Pastor With No Answers: The MIXTAPE Era

Mark Salomon has been in the music scene since the 80s and is a "dyed in the wool" Punk Rocker not only in music but in heart, mind, soul, and faith.  Still a Christian after all these years, in this episode he reflects on his faith, career, what he's learned and how he's changed.  One thing is for sure, he's still punk; but maybe a little softer and definitely wiser.  Mar...

Co-hosted and produced by Joey Svendsen, Mental Health + Mission of the Church Podcast regularly has discussions on how the scientific community and the church can work better together in helping people find soundness of mind.   In this recent episode, Dr. Baron Short schools listeners on some science pertaining to mental health specifically sharing about his specialized field of brain stimulation...

[For a written version of this episode, click here ] Special Song, Robbie Madison: Spotify | Apple Music Jaden Ivey of the Chicago Bulls was waved for speaking out against "fake Christians," and the NBA for supporting and endorsing sin.  Here's a quick take on how it appears Mr. Ivey is opting for religion rather than walking out the glorious  path of love, that Jesus called Christi...

[On this episode: Jack Hoey III ( Substack ), Chip Judd ( Website ), Roy Jacques , Joey Svendsen ] Joey's Church Family joins for this episode to discuss beliefs, the supernatural, the bible, proof of God, and what many see as the slipperly slope of deconstruction.  Jack, Chip and Roy listened beforehand to an episode released in January called, "That's Not How the Bible Works, God...

[This episode has Hayne Griffin , Robbie Madison , Matt Oxley , Joey Svendsen ] Matt Oxley, part of the Pastor With No Answers family, grew up in a charismatic, evangelical environment where faith was vibrant and experiential—complete with things like speaking in tongues and a deep belief in the supernatural. All of his years of being part of the podcast, however, Matt’s beliefs had him in a place...

[With Amy Alderman , Hayne Griffin , Stoy Prioleau and Joey Svendsen ] So what are the moral ramifications of assassinating "leaders" before they do great harm?  What is the significance of Trump's recent caricatures of the Obamas?  What did we learn from Bad Bunny about Puerto Rico and how Puerto Ricans likely view the U.S.A.? Along the way of discussing these questions, Stoy share...

[This episode has special guest, John Mark McMillan , and  Amy Alderman , Hayne Griffin ,  Joey Svendsen ] Is the Bible meant to be a definitive “how to believe” manual? Is faith something "smart enough people" can crack like a formula? And what’s going on with Christians who downplay God’s love while camping out on Him being “just” and “holy”? (There was even a "biblical influencer...

Merry Christmas and Enjoy! E-mail Joey here. Support Joey's work by Being a Patron / (Venmo) PWNA Theme Song by Stoy Prioleau (aka: Riggy Roc ): Apple Music Closing song by Derek Minor and other music by Mechanical River.  

[This episode has Hayne Griffen , Robbie Madison , Ellen Mauro , and Joey Svendsen in it] It’s a full-on Christmas hangout with the whole crew as everyone brings their own holiday quirks, confessions, and laughs. The team dives into their favorite Christmas movies, what the “Christmas spirit” even is, and reflect on joy and spoiled kids.  Joey and Hallmark movies don't mesh (and he honestly w...

Amy Alderman , Hayne Griffin , Stoy Prioleau and "the Pastor," Joey Svendsen explore "Charlie Kirk worship," mourn his senseless passing, and reflect on today's society when deaths (even murder) are celebrated.  Also, Hayne met and got to know the "80s heartthrob," Kirk Cameron, (of the sitcom " Growing Pains") and shares that he was an absolute delight...

[This episode has Amy Alderman , Hayne Griffin , Stoy Prioleau , and Joey Svendsen ] Joey's original plan for this episode crumbled at the beginning due to an ice breaker question about the impact of racism during recovery efforts of "Katrina ravaged" New Orleans 20 years ago.  One thing led to another, a rare argument flared amongst the host crew but by the end of the conversation,...

Currently on tour together, John Mark McMillan and Zach Bolen (frontman of the band Citizens) join the podcast to discuss faith, life on the road, songwriting, personal testimonies, and what being real with God looks and feels like to them. Many people interact with their songs as "worship tunes," but they don’t fit the Contemporary Christian Music mold and for various reasons, these guy...

[Part 2 with Andrew Schwab, releasing soon, will be a deep-dive into the story of all things Project 86 : Subscribe to Roster Music Club Podcast  so you don't miss it] Andrew Schwab just completed his first novel "OMNI."  In this book, Andrew explores society's relationship with metaphysics, AI, and media by providing a mind-bending journey through a fictional civilization in t...

[this episode is brought to you by Hayne Griffin , Stoy Prioleau , Joey Svendsen ] Joey brings up something he read about a pair of conjoined twins, Stoy thought they were still called Siamese twins, and once again this podcast proves its lack of "political correctness" in handling various issues.  Stoy points out certain types of people who can't help in fostering societal unity, H...

Michelle Van Loon was "getting around," doing drugs and acting 'a fool as a Jewish teenager but when a friend introduced and evangelized her to Jesus (may or may not have been over some weed), her life has never been the same.  Michelle, author of numerous books, recently wrote "Downsizing: Letting Go of Evangelicalism's Nonessentials," and joins Joey to discuss the c...

My dad went to be with the Lord at around 9PM on Tuesday night of last week.  This episode is a reading of the eulogy i gave at my dad's memorial service and also includes a replay of an episode I did with my dad, on this podcast, about his lived experience of helping me through my mental health crisis 6 years ago.   E-mail Joey here. Support Joey's work by Being a Patron / (Venmo) PWNA...

[The episode has three friends in it: Joey Svendsen , Amy Alderman , and Hayne Griffin and Stoy Prioleau ] Joey stands up for himself when a peer calls him a "fake pastor" for not having time to engage in a conversation, uncharacteristically responding to this guy with a bit of abrasiveness.  Joey ponders with his friends whether the confrontation  was necessary, helpful or good.  Amy, H...

[The episode has three friends in it: Joey Svendsen , Amy Alderman , and Hayne Griffin ] Joey read a book that captures the American history of adolescent girls' commitment to having the best possible body.  You can check out "The Body Project: An Intimate History of American Girls" here .   With some of the book's contents as the context, Joey, Hayne and Amy talk through women...

[This is an episode of a new podcast called "Roster Music Club Podcast."  traditional PWNA Episodes coming back soon to this feed] Please go listen to this episode on: Spotify / Apple Music / Amazon   Go join the Roster Music Club now by going to RosterMusic. Club. (TRY FIRST MONTH FREE) E-mail Joey here. Support Joey's work by Being a Patron / (Venmo) PWNA Theme Song by Stoy Priole...

Go subscribe to the Roster Music Club's Podcast Feed and listen to this episode there:  Spotify I Apple Music I Amazon Hey, PWNA Listeners,  My brother and I, alongside Jeremy Gould of Rumors Are True Podcast, are starting a new music club, Roster Music Club.   You can join today for a discounted price, official start is May 1st.  E-mail Joey here. Support Joey's work by Being a Patron /...

[This episode has Amy Alderman , Stoy Prioleau , and Joey Svendsen ] Joey brought up his lack of interest in the WNBA as well as his unmatched preference for women's gymnastics over men's gymnastics as an ice breaker in this episode; but the conversation evolved and carried on into what "being a boy" and "being a girl means," as well as the impact of nature verses nur...

Steadfast Summit Conference (March 28th & 29th, Charleston Southern University) Jessie Evans, M.Ed., LPC joins the podcast to discuss her work of bridging professional counseling with faith.  Her and Joey discuss experiences (good and bad) they've encountered in how the church handles mental health issues.  They also reflect on personal struggles in their own mental health and in the proc...

[This episode has Hayne Griffin , Stoy Prioleau , and Joey Svendsen in it] Stoy is quiet and usually disregarding of politics but the recent "meeting" with Trump and Zelensky has his head swirling, motivating him to "talk politics" with some fervor on this one.  Hayne is very distrustful of politicians, the media, the church, and people who are "bought."  He also remi...

[ This episode has Chip Judd , Roy Jacques and Joey Svendsen in it.  It originally aired on Mental Health + Mission of the Church  Podcast ] Chip Judd, friend of this podcast having made numerous appearances on it through the years, has had quite the recent life journey that could have ended his life, given his lungs were failing him.  It's a story of a tragic loss of life with some redemptio...

[ This episode has Amy Alderman , Hayne Griffin , Jed Payne and Joey Svendsen in it] Is pledging allegiance to a flag weird or even creepy?  If one believes in hell, is it kind of psycho to make jokes about people going there?  Just how much does God intervene in the affairs of humanity and work on behalf of people's prayers?  And if God intervenes in more important "life or death"...