# practically (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover practically. Page: Feed: --- ## [Cut Them or Coach Them](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/practicallypastoring/episodes/Cut-Them-or-Coach-Them-e3nhp1r) _2026-08-17 · Practically Pastoring · Practical(ly) Pastoring_ This week we’ve got two questions about worship leaders, but they represent two very different staffing problems. First, a lead pastor inherited a worship pastor who just doesn’t seem to fit. Eight months in, there are significant differences in philosophy of ministry and worship, almost every request seems to generate pushback, and now volunteers are starting to express their own frustrations.… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO6423492893.mp3) ## [Trump's Republican Critics, Iran and Judge Jeanine Pirro](https://soundcloud.com/user-278560760) _2026-08-12 · michael@itsborderline.com (Practically Political) · Practically Political_ Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella discuss Republican senators Bill Cassidy, Thom Tillis, and John Cornyn, whether they have sacrificed ethics for political survival, and why pushing back against President Trump remains so difficult within the Republican Party. The conversation then turns to President Trump's approach to Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices, and whether economic… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/a67d6dd4-d0b2-4a0a-b1eb-f0ac47a6ff83/2665e035-b501-4cdd-b121-893d06cc7cb2/episodes/audio/group/d36821ca-ffdb-4f6f-a25a-5b2ca1835627/group-item/4995a110-0b1e-4345-8535-973700235193/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=4mJn8N2J) ## [Michigan's Primary, Anthony Fauci, and Trump's Truth Social Controversy](https://soundcloud.com/user-278560760) _2026-08-05 · michael@itsborderline.com (Practically Political) · Practically Political_ Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella break down Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, including Abdul El-Sayed's rise, what it could mean for the future of the Democratic Party, and whether the race offers an early preview of the 2026 midterm elections. The conversation then turns to Dr. Anthony Fauci's Senate hearing, political lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, and whether Republicans… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/a67d6dd4-d0b2-4a0a-b1eb-f0ac47a6ff83/2665e035-b501-4cdd-b121-893d06cc7cb2/episodes/audio/group/9bd10cc5-44bf-4e01-87de-2606647274f1/group-item/312259c2-c2dd-4fb5-92dd-dc06df0d136c/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=4mJn8N2J) ## [New Pastor, New Pressures](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/practicallypastoring/episodes/New-Pastor--New-Pressures-e3mujkd) _2026-08-04 · Practically Pastoring · Practical(ly) Pastoring_ In this episode of Practically Pastoring , Andrew, Tim, Delmar, and Jeff tackle two questions from pastors stepping into new levels of responsibility. First, the guys respond to a young pastor in his first week of leading a church after the previous pastor left abruptly. He is already preaching twice a week, facing opposition, and wondering whether sermon preparation can count as his personal… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO5027037297.mp3) ## [Trump's White House Correspondents' Dinner, the Midterms, and the Democratic Party](https://soundcloud.com/user-278560760) _2026-07-29 · michael@itsborderline.com (Practically Political) · Practically Political_ Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella break down President Trump's appearance at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, debate whether the event has outlived its purpose, and discuss Trump's relationship with the media. The conversation then turns to the 2026 midterm elections, including which party has the advantage in the House and Senate, key races in Michigan, Maine, Iowa and New… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/a67d6dd4-d0b2-4a0a-b1eb-f0ac47a6ff83/2665e035-b501-4cdd-b121-893d06cc7cb2/episodes/audio/group/b43c6872-b551-46b0-a4de-01e5944e6f0c/group-item/5e83dab0-7de6-4e35-9fb2-e3b8d55cac0e/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=4mJn8N2J) ## [Who’s Watching the Kids?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/practicallypastoring/episodes/Whos-Watching-the-Kids-e3mkhg8) _2026-07-27 · Practically Pastoring · Practical(ly) Pastoring_ In this episode of Practically Pastoring , Andrew, Tim, Delmar, and Jeff tackle two children’s ministry questions that both require clarity, wisdom, and a willingness to have uncomfortable conversations. First, the guys discuss a 10 or 11-year-old boy who sometimes comes to church without his parents and regularly lingers after the service. His desire to get himself to church should be celebrated,… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO9300755467.mp3) ## [Trump's Election Speech, Lindsey Graham's Legacy, and the 2026 Senate Races](https://soundcloud.com/user-278560760) _2026-07-22 · michael@itsborderline.com (Practically Political) · Practically Political_ Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella break down President Trump's latest speech revisiting the 2020 election, debate whether Republicans benefit from continuing to focus on election claims, and discuss what it could mean heading into the 2026 midterm elections. The conversation then turns to the race for Lindsey Graham's Senate seat, including the breaking news that Darline Graham plans… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/a67d6dd4-d0b2-4a0a-b1eb-f0ac47a6ff83/2665e035-b501-4cdd-b121-893d06cc7cb2/episodes/audio/group/ed4685a3-2a6c-4875-b6b2-5b96290534ef/group-item/f469ccaa-96dc-4a34-b80c-f2d36d69c788/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=4mJn8N2J) ## [Voter ID, Trump's $2.2 Billion, and the Future of Bipartisanship with Ryan Clancy](https://soundcloud.com/user-278560760) _2026-07-08 · michael@itsborderline.com (Practically Political) · Practically Political_ Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella break down this week's political headlines, including the SAVE Act, voter ID, President Trump's reported $2.2 billion fortune, cryptocurrency, and the ongoing debate over Trump and Biden family finances and corruption claims. Later, the hosts are joined by Ryan Clancy, chief strategist for No Labels, for a conversation about why bipartisanship… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/a67d6dd4-d0b2-4a0a-b1eb-f0ac47a6ff83/2665e035-b501-4cdd-b121-893d06cc7cb2/episodes/audio/group/24261225-9ac2-4fd3-85e1-aab6c186cdc5/group-item/565d0a94-b486-491d-b6f5-0b11d31d5bc1/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=4mJn8N2J) ## [Supreme Court Decisions, Political Change, and the Fourth of July](https://soundcloud.com/user-278560760) _2026-07-03 · michael@itsborderline.com (Practically Political) · Practically Political_ Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella break down the Supreme Court's latest decisions, including birthright citizenship, campaign finance, and presidential appointments. The conversation then turns to this week's primary races, where the trio discusses anti-establishment candidates, campaign messaging, the debate over socialism, and why both parties are facing pressure from voters looking… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/a67d6dd4-d0b2-4a0a-b1eb-f0ac47a6ff83/2665e035-b501-4cdd-b121-893d06cc7cb2/episodes/audio/group/b553ffd6-8133-4e36-be73-277319f6a6ab/group-item/a5f0cfe6-fe5f-4d35-871b-715fe1377921/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=4mJn8N2J) ## [Blame The Vibes](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/practicallypastoring/episodes/Blame-The-Vibes-e3lf2kv) _2026-06-30 · Practically Pastoring · Practical(ly) Pastoring_ In this episode of Practically Pastoring , Andrew, Tim, Delmar, and Jeff tackle two questions that seem unrelated at first, but both get at the heart of pastoral health and long-term sustainability in ministry. The first question comes from a pastor who took a new associate role in a new state and is finding that while family life is going well, church life feels flat, disconnected, and hard to… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO2834582187.mp3) ## [Code Faster with Clear Tutorials (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Lf346TifE7pA) _2026-06-30 · **Sponsored**_ Short, step-by-step coding videos you can follow along ## [Will Trump Leave Office Early? Biden's Return and the Iran Debate](https://soundcloud.com/user-278560760) _2026-06-24 · michael@itsborderline.com (Practically Political) · Practically Political_ Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella debate the latest details surrounding Trump’s Iran negotiations, including the proposed deal, the Strait of Hormuz, the $300 billion incentive package, and whether Iran is emerging from the conflict in a stronger position than before it began. The conversation then turns to the reflecting pool and what it says about political priorities, government… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/a67d6dd4-d0b2-4a0a-b1eb-f0ac47a6ff83/2665e035-b501-4cdd-b121-893d06cc7cb2/episodes/audio/group/d5bde49b-52f5-4319-a82e-de93308b484b/group-item/7db8786e-251f-4f58-8547-7d288fabb7b2/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=4mJn8N2J) ## [Gavin Newsom, Trump's Iran Deal, and the Big Beautiful Bill](https://soundcloud.com/user-278560760) _2026-06-18 · michael@itsborderline.com (Practically Political) · Practically Political_ Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella break down the latest controversy involving Gavin Newsom, debate whether Democrats have a clear frontrunner for 2028 and discuss the growing attention around potential candidates including Jon Ossoff and Mark Cuban. The conversation then turns to Trump's latest Iran negotiations, the proposed ceasefire and whether this “deal” will hold. They also… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/a67d6dd4-d0b2-4a0a-b1eb-f0ac47a6ff83/2665e035-b501-4cdd-b121-893d06cc7cb2/episodes/audio/group/73a9f8d7-e2ea-4b3b-9295-28fb07c8a3c1/group-item/9c927037-9010-42a3-b893-65b85d20323b/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=4mJn8N2J) ## [California Primaries, FISA Reauthorization, and Media Bias](https://soundcloud.com/user-278560760) _2026-06-10 · michael@itsborderline.com (Practically Political) · Practically Political_ Dave Spencer, Ashley Davis, and Kurt Bardella break down the latest California primary results, the ongoing debate over election counting, and what the results mean for Steve Hilton, Spencer Pratt, and the upcoming runoff races. The conversation then turns to FISA reauthorization, the debate surrounding Section 702, and President Trump's decision to appoint Bill Pulte as acting Director of… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/a67d6dd4-d0b2-4a0a-b1eb-f0ac47a6ff83/2665e035-b501-4cdd-b121-893d06cc7cb2/episodes/audio/group/b9c8b3bd-5474-4ac9-82d2-e271ae5175a6/group-item/7cbdc8e8-40e3-4180-8efb-0e46af6751fb/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=4mJn8N2J) ## [Iran Negotiations, Ken Paxton, and California Politics](https://soundcloud.com/user-278560760) _2026-06-03 · michael@itsborderline.com (Practically Political) · Practically Political_ The conversation then turns to America 250, including the plans for the UFC event at the White House, artists backing out of scheduled performances, and the political controversy surrounding the festivities. The group also discusses Ken Paxton’s decisive victory over John Cornyn in the Texas Senate primary, James Talarico’s potential in a statewide race, whether Democrats can make the race… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/a67d6dd4-d0b2-4a0a-b1eb-f0ac47a6ff83/2665e035-b501-4cdd-b121-893d06cc7cb2/episodes/audio/group/aa1a5f83-03d0-43c2-a8d9-79b0ee2ed904/group-item/e5dfd03d-e91a-4ae8-a4e5-c977630c9332/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=4mJn8N2J) ## [Bylaws, Burnout, and Building Community](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/practicallypastoring/episodes/Bylaws--Burnout--and-Building-Community-e3k8fbl) _2026-06-02 · Practically Pastoring · Practical(ly) Pastoring_ In this episode of Practically Pastoring, Andrew, Tim, and Jeff tackle two ministry questions that hit both structure and soul. First, they dig into church constitutions and bylaws, especially what happens when a church’s governing documents were written for an earlier season and now create real bottlenecks for staffing, leadership, and growth. The conversation explores the difference between… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO9494585684.mp3) ## [Baby Dedications and Interfaith Prayer](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/practicallypastoring/episodes/Baby-Dedications-and-Interfaith-Prayer-e3isds3) _2026-05-04 · Practically Pastoring · Practical(ly) Pastoring_ In this episode of Practically Pastoring, Andrew, Jeff, and Delmar tackle two timely ministry questions that force pastors to think carefully about doctrine, discipleship, public witness, and pastoral wisdom. The first question centers on baby dedication and what standards churches should use when the family situation is complicated. The guys discuss the difference between dedication and baptism,… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO6475045445.mp3) ## [When Ministry Gets Messy: Grace, Truth, and Guardrails](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/practicallypastoring/episodes/When-Ministry-Gets-Messy-Grace--Truth--and-Guardrails-e3i6h1h) _2026-04-20 · Practically Pastoring · Practical(ly) Pastoring_ In this episode of Practically Pastoring, the guys tackle two heavy, real-world ministry situations that require courage, wisdom, and a steady hand. First, they discuss what to do when a staff member or elder appears to mislead the congregation during a church meeting. From Matthew 18 conversations to questions of trust, bitterness, and leadership integrity, the conversation digs into how pastors… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO7597040230.mp3) ## [Big Days Bruised Feelings](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/practicallypastoring/episodes/Big-Days-Bruised-Feelings-e3hro25) _2026-04-13 · Practically Pastoring · Practical(ly) Pastoring_ This week on Practical(ly) Pastoring, Andrew, Tim, Delmar, and Jeff tackle two questions straight from the Facebook group, and both of them hit close to home. First, they discuss the sting pastors feel when key families skip their church’s Easter service for the bigger production down the road. Is that just modern church culture, a discipleship issue, a membership issue, or simply one of those… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO2426987353.mp3) ## [Pastors, Pensions, and Planning Ahead](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/practicallypastoring/episodes/Pastors--Pensions--and-Planning-Ahead-e3hgp9e) _2026-04-06 · Practically Pastoring · Practical(ly) Pastoring_ This week on Practically Pastoring, the guys dive into a conversation a lot of pastors know they need to have, but would rather keep punting down the road: retirement. Sparked by a question from a pastor in his early 40s who is realizing he may be late to the conversation, the episode tackles what it looks like to start getting serious about retirement planning, especially if no one ever helped… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO6143651419.mp3) ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NNQZG9pH6Qeu) _2026-04-06 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [The Long Runway: Repentance, Trust, and Public Ministry](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/practicallypastoring/episodes/The-Long-Runway-Repentance--Trust--and-Public-Ministry-e3h6dbk) _2026-03-30 · Practically Pastoring · Practical(ly) Pastoring_ This week on Practically Pastoring, Andrew sits down with Tim, Delmar, and Jeff for a wide-ranging conversation that starts with a tough pastoral leadership question and ends with Holy Week and Easter check-ins. Question 1 is a sticky restoration situation: a man who confessed an emotional affair, continued the relationship for a year during a messy divorce, and has been out of meaningful church… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO7641923595.mp3)