From Drug Dealer to Pastor: Sean DeMars on Faith, Porn, and Church Revitalization | Reformark Media

In this powerful and often hilarious conversation, we sit down with Pastor Sean DeMars from Room for Nuance and Sixth Avenue Community Church in Decatur, Alabama to talk about his journey from drug dealer to pastor, his time in the military and the mission field, and how he’s leading a once-dying church through faithful, biblical revitalization.

Sean shares candid wisdom on using social media without losing your soul, how to fund and steward parachurch ministries, and what it means to serve locally before platforming globally. We also dive deep into the reality of pornography in the church, how pastors can disciple men through purity, and the vital need for fathers to talk openly about sexual sin with their kids.

From pastoral leadership to laughter-filled dad jokes and a lightning-fast “Speed Round,” this episode delivers a mix of biblical conviction, humor, and practical wisdom for leaders and laypeople alike.

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Chapters
00:00 – Intro & Welcome
00:35 – Who Is Sean DeMars? From Drug Dealer to Pastor
01:30 – The Importance of Local Church Faithfulness
03:00 – How to Use Social Media Without Losing Your Witness
06:30 – Stewarding Ministry Funds Wisely
09:00 – The Role of Parachurch Ministries in Local Church Health
12:00 – The Vision for Reformark Media & The Valley Conference
15:00 – Using Media to Serve the Church, Not Replace It
17:00 – Presence Over Platform: Real Ministry in a Digital World
19:00 – Pornography, Lust, and the War for Holiness
22:00 – Discipling Young Men Struggling with Sexual Sin
25:00 – Fathers, Sons, and the Fight for Purity
28:00 – Church Revitalization: From 20 Members to Healthy Growth
32:00 – Teaching Reform Without Confusion
35:00 – Building a Titus 2 Culture in the Church
38:00 – Persevering Through Division and Church Splits
41:00 – Encouragement for Pastors Who Are Worn Out
44:00 – Cessationism, Continuationism, and Biblical Discernment
49:00 – Leadership Lessons from Danny Akin & Doug Wilson
53:00 – The Speed Round with Sean DeMars
56:00 – Funniest Moments and Dad Jokes
59:00 – Final Thoughts & Closing Prayer