Broken Pastor Podcast

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Art Schoonmaker doesn’t preach from a pulpit anymore—he preaches through a podcast. After years of serving the local church and ministering in just about every role imaginable—from usher to youth leader to pulpit preacher—Art now shares God’s truth, grace, and humor through the Broken Pastor Podcast—a space where real stories meet real hope. His path to Jesus was anything but typical. Before surrendering his life to Christ, Art explored the occult, practiced Wicca, and identified as an atheist. But somewhere between the silence of disbelief and the noise of everything else, grace broke through. And when it did—it changed everything. A U.S. Navy Submarine Veteran and storyteller at heart, Art’s messages are raw, relatable, and rooted in Scripture. He blends biblical depth with humor, emotional transparency, and cultural honesty—making space for people who’ve been hurt by the Church, burned out by religion, or just hungry for something real. You’ll hear themes of: Identity and grace Mental health and faith Church hurt and healing Jesus’ upside-down kingdom Today, through Broken Pastor Studio and the podcast, Art continues to walk in his calling—preaching the Gospel in a way that connects with real people navigating real life. He’s married to Erica, dad to five amazing kids, and firmly believes that God’s grace is bigger than your worst mistake—and your weirdest season. You can support this ministry through purchases at our official Etsy shop - https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrokenPastorStudio?ref=dashboard-header

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