The Pastor's Potluck Podcast
Thank you for listening to theThe Pastor's Potluck Podcast. Here at the Potluck (like we sometimes refer to it as) it's similar to a normal potluck where there may be something you look forward to and something you might pass up all together. There is something here for everyone. Our goal is to encourage you and maybe in the process, entertain you.
Episodes
205 episodes
Episode 205 - Foundations
Have you ever noticed how much in life comes down to your foundation? Whether it’s learning to swing a baseball bat, building a home, or navigating the storms that inevitably come—your foundation determines your stability.Jesus ends the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 53
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41:39
Episode 204 - Fake Fruit
Some things look real but aren’t. A bowl of fake fruit looks good from a distance, but when you get close you realize it has no root, no life, no taste. Jesus warned us that the same is true in our faith — not all fruit is real fruit. In one of...
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Season 4
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Episode 52
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1:06:53
Episode 203 - The Road Less Travelled
Jesus said the road is wide that leads to destruction—and most people are on it. But the narrow road? That one leads to life. In today’s episode, we’re asking: what does it look like to choose the narrow way in a world that’s rushing the other ...
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Season 4
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Episode 51
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55:23
Episode 202 - Golden Rule
What if living out the Golden Rule — treating others the way you want to be treated — is more radical than we think? In this episode, we’re digging into what Jesus meant when He gave this command, why it’s more than just good manners, and how i...
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Season 4
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Episode 50
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44:29
Episode 201 - More Than a Lifeline
What if prayer isn’t just something you do… but a way to actually experience God’s power in your everyday life? In this episode, we’re talking about how prayer can move beyond routine and become the key to clarity, peace, and strength ...
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Season 4
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Episode 49
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55:42
Episode 200 - Only God Can Judge Me
You’ve heard it before — 'Don’t judge me,' or 'Only God can judge.' But is that what Jesus actually meant? In this week’s episode, we’re digging into one of the most misunderstood teachings of Jesus. We’re talking judgment — w...
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Season 4
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Episode 48
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51:42
Episode 199 - Worry Exposes What You Worship
Worry is exhausting. It drains your mind, hijacks your peace, and promises control it never delivers. We worry about our finances, our future, our families—and sometimes, even our faith. But what if all that worrying is actually revealing somet...
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Season 4
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Episode 47
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56:45
Episode 198 - Hungry for What Matters Most
Isn’t it crazy how quickly things lose their value? A brand-new mattress… a top-of-the-line phone… even the best meal you’ve ever eaten—none of it lasts. But what if there’s more to life than just what we can buy, build, or hold? What if we’re ...
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Season 4
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Episode 46
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1:00:46
Episode 197 - What Are You Hungry For?
Anybody else feel like you’re running on empty—but not just physically, spiritually? In today’s episode, we’re talking about fasting—not just as a tradition, but as a tool that sharpens our hunger for God. What if the things we thought we neede...
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Season 4
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Episode 45
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29:34
Episode 196 - Prayer
What if your entire spiritual life hinged on something you do every day... or maybe don’t? This week, we’re unpacking one of the most misunderstood parts of the Christian life—prayer. Jesus doesn’t just call us to pray—He teaches us how to do i...
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Season 4
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Episode 44
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49:00
Episode 195 - Fake Bacon
What if everything you thought was genuine… was actually a really good fake? From bacon to even faith—Jesus calls out the difference between real righteousness and performance. In this episode, we’re digging into what it means to live a truly a...
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Season 4
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Episode 43
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55:49
Episode 194 - Love That Doesn’t Make Sense
What if Jesus told you to love the person who hurt you the most?Today on The Pastor's Potluck Podcast, we’re exploring what might be the most difficult command in all of Scripture: love your enemies and pray for those who persec...
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Season 4
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Episode 42
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47:58
Episode 193 - Living Different When It's Hard
Everything in us wants to get even—return insult for insult, hurt for hurt. But what if the way of Jesus leads us in the exact opposite direction? In this episode, we’re talking about a radical kind of love, the kind that doesn’t strike back, t...
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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50:43
Episode 192 - More Than A Trip
What happens when a group of ordinary people say ‘yes’ to going beyond their comfort zones and into a small, forgotten village in Ecuador? On today’s episode, we’re taking you behind the scenes of our latest missions trip to Las Chacras—an incr...
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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1:26:21
Episode 191 - Trust Issues
Can you be trusted? In a world full of broken promises and shifting standards, Jesus calls His people to something higher—radical integrity. In today’s episode, we’re diving into what Jesus says about keeping your word. It’s challenging, it's c...
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Season 4
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Episode 39
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54:04
Episode 190 - The War Within
Is it really possible to stay pure in a culture that’s saturated with sexual temptation? In this episode, we’re diving into Jesus’ teaching on lust from the Sermon on the Mount—and He doesn’t pull any punches. It’s not just about avoiding the w...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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1:00:26
Episode 189 - Heart Issue
What if Jesus wasn’t just concerned with what you do, but what you want to do? In this episode, we’re talking about anger, reconciliation, and why a heart full of resentment might be just as dangerous as a violent act. Let’s t...
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Season 4
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Episode 37
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43:18
Episode 188 - Law, Love, and Kingdom Living
If you’ve ever opened your Bible, hit Leviticus, and thought, ‘What am I supposed to do with this?’—you’re not alone. In today’s episode, we’re wrestling with an important question: What role does the Old Testament play in our faith as New Test...
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Season 4
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Episode 36
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57:54
Episode 187 - Salt and Light
Is it possible that the world is getting darker because too many Christians are hiding their light? In this episode, we talk about two kingdoms at war, Jesus’ challenge to be salt and light, and why it’s not just ridiculous—but dangerous—to cla...
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Season 4
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Episode 35
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58:45
Episode 186 - Upside Down Part 2
What if the life you’ve been chasing is actually upside down? In this episode, we explore what Jesus really meant by the ‘blessed life’—and it’s not what you think. Two kingdoms. Two perspectives. One choice that changes everything."
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Season 4
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Episode 34
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58:19
Episode 185 - Upside Down
What if everything you’ve believed about the ‘good life’ is actually upside down? In this episode, we’re diving into the radical message of Jesus—one that flips our ideas of success, happiness, and strength completely on their heads. We’re talk...
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Season 4
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Episode 33
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48:23
Episode 184 - The Week That Changed Everything—Again
What happens when a church leans all the way into the beauty and power of Holy Week? From Palm Sunday’s joyful shouts to the quiet reverence of Good Friday and the explosive celebration of Easter Sunday—this week was unforgettable. In this epis...
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Season 4
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Episode 32
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56:43
Episode 183 - NDC Wrap Up
We’ve explored leadership, worship, small groups, evangelism, and more—but how do all these pieces fit together? In this final episode of our Natural Church Development series, we’re connecting the dots. What makes a church not just grow—but th...
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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50:49
Episode 182 - Loving Relationships
What if the strongest sign of a healthy church wasn’t its size, programs, or budget—but its love? This week, we’re diving into Loving Relationships—the foundation of a thriving church community. How do we move beyond small talk to real...
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Season 4
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Episode 30
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50:16
Episode 181 - Anna Is Back!
What if you could step away from your daily routine, travel the world, and return with a fresh perspective on faith and ministry? That’s exactly what my guest today did. After taking a sabbatical from her role as a youth pastor, she embarked on...
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Season 4
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Episode 29
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46:58