Episode 06

Dick Foth

Why Writers and Pastors Need Good Friends

Dick has been a missionary, a pastor, a college president, a coach, and a writer, but one theme permeates his entire life—friendship. Dick lives it and teaches it. We were created for relationships. We lead by it, write by it and live by it.
Dick has been a missionary, a pastor, a college president, a coach, and a writer, but one theme permeates his entire life—friendship. Dick lives it and teaches it. We were created for relationships. We lead by it, write by it and live by it.
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Show Notes:06. Dick Foth — Friendship: Why Writers and Pastors Need Good Friends

Dick’s book When The Giant Lays Down, is a must read on leadership and pastoral ministry. Dick explains how leadership relies on relationships. But that topic is much bigger than just leadership. Our lives depend on relationships as well as our writing. To live well and to write well we need deep, life-giving friendship.

Dick shares about coming to this realization and how friendships have impacted his life and work. It’s no coincidence that all three of Dick’s books have been co-authored, one with author and pastor Mark Batterson.

 

Host: Chase Replogle

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For the past couple of years, I've been working on a second non-fiction book project. It's still a long way from being done, but today I finished the first draft. 64,917 words. Hopefully more to come soon. I'd appreciate your prayers. We're currently in the process of submitting it to publishers.
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For the past couple of years, I've been working on a second non-fiction book project. It's still a long way from being done, but today I finished the first draft. 64,917 words. Hopefully more to come soon. I'd appreciate your prayers. We're currently in the process of submitting it to publishers.
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It’s been exactly one year today since The Five Masculine Instincts was released. I just wanted to say thanks again to so many of you who have not only purchased the book but shared it. It’s been an incredible year with so many u forgettable experiences I’ll never forget. But more than anything I’m grateful for readers. Reading a book takes time. It’s a gift to have people invest that time in the work you’ve created. I mean it when I say thank you.
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It’s been exactly one year today since The Five Masculine Instincts was released. I just wanted to say thanks again to so many of you who have not only purchased the book but shared it. It’s been an incredible year with so many u forgettable experiences I’ll never forget. But more than anything I’m grateful for readers. Reading a book takes time. It’s a gift to have people invest that time in the work you’ve created. I mean it when I say thank you.
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Last year we turned a trash can into a R2-D2 Valentine’s Day box. This year Ashley gets the credit for life size Mando box. It’s getting out of control.
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Big night. Their first symphony. And my first time buying sour patch kids at the symphony.
Big night. Their first symphony. And my first time buying sour patch kids at the symphony.
Big night. Their first symphony. And my first time buying sour patch kids at the symphony.
Big night. Their first symphony. And my first time buying sour patch kids at the symphony.
Big night. Their first symphony. And my first time buying sour patch kids at the symphony.
Big night. Their first symphony. And my first time buying sour patch kids at the symphony.
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We saw a lot of ducks and only got the chance to shoot at a few, but another great day outdoors. Special thanks to @rwakie for a great day hunting.
We saw a lot of ducks and only got the chance to shoot at a few, but another great day outdoors. Special thanks to @rwakie for a great day hunting.
We saw a lot of ducks and only got the chance to shoot at a few, but another great day outdoors. Special thanks to @rwakie for a great day hunting.
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We saw a lot of ducks and only got the chance to shoot at a few, but another great day outdoors. Special thanks to @rwakie for a great day hunting.
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Taco Tuesday. Yes, that is cheese sauce she is covered in. Who doesn’t like queso.
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