Real Life of Pastor’s Families, Honest Conversation with a PK [Alex Hannah]

Pastors Alan Hannah and Spencer Sweeting sit down with a special guest—Alan’s daughter, Alex Hannah—for an honest, funny, and very candid conversation about growing up with a pastor for a parent. From family pranks to missed birthdays, from church expectations to personal faith, Alex opens up about the ups and downs of being a “PK.” In this episode: -Growing up as a pastor’s kid: blessings and pressures -The perfect prank -Unspoken expectations & church-culture pressure -When ministry collides with family -Learning to rest, set boundaries, and show up for what matters -Alex’s reflections on finding her own faith -Why curiosity, grace, and authenticity matter most Timestamps 00:00 Welcome & intro banter 02:10 The “Real lives of pastors’ families” 09:22 Alex Hannah Intro 11:47 “What’s in your headphones?” music chat 17:34 Mixtapes, playlists & Pandora 20:13 The ultimate Aprils Fools prank 23:12 Growing up in church 25:30 Pastor’s-kid pressure 33:51 When church competes with family 41:26 Boundaries, rhythms and healthy ministry life 44:44 “Always on” – life in and out of the pulpit 56:26 How can congregations support pastors’ families 1:00:05 Closing reflections & wrap-up 👉Subscribe, share, and send us your feedback at [email protected]. 👉Follow Alan Hannah: @alan_hannah 👉Follow Spencer Sweeting: @spencersweeting