The Pastor In Training Podcast w/ Jeffery White
Exploring the Bible can feel overwhelming—especially if you’re deconstructing or just getting started. That’s why we’re here. This podcast is a deep yet approachable journey into biblical literacy, designed for beginners and those rethinking faith. Through engaging discussions, co-teaching with pastors and theologians, and a conversational, fun approach, we unpack the Bible’s history, structure, and meaning—without the baggage. Whether you’re looking for clarity, connection, or a fresh perspective, this podcast invites you to explore the Bible with curiosity, honesty, and grace.
Episodes
What if being faithful means being disruptive? In this episode of The Pastor in Training Podcast, Jeffery White sits down with Mark Sandlin — Presbyterian minister, co-founder of The Christian Left, and President & Co-Executive Director of ProgressiveChristianity.org.
Mark has spent years challenging toxic theology and championing a faith that is courageous, inclusive, and rooted in the teachings of Jesus. We dive deep into:
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What if being faithful means being disruptive? In this episode of The Pastor in Training Podcast, Jeffery White sits down with Mark Sandlin — Presbyterian minister, co-founder of The Christian Left, and President & Co-Executive Director of ProgressiveChristianity.org.
Mark has spent years challenging toxic theology and championing a faith that is courageous, inclusive, and rooted in the teachings of Jesus. We dive deep into:
...
What does it mean to be the church in a digital world? In this episode, Jeffery White sits down with Rev. Anne Russ — pastor, digital disrupter, and sacred agitator — to talk about the evolving landscape of ministry beyond the pulpit. From TikTok theology to online community care, Anne brings wisdom, wit, and a prophetic voice to the conversation.
We cover:
How to build authentic spiritual community online
Why digital spaces are r...
What does it mean to be the church in a digital world? In this episode, Jeffery White sits down with Rev. Anne Russ — pastor, digital disrupter, and sacred agitator — to talk about the evolving landscape of ministry beyond the pulpit. From TikTok theology to online community care, Anne brings wisdom, wit, and a prophetic voice to the conversation.
We cover:
How to build authentic spiritual community online
Why digital spaces are r...
🎙️ Is God Violent? A Conversation with Greg Boyd
If God commanded genocide in the Old Testament but told us to love our enemies in the New… what kind of God are we actually worshiping?
In this episode, I sit down with theologian and author Greg Boyd (The Crucifixion of the Warrior God) to talk about:
Cruciform theology and reading the Bible through the lens of the cross
How to make sense of divine violence in Scripture
Why Jesus re...
🎙️ Is God Violent? A Conversation with Greg Boyd
If God commanded genocide in the Old Testament but told us to love our enemies in the New… what kind of God are we actually worshiping?
In this episode, I sit down with theologian and author Greg Boyd (The Crucifixion of the Warrior God) to talk about:
Cruciform theology and reading the Bible through the lens of the cross
How to make sense of divine violence in Scripture
Why Jesus re...
In this episode of The Pastor in Training Podcast, I’m joined by theologian, philosopher, and author Dr. Thomas Jay Oord for a conversation that just might shift the way you see God forever.
We dive into open and relational theology—a view of God that centers love over control. Dr. Oord unpacks why he believes God can’t single-handedly stop evil, how divine love really works, and what it means to follow a God who refuses to coerce.
I...
In this episode of The Pastor in Training Podcast, I’m joined by theologian, philosopher, and author Dr. Thomas Jay Oord for a conversation that just might shift the way you see God forever.
We dive into open and relational theology—a view of God that centers love over control. Dr. Oord unpacks why he believes God can’t single-handedly stop evil, how divine love really works, and what it means to follow a God who refuses to coerce.
I...
In this episode, we take a bold and unflinching look at the current political moment through the lens of the Hebrew prophets and the radical love of Jesus. From Amos to Ezekiel, from Micah to Jesus’ mission statement in Luke 4—we confront the blatant disregard for justice, the erosion of truth, and the abuse of power happening right now in our nation.
As Christian Universalists, we believe no one is disposable—and that includes the ...
In this episode, we take a bold and unflinching look at the current political moment through the lens of the Hebrew prophets and the radical love of Jesus. From Amos to Ezekiel, from Micah to Jesus’ mission statement in Luke 4—we confront the blatant disregard for justice, the erosion of truth, and the abuse of power happening right now in our nation.
As Christian Universalists, we believe no one is disposable—and that includes the ...
In this episode, I sit down with pastor, author, and activist Brandan Robertson to talk about his new book Queer and Christian: A Memoir. We dive into Brandan’s journey of embracing both his faith and identity, the challenges he faced from the church, and how he’s found hope, purpose, and belonging as a queer follower of Jesus. This is a powerful conversation about authenticity, resilience, and reclaiming faith from the margins.
Whe...
In this episode, I sit down with pastor, author, and activist Brandan Robertson to talk about his new book Queer and Christian: A Memoir. We dive into Brandan’s journey of embracing both his faith and identity, the challenges he faced from the church, and how he’s found hope, purpose, and belonging as a queer follower of Jesus. This is a powerful conversation about authenticity, resilience, and reclaiming faith from the margins.
Whe...
🎙️ New Episode: My Discovery Weekend at Austin Seminary!
This week, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my Discovery Weekend experience at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary! 🏛️✨ From incredible conversations with professors and students to moments of deep reflection about calling, ministry, and the future — I’m sharing it all.
If you’ve ever wondered what seminary life is really like, or you’re curious about how faith and le...
🎙️ New Episode: My Discovery Weekend at Austin Seminary!
This week, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my Discovery Weekend experience at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary! 🏛️✨ From incredible conversations with professors and students to moments of deep reflection about calling, ministry, and the future — I’m sharing it all.
If you’ve ever wondered what seminary life is really like, or you’re curious about how faith and le...
On this episode of the Pastor In Training Podcast, I sit down for a chat with my good friend Rick Lannoye to talk about what the Bible really is.
What is the Bible, really? A rulebook? A love letter? A divinely inspired library? In this first episode of [Podcast Name], we break down the basics of the Bible—what it is, how it’s structured, who wrote it, and how it came together over time.
We’ll also tackle some common misconceptions,...
On this episode of the Pastor In Training Podcast, I sit down for a chat with my good friend Rick Lannoye to talk about what the Bible really is.
What is the Bible, really? A rulebook? A love letter? A divinely inspired library? In this first episode of [Podcast Name], we break down the basics of the Bible—what it is, how it’s structured, who wrote it, and how it came together over time.
We’ll also tackle some common misconceptions,...
On this episode of The Pastor In Training Podcast, I sit down for a chat with my good friend, author, and theologian Rick Lannoye to talk about the Lent season in the liturgical church calendar. We will dive into the history and traditions of lent as well as talk about the symbolism and our own personal experiences.
On this episode of The Pastor In Training Podcast, I sit down for a chat with my good friend, author, and theologian Rick Lannoye to talk about the Lent season in the liturgical church calendar. We will dive into the history and traditions of lent as well as talk about the symbolism and our own personal experiences.
On this episode of The Pastor in Training Podcast we will sit down for a chat with Zach W. Lambert to talk about his new book better ways to read the Bible.Zach Lambert has seen the Bible used countless times as something far from the "Good Book"--both in his own life and in the experiences of others. He has seen the Bible weaponized to subjugate women, justify racism, bash LGBTQ+ people, cover up abuse, and exclude peopl...
On this episode of The Pastor in Training Podcast we will sit down for a chat with Zach W. Lambert to talk about his new book better ways to read the Bible.Zach Lambert has seen the Bible used countless times as something far from the "Good Book"--both in his own life and in the experiences of others. He has seen the Bible weaponized to subjugate women, justify racism, bash LGBTQ+ people, cover up abuse, and exclude people who spea...
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