Pastors’ Hangover

The election is over, but our mission hasn’t changed. In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, Pastors Craig Altman, Daryl Black, and Hal Mayer talk about politics, unity, faith, and what it looks like to keep living on mission after election season. They unpack the difference between being politically engaged and politically consumed, why our faith should shape our politics instead of the other way around, and how Christians can disagree without losing unity or character. Pastor Craig also shares a simple reminder no matter how the results land: God’s got this. The conversation then turns practical as they talk about how to share your faith in everyday life, tell your story, ask better questions, navigate political conversations with family, and recognize the opportunities God is already putting in front of you. The election may be over, but there are still people to love, conversations to have, and a mission to live out. Last Weekend's Message https://youtu.be/8zRXtX_jyvQ?si=BhOLt9a80_vYWNGh In This Episode Hal Mayer Craig Altman Daryl Black Melissa Vicinanza

How do you keep hurt from turning into bitterness? In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, Pastors Daryl Black, Hal Mayer, and Craig Altman talk honestly about offense, forgiveness, conflict, pride, and what it looks like to respond with maturity when someone hurts you. They unpack how to know when to confront someone and when to let something go, why our reactions can reveal deeper wounds or insecurities, and the difference between being offended and being convicted by the Holy Spirit. They also talk about Matthew 18, how to approach hard conversations with humility, and why the goal of confrontation should be restoration, not winning. If you’ve ever replayed what someone said, struggled to move past hurt, or wondered whether you should speak up, forgive, or simply let it go, this conversation is for you.

Can Satan put thoughts in your mind? And how do you know if a thought is coming from God, the enemy, or simply from you? In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, Pastors Hal and Chrissy Mayer talk about the spiritual battle happening in our minds and how the lies we believe can shape our relationships, decisions, emotions, and even our families. They unpack spiritual warfare, strongholds, generational patterns, worry, unhealthy coping, and what it actually looks like to take your thoughts captive and replace lies with God’s truth. They also talk honestly about how past wounds can become patterns we unknowingly repeat, why community is so important in exposing lies, and how to recognize when fear is driving the way you think. If you’ve ever wondered where your thoughts are coming from, how to break unhealthy patterns, or how to renew your mind with truth, this conversation is for you.

Does prayer actually change what happens, or does it change us? And how is biblical prayer different from manifestation or simply focusing hard enough on an outcome? In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, Pastor Jonathan and Rachael Starrett dive into some of the deeper questions Christians have about prayer. They talk about unanswered prayer, healing, the difference between prayer and manifestation, praying with authority in the name of Jesus, speaking in tongues, praying in the Spirit, and what it looks like to keep praying when you’re discouraged. They also wrestle with how to boldly ask God for what you want while still surrendering to His will, and whether our prayers can actually affect outcomes. If you’ve ever wondered how prayer really works, how to recognize what’s biblical, or how to go deeper in your prayer life, this conversation is for you. Last Weekend's Message https://youtu.be/vTjm7NHlsmQ?si=oXZ9ksaIJYUuUsp5 Not A Bad Parent Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@NotaBadParentPodcast Prayer and Healing School https://gfcflorida.com/page/414?EventOccurrenceId=976 In This Episode Jonathan Starrett Rachael Starrett Melissa Vicinanza

How did Craig Altman go from partying in Tampa to giving his life to Jesus, becoming a pastor, and eventually starting Grace Family Church? In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, Craig shares the story of meeting Debbie, walking into church for the first time, finding Jesus in an unexpected place, stepping into ministry, and watching Grace grow from its earliest days into what it is today. Craig also gets honest about one of the subjects people get most uncomfortable talking about in church: money. He breaks down tithing, stewardship, financial pressure, debt, sacrifice, and why trusting God with your finances is about much more than giving 10%. Whether you’re skeptical about giving, trying to get financially healthy, or simply want to hear the story behind Grace Family Church, this conversation is full of practical wisdom and reminders of God’s faithfulness. Last Weekend's Message https://youtu.be/iPc_n20rPbo?si=YsVEllB2KPaIVQA-

Why is your “yes” more expensive than you think? In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, the team talks about what it really looks like to lead well at home, at work, in church, and in your relationships. They get practical about having hard conversations, why clarity is kindness, how to prepare before addressing conflict, and when it’s actually healthy to pause a conversation and come back to it later. They also unpack the weight that comes with leadership, the importance of creating margin, and how to recognize when you’re carrying responsibilities God never asked you to carry. From learning to say no, protecting your time and family, and knowing what deserves your yes, to delegation, burnout, and leading people with honesty and care, this conversation is about stewarding what God has entrusted to you well. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, avoiding a difficult conversation, or trying to carry everything yourself, this episode will challenge you to lead with more clarity, purpose, and wisdom. Last Weekend's Message https://youtu.be/TqApXVk2Fuo?si=Vm_fbt14U3fv3t4x In This Episode Daryl Black Hal Mayer Melissa Vicinanza

Why does God allow suffering? Why would God allow children and babies to suffer? How do we trust God when life feels deeply unfair? In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, Pastors Daryl Black and Hal Mayer wrestle with some of the hardest questions Christians ask about pain, loss, heaven, evil, and the character of God. They talk honestly about why suffering exists, what the Bible gives us reason to believe about children and heaven, and why faith doesn’t require us to pretend we have every answer. If you’ve ever wondered where God is in the middle of tragedy, this conversation is for you. Last Weekend's Message https://youtu.be/Z5GdH2BDJg0?si=apzujsTId0OQNKsk In This Episode Melissa Vicinanza Hal Mayer Daryl Black

What do you do when you have questions about Jesus that you can’t fully explain? In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, Pastor Hal and Pastor Nate tackle some of the questions Christians are actually asking, from whether followers of Jesus should play Grand Theft Auto 6 to how we should think about the things we allow into our lives. They also unpack the Trinity, what it means that God is one God in three persons, and why it’s okay to admit, “I understand that I don’t understand.” Then they dig into one of Jesus’ most misunderstood moments on the cross: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Was Jesus talking to Himself? Was He separated from God? And why was He quoting Psalm 22? We also talk about sharing your faith when your friends still don’t believe, why your job isn’t to convince them, and how to turn doubt into curiosity instead of letting it pull you away from God. Questions aren’t something Christians need to be afraid of. Bring them to God. Dig into Scripture. Keep talking. Last Weekends Message https://youtu.be/AouKegdMUTU?si=uWyzY10v164WkRu5 In This Episode Hal Mayer Nate Richie

Can you trust the Bible and still take science seriously? In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, we tackle some of the biggest questions Christians ask about creation, evolution, dinosaurs, the shape of the earth, and whether science actually supports or contradicts faith. Are dinosaurs real? Did they live alongside humans? Is the earth flat? Can Christians believe in evolution? What does Genesis actually teach about creation? And does scientific evidence point away from God or toward a Creator? We also talk about cremation, biblical evidence, apologetics, and why Christians shouldn’t be afraid to ask hard questions or dig deeper into what they believe. If you’ve ever wrestled with science and Christianity, evolution and the Bible, dinosaurs in Scripture, creation, or whether there is real evidence for God, this episode is for you. Last Weekend's Message https://youtu.be/avTzrkrNJ8E?si=J5PhBCrCmElXT-Lg In This Episode Daryl Black Hal Mayer Melissa Vicinanza

Why does it sometimes feel like your prayers aren’t working? Are you praying the wrong thing, using the wrong words, or asking with the wrong motives? In this episode of The Pastors’ Hangover, we take a deep dive into prayer and tackle some of the questions Christians wrestle with most. What makes a prayer powerful? What does the Bible mean by the “prayer of a righteous person”? Does praying with more people make a difference? And what do you do when God doesn’t answer the way you hoped? We also unpack why prayer isn’t a formula for getting what you want from God. It’s about dependence, relationship, and trusting that God is still working even when you can’t see it. Last Weekend's Message https://youtu.be/KZXikKgUbqA?si=dTJZuNjsmvBJ_O5L In This Episode Daryl Black Hal Mayer Melissa Vicinanza