In this Pastors Unfiltered episode, Pastor Brandon Beals interviews Brett Allen, superintendent of the Northern California-Nevada Assemblies of God District. They discuss Brett’s journey from youth pastor to district leader, his personal hobbies like woodworking and beekeeping, and practical leadership advice for young pastors. Brett emphasizes staying grounded, honoring past leadership, following your leader well, and maintaining a strong private life with God. The conversation is filled with humor, wisdom, and insight into healthy ministry longevity.

00:00 – Intro: Brandon’s famous shorts & Tony’s croc conversation
02:15 – Cal Raleigh Home Run Derby recap
05:20 – Coffee order anxiety & honesty at Starbucks
08:30 – Amazon Returns vs. Target: where trust lives
11:15 – Raising boys, winning & losing, and sportsmanship
14:40 – Brandon’s son's first fight story
18:10 – Exploring school safety & traumatic events
21:25 – Pastors as spiritual first responders
23:30 – Social media noise vs. listening to the Spirit
26:40 – The danger of emotional momentum
28:55 – Jesus' model: responding with clarity and timing
31:40 – Why youth ministry is harder than ever
34:10 – What's the future of student ministry?
36:15 – Youth groups as incubators for faith
38:30 – The difference between vulnerability & oversharing
42:10 – Adult leaders who become spiritual family
45:05 – Praying over students: permission vs. empowerment
47:30 – Brandon gets prophetic about Gen Z’s purpose
51:05 – Final thoughts: stop criticizing, start parenting
54:30 – Outro