The Pastor & The Pagan

02/02/2024

Episode 10 of our show, titled "Is Your Pulpit A Stage Or An Altar?", is now available on Youtube and across all podcast platforms for your viewing and listening pleasure. Click on the links below to either watch or listen:

(AUDIO): https://traffic.libsyn.com/fb8ba2e7-0b4d-417a-9425-50a25de4456f/Stage_Or_Altar_Pt._1.mp3

(YOUTUBE): https://youtu.be/ER89J49lTB8?si=-HLNosipQos1_PvN

Dr. Terry Caldwell and Rashone are back with their first episode of 2024 after a long hiatus. First, they revel in the recent success of their Michigan Wolverines and Detroit Lions. Somehow, they land on the rivalry between Isiah Thomas and Michael Jordan. Rashone believes Zeke needs to let it go or else look like an ex-girlfriend who still can't let it go. But soon enough, they touch on the topic of "church clout" and how church service itself can become performative.

11/08/2023

Episode 8 of our show, titled "Why Is Gospel Rap So Bad?", is now available on Youtube and across all podcast platforms for your viewing and listening pleasure. Click on the links below to watch or listen:

(AUDIO) https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/28557869

(VIDEO) https://youtu.be/Zn5ay6KMD4E?si=lgn7xSXh85ExdzRX

Rashone Bryant and Dr. Terry Caldwell discuss why gospel rap seems to lag behind other gospel music in terms of success and cultural relevance. They also debate on who had the best diss song of all time between Ice Cube's "No Vaseline" and 2Pac's "Hit 'Em Up".

10/25/2023

Episode 7, titled "Blessings, Luck, or Hard Work?", is now available to download and listen to across all podcast platforms. Click on the links below to watch or listen:

(AUDIO) https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/28419029

(VIDEO) https://youtu.be/90jV4vXvtLU?si=LK0-6I9yqX5HXkgZ

Is there a difference between being blessed or being "lucky"? Or is it just a game of religious semantics? Rashone Bryant and Dr. Terry Caldwell attempt to differentiate between the two. Or Is It a third option of simply receiving the fruits of your hard work?

09/27/2023

NEW EPISODE ALERT!!! Ep. 5, titled "A La Carte Christianity", is now available to download and listen across all podcast platforms. Click on the audio link to listen: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/28156682 Video will be out later today on our YouTube channel.

Rashone Bryant and Dr. Terry Caldwell discuss how some people tend to pick and choose which parts of the Bible they want to follow. How they'lI justify doing what they want to do, even if it contradicts their own religious beliefs. Ironically, it seems that people outside of the church have more respect for God than some people who participate inside the church. Be hot or cold, but don't be--in the words of Rashone--a lukewarm m*th &ck@r.

09/21/2023

NEW EPISODE ALERT!!! Episode 4, titled "Saved From What?" is now available to download and listen to across all podcast platforms. Click on the links below to watch or listen: (AUDIO) https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/28092953

(VIDEO) https://youtu.be/wOjo8h7V7Hc?si=sbKOUQyE67vC9L5z

Dr. Terry Caldwell breaks down what it truly means to be "saved" in Christian terms. Not that Rashone Bryant disagrees with him, but he does take issue with one angle of it. When does it all become child indoctrination? And are kid preachers cringey?

09/18/2023

09/18/2023

Catch Episode 3 of our show, titled "The Priceless Art of Thinking", available across all podcast platforms and by clicking on either of the links below:
(VIDEO) https://youtu.be/WQUzco2YZUk?si=qn9G83P1kZefiLGd
(AUDIO)
https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/28032333

Rashone Bryant and Dr. Terry Caldwell discuss the negative impact of impulsive choices. One bad decision can have long lasting results that can potentially impact the people around you. God gave you a brain, use it.

09/07/2023

NEW EPISODE ALERT!!! Ep. 2: "Church Hurt" is now available to download and listen to by clicking on this link: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/27968268

Rashone Bryant and Dr. Terry Caldwell discuss why people leave the church to never come back. They also breakdown why it is that people hold churches to a higher standard when it comes to bad experiences as compared to other places. Like Wal-Mart.

08/30/2023

Our inaugural episode, "Unequally Yoked", is now available to download and listen to. For audio, click here: https://traffic.libsyn.com/fb8ba2e7-0b4d-417a-9425-50a25de4456f/UNEQUALLY_YOKED.mp3

To watch, click here: https://youtu.be/q9LX6aVf4e0?si=BhDPsM5iY2qt6UqH

08/28/2023

We're a new show which aims to have a fun, yet informative, dialogue about different topics we all face in life, both through the lens of religious and secular beliefs.

We aren't here to attack anyone's beliefs, BUT, we are here to challenge ideas in the hope that anyone who is listening gains understanding and clarity on issues that are important to them.

The hosts are Dr. Terry Caldwell and Rashone Bryant. One of which is a pastor and ordained minister and the other....... has a lot of opinions and an interesting take on life. 😅 So hopefully you enjoy the show.

Feel free to leave us your comments and questions for us to discuss on the show. They can be about anything: religion, relationships, social trends, etc. Leave them under our posts, or in our DMs, and we'll respond to them on a later episode. God bless and good luck.......