The Awkward Pastor is a savage Christian podcast for anyone tired of fake religion, shallow answers, or wondering if God can handle their real questions. Hosted by Brandon, a 12-year pastor and Iraq war combat vet, and Tim, a seasoned Christian with a variety of ministry experience, we confront the chaos with biblical truth, satire humor, and no apologies (we don't care).
If you've ever felt burned by shallow church culture, this is your safe space. We dive into everything from grace for serial killers to church hypocrisy, and what Jesus actually said.
Hit play if you're bold enough.
(Ep. 14 - Season 1 Finale) How to Lead Like Jesus...In A World That Acts Like Hell
In this Season Finale, Brandon and Tim sit down with the two men who once led Brandon through the fires of Route Clearance in Iraq, his former Platoon Leader and Platoon Sergeant. Together, they revisit close calls, split-second decisions, and the kind of battlefield leadership that scars you, shapes you, and saves you. But this isn’t just a war story...it’s a real world masterclass in servant leadership. They dive deep into humility under pressure, camaraderie forged in explosions and dust, ...
11 Nov 2025
(Ep. #13) Bombhunters Anonymous: Confessions of a Route Clearance Patrol
A Veterans Day Special | The Awkward Pastor Podcast TRIGGER WARNING: The content therein discusses real war trauma, has sounds from an actual firefight, and may be disturbing for some. He rode the turret. Brandon drove the truck. Together, they hunted for bombs in Baghdad. Seventeen years later, Brandon sits down with Corey Collings—the .50 cal gunner who stood over his right shoulder in the turret of an RG-31—as Tim guides them through a raw conversation of memory, chaos, and miracles. They ...
29 Oct 2025
(Ep. #12) The Devil Was A Worship Leader
Before TikTok singers, fog machines, and Christian radio jingles… there was Lucifer — Heaven’s original worship leader and the first musician in history. 🎤🔥 In this savage deep dive, The Awkward Pastor unpacks the origin of music from a biblical perspective, God’s divine design for sound, and how the enemy hijacked it for pride and manipulation. From Ezekiel 28 to the modern stage, we expose how music still carries supernatural power — to heal souls or hypnotize them — and how it’s often weap...
15 Oct 2025
(Ep. #11) 15 Signs You're Probably A Church Drama Queen
In this brutally honest and hysterically awkward episode, Brandon and Tim unpack what it really means to be a Church Drama Queen. From overreactions, to church hopping, to turning minor issues into major crusades, this one pulls no punches. Through biblical truth, savage humor, , they’ll help you laugh, reflect, and maybe recognize a little drama in your own mirror. WARNING: THIS EPISODE MAY HURT YOUR FEELINGS.
24 Sept 2025
Live Q and A with Undercover Matt
Live Q and A with Undercover Matt Special Follow-Up to Ep. #9: The Shot He’ll Never ForgetRetired undercover police officer Matt returns for a no-holds-barred Q&A session hosted by The Awkward Pastor. This time, it’s not just about high-stakes operations—it’s about awkward confessions, Appalachian childhood “threats,” and even the kind of Hallmark movie plots you’ll never see on cable TV. 🔥 What They Dive Into: Hallmark Goes Undercover: If Matt’s life were a Hallmark movie, what would it ...
9 Sept 2025
(Ep. #9) The Shot He'll Never Forget
WARNING: This episode discusses disturbing and sensitive concepts. A retired Kentucky State Trooper and undercover narcotics detective opens up about Jesus, facing pure evil, and the night he was forced to take a life. This raw and redemptive conversation dives into faith, deadly force, and the cost of carrying both a badge and a cross. Support us here: www.buymeacoffee.com\theawkwardpastor
1 Sept 2025
(Bonus Episode #8) Are We All God's Children?
A lot of people say, “We’re all God’s children.” 🙋♂️🙋♀️ It sounds nice, but is it true❓ In this episode, Pastor Brandon cuts through the noise with Appalachian stories 🏔️, bold truth 📖, and the gospel of adoption through Jesus ✝️. You’ll discover the difference between being God’s creation 🌍 and being His child 👨👩👧—and why that difference is the greatest invitation you’ll ever receive 🎉. Pull up a chair 🍽️. The table’s set, the porch light’s on 💡, and the Father is calling you...
26 Aug 2025
(Ep. #7) Church Hurt: Legit or Bruised Ego? Part 1
“Church hurt” gets thrown around everywhere—but what’s real, and what’s just a bruised ego? 🤔 In this episode, we dig into both. We talk about the pain of legit wounds—abuse, betrayal, manipulation from leadership 💔—and how Jesus heals them ✝️. We also call out fake wounds—when people storm out over solos 🎤, gossip online 💻, or turn bitterness into a brand 📱. Here’s what’s inside ⬇️🔥 Breaking down the difference between true hurt and petty offense.👀 Calling out pride, gossip, and spiritual dr...
12 Aug 2025
(Ep. #6) No Lights, No Camera, Just Action, Part 2
If your love needs a spotlight, it’s not ministry—it’s marketing. Real Christian love isn’t posting “praying for you” and then ghosting someone. It’s Snickers bars for people who avoid you in the hallway. It’s showing up in hospital rooms, mowing lawns for the sick, and serving without applause. In this episode, we roast “holy-sounding uselessness,” dismantle Pharisee-level performative kindness, and tell true stories that prove love is messy, awkward, sacrificial… and worth it. From workplac...
29 Jul 2025
(Ep. #5) No Lights, No Camera, Just Action, Part 1
🎙️ Episode 5, – No Lights, No Camera, Just Action, Part 1: Some Christians out here love love… as long as there's a camera crew, a soft piano track, and a Instagram post. Others? They haven’t lifted a finger for anybody since George W. was in office. We’re talking Oscar-worthy sob stories and Instagram-ready “servant hearts”… but when nobody’s watching? Crickets. This episode, we’re grabbing a rope and lowering ourselves deep into the awkward, gritty heart of real Christian love—the kind that...
29 Jul 2025
(Ep. #4) Serial Killers Who Professed Christ, Part 2
What happens when grace reaches the people we think deserve it least? In this explosive continuation, we wrestle with the haunting legacies of Jeffrey Dahmer, Paul Jennings Hill, and David Berkowitz—the Son of Sam—and lay them beside the scandalous mercy of God shown in Scripture. From prison conversions to public outrage, we dive into: Dahmer’s unexpected repentanceHill’s disturbing theological justifications and the tension between justice and mercyBerkowitz’s transformation and refusal to ...
29 Jul 2025
(Ep. #1) Shut Your Mouth, Guy!
We’re pulling the veil off one of the church’s favorite sins: gossip. From "prayer requests" to group chats, we expose how verbal arson is tearing apart relationships, churches, and spiritual credibility. We hit ICQ confessions, Dave Ramsey’s no-gossip rule, Sour Patch Kids theology, and why “bless her heart” might not be from the Holy Spirit. Hit play...or we will sign you up to be the volunteer craft guy for the next Vacation Bible School. For a deeper dive after listening...
2 Jul 2025
Grace For Monsters: Can Serial Killers Really Be Saved (Part 1)
What happens when grace crashes a crime scene? In Part 1, we begin our initial dive into the twisted stories of serial killers, such as Jeffrey Dahmer, who claimed Christ as well as initial discussion on God's sufficient grace. We even talk about Appalachia, June bugs, and squirrels this time around! Don't worry. Somehow, as heavy as the subject matter is, we were still able to fit humor in there as well. It’s raw, it’s real—and if this offends you, wait 'til Part 2. Questions answered: What...
25 Jun 2025
Whispers in the Dark: Real Stories of the Fallout of Gossip
Gossip spreads faster than a church potluck rumor about Sister Patty’s potato salad and this episode proves it. Welcome to the bonus episode nobody asked for but everybody needs—two real stories of gossip so ridiculous, Satan himself probably took notes. You’ll hear listener submitted stories involving: A woman who found out her fiancé cheated... from the entire workplace before she got the memo. A young married couple who nearly split over rumors that weren’t even true. And the bru...
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