How Pastors Are Made

Miles Brown
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How Pastors Are Made is a podcast that dives into the real stories of pastors, their journeys, struggles, and faith. Hosted by Miles Brown, this show reveals how God calls, shapes, and uses people from all walks of life for ministry. Whether you're in leadership, exploring your faith, or just curious about the lives of pastors, you'll find wisdom, encouragement, and powerful testimonies here. Listen in and be inspired by the unexpected ways God works!

  1. 3d ago

    Bishop Avery Austin

    Podcast Calculatorhttps://churchwithavoice.com/podcastcalculatorBring HPAM to your church howpastorsaremade.comBishop Avery Austin’s story is one of the most raw and powerful conversations ever shared on How Pastors Are MadeBorn in the South and raised in South Central Los Angeles, Avery found himself on the streets at just 11 years old. By 19, he had become one of the largest drug dealers in Los Angeles. He built a life around money, survival, violence, and the streetsThen came the militaryBut changing his location didn't change him. As Avery says, “If you don't fix you wherever you go, you will have the same problems because you take you everywhere you go”His story eventually leads to a police encounter, a desperate run through the woods, and what he describes as a divine encounter with Jesus that changed his life foreverBut that wasn't the end of the storyAvery went from drug dealer to Christian, from Christian to preacher, from preacher to pastor, and eventually led a church of thousands in Southern CaliforniaThen God told him to leave it allIn this deeply transparent conversation, Bishop Avery Austin talks about• Growing up with a mother battling drug addiction• Being on the streets at 11 years old• Becoming a major drug dealer in Los Angeles• His relationship with money and survival• The mysterious voice he says protected him on the streets• His time in the military and building another drug operation• The police encounter that nearly ended his life• Running through the woods and encountering Jesus• Leaving Islam and discovering Christianity• His dramatic conversion experience• Being called into ministry• Building a church of 3,000–4,000 people• The cost of ministry and family• Losing his mother after seeing her transformed by God• Why he finally left California• Finding freedom in Arkansas• Fatherhood and watching his son become a Christian apologist• His battle with prostate cancer• How cancer changed his perspective on time• Why his faith has never been shaken• His lowest and highest moments in ministry• The importance of putting God first and family secondThis isn't a story about a perfect pastorIt's a story about graceIt's a story about transformationAnd it's a reminder that your past does not have to determine your futureWatch the full conversation and hear Bishop Avery Austin tell his story in his own wordsHow Pastors Are MadeReal stories. Real pastors. The good, the bad, the ugly, the ups and the downs#HowPastorsAreMade #BishopAveryAustin #MilesBrown #ChristianTestimony #PastorTestimony #ChristianStory #Jesus #Faith #Christianity #Pastor #Ministry #Transformation #GodsGrace #ChristianLeadership #ChurchLeadership #BlackChurch #ChristianApologetics #FaithJourney #Testimony #GodIsGood

  2. May 31

    I shouldn't be a minister

    SPEAK UP CHURCH! https://churchwithavoice.com/ Book me as a speaker: https://milesbrownonline.com Podcast Calculator: https://churchwithavoice.com/podcastcalculator-page#calculator Support How Pastors Are Made: https://buy.stripe.com/bIYg2t3Pwf4A1aw7sH

  3. Apr 5

    Danielle Williams-McCord

    📘 Grab your copy now: Forged In The Fire👉 https://milesbrownonline.com/forgedinfire🎙 Join or Suggest a Pastor for the Show👉 https://howpastorsaremade.com🌐 Book Miles To SpeakLeadership Development & Communication Specialist | Minister of the Gospel👉 https://milesbrownonline.comAbout How Pastors Are MadeHow Pastors Are Made is a conversation-driven series that explores the real journey of becoming and being a pastor.Not just the calling but the process.The faith.The doubts.The obedience.The pressure.The joy.The sacrifice.And the grace God uses to shape leaders.In each episode, we talk about:• The good• The bad• The ugly• And the unseen moments God uses to form shepherdsThis show exists to remind pastors, ministers, and leaders that they are not alone and to help everyday believers better understand the weight and beauty of pastoral leadership.Whether you are called to ministry, currently serving, or simply trying to walk faithfully with God, these conversations are meant to strengthen your faith, sharpen your leadership, and encourage you to keep going.

  4. Mar 19

    Tommy Man

    📘 Grab your copy now: Forged In The Fire👉 https://milesbrownonline.com/forgedinfire🎙 Book a Pastor or Minister for the ShowKnow a pastor whose story needs to be told—or want to be featured?👉 https://howpastorsaremade.com🌐 Learn more about Miles BrownLeadership Development & Communication Specialist | Minister of the Gospel👉 https://milesbrownonline.comAbout How Pastors Are MadeHow Pastors Are Made is a conversation-driven series that explores the real journey of becoming and being a pastor.Not just the calling—but the process.The faith.The doubts.The obedience.The pressure.The joy.The sacrifice.And the grace God uses to shape leaders.In each episode, we talk about:• The good• The bad• The ugly• And the unseen moments God uses to form shepherdsThis show exists to remind pastors, ministers, and leaders that they are not alone—and to help everyday believers better understand the weight and beauty of pastoral leadership.Whether you are called to ministry, currently serving, or simply trying to walk faithfully with God, these conversations are meant to strengthen your faith, sharpen your leadership, and encourage you to keep going.

  5. Feb 24

    Tay Craig

    📘 Grab your copy now: Forged In The Fire👉 https://milesbrownonline.com/forgedinfire🎙 Book a Pastor or Minister for the ShowKnow a pastor whose story needs to be told—or want to be featured?👉 https://howpastorsaremade.com🌐 Learn more about Miles BrownLeadership Development & Communication Specialist | Minister of the Gospel👉 https://milesbrownonline.comAbout How Pastors Are MadeHow Pastors Are Made is a conversation-driven series that explores the real journey of becoming and being a pastor.Not just the calling—but the process.The faith.The doubts.The obedience.The pressure.The joy.The sacrifice.And the grace God uses to shape leaders.In each episode, we talk about:• The good• The bad• The ugly• And the unseen moments God uses to form shepherdsThis show exists to remind pastors, ministers, and leaders that they are not alone—and to help everyday believers better understand the weight and beauty of pastoral leadership.Whether you are called to ministry, currently serving, or simply trying to walk faithfully with God, these conversations are meant to strengthen your faith, sharpen your leadership, and encourage you to keep going.

  6. Feb 1

    Ken Funderburk

    📘 Read the Book: Forged In The FireHow God shapes leaders through pressure, obedience, and perseverance👉 https://milesbrownonline.com/forgedinfire🎙 Book a Pastor or Minister for the ShowKnow a pastor whose story needs to be told—or want to be featured?👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lx3xA6VZ-bcs_65CzJ0M6Ut55mvVi7ixouK2dbkitB0/edit🌐 Learn more about Miles BrownLeadership Development & Communication Specialist | Minister of the Gospel👉 https://milesbrownonline.comAbout How Pastors Are MadeHow Pastors Are Made is a conversation-driven series that explores the real journey of becoming and being a pastor.Not just the calling—but the process.The faith.The doubts.The obedience.The pressure.The joy.The sacrifice.And the grace God uses to shape leaders.In each episode, we talk about:• The good• The bad• The ugly• And the unseen moments God uses to form shepherdsThis show exists to remind pastors, ministers, and leaders that they are not alone—and to help everyday believers better understand the weight and beauty of pastoral leadership.Whether you are called to ministry, currently serving, or simply trying to walk faithfully with God, these conversations are meant to strengthen your faith, sharpen your leadership, and encourage you to keep going.

  7. Jan 12

    Lee Edwards II (LIVE EXPERIENCE)

    This episode of How Pastors Are Made was recorded during a special Live Experience with Pastor Lee Edwards of First Missionary Baptist Church in Whitewright, Texas.How Pastors Are Made is more than a podcast. It is a platform created to highlight the real journeys of pastors and church leaders, the calling, the pressure, the growth, and the faith that shapes who they become.The How Pastors Are Made Live Experience brings that same heart directly into local churches. Each experience is customized for the church and includes services designed to support pastors and strengthen leadership in a meaningful and intentional way.If you are a pastor or church leader interested in bringing the Live Experience to your church, this is an opportunity to create something special for your ministry without it feeling like just another event.Learn more at🌐 https://howpastorsaremade.comSubscribe to the free newsletter with extras from pastors at🌐 https://howpastorsaremade.comTo inquire about bringing the Live Experience to your church📩 milesbrownonline@gmail.comThank you for supporting How Pastors Are Made and for standing with pastors who lead faithfully behind the scenes.

  8. 10/05/2025

    Antoine Herron

    Support the show with a donation: https://buy.stripe.com/bIYg2t3Pwf4A1aw7sH Join How Pastors Are Made / Request a Pastor: https://howpastorsaremade.com Book me as a speaker: https://milesbrownonline.com Speak Up Church Workshop: ChurchWithAVoice.com Access my Stage Presence Training: Click here to enroll! Download my FREE ebook: 5 Quick Steps to Move Past Fear, Connect with Your Audience, and Increase Your Reach and Income: https://milesbrownonline.co/5-quick-steps469875

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How Pastors Are Made is a podcast that dives into the real stories of pastors, their journeys, struggles, and faith. Hosted by Miles Brown, this show reveals how God calls, shapes, and uses people from all walks of life for ministry. Whether you're in leadership, exploring your faith, or just curious about the lives of pastors, you'll find wisdom, encouragement, and powerful testimonies here. Listen in and be inspired by the unexpected ways God works!

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  • Creator
    Miles Brown
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Miles Brown
  • Show Website
    How Pastors Are Made