Pastors Unfiltered

Welcome to the first episode of Season 4 of Pastors Unfiltered! Dr. Brandon Beals and Tony Mattar dive into trends impacting the church in 2025, from the revival and retreat of Gen Z to the challenges of church planting and leadership mental health. Packed with laughs, personal stories, and practical advice, this episode is your guide to navigating ministry in the modern world. Don’t miss this honest and unfiltered conversation about the future of the church.

00:00 - 00:35 | Intro
00:36 - 01:18 | Welcome to Season 4!
01:19 - 01:39 | Shoutout to Anderson Lawn Care
01:40 - 03:45 | What Are You Reading, Watching, and Listening To?
03:46 - 06:42 | PB’s Survivor Audition Story
06:43 - 10:30 | The Case of the Fake Rolex
10:31 - 13:40 | Fake Brands, Real Discussions
13:41 - 16:15 | Gen Z in Revival and Retreat
16:16 - 20:25 | Asbury Revival and Its Effects on Gen Z
20:26 - 23:50 | Gen Z, Spiritual Openness, and Next Gen Ministries
23:51 - 29:03 | Evangelism on Life Support in Churches
29:04 - 33:23 | Effective Discipleship vs. Evangelism
33:24 - 38:17 | Church Closures Outpacing Church Plants
38:18 - 43:10 | Funding and Sustainability for Church Plants
43:11 - 47:47 | The Rise of the Non-Derivative Church
47:48 - 52:02 | Authenticity in Ministry: Be Yourself
52:03 - 55:25 | Mental Health Crisis Among Pastors
55:26 - 59:30 | The Importance of Trusted Relationships in Ministry
59:31 - 01:03:05 | Support Networks for Pastors
01:03:06 - 01:06:08 | Closing Thoughts and Next Week's Episode

In this festive and hilarious holiday special, Tony Mattar and Dr. Reverend Brandon Beals discuss Christmas traditions, outrageous predictions for 2025, the Mariners’ fate, alien conspiracies, and the return of 90s fashion! Joined by their lively guests, they debate pop culture, sports, and even future church expansion plans. Don’t miss the most unfiltered episode yet—packed with laughter, surprises, and heartfelt reflections.

00:00:00 - Introduction: Merry Christmas from Tony and Brandon!  
00:00:28 - Podcast kickoff at the Last Supper table.  
00:00:53 - Domestic disputes, Bob and Dave join the show.  
00:01:31 - Shoutouts to sponsors and Christmas reflections.  
00:02:26 - Feedback from the pardon episode—grumpy or just a shtick?  
00:03:09 - Raiders talk: Mark Davis and McCormick drama.  
00:04:33 - Venture Church capital campaign—numbers and goals.  
00:06:04 - Cougar football fallout: Transfer portal madness.  
00:07:01 - Women on the pod: Predictions and Gen Z representation.  
00:09:10 - Meet Bob and Dave: Farming, family, and board leadership.  
00:12:12 - 2025 Predictions: Best Picture, economic trends, and surprises.  
00:25:00 - Staff predictions: Engagements, pregnancies, and more!  
00:30:00 - Seattle NBA team: Will 2025 bring the Sonics back?  
00:36:00 - Church growth: Explosive expansion and new campuses.  
00:40:12 - Mill Creek adds a new service—big 2025 reveal!  
00:43:00 - Mariners: Over/under 87 wins for the season?  
00:50:30 - Fashion predictions: Low-rise jeans and 90s nostalgia.  
00:54:00 - Random predictions: Aliens, Fortune 500 collapses, and UFOs.  
01:00:00 - Closing: Reflections, announcements, and New Year wishes.

Welcome to a special holiday-themed episode of Pastors Unfiltered! 🎅🏼 Pastor Tony Mattar and guest hosts dive into 2025 predictions, venture staff updates, and Christmas cheer. From pop culture to deep spiritual insights, this episode is packed with laughter, heartfelt moments, and a dash of chaos. Don’t miss it! 🌟

00:00:00 - 00:00:27 | 🎄 **Merry Christmas Intro**: Meet Tony Mattar & Rev. Brandon Beals spreading holiday cheer.  
00:00:28 - 00:00:37 | 🎙️ **Special Guest Reveal**: Pastor Di takes over as the "better half."  
00:00:38 - 00:01:03 | 🗓️ **2025 Predictions Begin**: A unique, unscripted venture!  
00:01:04 - 00:02:13 | 💬 **Pop Culture & Predictions**: Which movie will win Best Picture?  
00:02:14 - 00:05:02 | 🎥 **Wicked Takes Center Stage**: Inside Out 2 vs. Gladiator 2 in-depth chatter.  
00:05:03 - 00:09:08 | 🎭 **Scandals of Hollywood**: Diddy’s party list and the speculation that follows.  
00:09:09 - 00:13:30 | 💰 **Economic Forecast**: Interest rates, housing markets, and gas prices in 2025.  
00:13:31 - 00:16:43 | 🚆 **Seattle Predictions**: Light rail expansion and its implications.  
00:16:44 - 00:24:17 | ❤️ **Staff**: Love lives of venture staff—Johnny, Judah, and Elijah updates.  
00:24:18 - 00:27:13 | 🎵 **Music Forecast**: Will Jelly Roll or Kendrick Lamar dominate 2025 charts?  
00:27:14 - 00:35:00 | 😂 **Pastors Unfiltered Predictions**: Will Tony & Brandon survive another year uncanceled?  
00:35:01 - 00:41:00 | ⚾ **Seattle Mariners Talk**: What’s next for the team? Heartbreak or triumph?  
00:41:01 - 00:45:46 | ⛪ **Venture Church in 2025**: Spiritual movements, new buildings, and record growth.  
00:45:47 - 00:48:00 | 👗 **Fashion Trends**: 2000s vibes, Jorts, leg warmers, and chaotic customization.  
00:48:01 - 00:52:19 | 🍔 **Food & Local Fun**: Dick’s Drive-In and El Pollo Loco make waves.  
00:52:20 - 00:58:16 | 🌟 **Final Predictions**: AI, authenticity, and spiritual warfare—a bold 2025 forecast.  

#2025Predictions • #SeattleMariners • #VentureChurch • #JellyRoll • #ChristmasPodcast

Join Pastors Tony Mattar and Dr. Brandon Beals for a hilarious and heartwarming holiday edition of Pastors Unfiltered! This Christmas episode is packed with joy, laughs, and meaningful reflections, including updates on church events, humorous pardons for friends and cultural quirks, and a special moment imagining peace with Jesus. Celebrate the season with us as we dive into community updates, funny stories, and our “Joe Biden Pardons” list. Don’t miss it!

00:00 - Introduction and Merry Christmas wishes
00:42 - Christmas traditions, gifts, and festive spirit
01:02 - New sponsor shoutouts and the Sasquatch hat
01:58 - Acknowledging sponsors and special mentions
02:24 - Judah’s birthday celebrations and gifts
03:12 - Podcast stats: Spotify Wrapped and top episodes
04:36 - Devotional exercise on peace and imagining Jesus
05:50 - Reflections on Jesus’ appearance and peaceful moments
08:10 - Seattle campus updates: community outreach and events
09:00 - Kids' Christmas production and church highlights
12:12 - Hilarious Christmas service memories and lessons
15:00 - The tradition of presidential pardons and fun parallels
17:00 - Sharing personal pardons: funny and heartfelt moments
25:00 - The quirks of church life: emails, critiques, and shofars
29:00 - Pop culture pardons: Star Wars, movies, and trends
34:00 - Church staff quirks: funny stories and camaraderie
38:00 - Final reflections on forgiveness and pardons
40:00 - Upcoming predictions and holiday plans
45:00 - Closing remarks, holiday wishes, and next episodes

Welcome to Pastors Unfiltered! Pastor Brandon dives into Genesis 15-22 with special guests Joshua Talent and Pastor Christian, exploring Abraham’s faith journey, the significance of covenants, and what it means for us today. From the binding of Isaac to the mystery of Melchizedek, this episode is packed with deep insights, theological reflections, and a few laughs.
Next week, Brandon and Tony return with their “Christmas Pardon Wish List” inspired by current events—don’t miss it!

00:00 - Intro and Tony's Absence
02:00 - Next Week's Podcast Preview
04:00 - Highlighting Sponsors: Logos Bible Software & Anderson Lawn Care
06:30 - Venture's Miracle Offering Recap
10:00 - Abraham's Journey of Faith
15:00 - Melchizedek: King, Priest, and Messiah's Foreshadow
20:00 - God's Covenant with Abraham: Genesis 15 Explained
25:00 - Covenant of Circumcision: The Eternal Reminder
30:00 - Ishmael vs. Isaac: Historical and Spiritual Implications
40:00 - Abraham vs. Moses: Who's More Important?
45:00 - Closing Thoughts and Next Week's Episode Teaser

Join Pastors Brandon and Tony as they discuss Thanksgiving traditions, hilarious predictions from 2024, and reflections on the past year. With a sprinkle of impersonations, guest predictions, and heartfelt moments, this episode has it all. From parking lot adventures to deep dives into the binding of Isaac, this is one you don’t want to miss!

00:00 - Opening: New Reviews and Season 3 Kickoff


00:34 - Thanksgiving Traditions


01:56 - Sponsors and Lobby Moments


05:12 - Predictions from 2024


10:18 - Best Picture Predictions


15:10 - Venture Predictions


25:57 - Mariners and Sports


30:23 - Staff Predictions


37:24 - Random Predictions


43:17 - Podcast Predictions


49:13 - Impersonations and Wrap-Up




Pastors Unfiltered, Thanksgiving, predictions, Venture Church, Mariners, Oppenheimer, Tesla, Taylor Swift, Genesis, discipleship, 2024 review, podcast sponsors, lobby moments, Joe Biden, Patrick Mahomes.

In this episode of Pastors Unfiltered, we dive into listener feedback, celebrate milestones, and discuss everything from fake Rolexes to movie theology. Special guest Clark Bertsch joins us to talk about his unique podcast, Movie Night Apologetics, where he uncovers the spiritual messages hidden in mainstream films. Also, find out how Pastor Tony’s “grumpiness” became a fan topic and why PB might just be the ray of sunshine we all need. Don’t miss the conversation as we mix deep theology with laughter and pop culture.

Movienight apologetics: https://open.spotify.com/show/11kgJBhItsxznW9UxJumKI?si=17d3857e9621495e 

Chapters/Timestamps:
00:00 - Opening: Grumpy Tony & the Sunshine Review
01:09 - Welcome to Season 3 of Pastors Unfiltered
02:20 - PB’s Hawaiian Missions Trip Recap
03:07 - Sponsor Shoutouts: Logos & Anderson Lawn Care
05:31 - Celebrate Recovery Insights & Leadership Challenges
07:53 - Becoming an Assemblies of God Church
11:15 - Listener Reviews: Flaming Liberal vs. Grumpy Tony
15:08 - The Button Debate Results
18:32 - Beard Maintenance & Nazarite Vows
20:45 - The Kraken vs. Knights Bet
24:02 - Special Guest: Clark Bertsch from Venture Palouse
27:10 - Movie Night Apologetics: Bringing God into Films
31:55 - Pop Culture Theology: Titanic, Barbie & Guardians of the Galaxy
40:05 - Movie Theology Rapid Fire: From Napoleon Dynamite to Star Wars
46:07 - Clark’s Vision for Movie Night Apologetics
50:00 - Closing: Announcing Big Plans for Episode 100

Pastors Unfiltered, Movie Night Apologetics, Celebrate Recovery, Assemblies of God, Theology in Movies, Guardians of the Galaxy, Titanic, Christian podcast, Spiritual themes in movies, Season 3 podcast.

In this episode of Pastors Unfiltered, Tony is joined by guest co-host Cole and special guest Dave Lium, the Ministry Leader for Celebrate Recovery (CR) at Venture Church. Dave shares insights into CR’s transformative community, which supports individuals dealing with various hurts, habits, and hang-ups—not just chemical dependencies. Together, they discuss the power of confession, accountability, and restoration through CR, with Dave emphasizing how God works through the challenges of isolation and self-sufficiency. Join them as they explore the impact of CR on relationships, marriages, and personal healing journeys.

Sponsors:
Anderson Lawn Care
Logos Bible Software

Timestamps:
• 0:00 - Welcome and host introductions
• 0:30 - Shout-outs to sponsors and Tony’s co-host “man crush” on Cole
• 2:00 - The “Faithful 200” fan club and Pastor Brandon’s whereabouts
• 5:10 - Gifting challenges for Pastor Brandon
• 6:40 - Introduction of special guest, Dave Lium 
• 9:10 - Celebrate Recovery’s origin and purpose
• 13:45 - Dispelling CR misconceptions: it’s not just about addiction
• 17:05 - Dave’s story: recovery and surrender to God
• 23:20 - The power of community and confidentiality in CR
• 30:50 - Monday nights at CR: dinner, worship, and small groups
• 38:30 - The importance of accountability and real transformation
• 45:15 - CR’s impact on marriages, families, and individual lives
• 50:40 - Venturing into Seattle: CR’s potential for growth
• 58:05 - Closing remarks and the “beard bet” between Tony and Pastor Brandon

Welcome to another episode of Pastors Unfiltered! In this episode, Pastor Brandon and Pastor Tony Interview Kai Van Leuven, a previous mormon, about his podcast Jesus for Mormons. Remember to like, subscribe, and share with your friends!

Sponsored by:
• Logos Bible Software (Use promo code “Pastors Unfiltered” for 10% off)
• Anderson Lawn Care (Get 20% off your next service by mentioning “Pastors Unfiltered”) 

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro and Sponsors
04:00 - Live Podcast Review
05:27 - Venture 20th Anniversary
08:43 - Kai's Introduction
10:40 - Faithful 200
19:50 - Election Results
26:03 - Jesus for Mormons Podcast
31:20 - Why it grew so quickly?
33:02 - How long its been since being in the Mormon church?
34:40 - Mormon TV Show
37:03 - Mormon Rules/ Expectations
46:11 - Future of Jesus for Mormons?
49:26 - Any Pushback?
50:43 - What is Marriage like as a Mormon vs as a Christian?
52:15 - Message for Pastors
53:38 - Outro

20th Year Anniversary Documentary:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVReGCKxOv0

Welcome to another season of Pastors Unfiltered, where Pastor Brandon Beals dives solo into a rich discussion on faith, culture, and even a bit of politics! Pastor Brandon shares some big announcements for the 20th birthday of Venture Church, engages in a meaningful dialogue on the role of Christians in politics, and reflects on finding hope and purpose, no matter the outcome of elections.

Timestamps:
• 00:00 - Season 3 Intro: Pastors Brandon Reflects
• 00:18 - Pastor Brandon’s Intro: Roles and Vision for Season 3
• 00:44 - Special Thanks to Sponsors: Logos Bible Software and Anderson Lawn Care
• 01:21 - Venture Church’s 20th Birthday Celebration Plans
• 03:24 - Behind-the-Scenes of the Venture Documentary with Brandon Greenwalt
• 04:24 - Introducing Guest: Christian Historian Josh Zeifel
• 06:16 - Yankees, Dodgers, and Sports Fandoms
• 07:48 - Opening Politics Discussion
• 09:14 - Christians and Voting: A Candid Conversation
• 18:11 - Why Abstaining from Voting Isn’t an Option for Christians
• 22:28 - Bridging Political Differences Without Losing Friendships
• 26:10 - “Keep Calm and Carry On”: Lessons from British History
• 30:37 - Diversionary Tactics in Politics: Don’t Be Fooled
• 41:09 - Electing Political Leaders, Not Pastors
• 44:10 - Reflections on Past Presidents
• 49:40 - Staying Focused: Political Hope vs. Spiritual Hope
• 56:34 - Key Takeaway: Jesus Is Still King