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What Your Pastor Really Thinks

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by Drew Tarwater, Matt Wolf, Ryan McBride and Rob Blausey

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Welcome to What Your Pastor Really Thinks, a unique podcast where pastors Drew Tarwater, Matt Wolf, and Ryan McBride, led by your host Rob Blausey, dive into thought-provoking topics that most sermons don’t cover. With humor, honesty, and a bit of salty wisdom, these pastors tackle real-life questions about faith, culture, theology, and even a few unexpected themes—like aliens and New Year's resolutions. Each episode brings insight from different perspectives, with Matt representing urban life, Drew from the suburbs, and Ryan as the rural mountain man. Together, they challenge cultural norms

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June 24, 2025

Navigating Gender Identity Issues in Church, Work, and Family

<p>In this episode of What Your Pastor Really Thinks, Pastors Matt Wolf and Drew Tarwater tackle one of the most complex and sensitive topics facing Christians today: gender identity. With candor, compassion, and a commitment to biblical truth, they explore how followers of Jesus can navigate issues of gender identity in the workplace, the church, and personal relationships.</p><p>The pastors discuss how Christians can balance grace and truth, address the challenges of pronoun usage and name changes, and respond to new legal mandates such as Colorado&#39;s recent legislation around gender identity in schools and workplaces. Drawing on biblical teaching from Genesis, the life of Jesus, and practical pastoral experience, they offer guidance for believers wrestling with real-world situations involving family, friends, coworkers, and children.</p><p>Whether you&#39;re a parent, a teacher, an employer, or simply trying to understand how to lovingly and faithfully engage with our culture, this conversation provides honest insight and helpful principles. The pastors also offer recommended resources, including books by Preston Sprinkle and Jackie Hill Perry, to help deepen your understanding of identity through a biblical lens.</p><p>As always, What Your Pastor Really Thinks is brought to you by Converge Rocky Mountain, a movement of churches working together to help people meet, know, and follow Jesus.</p>

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June 16, 2025

Faith, Facts, and the Bible’s Trustworthiness

<p>In this episode of What Your Pastor Really Thinks, Pastors Drew Tarwater, Ryan McBride, and Matt Wolf dive into one of the most challenging and foundational questions in the Christian faith: Does the Bible prove God exists—or does it simply presume He does? Together, they explore the reliability of Scripture, the tension between faith and science, and how believers can respond to skepticism in a thoughtful, honest way.</p><p>With references to historical evidence, textual preservation, and personal faith journeys, this conversation balances scholarly insight with real-world application. Whether you&#39;re a committed believer, an honest skeptic, or someone in between, this episode offers tools to better understand what you believe—and why it matters.</p><p>Have questions? Stick around for a preview of an upcoming Q&amp;A episode and learn how to join the conversation.</p><p><br></p><p> Welcome to What Your Pastor Really Thinks—a podcast where pastors Drew Tarwater, Matt Wolf, and Ryan McBride, led by host Rob Blausey, dive into the real questions most sermons skip. With honesty, humor, and a bit of salty wisdom, they tackle faith, culture, theology, and even unexpected topics like aliens and New Year’s resolutions.</p><p>Each episode brings fresh perspective: Matt speaks from an urban church context, Drew from the suburbs, and Ryan from a rural mountain town. Together, they challenge cultural norms and explore how biblical truth applies in today’s world—helping listeners develop a faith-informed worldview.</p><p><strong>Meet the Pastors:</strong></p><p><strong>Pastor Matt Wolf</strong> leads Arise Church in Denver, CO. A graduate of Denver Seminary, Matt is known for dynamic teaching and cultivating a Christ-centered, mission-driven community. He’s passionate about equipping believers to live out their faith and building strong relationships within the city.</p><p><strong>Pastor Drew Tarwater</strong> serves as Lead Pastor at Forefront Church in Denver’s Harvey Park. With a background in theology from Midwestern Seminary, Drew brings over a decade of ministry experience and a heart for discipleship, accessibility, and community impact.</p><p><strong>Pastor Ryan McBride</strong> leads Catalyst Church in Cañon City, CO. A Grand Canyon University grad, Ryan is recognized for his engaging teaching and focus on spiritual growth, relational connection, and community outreach. He blends biblical depth with down-to-earth leadership.</p><p>Whether you&#39;re curious how pastors handle real-life issues or just want an honest look behind the pulpit, What Your Pastor Really Thinks invites you into the conversation—straight from the source.</p>

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June 2, 2025

School’s Out, Church’s… Optional?

<p>In this episode of What Your Pastor Really Thinks, Pastors Ryan McBride, Matt Wolf, and Drew Tarwater tackle a surprisingly hot topic: <strong>Summer Church.</strong> Is church really &quot;out for summer&quot;? From dwindling attendance to camping weekends, they explore the rhythms, frustrations, and opportunities that arise when warm weather and worship collide—especially in Colorado, where the mountains beckon every Saturday morning.</p><p>The pastors candidly share how their churches adapt through creative scheduling, outdoor services, online worship options, and community events like Whitewater Festival and Blossom Fest. They also discuss how habits around church attendance affect spiritual health—and why consistency matters for families and pastors alike.</p><p>Whether you&#39;re a pastor preparing for the June slump or a churchgoer tempted to &quot;take the summer off,&quot; this episode offers real talk, practical tips, and a few good-natured rants to keep your faith rhythm strong all summer long.</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with us: Rob@Sympler.com</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Keywords:</strong> summer church, church attendance, Colorado churches, church habits, pastor podcast, faith and vacations, outdoor worship, spiritual routines, Catalyst Church, Arise Church Denver, Forefront Church, Sunday service decline, live stream church, keystone habits, faith-based summer, family church rhythms, church volunteering, community service church, whitewater festival church, blossom fest church, church in the park, online church summer, spiritual consistency</p>

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What is What Your Pastor Really Thinks?

Welcome to What Your Pastor Really Thinks, a unique podcast where pastors Drew Tarwater, Matt Wolf, and Ryan McBride, led by your host Rob Blausey, dive into thought-provoking topics that most sermons don’t cover. With humor, honesty, and a bit of salty wisdom, these pastors tackle real-life questions about faith, culture, theology, and even a few unexpected themes—like aliens and New Year's resolutions.

Each episode brings insight from different perspectives, with Matt representing urban life, Drew from the suburbs, and Ryan as the rural mountain man. Together, they challenge cultural norms

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

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