Hosted by Brandon Estep and Tim Waybright · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 26 episodes
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The Awkward Pastor is a savage Christian podcast for people exhausted by fake religion, shallow answers, and plastic faith. Hosted by Brandon—a pastor and Iraq war combat vet—and Tim, a seasoned believer with real ministry scars, this show confronts chaos with biblical truth, satire, and zero concern for religious comfort. From grace for the worst sinners to exposing church hypocrisy, nothing is off-limits. If you’re tired, skeptical, or done pretending—hit play.
Brandon Estep and Tim Waybright hosts The Awkward Pastor, a religion show with 26 episodes published.
Most leaders get evaluated on decisions and confidence — but what actually determines whether you survive pressure is what's underneath: your roots. Brandon breaks down Psalm 1, 1 Corinthians 3, and the fruit of the Spir
Why do some leaders inspire trust while others leave a trail of frustration, division, and burnout? Before we talk about leadership skills, influence, vision, or strategy, we have to start with something deeper: identity
On November 14th, 2007 , SGT. Derek Banks passed from injuries sustained during combat in Iraq. The folded flag was presented. Taps was played. The ceremonies ended. But for the families left behind…the grief did not. Th
What happens when a man survives the kind of night that should’ve killed him? In this powerful episode of The Awkward Pastor, we sit down with Jon Holt — an Iraq War veteran that Brandon served with, Purple Heart recipie
What if the most dangerous false gospel isn’t outside the church…but sounds almost exactly like the truth? In this episode of The Awkward Pastor, we expose the “Jesus + something” gospel...a subtle, soul-crushing lie tha
With Good Friday approaching, we’re forced to confront a question most people avoid—why did Jesus have to die? The cross of Jesus Christ is the center of the Christian gospel. Without His death and resurrection, there is
Tragedy is something every person will face eventually. A sudden death. A devastating accident. Suicide. Violence. Loss that makes no sense. In this episode, Brandon and Tim step into an honest, raw conversation about tr
We went live with Investigator Eric Smith (featured in our previous episode series “Serial Killers That Received Christ”) to talk about one of the most controversial questions in true crime and Christianity: 👉 Can a ser
Cremation or burial — does it matter? Is one more biblical than the other? And why does this question hit so deep in our hearts? In this episode, we step into a conversation most people avoid but everyone will face. We e
This is a installment in a periodical series called 90's Movies That Made God Cringe. Hollywood cast John Travolta as a chain-smoking, beer-drinking archangel… so we brought that hot mess to the podcast, opened the Scrip
Do you ever ask: “Why do I still feel guilty as a Christian?” or “If God forgives me, why can’t I forgive myself?” In this Season 2 launch of The Awkward Pastor, Brandon and Tim tackle Christian guilt, shame, and regret
When the Lord returns, will He find folks who are operating in real faith?
What does real leadership look like when faith isn’t a slogan and mistakes cost lives? In this episode of The Awkward Pastor, Brandon and Tim sit down with two men who shaped Brandon’s life long before he ever held a mic
A Veterans Day Special TRIGGER WARNING: The content therein discusses real war trauma, has sounds from an actual firefight, and may be disturbing for some. You don’t look for God the same way when you’re driving five mil
What if the music in your headphones isn’t just background noise—but formation? What if the songs you repeat are shaping your loves, discipling your emotions, and quietly training your soul long before a sermon ever does
If you’ve ever left church thinking, “Was that sermon about me?”… or watched church gossip turn a sanctuary into a comment section—this episode is for you. Not to shame you, but to help you tell the difference between re
Ever feel like you’re holding it together in church… but one honest moment away from unraveling? If you’ve been to the edge—and God pulled you back—this one’s for you. This episode is a LIVE Q&A follow-up with Undercover
WARNING: This episode discusses disturbing and sensitive concepts. What happens when faith is tested in real time—when grace collides with gunfire and survival leaves scars that don’t fade? In this episode of The Awkward
A retired Kentucky State Trooper shares his story of a shootout, faith, and God's work in the midst of the chaos.
“We’re all God’s children.” It sounds comforting. It sounds inclusive. It sounds like something you’d print on a mug or post after church. But what if it isn’t true? In this episode of The Awkward Pastor, Brandon tackles
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The Awkward Pastor is hosted by Brandon Estep and Tim Waybright. The show is categorised under religion (spirituality) and has published 26 episodes.
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