Southside Rabbi

Southside Tribe! In this episode, we trace the roots of hip hop to today's Christian rap movement, exploring this intersection where culture, creativity, and biblical conviction collide. We discuss the impact of the commercialization of art forms, and ask the very important question: why is Christian hip hop artists often held to standards that mainstream artists aren't? Along the way, we...

Southside Tribe! Got another heavy one! We're all tempted to build and portray a version of ourselves that never fails, never struggles, and never looks weak. But what if that pursuit is actually keeping us from experiencing the freedom God offers? In this episode, we unpack the fear of embarrassment, the pressure to maintain a flawless image, and the exhausting pursuit of success that defines...

Southside Tribe! We got a heavy one for y'all this week. Addiction takes many forms. Some struggles are visible, while others remain hidden behind closed doors, buried beneath shame, fear, and isolation. In this powerful conversation, we explore the nature of addiction, the battle against destructive habits, and the hope of lasting transformation through the Gospel of Jesus. The crew discusses...

Southside Tribe!! In a culture that largely celebrates saying whatever we think, what does Scripture actually teach about the way followers of Jesus should use our words? In this episode, Ameen, KB and Trip explore the tension between the modern and western ideas of free speech and the biblical call to speak with wisdom, humility, and love. From constant social media arguments and partisan politic...

Southside Tribe!! In this episode, we sit down with Jermaine Wilson to hear his incredible journey from generational drug and gang involvement and incarceration to becoming a mayor, community leader, and advocate for spiritual redemption. Jermaine shares how growing up amid poverty and crime shaped his early life, how a life-changing encounter with Christ in prison transformed his future, and why...

Southside Tribe! We got another special one for you this week! Take a peek behind the curtain as KB and Trip Lee share a glimpse at the VIP live podcast experience on the Houston, TX stop of the Signal Tour, Spring '26. The bros share what's on their heart regarding their recent and upcoming projects, and take heartfelt questions from the audience. Come check us out! Check tour dates here: www.who...

Southside Tribe! We got a special one for you this week! Take a peek behind the curtain as KB and Trip Lee share a glimpse at the VIP live podcast experience on the Dallas, TX stop of the Signal Tour, Spring '26. The bros share what's on their heart regarding their recent and upcoming projects, and take heartfelt questions from the audience. Come check us out! Check tour dates here: https://www.wh...

What's up, family?! Join us for this Flashback Friday Episode on Christian Nationalism. We think given the times, this episode is very relevant even all these years later. Please don't forget to tap in with us on Patreon.com/SouthsideRabbi for all of your favorite bonus content, special episodes, Discord access, early releases and other great resources! Original Description: We have some important...

Southside Tribe! This episode is not theory—it’s reality. Today, we confront one of the darkest and most urgent issues in our world: human trafficking and the online sexual exploitation of children. What many assume happens “somewhere else” is happening right now—and often fueled by a demand much closer to home than we know or like to admit. We’re joined again by former NFL player Mark Herzlich, n...

Southside Tribe, what's good?! We got a fantastic flashback for you this week! A listen back on 2022 when our brother David French carved out some time to chat with us about the Christian call to justice and mercy, as well as sharing and breaking down one of his favorite passages of Scripture with us. We discuss the discrepancy between the early Christian Church's approach to engaging society as o...

Southside Tribe! This week, our brother and justice advocate Mark Herzlich joins us for a convo sharing how the goodness of God led him to repentance. A natural sportsman from his youth, Mark was encouraged to pray to God by a fellow football player after battling through health challenges. God was merciful in a major way, but Mark knew in his heart that even though he knew God was real, he didn't...

Southside Tribe! This week, Ameen, KB, and Trip tackle one of the most pervasive pressures shaping modern life today: the constant cultural noise telling us that peace, security, and value come from having more. More money. More success. More influence. But as we walk through the teachings of Jesus and the wisdom of Scripture, we see a deeper truth—anxiety and greed are often rooted in the same li...

Southside Tribe! Our brother Dr. Preston Sprinkle is back to discuss his new book, From Genesis to Junia, and the deeply debated question of women in church leadership. Preston shares about his three-and-a-half-year research journey—one that rivaled doctoral-level work—where he committed to studying not just voices that agreed with him, but the strongest arguments on the other side. Together we wr...

Southside Tribe!! What started in a TSA line became a global movement. In this episode of Southside Rabbi, we sit with Bobby Gruenewald, founder of the YouVersion Bible App, to explore humility, failure, innovation, and how God’s Word still creates movement in a world saturated with noise. From billion-download milestones to resisting monetization, to the enduring hunger for truth, this conversati...

Southside Tribe! In this episode, Ameen and KB are joined by longtime friend and ministry leader Frank Gil for a deep and timely conversation about Gen Z, student ministry, and the Church’s responsibility in a spiritually hungry moment. From the privilege and purpose of youth ministry to Gen Z’s longing for sacred practices, authenticity, and transcendence, this episode challenges the Church to mo...

Southside Tribe! In this episode, we dive deep into why character—not clout—is the truest predictor of your future. From professional fighters’ training habits to influencer culture and biblical humility, this conversation exposes how modern culture rebrands many vices as virtue and centers ego over growth. This episode challenges listeners to rethink what strength, success, and manhood really loo...

Southside Tribe! This week we discuss how rejection and hardship are some of life’s great teachers—but only if we learn from them instead of avoiding them. In this episode, we explore how rejection shapes us for better or worse, how wounded ego can turn into vengeance, and why so much of modern masculinity is built on perception and intimidation rather than wholeness or healing. From dating cultur...

Southside Tribe! In this episode, we are joined again by our good friend Ray Chang, as well as the biblical powerhouse Amy Lynnettee. This conversation turns toward one of the most urgent issues facing the Church today: why so many young people are disaffiliating from Christianity—and what it will take to make faith in Jesus matter again. Through the lens of the TENx10 initiative, we explore disci...

Southside Tribe!! We are back with an especially stirring episode, where KB and Ameen chat with Trip Lee once again to discuss his latest upcoming project—a hybrid-worship experience called 'Brag Worship.' Trip shares the inspiration behind his new emphasis, highlighting the power of worship music in shaping our faith and strengthening community. The conversation delves into the biblical significa...

Southside Tribe!! In this episode, Ameen and KB sit down with the one and only Jon Keith for a raw conversation about identity, conviction, and what it really means to show up as a Christian artist in mainstream hip-hop spaces. From the pressures of labels and PR, to the expectations of the church, John breaks down the tension between cultural credibility and spiritual integrity — and how he resol...

In this next episode of Southside Rabbi, KB and Ameen dive into one of the hardest truths to face — that good intentions don’t erase bad outcomes. From church culture to personal relationships, the team unpacks how pride and self-justification can keep us from simply saying, “I’m sorry." The conversation moves into exploring how “Evangelical sincerity culture” taught many to equate right motives w...

Southside Tribe! In this next episode, we dive a bit deeper into why developing the discipline of reading isn’t just an intellectual hobby for bookworms — it’s a spiritual practice of love, patience, and seeking truth. Pulling from real-life ministry moments, cultural tensions, and biblical wisdom, Trip, KB and Ameen explore how rushed, shallow engagement is fracturing communities, fueling suspici...

In this episode of Southside Rabbi, Trip Lee, KB and Ameen fire up a passionate conversation about the sacred discipline of reading — not just as a hobby, but as a spiritual act. From their own journeys of falling in love with books after coming to faith, to reflecting on how God chose words as His primary way to communicate with humanity, this episode challenges listeners to rediscover the power...

Southside Tribe!! In this episode, Ameen, KB and our bro Trip Lee are back in action! We dive into the chaos of our cultural obsession with everyone else’s business. From scrolling through scandals to forming opinions about people we’ve never met, we’ve turned voyeurism into a daily hobby. But the Bible calls believers to something radically different — to “mind your own affairs” and live quietly...

Southside Tribe!! In this raw and real conversation, Ameen and KB wrestle with a tough question: does violence have a place in the kingdom of God? From neighborhood fights to the Crusades, from the civil rights movement to the theological tensions between self-defense, justice, and the way of Jesus, this episode goes deep. KB also reminds us in various ways how we cannot have the Kingdom reality w...