Am I Called

Episode #18 - JR Vassar talks glory hunger

In this episode, Dave Harvey talks to JR Vassar. Dave and JR discuss:

The innate hunger all of us have for glory, and how that is both a good and a bad thing. 

The difference between a celebrity pastor and a popular faithful pastor. 

How to handle receiving accolades from others. 

The difference between preaching in the North and in the South. 

Am I Called - Calling Questions #8 - What Should A Guy Do If His Elders Don't Like Him?

In this episode of Calling Questions, Dave answers the following question: What should a guy do if he wants to go into ministry but his elders don't like him? 

Episode #17 - Sam Storms Talks Being A Biblical Charismatic

In this episode, Dave Harvey talks to Sam Storms. Dave and Sam discuss: Sam's unique sense of calling to pastoral ministry, the definition of a continuationist, why people are hesitant to pursue the gifts of the Holy Spirit, the necessity of actually pursing the Holy Spirit, and the need for pastors to teach on the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

Episode #16 - Sam Allberry talks same-sex attraction

In this episode, Dave talks with Sam Allberry. Sam is the Associate Minister of St. Mary’s Church, Maidenhead, and the author of Is God Anti-Gay?. Dave and Sam discuss:

How's Sam's struggles relate to his call to pastoral ministry. 

How the gospel has helped Sam in the midst of his struggles. 

What is at stake in the discussions of homosexuality. 

Proper expectations for a those struggling with same-sex attraction. 

Understanding why the Bible highlights homosexual sin. 

Making the church a safe place for those struggling with same-sex attraction. 

Episode #15 - Sam Logan talks seminaries, mentoring, and Jonathan Edwards

In this episode, Dave Harvey talks with Sam Logan. Sam was the president of Westminster Seminary until 2005 and was the International Director of World Reformed Fellowship until March of 2015. Dave and Sam talk about: The crucial connection between churches and seminaries, Jonathan Edwards' contribution to training men for ministry, the need for pastoral mentoring, and sermons that shaped America. 

Episode #14 - Scotty Smith talks being gospel centered, mentors, marks of a healthy church

In this episode of the Am I Called podcast, Dave talks to Scotty Smith. They discuss what it really means to be gospel centered, the invaluable role of mentors, marks of a healthy church, the problem of morality, and internal threats to the gospel. 

Am I Called - Calling Questions #7 - What Has Changed In Your Preaching In The Last 30 Years

In this episode of the Am I Called podcast, Dave talks about the different things which have changed in his preaching over the last 30 years. 

Am I Called - Episode #13 - Songwriter and Pastor Mark Altrogge

In this episode of the Am I Called podcast, Dave talks with songwriter and pastor Mark Altrogge. They discuss:

- The benefits of pastoring at one church for many years. 

- Mark's odd path into pastoral ministry. 

- How some of Mark's song's were written

- How a person can get started with songwriting. 

Am I Called - Calling Questions #6 - Why Go To The Gospel Coalition Conference?

Dave Harvey talks about why he values going to The Gospel Coalition conference, even though he's been going to conferences for many years. 

Am I Called - Calling Questions #5 - Should A Guy Leave His Church If He Has No Ministry Opportunities?

In this episode of the Am I Called? podcast, Dave answers the question: Should a guy who desires ministry leave his church if he doesn't have any opportunities for ministry within his church?