In this episode of 2 Pastors Unplugged, Pastor Rick Probst sits down with Dr. James Merritt, senior pastor of Cross Pointe Church in Duluth, Georgia. Dr. Merritt opens up about nearly 50 years of marriage, the importance of a supportive spouse, and the lessons he’s learned about faith, leadership, and personal growth.

Listen as Dr. Merritt shares candid stories about his journey in ministry, the impact of mentorship through his “Timothy Project,” and why he believes investing in the next generation of pastors is crucial. The conversation also touches on the value of discipleship, the power of reading, and Dr. Merritt’s upcoming Christmas series, “Jesus in 3D.”

Whether you’re a church leader, a believer seeking inspiration, or simply curious about the life and legacy of a seasoned pastor, this heartfelt and insightful episode will leave you encouraged and eager to hear more. Tune in now!

FaithTalkAtlanta.com | CrossPointeChurch.com

In this episode of 2 Pastors Unplugged, Pastor Rick Probst sits down with Dr. James Merritt, senior pastor of Cross Pointe Church in Duluth, Georgia. Dr. Merritt opens up about nearly 50 years of marriage, the importance of a supportive spouse, and the lessons he&rsquo;s learned about faith, leadership, and personal growth.
Listen as Dr. Merritt shares candid stories about his journey in ministry, the impact of mentorship through his &ldquo;Timothy Project,&rdquo; and why he believes investing in the next generation of pastors is crucial. The conversation also touches on the value of discipleship, the power of reading, and Dr. Merritt&rsquo;s upcoming Christmas series, &ldquo;Jesus in 3D.&rdquo;
Whether you&rsquo;re a church leader, a believer seeking inspiration, or simply curious about the life and legacy of a seasoned pastor, this heartfelt and insightful episode will leave you encouraged and eager to hear more. Tune in now!
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Welcome to 2 Pastors Unplugged, where each week, host and pastor Rick Probst sits down with a different pastor in the metro Atlanta area to discuss all things faith, culture, theology, ministry, and more to encourage and equip both the pastor and the churchgoer in their walk with the Lord.

Visit faithtalkatlanta.com to learn more about FaithTalk Atlanta

Welcome to 2 Pastors Unplugged, where each week, host and pastor Rick Probst sits down with a different pastor in the metro Atlanta area to discuss all things faith, culture, theology, ministry, and more to encourage and equip both the pastor and the churchgoer in their walk with the Lord.
Visit faithtalkatlanta.com to learn more about FaithTalk Atlanta

2 Pastors Unplugged

Join Pastor Rick Probst for a 20-minute interview on the 2 Pastors Unplugged podcast. Choose your topic and engage in a relaxed conversation on faith, scripture, and culture. Rick’s insightful approach ensures a meaningful discussion that resonates with listeners. A respected voice in the faith community, Pastor Rick brings years of ministry and radio broadcasting experience, fostering open and engaging discussions.

Join Pastor Rick Probst for a 20-minute interview on the 2 Pastors Unplugged podcast. Choose your topic and engage in a relaxed conversation on faith, scripture, and culture. Rick&rsquo;s insightful approach ensures a meaningful discussion that resonates with listeners.&nbsp;A respected voice in the faith community, Pastor Rick brings years of ministry and radio broadcasting experience, fostering open and engaging discussions.

Ep 32 | Dr. James Merritt of Cross Pointe Church

In this episode of Two Pastors Unplugged, host Rick Probst sits down with Dr. Mark Jordan, Senior Pastor at Hope Church in Dallas, Georgia, for a candid conversation about real-life ministry in a season of revival.

Dr. Jordan opens up about navigating burnout, battling isolation—especially for pastors and leaders—and why faith, hope, and love are more than just Bible words; they’re the lifeline that keeps him grounded when the weight of ministry feels overwhelming. From Elijah’s crash after Mount Carmel to Jesus’ sorrow in Gethsemane, he connects powerful biblical moments to the private struggles many leaders never talk about.

They also look ahead to the holidays, teasing Hope Church’s upcoming series “Missing Christmas” and exploring how busyness, distraction, and even greed can quietly rob us of the joy of the season.

If you’re a pastor, leader, or just feeling worn thin but still hungry for hope, this conversation will speak right to where you live. Press play—you won’t want to miss it.

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In this episode of&nbsp;Two Pastors Unplugged, host Rick Probst sits down with&nbsp;Dr. Mark Jordan, Senior Pastor at Hope Church in Dallas, Georgia, for a candid conversation about real-life ministry in a season of revival.
Dr. Jordan opens up about navigating burnout, battling isolation&mdash;especially for pastors and leaders&mdash;and why faith, hope, and love are more than just Bible words; they&rsquo;re the lifeline that keeps him grounded when the weight of ministry feels overwhelming. From Elijah&rsquo;s crash after Mount Carmel to Jesus&rsquo; sorrow in Gethsemane, he connects powerful biblical moments to the private struggles many leaders never talk about.
They also look ahead to the holidays, teasing Hope Church&rsquo;s upcoming series&nbsp;&ldquo;Missing Christmas&rdquo;&nbsp;and exploring how busyness, distraction, and even greed can quietly rob us of the joy of the season.
If you&rsquo;re a pastor, leader, or just feeling worn thin but still hungry for hope, this conversation will speak right to where you live. Press play&mdash;you won&rsquo;t want to miss it.
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Ep 31 | Dr. Mark Jordan of Hope Church

Rick Probst of 2 Pastors Unplugged, this podcast sits down with Kevin Pounds, Executive Director of The Bridge Communities, to explore how hope is being rebuilt for Cobb County families in crisis.

Across every Cobb zip code, hard-working families are living in motels, couch surfing, or sleeping in cars. The Bridge Communities is changing that by creating small, smart cottage neighborhoods on faith-based land—giving families a safe place to land and launch. It’s not a handout. It’s a reset.

Rick and Kevin dive into why this matters:
2,600 Cobb students are currently classified as unhoused.
The need is real—and so is the solution.

Together, they unpack how The Bridge:


Partners with churches to transform unused property into transitional housing


Builds thoughtful cottage communities


Supports families for 6–24 months through stable housing and wraparound services

Be the Bridge is a conversation about compassion, community, and practical hope—inviting you to join the movement that’s restoring stability one family at a time.

 

Rick Probst of 2 Pastors Unplugged, this podcast sits down with Kevin Pounds, Executive Director of The Bridge Communities, to explore how hope is being rebuilt for Cobb County families in crisis.
Across every Cobb zip code, hard-working families are living in motels, couch surfing, or sleeping in cars. The Bridge Communities is changing that by creating small, smart cottage neighborhoods on faith-based land&mdash;giving families a safe place to land and launch. It&rsquo;s not a handout. It&rsquo;s a reset.
Rick and Kevin dive into why this matters: 2,600 Cobb students are currently classified as unhoused. The need is real&mdash;and so is the solution.
Together, they unpack how The Bridge:
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Partners with churches to transform unused property into transitional housing
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Builds thoughtful cottage communities
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Supports families for 6&ndash;24 months through stable housing and wraparound services
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Be the Bridge is a conversation about compassion, community, and practical hope&mdash;inviting you to join the movement that&rsquo;s restoring stability one family at a time.
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Ep 30 | Kevin Pounds

What does it take to launch a new church location with purpose, passion, and a laser-sharp focus on discipleship? Rick sits down with Pastor Christian Norman, Associate Pastor of First Baptist Church Woodstock and the current Location Pastor for Roswell Street Baptist Church. She shares her heart for ministry and her mission to help believers become lifelong imitators of Jesus.

Pastor Christina’s journey includes studying at Michigan State University, earning a Master of Divinity from Moody Bible Institute, and now leading Roswell Street Baptist Church into an exciting new chapter. She unpacks what it means to be a Christ-centered church that does life together inside and outside the walls.

Christina walks Rick through the four priorities driving the foundation of this new launch:


Building strong relationships and honoring Roswell Street’s rich history


Gathering together regularly around prayer, meals, and worship


Developing staff and volunteers into a unified team


Saturating the community with the love and hope of Jesus

Rick and Christina also dive into the current teaching series, “THIS IS US,” which highlights what a healthy disciple looks like: someone who follows Jesus for a lifetime, influences outsiders, seeks wise counsel, and lets Scripture lead the way… keeping it simple through prayer, proclamation, and making disciples who make disciples.

Plus, they talk honestly about the challenges behind the scenes, the steps to victory, and the big dream of launching fully in 2026.

If you love seeing how God grows His church brick-by-brick and heart-to-heart, this conversation will inspire you.

What does it take to launch a new church location with purpose, passion, and a laser-sharp focus on discipleship? Rick sits down with Pastor Christian Norman, Associate Pastor of First Baptist Church Woodstock and the current Location Pastor for Roswell Street Baptist Church. She shares her heart for ministry and her mission to help believers become lifelong imitators of Jesus.
Pastor Christina&rsquo;s journey includes studying at Michigan State University, earning a Master of Divinity from Moody Bible Institute, and now leading Roswell Street Baptist Church into an exciting new chapter. She unpacks what it means to be a Christ-centered church that does life together inside and outside the walls.
Christina walks Rick through the four priorities driving the foundation of this new launch:
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Building strong relationships and honoring Roswell Street&rsquo;s rich history
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Gathering together regularly around prayer, meals, and worship
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Developing staff and volunteers into a unified team
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Saturating the community with the love and hope of Jesus
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Rick and Christina also dive into the current teaching series, &ldquo;THIS IS US,&rdquo; which highlights what a healthy disciple looks like: someone who follows Jesus for a lifetime, influences outsiders, seeks wise counsel, and lets Scripture lead the way&hellip; keeping it simple through prayer, proclamation, and making disciples who make disciples.
Plus, they talk honestly about the challenges behind the scenes, the steps to victory, and the big dream of launching fully in 2026.
If you love seeing how God grows His church brick-by-brick and heart-to-heart, this conversation will inspire you.

Ep 32 | Dr. James Merritt of Cross Pointe Church

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