Pastors’ Hangover

Does prayer actually change what happens, or does it change us? And how is biblical prayer different from manifestation or simply focusing hard enough on an outcome? In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, Pastor Jonathan and Rachael Starrett dive into some of the deeper questions Christians have about prayer. They talk about unanswered prayer, healing, the difference between prayer and manifest...

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 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 i...

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...

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...

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 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 with...

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...

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...

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...

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 titles or recog...

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...

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 powe...

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...

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 co...

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. Looking...

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 r...

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 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...

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 leading...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...