Pastor With No Answers: The MIXTAPE Era

Pastor With No Answers listener tells us of a miracle that happened right before his eyes and podcast regulars Jack Hoey (Christian) and Scott Mellinger (Atheist) weigh in to assess.  To be a miracle or not to be, that is the question.  Jack Hoey:  @JackthelesserScott Mellinger: @officialzaoMusic: "Atomos V" and "Atomos XI" by Winged Victory For the Sullen E-mail Joey here. Sup...

Continuing our mini-series that we’ll intermittently revisit over the years. We know of and have heard so many stories of people losing their faith, but what about those who still believe after decades? Experiencing seasons of doubt and unbelief is quite common, but afterwards, why do some come out on the other end still believing, while many do not? Introducing Christians from all walks of life,...

Natalie Pagan shares her story of being a Christian — somewhat of a conservative one at that — and bisexual.  She’s chosen to be "married heterosexually" and is committed to her husband; so obviously, there’s many questions to explore.  And we did just that.  Does she ever long to be with women? What's her opinion on the origins of her bisexuality? Will she fellowship with Christian...

We kick off a new mini-series that we’ll intermittently revisit over the years. We know of and have heard so many stories of people losing their faith, but what about those who still believe after decades? Experiencing seasons of doubt and unbelief is quite common, but afterwards, why do some come out on the other end still believing, while many do not? Introducing Christians from all walks of lif...

Our regular, Chip Judd, stops in to discuss abusive church cultures, why people engage in them and how pastors get caught up being enamored by their own power.  After listening to one of the “Mars Hill” interviews, he has some reflections and interesting thoughts for people that may still be engaged in those cultures. E-mail Joey here. Support Joey's work by Being a Patron / (Venmo) PWNA Them...

Country Boy, Ryan Amick, is back for a visit as well.  Other topics in this episode include whether our pets will be in heaven, should all Christians be hopeful universalists, is the church is too hard on divorce and if the concept of permissible- will conveniently gets God off the hook.  It’s pot-luck time! For more Preston Sprinkle, go to:https://www.prestonsprinkle.com/ <%22>https://www.p...

From the Church and Other Drugs Podcast, these guys almost lost their lives to chasing pleasure found in illegal drug use.   Mind-blowing stories of what it’s like to trip on drugs, these guys are convinced that during various drug trips, their eyes were opened to the spiritual realm.  Do any highs feel like a super long orgasm?  Is there such thing as healthy recreational use of cocaine in modera...

Joey’s friend, Jason Brewer, comes on to discuss with him and Jared his music career with the Explorers Club, how his faith plays into day to day interactions on the road and with people in the music industry, and what it was like working with Joey and Toby at Seacoast Church (seacoast.org) The three have some fun reminiscing the old-school Christian bands of the 90s and make some “professional” a...

Tricia speaks as a woman and Pastor’s wife at Mars Hill. Mark Driscoll’s power and confidence drew her in, motivating her to give him the benefit of the doubt for years as she “managed Driscoll secrets,” given her close relationship with Grace Driscoll (Mark’s wife). On the podcast, she gives her best shot at assessing what’s going on cognitively in Mark Driscoll’s head. Now, years later, she miss...

Joey is a guest on Church and Other Drugs Podcast to talk more depression stuff and lots about drugs, tripping out and whether Jesus can work though those acid trips. Check out this podcast here:www. Churchandotherdrugs.comhttps://www.facebook.com/churchandotherdrugs/@COtherDrugs E-mail Joey here. Support Joey's work by Being a Patron / (Venmo) PWNA Theme Song by Stoy Prioleau (aka: Riggy Roc...

Pastor Chip Judd comes on the show to talk about this concept a lot of ministry workers call “burn out.” Some pastors even blame their affairs on it. Is it a thing? I make no apologies for this episode being a “help episode,” potentially paving a way to better mental health. Concepts such as “self care isn’t selfish,” “thought awareness training,” and “stress being a habit” are discussed and there...

Long lost friend, Godless, from the Metal Sucks Podcast explains why he rejects miracles and Jed Payne from Church and Other Drugs Podcast tells a “miracle story” that he lived out. http://www.metalsucks.net/category/podcast/@churchandotherdrugs 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 Der...

Pastor With No Answers regulars, Jack Hoey III and Scott Mellinger (Zao) discuss with Joey and Jared the plausibility of miracles. How often does God heal people? Why do so many Christians slap the label “miracle” on occurrences that easily have other explanations? Does Jesus only heal those with enough faith? Have we as a human species evolved past the point in which we need the concept of “mirac...

That’s right, we’re going complete Sports on this one. The brothers duke it out. So just which one doesn’t give Brady the props that most people say he obviously deserves? 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.  

"Our Nightmares are Being Realized. Trump is Going to Destroy Our Nation and Undo Decades of Progress on Human Rights.” Jack Hoey and Robbie Evans give their take on this statement and on the Trump Presidency so far. Dan Koch pops in to end the episode with an assessment on the same statement. You can find Dan Koch at:http://badchristianmedia.com/depolarize/ (podcast)dankoch.net (music compos...

Jen and her husband invested their time, energy and hearts into former Mars Hill Church (Seattle WA), once led by Pastor Mark Driscoll. They actually brought the first Mars Hill baby into the world and maintained significant roles in curriculum writing, counseling, general Mars Hill media and were in high levels of leadership. Jen tells the story of beautiful community they found and helped establ...

This discussion with Jack Hoey III is based on a documentary (see below) that proposes the possibility of an evil spirit (Kundalini) infiltrating the church and actually be mistaken as the third member of the trinity (Holy Spirit). Are some of the Christian leaders talked about in this video be actually rejoicing over movements of Hindu spirits? You make the call. W/ special appearance from an old...

Happy President’s Day folks.  We love presidential history.  Not even joking.  Today, we bring on two of our favorite guests to discuss best presidents, the over-rated, and the over-confident.  So, what makes a good president anyway?  Why is JFK over-rated?  What’s all the fuss about Ronald Regan?  Just how successful was Bill Clinton?  Our two guests, Jack Hoey and Robbie Evans have opposite poli...

Former high school classmates of Joey share their story of how alcohol almost ruined it all. From middle-school sweethearts to potentially divorced with kids, alcohol addiction didn’t prevail. Hear the story of a wife who felt compelled to stay with her husband despite friends telling her otherwise. A story of a husband, without help from the “guy upstairs” would have lost his wife and kids. What...

Joey’s friend, Andy, comes on to reflect on Joey’s mental illness, describe how it effected their friendship, give some commentary on Joey’s book. Andy used to play music with Joey (Joey 747), Toby, Matt and Devin (Emery).check out Andy's music at: https://andycrissinger.bandcamp.com/You can get Fundamentalist: stories of a Mentally-ill, Obsessive Compulsive, Legalistic Youth Group Kid Turned...

Joey’s friend, Scott, comes on to reflect on Joey’s mental illness, describe how it effected their friendship, give some commentary on Joey’s book. You can get Fundamentalist: stories of a Mentally-ill, Obsessive Compulsive, Legalistic Youth Group Kid Turned Pastor” on amazon, kindle version, for $4.99. Just search “Joey Svendsen.”Paperback Copy 20%: Go to badchristianmedia.com and at check-out, u...

Joey’s friend, Devin, comes on to reflect on Joey’s mental illness, describe how it effected their friendship, give some commentary on Joey’s book. You can get Fundamentalist: stories of a Mentally-ill, Obsessive Compulsive, Legalistic Youth Group Kid Turned Pastor”  on amazon, kindle version, for $4.99.  Just search “Joey Svendsen.”Paperback Copy 20%:  Go to badchristianmedia.com and at check-out...

In episode 46, Chris Date (Rethinking Hell Podcast) made a solid case for biblical inerrancy.  In this episode, Jack Hoey assesses Chris’ stance and makes a case for a God-inspired errant Bible. Chris Date:http://rethinkinghell.com 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 o...

Nate talks personal deconstruction of his faith, why he still believes in Jesus, why he isn’t an evangelical, why it’s okay to ask questions, and why he could be wrong about everything. Joey gets all spiritual and Jared rates Nate as a person on a scale of 1-10….because Joey asked him to obviously. http://www.trollspodcast.com/http://sherwoodmusic.net/ E-mail Joey here. Support Joey's work by...

On this episode, Pastors Joey and Chip discuss infidelity, falling in love, divorce, and marital sex. It gets a little crazy. And, oh yeah, Jared and Joey revel in Clemson's National Championship like a couple of giddy kids on Christmas morning. 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 b...