The Pursuit Podcast with Pastor Josh

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.

You Were Made for More Than a 9 to 5: Calling vs. Career in the Age of AI Layoffs

8,000 Meta employees got a layoff notice via email last week. Oracle. Amazon. Microsoft. Google. Dell. Over 150,000 tech jobs have been cut in 2026 alone — and the numbers keep climbing. If you've been watching the news and quietly wondering, where is God in all of this? — this episode is for you. Pastor Josh takes the moment that has shaken the workforce and reframes it through a lens of faith: What if the instability you're feeling isn't just an economic crisis? What if it's a divine invitation to finally stop building someone else's dream and start pursuing the one God designed you for? This isn't just a pep talk. Pastor Josh brings scripture, data, and a practical 5-step framework — the 5C System — drawn straight from the call of Moses to help you identify what God has actually called you to, even while you're still figuring out what to do with your career. In this episode: * The 2026 tech layoff wave — Meta, Oracle, Amazon, Microsoft & what it means for your future * How AI is reshaping the workforce and why this changes everything for young adults * The disproportionate impact on Black women and communities of color — and why the Church has to speak to it * Peter going back to fishing — and what that story really says about seasons of transition * Moses at the burning bush and the 5C System for identifying your calling: * Community — Who do you feel called to serve? * Crisis — What keeps you up at night? * Competency — What are you genuinely gifted in? * Context — How does your history make you uniquely qualified? * Cost — Would you do it for free? * Why Netflix's Nemesis is a warning about making an idol of your career Whether you're in a layoff, questioning your career path, or feeling like your job was never your calling to begin with — Pastor Josh gives you the theological grounding and the practical tools to move forward with clarity and confidence. You were made for more than a nine to five. Let's find it together. Subscribe on YouTube → youtube.com/@JoshuaMitchellTV | Morning Prayer: Mon–Fri, 6AM EST Help us reach 500 subscribers — share this episode with someone who needs to hear it!

Stand On Business: Credentials, Cheyenne Bryant & Being Exactly Who God Made You

The internet has been buzzing about Dr. Cheyenne Bryant — and Pastor Josh finally weighs in. But this isn't just about one person's controversy. It's about you, your calling, and whether the path God has for you looks like anyone else's. In this episode, Pastor Josh takes the cultural conversation around credentials, licensing, and legitimacy and flips it into a faith-based framework for walking confidently in who God created you to be. Drawing from his own academic journey — Howard University, Virginia Union, and beyond — he opens up an honest conversation about the difference between a degree and actual impact, and why one doesn't always equal the other. Using the story of David and Goliath as his anchor, Pastor Josh challenges listeners to stop fighting in Saul's armor. Whether you went the traditional school route, earned a trade certification, built your skill through real-world experience, or are still figuring it out — God has a way of preparing people that doesn't always look conventional. And that's okay. In this episode: * The Dr. Cheyenne Bryant credential controversy — what it really reveals * Why a degree doesn't guarantee impact (and no degree doesn't disqualify you) * David, Saul's armor, and the power of fighting YOUR way * Lessons from the new Michael Jackson biopic on betting on yourself * How to stand on business when people question your qualifications Whether you're a coach, a creator, an entrepreneur, or someone who has ever felt like your path didn't look "official" enough — this episode is your permission slip. Subscribe on YouTube → youtube.com/@JoshuaMitchellTV | Morning Prayer: Mon–Fri, 6AM EST Help us reach 500 subscribers by July 1st!

Is God Really Good? Faith, Gender Violence & Finding God in the Worst Headlines

If you've ever sat in church, smiled at the right moments, and responded "all the time" when the preacher said "God is good" — all while quietly wondering if that's actually true — this episode is for you. In the Season 2 premiere of The Pursuit Podcast, Pastor Josh tackles one of the most honest and difficult questions in the Christian faith: Is God really good? Especially when we're watching women and children lose their lives to violence. Especially when the suffering isn't happening overseas — it's happening right here at home. Pastor Josh opens with a theological foundation rooted in the concept of theodicy — the centuries-old question of how a good God and evil in the world can coexist — and unpacks the critical difference between God's perfect will and permissive will. Then he brings on returning guest Pastor Tyra Bethea, author of What Would Jesus Do? and founder of Altogether Ministries, for a candid, compassionate conversation about faith, gender-based violence, allyship, and the work it takes to hold onto a good God when you've experienced something very bad. In this episode: * What does the Bible actually say about God's goodness? (Mark 10:18, Psalm 34:8, John 10:11) * The difference between God's perfect will and permissive will — and why it matters * How to separate the actions of people from the character of God * What the church has gotten wrong about submission and Ephesians 5 * What it means for men to be true allies against gender violence * How survivors can hold onto faith while processing trauma * Why education and reframing abuse is the first step toward healing

Lies, Loyalty and Leadership: Trump, Tudman, and the Truth

Pastor Josh addresses divisions around recent comments by President Trump and leadership transitions in the Black Church. Join us for our daily prayer challenge by subscribing to: www.youtube.com/@JoshuaMitchellTV