In this interview with my friend Blaine, he shares the incredible story of being shot while in seminary and takes us through his journey, the challenge it was for him, and how we can learn something about forgiveness, love, and community through his words.

In this episode, I have the joy of speaking with my friend, Rev. Lindsey Baynham Freeman. Lindsey is currently serving as the District Superintendent of the Mission Rivers District.

Today, we talk about her path into ministry, her role as the Delegation Lead for the Virginia Annual Conference, and what it’s like in the room for the selection of Bishops in the Southeastern Jurisdiction (SEJ), the Enneagram, and the appointment process.

Rev. Kori Robins is a certified health coach and Director of the Clergy Wellness Institute at Pfeiffer University. She also serves as a Pastor in Chapel Hill, NC and is a member of the Virginia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.

In this interview we cover a number of topics that cover clergy wellness, mental health, clergy wellness cohorts, and much more.

In this episode, I am joined by my friend Rev. Gina Anderson-Cloud. I first met Gina when she and her husband Bert were appointed to St. Matthew’s UMC as Associates under the incomparable, Rev. Ken Jackson (may he rest in Peace).

In her first career, Gina used her study of Gerontology and Social Work to engage in a passion for caring for others. She took this passion and followed her path to ministry along with her husband, Bert. We discuss her path into ministry, her time in ministry, being married to a fellow pastor, and all the things that come with it as we reflect on her journey.

One of the true gifts I have experienced in ministry is having great mentors and friends. In this episode, I get the chance to speak with my mentor and close friend, Rev. Denise Honeycutt. Denise is authentic, energetic, empathetic, and empowering. And she is truly a gift for many of us.

Today, I share part of my story as a Second Career Pastor. I came to ministry equipped with a career in sales leadership for 25+ years. I am also sharing details about future podcasts that I will hold with varying topics and connections.

I did not include my background as a Basketball Official on the High School and NCAA levels. Perhaps another episode down the road. I hope you enjoy learning a little more about my background and why I created this podcast. Thanks for listening.

From the fast-paced world of being a Nurse in the Cardiology unit at UVA Hospital to answering a call to ministry, my friend Rev. Julie Nitzsche has quite a story to tell. In this interview, Julie shares her background as a nurse, her call to ministry, and how her previous career allowed her to lean on those experiences in her role as a Pastor today. Currently serving as one of the Pastors at Aldersgate UMC in Charlottesville, Julie shares her career change, the importance of mentors, and connectional relationships in her role today.

In this interview, I have a chance to talk with my good friend and mentor, Rev. Brian Johnson. Brian is currently serving as the Senior Pastor at Williamsburg UMC. Brian also serves as the Dean of Licensing School for the VAUMC (a title he says is over-inflated), and is a great leader for those entering ministry.

In this interview with Cathy Abbott, she shares her background working for Enron and all the things that came with it for her, both positive and negative. We also learn about her path to ministry and her unlikely choice as a District Superintendent at the time.

I had the pleasure of interviewing my former seminary Professor and Dean, Dr. Carla Works. In this time together, we learn about Dean Works’ path to where she is today and how some of those transitions were for her. We also talk about the landscape of Seminary Education and how Second Career Pastors can journey through various paths into ministry.