Inglorious Pastords: Recent Episodes
Bruce and Roger Martin
In this scintillating episode, the Pastords talk about trouble in the Sierras, fascinating technology, struggling football teams, life-giving people and spaces, and all the ways we can give without actually loving people.
Mixed with random humor, Bruce and Rog talk about coordinated clothing, Facebook photos, top travel destinations, Ezekiel, rights for immigrants and refugees, national identity, the gospel for outsiders, assumptions and Scriptures about immigrants, and care for the elderly.
The Pastord's Easter edition conversation touches on farm golf, excluding people, church titles, healthy anger, superiority-thinking, ignoring heart issues, blind spots, breaking golf clubs and the hope of resurrection.
In this fun episode in Bruce's new office, the Pastords chat about presidential candidates, their NFL teams, wedding protocol, Frank Sinatra, the kind of people God loves, naive self-righteousness, letting God humble us, clothing options, the good life and the limits of control.
Between laughs, Bruce and Rog talk about health ailments, what heaven is, where heaven is, when heaven is, the expanse of the universe, quantum science, mystery, and thin places.
Between bursts of laughter, the pastords talk about the roaring 60s, what ruddy means, guessing people's age, home improvement, lovers and fighters, excelling at failing, eroding community, unhealthy independence, the problem of your own truth, and sacrificial love.
In this hopeful episode, the Pastords chat about Bruce turning 60, managing what people think, grieving death, blogging, segues, the coming cicada invasion, stereotyping generations, curiosity vss. confrontation, and hope for the next generation.
In this riveting conversation, Bruce and Rog find a way to talk about the crippling Huntsville ice storm, doing great things, focusing on others, the cost of helping one person, heavenly rewards, seeing people as God does, and the joy of seeing growth in the way of Jesus.
In this episode, Bruce and Rog talk about Progressive commercials, aging, how we are like our parents, forgetfulness, Wheel of Fortune, napping, hearing loss, the danger of fixing, and what belief looks like.
In this new year episode, Bruce and Rog talk about 2023, depression, the difference between joy and happiness, handling pain, how contentment is forged, Ecclesiastes, self-employment and the college football playoff.
In this rollicking end-of-year episode, the Pastords talk about Dr. Pepper, a 700 million dollar baseball player, highs and lows for the podcast, micro-managing, Jesus's leadership, trusting the Spirit's leading, and how God guides through desire.
The Pastords end up talking about surprising NFL teams, Hallmark movies, when Christmas is blue, how to walk with grieving friends, the gift of noticing, trying to control people's emotions, memories in heaven, the blessing of conflict and pain, and looking forward to heaven too much.
In this captivating episode, Bruce and Roger's conversation touches on how long the Pastords have been recording, the selection of the 4 college football playoff teams, the complexity of defining fair, drawing lines and drawing circles, shocking people who enter the kingdom, the audacious prayer of a dying thief, Roger's favorite prayer, the unfairness of grace
Chatting in Bruce's office, the Pastords end up talking about a bad NFL team, a rising NFL team, the Iron Bowl, the Nicene Creed, ignoring Jesus, collapsing beach houses, building a good life, fruits of the Spirit, becoming joy-givers, and the Sermon on the Mount.
In this deeply perceptive episode, the Pastords manage to talk about Mr. Rogers, fashion rules, podcast viewership, the power of expectations, the danger of the word "ought," Hebrew pronunciation, your inner critic, the voice of shame, handling criticism, and slowing down.
In this rambling conversation, the Pastords talk about haircut fails, fire towers, defining success, Chip and Joanna Gaines, demo day, a dating fail, an adoption fail, and the return of Jesus.
The pastords find a way to talk about losing weight, knee injuries, Greta Van Fleet, a possible music podcast, the demise of the church?, moral sins, the pull of power, Isaiah's prophecy, the sinfulness of mankind, and being light in the darkness.
The pastords have a reflective conversation about lengthy car repairs, marital friction, passing cars legally, the Hamas attack in light of Bruce's recent Holy Land trip, the question of whether God takes sides, one-side-ism, the judgment of God, selective moral indignation, the hate of Jesus' disciples, undesirables in heaven, and turning everything into a war.
Today's rambling conversation between the pastords touches on sound tech fails, car fails, budget fails, remodeling, Taylor Swift, calling out abuse, the story of the gospel, presuming on the future, the temptation of Jesus, the abuse of power, fleeting fame, violence in the Bible, and the goodness of God.
In this entertaining conversation, brothers Bruce and Rog talk about losing football teams, the Colorado Buffalos, Bruce and Rog's softball fails, funeral realities, the story of heaven and earth, purpose, legacy, true freedom, unintentional success, Blue Zones, laughter, and the danger of pursuing an easy life.
In this scintillating episode, Bruce and Rog end up talking about farming, changing the podcast name, the NFL Broncos and Patriots, Aaron Rodgers, Bruce's adventure in the Holy Land, hate, the miracle of the porks, a divided Jerusalem, and the gift of rest Jesus gives.
In this rambling hilarious conversation, the pastords talk about awkward clothing moments, Bruce's Holy Land trip, segues, Bob Barker, exciting NFL news, annoying drivers, living with people who think differently, selective lawbreaking, spouses who are opposites, Roger's blind spot, and harmonizing.
The pastords end up talking about grandchildren, nicknames, muleback riding, perseverance, AFC football teams, loving unlovable people, how much God loves us, Roger's run-in with a neighbor, electrical circuits and trying to make God love you more.
In their usual rambling manner, the Pastords find a way to talk about Bruce's knee, video jukeboxes, Jesus' carpentry sales, MTV, labeling people, car repairs, applause, the praise of God, handling compliments well, Spurgeon, reasons we don't give praise, sermon fails, and the discipline of secret service.
In this riveting episode, Bruce and Rog find a way to talk about living in someone's shadow, amazing golf shots, Bruce's depression breakthrough, navigating home fiascos, a "thorn in the flesh," miraculous healing, conceit, country music, healthy grief, hope and the only people God uses.
Bruce and Rog have a fascinating discussion about food poisoning, Dead Woman's Pass, lasting Joy, God's timing, a blown head gasket, the one thing you can never lose, the comfort of God as three, God's longing to be with us, feeling far from God, running to God every time you blow it, and the God Who has only ever used screw-ups.
Interrupted, on occasions, by rollicking laughter, the Pastords talk about vacationing in Florida, gift-giving fails, hotel waffles, basketball sneakers, God's calling, Stevie Nicks, Christian screw-ups, winning and losing in sports, encouragement, the gift of silence, free meals, and giving people room to have a bad day.
Bruce and Rog are joined by Marie Griffith to talk about hydration, suffering, comparing our lives to others, salvation, what God can't do without our help, the prosperity gospel and orange juice.
Bruce and Rog's rambling conversation touches on the Doobie Brothers (warning: possible singing), euphemisms, what is required to become a Christian, interpreting the Bible, seeking the lead of the Spirit in disputable areas, how God guides us, judging people who disagree with you and Peter correcting Jesus.
The pastords have a rambling conversation about their mom, proper grammar, musical harmony, John Denver, the Apostle John, personal responsibility, Cher, accepting how God made us, and whether God is fair.
The Pastord's conversation touches on highs and lows, carbon graphite hiking poles, a case of mistaken identity, buying an ambulance, the average age Americans first get married, the male frontal lobe, adulting, over-protective parenting, the limits of control, self-control , and the power of kindness.
In this meandering conversation, Bruce and Rog find a way to talk about WKRP in Cincinnati, amazing golf trivia, memorable places, fun animals, God's creation, glamping, the full joy of heaven, the Cast Away movie, the moment we see Jesus, dinner bells, and scars.
The Pastords find a way to talk about number two, March Madness, cash flow deficits, visiting the Holy Land, paparazzi, chariot models, the history and power of baptism, baptism fails, the Jesus revolution, flannelgraph, overhead projectors, re-baptism, and preaching without notes.
In this riveting episode, the pastords end up talking about silly and serious podcasts, massive Twitter followings, natural evangelism, the power of personal recommendation, Dugg the Dog, the motivation of love, living a life of hope, hanging out with sinners, dying well, the danger of isolation, and how we hide the light of Jesus.
In this scintillating episode, the pastords talk about webinar trolls, mean kids, Satan, really good lies, caring for the poor, the value of disagreement, the persecuted church, church hurt and whether church gatherings are needed.
The Pastords find a way to talk about so many things, including the best-selling cars in the U.S., the definition of trending, truck people, determining true Christians, talk radio, the danger of easy Christian answers, misjudging the work of God, pyrotechnics, and discernment with humility.
The pastords talk about new year resolutions, fear of failure, blood pressure readings, taking medicine, the gift of a clean slate, enjoying today, the Lord's Prayer, forgiveness, the danger of waning love, and praying for each other.
In typical fashion, the Pastords ramble about so many things, including randomly muting Bruce, signs you're getting old, revival, sermon fails, worship, the comparison trap, stereotyping generations, cynicism, assuming the best, and missing the work of God
In this scintillating episode, Bruce and Rog talk about allergies, buying a trailer, a surprise announcement, a ridiculous basketball record, the GOAT debate, the desire to be good at something, everyday ministry, true greatness, comparing yourself to others, John the Baptizer, and starting orphanages.
In this rambling episode, the Pastords end up talking about Bruce's hiking and offroading adventures, Bruce's birthday, prohibition, Tom Brady's retirement, other NFL news, the prayer of Jesus, racial reconciliation, the crisis of Christian unity, identifying who gets into heaven, and healthy self-examination.
In this unforgettable episode, the Pastords talk about tractors, pet peeves, left lane drivers, things that stop working, fraud, creative misleading, filing taxes, the seed principle, the gift of getting caught, how Jesus saves us, that time Roger got busted, other people's inconsistencies, bad music, bad grammar and judging.
In this riveting podcast, brothers Bruce and Rog end up talking about great NFL comebacks, positive thinking, faulty septic systems, the vulnerability of the poor, the beauty in suffering, Hank Williams, speeding, pride, spiritual blind spots, avoiding people, giving up, and Jesus walking in your neighborhood.
In this first episode of 2023, the Pastords talk about funerals, motels and hotels, eating out, new cars, contentment, minimalism, extravagant miracles, boxers or briefs, fasting, the problem of comparing your life to others, septic system failure, joy, counting your blessings, and false narratives we believe.
In the final podcast of 2022, the pastords talk about John Deere, gift-giving, Marmot, God and Santa, real holiness, sins of omission, St. Andrews Golf Course, dreading Christmas, depression, shepherds, Bible prophecies, love stories and Super Heroes.
The Pastords laugh their way through a variety of topics, including Christmas, NFL injuries, happiness, joy, dune buggies, thieves of joy, beach vacations, Eden, purpose, resilience, gratitude, morbid jokes, music, persecution, heaven, contentment, and the one thing that is impossible to lose.
The pastords find a way to talk about Bruce's beloved Broncos, Roger's estate sale finds, golf courses, love languages, slow drivers, hugging, when its appropriate to honk at someone, navigating merge lanes, rear end collisions, Christmas gift-giving, ceramic donkeys, and how to correct people.
Pastords Bruce and Rog talk about insomnia, top fast food restaurants, selling men's clothing, the jobs Bruce has worked, football playoffs, tractoring on Bruce's farm, the fun of farm life, trains, driving a zero-turn mower, Jesus following you, letting God love you, getting lost while hiking, and enjoying the security of God's love.
The pastords sing and end talk about music and other stuff, like Taylor Swift, Top 10 hits, Spotify, Powerball, millionnaires, wasting or investing your life, partnership with God, the blessing of the Beatitudes, getting sideways with your spouse, prayer that re-centers us, revenge, three-fold blessing, four-fold blessing, and five-fold blessing.
In this rambling episode, Brothers Bruce and Roger talk about the AFC football conference, the college football playoffs, a narthex, what adversity reveals about you, the downside of an easy life, real character, sleepless nights, integrity at tax time, the importance of little things, the most impactful season of life, pickleball, and not bending to the opinions or praise of others.
With Guest Marie Griffith, the pastords discuss prime numbers, Mattress Mack's gambling, hiking the Big South Fork, the Lord's Prayer, answered prayer, the prayer God always answers, the power of "your will be done," owing apologies, listening prayer, solitude, the benefits of prayer, prayer warriors, bears and rest.
In this episode, the pastords end up talking about forgetting stuff, UT football, sponsorships, perfume, the praise of people, picking clothing, living under the fear of what people think, report cards, total freedom, living for an audience of one, courage, the opposite of fear and why free people can't be manipulated.
In a typically rambling conversation, the Pastords talk about Tennessee Vols football, the NFL Patriots and Broncos, dying, living next door to each other, dualism, disputable issues in the Bible, dialogue with "intellectual humility," learning from people you don't agree with, syncopation, spiritual health, discerning right and wrong as well as better and best, concussions, ideas that are "obvious," Kid Rock and love that seeks out the best of others.
Guest pastord, Marie Griffith, joins Bruce and Roger to talk about Marie's pastoring, spartan racing, leaving people behind, Bruce's 2018 health issues, discipleship through suffering, hiking downhill, the dark night of the soul, letting God carry you, bear canisters, intellectual humility, unlearning, deconstruction, God's delight in us, total freedom, restoration and entering God's rest.
The Pastords end up talking about exhaustion, funny dreams, where Bruce lives, Adam and Eve, the male-ness and female-ness of God, seeing God, marriage reflecting the glory of God, frogs, identity, toilet seats, running late, true freedom, what life looked like before sin, horror movies and the relationship between choice and love.
Another lively episode where the pastords discuss birthdays, football rankings, interceptions, next-door neighbors, tractor pulls, piddling, trying to follow Jesus like someone else does, golf-scorekeeping, spiritual disciplines, confession, and a creating a culture of encouragement.
Pastord brothers, Bruce and Rog catch up after a lengthy break and talk about how to pluralize nouns, the reason for their hiatus, who should be making disciples, apostles, mobile church, ministry specialists vss amateurs, backyard football, Bruce's two epiphanies, Christians as messengers of hope, America as "post-Christian," churches as private clubs, church building programs, seeing lost people as enemies, Jesus sending the 70, and helping move people toward Jesus every day.
The pastords find a way to talk about buying tractors and mini-bikes, Bruce's makeup moment, failure, celebrity fascination, losing Ann Voskamp, ordinary people, ordinary serving, benefactors, the pull of money, Roger wanting to be discovered, mixed motives, a limerick, and the God who sees and says "well done."
The pastords have a rambling conversation about the closing on Bruce's farm, polk salad, Esther, eating Kudzu, how God loves to partner with us, serving God in Ukraine, people who said yes to God, the antonym to influencer, failure analysis, perseverance, saying maybe to God, Gideon, Jonah, Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Ann Voskamp.
After a hiatus, the Pastords are back talking about how to pronounce Machu Picchu without embarrassing yourself, hiking at high elevation, how to pronounce LIV golf, the turmoil around LIV golf, the dearth of dialogue about almost anything, all-or-nothing polarization, how experience influences Bible interpretation, the similarity between compromise and repentance, identity in Jesus or in a political position, and whether the church believes more in the power of fear than the power of love.
In this meandering episode, the Pastords end up talking about Bruce's sinus issues, international travel, the sale of the Denver Broncos, underpaid employees, the source of wealth, being rich toward God, Bruce's farm purchase fiasco, saving vss giving, storing up treasure in heaven, the best retirement plan, the planet Pluto, eternal investments, hiking in the Holy Land and generosity to the poor.
In this episode, you'll hear the Pastords talk about Mandolin Rain, goodbye songs, rebuke, forgiveness, golf scores, comedian Nate Bargatze, doctors, repenting, sins that can't be forgiven, Bruce's favorite prayer, true confession, prayers that aren't prayers, fake apologies, why it's hard to say I'm sorry, resistance to change, and when offending is good.
The Pastords join guest, Marie Griffith, to talk about shorts, rogue golf course apps, seminary degrees, laying down one's life for others, intentional spiritual formation, washing feet, church abuse coverups, forgiveness abuse, the gift of whistleblowers, Why I Left Giant Church Inc., hiking dangers, the downside of loyalty, Nathan and King David, ditty fails and when we can't be silent.
The pastord's conversation touches on Huntsville being voted the #1 city in the country, Roger's Facebook videos, assessing your love for God, Peter denying Jesus, what being old feels like, the Master's golf champion, a worldwide food crisis, a simple way to help the poor, prison pen pals, Roger's golf game (hilarious laughter may ensue), Bruce's mini bike adventure and working on one thing at a time
This time, the pastords find a way to talk about Tom Brady's income, tiny Romo, NIL Deals, an Alabama inmate escape, the Power of Love, the reckless love of God, inclusivity, changing broken systems, being wanted, compromise, guilt by association, the kind of people who go to hospitals, and the kind of people who make it to heaven.
The Pastords talk about music styles, Bill Belichick's won-loss record, Roe v Wade, compassionate costly ways of supporting life, law and grace, God's heart for widows and orphans, the desperation of the poor, inconvenient generosity, how the extent of worldwide need paralyzes us, stockpiling, apocalyptic times, running from crisis or toward it, tempting reasons not to serve people, the deep joy of giving, and a fascinating retirement plan.
In today's episode, brothers Bruce and Rog talk about Flight of the Conchords, rhyming, the oldest human on the planet, running, vodka, whether God changes, kosher foods, Nineveh, the interpretation we grow up in, pollen, the Incredibles, listening to Jesus today, interpreting the Bible, disputable matters, loving people with wrong ideas, unexpected missionaries, and the power of loving losers.
The Pastords discuss marketing the podcast, the zany house-sales market, inflation, the Huntsville skyline, unexpected people in heaven, the road less traveled, the broad and narrow road, playing it safe, the key to peace, forgiveness, the cost to follow Jesus, hiking in a snowstorm, Roger's income tax dilemma, inadvertantly ignoring God's Word and repenting daily.
Brothers, Bruce and Rog talk about donkeys, bushhogs, Tiger and the Masters Golf Tournament, unexpected tattoo locations, random Old Testament laws, makeup, the Willl Smith Oscars incident, mercy, awards from God, God's judgment day, report cards, a unique life mission, fire, outhouses in heaven and the smile of God.
Today, the Pastords end up talking about women's basketball, name-image-likeness income, church scandals, the meaning of "bought the farm," animals that flatten out, washing your hands before dinner, giving to the poor, the dilemma of popularity, endurance, image morality, your "check engine" light, reputation, your secret life, desire for significance, murder, non-disclosure agreements, and the fear of what people think.
In this rollicking episode, the Pastords manage to talk about vintage children's TV shows, a 47-acre farm Bruce may have bought, sermons that just won't end, what makes a great deal, unanswered prayer, money pits, the fear of failure, Noah's church plant statistics, outdoor festivals, the first time the Pastords fired a gun, persistence in prayer, how to get close to God, the narrow way of Jesus, juggernauts, storage units, buying tractors and hoeing the garden.
In today's conversation, Bruce and Rog talk about the Inglorious Pastords support staff, auctioning footballs, legacy after you die, Bruce's soccer career, Roger's benchwarming career, the kinds of people Jesus calls to follow him, ranking people's morality, praying for Russia, nuclear war, and when we are most likely to trust God.
Rog and Bruce talk about the Denver Broncos new quarterback, Roger's amnesia event and ER visit, precious memories, Bruce's dog Doug, potty training, Alzheimers, sleepwalking, the body's amazing ability to heal, the kingdom of God, Bruce's eye problems, the war in Ukraine, Jesus reminder not to fear, the God who sees and controls the whole story, high gas prices, dying birds, striving to control, and seeing God's larger story.
In this week's rambing conversation, the Pastords find a way to talk about hair care, monetization for ministry, Jesus' parable of the talents, coffee tables, branding, retirement, goat milk tables, vacations, the book of Jude, unknown disciples, wine tables, one word that sums your life mission, the tension of following Jesus, unthinkinglessness, compelling book titles, and how to be a light in the darkness.
The pastords are back with a rambling conversation about marijuana, twisting Scripture, great quarterbacks, judging motives, disputable issues, angry eBay buyers, believing the best about people, negative emotions, plumbing contractors, throwing shade, good guys vs bad guys, bad moods, revolutionizing your marriage and being light in the world.
This week, Bruce and Rog end up talking about words that rhyme with pastord, cool hair, the Super Bowl, how to share the gospel, good news for the poor, the island of misfit toys, repentance, the dangers of wealth, the two criminals on the cross, the parable of the two sons and Bruce's reflection on turning 58.
In this episode, the Pastords talk about anti-technology day, Facebook stock values, bitcoin, old vss new, email, the printing press, the shortest and longest verses in the Bible, wailing, the burden of asking for help, Roger's pride problem, moving refrigerators, denial, empathy, grieving as love, Sunday School prizes, and whether crying is ever bad.
In this laughter-laced episode, Bruce and Rog manage to talk about the Washington Football Team's new name, authority, what Bruce wants his wife to call him, what submission means, eating paste, headship in marriage, waiters and waitresses, what shepherds do, image management, the fun of control, a broken water pipe incident, Adam and Eve, wisdom and Bruce turning 58 years old.
In between bouts of uncontrollable laughter and some excessive rhyming, the Pastords talk about Meatloaf, surprising artists without a #1 single, childhood church songs, the name of Peter's wife, the prodigal son, kindness, trusting grace, avoiding doctor visits, murder, loving mercy, the power of music, and whether it is easier to forgive yourself or others.
Pastords Bruce and Rog find a roundabout way to talk about Brady vss Belichick, easy answers, Covid fear, maintaining healthy balance, SEC football dominance, Republicrats vss Demoblicans, virtue signaling, atrophied discernment muscles, forcing labels on Jesus, the Ten Commandments, the death penalty, the author of Hebrews in the Bible, and the causes God is most concerned about.
In this first (sorta) episode of Season 8, Bruce and Rog talk about Omicron, podcast technical difficulties, arrogance vss confidence, poison ivy lessons Rog learned, window installation lessons Bruce learned, things not to do naked, the truest church denomination, the Johari Window, an unhealthy fear of compromise, admitting mistakes, and Hallmark detective movies.
In this 2021 Christmas podcast, Bruce and Rog talk about figgy pudding, pain at Christmas, hairstyles, how God redeems losses, Jesus as a refugee, hypocrisy, texting while driving, safe Christmas giving, Santa giving coal to naughty kids, Pharisees like Roger, Emmanuel, and the kind of people God wants to be with.
Reflecting on Bruce's son's recent wedding, the Pastords talk about Roger's fashion dysfunction, should weddings be formal or fun, Honeymoon Hill, the gift of sex, the church's discomfort with sex, parabonding, the Song of Solomon, whitewater rafting, casual sex, 38-year old marriages, wine, beautiful brides, ugly Christians, and what brings God joy.
This episode's conversation has the Pastords talking about buying laptop computers, the kingdom of heaven, the best teams in the NFL, bumper stickers, GPS fiascos, side-dish-Jesus, consultant Jesus, air-bag-Jesus, fix-it-Jesus, ticket-to-heaven-Jesus, the best seats in heaven, lying to your parents and how driving challenges personal holiness.
In this rambling conversation, Pastords Bruce and Rog talk about TikTok videos, selling cameras and film, being a light for God, Motley Crue, the Beatles, the Eagles, Rod Stewart, Metallica, daily devotions, Zillow, purpose, sins of omission, vultures and how ordinary people proclaim the gospel.
In this episode's banter, Bruce and Rog talk about Google tracking, weddings, tithing, forgiveness, laughter, Bruce's new jeep, failure, the problem with promises, worship songs we can't sing, Judas, music to play when you're depressed, and the importance of Tears. They also somehow manage to reference Peter Cetera, Adele and Beyonce.
In this episode, the Pastords find a way to talk about panic attacks, integrity, finish carpentry, the value of old books and footballs, nubbins, the underestimated sacrifice Jesus made, the value of scars, South Dakota farmers, faith, and the valley of the shadow of death.
In this conversation, the Pastords end up talking about Tom Brady, the world's most valuable football, the Herodians, trying to trick Jesus, greed, the deaf community, bolt children, God's first name, the valley of the shadow of death, our desire to control, and the genius of Jesus.
In this wedding-themed episode, the Pastords find a way to talk about making perfect coffee, the unhappiest state in the U.S., heaven and hell, their brother's birthday (may involve singing), appropriate wedding clothes, kingdom parables, self-righteousness, losing everything, the key to happiness and whether what we believe is more important than what we love.
In today's conversation, the guys talk about spelling, forgetting names, the return of Jesus, working vacations, buying water, Old Testament feasts, retirement, the length of vacation time for Aussies, Amtrak, napping, wallpapering badly and church deconstruction.
Bruce and Rog talk about bad acting, the second wave of Covid, the anxiety epidemic, pressure to be good at everything, kids growing up more slowly, sleeping with phones, yelling in restaurants, showing your butt, the drop in church attendance, the power of communal singing, and isolation paralysis.
In this episode, Bruce and Roger ramble on about 2700 year old Sequoia trees, sitting on thrones next to Jesus, overloading a backpack, the desire for recognition, how to lighten the burdens of others, the law of Christ, listening, Mount Whitney, the keys of the kingdom, binding the enemy, the power of forgiveness, and how often you should wear a shirt before washing it.
In this rambling conversation, the Pastords manage to talk about moustaches, when you should lie, bad moods, annoying drivers, God's mercy, powerlessness, people who give golf advice, depression, blocked goals and the healing power of serving.
In spite of bursts of uncontrollable laughter, brothers Bruce and Rog manage to discuss prayer meetings where people don't pray, Bruce's Audi A4, trying to impress God, duty, playing cowboys as kids, the Westminster Catechism, the invention of the wheel, 8-track tapes, enjoying God, God enjoying us, selling 50-year old film on eBay, and whether God likes Bruce's humor
The Pastords get together again, and this time they talk about Tom Brady, the upcoming football season, Christians who don't get along, the myth of the perfect church, childhood spanking memories, sins that God hates, restoration vss retribution, why we avoid confrontation, what happens when you break a bone, and why restoring screwy people is so hard.
Bruce and Roger talk about the Lord's prayer, a lost earring, Laurel and Hardy, praying for deliverance, losing weight, the formula for answered prayer, the song their Mom wrote, how God guides people, prayer as listening and hiking in 90 degree temps.
In this episode, the Pastords ramble aimlessly about retired pastors, playing soccer in Medellin Colombia, risk aversion, the fear of failure, the most interesting man in the world, when God sets you up for failure, criticizing churches, bailing on the church, the fear of commitment and singing trail songs.
In this episode, brothers Rog and Bruce chat aimlessly about Chik-Fil-A, worker shortages, disagreements over race questions, teachability, Covid vaccinations, listening, the world's longest yard sale, judging motives, the gift of ignorance, baseball card sales, gentleness and people God says are stupid.
In this reptilian-themed episode, Bruce and Roger find a way to talk about southern summer humidity, copperheads vss rattlesnakes, the good and bad of snakes, how Jesus was a snake, the possibility of myths in the Bible, squashed bunnies, the power of stories, the invention of the wheel, rock music vss yodeling, the Tower of Babel, what to do with the bizarre in the Bible and being too smart for God.
Between a laugh or two or fifty, the Pastords wind up talking about bad golf scores, Judas Maccabeus, trying to be perfect, the Chosen series, loving people you don't like, high waisted jeans, Barabbas, reconciliation, comfortablizing Jesus, slang from the 70s, how surrender saves us, and whether they would like to have lived when Jesus walked the planet.
In this rambling episode, Rog and Bruce talk about who is in the kingdom of God, hole-in-one golf shots, judging unbelievers, mixed martial arts, Jesus' obsession with camels, evil in us we can't see, Putt-Putt golf, the term "Christian," weeds, the Antichrist and one prayer we should pray daily.
In this conversation, Bruce and Roger talk about religious persecution, transmission trouble, carrying your cross, the crazy housing market, how to read the Psalms, dying Messiahs, football interceptions, the Holocaust, how yeast works, loving persecutors and whether Christians should fight for their rights.
In this guest-less episode, Bruce and Roger find a way to talk about leftovers, dumpster-diving, the creation story, the Far Side, stewardship, saving the planet, God as a Comforter, limericks, trusting God daily, disputable matters, honey buns, and which of the Pastords wastes more food (you guess!)
The Pastords have a rambling conversation with first-ever guest, Marie Griffith, about the gift of teaching, women as pastors, golf, patriarchy, haircuts, untouchable issues in church, Mary and Martha, Bruce's height, slavery, anchor passages, deconstruction and seminary.
The pastords meandering conversation finds a way to talk about nationalism, bad Samaritans, what got Jesus killed, topics Christians won't touch, what unites Democrats and Republicans, celebrityism, racism, gender identity, and a picture Bruce's son once drew.
In this episode, Rog and Bruce ask a boatload of questions, like: Is the Internet more helpful or harmful? Should Aaron Rodgers be traded to the Broncos? Should email be free? Is easy always better? Does social media make us lazy? What boundaries should we have with email? Who was Mr. Ed? What things do I really need to have an opinion on? and Which is worse: over-committing or multiple-option paralysis?
The Pastords have a pinball conversation that bounces around from Mother's Day to Adam and Eve, the NFL, the Lord's Prayer, computer problems, Achan, who's responsible for the Holocaust, the Good Samaritan parable, people who didn't own slaves, Bruce's hair and confession of sin.
In an episode filled with more laughter than usual, Roger and Bruce talk about pajamas, Black Friday, contentment, lucky breaks, differentiation, sinking houseboats, the power of choice, tears in heaven, songs Bono wished Christians would write, and a couple of favorite jokes
In this episode (which may involve spontaneous outbreaks into song), the Pastords talk about Bruce's brief college career, the opposite of peace, losing weight, an odd thing Jesus said about yokes, a flooring disaster, terms of peace, trading with God, misspent youth, and why God should not be your co-pilot.
In this little episode, the Pastords talk (and sing) about big churches, Inspector Clouseau, John the Baptizer, fruitfulness, celebrity, getting lost in the backcountry, being discovered, a profile of their podcast listeners, and whether promotion is ever a good idea.
Bruce and Rog are back, and this week they talk about ants with wings, weaker Christians, mask protocols, the most serious sin, Jesus's camel jokes, people leaving the church, what matters more than belief, and how to best share the good news with people.
Join the pastords in a rambling conversation about bats in your house, driving while angry, cereals Bruce ate as a kid, eliminating hurry from your life, what angers God, what angers Bruce and Rog, Jonah, when anger is loving, St. Patrick's Day and the hard work of mercy.
In this St. Patrick's Day edition, the pastords end up talking about...well, St Patrick's Day, involuntary chuckling, storing treasure in heaven, the favorite car Bruce has owned, self-absorption, a huge eBay sale Roger missed, slow drivers, monetizing everything, and fasting from sleep.
In this unusually hilarious episode, Bruce and Rog talk about Uber, painful marriage conversations, learning to reconcile, women's month, an Open Rebuke Night idea, unaddressed anger, and apologies that aren't really apologies.
In this delightful episode, the Pastords ruminate about cattle, keeping score, King Solomon, options paralysis, trying to make people like you, Aerosmith, disappointing people, making Israel Great Again, the F-bomb and the joy of contentment.
In discussing Jesus's command that we "judge not lest we be judged," the pastords find a way to talk about Seinfeld, Tiger Woods, calling penalties on yourself in golf, karma, judging motives, second opinions from doctors, confronting people about their behavior, chili cookoffs, gray areas in the Bible, and what football would be like with no rules.
In this episode, Bruce talks about an odd Bible word he researched, which leads the pastords into a conversation about power, Christians under communist rule, war horses, descriptors for 2020, taking versus giving, who should submit in a marriage, and the world record for most podcast seasons.
In today's conversation, Roger and Bruce find a way to talk about their middle brother-David, the Super Bowl, perseverance, the first organized sport Roger played, the attraction and danger of easy answers, Bible abuse, and whether Christians should agree on everything.
In this rambling episode, the pastords talk about Bruce's birthday, how old is old, the power of gratitude, attack politics, apps that stalk you, our other brother--David, believing the best about people. the Doobies, is perfection possible, being nice on Facebook, and--of course--stupid Covid.
On Inauguration Day, the Pastords talk about, well, American Inauguration Days, prophecy abuse, countries God supports, Bruce's favorite Elvis tune, the danger of equating God and country, the cross Of Jesus and nationalism, making sense of Covid, and losing our heart for people God loves.
In this episode, the Pastords ramble about NFL quarterbacks and coaches, regrets, ignoring Google Maps, what Bruce thought about on a hospital bed, chuckle tracks, why we procrastinate, getting lost, and the gift of repentance.
In their first ever "virtual" podcast, the Pastords talk about the Capitol attack, Bruce's Covid recovery, repentance, the blame game, bourbon as medicine, strength in rest, obsession with American greatness, and Bruce's unfortunate prayer for humility.
In this final episode of Season 3, Bruce and Roger reflect on 2020, the church in 2021, denominations, the danger of comfortable, meals with white nationalists, church buildings, Matthew vss Judas, with vss for, church surveys and how people come to believe that God loves them.
On Bruce's 37th Wedding Anniversary, the Pastords have a conversation about sainthood, the Bee Gees, empathy, curing sinus infections, listening to people you've hurt, defusing anger, learning to take advice, installing foglights, believing the best about people, and 6 words that might save your marriage.
In a short 45 minutes, the Pastords manage to talk about their unique Covid masks, evolution, seasons in Antarctica, demoting God, pastoral alliteration syndrome, atheists, godless Christians, Romans 1, and the Babylon Bee.
The Pastords reflect on a strange Thanksgiving Day, tithing, quarterback-less football teams, Jesus and good news for the poor, the walls of Jericho, a Covid vaccine, the social gospel, polygamy, Nicodemus, Bible passages about giving, worship that God hates, and a church that gave away 50% of its contributions.
Bruce and Roger manage, in one sitting, to talk about real ministry, the Master's Golf Tournament, making America great, the sons of thunder, selling used cars, caring about Syria, an end-time prophecy, white lies, landmines, and the lie of the lie.
The Pastords have a delightful conversation about know-it-alls, looking stupid, a talking ass, anger triggers, learning from our enemies, wrong turns, snarky comments, chuckle tracks, listening like Jesus, and what keeps us ignorant.
The post-election pastords (neither of whom ran for an office) talk about political ad fatigue, hurricanes, diminishing Christian discernment, the power of listening, abortion, the power of love, the dramatic drop in U.S. refugee resettlement, empathy, conspiracy theories, and one key way to measure spiritual growth.
In this Presidential election issue, the pastords talk about the four seasons, gun rights, the cross of Jesus, religious rights, voting purple, baptizing and demonizing people, what's riding on this election, fear tactics, Jesus' prayer for unity, the power of love, and what will happen after the election.
In this Florida edition of the podcast, Rog and Bruce talk about beach vacations, the deterrent value of punishment, ugly Bocce losses, heaven and hell, choice, consequences, meals with friends, and why Jesus had to die.
The pastords have fun talking about awards they've won, ventriloquism, judgmental Christians, the Electoral College, preaching contests, transactional living, grace, productivity, God's rewards and why small decisions matter.
Spurred by a reader's topic suggestion, the Pastords talk about anti-depressants, exploding trash cans, misconceptions about depression, diabetes, gratitude, NASA model rockets, encouragement, the rorschach ink blot, dopamine, and how to be a safe person for a friend battling depression. (NOTE: There is an early audio gap that clears up shortly thereafter. We will work to improve this for future podcasts.)
In this final episode of Season 2, Bruce and Roger talk garage renovations, Martin family rules, loopholes, immigration, traffic school, the Ten Commandments, Jesus' obsession with mercy, mass incarceration, the purpose of rules, and whether the Pastords will have a Season 3.
Bruce and Roger talk about the NFL, canned applause in empty stadiums, negative political ads, the illusion of power, selling your soul, the End Times, the pull to give up, and the significance of serving, along with a closing debate about the greatest power in the world.
Today's unscripted podcast winds its way around California fires, gourmet camping meals, trusting God halfway, transactional love, unhelpful customer service agents, offensive grace, the God who parties, walking on water and riding llamas.
In a conversation about the image of God, the pastords find a way to talk about aging, Fozzie Bear, creativity, choicity, empathy, morality, Don Henley, demonizing people, Far Side comics, beauty, political party platforms and harmony vs melody,
Eschewing the fluff for the controversial, Roger and Bruce wade into a conversation that touches on nationalism, what makes a country great, leisure suits, Jonah, why people wanted to kill Jesus, the American Revolution, their parent's 60th wedding anniversary and whether we should say "God Bless China."
The Pastords--one not feeling so great--ramble about college football, heaven, depression, the ache of aging, the PGA Championship, the God Who loves to be with us, Covid dilemmas, inventing new words and whether 2020 should have an asterisk beside it.
Today's roller-coaster conversation touches on Zacchaeus, hiking the Emigrant Wilderness, celebrities Roger's met, children's church songs, a Covid reset, big churches, realtors, and how powerfully God works through small things.
In this week's conversation, you'll hear the pastords talk about weeds, Christians who might not be Christians, Old Crow bourbon, Bible instructions we overlook, bidding at live auctions, the problem with being nice, the life expectancy of prophets, Hopalong Cassidy and balancing humility with courage.
Season Two's first episode has Bruce and Roger talking about the NFL, losing heart, cranky lawnmowers, battling depression, listening well, encouragement, face masks, praying at the pump, and one thing you should do immediately after hearing the podcast.
Bruce and Roger host a live event celebrating the completion of Season 1 and the official launch of the podcast. They have fun talking about how the podcast idea developed, favorite episodes, technical problems, comical mistakes and the fun of chatting together.
The pastords talk about tattoos, loving enemies, tipping waiters, revenge fantasies, impossible Bible commands, car break-ins, religious platitudes and the need for rest.
In no particular hurry, Bruce and Roger talk about speeding, Jairus, annoying drivers, living in the moment, HWJD bracelets, forgotten people, smoked brisket, Lazarus and why Jesus was frustratingly slow.
The pastords talk about hiking adventures, admitting you're wrong, life verses, signed eBay collectibles, avoiding the homeless, and finding the will of God for your life.
In one episode, the pastords manage to talk about hell, life on the farm, Juneteenth, a Jesus story about a farmer, slavery, lost love, nationalism, and how many houses they've lived in.
This week's conversation winds it's way around Santa, the Good Samaritan, complicity, weddings, injustice, the Grinch and one dangerous prayer.
Bruce and Roger's conversation winds its way around unfortunate church marquee signs, the abolition of church signs movement, favorite apostles, a fishing miracle, how God loves to partner with failures, and the original inglorious pastord--along with a sponsor plug that may have gone sideways.
From a fun look at John Krasinski's Some Good News show, Bruce and Roger move to a conversation about racial injustice, profiling, the "dangerous" black man stereotype, protests and whether Jesus would ever protest. They finish with a word to white friends who are want to know how they can support black and brown brothers and sisters in meaningful ways.
Bruce and Roger announce the podcast's new name and its backstory. They somehow then manage to talk about God as three-in-one, the game of bocce, how hard it is to selflessly serve, their Florida vacation and how listeners can help figure out a subtitle.
Bruce and Roger talk about how Covid is changing the world as we knew it and whether that's good or bad.