From the Pulpit to the Pickup with D.J. Horton

Supporting Moms, Choosing Life Ft. Guest Alexia Newman, Executive Director of Carolina Pregnancy Center

One of the tenets of Christianity is that every human being is an image bearer of God, and every person has worth and dignity at the moment of conception. That means we should have a heart for the unborn, protecting life and ministering to those who end up in crisis pregnancies. Join Dr. D.J. Horton for a conversation with Alexia Newman, the Executive Director of Carolina Pregnancy Center. Alexia shares about how she got started 36 years ago with the pregnancy center and how the Lord has helped it grow. She and D.J. also talk about the love, support, and discipleship offered by the ministry to both mothers and fathers alike, as well as the challenges the ministry faces in our culture of death, and how we can be unified as believers when it comes to supporting moms and choosing life.

Biblical Manhood: Calling Men off the Sidelines Ft. Guest: Chuckie Stevens, author of You Are the Man

It makes an undeniable difference in our homes and churches when men fulfill their God-given roles. Of course, we don’t just need everyday men to step up and be biblical men; we also need them to lead other men to embrace their role as spiritual leaders. But how does that happen? Join Pastor D.J. Horton and Chuckie Stevens, author of “You Are the Man” and small group leader at Church at The Mill, for an encouraging message on calling men off the sidelines spiritually. They discuss the power, purpose, and practical steps of discipleship, as well as how God loves to call ordinary men to do extraordinary things. Because men are called to be more than just good dads and moral husbands, they’re called to be spiritual leaders.

Leading by Building Momentum Ft. Guest: Jarrett Stephens, Senior Pastor of Champion Forest

How do you get people to trust you as a leader and actually have them want to be a part of what you’re doing? There is a difference between trying to lead through manipulation and coercion and leading by building momentum. Join Pastor D.J. Horton and Jarrett Stephens, Senior Pastor of Champion Forest in Northwest Houston, for a conversation geared to help you grow as a leader—whether you’re leading in a boardroom, a classroom, on the ballfield, or in a church. You will hear wisdom from their many combined years of experience, as well as insight from the journeys God used to shape them for their callings. Whether you have your sights set on future roles of leadership or you feel stuck where you’re currently leading, we believe this episode will be a great encouragement to you.

Battling for the Hearts, Minds, and Futures of Our Children Ft. Guest: Dr. Tripp Atkinson

Someone once said that whoever wants the next generation the most will get them. This is a sobering thought, especially since we know that the enemy is real, and he wants to steal, kill, and destroy the futures of our children. So how do we best invest in the legacy of God in the next generation? How do we help them move beyond saying a prayer of salvation to living a life of faith in action? Join Dr. D.J Horton and Dr. Tripp Atkinson, Church at The Mill’s NextGen Pastor, for a conversation on how we battle for the hearts, minds, and futures of our children. They discuss some of the biggest struggles of this generation, as well as how we can encourage their spiritual formation.

Developing Better Bible Study Habits in the New Year Ft. Guest: Andy Guastaferro

The new year is upon us, and you are probably making resolutions surrounding areas like health and finances. But how are you planning for growth and change in your spiritual life? Join Pastor D.J. Horton and his guest, Andy Guastaferro, the newly appointed president of Blue Letter Bible, for a practical and encouraging conversation on how to grow in your love for Scripture and develop better Bible study habits as we head into 2026. Whether you are a long-time believer wanting to learn how to dig even deeper in God’s Word, a newer believer who feels like you don’t know where to start, or even a parent wondering how to encourage your children to dive into Scripture, this episode has something for you. 

Episode 11: Why Do Men Struggle with Worship? Ft. Guests: Shane & Shane

One of the struggles in our churches is getting men to worship. The reasons can be many - pride, a struggle with surrender, embarrassment over a lack of singing skills, or just not seeing why it matters. But we were all created by God to worship Him through lifting our voices in song. So how do we get men to engage more fully? Join Pastor D.J. Horton and well-known worship artists Shane & Shane for this encouraging conversation. Shane Barnard and Shane Everett share their testimonies, as well as how the Lord birthed a love of worship in them, and how we can foster that love in our own lives. This isn’t about guilting you to worship so you can be a better Christian. Singing God’s Word is transformative, and the blessings of worship aren’t something you want to miss out on.

Episode 10: Dementia Care Ft. Guests: Chara Hosom and Tom Sinclair

Dementia is a heartbreaking diagnosis to receive, and it starts a journey that should never be faced alone. In today’s episode, Pastor D.J. Horton and his guests, Chara Hosom and Tom Sinclair, members of his church and leaders in advocating for those with dementia, discuss both the challenging realities and the accompanying blessings of caring for those with dementia. Whether you are new to this journey or you’ve been struggling to care for a loved one for years, we hope you will listen in and be encouraged as they share openly and honestly from their own journeys, offering hard-won wisdom and lasting hope.

Episode 9: MakeWar Ministries: Helping Men Find Freedom from Sin and Self Ft. Guests: Jared Hinkle, Alan Lachica, and Keith McKelvey

Are you making war on your sin, or are you being passive about it? Scripture says that in addition to receiving the love, grace, and forgiveness of Jesus, we must also purposefully and persistently battle our sin. This is the topic Pastor D.J. Horton and his three guests, Jared Hinkle, Alan Lachica, and Keith McKelvey, founders of MakeWar Ministries, are addressing on the latest podcast episode, specifically concerning men. It’s so easy to stand in church on a Sunday morning and fake your way through the service. It’s easy to fall into the trap of believing the crippling lie that you can never change or know victory over sin that has a vice grip on your life. But there is hope. Listen in to find out how, together, men can make war on sin and self so they can serve God and others well.

Episode 8: Denominations: Why Churches Need to Be Part of a Family Ft. Pastor Clint Pressley, President of the SBC

What’s the purpose of denominations? While denominationalism is a topic Christians may care about, many may not realize how much it impacts their personal lives. Join Pastor D.J. Horton and Clint Pressley, pastor of Hickory Grove Baptist Church in Charlotte, as they discuss the future of denominationalism, common misconceptions surrounding it, and why churches need to be connected as a family. In a world that is becoming more and more cynical about institutions and denominations, Clint is the perfect person for this conversation as he serves his two-year term as the elected President of the Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant Evangelical denomination in the world. Pastors can’t pastor alone, and churches can accomplish more together than they can apart.

Episode 7: Building Strong and Healthy Marriages Ft. Guest: Donna Ward

The goal when it comes to marriage isn’t just to avoid divorce or keep from cheating on one another. God wants to enable us to have strong, healthy, anointed marriages. Marriages where couples are empowered to push back darkness and grow God’s Kingdom. Join Pastor D.J. Horton and Donna Ward, a  Christian counselor with 25 years of experience, as they discuss how to fight for the health and wholeness of the covenant of marriage. They share some common tactics of the enemy, practices that can help build strong marriages, as well as how to begin preparing our children for eventual marriage. God cares deeply about our marriages, and He is still in the business of healing, restoring, and reviving hearts and homes surrendered to Him.