Sacred & Strange

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Sacred & Strange , Jay sits down with his longtime friend Josh to explore a story marked by trauma, transformation, and the search for belonging. From a chaotic childhood to ministry, mental health work, and the sacred solitude of the wilderness, Josh shares how he’s learned to face his wounds, protect sacred space, and step fully into the role of father. Th...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode of Sacred & Strange , Jay sits down with his longtime friend and brother-in-arms, Tristan , a pitmaster from Northern California with a gift for creating safe spaces through food, faith, and fierce loyalty. Together, they unpack nearly a decade of friendship forged through church, campfires, conflict—and even a shared Bigfoot en...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Jay and his longtime friend Tristan as they delve into nearly a decade of brotherhood filled with wisdom, adventures, and challenges. In this episode of Sacred and Strange, Tristan shares his life story, from growing up in a tumultuous household in Redding, California to becoming a pit master at Odell Craft Barbecue. The friends recount eerie Bigfoot sightings and discus...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Sacred & Strange , host Jay Urena sits down with longtime friend, mentor, and fellow Bible nerd Rip Wahlberg for a raw, thoughtful conversation about calling, loss, theology, and the evolving shape of church and leadership . Rip shares his journey from bi-vocational pastor to biblical theology enthusiast , opening up about his decades of ministry, the painfu...

Send us Fan Mail Next Wednesday, Jay sits down with Rip Wahlberg. Dive into the heartfelt journey of a pastor who wrestles with being a relational introvert and the intense challenges of ministry. From confronting personal insecurities to craving genuine faith over facade, the story is filled with raw reflections and moments of vulnerability. Experience a renewed passion for biblical theology, whe...