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It’s Monday morning, and your Pastor wakes up needing a coffee. They wish they shared more in their message and want to keep digging deeper into their topic without the time constraints of Sunday mornings. So we started The Pastor’s Hangover Podcast.
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- 4 days ago33 min
Jesus, I Don’t Understand
What do you do when you have questions about Jesus that you can’t fully explain? In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, Pastor Hal and Pastor Nate tackle some of the questions Christians are actually asking, from whether followers of Jesus should play Grand Theft Auto 6 to how we should think about the things we allow into our lives. They also unpack the Trinity, what it means that God is one God in three persons, and why it’s okay to admit, “I understand that I don’t understand.” Then they dig into one of Jesus’ most misunderstood moments on the cross: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Was Jesus talking to Himself? Was He separated from God? And why was He quoting Psalm 22? We also talk about sharing your faith when your friends still don’t believe, why your job isn’t to convince them, and how to turn doubt into curiosity instead of letting it pull you away from God. Questions aren’t something Christians need to be afraid of. Bring them to God. Dig into Scripture. Keep talking. Last Weekends Message https://youtu.be/AouKegdMUTU?si=uWyzY10v164WkRu5 In This Episode Hal Mayer Nate Richie
- 1 weeks ago35 min
What If We Got Dinosaurs Wrong?
Can you trust the Bible and still take science seriously? In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, we tackle some of the biggest questions Christians ask about creation, evolution, dinosaurs, the shape of the earth, and whether science actually supports or contradicts faith. Are dinosaurs real? Did they live alongside humans? Is the earth flat? Can Christians believe in evolution? What does Genesis actually teach about creation? And does scientific evidence point away from God or toward a Creator? We also talk about cremation, biblical evidence, apologetics, and why Christians shouldn’t be afraid to ask hard questions or dig deeper into what they believe. If you’ve ever wrestled with science and Christianity, evolution and the Bible, dinosaurs in Scripture, creation, or whether there is real evidence for God, this episode is for you. Last Weekend's Message https://youtu.be/avTzrkrNJ8E?si=J5PhBCrCmElXT-Lg In This Episode Daryl Black Hal Mayer Melissa Vicinanza
- 2 weeks ago31 min
Why Aren’t My Prayers Working?
Why does it sometimes feel like your prayers aren’t working? Are you praying the wrong thing, using the wrong words, or asking with the wrong motives? In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, we take a deep dive into prayer and tackle some of the questions Christians wrestle with most. What makes a prayer powerful? What does the Bible mean by the “prayer of a righteous person”? Does praying with more people make a difference? And what do you do when God doesn’t answer the way you hoped? We also unpack why prayer isn’t a formula for getting what you want from God. It’s about dependence, relationship, and trusting that God is still working even when you can’t see it. Last Weekend's Message https://youtu.be/KZXikKgUbqA?si=dTJZuNjsmvBJ_O5L In This Episode Daryl Black Hal Mayer Melissa Vicinanza
- 3 weeks ago38 min
Are We Living in the End Times?
The end times raise some of the biggest questions Christians have. When will the rapture happen? Will believers go through the tribulation? What is the mark of the beast, and are we already seeing signs of what’s coming? In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, Melissa sits down with Pastor Hal to unpack what the Bible actually says about the rapture, tribulation, Antichrist, and the mark of the beast. They break down pre-trib, mid-trib, and post-trib views, why Christians can disagree on the details, and why we should be careful about turning every headline or new technology into an end-times prediction. Because Revelation wasn’t given to make us live in fear or obsess over figuring out the exact timeline. It was given to remind us that Jesus wins, and until He returns, we still have a mission right in front of us. Let us know in the comments what song you think Pastor Hal should "roll" in to next time! Last Weekend's Message https://youtu.be/tn05i2wTpio?si=-3V_Gj6EnumUJ0xG In This Episode Hal Mayer Melissa Vicinanza
- Aug 20, 202632 min
When “It’s Not a Big Deal” Becomes a Big Deal
Compromise rarely starts with a big decision. Most of the time, it begins with something small enough to excuse, ignore, or call “not a big deal.” In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, Pastor Daryl breaks down the warnings to the churches in Pergamum and Thyatira and what they reveal about compromise in our own lives. From what we watch and scroll to isolation, community, and the things we slowly learn to tolerate, we talk about how small compromises can shape us over time without us even realizing it. Plus, we unpack some of the harder questions in Revelation, including the hidden manna and the “deep things of Satan.” Because the things we call harmless today can quietly shape who we become tomorrow. The Church in Pergamum & Thyatira http://youtube.com/watch?v=xd8JJ6xaomo&t=626s The Church in Smyrna https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46__CmNPHoA&t=2156s In This Episode: Daryl Black Melissa Vicinanza
- Aug 13, 202641 min
You Can Do Church and Still Miss Jesus
In this episode of the Pastors Hangover, Pastor Daryl Black breaks down the Church in Ephesus and one of the most sobering warnings in Revelation: you can do all the right church things and still miss Jesus. We talk about what it means to lose your first love, why Jesus cares more about devotion than activity, and how easy it is to serve, worship, lead, and stay busy while slowly drifting from the One it was all supposed to be about. We also dive into the meaning of the seven lampstands, what Jesus meant when He warned the church about losing its effectiveness, whether someone can forfeit salvation, and why Revelation is meant to shape the way we live right now, not just make us curious about the end times. This conversation is a reminder that faith isn't about chasing a feeling. It's about staying intentional, staying close, and keeping Jesus at the center. In this episode: What it really means to lose your first love Why doing church isn't the same as following Jesus The warning to the Church in Ephesus What the lampstands represent Can you lose or forfeit your salvation? Why devotion matters more than emotion How to recognize spiritual drift Why Revelation still matters for everyday faith If your faith has started to feel routine, distant, or overly focused on activity, this episode is a call to remember, repent, and return.
- Aug 6, 202631 min
AI, Gen Z & Leadership That Outlives You
Great leadership is not just about what you accomplish. It is about who you prepare to lead after you. In this episode, the team discusses what it looks like for different generations to run together, use their unique gifts, and pass the baton without abandoning the race. They unpack mentorship, succession, character development, and why young leaders should chase growth instead of titles or recognition. They also explore how Gen Z and the church should approach artificial intelligence. AI can improve efficiency and provide information, but it can never replace wisdom, spiritual discernment, meaningful work, or genuine human connection. Whether you are leading a church, building a business, mentoring someone younger, or preparing for your own next season, this conversation will challenge you to build leadership that lasts beyond you.
- Jul 30, 202629 min
Can You Lose Your Salvation? The Question We Can’t Agree On
Can you lose your salvation? Is “once saved, always saved” actually biblical? And what happens when someone once followed Jesus but later walked away? In this episode of the Pastors’ Hangover, the team tackles one of the biggest questions Christians continue to debate. They explore salvation as a gift, the role of free will, what it means to truly follow Jesus, and how we can trust God when we do not have clear answers about someone’s eternity. The conversation also moves beyond what we are saved from and looks at what we are saved for. Salvation is not only about going to heaven one day. It gives us a new purpose, a new story, and a responsibility to share the hope of Jesus with the people around us. Whether your testimony feels dramatic or ordinary, God can use it. You do not need all the right words or a perfect understanding of every theological question. You simply need to remain open, available, and willing to share what God has done in your life. Can You Lose Your Salvation? The Question We Can’t Agree On is an honest conversation about faith, doubt, heaven, purpose, and learning to trust Jesus with the questions we cannot fully answer. In This Episode Jonathan Starrett Melissa Vicinanza Mike Ash New Parenting Podcast: Not A Bad Parent https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYQy8MLXIKLYLjFKTrA0rlgiEg_JdIEfl&si=9XlfKx4Febp5x8Sd
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