Stay Curious

This week we take a break from our series on sexuality for a very special October episode! John, Lacy, and Matt discuss their experience with Halloween and the line between spooky and evil.

This week we talk with our dear friend Michelle about her experience as a gay Christian in and out of our community.

We speak to author and counselor Karen Keen in our ongoing series on sexuality. Karen is the author of "Scripture, Ethics, and The Possibility of Same-Sex Relationships" and the founder of the Redwood Center For Spiritual Care and Education. 

This week we're joined by Preston Sprinkle, the author of "A People To Be Loved" and founder of the Center For Faith, Sexuality, and Gender. We talk with Preston about his experience as someone who seeks to better understand LGBTQ+ people while also holding to a traditional view of marriage.

This week we kick off a new series on sexuality and the church where we'll be covering perspectives on LGBTQ+ issues, marriage, and sexuality in the church. Buckle up, friends. The next few weeks should be a time of growth for us all! 

In the age of social media sharing and opinion spreading we decide to have a conversation about the spirit behind the facts. What is the difference between fact, fiction, and truth? 

We're excited to have our Dr. Seth Henshaw, a nuclear physicist, on the show to talk about his experience as both a christian and a scientist. 

In the wake of the latest rash of gun violence, we talk about our history and perspectives on gun ownership, violence, and what to do moving forward.

The Instagram account Preachers 'n Sneakers (@preachersnsneakers) is a cultural phenomenon and the latest lightning rod around church leadership and money. We are joined by Corey Goss to discuss the implications in and out of the church.

This week John and Matt talk about their fears, thoughts, and questions surrounding how Christians justify their support of those in power.

This week we talk about a unique incident in which the President surprised Pastor David Platt by showing up an requesting prayer. WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

Wags and Matt have a tough conversation about how our series on abortion left them thinking and feeling moving forward.

Thanks for joining us for the third part in our series on abortion. This week we sit down with author, public speaker, and advocate Lisa Kratz Thomas as she shares her perspective on what "pro-life" means to her.

In the second week of our series on Abortion we sit down with our friend Joy Brock, a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in perinatal counseling for women and their partners. Joy talks with us about what being "pro-choice" means to her as a Christian, a woman, and a counselor.      If you have questions, comments, or suggestions please e-mail us at staycurious@hillcityrva.com  

We kick off our multi-part series on abortion. John and Matt set the table as we ramp up to hear from two amazing women on this very sensitive and polarizing topic.

This week Matt and Wags talk perspectives on the use and abuse of adult beverages, how we can reconcile our alcohol choices, and Wags' favorite mixed drink. 

This week your hosts take time to address some e-mails centered around our Game of Thrones discussion! Keep those e-mails coming to staycurious@hillcityrva.com

The final season of the hit series Game of Thrones is officially under way and it is, as ever, some extremely M-rated content. Do we watch? Do we abstain? How do we consume media on a wider scale as Christians? Matt and Wags discuss.   If YOU have thoughts, questions, comments, or suggestions send them to staycurious@hillcityrva.com

Is the Bible pointing us toward a free market or reallocation of wealth?  This week on the podcast, Matt gets curious about some of Wags' views around how we look at money, economics, and class through the lens of Jesus' teachings.  Send your thoughts, questions, suggestions, and curiosities to staycurious@hillcityrva.com

In our pilot episode we quickly go over the premise of our show and invite you along for the ride. STAY CURIOUS, Y'ALL!