The Pastoral Associates

In this episode of The Pastoral Associates Podcast, Matt Pressley and Kyle Huntsinger dive into a mix of engaging conversation and biblical insight. They answer thoughtful questions submitted by a listener, offering practical wisdom and pastoral encouragement for everyday life and ministry.Then, things take a fun turn as they each share their Top 5 Favorite Snacks—you may agree… or strongly disagree.To close the episode, Matt and Kyle continue their series through the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20 by unpacking Exodus 20:7 and 20:8–11. They discuss what it means to honor the name of the Lord and how the command to remember the Sabbath points us to a deeper rhythm of work and rest ultimately fulfilled in Christ.Whether you’re looking to grow in your understanding of Scripture, be encouraged in your walk with Christ, or just enjoy some lighthearted conversation, this episode has something for you.🎧 Tune in and join the conversation!

Matt and Kyle discuss and review our current series through the 10 commandments in Exodus 20:1-3 and looking forward. They also discuss current events in connection with Exodus 20 about Logan Paul's Interview and Donald Trump's Controversial AI Image.

Holy Saturday — Fearful But HopefulMark 16:1–8In the quiet tension between death and resurrection, Kyle Huntsinger leads us in waiting prayer. We remember that death does not win, ask for resurrection courage, and pray for boldness to proclaim the good news: “He is risen.”

Good Friday — The Crucified KingMark 14:43–15:47Today, Kyle Huntsinger guides us to the cross. In this solemn episode, we adore Jesus as our substitute and Savior, confess the sins He bore, and give thanks for His sacrifice in our place. We also intercede for the lost by name, slowing down to reflect and sit in the weight of the cross.

Maundy Thursday — The Suffering Servant Mark 14:1–42On the night of betrayal and surrender, Kyle Huntsinger leads us to remember the body and blood of Jesus given for us. We confess our tendency to sleep instead of pray, ask for strength to submit to God’s will, and grow in deep love for Christ’s sacrifice.

Holy Wednesday — Stay Awake! Mark 13As Jesus calls His followers to stay awake and endure, Kyle Huntsinger guides us in prayerful watchfulness. We ask for endurance in trials, confess spiritual apathy, and lift up persecuted believers around the world—longing to remain faithful until Christ returns.

Holy Tuesday — Authority and AllegianceMark 11:27–12:44In a day filled with challenges to Jesus’ authority, Kyle Huntsinger leads us to surrender fully to Christ as Lord. We pray for wholehearted love for God, generosity shaped by trust, and wisdom to live faithfully under Christ’s rule—even as we intercede for leaders and governing authorities.

Holy Monday — Fruitfulness and PurityMark 11:12–25As Jesus confronts fruitlessness and cleanses the temple, Kyle Huntsinger leads us to examine our own lives before the Lord. Together, we ask God to produce real spiritual fruit, confess empty religion, and pray for purity in His church—trusting Him for a faith that moves mountains.

Palm Sunday — The Humble KingMark 11:1–11Kyle Huntsinger guides Chapin Baptist in prayer as we begin Holy Week in Mark, beholding Jesus as the humble King who enters Jerusalem—not as expected, but exactly as needed. Today we praise Christ as King, confess our desire for a comfortable Messiah, and ask God to shape our hearts and homes to truly cry, “Hosanna.”

The P.A. Episode 77: "New Pharaoh, New Rules, and a New Life"- The difference between living under slavery and living under Yahweh?

What does it mean to approach a holy God?In this episode of the Pastoral Associates Podcast, we dive into Exodus 19 and explore the tension between God’s holiness and our access to Him. At Mount Sinai, the people of Israel are told to keep their distance—but through Jesus, we’re invited to draw near.So how do those two realities fit together?We talk about:Why God’s holiness demands reverenceWhat it really means to be “cleansed” before HimThe difference between self-righteousness and true humilityHow the cross changes everythingAs we look ahead to Easter, this conversation helps us see how Jesus is the true mediator who makes a way for us to approach God—not by our works, but by His grace.Bottom line:We don’t clean ourselves up to come to God—we come to Jesus, and He makes us clean.Also… a little March Madness, local food talk, and brisket makes its way in too.

In Episode 75, we explore Exodus 17:8–16 and wrestle with big questions about spiritual warfare, the power of prayer, and why God often brings victory through weakness rather than strength.

Testing God in Crisis“Is the LORD among us or not?” — a question Israel asked in fear and uncertainty.In times of global tension, we ask:Where is God?Why does evil persist?How do we trust Him when answers aren’t clear?Learn to trust God through unanswered prayers, anxiety, and doubt.🔥 Plus: We tackle the hot question — Is complaining really that serious?

🎙️ The Pastoral Associates – Episode 73 Today’s episode dives deep into one of the most challenging and timely conversations in Scripture and culture:⚔️ War, National Conflict & “The LORD Is a Warrior” (Exodus 15:3)Is God still a warrior today — or is that just Old Testament imagery?Do we see divine warfare language in the New Testament?How do we avoid baptizing our nation’s wars as “God’s battles”?We wrestle with big questions surrounding nationalism, modern Israel, and the identity of God’s people 🎶 We also discuss Women Leading in Worship through the lens of Miriam (Exodus 15:20–21) and current denominational conversations, including the recent decisions involving The Crossing Church and Zion Temple Baptist Church.

This week on Pastoral Associates, Kyle and Matt dive into Exodus 5–14 and wrestle with two powerful questions:👉 Why are stories of injustice and rescue so deeply attractive to humanity?👉 Are we more like Pharaoh than we’d ever want to admit?From the oppression of God’s people…To the hardening of Pharaoh’s heart…To the mighty rescue through the Red Sea…The story of Exodus isn’t just ancient history — it exposes our hearts and magnifies God’s glory as Deliverer.Are we longing for rescue?Or resisting the very God who saves?

The P.A. Episode 71: Sermon Recap on Exodus 2-4, Breaking News on Super Bowl, Newsboys, Winter Games and More!

The P.A. Episode 70: Back for 2026! The Lord's Work in January, Looking forward to Exodus and Response to the Brokenness in Minnesota

🎙️ The P.A. Episode 69: 2025 Christmas Extravaganza!Our biggest holiday episode yet is here! 🎄We sit down with Troy Handeland for a rich and encouraging conversation about Christmas — and his story of how God brought him to Chapin Baptist, how he came to follow Christ, and the joy of serving as an elder candidate and member of our church family.Then we turn up the heat with a round of “Hot Take” theological questions, tackling topics like:🔥 Hot Takes We Dive Into:• Is the obsession with identifying the Antichrist a distraction from actually following Christ?• Has the church romanticized the end times more than it fears the holiness of God?• Have we softened our view of heaven or hell?• Is “online church” actually church?… and more.Perfect listening for your drive, your wrapping session, or your Christmas-week moments of peace.🎧 Tune in and join the conversation!

🎙️ The P.A. Episode 68: The Advent Podcast Series – Luke 2Pastor Matt and Kyle continue our Advent journey, this time in Luke 2 — spotlighting the birth of Jesus and Simeon and Anna, faithful witnesses who recognized Jesus as the promised Savior. ✨Join the conversation as they explore how these elders’ patience, faith, and worship teach us to wait on God and celebrate His promises fulfilled. 🙌

🎙️ The P.A. Episode 67: The Advent Podcast Series – Luke 1Pastor Matt and Kyle kick off our Advent Series by diving into Luke 1 — where Gabriel visits Mary and she responds with faith and worship in The Magnificat. 🙌Join the conversation as they explore what Mary’s response teaches us about trusting God’s promises and how her song still speaks powerfully into our lives today. 🎧✨

On this week's episode of the Pastoral Associates we interview Chapin Baptist Church Member and Middle Guys Grow Group Leader Angel Rivera! Angel tells about how he came to Christ and how the Lord has impacted his life from his time in New York all the way to now living in South Carolina!

In this week’s Pastoral Associates Podcast, we sit down with Pastor Don Brock from Gateway Baptist Church for an encouraging conversation about his heart for ministry, his journey to Gateway, and the power of mentorship in shaping leaders.Whether you’re in ministry or simply love hearing how God works through His people, this episode will inspire and challenge you!

🎙 The P.A. Episode 64: The Gospel and Mental Health (Preview)How does the hope of the gospel speak into anxiety, depression, and the struggles of the mind? Join Pastor Matt Pressley and Kyle Huntsinger as they sit down for a preview conversation on The Gospel and Mental Health — an honest and hope-filled discussion about where Christ meets us in our weakness.

🎙️ The Pastoral Associates Podcast | Episode 63We’re checking in with Chapin Baptist Church member Nathan McCarthy and diving into some other random conversations along the way — because not every episode has to have an agenda 😄Tune in for laughs, stories, and some good old-fashioned pastor banter!

Episode 62: An Interview with Rick HinelyIn this powerful conversation, Rick shares his testimony of how the Lord delivered him from sin and the slavery of alcoholism. 🙌This episode is a reminder that God’s grace is stronger than our chains and that freedom in Christ is real and lasting.✨ Tune in to hear:Rick’s honest story of struggle and redemptionThe transforming power of the GospelHope for anyone battling addiction

The P.A. Episode 61: Sermon Recap of Psalm 80-82; Ministry News: Praise for Pancakes and Praise! Response to Charlie Kirk

Pastor Matt and Kyle sit down with Sara Lang who shares her journey from Islam to faith in Jesus. With grace and humility, she tells how the Lord drew her heart to the Gospel and gave her new life in Him. Her story is both hope-filled and pointing us to the beauty of Christ who calls people from every background into His family.

The P.A. Episode 59: Psalm 79 Recap and Breaking News on What Hurts the Image of God in response to the murder in Charlotte?

Mack Goodwin is a member of our church and faithful servant for many years in hospitality, student ministry, deacon ministry and beyond!

The P.A. Episode 57: Psalm 77 + Nostalgia of Cracker Barrel in Relation to Ministry and Does More Children=Conservative Values?

The P.A. Episode 56: Sermon Recap on Psalm 76, Breaking News on "Teen Mania" Documentary, Smaller Churches Need a Voice, and How bout them Irmo Boys!

The P.A. Episode 55: Psalm 75 Sermon Recap, Interview with Nikki Handeland about Bibles for Kids! Breaking News: "Outrage" about Jesus Christ Superstar, Miracles for Forest Frank's back, and Passion of the Christ news and MORE!

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The P.A. Episode 14: What do we owe God?

The P.A. Summer Episode 13: What is the measure of God's knowledge?

The P.A. Summer Episode 12: How powerful and knowing is God?

The P.A. Summer Episode 11: What is the measure of God's holiness and perfections?

The P.A. Summer Series for the BFM 2000: How does God related to the universe?

The P.A. Episode 54: The Maysa Sheppard Story Final PartLearn about Maysa's testimony and how the Lord changed her life through his protection and provision.

The P.A. Episode 53: The Maysa Sheppard Story Part 3Learn about Maysa's testimony and how the Lord changed her life through his protection and provision.

The P.A. Episode 52: The Maysa Sheppard Story Part 2Learn about Maysa's testimony and how the Lord changed her life through his protection and provision.

The P.A. Episode 51: Maysa Sheppard Story Part 1Learn about Maysa's testimony and how the Lord changed her life through his protection and provision.

The P.A. Summer Series from the BFM 2000: How many God's exist? What kind of Being is God?

The P.A. Episode 44: Sermon Recap on 2 Timothy 2:3-7; Breaking News on Mother's Day and The New Pope; Interview with Claude Schumpert!

The P.A. Episode 49: Interview with Pastor Nathan Sweet from First Baptist Surfside in Surfside Beach, SC

The P.A. Episode 47: Sermon Recap of 2 Timothy 1:15-18; Questions from Kids! Ministry News and more!

The P.A. Episode 47: Easter Recap, Sermon Recap, Top 10 Karaoke Songs!, Breaking News, and More!Breaking News on: Passion of The Christ PrepAmerican Idol Easter EditionJohn MacArthur "feels great"Final Thoughts on the Pope's passing

The P.A. Episode 45: Sermon Recaps on 2 Timothy 1:1-12; Breaking News on Will Smith, American Idol and Newspring Church; Kyle and Matt's Top 5 Burgers and more!!!

The P.A. Episode 43: Ministry News and Tommy Darnell Interview!