Two Kids and A Pew

This one’s different... It's honest, tender, and needed. Tyler opens up about church hurt: the kind that doesn’t come from “out there,” but from people we worship beside. If you’ve ever felt betrayed by a small group, ghosted by friends, or prayed for while being talked about, this podcast is for you.

We walk through John 8, the woman caught in adultery, and why the church must be a hospital, not a courtroom. With real stories (the...

This week, A.J. flies solo for a powerful message on Walking Humbly with Your God. Drawing from Micah 6:8, he breaks down what it really means to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly in today’s loud, pride-filled world. From funny moments about gaming and family life to heartfelt reflections on faith, A.J. brings his honest, down-to-earth voice to one of the Bible’s most challenging calls: humility. He shares personal struggles,...

What do you do when life puts you at a crossroads? Stay quiet and avoid conflict… or stand tall for what’s right? In this episode of Two Kids and a Pew, we dive deep into the story of Stephen — an ordinary man who stood with extraordinary courage and left us one of the most powerful examples of faith in the Bible.

From everyday parenting struggles to bold faith in the face of resistance, this message will challenge you to rethink...

Missing AJ this week? Same. But the conversation can’t wait. In this solo episode of Two Kids and a Pew, Tyler wrestles with a question that hits home: what does it really look like for our generation to step up—at work, at home, and in church? This isn’t about politics; it’s about courage, conviction, and character that actually hold under pressure.

From a cringe-worthy moment where Tyler dodged an obvious chance to share his fa...

This week on 2 Kids and a Pew, we ride from Han Solo season and Bengals prayers straight into Jonah’s wild detour—a storm, a giant fish, and the guts-level reality of obedience. Hilarious confessionals (yes, “boots with the fur”) collide with hard-won faith insights: how God calls, equips, sends storms to get our attention, and still meets us with second chances.

If you’re parenting through sports, navigating purpose, or feeling ...

This week on Two Kids and a Pew, the guys get real about the weight of ministry, the struggles pastors face, and the hidden toll church life can take on marriages, families, and even faith itself. From jury duty turned into a witnessing moment, to late-night calls from church members, to the raw honesty of putting ministry above marriage — nothing is off the table.

You’ll laugh at their ridiculous word-association game, cringe at t...

In this episode, we step out of the pews and into a tattoo chair. 🎤💉 Tyler sits down with Josh, owner of Modified Skin Tattoo and promoter of the Cyan Tattoo & Arts Expo, for an honest conversation about life, faith, and finding common ground. From childhood struggles and growing up broke, to tattoos, morality, and real talk about God — this episode dives into what it means to respect each other’s journeys while staying roote...

In this episode of Two Kids and a Pew, we dive into one of the hardest realities of the Christian life: forgiveness.

From everyday annoyances to deep personal wounds, we wrestle with what it means to forgive when it feels impossible. Tyler shares the powerful story of losing his cousin and facing the choice to forgive the person responsible. We also laugh our way through some lighter moments — from offbeat parish life stories to ho...

In this candid and heartfelt episode, AJ & Tyler journey through the tension of unmet expectations and divine timing. They share personal stories from a vacation marked by miraculous healing to moments of raw disappointment and wrestle with the question: What do I do when God doesn’t show up how or when I thought He would?

Through tales of frustration, faith, and humor, like being startled by a bear, testing your mettle with ro...

In Episode 2 of Two Kids and a Pew, Tyler and AJ get real about church hurt—why it happens, how it shapes us, and how we can heal. From growing up in the pews to walking through valleys of faith, we share raw stories, personal struggles, and the surprising ways God can turn pain into purpose.

We talk about the Ark Encounter, family faith moments, overcoming sensitivity, and why isolation ...

Real stories. Honest conversations. Hope that heals.

This podcast dives deep into faith, life, and the messy middle where pain and purpose collide. Through heartfelt conversations and raw storytelling, we explore topics like church hurt, forgiveness, calling, and the journey of rediscovering faith.

Each episode is built around authenticity, no masks, no clichés,  just real people sharing th...