Life, and Ministry, and Laughter with Jason Helopoulos
Life and Books and Everything — Clearly ReformedLife, and Ministry, and Laughter with Jason Helopoulos
August 28, 2024
Life and Books and EverythingClearly Reformed
Listen as the two friends talk about the Land of Lincoln, about influential books and authors in their lives, and how the importance of friendship. You’ll get to learn more about Jason’s background, more about why he loves the PCA, and you’ll get to hear his great laugh.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro & Sponsors
7:41 Hip-hop-Helopoulos
10:32 Administration and Leadership in Pastoral Ministry
26:16 More About Jason
40:10 On the PCA
45:38 Band of Brothers
54:18 Sponsor Break
56:08 Lessons From Ministry
1:05:22 Books
1:11:47 Personal Updates
1:15:41 Who is Laughing at Who?
1:19:41 How Many Wins for Da Bears?
1:20:32 Until Next Time…
Books & Everything:
Ask Pastor John: 750 Bible Answers to Life's Most Important Questions
Crossway Plus
Puritan Treasures for Today
Westminster Theological Seminary Biblical Language Certificate
Persistent Prayer (Blessings of the Faith)
Covenantal Baptism (Blessings of the Faith)
Expository Preaching (Blessings of the Faith)
Reformed Worship (Blessings of the Faith)
Reformed Theology (Blessings of the Faith)
Church Membership (Blessings of the Faith)
The New Pastor's Handbook: Help and Encouragement for the First Years of Ministry
The Preacher's Portrait: Five new Testament Word Studies
The Shepherd Leader at Home: Knowing, Leading, Protecting, and Providing for Your Family
An Able and Faithful Ministry: Samuel Miller and the Pastoral Office
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