He Was Baptized Twice… But The Pastor Said He Was Lost | Southern Storytelling | Episode 170

Episode 170 May 21, 2026 01:47:39
He Was Baptized Twice… But The Pastor Said He Was Lost | Southern Storytelling | Episode 170
Hayden Alabama Podcast
He Was Baptized Twice… But The Pastor Said He Was Lost | Southern Storytelling | Episode 170

May 21 2026 | 01:47:39

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Show Notes

Rick Burgess joins the Hayden Alabama Podcast for a conversation full of Southern stories, childhood trouble, hunting memories, brother fights, and the kind of testimony that stops the room. What starts with hilarious old-school stories about brush fires, coon hunting, and growing up in Alabama eventually turns into one of the most honest conversations we’ve had.

Rick shares the moment a pastor refused to marry him and told him something he did not expect to hear: even though he had been baptized, raised around church, and knew the language of Christianity, the fruit of his life told a different story. That confrontation led him to the book of James, submission, repentance, and a life changed by Jesus Christ.

This episode is for anyone who loves real Southern storytelling, outdoor memories, hunting stories, faith conversations, and powerful testimonies that hit deeper than expected. It is funny, uncomfortable, convicting, and full of the kind of stories you don’t forget.

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Intro - 00:00-03:34

Storytelling - 03:35-44:46

Testimony Time - 44:47-01:22:42

Scripture Time - 01:22:43-01:47:39

About the Hayden Alabama Podcast: Our podcast celebrates Southern humor and Southern storytelling, right from the heart of Alabama. We share funny stories and true tales that resonate with anyone who grew up in the South (or just wishes they did!) all while keeping appropriate for all ages to watch. Tune in for new episodes every Tuesday at 6PM.

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