Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D
This podcast is a follow-up to the sermons presented at Coast Life Church. In it, we'll examine some of the topics mentioned in the Sunday sermon in greater detail. We'll also get Pastor-D's take on some different local and national topics and how they apply to Christians.
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What do a new storage shed, the world’s wealthiest one percent and a midnight craving for Twinkies have in common? Apparently, quite a bit.
This week, we begin with a Vatican statement condemning antisemitism and Islamophobia and ask whether growing interfaith cooperation is simply an effort to oppose religious hatred—or whether it could point toward something much larger in biblical prophecy. Could Catholicism and Islam ever move toward some kind of religious alliance, and might the Catholic Church play a role in the events Chri...
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This week on Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D, Joe sits down with the man who apparently believes the IRS is doing the Lord’s work—and somehow, that isn’t even the most troubling subject of the day.
We begin with politics, taxpayer-funded promises and one rather uncomfortable question: Are we watching democracy slowly vote itself into oblivion? From there, we turn to two of Jesus’ most challenging stories and ask what He really expects from people who claim to follow Him.
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Apparently, Pastor-D believes we all need a little weed in our lives. Before anyone calls the elders, he’s talking about Jesus’ parable of the wheat and the weeds—but that doesn’t stop Joe from asking how to recognize the human weeds tangled around our spiritual roots and, more importantly, how to remove them without pulling ourselves apart in the process.
This episode begins with a serious discussion of the Lindsay Clancy trial, the lone holdout juror and a society that often seems quicker to explain...
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Ready for the Rapture…But Not the Gym
Pastor-D gets dressed for the gym. Whether he actually makes it there is another matter. But that raises a surprisingly good question: Are we doing the spiritual equivalent—looking ready for Jesus without actually living ready?
This week on Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D, Joe and Pastor-D go from questionable ’80s expressions and 12:30 a.m. pizza-and-Bible-study sessions to a much bigger question: If Jesus returned today, what would we wish we’d t...
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Does the devil have a wife? Would Jesus want Christians to keep an “open mind” about worldly issues? And is bringing up abortion really the fastest way to escape a barroom conversation that has gone completely off the rails? This week, Joe and Pastor-D begin with listener questions that somehow take them from Satan's wife to marijuana, Mississippi politics and Joe’s highly effective—though probably not pastor-approved—method of ending an argument.
Then the conversation moves from rocky barroom theology to the rocky soil of Jesus’ Par...
That’s My Jam!
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What do a ’68 Mercury Cougar, a four-cylinder Camaro, Matchbox Twenty, and one very nervous Joshua have in common? Somehow, they all found their way into this episode of Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D.
Joe and Pastor Dewayne talk about what it means to dream big as a Christian—and whether our dreams should look different when God is involved. How can we tell the difference between a God-given calling and something we simply want? When should we wait, when should we move, and how do we know...
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This week on Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D, Joe sits down with the man who apparently believes Coke Zero qualifies as hydration to discuss prayer, spiritual warfare, and victory over darkness. After hearing powerful stories involving Patrick Toth and Mike Welch, we consider how many unseen prayers may be working behind the scenes in someone’s life—even when that person has no idea what God is doing.
We also tackle an important listener question: Christians are called to obey the law, but...
That's My Jam with Pastor Dave!
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What do guitar pedals, mathematical equations, Diet Coke, church unity, and the Body of Christ have in common? Believe it or not...quite a bit.
This week, Joe sits down with Coast Life Church Worship Pastor Dave Chatham to talk about music, faith, and the incredible way God designed both. Along the way they tackle questions like: Is music actually built on God's universal language? Why do harmony and unity matter so much—in music and in the Church? How do you discover your spiritual gifts? And why do so...
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Is kindness becoming a lost art? In a world where outrage often gets more attention than compassion, what would happen if Christians became known first for their kindness?
This week on Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D, Pastor Chatham (Pastor Dave's dad) and Joe unpack Jesus' words from Matthew 9:35–38 and explore His commission, His compassion, and His command. They discuss why Jesus compared people to sheep without a shepherd, what it really means to be "moved with compassion," and why the harvest is still plentiful while the wo...
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Welcome to Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D! Please join us as we dive into Sunday's sermon at Coast Life Church
We'll start off today talking a bit about if it's okay and even wise to get married to a spouse that is not a Christian and what ultimately marries a couple.
We will then talk about last weeks podcast with Pastor Dave and talk through Pastor D's side of the story of meeting pastor Dave.
Next we'll talk...
That’s My Jam!
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Why do we celebrate our own victories but struggle to celebrate someone else's? Is jealousy one of Satan's favorite weapons? And why is it that the moment you need help moving a couch, everyone's back suddenly goes out?
This week on Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D, Joe and Pastor D kick things off with a discussion about politics, church leadership, and whether Congress should come with an expiration date before diving into the classic 3 Doors Down hit "Kryptonite." From there, the conversation explores what it truly...
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What happens when following Jesus makes you the weird one?
In this episode of Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D, Joe and Pastor D kick things off the only way they know how—with jokes about global warming, Donald Trump impressions, sparse holiday crowds, worshipping from a fishing boat, and whether Pastor-D's blood sugar needs to become a regular segment on the show.
Then the conversation takes a serious turn.
Drawing from the message "Overcoming the Voices Outside," they as...
That’s My Jam!
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Can a pastor punch someone in the face and still preach on Sunday? That's just one of the questions Joe and Pastor-D tackle in this week's episode of Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D.
After discussing a Louisiana pastor arrested for defending his family against violent threats and the controversy surrounding Methodist seminaries standing firm on biblical doctrine, the guys dive into this week's message: "Overcoming the Voices in My Head."
Why are we so quick to believe the lies we tell ourselves...
That’s My Jam!
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Children are like arrows in the hands of a warrior...but what happens when the warrior is afraid to let go?
In this Father's Day episode of Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D, Joe and Pastor-D dive into Psalm 127 and discuss what it really means to raise children in a world that seems determined to keep them dependent. Should parents focus on raising happy kids, successful kids, or godly adults? At what point does helping become hindering? And why are so many young adults afraid to leave...
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This week on Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D, Joe and Pastor-D somehow managed to connect Coldplay’s Yellow, righteousness, aliens, hope, Steven Spielberg, church attendance, emotional highs, and why humans are weirdly entertained by darkness…all in one conversation.
We also tackled some heavy questions:
Why do people think that church attendance equals salvation? Why does righteousness offend people? Can someone actually reflect the brightness of God without even realizing it? And what would happen if the world suddenly discovered extraterrestrial life?
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Dr. Ryan Anderson sits in as guest host this week! Enough said!
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BRAZEN
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What happens when a Sunday sermon gets interrupted by a heckler, a pastor refuses to back down, and the conversation somehow ends up discussing Satan's biggest lies, spiritual growth and using social media to attack evil?
This week on Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D, Joe and Pastor D unpack one of the most unexpected moments ever to happen during a Coast Life Church service. A woman stands up, shouts her disagreement in the middle of the sermon, and unknowingly becomes the perfect...
Brazen
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Ever wondered what would happen if the modern Church experienced Pentecost exactly like the Book of Acts describes it? Would we shout, cry, run to the altar…or quietly file a complaint with the deacons because things got a little “too emotional?"
This week’s episode dives headfirst into the power, mystery, and controversy surrounding the Holy Spirit. We’re talking wind, fire, boldness, tongues, doubt, intellect, pride, fear, and why Christians today often pray more for comfort than courage. Along the way, we ask some uncomfortable questions: Can intellig...
BRAZEN
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This week on the podcast, we dive headfirst into some of the questions most Christians quietly think about but rarely say out loud. Is God’s grace still available to Satan? At what point does compassion become compromise? And why does modern culture seem determined to make truth negotiable?
We also talk about spiritual warfare, unanswered prayers, hardship, weakness, surrender, and the strange human tendency to say we trust God while simultaneously trying to micromanage the universe ourselves. Somewhere in the middle, we question whether churches ar...
BRAZEN
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This week on Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D, we celebrate Mother’s Day by discussing one of the wildest stories in the entire Bible — a prophetess, a hesitant warrior, a woman with a tent spike, and a guy who really should’ve been more suspicious of warm milk and hospitality.
Why did Deborah have to lead when Barak wouldn’t? Why are strong women often admired and criticized at the same time? Why do so many mothers feel like they’re carrying entire fam...
BRAZEN
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This week, we’re not exactly playing it safe.
We'll explore whether turning the other cheek actually shows strength…or is it just getting walked on? Have Christians misunderstood this scripture for centuries?
We also wade into some light, totally non-controversial topics—like the Pope, politics, blasphemy, and why Jesus seems to call us to do the exact opposite of what feels natural.
We also dig into what this looks like in real life: marriage, work, raising kids, dealing with difficult people, and fig...
BRAZEN
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Good morning and welcome to Thinking Out Loud with Pastor...Dave? Please join us as Pastor Dave sits in for Pastor D this week.
What starts as a casual check-in—family, kids, SEC football, and old satellite TV—takes a hard turn into some uncomfortable territory: a president posing as Jesus, a Pride festival at the Dead Sea, and a soldier in trouble who made $400K betting on a mission he knew was coming… while Congress does the same thing and walks free.
But...
BRAZEN
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This week, we’re not exactly playing it safe.
We'll explore whether turning the other cheek actually shows strength…or is it just getting walked on? Have Christians misunderstood this scripture for centuries?
We also wade into some light, totally non-controversial topics—like the Pope, politics, blasphemy, and why Jesus seems to call us to do the exact opposite of what feels natural.
We also dig into what this looks like in real life: marriage, work, raising kids, dealing with difficult people, and fig...
BRAZEN
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There’s a version of Christianity that feels safe—polished, agreeable, and careful not to ruffle feathers. And then there’s the version we see in Scripture… the kind that gets people thrown in prison.
Today, we’re talking about the difference.
John the Baptist didn’t hedge his words. He didn’t soften truth to protect his reputation. He called things what they were—boldly, publicly, and without apology. And it cost him everything. So the question we’re asking is one most people do...
Terrifyingly Wonderful
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Good morning and welcome to Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D!
What happens when an Easter message doesn’t stay “safe”…and instead turns into a full-on deep dive into snakes on fire, the terrifying side of Jesus, and the real weight of what happened on the cross?
In this episode of Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D, Joe and Pastor-D unpack a sermon that refuses to stay surface-level. From the mystery of when our sins were act...
Terrifyingly Wonderful
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In this episode of Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D, we kick things off with a couple of things in the news recently and a follow-up conversation involving Donald Trump and Franklin Graham. From there, we transition into a powerful discussion centered around this week’s sermon.
Pastor D walks us through Daniel 7:9–10 and the vivid picture of God’s throne—highlighting the overwhelming sense of awe, holiness, and reverence that comes with truly seeing God for who He is. We talk about whether...
Terrifying Wonderful
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Good morning and welcome to Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D!
In this episode, we'll take a quick look at current events and ask a tough question about conflict and leadership before diving into a powerful conversation about the cross. We explore how Jesus could say, “Father forgive them for they know not what they do,” in the middle of extreme suffering—and how we might respond in that same situation. We talk about the thief on the cross and the risk of waiting too long to turn to God, w...
Terrifyingly Wonderful
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Good morning and welcome back to Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D!
This week we’re unpacking Sunday’s message from Coast Life Church, titled “Terrifyingly Wonderful.”
In this episode, Pastor D tells us about what it really means to be terrified of how much God hates sin. We'll explore some of the terrifying things he has done here on Earth and how we should approach our Christianity with that in mind. He'll also discuss what it means to believe—not just believing in the unkn...
Build Your Life
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Good morning and welcome back to Thinking Out Loud with Pastor D! Grab your coffee and join us as we unpack this week’s message from Coast Life Church titled “Build Your Life: Prove It.”
In this episode, Pastor D challenges us to take a closer look at how we’re building our lives—and why we should never underestimate what God can do when we actually let Him get to work. We’ll talk about personal growth, faith, and what it really means to finish well when God...
Build Your Life
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Good morning, friends, and welcome back to Thinking Out Loud with Dr. Anderson!
This week, we’re diving into Sunday’s message: “Generosity That Looks Like Jesus.” And trust us—you’re going to want to hear this one.
Dr. Anderson is filling in for Pastor-D at Coast Life Church this week, and he’s bringing more than just a sermon—he’s got jokes too!
We’ll kick things off with a behind-the-scenes look at his early days as a m...
Build Your Life
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Good morning, and welcome to Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D ! Pull up a chair, grab your coffee and join us as we unpack the highlights and heart lessons from Sunday’s message at Coast Life Church.
This week, we kick things off with an update on GrandPastor-D, checking in on his recovery and celebrating the progress of healing — proof that prayer, patience, and probably a little stubbornness still work. Pastor-D will also touch briefly on the unfolding Epstein story, offering a little persp...
Build Your Life
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Good morning and welcome to Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D! Please join us this week for a deep dive into the subjects from Sunday's sermon at Coast Life Church: Build Your Life.
We'll answer a couple of listener questions, one of which comes from our Coast Kids group, about what God was doing before he ever created man.
We'll then dive into the sermon with a discussion about family, how Jesus modeled the family concept for us...
Build Your Life
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Hello! Welcome to Thinking Out Loud With Pastor-D! Please join us this week as we go through Pastor Phil's journey through finding a new kidney!
We'll open up this week with some background about Pastor Phil's experience leading up to receiving his new kidney. We'll also speak with Denise Albritton about her decision to donate a kidney and how unlikely the scenario was that brought them together.
Pastor Phil will then take us through the Sunday sermon contrasting our physical health with our spiritual health. We'll...
Build Your Life
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Good morning! Welcome to another edition of Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D! Please join us this week as we discuss some current events in the news and go through the sermon from Sunday's worship service.
We'll open up this week, just like Pastor-D did in the sermon, talking about Hillary Clinton and her comments about what she calls "her Christianity." We'll see what Pastor-D has to say about people who claim to be Christians but don't advertise the fact that they are. We'll also hear about the Coast...
Build Your Life
Good morning! Welcome to another edition of Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D! Please join us this week as we discuss some current events in the news and go through the sermon from Sunday's worship service.
We'll open up this week, just like Pastor-D did in the sermon, talking about Hillary Clinton and her comments about what she calls "her Christianity." We'll see what Pastor-D has to say about people who claim to be Christians but don't advertise the fact that they are. We'll also hear about the Coast Kids' trip to Grandpastor-D's recovery unit to lead...
Build My Life
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Good morning and welcome into another episode of Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D! We hope you'll join us this week for an in-depth discussion about the Sunday sermon at Coast Life Church: Build Your Life.
We'll begin the podcast with a quick update about GrandPastor D's recovery from hip surgery and his expected return to Church. Pastor-D will also give us his opinion about Greenland and how the POTUS is handling negotiations with other countries.
We'll then delve into the many reasons we find ourselves trying...
Build My Life
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Good morning and welcome to another episode of Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D! Please join us as we discuss the Sunday sermon at Coast Life Church.
We'll begin the podcast discussing Pastor-D's sticky handshakes and beard-smelling technique. Then we'll hear about the grand conspiracy that trapped GrandPastor-D in the rehabilitation unit out at the VA so he couldn't come to Church. We'll also touch on the death of Scott Adams and remind everyone about the dangers of taking a pragmatic approach to our faith.
We'll then...
Build My Life
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Hi and welcome to Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D! Please join us as we discuss this week's sermon at Coast Life Church...and other things.
We'll open this week with an update on GrandPastor-D and his progress through his hip surgery. He's actually expected to make an appearance at Church this week!
We'll then get deep in the woods with some listener questions. First, we'll address the role of our spirituality in helping us to recover from mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression. Then we'll...
Build Your Life
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Hello and welcome to another episode of Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D! Please join us as we delve into a new sermon series entitled: Build Your Life.
We begin this week with an update on GrandPastor-D and his recovery from surgery. Then we'll compare a kingdom to a democratic republic and try to decide what Jesus would say to us when we go to vote.
We will then go into a couple of listener questions about Jesus' love for those who are NOT saved and whether...
Angel's Song
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Hello and welcome to another episode of Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D! Please join us as we do a deep dive into our Church's most recent sermon: Angel's Song - Favor Rests.
We'll begin with a review of Pastor-D's most recent hunting trip. Then he'll update on GrandPastor-D and his progress in healing from a broken hip. We'll talk about modern-day billionaires and see what Jesus would think about a handful of people in the world holding the vast majority of wealth and power. We'll also get some...
