Dallas Metro Podcast (Episode #100!!!) Featuring Special Guests Gordon Butler and James Musyoki

As we step into the Thanksgiving season, Pastor Clay sits down with Pastor Gordon Butler and James Musyoki for a special milestone episode — the 100th Dallas Metro podcast. Instead of waiting until the end, this one starts with an encouraging word built around Colossians 3:15 and the reminder to let peace rule in our hearts. Clay shares honestly about years when holiday pressures felt overwhelming, how the Lord confronted his attitude, and how gratitude reshaped his perspective.

From there, the conversation turns into a look back and a look forward. Clay and James revisit the early challenges of forming Dallas Metro as a standalone ministry — lack of resources, distrust in the neighborhoods, mistakes made, lessons learned, and surprising moments when God opened doors they didn’t even know to knock on. They walk through their turning points, from church partnerships to Toys for Tots, to raising up leaders from within the neighborhoods they serve. James also shares how his multicultural background and strong church upbringing shaped the way he ministers today, and why he hopes the next executive director comes from the very kids growing up in the program.

The episode closes with honest talk about current challenges, leadership, mission drift, the future ministry center, and the heart behind the “all in” campaign. Clay and James share their hopes for the next generation, what they would change if they were launching the ministry today, and why visiting families every week remains their core. As Dallas Metro prepares for the next season, Clay invites listeners to pray, partner, and help position the next generation to win. Catch the full conversation and celebrate 100 episodes with us! Be sure to like and subscribe for more Dallas Metro Podcasts!