When an adult child comes out as gay or transgender, Christian parents are
often caught off guard, grieving and afraid they failed. Rob Jackson, a counselor with Focus on
the Family and author of When Grace Meets Conviction, talks with Dave Stone about how
parents can love God and their child at the same time, and how churches can lead on the issue
without fear.

When Grace Meets Conviction: Loving God and Your LGBT Child is Rob's new book from Focus
on the Family, answering 100 questions drawn from thousands of calls from parents. 

Icebergology is Rob's coaching and training ministry for integrating body, mind and spirit:

The Pastor Care Line offers support for pastors and their families from fellow pastors and
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Focus on the Family Counseling Services, where Rob serves as a counselor, is on the Get Help
page.

Alistair Begg on bringing marriage and family into expository preaching despite cultural
pressure, in How Pastors Can Defend Marriage and Family.

Dr. Juli Slattery on biblical sexual identity, healing from brokenness and leading gospel-centered
conversations, in Sex, Sexuality, and Intimacy.

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When an adult child comes out as gay or transgender, Christian parents are often caught off guard, grieving and afraid they failed. Rob Jackson, a counselor with Focus on the Family and author of When Grace Meets Conviction, talks with Dave Stone about how parents can love God and their child at the same time, and how churches can lead on the issue without fear.
<a href="https://linktw.in/fotf-tfp-20261013-when-grace-meets-conviction">When Grace Meets Conviction: Loving God and Your LGBT Child</a> is Rob's new book from Focus on the Family, answering 100 questions drawn from thousands of calls from parents.&nbsp;
<a href="https://linktw.in/fotf-tfp-20261013-icebergology">Icebergology</a> is Rob's coaching and training ministry for integrating body, mind and spirit: <a href="https://linktw.in/fotf-tfp-care-line?utm_content=20261103">The Pastor Care Line</a> offers support for pastors and their families from fellow pastors and trained counselors
<a href="https://linktw.in/fotf-fam-get-help?utm_content=20261103">Focus on the Family Counseling Services</a>, where Rob serves as a counselor, is on the Get Help page.
Alistair Begg on bringing marriage and family into expository preaching despite cultural pressure, in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XhFqGSkaTU">How Pastors Can Defend Marriage and Family</a>.
Dr. Juli Slattery on biblical sexual identity, healing from brokenness and leading gospel-centered conversations, in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOF2khZggx0">Sex, Sexuality, and Intimacy.</a>
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Can I Love God and My Gay Son?

Jesus Gets Our Attention

Two Churches Under Fire

Compromise and Spiritual Sleep

Lukewarm Warning and Invitation

In Revelation 2 and 3, Jesus sends a short review to seven first-century churches: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea. Dave Stone walks through each one, the two Jesus commends and the five he corrects, and asks the question the letters still ask every believer: is this where you are?

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Watch Kyle Idleman on comparison in ministry and the true measure of a church's health here

Watch Nirup Alphonse urge pastors to move past comfort and shallow growth toward real discipleship here

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In Revelation 2 and 3, Jesus sends a short review to seven first-century churches: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea. Dave Stone walks through each one, the two Jesus commends and the five he corrects, and asks the question the letters still ask every believer: is this where you are?
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Watch Kyle Idleman on comparison in ministry and the true measure of a church's health <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOaHaci6tBA">here</a>
Watch Nirup Alphonse urge pastors to move past comfort and shallow growth toward real discipleship <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us9uNt0tSxM">here</a>
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Revive Your Faith & Purpose | Dave Stone

Mark Batterson Returns

AI and Chaos Culture

Fear God, Not People‌

Peacemaking and Circus Games

How do Christians hold biblical convictions in a culture of outrage without becoming one of the loud voices? Mark Batterson, lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C., and author of Not My Circus, talks with Dave Stone about grace and truth, peacemaking and the fame, blame and shame games.

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How do Christians hold biblical convictions in a culture of outrage without becoming one of the loud voices? Mark Batterson, lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C., and author of Not My Circus, talks with Dave Stone about grace and truth, peacemaking and the fame, blame and shame games.
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AI Doesn't Have a Conscience. It Has Consequences | Dave Stone with Mark Batterson

Hard Days Great Story

Flywheel Origins Impact

Remaking Flywheel in Brazil

Prayer Unity and Lasting Impact

A story can reach people that a list of points never will. Alex Kendrick, the filmmaker behind Facing the Giants, Fireproof, Courageous and War Room, talks with Dave Stone about why stories open hearts, how pastors and church media teams can tell better ones, and what God has taught him in more than twenty years of making movies, including Flywheel: Ignition of the Soul.

The Pastor Care Line offers support for pastors and their families from fellow pastors and
trained counselors: Pastor Care Line - The Focused Pastor Or call 1-844-4-PASTOR (1-844-472-7867).

Flywheel: Ignition of the Soul is the Kendrick Brothers' Brazilian reimagining of their first film, in
U.S. theaters October 16, with tickets and showtimes: FLYWHEEL: Ignition Of The Soul | Coming To U.S. Theatres October 16
The Flywheel: Ignition of the Soul Bible Study is an eight-week study on what it means for Jesus
to be Lord of your life, marriage, parenting and work: Flywheel: Ignition of the Soul: Kendrick, Alex, Kendrick, Stephen, Grifenhagen, Ed: 9780830792900: A…
Official trailer: https://youtu.be/lFUG_3OKEyc
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A story can reach people that a list of points never will. Alex Kendrick, the filmmaker behind Facing the Giants, Fireproof, Courageous and War Room, talks with Dave Stone about why stories open hearts, how pastors and church media teams can tell better ones, and what God has taught him in more than twenty years of making movies, including Flywheel: Ignition of the Soul.
The Pastor Care Line offers support for pastors and their families from fellow pastors and trained counselors:&nbsp;<a href="https://linktw.in/fotf-tfp-care-line?utm_content=20261013" aria-label="Link Pastor Care Line - The Focused Pastor">Pastor Care Line - The Focused Pastor </a>Or call 1-844-4-PASTOR (1-844-472-7867). Flywheel: Ignition of the Soul is the Kendrick Brothers' Brazilian reimagining of their first film, in U.S. theaters October 16, with tickets and showtimes:&nbsp;<a href="https://flywheelignitionofthesoulmovie.com/" aria-label="Link FLYWHEEL: Ignition Of The Soul | Coming To U.S. Theatres October 16">FLYWHEEL: Ignition Of The Soul | Coming To U.S. Theatres October 16</a> The Flywheel: Ignition of the Soul Bible Study is an eight-week study on what it means for Jesus to be Lord of your life, marriage, parenting and work:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/0830792902" aria-label="Link Flywheel: Ignition of the Soul: Kendrick, Alex, Kendrick, Stephen, Grifenhagen, Ed: 9780830792900: A&hellip;">Flywheel: Ignition of the Soul: Kendrick, Alex, Kendrick, Stephen, Grifenhagen, Ed: 9780830792900: A&hellip;</a> Official trailer:&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/lFUG_3OKEyc" aria-label="Link https://youtu.be/lFUG_3OKEyc">https://youtu.be/lFUG_3OKEyc</a> Follow: Pastor to Pastor: <a href="https://linktw.in/fotf-tfp-p2p-instagram" aria-label="Link https://linktw.in/fotf-tfp-p2p-instagram">https://linktw.in/fotf-tfp-p2p-instagram</a> The Focused Pastor: <a href="https://linktw.in/fotf-tfp-instagra" aria-label="Link https://linktw.in/fotf-tfp-instagra">https://linktw.in/fotf-tfp-instagra</a>

Every Good Story Needs One Thing, From the Director of War Room | Dave Stone with Alex Kendrick

From Florida to Vegas

Burnout and Soul Care

Choosing Family Over Ministry

Clarity Ministry and Healing

Burnout rarely shows up overnight, often shows up in the midst of success, and always goes after your soul. Join us this week as host Dave Stone sits down with Mark Neal, founder of Clarity Ministries, to talk about the warning signs that burnout is coming, and the rhythms that can bring you back from it.

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Burnout rarely shows up overnight, often shows up in the midst of success, and always goes after your soul. Join us this week as host Dave Stone sits down with Mark Neal, founder of Clarity Ministries, to talk about the warning signs that burnout is coming, and the rhythms that can bring you back from it.
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A Testament for Beating Burnout with Mark Neal

From College to Christ

Discipleship for Gen Z

Marriage and Ministry Teamwork

Leadership Longevity and Next-Gen Mission

Something is stirring in Gen Z. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with YWAM Orlando founder Michael Berg to talk about how you can disciple a generation that's hungry for spreading the gospel.
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Something is stirring in Gen Z. This week, join host Dave Stone as he sits down with YWAM Orlando founder Michael Berg to talk about how you can disciple a generation that's hungry for spreading the gospel. <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/hd5o3n">Pastor to Pastor Instagram</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/wne7v4">The Focused Pastor YouTube</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/e0vp2x">The Focused Pastor Website</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/p8y2uj">Pastor to Pastor Free Resources</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/neqbys">Godcaster Website</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/8zy3i8">Youth with a Mission Orlando Website</a>

Raising Up Missionaries with Michael Berg

Reunion and LifeGate Vision

Defiant Lights and Cultural Tensions

Shine as Light

Mercy Not Indifference

Offense has become the currency of the modern world, and we, as the Church, are not immune. Join us this week as host Dave Stone sits down with pastor and author Nirup Alphonse to discuss how we should lead in the age of outrage, why Christians are quick to be offended by everything except their own sin, and why joy may be the most subversive weapon we have.
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Defiant Lights (Book)

Offense has become the currency of the modern world, and we, as the Church, are not immune. Join us this week as host Dave Stone sits down with pastor and author Nirup Alphonse to discuss how we should lead in the age of outrage, why Christians are quick to be offended by everything except their own sin, and why joy may be the most subversive weapon we have. <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/hd5o3n">Pastor to Pastor Instagram</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/wne7v4">The Focused Pastor YouTube</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/e0vp2x">The Focused Pastor Website</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/p8y2uj">Pastor to Pastor Free Resources</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/neqbys">Godcaster Website</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/u0ncsd">Nirup's Instagram</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/v2kevc">Nirup's Facebook</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/6zstce">Defiant Lights (Book)</a>

Living as Defiant Lights with Nirup Alphonse

Great ministries are built and sustained by faithful shepherds who invest in people. Join us this week as host Dave Stone sits down with Jonathan Falwell, Senior Pastor at Thomas Road Baptist Church and Chancellor of Liberty University, to talk about mentoring future leaders, cultivating a pastor's heart, and why he's encouraged by the next generation.
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Great ministries are built and sustained by faithful shepherds who invest in people. Join us this week as host Dave Stone sits down with Jonathan Falwell, Senior Pastor at Thomas Road Baptist Church and Chancellor of Liberty University, to talk about mentoring future leaders, cultivating a pastor's heart, and why he's encouraged by the next generation. <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/yqfswb">Pastor to Pastor Instagram</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/23u81j">The Focused Pastor YouTube</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/hiil0x">The Focused Pastor Website</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/v72s7x">Pastor to Pastor Free Resources</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/0xuwhy">Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster </a>

Give 'em a Nudge with Jonathan Falwell

Why Kids Leave Faith

Built for Resilience Program

Parenting Community Tools

Snorkeling Near Death

Did you know that 70-80% of young people lose their faith after leaving their parental home? It's a staggering number, which is why we need to do something about it. Join us this week as host Dave Stone sits down with Dr. Danny Huerta to discuss why so many young people walk away from their faith, and what parents, and churches, can do to help children build strong, lasting relationships with Christ.
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Built for Resilience Website

Did you know that 70-80% of young people lose their faith after leaving their parental home? It's a staggering number, which is why we need to do something about it. Join us this week as host Dave Stone sits down with Dr. Danny Huerta to discuss why so many young people walk away from their faith, and what parents, and churches, can do to help children build strong, lasting relationships with Christ. <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/5snit5">Pastor to Pastor Instagram</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/zd620z">The Focused Pastor YouTube</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/zbpggh">The Focused Pastor Website</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/2aobzi">The Focused Pastor Newsletter</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/1p9eki">Listen to Focus Live on Godcaster</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/iudagi">Built for Resilience Website</a>

Helping Families Build Resilient Faith with Dr. Danny Huerta

Fortune Cookie Anniversary

Unbreakable Courage Origins

Mount Carmel Showdown

Writing Hooks and Elijah Prayer

If you're a ministry leader, you're currently shepherding your people through anxious times, and maybe you're quietly carrying fear of your own. Fear not, for this week, host Dave Stone sits down with America's Pastor, Max Lucado, to discuss what the prophet Elijah teaches us about standing firm when the world is shaky. Whether you're leading worried people, or wrestling with your own fears, this conversation will help steady your hand.
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Check out Focus Live on Godcaster 
Unbreakable Courage: Strong Faith in an Age of Anxiety, Chaos, and Exhaustion [book]

If you're a ministry leader, you're currently shepherding your people through anxious times, and maybe you're quietly carrying fear of your own. Fear not, for this week, host Dave Stone sits down with America's Pastor, Max Lucado, to discuss what the prophet Elijah teaches us about standing firm when the world is shaky. Whether you're leading worried people, or wrestling with your own fears, this conversation will help steady your hand. <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/neh3dp">Pastor to Pastor Instagram</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/262mjm">The Focused Pastor YouTube</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/7qw65u">The Focused Pastor Website</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/7iscak">Pastor to Pastor Free Resources</a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/jz232k">Check out Focus Live on Godcaster </a> <a href="https://sf.fotf.com/jvjs50">Unbreakable Courage: Strong Faith in an Age of Anxiety, Chaos, and Exhaustion [book]</a>

Steady in a Shaken World with Max Lucado

Pastor to Pastor, hosted by Pastor Dave Stone, is designed to equip and encourage church leaders. Each episode features practical ministry advice, as well as inspiring stories, that offer wisdom for those navigating the challenges of ministry. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast provides the tools and encouragement you need to lead with faith, passion, and purpose.

Pastor to Pastor, hosted by Pastor Dave Stone, is designed to equip and encourage church leaders. Each episode features practical ministry advice, as well as inspiring stories, that offer wisdom for those navigating the challenges of ministry. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this podcast provides the tools and encouragement you need to lead with faith, passion, and purpose.

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