Atypical Talk

Have you ever heard of button dogs? They’re dogs that communicate through pressing buttons with pre-recorded phrases and words. We talk about what science has to say about this as well as what science has proven about the benefits of high schoolers getting more sleep. And lastly, we talk about the barrage of hate that Jewish content creators have gotten since the Hamas attacks on Oct 7.  Can dogs...

This week on Atypical Talk, we talk about “Girl Math” and the humor that came along with this silly trend. We talked about how goats are being used to prevent wildfires in California. We talk about what’s happening in Israel and the fear that comes with that. And we talk about how more and more atheists are getting curious about Christianity and finding they have more in common with Christians tha...

This week, we're talking about how horror movies have slowly changed their stance on religion over the years. We talk about a bus driver named "Miss Sparkles" and the joy she brings to all the kids riding her bus. And we talk about how AI has made it's way into church services – is it going to change the way we do church?? Dive into all these conversations by listening to this we...

This week on Atypical Talk, we jump into the world of Taylor Swift and talk about her concert movie coming out in October, and how some movie production companies are not happy about it. We talk about the new law passed in Texas requiring drunk drivers to pay child support if they kill a parent or guardian in an accident. And we talk about how the majority of Americans want age limits for politici...

This week on Atypical Talk, we talked about tourists bringing negative attention on themselves by being disrespectful towards historical landmarks. We talked about the phrase "modest is hottest" and the issues with that idea. And we talked about the hate that presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has been getting from Christian conservatives. Is this the summer of bad tourists https://w...

We talked a few weeks ago about the anticipated UFO report. Now that it's out, we discussed the report and our thoughts on them. We talked about the wildfires in Maui that are ongoing. We also talked about the recent news surrounding Micheal Oher of "Blind Side" fame. Lastly, we talked about Family Vlogs and how harmful they can be.

This week we talked about the writer and actor strike taking place in Hollywood. It's been going on for almost 3 months with no end in sight. And we talked about our personal travel nightmares along with a story of how one woman was expected to give up her seat for a mom wanting to sit with her kids. This lead to a discussion about how to respond christianly in these types of awkward situation...

This week we talk about Buc-ee's and their pay rates that are surprising everyone. We discuss Fall Out Boy's "system update" of We Didn't Start The Fire. And we talk about the new social media app, Threads. Maybe we'll make an account on there next – who knows! ‘I haven't been the same since’: This TikToker was shocked to find out that Buc-ee's pays janitors the s...

This week we talk about a new report on UFO’s that will be released at the end of July by a team of scientists and experts, along with a recent alien sighting! We also talk about common phrases and the unique origin of those phrases. And we talk about Shiny Happy People — a documentary exploring secrets of the Duggars and the religion they’re apart of, the Institute in Basic Life Principles. NASA...

While Alison is on vacation, we are joined this week by Dr. Andrea Hoover! We talk about a woman who was able to translate an old family recipe with the help of strangers on the internet, and the recipe turned out have quite the story behind it. And we talk about the opioid crisis in America. Andrea talks with us about misconceptions, treatment, harm prevention and much more on this week's epi...

We talk on this episode about the Freevee show Jury Duty and the star of the show, Ronald Gladden – should he be eligible for an Emmy? We talk about the upcoming FX documentary, The Secrets of Hillsong, and Carl Lentz's involvement with the documentary. And we end with talking about the new musical His Story, "a Broadway-style theatrical event, 2000 years in the making." Should Jury...

On this week's episode, we talk about ghosts and how we as Christians should view ghosts. We talk about two women who traveled the world in 80 days for their 80th birthdays. And we talked about "one-and-done parenting" – an increasing trend with many varying reasons behind it. What Does the Bible Say About Ghosts? https://relevantmagazine.com/faith/what-does-bible-say-about-ghosts-i/...

We critique a lot of aspects of Hollywood on today's episode. We talk about a trope in media called "fridging". Once you learn about it, you won't be able to ignore it! We talk about the new Little Mermaid movie and what they're doing differently in this version. And we talk about Rainn Wilson calling out Hollywood for having an "anti-christian bias". How Shrinking...

He doesn't actually hate everything, but he came in with some hot takes this episode. Like about how TikTok may be banned and how he sees that as a good thing. And his strong opinions on matinee concerts – Jamie Lee Curtis loves the idea... Joel not so much. He's also convinced AI is going to take over soon enough. Lot's of interesting conversations on this week's episode! Lawmaker...

This week, we talk about the “Men’s Edition” car ad from Ford that was released for international women’s day. We also dive into 30 different things that were invented by accident. (Who knew that was possible??) And we talk about joy, what brings us joy, and how joy seems to be lacking in Christian circles sometimes.  Ford's satirical Women's Day ad touts a 'car for men' with no blinkers, win...

On today's episode, we talked about a couple separated by the Ukrainian war and how life changed suddenly for them and many others in Ukraine. We talked about a non-profit in California working to empower people with disabilities by giving them the ability to ski. And we talked about the Southern Baptist Convention's decision to "give the boot" to Saddleback Church for having women pastors. ...

The Asbury revival has been in many news stories and all over social media, so we decided to jump in and talk about it! We also discussed the Superbowl ad from He Gets Us and one author's take on the ad. And we closed out the episode by inviting Jeff Newton, founder of Kokomo Urban Outreach, to talk to us about what they're doing in Kokomo and he talked with us about common misunderstandings about...

We had lots of great conversations on today's episode! We talk about our fascination with zombies, apocalypses and if we could survive in a post-apocalyptic world. We discover the signing Starbucks in Washington DC and what they're doing to serve the deaf and hard of hearing community. And we talk about the benefits that a 4-day work week may provide.  Quiz: Could You Survive A Zombie Apocaly...

On this week's episode, we talk about Kirk Cameron and his book tour that has been struggling to find venues to host the tour. We talk about a man who used his Tik Tok platform to raise money for a US veteran and Walmart cashier so that he could retire. And we talked about what we can do to push back against antisemitism and stand alongside our Jewish brothers and sisters.  If you have topic...

We've had a great year on Atypical Talk! Listen to this episode for a compilation of clips from our top episodes. Thank you to everyone who's listened along and supported us this year. You're the ones who have made this podcast the great thing that it is! We're looking forward to a new year of new episodes.  Caring For Your Mental Health AND Your Neighbors https://anchor.fm/atypical-talk/epis...

In this episode, we talk about the amazing story of "Baby Holly" getting reunited with her family after 40 years. We talk about a teacher in Oklahoma that went out of his way to make sure all his students felt included. And we talked about what it means to "feel the Holy Spirit" and how it may be more common than we thought.  'God Kept Me Safe And Protected All These Years': 'Baby Holly' Has...

Many people have heard of Seasonal Depression, but a form of that that isn't as well known is Autumn Anxiety. We talk about that on this week's episode and how it's so important to talk about mental health in the church. We also talk about the cat who sparked controversy in a town in southern Italy after winning the mayoral election. And we also talk about what Christians can do to help pregnant i...

This week we talk about a South Carolina student pastor who's in the news for a joke that was in bad taste. We talk about BeReal – the app that has so many people watching for the next notification. And we delve into the issue behind using the word "woke" as a way to insult others... Spoiler: Kindness may be a better approach. South Carolina student pastor, 35, is put on leave after dishing out 'I...

In this episode, we go on a journey – exploring the far reaches of space, discussing the dangers of being a Christian celebrity, and making the shocking discovery that there is a 5th God's Not Dead movie coming our way!  What the Voyager space probes can teach humanity about immortality and legacy as they sail through space for trillions of years https://religionnews.com/2022/06/07/what-voyag...

In today's episode, we talk about Britney Spears and her tough question "if there is a God, why would he let bad things happen to good people?". We celebrate the heartwarming story of the Nicaraguan community's show of support during the Little League World Series. And we talk about the ongoing epidemic that is suicide in America. If you find yourself struggling and need someone to talk to, please...