The Other 6 Days

Whether single, dating or married, everyone has thoughts, opinions & experiences on how to best navigate the "dating life". Most of all, everyone has questions and we all seek advice that might help us be better individuals, couples and marriage partners. In this episode, we start by having a little fun & engaging in some hot-takes, hot-button topics and some fun questions on the...

In this episode, we talk about how to be "right with our rights" & put people, practices & policies in the proper place. We begin with some general discussion about times we may have been wrong or we were right, with the wrong approach. We then jump into some "big picture" conversation, orienting us to cultures obsession with individual freedoms, liberties and rights al...

In this episode, we begin with a discussion about what we wanted to be when we were kids and when we recognized God's call on our lives to vocational ministry. We then jump into some discussion about "how our culture works" and the way our western culture understands work & vocation. We then discuss the difference between career vs. calling, what God says about work and the way...

In this episode, we start the conversation with some stories about the first time we remembering sharing our faith or standing up for what we believe. We then jump into some conversation about what Christians mean when they talk about sharing their "testimony", what it is and why it's such a big deal. Pastor Ricky shares some helpful tips, thoughts & encouragement on how to shar...

In this episode, we begin our podcast with a discussion about some of our greatest accomplishments in life so far & some of the things we still hope to fulfill. We then dive into some conversation about identity, purpose, meaning, worth & mission... what do we see scripture instructing us to be doing with the time that we have been given here on earth? We end the podcast as always with som...

We kick off this episode with some fun conversation about some of the things that we did as kids that frustrated our parents the most. We then jump into a discussion about the seriousness of sin and how it is overlooked or simply avoided conversation in todays post Christian culture. It seems far easier to talk about what we are being saved to rather than what we have been saved from.  We discuss...

In episode 19 of the podcast, we hear about Ricky's top 3 greatest phobias and he shares some of the reasons why. We then jump into a conversation around the topic of counseling & therapy and why we believe having a gospel-centered counseling center at Southwest is so important. We dispel some of the negative stigmas surrounding counseling and explore some it's benefits within our ow...

In episode 18, we kick off the conversation with a fun discussion about what famous actor would play Ricky in a movie and what would the movie be about? We then jump headfirst into a discussion about Celebrity culture. What it is, how it came about and it's impact on the church. We will discuss some of the possible negative and positive implications it has had across the board and then wrap a...

In episode 17, Pastors CJ McFadden & Ricky Jenkins kick off the conversation with the most memorable miracles we have witnessed in our lifetime. We then dive into a conversation about revival, movements and awakenings throughout history. We breakdown what revival is, what revival does and how we can prepare ourselves through prayer and Invite God to use us greatly in a movement He initiates. W...

Since the beginning of time, God has used broken people to bring about His plan of redemption & restoration to ALL people through one primary means... His church . Wether accurate, assumed or wrongly accused, "church hurt" has impacted a large number of western evangelical churchgoers and as a church, we should be able to engage in open and honest dialogue on the topic. In todays epi...

In episode 15, we kick of the episode with our usual antics, enjoying some discussing about our love/hate relationship with the game of golf. We then move into a discussion about the power of prayer & fasting, what they are, what they do and what they require. Pastor Ricky's shares some of his hopes & desires for people to live out in 2024 and we end the podcast with some helpful info...

We collected your thoughts, questions & concerns for a special episode of The Other 6 Days Podcast and this episode is the result. We answered many of your questions, and with some thoughtful dialogue and conversation, we hope to provide some answers and considerations on how we might better show up as followers of Christ and witnesses to the world as we navigate this sensitive situation. SHOW...

In episode 13, we talk about our top 5 favorite bands & artists of all time as well as some of the greatest performances ever. We then jump in to the topic of worship, discover what typically comes to mind for most Christians and then talk about various concepts that will help broaden understanding and develop a healthy theology of worship. Our desire would be that listeners would began to see...

In episode 12, we talk about some of our favorite childhood memories... those family gatherings, trips, vacations, birthdays or milestones that shaped us into who we are today. We then jump in to the topic of adoption & foster care by addressing National Adoption Day (Adoption Sunday) and & sharing some helpful data, statistics & information to help give context to the conversation sur...

In episode 11 of the Other 6 Days Podcast, we start our conversation with host CJ McFadden, Pastor Ricky Jenkins and special guest Pastor Muriithi Wanjau (Pastor "M") from Mavuno Church in Nairobi, Kenya recalling some of the most memorable moments in our Rooted experiences. We chat about how Rooted came to the United States, how it has shaped and impacted people, churches and communitie...

In episode 10 of the Other 6 Days Podcast kicks off a conversation with host CJ McFadden & Pastor Ricky Jenkins as we talk about our personal top 3 greatest movies of all time. We then dive into some discussion about the history, dependability and reliability of Scripture. We unpack it's relevance and application in our current culture as well as discuss some helpful approaches to biblica...

In episode 9 of the Other 6 Days Podcast, we kick off some unforgettable moments as we engage in conversation with pastor Ricky and special guest Dr. Emerson Eggerichs from Love & Respect ministries. We learn a little about how Dr. Emerson got his start and what drives his passion for around marriage, parenting and communication. Dr. Emerson unpacks some current trends we are seeing within mar...

In episode 8 of the Other 6 Days Podcast kicks off a conversation with host CJ McFadden,  Pastor Ricky Jenkins and special guest, Megan Fate Marshman on some of those awkward ministry moments we all wish we could erase. We then dive right into a deep conversation on pain & suffering and how we might find joy along our journey as followers of Jesus Christ.  ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Introduction...

In episode 7 of the Other 6 Days Podcast kicks off discussing what it was like growing up in the 80's and 90's as church kids and what we remember most about church potluck's. We then dive into some statistics and conversations about the history, mission and purpose of the church as well as the current state of the church why church attendance is still important. We then discuss som...

In this episode, we start our conversation with some hilarious random thoughts about super heroes and super powers. We then engage in some meaningful conversation with special guest, Caleb Kaltenbach (https://www.calebkaltenbach.com/) about sexual orientation & gender, the LGBTQ+ communities as well as pronoun etiquette, social media, youth and suicide and how the church is responding. We end...

In episode 5 of the Other 6 Days Podcast, we kick off with Pastor Ricky sharing his top 3 favorite desserts. We then dive into some statistics and conversation around some trending topics in our post-Christian culture like sex, lust and pornography. We unpack what it means to be heading toward more of a "sexual recession" than a sexual revolution (especially amongst younger generations)...

In episode 4 of the Other 6 Days Podcast, we start off with some fun conversation about Ricky and CJ's dream vacations before heading into some insight as to why the Jenkins take off for the whole month of July each year. We then dive into some questions and comments about what the Bible has to say about Sabbath and what happens when we choose to avoid it or ignore it. We also discuss rhythms...

This episode is part 2 of a two-part conversation with Pastor Ricky Jenkins about the gospel & race in America.  In our previous episode, we asked our listeners to submit their questions about the topic of the gospel, race & relations in America and nothing was off the table! Pastor Ricky Jenkins takes time to thoughtfully offer his insight and understanding as we attempt to answer the maj...

This episode is part 1 of a two-part conversation with Pastor Ricky Jenkins about his experiences growing up in the South and how it has shaped his understanding of the gospel, race & reconciliation. We dive into some of the history and importance of celebrating Juneteenth, a day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. We also examine the challenges and opportunities that arise...

What does it truly mean to live out the gospel in our daily lives, beyond the walls of Sunday worship? Join host, CJ McFadden, and Pastor Ricky Jenkins, as we talk about what it means to live life outside of Sunday's and navigate God's vision for marriage, parenting, money, and sex through the lens of the gospel. The goal is to create a safe space for conversations as we begin to think d...