Here We Go Podcast

In this episode of HERE WE GO, Pastors Alan Hannah and Spencer Sweeting sit down with pediatrician, speaker, and ministry leader Dr. Kishore Vellody to explore a remarkable journey from Hinduism to atheism to faith in Jesus Christ. Raised in a Hindu home outside Chicago, Kishore shares how his father's cancer diagnosis led him to question everything he believed, how science and medicine ultimately...

In this episode , Pastors Alan Hannah and Spencer Sweeting sit down with Jerrel Gilliam Executive Director of Light of Life Rescue Mission, for an honest and deeply challenging conversation about homelessness, dignity, justice, and seeing people through the eyes of Jesus. From growing up in Pittsburgh during seasons of racial tension to discovering a lifelong calling to urban ministry, Jerrel shar...

In this episode, Pastors Alan Hannah and Spencer Sweeting sit down with attorney Chelsy Gevas from the Christian Immigration Advocacy Center to have an honest and thoughtful conversation about immigration, neighboring, and the heart of Jesus. While immigration is often treated as a political issue, this episode focuses on the people behind the headlines — refugees, asylum seekers, families, and ne...

In this episode, Pastors Alan Hannah and Spencer Sweeting welcome back pastor, author, and friend Zach Meerkreebs for a powerful conversation about the Asbury Outpouring, revival culture, radical humility, and what it really looks like when God moves. More than a conversation about revival, this episode wrestles with the tension between authentic moves of God and manufactured hype—and why humility...

In this two-part special episode, Pastors Alan Hannah and Spencer Sweeting sit down with pastor, author, and friend Zach Meerkreebs to explore the story behind the story. While many know Zach from the Asbury outpouring, this conversation goes deeper—into the formation, faith, and suffering that shaped his life long before that moment. This episode is raw, honest, and deeply encouraging—a reminder...

In this Season 2 premiere, Pastors Alan Hannah and Spencer Sweeting kick things off with a mix of humor, nostalgia, and honest conversation. From a Steelers vs. Packers bet and a worship song draft to a deeper look at calling, leadership, and the future of the Church. In This Episode: • Steelers vs. Packers fallout… and the jersey bet payoff • The NFL Draft coming to Pittsburgh and why it matters...

“In this special Christmas bonus episode, Pastors Alan Hannah and Spencer Sweeting reflect on holiday traditions, favorite Christmas movies, and the unique opportunities Christmas creates for the Church — offering practical insight for leaders and creatives during the busiest season of the year.” In This Episode: • Neighborhood Christmas decorations and holiday traditions • A fun “Mount Rushmore”...

“In this season finale, Pastors Alan Hannah and Spencer Sweeting pull back the curtain on pastoral life — the calling, the cost, and the joy of leading God’s people with honesty, humor, and hope.”  In This Episode:  -Steelers, Packers and a pastoral wager   -When Communion goes wrong  -Social media’s impact and the cultural pressure to “speak out”  -The difference between personal conviction and b...

Tomorrow is Halloween, and you know what that means, loads of Christians are about to lose their minds on social media!   In this episode, Pastors Alan Hannah and Spencer Sweeting tackle one of the most divisive topics in the church calendar: how should Christians approach Halloween and other cultural holidays? From trick-or-treating debates to Santa Claus controversies, they dive into the tension...

Pastors Alan Hannah and Spencer Sweeting are joined by Dr. Larry Heimann—Carnegie Mellon University professor, MIT grad, ACAC elder, and AI expert—for a fascinating and thought-provoking conversation about artificial intelligence. Together the crew unpacks how AI is shaping everyday life, from sermon prep to software design, and explores the theological and ethical implications of this rapidly cha...

Pastors Alan Hannah and Spencer Sweeting sit down with a special guest—Alan’s daughter, Alex Hannah—for an honest, funny, and very candid conversation about growing up with a pastor for a parent. From family pranks to missed birthdays, from church expectations to personal faith, Alex opens up about the ups and downs of being a “PK.” In this episode: -Growing up as a pastor’s kid: blessings and pre...

Pastors Alan Hannah and Spencer Sweeting dive into the topic of evangelism—what it is, what it isn’t, and how to share your faith authentically. From “horror stories” of cringeworthy evangelism to a lighthearted Gen Z slang quiz, the conversation blends humor with practical wisdom. The guys also tackle big questions about global missions, cultural imperialism, and living out the Great Commission t...

Pastors Alan Hannah and Spencer Sweeting welcome their first guest—Kent Chevalier, chaplain of the Pittsburgh Steelers—for a conversation about faith, football, and fame. From sideline prayers to the culture set byCoach Tomlin, Kent shares what it means to follow Jesus while navigating thepressures of celebrity and performance. The guys talk about fandom versus worship, the call to “deflect the gl...

Welcome to the very first episode of Here We Go! Pastors (and friends) Alan Hannah and Spencer Sweeting launch the podcast with a candid conversation about faith, culture, and everything in between. This isn’t a football podcast (sorry, Steelers fans). Instead, it’s a space for grace-filled discussions about what it means to follow Jesus in the messy overlap of church and culture. In this episode:...