#134: Our 2025 Predictions

This week on Pastors Unfiltered, Pastor Brandon and Pastor Tony look back at their 2025 predictions and see just how right (and very wrong) they were. From movies, music, sports, and pop culture, to the economy, church growth, staff predictions, and even fashion trends, nothing is off-limits in this hilarious and wide-ranging episode. The guys unpack what actually happened in 2025, celebrate big wins at Venture Church, and reflect honestly on a year filled with transition, generosity, construction, and growth. Along the way, they also introduce their brand-new podcast studio, explain the stories behind some very questionable décor choices, and share candid moments about leadership, ministry, and what God has been doing behind the scenes at Venture. It’s funny, reflective, and completely unfiltered — the perfect year-endepisode. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to Pastors Unfiltered00:27 – Introducing the new podcast studio01:22 – Why this studio exists and how it came together01:45 – Pastor Appreciation gifts and studio décor tour02:36 – Aliens, Biggie Smalls, and questionable collectibles03:41 – Autographed memorabilia and survivor memorabilia04:34 – Dallas and Josh share their favorite studio items06:00 – The tradition of yearly predictions06:22 – Reviewing the 2025 prediction episodes07:15 – Best Picture predictions and movie disappointments08:57 – State of movies post-COVID09:22 – Diddy predictions and what actually happened11:21 – Economy predictions and interest rates12:18 – Light rail and Seattle infrastructure hopes12:56 – Stock market, Bitcoin, and gas prices14:12 – Inflation, cereal prices, and Costco habits15:57 – Venture staff dating predictions16:52 – Josh chooses a football team17:52 – Staff pregnancy predictions19:05 – Staff transitions and ministry changes20:06 – Will the Sonics return?21:23 – Music artist of the year predictions22:33 – Spotify and Billboard results23:17 – Mariners season predictions and bets24:29 – Country concert wager consequences25:09 – Work, Sabbath, and leadership commentary27:13 – UW men’s soccer championship28:11 – Venture Church predictions for the year29:10 – Attendance during construction season30:10 – Building expansion updates31:09 – Palouse campus transition32:02 – Record-breaking year of giving33:25 – Fashion predictions and trends36:13 – Dick’s Drive-In predictions38:01 – Wrapping up 2025 recap39:04 – Preview of next episode with the gals43:11 – Final thoughts and Christmas Eve invitation