The Backstage Pastor

Evangel is excited to announce the launch of our music school fall of 2025! We are also excited to announce that we will be bringing Destiny Ward on as our Music and Arts Pastor. She will be completely overseeing the Music School. Check out the website here: www.evangelmusicschool.com

Mike and Carly Friesen, long-time Evangelites, came on the podcast to talk about the devastation of their marriage, spiritual life and family before Jesus encountered them and radically changed everything about their lives. 

George Bergen, successful businessman, Christ follower and board member of Evangel comes on the Backstage Pastor to talk about bringing Jesus into our everyday lives, including money and business.

Jimmy has two of his siblings, Mary and Paul, on the podcast to discuss their upbringing and the foundations that were laid for their future.

Jimmy, Logan and Vadim share three different kingdom principles that have had a massive impact on their lives. 

Tiana and Jimmy share how being connected to the vine is not a suggestion but a necessity for living a Kingdom life. This is something we must get.

Jimmy sits down with Vadim and Mary Yurchenko to talk about grief, processing and how to hope after the loss of their 56-day old daughter Eleni. This is a bit of a heavier podcast but definitely a needed conversations within the church community. 

In this podcast Logan chats with Steve and Virginia Haab about their life, their stories and adventures with God, and he revelation of identity as Sons and Daughters of the King that has empowered their radical lifestyle.

Jimmy and his brother Luke talk all things money, real state, giving, kingdom and making your money work for you. Take a listen. 

Jimmy sits down with Tony Warriner, a pastor with over 30 years of experience and the North American Director of Church Renewal, to discuss a variety of topics. We think you'll enjoy this one.

Jimmy, Logan and Erika process what the Lord has been doing throughout Evangel's month of prayer and fasting.

Jimmy shares seven quotes that have absolutely changed his life as a person and a leader. We think they will change your life too.

Jimmy and Logan talk about the hard times of Christmas and New Years while looking forward to the new beginning of January. 

Tiana and Jimmy share their top ten moments from Evangel in 2024. 

Ruth Rubial and Sarah Bashaw share about their revivalist husband and father and what happended leading up to his murder and the revival that swept the country after.

Josh and Destiny Ward, with Ruwa Worship, come on the Backstage Pastor to talk about hosting the presence of Jesus in worship and everyday life.

Jordyn and Logan dive into the heart of worship and dig into what true worship really looks like.

Vadim and Erika hop on the podcast with Jimmy to discuss how Connection Codes is changing everything we do and how we relate. We take you backstage to see how Evangel staff are getting along. 

Jimmy goes backstage with Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill to talk about Connection Codes, church hurt, what's missing in leadership and how pastors are failing their people. 

Jimmy, Vadim and Logan share they thoughts on where they think they are doing great as leaders and how they think they are really not doing great as pastors.

Logan and Jordyn take us backstage into their journey of learning to radically obey the Lord even when it goes against all conventional wisdom!

Jimmy and Tiana share some of the highs and lows of marriage while pastoring. To quote Jimmy, "Marriage is NOT easy!" Listen in as they bring you backstage into their marriage.

Tim and Cyndi Bird join Jimmy on The Backstage Pastor to talk about our identity in Jesus. In Tims words, "we will never leave this topic."

Jimmy, Tiana and Logan venture into the wild unknown world of "podcast." In this episode, they share the vision of the podcast and why authenticity is so important for every single leader.