In this episode of the Heart of a Shepherd Podcast, Rob Trenckmann discusses how to handle stress and fear, drawing from the first chapter of 2 Timothy. Discover two key moves to tackle life's challenges, inspired by the Apostle Paul's final words to his spiritual son, Timothy.

We discuss 2 powerful motivations for evangelism (and they aren't guilt and shame) and 4 key strategies for getting over your fear and enjoying witnessing.

We talk about the first deaths in the book of Acts, one reason to be hopeful about sin, and several key strategies for dealing with sin that you can't get rid of--plus one essential change in how you think about sin. Join us!

Sometimes the most powerful testimony isn't a sermon... it's a song in the midst of suffering. Your pain can become your platform for God's glory.

Missed opportunities. They linger in our minds, don't they? What stops you from stepping through the door? In today’s episode, Rob shares a personal story from Hungary—a moment when hesitation cost him a God moment. He also dives into the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8, reminding us that divine appointments are set before us every day. What pre-made miracle might you be missing by staying on the sidelines? Tune in, reflect, and consider: What’s holding you back from embracing the good works that await?

Darkness. It presses in. It surrounds. It feels like it’s everywhere—especially today. So, what do we do when everything goes wrong? When it seems like darkness is winning?In Acts 12, darkness is winning. James is dead. Peter is in prison. Herod is hunting down church leaders, determined to cut off the head of this movement. But by the end of the chapter, everything has changed. Herod is dead, and the church is thriving.What happened? The early church did one thing, and it changed everything. And it's what we need to do today.

We all get stuck sometimes! Where are you stuck in your life? Where are you putting energy, effort, and time but not getting forward progress? Where is the engine revving and the wheels are spinning but you're not moving? Relationally?Financially? In your job? Spiritually?

We look at how the whole early church got unstuck--and you came to know Jesus as a result of it.

James makes it clear--don't just be hearers of the Word, do what it says. But Jesus says that isn't enough. There's more he wants from us--and for us. This one's one of my favorites--join us!