Pastors Unfiltered

In this packed (and hilarious) episode of Pastors Unfiltered, Pastors Brandon and Tony sit down with Christina Gilbreath—worship leader, teacher, and passionate voice in the prophetic. What starts with jokes about plaid shirts, bad camp showers, and TurboKick classes quickly turns into a powerful conversation on the prophetic, obedience to the Holy Spirit, and what revival really looks like in the local church today. Christina shares candid stories about stepping out in faith, getting it wrong (hello, “Tabitha”), and watching God move anyway. We talk about how to discern God’s voice, operate in spiritual gifts without weirdness, and why the fruit of the Spirit matters more than hype. Whether you're new to the prophetic or curious about how the Holy Spirit is working in churches today, this episode will both challenge and encourage you. Oh—and yes, Brandon and Tony do bring up that awkward marriage retreat moment. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and you might just want to start keeping bees.

00:00 – Opening: “The Presence of God is Here”
01:20 – God’s hand is moving — be aware and ready
03:00 – Encouragement to receive fresh revelation
05:15 – Don’t miss the window of divine opportunity
07:40 – Prophetic insight: God is stirring your calling
10:10 – A season of faith over fear is coming
12:00 – You’re not being overlooked — He sees you
13:45 – The voice of the Lord is getting louder
15:30 – Your assignment is shifting — embrace it
17:10 – Speak truth even when it costs you
19:00 – A call to boldness in leadership
21:00 – Let go of comfort — step into the new
23:30 – God is breaking cycles of limitation
25:50 – Freedom is on the other side of obedience
28:00 – A new fire for the Word is being released
30:10 – Closing declaration: “He is with you, go forward”

Welcome to another episode of Pastors Unfiltered!

In this episode, Pastor Brandon shares his recent experiences visiting churches in Las Vegas—what inspired him, what surprised him, and what he took away from the trip. Meanwhile, Tony and Brandon dive into a hilarious and unexpected story involving… a mysterious metal cow that showed up on Brandon’s lawn. Yep, you read that right. Join us for real conversations, unfiltered moments, and a few laughs along the way.

00:00 – Cold open: Raiders hat, interns, and fashion crimes
03:15 – Gen Z vs Millennials: trends, vibes, and white church walls
06:20 – Millennial pastors and the podcast Tony hated
09:00 – Lecrae recap + Celebrate Recovery connections
12:10 – Food talk: Korean chicken, Ezell’s, and Raising Cane’s
15:00 – Dallas joins the pod team + Audrey gossip
18:20 – Googling ourselves: the “other” Brandon Beals & Tony Matars
21:15 – Vegas trip debrief: pastors, churches, and culture shock
26:40 – Why Las Vegas? Lessons from visiting three churches
30:00 – Tony’s takeaway: “I love Venture”
32:30 – Brandon’s takeaway: We are blessed with our team
35:10 – New kids pastor mindset & Sunday service as worship
39:45 – Feedback from other churches: sound levels, lighting, culture
43:30 – Reflections on church aesthetics and the “white walls” trend
47:00 – Central’s baptism model & Venture’s vision for August
51:00 – Celebrating together: All campuses, one mission
54:40 – Beth’s plane evangelism stories (x2!)
59:00 – Executive health check recap: PB’s Mayo Clinic results
01:01:45 – The cow caper: Brandon’s yard surprise and community panic
01:06:30 – Phone call: Confronting the cow thieves live on the pod
01:13:10 – Shoutouts and summer podcast previews: guests, plans, ideas
01:16:45 – Final thoughts: PB’s leadership, upcoming worship night

This week on Pastors Unfiltered, Pastor Tony is joined by Pastor Christian Lindbeck in a raw, deep-dive conversation about healing from shame, confronting past wounds, and finding true peace through Jesus. From cinematic commentary on Thunderbolts and Severance to vulnerable personal stories of spiritual warfare, confession, and restoration, this episode is one of the most powerful yet. Plus, the Coeur d’Alene bug invasion returns for another round of bug-stravaganza laughs.

00:00 – Opening banter: First cars and pastor intros
00:28 – Let it all hang out: Pastors Unfiltered opens 
00:50 – Christian joins the show
01:36 – Sponsor shoutout: Anderson Lawn Care
02:13 – Kindergarten recess drama & mafia jokes
03:12 – Social media & disassociation
04:00 – Thunderbolts movie discussion
05:05 – The cultural moment: Unhealed shame and pain
06:13 – Severance, escapism, and pain denial
07:12 – The real need for Jesus in healing
08:10 – Spiritual warfare and footholds
09:03 – What true forgiveness looks like
10:05 – Addictions as symptoms of pain
12:12 – Disassociation and social media
13:35 – Vulnerable confessions & confronting guilt
14:55 – Christian’s full life confession story
19:05 – Monastery, nightmares & spiritual breakthroughs
21:02 – Agreements with evil and breaking them
25:00 – What is an agreement? Spiritual covenants unpacked
29:25 – The danger of minimizing spiritual warfare
31:01 – What salvation starts and sanctification continues
33:13 – Tone metaphor: Harmony with God
34:56 – How healing changed Christian’s marriage
36:24 – Takeaway: Forgiveness, shame, and purpose
39:52 – Starting the journey: Prayer and action steps
41:40 – Fruits of the Spirit as alignment
42:30 – Living in contrast: preaching while broken
43:37 – Deep trauma and the journey of healing
45:00 – Suicide ideation and the enemy’s lies
46:07 – Worshiping creation over Creator
48:20 – Shalom: Peace with God, self, others, creation
50:13 – Quasi-transcendence and the illusion of peace
52:08 – Haunted by the transcendent: Green Lake jokes
54:03 – The invaluable classroom of life
55:11 – Redemption, healing, and encouragement
55:49 – BONUS: Bug extravaganza at Coeur d'Alene Resort
01:00:10 – The pamphlet of doom
01:01:15 – Final reflections, open DMs, and thank you

Welcome to Pastors Unfiltered - Episode 102! In this episode, Pastor Tony Mattar and Pastor Brandon Beals are joined once again by Morgan Butcher for a wild, heartfelt, and hilariously unfiltered conversation.

00:00 - First Cars, Intros & Angry Emails
03:11 - Sponsor Segment & Judah's Lawncare Legacy
05:20 - Easter Recap & Good Friday Reflections
08:35 - Family Stories & Parenting Humor
11:45 - Daughter's Wedding & Emotional Moments
13:15 - Kids Pastor Transition & Hiring Process
20:36 - In-Person Interviews & Community Feedback
28:05 - Announcement Plans & Interim Leadership 
33:05 - Church Accountability & Viral Pastor Props
38:06 - Burnout, Panic Attack & Work-Life Balance
46:07 - Vacation Rhythms & Pastoral Pressure
53:14 - Coeur d'Alene Bug Room Story
01:02:32 - Outro

Welcome to another raw and hilarious episode of Pastors Unfiltered! This week, Pastors Brandon and Tony sit down with special guest Pastor Nick Wallsteadt from Gold Creek Church, right across the street from Venture Church in Mill Creek, WA.

00:00 – Cold Open: First Cars & Cigar Talk
04:00 – Welcome Pastor Nick Wallsteadt
06:30 – Nick’s Background & Role at Gold Creek
09:30 – Moving from Florida to Mill Creek
18:00 – Replacing a Legend: Transition Leadership
22:30 – Church Planting vs Campuses
34:00 – Holy Spirit & Pre-Christian Seattle
45:00 – Easter Services Recap (incl. Monroe Prison)
48:00 – Advice for New Leaders Following Longtime Pastors
51:00 – Spirit-Filled Ministry & Emotional Worship
54:00 – What We’re Reading, Watching, and Listening To
58:00 – Korean Identity, BBQ, and Cultural Mixups
01:00:00 – Pastoral Unity & Closing Thoughts

🎉 Welcome to a special episode of Pastors Unfiltered – our 100th episode, recorded LIVE with a studio audience!
🎙️ In this milestone moment, Pastor Brandon Beals and Pastor Tony Mattar reflect on how the podcast began, the hilarious failure of their first live attempt, and the evolution from lighthearted banter to meaningful influence. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, favorite guests, and lessons learned along the way. From shoe collections to Survivor cry sessions, from Bigfoot books to economic trends, we cover it all – with the Faithful 260 right there in the room. This episode is packed with laughs, honesty, gratitude, and a glimpse into the heart behind the mic. PLUS: We take live questions from the audience on everything from fashion choices to theological deep dives. 
👕 Get the origin story. 
🎤 Laugh at lobby moment drama.
 🧠 Learn what we’ve changed (and why).
🎁 Celebrate this milestone with us. We love you, Faithful 260. Here's to the next 100! 
👇 Let us know in the comments: What’s been your favorite episode so far?

00:00 – Live episode kicks off: welcome to our 100th
03:05 – First cars and eight-track memories
06:20 – The painful disaster of the first live recording
11:12 – Origins of the podcast: why it started
15:45 – Showing our humanity as pastors
20:38 – Unexpected reach and influence
24:10 – Going deeper than Sunday sermons
27:56 – Making the shift toward more serious content
32:45 – Listener feedback, awkward moments, and course corrections
36:30 – What are you watching, listening to, reading?
43:00 – Crying over Survivor and Bigfoot investigations
47:55 – Will Smith, Lecrae, and Gospel curiosity
52:14 – House of David show reactions
56:32 – Welcome to Wrexham & Deadpool’s football club
59:40 – Live audience Q&A begins
1:01:20 – What happened to Lobby Moments?
1:05:15 – Favorite guests and most listened episodes
1:10:00 – How deeper sermon content makes it to the podcast
1:14:22 – Gen Z episode reactions and feedback
1:17:55 – Audience interaction: polls, buttons, and fun
1:21:40 – Planning vs. winging it – how we make the show work
1:27:00 – Looking ahead to the next 100 episodes
1:30:20 – Who would win in a foot race? (debated)
1:33:10 – Faithful 260 shoutouts, gratitude, and final thoughts

This week at Venture, we welcomed a very special voice and friend, Rabbi Matt, to dive deep into the roots of our faith. As a Messianic Jewish rabbi, Matt shared the powerful connections between Jesus, Passover, and the crucifixion, showing how the timing of Jesus’ death aligns exactly with the Passover lambs being sacrificed in the temple.
What does it mean that Jesus died during Passover? Why did He enter Jerusalem on Lamb Selection Day? What do Jewish traditions reveal about the depth of Easter? This conversation brings clarity, depth, and unity to the heart of the Gospel.

00:00 – Meet the Pastors + Baseball banter  
00:45 – Introducing Rabbi Matt  
02:00 – Matt’s powerful backstory: hippie parents, Jesus movement, Messianic roots  
07:00 – What is a Messianic Jew? Understanding the bridge between Judaism and Jesus  
14:00 – Jewish context in Scripture: The real meaning of “Rabbi,” oral law, and interpretation  
22:00 – Debunking Pharisee stereotypes + Jewish sects in Jesus’ day  
29:00 – Jesus and Passover: The timing of His death and resurrection  
35:00 – Why Jewish context matters in Bible teaching  
43:00 – The Transfiguration + Jesus’ “Exodus”  
50:00 – Abraham’s sons, land promises, and the role of Arabs and Jews  
56:00 – Brotherhood, proximity, and empathy through Jesus  
01:00:00 – Final thoughts: We’re all family in Christ

Episode 99 of Pastors Unfiltered is here, and it’s packed with fun, wisdom, and finance talk. PB and the crew dive into everything from Mariners baseball and high school soccer to economic uncertainty, investment wisdom, and how faith intersects with financial stewardship. Whether you’re stressed about money or just curious about what’s going on with the market, this episode is full of practical insights and classic PU banter.

00:00 – Welcome & Episode 99 Hype  
00:33 – Mariners Game & Date Night  
01:54 – Arsenal vs. Madrid Banter  
03:10 – Sounders, Soccer, and High School Sports  
04:09 – House of Dragons Breakdown  
06:32 – Staff Watch Party Shenanigans  
07:57 – Varsity Blues Jersey Talk  
08:23 – Tyrell Joins the Podcast  
10:07 – Economic Anxiety & Market Volatility  
13:48 – What Tyrell Oversees at Venture  
14:44 – Faith & Finance in the Workplace  
16:37 – Processing Financial Fear  
17:09 – Tariffs Explained Simply  
21:03 – Can We Predict the Market?  
23:53 – Margin During Uncertain Times  
25:36 – Are We Heading for a Recession?  
28:30 – Seattle’s Economic Bubble  
31:39 – Trusting Jesus in Financial Storms  
33:31 – Drive vs. Complacency  
36:06 – Focus on What You Can Control  
38:13 – Financial Mentorship & Lessons Learned  
41:09 – Living Modestly in a Flashy Culture  
44:00 – The Trap of Consumerism  
46:00 – Stewardship vs. Idolatry  
47:22 – Back to Foundational Financial Wisdom  
50:16 – Six Financial Principles to Live By  
52:28 – What We’re Reading & Listening To  
54:30 – Easter Episode Preview  
56:04 – Closing Thoughts & Feedback Invite

This episode of Pastors Unfiltered is the ultimate hodgepodge of hilarity, honesty, and heart. Tony and Pastor Brandon dive deep into Bigfoot conspiracies, personal office decor (including the legendary Survivor voting podium), and an unexpected yet deeply meaningful gift. They also discuss Claire’s minimalist vibe, the true purpose of Easter services, a friendly Mariners bet, and wild new archeological discoveries beneath the pyramids of Giza. If you’ve ever wanted a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Venture’s culture, leadership, and theology—this is your episode.

💥 PLUS: Don’t miss the official announcement of our 100th Episode LIVE Recording happening April 10th! Food, fun, swag, and all your favorite unfiltered moments… IN PERSON. 
🎟️ Register now: https://ourventure.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2830824 
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00:00 – Bigfoot Beliefs & Sasquatch Park  
03:00 – PB’s dream gift: a 7-ft chainsaw Sasquatch  
05:00 – Gift exchange: From mug to custom Seattle art  
07:00 – Behind the scenes of the podcast set (it's an office!)  
10:00 – Trinkets, travel, and treasures  
12:00 – The Survivor voting podium reveal  
14:00 – Claire’s minimalist chaos and “day of fun”  
19:00 – Mariners bets, beard growing & karaoke punishments  
24:00 – Country concerts, line dancing & duet deals  
28:00 – Easter invite challenge: Don’t miss the moment  
32:00 – What does success at Venture really mean?  
36:00 – Worship culture, revival nights & collaboration  
41:00 – NEW discoveries under the pyramids of Egypt  
47:00 – 100th Live Episode Details 🎉  
48:00 – Final shoutouts & encouragement

What happens when your church is growing, your faith is strong—and then life falls apart?
In this raw and powerful episode of Pastors Unfiltered, Tony and Brandon sit down with John and Priscilla Boore, pastors and church planters in Las Vegas, for an unfiltered conversation about suffering, resilience, and supernatural healing. From planting a church in a rat-infested building, navigating long COVID, to leading while broken—this is the story of God’s mercy, redemption, and restoration.

00:00 - Welcome & Brandon’s NU Retirement
01:00 - Zoom Teaching, Camera-Off Students & Pickleball Professors
03:00 - Worship Nights, Bigfoot & Marriage Retreats Gone Wrong
06:00 - Shoutout to Anderson Lawn Care + Church Plant Updates
10:00 - John & Priscilla’s Ministry Journey: From Modesto to Vegas
14:00 - Launching a Church in a Casino… Literally
17:00 - The Worst Case of COVID: Long-Term Illness and Recovery
25:00 - Choosing Family Over Church (and What That Cost)
32:00 - God's Unexpected Healing at 2:30 AM
36:00 - Restoration, Growth, and Double Services in 2024
39:00 - Encouragement for Pastors in the Grind
42:00 - Golf, NASCAR, Line Dancing & Live Recording Promo
43:30 - Wrap Up & Raiders Roll!