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Pop-Tarts don’t frost to the edge, Hot Pockets are basically solar-powered, and somehow Taco Bell breakfast keeps winning arguments. We sit down as friends and hosts to chase a simple topic, food, into a surprisingly revealing conversation about taste, nostalgia, and the tiny preferences that make people wildly different.

We bounce through fast food breakfast picks like Dunkin, Starbucks, Burger King, and the Breakfast Crunchwrap, then detour into public school cafeteria memories that include tragic hash browns, rectangle pizza, and the vending machine era. From there, it’s all snack philosophy: why the frosting border on a Pop-Tart feels like a personal insult, how people “save the best bite,” and why some foods are worth it even when they hurt.

Then we go bigger and more specific: Mexican vs Chinese food, Tex-Mex tortillas, salsa and queso opinions, Chinese buffet strategy, and the strange phenomenon of feeling stuffed and hungry again an hour later. We also get into death row meal fantasies, pizza loyalty, and steak talk that actually helps, including steak temperature preferences, ribeye vs filet, what Wagyu texture is like, and why some steakhouses disappoint.

We close with the weirdest foods we’ve tried, including escargot and kangaroo jerky, plus a seafood story that proves you can love shrimp and still eat it the wrong way. If you like funny food debates, restaurant talk, and strong opinions about comfort food, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. What’s your go-to meal when you want comfort fast?

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Watching church clips go viral can be entertaining until you realize what’s being traded away for views. We sit down as Brother Shawn Brumfield with Brother Jonathan Mitchell and Brother Nathan Bellows and talk candidly about social media trends that turn Pentecostal worship into a punchline, including “bouncy dress” videos and content that crosses into mocking the Holy Spirit. We dig into why modesty and reverence still matter, especially when Christian music and Christian language are used as a backdrop for something that does not reflect Christ at all. 

From there, we step into the question a lot of believers quietly wrestle with: how do you explain Pentecostal worship to someone who has never seen speaking in tongues, interpretation, shouting, and altar prayer? We share personal stories about inviting unchurched friends, the fear of being misunderstood, and the surprising way God uses what outsiders call “weird” to bring conviction and reveal His presence. If you’ve ever hesitated to invite someone because you don’t know how they’ll react, this conversation is for you. 

We also address discernment in modern Christianity, where “I’m a Christian” can become a marketing tag that opens new audiences while preaching a contradictory message. We talk repentance, the lie hidden in “come as you are and stay as you are,” and why real salvation produces real change over time. We wrap with a practical lens on discipleship: catch them, then let God clean them, because holiness grows out of relationship, not pressure. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s asking hard questions, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.

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A presidential pardon plus a personal “diary” plus 111 Fifth Amendment answers is the kind of combo that makes people stop trusting everything they are told. We jump into the latest claims around Dr. Fauci, why someone would keep written records in the first place, and why the hearing optics matter even when legal technicalities get messy. We also talk about Congress, attorneys trying to speak for witnesses, and why public accountability feels impossible when money and power sit behind closed doors.

From there, we pull back to the bigger picture: American politics as a spectacle, leaders staying in office for decades, and what it does to a country when citizens feel mocked instead of represented. We connect that frustration to the internet, media pressure, and the way people can turn brutal when there is no real accountability. That flows into parenting, consequences, and how “gentle” approaches can accidentally raise adults who expect boundaries to bend for them.

We close with a practical, real-world thread on prisons, cycles of poverty, and the constant argument between personal responsibility and broken systems. Then we hit socialism and government-run solutions, healthcare profit incentives, and why insurance and hospital billing can feel like a rigged maze. Stick around for the palate cleanser too: our word of the day “wittershins” and a run of driver’s ed stories that somehow say a lot about life. Subscribe, share this with a friend, leave a review, and tell us what topic hit closest to home for you.

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A Mountain Dew falls into a porta potty and one man makes a choice that costs him eight hours of his life. That headline sets the tone for a wildly honest hangout where we laugh hard, argue about food like it matters, and somehow stumble into real lessons about boundaries, wisdom, and friendship. 

We introduce a new cast member, Brother Nathan Bellows, and immediately get into the kinds of debates you only have with people you trust: Waffle House loyalty, the legendary Waffle House weather index, and whether White Castle is worth planning your next 24 hours around. From there we hit ramen noodle survival stories, “real ramen” vs packet noodles, and the seaweed moment that sounds like spinach until it absolutely does not. 

Then we pivot into job-site life and the grossest question on record: what would you actually go after if it fell into a porta potty? Alongside the laughs, we talk dirty soda trends, vanilla Coke nostalgia, and the reality of trying to quit pop with sparkling water. Finally, we settle nothing about Oreos, cookies, and buttermilk, but we do end with a word of the day that might just stick. 

If you enjoy a Christian podcast that feels like real conversation with church friends, hit subscribe, share this with someone who loves food debates, and leave a review. What’s the one snack opinion you will never compromise on?

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Welcome back to another episode of Pulpit to the Pew!

This week, Brother Ryan, Brother Jonathan, and I dive into the art of sarcasm. Is there a right way to use it? Should sarcasm be delivered so dry that no one knows if you're serious, or should it be so over-the-top that everyone gets the joke? We share our opinions, tell a few stories, and, naturally, throw plenty of sarcasm around ourselves.

We're also bringing back a couple of listener-favorite segments that have been on the shelf for a while, including Word of the Day and our Crazy News segment. This week's news uncovers some surprisingly compelling evidence that may have pushed Brother Jonathan back into the Bigfoot believer camp! Whether he likes it or not, you'll have to listen to hear the case for yourself.

It's another fun-filled episode packed with laughs, friendly debate, and the kind of conversations you've come to expect from Pulpit to the Pew. Thanks for spending part of your day with us—we're glad you're here!

As always, we'd love to hear from you! Send your questions, comments, topic ideas, or even your own Bigfoot theories to [email protected].

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Welcome back to another episode of Pulpit to the Pew!

This week, Brother Ryan and I kick things off by reviewing a song from Forrest Frank. While we both agree the music is top-notch, we're not quite as sold on the vocals—and we have a little fun breaking it all down.

Just when things are rolling, Brother Jonathan makes an unexpected entrance and immediately starts causing chaos with our equipment. From there, we dive into a brief conversation about politics before wrapping up the episode with an exciting look at the future of the podcast. We reveal some new logo designs and talk about upcoming Pulpit to the Pew merchandise.

We'd love your input! Head over to our Facebook page, check out the logo options, and let us know which one you think best represents the show.

Thank you for listening and for being part of the Pulpit to the Pew family! As always, we'd love to hear from you. Send us your questions, comments, or episode ideas at [email protected].

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Welcome back to another episode of Pulpit to the Pew!

After an episode away its great to have Brother Jonathan back! In this episode, Brother Jonathan and I catch up on everything that's been happening in our lives and share what we've been up to since our last recording.

This also marks our first video episode in our brand-new studio, and we couldn't be more excited! Be sure to check out the full video on YouTube to see the new setup.

We also catch up on a few listener reviews that we may have missed, so keep them coming! We'd love to hear from you, whether it's a review, a question, or an idea for a future episode.

There's so much more to come, and we're grateful you're along for the journey. Thanks for listening, and thank you for being part of the Pulpit to the Pew family!

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Welcome back to another episode of Pulpit to the Pew!

On this episode, we kick things off by talking about the many international visitors traveling through America and have a little fun discussing whether all the negative headlines about our country really tell the whole story.

Then we share some exciting personal news—our church is beginning a brand-new chapter! After worshiping in the same building for more than 60 years, we're preparing to move into a new church home. That exciting milestone leads us into a conversation about the importance of having a clear vision for your church. When a church is united around its mission of reaching the lost and sharing the Gospel, amazing things can happen.

Thank you for listening to Pulpit to the Pew! We'd love to hear your thoughts on today's episode. Send us your feedback, questions, or topic ideas at [email protected].

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Welcome back to another episode of Pulpit to the Pew!

On today’s episode, we’re celebrating America’s 250th birthday in a big way! Join us as we take a wild rollercoaster ride through history, looking back at the moments, values, and stories that make America such a great nation. Along the way, we discover that Brother Ryan might secretly be a history expert… while Brother Jonathan and I definitely are not.

We also dive into one of the most uniquely American conversations you could imagine — because what says America more than a UFC fight on the White House lawn?

We’re proud to be American, and we hope you are too. We had a blast recording this one, and we hope you enjoy listening just as much.

Thanks for tuning in, and let us know what you thought of the episode by emailing us at [email protected]!

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Welcome back to another episode of Pulpit to the Pew!

On today’s episode, we kick things off by discussing Brother Jonathan’s growing social media presence through his work, as his team partnered with Habitat for Humanity to help build benches for the community.

Then, we bring back an old favorite as we dive into some crazy news stories — you’ll have to stick around and see what surprises this segment holds.

And finally, we wrap things up with a conversation about the different styles of preaching and what it is about each one that captures our attention and leaves a lasting impact.

As always, we appreciate you tuning in and being part of the conversation. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to share your thoughts with us by emailing [email protected].

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