Best Kyle Whitaker Podcasts (2025)

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Taxes, Tariffs, and Transformation: Real Talk on America, Real Estate and Resetting Your Routine 1:07:31

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Elevate and Execute — Episode: Taxes, Tariffs, and Transformation: Real Talk on America, Real Estate and Resetting Your Routine Hosts: Kyle Fernandez, Brian Preston, David Ounanian Episode Summary In this wide-ranging episode, the hosts kick off 2025 with bold conversation—covering the political landscape, money, and the mindsets shaping a new year…

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How Lindsay Whitaker Built 700 Multifamily Doors (and the Systems That Run Them) 1:30:26

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Elevate and Execute — Episode: How Lindsay Whitaker Built 700 Doors (and the Systems That Run Them) Hosts: Kyle Fernandez, Brian Preston, David Ounanian Guest: Lindsay Whitaker Episode Summary In this inspiring episode, the Elevate and Execute crew sits down with Lindsay Whitaker, a St. Louis real estate investor and property management expert who …

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Safety, “Lies” in Real Estate and the New Contracts 55:19

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Elevate and Execute — Episode: Safety, “Lies” in Real Estate and the New Contracts Hosts: Kyle Fernandez, Brian Preston, David Ounanian Episode Summary The guys open with real-world safety practices when showing properties (including why some agents carry and how to announce yourself when entering a vacant home). They shift into a rapid-fire discus…

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What Conservative LGBTQ+ Christians Can Teach Us About Love 1:23:28

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Text us your questions! Dawne Moon and Theresa Tobin are back to discuss their book Choosing Love, which represents the culmination of their research over the last several years into the community of conservative LGBTQ+ Christians. This book expands on many of the topics we covered in our first conversation while adding insightful material on the v…

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Fall Market Predictions, Refinancing Risks, and the Future of Homeownership 33:42

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Episode: Fall Market Predictions, Refinancing Risks, and the Future of Homeownership Hosts: Kyle Fernandez, Brian Preston, David Ounanian Episode Summary: In this candid and timely episode of Elevate and Execute, the crew breaks down what’s happening in the Saint Louis market as summer winds down and fall approaches. With rates dipping below 6%, in…

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Should Young People Buy a House? 13:50

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Episode: Should Young People Buy a House? Hosts: Kyle Fernandez, Brian Preston, David Ounanian Episode Summary: In this thoughtful episode, the Elevate and Execute crew tackles a big question for Gen Z and Millennials: Should young people buy a house—or rent? From first-hand stories of kids buying too much too soon, to smart strategies like house h…

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Deconstructing the Culture Wars with Laurie Johnson 1:22:46

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Text us your questions! What happens when political labels lose their meaning? Dr. Laurie Johnson, political philosopher and president of the Maurin Academy, joins us to unpack the tangled roots of America's culture wars and explore pathways toward overcoming our divisions. We discuss her book The Gap in God's Country: A Longer View on Our Culture …

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From Mattresses to Jet Skis: Our Worst Business Ideas Ever 19:46

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Episode: rom Mattresses to Jet Skis: Our Worst Business Ideas Ever Hosts: Kyle Fernandez, Brian Preston, David Ounanian Episode Summary: In this hilarious episode, the guys reflect on some of their biggest business fails—from sinking jet skis to a short-lived mattress empire and a car flipping business that barely made it out of the lot. If you’ve …

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Are Single-Family Rentals Still Worth It? 23:17

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Episode: Are Single-Family Rentals Still Worth It? Hosts: Kyle Fernandez, Brian Preston, David Ounanian Episode Summary: In this brutally honest episode, the Elevate and Execute crew tackles one of the most popular (and misunderstood) wealth-building strategies out there—buying single-family rental homes. Are they still a good investment in today’s…

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Why You Shouldn’t Get Your Real Estate License 21:16

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Episode: Why You Shouldn’t Get Your Real Estate License Hosts: Kyle Fernandez, Brian Preston, David Ounanian Episode Summary: Following up on their last episode (“Should You Get Your Real Estate License?”), the guys flip the coin and get brutally honest about all the reasons not to. From hidden fees and time sacrifices to liability issues and wild …

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Reframing the Bible with Zach Lambert 1:06:58

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Text us your questions! Ready to transform your relationship with the Bible? Zach Lambert, pastor of Restore Church in Austin and author of Better Ways to Read the Bible, offers a healing pathway for those wounded by scripture in this candid conversation. Growing up in a Southern Baptist megachurch during the "fundamentalist takeover," Lambert expe…

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Should You Get Your Real Estate License? 21:00

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Episode: Should You Get Your Real Estate License? Hosts: Kyle Fernandez, Brian Preston, David Ounanian Episode Summary: In this episode, the Elevate and Execute crew debates whether getting your real estate license is a smart move—especially if you're an investor or entrepreneur. The team breaks down the costs, the perks, the misconceptions, and th…

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The Biggest Mistakes in Real Estate 31:09

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Episode: The Biggest Mistakes in Real Estate Hosts: Kyle Fernandez, Brian Preston, David Ounanian Episode Summary: In this no-fluff episode, the Elevate and Execute crew lays out the biggest—and most expensive—mistakes they’ve seen (and made) in real estate. From flipping disasters and contractor nightmares to newbie agent errors and investment reg…

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Building a Referral-Based Business 17:55

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Episode: Building a Referral-Based Business Hosts: Kyle Fernandez, Brian Preston, David Ounanian Episode Summary: In this value-packed episode, the Elevate and Execute crew breaks down what it really takes to build a sustainable, referral-driven real estate business. From creating unforgettable client experiences to leveraging CRMs, social media, a…

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Scary, Sketchy, and Hilarious Real Estate Stories 21:27

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Hosts: Kyle Fernandez, Brian Preston, David Ounanian Episode Summary: In this laugh-out-loud episode of Elevate and Execute, the guys swap their wildest, creepiest, and downright unbelievable real estate stories—from vent cover hacks that somehow passed inspection, to walking in on a sleeping man with a loaded Glock. They also share lessons learned…

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Do You Still Pray? 1:19:31

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Text us your questions! What happens to prayer after you rethink religion and spirituality? Does it feel empty, confusing, or even impossible? If so, you're not alone. In this episode, the three of us discuss our journeys from structured, wordy, and sometimes demonstrative prayer lives to something altogether different. Randy reflects on his charis…

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A.I. Is the New Agent: The Revolution Is Here 20:24

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Episode: AI Is the New Agent: The Revolution Is Here Hosts: Kyle Fernandez, Brian Preston, David Ounanian Episode Summary: In this forward-looking (and slightly unnerving) episode, the Elevate and Execute crew dives into how artificial intelligence is already changing the real estate industry—and what agents, teams, and brokerages need to do to sta…

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Flipped, Fumbled, and Fighting to Close 19:56

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Episode: Flipped, Fumbled, and Fighting to Close Hosts: Kyle Fernandez, Brian Preston, David Ounanian Episode Summary: In this episode of Elevate and Execute, the team dives into the chaos of a recent flip deal gone sideways, highlighting the importance of knowing your contracts, preparing for worst-case scenarios, and navigating real estate deals …

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Getting Out of the Rat Race 12:30

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Episode: Getting Out of the Rat Race Hosts: Kyle Fernandez, Brian Preston, David Ounanian Episode Summary: In this raw and honest episode, the team dives into what it really means to "get out of the rat race"and why so many people are stuck in it without realizing. Drawing from their own experiences leaving corporate jobs, Kyle, Brian, and David ta…

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The Summer Market: How to Sell Faster and Smarter 20:50

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Hosts: Kyle Fernandez, Brian Preston, David Ounanian Episode Summary: In this practical and timely episode, the Elevate and Execute team breaks down everything sellers (and agents) need to know heading into the summer real estate market. They discuss the sudden surge in seller activity as people get off the sidelines, what home improvements actuall…

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Gender, Faith, and Privilege after Transitioning: Paula Stone Williams 1:11:28

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Text us your questions! What happens when a successful religious leader transitions genders and loses everything? Reverend Dr. Paula Stone Williams takes us on her extraordinary journey from privilege to authenticity. Paula once stood at the pinnacle of evangelical success – CEO of a large nonprofit, television host, magazine editor. But beneath th…

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Zillow, Tech and the Future of Real Estate 24:05

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Hosts: Kyle Fernandez, Brian Preston, David Ounanian Episode Summary: In this insightful episode, the Elevate and Execute crew dives deep into Zillow, what it is, how it works, and why so many real estate agents love to hate it. From syndication and Flex programs to fears about Zillow becoming a full-on brokerage, the team pulls back the curtain on…

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Guessing Gen Alpha Slang: Can We Keep Up? 8:45

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Hosts: Kyle Fernandez, Brian Preston, David Ounanian Episode Summary: In this lighthearted and hilarious episode, the Elevate and Execute crew tests their knowledge (or lack thereof) of Gen Alpha slang. From "brain rot" to "womp womp," the guys try to decode the strange new language their kids are speaking—and the results are pure gold. Along the w…

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Adding to the Good Pile: Women's Ordination and the Role of the Pastor's Wife with Beth Allison Barr 1:09:23

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Text us your questions! How did the role of "pastor's wife" replace ordination for women in church history? Is the news that there was women's ordination in church history hitting you unexpectedly right now? It's cool, we get it; take a moment and come back when you're ready. Historian and actual pastor's wife Beth Allison Barr returns for a potent…

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The Real Estate Flip Bet (and the Sh*t House Story) 23:20

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Episode: The Real Estate Flip Bet (and the Sh*t House Story) Hosts: Kyle Fernandez, Brian Preston, David Ounanian Episode Summary: In this entertaining and insightful episode, Kyle and Brian kick off a friendly new competition: which one can sell their property for the highest percentage over list price. The winner gets bragging rights—and a new pa…

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From Burnout to Breakthrough: How One Realtor Built a System That Wins 13:58

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📅 Episode: From Burnout to Breakthrough: How One Realtor Built a System That Wins 🎧 Hosts: Kyle Fernandez, Brian Preston, David Ounanian 🎤 Featured Guest: David Ounanian (author of the new real estate investing book) 🔥 Episode Summary: In this powerful episode, the Elevate and Execute crew celebrates co-host David Ounanian and the launch of his new…

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Sexual Ethics, Queer Theology, & Responding to Critics: Matthew Vines (Part 2) 1:23:11

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Text us your questions! Matthew Vines returns to discuss how the revised edition of his book addresses critiques from prominent theologians, the distinction between affirming theology and queer theology, and the possibility of affirming, orthodox Christianity. Matthew unpacks the scholarly consensus that modern sexual orientation concepts simply di…

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401(k) vs. Real Estate: Which One Will Actually Retire You? 23:41

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In this powerful episode, Kyle, Brian, and David take on one of the most important questions for your financial future: Should you rely on a 401(k) or real estate to retire? With real-life experience and real numbers, they break down the long-term impact of both investment vehicles—from returns and risks to cash flow and control. If you’ve ever won…

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Price It Right or Pay the Price: Real Talk on Selling in a Shifting Market 20:35

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📝 Episode Description: In this candid first episode, Kyle, Brian, and David tackle what sellers need to hear in today’s unpredictable real estate market. From buyer psychology to pricing strategy and the power of leverage, the trio unpacks how missteps—especially in pricing—can cost sellers dearly. They also share war stories from the field, includ…

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Pope Francis' Legacy: A Global Church in Transition 1:14:54

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Text us your questions! Pope Francis, a man who inspired even many Protestants and non-Christians with his refreshingly prophetic voice, has died. The process to select his successor is ongoing as we release this. To help us understand what's happening, as well as its historical significance, we're talking with our friend and returning guest Shaun …

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Does the Bible Affirm LGB Relationships? Interview with Matthew Vines (Part 1) 58:39

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Text us your questions! Matthew Vines is here to discuss the revised and expanded edition of his influential book God and the Gay Christian, marking eleven years since its initial release. The book sent shockwaves through evangelical Christianity and remains a powerful and compelling case for an affirming reading of the Bible for those who want to …

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We Need to Talk About It 1:12:56

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Text us your questions! This is a conversation we've been avoiding: how are we doing now that Donald Trump is president again? As we had a break between interviews, we decided to try to unpack how we're feeling, what we're doing, what we've learned about ourselves, and what we're worried and hopeful about. This is an unusually impromptu and unpolis…

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Re-Release - Outrage Porn, Echo Chambers, and the Seduction of Clarity: Interview with C. Thi Nguyen 1:02:25

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Text us your questions! This is a re-release of an episode from our second season when we spoke with philosopher C Thi Nguyen. We think it bears re-listening in our current moment. ===== What happens when we seek simple answers in a complex world? Philosopher C Thi Nguyen takes us into the machinery of belief, understanding, and value formation, ex…

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What Happens When You're Done with Religion Altogether? 1:19:50

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Text us your questions! What happens when the foundation of your identity crumbles beneath you? When the lens through which you understood the world no longer works? Psychologist Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren joins us to explore this profound transition that one-fifth of Americans have experienced—leaving religion behind. Drawing from eight years of groun…

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Unpacking Open and Relational Theology: Interview with Tom Oord 1:20:45

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Text us your questions! Tom Oord is back! This time, we're discussing his "main thing": open and relational theology. We explore what it means and its significance in reshaping our understanding of God, love, prayer, and more. Tom answers our questions graciously, and we try to convince Randy that he's wrong. How is open and relational theology dif…

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Will Deconstructing End My Marriage? A Conversation with Keri Ladouceur 1:25:46

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Text us your questions! This episode explores the complexities of spiritual evolution and its impact on marriages and relationships. Our friend Keri Ladouceur shares her wisdom, and we discuss stories of navigating changing faith and the strain it can place on intimate partnerships. We cover how questioning beliefs impacts relationships, emotional …

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When Seeking Jesus Drives You Out of the Church: Interview with Scot McKnight & Tommy Preson Phillips 1:12:43

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Text us your questions! Faith deconstruction has become a defining trend in American Christianity, and disagreement persists about what’s driving it. In this episode, we talk with Scot McKnight and Tommy Preson Phillips about their book Invisible Jesus, which considers why so many Christians are critically re-examining their faith. Rather than trea…

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Nicholas Ma on Division, Vulnerability, and Doing What You Can 1:11:46

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Text us your questions! This is one of our favorite interviews we've ever done. Nicholas Ma (son of famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma) is a filmmaker best known for producing the 2018 documentary Won't You Be My Neighbor? about Fred Rogers. We speak with him about his latest documentary Leap of Faith, which follows a group of Christian pastors from diverse so…

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Re-Release - Holy Balls: Power, Masculinity, and the Making of White American Evangelicalism with Kristin Kobes Du Mez 1:25:02

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Text us your questions! This is a re-release of an episode from our first season: our first conversation with Kristin Kobes Du Mez, which happened to fall just after January 6, 2021. It seems fitting to revisit it now. ===== In this episode, we chat with Kristin Kobes Du Mez about her book that's been making waves and is brilliantly titled Jesus an…

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Brian Zahnd on The Brothers Karamazov 1:08:17

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Text us your questions! Brian Zahnd is back with us to discuss his favorite novel, Fyodor Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov. Brian is starting a public online course going through the book, which is notoriously philosophically and theologically rich, so we thought it would be fun to have him on to discuss its major themes and why it has been so i…

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Jonathan Merritt on Family, Evangelicalism, and Children's Books 1:13:18

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Text us your questions! Jonathan Merritt joins us to discuss his children's book My Guncle and Me. We also discuss what it was like to grow up with a dad who was the president of the SBC, his experience being involuntarily outed, and how to maintain relationships across serious ideological and personal divides. ===== Want to support us? The best wa…

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Chatting about Church with Brian McLaren and Tim Whitaker 1:01:35

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Text us your questions! This episode was recorded live at Theology Beer Camp 2024. We sat down with Brian McLaren and Tim Whitaker (from The New Evangelicals podcast) to discuss Brian's history in the emerging church movement, the current progressive religious movement (of which we're a part), the Christian nationalist backlash, and our political m…

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Q&A Bonus Episode: The Soul 51:20

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Text us your questions! Jeff Cook is back with us to dive deeper into our conversation from a while back about the soul and why Kyle is a materialist (and why Randy thinks he's silly for it). We discuss the difference between the claim that God is non-physical and the claim that humans are, Jeff's reservations about materialism, the mystery of the …

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Kristin Kobes Du Mez on Her New Film For Our Daughters 1:07:59

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Text us your questions! After more than three years, Kristin Kobes Du Mez is back on the show to discuss her new short film For Our Daughters, which examines the connection between the culture of submission and sexual abuse within the evangelical church and the Christian nationalist effort to influence the 2024 presidential election. It tells harro…

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Evolution + Christianity, Part II: An Interview w/ Dr. Jim Stump 49:54

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Text us your questions! More Jim Stump! We hope you loved Part I of our conversation with Dr. Jim Stump as much we did. Here's Part II! In this one, we talk about the problem of evil and more about AI. Also...aliens! Seriously. Cheers! ===== Want to support us? The best way is to subscribe to our Patreon. Annual memberships are available for a 10% …

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Evolution + Christianity, Part I: An Interview w/ Dr. Jim Stump 1:05:33

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Text us your questions! Are Christianity and evolution compatible? Can a person trust God and trust science at the same time? Jim Stump wrote a book called The Sacred Chain: How Understanding Evolution Leads to Deeper Faith, and we are very much here for it. In this interview, we chat about the Bible, science, evolution, the soul, afterlife, and ma…

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Sarah McCammon on Exvangelicals 1:07:04

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Text us your questions! Welcome to Season 5! We're joined by Sarah McCammon, a National Political Correspondent for NPR and author of The Exvangelicals, an insightful and empathetic look at the stories of those who have left white American evangelicalism. Sarah is also an exvangelical herself, so she has a unique perspective that blends both person…

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The Book of Belonging: An Interview w/ Mariko Clark and Rachel Eleanor 1:18:37

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Text us your questions! How do we grow and steward our children's spirituality when we've deconstructed so much of the spirituality that we were raised with? And even if we figure that out, how do we guide and encourage our kids on their spiritual journeys when there are so few quality resources and books that don't get all cheesy and cringe? We ar…

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The Bible, Evangelicalism, and Propaganda with Scott Coley 1:15:49

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Text us your questions! Good, Bible-believing Christians should just automatically be Republicans. Everybody knows this. Have you heard that sort of argument or been led to believe that this is just the "biblical" way? If so, that probably means you've been given a hearty serving of propaganda. Our friend and philosopher Scott Coley wrote Ministers…

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Pastors Behaving Badly with Sheila Gregoire 57:54

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Text us your questions! Evangelical megachurch pastors saying cringe things is nothing new, right? However, there's a point when cringe turns destructive and abusive. That's what this episode is about. Dallas/Ft. Worth megachurch pastor Josh Howerton said some very ugly and destructive things, and then doubled down with a weak (plagiarized) apology…