#116: Bret Allen Words of Wisdom

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