Episode List
Shepherd Resiliently
Bob Bumgarner and JimBo Stewart continue the Don’t Pastor Alone series on four kingdom practices by focusing on “shepherding resiliently,” defined as faithfully loving people over time—staying tender without becoming fragile, hopeful without being naive, and resisting cynicism by learning to “bounce back” in healthy ways. They discuss why pastors lose heart through slow, private […]
Preach Boldly
Bob Bumgarner and JimBo Stewart continue their series on four kingdom practices by defining “preach boldly” as confidence in Scripture, not volume, personality, or anger, emphasizing that boldness comes from the Word properly understood, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and delivered with clarity, compassion, and hope. They discuss obstacles that steal courage (fear of people, […]
Pray Dependently
Bob Bumgarner and JimBo Stewart launch a four-part series on kingdom practices for healthy pastors and churches by focusing on “praying dependently,” distinguishing it from simply praying more. They describe prayer as aligning with God’s will and the language of dependence that acknowledges human limits and God’s sufficiency, noting pastors often crowd out prayer due […]
Don’t Pastor Alone Podcast
Bob Bumgarner and JimBo Stewart introduce the Don’t Pastor Alone podcast, explaining that the phrase came from pastors in focus groups and reflects a commitment to help pastors avoid isolation, cynicism, and burnout through relationships and shared resources. They describe how First Coast Churches has grown into a true network—connecting pastors to people who have […]
The Bootcamp is Back and Better than Ever – Don’t Pastor Alone
After a hiatus of more than a year we have decided to partner with Bob Bumgarner at First Coast Churches and reboot the Replant Bootcamp as the Don’t Pastor Alone Podcast. The first episode will launch on August 20th. Bob has a wealth of wisdom to
EP 309 – Finalizing Your Sermon Calendar with Chris Snider and Matt MacNaughton
In this episode, we continue our monthly focus on the bi-vocational pastor. The “Bi-Vo Bros”—Chris Snider and Matt MacNaughton—join JimBo to walk through the practical steps of building a sermon calendar once you’ve carved out dedicated planning time. We
EP 308 – Why I am Grateful for the SBC
In this episode, I share why I’m genuinely grateful to be a Southern Baptist — even in a season when headlines, social media noise, and internal debates can make it feel easier to walk away. After five years of traveling to more than 30 states as a North
EP 307 – Planning Your Ministry Calendar
In this episode, we unpack why planning your ministry calendar is not just an administrative task, but a theological act of stewardship. We walk through the biblical foundations for planning, the danger of goal-setting without humility, and a practical f
EP 306 – Planning a Preaching Calendar
In this episode of the Replant Bootcamp, I sit down with my friends and regular guests Matt MacNaughton and Chris Snider—the “Bi-Vo Bros”—to talk about how bivocational pastors can plan their preaching calendars with intentionality and peace of mind. Eve
EP 305 – How should we talk about giving at church?
We don’t give to rescue a budget. We give because Jesus is Lord. Giving is worship that forms us, fuels mission, and frees us from idolatry. How do we talk about money without fear, guilt, or fundraising vibes? My aim is simple—to reframe giving as disci
EP 304 – Elders, Deacons, a Plurality of Pastors and Tactical Patience with Mark Clifton
Here we are, back at the Bootcamp—back at it again! I had the chance to sit down with my boss and good friend, El Jefehimself, Mark Clifton, during the REVIVE event in Daytona Beach to tackle a topic that’s gaining traction among younger pastors: elders
EP 303 – Fighting for Joy with Mark Hallock
Mark Hallock was gracious enough to jump on the phone with me to record this call, but don’t sleep on this episode – it is worth the listen for sure. Mark and I talk about JOY. The first prayer a struggling church should ask is for the joy o