2 Pastors 1 Calling

Fr Brian Phelps
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A Pastor and a Priest Walk into a Podcast... Pastor Chris Williams and Fr. Brian Phelps are two pastors who believe that conversations can change lives. Through honest and thoughtful discussions, we hope to help people take one step closer to Jesus. Join us as we talk about faith, hope, the Gospel, and the joys and challenges of following Christ in everyday life. Whether you're searching, growing, or simply curious, we invite you to pull up a chair and join the conversation. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. This podcast is not an official publication of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

  1. Jun 25

    One Thing That Changes Everything

    As we wrap up Season 2 of 2 Pastors, One Calling, Pastor Chris, Fr. Brian, and Christen reflect on a question every Christian should ask: What is the one thing that could change everything? The conversation explores God's unconditional love, discovering our unique calling through Baptism, helping parents become the primary witnesses of faith in their families, and creating space to hear God's voice in the midst of life's busyness. They also discuss how churches can move from being places of comfort to communities of healing, why personal and spiritual growth are essential for leaders, and what gives them hope for the future of the Church. The episode concludes with a behind-the-scenes look at ideas for Season 3, including future conversations on evangelization, prayer, leadership, parenting, Christian unity, and living out our baptismal mission. Join us as we celebrate another season and look ahead to what God has in store.

  2. Jun 4

    Coming Up Short, Finding Grace

    Podcast Synopsis In this episode of 2 Pastors, One Calling, Fr. Brian and Pastor Chris are joined by Christian Aquino for an honest conversation about something every Christian, leader, parent, and disciple experiences: the feeling of coming up short. Together they explore perfectionism, fear of failure, anxiety about the future, and the temptation to define ourselves by our shortcomings. Through personal stories, ministry experiences, and reflections on Scripture, they discuss how God meets us not when we have everything together, but precisely in our weakness, uncertainty, and need. The conversation also explores the importance of community, the power of listening, discovering our God-given strengths, and learning to trust God's character more than our own performance. Whether you're struggling with expectations, leadership pressures, or simply wondering if you're doing enough, this episode offers encouragement, hope, and a reminder that God's grace is greater than our shortcomings.

  3. May 18

    How to Lead People Through Transition

    Change happens all the time—but transition is what stretches us. In this episode, Fr. Brian and Pastor Chris explore how leaders can guide people through uncertainty, grief, vision, and growth as they embrace the new things God is doing.

  4. May 9

    Pastor, Friend, or Both? When ministry gets personal: navigating friendship, boundaries, and trust in pastoral life.

    In this episode of Two Pastors One Calling, Pastor Chris and Father Brian dive into the complicated reality of “dual relationships” in ministry—when pastors are not only spiritual leaders, but also friends, mentors, coworkers, and trusted confidants. Through honest conversation, they explore boundaries, expectations, trust, and the challenge of being both relational and responsible while caring for others. A candid look at the humanity behind pastoral leadership.

  5. Apr 30

    Sabbath Rest in a Chaotic World

    Welcome back friends. This week, we take on a topic that is tough for many people.  It is about taking what is called a Sabbath rest.  This is when we take one day a week, as God did when He created, to prepare for the next 6 days of work.   Resting like God did helps us heal, be restored, and prepare us for the next week.  Take a listen as we talk about how we try to rest in our chaotic world today.

  6. Apr 16

    Support and shared ministry: how we as pastors find support and share the responsibility of leading

    This week, we discuss how we find support for ourselves and supporting those we lead.  We all need support.  As pastors, we need friends to help us decompress by talking and letting us be ourselves.  We also must trust those around us to carry the responsibility given to us as pastors as we wear many hats throughout the day, and sometines in the same meeting.

  7. Apr 7

    What is the Day in the life of a pastor?

    Welcome to season 2.  This season, we will look at more practical things of being a pastor, which we hope to see how God works in the ordinary life.   We kick off this season with an episode about a day in the life of a pastor.  We talk about whether there really is a normal day, since we can experience the highs and lows of the human experience, and how God meets us in our own highs and lows.   We then discuss how our prayer lives help create the rule of life for us.

  8. Feb 27

    Storms and stillness: How we have seen the Hand of God in our life and ministry?

    You see more clearly once the storm has passed.  The same is when we are discerning God's Hand in our lives.   This week, Pastor Chris and Fr. Brian discuss how we have understood God's Hand and guidance in our lives.  Through those moments of the greatest storms, we can look back and see where God was working.

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A Pastor and a Priest Walk into a Podcast... Pastor Chris Williams and Fr. Brian Phelps are two pastors who believe that conversations can change lives. Through honest and thoughtful discussions, we hope to help people take one step closer to Jesus. Join us as we talk about faith, hope, the Gospel, and the joys and challenges of following Christ in everyday life. Whether you're searching, growing, or simply curious, we invite you to pull up a chair and join the conversation. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. This podcast is not an official publication of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.

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  • Creator
    Fr Brian Phelps
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 2 Pastors 1 Calling
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