We're back with a brand-new episode of Pastors Unfiltered, and this week, Pastor Tony and Pastor Brandon are catching up, cracking jokes, and diving into everything from international travel and lawn care... to apologetics, calling, and identity in ministry. Pastor Brandon shares stories from his recent Convoy of Hope trip, the struggles of house hunting in Seattle, and the heart behind Venture’s new sermon series: “God Problems.”

00:00 – Intro, Norway trip & gardening love
02:58 – PB’s yard obsession and seasonal planting
06:05 – Convoy of Hope trip stories & poker night
09:40 – The infamous Norway troll gift for Tony
12:00 – Tony's Seattle house-hunting woes
16:00 – Housing market frustrations & political commentary
20:10 – Affordability, condos, and Tony’s life plans
23:00 – Reflecting on old housing prices
26:00 – Why Tony might just live in a van
28:00 – Recap: From Ephesus series + naming changes
30:55 – New series: “God Problems” intro & format
35:15 – Series questions: purpose, evil, forgiveness, religions
38:30 – Topical vs. expository preaching styles
43:15 – Upcoming Ephesians & possible marriage series
46:20 – Sermon planning insights & topical concerns
48:50 – Pastoral identity and long-term calling
52:05 – Dealing with pastoral comparison & pride
57:10 – Reflections on young church planters & comparison culture
59:50 – Fillmore’s rising influence and pastor humility
01:03:00 – Best recent movie: *F1* (and sobbing during it)
01:06:00 – Brad Pitt at 61, Vin Diesel’s Fast & Furious hype
01:08:45 – Marty Solomon responds to criticism
01:12:30 – More troll jokes from Norway
01:13:45 – Final notes on Diddy & Epstein conspiracy theories
01:17:30 – Church scandals: Jimmy Swaggart legacy reflections
01:21:45 – Redemption vs. judgment in ministry failings
01:25:00 – Wrapping up: pastoral grace and pod outro
01:27:15 – PB’s intense facial expressions & listener feedback
01:29:00 – Tony confirms Judah is still single
01:30:00 – Final humor segment: Glenn Berteau impression & shoutouts
01:32:00 – Closing encouragements & subscribe reminder