; fear not! 

Behold, your God 

will come with vengeance, 

with the recompense of God. 

He will come and save you.” 

Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, 

and the ears of the deaf unstopped; 

then shall the lame man leap like a deer, 

and the tongue of the mute sing for joy. 

For waters break forth in the wilderness, 

and streams in the desert;

The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 25 – Ministry and Marriage 3

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 marriage for ministry.

 

If you enjoy this duo you can hear their weekly podcast at Crosspointnow.net/podcast

The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 24 – Ministry and Marriage 2

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’s direction, this podcast is for you!

Col 3:12-16 – Put On Good Marriage Practices

  • Become Aggressively thoughtful: compassionate hearts, kindness, humility
  • Treat your spouse better than anyone else: meekness, patience, bearing withone another
  • Practice forgiveness: if one has a complaint, forgive as the Lord forgives
  • Choose love as your dominant emotion: above all put on love
  • Ponder Gratitude: let the peace of Christ rule, and be thankful
  • Make your marriage God Centered: let the word dwell in you richly

The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 23 – Ministry and Marriage 1

Join Pastors Andy Addis and mark Clifton for a discussion on Marriage and Ministry. This week, focusing on some stats to reveal some things you may not know:

Don’t Commit Adultery with the church,

  • 38% do not get the attention they need from their spouse because the church needs so much.
  • 35% of spouses often resent the demands of ministry on their family.

You Set the Family Boundaries

  • • 79% agree the congregation expects their family to be a model family. • 49% believe their family lives in a fishbowl.
  • • 32% think their family does not have enough privacy.

Your Priority ministry is the family

  •  33% feel caught in a tug-of-war between church and family • 55% agree it is difficult to balance church and family.
  • 44% believe the church expects the needs of their family to be secondary to the church.
  • 55% agree it is difficult to balance church and family.

Resources mentioned:

Replant Rural Summit

https://replanthub.com/

 

The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 22 – Reclaiming Glory Ep 3

Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton to discuss the re-released book, Reclaiming Glory. This book has been updated with new stories, stats and discussion questions to help a new generation of church planters and revitalizers.

Get a copy of the book and access other connected resources at Reclaiming Glory

And don’t forget to join Andy, Mark and Chosen Road at The Rural Summit. Details here: Rural Summit

The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 21 – Reclaiming Glory Ep 2

Join Andy Addis and Mark Clifton to discuss the re-released book, Reclaiming Glory. This book has been updated with new stories, stats and discussion questions to help a new generation of church planters and revitalizers.

Get a copy of the book and access other connected resources at Reclaiming Glory

And don’t forget to join Andy, Mark and Chosen Road at The Rural Summit. Details here: Rural Summit