Ep. 334: Discerning the care of Weaker Sheep

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(02:09) Setting up the conversation—1 Thessalonians 5:14 and Categories in the Church
(04:00) Metaphor: Buckets with Holes vs. Buckets with Solid Bottoms
(07:19) Identifying the Weak, Faint‑Hearted, and Idle
(09:01) Dangers of Ignoring or Being Consumed by Weak Sheep
(11:16) When Investment Bears Fruit vs. Feels Wasted
(14:21) Admonish, Encourage, Help – Three Pastoral Approaches
(18:27) Setting Boundaries and Bringing Others into Care
(21:50) Non‑Compliance, Coddling, and Loving Admonishment
(25:08) Life‑Giving vs. Life‑Draining Meetings for Pastors
(29:00) Distinguishing Truly Weak from Resistant and Bitter
(31:24) Final Exhortations, Two Quotes from Mentors, and Closing Prayer