Episodes

From Mission Fields to Machine Learning: When the Computer Starts Working for You with Josh Read
March 19, 2026

From Mission Fields to Machine Learning: When the Computer Starts Working for You with Josh Read

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...
Trusting God, Leading Worship, and Becoming and Entrepreneur with JPM Creative
March 5, 2026

Trusting God, Leading Worship, and Becoming and Entrepreneur with JPM Creative

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...
From the Military to the Ministry: Finding Purpose, Identity, and Calling with Ray Diaz
Feb. 19, 2026

From the Military to the Ministry: Finding Purpose, Identity, and Calling with Ray Diaz

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...
Nobody Told Me It Would Be This Hard
Feb. 12, 2026

Nobody Told Me It Would Be This Hard

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...
Unashamed: Why the Gospel Still Changes Everything with Greg Stier
Feb. 4, 2026

Unashamed: Why the Gospel Still Changes Everything with Greg Stier

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...
Looking Back: Looking Ahead
Jan. 8, 2026

Looking Back: Looking Ahead

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...
Returning to the Manger: The Power of Our Annual Pilgrimages
Dec. 25, 2025

Returning to the Manger: The Power of Our Annual Pilgrimages

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...
Getting Healthy in 2026: How Small Habits Lead to Big Results
Dec. 18, 2025

Getting Healthy in 2026: How Small Habits Lead to Big Results

Pastors carry so much spiritual weight that they often forget the physical, emotional, and family weight that comes with ministry. In this special episode, my wife joins me—not only as a pastor’s spouse, but also as a nutriti...
Career Transitions for Ministry Leaders: Hope, Clarity, and Planning
Dec. 11, 2025

Career Transitions for Ministry Leaders: Hope, Clarity, and Planning

In this insightful and honest conversation with Todd Lidner, we dive into the critical transition many ministry leaders face when moving from church-based roles into the marketplace. Todd — founder of Launch Point — shares hi...
Managing the Holiday Calendar
Dec. 4, 2025

Managing the Holiday Calendar

The holiday season is one of the most meaningful—and most demanding—times of the year for pastors and ministry leaders. Between extra services, seasonal expectations, family commitments, and the pressure to deliver “your best...
Thanksgiving: Gratitude as a Revolutionary Act
Nov. 27, 2025

Thanksgiving: Gratitude as a Revolutionary Act

In a world that moves too fast and constantly tells us we deserve more, genuine gratitude has become a rare and revolutionary act. In this special Thanksgiving episode, we invite you into a deeper, more counter-cultural under...
From First Week to First Year: The Pastoral Journey
Nov. 20, 2025

From First Week to First Year: The Pastoral Journey

From First Week to First Year: The Pastoral Journey dives into the real-life experiences of a brand-new pastor navigating the early days of ministry. Join us as we talk about the excitement, challenges, and lessons that come ...