They call me pastor is a tool to equip you disciple and pastor, not just lead.
What it’s all about
They Call Me Pastor is a podcast dedicated to equipping new and future ministers to lead from a place of spiritual health, biblical conviction, and Christ-centered shepherding.
Hosted by Pastor Don Sanderson with over forty five years of ministry and pastoral experience, and Pastor Kyle Popineau a millennial lead pastor of a new church, each episode offers honest conversations, practical insights, and pastoral encouragement drawn from real ministry experience. Through teaching, storytelling, and prayer, They Call Me Pastor invites listeners to slow down, lean into the presence of God, and rediscover the sacred calling of shepherding His people.
Meet your hosts
PASTOR DON SANDERSON
Don has served in pastoral ministry for over four decades, and is currently the Lead Pastor of Vista Assembly in California. Known for his steady shepherd’s heart, biblical preaching, and commitment to raising up the next generation of leaders, Don has walked through nearly every season of church life. His wisdom and experience make him uniquely equipped to guide conversations that will strengthen and equip new and future pastors.
Pastor Kyle Popineau
Pastor Kyle is the founding pastor of Legacy Church in Tustin, California, where he and his wife have faithfully shepherded a growing community since 2020. With a passion for spiritual health, biblical preaching, and equipping leaders, Kyle has guided his church through seasons of growth, healing, and discipleship. His pastoral heart and creative vision make him a strong voice for encouraging and training new and future ministers.