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Inglorious PastordsBruce and Rog Talk About the Song, Lightning Crashes, By LIVEAfter some initial rambling on about lattes, sex in heaven and NFL, rosters, the pastords talk about Bruce's song selection for the Day.
2025-09-1433 minInglorious PastordsThoughts on the Song: Lean On Me by Bill WithersThe Pastords have a chat about the song of the day, Social Security, and Roger's Birthday.
2025-09-0442 minInglorious PastordsReflections on Mandolin Rain by Bruce Hornsby and the RangeThe Pastords talk about Mandolin Rain, Bank Vaults...and Bruce.
2025-06-2532 minInglorious PastordsThoughts on The Doctor by the Doobie BrothersThe Pastords celebrate Bruce's birthday, along with a fun conversation about the Doobie's song, The Doctor.
2025-02-1341 minInglorious PastordsThoughts on Ordinary Man by Ozzy OsbourneBruce and Roger's new song format discussion centers around the Ozzy Osbourne song, Ordinary Man.
2025-02-0144 minInglorious PastordsThe Sin We Don't See...and Learning to Trust AgainBruce and Rog find a way to talk about NFL playoff teams, Roger's Christmas gift, the pollen capitol of the U.S., blind spots, heart sins, arrogance, bringing Jesus into the room, unreasonable trust, the voice of accusation, and stink bugs.
2024-12-2239 minInglorious PastordsReflections on the Election, Leadership and World TravelBruce and Rog chat randomly about hiking trips, international travel, presidential election reflections, judging God's motives, good leadership, people-pleasing, sainthood, their favorite football teams, and old rock bands.
2024-11-1735 minInglorious PastordsImmigrants, Nationalism and Land RightsMixed 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.
2024-04-0729 minInglorious PastordsClothing Choices, Control and Wedding CrashersIn 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.
2024-03-2029 minInglorious PastordsSickness, Science and HeavenBetween 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.
2024-03-1329 minInglorious PastordsTurning 60, Invasive Insects, and the Future of Next GenerationIn 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.
2024-02-0429 minInglorious PastordsDoing Great Things or Doing Small Things GreatIn 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.
2024-01-3129 minInglorious PastordsAging, Napping, Fixing and BelievingIn 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.
2024-01-2429 minInglorious PastordsFinding Joy in 2024In 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.
2024-01-0929 minInglorious PastordsFootball, Florida State, Fairness, and ForgivenessIn 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
2023-12-1229 minInglorious PastordsBelieving 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.
2023-12-0329 minInglorious PastordsWorld Wars, Culture Wars and the Dangers of One-Side-IsmThe 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.
2023-10-1529 minInglorious PastordsBad Teams, Bigger Stories, Blue Zones and Better LivesIn 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.
2023-09-2529 minInglorious PastordsFarm Land, the Holy Land and A Single Word to Describe JesusIn 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.
2023-09-1729 minInglorious PastordsThe Holy Land, Harmony and Skinny PantsIn 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.
2023-09-0329 minInglorious PastordsThe Circle of Love and Why Good Things Happen Bad PeopleThe 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.
2023-08-3029 minInglorious PastordsMusic Videos, Bad Sermons and Handling Praise WellIn 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.
2023-08-0629 minInglorious PastordsHousing Fiascos, Depression, Grief and a Way to Move ForwardIn 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.
2023-07-3029 minInglorious PastordsIntestinal Trouble, Car Trouble, Moral Trouble, and Unshakeable JoyBruce 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.
2023-07-2629 minInglorious PastordsJim, Job, Jabez and Jesus (Guest Edition with Marie)Bruce 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.
2023-06-0829 minInglorious PastordsAdventures in Figuring Out What God Wants Us to Do and BelieveBruce 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.
2023-05-2530 minInglorious PastordsHeaven, Golf, Beaches, Farms and Seeing JesusIn 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.
2023-04-1829 minInglorious PastordsThe 30-Minute Episode Experiment: Aging, Revivaling and StereotypingIn 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
2023-03-0129 minInglorious PastordsDetermining the Greatest of All Time and Completing the Work God Gave You to DoIn 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.
2023-02-2346 minInglorious PastordsBruce's Adventures, Tom Brady's Retirement, and Jesus' Prayer for the ChurchIn 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.
2023-02-1545 minInglorious PastordsBad Music, Bad Grammar, Bad Decisions and Getting CaughtIn 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.
2023-02-0543 minInglorious PastordsFailing Septic Systems, Sad Country Songs and Enduring SufferingIn 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.
2023-01-2247 minInglorious PastordsLove Languages, Gift-Giving and Driving Like JesusThe 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.
2022-12-1146 minInglorious PastordsFast Food, Farm Living, and Following JesusPastords 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.
2022-11-2248 minInglorious PastordsAdversity, Integrity, Identity...and FootballIn 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.
2022-11-0945 minInglorious PastordsGUEST EDITION: Teamwork, Obstacle Courses, Free Love and Struggling with GodGuest pastord, Marie Griffith, joins Bruce and Roger to talk about Marie's pastoring, spartan racing, leaving people behind, Bruce's 2018 health issues, discipleship through suffering, hiking downhill, the dark night of the soul, letting God carry you, bear canisters, intellectual humility, unlearning, deconstruction, God's delight in us, total freedom, restoration and entering God's rest.
2022-10-0249 minInglorious PastordsAdam and Eve, Male and Female, Freedom and LoveThe Pastords end up talking about exhaustion, funny dreams, where Bruce lives, Adam and Eve, the male-ness and female-ness of God, seeing God, marriage reflecting the glory of God, frogs, identity, toilet seats, running late, true freedom, what life looked like before sin, horror movies and the relationship between choice and love.
2022-09-2148 minInglorious PastordsThe Evangelism Episode: Professionals, Amateurs and Messengers of HopePastord brothers, Bruce and Rog catch up after a lengthy break and talk about how to pluralize nouns, the reason for their hiatus, who should be making disciples, apostles, mobile church, ministry specialists vss amateurs, backyard football, Bruce's two epiphanies, Christians as messengers of hope, America as "post-Christian," churches as private clubs, church building programs, seeing lost people as enemies, Jesus sending the 70, and helping move people toward Jesus every day.
2022-09-0445 minInglorious PastordsCelebrity, Serving, Failure and Ordinary PeopleThe pastords find a way to talk about buying tractors and mini-bikes, Bruce's makeup moment, failure, celebrity fascination, losing Ann Voskamp, ordinary people, ordinary serving, benefactors, the pull of money, Roger wanting to be discovered, mixed motives, a limerick, and the God who sees and says "well done."
2022-08-1045 minInglorious PastordsThe Yes EpisodeThe pastords have a rambling conversation about the closing on Bruce's farm, polk salad, Esther, eating Kudzu, how God loves to partner with us, serving God in Ukraine, people who said yes to God, the antonym to influencer, failure analysis, perseverance, saying maybe to God, Gideon, Jonah, Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Ann Voskamp.
2022-07-2845 min
Inglorious PastordsBuying, Earning, Saving, Investing, Giving to God, Blessing the Poor and Storage UnitsIn this meandering episode, the Pastords end up talking about Bruce's sinus issues, international travel, the sale of the Denver Broncos, underpaid employees, the source of wealth, being rich toward God, Bruce's farm purchase fiasco, saving vss giving, storing up treasure in heaven, the best retirement plan, the planet Pluto, eternal investments, hiking in the Holy Land and generosity to the poor.
2022-06-1249 minInglorious PastordsRebuke, Confession, Apology, Repentance, Forgiveness...and Some SingingIn this episode, you'll hear the Pastords talk about Mandolin Rain, goodbye songs, rebuke, forgiveness, golf scores, comedian Nate Bargatze, doctors, repenting, sins that can't be forgiven, Bruce's favorite prayer, true confession, prayers that aren't prayers, fake apologies, why it's hard to say I'm sorry, resistance to change, and when offending is good.
2022-06-0747 minInglorious PastordsHuntsville, AL, Dangerous Golfers(Roger) and a Fresh Way to Think About Care for the PoorThe pastord's conversation touches on Huntsville being voted the #1 city in the country, Roger's Facebook videos, assessing your love for God, Peter denying Jesus, what being old feels like, the Master's golf champion, a worldwide food crisis, a simple way to help the poor, prison pen pals, Roger's golf game (hilarious laughter may ensue), Bruce's mini bike adventure and working on one thing at a time
2022-05-2644 minInglorious PastordsReally Old People, Loving Screw-ups, and Figuring Out the BibleIn today's episode, brothers Bruce and Rog talk about Flight of the Conchords, rhyming, the oldest human on the planet, running, vodka, whether God changes, kosher foods, Nineveh, the interpretation we grow up in, pollen, the Incredibles, listening to Jesus today, interpreting the Bible, disputable matters, loving people with wrong ideas, unexpected missionaries, and the power of loving losers.
2022-05-0148 minInglorious PastordsRobert Frost, Narrow Roads and Making Decisions You Won't RegretThe Pastords discuss marketing the podcast, the zany house-sales market, inflation, the Huntsville skyline, unexpected people in heaven, the road less traveled, the broad and narrow road, playing it safe, the key to peace, forgiveness, the cost to follow Jesus, hiking in a snowstorm, Roger's income tax dilemma, inadvertantly ignoring God's Word and repenting daily.
2022-04-2747 minInglorious PastordsThe Oscars, The Masters, Awards, Stewards, and RewardsBrothers, Bruce and Rog talk about donkeys, bushhogs, Tiger and the Masters Golf Tournament, unexpected tattoo locations, random Old Testament laws, makeup, the Willl Smith Oscars incident, mercy, awards from God, God's judgment day, report cards, a unique life mission, fire, outhouses in heaven and the smile of God.
2022-04-1046 minInglorious PastordsThe Farm Episode: Tractors, Guns, Great Deals and Loving Your NeighborsIn this rollicking episode, the Pastords manage to talk about vintage children's TV shows, a 47-acre farm Bruce may have bought, sermons that just won't end, what makes a great deal, unanswered prayer, money pits, the fear of failure, Noah's church plant statistics, outdoor festivals, the first time the Pastords fired a gun, persistence in prayer, how to get close to God, the narrow way of Jesus, juggernauts, storage units, buying tractors and hoeing the garden.
2022-03-2745 minInglorious PastordsSoccer Blunders, the War in Ukraine, and Disturbing People Jesus Wants to Follow HimIn today's conversation, Bruce and Rog talk about the Inglorious Pastords support staff, auctioning footballs, legacy after you die, Bruce's soccer career, Roger's benchwarming career, the kinds of people Jesus calls to follow him, ranking people's morality, praying for Russia, nuclear war, and when we are most likely to trust God.
2022-03-2249 minInglorious PastordsRoger's Scary Amnesia Episode, the War in Ukraine...and FootballRog and Bruce talk about the Denver Broncos new quarterback, Roger's amnesia event and ER visit, precious memories, Bruce's dog Doug, potty training, Alzheimers, sleepwalking, the body's amazing ability to heal, the kingdom of God, Bruce's eye problems, the war in Ukraine, Jesus reminder not to fear, the God who sees and controls the whole story, high gas prices, dying birds, striving to control, and seeing God's larger story.
2022-03-1547 minInglorious PastordsReflections on the Super Bowl, Wealth and Whether the Gospel Should Be OffensiveThis week, Bruce and Rog end up talking about words that rhyme with pastord, cool hair, the Super Bowl, how to share the gospel, good news for the poor, the island of misfit toys, repentance, the dangers of wealth, the two criminals on the cross, the parable of the two sons and Bruce's reflection on turning 58.
2022-02-2148 minInglorious PastordsBible Verses, Bitcoin Values, and How to Grieve WellIn this episode, the Pastords talk about anti-technology day, Facebook stock values, bitcoin, old vss new, email, the printing press, the shortest and longest verses in the Bible, wailing, the burden of asking for help, Roger's pride problem, moving refrigerators, denial, empathy, grieving as love, Sunday School prizes, and whether crying is ever bad.
2022-02-1336 minInglorious PastordsLeadership, Headship and Submission: Who Gets to Tell Whom What to Do?In this laughter-laced episode, Bruce and Rog manage to talk about the Washington Football Team's new name, authority, what Bruce wants his wife to call him, what submission means, eating paste, headship in marriage, waiters and waitresses, what shepherds do, image management, the fun of control, a broken water pipe incident, Adam and Eve, wisdom and Bruce turning 58 years old.
2022-02-0847 minInglorious PastordsCornering Jesus, Resisting Easy Answers, and learning from the Bad GuysPastords Bruce and Rog find a roundabout way to talk about Brady vss Belichick, easy answers, Covid fear, maintaining healthy balance, SEC football dominance, Republicrats vss Demoblicans, virtue signaling, atrophied discernment muscles, forcing labels on Jesus, the Ten Commandments, the death penalty, the author of Hebrews in the Bible, and the causes God is most concerned about.
2022-01-2347 minInglorious PastordsArrogant Christians, Poison Ivy Myths, Window Installation Fails and Healthy SkepticismIn this first (sorta) episode of Season 8, Bruce and Rog talk about Omicron, podcast technical difficulties, arrogance vss confidence, poison ivy lessons Rog learned, window installation lessons Bruce learned, things not to do naked, the truest church denomination, the Johari Window, an unhealthy fear of compromise, admitting mistakes, and Hallmark detective movies.
2022-01-1648 minInglorious PastordsWhen Christmas is More Blue than MerryIn this 2021 Christmas podcast, Bruce and Rog talk about figgy pudding, pain at Christmas, hairstyles, how God redeems losses, Jesus as a refugee, hypocrisy, texting while driving, safe Christmas giving, Santa giving coal to naughty kids, Pharisees like Roger, Emmanuel, and the kind of people God wants to be with.
2021-12-2746 minInglorious PastordsThe Amazing Sex, Love and Weddings EpisodeReflecting on Bruce's son's recent wedding, the Pastords talk about Roger's fashion dysfunction, should weddings be formal or fun, Honeymoon Hill, the gift of sex, the church's discomfort with sex, parabonding, the Song of Solomon, whitewater rafting, casual sex, 38-year old marriages, wine, beautiful brides, ugly Christians, and what brings God joy.
2021-12-2343 minInglorious PastordsOld Cameras, Famous Rock Bands and Making a Difference With Your LifeIn this rambling conversation, Pastords Bruce and Rog talk about TikTok videos, selling cameras and film, being a light for God, Motley Crue, the Beatles, the Eagles, Rod Stewart, Metallica, daily devotions, Zillow, purpose, sins of omission, vultures and how ordinary people proclaim the gospel.
2021-12-0644 minInglorious PastordsThe Gift of Faithfulness, the Grace of Laughter and the Healing Power of TearsIn this episode's banter, Bruce and Rog talk about Google tracking, weddings, tithing, forgiveness, laughter, Bruce's new jeep, failure, the problem with promises, worship songs we can't sing, Judas, music to play when you're depressed, and the importance of Tears. They also somehow manage to reference Peter Cetera, Adele and Beyonce.
2021-11-2637 minInglorious PastordsSocial Media, Covid Isolation and the Anxiety EpidemicBruce and Rog talk about bad acting, the second wave of Covid, the anxiety epidemic, pressure to be good at everything, kids growing up more slowly, sleeping with phones, yelling in restaurants, showing your butt, the drop in church attendance, the power of communal singing, and isolation paralysis.
2021-10-0642 minInglorious PastordsOverloaded Backpacks, The Law of Christ, and How Serving Saves UsIn this episode, Bruce and Roger ramble on about 2700 year old Sequoia trees, sitting on thrones next to Jesus, overloading a backpack, the desire for recognition, how to lighten the burdens of others, the law of Christ, listening, Mount Whitney, the keys of the kingdom, binding the enemy, the power of forgiveness, and how often you should wear a shirt before washing it.
2021-09-2750 minInglorious PastordsFlat Tires, Technical Difficulties and Bruce's Bad MoodIn this rambling conversation, the Pastords manage to talk about moustaches, when you should lie, bad moods, annoying drivers, God's mercy, powerlessness, people who give golf advice, depression, blocked goals and the healing power of serving.
2021-09-1644 minInglorious PastordsGolfing, Laughing, Knitting and enjoying GodIn spite of bursts of uncontrollable laughter, brothers Bruce and Rog manage to discuss prayer meetings where people don't pray, Bruce's Audi A4, trying to impress God, duty, playing cowboys as kids, the Westminster Catechism, the invention of the wheel, 8-track tapes, enjoying God, God enjoying us, selling 50-year old film on eBay, and whether God likes Bruce's humor
2021-09-1546 minInglorious PastordsLaurel and Hardy, Losing Weight and How The Pastords' Praying Has Changed Over 30 YearsBruce and Roger talk about the Lord's prayer, a lost earring, Laurel and Hardy, praying for deliverance, losing weight, the formula for answered prayer, the song their Mom wrote, how God guides people, prayer as listening and hiking in 90 degree temps.
2021-08-3045 minInglorious PastordsCovid Vaccinations, Teachability and Stupid PeopleIn this episode, brothers Rog and Bruce chat aimlessly about Chik-Fil-A, worker shortages, disagreements over race questions, teachability, Covid vaccinations, listening, the world's longest yard sale, judging motives, the gift of ignorance, baseball card sales, gentleness and people God says are stupid.
2021-08-1142 minInglorious PastordsBruce's Tangle with a Nest of Copperheads, and Snakes in the BibleIn this reptilian-themed episode, Bruce and Roger find a way to talk about southern summer humidity, copperheads vss rattlesnakes, the good and bad of snakes, how Jesus was a snake, the possibility of myths in the Bible, squashed bunnies, the power of stories, the invention of the wheel, rock music vss yodeling, the Tower of Babel, what to do with the bizarre in the Bible and being too smart for God.
2021-07-2935 minInglorious PastordsIs It Time to Stop Embracing the Term Christian...And Other MusingsIn this rambling episode, Rog and Bruce talk about who is in the kingdom of God, hole-in-one golf shots, judging unbelievers, mixed martial arts, Jesus' obsession with camels, evil in us we can't see, Putt-Putt golf, the term "Christian," weeds, the Antichrist and one prayer we should pray daily.
2021-07-0144 minInglorious PastordsLosing Our Freedom, Losing Our Lives, or Losing Our WayIn this conversation, Bruce and Roger talk about religious persecution, transmission trouble, carrying your cross, the crazy housing market, how to read the Psalms, dying Messiahs, football interceptions, the Holocaust, how yeast works, loving persecutors and whether Christians should fight for their rights.
2021-06-1850 minInglorious PastordsWasting Food, Comforters and Saving the PlanetIn this guest-less episode, Bruce and Roger find a way to talk about leftovers, dumpster-diving, the creation story, the Far Side, stewardship, saving the planet, God as a Comforter, limericks, trusting God daily, disputable matters, honey buns, and which of the Pastords wastes more food (you guess!)
2021-06-0645 minInglorious PastordsWomen Serving as Teachers and Pastors in the Church (with Special Guest)The Pastords have a rambling conversation with first-ever guest, Marie Griffith, about the gift of teaching, women as pastors, golf, patriarchy, haircuts, untouchable issues in church, Mary and Martha, Bruce's height, slavery, anchor passages, deconstruction and seminary.
2021-06-0149 minInglorious PastordsWhat Killed Jesus May Be Killing the ChurchThe pastords meandering conversation finds a way to talk about nationalism, bad Samaritans, what got Jesus killed, topics Christians won't touch, what unites Democrats and Republicans, celebrityism, racism, gender identity, and a picture Bruce's son once drew.
2021-05-2745 minInglorious PastordsThe Good, the Bad and the Ugly About the Internet, E-mail and Social MediaIn this episode, Rog and Bruce ask a boatload of questions, like: Is the Internet more helpful or harmful? Should Aaron Rodgers be traded to the Broncos? Should email be free? Is easy always better? Does social media make us lazy? What boundaries should we have with email? Who was Mr. Ed? What things do I really need to have an opinion on? and Which is worse: over-committing or multiple-option paralysis?
2021-05-1747 minInglorious PastordsSlavery, the Holocaust and the Question of Communal ResponsibilityThe Pastords have a pinball conversation that bounces around from Mother's Day to Adam and Eve, the NFL, the Lord's Prayer, computer problems, Achan, who's responsible for the Holocaust, the Good Samaritan parable, people who didn't own slaves, Bruce's hair and confession of sin.
2021-05-1147 minInglorious PastordsSuper Foods, Thanksgiving and an Awful Lot of LaughingIn an episode filled with more laughter than usual, Roger and Bruce talk about pajamas, Black Friday, contentment, lucky breaks, differentiation, sinking houseboats, the power of choice, tears in heaven, songs Bono wished Christians would write, and a couple of favorite jokes
2021-04-3049 minInglorious PastordsWhy Peace is Such A Tricky Thing to FindIn this episode (which may involve spontaneous outbreaks into song), the Pastords talk about Bruce's brief college career, the opposite of peace, losing weight, an odd thing Jesus said about yokes, a flooring disaster, terms of peace, trading with God, misspent youth, and why God should not be your co-pilot.
2021-04-2646 minInglorious PastordsIt's Just a Love ThingBruce and Rog are back, and this week they talk about ants with wings, weaker Christians, mask protocols, the most serious sin, Jesus's camel jokes, people leaving the church, what matters more than belief, and how to best share the good news with people.
2021-04-0647 minInglorious PastordsThe Good News About God's AngerJoin the pastords in a rambling conversation about bats in your house, driving while angry, cereals Bruce ate as a kid, eliminating hurry from your life, what angers God, what angers Bruce and Rog, Jonah, when anger is loving, St. Patrick's Day and the hard work of mercy.
2021-04-0547 minInglorious PastordsMonetizing, Treasurizing and Tipping Bad WaitersIn this St. Patrick's Day edition, the pastords end up talking about...well, St Patrick's Day, involuntary chuckling, storing treasure in heaven, the favorite car Bruce has owned, self-absorption, a huge eBay sale Roger missed, slow drivers, monetizing everything, and fasting from sleep.
2021-03-2941 minInglorious PastordsHonest Conversations, Keeping Angry Healthy and the Ill-fated Open Rebuke NightIn this unusually hilarious episode, Bruce and Rog talk about Uber, painful marriage conversations, learning to reconcile, women's month, an Open Rebuke Night idea, unaddressed anger, and apologies that aren't really apologies.
2021-03-2547 minInglorious PastordsThe Vital Character Quality That Christians (Even Roger!) Rarely Think AboutIn this episode, Bruce talks about an odd Bible word he researched, which leads the pastords into a conversation about power, Christians under communist rule, war horses, descriptors for 2020, taking versus giving, who should submit in a marriage, and the world record for most podcast seasons.
2021-02-2248 minInglorious PastordsTom Brady, Christian Wrestlers and How the Bible Can Move Us Further From GodIn today's conversation, Roger and Bruce find a way to talk about their middle brother-David, the Super Bowl, perseverance, the first organized sport Roger played, the attraction and danger of easy answers, Bible abuse, and whether Christians should agree on everything.
2021-02-1647 minInglorious PastordsHappy Birthday to Bruce...and Other Positive Things We Should Focus OnIn this rambling episode, the pastords talk about Bruce's birthday, how old is old, the power of gratitude, attack politics, apps that stalk you, our other brother--David, believing the best about people. the Doobies, is perfection possible, being nice on Facebook, and--of course--stupid Covid.
2021-02-1046 minInglorious PastordsWhat Happens When Old Glory Gets Too Close to JesusOn Inauguration Day, the Pastords talk about, well, American Inauguration Days, prophecy abuse, countries God supports, Bruce's favorite Elvis tune, the danger of equating God and country, the cross Of Jesus and nationalism, making sense of Covid, and losing our heart for people God loves.
2021-01-2448 minInglorious PastordsMRIs, Mortality and Why We Put off Really Important DecisionsIn this episode, the Pastords ramble about NFL quarterbacks and coaches, regrets, ignoring Google Maps, what Bruce thought about on a hospital bed, chuckle tracks, why we procrastinate, getting lost, and the gift of repentance.
2021-01-2046 minInglorious PastordsThe Attack on the Capitol, Who's to Blame, Repentance, and the Problem of GreatestIn their first ever "virtual" podcast, the Pastords talk about the Capitol attack, Bruce's Covid recovery, repentance, the blame game, bourbon as medicine, strength in rest, obsession with American greatness, and Bruce's unfortunate prayer for humility.
2021-01-1951 minInglorious PastordsMeals with White Nationalists, the Church in 2021, and How People Come to Believe God Loves ThemIn this final episode of Season 3, Bruce and Roger reflect on 2020, the church in 2021, denominations, the danger of comfortable, meals with white nationalists, church buildings, Matthew vss Judas, with vss for, church surveys and how people come to believe that God loves them.
2021-01-0246 minInglorious PastordsThe Bee Gees and Reflections on 37 Years of MarriageOn Bruce's 37th Wedding Anniversary, the Pastords have a conversation about sainthood, the Bee Gees, empathy, curing sinus infections, listening to people you've hurt, defusing anger, learning to take advice, installing foglights, believing the best about people, and 6 words that might save your marriage.
2020-12-1844 minInglorious PastordsThe Pursuit of Greatness and the Erosion of TruthBruce and Roger manage, in one sitting, to talk about real ministry, the Master's Golf Tournament, making America great, the sons of thunder, selling used cars, caring about Syria, an end-time prophecy, white lies, landmines, and the lie of the lie.
2020-11-1947 minInglorious PastordsThe Only Power That Can Change Human HeartsIn this Florida edition of the podcast, Rog and Bruce talk about beach vacations, the deterrent value of punishment, ugly Bocce losses, heaven and hell, choice, consequences, meals with friends, and why Jesus had to die.
2020-10-2246 minInglorious PastordsLaw and Order...and MercyIn this final episode of Season 2, Bruce and Roger talk garage renovations, Martin family rules, loopholes, immigration, traffic school, the Ten Commandments, Jesus' obsession with mercy, mass incarceration, the purpose of rules, and whether the Pastords will have a Season 3.
2020-10-0248 minInglorious Pastords2020: The Year of OpportunityBruce and Roger talk about the NFL, canned applause in empty stadiums, negative political ads, the illusion of power, selling your soul, the End Times, the pull to give up, and the significance of serving, along with a closing debate about the greatest power in the world.
2020-09-2145 minInglorious PastordsPatriotism, Nationalism and the Way of JesusEschewing the fluff for the controversial, Roger and Bruce wade into a conversation that touches on nationalism, what makes a country great, leisure suits, Jonah, why people wanted to kill Jesus, the American Revolution, their parent's 60th wedding anniversary and whether we should say "God Bless China."
2020-08-2845 minInglorious PastordsThe Impact of Small Moments, Small Words, and Small PeopleToday's roller-coaster conversation touches on Zacchaeus, hiking the Emigrant Wilderness, celebrities Roger's met, children's church songs, a Covid reset, big churches, realtors, and how powerfully God works through small things.
2020-08-0945 minInglorious PastordsWhen the Pastords are Having a Rough Week...or YearSeason Two's first episode has Bruce and Roger talking about the NFL, losing heart, cranky lawnmowers, battling depression, listening well, encouragement, face masks, praying at the pump, and one thing you should do immediately after hearing the podcast.
2020-07-0644 minInglorious PastordsThe Official Inglorious Pastords LIVE Podcast Launch PartyBruce and Roger host a live event celebrating the completion of Season 1 and the official launch of the podcast. They have fun talking about how the podcast idea developed, favorite episodes, technical problems, comical mistakes and the fun of chatting together.
2020-07-0239 minInglorious PastordsHow Fast Would Jesus Drive?In no particular hurry, Bruce and Roger talk about speeding, Jairus, annoying drivers, living in the moment, HWJD bracelets, forgotten people, smoked brisket, Lazarus and why Jesus was frustratingly slow.
2020-06-3046 minInglorious PastordsThe Original Inglorious PastordBruce and Roger's conversation winds its way around unfortunate church marquee signs, the abolition of church signs movement, favorite apostles, a fishing miracle, how God loves to partner with failures, and the original inglorious pastord--along with a sponsor plug that may have gone sideways.
2020-06-1345 minInglorious PastordsSome Good News: Black Lives MatterFrom a fun look at John Krasinski's Some Good News show, Bruce and Roger move to a conversation about racial injustice, profiling, the "dangerous" black man stereotype, protests and whether Jesus would ever protest. They finish with a word to white friends who are want to know how they can support black and brown brothers and sisters in meaningful ways.
2020-06-1246 minInglorious PastordsBruce and Roger Make a Podcast....That Now Has An Official NameBruce and Roger announce the podcast's new name and its backstory. They somehow then manage to talk about God as three-in-one, the game of bocce, how hard it is to selflessly serve, their Florida vacation and how listeners can help figure out a subtitle.
2020-06-1248 minInglorious PastordsBruce and Roger Make a VlogcastBruce and Roger talk about how Covid is changing the world as we knew it and whether that's good or bad.
2020-06-1231 minInglorious PastordsBruce and Roger Make a PodcastWe are launching a podcast. We have no idea what we're doing. Help us pick a name.
2020-06-0431 min