Songs & Stories Podcast

We hang out with a listener favorite, author and speaker Peter Enns. He’s written popular books such as " The Bible Tells Me So”, " The Evolution of Adam” and his most recent  "The Sin of Certainty.” We talk to him about the  future of the church, origins of humanity, whether Adam and Eve were real, the changing meaning of “evangelical" and how people should approach their bible reading.   Sponsor...

Matt’s biggest side effect from pot edibles was normal every day anxiety. Joey’s having a hard time being himself while trying to record masturbation podcasts at the retreat center pastor’s lounge. And Toby’s fill in role as campus pastor is finally taking a toll in the form of dark clouds and horrible diarrhea. Also, we’ll be joined by Taylor for an update on the BC club!   Sponsors and Links: We...

Toby got a speeding ticket, Joey is mesmerized by worship leaders' dance moves at big conferences and Matt has a baby announcement. The three reflect on Matt’s unique emotional response to his miscarriage a year ago and the grand finale? Matt sets out to prove that the “miracle of life” is a myth. Also, we discover that Toby would like to be stranded on a deserted island. And a lot of talk about t...

While Toby’s away, Matt and Joey play with guest host Matt MacDonald (Classic Crime) who’s still riding high from his 3.5 hour, $30k new album crowd fund! Also celebrity death over-sharing, pet shops and prostitutes, Facebook algorithm’s, nostalgia and a science segment on Simulation Hypothesis. This show is as real as it gets, or is it?   Sponsors and Links: Blue Apron -  http://blueapron.com/ ba...

Joey’s still on sabbatical, so Matt and Toby broadcasted the show LIVE and took some questions from the audience and this is the result!   Sponsors and Links: TrackR -  http://thetracker.com/  USE PROMO CODE “BADCHRISTIAN”. Emery Live -  http://emerylive.com/register/ House Of Heroes -  http://thehouseofheroes.com/ Audiofeed Festival -  http://badchristianday.com/

Tim, the singer of the newest addition to the BC Music roster, House of Heroes, drops by to chat with Matt and Toby about their new album, Colors, and talk about what it is like to be labeled a "Christian" band. Also in the show, if cussing isn’t a sin, do we want our kids cussing in K-5?  Matt, Toby and Joey discuss their different approaches in parenting when it comes to the “bad words.” Joey al...

Church infrastructure is failing pastors.  Why are they given the benefit of the doubt when it comes to extra-marital affairs? Was it a misdirected zeal for the sake of the gospel when Tchividjian’s elders tried to keep his affair hidden?  Why are narcissists attracted to the Pastoral profession? Also, Joey kicks alligators, Matt has a theory about Stockholm Syndrome in pets and we have a short in...

Pastor and author Perry Noble comes on to talk about numbers, transparency, twitter, pastor's salaries, and Mark Driscoll. Also, Toby is filling in as campus pastor for Joey while he’s on sabbatical and accidentally found himself preaching. And Matt uses his dishwasher as the ultimate example of religious superstitious behavior.   Sponsors and Links: Blue Apron -  http://blueapron.com/ badchristia...

How long can you look at a breast and not lust? Well, lots of variables are involved in that one my friend. Time to dissect this with some laughs. Exciting future music releases from BC Music including one new announcement fresh off the presses. The fellas use weird scriptures to encourage one another and Joey doesn’t care about how he looks because life is short, his body is going to die and heav...

Toby is an active Campus Pastor of their church during Joey’s one-month sabbatical.  Joey is depressed and Toby’s doesn’t choose his words wisely.  Know what that means?  Recipe for disaster.  The two apologize after their bickering takes up the majority of the podcast, leaving enough time to discuss potential impact Robots can have on the prostitution/porn industry and to marriages.   Sponsors an...

​Mike Sares, Pastor of Scum of the Earth Church: For the pastor in Denver, we had to talk marijuana. Also discussed his approach to women leadership and how he became friends with the Five Iron Frenzy guys, who are integrally involved at his church.     Sponsors and Links Harry's Razors - http://harrys.com  promo code (BCPOD) ScoreBig - http://scorebig.com  promo code (BADCHRISTIAN) @scum_mikesare...

That Five Love Languages Book is full of shit according to Matt.  Toby gives the secret to making Matt cry, Joey needs words of affirmation and Matt thinks friendships are based on the usefulness of people. Musician and author Aaron Lunsford also joins the show. In the Damn News, would you trust the clergy with your child and are all jokes funny?   Sponsors and Links MileIQ – Text BadChristian to...

Is physically cheating on your wife with another woman worse than looking at porn?   When should a Pastor lose his job and what sort of benefits should he get? Yeah, that’s right, we’re the experts. Matt is the King of BadChristian expansion. There’s so much going on that Joey and Toby find out about new projects via social media. Also we get back into it with Scott Mellinger about what it means t...

Emo-less Matt processes the passing of his favorite Grandparent and Toby calls BS on a Holy Spirit encounter Joey apparently had while watching a Christian movie.  This episode was recorded way past every one’s bedtime but hey, you got to do what you got to do. We’re also joined by author and friend Mike McCann.   Sponsors and Links: NatureBox -  http://naturebox.com/ badchristian   Mike McCann -...

That’s right, Toby hits the big 4-0! And, oh yeah, no girls allowed at his birthday party. Also, why are Christians so dogmatic in their stances on art and entertainment? And Matt goes off on the education system because he knows everything about everything. This episode is a real tearjerker! Sponsors and Links: Audible - http://audiblepodcast.com/bcpod   Weebly -  http://weebly.com/badchristian A...

Why Toby thinks a family vacation to NY is a horrible idea, what the future has in store for digital/robot sex, some possible intern openings at BadChristian, the Damn News and more.   Audiofeed Festival: badchristianday.com Zach Bolen 1001  pre-order: zachbolen.com Intern with us: music@badchristian.com Blue Apron: blueapron.com/badchristian

We check back in with author, teacher and speaker Preston Sprinkle. Also, have the terms “Emo” and “Evangelical” come to mean something totally different than when they started? What can we do to claim victory over our addition to Corn?! Has Toby uncovered what might be the worst thing yet to ever be addicted to? Tune in and find out! Sponsors and Links: MILE IQ - Text BadChristian to 31996 Trackr...

Our guest this week Mikee Bridges (Game Church, TOM Fest, Sometime Sunday) has some regrets about his background in Christian music, bands, festivals and the like. In the news - what's the deal with leap year birthdays? Also, prepare yourself for a toxic shock! Sponsors and Links: NatureBox - http://naturebox.com/ badchristian Game Church - http://gamechurch.com

Toby wonders what the hell he’s doing with his life, Joey’s has major doubts, Everything is falling apart.   Seems to be a toilsome time in Joey and Toby’s brains.  Matt makes some observations and seems to have some clear assessments to what’s wrong.  Personal, intimate and scary conversations made public.    Sponsor Links: www.prosper.com/badchristian http://www.tysonmotsenbocker. com

We are joined today by Tyson Motsenbocker whose grieving process after the loss of his mother involved walking from San Diego to San Francisco. He will tell us how that worked out and he’ll also perform a track from his new album live in studio!  Speaking of grieving, Joey’s son is very upset about the death of Abraham Lincoln.  We also explore whether or not Jesus can be your personal Lord and tr...

Listen up as Joey and our guest Dumpy thrill you with stories from their glory days in college.  You know, the ones about bad breakups and joining fraternities for the girls?  No?  How about the one where Joey gets out of the car at a stoplight for no reason?  Also, can Joey’s new diet work to cure his depression even if he eats an entire box of Tic Tac’s and chunks of pineapple?  And Joey finally...

Join us and our guest Jeff Bettger (DRYBNZ, Artist Reformation) as we discuss what might have gone wrong with Pastor Mark Driscoll and Mars Hill Church in Seattle.  Also, can Matt successfully navigate a business meeting with a hand full of dog shit?  When a pastor implodes a Church is the congregation ultimately to blame?  Answers to this and more on this episode of Bad Christian!    Sponsors and...

Our guest this week is Mike Lewis from Go Big Win and the Giving Is Believing podcast.  He tells us about touring with Rage Against The Machine back in the day and why Christians shouldn’t drive Porche’s. Also, a special visit from Ike and thank God Joey is finally going on a diet!   Sponsors and Links Weebly - http://weebly.com/badchristian Tyson Motsenbocker - http://toothandnail.merchline. com/...

We are joined this episode by pastor and former band manager Nick Bogardus as we dig further into the shelf life of sermons. Also, is there a tiny woman named Siri living in your iPhone? Should throwing a small alligator through a drive thru window be considered assault with a deadly weapon? We answer the big questions! Sponsors and Links Blue Apron - http://blueapron.com/badchristian Tyson Motsen...

Joey believes in giants!  Toby is taking angry notes during his workouts.  Matt is trying to be less attractive to keep his marriage happy.  Also an interview with a BC Clubber.   Sponsors and Links   MILE IQ - Text Bad Christian to 31996 Weekly - http://weebly.com/badchristian Emery Acoustic - http://emeryacoustic.com/ Devin Shelton - http://devinsheltonmusic.com/