2 Bald Pastors

In this thought-provoking episode of Two Bald Pastors, Joe McGarry and Geoff Sinibaldo dive into a heartfelt and wide-ranging conversation about what it means to be the Church in today’s rapidly changing world. Starting off with some light banter about AI cartoons and ministry tech tools, the two pastors explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence in both education and sermon preparation—...

In this episode, Joe McGarry and Geoff Sinibaldo—aka the Two Bald Pastors—sit down with Bishop Nathan Pipho of the ELCA’s New England Synod. It’s a thoughtful, heartfelt, and energizing conversation about what it means to be the church in today's world. Bishop Nathan opens up about the relentless pace of ministry, the sacred work of building connections, and his ongoing focus on telling the story...

In this thought-provoking episode of Two Bald Pastors, hosts Joe McGarry and Geoff Sinibaldo sit down with Pastor Angela Denker, Lutheran pastor, journalist, and author of Red State Christians and the newly released Disciples of White Jesus: The Radicalization of American Boyhood. Together, they dive deep into public theology, Christian nationalism, empathetic masculinity, and what it means to be...

In this thought-provoking episode, the 2 bald pastors sit down with Dr. Charles Stallworth, a pastor and former state representative, to explore the critical intersection of faith and politics. Dr. Stallworth shares his personal experiences and insights on navigating the complex landscape of civic engagement, offering wisdom on how to maintain principles while also fostering civility and finding c...

Geoff and Joe reflect on their conversation with Bishop Jim Hazelwood, discussing his legacy in the New England Synod. Joe shares a heartwarming story of a two-year-old boy who ushered during a church service, highlighting the importance of intergenerational connections. Geoff and Joe also discuss their plans for a new Bible study podcast, inviting listeners to submit their ideas. They l...

In the 2 Bald Pastors podcast, hosts Joe McGarry and Geoff Sinibaldo discuss engaging their church community through various initiatives aimed at fostering connection, learning, and service. They highlight the success of interactive activities like trivia nights using platforms such as Kahoot and Blooket, advocating for intergenerational learning events that bridge the gap between different age gr...

In this podcast conversation between Joe McGarry and Geoff Sinibaldo, the hosts explore the challenges and opportunities facing the church in a time of declining membership and changing cultural attitudes toward religion. They discuss regional and denominational trends in church decline, highlighting the need for congregations to adapt to new realities and rethink their approaches to outreach and...

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In episode 83 of the podcast Pastor Joe McGarry and Pastor Geoff Sinibaldo talk with Dan Rift of the ELCA.   Dan talks about the good work ELCA World Hunger and Lutheran Disaster Response are doing in the world. Dan also talks about the upcoming event with Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and Rick Steves www.elca.org/hungerfundraiser  

Geoff and Joe talk about the Corona Virus and how they are handling things in the craziness of the world. 

Pastor Joe and Pastor Geoff have a wonderful conversation with Emily Carson about her book Holy Everything. You can buy a book from Amazon by going to Holy Everything You can learn more about Emily at her website You can learn more about the 2 Bald Pastors at their website

Brian Scott and Justin Boeding are two Masters of Divinity (M.O.D.) talk about pop culture and God. They come on the 2 Bald Pastors Podcast to talk about their podcast and how they go about making an excellent show.  In this podcast we get into The Mandalorian and so much more!

Geoff and Joe followup their conversation with Bishop Hazelwood with a conversation about what Everyday Spirituality means to them.  This is an interesting conversation and takes some twists and turns you might not expect.   Links Mentioned in the show.  Dan is the Worst Bishop on a Bike Everyday Spirituality Podcast by Bishop Jim Hazelwood

James Hazelwood has been a parish pastor, photographer, disc jockey and ice cream scooper.  These life experiences inform his writing for the recently released book, Everyday Spirituality: Discover a Life of Hope, Peace and Meaning He currently serves as Bishop of the New England Synod of the Lutheran Church (ELCA)  He and his wife, Lisa, share a home along the Rhode Island coast where t...

In a new series Pastor Joe and Pastor Geoff will be reading through the book of Acts story by story.  In this first episode they talk about their favorite stories and themes throughout the book of Acts and why they decided to embark upon this series.   How is the Holy Spirit acting in your life?   Let us know 2baldpastors.com or facebook.com/2baldpastors

The 2 Bald Pastors talk with Paula Mehmel, the pastor of Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hartford, CT.  On Sunday, September 24, 2017, the people of Emanuel overwhelmingly voted to call Rev. Dr. Paula V. Mehmel as its eighth Pastor since its founding in 1889. “Pastor Paula” as she is widely known, served as the Senior Interim Pastor at Elim Lutheran Church in Fargo. While most recently based in Ca...

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Pastor Geoff and Pastor Joe followup their conversation with Pastor Amanda with a deeper dive in conversation about human sexuality.  They cover topics about the vote in the United Methodist Church and the recent document put out by the ELCA on Visions and Expectations.