Pastor Writer: Conversations on Reading, Writing, and the Christian Life

Benjamin and his wife, Brooke, have six children. He has written for The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, 9Marks, Gospel-Centered Discipleship, Desiring God, and For The Church. He is the author of several books, including "The Restoration of All Things," "Blogging for God's Glory in a Clickbait World," and "Don't Just Send a Resume."

He earned a degree in mechanic...

Every year at this time, I go back through my Amazon orders, my Audible subscription, and my bookshelf to reflect on everything I’ve read. It is a fantastic exercise to see what has occupied your mind over the past twelve months. Reviewing also helps me form a loose plan for what I want to dive into in the coming year—focusing more on the topics I’d like to explore further.

Doug Basler is married to his wife, Katie, and is the father of Addie, Jackson, and Isaac. He currently serves as pastor of Union Park Presbyterian Church in Des Moines and First Presbyterian Church of Grimes. His pastoral ministry has also taken him to congregations in Aberdeen, Washington, and Cooke City, Montana.

Doug recently completed a Doctor of Ministry in the Sa...

Author Tommy Brown joins me to talk about his new book, The Speed of Soul: Four Rhythms for a Quiet Life. We explore what it means to love deeply, live quietly, mind our own affairs, and work with our hands. We all feel like the speed of life is accelerating, but how does the Bible call us to a different way of living?

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