Inglorious Pastords
151 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago -Ex-pastor brothers have conversations that swing wildly between the serious and the comical.
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Immigrants, Nationalism and Land Rights
April 07, 2024 18:37 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBMixed with random humor, Bruce and Rog talk about coordinated clothing, Facebook photos, top travel destinations, Ezekiel, rights for immigrants and refugees, national identity, the gospel for outsiders, assumptions and Scriptures about immigrants, and care for the elderly.
Easter, Anger, Arrogance and Golf
April 03, 2024 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBThe Pastord's Easter edition conversation touches on farm golf, excluding people, church titles, healthy anger, superiority-thinking, ignoring heart issues, blind spots, breaking golf clubs and the hope of resurrection.
Clothing Choices, Control and Wedding Crashers
March 20, 2024 10:57 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this fun episode in Bruce's new office, the Pastords chat about presidential candidates, their NFL teams, wedding protocol, Frank Sinatra, the kind of people God loves, naive self-righteousness, letting God humble us, clothing options, the good life and the limits of control.
Sickness, Science and Heaven
March 13, 2024 10:17 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBBetween laughs, Bruce and Rog talk about health ailments, what heaven is, where heaven is, when heaven is, the expanse of the universe, quantum science, mystery, and thin places.
Getting Older...and the Best Way to Love Yourself
February 11, 2024 17:25 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBBetween bursts of laughter, the pastords talk about the roaring 60s, what ruddy means, guessing people's age, home improvement, lovers and fighters, excelling at failing, eroding community, unhealthy independence, the problem of your own truth, and sacrificial love.
Turning 60, Invasive Insects, and the Future of Next Generation
February 04, 2024 16:26 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this hopeful episode, the Pastords chat about Bruce turning 60, managing what people think, grieving death, blogging, segues, the coming cicada invasion, stereotyping generations, curiosity vss. confrontation, and hope for the next generation.
Doing Great Things or Doing Small Things Great
January 31, 2024 11:16 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this riveting conversation, Bruce and Rog find a way to talk about the crippling Huntsville ice storm, doing great things, focusing on others, the cost of helping one person, heavenly rewards, seeing people as God does, and the joy of seeing growth in the way of Jesus.
Aging, Napping, Fixing and Believing
January 24, 2024 13:29 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this episode, Bruce and Rog talk about Progressive commercials, aging, how we are like our parents, forgetfulness, Wheel of Fortune, napping, hearing loss, the danger of fixing, and what belief looks like.
Finding Joy in 2024
January 09, 2024 11:30 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this new year episode, Bruce and Rog talk about 2023, depression, the difference between joy and happiness, handling pain, how contentment is forged, Ecclesiastes, self-employment and the college football playoff.
Can You Trust Desire and Is God a Micro-Manager?
January 01, 2024 00:29 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this rollicking end-of-year episode, the Pastords talk about Dr. Pepper, a 700 million dollar baseball player, highs and lows for the podcast, micro-managing, Jesus's leadership, trusting the Spirit's leading, and how God guides through desire.
Hallmark Movies, Blue Christmas and Musings About Heaven
December 17, 2023 18:16 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBThe Pastords end up talking about surprising NFL teams, Hallmark movies, when Christmas is blue, how to walk with grieving friends, the gift of noticing, trying to control people's emotions, memories in heaven, the blessing of conflict and pain, and looking forward to heaven too much.
Football, Florida State, Fairness, and Forgiveness
December 12, 2023 02:48 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this captivating episode, Bruce and Roger's conversation touches on how long the Pastords have been recording, the selection of the 4 college football playoff teams, the complexity of defining fair, drawing lines and drawing circles, shocking people who enter the kingdom, the audacious prayer of a dying thief, Roger's favorite prayer, the unfairness of grace
Believing Versus Doing: Is Jesus Good or God?
December 03, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBChatting in Bruce's office, the Pastords end up talking about a bad NFL team, a rising NFL team, the Iron Bowl, the Nicene Creed, ignoring Jesus, collapsing beach houses, building a good life, fruits of the Spirit, becoming joy-givers, and the Sermon on the Mount.
Handling Oughts, Expectations and Critics
November 22, 2023 14:35 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this deeply perceptive episode, the Pastords manage to talk about Mr. Rogers, fashion rules, podcast viewership, the power of expectations, the danger of the word "ought," Hebrew pronunciation, your inner critic, the voice of shame, handling criticism, and slowing down.
Failure, Success, and God's Home Remodeling Show
November 14, 2023 11:06 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this rambling conversation, the Pastords talk about haircut fails, fire towers, defining success, Chip and Joanna Gaines, demo day, a dating fail, an adoption fail, and the return of Jesus.
Losing Weight, Losing Church Members and Moral Failure
October 29, 2023 18:31 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBThe pastords find a way to talk about losing weight, knee injuries, Greta Van Fleet, a possible music podcast, the demise of the church?, moral sins, the pull of power, Isaiah's prophecy, the sinfulness of mankind, and being light in the darkness.
World Wars, Culture Wars and the Dangers of One-Side-Ism
October 15, 2023 17:48 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBThe pastords have a reflective conversation about lengthy car repairs, marital friction, passing cars legally, the Hamas attack in light of Bruce's recent Holy Land trip, the question of whether God takes sides, one-side-ism, the judgment of God, selective moral indignation, the hate of Jesus' disciples, undesirables in heaven, and turning everything into a war.
Taylor, Adele, Dolly, Denzel, Elvis and Jesus
October 10, 2023 12:41 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MBToday's rambling conversation between the pastords touches on sound tech fails, car fails, budget fails, remodeling, Taylor Swift, calling out abuse, the story of the gospel, presuming on the future, the temptation of Jesus, the abuse of power, fleeting fame, violence in the Bible, and the goodness of God.
Bad Teams, Bigger Stories, Blue Zones and Better Lives
September 24, 2023 23:23 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this entertaining conversation, brothers Bruce and Rog talk about losing football teams, the Colorado Buffalos, Bruce and Rog's softball fails, funeral realities, the story of heaven and earth, purpose, legacy, true freedom, unintentional success, Blue Zones, laughter, and the danger of pursuing an easy life.
Farm Land, the Holy Land and A Single Word to Describe Jesus
September 17, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this scintillating episode, Bruce and Rog end up talking about farming, changing the podcast name, the NFL Broncos and Patriots, Aaron Rodgers, Bruce's adventure in the Holy Land, hate, the miracle of the porks, a divided Jerusalem, and the gift of rest Jesus gives.
The Holy Land, Harmony and Skinny Pants
September 03, 2023 18:36 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this rambling hilarious conversation, the pastords talk about awkward clothing moments, Bruce's Holy Land trip, segues, Bob Barker, exciting NFL news, annoying drivers, living with people who think differently, selective lawbreaking, spouses who are opposites, Roger's blind spot, and harmonizing.
The Circle of Love and Why Good Things Happen Bad People
August 30, 2023 10:20 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBThe pastords end up talking about grandchildren, nicknames, muleback riding, perseverance, AFC football teams, loving unlovable people, how much God loves us, Roger's run-in with a neighbor, electrical circuits and trying to make God love you more.
Music Videos, Bad Sermons and Handling Praise Well
August 06, 2023 18:01 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBIn their usual rambling manner, the Pastords find a way to talk about Bruce's knee, video jukeboxes, Jesus' carpentry sales, MTV, labeling people, car repairs, applause, the praise of God, handling compliments well, Spurgeon, reasons we don't give praise, sermon fails, and the discipline of secret service.
Housing Fiascos, Depression, Grief and a Way to Move Forward
July 30, 2023 12:54 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this riveting episode, Bruce and Rog find a way to talk about living in someone's shadow, amazing golf shots, Bruce's depression breakthrough, navigating home fiascos, a "thorn in the flesh," miraculous healing, conceit, country music, healthy grief, hope and the only people God uses.
Intestinal Trouble, Car Trouble, Moral Trouble, and Unshakeable Joy
July 26, 2023 12:32 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBBruce and Rog have a fascinating discussion about food poisoning, Dead Woman's Pass, lasting Joy, God's timing, a blown head gasket, the one thing you can never lose, the comfort of God as three, God's longing to be with us, feeling far from God, running to God every time you blow it, and the God Who has only ever used screw-ups.
The Gift of Vacations, Listening, Encouragement and Blenders
June 25, 2023 19:04 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBInterrupted, on occasions, by rollicking laughter, the Pastords talk about vacationing in Florida, gift-giving fails, hotel waffles, basketball sneakers, God's calling, Stevie Nicks, Christian screw-ups, winning and losing in sports, encouragement, the gift of silence, free meals, and giving people room to have a bad day.
Jim, Job, Jabez and Jesus (Guest Edition with Marie)
June 08, 2023 12:24 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBBruce and Rog are joined by Marie Griffith to talk about hydration, suffering, comparing our lives to others, salvation, what God can't do without our help, the prosperity gospel and orange juice.
Adventures in Figuring Out What God Wants Us to Do and Believe
May 25, 2023 10:34 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBBruce and Rog's rambling conversation touches on the Doobie Brothers (warning: possible singing), euphemisms, what is required to become a Christian, interpreting the Bible, seeking the lead of the Spirit in disputable areas, how God guides us, judging people who disagree with you and Peter correcting Jesus.
Mother's Day, Prison Escapes, and Comparing Your Life to Others
May 17, 2023 12:28 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBThe pastords have a rambling conversation about their mom, proper grammar, musical harmony, John Denver, the Apostle John, personal responsibility, Cher, accepting how God made us, and whether God is fair.
Getting Married, Buying an Ambulance, Parenting Kids and Exercising Self-Control
April 26, 2023 00:19 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBThe Pastord's conversation touches on highs and lows, carbon graphite hiking poles, a case of mistaken identity, buying an ambulance, the average age Americans first get married, the male frontal lobe, adulting, over-protective parenting, the limits of control, self-control , and the power of kindness.
Heaven, Golf, Beaches, Farms and Seeing Jesus
April 18, 2023 14:09 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this meandering conversation, Bruce and Rog find a way to talk about WKRP in Cincinnati, amazing golf trivia, memorable places, fun animals, God's creation, glamping, the full joy of heaven, the Cast Away movie, the moment we see Jesus, dinner bells, and scars.
March Madness, Flannelgraph and Baptism
April 09, 2023 18:06 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBThe Pastords find a way to talk about number two, March Madness, cash flow deficits, visiting the Holy Land, paparazzi, chariot models, the history and power of baptism, baptism fails, the Jesus revolution, flannelgraph, overhead projectors, re-baptism, and preaching without notes.
Evangelism That Makes Sense and Makes a Difference
April 05, 2023 12:30 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this riveting episode, the pastords end up talking about silly and serious podcasts, massive Twitter followings, natural evangelism, the power of personal recommendation, Dugg the Dog, the motivation of love, living a life of hope, hanging out with sinners, dying well, the danger of isolation, and how we hide the light of Jesus.
Church Lies, Church Hurt, Church Gatherings...and Trolls
March 26, 2023 19:37 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this scintillating episode, the pastords talk about webinar trolls, mean kids, Satan, really good lies, caring for the poor, the value of disagreement, the persecuted church, church hurt and whether church gatherings are needed.
The Danger of Putting God in a Box: A Call to Discernment with Humility
March 12, 2023 20:59 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MBThe Pastords find a way to talk about so many things, including the best-selling cars in the U.S., the definition of trending, truck people, determining true Christians, talk radio, the danger of easy Christian answers, misjudging the work of God, pyrotechnics, and discernment with humility.
Blood Pressure That's Too High and Compassion That's Too Low
March 06, 2023 16:09 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MBThe pastords talk about new year resolutions, fear of failure, blood pressure readings, taking medicine, the gift of a clean slate, enjoying today, the Lord's Prayer, forgiveness, the danger of waning love, and praying for each other.
The 30-Minute Episode Experiment: Aging, Revivaling and Stereotyping
February 28, 2023 23:10 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBIn typical fashion, the Pastords ramble about so many things, including randomly muting Bruce, signs you're getting old, revival, sermon fails, worship, the comparison trap, stereotyping generations, cynicism, assuming the best, and missing the work of God
Determining the Greatest of All Time and Completing the Work God Gave You to Do
February 23, 2023 11:43 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBIn this scintillating episode, Bruce and Rog talk about allergies, buying a trailer, a surprise announcement, a ridiculous basketball record, the GOAT debate, the desire to be good at something, everyday ministry, true greatness, comparing yourself to others, John the Baptizer, and starting orphanages.
Bruce's Adventures, Tom Brady's Retirement, and Jesus' Prayer for the Church
February 15, 2023 11:52 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBIn this rambling episode, the Pastords end up talking about Bruce's hiking and offroading adventures, Bruce's birthday, prohibition, Tom Brady's retirement, other NFL news, the prayer of Jesus, racial reconciliation, the crisis of Christian unity, identifying who gets into heaven, and healthy self-examination.
Bad Music, Bad Grammar, Bad Decisions and Getting Caught
February 05, 2023 22:11 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBIn this unforgettable episode, the Pastords talk about tractors, pet peeves, left lane drivers, things that stop working, fraud, creative misleading, filing taxes, the seed principle, the gift of getting caught, how Jesus saves us, that time Roger got busted, other people's inconsistencies, bad music, bad grammar and judging.
Failing Septic Systems, Sad Country Songs and Enduring Suffering
January 22, 2023 17:09 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBIn this riveting podcast, brothers Bruce and Rog end up talking about great NFL comebacks, positive thinking, faulty septic systems, the vulnerability of the poor, the beauty in suffering, Hank Williams, speeding, pride, spiritual blind spots, avoiding people, giving up, and Jesus walking in your neighborhood.
Frugality or Extravagance: Which Does God Want Us to Pursue?
January 15, 2023 13:56 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MBIn this first episode of 2023, the Pastords talk about funerals, motels and hotels, eating out, new cars, contentment, minimalism, extravagant miracles, boxers or briefs, fasting, the problem of comparing your life to others, septic system failure, joy, counting your blessings, and false narratives we believe.
The 2022 Christmas Podcast: Giving Gifts, Holiday Blues and Shepherds
January 04, 2023 11:55 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBIn the final podcast of 2022, the pastords talk about John Deere, gift-giving, Marmot, God and Santa, real holiness, sins of omission, St. Andrews Golf Course, dreading Christmas, depression, shepherds, Bible prophecies, love stories and Super Heroes.
True Joy, Uproarious Laughter and Fascinating Words That Begin With a "P"
December 18, 2022 17:44 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBThe Pastords laugh their way through a variety of topics, including Christmas, NFL injuries, happiness, joy, dune buggies, thieves of joy, beach vacations, Eden, purpose, resilience, gratitude, morbid jokes, music, persecution, heaven, contentment, and the one thing that is impossible to lose.
Love Languages, Gift-Giving and Driving Like Jesus
December 11, 2022 14:54 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBThe pastords find a way to talk about Bruce's beloved Broncos, Roger's estate sale finds, golf courses, love languages, slow drivers, hugging, when its appropriate to honk at someone, navigating merge lanes, rear end collisions, Christmas gift-giving, ceramic donkeys, and how to correct people.
Fast Food, Farm Living, and Following Jesus
November 22, 2022 11:54 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBPastords Bruce and Rog talk about insomnia, top fast food restaurants, selling men's clothing, the jobs Bruce has worked, football playoffs, tractoring on Bruce's farm, the fun of farm life, trains, driving a zero-turn mower, Jesus following you, letting God love you, getting lost while hiking, and enjoying the security of God's love.
Taylor Swift, Millionaires, and How to Enjoy the Blessing of God
November 13, 2022 17:26 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBThe pastords sing and end talk about music and other stuff, like Taylor Swift, Top 10 hits, Spotify, Powerball, millionnaires, wasting or investing your life, partnership with God, the blessing of the Beatitudes, getting sideways with your spouse, prayer that re-centers us, revenge, three-fold blessing, four-fold blessing, and five-fold blessing.
Adversity, Integrity, Identity...and Football
November 09, 2022 11:34 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBIn this rambling episode, Brothers Bruce and Roger talk about the AFC football conference, the college football playoffs, a narthex, what adversity reveals about you, the downside of an easy life, real character, sleepless nights, integrity at tax time, the importance of little things, the most impactful season of life, pickleball, and not bending to the opinions or praise of others.
Guest Edition: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Prayer
October 30, 2022 14:10 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBWith Guest Marie Griffith, the pastords discuss prime numbers, Mattress Mack's gambling, hiking the Big South Fork, the Lord's Prayer, answered prayer, the prayer God always answers, the power of "your will be done," owing apologies, listening prayer, solitude, the benefits of prayer, prayer warriors, bears and rest.
Football, Freedom, Forgetfulness and Fear
October 26, 2022 10:30 - 48 minutes - 45 MBIn this episode, the pastords end up talking about forgetting stuff, UT football, sponsorships, perfume, the praise of people, picking clothing, living under the fear of what people think, report cards, total freedom, living for an audience of one, courage, the opposite of fear and why free people can't be manipulated.