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Get a Job with Andrew and Riley

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by Andrew Larsen and Riley Lester

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7 episodes

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Get a Job with Andrew and Riley is a limited-run podcast about ministry transitions, church hiring, and the awkward process of figuring out what comes next. Follow Riley, a pastor navigating a real-time job search, as Andrew walks with him through leaving, interviewing, candidating, and all the uncertainty in between. Honest, practical, and unfiltered, this show pulls back the curtain on calling, clarity, and what it looks like to trust God in the middle of the unknown. A podcast about calling, clarity, and the awkward in-between.

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3/23/2026

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May 4, 2026

Episode 7: Paused, Bruised, and Back at It

Episode 7 picks the story back up five months after Riley and Andrew last hit record, and the update is not the one anyone was hoping for. What felt like an imminent job offer in August suddenly stalled when a church pressed pause on the process, sending Riley back to square one in the middle of an already exhausting ministry transition. Andrew and Riley talk honestly about what it feels like when a promising opportunity falls through late in the process, especially after multiple conversations, interviews, dinners, and growing expectations. They reflect on the emotional weight of disappointment, the confidence hit that comes from repeated no’s, and the hard lesson of learning not to get too excited too early, even when everything seems to be moving in the right direction. The episode also brings in the very real family side of ministry uncertainty. Since the last recording, Riley and Savannah welcomed their daughter Sailor, while also navigating health concerns, financial pressure, and the challenge of raising three young children without the stability of a full-time ministry role and benefits. It is a candid conversation about provision, pressure, and what faith looks like when the timeline stretches much longer than expected. Along the way, Riley reflects on the awkward experience of attending church as a former staff member, watching ministry continue without him, and wrestling with what it means to separate identity from title when pastoral ministry has shaped so much of adult life. The conversation touches on lost community, shifting relationships, side work that helps pay the bills but is not the long-term calling, and the strange in-between of knowing God is still at work even when nothing feels settled. More than anything, Episode 7 is about learning to see God’s hand in the no’s, the pauses, and the disappointments. Even with around 20 more resumes back out and no final answer yet, Riley and Andrew point toward a deeper hope: God has not stopped working, even in the silence. Key themes: ministry job search disappointment when a church pauses the process pastoral identity and transition family pressure during uncertainty new baby, health concerns, and finances attending church after leaving staff waiting on God in the in-between starting the process over again

April 27, 2026

Episode 6: Playing the Field, Trusting the Process

In Episode 6 of Get a Job with Andrew and Riley, the conversation turns to one of the strangest parts of a ministry job search, navigating multiple church conversations at the same time. Riley shares what it feels like to be in several different interview processes at once, each moving at its own pace, asking similar questions, and creating the challenge of remembering who said what, when, and where. Andrew and Riley unpack the tension of trying to discern God’s leading while one church moves quickly, another drags its feet, and a third stays just active enough to keep hope alive. They talk candidly about interview fatigue, the mental energy it takes to stay organized, and the awkward reality that ministry candidates often have to “date multiple churches” at the same time while still trying to be sincere, thoughtful, and honest. The episode also explores the hidden layers of the process, comparing church websites and livestreams, reading staff culture through lunch meetings and campus tours, and asking deeper questions about long-term fit, family health, and whether a church is truly a place to settle or simply a place to land. Along the way, the conversation stays funny, grounded, and honest about the emotional roller coaster of receiving silence, hearing no, and trying to keep going anyway. Most importantly, this episode reflects on what God does in the waiting. Riley opens up about learning patience, leaning into spiritual disciplines, seeking wise counsel, and trusting that the awkward in-between is not wasted time. For pastors, ministry leaders, and anyone navigating an uncertain season, this episode is a reminder that calling is often clarified not just in the outcome, but in the process itself. A few key themes from this episode: multiple church interviews ministry search fatigue discerning God’s will church staffing processes interview strategy and organization staff culture and chemistry family considerations in ministry transitions trusting God in the waiting

April 20, 2026

Episode 5: Application Anxiety and Church Search Chaos

In Episode 5 of Get a Job with Andrew and Riley, the conversation moves from job boards and search firms into the part everybody dreads, the application process. Riley shares what it has been like to submit around 20 applications, each with its own maze of cover letters, questionnaires, sermon links, philosophy statements, and church-specific hoops.Andrew and Riley talk about the strange reality that churches often expect a great deal from candidates while offering very little communication in return. They unpack the frustration of radio silence, vague timelines, awkward follow ups, and the emotional weight of trying to make major family decisions while waiting on churches to reply.The episode also gets into the variety of interview processes churches use, from simple resume submissions to Zoom calls, in-person meetings, staff interviews, executive pastor conversations, and personnel committees. Along the way, they reflect on what candidates should and should not explain during a ministry transition, how much to tailor an application, the temptation to oversell yourself, and why authenticity still matters most in the room.This episode is for pastors and ministry leaders who are in the middle of the search process, or who may be there soon. It is honest, funny, and painfully familiar for anyone who has ever waited too long for a church email. A few key topics from this episode: ministry job applications cover letters and resumes church search committees radio silence from churches tailoring materials for different roles interview rounds and search process confusion family pressure during ministry transition how candidates should present themselves honestly

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What is Get a Job with Andrew and Riley?: Get a Job with Andrew and Riley is a limited-run podcast about ministry transitions, church hiring, and the awkward process of figuring out what comes next. Follow Riley, a pastor navigating a real-time job search, as Andrew walks with him through leaving, interviewing, candidating, and all the uncertainty in between. Honest, practical, and unfiltered, this show pulls back the curtain on calling, clarity, and what it looks like to trust God in the middle of the unknown.

A podcast about calling, clarity, and the awkward in-between.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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