Holy Shift

Holy Shift

By Holy Shift with Collin MayjackBusinessCareers
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Holy Shift episodes

  • #14 - Christmas Eve Stories

    From freezing temperatures and fire codes, to angry emails and fractured relationship, working at a church on Christmas eve is... something.


    In this episode we sat down with 4 ex-pastors to hear their stories of working in a church on Christmas Eve and a bit of what Christmas Eve looks like now that they don't work in ministry.



    This episode is sponsored by Launch Point. Take your free quiz at ⁠ministrytomarketplace.co/holyshift⁠


    This episode is edited and produced by Fohrm Studio.


    The song in this episode is "Gypsy Queen" by RÓSA.

    48 min
  • #13 - PIPs, panic attacks, and copywriting with Charlie Sells (Clarity Over Everything)

    What happens when you leave your job in ministry with no plan?


    In this episode we sat down with Charlie Sells (Founder of Clarity Over Everything) to chat about:

    • the experience of working in a Christian Company after leaving ministry,
    • interview panic attacks,
    • and Charlie's journey into copywriting.


      • This episode is sponsored by Launch Point. Take your free quiz at ministrytomarketplace.co/holyshift


      This episode is edited and produced by Fohrm Studio.


      The song in this episode is "Gypsy Queen" by RÓSA.


      1 hr 3 min
    • #12 - Entrepreneurship and Choosing to Stay with Ben Crandall (Banner Coffee Co)

      What if ministry is keeping you from exploring parts of your self?


      In this episode Collin sat down with Ben Crandall, the owner of  Banner Coffee Co in Arroyo Grande, California.


      This episode was a deep dive on entrepreneurship. We covered:


      • Ben’s journey from ministry to opening a coffee shop, 

      • the sense of internal drive and wrestling that led him to make the jump,

      • the highs and lows of entrepreneurship,

      • and Ben’s decision to stay a part of his church after no longer working there. 


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        This episode is edited and produced by Fohrm Studio.


        The song in this episode is "Gypsy Queen" by RÓSA.

        1 hr 4 min
      • #11 - High proof preaching & the inner voice with Jordan Hughes (@highproofpreacher)

        What happens when a pastor starts making cocktail content in his free time?


        In this episode we sat down with Jordan Hughes (@highproofpreacher on Instagram) to chat through:


        • Jordan's journey from preacher to high proof preacher
        • the pros and cons of monetizing a hobby
        • and listening to your inner voice


          • This episode is edited and produced by Fohrm Studio.


          The song in this episode is "Gypsy Queen" by RÓSA.


          1 hr 1 min
        • #10 - "This is not okay. I am not okay." with Kaitlynn Wagner (former pastor at Christ Church of the Valley)

          What if ministry is making your hair fall out?


          In this episode we sat down with Kaitlynn Wagner (former pastor at Christ Church of the Valley) to talk through:

          • The anxiety that pushed her out of ministry

          • Moving to a new city after leaving ministry

          • and her path to becoming a therapist. 


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            This episode is edited and produced by Fohrm Studio.


            The song in this episode is "Gypsy Queen" by RÓSA.

            52 min
          • #9 - Pop punk, pastoring, and product marketing with Anthony Pierri (FletchPMM, Good Hangs)

            What does pastoring have to do with pop punk and product marketing?


            In this episode Collin sat down with Anthony Pierri (FletchPMM, Good Hangs) to chat through:

            - Anthony's journey into (and out of) ministry,

            - tech product marketing,

            - being an Enneagram 3,

            - and the unexpected ministry of Good Hangs (@goodhangsband)


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            This episode was edited and produced by Fohrm Studio.


            The songs featured in this episode are "Gypsy Queen" by RÓSA and "Shoot Our Way Out" by Good Hangs

            57 min
          • #8 - The ministry magnifying glass with Andres Rodriguez (The Village Church)

            In this episode Collin sits down with his friend Andres Rodriguez (former pastor at the Village Church turned real estate appraiser) to talk about:

            - performance and power dynamics in ministry,

            - in groups and out groups,

            - and finding community after ministry


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            This episode was edited and produced by Fohrm Studio.


            The song featured in this episode is "Gypsy Queen" by RÓSA

            51 min
          • #7 - You Can't Speed Up Grief with Matthias Barker (Therapist, Co-Founder of The Trauma Institute)

            Grief takes time.


            In this episode we sat down with Matthias Barker (Therapist and Co-Founder of The Trauma Institute) to talk about:

            • Matthias' experience feeling born and bred to be a pastor,
            • the homesickness he felt leaving ministry,
            • his path to becoming a therapist,
            • and healing from grief along the way.


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              This episode was edited and produced by Fohrm Studio.


              The song featured in this episode is "Gypsy Queen" by RÓSA

              1 hr 1 min
            • #6 - Ministry, ambition, and the plastic self – Cass Curry (LinkedIn, ex-Willow Creek)

              What if leaving ministry meant you could be your true self?

              In this episode, Collin sits down with Cass Curry (Account Executive at LinkedIn) to talk about:

              • In-N-Out Burger

              • Cass’ journey from Willow Creek to LinkedIn

              • ambition

              • and showing up as your true, whole self.


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                This episode of Holy Shift was edited and produced by Fohrm Studio.


                The song featured in the episode is "Gypsy Queen" by RÓSA

                1 hr 1 min
              • #5 - "My loyalty isn't to my job" with Conner Smith (Account Executive at Limble)

                What do you do when your loyalty isn't to your job anymore?


                In this episode Collin sits down with Conner Smith (Account Executive at Limble) to talk about:


                • Conner’s journey from SDR to AE in 6 months
                • Finding and living your “why” after ministry
                • And dreaming small


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                  This episode of Holy Shift was edited and produced by Fohrm Studio.


                  The song featured in the episode is "Gypsy Queen" by RÓSA



                  • 45 min

                About Holy Shift

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                Nobody goes to seminary to become an ex-pastor. It wasn't a part of the plan, and there's no roadmap.