Everything is OK Podcast

Welcome back Everything is OK people! Today’s episode as an incredible guest, Erin H. Moon! David stumbled upon Erin Moon’s work through The Bible Binge and The Popcast podcast streams. In fact, Erin’s interest in Second Temple Judaism and crazy books like Enoch made her a perfect target for our inquisitive minds. We also talk to Matthew O’Mealey about the benefits of doing Taekwondo with his 7 ye...

Welcome back to Everything is OK Podcast! On today’s episode we feature one of our new hosts Melia “Turner” Mullins. Melia went to high school with Brad, James and David and has quite a storied life. Melia has worked in ministry, education, and now is a therapist. Enjoy this episode and let us know what else you’d like to know about her. music credits Royal Horses - Great Divide Follow us today on...

This season is insane. After the Uvalde massacre we decided the time was now. We reached out to Shane Claiborne. The boys also discuss Brad’s new mustache, and the insanity of current events. Thank you Shane for hanging out and helping us understand what in the world is happening with this country. Shane Claiborne is a prominent speaker, activist, and best-selling author.  Shane worked with M...

Pastor Josh Scott is the lead pastor of GracePointe Church, a progressive Christian community in Nashville, TN. We were introduced to Josh after our two episode series with Derek Webb. Brad heard one of his talks online on the origin of sin, and thought let’s reach out and see if he will share his understanding of Genesis. Episode breakdown: 1:22 David wakes up two hours late for episode, hilarity...

We continue the year with our first look into the book of Genesis. We invited Jared Byas, from The Bible for Normal People , to answer our most pressing questions. Jared served as a local pastor and adjunct professor for almost ten years before launching The Bible for Normal People with Dr. Peter Enns, an organization committed to bringing the best in biblical scholarship to everyday people. He ju...

What a couple of weeks: the war in Ukraine rages on, mass shootings and the White nationalism nightmare continue, and Roe V Wade set to be overturned. So we thought this episode would be the perfect time to reveal two new cast members to the Everything is OK family: Melia Mullins and Matthew O’Mealey !! We wanted to have as many diverse, Christian opinions on this episode to discuss why most Chris...

Welcome back to Everything is OK Podcast! This week we have nationally renowned photographer Kate Dearman on the pod. She sits down with David to talk through her bouts with anorexia, addiction to exercise, and working through this along side family and friends. She also shares how her passion for photography has helped her reshape her relationship with her body and people around her. Her newest p...

Brandan Robertson is a reverend, minister, author and deemed the Tik-Tok Pastor by RollingStone Magazine . We talk to him about his new book Filled to Be Emptied, privilege, managing ego and so much more. Opening discussion we hit on fear of alligators, dirty lakes and crocodiles, and the difference between Oklahoma lakes and Mississippi water. To support Brandan please go to his website now! To s...

Ep 139 is here y’all! What happens between the Jewish Bible and the New Testament is captured in this epic tale. 1 & 2 Maccabees are canon in the Catholic Bible, and Martin Luther apparently hated it. Learn along side James and Kyle Isenhower as they unpack the history and crazy violent story of Judas THE HAMMER. We also talk about seeing Oh Jeremiah and Sarah-Bryan Lewis live in Hattiesburg a...

Surprise episode drop! David sat down with bandmate and long-time friend Sarah-Bryan Lewis of The Squid & the Whale. Sarah-Bryan weaves a story, makes David laugh, and debuts two brand new songs she wrote over the last year. ****If you are in the Hattiesburg, MS area, you can see her play live with the talented Oh Jeremiah at The Thirsty Hippo THIS FRIDAY (April 8). To learn more about Sarah-B...

We invited Shane Blackshear ( Seminary Dropout; Austin, TX pastor) to explain the weirdness of the book of Job. We also asked him to talk through the process of writing a book with the civil rights icon John Perkins. This episode truly fascinating. music credits The Squid and the Whale - Pincushions PLEASE check out his book Go and Do: Nine Axioms on Peacemaking & Transformation written by Sha...

Sheila Gregoire is part of the Eiok family, and this interview took it to the next level of intimacy. On today’s episode, Sheila unpacks her compelling book The Good Guys Guide to Great Sex (cowritten with Dr. Keith Gregoire). From defining the clinical to brilliant suggestions for deepening emotional connection in marriage, this book is a must own for all men committed to pleasuring their partner...

Matthew O’Mealey joins the pod to talk through The Book of Enoch! We talk about the craziest of Christians on twitter, baptizing our children, and what the heck Nephilim, The Watchers, and Enoch’s crazy story is all about. Learn more about Matthew O’Mealey here! Our sources for today’s talk are the following: Reversing Hermon : By Dr. Michael S. Heiser The Book of Enoch with introduction and notes...

On today’s episode we talk to entrepreneur, friend and serial creator Jared Loftus about cryptocurrency, blockchains, NFTs, and more. What is cryptocurrency? How is it different than say Apple Pay or Square? We get answers on our 5th grade questions about this whole new world. We also talk through our weird local podcast battle with The Hardy Street Boyz . We highly recommend checking out Jared Lo...

It’s 2022, and we are back with another season! On today’s episode, we talk to award winning author Jonathan Foster about his new book ‘The Reconstructionist’. Jonathan is the author of... -The Hope and Melvin of Humanity and Other Surprising Short Stories -Questions About Sexuality that Got Me Uninvited from My Denomination  -Death, Hope & The Laughter of God: An Unlikely Title About The...

We decided to wrap 2021 with a fun episode about the bizarre Christmas traditions across the world. Brad, James and David searched the internet for the most fun and shocking Christmas cheer, and you will love it. Thanks again for listening, subscribing and telling your friends. And Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and may your December be one of food, family, friends and weirdness. Thanks to Matth...

On Episode 131, we tell the story of two couples who go through the invisible struggle of Infertility. Kristin and Luke McNair & Keeva and Matt O’Mealey share the what you may not know about the lonely journey of fertility and how you can support friends and loved ones who are in the middle of it. Huge thanks to our sweet friends for sharing their story and being so honest. We also referenced...

If you were hurt by the church or leadership at a church should you still keep going? How do you not guard yourself at your next church family? Brad, David and James talk through this, the concept of “church hurt” and more on this weeks episode. Follow us on social media and connect today! music credits Home - Ezekiel Songs www.everythingisok.net

Jake Krumweide joins us on Ep. 129 to discuss why church interactions often feel less than genuine. We also go back memory lane, talking “Judgement House”, harvest festivals and the new ‘Jesusween’ craze. music credits Twenty-Two Blues - Scales of Motion www.everythingisok.net

We invited Davey Rumsey (teacher, musician, friend) on to dive into the growing divide between different groups of people, and how it complicates our ability to relate or connect meaningfully. We talk through how easy it is to see one facet of a family member or friend that offends our core beliefs on social media and just shut down the relationship. Dave also makes sweet sweet music, and our musi...

What is going on in Texas? They are making the news like crazy with border issues with Haitians and effectively stopping abortions. As three boys from Oklahoma, Texas earned its own episode as a brother from another mother. music credits Better Country - Ezekiel Songs www.everythingisok.net

Brad and James talk through changes in vaccine requirements, 20th anniversary of 9/11 and more. Thanks for the love, let us know what you think and happy Monday. Everything is OK people. Music credits Billboard Jesus - The Del Toros www.everythingisok.net

We continue our series focusing on a main question or concept with this classic - Can we just do whatever we want? Brad as run into this question several times as in conversations where we goes into his deconstruction of faith and as he questions eternal damnation. Also we give a huge shout out to our friends Scales of Motion after they had their last show as a band of 20+ years. music credits Sca...

The boys reflect on the always accessible emotion of anger. How does it serve us? What does the Bible say about anger and how do we manage it in a healthy way? Come along with us as we navigate our missteps and attempt to find clarity! music credits Everything is Beautiful - Oh Jeremiah www.everythingisok.net

Ep 123! Why do we pray and what does it do? James and Brad discuss some of their moments with prayer, and what it’s like to feel alone in it. music credits Foreign Films by The Del Toros www.everythingisok.net