I Don't Know S*** - a Christian Podcast
Welcome to I Don’t Know S***, hosted by Jake Smeester—a seminary grad, former church worker, and lifelong learner. In this intro episode Jake shares his personal journey through faith, ministry, and deconstruction, laying the foundation for a podcast centered on exploring the gray areas of theology, culture, and identity. This podcasts is all about having honest, nuanced conversations on hot-button social topics and biblical interpretation, as well as more subtle struggles like pastoral loneliness and corporate faith. If you're open to embrace the tension and sit in the discomfort of uncertainty - if you’re willing to admit “I don’t know s***,” this podcast is for you.
I Don't Know S*** - a Christian Podcast
E3. What It's Really Like to Be a Pastor with David Burke
In this episode, we hear from a longtime friend and mentor, David Burke. With over 25 years of ministry experience—including 16 years in college ministry and nearly a decade as a senior pastor—David has a deep well of insight into the life of a pastor. Today, he serves with Standing Stone Ministry, offering confidential coaching and support to pastors and ministry leaders who are often overwhelmed, isolated, or burned out.
In this conversation, David helps us explore the often invisible emotional toll of pastoral work, the pressure of leadership, and the loneliness that can come with it. We also discuss how the public narrative tends to highlight scandals while overlooking the everyday struggles of faithful leaders quietly doing the work.
This episode is for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of what pastors go through—and why they need our support, not just our criticism.
Show notes: https://standingstoneministry.org/