The Pastor in the Middle

Written by: Fred Shackelford Matt Crawford
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  • Summary

  • The Pastor in the Middle is a podcast for pastors seeking to think through ministry issues with grace and nuance. Fred Shackelford and Matt Crawford both pastor in the Memphis area, Fred at Ellendale Baptist Church and Matt at Trinity Baptist Church. They often feel like they are in the middle, stuck between extreme positions on both sides. Can we find a balanced approach? That’s the goal of “Pastor in the Middle,” our new podcast.
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Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
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Episodes
  • PITM Episode 95: Pastoral Humility

    PITM Episode 95: Pastoral Humility
    Jan 28 2025

    Fred and Matt discuss the importance of humility in the life and heart of the pastor. They work through some of the root causes of the problem, a biblical perspective on it, and some practical help for defeating this insidious temptation.
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    48 mins
  • PITM Episode 94: 10 Pastoral Habits for 2025

    PITM Episode 94: 10 Pastoral Habits for 2025
    Dec 24 2024

    For their December 2024 episode, Fred and Matt talk through 10 habits for pastors to incorporate into their ministries in 2025. Merry Christmas!
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    49 mins
  • PITM Episode 93: Preaching Christ from the Old Testament, with Dr. Jon Akin

    PITM Episode 93: Preaching Christ from the Old Testament, with Dr. Jon Akin
    Nov 26 2024

    Fred and Matt interview Dr. Jon Akin, Vice President for Church Relations & Campus Ministries at Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, Tennessee. Jon has a PhD in Old Testament and has written several books on preaching in a Christ-centered way.


    Links to his books (some discussed in the episode) are below:


    1. "Preaching Christ from Proverbs": https://www.amazon.com/Preaching-Christ-Proverbs-Jonathan-Akin/dp/0692360158?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.98chky2lBln-P9gZ_r2T25SSu_N7IgFMHLC3H-96GyXHP2IucYcI3sZXSg-v6w5A.XJMPiCUoyb3ifKGHdMbAES7OewcjGHApD6Wpi9cmUE4&dib_tag=AUTHOR


    2. "Exalting Jesus in Ecclesiastes": https://www.amazon.com/Exalting-Ecclesiastes-Christ-Centered-Exposition-Commentary-ebook/dp/B077JLW843?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.98chky2lBln-P9gZ_r2T25SSu_N7IgFMHLC3H-96GyXHP2IucYcI3sZXSg-v6w5A.XJMPiCUoyb3ifKGHdMbAES7OewcjGHApD6Wpi9cmUE4&dib_tag=AUTHOR


    3. "Exalting Jesus in Proverbs": https://www.amazon.com/Exalting-Proverbs-Christ-Centered-Exposition-Commentary-ebook/dp/B076MLP74M?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.98chky2lBln-P9gZ_r2T25SSu_N7IgFMHLC3H-96GyXHP2IucYcI3sZXSg-v6w5A.XJMPiCUoyb3ifKGHdMbAES7OewcjGHApD6Wpi9cmUE4&dib_tag=AUTHOR
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    55 mins

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