Passing The Pulpit

About Passing The Pulpit

Ever wonder how seasoned pastors navigate ministry's toughest challenges? Passing the Pulpit brings generations together for insightful, encouraging conversations where veteran leaders mentor emerging ones on life, faith, and shepherding God's people. Each episode mixes hard-won wisdom with youthful enthusiasm, covering everything from church planting and powerful preaching to conflict resolution and soul care—complete with stories of triumphs and hilarious missteps. Brought to you by Outreach's SermonCentral.com (https://sermoncentral.com/), it's your audible Paul-and-Timothy experience: practical tips, fresh ideas, and authentic Q&A you can apply this Sunday. Whether you're a long-time pastor investing in the next gen or a young leader craving guidance, join us to preach effectively, lead with boldness, and finish faithfully. Subscribe now and equip your ministry journey!

Publisher

SermonCentral.com

Category

religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Jul 2025

Latest episode

27 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

37 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Aug 2026

   Something Is Happening: Revival, Baptisms, and the American Church with Jesse Jackson

   Is the Church in America dying—or could something deeper be stirring beneath the surface? In this episode of Passing the Pulpit, Matt sits down with Jesse Jackson, Senior Content Editor at ChurchLeaders, for a wide-ranging conversation about what he’s seeing from his unique vantage point covering the Church, Christian culture, pastors, and ministry news every day. From packed pastor gatherings and college campus ministries to hundreds of baptisms happening at Christian concerts and events, Jesse shares why he believes there are real signs of spiritual hunger—especially among younger generations. But seeing what God is doing requires more than watching from the sidelines. It requires Christians to get involved, stay rooted in the local church, and approach the rapidly changing cultural landscape with biblical discernment rather than fear or skepticism. Matt and Jesse also discuss the importance of discipleship, filtering the overwhelming amount of information we consume through Scripture, staying open to how God may be working outside our familiar circles, and what Cory Asbury’s return to worship music can teach us about rekindling faith through christian community. Through it all, one challenge continues to surface: don’t become apathetic. Get engaged. For pastors and church leaders navigating a complicated cultural moment, this conversation offers both encouragement and a challenge to stay informed, stay grounded, and faithfully participate in what God is doing right now. Check out the Lucas Miles report HERE.  (https://churchleaders.com/news/2221474-lucas-miles-charlie-kirk-tpusa-pastor-summit.html) Check out what Erika Kirk had to say HERE.  (https://churchleaders.com/news/2221553-erika-kirk-tpusa-pastors-summit-challenge.html) Check out what Greg Laurie said about evangelising HERE. (https://churchleaders.com/news/2221482-greg-laurie-evangelize-tpusa-pastors-summit.html) Lucas Miles recalls Charlie Kirk’s final message to pastors HERE.  (https://churchleaders.com/news/2221474-lucas-miles-charlie-kirk-tpusa-pastor-summit.html) I’d love to hear your thoughts on this one… Feel free to email me HERE. (mailto:mredder@oureach.com) Join the conversation on our Instagram Channel HERE. (https://www.instagram.com/passingthepulpit) You can find SermonCentral on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sermoncentral/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SermonCentral), and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@sermoncentral9487)

2. 

   13 Aug 2026

   Stop Trying to Do It Alone: Identity, Calling, and the Power of Community

   In a world that has never been more connected digitally, why do so many people still feel isolated? In this episode of Passing the Pulpit, Matt sits down with author, CEO, and community builder Johnny Levy to talk about our growing hunger for genuine relationships—and what it actually takes to build communities that last. Johnny shares lessons from years of bringing people together, including the communities that flourished, the ones that failed, and why clarity of vision matters when asking people to invest their time and trust. Along the way, they explore the relationship between identity, design, calling, and assignment; the importance of recognizing the gifts God has placed in others; and why healthy community moves beyond networking toward encouragement, advice, connection, and ultimately collaboration. Whether you’re a pastor building a church community, a leader gathering people around a shared mission, or simply someone longing for deeper relationships, this conversation is a reminder that God never designed us to do meaningful work alone. We are so much better, together. My guest today - Johnny Levy is a CEO, Author, Poet, Connector, Dreamer. He creates communities of authentic connection for mutual progress and writes about his passions: Superpowers, Faith, Identity, Creativity, Human Stories. Links; You can find Johnny here —> https://substack.com/@johnnylevy (https://substack.com/@johnnylevy) or pickup his book HERE (https://www.amazon.com/Superpower-Quest-Heros-Unlocking-Potential/dp/B0D1GVFSD2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=35RM8XP9YDZHU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UIu8bw7CTw4DnuQy0fEpR02RVO8Ge6CuPwt7YDhFnQOcjVPqFY3BsekjyNYwvKiTPl9q10kigLGxibfdoPBVCum6ELJoHdphhIlKoj4oM-H2qykBnjOEMcKepjGKzfk5_DwApG39pd-l6KQf5JzfjvMDJbAx_xijWWPyspSaYZNRq-_XiQTifwfazPkHQTIqlpFeIW6JlIN3BIkol09cII-zXjJPvgnlkGAMVnYAUSE.O3n5PT-_d4yU_jYwGg1D8FUwTAIeKFZg8lD5X3jbpkU&dib_tag=se&keywords=The+Superpower+Quest&qid=1753303808&sprefix=the+superpower+quest%2Caps%2C219&sr=8-1) and you can get involved with his growing community of Kingdom-minded humans HERE. (http://www.kingdomsuperpowers.com) Follow SermonCentral on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sermoncentral/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SermonCentral), and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@sermoncentral9487)

3. 

   21 May 2026

   Kids Worship Camp: A New Model for Discipleship and Creativity with Jason Millsaps

   In this episode, we sit down with Jason Millsaps, worship pastor at Bell Shoals Church, to talk about a powerful ministry idea that is helping churches rethink discipleship, creativity, and the next generation. What began as a simple burden to better equip creative kids in the church eventually became Kids Worship Camp—a hands-on ministry experience where children learn worship, songwriting, production, filmmaking, photography, stage design, and more while actively serving the church. Jason shares how the camp was built, why it has been so effective, and how churches of any size can adapt the model in their own context. Along the way, this conversation explores why many churches unintentionally limit creativity, how giving young people responsibility changes their ownership of faith, and what it looks like to build a true pipeline for future worship leaders, creatives, and servants in the local church. Jason also opens up about his journey as an endurance athlete, completing sixteen Ironman races, overcoming major back surgeries, and the spiritual lessons he learned about perseverance, calling, and keeping your eyes on the prize. Whether you are a pastor, worship leader, creative, volunteer coordinator, or someone passionate about discipleship, this episode offers practical insight and a compelling vision for investing in the next generation. If you want to keep up with Jason: Kids Worship Camp Resource (https://www.worshiphousekids.com/products/curriculum-curr-cmd-00000329-kids-worship-camp) Church: Bellshoals.com (http://Bellshoals.com) My book, “From 37 Yards to Kona” (https://a.co/d/0e2PVNI8) Coaching/speaking website: 121tricoaching.com (http://121tricoaching.com) I’d love to hear your thoughts on this one… Feel free to email me HERE. (mailto:mredder@oureach.com) Join the conversation on our Instagram Channel HERE. (https://www.instagram.com/passingthepulpit) You can find SermonCentral on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sermoncentral/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SermonCentral), and Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/@sermoncentral9487)