Down to the Studs: My Deconstruction and the Faith I Rebuilt

KevOnStage Is Not Your Pastor — Here's Why That Matters

The internet is buzzing again about KevOnStage — but instead of piling onto the debate, Pastor Josh takes a step back to ask a bigger question: why do we keep making entertainers, artists, and content creators into our pastors? In this episode of The Pursuit Podcast, Pastor Josh unpacks the latest KevOnStage controversy (his comments on masturbation and on not demonizing LGBTQ+ siblings in his own theological process) — not to relitigate the topic itself, but to talk about something more important: how believers consume, judge, and heap authority onto religious-adjacent public figures who never claimed to be pastors in the first place.

Looking Back, Locking In: How to Transform the Second Half of 2026

We're officially in the second half of 2026 — so how are those New Year's resolutions really going? In this episode of The Pursuit Podcast, Pastor Josh breaks down how to look back, lock in, and transform the next six months of your life using two powerful biblical stories: Noah's Ark and Moses' encounter with his father-in-law Jethro in Exodus 18. You'll learn the 3-step framework for locking in for the rest of the year: ✅ PAUSE — Take time to praise God and acknowledge what He's already done ✅ REVIEW — Honestly evaluate your roles, systems, and sustainability ✅ REORIENT — Focus on what only YOU can do, train others, delegate, and lead with authority Pastor Josh also unpacks the story of Noah from Genesis 7, why not everyone makes it onto your "ark" for the next season, and what the Genesis 7:16 image of God "shutting the door" teaches us about being locked in for transformation. Plus, a real talk moment on discernment in entertainment, inspired by the movie Minions & Monsters. If you've ever felt stretched thin, burned out, or unsure if you're on track for the goals you set this year — this episode is your permission slip to pause, get honest, and lock back in. 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week (Wednesday drop / Tuesday night audio) 📖 Scriptures referenced: Genesis 7, Exodus 18:1-23 🎙️ Related episodes: The Deconstruction Episode | 3 Relationship Green Flags

3 Green Flags for Dating in 2026 (Hot Girl Summer Edition)

It's hot girl summer, city boy summer, and everybody's outside meeting somebody new. But before you give your time away, Pastor Josh wants you to know what you're actually looking for. This week on The Pursuit Podcast, Pastor Josh breaks down a hard truth: "dating" as we know it isn't actually in the Bible. So what do we have instead? Using the story of Jacob and Rachel in Genesis 29, Pastor Josh pulls three green flags every Christian single should be watching for this season — what it looks like when someone truly sees you, how their family can preview your future, and why the people willing to work for you (and wait for you) are the ones worth your time. Spice is seasonal. Stamina is sustainable. Let's talk about it. New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe wherever you listen, and catch the video version on YouTube at Joshua Mitchell TV. Unprotected Texts by Jennifer Wright Knust : https://amzn.to/4wno3vx [https://amzn.to/4wno3vx] Sexuality and the Black Church by Kelly Brown Douglas  : https://amzn.to/3QzxRmW [https://amzn.to/3QzxRmW]

Down to the Studs: My Deconstruction and the Faith I Rebuilt

Pastor Josh gets personal about his own faith deconstruction — and the part nobody talks about: what it takes to rebuild. Prompted by a three-hour conversation with a young woman walking through her own questions, he traces his journey from a family Baptist church in DC, through seminary at Virginia Union, to rediscovering a bigger God on the other side. Using the Apostle Paul as a model for deconstruction and reconstruction, he shares three principles for anyone whose faith is being taken apart. If you're questioning what you were taught and afraid of where it leads, this one's for you.

The Loneliest Generation: What God Says About Belonging and Connection

In this episode, Pastor Josh explores the profound issue of loneliness among the younger generations, backed by recent statistics and biblical insights. He discusses the importance of covenant relationships, the dangers of isolation, and how faith can guide us through loneliness.