The Brian Donahue Podcast

A Conversation

Ever wonder what pastors talk about when they get together for coffee? In this episode, Brian welcomes his good friend and fellow pastor, Gary Bush Jr., to his podcast studio to talk about life and about an issue that many pastors are reconsidering and trying to help others do better. This is a conversation that will surprise and encourage you whether you're a Trekkie, a Christian, or something in between, or neither of those things!

It's a conversation that brings a bit of clarity and an approach to loving your neighbor that needs to be heard in today's world.

Pastor Brian also talks about season four of Strange New Worlds (now that all ten episodes are released) and offers some thoughts on his feelings concerning the past and future of Trek.

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It's Preview Time!

In this special episode, Pastor Brian gives a preview of some of the extra content he is producing on his Patreon page! Listen to a "special Trek recommendation" - a "hot take" on a recent Strange New Worlds episode, and a Bible study as he shares one of his favorite stories.

There's a lot more coming on his Patreon page, too! So, stay tuned and sign up to become a supporter of The Brian Donahue Podcast at the Cadet level ($5 a month) or the Ensign level ($10 a month). More levels and special content coming soon!

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Trek and Faith

Pastor Brian welcomes Tony Guzman — professor, husband, father, Trekkie, and man of deep faith — for a lively, heartfelt conversation that blends Star Trek fandom with spiritual reflection. Tony brings warmth, wisdom, and plenty of Trek knowledge to the mic as he and Brian explore how science fiction, storytelling, and faith intersect in meaningful ways.

This episode is full of fun moments, shared memories, and the kind of Trek talk that makes fans feel right at home.

Perfect For Listeners Who Enjoy Star Trek (any era!), faith‑based reflections, deep‑dive fandom conversations, stories about how pop culture shapes personal growth, and warm, thoughtful dialogue between friends.

Tony also shares his favorite episodes from TOS through the entire Berman era of Trek! It's a brand new top five episode segment of the podcast!

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Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Trek

Pastor Brian's good buddy and fellow Trekkie returns to talk about the experience of watching Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan on the BIG screen in celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Trek! They had a blast watching TOS episode Space Seed and the classic film at their local theater.

These two Trekkies talk all about what it was like to see this incredible film on the big screen, the feeling in the room, and how they felt as they watched the battle in the Mutara Nebula!

Don't miss a second of this conversation as this is, perhaps, one of the most immersive episodes to date of The Brian Donahue Podcast!

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Keeping the Faith

Pastor Brian takes a thoughtful and passionate look at the state of Trek today—where the franchise has come, where it seems to be heading, and what he hopes the future holds for the stories and characters we love.

And, of course, Pastor Brian talks about his all-time favorite Star Trek film! He might even offer his best Worf and Picard impersonations!

But this conversation goes deeper than phasers, starships, and favorite episodes. With plenty of heart, passion, and faith, Pastor Brian brings the discussion back to something bigger: the importance of believing that good things—and even better things—are still ahead.

Sometimes the future can feel uncertain. Sometimes the journey doesn't go the way we expected. But just like the best Trek stories remind us, we keep moving forward.

Have faith. Keep hope alive. Believe that the best is yet to come.

Listen now and join the conversation!

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Trek and Faith

What happens when you bring two Trekkies together for a conversation about faith, family, adversity, and the stories that inspire us? You get a great conversation with my special guest, Jonathan Pike!

Jonathan is a Trekkie, husband, father, and—most importantly—an all-around great guy who makes it his goal every day to be positive and encouraging to the people around him.

In this episode, Jonathan opens up about how his faith shapes who he is, how he tries to respond when life gets difficult, and what it means to remain encouraging even when adversity comes our way.

And, of course, we couldn't have a conversation between two Trekkies without talking some Star Trek! Jonathan shares his all-time favorite Trek film with Pastor Brian, and the two have a fantastic time talking fandom, favorite moments, and what makes Trek so special.

It's a conversation about much more than Star Trek. It's about faith, perseverance, encouragement, family, and finding reasons to stay positive when life doesn't go according to plan.

If you're a Trekkie who loves Jesus, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

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Trekkie and Author

This week, Pastor Brian welcomes a very special guest: Trekkie, author, and fellow sci-fi fan Joe Gray! Joe joins the conversation to share his all-time favorite Star Trek episode—but, as you might expect, the conversation doesn’t stay in the final frontier for long.

What begins with a favorite Trek episode quickly becomes a fascinating discussion about the issues of our past, the challenges of our present, and the possibilities of our future. It’s thoughtful. It’s fun. It’s honest. And it’s about so much more than Star Trek.

If you’re a Trekkie who loves great conversation, meaningful ideas, and exploring what Trek can teach us about the world around us, you do NOT want to miss this episode!

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Trekkie, Dad, Podcaster

This week, I’m joined by special guest TJ Jeznach, fellow podcaster, Trekkie, and someone whose knowledge of Star Trek is—quite frankly—VAST! TJ and I dive into his all-time favorite episode of Trek, and from there, the conversation takes off into all kinds of fun territory.

We talk Trek. We laugh. We geek out. We share some great memories. And did I mention… IT’S FUN?!? This is one of those conversations that feels less like an interview and more like two Trek fans sitting down and having a great time talking about something they love.

If you're a Trekkie, you're definitely going to want to join us for this one!

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The Doctor and Learning About Life

What happens when two Star Trek fans sit down to talk about a favorite episode? Well… you never quite know where the conversation will boldly go!

On the latest episode of The Brian Donahue Podcast, I’m joined by special guest Marissa Anne, a teacher and fellow Star Trek fan, as we dive into her favorite Star Trek episode of all time.

But this conversation goes WAY beyond Trek!

As we explore the themes and ideas found in Star Trek, we also connect them to real-life lessons, real-world situations, education, relationships, and the challenges we all face in everyday life.

What started as a conversation about one Star Trek episode became a fascinating discussion about life, people, choices, and what we can learn from the stories we love.

Whether you're a lifelong Trekkie or someone who simply enjoys a great conversation that makes you think, this is an episode you won't want to miss!

The Brian Donahue Podcast — for Trekkies who love Jesus!

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Working through adversity

Season 2 debuts with Pastor Brian sharing a story from his recent family vacation. You don't want to miss how he brings Star Trek into the adventure and all the mishaps that happened along the way as he traveled through New York, Maine, and Massachusetts.

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