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The Morning After Ministry Show

The Morning After Ministry Show

By: Andrew Larsen & Timothy Miller
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 Each Monday morning, pastors Andrew Larsen and Timothy Miller take a caffeine-fueled look back at the week and ministry that was. You can join the conversation on The Morning After Ministry Show’s Facebook Live or YouTube broadcast every Monday at 11.Andrew Larsen & Timothy Miller Christianity Spirituality
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  • Episode 321: Quit objectifying us, ladies.

    Episode 321: Quit objectifying us, ladies.
    Apr 20 2026
    Tim was back in the saddle preaching all three services for the first time in almost a month… and felt every minute of it. Exhaustion set in, but Chat came through with some practical tips to help keep the energy up from first service to last. Turns out preaching stamina might be a spiritual gift, but it also helps to pace yourself.Andrew officially wrapped up a 32-week journey through the Gospel of John, and surprisingly, people were sad to see it end. Which raises the question, are shorter 3–6 week sermon series starting to lose their place? Or is there still something powerful about staying in a book long enough for it to really shape people?Andrew has dropped some weight, Tim is in great shape, and we both have received some… let’s call them “interesting” comments while preaching. It leads to a bigger question, would anyone say these things to a female communicator? And whether we like it or not, do people take preachers more seriously when they look healthy?It’s one of those episodes that starts with sermon fatigue and ends with some surprisingly honest reflections on perception, presence, and the strange things people feel comfortable saying to their pastor.Check out Chat's suggestion for Tim's routine to keep his energy up on Sundays...SATURDAY: Set the stageAfternoon (cut the chaos early)Wrap sermon edits by mid-afternoon if possibleStop “tinkering mode” and shift into ownership modeLight movement helps, nothing intense. Walk, stretch, loosen upDinner (fuel for tomorrow, not just tonight)Lean protein + carbs + some saltExample: chicken, rice, potatoes, veggiesHydrate well. Add electrolytesAvoid heavy, greasy meals that mess with sleepEvening (protect your mind)Read through your sermon out loud onceVisualize transitions between servicesThen shut it downNo late-night scrolling. No last-minute rewrites.Sleep (non-negotiable)Target 7 to 8 hoursCool, dark roomIf you wake up wired thinking about the sermon, write it down and go back to sleep⸻SUNDAY MORNING: Prime the engineWake up (90–120 minutes before first service)Hydrate immediatelyLight movement: stretch, walk, wake your body upQuick prayer: not long, just centered and focusedPre-service fuel (45–60 minutes before)Keep it simple and consistent:Banana or oatmealProtein shake or eggsCoffee, but not a massive doseAdd electrolytesYou want steady energy, not a spike and crash⸻BEFORE SERVICE 1: Lock inReview your opening and key transitionsDon’t over-rehearse the whole sermonStay calm, not hypedA few slow breaths right before you walk up⸻BETWEEN SERVICES: This is where you win or lose the dayMost guys burn out here.Immediately after Service 1 (first 10–15 minutes)Greet people, but don’t linger too longDelegate conversations if neededProtect your energyThen reset (10 minutes minimum)Find a quiet space:Sit downSlow breathing: in for 4, out for 6Let your nervous system come downYou are not “on” right nowRefuel (before Service 2)Fast carbs + a little protein:Banana + protein shakeRice cakes + peanut butterWater + electrolytesSmall caffeine bump, not a full reload⸻BEFORE SERVICE 2: Re-engageReview your opener againMentally treat it like a brand new crowdDon’t carry over mistakes or moments from Service 1⸻BETWEEN SERVICES AGAIN: Stay disciplinedThis is where fatigue really hits.Repeat the same pattern:Short relational windowIntentional resetQuick fuelSmall caffeine if neededDo not:Stand and talk the whole timeSkip foodTry to “push through” fatigue⸻SERVICE 3: Finish strongBy now, your edge comes from:RoutineEnergy conservationMental disciplineFocus on:Clarity over intensityConnection over performanceTrusting the preparation⸻AFTER SUNDAY: Recovery matters tooEat a real meal within an hourHydrateLight movement later in the day helpsDon’t jump straight into heavy decision-making
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    59 mins
  • Episode 320: Three Weddings and a Podcast

    Episode 320: Three Weddings and a Podcast
    Apr 13 2026

    Last night we went on a triple date with another ministry family. Nothing says “healthy pastors” like coordinated schedules and someone actually making the reservation.

    Tim didn’t preach this Sunday (thanks, Frank), but still showed up for all three services and handled baptisms after the third. So technically a lighter load, but also not really.

    Andrew took a unique turn in his John series, backtracking to cover a portion of John 19 that the sermon calendar skipped over during Easter. After 32 weeks in the Gospel of John, he’s officially heading into the final message next week. It’s been a journey, and yes, we all aged a little along the way.

    Tim is entering the ordination process in the next few months, with Andrew, Frank, and Adam Powers serving as examiners. So naturally, we’re already preparing our hardest questions and trying not to enjoy that too much.

    It’s a week of ministry rhythms, meaningful milestones, and the occasional reminder that even when you don’t preach, you’re still very much working.
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    40 mins
  • Episode 319: Big Sundays and Shared Space

    Episode 319: Big Sundays and Shared Space
    Mar 30 2026

    Lakeview had a huge Sunday, their biggest non-holiday attendance ever, which is the kind of problem every pastor is happy to have. They are also heading into Holy Week meeting under a giant tent so more people can be together, because apparently regular church logistics were just not challenging enough.

    At Safety Harbor, we welcomed new members, including one person who had only been to church one time before deciding to jump in. Which is either a beautiful picture of God at work or the fastest membership speedrun in modern church history.

    Tim is taking Good Friday off for the first time ever, and we take a moment to appreciate both the wisdom and the weirdness of that. Andrew, meanwhile, is doing his best not to be bullied for sharing his church’s space, because nothing brings out strong opinions quite like church buildings and who gets to use them.

    It’s a Holy Week episode full of big crowds, new faces, tent church, and the usual ministry reminder that when God is moving, things can get a little messy in the best possible way.
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    38 mins
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