This week, Joseph, John and Tom reflect on the joy of ministry. Featuring stories of transition, church life, a hydrogen-powered robo-horse and the reminder that ministry is always more than misery. Whether you’re in the pulpit, pew, or just trying to reset your Google password, this one’s for you.

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We all know someone who “goes to that church... and this one too.” Maybe it’s even you.
Is that healthy exploration—or shallow commitment?
Let’s talk about double-dipping discipleship and whether church-hopping is helping or hurting your faith.

In this episode, we dive into the sacred (and slightly uncomfortable) practice of holy conferencing. We talk about what it is, why it matters, and how it makes you holy.

This week, Tom and John talk about putting on a religious show. Why do we do it and what's at stake? E152

Think you're not cut out for ministry? Perfect, because neither were we. In this week's episode, we talk about our personal call stories. Spoiler alert: none of us felt qualified, and yet here we are.

This week, we're talking about a recent article that offers a glimpse into the church transfer portal. Some people leave a church for good reasons--and some for not so good reasons. How should we respond?

E150

This week, Tom and John talk about the importance of learning how to connect. We need more conversation and our churches can help facilitate that. 

E149

Some churches throw fireworks at each other and some don't even let their members free. This week, we're talking about what the good and bad of organized religion.E148

Someone brought an unusual gift to those people we're supposed to stay away from. And let this be your reminder to change your communion wafers. Plus, Tom and John talk about 5 takeaways from Barna's most recent State of the Church Report.

E146

This week we’re talking about the “One-Stop Church” mentality—when churches try to be everything for everyone. Balancing ministry, expectations, and reality isn’t easy, and churches can’t do it all. How much is too much to expect from your church?

Oh, and it's our 145th episode.