It Could Only Happen to a Pastor Podcast
Join hosts Matt Capps and Josh Reavis as they share hilarious and awkward stories from the life of a pastor. Expect tales of microphone mishaps, baptism bloopers, and children saying the worst possible things during sermons. It's a lighthearted podcast designed to give pastors a laugh and some encouragement.
Episodes
Top 5 Pastor Hacks
In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Matt Capps and Josh Reavis share a countdown of their Top 5 “Pastor Hacks”—from the strategically deployed trailer hitch handshake to a well-timed “mic off” moment that saved a Sunday service. With plenty of laughter and some honest reflection, they swap creative (and sometimes questionable) problem-solving tactics like the escape hatch phone ca
I'll Get Saved This Week If You'll Get Saved Next Week
In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Matt Capps and Josh Reavis share a couple of painfully funny ministry moments—from a well-meaning church member walking forward during an altar call just to encourage others to respond, to preaching through a sermon while a longtime member loudly snores in the third row. With plenty of laughter and some honest reflection, they talk about the unp
Are Those Seats Taken?
In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Matt Capps and Josh Reavis share a couple of painfully funny ministry moments—from longtime church members guarding their “unassigned” pews with the classic line, “You’re in my seat,” to a Sunday service where the pastor got so locked into preaching that he completely forgot both the announcements and the offering. With plenty of laughter and so
Being a Good Neighbor Goes a Long Way
In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Matt Capps and Josh Reavis share a couple of hilariously chaotic ministry moments—from a church plant pumpkin painting party that ended with the police showing up, to preaching an entire sermon after forgetting his notes at home. With plenty of laughter and some honest reflection, they talk about the unpredictable, scrappy early days of ministry
I Had a Whole Year of Training
In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Matt Capps and Josh Reavis share a couple of painfully funny ministry moments—from Josh’s early pastoral foot-in-mouth encounter to a sermon illustration that accidentally made one’s own family the punchline. With plenty of laughter and some honest reflection, they talk about the awkward situations pastors inevitably face and the humility requir
Interpretive Dance Ninja Turtle Style
In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Matt Capps and Josh Reavis share two painfully relatable church moments—from a worship service that suddenly paused while everyone wondered, “Has anyone seen Bob?” to Josh’s awkward realization that he introduced himself to someone who had already been attending the church for months. With plenty of laughs and a little ministry perspective, they
You Should Not be Faint of Heart or Slow of Reflex
In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Josh Reavis and Matt Capps share two unforgettable ministry moments—one involving a frantic pastoral check-in and another featuring a hot mic. With plenty of laughs and a little hard-earned wisdom, they remind pastors they’re not alone in the wild, awkward, and humbling moments of ministry. Tune in for humor, humility, and stories you truly coul
The Hospital is Where You Get Trained for the Ministry
In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Josh Reavis and Matt Capps swap stories that prove ministry is often holier—and messier—than anyone expects. Josh shares a humbling early-ministry moment involving a not-so-friendly church member, a house call gone sideways, and a situation that required more servant-heartedness than seminary ever prepared him for. Then in this week’s “Legends a
I'm Drawing the Line at Fingernails
In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Josh Reavis and Matt Capps share a cringe-worthy early-ministry moment involving a crying baby, zero sleep, and a decision that quickly became a lifelong lesson in pastoral wisdom. Then, we hear about a slippery first baptism that didn’t go quite as smoothly as planned. It’s another mix of honest ministry mishaps, laughter, and reminders that ev
Let Nature Take Its Course
In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Matt Capps and Josh Reavis share an unforgettable preaching experience in a passionate church—complete with powerful prayers, a multitasking mom, and a perfectly timed baby burp that stopped the sermon cold. Then, a sacred moment of prayer gets hilariously interrupted by the unmistakable sound of Baby Shark echoing through the sanctuary. It’s an
The Double Whammy
In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Matt Capps and Josh Reavis share the legendary tale of “Dr. Mildred,” a charming free-meal enthusiast who somehow found her way into every church event with food on the menu. Plus, a perfectly timed (and hilariously awkward) question from a child stops a sermon in its tracks. It’s another round of unforgettable ministry moments, plenty of laughs
A Sea of Elvii
In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Matt Capps and Josh Reavis swap unbelievable (but totally real) ministry stories—from a funeral filled with Elvis impersonators to a surprisingly “patriotic” wardrobe mishap and a legendary name-mix-up gone wrong. With plenty of laughs and a little hard-earned wisdom, they remind pastors they’re not alone in the wild moments of ministry. Tune in
Trailer
Welcome to the It Could Only Happen to a Pastor Podcast with hosts Matt Capps and Josh Reavis, where you’ll hear unforgettable, awkward, and hilarious stories that could truly only happen to a pastor. Think mic mishaps, baptism bloopers, and kids saying the worst possible thing mid-sermon. So, if you need a laugh or just a little encouragement along the way from pastors just like you, listen in to
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