I'm Craig Walden, pastor of Encounter Church in Macon, Georgia, and your host for The Dirty Shepherd Podcast. I'm excited to share this platform with you and explore real-life issues from a biblical perspective.
You might be wondering, why "The Dirty Shepherd?" As a pastor, often referred to as a shepherd, I have been called to guide God's people, whom Scripture calls sheep. While being compared to sheep may not sound glamorous, it's a metaphor that speaks to our tendency to wander and our need for guidance. The Bible says we are like sheep that have gone astray.
A shepherd of sheep is bound to get dirty—and that's where the name comes from. Let's dive in together and embrace the journey.
