The Problem With Paychecks: Raising Volunteers vs. Hiring Doers

The Biggest Problem with Church? Church People.

Church People. We've all met them... and if we're honest, we've probably been them. In this episode of The Dumb Saints, we share some of the wildest, funniest, and most frustrating encounters we've had with "church people"—the kind who make following church culture seem more important than following Jesus. From ridiculous criticism to judgmental attitudes, we swap stories from our own lives and from people we know who were hurt by religious behavior. But this isn't just a rant. We dig into why Jesus reserved some of His strongest words for the Pharisees and what their hypocrisy can teach the Church today. Are we helping people find Christ, or are we putting unnecessary obstacles in their way? If you've ever been burned by church people, struggled with religious legalism, or just need a reminder that Jesus didn't come to build a club for the self-righteous, this conversation is for you. 🎙️ Follow The Dumb Saints wherever you get your podcasts, and join the conversation as we tackle the messy, funny, and sometimes uncomfortable realities of following Jesus.

The Dumb Saints Guide to Christian Dating

Dating is complicated enough—add faith, advice from everyone you know, and the pressure to "find the one," and things can get messy fast. In this episode, the Dumb Saints dive into the world of Christian dating, talking about relationships, boundaries, red flags, green flags, and what it actually looks like to pursue a God-centered relationship. Whether you're single, dating, talking, or somewhere in between, join us as we explore Christian dating with honesty, humor, and a little bit of saintly wisdom.

Trusting God in the Unknown

Life has changed fast for both of us.PJ is walking through cancer treatment and chemo. Alex recently stepped away from 12 years in church ministry into a completely new season. In this episode, we talk honestly about uncertainty, fear, God’s will, major life transitions, and what it actually looks like to trust God when you don’t know what comes next.Is God’s will really one perfect path? Can you miss your calling? How do you trust God when the future feels unclear?We discuss the pressure Christians feel to “figure out” God’s plan, the peace that comes from surrender, and why faith is often less about having answers and more about trusting the One who does.

Cancer Sucks

In this episode, PJ shares the life-changing moment he was diagnosed with stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma and what it was like stepping into the unknown of his first round of chemotherapy. We talk honestly about fear, uncertainty, and the emotional weight that comes with hearing news like that—but also about faith, hope, and finding the strength to keep moving when everything feels shaken. This is a conversation about healing, resilience, and what it means to fight not just physically, but spiritually and mentally in the middle of one of life’s hardest battles.

Jacob, Esau, and the Bowl of Soup

One moment. One craving. One trade that changed everything. In this episode, we dive into the story of Jacob and Esau and the shocking decision to exchange a lifelong blessing for a single bowl of soup. It sounds crazy—until you realize how often we do the same thing. From relationships to calling, we explore how easy it is to give up what matters most for what feels good right now. If you’ve ever wrestled with impatience, impulse, or short-term thinking, this conversation will challenge you to see the value of what you’re holding—and think twice before trading it away.