Why You Still Feel Empty

Why You Still Feel Empty

What does the “abundant life” Jesus promised actually look like—and why do so many people still feel empty, anxious, restless, and unsatisfied? In this episode of Pastors Hangover, Hal Mayer, Craig Altman, and Daryl Black unpack the powerful truth behind Jesus being the Good Shepherd and what it really means to follow Him. This conversation dives deep into purpose, peace, contentment, wandering from God, culture, truth, feelings, biblical authority, and the difference between chasing temporary happiness versus living the rich and abundant life found only in Christ. They discuss why so many people treat Jesus like an accessory instead of Lord, how modern culture elevates feelings above truth, why gratitude unlocks peace, and how following God’s voice leads to a life filled with meaning, joy, direction, and eternal purpose. If you’ve ever questioned what God truly wants for your life or why you still feel spiritually empty despite having “more,” this conversation will challenge and encourage you to stop wandering and start following the Shepherd who leads you to life.

Parenting 101: Daddy Issues, "Soft" Parenting, and The Truth About Spanking

In this episode of Pastors Hangover, the pastors dive into one of the most emotional and controversial conversations in culture today: parenting. From daddy issues and mother wounds to “soft” parenting, discipline, spanking, and breaking unhealthy family cycles, this episode gets real about how childhood experiences shape who we become as adults.

It's Okay To Not Be Okay: What Spiritual Strength Really Looks Like

This week on Pastors Hangover, we’re having one of our most honest and vulnerable conversations yet: what does spiritual strength actually look like? So many people feel pressure to appear “strong” on the outside while silently struggling with pain, exhaustion, anxiety, trauma, disappointment, or questions about their purpose. In this episode, we unpack the truth that it’s okay to not be okay… and that real faith isn’t pretending everything is perfect, but learning how to trust God honestly through hard seasons.

The Hard Truth About Outgrowing Your Friends

Let's roll and dive into BOUNDARIES!!! We talk about the tension between setting boundaries vs. cutting people off, and how to navigate relationships that feel draining, unhealthy, or misaligned with who God is calling you to become. Is it wrong to distance yourself? How do you “cut someone off” in a healthy, God-honoring way? And where’s the line between protecting your peace and abandoning people who still need Jesus?

Why Your Marriage Feels Harder Than Everyone Else’s

If you’ve ever caught yourself looking at other couples and thinking, “Why does their marriage seem easier than ours?"... This episode is for you. In this honest and unfiltered conversation, the pastors dive into the tension many Christian couples feel but rarely talk about: doing marriage God’s way, being on mission together, and yet still feeling like it’s harder than it should be. They unpack the frustration of sowing good seeds into your spouse for years without seeing the fruit you hoped for, the weight of unmet expectations, and the challenge of staying unified when life feels anything but easy. This episode isn’t about quick fixes, it’s about real perspective, biblical truth, and practical ways to move forward when your marriage feels stuck.