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The Upset Podcast is a conversation about topics about life and church and everything in between. Open to all opinions. Though some opinions may upset; the goal is not to stay that way but open the listeners up to seeing things from another perspective.

The Upset Podcast


    • Jun 23, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 10m AVG DURATION
    • 218 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Upset Podcast

    Make Pastoring Great Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 85:29


    The UpSetters will discuss reigniting pastoral ministry and the value placed on it compared to administration.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within the content are solely the individuals' and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.

    The Mission Shift: Evangelism Rewired

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 78:06


    UpSetters discuss the timeless methods of evangelism alongside modern approaches, focusing on the nature of the mission and the heart behind it.The opinions expressed within the content are solely the individuals and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.

    Living the Dream: The Real Journey to a Doctorate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 80:51


    UpSetters discuss the nuts and bolts of a doctoral journey as we celebrate new graduates and their process.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within the content are solely the individuals' and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.

    Behind the Veil: Investigating the Judgment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 87:41


    The UpSetters engage in a Bible study on the investigative judgment.The opinions expressed within the content are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.

    Mental Health in a Age of Divison

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 77:09


    From the stress of nonstop news to the emotional toll of living through political upheaval, UpSetters unpack how current events shape our minds—and what we can do to stay grounded.

    Growing Up with Cents

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 68:36


    It's Financial Literacy month, and UpSetters will be discussing children and finances. What did we learn about money as children and how can we do better for today?Books by Jasmine Brann, our guest"Let's Win the Money Game" :  https://amzn.to/3YnCJd1"Let's Win the Money Game for Teens" :  https://amzn.to/3MLsNWM

    Were You There? Faces at the Cross

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 71:06


    UpSetters discuss the individuals around the cross and their impact.

    Navigating Neurodiversity: Autism Awareness Month | Personal Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 70:18


    During autism awareness month (April), UpSetters talk about real-life experiences with autism. Keenan shares about his experiences as a parent, and Elder Will Smith shares his experience as an autistic adult.

    Building a Brand or Building the Kingdom

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 64:15


    UpSetters discuss whether pastors should have a personal brand.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within the content are solely those of the individuals and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.

    Preachers, Posts, and the Price of Public Opinion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 72:29


    UpSetters will discuss ministering in an age of social media where a soundbite can go viral and activate cancel culture and how to navigate the digital age.

    Does Love Have Limits: Faith Conversations on Transgenderism

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 78:49


    UpSetters will discuss transgenderism: its definition and how churches and Christians should respond.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within the content are solely the individuals and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.

    Changing Course: A Pastoral Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 83:06


    UpSetters will discuss the reasons why pastors leave regional conferences for state conferences, and the subsequent impact.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within the content are solely the individuals and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.

    What Women Want...Let's Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 66:43


    In honor of Women's History Month and the International Day of the Woman, the ladies will talk about what women want in terms of spirituality, relationships, finances, career, and more.The opinions expressed within the content are solely the individuals and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.

    Unjust or Just Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 71:46


    UpSetters will discuss the difference between unjust or morally wrong actions, and lessons from the Bible on how to handle unjust leadership.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within the content are solely the individuals and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.

    How Do We Read the Scriptures

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 73:19


    UpSetters will discuss the purpose and nature of the scriptures and how we should read them.

    What Does it Mean to Be Black

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 77:52


    Reflecting on Black History Month and reactions to the Super Bowl Half-time show, UpSetters will discuss how we define "blackness" in America.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within the content are solely the individuals and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.

    Let's Talk About Love and Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 87:00


    UpSetters answer your questions about love and relationships.The opinions expressed within the content are solely the individuals and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.

    Law and Order: More Bills, More Battles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 83:20


    UpSetters will discuss some of the recent legislation enacted by the current administration and its impact on various communities.The opinions expressed within the content are solely the individuals and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.

    Christian Fundamentals: Who is God?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 69:52


    Upsetters will jumpstart their "UpSet the Basics" Bible Study by looking at some of our Christian fundamentals. They begin by discussing, "Who is God?" 

    MLK and the Legacy of Prophetic Engagement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 67:13


    UpSetters will discuss the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, and his display of prophetic engagement.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within the content are solely the individuals and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.

    The Final Countdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 76:21


    UpSetters discuss the future of the show

    New Year, New Start

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 73:25


    UpSetters discuss goals for the new year. Are resolutions going out of style

    All Things Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 69:58


    UpSetters will discuss everything Christmas, from the birth of our Savior to seasonal depression to our favorite Christmas traditions.Disclaimer: Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within the content are solely the individuals and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.Support the UpSet Store. Free Shipping through 12/31/24https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/the-u...

    The Gift of Giving

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 80:29


    UpSetters will discuss ways to give back during this holiday season. Join us live and share your ideas.

    Unpacking the Gaza Conflict

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 69:43


    UpSetters discuss the conflict in Gaza, including the historical context and current implications. What should we as Christians do?

    For the Love of Life: Abortion, Christianity, and Human Dignity

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 71:59


    UpSetters will discuss the polarizing issue of abortion amongst Christians, exploring multiple perspectives. What are some of the other implications of anti-abortion legislation?Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within the content are solely the individuals and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.

    Diabetes Dialogue: Prevention and Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 65:36


    November is Diabetes Awareness Month. UpSetters will discuss diabetes, how it affects our community, and how we can prevent and manage it. Special guests: Irving Westney, MD and Anthony Medley, DMin.

    Wired to Worry: The Rise of Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 72:16


    UpSetters will discuss the growing prevalence of anxiety in modern society, as well as the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to the anxiety epidemic outlined in the book, The Anxious Generation.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within the content are solely the individuals and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.

    What's Next: Election Reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 83:36


    UpSetters will discuss the recent election results, reactions and deductions...Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within the content are solely the individuals and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.UpSet Store - "helping others in "upsetting" situations"https://theupsetpodcast.itemorder.com

    How Do We Select Leaders? Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 70:29


    UpSetters will continue their discussion of the values we look for in various leaders. This week they will focus on how we decide on how we vote for US Presidents, as well as the stigma regarding voting.

    How Do We Select Leaders?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 81:25


    UpSetters discuss how people select leaders. What do we value? Does it change based on the position/role?

    Real Men Wear Pink: Breast Cancer Awareness

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 60:34


    UpSetters discuss the often-overlooked topic of Men and Breast Cancer. Special guest: Male breast cancer survivor shares his story.

    Grief: Navigating the Void

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 71:06


    UpSetters discuss the stages of grief and how to navigate them.

    Pastors Takeover

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 82:23


    The Pastors of UpSet take over for Pastors Appreciation month to talk about whatever pastors want to talk about.

    Are Women Under Attack?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2024 79:12


    UpSetters will discuss whether they feel women are under attack in today's society and its origin. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within the content are solely the individuals and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.UpSet Store - "helping others in "upsetting" situations"https://theupsetpodcast.itemorder.com

    Hope in the Shadows (Suicide Prevention)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 66:31


    September is Suicide Prevention Month. UpSetters will discuss current suicide statistics and strategies for prevention.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within the content are solely the individuals and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.UpSet Store - "helping others in "upsetting" situations"https://theupsetpodcast.itemorder.com

    How Christians Treat Migrants

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 82:10


    UpSetters will discuss how Christians treat migrants, reflecting on both theological principles and practical applications.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within the content are solely the individuals and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.UpSet Store - "helping others in "upsetting" situations"https://theupsetpodcast.itemorder.com

    Adventist Education: Wins and Woes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 78:35


    UpSetters will discuss the current state of Adventist Education: what are the successes and challenges we are facing. Special guests: Dr. Trevor Kinlock, President and Dr. John Alberty, Superintendent of AEC Schools.

    When Scandal Strikes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2024 72:10


    UpSetters will discuss what to do when your church is rocked by scandal. Join us live.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within the content are solely the individuals and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.UpSet Store - "helping others in "upsetting" situations"https://theupsetpodcast.itemorder.com

    UpSet Podcast: Topic-Go-Round

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 70:19


    Join the UpSetters live as will cover an array of topics from our viewers on the spot! You name it, and we'll talk about it...

    Christian People in Secular Places

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2024 73:17


    UpSetters will discuss the common challenges Christians face, such as conflicts with secular values, pressure to conform, or public scrutiny.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within the content are solely the individuals and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.UpSet Store - "helping others in "upsetting" situations"https://theupsetpodcast.itemorder.com

    Project 2025: What You Need to Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2024 79:42


    UpSetters will discuss Project 2025: What it is and why you should care.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within the content are solely the individuals and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.UpSet Store - "helping others in "upsetting" situations"https://theupsetpodcast.itemorder.com

    Speaking in Tongues: Gift or Myth?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 94:47


    UpSetters will discuss the practice of speaking in tongues. What does the Bible say? What have we been taught? Do the two align? Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within the content are solely the individuals and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.UpSet Store - "helping others in "upsetting" situations"

    Intergenerational Respect

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 74:02


    UpSetters will discuss various generations. How can we really learn to respect one another? What does that look like in general, and the church?Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within the content are solely the individuals and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.UpSet Store - "helping others in "upsetting" situations"https://theupsetpodcast.itemorder.com

    Camp Meeting 2024 Rearview and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 96:46


    UpSetters discuss the highlights from camp meeting 2024 as well as the Trump shooting.

    Juneteenth and the Gospel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2024 74:22


    Join the UpSetters as they discuss how does the liberation found in Juneteenth parallel the libration found in the gospel message.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within the content are solely the individuals and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.UpSet Store - "helping others in "upsetting" situations"https://theupsetpodcast.itemorder.com

    Fathers in Living Color

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 78:27


    UpSetters will discuss fathers: Issac and Jacob, emerging role of fathers, current stats on black fathers, the highs and lows of father/child relationships.Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within the content are solely the individuals and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.UpSet Store - "helping others in "upsetting" situations"https://theupsetpodcast.itemorder.com

    Pride (Month) and Prejudice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2024 80:17


    UpSetters will discuss the church's relationship with the LGBT+ community. While they celebrate Pride Month, do we heighten our prejudice? Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within the content are solely the individuals and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.UpSet Store - "helping others in "upsetting" situations"https://theupsetpodcast.itemorder.com

    No Diddy, Hands Down: A Discussion on Domestic Violence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 87:17


    UpSetters will discuss the continued issue of domestic violence through the lens of the recent Diddy/Cassie situation.The opinions expressed within the content are solely the individuals and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.UpSet Store - "helping others in "upsetting" situations"https://theupsetpodcast.itemorder.com

    PKs: Showcased and Under Pressure

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2024 76:36


    UpSetters discuss the experiences of pastors' kids. What are the challenges? How dod they handle transitions, sharing parents with the church, and even some perks. Special guests: Erik Kelly (son of T. Marshall Kelly and Pastor DuWayne Privette and son, Jaiell Privette.The opinions expressed within the content are solely the individuals and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.UpSet Store - "helping others in "upsetting" situations"https://theupsetpodcast.itemorder.com

    Your Pastor is Not Your Therapist

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2024 80:43


    UpSetters will discuss the difference between pastoral counseling and therapy; when a pastor should refer to a professional, liabilities, and boundaries.The opinions expressed within the content are solely the individuals and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of the Allegheny East Conference or its affiliates.UpSet Store - "helping others in "upsetting" situations"https://theupsetpodcast.itemorder.com...

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