We’re back on the porch with Kyle Goff, CEO of the YMCA in Sparta, TN and White County Commissioner, to wrap up our conversation on what it really means to lead with faith, serve with heart, and keep your head (and soul) above water in leadership.

In this second half, we talk community leadership in real life, the wins and wounds that come with it, navigating criticism in a small town, and staying spiritually and emotionally healthy while leading. Plus, Porch Picks makes its debut and we put Kyle through the ringer with our most controversial segment yet, on Truth or Trash.

It’s practical, it’s personal, and it’s porch talk you don’t want to miss.

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Grab a glass of sweet tea and pull up a rocking chair — because today we’re diving deep into what real leadership looks like when the spotlight’s off and the pressure’s on.

In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, Kyle Goff, CEO of the YMCA of Sparta, TN, County Commissioner, and lifelong community leader, joins us to talk about how leadership is more than a title. We cover everything from leading with integrity, the importance of self-awareness, and how serving your community doesn’t have to come with applause.

With stories that stretch from boardrooms to backroads, Kyle shares a refreshingly honest take on responsibility, resilience, and the sacred rhythm of showing up.

This is front-porch wisdom at its finest.

#ThePulpitAndPorch #LeadershipMatters #KyleGoff #YMCA #CommunityLeadership #FaithInAction #PorchTalk #PurposeDriven #SmallTownStrong #ChristianLeadership

Can you stream your favorite shows without letting them stream into your soul?

This week on The Pulpit & Porch Podcast, Tony and Robert talk about the tension between faith and entertainment, and how to navigate Netflix, Hulu, TikTok, and all the rest without losing your spiritual footing.

We’ll unpack:

• Why discernment beats legalism every time

• The difference between “harmless fun” and “heart-shaping” content

• How to set boundaries without becoming a hermit

• Practical ways to keep your heart holy in a Hulu world

So grab your sweet tea, settle into the porch swing, and let’s talk about what’s holy, what’s harmless, and what’s just plain Hulu.

#FaithAndCulture #HolyVsHulu #SweetTeaAndTruth #PorchConversations #ChristianLife #FaithInRealLife #StreamingAndSanctification #ThePulpitAndPorch #SweetTeaStrongOpinions #DiscernmentNotDrama

In Part 2 of our conversation with Andrew Carrier, we shift from the story to the strength. We talk about what it means to grow through pain, lead with consistency, and live out your values — even on the hardest days.

Andrew shares why a simple weed growing through a pole became a symbol of hope, how he kept showing up with joy (even on chemo days), and what it really means to lead well in ordinary places.

This one is honest, inspiring, and full of truth, plus, we cap it off with a fun “Truth or Trash” segment that’ll have you thinking and laughing at the same time.

#LikeThatWeed #ThePulpitAndPorch #FaithInHardTimes #EverydayLeadership #ChristianPodcast #ResilienceStory #CancerSurvivor #TrueOrTrash #PodcastsThatInspire

In Part 1 of our conversation with Andrew Carrier, we walk through the raw and powerful story of what it’s like to face a cancer diagnosis head-on and choose to fight. Andrew takes us back to the moment everything changed, the emotions that followed, and the decision to keep showing up every single day, for his family, his coworkers, and himself.

It’s a conversation about grit, gratitude, and faith in the face of fear. You’ll hear what it looks like to keep moving forward, even when the road ahead is uncertain.

Whether you’ve faced your own hard season or walked with someone who has, this story will leave you encouraged and challenged.

#LikeThatWeed #ThePulpitAndPorch #FaithAndResilience #RealConversations #ChristianPodcast #Resilience #CancerJourney #LeadershipThroughAdversity #PodcastsThatMatter

In part two of our conversation on leadership and loneliness, we shift from weight to worth. What makes it all meaningful? How do you lead without losing your soul? And what fruit makes the sacrifice worth it?

Tony and Robert share stories, mistakes, and some honest truths about calling, pressure, and the unexpected joy that comes from leading well, even when it’s hard.

If you’ve ever questioned whether leadership is still worth it, this episode is for you.

#LeadershipMatters #FaithAndCalling #MinistryLeadership #ChristianPodcast #ThePulpitAndPorch

Leadership sounds noble, but it can feel heavy, isolating, and unseen.

In this episode, Tony and Robert dive into the often unspoken reality of loneliness in leadership.

Why does it feel so isolating? Who carries the weight with us? And what do you do when you can’t share the full story with anyone?

It’s an honest and heartfelt conversation about the cost of carrying the mantle, and how to keep going when it feels like you’re going alone.

For anyone who’s ever led a team, a church, a family, or a project, and felt the quiet ache of loneliness, you’re not alone.

#Leadership #ChristianLeadership #Loneliness #MinistryLife #ThePulpitAndPorch

What do ranch dressing, folding laundry, and theological debates all have in common? They’re all on the table in this laugh-out-loud episode of The Pulpit & Porch.

This week, Robert and Tony are joined by their wives, Amanda and Melissa, for an epic round of hot takes, strong opinions, and the hilarious (and sometimes serious) hills we’re all willing to die on. From petty preferences to deep convictions, nothing is off limits.

It’s real. It’s ridiculous. It’s ridiculously real.

And yes, there are snacks.

Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

#PulpitAndPorch #HotTakes #MarriageConvos #HillsWeDieOn #FaithAndFun #PodcastEpisode