Episodes

In this episode, Matt sits down with Josh Reed—a former pastor’s kid, missionary, and now senior product leader—to explore the intersection of ministry, technology, and calling. Josh shares stories from growing up in a minist...

What is it really like growing up as a pastor’s kid? For many PKs, life in a ministry family can be both a blessing and a challenge. There are unique expectations, moments of pressure, and the constant question of whether fai...

How does God work in the ordinary, everyday lives of people all around the world? One small step of faith, one choice, one conversation at a time. This truth pours out of Jonathan Miller the creative director and entrepreneur...

What does real revival actually look like — and why is the next generation at the center of it? In this conversation, Shane Pruitt shares what he’s seeing across churches, campuses, and communities as God moves among Gen Z an...

What happens when a life built on discipline, structure, and service in the military collides with an unexpected calling into ministry? In this powerful episode, Ray Diaz shares his journey from serving in the U.S. Army to di...

Ministry is hard. And if we’re honest, sometimes we’re shocked by just how hard it can be. The resistance, the criticism, the slow growth, the spiritual weight — it can leave even faithful leaders wondering if they missed God...

Is evangelism still possible in today’s hostile, distracted, and post-Christian culture—or have we simply lost our nerve? In this episode of Passing the Pulpit , Matt sits down with Greg Stier, founder of Dare 2 Share Ministr...

What shapes a leader’s convictions—and what sustains them over time? In this episode, we sit down with pastor, author, faith director ,and cultural apologist Lucas Miles to talk about the journey that shaped his ministry, the...

What does faithful ministry look like when leadership happens in the margins—between full-time work, church transitions, and congregational needs? In this episode of Passing the Pulpit , Matt sits down with a seasoned, bi-voc...

What does faithful leadership require in a year already marked by tension, failure, and spiritual urgency? In this episode of Passing the Pulpit , Matt sits down with Jesse Jackson , Senior Content Editor at ChurchLeaders , t...

The new year isn’t just about fresh starts—it’s about wise reflection. In this episode, we slow down to look back on the past year and talk honestly about what shaped us, stretched us, and strengthened us. Then we turn our ey...

This Christmas, we’re exploring the spiritual rhythm of returning to the manger year after year. Like the shepherds, the Magi, and generations of faithful believers, we are invited to make an annual pilgrimage—not just to a p...