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OnePastor Podcast – Episode 60 Remember Why does God tell us to remember so often? Because we forget. We remember our failures, our fears, and the words that wounded us. We remember the diagnosis, the disappointment, and the pain. But in the middle of life's noise, it's easy to forget the very truths that give us hope. In this episode, Donnie opens Psalm 77 and explores one of the greate...

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Can a follower of Jesus be genuinely joyful and genuinely sad at the same time? In this honest and personal episode, Donnie shares a conversation that challenged him when someone said, "You just look sad sometimes." Instead of dismissing the comment, he explores a truth many believers wrestle with: sadness is not a spiritual failure. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 6:10, 1 Peter 1, Romans 8,...

OnePastor Podcast — Episode 57 Sit Still What if one of the most spiritual things you could do today was simply sit still? In this episode of the OnePastor Podcast, Donnie explores two powerful Bible stories that reveal how God often speaks most clearly when life slows down. One person chose stillness. The other had stillness forced upon him. Yet God met both of them in the quiet. Join us as we lo...

Contact OnePastor Tweet us at @onepastorhealth Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/onepastor/ Email us at connect@onepastor.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onepastorhealth Subscribe at https://onepastor.com/onepastor-podcast/ Thanks for listening.  Eyes on Jesus.

My walk with the Lord has been helped by knowing that God does the changing of hearts.   OnePastor Podcast | Episode 55: Only God Can Do That Have you ever watched someone you love drift from God and wondered if there's anything more you could say? Have you ever felt conviction stirring in your own heart but weren't sure how to respond? Can a sermon change a life? Can a podcast soften a...

Episode 54: Grace Isn’t Compromise Is grace making Christians soft? Should pastors speak harder? Louder? More forcefully about sin? And where is the line between calling people to holiness… and crushing them with shame? In this episode, Donnie tackles a question that some people may already be asking about OnePastor: Can you speak gently to struggling believers without compromising truth? Because...

Episode 53: Relearning the Voice — Hearing God Again in a Noisy World Ever feel mentally exhausted… emotionally overloaded… and spiritually distracted? Not because you stopped loving God.  Not because you walked away.  Just because life got loud. Between pressure, bad news, responsibilities, fear, stress, and nonstop distractions, many people aren’t running from God—they’re simply overwhelmed. And...

What if the greatest danger to your faith isn’t that you suddenly walk away from God… but that you slowly drift so far you barely realize it happened? In Episode 52 of OnePastor, “The Drift,” Donnie tackles one of the most dangerous realities in faith—not rebellion, but slow, quiet spiritual drift. Using the powerful image of being carried down the shoreline without realizing it, this episode spea...

There are moments when words fall short…  when advice feels empty…  when what you really need isn’t a solution— it’s someone willing to stay. Episode 51 continues that honest space. This is for the one carrying weight you can’t explain.  For the one showing up on the outside but struggling underneath.  For the one asking quiet questions no one else hears. But this time, we go a step further. We be...

This is one of the most honest and personal episodes we’ve ever shared. “Stay With Me in the Dark” is a raw, compassionate conversation about depression, grief, and the quiet weight that so many carry but rarely talk about. On the seven-year anniversary of losing his wife to suicide, Donnie speaks from real pain—not theory—offering presence instead of quick fixes. If you’re feeling exhausted in a...

Leadership isn’t reserved for people with titles—it’s for anyone influencing others in real life. In this episode, we break down a truth that often gets missed: leadership isn’t first about what you do… it’s about who you are. Too many people chase influence without developing character. The result? Burnout, inconsistency, and leaders who look strong on the outside but are struggling on the inside...

Episode 48 of the OnePastor Podcast, Don’t Rush Past Friday , is a powerful call to slow down and rediscover the full meaning of Easter by holding both the weight of the cross and the joy of the resurrection. In this episode, we confront the tendency to rush past Good Friday and settle for a shallow understanding of faith that avoids pain but still expects hope.  Through honest reflection and bibl...

A lot of people are living a version of Christianity that looks right on the outside… …but isn’t real on the inside. And deep down—you know it. You’re doing the right things.  Saying the right words.  Showing up how you’re supposed to… …but something feels off. In this episode, we go straight at it. Not behavior. Not appearances. The heart. Through Romans 12, we uncover a truth most people miss: G...

Worry feels normal. Expected. Even responsible. But what if it’s quietly shaping your life in ways you don’t realize? In this episode, we go beyond the surface and confront what worry is actually doing beneath it all. Not just the stress you feel—but the way it’s affecting your decisions, your trust in God, and your ability to live with peace. Jesus makes a bold statement in Matthew 6:27—worry add...

What does it really mean when the Bible says, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly” ? In this episode, Donnie slows down and walks through Colossians 3:16 , one powerful sentence that reveals how the message of Jesus is meant to move beyond something we occasionally read… and become something that actually lives inside us . Too often the Bible becomes a quick stop—something we visit when we...

EPISODE 44 MORE THAN A SERMON (UNDERSTANDING HOW THE BIBLE IS PREACHED) In Episode 44 of the OnePastor Podcast, we explore how the Bible is preached and why it matters. Understanding the difference between topical, textual, and expository preaching can help us see Scripture more clearly—and when the Bible becomes clearer, faith grows stronger. Contact OnePastor Tweet us at @onepastorhealth Follow...

When the world shakes… what really holds? In this episode, we step into the tension of conflict, uncertainty, aggravation, and the quiet battles no one else sees. If you’re tired of pretending you’re fine… if you’re weary of choosing your words carefully, picking your battles wisely, and trying to soften every blow… this is for you. What steadies a person who doesn’t want drama but keeps facing it...

What really changes when you follow Jesus? In Episode 42, we explore the upside of faith — the real, everyday difference between living life on your own and living with Jesus as Lord and the Holy Spirit as your guide. This conversation walks through key Scriptures in their context to help you understand what the Bible actually says about being made alive in Christ, walking by faith instead of sigh...

Following Jesus isn’t casual. It’s costly. And it’s worth it. In Episode 41, we talk honestly about what Jesus meant when He said to count the cost — the surrender, the letting go, the dying to self, and the unexpected freedom that comes on the other side. This isn’t about guilt or pressure. It’s about clarity, courage, and the life Jesus actually invites us into. If you’ve felt the tension betwee...

Peace of mind isn’t found in a plan—it’s found in a Person. In Episode 40 of the OnePastor Podcast, Donnie opens Scripture and gets painfully practical about the late-night mind spiral, the weight you’ve been carrying, and the kind of peace the world can’t give.  From John 14:27 to Philippians 4:6–9 and Isaiah 26:3 , this episode walks you toward victory in Jesus —not hype, not denial, but a soul...

When your mind turns on you, it can feel like you’re fighting a battle before you even get out of bed. In Episode 39 of the OnePastor Podcast, Donnie opens the Bible and speaks straight to the weary believer whose thoughts have been loud, condemning, and exhausting.  With Psalm 42 and 2 Corinthians 10:5 as the anchor, you’ll learn how to talk to your soul instead of letting your soul talk you off...

OnePastor Podcast — Episode 38 (Final Episode of 2025): “2025 Recap + The 2026 Mental Game Challenge” Episode 38 is our year-end recap—what God has been teaching us through the OnePastor journey in 2025, and a clear challenge as we step into 2026. This year we faced real life: struggle, loss, exhaustion, and the daily grind—and we kept coming back to the same anchor: keep your eyes on Jesus . In t...

What do you do when you’ve prayed hard… and nothing changes? When the door doesn’t open, the healing doesn’t come, the anxiety still hits, and you’re left wondering what real faith looks like in the middle of real disappointment? In this episode, we’re going to sit with one of the boldest statements in all of Scripture: “Even if He does not…” (Daniel 3:16–18). Not faith that’s loud on Sunday and c...

What do you do when you pray… and nothing seems to happen? When heaven feels quiet, Scripture feels flat, and God seems distant? In this episode of the OnePastor Podcast , we sit in the uncomfortable but deeply human space of God’s silence . Not the silence of abandonment—but the kind that tests faith, strips away easy answers, and exposes what we really believe about God. In Episode 36, you’ll he...