Weak Pastor

In a world filled with over a million charity organizations, how do we know which one is actually doing what it says it’s doing? Have you considered that some organizations, through their well-intended actions, actually hurt the very same populations that they’ve sought to help? Tune in to hear this week’s dialogue.

On this week’s episode, Peter and Suah share some of their favorite passages from the bible, although Suah sorta goes rogue and decides to share her favorite perspectives on the bible instead. Tune in to get their takes.

On the eve of his crucifixion, Jesus prays to the Father regarding his disciples that “the world has hated them because they are not of the world,” but that he “do[es] not ask that [God] take them out of the world, but that [He] keep them from the evil one (John 17).” What does it mean, then, to be “in the world, but not of it?” What is, if any, our responsibility in this world as Christ’s discipl...

Ever wonder what goes on inside the mind of a pastor? What about that of a “weak” pastor? Tune in to this week’s episode to get a glimpse into the psyche of a pastor. (Also, spoiler alert, we spend another chunk of the show talking about exercise regimens. We are sorry; it seems we cannot be stopped.)

There is no shame in feeling insecure from time to time; it’s part of the human experience! What matters, instead, is how we think through our feelings of insecurity and how we respond to them. How can we live in a way that doesn’t allow our insecurities to define us? Tune in to get Peter and Suah’s takes. (Also, spoiler alert, we spend another chunk of the show talking about exercise regimens. We...

We are super duper excited to welcome our very good friend Steve Bang to the show this week. Steve is currently the Executive Pastor at Metro Community Church. He is also the co-host of the NoOneisListening podcast. Tune in to hear about Steve’s journey and how a leap of faith brought him to where he is standing now.

Another month, another episode where Peter and Suah talk about everything on their minds and nothing in particular. Tune in for a fun ride!

You may be familiar with that old adage that “comparison is the thief of joy.” We know that jealousy can be a very powerful emotion. How can we manage it well and what happens if we fail to keep it in check? Tune in to hear this week’s dialogue. We had some issues with the audio this week, and we are diligently working to resolve them. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Those of us who work outside of the home spend close to a third of our waking hours at work, surrounded by our coworkers. Are our time and mission at work just to pay the bills, or does God have a different purpose for us? Tune in to get the thoughts of a former social worker, now stay-at-home mom, and a former news editor, now full-time pastor.

It seems like loneliness has been steadily rising in recent years, and the number of individuals that report feeling isolated is growing significantly. Is loneliness the same as solitude? Is it normal to feel it? What steps, if any, can we take to combat it? Tune in to this week’s episode to get Peter and Suah’s takes.

This week, PP and Suah take turns answering random questions they pick out from a deck of cards. (Suah tries really hard to shuffle cards and fails.)

In this week’s episode, Suah asks PP a variety of questions that she’s been thinking about in her own faith, and PP shares his thoughts.

Peter and Suah share some of their parenting “fails” while also discussing some of the valuable lessons they’ve learned along the way. You don’t want to miss this episode if you’re a parent or are considering becoming one!

In this episode, PP is asking the questions that he didn’t get to last time he interviewed Suah because each of her responses were about 3 hours long (partly exaggerating, but not by much).

This is the episode that is about nothing in particular. Join in as Peter and Suah go with the flow and try to recreate the space they used to share back when Suah used to work at the Metro office.

For this week’s episode, we invited one of our favorite guests (and social media extraordinaire) Giovanny Panginda on the show to share with us his journey with grief and loss. Gio is no stranger to these themes, and we found ourselves so moved by the vulnerability and grace that were evident in his story.

In this week’s episode, PP takes on the role of interviewer and asks Suah some questions about her life and journey. Tune in to get to know your podcaster!

Churches all around us are losing both attenders and the trust of the public. What is going on? Can we stop being part of a church community as long as we ourselves are walking with Jesus? Who needs institutions anyways? If you find yourselves asking similar questions, tune in to this week’s episode hear Peter and Suah’s takes.

Continuing with our first interview with PP, we continue the dialogue with Peter about his years in pastoral ministry. If you’ve ever wondered about PP’s life as a pastor and the lessons he’s learned over the years, tune in to this interview!

It’s a brand new year, and many of us are making brand new resolutions to kick it off. If you’re like us, you have, at some point or another, resolved to read the bible more regularly, only to find that your commitment begins to wane as the weeks and months pass. What is it about reading the bible that makes it so difficult for some of us? Do you even need to read the bible if you’ve heard all of...

HAPPY NEW YEAR LISTENERS! We’re kicking off the new year with a brand new episode on the hot topic of “dating.” While PP and Suah have both been out of the dating realm for a long, long (long) time, they bring an interesting perspective as those who are looking back from the other side. Tune in if you’re interested in getting some dating advice from married people.

Have you ever felt that God has failed you? Or that he’s stopped listening? Or that he couldn’t possibly love you because of the darkness you’re experiencing? If you answered “yes” to any of these, then you’re not alone! Tune in to hear Peter and Suah as they share about how they walk through their own disappointments with God.

Most of us are likely not bowing down to giant bovine structures made of molten gold, so what does idolatry have to do with our modern-day walk with Jesus? What are the dangers of idol worship, and how do we begin to identify them in our lives? Tune in to this week’s episode to hear Peter and Suah’s takes.