38 episodes

For those heading out of or wandering into the Church, we’re here for you. We host conversations not often talked about but universally experienced by the spiritually curious and/or restless.



Hosted by Dan Prevette, a storytelling barkeep, & Colton Simmons, a recovering seminary grad.

The Back Pew Dan Prevette & Colton Simmons

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 5.0 • 65 Ratings

For those heading out of or wandering into the Church, we’re here for you. We host conversations not often talked about but universally experienced by the spiritually curious and/or restless.



Hosted by Dan Prevette, a storytelling barkeep, & Colton Simmons, a recovering seminary grad.

    Friendship & Mental Health [Fireside Chats]

    Friendship & Mental Health [Fireside Chats]

    In this episode, Colton share's his struggles with mental health in the years after losing his father-in-law to suicide. They cover how to deal with anxiety, depression and helping friends in the midst of their "dark night of the soul."

    • 57 min
    Conflict with Friends [Fireside Chats]

    Conflict with Friends [Fireside Chats]

    Do you fight with your friends? If so, is it a death sentence for the relationship or is friction a sign of doing intentional life together? Dan & Colton discuss their differing experiences with friendships won and lost through conflict. 

    • 32 min
    5 Years of Spiritual Deconstruction [Fireside Chats]

    5 Years of Spiritual Deconstruction [Fireside Chats]

    Dan & Colton discuss their spiritual journey since starting The Back Pew five years ago. They discuss what beliefs they've kept, lost, or altered over the years especially in regards to their exodus from the mainstream evangelical culture. 

    • 40 min
    Friends & Money [Fireside Chats]

    Friends & Money [Fireside Chats]

    Is money the biggest divider between friendship circles? We discuss what it's like to be broke friends and what it's like when one friend is much better off financially. 

    • 33 min
    Relationship Boundaries [Fireside Chats]

    Relationship Boundaries [Fireside Chats]

    Would you ever end a friendship with someone you've known for years? What would it take? We talk about our experience drawing a hard line with people we love, but can't be friends with anymore. We also share what keeps a friend in our circle through even the toughest of times.

    • 31 min
    Male Intimacy [Fireside Chats]

    Male Intimacy [Fireside Chats]

    We had the chance to hide away in a cabin in the mountains for a couple days, and while we were there, we had a few very intimate “Fireside Chats” (not a sex joke). Obviously, due to current events (😷) this season will have a different flavor, but we are stoked to share it! In this first "chat" is about something we both felt uniquely qualified to discuss - male intimacy (again, not a sex joke). 
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    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
65 Ratings

65 Ratings

Miss DB ,

One of my favs

Curiosity, humor, wit, and intelligence. That’s what these fine gentleman bring to this podcast. I’m always surprised where they take each topic and am never disappointed in the time I’ve spent listening.

Bentley Coplin ,

Refreshing

A good blend of head, heart and humor. I love the topics they dive into. End up laughing and learning every time.

Another Pastor's Kid ,

Good Stuff

The thing that makes me the most unhappy about this podcast is that so few people listen to it. I've listened to every episode and learned something from each. Thanks for making good stuff and talking about things that many of us are hesitant to discuss.

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