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97: Questions from a Rookie Pastor to a Veteran Pastor:  No <i>Regerts</i>?  Do you regret any of the ministry moves you've made?
Feb. 1, 2023

97: Questions from a Rookie Pastor to a Veteran Pastor: No <i>Regert…

Have you ever seen someone have the "no regrets" tattoo, but it is misspelled to say "no regerts?" It's kinda funny. It's kinda sad. And, at the same time, it's a whole-lot-a true. It is often like that. We say we want to liv...

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96: Questions from a Rookie Pastor to a Veteran Pastor:  How many times have you wanted to quit?
Jan. 24, 2023

96: Questions from a Rookie Pastor to a Veteran Pastor: How many tim…

One of the best ways to learn is by asking questions. And, on this messy walk with Jesus, we are all trying to learn and grow. If we will put aside our pride and take time to ask someone farther ahead than us, we can avoid so...

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95: REBROADCAST of episode 41 with Allie Crabbs from the Dominican Republic
Jan. 18, 2023

95: REBROADCAST of episode 41 with Allie Crabbs from the Dominican Re…

Yes, you read that correctly! Episode 95 of our podcast is actually a rebroadcast of a previous episode. Pastor Adam Cook and Pastor Matt Dalton, along with some other pastors, are currently on a mission trip with Casas por C...

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94: Symptoms of a Dead Church:Christians not Committing & Non-Christians not Trusting the Church
Jan. 10, 2023

94: Symptoms of a Dead Church:Christians not Committing & Non-Christi…

After a two week break from Christmas and New Year's, the Messy Walk Podcast is back! We wrap up a lengthy series on the decline of the church in America with this 11th episode of Symptoms of a Dead Church. Today, Pastor Adam...

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93: Symptoms of a Dead Church: Authenticity, Comfort, and Prophecy with Scott Limerick
Dec. 20, 2022

93: Symptoms of a Dead Church: Authenticity, Comfort, and Prophecy wi…

As the American church declines in attendance and membership, and we struggle to understand it, maybe our definition of "church" needs some work. Join Pastor Adam and special guest, Scott Limerick, for an honest look at issue...

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92: Symptoms of a Dead Church: Christians Not Practicing what They Preach
Dec. 13, 2022

92: Symptoms of a Dead Church: Christians Not Practicing what They Pr…

Some of the reasons why the church in America is in decline are complex and compounded by many variables. Other reasons are quite simple. Special guest host, Olivea Cook, sits down with her dad, Pastor Adam, to discuss her pe...

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91: Symptoms of a Dead Church: Men Not Stepping Up with Mike Wallace
Dec. 6, 2022

91: Symptoms of a Dead Church: Men Not Stepping Up with Mike Wallace

What if one of the main causes of the decline of Christianity in America is not organizational? What if the root is not something the church is ignoring or doing wrong? What if it is deeper than that? Pastor Adam sits down wi...

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90: Symptoms of a Dead Church: There's a Shortage of Leaders with Missionary Josh Crabbs
Nov. 29, 2022

90: Symptoms of a Dead Church: There's a Shortage of Leaders with Mis…

So, the church in America is declining. What is causing that? Well, the fact that more and more pastors and ministry leaders are considering quitting might be a bigger reason than we think. The number that is really scary (an...

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89: Symptoms of a Dead Church: A House Divided Cannot Stand
Nov. 22, 2022

89: Symptoms of a Dead Church: A House Divided Cannot Stand

What is causing such a steep decline in Christianity in the American Church? According to guest host Heaven Leigh Dalton (yes, that's really her name), it comes down to deep divisions in the church and personal preferences. M...

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88: A Transition with the Messy Walk Podcast
Nov. 15, 2022

88: A Transition with the Messy Walk Podcast

Join us on a shorter episode for a pause from our current series as Chloe discusses what God is doing in her life right now and Adam discusses what's next for the Messy Walk Podcast. Great things are ahead!

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87: Symptoms of a Dead Church: The Church is Complacent and Full of Disunity with Missionary Ian Duggar
Nov. 8, 2022

87: Symptoms of a Dead Church: The Church is Complacent and Full of D…

On today's episode of the Messy Walk Podcast, Pastor Adam is joined by special guest Ian Duggar! Ian is a missionary in the Dominican Republic with an organization called Casas por Cristo along with his wife Alyssa. Join Past...

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86: Symptoms of a Dead Church: Christians are the Reason Christianity is Declining with Blogger Tara Ferris
Nov. 1, 2022

86: Symptoms of a Dead Church: Christians are the Reason Christianity…

On today's episode of the Messy Walk Podcast, Chloe is joined by special guest Tara Ferris! Tara has a blog called "The Church Hopper" where her goal is to visit all of the churches in Danville, Virginia (known to be the "cit...

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85: Symptoms of a Dead Church:  Church Hurt Is Real
Oct. 25, 2022

85: Symptoms of a Dead Church: Church Hurt Is Real

For the first time in American history, membership in religious houses of worship has dropped below the majority line. And the decline has been steep and fast. In this episode, pastor Adam and guest host Stephanie Lee (she wa...

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84: Symptoms of a Dead Church:  Bad Reputation
Oct. 19, 2022

84: Symptoms of a Dead Church: Bad Reputation

There is no doubt that the church in American is in decline...steep decline. Statistics don't lie, and our own personal experiences say the same. Join Pastor Adam and guest host, Pastor Matt Dalton, as they kick off a new ser...

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83: Fact Check: Now or Never
Oct. 4, 2022

83: Fact Check: Now or Never

How do we know if the inspirational quotes and pieces of "wisdom" we hear all over social media are actually Godly and worth living by? In this series on true vs. false wisdom, we're answering that very question! Join Pastor ...

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82: Fact Check: All You Need is _____
Sept. 27, 2022

82: Fact Check: All You Need is _____

How do we know if the inspirational quotes and pieces of "wisdom" we hear all over social media are actually Godly and worth living by? In this series on true vs. false wisdom, we're answering that very question! Join Pastor ...

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81: Fact Check: Do Good and Good Will Come Back to You
Sept. 20, 2022

81: Fact Check: Do Good and Good Will Come Back to You

How do we know if the inspirational quotes and pieces of "wisdom" we hear all over social media are actually Godly and worth living by? In this series on true vs. false wisdom, we're answering that very question! Join Pastor ...

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80: Fact Check: People Don’t Change
Sept. 13, 2022

80: Fact Check: People Don’t Change

How do we know if the inspirational quotes and pieces of "wisdom" we hear all over social media are actually Godly and worth living by? In this series on true vs. false wisdom, we're answering that very question! Join Pastor ...

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79: Fact Check: You Do You, Boo
Sept. 6, 2022

79: Fact Check: You Do You, Boo

How do we know if the inspirational quotes and pieces of "wisdom" we hear all over social media are actually Godly and worth living by? In this series on true vs. false wisdom, we're answering that very question! Join Pastor ...

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78: Fact Check: Do What Makes You Happy
Aug. 30, 2022

78: Fact Check: Do What Makes You Happy

How do we know if the inspirational quotes and pieces of "wisdom" we hear all over social media are actually Godly and worth living by? In this series on true vs. false wisdom, we're answering that very question! Join Pastor ...

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77: Fact Check: Do What You Love and Success Will Follow
Aug. 23, 2022

77: Fact Check: Do What You Love and Success Will Follow

How do we know if the inspirational quotes and pieces of "wisdom" we hear all over social media are actually Godly and worth living by? In this series on true vs. false wisdom, we're answering that very question! Join Pastor ...

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76: Fact Check: It is What It is
Aug. 16, 2022

76: Fact Check: It is What It is

How do we know if the inspirational quotes and pieces of "wisdom" we hear all over social media are actually Godly and worth living by? In this series on true vs. false wisdom, we're answering that very question! Join Pastor ...

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75: Fact Check: Jumping Puddles vs. Crossing Oceans
Aug. 9, 2022

75: Fact Check: Jumping Puddles vs. Crossing Oceans

How do we know if the inspirational quotes and pieces of "wisdom" we hear all over social media are actually Godly and worth living by? In this series on true vs. false wisdom, we're answering that very question! Join Pastor ...

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74: Fact Check: Do You Really Only Live Once?
Aug. 2, 2022

74: Fact Check: Do You Really Only Live Once?

How do we know if the inspirational quotes and pieces of "wisdom" we hear all over social media are actually Godly and worth living by? In this series on true vs. false wisdom, we're answering that very question! Join Pastor ...

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