In this episode, I’m joined by pastor, author, and professor Pilgrim Benham to talk candidly about the grief and grace that’s found in pastoral ministry. We discuss the necessity of pastoral rest, how to navigate seasons of confusion and hurt in the church, and why ministry is a lifelong lesson in the sufficiency of grace.
Pilgrim lives in Bradenton, Florida, where he lives with his wife and children. He currently serves as the Dean of Students for Calvary Chapel Bible College. You can follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and Substack.
Resources
The Unnecessary Pastor: Rediscovering the Call, Eugene Peterson
Christ Plays in Ten Thousand Places: A Conversation in Spiritual Theology, Eugene Peterson
Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment, Bradley Gray
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Credits
Intro music: “It Just Makes Me Happy”
Composer: DJ Quads, soundcloud.com/aka-dj-quads
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