The RELEVANT Podcast

Today we're joined by comedian Dustin Nickerson, who just performed at this week's Netflix Is a Joke festival in LA! Plus, the guys bring the week's Slices — ranging from captcha getting more complicated, to Finland using AI to develop the perfect coffee blend, to what happened with one guy's very unusual emotional support animal. At the end of the show, we honor graduates with our...

Today we're joined by Mat Kearney, who has a fantastic new album releasing today! Plus, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz — covering Russell Brand's baptism news, a new survey that shows Gen Z is actually way happier than people think, and an AI priest that got defrocked almost immediately. Then we have your feedback, and at the end of the show of course we get into Joel Osteen being ac...

Today we're joined by Gateway Worship! We talk about their new album and their church's unique approach to raising up the next generation of songwriters. Plus, we have the week's Slices — ranging from Aaron Sorkin's potential new Social Network follow-up to the major changes being implemented to address the terrible flying experiences we’ve all had the last few years. And at the en...

Today we're joined by Edward Rivera from Bethel Music! They have a new live album out, and you'll hear the heart behind it as well as some of the stand-out tracks. Plus, we have this week's RELEVANT Buzz, ranging from the TikTok ban news to a very surprising thing a Southern megachurch pastor said about Christian nationalism to the Kendrick diss track Drake made using AI (and might get...

Today we're joined by For King and Country's Joel Smallbone, who stars in a new biopic debuting this week, Unsung Hero. We get a behind-the-scenes look at the new project, which was very personal for him. Plus, we have the week's Slices — covering everything from snack bans to Pringles Crocs to WNBA salaries — and at the end of the show don't miss our very timely bracket showdown g...

Today we're joined by author Jon Acuff to talk about ways we can take hold of negative thoughts, which studies show is a huge issue in this generation. Plus, if you're in the mood for some hot Christians and hot takes, this show HAS them. You'll hear some outspoken faith talk from the distractingly good-looking star of 'Reacher,' plus we get into the very strange Mark Driscoll...

Today we're joined by rapper/singer Aaron Cole, who's dropping a major label album next week — and you get the first listen. Plus, while Emily's on vacation the guys predictably go sideways, talking about everything from favorite TV shows to fart walk strategies (sorry) to the benefits of living with your parents forever. At the end of the show, we play a round of Five Second Rule! Adv...

Today we're joined by pastor, author and former NFL player Dr. Derwin Gray! We talk about the tidal wave of sports betting that's happening right now, and as Christians what we should watch out for. Plus, we have this week's RELEVANT Buzz, covering a surprise show that topped the Netflix charts, two big new album drops that take very different approaches to getting buzz, and an importa...

Today we're joined by worship leader Chris McClarney! It's a great conversation covering everything from the importance of theological accuracy when writing worship music to how badly the Church needs joy again. Plus, after Jesse gets some Aldi frustration off his chest, the crew brings Slices — from the stress Gen Z is feeling this week about the tax deadline, to some unexpected celebrity...

Today we're joined by innovative worship collective Elevation Rhythm! Plus, while Derek is in LA pitching some new music projects, Marty for some reason lets it leak that he thinks everyone over 40 only listens to the Gaithers (which doesn't go over well), and then Jesse starts advocating for some major changes to the concert-going experience (which does go over well). Plus, Emily brings t...

Today we're joined by rising indie artist Sarah Juers, who we're big fans of. Plus, it's Jesse's birthday so for Slices we tilt the segment towards topics he's very interested in — his theories on the paranormal phenomena that's been documented in recent years, and of course, how to make the library cool again. At the end of the show, don't miss a special Jesse Edition...

Today we're joined by worship leader Kim Walker-Smith, who's back with new music for the first time in a few years (and a LOT has changed for her in the meantime). Plus, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz — ranging from why the Internet is mad at Elevation Church, to the new Tammy Faye musical coming to Broadway, to a guy that's trying to be an unconventional Presidential option this...

Today we're joined by indie hip-hop artist nobigdyl., who talks to us about this year's upcoming Holy Smokes Fest (which is quickly turning into the premier spot for underground Christian music). Plus, after regaling us with the plot of both Roundhouse movies in excruciating detail, the cast brings the week's slices — ranging from Gen Z surprisingly bringing the Poke back, to the music...

Today we're joined by two of the biggest worship leaders out there: Brandon Lake and Phil Wickham, as they gear up for their co-headlining summer worship nights tour. Plus, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz, which includes a thoughtful conversation about Ye's statements about where his faith now stands, to the New York Times trying to talk about a "new trend" in Christianity (bu...

Today we're joined by football great Tim Tebow to talk about finding our purpose and pursuing it wholeheartedly. Plus, Jesse unknowingly shows up on the big screens at Emily's church, the cast brings the week's Slices ranging from the government shutting down the UFO talk to Chick-Fil-A's misguided new menu item. And at the end of the show we work through our March Madness bracket...

Today we're joined by Eugene Cho, who talks to us about how our generation can take a different approach to political discourse this year. Plus, Derek's back and joins Cameron, Jesse and Marty as they get talking about this week's SXSW, and their craziest memories from the event. Then Emily brings the week's RELEVANT Buzz, covering the TikTok ban, a new study that reveals how peopl...

Today we're joined by pastor and author Chad Veach to talk about how implementing practical spiritual disciplines into our lives can really help us cut out the distractions and be more open to what God has for us. Plus, well, if we were to list the topics that the guys get into, you wouldn't believe us. Stuff like Steven Seagal's big con, horse sports, the new Tiger Woods of darts, peo...

Today we're joined by Passion's Kristian Stanfill to debut their new album recorded at the massive Passion Conference a couple of months ago. Also, the cast somehow gets into whale autopsies, Virginia Beach crime shenanigans, and then we have RELEVANT Buzz covering the unprecedented Liberty University situation, celebs using their platforms for good, and the creepy Willy Wonky movie that&#...

Today we're joined by Max Ranier from indie folk band Wilderado. We talk about his faith journey — and of course how it influenced their upcoming sophomore album. But as good as that convo is, if there's one moment that's going to be talked about from this episode, it's this: Church prom. Yes, the cast brings the week's Slices — like the Wendy's backlash, government spying...

Today we're joined by author and speaker John Bevere to talk about how making simple changes in our spiritual life can lead to major growth. Plus, the cast brings the week's RELEVANT Buzz, Jesse sees some weird stuff go down outside his window and at the end we have your best prank feedback. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privac...

Today we're joined by Dallon Weekes from indie rock band I Don’t Know How But They Found Me. Plus, Derek and Marty debut their new single, the cast brings Slices ranging from Gen Z's favorite restaurants (Jesse spends a lot of time advocating for Outback), to a guy who programmed AI to use dating apps for him and it ended up finding him a wife, and more. And at the end we have a new game -...

Today we're joined by pastor and author John Mark Comer to discuss what becoming a disciple of Jesus really looks like. Plus, the mundane NBA All-Star weekend inspired Jesse to conceive an epic new reality competition show, RELEVANT Buzz highlights the state of faith in entertainment, Cory Asbury's vulnerable confession, and Vampire Weekend's unusual concert plans. Plus at the end we h...

Today we're joined by one of the most famous worship voices in the world, TAYA. We talk about her new single, new sound and new season she's in. Plus, the cast covers everything from a crazy financial scam to space nukes to a new study that proves guys are wimps compared to women when it comes to getting sick (no surprise). And at the end, don't miss a new edition of Sizzling Hot Takes...

Today we're joined by worship artist Josh Baldwin, who previews his upcoming album for us. Plus, RELEVANT Buzz covers a fascinating story of a formative experience actor Mark Ruffalo had at a Jimmy Swaggart service when he was a kid, a new study about race relations in America and the happiness of singles vs. married people. And yes, we spend way too much time online shopping for terrible shir...

Today we're joined by author Sarah Bessey, who talks to us about her new book on deconstruction — and how we can go through that process in a healthy, faith-filled way. Plus, the crew talks Super Bowl thoughts, Swifties (of course), Guinness records, Baptists winning the lottery and a real-life Bruce Wayne. Plus at the end we have a Valentine's game you don't want to miss -- Worship or...