The Morning After Ministry Show

We did it. 300 episodes. And what better place to celebrate than the Most Magical Place on Earth? This week, Andrew, Tim, and Frank left the comfort of their Florida church offices and took the show on location to Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. (Don’t worry, we found a semi-quiet spot with a decent Wi-Fi signal—thanks, Galaxy’s Edge). In this special anniversary episode, we:     •    Refl...

We’re back in the studio for Episode 299, shaking off the summer sand and diving into all the ministry mayhem we missed while you were at camp, VBS, or just trying to survive without air conditioning. In this episode: • We share our best (and worst) Baptism Sunday strategies —what worked, what flopped, and how to keep the water warm and the volunteers sane. • Frank gives us the inside scoop on Vis...

After nearly two months of summer chaos, & vacations, The Morning After Ministry Show is back in action. Andrew preached right off vacation (because of course he did), Tim didn't preach (classic), and Frank was sweating it out preaching in Texas. We're also joined by our good friend, fellow pastor, and author Adam Powers to help us kick off this new season of ministry mayhem. We’re cat...

It finally happened: Frank invited Tim to his house—no cameras, no podcasting, just good old-fashioned hospitality (and probably snacks). Meanwhile, Andrew’s house turned into party central, with a graduation-birthday-graduation-birthday combo that could only be survived with cake and caffeine. Also, May decided to go full youth ministry mode on us. All three of us were knee-deep in youth events,...

Welcome to The Morning After Ministry Show, where we’re still recovering from Sunday… and probably will be until Wednesday. This week: • Frank filled in for Andrew at Safety Harbor—and didn’t just bring the Word, he brought the crowd! (Did he charge admission?) • Andrew worshiped Lutheran-style for the first time ever at his son’s graduation. Spoiler alert: there was incense, chanting, and maybe a...

It’s just Andrew and Tim today, fresh off Mother’s Day Sunday and feeling all the end-of-school-year energy (and exhaustion). With things slowing down just a bit in church life, we’re reflecting on family rhythms, ministry moments, and how to keep showing up well when the calendar finally gives us a breather. This week we’re talking about: • Mother’s Day services and honoring moms well • New babie...

This week’s episode is brought to you by turbulence, terminal floors, and the Lord’s Day mercies. Andrew just returned (barely) from a denominational conference in Mound Bayou, MS. What should have been a routine ministry trip turned into a saga of emergency landings, missed connections, and one unforgettable overnight nap on the floor of the Charlotte airport. He rolled into church at 8:45am Sund...

It’s just your boys Andrew Larsen and Frank Gil today, and oh boy, there’s a lot to unpack from an emotional, exciting Sunday! Lakeview’s Baptism Sunday brought the celebration vibes! Tim brought the Word, preaching on spiritual gifts... and in true Morning After fashion, Frank somehow got thrown under the theological bus and labeled a cessationist. (Spoiler alert: he took it like a champ. Mostly....

Yesterday was Easter, and we’re tired. Turns out Andrew is some kind of botany wiz, which works out well considering the plants on stage at Safety Harbor. Frank didn’t preach, but he did manage to interviewed everyone he could. Hundreds of people are now blind after looking at Tim.

It’s just Andrew in the studio today with Frank in his new home studio, as Tim is off doing real ministry—preaching in chapel at Trinity College (we’re so proud). Meanwhile, Andrew wraped up the "Giving Up" sermon series at Safety Harbor and in Lakeview Land Frank pressed pause on 1 Corinthians to wave some palm branches and shout "Hosanna!"Plus, big news from Frank’s church pl...

It’s episode 290, and ministry life is keeping us scattered but still talking. Tim and Andrew caught up at a flag football game and watched Tim’s son dominate. Immediately after church, Andrew headed off to chaperone a week-long field trip in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Frank’s off speaking at an event in West Virginia, and Tim had to return to the regular schedule at Lakeview. We’re gearing up for...

Yesterday was a glorious day for Lakeview complete with bounce houses, food, and only one service! Safety Harbor shared their space with another church and you’d never even know they were here. Andrew had a wardrobe malfunction minutes before his sermon began. Tim is convinced that preaching one service is cheating. We are three weeks out from Easter…and not even close to ready.

Tim didn’t even bother showing up to church, which gave Frank the freedom to openly mock him during his sermon. Andrew wrapped up his 8 week series in Numbers. Lakeview is prepping for a giant anniversary service. Safety Harbor is starting to gear up for Easter. Andrew played plumber, Frank went to church planter summer camp, Tim sat in a hot tub.

Lakeview is preparing for their 30th anniversary party, Safety Harbor had a work day that Andrew barely attended. Tim talked about demons in his sermon, and Frank is prepping to preach back to back weeks at Lakeview for the first time! Andrew actually got to attend a wedding with no role to play. (It was also pretty wild.)

Tim is away with his family, so Frank has moved over a chair. Got a message from our old pal Dylan, and it made us think about awful interview processes. Both Lakeview and Safety Harbor had new members classes. We’re comparing and contrasting them. Frank’s new role comes with several less structured Sundays. Andrew’s praise team is not thrilled with the length of his Numbers series.

After the Practical(ly) Pastoring Conference, it turns out we still had life and ministry to attend to. Andrew found out his kid was allergic to bee stings the hard way. Frank preached at Lakeview and people assumed Tim had the weekend off, they were wrong. We all had crazy weekends with weddings and church events

We’re back in the ole familiar recording space with Frank out of town. Andrew was a ghost of himself this week dealing with the flu. Timmy took his daughters on a daddy daughter date. Lakeview is having to deal with some unruly students at youth group. Safety Harbor had a very successful chili cook off. We both watched the game at home with zero church obligations!

Andrew knew it was communion Sunday, but also completely forgot that it was communion Sunday. Tim has been asked to go on a potentially dangerous mission trip. Should he go? Frank is crushing it at Lakeview.

Tim had the week off of preaching, because Frank was preaching in series for the first time, all while Andrew wished he wasn’t preaching the sermon he was preaching. We are talking through missing time when kids are sick, balancing office time and working from home. Safety Harbor had more people sitting than usual, and Frank wore his mic wrong.

Tim got a new car, and found a sucker to buy his old one. Frank attended his first elders’ meeting, and Lakeview is now offering golf cart tours during the service. Safety Harbor had a last minute un-decking of the halls. We got together to watch a disappointing football game.

We're back! After the holiday hustle, we're diving into all things ministry, life, and the hilarity of the Sunday aftermath. In this episode, we reflect on holiday highs, sermon wins (and fails), and the challenges of recharging for the new year. Join us as we share candid stories, practical insights, and the usual dose of humor to kickstart your week in ministry. Whether you're a pastor, church l...

It is that magical time of the year again! We are going through our Christmas services and Advent activities so far. Lakeview is making a big tech change. Safety Harbor has been a hotbed of activity. We are going on a triple Disney date tomorrow.

We’re back and in person together. Frank is sitting in again too! We’re talking through the beginning of Advent at Lakeview and Safety Harbor. Tim skipped football to be a pastor. Andrew stepped back in after being away for a few weeks, and got several compliments on the guest speaker.

Frank preached at Andrew’s church… again. Pretty sure it’s just Frank’s church now. Jeff is down from Charm City. Lakeview is decked out for all things Christmas, and we have no idea when Andrew is coming home

Frank preached at Safety Harbor and will probably take over. Good thing Lakeview already hired him. Tim preached on sex and scared off a few parents…what else is new?