The Brian Donahue Podcast

Keeping the Faith Pastor Brian takes a thoughtful and passionate look at the state of Trek today—where the franchise has come, where it seems to be heading, and what he hopes the future holds for the stories and characters we love. And, of course, Pastor Brian talks about his all-time favorite Star ...

Trek and Faith What happens when you bring two Trekkies together for a conversation about faith, family, adversity, and the stories that inspire us? You get a great conversation with my special guest, Jonathan Pike! Jonathan is a Trekkie, husband, father, and—most importantly—an all-around great guy...

Trekkie and Author This week, Pastor Brian welcomes a very special guest: Trekkie, author, and fellow sci-fi fan Joe Gray! Joe joins the conversation to share his all-time favorite Star Trek episode—but, as you might expect, the conversation doesn’t stay in the final frontier for long. What begins w...

Trekkie, Dad, Podcaster This week, I’m joined by special guest TJ Jeznach, fellow podcaster, Trekkie, and someone whose knowledge of Star Trek is—quite frankly—VAST! TJ and I dive into his all-time favorite episode of Trek, and from there, the conversation takes off into all kinds of fun territory. ...

The Doctor and Learning About Life What happens when two Star Trek fans sit down to talk about a favorite episode? Well… you never quite know where the conversation will boldly go! On the latest episode of The Brian Donahue Podcast, I’m joined by special guest Marissa Anne, a teacher and fellow Star...

Working through adversity Season 2 debuts with Pastor Brian sharing a story from his recent family vacation. You don't want to miss how he brings Star Trek into the adventure and all the mishaps that happened along the way as he traveled through New York, Maine, and Massachusetts. This podcast i...

In the latest episode of The Brian Donahue Podcast , Brian is joined by the acclaimed author of The Autobiography of Benjamin Sisko . Together they explore the intersection of Star Trek, personal history, and the power of storytelling in a thoughtful and uplifting discussion. Listen now for a meanin...

Pastor Brian is joined by Trekkie Patrick Brennan , who shares his favorite episode from Star Trek: The Original Series —a moment of nostalgia for longtime fans. Pastor Brian reflects on the Deep Space Nine episode “The Visitor,” opening up a heartfelt conversation about grief, love, and the ways we...

This week on The Brian Donahue Podcast , Pastor Brian welcomes a very special guest—his daughter, Payton Joy Donahue . Payton brings her trademark enthusiasm as she opens up about her fandoms, the things she loves, and how her faith shapes the way she engages with the world around her. Pastor Brian ...

Starting something new takes courage. Whether it’s launching a ministry, beginning a new job, or stepping into a calling that feels bigger than you, fear is natural — but faith is transformational. Brian encourages listeners to trust God in the uncertainty, reminding us that some of the greatest rew...

Get ready for a brand new episode! In this installment, I'm opening up about a recent personal experience where I truly needed some grace and reflection, and I'll be sharing insights on how we, as individuals, can cultivate and extend grace to those around us in our daily lives. I'm thri...

Pastor Brian welcomes Melissa Bartell to the podcast to talk about her favorite all-time episode of Star Trek and it turned into a conversation about finding common ground across political, economical, and religious lines. Finding the things we agree upon can open the door for deeper relationship an...

Carrie Schwent, associate producer for The 7th Rule Podcast, master crafter, and limerick writer joins Pastor Brian for a fun and whimsical discussion about her favorite Trek episode of all time! Pastor Brian shares about the importance, power, and influence that tables can have in building relation...

Brian welcomes special guest, author and poet, Mona Mehas on the show to talk about her all-time favorite episode of Star Trek! He also shares about the first time he ever saw Robin Curtis in person and his silly reaction! Check it out, because the conversation is fun and you might just learn someth...

In this special episode, Pastor Brian describes a recent experience in Birmingham, Alabama where his family participated in a commemorative service at St. Paul United Methodist Church. They were celebrating and remembering the Palm Sunday March from 63 years ago. It was a powerful and stirring servi...