Craft & Character

Steve Carter

As a preacher, are you just transferring information or speaking from a transformed place? No one can preach God’s Word well without first being personally transformed by it.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Craft & Character episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Craft & Character for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Craft & Character episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Start to Finish with Mark Dance

Craft & Character

12/26/23 • 44 min

Do you ever feel like the tyranny of the urgent runs your life? Do you ever feel shame for wanting to take a day off or go on a vacation?

As pastors, the needs are great and time is limited. Sadly, for many this means neglecting the things that matter most: our relationship with God, family, and the health of our souls.

In this episode, Mark Dance, Director of Pastoral Wellness for Guidestone Financial Resources, explains to Steve Carter that orienting our lives around the two greatest commandments一loving God and neighbor一can be a joyful, restful experience. To deny yourself, as Jesus commands, doesn’t mean you should neglect yourself.

In his new book, Start to Finish, Mark explains how to reclaim the life God wants for you as a leader一a life defined by balance, peace, friendship, rest, and wisdom.

Every dollar from book sales go to Mission:Dignity, an organization that honors retirement-age ministers, workers, and widows struggling to meet basic needs through advocacy and financial assistance.

EPISODE LINKS

Mark’s books: Start to Finish: The Pastor’s Guide to Leading a Resilient Life and Ministry

Website: https://markdance.net

Guidestone: https://www.guidestone.org/

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Finding True Rest with Dr. Paul Alexander

Craft & Character

12/14/21 • 61 min

In the latest Craft & Character episode, Steve Carter interviews Hope International University President Dr. Paul Alexander about the importance of soul care and his findings in a study he conducted with over 2200 pastors about depression and anxiety in the pastorate. Dr. Alexander is an ordained pastor, licensed therapist, and has a doctorate in organizational leadership. His love for the local church, his compassion for the loneliness from which many pastors suffer, his transparency, and the way in which he walks you through how you can find true rest and care for your soul is deeply refreshing. YouTube link for conversation mentioned by Dr. Alexander: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ8xjkIBlbI

Simple Prayer with Charlie Dawes

Craft & Character

10/19/21 • 57 min

In the latest Craft & Character podcast, Steve Carter interviews Pastor and Author Charlie Dawes. Charlie and his team planted Hill City Church in the greater DMV ( DC + Maryland + Virginia) area. Steve and Charlie talk about how prayer plays a crucial part in the sermon prep process. Charlie wrote a fantastic book a few years ago called “Simple Prayer” about learning to speak to God. Charlie speaks candidly about the practice of prayer, not needing to hype up moments but rather how to stay wildly open to the burning bush moments that occur all around us, shaping us and the messages we get to preach.

A Yearlong Quest of Jesus with Mark Moore

Craft & Character

12/28/21 • 58 min

In the latest Craft & Character episode, Steve Carter interviews teaching pastor and author of Quest 52 Mark Moore about how to intentionally pursue Jesus. Mark Moore is an NT scholar that has the ability to unpack the person, preaching, power, and passion of Jesus in ways that are wildly accessible. Steve and Mark discuss different passages that Mark writes about in Quest 52, playing off one another, diving deeper into the text to discover what it meant then and what it means for us today. Mark ends the podcast by examining the humility required to pastor today. The lessons learned in this alone are worth the entire episode.

Charisma over Character with Mike Cosper

Craft & Character

11/02/21 • 49 min

In the latest Craft & Character Podcast episode, Steve Carter interviews the creator of the Rise And Fall Of Mars Hill Podcast Mike Cosper about what he discovered unpacking the Mars Hill story. We discuss which interview from the podcast broke his heart the most, why people are drawn to charisma over character, people’s critiques of the podcast, and what he’s looking for in a preacher and pastor.

Wanderlust And The Power of Place With Daniel Grothe

Craft & Character

01/11/22 • 70 min

In this episode, Steve Carter interviews Pastor, Teacher, and Author, Daniel Grothe. The vow of stability and place is counter cultural. We live in a world of cultural impermanence… and Daniel challenges us with the question, “How is that going for us?” Place matters. Stability matters. You have to fight to stay. “If salvation is going to break into the world, it’s going to be local and personal.” Welcome to the next episode of Craft & Character with Steve Carter.

Spirit and Truth with Daniel Im

Craft & Character

11/30/21 • 45 min

In the latest Craft & Character Podcast episode, Steve Carter interviews author and Lead Pastor of Beulah Alliance Church Daniel Im about his preparation process for crafting sermons. Daniel is an incredible communicator who has the ability to be thoughtful, deeply theological, and accessible while making so much space for the Holy Spirit to stir in the hearts of the congregation. The level of intentionality Daniel uses even in his sermon notes (where he’ll even occasionally add emojis) will inspire you and easily be something you can apply to your upcoming teaching right away.

The Power Of The Spoken Word With Hosanna Wong

Craft & Character

11/16/21 • 44 min

In the latest Craft & Character Podcast episode, preacher and author of How (Not) to Save the World, Hosanna Wong, unpacks how poetry has influenced her preaching. Growing up in San Francisco, Hosanna competed in various underground slam poetry contests and she learned the art of storytelling, the rhythmic patterns within sentences, and how to speak truth using the fewest words possible. She talks candidly about what the transition was like moving from spoken word artist to preaching regularly at her church and around the world.

Good Baggage for the Holidays with Ike Miller

Craft & Character

12/12/23 • 55 min

How much does your upbringing influence your life now? The answer for all of us is ... more than we realize.

In today’s episode, Ike Miller一who pastors Bright City Church alongside his wife Sharon一shares about his new book called Good Baggage: How Your Difficult Childhood Prepared You for Healthy Relationships.

Growing up in a dysfunctional family impacted by alcoholism and divorce, Ike shares firsthand wisdom about:

Cultivating a regular rhythm of counseling.
Why saying no is necessary to stay healthy.
How to stop editing our identity to please others.
How to prioritize rest and resist the idol of success.
How to build a healthy church and home culture.

During the holidays一a season laden with complex family dynamics and packed schedules一let this episode remind you that God is with you, loves you, and is working through your story.

EPISODE LINKS

Ike’s book: Good Baggage

Website: https://ikemiller.com

Church: Bright City Church

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Fighting Racism Through Preaching with Jemar Tisby

Craft & Character

01/25/22 • 57 min

“We are living in times that demand a decision on justice.” In this episode, Steve Carter interviews Historian, Author, and Speaker, Dr. Jemar Tisby. Dr. Tisby walks listeners through why we have to be pushing people towards the Gospel truth, his expansive understanding of what progress looks like, and why the transformation of the heart as people pursue racial justice still gives him hope. He encourages pastors not only on WHY to lead your church well through racial justice, but provides priceless and practical recommendations on HOW to bake racial justice into the core of your culture. Finally, Dr. Tisby reminds pastors that as you pursue racial justice, you don’t have to come up with it yourself. If you are ready to proclaim the good news for everyone in your preaching, you won’t be disappointed. Welcome to the next episode of Craft & Character with Steve Carter.

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How many episodes does Craft & Character have?

Craft & Character currently has 110 episodes available.

What topics does Craft & Character cover?

The podcast is about Christianity, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Self-Improvement and Education.

What is the most popular episode on Craft & Character?

The episode title 'A Yearlong Quest of Jesus with Mark Moore' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Craft & Character?

The average episode length on Craft & Character is 53 minutes.

How often are episodes of Craft & Character released?

Episodes of Craft & Character are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Craft & Character?

The first episode of Craft & Character was released on May 19, 2020.

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Craft & Character

Steve Carter

Top 10 Craft & Character Episodes

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