Preacher in the Hat

In this episode, we talk about what it means to have a heart of a champion and a someone we knew who had one. This one is for Daryl.

We continue our conversation on Seeing Supernaturally.

Recent episodes had us talking about sight. Go back and check out Line of Sight parts 1 and 2, if you haven't yet. This one gets into it from a different angle. How much of the supernatural is observable? Why does the church like to pretend it doesn't exist?

The guys continue Line of Sight with Part 2.

Our eyes will tell the story of what we value.

Ken Griffey Jr., Michael Jordan. When we think of heroes, we often think of guys like that. And while they're great people to model your game after, what about the people you should model your LIFE after?

In the prior episode, we talked about WHERE you'd go if you could hop in a Time Machine to a biblical event. Now, we talk about WHO you'd want to see. 

Time travel... IS IT REAL? Ok, no. But if it was, where would you go?

OK, it's not a fruit of the Spirit. But it can be fruitFUL when directed properly.

Misplaced passion. Something all of us deal with on a daily basis. Do we stop long enough to consider that we are often passionate about the wrong things? 

The guys are back for round 2 to discuss gentleness.

In this episode, the guys are back from a break and dive into a question of gentleness in men. It's often viewed as weakness, but what if it's not?

We are taught to push through. RISE & GRIND! Or whatever. But, sometimes its prudent to stop and rest.

It seems like we're hit with new, impactful decisions daily. Doing nothing is easier. But let's talk about how to avoid that.

The Loneliness Epidemic. We live in a world that breeds more and more isolation. Breaking out of that mold can be difficult and requires intention!

The guys talking about physical and spiritual health, how they often connect, and their similar disciplines.

Wrapping up the series on the State of Manhood, let's talk about vices. Phones. TV. Alcohol. Drugs. Money. Now let's talk about the real, suitable replacement for them. The only suitable replacement.

To borrow from Randy Moss, this one is about "straight cash, homie."

We continue to dive into the State of Manhood from Better Man. This time we're talking about work. Have we strayed from the original design of work?

The team discusses the "State of Manhood" from betterman.com. What is driving men away from church and spiritually leading the home? 

URGENT! URGENT! EMERG...... Ok, we don't want to get in trouble for copyright infringement, so we'll stop there. We're talking urgency in the Kingdom of God. 

"Acting like a child" often has a negative connotation, but we know the Bible instructs us in child-like faith. 

We took the opportunity to look within our group for a story of transformation, and we didn't have to go back very far. Steve details his short battle with cancer, the role fear played, and how Jesus changed him and prepared him before the battle ever even started.

Ralph returns for Part 2 to talk about life after he met Jesus!

After several failed attempts, we finally got him! Bishop Ralph Garth joins the podcast to talk about what his life was like before he met Jesus, a beautiful setup for the anticipated PART 2.

Sometimes you have to take a second and reset. That was our summer. Reset. Fresh start. God is in it all. Preacher in the Hat is back.

As our Dad Mode series winds down, our minds shifted to where dads go from here. More specifically, how can we be best equipped to face everyday life? There is no better equipment for everyday life than the Armor of God. Ephesians 6 lays the groundwork for us, so let's dive in!

What is a normal day for a Dad? Is there such a thing? We talking about the tough times, and making sure we embrace the grind and enjoy the great moments--because there are many. Getting to do this? It might just be the greatest job we could ever have.

Is it time for a Dad Mode Manifesto? Let’s take a look at how we can move past the burnout and live Dad Mode sustainably.

Feeling burned out? Burnout doesn't just happen to parents. It happens to all of us. In this episode, we talk about what its like, how to combat it, and even graded our own current levels of burnout. Take the test and find out yours!

There are 3 things we can ALL--not just parents--relate to... We feel overwhelmed, we need wisdom, and we need community. No matter what stage of life we are in, we can be affected by these things. Let's talk about what Jesus has to say.

Do kids ask questions? Is water wet? Let's take a look at the hardest questions kids ask... and how we learn to love the--sometimes excessive--questions!

Welcome back to DAD MODE!  On the agenda: Is this piece of tech worth your kids' time? Our top tech disasters ... and our WORST screen time infractions.

Welcome to DAD MODE! Here is our first episode, "The Screen Time Trials". On the agenda: The Top 5 Kids shows we wish we could delete forever How to teach your kids to engage with entertainment thoughtfully ... and don't miss out on the call to the DADvice Hotline.

We wanted to set aside a time for a quick talk to say "Thank You" to all the fathers out there. We know Father's Day can be hit and miss for some people. It can also be downright painful for others. That's why we wanted to take this time to celebrate the ones who are doing it right.

The easy answer is Hebrews 10:24-25a, "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together." That's certainly enough reason to go, but sometimes it feels like there's more to it these days, for good or bad. 

The team debates 10 unwritten rules of church. Let's debate!

The team puts some "unwritten rules of Church" on trial. We tried not to push too many buttons, but no promises are made!

Can you sing a song written by someone you disagree with on theology? What if the song is inward focused? We try to tackle a couple tough questions.

Does my preference in worship matter? Should it ever affect my ability to engage? There are some hard questions on worship and we take a swing at a couple. #podcast

Our Stories of Transformation series continues with our next guest, Thomas Burke! From militant atheism to pastor, find out exactly where God was and is in Thomas' journey.

Stories of Transformation continues with another guest, Shawn Morrison! Our connection with Shawn goes really far back, before we even realized. We believe that every story points to Jesus, and that includes Shawn's!

Our Stories of Transformation series continues with our next guest, Michael Farley. We've only known Michael for less than a year, but that's plenty of time to know all the work that God has done. Michael shares his story freely and openly, and you won't want to miss it.

As promised, a guest! Meet our buddy Justin Castle. An infectious laugh, a heart for Jesus, and a story of how He reached down to pull Justin from his lowest place.

The team kicks off a new series called "Stories of Transformation" by sharing some of their own experiences and setting the table for future guests to do the same. Plus a brand new intro!

In follow up to our previous episode, Questions for Jesus, we talk about how to get specific with our questions. So much of it applies in our earthly relationships, too. If you didn't get a chance, catch up on the Questions for Jesus episode, or just jump right in here!

Have you ever wanted to ask Jesus a question face to face? Let's talk about asking Jesus what He thinks about what we're going through. 

Microwaved Teddy Bears. Busted Windows. Double Billed Hats. Terrible tea that Morgan Wallen somehow endorsed. We've talked about all of it. But none of it compares to the stories about Jesus. When you've published 40 episodes, you get in to some stuff. And we certainly have. Be sure to join us as we jump into Year 2! https://www.preacherinthehat.com/

Have you ever thought about training your brain to ask God questions? What if we told you that it is one of the most relational things you can do with Him? I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. Psalm 34:4

The team samples some "sweet tea" from The Ryl Company then takes a breakneck turn into the topic of transformational prayer in an episode where Steve takes the lead.