Inglorious Pastords

The Pastords talk about music styles, Bill Belichick's won-loss record, Roe v Wade, compassionate costly ways of supporting life, law and grace, God's heart for widows and orphans, the desperation of the poor, inconvenient generosity, how the extent of worldwide need paralyzes us, stockpiling, apocalyptic times, running from crisis or toward it, tempting reasons not to serve people, the deep joy o...

In today's episode, brothers Bruce and Rog talk about Flight of the Conchords, rhyming, the oldest human on the planet, running, vodka, whether God changes, kosher foods, Nineveh, the interpretation we grow up in, pollen, the Incredibles, listening to Jesus today, interpreting the Bible, disputable matters, loving people with wrong ideas, unexpected missionaries, and the power of loving losers.

The Pastords discuss marketing the podcast, the zany house-sales market, inflation, the Huntsville skyline, unexpected people in heaven, the road less traveled, the broad and narrow road, playing it safe, the key to peace, forgiveness, the cost to follow Jesus, hiking in a snowstorm, Roger's income tax dilemma, inadvertantly ignoring God's Word and repenting daily.

Brothers, Bruce and Rog talk about donkeys, bushhogs, Tiger and the Masters Golf Tournament, unexpected tattoo locations, random Old Testament laws, makeup, the Willl Smith Oscars incident, mercy, awards from God, God's judgment day, report cards, a unique life mission, fire, outhouses in heaven and the smile of God.

Today, the Pastords end up talking about women's basketball, name-image-likeness income, church scandals, the meaning of "bought the farm," animals that flatten out, washing your hands before dinner, giving to the poor, the dilemma of popularity, endurance, image morality, your "check engine" light, reputation, your secret life, desire for significance, murder, non-disclosure agreements, and the f...

In this rollicking episode, the Pastords manage to talk about vintage children's TV shows, a 47-acre farm Bruce may have bought, sermons that just won't end, what makes a great deal, unanswered prayer, money pits, the fear of failure, Noah's church plant statistics, outdoor festivals, the first time the Pastords fired a gun, persistence in prayer, how to get close to God, the narrow way of Jesus,...

In today's conversation, Bruce and Rog talk about the Inglorious Pastords support staff, auctioning footballs, legacy after you die, Bruce's soccer career, Roger's benchwarming career, the kinds of people Jesus calls to follow him, ranking people's morality, praying for Russia, nuclear war, and when we are most likely to trust God.

Rog and Bruce talk about the Denver Broncos new quarterback, Roger's amnesia event and ER visit, precious memories, Bruce's dog Doug, potty training, Alzheimers, sleepwalking, the body's amazing ability to heal, the kingdom of God, Bruce's eye problems, the war in Ukraine, Jesus reminder not to fear, the God who sees and controls the whole story, high gas prices, dying birds, striving to control,...

In this week's rambing conversation, the Pastords find a way to talk about hair care, monetization for ministry, Jesus' parable of the talents, coffee tables, branding, retirement, goat milk tables, vacations, the book of Jude, unknown disciples, wine tables, one word that sums your life mission, the tension of following Jesus, unthinkinglessness, compelling book titles, and how to be a light in t...

The pastords are back with a rambling conversation about marijuana, twisting Scripture, great quarterbacks, judging motives, disputable issues, angry eBay buyers, believing the best about people, negative emotions, plumbing contractors, throwing shade, good guys vs bad guys, bad moods, revolutionizing your marriage and being light in the world.

This week, Bruce and Rog end up talking about words that rhyme with pastord, cool hair, the Super Bowl, how to share the gospel, good news for the poor, the island of misfit toys, repentance, the dangers of wealth, the two criminals on the cross, the parable of the two sons and Bruce's reflection on turning 58.

In this episode, the Pastords talk about anti-technology day, Facebook stock values, bitcoin, old vss new, email, the printing press, the shortest and longest verses in the Bible, wailing, the burden of asking for help, Roger's pride problem, moving refrigerators, denial, empathy, grieving as love, Sunday School prizes, and whether crying is ever bad.

In this laughter-laced episode, Bruce and Rog manage to talk about the Washington Football Team's new name, authority, what Bruce wants his wife to call him, what submission means, eating paste, headship in marriage, waiters and waitresses, what shepherds do, image management, the fun of control, a broken water pipe incident, Adam and Eve, wisdom and Bruce turning 58 years old.

In between bouts of uncontrollable laughter and some excessive rhyming, the Pastords talk about Meatloaf, surprising artists without a #1 single, childhood church songs, the name of Peter's wife, the prodigal son, kindness, trusting grace, avoiding doctor visits, murder, loving mercy, the power of music, and whether it is easier to forgive yourself or others.

Pastords Bruce and Rog find a roundabout way to talk about Brady vss Belichick, easy answers, Covid fear, maintaining healthy balance, SEC football dominance, Republicrats vss Demoblicans, virtue signaling, atrophied discernment muscles, forcing labels on Jesus, the Ten Commandments, the death penalty, the author of Hebrews in the Bible, and the causes God is most concerned about.

In this first (sorta) episode of Season 8, Bruce and Rog talk about Omicron, podcast technical difficulties, arrogance vss confidence, poison ivy lessons Rog learned, window installation lessons Bruce learned, things not to do naked, the truest church denomination, the Johari Window, an unhealthy fear of compromise, admitting mistakes, and Hallmark detective movies.

In this 2021 Christmas podcast, Bruce and Rog talk about figgy pudding, pain at Christmas, hairstyles, how God redeems losses, Jesus as a refugee, hypocrisy, texting while driving, safe Christmas giving, Santa giving coal to naughty kids, Pharisees like Roger, Emmanuel, and the kind of people God wants to be with.

Reflecting on Bruce's son's recent wedding, the Pastords talk about Roger's fashion dysfunction, should weddings be formal or fun, Honeymoon Hill, the gift of sex, the church's discomfort with sex, parabonding, the Song of Solomon, whitewater rafting, casual sex, 38-year old marriages, wine, beautiful brides, ugly Christians, and what brings God joy.

This episode's conversation has the Pastords talking about buying laptop computers, the kingdom of heaven, the best teams in the NFL, bumper stickers, GPS fiascos, side-dish-Jesus, consultant Jesus, air-bag-Jesus, fix-it-Jesus, ticket-to-heaven-Jesus, the best seats in heaven, lying to your parents and how driving challenges personal holiness.

In this rambling conversation, Pastords Bruce and Rog talk about TikTok videos, selling cameras and film, being a light for God, Motley Crue, the Beatles, the Eagles, Rod Stewart, Metallica, daily devotions, Zillow, purpose, sins of omission, vultures and how ordinary people proclaim the gospel.

In this episode's banter, Bruce and Rog talk about Google tracking, weddings, tithing, forgiveness, laughter, Bruce's new jeep, failure, the problem with promises, worship songs we can't sing, Judas, music to play when you're depressed, and the importance of Tears. They also somehow manage to reference Peter Cetera, Adele and Beyonce.

In this episode, the Pastords find a way to talk about panic attacks, integrity, finish carpentry, the value of old books and footballs, nubbins, the underestimated sacrifice Jesus made, the value of scars, South Dakota farmers, faith, and the valley of the shadow of death.

In this conversation, the Pastords end up talking about Tom Brady, the world's most valuable football, the Herodians, trying to trick Jesus, greed, the deaf community, bolt children, God's first name, the valley of the shadow of death, our desire to control, and the genius of Jesus.

In this wedding-themed episode, the Pastords find a way to talk about making perfect coffee, the unhappiest state in the U.S., heaven and hell, their brother's birthday (may involve singing), appropriate wedding clothes, kingdom parables, self-righteousness, losing everything, the key to happiness and whether what we believe is more important than what we love.

In today's conversation, the guys talk about spelling, forgetting names, the return of Jesus, working vacations, buying water, Old Testament feasts, retirement, the length of vacation time for Aussies, Amtrak, napping, wallpapering badly and church deconstruction.