Inglorious Pastords

Ex-pastor brothers have conversations that swing wildly between the serious and the comical.

Hiking Misadventures, Tracking Failings and Giving Without Loving

In this scintillating episode, the Pastords talk about trouble in the Sierras, fascinating technology, struggling football teams, life-giving people and spaces, and all the ways we can give without actually loving people.

09-29
39:42

Immigrants, Nationalism and Land Rights

Mixed 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.

04-07
29:59

Easter, Anger, Arrogance and Golf

The 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.

04-03
29:59

Clothing Choices, Control and Wedding Crashers

In 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.

03-20
29:59

Sickness, Science and Heaven

Between 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.

03-13
29:59

Getting Older...and the Best Way to Love Yourself

Between 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.

02-11
30:00

Turning 60, Invasive Insects, and the Future of Next Generation

In 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.

02-04
29:59

Doing Great Things or Doing Small Things Great

In 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.

01-31
29:59

Aging, Napping, Fixing and Believing

In 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.

01-24
29:59

Finding Joy in 2024

In 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.

01-09
29:59

Hallmark Movies, Blue Christmas and Musings About Heaven

The 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.

12-17
29:59

Football, Florida State, Fairness, and Forgiveness

In 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

12-12
29:59

Believing Versus Doing: Is Jesus Good or God?

Chatting 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.

12-03
29:59

Handling Oughts, Expectations and Critics

In 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.

11-22
29:59

Failure, Success, and God's Home Remodeling Show

In 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.

11-14
29:59

Losing Weight, Losing Church Members and Moral Failure

The 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.

10-29
29:59

World Wars, Culture Wars and the Dangers of One-Side-Ism

The 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.

10-15
29:59

Taylor, Adele, Dolly, Denzel, Elvis and Jesus

Today'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.

10-10
29:59

Bad Teams, Bigger Stories, Blue Zones and Better Lives

In 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.

09-24
29:59

Farm Land, the Holy Land and A Single Word to Describe Jesus

In 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.

09-17
29:59

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