Dave talks about being stuck in God's waiting room, and how not to be discouraged with the temporary provisions He provides. Where you are is not where you're headed...

The "A" Word and Hypocrisy

Jan 29th, 2019

Dave deals with how our compassion on social issues seems to only extend as far as our political affiliations, especially when it comes to abortion, animal rights, and open borders.He also talks about why you'd think atheists would particularl

Learning to Shut Up and Listen

Dec 18th, 2018

Dave talks about an important missing ingredient of our prayers: listening. If we never stop complaining and asking, we need hear God's answers.

So a Baptist pastor walks into a Catholic Church...

Dec 15th, 2018

The Bad Pastor delivers a message on peace at Christmastime at a Catholic Church. As the Sesame Street song says, "One of these things is not like the other"...

VICTIMLESS CRIMES

Nov 6th, 2018

Dave talks about lightly we view sin, especially those we commit that don't hurt anyone. So what's the big deal if our sin is really a victimless crime?

Kavanaugh, Ford, and Losing Our Humanity

Sep 28th, 2018

Dave talks about the Kavanaugh hearings of September 2018 and the real tragedy facing our nation: losing our empathy and decency for the sake of our political opinions.

Don't Let Them Steal Your Joy

Sep 22nd, 2018

Dave talks about how social media, the news, and doctrinal differences can destroy the most attractive part of our Christianity - our JOY. Don't let it happen to you!

Things You Can't Unsee at the Mall

Aug 28th, 2018

Sometimes our friendship with God needs a little "relationship counseling". Dave talks about ways we offend God, while simultaneously trying to resist judging people's lack of clothing in his local mall.

The difference between waiting and giving up

Aug 28th, 2018

For some people, this present life is about waiting for something better. But for others, it's just about giving up expecting the inevitable. Dave talks about the one thing that can make the difference for you between the two.

When Judging is Right

Aug 22nd, 2018

Dave talks about when judging is not only the right thing to do, it's absolutely essential.

Why Turkey Bacon is of the Devil

Aug 6th, 2018

Dave explores why he thinks some people don't experience the joy and peace of knowing God. And believe it or not, it all has something to do with Psalm 34 and turkey bacon.

When You're Christian, But Unhappy

Jul 6th, 2018

The Bad Pastor feels a bit melancholy today, but knows exactly why. There's an indicator light that pops up whenever life doesn't seem joyful, and God put it there for an important reason.Find out why, even when everything's going right, you s

Can we talk?

Jun 28th, 2018

The Bad Pastor goes into forbidden territory: politics. We can no longer talk with people and disagree respectfully, and this could really be the start of a new civil war.And some people are suggesting the time for talking is over, and we need

Your Happiness is Time-Sensitive

Jun 13th, 2018

The Bad Pastor talks about the importance of taking advantage of the opportunities God brings. Along the way, he talks about Hello Dolly and not letting the parade pass you by. Seriously.

A Very Fine Whine

May 23rd, 2018

The Bad Pastor warns about the dangers of whining to God, and how it can cause us to miss out on God's opportunities in our lives.

Stuck in a World of Vanilla

May 16th, 2018

While it's not true you can be anything you want to be, you certainly don't have to be like everyone else in order to be Christlike. The Bad Pastor pushes back on mediocrity in Christian music and movies, and a culture of conformity in churches

Giving Up on Being Good Enough

May 11th, 2018

Everyone tells us to try harder and do better. But God knows that true "goodness" is beyond us. That's why being a Christian isn't saying you're better than anyone else - it's actually admitting you're a mess!Listen to how the Bad Pastor lea

Why You're Really Having a Lousy Day

May 11th, 2018

Sometimes we're having a bad day and it just doesn't make sense. But often it's not just a coincidence. There's a reason why something is eating at us, and the more you understand the strategy behind it the better you'll be.

ThAT sERmOn StINkS!

May 10th, 2018

The Bad Pastor talks about what makes a good sermon, and why your pastor probably preaches the way he does. During the podcast, he takes the opportunity to vent about nearly every negative comment he's gotten about his sermons...which are quite

Monday Morning Hangover

May 8th, 2018

Come with Dave as he walks you through the aftermath of delivering a hard sermon to his struggling church.

My Trading Spaces Adventure

Apr 11th, 2018

The Bad Pastor details how he wrote the theme music to the hit TV show Trading Spaces, and how God blessed him years later in a way he never could have foreseen.

When Settling is a Sin

Mar 11th, 2018

The Bad Pastor takes a hike (literally!) and warns about settling for less in your life. While he's talking, people walk past on a nature path and run into trees. Seriously, we can't make this stuff up ;0)

LEGION: do you believe in evil?

Mar 7th, 2018

The Bad Pastor sits down with a man who killed his wife and five children with his bare hands. What's surprising is the man seems completely lucid and thoughtful. He claims that demon-possession led to his crime. But those kinds of things don't

Full Contact Worship

Feb 15th, 2018

The Bad Pastor talks about worship, sharing his own personal dislike of flag teams in churches. However, his own worship is challenged and he asks if maybe the flag ladies have something he's been missing.

Meet the Bad Pastor

Feb 8th, 2018

The Bad Pastor talks about just how he transitioned from identifying as a good pastor and became a bad one. The journey involved a lot of sacrifice, but sacrifice makes for the best adventures.Listen as BP encourages of to get on the roller co