The Preacher and the Pawnbroker Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-preacher-and-the-pawnbroker Two long-time friends from very different "industries" discuss faith, family and culture in true candor. © 2025 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready b93d05c7-0a76-5cf8-abdc-99839ffc8ec4 no en Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:15:37 -0400 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 23:52:23 -0500 https://img.transistor.fm/Oz_AA63GfZgPsOfBKae-QXATHTT7ixiuK57TZGvI-W0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iMjEz/ZDUwNTU3ZDQ1YmZj/N2NlYTYxMjNhNTU0/NzM4Ny5qcGc.jpg The Preacher and the Pawnbroker episodic Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Two long-time friends from very different "industries" discuss faith, family and culture in true candor. Two long-time friends from very different "industries" discuss faith, family and culture in true candor.. Tobey Bouch No No What about Israel? 33 33 What about Israel? full fdf365eb-6a21-49b0-99c8-f0cab5955001 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8e8e46f5 Robert and Tobey discuss why Israel is perpetually at the center of our global attention. How should we approach these inevitable discussions?

]]> Robert and Tobey discuss why Israel is perpetually at the center of our global attention. How should we approach these inevitable discussions?

]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2025 13:14:41 -0400 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 3415 Robert and Tobey discuss why Israel is perpetually at the center of our global attention. How should we approach these inevitable discussions?

]]> Israel No You've got a friend in me... 32 32 You've got a friend in me... full e952480b-4846-4c07-ae4d-d66acbb62472 https://share.transistor.fm/s/14c74825 What does it take to cultivate lifelong friendships? Tobey and Robert discuss from a place of mutual experience.

]]> What does it take to cultivate lifelong friendships? Tobey and Robert discuss from a place of mutual experience.

]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2025 06:40:36 -0400 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 2906 What does it take to cultivate lifelong friendships? Tobey and Robert discuss from a place of mutual experience.

]]> friendship No Power corrupts... 31 31 Power corrupts... full 937d4083-1e03-44be-91a9-76a53ef2c8d6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2139abe3 The old adage makes us ask if power always corrupts...? Can we predict it; prevent it? Robert and Tobey discuss scenarios and safeguards with regard to corruption.

]]> The old adage makes us ask if power always corrupts...? Can we predict it; prevent it? Robert and Tobey discuss scenarios and safeguards with regard to corruption.

]]> Tue, 13 May 2025 18:16:25 -0400 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 2860 The old adage makes us ask if power always corrupts...? Can we predict it; prevent it? Robert and Tobey discuss scenarios and safeguards with regard to corruption.

]]> No Good Things...Bad People? 29 29 Good Things...Bad People? full 6f7be760-3b61-4b75-a375-80d857f70a26 https://share.transistor.fm/s/61c867f8 We often hear the question, "Why do bad things happen to good people?" Robert and Tobey flip the question as they challenge the premise.

]]> We often hear the question, "Why do bad things happen to good people?" Robert and Tobey flip the question as they challenge the premise.

]]> Wed, 02 Apr 2025 05:44:12 -0400 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 3007 We often hear the question, "Why do bad things happen to good people?" Robert and Tobey flip the question as they challenge the premise.

]]> No Grumpy Old Men...Finishing Well 28 28 Grumpy Old Men...Finishing Well full d92ced59-6f0d-46b8-b97e-fda60ec4d568 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b270c35f Finishing well is not just for runners. Tobey and Robert discuss some of the things that make us prickly (or soft) as we age.

]]> Finishing well is not just for runners. Tobey and Robert discuss some of the things that make us prickly (or soft) as we age.

]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2025 11:13:22 -0400 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 3163 Finishing well is not just for runners. Tobey and Robert discuss some of the things that make us prickly (or soft) as we age.

]]> No Kill or be killed...? 27 27 Kill or be killed...? full 7c3b8c13-26c9-4aaa-be11-a99b5bd90910 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a88e6008 Capital punishment, self-defense, protecting those we love? Robert and Tobey discuss the taking of human life. Is it ever justified? No easy answers...

]]> Capital punishment, self-defense, protecting those we love? Robert and Tobey discuss the taking of human life. Is it ever justified? No easy answers...

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 15:18:30 -0400 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 3193 Capital punishment, self-defense, protecting those we love? Robert and Tobey discuss the taking of human life. Is it ever justified? No easy answers...

]]> capital punishment, self-defense No Mission Drift..."Off the Mark" 26 26 Mission Drift..."Off the Mark" full 1e271a12-a6f0-429e-b2da-1d754face735 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e042655 People, businesses, churches and government all deal with mission drift. Robert and Tobey discuss some methods of self assessment and "course correction."

]]> People, businesses, churches and government all deal with mission drift. Robert and Tobey discuss some methods of self assessment and "course correction."

]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:48:48 -0400 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 3188 People, businesses, churches and government all deal with mission drift. Robert and Tobey discuss some methods of self assessment and "course correction."

]]> mission drift No Tribalism 25 25 Tribalism full 1219b1a8-9ef5-440a-ad91-60bd43c43bbd https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c74112b Does it really need to be "us vs. them?" Maybe we should stop listening to those who benefit from keeping us arguing (instead of asking the right questions).

]]> Does it really need to be "us vs. them?" Maybe we should stop listening to those who benefit from keeping us arguing (instead of asking the right questions).

]]> Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:17:50 -0500 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 2814 Does it really need to be "us vs. them?" Maybe we should stop listening to those who benefit from keeping us arguing (instead of asking the right questions).

]]> tribalism No Life in a box 24 24 Life in a box full 35ca67e6-c747-473d-a64d-1bf1cd97d200 https://share.transistor.fm/s/deebb45b How small do we make the literal and figurative worlds in which we live? Tobey and Robert discuss how we can stretch ourselves in this episode.

]]> How small do we make the literal and figurative worlds in which we live? Tobey and Robert discuss how we can stretch ourselves in this episode.

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 09:27:45 -0500 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 3441 How small do we make the literal and figurative worlds in which we live? Tobey and Robert discuss how we can stretch ourselves in this episode.

]]> perspective No Boundaries 23 23 Boundaries full 009606fb-6080-45a6-9c1a-cd139a16294e https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd6968e1 Creating boundaries in life is what separates sanity from insanity. Robert and Tobey discuss a few things that may just require a little introspection.

]]> Creating boundaries in life is what separates sanity from insanity. Robert and Tobey discuss a few things that may just require a little introspection.

]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:07:40 -0500 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 3773 Creating boundaries in life is what separates sanity from insanity. Robert and Tobey discuss a few things that may just require a little introspection.

]]> boundaries No Bad news...good news 22 22 Bad news...good news full 0ea2da78-7d9b-40e2-9ac3-758e5c319aa8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e1c95bec The good news rarely has the same impact without a really clear understanding of the bad news. Robert and Tobey discuss the best news of all.

]]> The good news rarely has the same impact without a really clear understanding of the bad news. Robert and Tobey discuss the best news of all.

]]> Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:07:40 -0500 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 3703 The good news rarely has the same impact without a really clear understanding of the bad news. Robert and Tobey discuss the best news of all.

]]> good news, gospel No Spurring change 21 21 Spurring change full 689866f4-b92f-4944-aa3c-19470402933c https://share.transistor.fm/s/8255738c Whether unexpected change spurs us, or we are attempting to spur change in our own life, there are strategies for handling the transition. Robert and Tobey discuss in this week's episode.

]]> Whether unexpected change spurs us, or we are attempting to spur change in our own life, there are strategies for handling the transition. Robert and Tobey discuss in this week's episode.

]]> Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:46:44 -0500 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 3474 Whether unexpected change spurs us, or we are attempting to spur change in our own life, there are strategies for handling the transition. Robert and Tobey discuss in this week's episode.

]]> Change No Change is inevitable 20 20 Change is inevitable full 72330256-7e22-4189-8e11-1f57b27206ee https://share.transistor.fm/s/42797fb6 It can be a source of great anxiety, but is necessary if we want to grow. Robert and Tobey discuss how to best handle change in our lives.

]]> It can be a source of great anxiety, but is necessary if we want to grow. Robert and Tobey discuss how to best handle change in our lives.

]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2025 06:19:38 -0500 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 3364 It can be a source of great anxiety, but is necessary if we want to grow. Robert and Tobey discuss how to best handle change in our lives.

]]> Change, anxiety No What is a Proverbs 31 woman? 19 19 What is a Proverbs 31 woman? full e2309d53-80d1-4557-9b54-dbe13eaab44c https://share.transistor.fm/s/f4e66916 Robert and Tobey take a diversion and discuss a scripture passage that highlights a "woman of noble character."

]]> Robert and Tobey take a diversion and discuss a scripture passage that highlights a "woman of noble character."

]]> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:56:06 -0500 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 2205 Robert and Tobey take a diversion and discuss a scripture passage that highlights a "woman of noble character."

]]> No Give and go? 18 18 Give and go? full f9dadc12-44c2-429c-8cd2-0b5060186945 https://share.transistor.fm/s/45f00ae3 It doesn't just benefit others when we decide to give and go...it changes us as well. On the heels of a trip to Mexico, Tobey discusses with Robert the importance of outreach and open hands.

]]> It doesn't just benefit others when we decide to give and go...it changes us as well. On the heels of a trip to Mexico, Tobey discusses with Robert the importance of outreach and open hands.

]]> Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:58:11 -0500 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 3297 It doesn't just benefit others when we decide to give and go...it changes us as well. On the heels of a trip to Mexico, Tobey discusses with Robert the importance of outreach and open hands.

]]> Missions No The root of all evil 17 17 The root of all evil full 29a81050-10f3-417e-838d-47392fd125b0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d85b5d6a Money definitely comes with its share of landmines. Tobey and Robert discuss a few in this week's episode.

]]> Money definitely comes with its share of landmines. Tobey and Robert discuss a few in this week's episode.

]]> Tue, 07 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 3248 Money definitely comes with its share of landmines. Tobey and Robert discuss a few in this week's episode.

]]> Money No Money... 16 16 Money... full 187a58f5-02dd-46ab-8bbe-056878e72654 https://share.transistor.fm/s/18008224 What is a "healthy perspective" on money? Robert and Tobey discuss this, among other New Year's resolutions.

]]> What is a "healthy perspective" on money? Robert and Tobey discuss this, among other New Year's resolutions.

]]> Fri, 03 Jan 2025 08:32:40 -0500 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 3664 What is a "healthy perspective" on money? Robert and Tobey discuss this, among other New Year's resolutions.

]]> Money, finances No It's not just a day of the year... 15 15 It's not just a day of the year... full 373c23e6-39c5-4dda-be8b-f90099f702ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/fefb2c39 Why does so much of the world pause to celebrate Christmas? Is there more to it than shopping, sweets and holiday classics? Follow Robert and Tobey on their rabbit trails to the true meaning of Christmas.

]]> Why does so much of the world pause to celebrate Christmas? Is there more to it than shopping, sweets and holiday classics? Follow Robert and Tobey on their rabbit trails to the true meaning of Christmas.

]]> Thu, 26 Dec 2024 12:35:16 -0500 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 3433 Why does so much of the world pause to celebrate Christmas? Is there more to it than shopping, sweets and holiday classics? Follow Robert and Tobey on their rabbit trails to the true meaning of Christmas.

]]> Christmas No Schooling ain't Education 14 14 Schooling ain't Education full b7f4910c-12b5-4e8b-a57f-90adb9fce0ba https://share.transistor.fm/s/c640b22a Is our K-12 system failing us? Is college a scam? This week, Robert and Tobey weigh in on education in the U.S.

]]> Is our K-12 system failing us? Is college a scam? This week, Robert and Tobey weigh in on education in the U.S.

]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:58:59 -0500 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 3287 Is our K-12 system failing us? Is college a scam? This week, Robert and Tobey weigh in on education in the U.S.

]]> Education, K-12, college No Brain Crutches 13 13 Brain Crutches full 4433fcc1-d2dd-4127-8c8e-f56bdf0f5a85 https://share.transistor.fm/s/78ba494a Have we stopped using our brains? Or at least less than we used to before things like GPS made everything simpler? Is the technology we've adopted making us stupid? Robert and Tobey discuss this week...

]]> Have we stopped using our brains? Or at least less than we used to before things like GPS made everything simpler? Is the technology we've adopted making us stupid? Robert and Tobey discuss this week...

]]> Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:14:34 -0500 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 3768 Have we stopped using our brains? Or at least less than we used to before things like GPS made everything simpler? Is the technology we've adopted making us stupid? Robert and Tobey discuss this week...

]]> Technology No Nothing is non-binary 12 12 Nothing is non-binary full ed075a3b-3598-4046-88f3-d84715c3f386 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5776e104 Are we finally seeing a breakthrough from all of gray areas that we have created in our culture and lives? Robert and Tobey discuss a few of these areas and the shifts that we are seeing (and hoping for).

]]> Are we finally seeing a breakthrough from all of gray areas that we have created in our culture and lives? Robert and Tobey discuss a few of these areas and the shifts that we are seeing (and hoping for).

]]> Tue, 03 Dec 2024 14:35:25 -0500 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 3615 Are we finally seeing a breakthrough from all of gray areas that we have created in our culture and lives? Robert and Tobey discuss a few of these areas and the shifts that we are seeing (and hoping for).

]]> non-binary No Thanks! 11 11 Thanks! full 987fee2e-1bc3-429b-b3bb-067306808c09 https://share.transistor.fm/s/49946ef6 What produces gratitude in a person? Is it a function of what we have or who we are? Tobey and Robert discuss as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving.

]]> What produces gratitude in a person? Is it a function of what we have or who we are? Tobey and Robert discuss as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving.

]]> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:45:28 -0500 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 2615 What produces gratitude in a person? Is it a function of what we have or who we are? Tobey and Robert discuss as we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving.

]]> No Forgive 10 10 Forgive full f48aa069-e467-4c4d-aa73-ae2fa9ddbb47 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a47b6ac6 Do we really need to forgive in order to be forgiven? Tobey and Robert discuss this as they wrap up last week's conversation on conflict resolution.

]]> Do we really need to forgive in order to be forgiven? Tobey and Robert discuss this as they wrap up last week's conversation on conflict resolution.

]]> Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:45:18 -0500 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 3377 Do we really need to forgive in order to be forgiven? Tobey and Robert discuss this as they wrap up last week's conversation on conflict resolution.

]]> forgiveness No Let's Fight...Well 9 9 Let's Fight...Well full 843a9c21-df93-4d94-b6c4-a7d955ee6f27 https://share.transistor.fm/s/85eab68f Robert and Tobey discuss conflict resolution. But more importantly, conflict avoidance.

]]> Robert and Tobey discuss conflict resolution. But more importantly, conflict avoidance.

]]> Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:12:45 -0500 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 3540 Robert and Tobey discuss conflict resolution. But more importantly, conflict avoidance.

]]> conflict resolution No Here's Your "Man Card" 8 8 Here's Your "Man Card" full bc06dee2-7366-4daa-b273-68c20c0f5bb8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c595110 What does it mean to be a man? Not sure we can answer a question that big in a short podcast...
But how about a few things that every young man should keep in mind as he pursues his proverbial "man card?"

]]> What does it mean to be a man? Not sure we can answer a question that big in a short podcast...
But how about a few things that every young man should keep in mind as he pursues his proverbial "man card?"

]]> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 08:58:19 -0500 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 2812 What does it mean to be a man? Not sure we can answer a question that big in a short podcast...
But how about a few things that every young man should keep in mind as he pursues his proverbial "man card?"

]]> Manhood No Business vs Church 7 7 Business vs Church full 47a0985e-3a57-4873-a81a-3aae24a69b7d https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a9399ca Are there any similarities between opening and growing a business and planting a church? Tobey and Robert discuss...

]]> Are there any similarities between opening and growing a business and planting a church? Tobey and Robert discuss...

]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:54:03 -0400 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 3565 Are there any similarities between opening and growing a business and planting a church? Tobey and Robert discuss...

]]> Business start-up, church plannting No Stinkin' politics...? 6 6 Stinkin' politics...? full d827875d-391c-481e-920d-30d1d86bdd61 https://share.transistor.fm/s/160f31f8 In light of the upcoming election, Robert and Tobey discuss our civic responsibility with regards to voting and political engagement.

]]> In light of the upcoming election, Robert and Tobey discuss our civic responsibility with regards to voting and political engagement.

]]> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:38:23 -0400 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 3566 In light of the upcoming election, Robert and Tobey discuss our civic responsibility with regards to voting and political engagement.

]]> voting, election, politics No Why date? 5 5 Why date? full 8e940c3c-0698-4b98-9342-b2316f2e5073 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc5e1a1a Does the Bible have anything to say about dating? Should we really take it that seriously? Robert and Tobey share their thoughts...and some suggestions for young people and parents.

https://youtu.be/eVcgpGdnv-c

]]> Does the Bible have anything to say about dating? Should we really take it that seriously? Robert and Tobey share their thoughts...and some suggestions for young people and parents.

https://youtu.be/eVcgpGdnv-c

]]> Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:36:27 -0400 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 3585 Does the Bible have anything to say about dating? Should we really take it that seriously? Robert and Tobey share their thoughts...and some suggestions for young people and parents.

https://youtu.be/eVcgpGdnv-c

]]> Dating No Get married...? 4 4 Get married...? full 1b07d110-549f-4158-b12c-276f08d915e6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2358d9b1 Why are young people waiting so long to get married, or choosing to forego marriage altogether? Is it a healthy shift? Or part of some greater design that should be questioned? We do...

]]> Why are young people waiting so long to get married, or choosing to forego marriage altogether? Is it a healthy shift? Or part of some greater design that should be questioned? We do...

]]> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 17:24:52 -0400 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 3572 Why are young people waiting so long to get married, or choosing to forego marriage altogether? Is it a healthy shift? Or part of some greater design that should be questioned? We do...

]]> Marriage No See truth, hear truth, speak truth 3 3 See truth, hear truth, speak truth full 28eee409-fdbb-483a-ab9d-1d9527a086ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/844a705f Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:19:29 -0400 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 3400 Truth No We put childish things aside... 2 2 We put childish things aside... full 7f7a2db5-cc76-422f-905a-df0fed8b1a7e https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd4a770e Tobey and Robert discuss the importance of establishing good habits and embracing maturity.

]]> Tobey and Robert discuss the importance of establishing good habits and embracing maturity.

]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:50:02 -0400 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 3544 Tobey and Robert discuss the importance of establishing good habits and embracing maturity.

]]> Habits, discipline, routine, maturity No Put the smart phone down... 1 1 Put the smart phone down... full 500bf5c1-89a6-41b5-9ca9-c53d28cf5553 https://share.transistor.fm/s/70b9d9a8 Is it time to step back from technology? Robert and Tobey discuss the catalysts that are causing them (and others) to ask the question.

]]> Is it time to step back from technology? Robert and Tobey discuss the catalysts that are causing them (and others) to ask the question.

]]> Mon, 23 Sep 2024 06:56:51 -0400 Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready Tobey Bouch and Robert McCready 3329 Is it time to step back from technology? Robert and Tobey discuss the catalysts that are causing them (and others) to ask the question.

]]> Technology, smart phone, unplug No