Does God really just want you to be happy? In this episode of Pastors & Pizza, we sit down at A Pizza House in Everett, Washington, to unpack this popular phrase and ask what the Bible actually says about happiness and joy. What happens when what makes us happy conflicts with what God asks of us? Join us as we explore why following Jesus doesn’t always mean choosing the easiest—or happiest—path, and why God may have something far better in mind.

In this episode of Pastors & Pizza, we head to Sound 2 Summit Brewing in Everett, WA, where we dig into their delicious "Getting Figgy With It" pizza while tackling one of Christianity's most common sayings: "God won't give you more than you can handle." Is it actually in the Bible, or have we confused a comforting cliché with biblical truth? Join us as we explore what Scripture really says about suffering, temptation, and why God's goal isn't to make us self-sufficient—but to draw us into deeper dependence on Him.

Pizza

Getting Figgy With It

Fresh-herbed, diced chicken breast with Applewood smoked bacon, brie, sliced apple, arugula, and house-made fig aioli. Add the Hawaiian POG Kölsch and you'll be in heaven.

The Season 5 Finale is here! Join us for a special live recording of the Pastors & Pizza Podcast as we wrap up an incredible season exploring questions asked throughout Scripture. With pizza from Sahara Pizza in Sultan, a live audience, giveaways, and plenty of laughs, this episode is a celebration of another great season.

Our main conversation centers on one of the Bible's very first questions: "Where are you?" (Genesis 3). As God calls out to Adam and Eve in the garden, we explore how shame often leads us to hide—from God, from others, and even from ourselves—and how the gospel invites us out of hiding and into the freedom and grace found in Jesus Christ.

Along the way, we answer questions submitted by our live audience, and recap some of Season 5.

Thanks for joining us on this journey. Check out the poll and let us know what you'd like our theme for season 6 to be and then keep your eyes and ears open for season 6, coming soon!