The Dumb Saints Podcast

In this episode, we’re looking back at everything we’ve learned since starting the Dumb Saints Podcast. 50 episodes in, we’re still figuring it out… and that’s kind of the point.Thanks for listening, laughing, disagreeing, and sticking with us. Here’s to 50 more. 

In this episode of The Dumb Saints, we unpack the five biggest questions young adults are asking today. Instead of offering shallow answers or clichés, we have an honest conversation about identity, purpose, relationships, faith, and what it looks like to follow Jesus in a culture full of confusion and competing voices.Whether you're a young adult trying to navigate life or someone who wants to better understand the next generation, this conversation is for you.If this episode challenged or encouraged you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

Church People. We've all met them... and if we're honest, we've probably been them.In this episode of The Dumb Saints, we share some of the wildest, funniest, and most frustrating encounters we've had with "church people"—the kind who make following church culture seem more important than following Jesus. From ridiculous criticism to judgmental attitudes, we swap stories from our own lives and from people we know who were hurt by religious behavior.But this isn't just a rant. We dig into why Jesus reserved some of His strongest words for the Pharisees and what their hypocrisy can teach the Church today. Are we helping people find Christ, or are we putting unnecessary obstacles in their way?If you've ever been burned by church people, struggled with religious legalism, or just need a reminder that Jesus didn't come to build a club for the self-righteous, this conversation is for you.🎙️ Follow The Dumb Saints wherever you get your podcasts, and join the conversation as we tackle the messy, funny, and sometimes uncomfortable realities of following Jesus.

Dating is complicated enough—add faith, advice from everyone you know, and the pressure to "find the one," and things can get messy fast. In this episode, the Dumb Saints dive into the world of Christian dating, talking about relationships, boundaries, red flags, green flags, and what it actually looks like to pursue a God-centered relationship. Whether you're single, dating, talking, or somewhere in between, join us as we explore Christian dating with honesty, humor, and a little bit of saintly wisdom.

Life has changed fast for both of us.PJ is walking through cancer treatment and chemo. Alex recently stepped away from 12 years in church ministry into a completely new season. In this episode, we talk honestly about uncertainty, fear, God’s will, major life transitions, and what it actually looks like to trust God when you don’t know what comes next.Is God’s will really one perfect path? Can you miss your calling? How do you trust God when the future feels unclear?We discuss the pressure Christians feel to “figure out” God’s plan, the peace that comes from surrender, and why faith is often less about having answers and more about trusting the One who does.

In this episode, PJ shares the life-changing moment he was diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma and what it was like stepping into the unknown of his first round of chemotherapy. We talk honestly about fear, uncertainty, and the emotional weight that comes with hearing news like that—but also about faith, hope, and finding the strength to keep moving when everything feels shaken. This is a conversation about healing, resilience, and what it means to fight not just physically, but spiritually and mentally in the middle of one of life’s hardest battles.

One moment. One craving. One trade that changed everything.In this episode, we dive into the story of Jacob and Esau and the shocking decision to exchange a lifelong blessing for a single bowl of soup. It sounds crazy—until you realize how often we do the same thing. From relationships to calling, we explore how easy it is to give up what matters most for what feels good right now. If you’ve ever wrestled with impatience, impulse, or short-term thinking, this conversation will challenge you to see the value of what you’re holding—and think twice before trading it away.

When everything in church gets a paycheck, what happens to serving?In this episode, we unpack the shift from raising volunteers to hiring “doers.” It can feel efficient—and sometimes even necessary—but it may be quietly changing the culture of our churches. Are we still developing people, ownership, and calling… or just paying to get things done?We talk through the tension: stewardship vs. discipleship, excellence vs. participation, and where the line actually is. Because if we’re not careful, we might build systems that work—without building people who grow.

Comfort might be the biggest threat to the church in America — and nobody wants to talk about it.In this episode, we ask some uncomfortable questions:Has following Jesus become too easy? Have we built churches around convenience instead of conviction? And what happens to our faith when comfort becomes the goal?The early believers in the Acts of the Apostles faced pressure, persecution, and sacrifice — yet the church exploded with growth. Meanwhile, we live with more freedom, more resources, and more comfort than ever… but many churches feel spiritually weak.So what happened?This is a conversation about comfort, conviction, and whether the modern church has slowly traded one for the other.

In this episode of the Dumb Saints Podcast, we’re asking a question that might make some church leaders uncomfortable: Are we building the Church… or just building a brand?In a world of livestreams, social media clips, stage design, and viral sermons, it’s easier than ever for churches to look successful. But does looking successful mean we’re actually making disciples?We talk about the tension between excellence and image management, pastors becoming influencers, and whether metrics like views and attendance are replacing real spiritual growth. None of this means branding or creativity are bad—but when the mission of the Church quietly shifts from faithfulness to optics, something has gone wrong.So how do we pursue excellence without drifting into performance? How do we use modern tools without letting them shape the mission?Let’s talk about it.