Atypical Talk

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...

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On today's episode, we look at the Billy Graham rule and the Keanu Reeves Rule. Some of us had never heard of either of these rules! We talk about a study showing that many teens and young adults aspire to be influencers. Is it a good or bad thing? And we invite our friend Brent Faulkner from Crossroads Church to join us on another episode of Ask A Pastor!  If you have questions you want answ...

There has been a supposed "war" between science and christianity for centuries. On today's episode, we want to highlight christians who have led scientific breakthroughs despite the pushback from other christians. We also talk about the trending "Scamilton" production. And finally we celebrate the studies showing that christian schools have higher rates of students seeking counseling for their men...

This week on Atypical Talk we learn about the scientific discoveries that are still being made in 2022. We are in shock to hear about a robbery that happened at the pulpit. And we jam out to a trending song about loving your own body! Also find out what TV show theme songs and fictional destinations we have fallen in love with.  Scientists at Work: Uncovering the Mystery of When and Where Sha...

Have you heard about the Latitude 35 rowing team that are on their way to Hawaii from San Francisco? We talk about this incredible adventure on this episode! We learned a little about the pets and superpowers we wish we could have. And we dove into a conversation about cancel culture. There's never a black and white solution, but we did our best to have a meaningful conversation about this tough t...

Today we had Dr. Andrea Hoover come answer some of our questions about the Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade. She was able to provide a lot of insight and talk through concerns and questions we had. It was a compelling conversation and one you don't want to miss.  Kokomo Pregnancy Resource Center https://www.pregnancyresourcecenter.org/locations/kokomo/ Kokomo Rescue Mission Women's Shelt...