Pastors’ Hangover

Does prayer actually change what happens, or does it change us? And how is biblical prayer different from manifestation or simply focusing hard enough on an outcome?

In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, Pastor Jonathan and Rachael Starrett dive into some of the deeper questions Christians have about prayer. They talk about unanswered prayer, healing, the difference between prayer and manifestation, praying with authority in the name of Jesus, speaking in tongues, praying in the Spirit, and what it looks like to keep praying when you’re discouraged.

They also wrestle with how to boldly ask God for what you want while still surrendering to His will, and whether our prayers can actually affect outcomes.

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Prayer and Healing School

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How did Craig Altman go from partying in Tampa to giving his life to Jesus, becoming a pastor, and eventually starting Grace Family Church? In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, Craig shares the story of meeting Debbie, walking into church for the first time, finding Jesus in an unexpected place, stepping into ministry, and watching Grace grow from its earliest days into what it is today.

Craig also gets honest about one of the subjects people get most uncomfortable talking about in church: money. He breaks down tithing, stewardship, financial pressure, debt, sacrifice, and why trusting God with your finances is about much more than giving 10%. Whether you’re skeptical about giving, trying to get financially healthy, or simply want to hear the story behind Grace Family Church, this conversation is full of practical wisdom and reminders of God’s faithfulness.

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Why is your “yes” more expensive than you think? In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, the team talks about what it really looks like to lead well at home, at work, in church, and in your relationships.

Why does God allow suffering? Why would God allow children and babies to suffer? How do we trust God when life feels deeply unfair?

In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, Pastors Daryl Black and Hal Mayer wrestle with some of the hardest questions Christians ask about pain, loss, heaven, evil, and the character of God.

They talk honestly about why suffering exists, what the Bible gives us reason to believe about children and heaven, and why faith doesn’t require us to pretend we have every answer. If you’ve ever wondered where God is in the middle of tragedy, this conversation is for you.

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What do you do when you have questions about Jesus that you can’t fully explain? In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, Pastor Hal and Pastor Nate tackle some of the questions Christians are actually asking, from whether followers of Jesus should play Grand Theft Auto 6 to how we should think about the things we allow into our lives. They also unpack the Trinity, what it means that God is one God in three persons, and why it’s okay to admit, “I understand that I don’t understand.”

Can you trust the Bible and still take science seriously? In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, we tackle some of the biggest questions Christians ask about creation, evolution, dinosaurs, the shape of the earth, and whether science actually supports or contradicts faith.

Are dinosaurs real? Did they live alongside humans? Is the earth flat? Can Christians believe in evolution? What does Genesis actually teach about creation? And does scientific evidence point away from God or toward a Creator?

We also talk about cremation, biblical evidence, apologetics, and why Christians shouldn’t be afraid to ask hard questions or dig deeper into what they believe.

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Why does it sometimes feel like your prayers aren’t working? Are you praying the wrong thing, using the wrong words, or asking with the wrong motives?

The end times raise some of the biggest questions Christians have. When will the rapture happen? Will believers go through the tribulation? What is the mark of the beast, and are we already seeing signs of what’s coming?

Compromise rarely starts with a big decision. Most of the time, it begins with something small enough to excuse, ignore, or call “not a big deal.”

In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, Pastor Daryl breaks down the warnings to the churches in Pergamum and Thyatira and what they reveal about compromise in our own lives. From what we watch and scroll to isolation, community, and the things we slowly learn to tolerate, we talk about how small compromises can shape us over time without us even realizing it.

Plus, we unpack some of the harder questions in Revelation, including the hidden manna and the “deep things of Satan.” Because the things we call harmless today can quietly shape who we become tomorrow.

The Church in Pergamum & Thyatira

The Church in Smyrna

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In this episode of the Pastors Hangover, Pastor Daryl Black breaks down the Church in Ephesus and one of the most sobering warnings in Revelation: you can do all the right church things and still miss Jesus.

We talk about what it means to lose your first love, why Jesus cares more about devotion than activity, and how easy it is to serve, worship, lead, and stay busy while slowly drifting from the One it was all supposed to be about.

We also dive into the meaning of the seven lampstands, what Jesus meant when He warned the church about losing its effectiveness, whether someone can forfeit salvation, and why Revelation is meant to shape the way we live right now, not just make us curious about the end times.

This conversation is a reminder that faith isn't about chasing a feeling. It's about staying intentional, staying close, and keeping Jesus at the center.

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If your faith has started to feel routine, distant, or overly focused on activity, this episode is a call to remember, repent, and return.