EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 19 MIN
The Hospital is Where You Get Trained for the Ministry
from It Could Only Happen to a Pastor Podcast · host North American Mission Board
In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Josh Reavis and Matt Capps swap stories that prove ministry is often holier—and messier—than anyone expects. Josh shares a humbling early-ministry moment involving a not-so-friendly church member, a house call gone sideways, and a situation that required more servant-heartedness than seminary ever prepared him for. Then in this week’s “Legends and Lore” segment, Matt recounts the painstaking planning of a big church event … that absolutely no one attended. Well, almost no one. As always, it’s a mix of honest ministry mishaps, self-deprecating humor, and encouragement to take the gospel seriously—without taking yourself too seriously. If you’ve got a funny or unforgettable story of your own, we’d love to hear it! You can connect with us on Instagram @ItCouldOnly, or email it to us at [email protected]. Don’t worry, if we share it on the podcast, it’ll stay completely anonymous. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Josh Reavis and Matt Capps swap stories that prove ministry is often holier—and messier—than anyone expects.
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