The Shepherd’s Study podcast is produced by Grow in Grace to help pastors grow in the art and practice of pastoral ministry. Each episode features Lutheran pastors discussing a book that is salient to their work, much in the manner of an informal conversation that pops up at a circuit meeting.
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Episode 25 - Telling People What to Think with Pastor Ryan Gurgel
When pastors fill out their tax forms, they list their profession as "Minister of the Gospel." Author Heath Curtis has a different idea for our job description: "I tell people what to think." Is this a useful framework for understanding the pastor's role and the office of preaching? Pastor Ryan Gurgel joins Jared and Scott to talk about Curtis's homiletics text, "Telling People What to Think." The Shepherd’s Study podcast is produced by Grow in Grace to help pastors grow in the art and practi...
7 Jun 2026
Episode 24 - The Book Your Pastor Wishes You Would Read with Pastor Lucas Proeber and Prof. Brad Wordell
A pastor takes care of the flock, and it is a joy to do so. But what about the times when the flock needs to take care of the pastor? Are pastors willing to bring that up? Author Christopher Ash believes so, and wrote this book to alleviate some of that perceived pressure that may be on pastors to talk about themselves. Scott and Jared welcome both Pastor Lucas Proeber and Prof. Brad Wordell onto the podcast to discuss Ash's work, "The Book Your Pastor Wishes You Would Read (But Is To Embarra...
21 May 2026
Episode 23 - The Challenge of Acts with Pastor Joseph Neuberger
More than just a biography of the Apostles, the book of Acts gives Christians an important look at what the Church looks like without Jesus' visible presence. One could read the book as a challenge to Christians throughout time: this is the mission of the Church, and now it's your turn. Pastor Joseph Neuberger joins Jared and Scott to discuss NT Wright's work on The Challenge of Acts. The Shepherd’s Study podcast is produced by Grow in Grace to help pastors grow in the art and practice of pas...
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