We talk about rest like it’s a destination — a vacation, a day off, a moment of peace that always seems just out of reach. But what if rest isn’t a place you go… what if it’s a Person you know?

In this powerful and personal episode, Donnie unpacks Jesus’ invitation in Matthew 11:28–30: “Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” This isn’t about escaping life — it’s about finally finding life in Him.

Through story, Scripture, and soul-level honesty, Donnie explores why we keep running on empty, how religion can wear us out, and what it looks like to lay down the heavy yoke and actually rest in the presence of Christ. This episode isn’t a nap for the soul — it’s a wake-up call to peace.

Themes:

• The real meaning of Jesus’ invitation to “come to Me.”
• Why spiritual exhaustion happens — even when you love God.
• How rest in Jesus is active, not lazy.
• Letting go of the pressure to perform for God.
• Learning to live from peace instead of constantly chasing it.

Thoughts for You

• What if your rest isn’t a weekend… it’s a Person?
• Are you resting in Jesus — or just running on Christian autopilot?
• Why do so many believers know about peace but rarely live in it?
• What would your life look like if you stopped striving and started abiding?
• Could it be that what you’re craving isn’t relief… but relationship?

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Jesus didn’t call us to blend in — He called us to shine. In this episode, Donnie talks about what it really means to be the light of the world in a culture that feels darker by the day. It’s not about perfection, performance, or living in a bubble — it’s about carrying God’s light into ordinary places: our work, our homes, and even our hardest relationships.

With stories, Scripture, and raw honesty, Donnie reminds us that the same light that broke through the tomb now lives in us. When believers stop hiding and start shining, hope spreads. And maybe — just maybe — the people around us will start to see Jesus again.

Themes:

• What Jesus meant when He said, “You are the light of the world.”
• How to shine in a dark workplace or weary world.
• Why our light grows brighter when we stop pretending.
• The danger of hiding your light behind comfort or fear.
• How to live with joy, courage, and visibility for Christ.

• What if the light God put in you was never meant to stay safe?
• Have you ever realized your workplace might be your mission field?
• Are you shining… or just surviving?
• What happens when believers stop hiding their light?
• How bright would the world be if we all lived like Jesus really meant what He said?

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What do you do when the people you love most — your kids, your parents, even your own generation — just don’t see life or faith the same way anymore? In this honest and heartfelt episode, Donnie opens up about the tension and tenderness of living between generations. From the wisdom of age to the wandering of youth, he explores what Scripture says about staying connected, loving through the gaps, and trusting that God is still working on every heart — even when hope feels thin.

This one’s for every parent praying for their adult child, every believer caught between generations, and every weary heart learning to keep loving without giving up.

• How to stay close when your family drifts apart
• Biblical wisdom for parents of adult children
• The ache of watching kids walk away from God
• How to keep faith alive across generations

MORE TO CONSIDER:

• What if love looks more like listening than lecturing?
• How do you stay connected when your grown kids don’t want your advice?
• What can you do when the people you raised no longer walk with God?
• Is it possible to have peace when your family’s on different pages?
• What if God’s not done — He’s just not finished yet?

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“You’ve seen the storm… now hear the sunrise. Episode 30 is what it sounds like when faith smiles again.”

Sometimes, life feels like a storm that never ends… until you remember the empty tomb. In this episode, Donnie steps into the light — joy, laughter, and victory echoing through every story. This is the bright side of pain, the celebration after the struggle, the unshakable confidence that because He lives, we can face tomorrow.

Through heartfelt stories, honest reflection, and contagious hope, Donnie reminds us that Jesus didn’t just conquer death — He gave us life that keeps on rising, even in our lowest moments. This is the sound of faith when it finally catches its breath again.

Key themes:

• Finding joy again after hardship
• Living with confidence in the resurrection
• The power of gratitude and laughter in a weary world
• How to let victory reshape your perspective

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How Do I Know I Believe?

Some days you feel strong in your faith. Other days, you wonder if you even believe at all. You read your Bible and it feels distant. You pray, and it’s quiet. You see others walking confidently with God, and you start to wonder if you’re faking it.

In this episode, Donnie gets honest about the doubts many Christians carry but rarely say out loud. What does it really mean to believe? Can faith survive the seasons when you feel nothing? How can you cling to God when your emotions betray you?

Through Scripture and personal reflection, this episode reminds you that real faith isn’t about feeling certain — it’s about holding on to God’s Word when everything in you wants to let go.

• What if believing doesn’t always feel like believing?
• Have you ever wondered if you’re just pretending to have faith?
• How can you know your faith is real when life feels uncertain?
• What do you do when your heart says “I believe,” but your doubts shout louder?

This episode is for every weary believer who loves Jesus but still wrestles with questions — and needs to hear again that even when you struggle to hold on to God, He never stops holding on to you.

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Episode 28: The Beauty of the Broken — How God Uses Our Scars to Heal Others

Have you ever wondered why God didn’t erase the scars after the healing?
Why He lets the reminders stay?

In this episode of the OnePastor Podcast, Donnie Lafferty opens up about the deep beauty hidden inside our brokenness — and how God turns wounds into witnesses. This isn’t a message about pretending the pain never happened. It’s about learning how grace seeps through the cracks.

💔 You’ll hear:

• Why scars aren’t signs of failure — they’re proof of survival.
• How God uses your story to help someone else find hope.
• What the Bible reveals about redemption through pain.
• The difference between healing from something and healing through something.

This conversation is raw, hopeful, and honest — the kind that meets you where you really are.
If you’ve ever thought your story disqualified you, this episode will remind you that your scars are the very place God’s light shines through.

✨ “The world doesn’t need polished perfection. It needs real people who have walked through fire and still love Jesus.”

Listen to Episode 28 — The Beauty of the Broken.
Because sometimes, the most powerful ministry begins with a scar.

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Life is full of ups and downs — and sometimes, it feels like more downs than ups. We chase happiness, but it slips through our fingers. The Bible never promises constant happiness — it promises something deeper. In this episode, Donnie opens up about the difference between happiness and true, lasting joy, and how God uses even sorrow to shape a peace the world can’t steal.

With Scripture, real talk, and personal reflection, Donnie explores why joy isn’t a mood — it’s a miracle. He looks at what it means to live with both pain and praise, to grieve yet still trust, and to find that quiet strength that holds steady when everything else falls apart.

Teaser Questions:

• What if joy isn’t something you feel — but something you choose?
• Why does God let our happiness fade at times?
• Can peace and pain really live in the same heart?
• What does it look like to live with joy that can’t be shaken, even when life is?

This episode is for the believer who’s tired of pretending everything’s okay — and ready to discover that real joy doesn’t depend on how you feel, but on Who you’re anchored to.

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What OnePastor Podcast is and is NOT.

So many in the church today are hurting, skeptical, or simply worn out. We show up, but we don’t always connect. We listen to sermons, but we don’t always feel heard ourselves. OnePastor is about pointing back to the only One who never fails us — Jesus, our OnePastor and Good Shepherd.

In this episode, Donnie shares the heart behind why OnePastor exists, why church hurt is real, and how we can return to the simplicity of drawing near to Jesus. With honesty and hope, this conversation challenges us to grow deeper in the Word of God and to believe the truth — that no one is too far gone for Christ’s mercy.

Questions:

• What if the very place you’ve been hurt is the place Jesus wants to bring healing?
• Have you ever felt like you were too far gone, too broken, or too skeptical for God to reach?
• What would change in your life if you truly believed Jesus is your OnePastor — the Shepherd who sees you and calls you by name?

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Thanks for listening. Eyes on Jesus.