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Josh Hawk
by Josh Hawk
Unsuccess with Josh and David is a weekly podcast where two pastors (and many special guests) rethink success and talk about ministry in Portland, OR.
Episodes
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Ep. 801 – Faith, Youth Ministry, and the Stories That Shape Us | Derek Beaudoin
Ep. 801 – Faith, Youth Ministry, and the Stories That Shape Us | Derek Beaudoin In this episode, we sit down with Derek Beaudoin, who served as the youth pastor at St. Johns Church for a number of years. We reflect on his time in ministry, the relationships that shaped those years, and the ways…
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Ep. 706 – Chatting with former PDX Thorns Player Izzy DAquila
Before her transfer to Sweden and Malmo FF Soccer Club Josh and David had the awesome privilege of sitting down with Portland Thorns Striker Izzy DAquila. They talked about some of the dynamics of being a professional athlete and the work required to make it happen. They also were able to pull…
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Ep. 705 – Just Show Up with Drew Dyck
Josh and David talk with Author, Editor, and Speaker, Drew Dyck about what it means to be faithful in ministry. They discuss what its like being a leader in the twenty-first century and talk about the metrics of how we measure success in our world today. You can find Drew on X (even though he and...
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Ep. 704 – Unity and Collaboration with Elise Galis
Elise Galis, Program Manager at Together PDX and Director of Operations at Imago Dei Community, joins the infamous Unsuccess Podcast with Josh and David as they talk about church unity and collaboration and the difficulties of church led collaboration efforts vs third party organizations and how…
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Ep. 703 – Water from the Ceiling with Carina Kunkel
Josh and David are joined on this episode by Carina Kunkel, a local worship leader and coordinator. They talk about a myriad of different things from college experiences to pain caused by church to what it means to be able to show up in a Christian community as ugly and authentically as oneself.
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Ep. 702 – Talking About Things a Pastor Should Not Say or Do
Josh and David kick it just the two of them and talk about David’s Substack, “All the Things I Haven’t Said” and they explore the topics that are generally off limits for pastors and people in leadership.
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Ep. 701 – How Gen Z is the answer for the world with Zack Shoote
Josh and David talk with Zack Shoote, a long-time minister of music and youth, and currently working as a resident director at University of Portland. The guys discuss ministry vs being a layperson, as well as how the church often prefers division over unity. Check out Zach Shoote on Instagram…
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Ep. 607 – Spiritual Direction with Stephen Dilworth
Stephen is our first triple-hitter guest. What’s that say about him or us? No clue, but hey, it is what it is. Stoked to have him back on the show though. Join us as Stephen shares about some of the new elements in his journey and his training in spiritual direction. He shares with Josh and David...
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Ep. 606 – Talking with Nathan the Elder
Nathan Riley, Elder at Red Sea Church, joins Josh and David and shares about some of the ups and downs of ministry, what it is like to be a church planter of a church that blows up, and then the different life cycles a church goes through. They also spend some time talking about the North…
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Ep. 605 – First Door with Marissa and Tyler
Josh and David are joined by two amazing people doing some amazing work in the North Portland Community. Marissa and Tyler run an after school homework club and serve one of the most diverse communities in our city. They talk about some of the joys and struggles of serving a community for the…
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Ep. 604 – Talking OG St Johns with D Rrell Grenz
Josh and David are joined in this episode by Darrell Grenz, a St Johns native, Roosevelt Alumni, and over the top TicToker. Darrell and Josh reminisce about growing up in St Johns and talk about the change for the better and worse that has happened and share about some practical ways in which we...
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Ep. 603 – Talking Depression with Matt Clark
Josh and David are joined today by a repeat guest, Matt Clark. Matt opens up and shares about some of his journey with mental health and depression. Living with depression is difficult and figuring out how public to be with our own journeys, especially when your professional roles require or ask…
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Ep. 602 – They Call it Joes with Marty Mertz
David and Josh are joined by the one and only amazing Marty Mertz. They talk about working with vulnerable populations and the often thankless job of Social Work and navigating the hurdles with faith, non-profit, and civic communities.
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Ep. 601 – Redefining Unsuccess
Josh and David share a little of their journey the last few years as they kick off a new fresh season of their amazing and spectacular podcast. They dig into what this journey and this podcast really is all about and examine some of what unsuccess looks like and if it truly is the answer to all…
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Ep. 510 – Baseball, Strawberries, and a Cornfield with Jay Braband
Josh and David are joined by Jay Braband (a returning guest) on this episode as he shares some of his story and the wrapping up of a season of ministry here in Portland, OR as he makes plans to move back to IA. They talk about some of the ups and downs of ministry and how the fruit of a person’s...
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Ep. 509 – Love and Jesus with Kristle Delihanty
Josh and David are joined this week by Kristle Delihanty of PDX Saints Love. She shares some of her amazing story of transformation, how she came to encounter the love of Jesus, and how she has then committed her life to serving and loving others.
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Ep. 508 – “It Is What You Make of It” with Justin McRoberts
Justin McRoberts returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, “It Is What You Make of It.” We talk about the importance of thinking creatively about what your life could be, and why you don’t need to view yourself in “just” one way. To find out more about McRoberts you can follow him on social...
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Ep. 507 – Mostly Nothing Special
Josh and Dvid are joined by Ken Loyd on this week’s episode of the Unsuccess Podcast. Ken shares about some of his story and journey and how he found a home amongst the houseless in Portland, OR. He has had great impact on a number of people and he credits it all to “mostly nothing special.” You...
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Ep. 506 – Houseless People are People Too
Josh and David are joined this week by Alexis Harris of Because People Matter. They talk about some of the pressures and stresses of houselessness and what those of us who are housed can do about it. Alexis also shares some of her own story and some of her wounds that have been healed in large…
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Ep. 505 – Just Bring a Casserole
Josh and David are joined by SheeAnna and Stephen Dilworth of “Breathe, Pray, Worship.” They share some of their own story and insights on how to journey through life, and how to be present with others, when things don’t turn out how we thought they would. You can find out more at...
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Ep. 504 – After Doubt with AJ Swoboda
Pastor, Professor, and Writer AJ Swoboda joins us on the podcast to talk about his new book After Doubt. We discuss the benefits and pitfalls that come with faith deconstruction, along with some thoughts about how to hold onto faith while deconstructing. Find out more about AJ at...
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Ep. 503 – Real Rest with Tara Benavente
Josh and David are joined by Tara Benavente, the St. Johns Village Program Manager as they explore some of the ins and outs of sabbath and rest and why taking a sabbath or day off in order to “recover” is not actually very sustainable. Tara talks about ways and practices she has been able to...
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Ep. 502 – Ministry of All Kinds with Leanor Ortega Till
Today we’re joined by Leanor Ortega Till. Leanor talks with us about playing in ska-punk band Five Iron Frenzy, as well as her role as a pastor, both inside and outside of the institutional church. You can find out more about Leanor’s work with Urban Skye at www.urbanskye.org And check out Five...
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Ep. 501 – The Martyr Complex
Josh and David are a little ADD on this pilot episode of the FIFTH SEASON of the Unsuccess Podcast. They eventually get to some interesting conversation around this concept of people seeking out suffering or persecution. They share about how as pastors it can be easy for us to wear some of our...
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Ep. 405 – Black Lives Matter and Single Parenting with Jennifer Evans
Josh and David are joined this week by Jennifer Evans, a Black Lives advocate and single mother of three boys. Jennifer has an incredible story and an incredible passion for people. She cares deeply. Listen with a curiosity and a tender heart as Jennifer shares some of her pain and heartache and...
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Ep. 404 – Crossing The Difference Divide with Jim Henderson and Jim Hancock
Josh and David interview Jim Henderson and Jim Hancock in this amazing episode talking about the difficulty, especially right now, of bridging the gap when EVERYTHING in our culture and society feels polarizing. They specifically talk about 3 practices that Jim and Jim have identified as tools to...
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Ep. 403 – Matt and McKahan
Join Josh and David in arguably their most entertaining episode of all times as they talk with two eccentric characters, Matt Clark and McKahan McGuire. Matt and McKahan currently lead a college group at St Johns Christian Church and it is full of atheists, agnostics, Jesus people, and everyone…
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Ep. 402 – “I Hate Five Iron Frenzy”
Our guest today is Reese Roper, lead singer of Five Iron Frenzy. Reese talks with the guys about the tension of writing provocative lyrics while in the Christian music bubble, and the difficulty of speaking on behalf of multiple band members. We also discuss how one’s theology can shift when...
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Ep. 401 – Justin McRoberts
Season 4 of the Unsuccess Podcast with Josh and David begins with an amazing conversation with a pretty rad dude. Josh and David speak with musician, writer, and speaker Justin McRoberts. Among other things, we discuss how the message of the church is often overshadowed by the language we use.…
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Ep. 308 – The Church and the Bible
Join Josh and David on this finale episode of season 3. They talk about a minimal ecclesiology and how the church has changed and adopted over the years. Many people look to the first century church as the way Jesus intended the church to be. Josh and David spend some time unpacking and…
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Ep. 307 – Ministries and Programs
Josh and David share about the church in another exciting adventure in this special Covid-19 third season about the ministries and programs of a church. They talk about what it takes to be considered a “real” church and how you to have a successful youth group AND a successful children’s ministry...
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Ep. 306 – Size Doesn’t Matter
On this episode Josh and David talk about church growth, why we as a culture we value bigger, and while bigger is not always bad, bigger is not always better.
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Ep. 305 – Churches and Buildings
Josh and David talk about the headaches and the blessings of church buildings in this fifth episode of this special season of rethinking the church.
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Ep. 304 – Should A Pastor Be Paid?
Josh and David attempt to tackle, or at least poke at, the subject of money in the church, specifically as it pertains to paying a pastor. There is tension that this can bring up for the congregation, the pastor themselves, and for the community and it can be difficult at times to navigate while...
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Ep. 303 – The Role/Job of A Pastor
On this episode Josh and David begin to pick apart what exactly the job/role of pastor is, the expectations of pastors, and what is being revealed by this pandemic regarding the role and office of pastor.
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Ep. 302 – Marie Kondoing the Church
Join Josh and David in this second episode of this special Covid-19 season as they talk more about the church and the deconstruction it is facing in the midst of this global pandemic.
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Ep. 301 – Getting Kicked Out of Church
Join Josh and David in a BRAND NEW season of the Unsuccess Podcast where they talk about life and ministry in Covid-19 and what this means for the future of the church. In this first episode they share about what their churches are doing and how they are responding during this time.
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Ep. 207 – The Moments with Rick McKinley
Pastor Rick McKinley joins us this week to talk about the story of starting Imago Dei Community Church in Portland. We discuss serving vulnerable communities, in spite of the difficult political and theological conversations that may ensue, and really living into the different “moments” that God...
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Ep. 206 – Unsuccess in the Context of Success with John Mark Comer
Josh and David are joined by Portland Pastor John Mark Comer. They talk about John Mark’s tenure as a mega church pastor and how he eventually stepped down from that role and in many ways grew his church smaller. John Mark is currently an elder and pastor of vision & teaching at Bridgetown Church...
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Ep. 205 – Doing the Right Thing with Josh and David
On this episode Josh and David burn 45 minutes by talking about a new tiny house village in St Johns and when do you do the right thing just because it is the right thing to do?
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Ep. 204 – Not Letting Your Disability Define You with Matt Shea
Matt Shea shares from his story about losing his dad to cancer as a young child, some of his own disabilities and barriers, and how he continues to strive to seek ways in which he can contribute to society and to his community. He also wrote a book – “Reflection of A Life Worth Living.” While the...
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Ep. 203 – Brokenness with Terrie Ann Smith
Terrie Smith joins us this wee to talk about ministry to those experiencing brokenness and trauma. Terrie is the Assistant Program Director at Community of Hope in Portland, OR. Find out more about the amazing work of Community of Hope at https://communityofhopepdx.org
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Ep. 202 – Collaboration & Partnership
On this episode Josh and David talk just the two of them on what collaboration means to them and what the different between collaboration and partnership looks like.
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Ep. 201 – A Real and Authentic Mom
Sam Hawk joins Josh and David and talks about the REAL truth of being a mom. Her and her husband have two young children and are currently in the throws of chaos. Sam is also a blogger. You can read her blog and her journey at http://onerealmother.com
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Ep. 34 – Thirty-Seven Years of Wisdom with Kelly Cohoe
Pastor Kelly Cohoe joins Josh and David as they talk about staying power and what it takes to stay the course over a long period of time.
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Ep. 33 – Sabbath and Rest
Josh and David, just the two of them, talk about the need to find a rhythm of rest in life and how we as a culture have a tendency to burn the candle at both ends.
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Ep. 32 – Churches and Coffee Houses with John Howell
John Howell, Medford pastor and owner/operator at Rise Coffee House, joins Josh and David as they talk about some of the frustrations and struggles of pastoring a small church and trying to be innovative and think outside the box. As it turns out, starting a coffee house/church, while offering…
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Ep. 31 – Teaching in a Small Christian School with Patrick Tomassi
Patrick Tomassi joins us this week on the podcast. Josh and David talk with Patrick and his work as a teacher, and some of the ups and downs he lives as a person of faith in and out of the classroom.
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Ep. 30 – The American Dream with Joel Kibler
Joel Kibler, Spiritual Director for many and leader in the People of Praise, joins us this week on the podcast. He talks with us about the American Dream and some ways in which it can often be in conflict with a life of faith and get in the way of what it means to really be human.
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Ep. 29 – Misunderstandings About Homelessness with Gus Kroll
Gus Kroll of HomePDX joins us this week on the podcast. We talk about his work with homeless people in Portland, and about some of the misunderstandings that people have about those who are homeless.
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Unsuccess with Josh and David is a weekly podcast where two pastors (and many special guests) rethink success and talk about ministry in Portland, OR.
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