Thinking Out Loud with Pastor-D

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...

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 thi...

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 ...

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 thi...

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 ...

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 actually paid f...

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 w...

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 th...

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 wha...

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 me...

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 med...

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 bri...

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 t...

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.

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 peop...

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 han...

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...

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 rol...

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 J...