This week on Pastors Unfiltered, Pastor Brandon and Pastor Tony look back at their 2025 predictions and see just how right (and very wrong) they were. From movies, music, sports, and pop culture, to the economy, church growth, staff predictions, and even fashion trends, nothing is off-limits in this hilarious and wide-ranging episode. The guys unpack what actually happened in 2025, celebrate big wins at Venture Church, and reflect honestly on a year filled with transition, generosity, construction, and growth. Along the way, they also introduce their brand-new podcast studio, explain the stories behind some very questionable décor choices, and share candid moments about leadership, ministry, and what God has been doing behind the scenes at Venture. It’s funny, reflective, and completely unfiltered — the perfect year-end

episode. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to Pastors Unfiltered
00:27 – Introducing the new podcast studio
01:22 – Why this studio exists and how it came together
01:45 – Pastor Appreciation gifts and studio décor tour
02:36 – Aliens, Biggie Smalls, and questionable collectibles
03:41 – Autographed memorabilia and survivor memorabilia
04:34 – Dallas and Josh share their favorite studio items
06:00 – The tradition of yearly predictions
06:22 – Reviewing the 2025 prediction episodes
07:15 – Best Picture predictions and movie disappointments
08:57 – State of movies post-COVID
09:22 – Diddy predictions and what actually happened
11:21 – Economy predictions and interest rates
12:18 – Light rail and Seattle infrastructure hopes
12:56 – Stock market, Bitcoin, and gas prices
14:12 – Inflation, cereal prices, and Costco habits
15:57 – Venture staff dating predictions
16:52 – Josh chooses a football team
17:52 – Staff pregnancy predictions
19:05 – Staff transitions and ministry changes
20:06 – Will the Sonics return?
21:23 – Music artist of the year predictions
22:33 – Spotify and Billboard results
23:17 – Mariners season predictions and bets
24:29 – Country concert wager consequences
25:09 – Work, Sabbath, and leadership commentary
27:13 – UW men’s soccer championship
28:11 – Venture Church predictions for the year
29:10 – Attendance during construction season
30:10 – Building expansion updates
31:09 – Palouse campus transition
32:02 – Record-breaking year of giving
33:25 – Fashion predictions and trends
36:13 – Dick’s Drive-In predictions
38:01 – Wrapping up 2025 recap
39:04 – Preview of next episode with the gals
43:11 – Final thoughts and Christmas Eve invitation