Pastors Unfiltered #101: Pastoring Across the Street

May 2, 2025

Welcome to another raw and hilarious episode of Pastors Unfiltered! This week, Pastors Brandon and Tony sit down with special guest Pastor Nick Wallsteadt from Gold Creek Church, right across the street from Venture Church in Mill Creek, WA.


00:00 – Cold Open: First Cars & Cigar Talk

04:00 – Welcome Pastor Nick Wallsteadt

06:30 – Nick’s Background & Role at Gold Creek

09:30 – Moving from Florida to Mill Creek

18:00 – Replacing a Legend: Transition Leadership

22:30 – Church Planting vs Campuses

34:00 – Holy Spirit & Pre-Christian Seattle

45:00 – Easter Services Recap (incl. Monroe Prison)

48:00 – Advice for New Leaders Following Longtime Pastors

51:00 – Spirit-Filled Ministry & Emotional Worship

54:00 – What We’re Reading, Watching, and Listening To

58:00 – Korean Identity, BBQ, and Cultural Mixups

01:00:00 – Pastoral Unity & Closing Thoughts