In this preview episode, hosts Phil Taylor and Tyler Drewitz introduce the Backstage Pastors™️ Podcast, a show created specifically for executive pastors and second-chair leaders in churches and nonprofits. They unpack why a niche podcast like this is needed, explain the “backstage pastors” concept, share their ministry journeys, and outline what listeners can expect when the show officially launches on January 21, 2026.

Phil and Tyler talk about their heart for under-the-radar leaders who bring vision into reality, their desire to platform both well-known and lesser-known practitioners, and their hope that the podcast will be a high-ROI investment for the Kingdom by resourcing those who rarely get the spotlight but carry enormous responsibility.

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Chapters

00:00:00 – Welcome to the Backstage Pastors Podcast

00:00:45 – Why Another Leadership Podcast?

00:02:28 – The Executive Pastor Niche and Phil’s Book Journey

00:04:29 – Meet Co-Host Tyler: Roles, Churches, and Businesses

00:05:59 – Meet Host Phil Taylor: Coaching, Cohorts, and Plain Joe Studios

00:09:39 – The “Backstage Pastors” Idea and Story Behind the Name

00:12:44 – Why This Podcast Matters for Second-Chair Leaders

00:19:04 – Launch Date, Release Schedule, and First Guest Preview

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Editing and Support by The Good Podcast Co.