When it comes to being a Preachers Kid, there are perks and privileges, but there are also people. PK's certainly have advantages. Perspectives. Eli and Jon take a deep dive into those with humor and insight.
In this episode of the PK podcast, Jon and Eli explore the complexities of church relationships, loyalty, and the emotional toll of departures within the church community. They discuss the dynamics of church membership, the expectations placed on pastors and their families, and the challenges of forgiveness and healing after loss. The conversation emphasizes the importance of processing pain, setting boundaries, and the reality of criticism in ministry. Ultimately, they encourage listeners to trust in God's plan for restoration and growth within the church.Chapters00:00 The Illusion of Commitment02:52 The Pain of Departures05:14 Expectations vs. Reality in Church08:08 The Emotional Toll of Leaving10:31 Navigating Relationships in Ministry13:13 The Impact on Families15:49 The Challenge of Forgiveness18:24 Protecting the Innocent20:56 The Hope for Restoration26:20 Leading After Loss31:13 Navigating Criticism and Imperfection35:04 Restoration and Moving Forward
Leadership isn't learned from a stage, it's shaped on the front pew through service, humility, and faithfulness.In this episode of the PK podcast, hosts Jon and Eli explore the unique experiences and lessons learned as preacher's kids. They discuss the importance of showing up, the leadership lessons gained from early exposure to church life, and the significance of service and responsibility in shaping character. The conversation emphasizes the need for parents to instill a sense of ownership and humility in their children, preparing them for future leadership roles within the church and beyond. Ultimately, the episode highlights the value of character over talent and the lasting impact of service on personal growth.Takeaways:Preacher's kids often have unique experiences in church settings.Showing up consistently is a key leadership lesson.Service opportunities help develop character in children.Ownership in church fosters responsibility and pride.Humility is essential in leadership and service roles.Parents play a crucial role in shaping their children's character.Service experiences translate to professional success later in life.Character development should precede talent acquisition.Children should feel a sense of belonging in their church community.The legacy of service can be passed down through generations.Chapters00:00 The Life of a Preacher's Kid02:54 Leadership Lessons from the Front Row05:49 The Importance of Showing Up08:54 Service and Responsibility in Ministry12:01 Building Ownership and Humility14:56 The Value of Service in Personal Growth17:48 Character Over Talent20:41 The Role of Parents in Shaping Future Leaders23:51 The Legacy of Service26:54 Conclusion and Call to ActionKeywordspreacher's kid, leadership lessons, church service, youth ministry, character development, humility, ownership, parenting, personal growth, church community
After two years away, the PK Podcast is back—and we're diving straight into the pain that no one wants to talk about: Church Hurt.In this raw and honest episode, Jon and Eli open up about betrayal, forgiveness, and the hard truth every Preacher's Kid (PK) knows too well—people hurt worse when they're supposed to be holy.
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What would it be like to fall in love then say YES to God and serve Him around the world in creative access countries? Listen in as Micah Peters talks missional living at home and abroad. Insta: Micah_Peters_ Cash App: $TheMicahPeters Venmo: Micah-Peters-11 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mypkpodcast/support
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WE. ARE. BACK. After a long hiatus, the PK podcast returns with a third season because you aren't perfect, but you are a pastor's kid! Austin Williams (click to follow on IG) is leading a dynamic ministry in Villa Rica, Georgia at the church where his dad pastors. In this episode, we'll dive into the pro's and con's of family ministry, social media, and stories.
"Don't let Christians keep you from God." That was the struggle Jade Gordon, daughter of acclaimed author Jon Gordon. But in God's grace she overcame her fleshly pursuits and found of love, identity and worth in her pursuit of God's presence. In 2023, Join 1M people in fasting and prayer because Jesus is worthy of the pursuit! Visit www.roaringtwentiesfast.com to learn more.
Luke Chaddick is the king of corny Instagram captions. You'll enjoy his stories of moving, barbecue, and “when people attack.” https://instagram.com/lukechaddick
BONUS EPISODE: Eli and Jon live review some incredible youtube videos.
Ministry is often like Seal training...the ones you think won't make it are the ones that do. In this episode, Ben Courson, son of John Courson shares his strategy to coping with grief, leading a legacy ministry, and living in his own identity. Buy Ben's Book: Flirting with Darkness Follow Ben on Instagram The Preachers Kids Podcast: • JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP • follow on instagram Jon Groves: • instagram: @JonLGroves Eli Blevins: • instagram: @EliBlevins
Fresh Life Church's PK Alivia Lusko joins us for an incredible interview. Tune in for the behind the scenes of Levi & Jennie Lusko's family, life and leadership. Life as a PK isn't always what one would anticipate, but it can be better than you even expected. Follow Alivia on Instagram:
Approval Addiction is wrecking the lives of PK's. Diagnosing the trauma early can lead to separating from patterns and habits that destroy relationships for decades. This incredibly powerful episode with Doc Farris will help Pastors and PK's alike. It's a must listen. Follow Doc Farris on Facebook Follow Doc Farris on Instagram
Welcome to the PK podcast with Pastor Josh Teis. Follow Pastor Josh Teis on Instagram. RSVP for the IDEA Pastors & PK Summit.
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Most people meet Jesus and then start serving Him…but PK's are often born into service long before they truly meet Jesus. On today's episode, Noelle Rivers (Click HERE to follow her on instagram) talks about electric fencing, chickens in church and what it means to know the author above the story.
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PK's aren't perfect, but they are in a position to lead. They're leaders for better or worse at home and within the body of Christ. Listen in on this fun interview with two sisters sharing their perspectives.
Your parents aren't perfect, but they do love you. And so much of what Scripture teaches as principle has be coopted into PK performance. This week Barnabas Piper joins us to destroy those stereotypes.
Ryan Haifley is a 5th generation PK, now serving once again with his father in ministry. In this episode, we'll journey through the life of an evangelist's kid to the pro's and con's of being a pastor's kid. Don't forget to give us a follow on isntagram: @thosepreacherskids
"You are more important than the church." Caroline said what we believe every Pastor parent wants their child to know. And in this episode of the PK podcast, Caroline and Caleb laugh as they share stories about their triumphs and troubles as PK's. Instagram Accounts: @carolinefry @joy.themorkie @caleb.m.fry @realhopeworship @thosepreacherskids @JonLGroves @eliblevins
Growing up, I saw the church as perfect even though I didn't see people as perfect. The Preachers Kids Podcast: • WATCH ON YOUTUBE • Listen on Apple Podcast • Listen on Spotify • Listen on Google Podcast • JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP • follow on instagram • follow on twitter Jon Groves: • website • instagram • twitter • facebook • tiktok Eli Blevins: • instagram • facebook • twitter
We are killing creativity and our God-given identity when we try to live our Christian life in captivity. God doesn't give anybody everything. But God has given everybody something. Join PK, Jason Earls as he shares his journey to comedic freedom. WATCH THE COMEDY SPECIAL: https://www.jasonearls.com/7jokes/ FOLLOW JASON ON ISNTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/jasonearls The Preachers Kids Podcast: • Listen on Apple Podcast • Listen on Spotify • Listen on Google Podcast • JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP • follow on instagram Jon Groves: • website • instagram • twitter • facebook • tiktok Eli Blevins: • instagram • facebook • twitter
Can I serve in ministry if I'm not sure I'm a Christian? And if dad is my pastor, can he also be my dad? The Preachers Kids Podcast: • Listen on Apple Podcast • Listen on Spotify • Listen on Google Podcast • JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP • follow on instagram Jon Groves: • website • instagram • twitter • facebook • tiktok Eli Blevins: • instagram • facebook • twitter
Jayne Morisset grew up in the PK life in an entirely different church culture than what you and I might imagine. But while immigrating to USA PK life presented its unique struggles, it also demonstrated the unilateral higher expectations of every PK. The Preachers Kids Podcast: • Listen on Apple Podcast • Listen on Spotify • Listen on Google Podcast • JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP • follow on instagram Jon Groves: • website • instagram • twitter • facebook • tiktok Eli Blevins: • instagram • facebook • twitter The PK Podcast is a part of the Recovering Fundamentalist Family of Podcasts.
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A conversation with PK-now-Pastor Brian Edwards. You will love listening to his podcast called "The Recovering Fundamentalist." CLICK HERE to find it. The Preachers Kids Podcast: • Listen on Apple Podcast • Listen on Spotify • Listen on Google Podcast • JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP • follow on instagram Jon Groves: • website • instagram • twitter • facebook • tiktok Eli Blevins: • instagram • facebook • twitter
A conversation with PK-now-Pastor Brian Edwards. You will love listening to his podcast called "The Recovering Fundamentalist." CLICK HERE to find it. The Preachers Kids Podcast: • Listen on Apple Podcast • Listen on Spotify • Listen on Google Podcast • JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP • follow on instagram Jon Groves: • website • instagram • twitter • facebook • tiktok Eli Blevins: • instagram • facebook • twitter
The Preachers Kids Podcast: • Listen on Apple Podcast • Listen on Spotify • Listen on Google Podcast • JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP • follow on instagram Jon Groves: • website • instagram • twitter • facebook • tiktok Eli Blevins: • instagram • facebook • twitter
The Preachers Kids Podcast: • Listen on Apple Podcast • Listen on Spotify • Listen on Google Podcast • JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP • follow on instagram Jon Groves: • website • instagram • twitter • facebook • tiktok Eli Blevins: • instagram • facebook • twitter
The Preachers Kids Podcast: • Listen on Apple Podcast • Listen on Spotify • Listen on Google Podcast • JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP • follow on instagram Jon Groves: • website • instagram • twitter • facebook • tiktok Eli Blevins: • instagram • facebook • twitter
The Preachers Kids Podcast: • Listen on Apple Podcast • Listen on Spotify • Listen on Google Podcast • JOIN THE FACEBOOK GROUP • follow on instagram Jon Groves: • website • instagram • twitter • facebook • tiktok Eli Blevins: • instagram • facebook • twitter
Are you a PK who had to hang on to raggedy clothes (or anythign else for that matter) in order to be a "good steward"? The struggle is real. • watch this episode on youtube: https://youtu.be/JY5-_StsXQI• follow on instagram: www.instagram.com/thosepreacherskids • find us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/preacherskidpodcastJon Groves: • website: www.jonlgroves.com • instagram: www.instagram.com/jonlgroves • twitter: www.twitter.com/jonlgroves • facebook: www.facebook.com/jonlgroves • tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonlgroves Eli Blevins: • instagram: www.instagram.com/eliblevins • facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eli.blevins.9 •twitter: www.twitteeer.com/elib917
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Today we are joined by special guest Noah Herrin. He is a pastor based in Atlanta, Georgia and also travels with his own speaking ministry. As a PK, Noah ran from God - but today, he will discuss the keys that led to his spiritual growth and ultimate call into ministry.
PK's live in a "fishbowl" under scrutiny; feeling the pressures of ministry just like their parents. In today's episode of the Preachers Kids, Eli and Jon talk about how to cope with the pressure and how to answer that ever pervasive question, "so you're going into ministry just like your parents right?!"CLICK HERE to follow the PK Podcast on instagram.CLICK HERE to join the private facebook group.CLICK HERE to partner with our podcast.The Ministers Initiative Podcast NetworktheMIagency.com
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