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Evan Doyle: The Painful Truth About Leaving Ministry

With Evan Doyle • Former Pastor & Coach • June 19, 2026 • 1h 6min

In this episode of The Outstand Podcast, Chandler Boyce sits down with Evan Doyle, a former pastor who spent 18 years in ministry before transitioning into a new season of life, work, coaching, content, and leadership.

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01What You'll Learn
  • 01Evan shares the story of planting a church in California, returning home, serving on staff for years, navigating church culture, and eventually stepping away from full-time ministry.
  • 02If you are a pastor, church leader, former ministry staff member, or someone walking through a major life transition, this episode will help you process the in-between with honesty, hope, and clarity.
  • 03Because leaving a role does not mean your calling is over.
  • 04The Outstand Podcast features real conversations with pastors, entrepreneurs, and leaders who refuse to blend in.
02Key Moments
00:00Introduction
07:55Evan's story
25:06The core conversation
42:56Hard truths
58:08Final challenge
04Listen To The Full Episode

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