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OnePastor
by Donnie Lafferty
With our eyes on Jesus, we ignite the tough conversations that lead to true growth. Be transformed at this “hangout for the worn-out.” Your mess is welcome here. The Word is Alive!
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EPISODE 69 I WENT ANYWAY
Episode 69: I Went Anyway — When Grief Makes You Want to Stay Home Today, Donnie shares a deeply personal reflection after attending an Out of the Darkness Walk in memory of those lost to suicide. Remembering his first wife, Tamara, and friend Danyelle, Donnie talks about the pain of grief, the...
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EPISODE 68 DO THE NEXT GOOD THING
OnePastor Podcast | Episode 68: Do the Next Good Thing Feeling overwhelmed? Falling behind? Not sure where to start? Sometimes life feels like too much, and even the smallest step seems impossible. But what if God isn't asking you to fix everything today? In Episode 68, we explore Galatians…
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EPISODE 67 TIRED, NOT FINISHED
OnePastor Podcast | Episode 67: Tired, Not Finished What if you're not at the end of your rope… you're just exhausted? Even Elijah, after witnessing fire fall from heaven, found himself under a tree ready to give up. But God's response might surprise you. In this episode, discover why your...
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EPISODE 66 FEARFULLY MADE
Episode 66: Fearfully Made What does it really mean to be fearfully and wonderfully made—especially on the days when you don’t feel wonderful? In this episode, Donnie unpacks Psalm 139 and the powerful truth behind those familiar words. Your worth isn’t determined by comparison, performance,...
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EPISODE 65 POOR IN SPIRIT
In Episode 65 of the OnePastor Podcast, Donnie gets personal about what it means to be “poor in spirit” in a world obsessed with success, attention, and self-promotion. Through Matthew 5:3, he explores the freedom of taking off the mask, admitting our need for Jesus, and trusting God with the...
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EPISODE 64 WHAT VERSION ARE YOU?
Episode 64: What Version Are You? What version of you shows up when life gets hard? The strong one who carries everybody else? The people pleaser? The achiever? The controller? The anxious, tired, frustrated, or wounded version of you? Sometimes we develop ways of living just to survive a…
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EPISODE 63 THE GOD WHO BRINGS US BACK
Life has a way of pulling us away from what matters most. In this episode, Donnie Lafferty shares a heartfelt message about God's relentless pursuit of His children and the hope of restoration found in Christ. Drawing from Scripture and his own journey of loss, grief, and healing, Donnie reminds…
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EPISODE 62 ALL KINDS OF NOISE
OnePastor Podcast – Episode 62 All Kinds of Noise Not all noise can be heard. Some of the loudest voices in our lives come from fear, regret, pressure, comparison, guilt, and the endless expectations we place on ourselves. They compete for our attention, shape our thoughts, and quietly pull us…
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EPISODE 61 REMEMBER WHO GOD SAYS YOU ARE
OnePastor Podcast – Episode 61 Remember Who Your Father Says You Are Who told you who you are? Every day, voices compete to define us. Our past. Our failures. Our successes. Other people's opinions. Even our own thoughts can become louder than God's truth. But there is one voice that has the...
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EPISODE 60 REMEMBER
OnePastor Podcast – Episode 60 Remember Why does God tell us to remember so often? Because we forget. We remember our failures, our fears, and the words that wounded us. We remember the diagnosis, the disappointment, and the pain. But in the middle of life's noise, it's easy to forget the very...
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EPISODE 59 When Life Gets Too Loud
Contact OnePastor Tweet us at @onepastorhealth Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/onepastor/ Email us at [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onepastorhealth Subscribe at https://onepastor.com/onepastor-podcast/ Thanks for listening. Eyes on Jesus.
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EPISODE 58 JOY & SORROW TOGETHER
Can a follower of Jesus be genuinely joyful and genuinely sad at the same time? In this honest and personal episode, Donnie shares a conversation that challenged him when someone said, "You just look sad sometimes." Instead of dismissing the comment, he explores a truth many believers wrestle…
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EPISODE 57 SIT STILL
OnePastor Podcast — Episode 57 Sit Still What if one of the most spiritual things you could do today was simply sit still? In this episode of the OnePastor Podcast, Donnie explores two powerful Bible stories that reveal how God often speaks most clearly when life slows down. One person chose...
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EPISODE 56 BE QUIET
Contact OnePastor Tweet us at @onepastorhealth Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/onepastor/ Email us at [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onepastorhealth Subscribe at https://onepastor.com/onepastor-podcast/ Thanks for listening. Eyes on Jesus.
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EPISODE 55 ONLY GOD CAN DO THAT (TURNING HEARTS)
My walk with the Lord has been helped by knowing that God does the changing of hearts. OnePastor Podcast | Episode 55: Only God Can Do That Have you ever watched someone you love drift from God and wondered if there's anything more you could say? Have you ever felt conviction stirring in your own...
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EPISODE 54 GRACE ISN"T COMPROMISE
Episode 54: Grace Isn’t Compromise Is grace making Christians soft? Should pastors speak harder? Louder? More forcefully about sin? And where is the line between calling people to holiness… and crushing them with shame? In this episode, Donnie tackles a question that some people may already be...
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EPISODE 53 RELEARNING THE VOICE
Episode 53: Relearning the Voice — Hearing God Again in a Noisy World Ever feel mentally exhausted… emotionally overloaded… and spiritually distracted? Not because you stopped loving God. Not because you walked away. Just because life got loud. Between pressure, bad news, responsibilities, fear,...
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EPISODE 52 THE DRIFT
What if the greatest danger to your faith isn’t that you suddenly walk away from God… but that you slowly drift so far you barely realize it happened? In Episode 52 of OnePastor, “The Drift,” Donnie tackles one of the most dangerous realities in faith—not rebellion, but slow, quiet spiritual…
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EPISODE 51 AT THE CROSSROADS: HEARING GOD & NEXT STEPS
There are moments when words fall short… when advice feels empty… when what you really need isn’t a solution— it’s someone willing to stay. Episode 51 continues that honest space. This is for the one carrying weight you can’t explain. For the one showing up on the outside but struggling…
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EPISODE 50 STAY WITH ME IN THE DARK
This is one of the most honest and personal episodes we’ve ever shared. “Stay With Me in the Dark” is a raw, compassionate conversation about depression, grief, and the quiet weight that so many carry but rarely talk about. On the seven-year anniversary of losing his wife to suicide, Donnie…
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EPISODE 49 THE HEART OF A LEADER
Leadership isn’t reserved for people with titles—it’s for anyone influencing others in real life. In this episode, we break down a truth that often gets missed: leadership isn’t first about what you do… it’s about who you are. Too many people chase influence without developing character. The...
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EPISODE 48 DON'T RUSH PAST FRIDAY
Episode 48 of the OnePastor Podcast, Don’t Rush Past Friday, is a powerful call to slow down and rediscover the full meaning of Easter by holding both the weight of the cross and the joy of the resurrection. In this episode, we confront the tendency to rush past Good Friday and settle for a…
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EPISODE 47 STOP FAKING IT
A lot of people are living a version of Christianity that looks right on the outside… …but isn’t real on the inside. And deep down—you know it. You’re doing the right things. Saying the right words. Showing up how you’re supposed to… …but something feels off. In this episode, we go straight at…
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EPISODE 46 FROM WORRY TO PEACE
Worry feels normal. Expected. Even responsible. But what if it’s quietly shaping your life in ways you don’t realize? In this episode, we go beyond the surface and confront what worry is actually doing beneath it all. Not just the stress you feel—but the way it’s affecting your decisions, your...
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EPISODE 45 WHEN THE WORD MOVES IN
What does it really mean when the Bible says, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly”? In this episode, Donnie slows down and walks through Colossians 3:16, one powerful sentence that reveals how the message of Jesus is meant to move beyond something we occasionally read… and become…
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EPISODE 44 MORE THAN A SERMON
EPISODE 44 MORE THAN A SERMON (UNDERSTANDING HOW THE BIBLE IS PREACHED) In Episode 44 of the OnePastor Podcast, we explore how the Bible is preached and why it matters. Understanding the difference between topical, textual, and expository preaching can help us see Scripture more clearly—and when...
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EPISODE 43 WHAT ACTUALLY STEADIES US
When the world shakes… what really holds? In this episode, we step into the tension of conflict, uncertainty, aggravation, and the quiet battles no one else sees. If you’re tired of pretending you’re fine… if you’re weary of choosing your words carefully, picking your battles wisely, and trying…
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EPISODE 42 THE UPSIDE OF FAITH
What really changes when you follow Jesus? In Episode 42, we explore the upside of faith — the real, everyday difference between living life on your own and living with Jesus as Lord and the Holy Spirit as your guide. This conversation walks through key Scriptures in their context to help you...
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Worth The Cost
Following Jesus isn’t casual. It’s costly. And it’s worth it. In Episode 41, we talk honestly about what Jesus meant when He said to count the cost — the surrender, the letting go, the dying to self, and the unexpected freedom that comes on the other side. This isn’t about guilt or pressure. It’s...
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EPISODE 40 PEACE OF MIND
Peace of mind isn’t found in a plan—it’s found in a Person. In Episode 40 of the OnePastor Podcast, Donnie opens Scripture and gets painfully practical about the late-night mind spiral, the weight you’ve been carrying, and the kind of peace the world can’t give. From John 14:27 to Philippians…
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EPISODE 39 THE MIND BATTLE
When your mind turns on you, it can feel like you’re fighting a battle before you even get out of bed. In Episode 39 of the OnePastor Podcast, Donnie opens the Bible and speaks straight to the weary believer whose thoughts have been loud, condemning, and exhausting. With Psalm 42 and 2…
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EPISODE 38 STILL HOLDING ON INTO 2026
OnePastor Podcast — Episode 38 (Final Episode of 2025): “2025 Recap + The 2026 Mental Game Challenge” Episode 38 is our year-end recap—what God has been teaching us through the OnePastor journey in 2025, and a clear challenge as we step into 2026. This year we faced real life: struggle, loss,...
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EPISODE 37 EVEN IF. SHINING FOR JESUS.
What do you do when you’ve prayed hard… and nothing changes? When the door doesn’t open, the healing doesn’t come, the anxiety still hits, and you’re left wondering what real faith looks like in the middle of real disappointment? In this episode, we’re going to sit with one of the boldest...
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EPISODE 36 WHEN GOD IS SILENT
What do you do when you pray… and nothing seems to happen? When heaven feels quiet, Scripture feels flat, and God seems distant? In this episode of the OnePastor Podcast, we sit in the uncomfortable but deeply human space of God’s silence. Not the silence of abandonment—but the kind that tests...
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EPISODE 35 THE POWER OF ROUTINE
Episode 35 — The Power of Routine: Why Your Habits Shape Your Victory If you’ve ever started a Bible reading plan… and then drifted… this episode is for you. Today we get honest about something we all wrestle with — inconsistency. Not because we don’t love Jesus, but because life pulls…
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EPISODE 34 TRUE WORSHIPERS--WHAT GOD REALLY WANTS FROM YOU
In a world full of noise, performance, and pressure to look put-together, Jesus makes it clear what the Father is actually seeking — true worshipers who worship in Spirit and in Truth (John 4:23). In this heartfelt episode, Donnie takes us beyond the music and into the meaning. What does it…
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EPISODE 33 REST IS A PERSON.............JESUS
We talk about rest like it’s a destination — a vacation, a day off, a moment of peace that always seems just out of reach. But what if rest isn’t a place you go… what if it’s a Person you know? In this powerful and personal episode, Donnie unpacks Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11:28–30: “Come to…
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EPISODE 32 LIGHT OF THE WORLD
Jesus didn’t call us to blend in — He called us to shine. In this episode, Donnie talks about what it really means to be the light of the world in a culture that feels darker by the day. It’s not about perfection, performance, or living in a bubble — it’s about carrying God’s light into ordinary...
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EPISODE 31: When Faith Feels Divided: Finding Hope Between Generations
What do you do when the people you love most — your kids, your parents, even your own generation — just don’t see life or faith the same way anymore? In this honest and heartfelt episode, Donnie opens up about the tension and tenderness of living between generations. From the wisdom of age to the...
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EPISODE 30 BECAUSE HE LIVES!
“You’ve seen the storm… now hear the sunrise. Episode 30 is what it sounds like when faith smiles again.” Sometimes, life feels like a storm that never ends… until you remember the empty tomb. In this episode, Donnie steps into the light — joy, laughter, and victory echoing through every story....
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EPISODE 29 HOW DO I KNOW I BELIEVE?
How Do I Know I Believe? Some days you feel strong in your faith. Other days, you wonder if you even believe at all. You read your Bible and it feels distant. You pray, and it’s quiet. You see others walking confidently with God, and you start to wonder if you’re faking it. In this episode…
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EPISODE 28 THE BEAUTY OF THE BROKEN: HOW GOD USES OUR SCARS TO HEAL OTHERS
Episode 28: The Beauty of the Broken — How God Uses Our Scars to Heal Others Have you ever wondered why God didn’t erase the scars after the healing? Why He lets the reminders stay? In this episode of the OnePastor Podcast, Donnie Lafferty opens up about the deep beauty hidden inside our…
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EPISODE 27 WHEN HAPPINESS FADES, JOY REMAINS.
Life is full of ups and downs — and sometimes, it feels like more downs than ups. We chase happiness, but it slips through our fingers. The Bible never promises constant happiness — it promises something deeper. In this episode, Donnie opens up about the difference between happiness and true,...
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EPISODE 26 WHY ONEPASTOR EXISTS.
What OnePastor Podcast is and is NOT. So many in the church today are hurting, skeptical, or simply worn out. We show up, but we don’t always connect. We listen to sermons, but we don’t always feel heard ourselves. OnePastor is about pointing back to the only One who never fails us — Jesus, our...
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EPISODE 25 WHO AM I?
Episode 25 of OnePastor Podcast asks the life-shaping question “Who am I?”—inspired by Casting Crowns’ powerful song of the same name. Donnie opens his heart and the Word to show that our worth isn’t in what we do, feel, or fear, but in who Jesus says we are—chosen, loved, and secure. If you’ve...
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EPISODE 24 WHEN LIFE DOESN'T GO LIKE YOU THOUGHT
When Life Doesn’t Go Like You Thought: Trusting God’s Higher Ways Life rarely plays out the way we planned—and that can shake our faith. In this heart-to-heart episode Donnie shares his own “off-script” journey and offers strong biblical hope for anyone wondering what God is doing. “My life is...
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EPISODE 23 SALT & LIGHT....ORDINARY PEOPLE-EXTRAORDINARY INFLUENCE
Jesus calls His followers the salt of the earth and the light of the world (Matthew 5:13-16). In this episode we explore how everyday believers can quietly preserve goodness, bring flavor to their world, and shine God’s hope in dark places—right where they live and work. Contact OnePastor Tweet…
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EPISODE 22 GREATER BLESSINGS
Episode 22 – Greater Blessings Life can feel heavy. The struggles are real, and some days it’s hard to see past the weariness. But what if God has already poured out blessings on you that nothing—not hardship, not loss, not even death—can take away? This episode isn’t about chasing temporary…
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EPISODE 21 WHEN EVERYTHING SHAKES, WHAT HOLDS?
When Everything Shakes, What Holds? What do you cling to when life shakes you to the core—when your mind won’t stop racing, your finances are unstable, or your circumstances are overwhelming? In this episode, we open God’s Word and ask the only question that really matters: What actually holds…
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EPISODE 20 IDLE HANDS, RESTLESS HEARTS: LIVING ON POINT FOR GOD
How much of your life is being stolen by mindless scrolling, endless distractions, or habits that lead nowhere? What happens when our hands — and our hearts — drift into passivity instead of purpose? In this episode of the OnePastor Podcast, Donnie takes us into Scripture to face the…
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With our eyes on Jesus, we ignite the tough conversations that lead to true growth. Be transformed at this “hangout for the worn-out.” Your mess is welcome here. The Word is Alive!
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With our eyes on Jesus, we ignite the tough conversations that lead to true growth. Be transformed at this “hangout for the worn-out.” Your mess is welcome here. The Word is Alive!
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