Thu, 07 May 2026 01:28:49 -0500 http://www.apreacherslife.com en-us © 2026 A Preacher's Life Podcast no 72800ae7-5338-58ff-99cd-b3ba2811aae9 Doug and Jonathan Ellingsworth episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) preachers, discipleship, leadership, Doug and Jonathan Ellingsworth https://storage.buzzsprout.com/eaa95wuouyv4tl3f5uof9jw6cr4p?.jpg http://www.apreacherslife.com Mothers Day A tribute to my mom.

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]]> Doug and Jonathan Ellingsworth Buzzsprout-19139239 Thu, 07 May 2026 01:00:00 -0500 1366 full false Tax Saving Tips For Preachers Now is the time to complete your financial plans for 2024. Here are four things to consider as you do.

]]> Now is the time to complete your financial plans for 2024. Here are four things to consider as you do.

]]> Doug and Jonathan Ellingsworth Buzzsprout-13943404 Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:00:00 -0600 2364 full false Consuming Passions Watch out for the passions that keep you from achieving your goals and dreams.

]]> Watch out for the passions that keep you from achieving your goals and dreams.

]]> Doug and Jonathan Ellingsworth Buzzsprout-13377470 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0500 758 full false Your Ministry Focus Using what God and life have taught you so you can be the most effective you possible.

]]> Using what God and life have taught you so you can be the most effective you possible.

]]> Doug and Jonathan Ellingsworth Buzzsprout-13377457 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0500 420 full false Downstream and Cascade Two words to influence your decision making process.

]]> Two words to influence your decision making process.

]]> Doug and Jonathan Ellingsworth Buzzsprout-13377447 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0500 491 full false A Crash Course For Pastors Suggested books and courses to help pastors and ministers improve their practical ministry skills.

]]> Suggested books and courses to help pastors and ministers improve their practical ministry skills.

]]> Doug and Jonathan Ellingsworth Buzzsprout-13359492 Sun, 06 Aug 2023 19:00:00 -0500 1068 full false The Facial Hair Debate Humans are constantly reviewing and critiquing each other’s dress and appearance. Preachers do not have the luxury of simply dressing as they please, but they are called to lead and influence others to be like Jesus. A preacher’s appearance and dress play a significant role in how he or she relates to others. This episode explains how one preacher came to the conclusion that it is best that he remain clean shaven.

]]> Humans are constantly reviewing and critiquing each other’s dress and appearance. Preachers do not have the luxury of simply dressing as they please, but they are called to lead and influence others to be like Jesus. A preacher’s appearance and dress play a significant role in how he or she relates to others. This episode explains how one preacher came to the conclusion that it is best that he remain clean shaven.

]]> Doug and Jonathan Ellingsworth Buzzsprout-11357469 Fri, 02 Sep 2022 23:00:00 -0500 734 1 4 full false Finding Your Purpose Doug and Jonathan Ellingsworth Buzzsprout-10476686 Wed, 20 Apr 2022 22:00:00 -0500 1647 full false Books! I love books! The easiest and most inexpensive way to gather knowledge is by reading. In this episode, I grab a dozen or so books off my shelves and flip through them. There is no rhyme or reason -- no theme that connects one book to another. Just a short description of each book and a thought or two about each one. 

]]> I love books! The easiest and most inexpensive way to gather knowledge is by reading. In this episode, I grab a dozen or so books off my shelves and flip through them. There is no rhyme or reason -- no theme that connects one book to another. Just a short description of each book and a thought or two about each one. 

]]> Doug and Jonathan Ellingsworth Buzzsprout-8264139 Fri, 02 Apr 2021 22:00:00 -0500 1640 1 2 full false Healing Along The Way God's word has the power to transform any life that will submit to its commands. The process of healing occurs over time as a person walks in the path God's word prescribes. We often complicate the healing process when we are slow to forgive those who have injured us, or when we waste our energy by fighting battles that get us nowhere. Be encouraged because it is God's desire that you be healed along the way as you walk with Him.

]]> God's word has the power to transform any life that will submit to its commands. The process of healing occurs over time as a person walks in the path God's word prescribes. We often complicate the healing process when we are slow to forgive those who have injured us, or when we waste our energy by fighting battles that get us nowhere. Be encouraged because it is God's desire that you be healed along the way as you walk with Him.

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