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Inglorious Pastords

Inglorious Pastords

By Bruce and Roger Martin

Ex-pastor brothers have conversations that swing wildly between the serious and the comical.
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Immigrants, Nationalism and Land Rights

Inglorious PastordsApr 07, 2024

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Immigrants, Nationalism and Land Rights

Immigrants, Nationalism and Land Rights

Mixed with random humor, Bruce and Rog talk about coordinated clothing, Facebook photos, top travel destinations, Ezekiel, rights for immigrants and refugees, national identity, the gospel for outsiders, assumptions and Scriptures about immigrants, and care for the elderly.

Apr 07, 202429:60
Easter, Anger, Arrogance and Golf

Easter, Anger, Arrogance and Golf

The Pastord's Easter edition conversation touches on farm golf, excluding people, church titles, healthy anger, superiority-thinking, ignoring heart issues, blind spots, breaking golf clubs and the hope of resurrection.

Apr 03, 202429:60
Clothing Choices, Control and Wedding Crashers

Clothing Choices, Control and Wedding Crashers

In this fun episode in Bruce's new office, the Pastords chat about presidential candidates, their NFL teams, wedding protocol, Frank Sinatra, the kind of people God loves, naive self-righteousness, letting God humble us, clothing options, the good life and the limits of control.

Mar 20, 202429:59
Sickness, Science and Heaven

Sickness, Science and Heaven

Between laughs, Bruce and Rog talk about health ailments, what heaven is, where heaven is, when heaven is, the expanse of the universe, quantum science, mystery, and thin places.

Mar 13, 202429:60
Getting Older...and the Best Way to Love Yourself

Getting Older...and the Best Way to Love Yourself

Between bursts of laughter, the pastords talk about the roaring 60s, what ruddy means, guessing people's age, home improvement, lovers and fighters, excelling at failing, eroding community, unhealthy independence, the problem of your own truth, and sacrificial love.

Feb 11, 202430:01
Turning 60, Invasive Insects, and the Future of Next Generation

Turning 60, Invasive Insects, and the Future of Next Generation

In this hopeful episode, the Pastords chat about Bruce turning 60, managing what people think, grieving death, blogging, segues, the coming cicada invasion, stereotyping generations, curiosity vss. confrontation, and hope for the next generation.

Feb 04, 202429:60
Doing Great Things or Doing Small Things Great

Doing Great Things or Doing Small Things Great

In this riveting conversation, Bruce and Rog find a way to talk about the crippling Huntsville ice storm, doing great things, focusing on others, the cost of helping one person, heavenly rewards, seeing people as God does, and the joy of seeing growth in the way of Jesus.

Jan 31, 202429:60
Aging, Napping, Fixing and Believing

Aging, Napping, Fixing and Believing

In this episode, Bruce and Rog talk about Progressive commercials, aging, how we are like our parents, forgetfulness, Wheel of Fortune, napping, hearing loss, the danger of fixing, and what belief looks like.

Jan 24, 202429:59
Finding Joy in 2024

Finding Joy in 2024

In this new year episode, Bruce and Rog talk about 2023, depression, the difference between joy and happiness, handling pain, how contentment is forged, Ecclesiastes, self-employment and the college football playoff.

Jan 09, 202429:60
Can You Trust Desire and Is God a Micro-Manager?

Can You Trust Desire and Is God a Micro-Manager?

In this rollicking end-of-year episode, the Pastords talk about Dr. Pepper, a 700 million dollar baseball player, highs and lows for the podcast, micro-managing, Jesus's leadership, trusting the Spirit's leading, and how God guides through desire.

Jan 01, 202430:00
Hallmark Movies, Blue Christmas and Musings About Heaven

Hallmark Movies, Blue Christmas and Musings About Heaven

The Pastords end up talking about surprising NFL teams, Hallmark movies, when Christmas is blue, how to walk with grieving friends, the gift of noticing, trying to control people's emotions, memories in heaven, the blessing of conflict and pain, and looking forward to heaven too much.

Dec 17, 202329:59
Football, Florida State, Fairness, and Forgiveness

Football, Florida State, Fairness, and Forgiveness

In this captivating episode, Bruce and Roger's conversation touches on how long the Pastords have been recording, the selection of the 4 college football playoff teams, the complexity of defining fair, drawing lines and drawing circles, shocking people who enter the kingdom, the audacious prayer of a dying thief, Roger's favorite prayer, the unfairness of grace

Dec 12, 202329:60
Believing Versus Doing: Is Jesus Good or God?

Believing Versus Doing: Is Jesus Good or God?

Chatting in Bruce's office, the Pastords end up talking about a bad NFL team, a rising NFL team, the Iron Bowl, the Nicene Creed, ignoring Jesus, collapsing beach houses, building a good life, fruits of the Spirit, becoming joy-givers, and the Sermon on the Mount.

Dec 03, 202329:60
Handling Oughts, Expectations and Critics

Handling Oughts, Expectations and Critics

In this deeply perceptive episode, the Pastords manage to talk about Mr. Rogers, fashion rules, podcast viewership, the power of expectations, the danger of the word "ought," Hebrew pronunciation, your inner critic, the voice of shame, handling criticism, and slowing down.

Nov 22, 202329:60
Failure, Success, and God's Home Remodeling Show

Failure, Success, and God's Home Remodeling Show

In this rambling conversation, the Pastords talk about haircut fails, fire towers, defining success, Chip and Joanna Gaines, demo day, a dating fail, an adoption fail, and the return of Jesus.

Nov 14, 202329:60
Losing Weight, Losing Church Members and Moral Failure

Losing Weight, Losing Church Members and Moral Failure

The pastords find a way to talk about losing weight, knee injuries, Greta Van Fleet, a possible music podcast, the demise of the church?, moral sins, the pull of power, Isaiah's prophecy, the sinfulness of mankind, and being light in the darkness.

Oct 29, 202329:60
World Wars, Culture Wars and the Dangers of One-Side-Ism

World Wars, Culture Wars and the Dangers of One-Side-Ism

The pastords have a reflective conversation about lengthy car repairs, marital friction, passing cars legally, the Hamas attack in light of Bruce's recent Holy Land trip, the question of whether God takes sides, one-side-ism, the judgment of God, selective moral indignation, the hate of Jesus' disciples, undesirables in heaven, and turning everything into a war.

Oct 15, 202329:60
Taylor, Adele, Dolly, Denzel, Elvis and Jesus

Taylor, Adele, Dolly, Denzel, Elvis and Jesus

Today's rambling conversation between the pastords touches on sound tech fails, car fails, budget fails, remodeling, Taylor Swift, calling out abuse, the story of the gospel, presuming on the future, the temptation of Jesus, the abuse of power, fleeting fame, violence in the Bible, and the goodness of God.

Oct 10, 202329:59
Bad Teams, Bigger Stories, Blue Zones and Better Lives

Bad Teams, Bigger Stories, Blue Zones and Better Lives

In this entertaining conversation, brothers Bruce and Rog talk about losing football teams, the Colorado Buffalos, Bruce and Rog's softball fails, funeral realities, the story of heaven and earth, purpose, legacy, true freedom, unintentional success, Blue Zones, laughter, and the danger of pursuing an easy life.

Sep 24, 202329:60
Farm Land, the Holy Land and A Single Word to Describe Jesus

Farm Land, the Holy Land and A Single Word to Describe Jesus

In this scintillating episode, Bruce and Rog end up talking about farming, changing the podcast name, the NFL Broncos and Patriots, Aaron Rodgers, Bruce's adventure in the Holy Land, hate, the miracle of the porks, a divided Jerusalem, and the gift of rest Jesus gives.

Sep 17, 202329:60
The Holy Land, Harmony and Skinny Pants

The Holy Land, Harmony and Skinny Pants

In this rambling hilarious conversation, the pastords talk about awkward clothing moments, Bruce's Holy Land trip, segues, Bob Barker, exciting NFL news, annoying drivers, living with people who think differently, selective lawbreaking, spouses who are opposites, Roger's blind spot, and harmonizing.

Sep 03, 202329:59
The Circle of Love and Why Good Things Happen Bad People

The Circle of Love and Why Good Things Happen Bad People

The pastords end up talking about grandchildren, nicknames, muleback riding, perseverance, AFC football teams, loving unlovable people, how much God loves us, Roger's run-in with a neighbor, electrical circuits and trying to make God love you more.

Aug 30, 202329:60
Music Videos, Bad Sermons and Handling Praise Well

Music Videos, Bad Sermons and Handling Praise Well

In their usual rambling manner, the Pastords find a way to talk about Bruce's knee, video jukeboxes, Jesus' carpentry sales, MTV, labeling people, car repairs, applause, the praise of God, handling compliments well, Spurgeon, reasons we don't give praise, sermon fails, and the discipline of secret service.

Aug 06, 202329:60
Housing Fiascos, Depression, Grief and a Way to Move Forward

Housing Fiascos, Depression, Grief and a Way to Move Forward

In this riveting episode, Bruce and Rog find a way to talk about living in someone's shadow, amazing golf shots, Bruce's depression breakthrough, navigating home fiascos, a "thorn in the flesh," miraculous healing, conceit, country music, healthy grief, hope and the only people God uses.

Jul 30, 202329:59
Intestinal Trouble, Car Trouble, Moral Trouble, and Unshakeable Joy

Intestinal Trouble, Car Trouble, Moral Trouble, and Unshakeable Joy

Bruce and Rog have a fascinating discussion about food poisoning, Dead Woman's Pass, lasting Joy, God's timing, a blown head gasket, the one thing you can never lose, the comfort of God as three, God's longing to be with us, feeling far from God, running to God every time you blow it, and the God Who has only ever used screw-ups.

Jul 26, 202329:59
The Gift of Vacations, Listening, Encouragement and Blenders

The Gift of Vacations, Listening, Encouragement and Blenders

Interrupted, on occasions, by rollicking laughter, the Pastords talk about vacationing in Florida, gift-giving fails, hotel waffles, basketball sneakers, God's calling, Stevie Nicks, Christian screw-ups, winning and losing in sports, encouragement, the gift of silence, free meals, and giving people room to have a bad day.

Jun 25, 202329:60
Jim, Job, Jabez and Jesus (Guest Edition with Marie)

Jim, Job, Jabez and Jesus (Guest Edition with Marie)

Bruce and Rog are joined by Marie Griffith to talk about hydration, suffering, comparing our lives to others, salvation, what God can't do without our help, the prosperity gospel and orange juice.

Jun 08, 202329:60
Adventures in Figuring Out What God Wants Us to Do and Believe

Adventures in Figuring Out What God Wants Us to Do and Believe

Bruce and Rog's rambling conversation touches on the Doobie Brothers (warning: possible singing), euphemisms, what is required to become a Christian, interpreting the Bible, seeking the lead of the Spirit in disputable areas, how God guides us, judging people who disagree with you and Peter correcting Jesus.

May 25, 202330:00
Mother's Day, Prison Escapes, and Comparing Your Life to Others

Mother's Day, Prison Escapes, and Comparing Your Life to Others

The pastords have a rambling conversation about their mom, proper grammar, musical harmony, John Denver, the Apostle John, personal responsibility, Cher, accepting how God made us, and whether God is fair.

May 17, 202329:60
Getting Married, Buying an Ambulance, Parenting Kids and Exercising Self-Control

Getting Married, Buying an Ambulance, Parenting Kids and Exercising Self-Control

The Pastord's conversation touches on highs and lows, carbon graphite hiking poles, a case of mistaken identity, buying an ambulance, the average age Americans first get married, the male frontal lobe, adulting, over-protective parenting, the limits of control, self-control , and the power of kindness.

Apr 26, 202329:60
Heaven, Golf, Beaches, Farms and Seeing Jesus

Heaven, Golf, Beaches, Farms and Seeing Jesus

In this meandering conversation, Bruce and Rog find a way to talk about WKRP in Cincinnati, amazing golf trivia, memorable places, fun animals, God's creation, glamping, the full joy of heaven, the Cast Away movie, the moment we see Jesus, dinner bells, and scars.

Apr 18, 202329:60
March Madness, Flannelgraph and Baptism

March Madness, Flannelgraph and Baptism

The Pastords find a way to talk about number two, March Madness, cash flow deficits, visiting the Holy Land, paparazzi, chariot models, the history and power of baptism, baptism fails, the Jesus revolution, flannelgraph, overhead projectors, re-baptism, and preaching without notes.

Apr 09, 202329:59
Evangelism That Makes Sense and Makes a Difference

Evangelism That Makes Sense and Makes a Difference

In this riveting episode, the pastords end up talking about silly and serious podcasts, massive Twitter followings, natural evangelism, the power of personal recommendation, Dugg the Dog, the motivation of love, living a life of hope, hanging out with sinners, dying well, the danger of isolation, and how we hide the light of Jesus.

Apr 05, 202329:60
Church Lies, Church Hurt, Church Gatherings...and Trolls

Church Lies, Church Hurt, Church Gatherings...and Trolls

In this scintillating episode, the pastords talk about webinar trolls, mean kids, Satan, really good lies, caring for the poor, the value of disagreement, the persecuted church, church hurt and whether church gatherings are needed.

Mar 26, 202329:60
The Danger of Putting God in a Box: A Call to Discernment with Humility

The Danger of Putting God in a Box: A Call to Discernment with Humility

The Pastords find a way to talk about so many things, including the best-selling cars in the U.S., the definition of trending, truck people, determining true Christians, talk radio, the danger of easy Christian answers, misjudging the work of God, pyrotechnics, and discernment with humility.  

Mar 12, 202329:56
Blood Pressure That's Too High and Compassion That's Too Low

Blood Pressure That's Too High and Compassion That's Too Low

The pastords talk about new year resolutions, fear of failure, blood pressure readings, taking medicine, the gift of a clean slate, enjoying today, the Lord's Prayer, forgiveness, the danger of waning love, and praying for each other.

Mar 06, 202329:56
The 30-Minute Episode Experiment: Aging, Revivaling and Stereotyping

The 30-Minute Episode Experiment: Aging, Revivaling and Stereotyping

In typical fashion, the Pastords ramble about so many things, including randomly muting Bruce, signs you're getting old, revival, sermon fails, worship, the comparison trap, stereotyping generations, cynicism, assuming the best, and missing the work of God

Feb 28, 202329:60
Determining the Greatest of All Time and Completing the Work God Gave You to Do

Determining the Greatest of All Time and Completing the Work God Gave You to Do

In this scintillating episode, Bruce and Rog talk about allergies, buying a trailer, a surprise announcement, a ridiculous basketball record, the GOAT debate, the desire to be good at something, everyday ministry, true greatness, comparing yourself to others, John the Baptizer, and starting orphanages.

Feb 23, 202346:10
Bruce's Adventures, Tom Brady's Retirement, and Jesus' Prayer for the Church

Bruce's Adventures, Tom Brady's Retirement, and Jesus' Prayer for the Church

In this rambling episode, the Pastords end up talking about Bruce's hiking and offroading adventures, Bruce's birthday, prohibition, Tom Brady's retirement, other NFL news, the prayer of Jesus, racial reconciliation, the crisis of Christian unity, identifying who gets into heaven, and healthy self-examination. 

Feb 15, 202345:43
Bad Music, Bad Grammar, Bad Decisions and Getting Caught

Bad Music, Bad Grammar, Bad Decisions and Getting Caught

In this unforgettable episode, the Pastords talk about tractors, pet peeves, left lane drivers, things that stop working, fraud, creative misleading, filing taxes, the seed principle, the gift of getting caught, how Jesus saves us, that time Roger got busted, other people's inconsistencies, bad music, bad grammar and judging.

Feb 05, 202343:08
Failing Septic Systems, Sad Country Songs and Enduring Suffering

Failing Septic Systems, Sad Country Songs and Enduring Suffering

In this riveting podcast, brothers Bruce and Rog end up talking about great NFL comebacks, positive thinking, faulty septic systems, the vulnerability of the poor, the beauty in suffering, Hank Williams, speeding, pride, spiritual blind spots, avoiding people, giving up, and Jesus walking in your neighborhood.

Jan 22, 202347:09
Frugality or Extravagance: Which Does God Want Us to Pursue?

Frugality or Extravagance: Which Does God Want Us to Pursue?

In this first episode of 2023, the Pastords talk about funerals, motels and hotels, eating out, new cars, contentment, minimalism, extravagant miracles, boxers or briefs, fasting, the problem of comparing your life to others, septic system failure, joy, counting your blessings, and false narratives we believe.

Jan 15, 202346:49
The 2022 Christmas Podcast: Giving Gifts, Holiday Blues and Shepherds

The 2022 Christmas Podcast: Giving Gifts, Holiday Blues and Shepherds

In the final podcast of 2022, the pastords talk about John Deere, gift-giving, Marmot, God and Santa, real holiness, sins of omission, St. Andrews Golf Course, dreading Christmas, depression, shepherds, Bible prophecies, love stories and Super Heroes.

Jan 04, 202347:50
True Joy, Uproarious Laughter and Fascinating Words That Begin With a "P"

True Joy, Uproarious Laughter and Fascinating Words That Begin With a "P"

The Pastords laugh their way through a variety of topics, including Christmas, NFL injuries, happiness, joy, dune buggies, thieves of joy, beach vacations, Eden, purpose, resilience, gratitude, morbid jokes, music, persecution, heaven, contentment, and the one thing that is impossible to lose. 

Dec 18, 202247:41
Love Languages, Gift-Giving and Driving Like Jesus

Love Languages, Gift-Giving and Driving Like Jesus

The pastords find a way to talk about Bruce's beloved Broncos, Roger's estate sale finds, golf courses, love languages, slow drivers, hugging, when its appropriate to honk at someone, navigating merge lanes, rear end collisions, Christmas gift-giving, ceramic donkeys, and how to correct people.    

Dec 11, 202246:22
Fast Food, Farm Living, and Following Jesus

Fast Food, Farm Living, and Following Jesus

Pastords Bruce and Rog talk about insomnia, top fast food restaurants, selling men's clothing, the jobs Bruce has worked, football playoffs, tractoring on Bruce's farm, the fun of farm life, trains, driving a zero-turn mower, Jesus following you, letting God love you, getting lost while hiking, and enjoying the security of God's love. 

Nov 22, 202248:17
Taylor Swift, Millionaires, and How to Enjoy the Blessing of God

Taylor Swift, Millionaires, and How to Enjoy the Blessing of God

The pastords sing and end talk about music and other stuff, like Taylor Swift, Top 10 hits, Spotify, Powerball, millionnaires, wasting or investing your life, partnership with God, the blessing of the Beatitudes, getting sideways with your spouse, prayer that re-centers us, revenge, three-fold blessing, four-fold blessing, and five-fold blessing.

Nov 13, 202245:13
Adversity, Integrity, Identity...and Football

Adversity, Integrity, Identity...and Football

In this rambling episode, Brothers Bruce and Roger talk about the AFC football conference, the college football playoffs, a narthex, what adversity reveals about you, the downside of an easy life, real character, sleepless nights, integrity at tax time, the importance of little things, the most impactful season of life, pickleball, and not bending to the opinions or praise of others.

Nov 09, 202245:27
Guest Edition: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Prayer

Guest Edition: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Prayer

With Guest Marie Griffith, the pastords discuss prime numbers, Mattress Mack's gambling, hiking the Big South Fork, the Lord's Prayer, answered prayer, the prayer God always answers, the power of "your will be done," owing apologies, listening prayer, solitude, the benefits of prayer, prayer warriors, bears and rest.

Oct 30, 202251:04
Football, Freedom, Forgetfulness and Fear

Football, Freedom, Forgetfulness and Fear

In this episode, the pastords end up talking about forgetting stuff, UT football, sponsorships, perfume, the praise of people, picking clothing, living under the fear of what people think, report cards, total freedom, living for an audience of one, courage, the opposite of fear and why free people can't be manipulated.

Oct 26, 202248:34