The Pursuit Podcast with Pastor Josh

Have you ever known God made you a promise — but you're still waiting for it to show up? In this episode of The Pursuit Podcast, Pastor Josh sits down with Dr. Tamla Wilson — preacher, author, and founder of the infertility ministry "The Waiting Room" at Wheeler — for an honest, moving conversation about what it really means to wait on God.Dr. Wilson shares her own story of infertility, singleness until 40, and the prayer that changed everything: "Lord, if this isn't your will, take away the desire." Together, she and Pastor Josh unpack:- Why waiting rooms show up in every area of life — not just infertility, but singleness, divorce, career, and unanswered prayer- The three tools for surviving a waiting season: scripture, prayer, and finding your people- The often-overlooked experience of men in the waiting room — and why fathers need more spaces to process infertility and loss- How surrender, not striving, is often what moves you closer to God's will- Why "your testimony will be somebody else's survival guide"Dr. Wilson's new book, The Waiting Room, releases this fall and is available for pre-order now — the link is below. Whether you're waiting on a child, a spouse, a job, or a breakthrough, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.Pre-order "The Waiting Room" by Dr. Tamla Wilson:https://tamlawilsonministries.com/thewaitingroomFollow Dr. Tamla Wilson on Instagram: @ReverendDoctorSpiceTamlaWilsonMinistries.comSubscribe for new episodes every week — help us get to 500 subscribers!Scriptures referenced: Hebrews 11, Philippians 4:6-7

The internet is buzzing again about KevOnStage — but instead of piling onto the debate, Pastor Josh takes a step back to ask a bigger question: why do we keep making entertainers, artists, and content creators into our pastors? In this episode of The Pursuit Podcast, Pastor Josh unpacks the latest KevOnStage controversy (his comments on masturbation and on not demonizing LGBTQ+ siblings in his own theological process) — not to relitigate the topic itself, but to talk about something more important: how believers consume, judge, and heap authority onto religious-adjacent public figures who never claimed to be pastors in the first place.

We're officially in the second half of 2026 — so how are those New Year's resolutions really going? In this episode of The Pursuit Podcast, Pastor Josh breaks down how to look back, lock in, and transform the next six months of your life using two powerful biblical stories: Noah's Ark and Moses' encounter with his father-in-law Jethro in Exodus 18. You'll learn the 3-step framework for locking in for the rest of the year: ✅ PAUSE — Take time to praise God and acknowledge what He's already done ✅ REVIEW — Honestly evaluate your roles, systems, and sustainability ✅ REORIENT — Focus on what only YOU can do, train others, delegate, and lead with authority Pastor Josh also unpacks the story of Noah from Genesis 7, why not everyone makes it onto your "ark" for the next season, and what the Genesis 7:16 image of God "shutting the door" teaches us about being locked in for transformation. Plus, a real talk moment on discernment in entertainment, inspired by the movie Minions & Monsters. If you've ever felt stretched thin, burned out, or unsure if you're on track for the goals you set this year — this episode is your permission slip to pause, get honest, and lock back in. 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week (Wednesday drop / Tuesday night audio) 📖 Scriptures referenced: Genesis 7, Exodus 18:1-23 🎙️ Related episodes: The Deconstruction Episode | 3 Relationship Green Flags

It's hot girl summer, city boy summer, and everybody's outside meeting somebody new. But before you give your time away, Pastor Josh wants you to know what you're actually looking for. This week on The Pursuit Podcast, Pastor Josh breaks down a hard truth: "dating" as we know it isn't actually in the Bible. So what do we have instead? Using the story of Jacob and Rachel in Genesis 29, Pastor Josh pulls three green flags every Christian single should be watching for this season — what it looks like when someone truly sees you, how their family can preview your future, and why the people willing to work for you (and wait for you) are the ones worth your time. Spice is seasonal. Stamina is sustainable. Let's talk about it. New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe wherever you listen, and catch the video version on YouTube at Joshua Mitchell TV.Unprotected Texts by Jennifer Wright Knust : https://amzn.to/4wno3vxSexuality and the Black Church by Kelly Brown Douglas  : https://amzn.to/3QzxRmW

Pastor Josh gets personal about his own faith deconstruction — and the part nobody talks about: what it takes to rebuild. Prompted by a three-hour conversation with a young woman walking through her own questions, he traces his journey from a family Baptist church in DC, through seminary at Virginia Union, to rediscovering a bigger God on the other side. Using the Apostle Paul as a model for deconstruction and reconstruction, he shares three principles for anyone whose faith is being taken apart. If you're questioning what you were taught and afraid of where it leads, this one's for you.

In this episode, Pastor Josh explores the profound issue of loneliness among the younger generations, backed by recent statistics and biblical insights. He discusses the importance of covenant relationships, the dangers of isolation, and how faith can guide us through loneliness.

8,000 Meta employees got a layoff notice via email last week. Oracle. Amazon. Microsoft. Google. Dell. Over 150,000 tech jobs have been cut in 2026 alone — and the numbers keep climbing. If you've been watching the news and quietly wondering, where is God in all of this? — this episode is for you.Pastor Josh takes the moment that has shaken the workforce and reframes it through a lens of faith: What if the instability you're feeling isn't just an economic crisis? What if it's a divine invitation to finally stop building someone else's dream and start pursuing the one God designed you for?This isn't just a pep talk. Pastor Josh brings scripture, data, and a practical 5-step framework — the 5C System — drawn straight from the call of Moses to help you identify what God has actually called you to, even while you're still figuring out what to do with your career.In this episode:The 2026 tech layoff wave — Meta, Oracle, Amazon, Microsoft & what it means for your futureHow AI is reshaping the workforce and why this changes everything for young adultsThe disproportionate impact on Black women and communities of color — and why the Church has to speak to itPeter going back to fishing — and what that story really says about seasons of transitionMoses at the burning bush and the 5C System for identifying your calling:Community — Who do you feel called to serve?Crisis — What keeps you up at night?Competency — What are you genuinely gifted in?Context — How does your history make you uniquely qualified?Cost — Would you do it for free?Why Netflix's Nemesis is a warning about making an idol of your careerWhether you're in a layoff, questioning your career path, or feeling like your job was never your calling to begin with — Pastor Josh gives you the theological grounding and the practical tools to move forward with clarity and confidence.You were made for more than a nine to five. Let's find it together.Subscribe on YouTube → youtube.com/@JoshuaMitchellTV | Morning Prayer: Mon–Fri, 6AM EST Help us reach 500 subscribers — share this episode with someone who needs to hear it!

The internet has been buzzing about Dr. Cheyenne Bryant — and Pastor Josh finally weighs in. But this isn't just about one person's controversy. It's about you, your calling, and whether the path God has for you looks like anyone else's.In this episode, Pastor Josh takes the cultural conversation around credentials, licensing, and legitimacy and flips it into a faith-based framework for walking confidently in who God created you to be. Drawing from his own academic journey — Howard University, Virginia Union, and beyond — he opens up an honest conversation about the difference between a degree and actual impact, and why one doesn't always equal the other.Using the story of David and Goliath as his anchor, Pastor Josh challenges listeners to stop fighting in Saul's armor. Whether you went the traditional school route, earned a trade certification, built your skill through real-world experience, or are still figuring it out — God has a way of preparing people that doesn't always look conventional. And that's okay.In this episode:The Dr. Cheyenne Bryant credential controversy — what it really revealsWhy a degree doesn't guarantee impact (and no degree doesn't disqualify you)David, Saul's armor, and the power of fighting YOUR wayLessons from the new Michael Jackson biopic on betting on yourselfHow to stand on business when people question your qualificationsWhether you're a coach, a creator, an entrepreneur, or someone who has ever felt like your path didn't look "official" enough — this episode is your permission slip.Subscribe on YouTube → youtube.com/@JoshuaMitchellTV | Morning Prayer: Mon–Fri, 6AM EST Help us reach 500 subscribers by July 1st!

If you've ever sat in church, smiled at the right moments, and responded "all the time" when the preacher said "God is good" — all while quietly wondering if that's actually true — this episode is for you.In the Season 2 premiere of The Pursuit Podcast, Pastor Josh tackles one of the most honest and difficult questions in the Christian faith: Is God really good? Especially when we're watching women and children lose their lives to violence. Especially when the suffering isn't happening overseas — it's happening right here at home.Pastor Josh opens with a theological foundation rooted in the concept of theodicy — the centuries-old question of how a good God and evil in the world can coexist — and unpacks the critical difference between God's perfect will and permissive will. Then he brings on returning guest Pastor Tyra Bethea, author of What Would Jesus Do? and founder of Altogether Ministries, for a candid, compassionate conversation about faith, gender-based violence, allyship, and the work it takes to hold onto a good God when you've experienced something very bad.In this episode:What does the Bible actually say about God's goodness? (Mark 10:18, Psalm 34:8, John 10:11)The difference between God's perfect will and permissive will — and why it mattersHow to separate the actions of people from the character of GodWhat the church has gotten wrong about submission and Ephesians 5What it means for men to be true allies against gender violenceHow survivors can hold onto faith while processing traumaWhy education and reframing abuse is the first step toward healing