Saved-ish Podcast

What should the role of the church be in matters of civil injustice?

The Saved-ish crew discusses wrestling with faith, disappointment, and the tension between loving God and being honest about feelings of anger, doubt, or distance.

What happens when church hurt spills into how we parent, vote, or show up online? This episode unpacks the messy impact of spiritual wounds on our public witnessand the grace it takes to heal it. #TheWitnessWrecked #SavedishPod

From gossip masked as prayer to silenced trauma, this episode exposes the painful realities of being hurt by fellow believersand explores what healing accountability inside the church really looks like. #TheWoundWithin #SavedishPod

Should pastors be wearing designer clothes and driving luxury vehicles? How do we reconcile what the Bible says about tithing with our fear of greed or mismanagement of funds? In this episode, our co-hosts evaluate how church leaders should balance material wealth with spiritual responsibilities. They tackle the concept of "prosperity preaching" and reflect on the impact of a pastor's lifestyle on...

To kick off the 2025 season, co-hosts Keith and Katelyn welcome a new third mic, Kielle. In this episode, they discuss the intersection of romantic relationships and the Christian faith from three different perspectives: a person married to their long-term partner, a single person fresh off a "ghosting" situation, and a single parent pursuing love post-divorce. The hosts touch on topics like emoti...

Conviction is defined as a firmly held belief or opinion, often driven by strong personal or moral principles. Sin refers to any serious wrongdoing or offense against ethical norms or societal standards. In this episode, we are joined by our producer Kahlil as we reflect on the inner tension between knowing what is morally right (conviction) and acting contrary to that understanding (sin), illustr...

For as long as we know, war has been a part of human history. The Bible has stories where God is directly involved in battles. In our modern era, we have witnessed invasions, terrorism, and war crimes across nations. Some may question, why does God allow such suffering? In this episode, we are joined by Air Force veteran and Reverend Don Hutchins as we explore Gods role in a world so often defined...

Does God view all sins the same? In what ways does the church culture emphasize certain sins over others, and what impact does this have on the faith-based community? Our co-hosts Keith and Katelyn discuss the hierarchy of sin. Video referenced at 14:15: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hx0AjK14A3E

Part 2 of 2: Continuing the conversation from our last episode, "Is God Voting for Harris or Trump," we invite our Pastor Dexter Nutall to help us process the results of the election and the emotions many are feeling.

Part 1 of 2: Ahead of the 2024 U.S. Presidential election, we discuss how Christianity and politics intertwine.

We're back!! Did you miss us? In this first episode of season 7, our OG co-host Keith, along with our new Gen Z co-host Katelyn, discuss why we felt the need to revive the Saved-ish Podcast, what it means to be saved, and whether or not salvation is something you need to continually work to maintain.

Saved-ish caps off season 5 with a deep dive into what breaking the rules, with Pastor Dexter Nutall. Check out Pastor. Pastor Nutall explores the tension between "worldly" rules and scripture and the ways we can find direction when we're not sure where and how to move. Follow Pastor at PasD on Instagram and Twitter, and keep up with all the rulebreaking happening at New Bethel DC .Scriptures ment...

Were taught about tithing but what else is there to learn about managing our finances as we grapple with ballooning student loan debt, unstable career trajectories, and a growing wealth gap? In this episode, Keith, Kiana and Perry Flemming, a credit wealth specialist, discuss financial literacy in the church, owning your worth, and how their own relationship with money has changed overtime. Script...

Oftentimes we are told that science and faith collide. The big bang and evolution vs. Adam and Eve. Gods healing ability vs modern medicine . Is it possible to reconcile the two? In this episode, Keith, Kiana and special guest Nurse Meedie Bardonille discuss the intersection of faith and science. Scriptures mentioned: Isaiah 38, Jeremiah 30:17, 1 Corinthians 6:19, Psalms 111:2. Follow Savedish at...

As Christians, we often find sanctuary and solace in attending church. But what happens when the sanctuary is closed to the church family? In this episode were looking back at, and looking forward to the time spent at church with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Keith, Kiana and Bunmi discuss church, the effects of Covid-19 on their worship experience, and how theyve adjusted (or not). Scriptur...

The Bible says to love and respect one another, especially your father and mother, but what happens when they or any members of your family are problematic? In this episode, Kiana, Keith, and family therapist, Omni Odum, tackle family dynamics and how they have decided to break the rules to protect their peace and maintain stability in their homes. Scriptures mentioned in this episode are Deuteron...

With the world ever-changing, we have changed too. Kiana and Keith return to discuss how they have been doing and discuss the rules they have broken as Christians. This season opener is about the ways in which rules can be a catalyst for growth, be a distraction from Gods word and how to keep faith at the center of it all. Scriptures mentioned in this episode are Colossians 3:23, Proverbs 3:6 and...

Post Scripts (P.S.) is a deeper conversation, from a Biblical perspective, about topics discussed on Saved-ish Podcast. Pastor Dexter Nutall, Executive Producer and Bunmi Akinnusotu, delve into Biblical principles that can be applied to the political climate of our time, the importance of faith amid uncertainty, and the future of the church in light of COVID-19. Follow PasDNutall on Twitter, Insta...

The right to vote has emerged as yet another tool to subjugate the humanity of marginalized groups as if the violence wasnt enough. Today, our generation is witnessing the most important Presidential election in our lifetime, testing our faith in government and Gods will. Rev. Kazimir Brown, Deputy Director of Religious Affairs for the Poor People's Campaign joins Keith and Kiana for an empowering...

With everyone calling for justice for violence, unfair treatment, and discrimination, one might wonder if we have the capacity to forgive. Is an apology necessary for forgiveness to occur? Is justice enough for forgiveness? As Christians, forgiveness is a chief tenant of our faith but sometimes, revenge feels so much better. Keith, Kiana, and Marcus Coleman talk about justice in light of generatio...

Athletes and celebrities everywhere are standing up and calling for a final end to systemic transgressions that have plagued black and brown communities in America for generations. This episode with Kiana and Keith, will explore the activism that is taking place, cancel culture, the messiness of "wokeness" and thoughts on how all of this align with Biblical teachings. Scriptures mentioned in this...

Kiana and Keith return for the season opener to talk about how they've been doing and their coping strategies for holding tight to their faith while 2020 does whatever it's doing. It's not all doom and gloom, though! The two share their high points over the summer and the ways God continues to show up and show out in their lives. Scriptures to reflect on: James 1:2-5 and Matthew 21:21. Follow @sav...

This season of Saved-ish has been centered on "Adulting". Sometimes the key to adulting seems to be about constantly looking ahead and figuring out our passions and values. But adulting also involves unexpected twists and turns, and sometimes we just have to stop to acknowledge the NOW and to acknowledge when we're not ok. That is what this episode is for. The world is on fire (literally!) and the...

In this social media age it's easy to get caught up in the "perfect image". While strides are being made to be more open and vulnerable online, it is hard to escape idealistic, and often unrealistic, expectations of what our day-to-day lives should look like. Our standards are constantly shifting, keeping us running a marathon that seems like it may never end. And when we trip on our path to the f...