AL Pastor with Brian Overturf

In this episode of Al Pastor, Pastor Brian and Noah explore Acts 14, walking through the powerful preaching, miraculous healings, and intense opposition faced by Paul and Barnabas on their missionary journey. Discover how the gospel prevails despite persecution, learn how to stay faithful in the face of adversity, and see how God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. Join us as we unpack the deep truths and pract...

In today's episode of Al Pastor, Pastor Brian and Marcia walk through Acts 13:13–52, a powerful chapter full of challenges, bold preaching, and glorious gospel triumph. Together they explore John Mark's unexpected departure, Paul's bold proclamation of Jesus as Savior, the mixed responses to the gospel, and the unstoppable joy that fills faithful disciples. Join us as we reflect on how grace, perseverance, and God's...

In today's Al Pastor podcast, Pastor Brian and Noah walk through Acts 13:1–3, where the early church at Antioch, through worship, fasting, and prayer, sends out Paul and Barnabas on the first missionary journey. Discover how God's diverse human patchwork, Spirit-led calling, and faithful commitment launched a movement that continues today. Join us as we unpack what true discipleship, fasting, and community look like for bel...

In this episode of the AL Pastor Podcast, Pastor Brian and his son Noah finish Acts chapter 12 with a gripping look at King Herod Agrippa’s gruesome death—and what it reveals about pride, power, and God’s glory. From political tension with Tyre and Sidon to Herod’s silver robes and divine judgment, this conversation explores how God alone deserves the glory and how the gospel continues to advance no matter the opposition. This is a...

In this episode of the AL Pastor Podcast, Pastor Brian is joined by his 14-year-old son Noah to walk through Acts 12:5–19, where Peter is miraculously rescued from prison by an angel. Together, they explore what it means to pray with expectation, how to recognize God’s answers when they come, and why faith sometimes looks like resting in the storm. With humor, clear teaching, and down-to-earth conversation, this episode brings the ...

In this episode of The AL Pastor Podcast, Pastor Brian and his son Noah take a deep dive into Acts 12:1–4, where Herod Agrippa I launches a new wave of persecution against the early church. Why was James beheaded while Peter was spared? What’s the backstory of Herod’s rise to power, and how does Roman political theater impact the early church?

You’ll hear:

• A breakdown of the Herodian dynasty and its political influence

• How culture...

In this in-depth episode of the AL Pastor Podcast, Pastor Brian dives into Acts 11:19–30, exploring how the early church expanded beyond cultural boundaries through persecution, ordinary believers, and the power of God’s hand. Discover the miraculous birth of the Antioch church, the first significant multiethnic Christian community, and how Barnabas and Saul’s faithful discipleship shaped believers into what we now call Christians....

In this powerful and pivotal episode of the AL Pastor Podcast, Pastor Brian is joined by Noah for a deep dive into Acts 10 and 11—a turning point in the story of the early Church. Together, they walk through Peter’s rooftop vision, the surprising inclusion of a Roman centurion named Cornelius, and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on Gentiles for the very first time. What unfolds is not just a lesson in ancient history—it’s a call ...

In this foundational episode, Pastor Brian walks us verse by verse through Acts 10:1–8, a turning point in redemptive history. We meet Cornelius—a Roman centurion, a Gentile outsider, and yet a devout seeker of the one true God. Through divine choreography involving visions, angelic visitations, and radical obedience, we see how the gospel begins to break past ethnic and religious boundaries.

This episode reminds us that God hears t...

In this powerful episode of the AL Pastor Podcast, Pastor Brian walks us through Acts 9:32–43, a pivotal moment in the early church where Peter performs two significant miracles: healing Aeneas, a paralyzed man, and raising Tabitha (Dorcas) from the dead. These miracles are not only demonstrations of Jesus’ power working through His servants, but also signs that the gospel is moving beyond Jerusalem—preparing the way for the Gentil...

In this episode of the AL Pastor Podcast, Pastor Brian walks us verse-by-verse through Acts 9:26–31. This section of Scripture offers a profound look into Saul’s (later Paul’s) early experiences as a transformed follower of Jesus. After his bold preaching in Damascus, Saul arrives in Jerusalem only to be met with fear and skepticism by the disciples. But God raises up a man—Barnabas—to stand in the gap, vouching for Saul’s genuine ...

In this episode of the AL Pastor Podcast, Pastor Brian takes us deep into Acts 9:20–25, unpacking the immediate transformation and bold ministry of Saul—soon to be known as the Apostle Paul. Just days after his dramatic conversion, Saul begins preaching Jesus as the Son of God in the synagogues of Damascus—the very place he had planned to arrest Christians. We witness Saul's spiritual empowerment, his theological brilliance in ...

In this episode of the AL Pastor Podcast, Pastor Brian walks us through Acts 9:10–19, where the Lord calls an ordinary disciple named Ananias to play a vital role in Saul’s conversion. Despite fear and uncertainty, Ananias obeys God’s voice, lays hands on Saul, and witnesses a miraculous transformation. We see Saul healed, baptized in water and Spirit, and welcomed into the family of God as “Brother Saul.” This powerful passage hig...