It Could Only Happen to a Pastor Podcast

Top 5 Pastor Hacks

North American Mission Board — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:19 +0000

In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Matt Capps and Josh Reavis share a countdown of their Top 5 “Pastor Hacks”—from the strategically deployed trailer hitch handshake to a well-timed “mic off” moment that saved a Sunday service. With plenty of laughter and some honest reflection, they swap creative (and sometimes questionable) problem-solving tactics like the escape hatch phone call, the fake thermostat, and the unforgettable “dead in a drawer” filing system. Tune in for practical (and not-so-practical) ministry hacks, good-natured humor, and a reminder to take the gospel seriously—but not yourself.

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I'll Get Saved This Week If You'll Get Saved Next Week

North American Mission Board — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:58 +0000

In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Matt Capps and Josh Reavis share a couple of painfully funny ministry moments—from a well-meaning church member walking forward during an altar call just to encourage others to respond, to preaching through a sermon while a longtime member loudly snores in the third row. With plenty of laughter and some honest reflection, they talk about the unpredictable and often humorous dynamics of church life and the grace it takes to navigate them in real time. Tune in for relatable stories, good-natured humor, and a reminder to take the gospel seriously—but not yourself.

Are Those Seats Taken?

North American Mission Board — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:34 +0000

In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Matt Capps and Josh Reavis share a couple of painfully funny ministry moments—from longtime church members guarding their “unassigned” pews with the classic line, “You’re in my seat,” to a Sunday service where the pastor got so locked into preaching that he completely forgot both the announcements and the offering. With plenty of laughter and some honest reflection, they talk about the quirky church culture moments pastors navigate and the humility it takes to recover when things don’t go as planned. Tune in for relatable stories, good-natured humor, and a reminder to take the gospel seriously—but not yourself.

Being a Good Neighbor Goes a Long Way

North American Mission Board — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:00:37 +0000

In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Matt Capps and Josh Reavis share a couple of hilariously chaotic ministry moments—from a church plant pumpkin painting party that ended with the police showing up, to preaching an entire sermon after forgetting his notes at home. With plenty of laughter and some honest reflection, they talk about the unpredictable, scrappy early days of ministry and the moments that force pastors to think on their feet. Tune in for relatable stories, lighthearted humor, and a reminder that even when ministry feels messy, God is still at work.

I Had a Whole Year of Training

North American Mission Board — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:51 +0000

In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Matt Capps and Josh Reavis share a couple of painfully funny ministry moments—from Josh’s early pastoral foot-in-mouth encounter to a sermon illustration that accidentally made one’s own family the punchline. With plenty of laughter and some honest reflection, they talk about the awkward situations pastors inevitably face and the humility required to recover from them. Tune in for relatable stories, good-natured humor, and a reminder to take the gospel seriously—but not yourself.

Interpretive Dance Ninja Turtle Style

North American Mission Board — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:00:10 +0000

In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Matt Capps and Josh Reavis share two painfully relatable church moments—from a worship service that suddenly paused while everyone wondered, “Has anyone seen Bob?” to Josh’s awkward realization that he introduced himself to someone who had already been attending the church for months. With plenty of laughs and a little ministry perspective, they remind pastors that sometimes the most memorable moments in church happen when things don’t go exactly as planned. Tune in for humor, humility, and stories you truly couldn’t make up.

You Should Not be Faint of Heart or Slow of Reflex

North American Mission Board — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:00:29 +0000

In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Josh Reavis and Matt Capps share two unforgettable ministry moments—one involving a frantic pastoral check-in and another featuring a hot mic. With plenty of laughs and a little hard-earned wisdom, they remind pastors they’re not alone in the wild, awkward, and humbling moments of ministry. Tune in for humor, humility, and stories you truly couldn’t make up.

The Hospital is Where You Get Trained for the Ministry

North American Mission Board — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:00:13 +0000

In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Josh Reavis and Matt Capps swap stories that prove ministry is often holier—and messier—than anyone expects. Josh shares a humbling early-ministry moment involving a not-so-friendly church member, a house call gone sideways, and a situation that required more servant-heartedness than seminary ever prepared him for. Then in this week’s “Legends and Lore” segment, Matt recounts the painstaking planning of a big church event … that absolutely no one attended. Well, almost no one. As always, it’s a mix of honest ministry mishaps, self-deprecating humor, and encouragement to take the gospel seriously—without taking yourself too seriously.

I'm Drawing the Line at Fingernails

North American Mission Board — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:05:12 +0000

In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Josh Reavis and Matt Capps share a cringe-worthy early-ministry moment involving a crying baby, zero sleep, and a decision that quickly became a lifelong lesson in pastoral wisdom. Then, we hear about a slippery first baptism that didn’t go quite as smoothly as planned. It’s another mix of honest ministry mishaps, laughter, and reminders that even sacred moments can come with unexpected surprises.

Let Nature Take Its Course

North American Mission Board — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:00:56 +0000

In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Matt Capps and Josh Reavis share an unforgettable preaching experience in a passionate church—complete with powerful prayers, a multitasking mom, and a perfectly timed baby burp that stopped the sermon cold. Then, a sacred moment of prayer gets hilariously interrupted by the unmistakable sound of Baby Shark echoing through the sanctuary. It’s another round of laugh-out-loud ministry moments and a reminder that even the most serious services can take an unexpected turn.

The Double Whammy

North American Mission Board — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:15:21 +0000

In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Matt Capps and Josh Reavis share the legendary tale of “Dr. Mildred,” a charming free-meal enthusiast who somehow found her way into every church event with food on the menu. Plus, a perfectly timed (and hilariously awkward) question from a child stops a sermon in its tracks. It’s another round of unforgettable ministry moments, plenty of laughs, and a reminder that you never know what might happen next.

A Sea of Elvii

North American Mission Board — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:00:39 +0000

In this episode of It Could Only Happen to a Pastor, Matt Capps and Josh Reavis swap unbelievable (but totally real) ministry stories—from a funeral filled with Elvis impersonators to a surprisingly “patriotic” wardrobe mishap and a legendary name-mix-up gone wrong. With plenty of laughs and a little hard-earned wisdom, they remind pastors they’re not alone in the wild moments of ministry. Tune in for humor, humility, and stories you truly couldn’t make up.

Trailer

North American Mission Board — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:52:05 +0000