The RELEVANT Podcast

On today’s show, we talk with worship artist Chris McClarney about the inspiration for his new album, Breakthrough . We also give an update about the Willow Creek situation, find out how a herd of goats took over a suburban neighborhood, have a listener of the week tell us about politically incorrect dog shows and lot more! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast . Hosted on Ac...

On today’s show, we talk with author and Quest Church founder Eugene Cho about his surprising decision to step down as pastor and what’s next for him. The gang also discusses the situation at Willow Creek, recaps their visit to Lollapalooza plus a lot more! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Advertising Inquiri...

On today’s show, we talk with rapper Derek Minor about his upcoming album The Trap , and why he doesn’t think Christian hip-hop should play it safe. We also hear about a church’s controversial plan to outsource their sermons, discuss the ethics of the coming AI revolution plus a lot more! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

On today’s show, we talk with First Reformed star Ethan Hawke about how his own faith journey informed his role as a pastor experiencing a crisis of faith. We also discuss Netflix’s new plan to create more faith-based content, Odell Beckham Jr.’s trip to the Holy Land, Facebook’s latest controversy and a lot more! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See a...

On today’s show, we talk with the host of the hit podcast StartUp , Eric Mennel, about the new season of the series, which is all about church-planting. We also hear about Japan’s ninja shortage and how a police department’s “God’s Not Dead” lip-sync video has caused a controversy. We talk to a truly unforgettable (trust us) listener of the week plus a lot more! Become a member at https://plus.aca...

On today’s show, we talk with Lisa Gungor about her new book, The Most Beautiful Thing I’ve Seen , and how a series of difficult events in her personal life changed her faith forever. We also learn about Netflix’s new show that follows a young Jesus, Steph Curry’s mission to make Christian movies, Katy Perry’s new outlook on faith and a lot more! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevan...

On today’s show, filmmaker and comedian Bo Burnham joins us to talk about his new, critically acclaimed film Eighth Grade . We also chat with a listener of the week who is working on a mind-control project (for real!), hear some big news from Eddie, discuss a very strange English pastime and a lot more! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

This week, worship artist Cory Asbury joins us to discuss the inspiration for—and controversy of—his breakout hi “Reckless Love.” We also hear the new song from Lecrae and Andy Mineo, learn about This American Life ‘s latest show about church planting, take a very deep dive into Chandler’s obsession with Chili’s and a lot more! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast . Hosted o...

On today’s show, we talk with author and speaker Jo Saxton about how to find your true identity and God’s purpose for your life. We also figure out how to improve the show Cash Cab , discuss how you can move to a lawless man-made island, hear a criminal confession from our listener of the week and a lot more! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast....

On today’s show, we talk with singer-songwriter Leon Bridges about his hip-hop roots and his brand-new album Good Thing . We also recap Cameron and Jesse’s visit to Las Vegas (which included an extremely strange David Copperfield encounter), hear your most awkward evangelism stories, discuss Justin Bieber’s engagement announcement plus a lot more! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/releva...

On this episode, the gang chats with author Rachel Held Evans about her new book, Inspired . They also do a deep-dive on the Royal Rangers and look ahead to some shenanigans in Las Vegas. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle....

On today’s show rapper Taelor Gray tells us about the inspiration behind his new album The Love Don’t Last Long . And, just in time for the 4th of July, we play “Indie Rock Band or Firework?” The gang also discusses Joel Houston’s creationism controversy, hears your funny vacation stories and more! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

This week the gang talks about hotdog water and the crowdfunded Star Wars remake. They are also joined by Hillsong Young & Free to talk about their new album III. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, John Mark and Sarah McMillan stop by for an exclusive live performance from the RELEVANT Studios. We also take a deep dive into the new issue of RELEVANT featuring interviews with Leon Bridges, Rachel Held Evans, Ethan Hawke, Lisa Gungor and a ton of others! The gang discusses Netflix’s “Strong Black Lead” commercial, hears how Jane the Virgin star Gina Rodriguez used award show money t...

On today’s show, we talk with World Relief’s Matthew Soerens about the immigration crisis and how Christians can help children caught in the middle of it. The gang also debunks flat-Earth theories, learns about an alarm clock that can wake you up with scents, hears from a South African listener of the week and a lot more! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast . Hosted on Acas...

  In this episode, we talk about Colbert’s takedown of bad Bible lessons and which stars would be ideal for different roles in our celebrity-run church. Lecrae also joins us to talk about his new album, “Let the Trap Say Amen.” Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran...

This week, legendary filmmaker Paul Schrader joins us to discuss his latest film First Reformed , which stars Ethan Hawke performing as a pastor suffering a crisis of faith. The gang also debates purchasing an actual ghost town, discusses why you should be more careful with your work email, and plots new ways to troll people on nextdoor.com. Chaos ensues as per usual. Become a member at https://pl...

Today on the podcast, we talk with Jamie Tworkowski the founder of To Write Love On Her Arms about mental health, how to recognize signs of struggle in others and where people can turn if they’re hurting. We also discuss what a missed opportunity it was that Carman was never on Punk’d , hear about how Domino’s Pizza could be the answer to America’s infrastructure problems and more. Become a member...

Today on the podcast, Social Club Misfits stop by for an exclusive performance from the RELEVANT Studios and sits down to discuss the stories behind their music. We also discuss how a red velvet cake Jesus caused a political scandal, hear about how to fix the Miss America pageant, get fitness advice from our listener of the week and more! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast...

On today’s show, the Rev. Samuel Rodriguez discusses overcoming life’s most difficult chapters and his new book Shake Free . The gang also hears the new single from Lecrae, discusses Apple’s new “digital wellness” features, learns about Ashton Kutcher’s fight to save children and finds out what can go wrong at a pre-planned, mandatory revival. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpo...

On today’s show, author and speaker Lisa Bevere joins us to talk about the importance of biblical truth in an age of misinformation and uncertainty. We also debate the effectiveness of funny road signs, hear about why America is the only country that is obsessed with saying “Thank you,” learn what happens when you tell a Chick-fil-A employee that it is actually your pleasure and a lot more! Become...

This week, author, speaker and activist Austin Channing Brown joins us to discuss racial justice and why churches must do better about addressing racism. We also hear about how Carl Lentz has weighed in on the debate surrounding the NFL and protests, learn how Alexa is helping people pray, hear the latest remix from The Gregory Brothers and a lot more! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/r...

This week, we talk with best-selling author Max Lucado about how to make sense of tragedy and his upcoming book Unshakable Hope . Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, we talk with Aubrey Plaza about her show Legion , how many of her roles help to destigmatize mental health issues and more. The gang also discusses Terry Crews’ powerful Daily Show interview, hears about Lecrae’s sit-down conversation at Willow Creek, learns about Cameron’s Montana running mishap and a lot more! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast . Hosted on Aca...

This week, Ira Glass joins the show to talk about his work producing the new faith-focused Netflix movie ‘Come Sunday.’ The gang also discusses procrastination, the Royal family, and brings on a particularly spicy Listener of the Week. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle....