Pastors Alan Hannah and Spencer Sweeting sit down with a special guest—Alan’s daughter, Alex Hannah—for an honest, funny, and very candid conversation about growing up with a pastor for a parent. From family pranks to missed birthdays, from church expectations to personal faith, Alex opens up about the ups and downs of being a “PK.”

In this episode:

-Growing up as a pastor’s kid: blessings and pressures

-The perfect prank

-Unspoken expectations & church-culture pressure

-When ministry collides with family

-Learning to rest, set boundaries, and show up for what matters

-Alex’s reflections on finding her own faith

-Why curiosity, grace, and authenticity matter most

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome & intro banter

02:10 The “Real lives of pastors’ families”

09:22 Alex Hannah Intro

11:47 “What’s in your headphones?” music chat

17:34 Mixtapes, playlists & Pandora

20:13 The ultimate Aprils Fools prank

23:12 Growing up in church

25:30 Pastor’s-kid pressure

33:51 When church competes with family

41:26 Boundaries, rhythms and healthy ministry life

44:44 “Always on” – life in and out of the pulpit

56:26 How can congregations support pastors’ families

1:00:05 Closing reflections & wrap-up

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