In this special episode of Sacrificially Speaking, Pastor Shane sits down with Hunter Slone, a college senior, fisherman, and young adult at The Bend Church, for an unscripted conversation full of honest questions and raw answers. Hunter puts Pastor Shane on the spot with questions about being called at a young age, the challenges of preaching, and what spiritual maturity really looks like.

What follows is equal parts mentorship and real talk: stories from Shane’s first street preaching days in Nashville, lessons on finding your rhythm in the pulpit, and practical wisdom on how to grow in faith, plus a few laughs about fishing tournaments and broken door handles along the way.

This isn’t a polished sermon or a planned outline. It’s a vulnerable exchange between a seasoned pastor and a young believer, offering guidance, encouragement, and the kind of truth you only get in honest conversation.