Listen Now

Hear a sampler of podcast episodes that are NEW at shepherdsfoldpodcast.com.

Shepherd's Fold Ministries' Director Brent Van Hook interviews best-selling author Brian Kluth about the Bless Your Pastor initiative.

Just as Esther's father left a Godly legacy through his trials, we too find that trials, not "sunny days", help shape a Godly legacy. As a captive, Esther's dad faced low social standing, seemingly influenced only a few people, struggled financially, and probably faced physical problems (since he died young). None of these hindered his legacy to Esther. May we be people who embrace the values of a Godly legacy even, and maybe especially, during trials. Remember to email me at brent@shepherdsfoldministries.com if you have a story about God bringing hope to you through a pastor.

Rick Underwood shares a time when God ministered to him through the Pastor of Rick's youth, Gene Williams. With just a word on the phone during life's most shocking experience, Rick experienced God's comfort. Look for more of these special "Thank You, Pastor" episodes. If you have a story to share, email me at brent@shepherdsfoldministries.com

What's your legacy? Everyone can leave a Godly legacy. One characteristic that we learn from Esther 4:14 is that a Godly legacy is a gift to those to whom you invest, a gift of inspiration during life's trials. Even if you can't be there in person to inspire a loved one, your Godly legacy can be used by God to bring inspiration. In this episode I encourage you to consider the "Because I Love You Legacy Planner" by Brian Kluth. It's a $30 value available at this website https://tinyurl.com/LegacyPlanner or for ministers for free through their membership in Shepherd's Fold Ministries. This resource is perfect for everyone, minister of not. Next week's episode will be the first "Thank You, Pastor" episode in which you'll hear Rick Underwood share an inspiring story of the Godly Legacy of his former pastor impacting Rick at one of Rick's trying moments in life.

Hear an interview with John David Van Hook and Jan Richardson as they talk about their multigenerational relationship. Jan was a senior adult in a church that held a dinner for the teens in that church. Each Senior Adult was assigned teenage prayer partners. John David was one of those prayer partners for Jan. Their relationship continues today despite John David moving several states away.   Learn the benefits of a multigenerational relationship as well as multigenerational ministry. It's easier to do than you might think!

Hear the story behind one of the most inspiring moments in a Christian conference in 2019 as J.D. Walt from Seedbed recalls his spiritual journey and address to the "unretired" generation at the 2019 New Room Conference. While his words were aimed at those born before 1960, the spirit of multigenerational connection and lifelong purpose ring true for everyone. This conference moment and the retelling of these words have inspired many. May the inspire you too!

A scarcity mindset can signal our downfall. If we sowing sparingly we reap sparingly. An abundance mindset leads us the right direction. Recklessly sow God's love to the world around you.

Where is God when we do the right thing and things don't work out? In this episode we examine the relationship between sowing God's love and life's disappointments and failures.

Many are searching for purpose. We know our lives have purpose as we are able to bless others. When this happens we know God is at work through us. This episode examines the relationship between sowing God's love and blessing others.

Too many are deeply discouraged. Some are depressed. Hope is needed. One way to increase hope in our lives is to "sow God's love." There are thousands of ways to sow God's love. Explore some insights related to sowing God's love in our world.