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The Struggling Pastor Podcast

Thien Doan

Real Conversations about Ministry and Life. Hosted by pastor and author Dr. Thien Doan.

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01:06:23

Rethinking the Church (After COVID)

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2021/12/04

Episode 11 - Rethinking the Church (After COVID)In this episode, Thien has a conversation with Pastor Samuel Kim about "rethinking the Church after COVID."Thien and Sam discuss the following topics:the latest Barna statistics on church attendance among practicing Christiansthe need to "rethink" how we do churchwhat to hold onto in the churchand the areas we need to rethinkThings we need to "rethink":Physical Space: How we use our church buildingsChurch Community: Who and how we connect with in

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40:58

The Role of the Senior Pastor is Broken

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2021/11/23

Episode 10 - The Role of the Senior Pastor is Broken.This podcast is a little bit of a rant. I love pastors and my heart breaks for my fellow pastors who are struggling.If you're a pastor who is struggling and discouraged, maybe it's not your fault.Maybe the whole model of the modern-day Senior Pastor is unhealthy and broken. In this podcast, I give my thoughts on why the Senior Pastor model is unbiblical, unhealthy, and ineffective.Below are links to articles podcasts I referenced:Professor Rick

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33:49

Who is taking responsibility for fixing the church?

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2021/11/14

The Power of ResponsibilityThe Church is very messy right now. How are we going to make things better?It’s not enough to be dissatisfied with the current state of the Church. Someone has to take personal responsibility or nothing is going to change.In this solo episode, Thien shares four vital areas where we have to take personal responsibility for.FOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:I will take personal responsibility for…1) Training myself in godliness.2) Caring for my brothers and sisters.3) Finding my unique

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45:11

Are you DISSATISFIED with the Church?

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2021/10/06

Dissatisfied ChristiansAre you a Christian who is frustrated with the Church? If you are, you're not alone. More and more Christians are frustrated with the Church than ever.I recently had a conversation with a passionate follower of Jesus, evidenced by his many Christian tattoos. He even had some in biblical Hebrew, but I couldn't read it. I took Hebrew in Seminary, but that was a long time ago and I got a C.I asked him if he was a Christian and what church he went to. He didn't know I was a

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01:01:09

Dr. Chuck DeGroat on Narcissism in the Church

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2021/03/15

This is an interview with Dr. Chuck DeGroat about his newest book, "When Narcissism Comes to Church." We talk about the signs of narcissism, how it hurts the church, and the process of healing.Chuck is a Professor at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan. You can connect with Chuck by going to his website - www.chuckdegroat.net.Chuck's book, "When Narcissism Comes to Church"10 Signs of Narcissism - Centering all decision-making on themselves- Impatience or an inability to listen to

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01:04:34

Dr. Buddy Mendez on Ministry Burnout & Managing Stress

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2021/03/08

Podcast Episode 06

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01:11:09

Pastor Mark Lee on Panic Attacks & Healthy Rhythms

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2021/03/01

Thien interviews Pastor Mark Lee of Vantage Point Church, a fast-growing church in Los Angeles, about having a panic attack, contracting COVID-19, and the need for healthy rhythms and friendships.You can learn more about Mark and his church here:http://vantagepointchurch.org/

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39:16

WHEN PASTORS LOSE THEIR passion for God

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2021/02/22

In this episode of the Struggling Pastors Podcast, Thien gives us some encouraging thoughts and insights about renewal and restoring our love and passion for God.2 Corinthians 11:27-2827in toil and hardship, through many a sleepless night, in hunger and thirst, often without food, in cold and exposure. 28And, apart from other things, there is the daily pressure on me of my anxiety for all the churches.Revelations 2:1-7 ESV1“To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the

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39:52

Signs of Burnout (& what to do about it)

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2021/02/14

In this episode of the Struggling Pastors Podcast, Thien discusses the causes and signs of burnout and gives advice on how to heal from it.Burnout - What causes it?Emotional exhaustionDepersonalizationLack of accomplishmentBurnout - 10 Diagnostic Questions1. Has your motivation has faded?2. Do you feel more and more numb?3. Are you increasingly avoiding people?4. Do little things make you disproportionately angry?5. Are you becoming more and more cynical?6. Do you feel unproductive?7. Are you

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01:06:33

Pastor Mike Larsen on The Mystery of Suffering

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2021/02/07

On this episode of the Struggling Pastor Podcast, I talk with Pastor Mike Larsen about the difficulty of leading a church during COVID. We talk about suffering, depression, suicide, and caring for people who are suffering. Mike talks about having a panic attack while preaching and writing a book on suffering.

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00:34:52

How to HEAL your weary soul?

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2021/02/01

In this re-start of the Struggling Pastors Podcast, Pastor Thien teaches us how to HEAL our weary souls.The word HEAL is part of a 4-step process:HonestyEmpathyAbidingLooking DeeplyThis is taken from lessons learned from Isaiah 40.

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00:49:04

Episode 020 - The Marques Ogden Story

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2018/08/17

Learn some life lessons from the amazing story of Marques Ogden. Marques was an NFL player and multi-millionaire business owner who lost it all. He lost his business and became a janitor making $8.25 per hour. See how he turned his life around and became an author and successful motivational speaker.

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00:49:04

Episode 019 - Introducing the "Intentional Life...

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2018/08/17

After a long break, I'm relaunching this podcast with a new name and focus. It's called the "Intentional Life Coach" Podcast. Stay tuned for more information.

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Episode 018 - Chase Replogle on being a Pastor-Writer.

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2018/04/02

Chase Replogle is a bi-vocational pastor, web designer, and writer. He currently hosts the Pastor Writer Podcast at pastorwriter.com. The show takes a contemplative look at the writing process for pastors and church leaders pursuing their call to write.Chase has just finished a book-length manuscript based on the life of Moses. It's title, Discontented: How Your Heart's Desires Betray You. Discontented takes an honest look at our universal journey of identity formation: adventure and commitment,

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Episode 017 - Rachel Larkin on dealing with fear and...

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2018/03/27

Our guest today is just getting started on this writing journey. Rachel Larkin is blogger and has written a couple of books. She lives in New Zealand with her husband and their three young adult sons.She is also a practising Chartered Accountant, home school mom for fourteen years, Bible study leader, and speaker. She writes about growing in faith and developing your potential on her website at- https://rachellarkin.com.In this interview, we talk about getting started and dealing with the fear and

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01:04:42

Episode 016 - Peyton Jones on finding your voice and...

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2018/02/05

Peyton Jones is a pastor and church planter. He trains and coaches church planters all over the world. He is a prolific content creator. He writes books, blogs, and magazine articles. He speaks at conferences, runs a magazine, and two podcasts. He is known as the “Church Planting Ninja.”Today, Peyton and I discuss…- How he got into writing books,- How to get an agent- And practical advice for new writersHere’s how to connect with

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Episode 015 - 7 Reasons Why Pastors Should Self-publish

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2018/01/28

In this short episode, I talk give pastors 7 reasons why they should self-publish. If you’re a pastor, I hope this would encourage you to self-publish. If you’re not, please pass this recording onto your pastor.7 Reasons Pastors Why Should Self-publish:1) You can change the world with your words.2) Reach thousands of people you’ve never met.3) Makes you a better pastor and preacher.4) Rescues and redeems your half-baked sermons5) It’s great practice6) It sets you apart7) It’s not that hard

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Episode 014 - Pastor Joshua Best on helping indie...

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2018/01/22

This was an unplanned interview with pastor Josh Best. He is an author and runs a small publishing company called “Unprecedented Press.” Unprecedented Press helps indie authors self-publish and launch their books. Here’s how their website describes what they do:“Traditional publishers rarely bet on new authors, and vanity presses gouge them for services instead of investing in their success. This often leads a writer to self-publish, but the endeavor can be extremely difficult to do alone

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00:53:33

Episode 013 - Jean Wise on becoming a writer after...

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2018/01/15

Jean Wise is a hybrid author with 9 books traditionally and self-published. He is a retired nurse and picked up writing in her 50s. She has written devotional books for women and other Christian resources.She has a unique perspective on writing. We talked about writing Christian devotionals for women, blogging, and the importance of building a platform. We also discuss dealing with rejection, overcoming hurdles, and finding yourself after retirement.Best quote: “You never retire. You just find a new

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00:44:59

Episode 012 - Shelley Hitz gives coaching advice for...

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2018/01/08

Today, I have the privilege of interviewing Shelley Hitz. Shelly has written over 40 books. She is a busy woman. She also a professional speaker, artist, author coach, podcaster, YouTuber, and blogger. Her website was voted one of the best 100 websites for writers in 2017.She is the owner and creator of the Author Audience Academy. Her goal is to “help you reach more people with your message and let your light shine.”On this episode we discuss the challenges that most new authors deal with. We also

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