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Ep. 312: Pastors Caring for Older Men
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- Trench Talk
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- Jan 27, 2026
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- 1914
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Contact us. We’d love to serve you Request a stay at a Shepherd’s House Location Give financially to support the work of helping pastors thrive Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify Resources 2:14 – Setting the topic: How should pastors care for older men? Reference to Titus 2 and issues of generational/masculinity crisis 4:21 – Examining Titus 2: Practical framework for church life and leadership distinctions 5:13 – Reading and discussing Titus 2:1–8: Exhortations for older men 6:41 – Diversity in Church: Bond-servant/master relationships as socio-economic analogy 7:32 – Practical directions for ministry to older men and their mentoring impact 11:04 – Discussion: Why mentoring roles differ for older men and women in the church 12:19 – Importance of intentional intergenerational relationships and mentoring 14:24 – Private ministry: Building rapport and learning about older men for deeper care 17:49 – Tension for young pastors: Shepherding those more experienced and older than themselves 19:36 – Public ministry: Avoiding generational hostility and fostering mutual respect 21:11 – Calling older men to spiritual vibrancy regardless of age or physical limitations 22:56 – Addressing spiritual immaturity in older men: Drawing out life wisdom, incremental growth 26:49 – Encouragement: Realistic expectations, creative engagement, and not giving up on older men 29:16 – Incremental growth and encouragement for young pastors; closing reflections 29:50 – Final word and Prayer