{"podcast":{"title":"The Pulpit and Porch","slug":"the-pulpit-and-porch-6393096","podcast_index_feed_id":6393096,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/e036cfb4/podcast/rss","website_url":"http://www.higherministries.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/37516885/37516885-1730399594159-d44a6013f9b85.jpg","author":"Higher Ministries","episode_count":167,"summary":"The Pulpit & Porch is a podcast about real conversations at the intersection of faith, life, and leadership. Hosted by Tony Marr and Robert Kell, we invite you to pull up a chair, grab some sweet tea, and join us on the front porch, where stories are told, wisdom is shared, and no topic is off-limits. Each episode features honest dialogue with guests from all walks of life: entrepreneurs, pastors, artists, coaches, and everyday people making an impact. It’s about purpose. It’s about truth. It’s about learning to lead and live well. Always grounded in the Christian faith. Never stuck in a box.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-14T20:17:26.921656+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pulpit-and-porch-6393096"},"episode":{"title":"When Life Slams on the Brakes","slug":"when-life-slams-on-the-brakes","published_at":"2026-02-10T16:53:50+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pulpit-and-porch-6393096/when-life-slams-on-the-brakes","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pulpit-and-porch-6393096","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-pulpit-and-porch/episodes/When-Life-Slams-on-the-Brakes-e3etduu","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/e036cfb4/podcast/play/115307934/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-10%2F417839525-44100-2-500cf61a197a2.mp3","summary":"This week didn’t go according to plan. A foot of snow. Roads shut down. Driveway blocked. Guest canceled. Momentum paused. And it got us thinking… What happens when life slams on the brakes and you don’t get a vote? In this episode, we talk about forced pauses, the ones we didn’t schedule and wouldn’t have chosen. The moments when plans stall, control slips, and we’re left sitting still whether we like it or not. We unpack: Why we resist slowing down What stillness reveals that busyness hides How pauses can recalibrate what actually matters And how to re-enter life differently when the road opens back up Sometimes the delay isn’t a punishment. Sometimes it’s protection. Sometimes it’s preparation. If you’re feeling stuck, snowed in, delayed, or just tired of pushing, this conversation is for you. Pull up a chair. If this episode encouraged you: • Subscribe • Leave a review • Share it with someone who might need permission to slow down We’ll see you next week, right here on The Pulpit & Porch. #FaithInRealLife #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #ChristianPodcast #SlowingDown #PurposeInThePause","meta_description":"This week didn’t go according to plan. A foot of snow. Roads shut down. Driveway blocked. Guest canceled. Momentum paused. And it got us thinking… What ha…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3537,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-pulpit-and-porch-6393096/episodes/when-life-slams-on-the-brakes/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pulpit-and-porch-6393096/when-life-slams-on-the-brakes.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}