The Brian Donahue Podcast

#14 - Chuck Engelhardt and Being Courageous

Starting something new takes courage. Whether it’s launching a ministry, beginning a new job, or stepping into a calling that feels bigger than you, fear is natural — but faith is transformational. Brian encourages listeners to trust God in the uncertainty, reminding us that some of the greatest rewards come only after we take that first brave step.In this episode, Pastor Brian welcomes friend and Star Trek aficionado Chuck Engelhardt for a fun and meaningful conversation that blends sci‑fi storytelling with real‑life courage. Chuck shares his favorite Star Trek episode of all time, explaining why its themes still resonate with him today. From leadership to sacrifice to the unknown, Chuck breaks down what makes this episode unforgettable. Follow Brian on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/therealpastorbrian/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/therealpastorbrian]! Follow Trek and Jesus on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/trekandjesus/] and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/groups/trekandjesus]! Become a Patreon supporter [https://www.patreon.com/cw/thebriandonahuepodcast] of the podcast to help Brian keep making entertaining and inspirational content! Listen to Brian's original music [https://www.reverbnation.com/briantdonahue]!

#13 - Jonathan Pike and Grace

Get ready for a brand new episode! In this installment, I'm opening up about a recent personal experience where I truly needed some grace and reflection, and I'll be sharing insights on how we, as individuals, can cultivate and extend grace to those around us in our daily lives. I'm thrilled to welcome special guest, Jonathan Pike, to the show, and we'll be diving deep into his all-time favorite episode of Star Trek, exploring what makes it so captivating and enduring. This episode is packed with engaging discussions, encouraging perspectives, and a whole lot of Star Trek fun – don't miss out on this uplifting and entertaining journey! Follow Jonathan and see his 3D printed masterpieces! [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066621432302] Follow Jonathan on Instagram! [https://www.instagram.com/talleyjon/] Follow Brian on Instagram!⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/therealpastorbrian/] ⁠Follow Brian on Facebook!⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/therealpastorbrian] ⁠Follow Trek and Jesus on Facebook!⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/trekandjesus] ⁠Follow Trek and Jesus on Instagram!⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/trekandjesus/] ⁠Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast!⁠ [https://www.patreon.com/cw/thebriandonahuepodcast] ⁠Listen to Brian's original music! [https://www.reverbnation.com/briantdonahue]

#12 - Melissa Bartell and Finding Common Ground

Pastor Brian welcomes Melissa Bartell to the podcast to talk about her favorite all-time episode of Star Trek and it turned into a conversation about finding common ground across political, economical, and religious lines. Finding the things we agree upon can open the door for deeper relationship and understanding. They also had a blast talking about her favorite episode and honorable mentions! Check out Melissa's creative musings: bathtubmermaid.com [https://www.bathtubmermaid.com/] MissMelissa.com [https://www.missmeliss.com/] Bibliotica.com [https://www.bibliotica.com/] Follow her on Instagram and Threads:@melysse [https://www.instagram.com/melysse/] Follow her on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/missmelysse]Follow Brian on Instagram! [https://www.instagram.com/therealpastorbrian/] Follow Brian on Facebook! [https://www.facebook.com/therealpastorbrian] Follow Trek and Jesus on Facebook! [https://www.facebook.com/groups/trekandjesus] Follow Trek and Jesus on Instagram! [https://www.instagram.com/trekandjesus/] Become a Patreon supporter of the podcast! [https://www.patreon.com/cw/thebriandonahuepodcast] Listen to Brian's original music! [https://www.reverbnation.com/briantdonahue]

#11 - Carrie Schwent and Tables

Carrie Schwent, associate producer for The 7th Rule Podcast, master crafter, and limerick writer joins Pastor Brian for a fun and whimsical discussion about her favorite Trek episode of all time! Pastor Brian shares about the importance, power, and influence that tables can have in building relationships and winning friends. Check out The 7th Rule Podcast! [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-7th-rule-a-star-trek-podcast-with-ds9s-cirroc-lofton/id1453564609] Follow The 7th Rule on Twitter! [https://twitter.com/7thRule] Follow The 7th Rule on Facebook! [https://www.facebook.com/7thRulePodcast/] Support The 7th Rule on Patreon! [https://www.patreon.com/the7thrule] Check out Carrie's appearance on The Green Shirt Podcast! [https://www.facebook.com/GreenShirtPodcast] Support The Brian Donahue Podcast on Patreon! [https://www.patreon.com/cw/thebriandonahuepodcast] Follow Trek and Jesus on Facebook! [https://www.facebook.com/groups/trekandjesus] Follow Trek and Jesus on Instagram! [https://www.instagram.com/trekandjesus/] Listen to Brian's original music! [https://www.reverbnation.com/briantdonahue] Check out Brian's other podcast The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast! [https://trekgeeks.com/podcast/bigscifipodcast]

The 10th One: Mona Mehas and Second Chances

Brian welcomes special guest, author and poet, Mona Mehas on the show to talk about her all-time favorite episode of Star Trek! He also shares about the first time he ever saw Robin Curtis in person and his silly reaction! Check it out, because the conversation is fun and you might just learn something about not giving up and persevering. Learn more about Mona and her writing! [https://www.monamehas.net/] Look for her articles in the Engage Star Trek Family Magazine! [https://www.stfamily.org/magazine] Become a Patreon supporter [https://www.patreon.com/c/thebriandonahuepodcast/membership] of the podcast so Brian can keep making more episodes! Follow Trek and Jesus on Facebook! [https://www.facebook.com/groups/trekandjesus] Follow Trek and Jesus on Instagram! [https://www.instagram.com/trekandjesus/] Follow Brian on Instagram! [https://www.instagram.com/therealpastorbrian/] Follow Brian on Facebook! [https://www.facebook.com/therealpastorbrian]