The Brian Donahue Podcast

Brian Donahue | Trek and Jesus

The podcast for Trekkies who love Jesus! Pastor Brian (and special guests) combine fandom and faith in this fast-paced, entertaining, and engaging discussion style show that will go where very few have gone before into the Trek universe with the mission of talking about how our faith combines with our fandom. Grab your comm badge, your tea, earl grey, hot - and join the community that is boldly going into all the world in new and exciting ways!

  1. 5d ago

    The Athena Wilson Story, Part 2

    Part 2 This week, Pastor Brian shares the rest of Athena's story surrounding her drug addiction, but it's not the end of the story! She is a survivor and an overcomer! Her story is still being written one day at a time, but now there is hope, a family, and a future that continues to get brighter and brighter. Don't miss the conclusion to this gripping and powerful story! This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network! Listen to more great podcasts at trekgeeks.com Become a Patreon supporter of this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thebriandonahuepodcast Follow Brian on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealpastorbrian Follow Brian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealpastorbrian/ Follow Brian on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/therealpastorbrian.bsky.social Become a part of the community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trekandjesus Become a part of the community on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trekandjesus/ Join the Trek and Jesus Discord to talk all things Trek: https://discord.gg/jhwHP6px5N Listen to The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast: https://trekgeeks.com/podcast/bigscifipodcast

    The Athena Wilson Story, Part 2

  2. Oct 12

    The Athena Wilson Story

    Part 1 We all have a story. We're all on a journey. This week, Pastor Brian welcomes his next door neighbor and friend, Athena Wilson to the show. Her story is unbelievable, hard, and filled with close calls and a resolution that proves the power of the human spirit to overcome. You don't want to miss this riveting and powerful story about overcoming bullying, addiction and homelessness. Athena shares from her heart about what she has been through, how her mother never gave up on her, the choices she made, and how - beyond all hope - she overcame it all. It gets emotional in this episode as Athena and Brian go where no episode of the Brian Donahue Podcast has gone before - ending on a cliffhanger. This is part one of a powerful two part episode! This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network! Listen to more great podcasts at trekgeeks.com Become a Patreon supporter of this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thebriandonahuepodcast Follow Brian on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealpastorbrian Follow Brian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealpastorbrian/ Follow Brian on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/therealpastorbrian.bsky.social Become a part of the community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trekandjesus Become a part of the community on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trekandjesus/ Join the Trek and Jesus Discord to talk all things Trek: https://discord.gg/jhwHP6px5N Listen to The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast: https://trekgeeks.com/podcast/bigscifipodcast

    The Athena Wilson Story

  3. Oct 5

    Pastor Gary Bush Jr.

    A Conversation Ever wonder what pastors talk about when they get together for coffee? In this episode, Brian welcomes his good friend and fellow pastor, Gary Bush Jr., to his podcast studio to talk about life and about an issue that many pastors are reconsidering and trying to help others do better. This is a conversation that will surprise and encourage you whether you're a Trekkie, a Christian, or something in between, or neither of those things! It's a conversation that brings a bit of clarity and an approach to loving your neighbor that needs to be heard in today's world. Pastor Brian also talks about season four of Strange New Worlds (now that all ten episodes are released) and offers some thoughts on his feelings concerning the past and future of Trek. This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network! Listen to more great podcasts at trekgeeks.com Become a Patreon supporter of this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thebriandonahuepodcast Follow Brian on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealpastorbrian Follow Brian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealpastorbrian/ Follow Brian on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/therealpastorbrian.bsky.social Become a part of the community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trekandjesus Become a part of the community on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trekandjesus/ Join the Trek and Jesus Discord to talk all things Trek: https://discord.gg/jhwHP6px5N Listen to The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast: https://trekgeeks.com/podcast/bigscifipodcast

    Pastor Gary Bush Jr.

  4. Sep 28

    Patreon Preview!

    It's Preview Time! In this special episode, Pastor Brian gives a preview of some of the extra content he is producing on his Patreon page! Listen to a "special Trek recommendation" - a "hot take" on a recent Strange New Worlds episode, and a Bible study as he shares one of his favorite stories. There's a lot more coming on his Patreon page, too! So, stay tuned and sign up to become a supporter of The Brian Donahue Podcast at the Cadet level ($5 a month) or the Ensign level ($10 a month). More levels and special content coming soon! This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network! Listen to all of the amazing podcasts at www.trekgeeks.com Become a Patreon supporter today: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thebriandonahuepodcast

    Patreon Preview!

  5. Sep 21

    Tony Guzman

    Trek and Faith Pastor Brian welcomes Tony Guzman — professor, husband, father, Trekkie, and man of deep faith — for a lively, heartfelt conversation that blends Star Trek fandom with spiritual reflection. Tony brings warmth, wisdom, and plenty of Trek knowledge to the mic as he and Brian explore how science fiction, storytelling, and faith intersect in meaningful ways. This episode is full of fun moments, shared memories, and the kind of Trek talk that makes fans feel right at home. Perfect For Listeners Who Enjoy Star Trek (any era!), faith‑based reflections, deep‑dive fandom conversations, stories about how pop culture shapes personal growth, and warm, thoughtful dialogue between friends. Tony also shares his favorite episodes from TOS through the entire Berman era of Trek! It's a brand new top five episode segment of the podcast! This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network! Listen to more great podcasts at trekgeeks.com Become a Patreon supporter of this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thebriandonahuepodcast Follow Brian on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealpastorbrian Follow Brian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealpastorbrian/ Follow Brian on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/therealpastorbrian.bsky.social Become a part of the community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trekandjesus Become a part of the community on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trekandjesus/ Join the Trek and Jesus Discord to talk all things Trek: https://discord.gg/jhwHP6px5N Listen to The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast: https://trekgeeks.com/podcast/bigscifipodcast

    Tony Guzman

  6. Sep 14

    Todd VanGorder: The Return

    Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Trek Pastor Brian's good buddy and fellow Trekkie returns to talk about the experience of watching Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan on the BIG screen in celebration of the 60th Anniversary of Trek! They had a blast watching TOS episode Space Seed and the classic film at their local theater. These two Trekkies talk all about what it was like to see this incredible film on the big screen, the feeling in the room, and how they felt as they watched the battle in the Mutara Nebula! Don't miss a second of this conversation as this is, perhaps, one of the most immersive episodes to date of The Brian Donahue Podcast! This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network! Listen to more great podcasts at trekgeeks.com Become a Patreon supporter of this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thebriandonahuepodcast Follow Brian on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealpastorbrian Follow Brian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealpastorbrian/ Follow Brian on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/therealpastorbrian.bsky.social Become a part of the community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trekandjesus Become a part of the community on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trekandjesus/ Join the Trek and Jesus Discord to talk all things Trek: https://discord.gg/jhwHP6px5N Listen to The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast: https://trekgeeks.com/podcast/bigscifipodcast

    Todd VanGorder: The Return

  7. Aug 31

    The State of Trek

    Keeping the Faith Pastor Brian takes a thoughtful and passionate look at the state of Trek today—where the franchise has come, where it seems to be heading, and what he hopes the future holds for the stories and characters we love. And, of course, Pastor Brian talks about his all-time favorite Star Trek film! He might even offer his best Worf and Picard impersonations! But this conversation goes deeper than phasers, starships, and favorite episodes. With plenty of heart, passion, and faith, Pastor Brian brings the discussion back to something bigger: the importance of believing that good things—and even better things—are still ahead. Sometimes the future can feel uncertain. Sometimes the journey doesn't go the way we expected. But just like the best Trek stories remind us, we keep moving forward. Have faith. Keep hope alive. Believe that the best is yet to come. Listen now and join the conversation! This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network! Listen to more great podcasts at trekgeeks.com Become a Patreon supporter of this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thebriandonahuepodcast Follow Brian on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealpastorbrian Follow Brian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealpastorbrian/ Follow Brian on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/therealpastorbrian.bsky.social Become a part of the community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trekandjesus Become a part of the community on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trekandjesus/ Join the Trek and Jesus Discord to talk all things Trek: https://discord.gg/jhwHP6px5N Listen to The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast: https://trekgeeks.com/podcast/bigscifipodcast

    The State of Trek

  8. Aug 24

    Jonathan Pike: The Search For Truth

    Trek and Faith What happens when you bring two Trekkies together for a conversation about faith, family, adversity, and the stories that inspire us? You get a great conversation with my special guest, Jonathan Pike! Jonathan is a Trekkie, husband, father, and—most importantly—an all-around great guy who makes it his goal every day to be positive and encouraging to the people around him. In this episode, Jonathan opens up about how his faith shapes who he is, how he tries to respond when life gets difficult, and what it means to remain encouraging even when adversity comes our way. And, of course, we couldn't have a conversation between two Trekkies without talking some Star Trek! Jonathan shares his all-time favorite Trek film with Pastor Brian, and the two have a fantastic time talking fandom, favorite moments, and what makes Trek so special. It's a conversation about much more than Star Trek. It's about faith, perseverance, encouragement, family, and finding reasons to stay positive when life doesn't go according to plan. If you're a Trekkie who loves Jesus, this is an episode you won't want to miss! This podcast is a proud part of the Trek Geeks Podcast Network! Listen to more great podcasts at trekgeeks.com Become a Patreon supporter of this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/cw/thebriandonahuepodcast Follow Brian on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealpastorbrian Follow Brian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealpastorbrian/ Follow Brian on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/therealpastorbrian.bsky.social Become a part of the community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/trekandjesus Become a part of the community on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trekandjesus/ Join the Trek and Jesus Discord to talk all things Trek: https://discord.gg/jhwHP6px5N Listen to The BIG Sci-Fi Podcast: https://trekgeeks.com/podcast/bigscifipodcast

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The podcast for Trekkies who love Jesus! Pastor Brian (and special guests) combine fandom and faith in this fast-paced, entertaining, and engaging discussion style show that will go where very few have gone before into the Trek universe with the mission of talking about how our faith combines with our fandom. Grab your comm badge, your tea, earl grey, hot - and join the community that is boldly going into all the world in new and exciting ways!

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  • Creator
    Brian Donahue | Trek and Jesus
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Brian Donahue | Trek and Jesus
  • Show Website
    The Brian Donahue Podcast