In this episode of Pastor On Point, Ben sits down with Dr. Darrell Allen, pastor of Meade Station First Church of God in Ashland, Kentucky, to discuss one of the most important disciplines in a pastor's life—cultivating a personal walk with God.

Together, they explore the difference between studying Scripture to prepare a sermon and spending time in God's Word to nourish your own soul. They discuss the importance of intentional devotional time, practical habits that have sustained them through years of ministry, and why pastors who neglect their own spiritual health eventually have little left to give others.

Whether it's journaling, prayer, Bible reading plans, or simply learning to slow down and listen, this conversation offers practical encouragement to help pastors guard the most important relationship in their ministry.

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In this episode, Ben sits down with Pastor Jeremy Dunn of Allison Gap First Church of God to discuss a reality many pastors face but few openly talk about—the desire to walk away from ministry. Jeremy shares his personal journey through discouragement, ministry fatigue, slow growth, leadership pressures, and the loneliness that can come when you begin to question whether you can keep going.

Together, Ben and Jeremy explore the danger of measuring faithfulness by visible results, the emotional toll of ministry in difficult seasons, and the subtle ways burnout can take root in a pastor's life. Jeremy also shares how God used an unexpected season outside his church office to restore his soul, renew his love for Scripture, and remind him that ministry is sustained by intimacy with Christ, not endless activity.

If you've ever felt exhausted, discouraged, isolated, or ready to quit, this conversation offers practical encouragement and a reminder that faithfulness is often forged in the hardest seasons of ministry.

In Episode 2, Ben sits down with Pastor Mitch Burch of the Buffalo First Church of God in Buffalo, West Virginia, for an honest conversation about the call to ministry and what it takes to stay faithful to it over time. Drawing from over 50 years of ministry, Mitch shares his personal journey into the call, the pressures that can cause pastors to question it, and how God uses both seasons of fruitfulness and deep personal tragedy to anchor and sustain His servants.

This episode addresses the tension many pastors feel but rarely talk about, measuring success, facing discouragement, and navigating doubt, while pointing back to what truly matters: faithfulness, intimacy with Christ, and trusting God with the results.

This episode lays the foundation for Pastor On Point. Ben Liston shares why this podcast exists, what makes it different, and why staying faithful to the call of ministry matters more than anything else. This is not about ideal ministry, it’s about real pastors navigating real pressure and learning how to remain clear, grounded, and faithful in the work God has entrusted to them.