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Hold On: Is That Really Christian?

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Have you ever had a question about Christianity? Have you ever wondered if what is perceived as 'Christian' may not be? In their weekly podcast, "Hold On: Is That Really Christian?", Dr. Kendra Weddle and Kim Batchelor of Northaven Church in Dallas, Texas discuss current issues and popular beliefs through a progressive Christian lens. Feedback and ideas for future topics are welcome.

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REPLAY Episode 2.23: What can we learn from the Marys? Part 1 31.12.2025 35:08

We explore Mary, the mother of Jesus, taking seriously what it might have meant for her to say “yes” to God and how her life can inspire us to be courageous followers of Jesus. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.

Episode 2.30: What does the book of Luke tell us about the birth of Christ? 16.12.2025 35:08

Rev. Mike House and Kim continue to discuss the two stories of Jesus's birth, this time focusing on the story in Luke. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.

Episode 2.29: What does the book of Matthew tell us about the birth of Christ? 10.12.2025 18:13

Rev. Mike House and Kim focus on the story of Jesus's birth in Matthew and compare it to the one in Luke. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.

Episode 2.28: What can we learn from Christian conversations? 03.12.2025 34:10

Shawn Fauver joins Kim to discuss communication between people with differing perspectives--what works, what doesn't. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.

Episode 2.27: How does vocation lead to advocacy? An interview with Rev. Jody Harrison 25.11.2025 42:19

Kim interviews her friend and partner in Texas Impact advocacy Rev. Jody Harrison, with a focus on care for God's creation. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.

REPLAY Episode 2.17: What is Texas Impact? Part 2 18.11.2025 20:42

Executive director Bee Morehead returns to continue our conversation about how Texas Impact is making a difference in the Texas legislature. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.

REPLAY Episode 2.16: What is Texas Impact? Part 1 11.11.2025 28:00

We welcome to our conversation Bee Morehead, executive director of Texas Impact. Bee lets us in on who Texas Impact is and how we can be involved with them. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.

Episode 2.26: What is the book of Revelation really about? 04.11.2025 23:12

Rev. Ben Marshall and Kim explore the facts about the book of Revelation. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.

Episode 2.25: What's so scary about being left behind? 28.10.2025 14:14

In this special Halloween episode, Kim explores the rapture and why being "left behind" may not mean what you think it means. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.

Episode 2.24: What can we learn from the Marys? Part 2 14.10.2025 22:39

This time we examine Mary Magdalene noting how she has been intentionally maligned. In the baseless attack on her character we can see a contemporary attack, without reason, on women today. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven....

Episode 2.23: What can we learn from the Marys? Part 1 09.10.2025 23:31

Episode 2.22: What can we learn from evangelicals? 30.09.2025 27:32

Mike Shofner joins us as a guest on this episode. We talk about Mike’s background within evangelical churches, what he thinks about the Bible, questions over biblical interpretation, and what any or all of this can teach us. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra an...

Episode 2.21: Reflecting on the Charlie Kirk Moment 23.09.2025 24:57

This episode was recorded the day after Charlie Kirk was killed. We share what we were feeling that day and talk about Jesus’ call to nonviolent action. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.

Episode 2.20: What do we need to learn about immigration? 17.09.2025 36:51

Ron Wilhelm joins us for a conversation about what we need to know about immigration. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.

REPLAY Episode 2.8: Is Religious freedom under attack in Texas? 14.08.2025 23:40

Revisit this earlier episode with us as Kim explains the intricacies of a current bill under consideration by the Texas legislature that could curtail religious rights of those who do not support abortion bans. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email...

Episode 2.19: Are people misusing the Bible to make arguments about personhood? 05.08.2025 21:47

Kim and Kendra talk about the rise of violence in our society and how it is sometimes wrongly connected to biblical ideas. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.

Episode 2.18: How should Christians think about the so-called end times? 30.07.2025 25:06

Rev. Ben Marshall returns to our podcast to talk with Kim about the end times, the rapture and all the rest of it. Are these really real? Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.

Episode 2.17: What is Texas Impact? Part 2 22.07.2025 20:42

Episode 2.16: What is Texas Impact? Part 1 15.07.2025 28:00

Episode 2.15: How can Christians be PRIDE-FULL? 08.07.2025 26:07

Kim and Kendra reflect on PRIDE 2025 and Northaven’s participation in it. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.

Episode 2.14: Can "The Star-Spangled Banner’s" question be food for thought? 01.07.2025 20:28

We begin our conversation with the question raised in our national anthem and that leads us to reflect on spiritual practices and the process of discernment. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.

Episode 2.13: Is there corruption within American Christianity? Part 2 25.06.2025 22:57

Ben Marshall returns with Kim to continue their discussion of the rise of executive power, disregard for law, and lack of care for people in light of the values of Christianity. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.

Episode 2.12: Does the Bible say anything about kings? 18.06.2025 24:34

Shortly after participating in the No Kings rally in Dallas, Kim and Kendra talk about what the Hebrew Bible says about kings. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.

Episode 2.11: Is there corruption within American Christianity? Part 1 10.06.2025 25:21

Ben Marshall joins Kim to talk about the rise of executive power, disregard for law, and lack of care for people in light of the values of Christianity. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.

Episode 2.10: Are some Christians really rejecting empathy and asserting it is toxic? 03.06.2025 24:01

Kendra and Kim explore some current books that dismiss and discount the virtue of empathy. They also talk about the difference between sympathy and empathy. Enjoyed this episode? Connect with us some more at Northaven.org! Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook ! Have questions or comments? Want to suggest a topic? Send Kendra and Kim an email at podcast@northaven.org.