Off the Rails: Chasing Faith in a Post-Christian Culture

It's Thanksgiving Week - and life has been hard. You know the list - political unrest, government shutdown, wars, assassinations, international crisis's, attacks on religious institutions - shall we go on? And this doesn't include what you may be dealing with in your own personal life. So, this Thanksgiving week, we're thankful for what? Kate and Kellie chat about this subject and offer ideas and...

Most of us want to follow Jesus, but the real challenge is: What does faith look like at work? How do I live like a Christian in my relationships? What about money decisions? Emotions? Culture? Politics? Romans 12 tells us that worship is not just a Sunday activity—it’s a whole-life calling. In this episode, Kate and Kellie explore six everyday spaces where faith speaks powerfully to all of these...

There is so much demanding of our time and attention these days - and so many places where our time and presence are demanded of us. But we can't be everywhere all the time - and we can't do it all - even though we may like to think we can. But there is something sacred about drawing boundaries in your life, as difficult as it may be sometimes. In this episode Kate and Kellie talk about boundaries...

Doubt is common - it's part of the human experience - something we all can relate to - but especially in the realm of religion and faith. So often we all experience crisis's of faith that often stems from our doubts and fears. And that's okay. You are not alone. Be assured that Jesus welcomes all of our doubts and questions - and in so doing, offers you a chance to be released from those doubts if...

True peace can be hard to come by - especially true inner peace? And why is that? There are many reasons - but one cannot ignore the way our current culture assaults our sense of peace. So how do we combat that? In this episode, Kate and Kellie lay out 10 ways culture assaults our peace and offers solutions to each one.  Welcome to Off the Rails! Contact us! OTRPodcast40@gmail.com Check our our So...

There is an odd controversy surrounding the phrase "thoughts and prayers" - especially in the face of national tragedies. Some people offer up thoughts and prayers as a way to engage in their faith in the midst of terribly circumstances, while others criticize the phrase, claiming that is not what is needed, but rather action and reform. As Christians, we adamantly believe in both - yet we also re...

We are all flawed - as human beings there is no getting around that. But what do you do when someone you admire - someone from whom you've learned a great deal - someone who has had a positive influence in your life - yet, somewhere down the road had a moral failure. What do you do with all the good and positive things you have learned from them, especially if they were a well-known, influential a...

Many of us grew up being taught the importance of community service - and throughout our school-age years, we are given plenty of opportunities to engage. Yet, as we get older, and we have less time on our hands, it can be difficult to make community a service a priority. But what is the point, anyway? Why should one be active in the community in which they live and work? Does what we do really ma...

Tired? Worn out? Having a hard time finding rest and connection with God? Then give this episode a listen. Kate and Kellie talk about the idea of finding Sabbath (yes, a churchy word) in a non-stop world and what does true rest look like in our over-worked, over-stimulated culture. You may be surprised by some of the suggestions! Contact us! OTRPodcast40@gmail.com Check our our Socials: https://ww...

In so many ways it feels as if we inhabit a world and that values performance over honesty - perfection over authenticity. So what does it mean to live a truly authentic life? What does it mean to live as the people we have been created to be without the pressure of having to live up to the culture's ideals? Kate and Kellie spend some time chatting about this very thing - and how following Jesus,...

We live in a day and age where mistrust is a growing concern. Institutional trust is on the decline, and the church isn't immune. We have a hard time trusting family, friends, neighbors, even ourselves. So how do we navigate this world in a day and age where trust is at a premium? Kate and Kellie discuss this very topic, bringing hope to these days of skepticism through the person of Jesus Christ....

These days are hard. For all of us - regardless of who you are; regardless of your political affiliation; regardless of your economic status; regardless of your age, etc. So what is your frame of mind as you look at the world around you? Do you simply shut down and accept the negativity, or are you interested in trying to be a source of light and kindness? If the latter, how do you go about doing...

Welcome back to Off the Rails! So glad to have you with us on this episode as Kate and Kellie spend some time talking about what is truly "good" about the Good News? Why does it matter to us and why should we care? Excellent questions. Take a listen and find out! Contact us! OTRPodcast40@gmail.com Check our our Socials: https://www.youtube.com/@OTRPodcast40 https://www.instagram.com/otrpodcast40/...

Do you really know who Jesus is? Aside from being the most well-known and recognized name in all of human history, do you know the man and who he truly is? In this episode, Kate and Kellie spend some time chatting about Jesus and who he is - from his teachings, healings, character and nature to the irrefutable truth of his resurrection. Most importantly, they discuss why this matters. Jesus' exist...

Are you feeling lost? Forgotten? Lonely? Maybe you are feeling lost in your job? Maybe you are feeling lonely in relationships or lonely looking for relationships. Maybe you feel forgotten by those who know you best. Yep - many people are and you are not alone.  In this episode, using the Parables of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin, Kate and Kellie talk about what it means to feel lost and how Je...

Worship isn't just an act or something only confined to a worship space, it can also be a way of life. Simply put, worship can be a lifestyle, if you so choose. Thanks to the request of one of our GenZ friends, Kate & Kellie respond to this question, "How can one worship right where you are?" Join us in this conversation with the hopes that you, too, may find some insight into making the whole...

Welcome back to "Off the Rails!" Got your squad? Your peeps? Your Fam? Finding the right relationships can be hard - especially when you are in a time of life-transition. When you're in school, whether it was early education or post-high school, it's a little easier to find your people, especially when you are constantly surrounded by your peers. But as we get older, our circles tend to become sma...

"I don't want to be labeled as a Christian anymore." It seems as if this sentiment is being shared frequently among the Christian community as the word, "Christian" is a powder keg of misuse. More and more the word "Christian" is being associated with descriptors like judgmental, bigoted, homophobic, hateful, racist, misogynistic, exclusive, hypocritical and many more - and in the process, the mes...

What is up with the church's need to be so "judgey?" As verified by research, one of the biggest issues people have with the church is its judgment - judgment of people's lifestyles, beliefs, opinions, choices, etc. As local church pastors, nothing infuriates us more. Afterall, Jesus followers have not been called to judge, but to love. We'll take a dive into this subject and hopefully show that t...

Welcome to the first episode of "Off the Rails"! As an introduction, we will share a little bit about who we are why we felt called to put this podcast together. Through this podcast, we hope to engage  listeners into learning more about who Jesus really is, and to challenge the ways the church has been unfaithful to his true message and the good news of the gospel. Looking through the lens of a p...