Sacred Shenanigans

Ben and Bon talk about the Mike Johnson/Greg Laurie interview, believers in Congress, the mutation of the SBC and how it's original roots are still showing, Christian inconsistency, and the lack of moral boundaries.

In this special episode we examine one pastor's personal experiences, turmoil, crash, and devotion to mission during our hyper-politically polarized era.

Ben and Bon are joined by Caleb Campbell, the author of Disarming Leviathan. Together, the three talk Christian Nationalism, how to disarm Leviathan, the perils of relationship/leadership without communion, how to bridge the divide, and Kindergarten Cop.

In this episode Bon and Ben talk injustice against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Kristi Noem's Goebbels Cosplay, MAGA's new religion, how to talk to "them," the currency of hope ... and end up preaching each other happy.

Bon and Ben drop a short, encouraging message for Easter. May your Easter be blessed and joyous.

In this very illuminating episode Ben and Bon are joined by Johnna Harris of Bodies Behind the Bus, and she opens up about abuse within the Church, how it happens, and what people can do to avoid it or process it.

Bon and Ben talk Aaron Renn's Negative World, Al Mohler, Robert Morris being held accountable, How we should disciple others, and the excellence of Beth Allison Barr's new book.

Ben and Bon are joined by Dr. Matthew Boedy to discuss Charlie Kirk, what happens after Trump, Christian Nationalism, and Dr. Boedy's upcoming book "The 7 Mountain Mandate: Exposing the Dangerous Plan to Christianize America and Destroy Democracy."

In this episode, Bon and Ben are joined by the inestimable Josiah Hawthorne. Josiah talks praying for our enemies and the connections between Christian Nationalist groups, along with current events in Ukraine.

Bon and Ben are joined, today, by guest Ephraim Stone. Ephraim dives into the issue of antisemitism, the cycles of persecution, how Christianity has been complicit, and how it (and the believers within) can stand against antisemitism.

In this episode, Ben and Bon take a dive into Elon Musk's psyche, discuss the damage souls suffer, and about those who love people enough to use them, but not care for them. Bonus: We talk about Ben's matchmaking abilities!

Ben and Bon talk refugees, JD Vance and Ordo Amoris, Meme Culture, the Smirk ... and how people use it to deflect from their Christian duty.

Ben and Bon talk with Dr. Holly Fletcher about her upcoming book, missionary culture, missionary kids ( along with a few of the wild things they do,) and where we can go wrong in how we relate to peoples and places abroad.

Today we talk about the First Felon, the cruelty of SB484, the lie of blaming the LA fires on DEI, Karen Pence, answer questions from listeners, and talk Rambo!

In this episode, Ben and Bon talk about congregational shift, what could happen if MAGA got everything they want, 2025 predictions, and WHAT is Elon Musk.

In this episode, Ben and Bon talk Luigi Mangione, Healthcare, FDR, the French Revolution, the value of life, and grace.

Ben and Bon do an ersatz (and slightly late) post-mortem on the election, and talk about the Christian Nationalist Appalachian boltholes, moral inconsistency, and the nature of propaganda, truth ... and how it relates to the Church.

In today's unedited episode, Ben and Bon talk about the election, pop faith, the torrid affair betwixt American Christianity and Caesar, and what comes next for the American Church.

If you've ever wondered what NAR, Madison Square Gardens, and the movie Civil War have in common, this is the episode for you! Join Ben Marsh, Bonhoeffer's Child and guest Matthew Taylor as they dive into the week's events and talk about Matthew's book "The Violent Take It By Force."

In today's episode, Ben and Bon discuss what politicians in pulpits have in common with a photo-op at an empty McDonalds, the nature of political lying, and ideological prostitution.

In today's episode we find out what voting, Russell Brand's wifi amulet, FEMA hunters, and the political gender divide all have to do with one another.

Ben and Bon discuss what Russell Brand, Steve Lawson, Wotanism, Mike Lindell, and the disinformation about Hurricane Helene relief all have in common.

Two ministers discuss the heinous attacks on Haitian immigrants, the kinky side of the Right, the sacralization of deception, and the NN of Moscow, Idaho.