Patrick

Patrick returns again! In this long-awaited episode we sit down with Jackson Sprayberry to talk about lessons learned in the world of education, and how he sees a new generation of kids stepping up to engage with government and policy. Hearts and minds, people!

In this episode Patrick sits with Wes Bender to find out what he’s learned in a life devoted to becoming a leader and nurturing leadership qualities in others, both in the home and in the corporate/nonprofit world.

In this episode we catch up with Jacob Matthews as he prepares for a pilgrimage on the 500 mile Camino de Santiago. We pick his well-traveled brain for adventuring advice and talk about art in many forms, from basketball to wings on a wall.

In this episode Patrick sits down with fitness trainer Jarrod Houston to talk about what happens when things don’t work out as planned, and how he turned that experience into becoming an inspiration inside and outside of the gym.

In this episode Patrick talks with Australian artist Zeek Power about pursuing music, staying balanced, and finding his voice after The Voice.

In this episode Patrick talks with Matt Elrod about leaving the life that was expected of him to break into Hollywood, what he’s learned from his time in L.A., and his three great loves: photography, surfing, and feline fatherhood.

In this episode Patrick welcomes Trey George back to the podcast to talk about his new app, Demo. We get a first-hand look at the development process as well as lessons learned about engagement and branding in a TikTok-dominated landscape.

Welcome to Season Three! Get cozy with Patrick and Ben as they take on the most pressing topics of our time: gas prices, war, economics, and the bonnaroo lineup. After getting well-informed, pour yourself a drink and get cozy with some quotes you can use on your next blind date. It’s always a good time.

In our last interview of the year, Patrick talks with Shana Berkeley about her work as executive director of Corner to Corner and how our version of Jesus affects how we see everything else.

In this episode Patrick sits down to talk with professor, author, radio show host and fellow podcaster Dr. Lee C. Camp about the journey of his calling, the nature of existential crises, and the lost talent of giving and receiving criticism.

Just in time for thanksgiving, Uncle Wes Hartline returns to sit down with Patrick for a conversation about life in your thirties. They discuss school, careers, relationships, and where wisdom can be found in our busy and often confusing lives.

In this long-awaited episode Patrick has a conversation with John Lowry about growing up SoCal, finding Jesus in Kentucky (not what you think) and the big scary world of Conflict Management. They also get into his latest project and share some tips about dealing with conflict in our own lives.

In this episode Patrick sits down with professor and family and marriage counselor Chris Gonzalez for a conversation about the relationships between doubt and certainty, love and fear, and because this is still real life, therapy and COVID-19.

This week Patrick sits down with author Kelly Byrd to discuss her new novel City of Lights. They talk about her inspirations for the book, the writing process itself, a and year in China. There are stories, there are shout-outs, just go with it.

In this very special episode Patrick sits down with good friend Garner Goode (like food) to talk about some stuff but mostly it’s a DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS EPISODE. That’s right, nerds, this one is for y’all. So strap in for a deep dive into America’s most misunderstood hobby and don’t worry, this is just the beginning.

In this episode Patrick talks with Lance Hedrick of Onyx Coffee Lab about giving up on academia and diving into the strange and complicated world of coffee. Whether you’re curious about the best way to brew a cup, how that coffee gets to you in the first place, or if you just want to hear “latte art” and “throwdown” in the same sentence, you won’t be disappointed.

This week Patrick sits down with Josh Jackson, minister at Rural Hill Church of Christ in Nashville, to talk about ministry, race, policing, and community. Josh gives us his secret to staying strong and staying sane as a black man in spaces dominated by whiteness, as well as how we can thrive in a post-pandemic world.

In this episode we welcome back Lindsey Krinks to talk about her continuing work with the disenfranchised and dispossessed of Nashville, new adventures in motherhood, and her new book, Praying with Our Feet: Pursuing Justice and Healing on the Streets.

In this very special 2nd anniversary episode Patrick sits down to be interviewed by friend of the pod David Rubio! What follows is an intimate conversation about music, race, and how he learned to thrive on discussing life’s most difficult topics.

In this episode Patrick interviews Dr. Jackie Halstead: professor, marriage and family therapist, and founder/CEO of Nashville’s Selah Center. She discusses her experiences teaching Christian contemplation in schools and prisons, common misconceptions about spiritual direction, and offers some relationship advice for hard times.

In this episode Patrick interviews Russell Pointer Jr., pastor of Reformation Church Nashville. They talk about growing up in and being shaped by a faith community, and why he chose to stay in his. They explore the relationship between politics and religion, and how a Historic Black College can teach us about diversity.

Make a cup of tea and settle in for Patrick and Benjamin’s review of the Year of Our Lord 2020, where we talk about big changes, lessons learned, and look for inspiration and excitement in the year to come. And whether you want them or not, hot takes are coming. Because this is Patrick!, you should know by now.

Welcome back dear listeners. In our first episode of 2021 Patrick talks with John Michael Elder, a member of the Patrick! team and an all around good buddy. We warm up with a discussion about fatherhood, secrets of a flight attender, and medical school rejection, and then burn it down with some most ridiculous hot takes. Clutch your pearls, people.

Sean Palmer is an author, pastor, and speaking coach in Houston, Texas. In this episode we talk about growing up in Mississippi, his work with Ecclesia, and how to relate to those scary enneagram threes we all know and love.

In today's episode Patrick interviews entrepreneur Austin Church, tracing his journey from corporate marketing to freelance, and talking about what inspired him to dedicate his work to helping creatives navigate business and finance. https://austinlchurch.com/

In this episode we sit down with JP Conway to talk about his new book, Broken but Beautiful: Why the Church is Still Worth It, and what a growing number of churchless Christians means for the faith and its institutions.

In this episode our friend Derek McClardy returns for a discussion on restoration, reconciliation, social media, and a new take on the prodigal son (not joking)!

In this episode Patrick talks with fashion designer J. Fields about his path, his priorities, and how he found inspiration during the pandemic. We take time to remember Rasheed Walker, and to examine the roots of the culture of violence that has destroyed so many communities.

In this episode The Podcast’s own Benjamin Roberson breaks down his new album track by track, discusses his musical influences, and takes us through his creative process.

In part two of our Election Special, we cross the aisle to talk to Wes Hartline about the difference between conservatism and the Republican Party, political tactics, single issue voting, and how to stay friends when this is all over.

Broderick Greer returns for Part One of the two-part Patrick! Election Special to talk about our racial and political divides, the history of the black vote, and what he wants to see from the left moving forward

In this episode Patrick talks to Restaurateur Austin Smith about rock bottom and the journey to success, hot chicken, one star reviews, and what making it really looks like.

In this episode Patrick talks to Ethan Summers, founder of Nashville-based Oil and Lumber, about growing up in Utah, how he draws inspiration from his Japanese roots, and what it feels like to get sued by bro-country.

In this episode Patrick sits down with longtime friend and colleague David Rubio to talk about his twenty-five year journey in youth ministry, and how the questions and anxieties of this year are affecting teens and their mentors alike.

In this episode Patrick talks with Josh Graves about his ministry at Otter Creek Church, his approach to writing and teaching, how privilege informs vocation, and how basketball can be worship.

In this episode, Patrick talks to Jacob Matthews about his journey from the pulpit to photography, his travels to Kenya, and what basketball has to teach us about humanity. He takes us behind the scenes of the creative/influencer process and shows us the value of stillness in a hyperactive, competitive world.

In this episode Patrick talks to Chad Martin about being a black business owner in 2020, the value of diversity, and the systemic issues behind buying black. We talk about the importance of being heard in historic times, and why Chad decided to start speaking out.

In this episode Patrick interviews Peloton instructor Chase Tucker about getting out of slumps, adaptive fitness, and where he finds positivity and strength during quarantine.

In today’s episode we talk with Melissa Greene, artist, MDiv and founder of Nashville’s Imaginarium, about what it looks like to be open to an evolving theology, when to ask questions, and when to burn bridges.

Brittany Paschall returns to the podcast to give some perspective on why COVID-19 is hitting black communities harder, and how the BLM movement is exposing faith-based universities. We talk about the desire to return to normal, and why that may not mean what you think it means.

This week we talk to speaker, activist, podcaster and native Aussie Jarrod McKenna about history, faith, and society. We take a hard look at Christianity and try to figure out what practical love looks like in a world where wokeness is becoming increasingly separated from action.

In this episode Patrick talks to Broderick Greer about his journey to the episcopal priesthood, the impact of slavery on American Christianity and life after twitter. They unpack what diversity in churches really means and discuss the work of making movements out of moments.

In this episode Patrick sits down with Brittney Harrison, Restaurant and Hospitality Director at the Frothy Monkey Coffeehouse in Nashville Tn, to talk about women in leadership, diversity in coffee, and the struggles of running a restaurant responsibly during the Covid-19 pandemic.

In this episode Patrick talks to boutique owner and designer Kimberly Parker about her journey to the red carpet, where she finds inspiration, and the hope and heartbreak that comes with deciding to live without fear

In this episode Patrick talks to preacher and author Luke Norsworthy about what our monsters can teach us about ourselves, and how to use our failures to keep us centered. It’s a lot more lighthearted than it sounds.

In this episode Patrick talks with enneagram teacher, lawyer, and former pastor Hunter Mobley about what he’s learned in his journey through the enneagram, and what it can teach us about connectedness in a world that is becoming more and more exclusive

Join Patrick and Ben for a look back on the first year of the Patrick Podcast with a conversation about notable moments, lessons learned, and plans for the future! Also! Check out the website: http://patrickpodcast.com

It’s the Patrick Podcast’s one year anniversary, and what better way to celebrate than with the pods first and only three-time guest, Wes Hartline. Covid-19 isn’t going anywhere but Patrick and Wes discuss ways to be both a parent and a professional during this pandemic.

In this week’s episode Patrick interviews Mallory Wyckoff, executive director of faith and culture center, professor, and because it’s 2020, a native Floridian. Listen up as she describes the work it takes to make neighbors out of next-door strangers, and lessons learned from being both an actual parent, and a spiritual director.

Back from break, Patrick hits the ground running with Rasheed Walker, CEO of Nashville Pro-Am Basketball league and HUSTLEstrong Foundation. It’s a crash course on how we can come back from even the most hopeless places, and where to find the energy to keep moving forward.

In this episode Patrick is joined by Aaron Morrison, cofounder of ROOTED, to talk inspiration, basketball, and how a pair of tiny Jordans saved him from white-collar misery. The journey to small business ownership can be full of disappointment and sacrifice, but it’s a journey also of hope. So take the lucky breaks when you get them and stay, you know, rooted. Follow ROOTED on IG: @stay__rooted

Welcome to Season Two! We’re kicking off this year with an interview with Jeff McGruder (episode 10), a man who was given every opportunity to quit, but instead used his obstacles as ways to propel him into a successful career in finance and entrepreneurship.  Find out where he draws his inspiration, and how he’s using his success to impact his community.

It’s the Patrick 2019 end of year review! Sit back with a nice cup of hot cocoa as Patrick reflects on the first year of the Patrick! podcast and offers some encouragement and excitement for the year to come.

On this episode Patrick sits down in the green room of Marathon Music Works for an interview with author and speaker Rob Bell in between sets of his Introduction to Joy Tour. It turns out that a 2,000 year old tradition still has a lot to say, and it could be exactly what you need to hear in the middle of this dark, cold winter.

The skyline changes every year but how new is New Nashville? It's a complex city with a lot of history so Patrick digs in with community organizer and educator Brittany Paschall to talk about resistance, faith, and the importance of remembering.

In this spicy little number Patrick and Ben (Ep 25) are joined by friend of the pod and Kanye aficionado Brian Schroeder (Ep 006) to dig into life's most intriguing and confusing questions. Is Jesus is King good? Is Kanye real? Why is TikTok? What is an Eboy? Disney plus? All these questions and more will be answered. Patrick goes off, it's great.

This week Patrick sits down with spiritual director, preachers kid, and human quote machine Tristan Wheeler to talk about desire, calling, gratitude, questions, and answers. For example a question would be like “what the heck is a spiritual director?”, and then the answer would be something like: listen to the pod and find out!

On this episode we delve behind the glass curtain to dig into the life and spirit of the mysterious BEN. Find out what quotes make him tic. Find out how a twenty-three year old man gets inspiration from Sylvester Stallone and Thomas Aquinas. Find out if there's indeed more to Ben than music and cheese facts.

On this very special episode Patrick sits down with his godmother, Mildred Kelly. We won’t say they get ninety years of life down in an hour, but they do talk about living, becoming who you were supposed to be, and how to find your way home when things get weird.

The tables are turned this week as former guest of the pod Micah Redding digs deep to find out what makes a kid from Chattanooga into a Patrick. Part origin story, part interview, it’s like a first date without the social anxiety!

In this episode Patrick sits down with Patrick Rodgers, editor-in-chief of the Nashville Scene, to get a glimpse of what it’s like on the front lines of the battle for the soul of a city. Follow us on Instagram: @thepatrickpodcast Follow Patrick on Twitter: @patrickchappell

In this episode, Patrick talks to author and pastor Mike Christie about owning your faith and the challenges of leading a small progressive church in Spokane, Washington.

Becky brings us a refreshing perspective on an often told story from the bible.

In this quotes episode Patrick talks with Luke Flener about work/life balance, design, architecture, truth, secrets, and what it means to bet on yourself in uncertain times. Wifi toothbrushes are mentioned, the president is not.

In this episode Patrick sits down with Justin Wright to talk about photography, music, faith, and what it means to be a lifecoach in 2019. Whether you’re a fifth grader who just got dumped or a small business owner, Patrick and Justin have got what you need.

In our first NASHVILLE episode, Patrick sits down with one of the founders of Harding House Brewing Matt Fung-A-Fat to talk about what it’s like to start a business in New Nashville, what makes hot chicken HOT CHICKEN and who to catch at Bonnaroo. Ben recounts the horror of driving downtown during CMA Fest and Arianna Grande.

In our first pop culture episode Patrick is joined by Wes Hartline and Jeff McGruder to talk about music, technology, and Nashville’s inevitable collision with the singularity. The game of thrones finale may be briefly mentioned.

Patrick sits down with Robby Valderrama in our second Quotes episode for a light-hearted conversation about sociology, finance, the effect of racial segregation in churches and communities, and the battle of light and shadow that rages within the soul of every human being. (It’s pronounced “zol-jin-it-sin”) Check out Robby's podcast! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/praise-hands/id1451682421

On this episode Patrick talks with Trey George, tracing his journey from teenage slacker to indie musician, to CEO of his own tech start-up. They talk about finding your passion in a post-recession world, and that even for a screamo kid from Springfield, Missouri, anything is possible.

On this episode Patrick sits down with Micah Redding, a world-traveling preacher’s kid and founder of the Christian Transhumanist Association.  They talk about Micah’s inadvertent brushes with world events, the challenges of finding and then leading your community, and how different faiths can intersect in surprising ways.

Ep 006 - Interview Episode with Brian Schroeder, one of Patrick's long time friends. Patrick discusses Brian's somewhat backward high school to college experience in the Nashville world and how that shaped his take on everything from mentor-ship to snowmen and Salvador Dali. There is some great discussion of what it means to be concerned about our jenga tower of baggage crumbling and leaving behind just.. us.

Interview Episode! Patrick and (the legendary) Lindsey Krinks dive deep into the reality of homelessness and street ministry. We particularly love Lindsey's beautiful approach to staying open to everyone where they are, and a very insightful garden analogy. Then to top it all off Lindsey drops some major wisdom about self-care.

Enjoy our first homily episode, an eye-opening sequence of stories to take you a little deeper today.

Our first Quotes episode!

Interview Episode with Adam Stunkle

Interview Episode with Wes Hartline

Welcome! Here's little teaser of what's to come from Patrick - a podcast. We meet Patrick (our host) and Ben (our producer) as well as hear who else is BTS. Then we overview what the monthly rhythm of episodes will be: Interview, Quotes, Pop Culture Panel, Homilies, and an occasional Nashville bonus.