Episode 11

Why I Almost Quit, and Why I Didn't

Published on: 2nd May, 2022

In this episode we welcome Bobby Higginbotham and Jeremy Franks to the podcast to discuss the joys and troubles of pastoral ministry...and what makes you wanna quit. Bobby has been a church planter in Tacoma, Washington and Jeremy is a pastor in Belton, Texas.

In this episode, two articles are mentioned:

First: "Pastors Share Top Reasons They've Considered Quitting Ministry in the Past Year" by Barna Research Group

Last: "Why They're Not Actually Your Friends: A Hard Truth for Pastors and Leaders" by Carey Nieuwhof

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The Fire and Bones Podcast

Developing a fire for the message and application of the gospel

A weekly conversation connecting God’s word to everyday life with pastors Nathan Loudin and Michael Crosswhite.

About your hosts

Michael Crosswhite

I've been the Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama since 2017. I am the husband to Andrea, and the father of 3. I am also the cultivator of the finest chili recipe this side of the Mississippi.

Nathan Loudin

I grew up in the Piney Woods of East Texas as a pastor's son. Being on the inside, I saw the worst of the church. But the Lord has brought me to see the glory of the gospel and the worth of the church. My wife and I have four wonderful children and an average dog. I love good BBQ and there is a lot of it in Austin, Tx.

The joys in 1 Thessalonians 2:13 are what make me want to wake up and preach another day.