Wednesday Jul 30, 2025
Dr. Todd on Pastoring
Our hosts sit on opposite sides of the table today as Carl welcomes his guest, the Reverend Todd Pruitt, pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. They delve into the evolving challenges faced by pastors over the decades, from social media scrutiny to the changing dynamics of church leadership.
The ease with which a pastor's reputation can be harmed is now light speed. – Todd Pruitt
Todd shares insights from his extensive experience in ministry, reflecting on the importance of friendships and confidants in navigating pastoral life.
A life which, where the Lord gives you three, four, five really good friends, is a blessed life indeed. – Carl Trueman
Tune in for a candid conversation that sheds light on the complexities of leading a congregation in today's world.
We are pleased to award three listeners some show swag – a Mortification of Spin poster signed by our very own Carl and Todd. Congratulations to Derrick B. from Aliceville, AL, Brian H. from Vidalia, GA, and Solomon C. from Bridgewater, VA!
Show Notes:
Concise Theology by J. I. Packer
5 months ago
I appreciated your comments. I am a retired pastor of 32 years and have experienced some of the things you discussed. However, you talked about confidants, friendships, etc. in the church. But you didn’t mention that a major descriptor of the church is family. It would have been helpful to me if you had somehow related family to pastoral ministry. Thank you for the program. I always appreciate the content.