The RELEVANT Podcast

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....

This week, singer/songwriter Steffany Gretzinger joins us to talk about the songs that changed her life. The gang also hears a possible all-female Black Panther spin-off, learns about Woody Harrelson’s plan to go into the ministry, talks about Selena Somez’s Esther-inspired outfit, gets into a surprisingly deep conversation about wiener dogs and a lot more! Become a member at https://plus.acast.co...

This week, speaker, author and founder of the organizations A21 and Propel Women, Christine Caine, joins us. Christine discusses her brand-new book Unexpected: Leave Fear Behind, Move Forward in Faith, Embrace the Adventure and tells us how Christians can overcome bad things they encounter in their lives. The gang also discusses the dangers of evangelizing in a movie theater, debates if the artisa...

This week, we talk with Andy Mineo about his brand new EP, The Arrow , and how his struggle with anxiety, fear and doubt led to a creative breakthrough. The gang also discusses Donald Glover’s controversial new music video, hears about the plan to bring Colin Kaepernick to the White House, dives into a very strange rabbit hole about lighthouse keepers and a lot more! Become a member at https://plu...

On today’s show, we take an in-depth look at the new issue of RELEVANT , and hear from Aubrey Plaza, Ira Glass, Carl Lentz and others featured in the issue. The gang also discusses the controversy with The Simpsons , debates the appropriateness of worship service aerialists, hears about 7/11’s plans to get rid of loiterers and a lot more! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast...

This week, we debut our new twice-weekly format with award-winning actor Chiwetel Ejiofor. We talk to Chiwetel about faith, the Church and his brand-new Netflix movie Come Sunday . The gang also debates Facebook’s church partnership program, the latest controversy with Apu, a moving performance from Sufjan Stevens and a lot more! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast . Hosted...

For our live taping of the RELEVANT podcast’s 600th episode, the gang follows up on a super serious true-crime investigation, brings out the fun and games for special guest John Mark McMillan, discusses road trips through the Netherlands and the merits of donut races, plus a lot more! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

This week, we talk with pastor and author Matt Chandler about why the decline of Christendom might not actually be a bad thing and how the Church can do a better job addressing race issues. We also talk about Kendrick Lamar’s Pulitzer win and a possible 30 Rock reboot, hear your endurance race feedback, have a very strange conversation about elephants and a lot more! Become a member at https://plu...

On this week’s episode, author and all-around good guy Bob Goff joins the show to chat about his new book, Everybody, Always . Plus, the gang spills a major announcement about the podcast and chats with our most memorable Listener of the Week yet! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Advertising Inquiries: https:...

This week, we talk to Hillsong pastor and author of the book There Is More , Brian Houston, about finding God’s purpose for your life. And pop singer Kimbra breaks down the songwriting process behind her upcoming album Primal Heart . We also hear about the strangest Craigslist ad imaginable, Snoop Dogg’s defense of his new gospel album, the Jesus Christ Superstar musical and a lot more! Become a m...

This week, we talk with John Legend about his role in the upcoming live adaption of the musical Jesus Christ Superstar . We also play a brand-new, Easter egg-themed game, discuss the best ways to deal with “locker room talk,” get an update on “Mad Mike” Hughes and a lot more!   Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

This week, author and renowned theologian N.T. Wright joins us to discuss his new book, Paul: A Biography . We also talk with Passion about their brand album Whole Heart . The gang also discusses the Andrew Peterson music video controversy, Arcade Fire’s ‘SNL’ appearance, “space DNA” and a lot more! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

This week, we talk with Jim Caviezel, the star of the brand new movie Paul, The Apostle of Christ about the film and his upcoming Passion of the Christ sequel. We also get a preview of the RELEVANT Podcast Network’s newest show, Love & Money featuring special guest Jon Acuff! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

This week, we talk with “A Wrinkle in Time” director Ava DuVernay about her new sci-fi blockbuster. We also introduce a new segment, where some of our favorite critics break down the biggest best picture winners of the last 20 years. The gang also discuss the new striped down “Light Phone,” Oprah’s latest update about running president, breaks down the Babylon Bee/Facebook dust up and more! Become...

  This week, Vous church pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. joins us to talk about his brand-new book, Friend of Sinners , and why it’s so important to be an influence to all kinds of people and communities. We also talk with CNN political analyst and USA Today columnist Kirsten Powers and The Atlantic contributor, The Week contributing editor and RNS senior columnist Jonathan Merritt about their brand-new...

This week, we talk with Jon Foreman about his new documentary 25 in 24 , in which he embarked on a quest to play 25 shows in 24 hours. The gang also dives into our 15-year anniversary issue, featuring interviews with A Wrinkle In Time director Ava DuVernay, Grammy- and Oscar-winner John Legend, a special 15-page roundtable and more! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast . Hos...

This week, the duo from Social Club Misfits joins us to talk about the songs that changed their lives and influenced them as artists. Author and spoken word artist Amena Brown also discusses her new book, How to Fix a Broken Record, and how we can find purpose though God’s healing . The gang also talks about the controversial new “Ikea challenge,” the Winter Olympics, Beth Moore’s #MeToo stand, th...