Episode 45: What Do Pastors Do All Week?

Pastors only work an hour or two on Sunday mornings, right? Must be nice to have a job like that!

Well… not exactly! 😂

In this episode of Two Pastors: Conversations About Everything, Pastors Jason and Robby pull back the curtain on what pastoral ministry really looks like beyond Sunday morning. From sermon preparation and worship planning to hospital visits, counseling, meetings, church leadership, and everything in between, there's a lot happening throughout the week that most people never see.

They also talk about the challenges of balancing ministry with family life, the responsibilities that come with leading a church, and the moments that make it all worthwhile.

Along the way, they explore what Scripture says about the role of a pastor and why ministry was never intended to be the responsibility of pastors alone.

Join Jason and Robby for a fun, honest, and sometimes surprising conversation about what pastors actually do all week. Spoiler alert: It's a little more than just showing up on Sunday!

Because the work of the church doesn't stop when Sunday worship ends!

Are we spending too much time waiting for Jesus to return and not enough time doing what Jesus called us to do?

After a recent trip to the gym, Jason noticed something interesting: people doing a little exercise, then spending more time sitting on the bench scrolling through their phones than actually working out. It got us thinking… how often do Christians do the same thing with their faith?

In this episode of Two Pastors: Conversations About Everything, Pastors Jason and Robby explore Acts 1:6–11 and what it really means to put our faith into action. From the church pew to the workplace, our homes, our communities, and even the grocery store, following Jesus means more than simply showing up.

The church isn't just where we do God's work. It's where we're equipped to go out and do God's work everywhere else.

The takeaway? Following Jesus means putting our faith to work.

It's time to get off the bench!

Scripture: Acts 1:6–11 | Galatians 6:9–10 | Ephesians 4:11–12 | Matthew 25:31–46

“I ask you now, Christian, what do you believe?”

It's a question many of us have heard in church before reciting the Apostles' Creed. But have you ever stopped to think about what those familiar words actually mean? Why do we say them? Where did they come from? And is the Apostles' Creed really that important?

In this episode of Two Pastors: Conversations About Everything, Pastors Jason and Robby explore the history, meaning, and significance of one of Christianity's oldest statements of faith. They break down the Creed line by line, explaining what we believe about God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the church, forgiveness, resurrection, and eternal life.

They also tackle some of the most misunderstood phrases, including “the holy catholic church” and “the communion of saints.” Does saying catholic mean we're Roman Catholic? And what exactly are we declaring when we say we believe in the resurrection of the body?

Join Jason and Robby for an engaging conversation about why the Apostles' Creed is so much more than words we memorize and repeat on Sunday mornings. It's a declaration of faith that connects Christians across generations and reminds us of what we truly believe!

Should Christians celebrate Halloween? Is trick-or-treating really participating in something evil? And does dressing your child up as a ghost, witch, or superhero somehow compromise your Christian faith?

In this episode of Two Pastors: Conversations About Everything, Pastors Jason and Robby tackle some of the misconceptions surrounding Halloween and Christianity. They explore the history of Halloween, its connection to All Hallows' Eve and All Saints' Day, and what Scripture actually says about participating in cultural traditions.

They also discuss the importance of teaching children the difference between imagination and reality, respecting personal convictions, and recognizing that not every tradition we were taught is a biblical commandment.

Could Halloween actually be an opportunity to show Christian love and hospitality to our neighbors?

Grab some candy and join the conversation as we separate fact from fiction, faith from fear, and discover why celebrating Halloween doesn't have to conflict with following Jesus!

Episode 41: Jesus Is Praying for You

We often tell people, “I’m praying for you.” But have you ever stopped to consider that Jesus is praying for you, too?

In this episode of Two Pastors: Conversations About Everything, Jason and Robby explore one of the most humbling and empowering truths in Scripture: Jesus prayed for us before His crucifixion, and He is still interceding for us today!

In John 17, we get an incredible glimpse into Jesus’ prayer for His disciples and for those who would come to believe in Him. That includes us! But the story doesn't end there. Hebrews reminds us that Jesus continues to intercede on our behalf, and Romans tells us that even when we don't have the words to pray, the Holy Spirit intercedes for us.

We also explore the great cloud of witnesses in Hebrews 12 and what it means to run the race of faith knowing we aren't running alone.

What would change in your life if you truly believed that Jesus is praying for you? How would it change the way you face challenges, approach prayer, or navigate life's most difficult moments?

It's a truth that should humble us, encourage us, and empower us.

Because before you ever prayed to Jesus, Jesus prayed for you. And He's still praying for you today.

Join Jason and Robby for a conversation about prayer, grace, encouragement, and the incredible assurance that we never face life alone.

Have you ever gotten so far inside your own head that something that might happen suddenly feels like something that definitely will happen? That’s what we call some good old-fashioned “Stinkin’ Thinkin’.”

We all have thoughts that can run wild, worry about work, fear about the future, lust, anger, insecurity, comparison, resentment, or even entire conversations with people that never actually happened. We may not be able to control every thought that enters our minds, but we don’t have to give every thought permission to stay.

In Episode 40 of Two Pastors: Conversations About Everything, Jason and Robby dig into Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 10:5 about taking “every thought captive.” What does that actually look like in everyday life? How do we recognize when worry has turned into an irrational story we’re telling ourselves? And how do prayer, Scripture, and the renewing of our minds help us separate what feels true from what actually is true?

We also talk about the important difference between everyday thoughts that need to be challenged and real mental-health struggles that may require professional help. Faith, prayer, counseling, and mental-health care don’t have to compete with one another.

So, what thoughts are you allowing to run wild? Maybe it’s time to take some of that Stinkin’ Thinkin’ captive.

Join us for Episode 40: “Stinkin’ Thinkin’.”

This week, we tackle one of the most difficult and sensitive conversations we’ve had: suicide, salvation, and the church.

For generations, many Christians heard a simple and frightening message: “If you die by suicide, you go straight to hell.” But where did that belief come from? Is that actually what Scripture teaches? And if the way the church talks about suicide has changed, what changed?

In this episode, we talk honestly about suicide, salvation, grace, mental health, and the responsibility of the church to be a place where people can say, “I’m not okay.” We also discuss how greater understanding of mental health has changed the conversation and why fear and shame should never replace compassion, presence, and hope.

We’ll also highlight the work of HERE 4 A REASON and the difference suicide-prevention organizations are making in our communities.

This is a heavy conversation, but an important one. Because maybe the question isn’t only what we believe happens after someone dies by suicide. Maybe the church also needs to ask: How do we love people well enough before they ever reach that point?

If you or someone you know is struggling or experiencing thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Help is available 24/7.

You are not alone. There is help. There is hope.

Episode 38: Barstools and Church Pews

Why do people keep going back to their favorite bar, restaurant, or coffee shop? Sure, they may like what’s being served, but often it’s because somebody knows their name. Somebody listens. Somebody notices when they’re gone. They feel like they belong.

Shouldn’t the church be even better at that?

In this episode, Jason and Robby talk about hospitality in the church and the difference between simply being “friendly” and creating a culture where people genuinely feel seen, valued, and welcomed. Robby draws from 30 years in the hospitality industry and his work on Radical Hospitality, while Jason revisits the biblical story of Ananias welcoming Saul and what it teaches us about making room for people we might not expect.

Because hospitality isn’t just the job of the greeters, and it isn’t about increasing attendance. It’s about reflecting the welcome we have already received from Jesus.

Whether it’s a barstool or a church pew, people want to know they matter.

Welcomed people welcome people.