One and a Half Pastors

One and a Half Pastors: Total Eclipse of the….Rapture?!?

April 04, 2024 13:30 - 29 minutes - 54.8 MB

The upcoming solar eclipse has many speculating that this is a sign of the end times. Pastor Will and Pastor Dan discuss what the Bible says about Christ's second coming and present some peace among this astronomical wonder. Original video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/skQiGsUaZrw

One and a Half Pastors: Red Heifers

March 07, 2024 15:05 - 43 minutes - 81.1 MB

What do red cows from Texas have to do with the war and thoughts of peace regarding the war in the Middle East? Pastor Will and Pastor Dan break down the holes in the prophecy of Christ’s second coming that others believe will be initiated by the sacrifice of red heifers.

One and a Half Pastors: A Divine Sharpie

February 08, 2024 14:00 - 52 minutes - 97.9 MB

The good, the bad, the ugly and everything in between….The Bible gives us it all. But can’t we just pick the parts of the Bible that feel good and apply them to us??? The Bible is the Word of God given to us, for us….ALL of it! Pastor Will and Pastor Dan dive into this idea and how to read the Bible in its integrity.

One and a Half Pastors: In a Galaxy Far Far Away

December 07, 2023 16:07 - 24 minutes - 46.2 MB

Theology and Science collide! Comparing Theologians and Scientists, they don’t do the same job, but if you dive deep enough into Science you can’t miss God. Original TikTok Video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZPRvWGaTe/

One and a Half Pastors: Hold Fast

November 16, 2023 14:00 - 31 minutes - 58.7 MB

Happiness verses Holiness…what do you hold fast too? God gives us a clear guide when faced with this in our daily lives. The words in Romans serve as our tool as we navigate those issues that may be hard, especially when faced with disagreements in our world.

One and a Half Pastors: Isaac vs Ishmael

November 02, 2023 14:34 - 31 minutes - 59.6 MB

How do we make sense of the war in Israel? The current conflict is surrounded by strong emotions rooted in deep beliefs and opinions. Is there a solution to this conflict and what is our role in working to find that solution?

One and a Half Pastors: Deepfakes: Turning Humanity into Virtual Reality

October 05, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 56.3 MB

Deepfakes are digitally manipulated images that are created to replicate an actual person-creating them into an avatar, or can create an entirely new human replica that one can interact with. Join the pastors as they discuss the human cost that comes with this new technology and the impact it has on our future.

One and a Half Pastors: Will You Marry Me??

September 21, 2023 17:38 - 39 minutes - 72.9 MB

Cultures view and treat marriage in different ways. These views shape the ways people enter into marriage and the level of sacredness they hold in one's marriage. One and a Half Pastors breakdown worldly and culture views vs. biblical views on marriage. If you have an idea for a new name for the podcast, be sure to drop it in the comments! Original TikTok video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8N26ejN/

One and a Half Pastors: Brother From Another Mother

August 24, 2023 13:30 - 24 minutes - 45 MB

Family legacy is something that everyone longs for. How do we honor family legacy while honoring our loved ones as Christians in this world. Pastor Will and Pastor Dan wrestle with this topic in light of advancements in technology.

One and a Half Pastors: Our Father Who Art in Heaven

August 10, 2023 13:30 - 41 minutes - 77 MB

Questions are a necessity to learn and grow. Framing your question will frame your answer. Seek truth in a secular world with truth wrapped questions while using discernment.

One and a Half Pastors: Rituals of Elephants

June 29, 2023 15:46 - 26 minutes - 49.7 MB

What types of rituals do you have? Dive into the importance of rituals and religion with Pastor Will and Pastor Dan. Hear how rituals play an important part of our lives and the bonds we create with one another.

One and a Half Pastors: Chatting About AI

June 15, 2023 16:25 - 32 minutes - 61.2 MB

ChatGPT, OpenAI, interactive chatbots - we’re constantly being bombarded with articles about new capabilities that these technologies are gaining. Why are they so popular? How do we as Christians learn to interact with them? Can they show us the real truth? Join Pastor Will and Pastor Dan as they chat about AI.

One and a Half Pastors: How Do We Define Ourselves?

May 11, 2023 13:45 - 40 minutes - 74.5 MB

Our culture is promoting the freedom to define who we are and how we identify ourselves. Who we are and our identity is in Christ. It is defined by our creator and our Heavenly Father. Pastor Will and Pastor Dan discuss the cultural versus theological impact of how we define ourselves as a society.

One and a Half Pastors: Easter…More Than Just a Sunday Morning

May 03, 2023 16:09 - 38 minutes - 72.8 MB

The season of Easter is more than just one Sunday morning. We are to be daily reminded of the gift of salvation that was won on that historic Easter morning years ago. As Christians we are called to live in that gift daily!

One and a Half Pastors: Standing Firm in God’s Word

April 13, 2023 15:47 - 37 minutes - 69.4 MB

As Christians we’re used to defending our faith against the world, but how do we defend our faith when the threat comes from within the church? Join Pastor Will and Pastor Dan as they listen and react to a rebuttal presented by Rev. Calvin Robinson to the Oxford Union. The original video was published to YouTube by the Oxford Union channel on February 15, 2023. All rights to the video are theirs alone. The original video may be found here: https://youtu.be/ymbTb2HS5Rc

One and a Half Pastors: What Do We Want From Police?

March 23, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes - 72.5 MB

Building positivity in our community is vital! Part of our community is the police. Where does trust lie and how is it built and instilled?

One and a Half Pastors: Return to Sabbath

March 09, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 48.9 MB

Burnout is real! But God gives us guardrails to keep each of us on track. He calls us to take a Sabbath, to take a break, to rest-in Him! Now is the time for an Anti-Do Sabbath Rhythm.

One and a Half Pastors: The Role of Memory

February 23, 2023 14:00 - 33 minutes - 62 MB

Why did God give us memory? How we use our memory can shape what our future is. Working through the good and the bad is different for everyone, but no matter how you work through it, everyone can learn and apply that memory to work through new challenges.

One and a Half Pastors: Role of Preaching on Critical Social Topics of the Day

February 09, 2023 14:00 - 44 minutes - 83.3 MB

We’re back!!! Pastor Will and Vicar Dan aren’t wasting any time jumping right back into it! Speaking the truth in a timely manner is imperative for Pastors. Everyone has an opinion and our opinions can shape us. Preaching is public, anyone and everyone is welcome to hear the word-it is never a closed conversation. Join in the conversation with One & a Half Pastors!

One and a Half Pastors: Building in Faith - One Mission, One Community

August 04, 2022 17:30 - 25 minutes - 46.9 MB

Learn more about what a capital campaign is, how we got here, where we are going and be reminded of God’s hand at work in all of this! Guest Brian Zuger of The Steier Group joins Pastor Dan this week to discuss all things capital campaign.

One and a Half Pastors: Clickbait - Made Ya Click!

July 14, 2022 15:30 - 30 minutes - 56.5 MB

Ford…Pepsi…Fox…Podcasts…Internet….Media shapes our society and mindlessly consuming media without reflection especially as Christians can be a slippery slope. Kickback and take in Pastor Will and Pastor Dan’s reflection on consuming media.

One and a Half Pastors: To Tanzania and Back

June 16, 2022 18:18 - 34 minutes - 64.3 MB

Pastor Will shares about his travels to Tanzania and how the Holy Spirit is hard at work. Hear about his experiences teaching and equipping future pastors and deaconesses for service to the people of Tanzania.

One and a Half Pastors: Equipped to be Sent

May 19, 2022 17:30 - 32 minutes - 61 MB

At times you may not feel equipped to be the hands and feets of Jesus-to step outside your comfort zone. Pastor Dan talks with guest, Principal Krista Barnhouse about being equipped to step out in faith. Building a community, developing relationships and emulating Christ, being equipped because of who Christ made us each to be.

One and a Half Pastors: Potential End to Roe v Wade

May 05, 2022 19:00 - 45 minutes - 84.9 MB

With a leaked draft of the opinion of the Supreme Court and the possibility of Roe v. Wade being overturned, Pastor Will and Pastor Dan give a biblical take on the significance of the potential outcomes.

One and a Half Pastors: The Slap Heard Round the World

March 31, 2022 17:30 - 35 minutes - 65.2 MB

If you didn’t watch it live you certainly saw it on social media. Then we read all the articles, speculations and opinions on the slap heard round the world. Pastor Will and Pastor Dan take a swing at viewing Will Smith and Chris Rock’s conflict from a Christian perspective.

One and a Half Pastors: You're So Meta and You Don't Even Know It

March 17, 2022 17:00 - 31 minutes - 58.6 MB

Join Pastor Will and Pastor Dan for an insight into what classes look like for a Pastoral Intern and learn a new word - metanarrative!

One and a Half Pastors: Spiritual Leadership at Home

March 03, 2022 18:30 - 33 minutes - 61.5 MB

Join Pastor Will and Pastor Dan as they discuss the societal pressures of parenting and being a Christian leader.

One and a Half Pastors: Sanctity of Life

February 10, 2022 15:00 - 30 minutes - 57.3 MB

Bludgeoning vs. Gentle Persuasion. How are we as Christians to show up to our neighbor to have authentic conversations on common ground?

One and a Half Pastors: Teachers Gonna Teach

January 27, 2022 16:00 - 36 minutes - 68.2 MB

It’s National Lutheran Schools Week! Special guest Krista Barnhouse-Principal at Faith Lutheran School, joins Will and Dan to talk about Lutheran education and the impact it has on students, teachers, parents and our society. #OurFaithFamily

One and a Half Pastors: Flexadaptability, Part 2

January 06, 2022 23:30 - 43 minutes - 80.3 MB

Revisiting the topic from our last episode, being flexible and adaptable opens doors to sharing Jesus with others! We don’t have to wait! If you see an opportunity-take it, embrace it, you are equipped!

One and a Half Pastors: Flexadaptability

December 09, 2021 21:00 - 30 minutes - 56.5 MB

Being flexible and adaptable opens doors to sharing Jesus with others! We don’t have to wait! If you see an opportunity-take it, embrace it, you are equipped!

One and a Half Pastors: Deconstruction, Part 2

November 24, 2021 13:30 - 37 minutes - 68.7 MB

How do we talk to others about OUR faith and our relationship with Christ in today’s society? Pastor Will and Pastor Dan continue to unpack this idea on this episode of One and a Half Pastors.

One and a Half Pastors: Deconstruction

November 11, 2021 21:18 - 36 minutes - 68.3 MB

How do we talk to others about OUR faith and our relationship with Christ in today’s society? Pastor Will and Pastor Dan unpack this idea on this episode of One and a Half Pastors.

One and a Half Pastors: Slow Your Roll

October 14, 2021 23:13 - 26 minutes - 48.1 MB

When life is crazy and hectic, there is always one place we can turn to find rest. We draw near to God, yoke up with Him and find our source of peace and rest. Pastor Will and Pastor Dan take the time to look down into the words spoken to us in Matthew.

One and a Half Pastors: I’m Still Jesus from the Block

August 12, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 59.7 MB

Will you leave a seat at the table? Pastor Will and Pastor Dan give encouragement on stepping out and meeting new people-Forming relationships and being Jesus by just being YOU!

One and a Half Pastors: Rhythm of Life

July 29, 2021 15:40 - 32 minutes - 60 MB

Special guest DCE Intern Mitchel Busse joins One and a Half Pastors in discussing our Rhythms of Life. Balancing work, social life, kids activities and home life-to often we put God on the back burner. Hear encouragement to make your walk with God part of your Rhythm of Life and turn it all over to HIM!

One and a Half Pastors: From Voodoo Necklaces to Crosses-Growing the Greater Church

July 15, 2021 15:40 - 33 minutes - 62.4 MB

Pastor Will and Pastor Dan talk about Tanzania and the hunger they have for hearing the saving Word of Christ. Pastor Will shares how we can directly work to partner with the preaching of the gospel and people being baptized to help grow the greater Church of Christ.

One and a Half Pastors: Like Riding a (Reverse) Bike

July 01, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 46.5 MB

Stop me if you have heard this one...A penguin rides a bike into a movie theater.... On this episode Pastor Will and Pastor Dan dive into the topic of ruts in our churches and in our faith and challenge us to acknowledge them as we seek truth while working to connect others to Christ.

One and a Half Pastors: Get In Our Heads

June 17, 2021 06:46 - 26 minutes - 50.2 MB

Welcome to One and a Half Pastors! Jump into the minds of Pastor Will and Pastor Dan from Faith Lutheran Church. On this first episode, Pastor Will and Pastor Dan welcome us into the realm of this new podcast as they talk about the education ministry at Faith Lutheran Church, School and Touching Hearts!