Unscripted with PJ & PT
Welcome to Unscripted, the podcast where Pastors John and Tracy from South Coast Church share honest, behind-the-scenes conversations about life, leadership, marriage, family, faith, and everything in between. No script. No filter. Just real stories, biblical wisdom, and practical encouragement for your everyday life. Whether you're navigating relationships, raising kids, or chasing your purpose—pull up a seat. You belong here.
Episodes
37 episodes
What You Feed Grows | Overcoming Anxiety, Depression & Fear | UNSCRIPTED Ep. 35
One in five people in America are on some kind of prescription for their mental health. Pastors John & Tracy Breland get into anxiety, depression & fear without flinching, why the church can't afford to stay silent on this anymore &...
Don't Wait Until You've Wasted It | How to Live Every Day Intentionally | UNSCRIPTED Ep. 34
This week has been heavy. Pastors John & Tracy Breland pull from two very different funerals, one for a man who lived 80 years & one for a young man who lived only 19, & get honest about what it means to be present, invest in what m...
Attention Is the Currency of Connection | Back to School Talks for Parents | UNSCRIPTED Episode 33
School feels like the Wild West out there. Pastors John & Tracy Breland swap back to school stories from their own childhood, then get into what parenting looks like now that kids are dealing with way more than we ever did, why home has to ...
Prayer Is the Antidote to Anxiety | Unscripted Episode 32
Most of us treat prayer like a fire alarm. Pull it when the toilet overflows or the car won't start. Pastors John & Tracy Breland get into what it looks like when prayer becomes the rhythm of your life instead of the panic button, why anxie...
They Grew Up on VHS & Grew Into AI | Understanding Zillennials as Parents | UNSCRIPTED Ep 30
They grew up on VHS tapes & grew into AI. Pastors John & Tracy Breland get into what makes the Zillennial generation (born 1992-1998) so different from the ones on either side, why they crave authenticity over image & what every par...
Fill the Heart, Not Just the Backpack | Back to School Prep for Parents | UNSCRIPTED Ep 31
August hits like New Year's Day for parents, & the enemy loves the chaos. Pastors John & Tracy Breland get into what actually sets your kids up for a strong year, why filling the backpack isn't the same as filling the heart & how yo...
Episode 29
Solitude refreshes you. Isolation deceives you. Pastors John & Tracy Breland get honest about how convenience has quietly replaced community, why the enemy loves an empty room & what it actually costs when we skip the gathering. PLUS, t...
Episode 28
Most couples don't need a fixer. They need a witness. Pastors John & Tracy Breland get honest about the difference between sympathy & empathy in marriage, why Jesus modeled the second one, & how it slowly rewires how you love each o...
Episode 27
Bad communication can quietly wreck a marriage. Pastors John & Tracy Breland talk through what they teach in their summer marriage small group & what Jesus modeled for the rest of us. Tone, timing, trust, & the kind of questions tha...
Episode 26
What does freedom really cost & are we stewarding it or just inheriting it? Pastors John & Tracy Breland sit down for a patriotic conversation about political freedom, spiritual freedom & why faith shaped the foundation of our natio...
Episode 25
What's quietly stealing your joy this summer? Pastors John & Tracy Breland sit down to talk about the comparison trap, why it distorts reality, destroys contentment & distracts you from the life God's actually called you to. From a blac...
Episode 24
What if the most powerful sermon you'll ever preach is your own story? Pastors John & Tracy Breland sit down to talk about why Jesus always had a story ready & how the highs, lows, miracles & messes of your life were never meant to ...
Episode 23
Are you running on empty heading into summer? Pastors John & Tracy Breland sit down to talk about why hurry is quietly costing you more than you think & what it actually looks like to refill your soul before you burn out. PLUS, a summer...
Episode 22
What if the loudest voice in your head isn't actually you? Pastors John & Tracy Breland get real about the power of words — how the enemy attacks with lies, how faith-filled speech changes everything, and why silence can be one of Satan's s...
Episode 21
The world is loud right now… politics, news cycles, social media, the constant pull of "did you see what happened?" In this episode, Pastor John and Pastor Tracy sit down to ask a different question: how do we talk about all of it without losin...
Episode 20
Pastor John & Pastor Tracy sit down to swap some of the funniest stories they've never told on the podcast, & somewhere between the bareback horses, the borrowed church van, and the chicken that wouldn't cook, a deeper question shows up...
Episode 19
What if surviving Easter morning is part of the miracle? Pastors John & Tracy Breland get real about the chaos of getting everyone to church on Easter Sunday — the wrong shoes, the missing underwear, the daylight savings disaster that almos...
Episode 18
What would you tell your 25-year-old self? Pastors John & Tracy Breland get real about the lessons they wish they'd learned sooner. From financial fear & family pressure to the chaos of raising five kids in five years, they share the ha...
Episode 17
Whether you’re married, engaged, or growing in your faith, this conversation will encourage you to live out a love that shows up every day. What does real love actually look like? In this Valentine’s Day episode, we look at 1 John 3:16, ...
Episode 16
A new year brings fresh hope—and maybe even a miracle. In this unscripted episode, PJ & PT talk candidly about stepping into the new year with expectation, faith, and open hands. They share real-life reflections on waiting, trusting God whe...
Episode 15
PJ & PT reflect on the past year and look ahead to what’s next—sharing lessons learned, gratitude gained, and hope for the future in this honest Unscripted conversation.
Episode 14 Pt 2
This week on Unscripted, PJ & PT sit down for a laid-back Christmas conversation, sharing favorite holiday memories, family traditions, and the moments that shaped their love for the season. No notes, no agenda—just real stories, reflection...
Episode 14 Pt 1
On this week’s Unscripted, PJ & PT open up about God’s heart for the home and what it looks like to intentionally shape the spiritual climate of your family. They talk family rhythms, protecting what matters most, and the biblical ...