Pulpit to the Pew

Porterhouse Energy And A Fender Render

Send us Fan Mail You can learn a lot about a person by asking the wrong questions. We kick things off with some real-life honesty about getting knocked out by sickness, allergies, and those classic Ohio fall temperature swings, then we pivot into a game that turns out way funnier than we expected. We put our wives on the spot with a trend-style challenge: if we were a cut of steak, what would we be? If we were a round of ammunition, what round fits us? And if we were an American muscle car, what would we drive? The answers range from surprisingly thoughtful to completely unhinged, and the side comments might be the best part. Along the way we end up talking New York strip versus ribeye, .50 calibre confidence, and what “special” really means. Then the conversation opens up into full-on car culture: classic muscle cars, Corvettes old and new, why Dodge still feels like Dodge, and the dream garage debate that goes from Nissan GT-R and Aston Martin to Rolls Royce comfort. We also get practical about the stuff nobody wants to think about while car shopping: insurance, repair costs, sensors, turbos, and why newer vehicles can be totalled by what looks like a minor crash. Listen, laugh, and then tell us what your dream car is. If you enjoy the show, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave us a review. Support the show

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Episode 100!

Send us Fan Mail Episode 100 snuck up on us, and it feels unreal to say it out loud: we have kept this thing going. We sit down and reflect on what actually changes over a hundred recordings, from how you talk on a microphone to how you learn to stop talking over each other, and why “just hit record” is both the best advice and the fastest way to learn the hard lessons of podcasting. We get practical about the behind-the-scenes work: editing, upgrading podcast equipment, chasing consistent audio quality, and the reality that schedules and travel can be harder than finding topics. We also tell the story every podcaster eventually lives through, the day you lose a recording to corrupted audio and realise how much you care. Along the way, we share the surprises that kept us motivated, including about 11.5k downloads, listeners across 76 countries, and those moments when someone quotes a random line back to you in public. Then we do what we do best: clean, lighthearted Christian conversation that feels like you are sitting at the table with us. Expect throwbacks to favourite memories, interviews we loved, Bigfoot references, and an unexpectedly detailed Waffle House detour, plus a few travel and flying stories to close it out. If you enjoy a Christian podcast with good sound, real friendship, and plenty of laughs, press play, subscribe, and share Episode 100 with a friend, then leave a review and tell us what moment made you laugh the hardest. Support the show

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What Do You Do When Discouragement Sets In

Send us Fan Mail A building can be the answer to prayer and still come with sleepless nights, second-guessing, and moments where you quietly wonder, “Is this ever going to happen?” We sit down as a group and tell the real story behind our church’s move into a new building in Sharonville, including the funny mishaps, the awkward learning curves, and the surprising ways a new layout changes how you lead a service. We dig into the hard middle of the journey: discouragement while waiting on God. We talk about deals that looked certain and then collapsed, the pressure pastors feel when people love the church but struggle with limited facilities, and how comparison with other churches can drain your confidence fast. You’ll hear what helped us reset our focus, from livestream ministry that confirmed God was moving to a timely word that reminded us to stop measuring our work against our “neighbors” and simply work the ministry God put in our hands. We also get personal about the bittersweet grief of leaving an old church building behind, especially for lifelong members who carry decades of memories, promises, and family history in those walls. And we highlight one of the best surprises of this season: watching our young people and congregation work together, sweat together, and gain ownership of something they’ll never forget. If you’re facing church leadership stress, a church building project, a ministry transition, or just the ache of waiting on a promise from the Lord, this conversation will feel close to home. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review with the one line that keeps you holding on when hope gets tested. Support the show

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The Sisters Segment Kickoff

Send us Fan Mail A women’s podcast can be light and still be meaningful, and that’s exactly the lane we’re stepping into with the Sisters Segment of Pulpit to the Pew. We’re RaJeana Frazier, Becca Brown, and Lissa Brumfield, and we start by telling you who we are, what our lives look like (pastors’ family life, teaching, homeschooling, insurance, youth ministry), and why we’re carving out a place for ladies who want faith, friendship, and fun in the same conversation. We test-drive our first segments with plenty of laughs, including a Weird But True headline that somehow turns chicken nuggets into a “911 emergency.” From there we jump straight into real-life homemaking talk, sharing a chocolate chip cookie recipe with our favorite twists: how to balance white sugar and brown sugar, why vanilla deserves extra, what to do with dark baking pans, and how to bake big, soft cookies without drying them out. If you love practical kitchen tips, baking advice, and the kind of honest debate only friends can have (salted butter vs unsalted), you’ll feel right at home. The conversation also gets surprisingly practical with laundry and cleaning hacks, including DIY detergent to save money, and hard water toilet solutions. Then we slow down for a powerful moment: a poem written by Brooklyn Brown called “Jesus Loves Me Tonight,” showing how faith can turn fear into peace. We close with church life updates, celebrating a move into a much larger building, talking about hospitality and creating welcoming space, and sharing upcoming events like youth revival and a Young Ladies’ Day at Bethel Chapel in Richmond, Indiana on October 17 at 1 p.m., themed Worth More for girls ages 11 to 18. If this felt like sitting at the table with friends, subscribe, share the episode with a sister or a friend, and leave a review so more women can find the show. What tips, questions, or topics do you want us to talk about next? Support the show

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The Podcast is Expanding!

Send us Fan Mail Something new is happening on Pulpit To The Pew, and we’ve been excited to tell you. We’re officially launching a Sisters Segment so the women in our circle can bring their own stories, humour, and hard-won perspective to the mic. Brother Ryan Brown joins me, and we introduce three voices you’re going to want in your feed: my wife Lissa Brumdfield, Sister ReJeana Frazier, and Sister Becca Brown. We talk about the “why” behind the segment, the plan to release monthly on the first Friday, and what listeners can expect: honest ministry life, family life, and the kind of conversation that feels like you’re sitting at the table with us. You’ll hear Becca’s journey from preacher’s kid to pastor’s wife and teacher, ReJeana’s world of pastoring and homeschooling three kids, and Lissa’s balance of work, youth ministry, and the everyday reality of serving in the church. The conversation also goes deeper than introductions. We unpack altar call culture, why certain traditions can raise anxiety, and how leaders and church members can make prayer feel normal and welcoming. Then we shift into behind-the-scenes podcast talk: how to handle multiple voices, keep the flow natural, and build real community as listeners start recognising the show out in the wild. If you enjoy Christian podcasts, Pentecostal church life, and real talk with a lot of laughter, hit play, subscribe so you don’t miss the first Sisters Segment release, and share it with someone who needs a new voice in their rotation. If you can, leave a review and tell us what you want them to talk about next. Pulpittothepew@gmail.com Support the show

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We Laugh At Weird Headlines And End Up Talking Revelation

Send us Fan Mail A chair almost sends us into the afterlife, and somehow that becomes the perfect on-ramp for a night that swings from pure comedy to real end-times questions. We talk summer heat and humidity, the special kind of suffering that comes from driving a school bus with no AC, and why “fall weather” feels like it keeps getting snatched away at the last second. Then we get practical about content creation and community. We kick around behind-the-scenes ideas like making a podcast tutorial, doing more funny challenge videos, and why YouTube notifications and the algorithm can keep our uploads hidden unless people actually subscribe. If you’ve ever wondered how small channels grow, we give you the honest version and we ask for your help. From there, we hit a truly wild news story, chase the Bigfoot trail, debate Yellowstone as a supervolcano, and even poke at the Area 51 myth with a local theory about Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The biggest turn comes when we land in theology: Revelation, biblical symbolism vs literal reading, and why prophecy talk should never be about setting dates but about being ready. We close with a thoughtful question from Genesis: what is “light” before the sun is created? If you enjoy a Christian podcast that can laugh hard and still take Bible study seriously, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. What do you think is symbolic in Revelation, and what must be taken literally? Support the show

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Social Media Brain Rot

Send us Fan Mail Politics can feel like a reality show until you remember real people live downstream of every headline. We open with what’s been on our minds, including the way public tragedy and controversy still echoes, then we dig into why socialism keeps getting sold as the compassionate shortcut. From our perspective, the “free” promise collapses once you talk about incentives, where government money actually comes from, and what history shows when power concentrates and responsibility disappears. Then we swing hard into the world most of us live in every day: social media algorithms, doom scrolling, and the attention economy. We talk about why bad news dominates feeds, how platforms train us to react instead of think, and why it’s so easy to end up angrier or more anxious than we meant to be. Along the way we hit a wave of nostalgia, from MySpace top friends and auto playing playlists to early Instagram and the golden era of Vine. It gets as chaotic as you’d expect: favorite Vine clips, weird YouTube ads, Christmas movie takes, and a few stories from church work that might make your wrist hurt just hearing them. If you’ve ever wondered why your attention span feels shorter or why your feed shapes your mood, you’ll feel seen. Listen now, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review. What platform changed your habits the most? Support the show

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Labor Day And Music Memories

Send us Fan Mail Something about a long weekend makes every conversation wander, and we let it. We start with Labor Day banter, school starting, and the age-old debate about whether a full moon changes people, then we jump into a hospital story that still feels like a jump scare. From there, the ADHD podcast energy takes over in the best way: national-day trivia, food talk, and the kind of side quests that somehow circle back to real life. The heart of the conversation is music, faith, and authenticity. We talk about Grandma Moses starting her art career at 78, then use that as a springboard into what happens when we label someone a “Christian artist” and assume we know their story. We get honest about the gap between marketing and character, why some songs feel like they belong in church and others don’t, and the moment when someone says, “It’s Christian,” and you instantly know the vibe is complicated. We also swap stories from church spaces and church work, including the reality of loud jobsite playlists inside a sanctuary, plus a long ride through southern gospel nostalgia, choir music, and the records that raised us. If you’re a musician, we dig into the number system, timing, and learning by ear, including one of our favorite memories: getting thrown onto drums at altar call with no lessons and surviving it. If any of this sounds like your kind of friendly chaos, subscribe, share the episode with a friend who loves church music debates, and leave a review so more people can find us. Support the show

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Asking For Help

Send us Fan Mail Gravy wrestling is somehow a real event, and it becomes our doorway into a much heavier conversation about the world we are living in. We start with updates from our church building push, the deadlines, and the feeling that time is flying, then we laugh our way through odd “national holidays” before things turn serious. We talk candidly about mental health, postpartum depression, and the way public stories get framed online. Postpartum depression is absolutely real, and we say that plainly, but we also wrestle with the difference between a mental break and actions that look planned. From there we zoom out to the mental health system in the United States: quick prescriptions, shaky diagnosis, side effects, and what happens when people do not have trustworthy accountability. We also touch on veterans and PTSD, and why asking for help can feel harder than suffering in silence. The most practical part of the conversation is what we see at street level: homelessness, people who truly need help, people who keep repeating the same story, and how a church tries to respond with compassion and discernment. We even discuss rehabilitation and criminal justice, including Norway’s prison model, while still being honest about consequences for serious harm. Then we end on a lighter note with another wild tradition: chasing a cheese wheel down a cliff. If you enjoy honest Christian conversation that can be funny and still go deep, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. What do you think real help should look like in your community? Support the show

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We Argue About Food Because It Matters

Send us Fan Mail Pop-Tarts don’t frost to the edge, Hot Pockets are basically solar-powered, and somehow Taco Bell breakfast keeps winning arguments. We sit down as friends and hosts to chase a simple topic, food, into a surprisingly revealing conversation about taste, nostalgia, and the tiny preferences that make people wildly different. We bounce through fast food breakfast picks like Dunkin, Starbucks, Burger King, and the Breakfast Crunchwrap, then detour into public school cafeteria memories that include tragic hash browns, rectangle pizza, and the vending machine era. From there, it’s all snack philosophy: why the frosting border on a Pop-Tart feels like a personal insult, how people “save the best bite,” and why some foods are worth it even when they hurt. Then we go bigger and more specific: Mexican vs Chinese food, Tex-Mex tortillas, salsa and queso opinions, Chinese buffet strategy, and the strange phenomenon of feeling stuffed and hungry again an hour later. We also get into death row meal fantasies, pizza loyalty, and steak talk that actually helps, including steak temperature preferences, ribeye vs filet, what Wagyu texture is like, and why some steakhouses disappoint. We close with the weirdest foods we’ve tried, including escargot and kangaroo jerky, plus a seafood story that proves you can love shrimp and still eat it the wrong way. If you like funny food debates, restaurant talk, and strong opinions about comfort food, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. What’s your go-to meal when you want comfort fast? Support the show

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The Real Image of Christ

Send us Fan Mail Watching church clips go viral can be entertaining until you realize what’s being traded away for views. We sit down as Brother Shawn Brumfield with Brother Jonathan Mitchell and Brother Nathan Bellows and talk candidly about social media trends that turn Pentecostal worship into a punchline, including “bouncy dress” videos and content that crosses into mocking the Holy Spirit. We dig into why modesty and reverence still matter, especially when Christian music and Christian language are used as a backdrop for something that does not reflect Christ at all. From there, we step into the question a lot of believers quietly wrestle with: how do you explain Pentecostal worship to someone who has never seen speaking in tongues, interpretation, shouting, and altar prayer? We share personal stories about inviting unchurched friends, the fear of being misunderstood, and the surprising way God uses what outsiders call “weird” to bring conviction and reveal His presence. If you’ve ever hesitated to invite someone because you don’t know how they’ll react, this conversation is for you. We also address discernment in modern Christianity, where “I’m a Christian” can become a marketing tag that opens new audiences while preaching a contradictory message. We talk repentance, the lie hidden in “come as you are and stay as you are,” and why real salvation produces real change over time. We wrap with a practical lens on discipleship: catch them, then let God clean them, because holiness grows out of relationship, not pressure. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s asking hard questions, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. Support the show

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Dear Diary, I Plead The Fifth

Send us Fan Mail A presidential pardon plus a personal “diary” plus 111 Fifth Amendment answers is the kind of combo that makes people stop trusting everything they are told. We jump into the latest claims around Dr. Fauci, why someone would keep written records in the first place, and why the hearing optics matter even when legal technicalities get messy. We also talk about Congress, attorneys trying to speak for witnesses, and why public accountability feels impossible when money and power sit behind closed doors. From there, we pull back to the bigger picture: American politics as a spectacle, leaders staying in office for decades, and what it does to a country when citizens feel mocked instead of represented. We connect that frustration to the internet, media pressure, and the way people can turn brutal when there is no real accountability. That flows into parenting, consequences, and how “gentle” approaches can accidentally raise adults who expect boundaries to bend for them. We close with a practical, real-world thread on prisons, cycles of poverty, and the constant argument between personal responsibility and broken systems. Then we hit socialism and government-run solutions, healthcare profit incentives, and why insurance and hospital billing can feel like a rigged maze. Stick around for the palate cleanser too: our word of the day “wittershins” and a run of driver’s ed stories that somehow say a lot about life. Subscribe, share this with a friend, leave a review, and tell us what topic hit closest to home for you. Support the show

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From Waffle House Storm Signals To Oreo Milk Rituals

Send us Fan Mail A Mountain Dew falls into a porta potty and one man makes a choice that costs him eight hours of his life. That headline sets the tone for a wildly honest hangout where we laugh hard, argue about food like it matters, and somehow stumble into real lessons about boundaries, wisdom, and friendship. We introduce a new cast member, Brother Nathan Bellows, and immediately get into the kinds of debates you only have with people you trust: Waffle House loyalty, the legendary Waffle House weather index, and whether White Castle is worth planning your next 24 hours around. From there we hit ramen noodle survival stories, “real ramen” vs packet noodles, and the seaweed moment that sounds like spinach until it absolutely does not. Then we pivot into job-site life and the grossest question on record: what would you actually go after if it fell into a porta potty? Alongside the laughs, we talk dirty soda trends, vanilla Coke nostalgia, and the reality of trying to quit pop with sparkling water. Finally, we settle nothing about Oreos, cookies, and buttermilk, but we do end with a word of the day that might just stick. If you enjoy a Christian podcast that feels like real conversation with church friends, hit subscribe, share this with someone who loves food debates, and leave a review. What’s the one snack opinion you will never compromise on? Support the show

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Bigfoot Evidence!

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of Pulpit to the Pew! This week, Brother Ryan, Brother Jonathan, and I dive into the art of sarcasm. Is there a right way to use it? Should sarcasm be delivered so dry that no one knows if you're serious, or should it be so over-the-top that everyone gets the joke? We share our opinions, tell a few stories, and, naturally, throw plenty of sarcasm around ourselves. We're also bringing back a couple of listener-favorite segments that have been on the shelf for a while, including Word of the Day and our Crazy News segment. This week's news uncovers some surprisingly compelling evidence that may have pushed Brother Jonathan back into the Bigfoot believer camp! Whether he likes it or not, you'll have to listen to hear the case for yourself. It's another fun-filled episode packed with laughs, friendly debate, and the kind of conversations you've come to expect from Pulpit to the Pew. Thanks for spending part of your day with us—we're glad you're here! As always, we'd love to hear from you! Send your questions, comments, topic ideas, or even your own Bigfoot theories to PulpitToThePew@gmail.com. Support the show

Bloopers!

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of Pulpit to the Pew! This week, Brother Ryan and I kick things off by reviewing a song from Forrest Frank. While we both agree the music is top-notch, we're not quite as sold on the vocals—and we have a little fun breaking it all down. Just when things are rolling, Brother Jonathan makes an unexpected entrance and immediately starts causing chaos with our equipment. From there, we dive into a brief conversation about politics before wrapping up the episode with an exciting look at the future of the podcast. We reveal some new logo designs and talk about upcoming Pulpit to the Pew merchandise. We'd love your input! Head over to our Facebook page, check out the logo options, and let us know which one you think best represents the show. Thank you for listening and for being part of the Pulpit to the Pew family! As always, we'd love to hear from you. Send us your questions, comments, or episode ideas at PulpitToThePew@gmail.com. Support the show

What's New!

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of Pulpit to the Pew! After an episode away its great to have Brother Jonathan back! In this episode, Brother Jonathan and I catch up on everything that's been happening in our lives and share what we've been up to since our last recording. This also marks our first video episode in our brand-new studio, and we couldn't be more excited! Be sure to check out the full video on YouTube to see the new setup. We also catch up on a few listener reviews that we may have missed, so keep them coming! We'd love to hear from you, whether it's a review, a question, or an idea for a future episode. There's so much more to come, and we're grateful you're along for the journey. Thanks for listening, and thank you for being part of the Pulpit to the Pew family! Support the show

Big News for Our Church!

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of Pulpit to the Pew! On this episode, we kick things off by talking about the many international visitors traveling through America and have a little fun discussing whether all the negative headlines about our country really tell the whole story. Then we share some exciting personal news—our church is beginning a brand-new chapter! After worshiping in the same building for more than 60 years, we're preparing to move into a new church home. That exciting milestone leads us into a conversation about the importance of having a clear vision for your church. When a church is united around its mission of reaching the lost and sharing the Gospel, amazing things can happen. Thank you for listening to Pulpit to the Pew! We'd love to hear your thoughts on today's episode. Send us your feedback, questions, or topic ideas at pulpittothepew@gmail.com. Support the show

Happy 250th Birthday America!

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of Pulpit to the Pew! On today’s episode, we’re celebrating America’s 250th birthday in a big way! Join us as we take a wild rollercoaster ride through history, looking back at the moments, values, and stories that make America such a great nation. Along the way, we discover that Brother Ryan might secretly be a history expert… while Brother Jonathan and I definitely are not. We also dive into one of the most uniquely American conversations you could imagine — because what says America more than a UFC fight on the White House lawn? We’re proud to be American, and we hope you are too. We had a blast recording this one, and we hope you enjoy listening just as much. Thanks for tuning in, and let us know what you thought of the episode by emailing us at pulpittothepew@gmail.com! Support the show

New Studio and Some News Stories

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of Pulpit to the Pew! On today’s episode, we kick things off by discussing Brother Jonathan’s growing social media presence through his work, as his team partnered with Habitat for Humanity to help build benches for the community. Then, we bring back an old favorite as we dive into some crazy news stories — you’ll have to stick around and see what surprises this segment holds. And finally, we wrap things up with a conversation about the different styles of preaching and what it is about each one that captures our attention and leaves a lasting impact. As always, we appreciate you tuning in and being part of the conversation. Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to share your thoughts with us by emailing pulpittothepew@gmail.com. Support the show

Confidence VS. Pride

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of Pulpit to the Pew! In this episode, Brother Ryan and I kick things off with a fun conversation about the surprisingly unnecessary use of face filters during team meetings. From there, that discussion naturally leads us into a deeper conversation about the difference between confidence and pride — and how the line between the two can sometimes be thinner than we realize. To wrap things up, we take a trip down memory lane and share some of the nostalgia and cherished memories that come to mind when thinking about our grandparents’ homes. We had a lot of fun with this one, and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording it. Be sure to let us know what you think of the episode by emailing us at pulpittothepew@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, and welcome to Pulpit to the Pew. Support the show