The RELEVANT Podcast

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...

This week, the indie-pop band COIN joins us and the gang from RELEVANT’s sport podcast provides a preview of the Winter Olympics. We also discuss why teenagers should be able to run for office, Snoop Dogg’s new gospel album, the new Passion movie and a lot more! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Advertising In...

This week, we talk with Hillsong Worship singer Brooke Fraser about her Grammy win, and author and pastor Brian Zahnd joins us to discuss the sermon that reshaped America. The gang also debates the number of holes in a straw, discusses this year’s Grammys, learns about Elon Musk’s flamethrower and a lot more! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast....

This week, rapper KB joins us to discuss his latest album Today We Rebel and how he’s using his platform to fight racial injustice. We also play a brand new game based on eating contest world records (yes, those exists). The gang also talk’s about Ira Glass’s new film about a “heretical” pastor, we get an update on flat earth-advocate Mad Mike Hughes, learn how a Taco Bell inspired a candle-light...

This week, acclaimed singer/songwriter Jessie Ware gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her brand new album Glasshouse and author Dr. John Perkins discusses fighting racial injustice in America. The gang also sees how many pancakes RELEVANT writer Tyler Daswick can eat in a single sitting, discusses a very unique word of the year, church bell etiquette and a lot more! Become a member at https://pl...

This week, Tedashii joins us to talk about the changing direction of his music and how the death of his son inspired him to remain hopeful through his faith. We also bring on relationship expert Debra Fileta to field romance questions about life and love from live callers. The gang also discusses the Mark Wahlberg pay controversy, the world’s greatest straw, pranks that put your friends in jail, a...

This week, singer-songwriter Mat Kearney joins us to discuss the songs that changed his life. We also talk with author, speaker and pastor Erwin McManus about how to live life without regrets—or fear of the future. The gang also discusses Will Ferrell and Molly Shannon’s Rose Parade stunt, Justin Bieber’s Jesus art, a dangerously cheap all-you-can-eat pancake deal and a lot more! Become a member a...

This week, we take a look back at some of our favorite interviews of 2017. We hear from Ira Glass, Lecrae, Beth Moore, Damon Lindelof, Jen Hatmaker, listen to in-studio performances from Kim Walker-Smith, Brady Toops, Cody Carnes and a lot more! Thanks for a great year, we can’t wait to show you what we have in store in 2018! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast . Hosted on...

This week, podcaster, speaker and author Annie F. Downs co-hosts and worship duo Bryan and Katie Torwalt join us to rank the best Christmas songs of all time. The gang also discusses the upcoming office reboot, the best movies of 2017, the new Christmas album from Chance the Rapper, get an update from Carman, and a lot more! Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast . Hosted on A...

This week, we talk with black-ish star and co-creator Anthony Anderson about his faith and how the hit show is able to tackle social issues with humor—and poignancy. We also play a brand-new Christmas-themed game to get you in the holiday spirit. The gang also calls Science Mike for a very creepy update about a newly found object in our galaxy, discusses Netflix spying on its customers, debates th...