Pastors Unfiltered #86: Church Trends in 2025

Welcome to the first episode of Season 4 of Pastors Unfiltered! Dr. Brandon Beals and Tony Mattar dive into trends impacting the church in 2025, from the revival and retreat of Gen Z to the challenges of church planting and leadership mental health. Packed with laughs, personal stories, and practical advice, this episode is your guide to navigating ministry in the modern world. Don’t miss this honest and unfiltered conversation about the future of the church.00:00 - 00:35 | Intro00:36 - 01:18 | Welcome to Season 4!01:19 - 01:39 | Shoutout to Anderson Lawn Care01:40 - 03:45 | What Are You Reading, Watching, and Listening To?03:46 - 06:42 | PB’s Survivor Audition Story06:43 - 10:30 | The Case of the Fake Rolex10:31 - 13:40 | Fake Brands, Real Discussions13:41 - 16:15 | Gen Z in Revival and Retreat16:16 - 20:25 | Asbury Revival and Its Effects on Gen Z20:26 - 23:50 | Gen Z, Spiritual Openness, and Next Gen Ministries23:51 - 29:03 | Evangelism on Life Support in Churches29:04 - 33:23 | Effective Discipleship vs. Evangelism33:24 - 38:17 | Church Closures Outpacing Church Plants38:18 - 43:10 | Funding and Sustainability for Church Plants43:11 - 47:47 | The Rise of the Non-Derivative Church47:48 - 52:02 | Authenticity in Ministry: Be Yourself52:03 - 55:25 | Mental Health Crisis Among Pastors55:26 - 59:30 | The Importance of Trusted Relationships in Ministry59:31 - 01:03:05 | Support Networks for Pastors01:03:06 - 01:06:08 | Closing Thoughts and Next Week's Episode