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Pulpit Aside

Pulpit Aside

By Jessie Still & Coye Bouyer

In a social media age, when everyone is trying to boost their platform and preach their message; two pastors come together to put the pulpit aside and have some uncommon exchanges; some considerate conversations about cultural topics from a Biblical worldview.

We’re not just trying to boost likes, comments, shares and follows. We’re trying to find some sanity, some clarity, and some unity in the midst of our diversity, to offer some hope in a culture steeped in division, confusion, and toxicity. Come along with us, as we put the pulpit aside.
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Deconstruction & Church Hurt (Part 1)

Pulpit AsideNov 28, 2022

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From Trans to Trans-FORMED by Jesus wsg/Jayde Smith

From Trans to Trans-FORMED by Jesus wsg/Jayde Smith

If you want to start a hot debate, start talking about the "trans issue".

If you want to have understanding, talk to a PERSON.

If you want to have your paradigms BLOWN, see what happens when Jesus is involved!

In this episode, we get to hear one woman's story of TRANSFORMATION, after living 10 years as a transgender man . . how God was at work in her life (and still is). We believe this conversation will equip you with grace, compassion and faith for those who you may not understand . . but who God loves and has plan for!


#podcast #pastors #christian #lgbt #lgbtq #trans #ministry


Credits: Music by Caleb Casteneda & Jessie Still Audio/Video: Matt Rider & Rebecca Nobles Graphics: Benjamin Wells Contact us: PulpitAside@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @PulpitAside - ⁠⁠instagram.com/pulpitaside⁠⁠ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092625936908

Feb 23, 202401:12:56
No Room for Queer at the Table?

No Room for Queer at the Table?

Our special guest, John Chen outs us ALL -- sharing his own story -- in this conversation on sexuality and how the Church can understand and respond to those who may not "fit the mold". Expect to be challenged, encouraged, informed.. and maybe called out (!) as we push the pulpit aside in this episode!

#podcast #christian #pastors #church #ministry #queer #lgbtq

#sideB #sideY


Resources and links:

John's Podcast: John Chen Outs the World https://www.youtube.com/@johnchenoutstheworld


Rosario Butterfield's book, "The Gospel Comes with a Housekey"

https://a.co/d/9DDLi3Z


Preston Sprinkle's Podcast, Theology in the Raw

https://theologyintheraw.com/podcasts/


Credits: Music by Caleb Casteneda & Jessie Still Audio/Video: Matt Rider & Rebecca Nobles Graphics: Benjamin Wells Contact us: PulpitAside@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @PulpitAside - ⁠⁠instagram.com/pulpitaside⁠⁠ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092625936908




Jan 28, 202401:17:04
The Gospel, Signs & Spiritual Warfare
Dec 15, 202301:06:46
Gen Z (& Jesus): Our guests call out fellow Zoomers AND the Church!
Nov 29, 202301:07:49
God.. in technology?? Maybe our digital world isn't evil after all; wsg Andrew Bailey.

God.. in technology?? Maybe our digital world isn't evil after all; wsg Andrew Bailey.

Andrew Bailey shares about his faith journey into the tech space, granting us a different perspective on integrity in the marketplace. He also shares about the new GOD SPEAKS app from Avodah! Check it out here: https://www.godspeaks.app/ #podcast #pupitaside #christian #church #ministry #tech #GodSpeaks #jesus #pastors Credits: Music by Caleb Casteneda & Jessie Still Audio/Video: Matt Rider & Rebecca Nobles Graphics: Benjamin Wells Contact us: PulpitAside@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @PulpitAside - https://www.instagram.com/pulpitaside/ Now on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092625936908

Nov 13, 202301:11:49
Hitting the Bullseye; from policing trauma to police Chaplain! wsg/Alex Pickens III

Hitting the Bullseye; from policing trauma to police Chaplain! wsg/Alex Pickens III

Many people of color people have experienced racial profiling and unfair treatment in our justice system. Many others feel they have answers, but, the question is: how is God calling YOU to respond? That's the bullseye. One man shares his story (with transparency and many tears). We are grateful for our friend Alex Pickens III bringing his authentic self to the podcast for this moving and important conversation. Join us... it just might change YOU! :)


Check out Alex and support his work here: https://reliant.org/alex.pickens


#podcast #pupitaside #christian #church #ministry #police #policing #chaplain #blacklivesmatter #jesus Credits: Music by Caleb Casteneda & Jessie Still Audio/Video: Matt Rider & Rebecca Nobles Graphics: Benjamin Wells Contact us: PulpitAside@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @PulpitAside - https://www.instagram.com/pulpitaside/ Now on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092625936908

Nov 08, 202301:05:54
Love Runs To.. from drugs and rap to repping Jesus and church planting; w/Jerome Vierling

Love Runs To.. from drugs and rap to repping Jesus and church planting; w/Jerome Vierling

(Now) church planter Jerome Vierling sharing his story; how Jesus met him, turned his life around, then turned him back to the world to use his voice to call a generation to Himself. He also shares what it can look like for believers to be Love to their neighbors and city. This convo is fast moving, just like this man on a mission!

Follow Jerome here: https://www.instagram.com/jeromevierling/

Check out City Life Church here: https://www.citylifelansing.com/

#podcast #pupitaside #christian #church #ministry #churchplanting #churchplanters #rap #rapper #jesus Credits: Music by Caleb Casteneda & Jessie Still Audio/Video: Matt Rider & Rebecca Nobles Graphics: Benjamin Wells Contact us: PulpitAside@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram: @PulpitAside - https://www.instagram.com/pulpitaside/ Now on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092625936908

Oct 09, 202301:15:45
Being a Pastor in 2023
Sep 25, 202301:17:23
Season 2 Sneak Peak!

Season 2 Sneak Peak!

WE'RE BACK! We've taken a little break to plan/prepare for Season 2, but we had to stop in and say HELLO! So, stop on in for some uncommon conversation and some sneak peaks into the coming season! Let us know what YOU want to hear about... tell a friend! ... and let us know if YOU want to sponsor an upcoming episode! #podcast #pulpitaside #pastors #christian Credits: Music by Caleb Casteneda & Jessie Still Audio/Video: Matt Rider & Rebecca Nobles Graphics: Benjamin Wells Contact us: PulpitAside@gmail.com NOW ON FACEBOOK! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092625936908 Follow us on Instagram: @PulpitAside - https://www.instagram.com/pulpitaside/ Follow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOi1dDSGUKuVxeytIUGcuBw

Jun 28, 202331:45
Season 1 Conclusion + some Listener Feedback

Season 1 Conclusion + some Listener Feedback

Join Jessie & Coye as they wrap up our first season on Pulpit Aside! We also take some time to address some listener feedback (always appreciated!). We don't always agree... and that's exactly what this podcast is all about... learning to hear one another and seek understanding, even if we don't see eye to eye.  We are grateful for EVERY one of our listeners. We are here for YOU!  New season coming soon! 

Feb 23, 202358:37
Women in Ministry- Part 2
Jan 30, 202346:56
Women in Ministry- Part 1
Jan 23, 202337:57
The Holy Spirit & the Mystery of God

The Holy Spirit & the Mystery of God

How does the "third member" of the Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit), God Himself, seem to stir up so much confusion and even division among different believers in the Church?  Setting aside doctrinal statements and preaching points, we take some time to discuss experiences and Scripture in an authentic way. Is Holy Spirit like a creepy uncle or our comforting friend? Come along as we push the pulpit aside. 


Credits:

Music by Caleb Casteneda & Jessie Still

Audio/Video: Matt Rider & Rebecca Nobles

Graphics: Benjamin Wells

Contact us: PulpitAside@gmail.com

Follow us on Instagram: @PulpitAside - https://www.instagram.com/pulpitaside/

Follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOi1dDSGUKuVxeytIUGcuBw

Jan 03, 202301:06:39
Christian Celebrities & Celebrity Christians

Christian Celebrities & Celebrity Christians

When followers of Jesus step into the limelight... and public figures proclaim faith in Jesus, how are we to respond? Some celebrate, some criticize. Let's talk about it, as we push the pulpit aside. 


Credits:

Music by Caleb Casteneda & Jessie Still

Audio/Video: Matt Rider & Rebecca Nobles

Graphics: Benjamin Wells

Contact us: PulpitAside@gmail.com

Follow us on Instagram: @PulpitAside - https://www.instagram.com/pulpitaside/

Follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOi1dDSGUKuVxeytIUGcuBw

Dec 26, 202201:06:24
Deconstruction & Church Hurt (Part 2)

Deconstruction & Church Hurt (Part 2)

When we jumped in the deep end on our last episode, we didn't realize how much there was to tread through as we navigated through the waters of faith deconstruction and church hurt. So, here's Part 2- and we talk about the stuff that needs to be talked about!  Come along, as we push the pulpit aside.


Credits:

Music by Caleb Casteneda & Jessie Still

Audio/Video: Matt Rider & Rebecca Nobles

Graphics: Benjamin Wells

Contact us: PulpitAside@gmail.com

Follow us on Instagram: @PulpitAside - https://www.instagram.com/pulpitaside/

Follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOi1dDSGUKuVxeytIUGcuBw

Dec 12, 202254:36
Deconstruction & Church Hurt (Part 1)

Deconstruction & Church Hurt (Part 1)

We're here to talk about the things others aren't talking about, or people are more prone to "preach" about/against, with out having a real conversation, so why not jump in on the deep end??  When we asked our friends what they'd love for us to address, faith deconstruction and church hurt were the TOP topic, so here we are. Faith deconstruction: What is it? How should we respond? "Church hurt"- We all got it. What do we do with it? This episode goes hard! Come along, as we push the pulpit aside. 


Credits:

Music by Caleb Casteneda & Jessie Still

Audio/Video: Matt Rider & Rebecca Nobles

Graphics: Benjamin Wells

Contact us: PulpitAside@gmail.com

Follow us on Instagram: @PulpitAside - https://www.instagram.com/pulpitaside/

Follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOi1dDSGUKuVxeytIUGcuBw

Nov 28, 202249:15
The Lost Art of Conversation

The Lost Art of Conversation

Digital communication has revolutionized our society. We've gained so much! But, we seem to have lost the intricacies of inter-personal communication. Jessie & Coye push the pulpit aside to talk about how we can cultivate this essential skill in our lives, and bridge the cultural divides of our day. 


Credits:

Music by Caleb Casteneda & Jessie Still

Audio/Video: Matt Rider & Rebecca Nobles

Graphics: Benjamin Wells

Contact us: PulpitAside@gmail.com

Follow us on Instagram: @PulpitAside - https://www.instagram.com/pulpitaside/

Follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOi1dDSGUKuVxeytIUGcuBw

Nov 08, 202257:54
HOT TAKE: Mid-Term Elections & the Church

HOT TAKE: Mid-Term Elections & the Church

Mid-term elections are just around the corner! Pulpit Aside takes a QUICK moment to talk about how Christians can faithfully engage in this process. 

"HOT TAKE"s, are little mini-episodes on current event topics. Enjoy! 


Credits:

Music by Caleb Casteneda & Jessie Still

Audio/Video: Matt Rider & Rebecca Nobles

Graphics: Benjamin Wells

Contact us: PulpitAside@gmail.com

Follow us on Instagram: @PulpitAside - https://www.instagram.com/pulpitaside/

Follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOi1dDSGUKuVxeytIUGcuBw

Oct 31, 202209:05
Different Lenses: Getting to Know Your Hosts

Different Lenses: Getting to Know Your Hosts

Louisiana. Nation of Islam. Broadway. Fatherlessness. Comebacks... what do all of these have in common? US! Your hosts,  Pastors Coye Bouyer and Jessie Still share their personal journeys -- what makes them who they are today -- and our different life "lenses", laying the ground work for our future conversations together. You'll be laughing AND learning as we begin the journey together. We hope enjoy this uncommon exchange between two different pastors, as we put the Pulpit Aside.  

*Please pardon the less-than-perfect on this recording. We are learning as we go! 

Credits: 

Music by Caleb Casteneda & Jessie Still

Audio/Video: Matt Rider & Rebecca Nobles

Graphics: Benjamin Wells


Contact us: PulpitAside@gmail.com

Follow us on Instagram: @PulpitAside - https://www.instagram.com/pulpitaside/

Follow us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOi1dDSGUKuVxeytIUGcuBw

Oct 17, 202201:07:22
Pulpit Aside- Podcast Trailer

Pulpit Aside- Podcast Trailer

We're excited to bring some Hope, clarity and camaraderie into the podcast-iverse! Tune in for some uncommon exchanges on important conversations in our culture and world.  

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Music by Caleb Castaneda & Jessie Still


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