What It Means to Know Jesus and What to Look for in a Pastor with Dr. Hershael York

In this episode, Dr. Hershael York tells us about how he came to know the two loves of his life—Tanya York, and the Lord Jesus. He offers counsel for what to look for in a pastor and alerts us to red flags to watch out for in church leadership. Dr. York’s conversation will not only help you grow in discernment but will also clarify for you what it means to know Jesus. His comments on the effective power of the Bible will also motivate you to read, treasure, and trust God’s Word!

Learn more about Dr. York: https://www.sbts.edu/faculty/hershael-w-york/

The Pastor Well Podcast: https://equip.sbts.edu/collections/pastor-well-hershael-york/

Listen to the podcast on Bibles.net: https://www.bibles.net/podcast/what-it-means-to-know-jesus-and-what-to-look-for-in-a-pastor/

How to Have a Relationship with God Through Jesus: https://www.bibles.net/relationship-with-god-through-jesus/

On the Bibles.net Podcast we briefly introduce you to gifted people who can help you grow in your faith. At Bibles.net we believe the Bible is God’s Word, and that Jesus is the hope you are looking for. There are tons of awesome people who believe this too, people from every walk of life. We hope these conversations motivate you to pick up the Bible, and to trust Jesus more deeply.  

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Resources Mentioned in the Podcast 

Southern Seminary: https://www.sbts.edu/

Buck Run Baptist Church: https://www.buckrun.org/   

2 Corinthians: https://www.bibles.net/reader/esv/2-corinthians-1/

2 Corinthians Message Series by Dr. York: https://www.buckrun.org/all-sermons/?sapurl=LytzOXc5L3Nlcm1vbnMvbXMvK2hwOHF2cGM/ZW1iZWQ9dHJ1ZSZyZWNlbnRSb3V0ZT1hcHAud2ViLWFwcC5saWJyYXJ5Lmxpc3QmcmVjZW50Um91dGVTbHVnPSUyQjVtZnRwenk=

The Cross of Christ by John Stott: https://www.christianbook.com/the-cross-of-christ/john-stott/9780830839100/pd/839102?event=ESRCG

Between Two Worlds by John Stott: https://www.christianbook.com/between-two-worlds-john-stott/9780802875525/pd/875525?event=ESRCG

Toward an Exegetical Theology by Walter C. Kaiser Jr.: https://www.christianbook.com/toward-an-exegetical-theology/walter-kaiser/9780801021978/pd/21979

Exegetical Fallacies by D.A. Carson: https://www.christianbook.com/exegetical-fallacies-second-edition-d-a-carson/9780801020865/pd/20867?event=ESRCG

Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer: https://www.christianbook.com/evangelism-and-the-sovereignty-of-god/j-i-packer/9780830837991/pd/837991?event=ESRCG

Churchill: Walking with Destiny by Andrew Roberts: https://www.amazon.com/Churchill-Walking-Destiny-Andrew-Roberts/dp/1101980990

George III by Andrew Roberts: https://www.amazon.com/George-III/dp/0241413338/ref

Parting the Waters: America in the King Years 1954-63 by Taylor Branch: https://www.christianbook.com/parting-waters-america-king-years-1954/taylor-branch/9780671687427/pd/687425?event=ESRCG

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