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What does it actually mean to shepherd a church?

In this Bible Study episode of The Dad Show, we're discussing Church Elders: How to Shepherd God's People Like Jesus by Jeramie Rinne from the 9Marks Building Healthy Churches series.

The conversation explores what Scripture teaches about elders and why biblical church leadership is about much more than a title, a board meeting, or one pastor trying to carry everything.

We talk about elders knowing and living among the people they shepherd, protecting sound doctrine, teaching God's Word, pursuing people who drift away, developing future leaders, confronting false teaching, sharing the weight of ministry, and knowing the limits of pastoral authority.

We also get into some harder questions: What happens when churches become more focused on programs than people? Who shepherds the pastor? Should churches have multiple elders? What separates biblical authority from abusive leadership? And when someone quietly walks out the back door of a church, whose responsibility is it to notice?

One of the strongest themes from the conversation is that you can't shepherd people you don't know.

Healthy church leadership requires men willing to get involved in people's lives, carry burdens together, guard God's Word, and shepherd God's people like Jesus.

Book: Church Elders: How to Shepherd God's People Like Jesus
Author: Jeramie Rinne
Series: 9Marks — Building Healthy Churches

This episode also concludes our journey through the 9Marks series before we move into A.W. Tozer's The Pursuit of God.

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The Dad Show is expanding.

What started with Ryan and a vision to create a place where men could have real conversations about marriage, fatherhood, faith and life is growing into The Dad Show Network.

In this episode, Ryan sits down with Tristan Greth and Jesse Chambers to introduce two new voices — and two very different directions — joining The Dad Show.

Tristan is taking the lead on The Dad Show: Beyond Sunday, a show built around one question: What does following Christ actually look like the other six days of the week?

Jesse is taking the lead on The Dad Show: Unfiltered — unscripted conversations about men's health, fitness, technology, marriage, fatherhood, the fire service, random rabbit holes and pretty much anything else that comes up.

And Ryan isn't going anywhere.

The original Dad Show will continue with the same dad-to-dad conversations that started it all.

What was supposed to be a quick introduction turned into exactly the kind of conversation these shows are being built for — men's mental health, leadership, biblical masculinity, raising kids, handling emotions, learning to disagree, faith and why men need places where they can actually talk.

Three different lanes. One mission.

Helping men become better husbands, better fathers, better leaders and better men.

Welcome to the next chapter of The Dad Show.

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In this Bible Study episode of The Dad Show, the group discusses Deacons: How They Serve and Strengthen the Churchby Matt Smethurst.

Together, we examine the biblical role of deacons, their origin in Acts 6, their relationship to elders, and why servant leadership is essential to a healthy church.

The conversation includes practical examples of ministry, personal experiences serving others, and a challenge for every believer to pursue Christ-like service.

Key Scripture:
• Acts 6:1–7
• Mark 10:45
• 1 Timothy 3

Whether you currently serve in church leadership or simply want to better understand God's design for the local church, this episode offers practical encouragement and biblical insight.

The Dad Show exists to help men grow in faith, leadership, family, and purpose through honest conversations centered on God's Word.

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Evangelism isn’t a performance, a program, or a pressure tactic—and it was never meant to be.

In this episode, a men’s Bible study group walks through Evangelism (9Marks) and wrestles honestly with what it really means to share the gospel in everyday life. This is a raw, unscripted conversation about practical evangelism, church culture, altar calls, discipleship, and why most Christians feel either guilty or paralyzed when it comes to sharing their faith.
We talk about:
- Why evangelism is persuasion, not manipulation
- Why you can’t “talk someone into” following Jesus
- The danger of confusing decisions with discipleship
- Evangelism as a long game, not a microwave moment
- Living as ambassadors for Christ at work, at home, and in failure
- Why authenticity matters more than polish
- How churches can build a culture of evangelism, not just programs
- Why actions open doors—but the gospel still requires words
- This episode is for anyone who:
- Feels awkward or afraid to share their faith
- Is tired of gimmicks and performance-driven Christianity
- Wants to live out the gospel in real life, not just Sunday morning
- Believes evangelism should look like presence, humility, and truth

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In this episode of The Dad Show Bible Study, we dive deep into the book "Biblical Theology" by Nick Roark and Robert Cline from the 9Marks series.

This conversation explores how the entire story of the Bible — from Genesis to Revelation — centers on one person: Jesus Christ.

We unpack common errors churches fall into (like the civil gospel, prosperity gospel, or moralism), and how detaching scripture from its context leads to dangerous theology. We also talk about what it means to faithfully interpret scripture as dads, leaders, and believers.

🔥 Topics Covered:
- Why proof-texting is dangerous
- How to keep Christ at the center of biblical interpretation
- What the Bible is really about (hint: it’s not us)
- Legacy leadership as Christian fathers
- Understanding types, shadows, and fulfillment in Christ
- How men can study the Bible deeply and lead their families in truth

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In this powerful episode, our men’s Bible study group dives deep into Sound Doctrine by Bobby Jamieson. We explore how doctrine isn’t just for scholars — it’s the lifeblood of a healthy Christian walk. From the nature of Scripture to how we preach, teach, and lead in our homes and churches, we discuss why a clear, whole-Bible view of God is essential — especially for men being called to spiritual leadership.

We also reflect on personal challenges, cultural distractions, and the spiritual warfare that tries to keep men from gathering and growing in truth. Whether you’re new to theology or hungry to grow deeper, this episode will challenge, equip, and encourage you.

👉 Next up: Biblical Theology — Link - https://amzn.to/4nNvAPu

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• Purchase the book Sound Doctrine by Bobby Jamieson Link- https://amzn.to/4p9oSVb
• Scriptures: Titus 1:9, 2 Timothy 4:3, 1 Timothy 1:10, Ephesians 4:4
• Group study reflections + practical application

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In this episode of our men’s Bible study podcast, we explore Discipling by Mark Dever — and how this short but powerful book reshaped our understanding of what it means to truly disciple someone in the church, at home, or at work.

We unpack core Scriptures, personal testimonies, and real talk about how discipling is more about relationship, consistency, humility, and truth in love — not having all the answers.

Key topics:

• What discipleship actually is — and what it’s not
• Why you don’t need to “know everything” to begin discipling
• How Dever’s view lines up with Paul’s charge in Colossians 1:28
• Why humility, not authority, is the key to true influence

Join the discussion and prepare your heart for our next study: Sound Doctrine by Bobby Jamieson.

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“Am I really saved?”
In this challenging and heartfelt roundtable, a group of men dive into the book “Conversion: How God Creates a People”by Michael Lawrence, part of the 9Marks series. They talk candidly about false assurance, struggling with sin, spiritual warfare, repentance, biblical evidence of true change, and leading their families in faith.

It’s more than a Bible study—it’s a call to examine your heart, your doctrine, and your discipleship. These are the types of conversations the modern church desperately needs.

🔹 Themes covered:

• What is true biblical conversion?
• Are churches producing false converts?
• Is repentance misunderstood?
• How do we disciple our kids and lead our homes?
• The difference between being nice and being new.

📖 Scripture-anchored. Gospel-centered. Brother-to-brother truth.

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