What if your hesitation is actually disobedience in disguise? In this powerful episode, Pastor E and creative visionary Rod Pickens return with a vulnerable, fiery conversation about hearing God’s call—and actually doing something with it. From battling procrastination masked as perfectionism to unpacking what it means to multiply your talents, this episode is a masterclass in faith, obedience, and kingdom creativity.

Pastor E opens up about the heart behind the podcast and why he hesitated to even launch it. It wasn’t fear of failure—it was fear of becoming part of the noise. But what happens when the noise needs your truth?

Rod shares how delayed obedience nearly stifled his calling, how God challenged his ideas of “quality,” and how a red camera can’t compare to raw faith. They also challenge the culture in the church, explore the parable of the talents, and call out Christian platforms that destroy instead of disciple.

Whether you're buried under doubt or just waiting for a sign, this is your moment to dig deep and bring your gifts out of the dirt.

In This Episode:

• [00:05] Introduction to the podcast

• [00:39] Struggling to trust and obey God

• [01:16] Creating for God without perfection

• [02:07] Being a messenger, not the judge

• [03:00] The weight of sharing encounters

• [03:48] Impact of small acts of obedience

• [04:27] Understanding God’s messages

• [04:50] Empathy over judgment

• [05:43] Love covers and heals

• [07:45] Judgment and hypocrisy in the church

• [08:46] Love as the core of faith

• [09:24] Transformation and God’s victory

• [10:34] God uses the overlooked

• [13:05] Biblical examples of hidden value

• [13:49] Feeling unworthy of God’s calling

• [15:11] The parable of the talents

• [16:47] Responsibility to use our gifts

• [18:47] Faith and multiplication

• [19:40] Collaboration and purpose

• [20:20] Closing and call to action

Notable Quotes

• [02:06] “Obey God with what you got. He’ll make sure the volume is turned all the way up.” — Rod

• [05:44] “We all could be memes. But when do we start acting like Jesus and covering people instead of canceling them?” — Pastor E

• [09:11] “Love demonstrates. Love covers until it can show how to bring someone from their condition to a better state.” — Rod

• [10:18] “Not only is God writing your story… He’s the finisher who makes sure it gets in the hands of those who need it.” — Rod

• [12:46] “God gives glory by making treasure out of what others threw away.” — Pastor E

• [14:10] “It’s different when you start seeing the fruit of what God told you. It humbles you.” — Pastor E

• [19:40] “Whatever God gives you, He expects it to multiply.” — Pastor E

Resource and Links

Let's Talk About It Podcast

• Apple

• Spotify

Rod Pickens

• Linktree

Pastor Eric Brown

• Website

• Email
  

When did the pulpit become the prize? It’s a question that’s hard to ignore when you look around and see people scrambling for positions rather than pursuing God. We talk a lot about preaching, but not nearly enough about the weight that comes with it—the sleepless nights, the pressure to get it right, the private battles no one sees.

In this episode, Pastor E and creative visionary Rod Pickens go deep on what it really means to walk in faith, lead with integrity, and obey God when it’s uncomfortable. They unpack the difference between being a “Christian” and being a believer, and why so many are more committed to the performance of religion than the purpose behind it.

Pastor E opens up about the pressure of pastoral leadership, the courage it takes to apologize as a leader, and the heart behind his ministry—a space stripped of religious pretense where people can meet God as they are. He challenges the traditions that keep people out and shares how creating a welcoming, pulpit-free environment makes room for radical transformation.

Rod shares the backstory behind his show Supernatural Encounters, his struggle with delayed obedience, and how using your God-given gifts—whether on camera or in the community—can be the very thing that sets someone else free.

From becoming the Word to recognizing the difference between “good things” and “God things,” this conversation is a masterclass in authenticity, divine timing, and faith in motion.

In This Episode:

• [00:05] Introduction to the podcast

• [00:36] The role of forgiveness and authenticity

• [01:13] Obedience and using your gifts

• [02:08] Believers vs. Christians

• [03:20] Challenges of church culture and the pulpit

• [04:07] The weight and responsibility of pastoring

• [05:00] The gospel beyond the pulpit

• [06:00] The power and authority of the gospel

• [06:36] Personal challenges of being a pastor

• [08:00] Church expectations and authentic ministry

• [09:57] Breaking traditional church norms

• [11:53] Becoming the Word

• [12:39] Ministry in motion and community

• [13:09] Obedience, procrastination, and faith

• [14:22] Good things vs. God things

• [14:41] Delays in answering God’s call

• [15:05] Rod on taking long to jump into God’s calling/delayed obedience

• [16:32] The cost of mistakes in ministry

• [16:56] Closing and call to action

Notable Quotes

• [07:47] "I would tell anybody, make sure that God has really called you to this. I'm watching young kids now up there, and they're... It's sad, but they're learning to do church Instead of becoming a church." — Pastor E

• [02:48] "If God really wanted us to be Christians, He would have said that, yo, I want you to be. But he said believers and make more of them. So that's our assignment." — Pastor E

• [05:07] "The pulpit is not the only place that God wants to bring the message. You got convenience stores, you got malls, you got street corners, you got talent shows, you know, you got career fields, you got neighborhoods." — Rod

Resource and Links

Let's Talk About It Podcast

• Apple

• Spotify

Rod Pickens

• Linktree

Pastor Eric Brown

• Website

• Email
  

What happens when God shows up—literally—and you’ve got no choice but to respond?

In this episode of Let’s Talk About It, Pastor E opens up about a supernatural encounter that changed everything. But this isn’t just about what happened to him—it’s about what happens when we share the encounters God gives us.

Joined by filmmaker and creative visionary Rod Pickens, the two dive into the journey of turning Pastor E’s experience into a full-scale cinematic testimony. It’s raw, it’s vulnerable, and it’s a reminder: your story isn’t just for you.

They talk about the weight of obedience, the fear that tries to hold us back, and how faith becomes real when it’s put into action. From spiritual visions to video production, acting challenges to AI, this episode explores why sharing what God has done in your life can be the very thing that changes someone else’s.

There’s power in your encounter. There’s purpose in your voice. And when you speak up—when you really share what you’ve seen—someone else might find the courage to believe again.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Should I tell my story?”—this is your answer. Tell it. Because someone’s breakthrough is waiting on your obedience.

In This Episode:

• [00:05] Introduction to the podcast

• [00:33] Creating a safe space and introducing the guest

• [02:14] How Pastor E and Rod met

• [03:58] Rod’s passion for sharing encounters

• [05:25] Producing the encounter video

• [07:15] The power and responsibility of divine encounters

• [10:11] Personal testimonies of hell and divine encounters

• [12:55] Bringing the vision to life

• [13:41] Obedience and sharing testimonies

• [15:06] Pastor E’s journey to sharing his encounter

• [17:28] Encouragement to share and final thoughts

Notable Quotes

• [08:35] "You got to be careful what you ask God for. When I asked, He showed up. And it wasn't what I asked—it was greater." — Pastor E

• [04:21] "We need more expression to be able to define the things of God. And so I believe God has given me this really strong passion to help people build the content, build their videos, build the face of their testimony." — Rod Pickens

• [11:00] "Hell's not a place for anybody, man. There's nobody that I dislike enough to see them, you know, go to hell." — Pastor E

• [13:54] "Dreams and visions are puzzle pieces. They are clarity from God that just needs to be arranged with obedience." — Rod Pickens

• [14:04] “Imagine having a solution or a remedy for the nations in your sleep that the nation never gets because you don't obey God and you don't release it.”— Rod Pickens

• [16:213] "And one of the main things He told me—I was a risk taker. So by being a risk taker, that means I'm a man of faith. And faith is an action word." — Pastor E

Resource & Links

Let's Talk About It Podcast

• Apple Podcasts

• Spotify

Rod Pickens

• Linktree

• Watch Rod Pickens' Encounter Videos on Youtube

Pastor Eric Brown

• Website

• Email
  

Do you ever feel like there’s an invisible weight holding you back—traumas, past experiences, or societal pressures? In the powerful debut episode of Let’s Talk About It Podcast, host Pastor E comes in bold, unfiltered, and unapologetically real. No sugarcoating. No judgment. Just raw truth.

From hustling in the streets to standing in the pulpit, he opens up about his own journey, proving that transformation is possible. And now, he’s inviting you to do the same—because true healing begins when you stop hiding and start talking.

Let’s keep it real: the conversations we avoid are the very ones that hold the key to our freedom. In this episode, Pastor E breaks it all down—why facing your truth feels so hard, how unspoken trauma only grows louder, and what it truly takes to step into change.

If you’ve been carrying your pain in silence, this is your sign. Consider this a no-judgment zone—a safe space to finally say what you’ve been holding back. So let’s get real. Let’s get face to face. Let’s start talking.

In This Episode:

• [00:05] Introduction to the podcast

• [00:32] Creating a safe space

• [01:10] Confronting personal truths

• [02:10] The impact of hiding trauma

• [03:17] The journey to self-discovery

• [05:57] The importance of change

• [07:03] Breaking free from judgment

• [08:12] Transformation through honesty

• [09:26] Facing societal labels

• [10:37] Pastor E's personal background

• [12:48] The role of redemption

• [16:11] The power of the tongue

• [18:32] Encouragement to share stories

• [19:37] Closing remarks and call to action

Notable Quotes

• [02:03] "It's hard to be face to face, to get face to face because we're always hiding. No matter what's going on with us, we tend to bury it and we hide behind it." — Pastor E

• [02:48] "Hurt people, hurt people. So if you're hurt and you never get it out, it's just being embedded in you. It's like a seed that's just gonna continue to grow and grow." — Pastor E

• [04:40] "It's time to stop pretending being happy and be happy. You know, what's going on? What's your truth?" — Pastor E

• [07:31] "Your breakthrough is in your ugliness. How ugly you ready to get. If you want to get ugly, I'm telling you right now, your trauma will turn into triumph." — Pastor E

• [16:31] "The transformation is going to start in your mind. We got to get rid of the friction. If there's no friction, the snake can't move." — Pastor E

• [17:10] "Today is the last day that I live in this moment. The same way: Today's my freedom. That's why I gotta say something." — Pastor E

• [18:15] "Let's find something positive in everybody's life, because we all got something positive." — Pastor E

Resource & Links

Let's Talk About It Podcast

• Apple

• Spotify

Pastor Eric Brown

• Website

• Email

Mentioned

• Biblical truths (John 8:32), Renewing the mind (Romans 12:2).

Looking for a safe space where faith, mental health, and modern life meet? Welcome to Let’s Talk About It with Pastor Eric Brown. This show dives into tough topics with raw, real, and relevant stories from community leaders, young adults, athletes, and entertainers. From life’s struggles to finding purpose and breaking norms, Pastor E and his guests offer hope, healing, and resilience.