The Bert Show: Vault – "Is It Odd That She’s Attracted To Her Pastor?"

Original Air Date: February 20, 2026
Hosts: The Bert Show Team
Main Theme: Exploring whether it’s normal to be attracted to religious leaders, through candid listener call-ins and lively, humorous commentary.

Episode Overview

This episode centers around a listener, Kelly, who calls in to confess she’s attracted to her pastor. What begins as a moment of personal questioning evolves into a light-hearted, genuine, and at times hilarious group therapy session, where the hosts and listeners share stories about their own attractions to pastors, rabbis, and other religious figures. The discussion unpacks the psychology, normalcy, and (often taboo) feelings that can arise around figures of spiritual authority.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Kelly’s Confession: Attracted to Her Pastor

[01:37–04:40]

• Kelly calls in, voice disguised, seeking reassurance that she’s "normal" for being attracted to her pastor.
• She clarifies she doesn’t want to act on it, but "just finds him incredibly sexy" and tends to compare other men to him (Kelly, 02:33).
• Description of her pastor: early 30s, athletic, tall, brown hair, sexy voice (Kelly, 04:15).
• Hosts express that attraction to a charismatic leader is understandable and not uncommon.

Quote:

"I'm attracted to my pastor. And he's sexy." — Kelly ([03:04])

2. Attraction to Spiritual Leaders Is Common

[04:40–07:02]

• Multiple listeners call in confirming similar feelings about their own pastors, even if the pastor is older or married.
• One listener reports: "My dad’s a preacher… the church ladies call him all the time, and it weirds everybody out." — Anonymous Caller ([04:56])
• Hosts note it's natural since pastors aren’t celibate like priests and often marry.
• Discussion touches on whether Kelly’s pastor is single or married, adding playful speculation.

3. Real-Life Stories: From Crushes to Marriages

[05:57–07:53]

• Caller reveals that her friend married a pastor after attending his Bible studies. They’re now expecting their first baby, illustrating these connections sometimes turn romantic.
• Another listener, Holly, playfully says: "85.5% of the reason I go to my church is because of my pastor... Oh my God. They don’t need to make them like that." ([06:28])

Quote:

"85.5% of the reason that I go to my church is because of my pastor." — Holly ([06:28])

4. The Debate: Is It the Role or the Person?

[07:09–08:43]

• Hosts ask if attraction is due to the pastoral role or the individual.
• Holly says, "Even if he wasn’t my pastor," confirming it's personal as much as positional.
• Humor escalates as hosts joke about sexy church attire and sitting in prime positions for attention, blurring lines between admiration and parody.

5. Lighthearted Banter and Pushing Boundaries

[08:31–09:47]

• Jokes about church crushes get a little risqué, with quips about communion and “batting your eyes” at the pastor.
• Hosts and callers share laughs but pull back to acknowledge the humor—"We’re all going to hell," jokes a caller ([09:32]).

Quote:

"We're all going to hell." — Caller ([09:32])

6. Expanding the Conversation: Sexy Rabbis, Too

[09:38–11:41]

• The topic extends beyond pastors to rabbis, with two women simultaneously confessing their attraction to their Orthodox rabbis.
• "I’m in love with my Orthodox rabbi… he’s untouchable, but absolutely gorgeous and he’s funny." — Kim ([09:53])
• In a comedic moment, both callers name their rabbis on a three-count, revealing they’re different people, further normalizing the phenomenon and adding levity.

Quote:

"I'm in love with my Orthodox rabbi… he's untouchable, but absolutely gorgeous and he's funny and he's, like, on Facebook. He's really cool." — Kim ([09:53])

7. Confirmation and Community: Callers United

[12:01–13:35]

• More callers join in, some refusing to name their attractive religious leaders to avoid "competition."
• The Bert Show affirms for Kelly and listeners that being attracted to a spiritual leader is both normal and widespread.
• Closing exchanges are playful, supportive, and carry a comedic “Well… go for it!” sentiment.

Quote:

"If you are looking for confirmation that other women are attracted to their pastors and their rabbis, you got it today." — Host ([13:05])

Notable Quotes and Moments with Timestamps

• [03:04] Kelly’s Disclosure:
  "I'm attracted to my pastor. And he's sexy." — Kelly

• [04:56] Pastors are Popular:
  "My dad’s a preacher… the church ladies call him all the time, and it weirds everybody out." — Anonymous Caller

• [06:28] Church Attendance Motivation:
  "85.5% of the reason that I go to my church is because of my pastor." — Holly

• [09:32] Going to Hell:
  "We're all going to hell." — Caller

• [09:53] Cool Rabbis:
  "I'm in love with my Orthodox rabbi… he's untouchable, but absolutely gorgeous and he's funny and he's, like, on Facebook. He's really cool." — Kim

• [13:05] Universal Confirmation:
  "If you are looking for confirmation that other women are attracted to their pastors and their rabbis, you got it today." — Host

Segment Timestamps

• [01:37] Listener Kelly’s confession and panel’s initial response
• [04:54] Listener stories begin (Attraction to preacher dads, pastor status)
• [05:57] Marrying your pastor; stories of romance at church
• [06:26] Holly’s candid church crush confession
• [07:53] Amy's story: dressing up for a hot pastor
• [09:38] Expansion to rabbis; Jewish listener stories
• [12:14] More listeners with similar stories; Kelly gets closure
• [13:05] Host confirms Kelly is not alone; supportive wrap-up

Tone and Style

• The conversation is open, supportive, and always filtered through The Bert Show’s signature blend of candor and humor.
• Listeners and hosts poke fun at themselves, but also destigmatize “taboo” feelings by drawing community consensus and laughter.

Conclusion

The episode demonstrates, with laughter and honesty, that being attracted to a religious leader is both common and nothing to feel ashamed about. The Bert Show creates a space for listeners to realize they’re not alone in their feelings, and the hosts keep it lively, entertaining, and supportive from start to finish.