Greatheart’s Table

Greatheart’s Table Greatheart’s Table is a free subscription based newsletter and podcast geared for pastors, those in pastoral ministry, and those who care for them.

This episode of the Greatheart’s Table podcast features guest author Rob Edenfield, Senior Pastor of Treasure Coast Pres...
05/26/2026

This episode of the Greatheart’s Table podcast features guest author Rob Edenfield, Senior Pastor of Treasure Coast Presbyterian Church in Stuart, Florida, who shares what he learned after spending a sabbatical visiting twelve different churches and listening to sermon after sermon.

Again and again, he heard the gospel explained clearly and the Christian life laid out faithfully, but found himself longing for something more: not just what Christians are called to do, but how the gospel itself empowers us to do it. ➡️ This conversation explores the gap between knowing what Jesus has done and living in light of it, and why pastors and churches need to preach not only the event of the gospel, but the power of it as well. Listen now on Apple or Spotify!

Before podcasts, audiobooks, and endless playlists, stories were carried by voices. In this month’s Third Monday reflect...
05/18/2026

Before podcasts, audiobooks, and endless playlists, stories were carried by voices. In this month’s Third Monday reflection, I consider the enduring power of oral storytelling, reflect on why audiobooks may be less of a trend and more of a return to something deeply human, and share a few recent adventures along the way, from the Festival of Faith and Writing to unexpectedly driving the world’s nicest “Camry.” ➡️ I also share thoughts on the Greatheart’s Table podcast as an extension of this work and some upcoming conversations I’m excited to release. Read the latest newsletter on the Greatheart’s Table website!

05/11/2026

The latest episode is a reflection on criticism, control, and the tension between self-giving and self-care—along with the reminder that pastors are not machines. We often talk about pastoral abuse in the directive sense, but what happens when the pastor is the one absorbing it? There are moments to listen, moments to endure, and moments to set boundaries or step away. Give it a listen on Apple or Spotify!

We are often willing to care for every other area of our lives, but when it comes to therapy or mental health, many of u...
05/04/2026

We are often willing to care for every other area of our lives, but when it comes to therapy or mental health, many of us hesitate—fearing what it might say about us or the “asterisk” it might place next to our name. ➡️ But what if acknowledging weakness isn’t disqualifying, but actually a step toward wholeness? This is a personal and honest reflection on anxiety, pride, and the unexpected strength found in asking for help. Read the latest newsletter by visiting my Substack on my website, or give it a listen on Apple or Spotify!

04/27/2026

Mental illness is not distant from the life of the church, it is often closer than we think. In part two of this episode, I reflect on the life of Dr. Richard Lovelace, whose work has deeply shaped many pastors, and whose own struggle with bipolar disorder reminds us that mental illness does not negate faithfulness or usefulness in ministry. ➡️ This continues my conversation with Dr. Hans Madueme as we consider how the church can better understand and respond to the reality of mental illness with both care and clarity. Listen to part two now on the podcast on Apple or Spotify!

04/21/2026

In this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Hans Madueme, Professor of Theology and Biblical Studies at Covenant College, to explore the often difficult intersection between mental illness and the church. ➡️ This is part one of a two-part conversation as we begin to think more carefully about how the church understands, responds to, and cares for those walking through these realities. I hope you’re able to listen to both parts!

04/13/2026

We all carry regrets, and in this episode of the podcast, I reflect on the weight of past sins, the voices that remind us of them, and the struggle to truly believe that we are forgiven. It’s one thing to preach the gospel to others, it’s another to believe it for ourselves. ➡️ Sometimes what we need most is not to convince ourselves, but to hear someone else look us in the eye and remind us of what is true: that we are the beloved of God. If you’ve ever wrestled with guilt, regret, or the feeling that your past disqualifies you, this conversation is for you. Give it a listen on Apple or Spotify by visiting the link in my bio!

04/08/2026

Parts one and two of this Rainy Day Conversation on domestic abuse in the church are now available. 🎙️ In these episodes, I speak with Dan Boeck, Diana Fies, and Adria Bautista of Called To Peace Ministries about the often hidden reality of coercive control and abuse within the church, why it goes unseen, how it is misunderstood, and how we can begin to respond with greater clarity, care, and faithfulness.

Together, we discuss the challenge of holding both grace and truth, and why addressing this issue requires us to see more clearly, listen more carefully, and think more deeply about the people in our care. This is not an easy conversation, but it is an important one. Listen now to parts one and two on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

In part two of this Rainy Day Conversation, we continue a difficult but necessary discussion on domestic abuse and coerc...
04/06/2026

In part two of this Rainy Day Conversation, we continue a difficult but necessary discussion on domestic abuse and coercive control within the church. Together with Dan Boeck, Diana Fies, and Adria Bautista of Called to Peace Ministries, we consider how the church often struggles to hold grace and truth together, sometimes offering the wrong one at the wrong time, and what it might look like to respond more faithfully. ➡️ This is a conversation that asks us to examine not only what we see, but how we’ve responded, and where we may need to rethink long-held assumptions. If you haven’t yet, I encourage you to listen to part one as well. Listen to part two now on the podcast on Apple or Spotify!

In the latest episode, I reflect on our deep attachment to planning, especially in ministry, and why it can quietly turn...
02/02/2026

In the latest episode, I reflect on our deep attachment to planning, especially in ministry, and why it can quietly turn pastors into managers instead of shepherds. ➡️ Inspired by King Richard, I push back on the assumption that faithfulness is proven by strategy, outcomes, or metrics. People are not projects, and ministry is not a factory.

If you’ve ever felt worn down or disqualified by expectations to plan your way to effectiveness, this conversation may offer a different, and gentler vision of pastoral faithfulness. You can read the newsletter The Planner, or give it a listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!

This week at Greatheart’s Table, I’m reflecting on a tension many of us carry: holding the holiness of God alongside the...
12/22/2025

This week at Greatheart’s Table, I’m reflecting on a tension many of us carry: holding the holiness of God alongside the tenderness of His fatherly love. Yes, God is holy. Yes, sin is real. But the gospel invites us to live not primarily as fearful sinners, but as beloved children, adopted, welcomed, and secure. ➡️ Too many Christians walk through life like spiritual orphans, unsure of their Father’s affection. And yet, in Christ, there is no condemnation, only belonging, forgiveness, and delight.

Especially in this season of Christmas, it’s worth asking again: Do we see God first as Judge… or as Father? Read or listen to this week’s Greatheart’s Table reflection, “Are You My Father?”, by visiting my website or giving it a listen wherever you stream your podcasts!

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