Pastors Talk - A podcast by 9Marks

9Marks

Pastors’ Talk is a weekly conversation between Jonathan Leeman and Mark Dever about practical aspects of the Christian life and pastoral ministry.

  • 32 minutes 33 seconds
    On Persecution in Missions (Ep. 319)
    On this episode of Pastors Talk, Mark and Jonathan talk with Matt Rhodes about his new book, Persecution in Missions.
    10 February 2026, 10:00 am
  • 52 minutes 23 seconds
    On John Cotton's Congregationalism (Ep. 318)
    On this episode of Pastors Talk, Mark and Jonathan invite Stephen Yuille and Caleb Morell to talk about the writing of John Cotton, focusing on his perspective on Congregationalism.
    3 February 2026, 10:00 am
  • 21 minutes 3 seconds
    On Church-Disrupting Protests (Ep. 317)
    How should christians think about protests that stop church services?
    Mark and Jonathan talk about the recent disruption that happened at St. Paul Church.
    27 January 2026, 10:00 am
  • 41 minutes 6 seconds
    On What’s the Most Important Thing About a Church (Ep. 316)
    Mark and Jonathan talk to Jimmy Scroggins about similarities and difference on how 9Marks' principle apply in a mega church context.
    20 January 2026, 10:00 am
  • 22 minutes 33 seconds
    On Reviewing the Year 2025 (Ep. 315)
    Mark and Jonathan sit down and review this past year by talking about the transition and sharing a top 10 list of things 9Marks did.
    10 December 2025, 10:00 am
  • 22 minutes 12 seconds
    On Fighting Boredom and Repetition (Ep. 314)
    How should people in ministry relate to boredom and the nature of repetition? Mark and Jonathan talk about the good and the concerns on how we relate to those things.

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    2 December 2025, 10:00 am
  • 31 minutes 33 seconds
    On How to Talk to the Church about the Budget (Ep. 313)
    As a pastor, talking to the church about money and the budget could be difficult for several reasons. In this episode Jonathan and Mark talk to Jamie Dunlop about his experience when he talks to the church about the budget.
    25 November 2025, 10:00 am
  • 26 minutes 58 seconds
    On Weddings (Ep. 312)
    Does the Bible require pastors to officiate weddings? How should we think about christian marriage ceremonies? In this episode Mark and Jonathan discuss the practice of weddings.
    18 November 2025, 10:00 am
  • 30 minutes 35 seconds
    On The Ordinances (Ep. 311)
    Mark and Jonathan talk with Taylor Hartley on the new issue of Church Matters and on the Ordinances.
    4 November 2025, 4:13 am
  • 27 minutes 55 seconds
    On Congregationalism (Ep. 310)
    Finally! After 300 episodes we cover the topic of Congregationalism. Mark and Jonathan discuss the biblical evidence and its helpfulness for the life of the church
    14 October 2025, 9:00 am
  • 31 minutes 57 seconds
    On Prioritizing Missions in the Church (Ep. 309)
    Mark and Jonathan talk to Aaron and Harshit about their book Prioritizing Missions in the Church and how important it is for the life of the church.
    7 October 2025, 9:00 am
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