You've heard the old saying about stick and stones, but the truth is, we all know it's not true.Preacher in the Hat

Friend of the podcast, Jeff Eiland, joins to talk about his experience in prison, the time since, and what it might've been like if it wasn't for Jesus.Preacher in the Hat

Chris steps away from the producer's chair to join the set and talk with Steve about Steve's work in prison, how he keeps it going, and why he doesn't plan to quit any time soon.Preacher in the Hat

Cotton Candy Faygo? Nah. Don't need it. Let's talk about what else we can get rid of, and maybe just as importantly, what we can replace it with.Preacher in the Hat

You've heard the phrase. Iron sharpens Iron. It is what men (and everyone) are meant to do. Listen to the guys talk about a movie that impacted them in this way.Preacher in the Hat

That time we all went to prison.Preacher in the Hat

What is it like to take the Gospel to a place where there is no other hope? Let's talk about a lifetime of prison ministry!Preacher in the Hat

How does a conversation about a Creed concert turn into a conversation about letting God use you where you are?Preacher in the Hat

Jeff stayed in studio for another episode and it was INCREDIBLY worth it. Listen as Jeff tells his most harrowing mission field story in great detail!Preacher in the Hat

We are thrilled to welcome Jeff Shelnutt to the studio! Jeff has served many years as a missionary for Christ on 3 different continents. In the first part, we talked with Jeff about how he got started, how each spot was unique, even answering questions about how you know it's time to move on. This is one you shouldn't miss!…

Back to school! The three words that can strike fear in the hearts of children nationwide! As we get older, it becomes more nerves due to unknowns from a new beginning. The truth is, the new beginnings never stop. But, thankfully, just like parents are there to walk a child in for the first day, so God is there to walk us in and through each new be…

Remember when you were a kid and you thought you knew everything? Then a parent corrected you, but you were still certain they couldn't be more wrong. Then you grew a realized they were right about way more than they were wrong? HAHA! Yeah, let's talk about that.Preacher in the Hat

The concept of a "core memory" is that certain experiences can shape our lives. While this concept is neither biblical or scientific, there's no doubt that our past can shape our future. And, since our past can be both troubling and triumphant, we must decide Who shapes our future instead of what. We got a chance to talk about this in this episode.…

Let's talk about relationships. More specifically, we were asked about our relationship between the 3 of us. There are many key components to "relationships that work". We try to identify a few and how we can apply those in our every day life.Preacher in the Hat

A continuation. Shana and Tonya remain in studio for Part Two of The Girls!Preacher in the Hat

The summer hiatus is over! Preacher in the Hat returns. In the first part of a special two-part episode, Derek and Eric are pleased to host their sisters, Shana and Tonya. Childhood stories, lessons learned. We all have them, and these are ours!Preacher in the Hat

Gym routines, fear, anxiety. They don't exactly tie together, but let's talk about it all! Nobody wants to talk about fear and anxiety. Human nature is to avoid them at all cost. It can prey on us at every level. God offers us freedom, but it can still be difficult to choose the peace He gives us. Fortunately, in His endless mercy, He offers this p…

In this episode, you get to learn a little more about us! All the way from the beginning when Steve found out he was going to be a father to twin boys.Preacher in the Hat

Our Preacher in the Hat team is thrilled to welcome Valorie Gochnauer to the podcast! With her help (and songwriting skills!) we talk about being content in the moments God has placed us. To find all things Preacher in the Hat, visit our website preacherinthehat.com. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter!…

Fast. Faster. Fastest. Everything in our world is about how quickly things can get done. How quickly we can meet deadlines at work. How quickly that Amazon delivery can get here. It's easy for that "need for speed" to creep into our lives and influence our life patterns. How do we slow down the hurry so we can breathe for a second and hear His voic…

Friend of the show, Ron Burt, joins us for one more episode of guest testimonials from our Streetlights series. The best part? You don’t need to have listened to any prior episodes to understand or enjoy hearing his great story.Preacher in the Hat

Let's welcome in another guest, Tina Sumpter! Tina joins us to talk about healthy attachment, not just to others, but our Savior. Listen to a beautiful story of her real life example of healthy attachment through the adoption of her daughter.Preacher in the Hat

Let's talk about the love of our Savior. In all of its complexity. Or simplicity? Maybe it's far easier to understand than we like to make it. God wants us to understand it in the way a child does. Just that He's always there, and always will be. Always.Preacher in the Hat

Where is God? We got the answer from a 4 year old. His answer was complete Biblical truth. But, he can't even read yet. How could he know? Fortunately for us, God didn't make this answer super complex. It can be answered simply in a single word from a child. Everywhere. "Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there;…

Please Welcome to the 4th Chair our friend, Greg Ledet! It was such an honor for Greg to come and join us in studio, all the way from Chipley, Florida. Greg has an incredible story of what it is like to come home when God turns on the Street Lights (Episode 9 reference). Greg’s story is full of things like redemption, grace, healing and faith. Make…

Everybody loves a good homecoming story. So, lets take a few minutes to reflect on our own. When God calls us back to His arms, there is peace, redemption, mercy, wisdom, grace and so much more. If home is where the heart is, let home be where He is!Preacher in the Hat

The team talks about failure. Is there a failure in your life that you thought meant the end of everything? The team has had those, too. But God views "failure" differently than we do. Tune in and find out why failure is an option.Preacher in the Hat

The team talks about the importance of discipline. It doesn't necessarily make sense that more free time means it's harder to stay disciplined, but we examine why it can sometimes be too much of a good thing. Balance is important in discipline.Preacher in the Hat

Did you ever play baseball? If so, did you ever hit a homerun? Well, Steve did. And he can't wait to tell you about it. But more than that, he can't wait to tell you about how God meets us with His strength to give us the strength to do things we'd otherwise consider improbable. Nobody does impossible like He does.…

Have you ever felt like you have trouble separating parts of your life in a healthy? Worse yet, have you ever not realized it at all? The roles we play in different parts of our life can often intersect. How to manage that intersection is essential. Let's talk about how!Preacher in the Hat

In this episode, the team talks about difficulties in leadership, parenting, or any position of authority where THEY JUST WON'T LISTEN! It can feel defeating. But, we must resolve to show the same grace the Father has shown us.Preacher in the Hat

In this episode, the team talks about how to deal with disappointment. Have you ever chased someone or something that just doesn’t want to be caught? It can be demoralizing. The team is grateful that we know The Good Shepherd! We let ourselves down, and so do other people. He never does. If you want to go even further on this episode, subscribe to …

In this episode, the team talks more about small beginnings and the faith it takes. With a little help from Dr. William Pitts and his song, "The Church in the Wildwood", the team is able to conclude that God's plan is best. If you want to go even further on this episode, subscribe to our substack/newsletter to receive an Episode Companion in writte…

In this pilot episode of Preacher in the Hat, the team (Steve, Eric, & Derek) talks about the important small beginnings that have lead to this moment. How did we get to this point? Why did we decide to do this? All of these questions and more will be answered! If you want to go even further on this episode, subscribe to our substack/newsletter to …

Quick promo for our upcoming podcast series, Preacher in the Hat.preacherinthehat