Pastors’ Hangover
This podcast discusses the experience of pastors the morning after delivering a sermon, exploring the topics they wished they had more time to cover. It aims to revisit and deepen the message without the time constraints of a typical Sunday service. Each episode offers an extended conversation around biblical themes and pastoral reflections.
Episodes
How Craig Altman Went From the Bar to Building a Church
How did Craig Altman go from partying in Tampa to giving his life to Jesus, becoming a pastor, and eventually starting Grace Family Church? In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, Craig shares the story of meeting Debbie, walking into church for the first time, finding Jesus in an unexpected place, stepping into ministry, and watching Grace grow from its earliest days into what it is today.
Crai
Why Your “Yes” Is More Expensive Than You Think
Why is your “yes” more expensive than you think? In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, the team talks about what it really looks like to lead well at home, at work, in church, and in your relationships.
They get practical about having hard conversations, why clarity is kindness, how to prepare before addressing conflict, and when it’s actually healthy to pause a conversation and come back to
Wrestling With Life’s Hardest Questions
Why does God allow suffering? Why would God allow children and babies to suffer? How do we trust God when life feels deeply unfair?
In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, Pastors Daryl Black and Hal Mayer wrestle with some of the hardest questions Christians ask about pain, loss, heaven, evil, and the character of God.
They talk honestly about why suffering exists, what the Bible gives us reaso
Jesus, I Don’t Understand
What do you do when you have questions about Jesus that you can’t fully explain? In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, Pastor Hal and Pastor Nate tackle some of the questions Christians are actually asking, from whether followers of Jesus should play Grand Theft Auto 6 to how we should think about the things we allow into our lives. They also unpack the Trinity, what it means that God is one G
What If We Got Dinosaurs Wrong?
Can you trust the Bible and still take science seriously? In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, we tackle some of the biggest questions Christians ask about creation, evolution, dinosaurs, the shape of the earth, and whether science actually supports or contradicts faith.
Are dinosaurs real? Did they live alongside humans? Is the earth flat? Can Christians believe in evolution? What does Genes
Why Aren’t My Prayers Working?
Why does it sometimes feel like your prayers aren’t working? Are you praying the wrong thing, using the wrong words, or asking with the wrong motives?
In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, we take a deep dive into prayer and tackle some of the questions Christians wrestle with most. What makes a prayer powerful? What does the Bible mean by the “prayer of a righteous person”?
Does praying wit
Are We Living in the End Times?
The end times raise some of the biggest questions Christians have. When will the rapture happen? Will believers go through the tribulation? What is the mark of the beast, and are we already seeing signs of what’s coming?
In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, Melissa sits down with Pastor Hal to unpack what the Bible actually says about the rapture, tribulation, Antichrist, and the mark of the
When “It’s Not a Big Deal” Becomes a Big Deal
Compromise rarely starts with a big decision. Most of the time, it begins with something small enough to excuse, ignore, or call “not a big deal.”
In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, Pastor Daryl breaks down the warnings to the churches in Pergamum and Thyatira and what they reveal about compromise in our own lives. From what we watch and scroll to isolation, community, and the things we slo
You Can Do Church and Still Miss Jesus
In this episode of the Pastors Hangover, Pastor Daryl Black breaks down the Church in Ephesus and one of the most sobering warnings in Revelation: you can do all the right church things and still miss Jesus.
We talk about what it means to lose your first love, why Jesus cares more about devotion than activity, and how easy it is to serve, worship, lead, and stay busy while slowly drifting from the
AI, Gen Z & Leadership That Outlives You
Great leadership is not just about what you accomplish. It is about who you prepare to lead after you.
In this episode, the team discusses what it looks like for different generations to run together, use their unique gifts, and pass the baton without abandoning the race. They unpack mentorship, succession, character development, and why young leaders should chase growth instead of tit
Can You Lose Your Salvation? The Question We Can’t Agree On
Can you lose your salvation? Is “once saved, always saved” actually biblical? And what happens when someone once followed Jesus but later walked away?
In this episode of the Pastors’ Hangover, the team tackles one of the biggest questions Christians continue to debate. They explore salvation as a gift, the role of free will, what it means to truly follow Jesus, and how we can trust God when we do
How to Stop Hiding What God Wants to Heal
In this episode of the Pastors’ Hangover, the team has an honest conversation about the struggles people often feel pressured to keep hidden. From addiction and mental health to shame, isolation, and the fear of being exposed, they unpack what happens when we stop pretending we are okay and start inviting trusted people into the truth.
They also talk about why secrecy gives our struggles more pow
Real Men Don't Walk Alone | NFL Dreams, Broken Homes, and Single Fatherhood
No one was meant to walk through life alone.
In this episode of the Pastors Hangover, the Temple Terrace team shares powerful stories of broken homes, absent fathers, shattered dreams, and the people God used to change the course of their lives. From a simple invitation to church, to a life-changing hug at a men's group, to mentors who refused to give up on them, these stories are a reminder that
The Summer That Changed Everything: Why We Believe in the Next Generation
Before they were pastors, worship leaders, and ministry leaders... they were students.
In this episode of the Pastors Hangover, the South Tampa team shares the stories that shaped their faith... from youth groups and summer camps to mentors who refused to give up on them. Their journeys are a powerful reminder that investing in the next generation doesn't just change a summer, it can change the c
How God Rewrites What Looks Finished - The Freedom in Authenticity
In this episode of the Pastors Hangover, the Carrollwood Location team shares powerful testimonies of broken homes, abuse, rebellion, unplanned pregnancy, shame, and the life-changing grace of Jesus.
Their stories are a reminder that no matter where you've been or what you've walked through, God isn't finished writing your story.
We also dive into the freedom that comes from authenticity. Lookin
Gangster Faith: Why Comfortable Christianity Doesn't Work
What does it really mean to follow Jesus in a culture that values comfort above everything else?
In this episode of the Pastors Hangover, we sit down with the Grace Family Church Land O' Lakes team to unpack one of the biggest challenges facing Christians today: comfortable Christianity.
Drawing from the Book of Acts, we discuss what bold faith looked like in the early church, why Peter and John
Addiction, Drugs & Anxiety: Wild Redemption Stories from Shrooms to Sheep
From addiction, broken relationships, anxiety, and rock-bottom moments to lives transformed by Jesus—this episode features the powerful testimonies behind Grace Family Church's Suncoast pastors. We talk redemption, community, the Book of Acts, and why your next step of faith could change everything.
Why Most Christians Never Experience God's Power | The Book of Acts
Why did the early church experience God's power in such a dramatic way, while so many Christians today feel stuck, disconnected, or spiritually dry?
In this episode of The Pastors Hangover, the team dives into the Book of Acts and explores what made the early church so impactful. From the power of the Holy Spirit to the role of faith, obedience, and community, this conversation challenges us to ex
Fear is Keeping You Stuck: How to Follow God’s Calling When You Don’t Know What’s Next
What if the biggest thing standing between you and God's calling isn't a lack of clarity, it's fear?
In this episode of Pastors Hangover, the pastors dive into one of the most common questions Christians ask: How do I know what God is calling me to do?
Let's chat with the Ybor team as they share their testimonies.. shots, sickness, and stay-at-home dads. They discuss how to recognize God's leadi
Identity, Truth, and The Culture War | Part 2
Why is identity so confusing in today’s culture and what happens when feelings become more important than truth? In this episode of Pastors' Hangover, Craig Altman, Hal Mayer, and Daryl Black have an honest, biblical, and compassionate conversation about identity, truth, culture, gender, sexuality, holiness, parenting, comparison, and what it means to be created in the image of God. They unpack wh
Stop Chasing Empty Things | Part 1
What does the “abundant life” Jesus promised actually look like—and why do so many people still feel empty, anxious, restless, and unsatisfied? In this episode of Pastors Hangover, Hal Mayer, Craig Altman, and Daryl Black unpack the powerful truth behind Jesus being the Good Shepherd and what it really means to follow Him. This conversation dives deep into purpose, peace, contentment, wandering fr
Parenting 101: Daddy Issues, "Soft" Parenting, and The Truth About Spanking
In this episode of Pastors Hangover, the pastors dive into one of the most emotional and controversial conversations in culture today: parenting. From daddy issues and mother wounds to “soft” parenting, discipline, spanking, and breaking unhealthy family cycles, this episode gets real about how childhood experiences shape who we become as adults.
It's Okay To Not Be Okay: What Spiritual Strength Really Looks Like
This week on Pastors Hangover, we’re having one of our most honest and vulnerable conversations yet: what does spiritual strength actually look like? So many people feel pressure to appear “strong” on the outside while silently struggling with pain, exhaustion, anxiety, trauma, disappointment, or questions about their purpose. In this episode, we unpack the truth that it’s okay to not be okay… and
The Hard Truth About Outgrowing Your Friends
Let's roll and dive into BOUNDARIES!!! We talk about the tension between setting boundaries vs. cutting people off, and how to navigate relationships that feel draining, unhealthy, or misaligned with who God is calling you to become. Is it wrong to distance yourself? How do you “cut someone off” in a healthy, God-honoring way? And where’s the line between protecting your peace and abandoning peopl
Why Your Marriage Feels Harder Than Everyone Else’s
If you’ve ever caught yourself looking at other couples and thinking, “Why does their marriage seem easier than ours?"... This episode is for you. In this honest and unfiltered conversation, the pastors dive into the tension many Christian couples feel but rarely talk about: doing marriage God’s way, being on mission together, and yet still feeling like it’s harder than it should be. They unpack t
How to Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Taking Ownership
Have you felt stuck in life? Maybe it feels like your family situation is holding you back. Maybe it is your job, taking care of aging parents, financial pressure, or the season of life you are in. But what if the thing keeping you stuck is not only what is happening around you… but what is happening inside you?
This week on Pastors Hangover, the guys unpack “The Unstuck Framework”
See it. Own i
The Wild Parts of Easter Nobody Talks About
You’ve heard the Easter story… but you probably missed these details.
In this episode of Pastors Hangover, we take a deeper look at what actually happened during the most important moment in human history—and uncover the parts of the story most people never talk about.
When Jesus died, the Bible tells us the veil in the temple was torn in two. An earthquake shook the ground. Graves were opened. An
Holy Week and Easter: What Most Christians Don’t Know
Easter is more than a moment. It’s the turning point.
This week on Pastors Hangover, we’re talking about Holy Week, the road to the cross, and what most Christians don’t realize about the story we celebrate every year.
We get into real, honest questions about faith, the Holy Spirit, and evangelism without the pressure, just truth.
Because following Jesus isn’t about having all the answers…
it’s ab
Jesus Isn’t Your Life Coach
If Jesus is TRULY King… then everything changes.
In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, the team dives into one of the most challenging tensions in following Jesus: we love Him as Savior, we admire Him as a teacher—but what does it actually mean to live under His authority as King?
Because the truth is, admiration is easy. Obedience is where it gets real.
We talk about why so many Christians
Identity Crisis: Are You Letting Culture Define You
Who gets to define who you are?
Culture has an answer. Social media has an answer. Your past has an answer. But Scripture makes it clear... the only one who can truly define you is the one who created you.
In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, the team dives into what it means to encounter Jesus and how that encounter doesn’t just change what we do, it changes who we are. We talk
Why Christians Should Fast
Why does the Bible talk so much about fasting, testimony, and slowing down? In this episode of Pastors' Hangover, Melissa sits down with Pastors Hal Mayer, Craig Altman, and Daryl Black to unpack the spiritual discipline of fasting and why it still matters today. The conversation dives into the meaning of “Selah,” the power of sharing your testimony even when you’re still in the middle of the stor
When the World Feels Like It’s Falling Apart
War in the headlines. Rising global tension. A nonstop stream of breaking news. It’s easy to feel anxious when the world seems unstable.
In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, the team talks honestly about how Christians should respond when global events create fear, uncertainty, and division. Instead of reacting with panic or hopelessness, Scripture calls believers to respond with prayer, wis
Revival is Fake Unless You Have This
We talk about revival like it’s a moment, a movement, a crowd, a campus, a worship night. But what if revival isn’t real unless something deeper is happening first? In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, we unpack Pastor Hal’s message from Nehemiah 8–9 and ask the hard questions: What actually qualifies as revival? Is it emotional intensity? Big numbers? Viral worship moments? Or is it somethin
Can 10% Change Your Life?
If everything already belongs to God, why does He ask for 10% back?
In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, the team dives deeper into Pastor Daryl’s message on tithing — and the tension many of us feel around it. Tithing was never about funding God. It’s about forming people. It’s about training our hearts to put Him first in a culture built on self-sufficiency and security.
We wrestle with rea
Money Talks: What’s Stealing Our Financial Peace?
If God owns everything, why does money create so much stress?
In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, the team dives deeper into Pastor Craig’s message and unpacks the tension between faith and finances. Why do we tithe? Is all debt the same? What if your spouse doesn’t agree on giving? And how do you trust God to provide when the numbers don’t add up?
Financial peace isn’t just about budgeting
Build Anyway: Lessons from Nehemiah
What do you do when God gives you a vision—but opposition, doubt, and distractions show up immediately?
In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, the pastors unpack powerful lessons from Nehemiah and challenge the idea that prayer and planning are opposites. Faith isn’t passive. Praying without preparation can leave you unready when God moves, and planning without prayer can leave you relying on y
Healthy Life Rhythms, Introverts at Church, Super Bowl Predictions
In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, the team talks honestly about what healthy life rhythms actually look like when it comes to church, family, and community... especially for introverts. We unpack the pressure to overcommit, how to pursue community without burning out, what to do when a group isn’t the right fit, and how families can stay connected without being out every night of the week.
Life’s Failures: How to Know When to Persevere or When God Closes the Door
Does God allow failure as part of His will, or does He simply redeem the mess we make? How do we respond when failure feels final? And what are the practical, faith-filled steps to get back up after falling? If you’ve ever wondered whether to persevere or let go, this episode offers biblical wisdom, pastoral insight, and hope for rising again.
What Does Following Jesus Actually Cost?
What does following Jesus actually cost — and what does it really look like in everyday life?
In this episode of Pastors' Hangover, the team wrestles with one of the most challenging and misunderstood parts of faith: the difference between simply following rules and truly having a relationship with God. What happens when someone realizes they’ve built their life on religion instead of relationship
The Storms of Life Don’t Care If You’re a Good Person
A new year doesn’t just need new goals. It needs the right foundation. In this episode of Pastors' Hangover, the team is unpacking what it really means to build your life on a solid foundation. From identifying cracks beneath the surface to understanding why storms hit everyone, this honest and practical conversation dives into faith, consistency, identity, and what actually sustains us when press
The Spiritual Reset We All Need
A new year brings fresh goals, fresh habits, and fresh hope but what if the reset we need most isn’t physical or financial, but spiritual? In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, the pastors reflect on what God taught them over the past year and talk honestly about what it looks like to begin 2026 with intention, humility, and consistency. From spiritual disciplines that actually change lives wh
The Birth of Jesus: What the Bible Says (and What It Doesn’t)
Every Christmas we celebrate the birth of Jesus, but how much of what we believe actually comes from Scripture, and how much comes from tradition?In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, the pastors dive into the birth of Jesus by asking the questions many Christians quietly wonder but rarely ask out loud:
Why did God choose to enter the world as a baby instead of appearing as an adult?
Why does
How to Find Joy When You’re Not Feeling It
Joy sounds great in theory… until life gets loud, distracting, disappointing, or numb. In this week’s episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, the team talks about how to find real joy — not the temporary kind tied to circumstances, but the deep, steady joy that Jesus gives.
We chat through:
• What’s the difference between joy and happiness?
• Is joy a feeling we wait for or a discipline we practice?
• H
What Are We Promised By God: Healing, Happiness, and A Spouse?
What exactly has God promised us… and what expectations have we created on our own?
This week on The Pastors’ Hangover, the team unpacks one of the most misunderstood areas of Christian faith: the promises of God. Scripture tells us God promises His goodness, His presence, heaven, peace, and strength — but what about the specifics we pray for? The job. The house. The spouse. The breakthrough. The
When Life Falls Apart: How God Meets Us in Our Anxious Moments
Anxiety. Grief. Depression. When life falls apart, even Christians wonder where God is in the chaos. In this episode, we dive deep into what Scripture actually shows us about mental and emotional struggle — and how God steps into our most anxious moments with presence, clarity, and peace.
We explore:
• The difference between anxiety vs. overwhelm vs. depression
• Why feeling emotional tension do
Serving Like Jesus: Burnout, Boundaries, and Blessings
We have a special guest in the studio, which means you already know this episode is going to be a wild mix of wisdom, honesty, and chaos. Pastor Craig, Pastor Hal, Pastor Daryl, and Melissa dive deep into one of the most challenging parts of following Jesus: serving — not just in church, but in our everyday relationships. This week, the pastors unpack your biggest questions from Pastor Daryl’s mes
Toxic Positivity, Family Chaos, and Mental Health
This week on The Pastors’ Hangover, we’re getting real about gratitude, not the Instagram version, not the “just be thankful!” clichés, but the kind of gratitude that collides with real-life stress, messy family dynamics, and the pressure to keep it all together over the holidays.
We’re answering your toughest questions, including:
How do I protect my kids from unsaved family members who drink,
How To Navigate Politics and Conflict This Thanksgiving
How do you keep the peace when family, faith, politics, and old wounds all show up at the same table?
For a lot of us, the holidays feel less like a Hallmark movie and more like a spiritual endurance test. The conversations get tense, the emotions get heavy, and the people you love the most sometimes bring out the worst in you. In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, we dive straight into the me
Before You Build a Platform, Build a Table
The altar changes your heart. The table changes your habits.
Most of us love the altar moments — the prayers, the worship, the goosebumps. But what happens when the music stops and it’s just you, your dinner table, and the people God gave you?
In this week’s Pastors’ Hangover, the pastors unpack why real transformation doesn’t happen under stage lights, but under the glow of your kitchen light.
God’s Not Punishing You, He’s Preparing You
The desert is where God builds you - The wilderness isn’t wasted. In this episode, the pastors talk about how to worship when life feels dry, how to trust when God feels silent, and what surrender really looks like in the middle of uncertainty.
The Sneakiest Sin: Partial Obedience
Think you’re being obedient… but maybe not fully? How do you know if it’s a good thing or a God thing?
In Episode 100 of The Pastor’s Hangover, the guys unpack the sneakiest sin — partial obedience. From 1 Samuel 15, they dive into how almost obeying God is still disobedience, how to tell if the Holy Spirit is really nudging you (or if it’s just your own voice), and what it looks like to lay every
Halloween, Worship, and the Power Behind What You Praise
In this week’s episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, the pastors dive deep into the power behind what you praise and how the enemy uses counterfeit worship to distract us from the real thing. From fog machines to Halloween costumes they cover it all!
Before you close your eyes tonight, ask yourself one question—What did I worship today?
Does God Pick Who Gets Into Heaven?
Who actually makes it to Heaven — and did God already decide?
The pastors talk predestination, the 144,000, defending faith without the Bible, and Pastor Craig’s story about praying for his brother.
This one might just change how you see eternity.
The Doubts Christians Pretend They Don’t Have
Is doubt the opposite of faith or can it actually make faith stronger?
This week on The Pastors’ Hangover, Pastors Hal, Mike, and Jonathan dive deep into the reality of doubt and what it means for your walk with God. Too often, Christians are told to “just have faith” or to hide their questions. But the Bible is filled with men and women—Abraham, Sarah, Moses, David, Peter—who wrestled with doubt
Unshaken Faith in a Broken World
Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people—and good things to happen to bad people? It’s one of the hardest and most asked questions in Christianity.
This week on The Pastors’ Hangover, Pastors Hal and Daryl unpack what the Bible really says about pain, evil, and suffering. From the early church’s persecution to our modern struggles, we explore why suffering exists, how God uses it, an
How to Mourn, Heal, and Love in a Broken World
When tragedy strikes, how should Christians respond?
In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, Pastor Hal and Daryl talk honestly about the tension between faith, culture, and compassion. From national headlines to personal heartbreak, from social media outrage to real human pain, the question isn’t just what happened—it’s how do we respond as followers of Jesus?
If you’ve wrestled with what to sa
The Parts of the Bible Nobody Wants to Talk About
This week on The Pastors’ Hangover, we’re wrestling with one of the biggest questions people have about faith: Can I really trust the Bible? What do we do with verses that feel outdated, offensive, or just hard to understand? From Old Testament laws to passages about women, slavery, and violence, we’re unpacking how to read Scripture when it doesn’t seem to line up with our culture—or even with ou
The Most Misunderstood Part of Prayer
This week on The Pastors’ Hangover, we’re unpacking one of the most essential but often misunderstood parts of faith: prayer. If God already knows our thoughts, why pray at all? And what’s the difference between real, Spirit-led prayer and just going through the motions?
We dive into the tension between ritual and relationship, how prayer moves from discipline to dialogue, and why God wants to be
What The Devil Doesn’t Want You To Know
This week on The Pastors Hangover, we’re continuing our deep dive into the supernatural—angels, demons, and spiritual warfare—but with a practical question: what does it really mean to “put on the armor of God”?
If you’ve ever wondered whether Christians can be demon-possessed, or if you’ve felt the weight of spiritual opposition in your daily life, this conversation is for you.
We talk about the
Are You Giving the Devil Too Much Credit?
This week on The Pastors’ Hangover, we’re talking about one of the most misunderstood topics in the church: spiritual warfare. From blaming every inconvenience on the devil to ignoring the unseen battle altogether, Christians often miss the balance. So what’s real—and what’s just life?
We dig into how to recognize true spiritual warfare, why it’s not always about demons and darkness, and how every
The Truth About Angels—And the Myths We Believe
This week on The Pastors’ Hangover, we’re stepping into the unseen realm—the world of angels.
Pastors Hal and Daryl unpack what the Bible actually says about these supernatural beings, separating scripture from Hollywood and folklore. Do we each have a guardian angel? Can you talk to angels? And why do they sometimes look so terrifying in the Bible?
We tackle the myths, the misconceptions, and the
Breaking Free from Porn: Real Stories, Real Healing
This week on The Pastor’s Hangover, we tackle a difficult but necessary conversation—pornography and the addiction behind it. Guests Mason Kane and Frank Rich share their powerful stories of pain, secrecy, and ultimately freedom, revealing how God can use even our darkest struggles for purpose. We explore how porn addiction is often rooted in trauma, identity confusion, and emotional escape—and wh
Growing Up Black
This week on The Pastors’ Hangover, we flip the script—literally. Pastor Daryl Black gives up the mic and hands it to his three daughters for a candid, unscripted conversation about what it’s really like being a pastor’s kid.
From awkward church moments to the expectations that come with their dad’s role, the girls get real about faith, family, and the things their dad says that drive them crazy.
How Far Is Too Far? Let’s Talk.
This week on The Pastors' Hangover, we tackle one of the most common (and misunderstood) questions in the Christian life: “Where’s the line?” Whether it’s alcohol, marijuana, dating, or male-female friendships, we often want to know how close we can get to the edge without falling off. But is that the right question?
In this candid conversation, Pastors Hal and Pastor Daryl unpack why “where’s the
Be A Man: Understanding Biblical Masculinity
This week on The Pastors’ Hangover, we’re diving into a topic that’s stirred a lot of curiosity—and controversy: Biblical masculinity. What does it really mean to be a man of God in today’s culture?
Pastor Daryl joins us fresh off a Father’s Day message as we unpack what Scripture actually says about manhood, emotion, strength, and identity—and what it doesn’t say.
We talk about the myths we’ve
Deconstruction: Let’s Break It Down
Deconstructing has become a hot topic… but what does it actually mean?
In this episode, we’re talking about why so many people, especially young adults and college students, are rethinking Christianity. Is deconstruction a helpful process or a slippery slope?
Pastor Daryl shares a personal story about how he handled it when a church leader let him down, and we get real about how parents can respon
Letting Go: Leadership Lessons from Moses and Jethro
This week on The Pastors Hangover, we dive into the often-overlooked wisdom of Jethro, Moses’ father-in-law, who shows up at just the right moment with the leadership lesson Moses needs: You can’t do it all.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by your responsibilities at home, at work, in ministry, or just in life this conversation is for you.We talk about the dangers of trying to lead every parade, t
Trauma: How Do I Break Free From This?
Trauma, Trauma Dumping, and Trauma Drama.. Let’s roll
Trauma doesn't always look like what we expect—and for many of us, it’s something we carry quietly for years. In this episode of The Pastors Hangover, we dive into the complex layers of trauma, asking honest questions like: Where does it come from? Is it inherited, learned, or the result of spiritual attack? How do strongholds form in our minds
Mary and Martha Deep Dive
This week on The Pastors Hangover, we’re diving deep into the story of Mary and Martha—and what it reveals about our own lives, especially in seasons of waiting, striving, and motherhood.
Is it better to be serving or sitting? What does “resting at Jesus’ feet” look like when there’s laundry to fold and dishes to do? We talk about the emotional weight many moms carry, including mom guilt, and how
Spiritual Side of Mental Health
Mental health isn’t just emotional—it’s deeply spiritual. In this episode, we explore the hidden burdens people carry, and how many of us are emotionally “moving boxes” on our own. We talk about the spiritual roots of anxiety and fear—tracing all the way back to the Garden of Eden—and why surrendering to God can feel so hard when self-reliance feels safer. We dive into the three common temptations
Anxiety, Loneliness & the Burdens We Hide
We all carry things no one else sees—emotional baggage, silent struggles, and anxiety we try to manage alone. But what happens when the weight gets too heavy?
This week on Pastors Hangover, we dive into the unseen burdens people are moving every day and why loneliness has become the norm, not the exception.
Questions addressed: Can I love Jesus and still battle anxiety? What’s the difference betwe
When Heaven Goes Quiet: Wrestling with God in the Waiting
In this episode of the Easter Hangover... What do you do when the miracle hasn't come yet and the tomb is still sealed? Dive into the silence of Silent Saturday—the day between the agony of the cross and the triumph of the resurrection. It's the space where grief, doubt, and hope collide.
We ask the hard questions: Why doesn’t God always speak when we need Him most? How do you hold onto faith wh
Easter 2025: Rejection Builds Your Faith
What if rejection wasn’t a roadblock, but a refining fire? In this episode of Pastors’ Hangover, we dive into the uncomfortable but powerful reality that rejection isn’t the end of your calling—it might just be the beginning of deeper faith. From missed invitations to hard conversations, we unpack why being bold in your belief means risking a “no” and why every “no” can strengthen your “yes” to Go
The God Who Fights for the Lost, the Found, and the Karens
On this week’s Pastors Hangover, we dive into the God who fights for the lost, the found, and even the Karens. We explore the powerful lessons from the parable of the prodigal son and how Jesus always stands in the gap, fighting for those who need grace the most. Love isn’t just about welcoming the return of the lost; it’s about actively pursuing them when they wander.
But when is it time to chas
The Power of Intercessory Prayer: How to Stand in the Gap
What happens when you combine fasting, intercessory prayer, and evangelism?In this episode of Pastors Hangover, we explore how prayer and fasting can bring spiritual breakthroughs, strengthen our faith, and help us reach those who don’t yet know God.
Pastor Craig shares personal testimonies of life-changing evangelism moments, while Pastor Daryl unpacks what it means for Jesus to be the Great Inte
Is This God’s Voice or Mine? The Challenge of Spiritual Discernment
How do you know if that voice in your head is God speaking—or just your own thoughts? Spiritual discernment is one of the most powerful yet challenging aspects of faith. In this episode, we dive into how to recognize God’s guidance, the dangers of trusting our emotions too much, and what the Bible says about discerning truth.
What you'll learn:
How to tell the difference between God’s voice an
Counseling, Conflict & Christ: The Art of Tough Conversations
Struggling with difficult conversations in your relationships, workplace, or church? In this episode, we dive into the science of communication and why humility, vulnerability, and grace are essential for handling conflict.
What You'll Learn:
The key to balancing truth and love in tough conversations
How pride—both good and bad—impacts communication
Why defensiveness shuts down healthy dialogue
The Science of Listening: How to Improve Your Relationships Today
Struggling with miscommunication, constant distractions, or feeling unheard?
In a world dominated by social media, short attention spans, and endless noise, listening has become a lost art—but it’s one of the most powerful tools for building stronger relationships, deeper faith, and better leadership. In this episode, we break down the science of listening, why most people are bad at it, and how i
Speaking the Truth in Love: Navigating Tough Conversations
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In This Episode We Cover:
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👨👩👧 Parenting and the influence of language on children’s development
💍 Marriage communication tips, including setting boundaries and taking time-outs
👥 Navi
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