The Upset Podcast

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The Upset Podcast is a conversation about topics about life and church and everything in between. Open to all opinions. Though some opinions may upset; the goal is not to stay that way but open the listeners up to seeing things from another perspective.

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Remember. Vote. Heal 27.09.2026 1:10:26

UpSetters remember the 25th anniversary of 9/11, discuss the threat to voting rights, and address suicide prevention and more headlines in between. Join the live discussion! #UpSetUpSetters discuss September's

Tomorrow's Church: Triumphant Victory or Tragic Downfall 31.08.2026 1:26:21

UpSetters will discuss the future of the church with special guest Rev. Stephanie Spellers, Priest-in-Charge of St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church and author of "The Church Cracked Open" and "Church Tomorrow? What the 'Nones' and 'Dones' Teach us About the Future of the Church."

The Misinterpretation of Evangelism 26.07.2026 1:22:58

UpSetters discuss July headlines and discuss the true meaning of evangelism

All Things Camp Meeting 09.07.2026 1:18:46

UpSetters are live from Allegheny East Camp Meeting, recapping the first weekend, talking to the live studio audience, and sharing what's to come.

Barriers at the Ballot 31.05.2026 1:28:33

UpSetters will discuss May's current events and the threat to voting rights LIVE. Special guest PA State Representative Elect Chris Johnson

Deadly Patters: Domestic Violence and Murder-Suicide 27.04.2026 1:18:19

UpSetters discuss the recent rise of intimate partner violence (IPV) and murder-suicides, as well as, signs of abuse and how churches can get involved. Special guest, Dr. Kesslyn Brade Stennis.

Women: Called. Chosen. Disruptive 30.03.2026 1:24:36

Join UpSetters live for our Women's History Month show where we chat with women of faith who aren't just believing quietly, but living boldly. Guests: Dr. Cheryl Chavers, Jayne Johnson, and Sekema Rhodes

Protests, Peace Walks, and Justice 23.02.2026 1:19:23

UpSetters will discuss the monks' peace walk, the role of protesting for Christians, and what fighting for justice looks like. Special guests: Yolanda Caraway and Attorney Michael Coard.

UpSetting Times: Fast and the Furious 25.01.2026 1:17:12

Season 6 is here!! UpSetters discussing "upsetting news" from the first part of January, chat with new AEC hire Pastor Darnisha Thomas, and talk about fasting, and are we doing it right.

The Best of UpSet: Season 5 28.12.2025 1:35:50

Revisiting our Top 10 shows for Season 5

Season 5 Finale 21.12.2025 1:04:52

UpSetters wrap Season 5, reflecting on the season (Holiday and UpSet). What does the future hold for UpSet? Special Giveaway.

Unfinished Business: PELC 2025 Recap 17.12.2025 1:27:22

UpSetters will discuss highlights from the recent Pastoral Evangelism and Leadership Conference held in Huntsville, Alabama on Dec 7-10.

The Advent Message to All the World 07.12.2025 1:02:48

UpSetters discuss the meaning of Advent and its significance then and now.

Gratitude as Worship: Seeing God's Faithfulness in Every Season 30.11.2025 1:15:57

UpSetters discuss Thanksgiving origins and how we as Christians reframe it as a sseason of gratitude.

Battling the Hidden Idols: Addiction in Daily Life 24.11.2025 1:22:43

UpSetters will discuss addictions in all their forms (substance, behavioral, emotional/relational) and how to get help.

In Service to God and Man: Christians in the Military 17.11.2025 1:15:36

Following Veterans Day, UpSetters discuss the challenges and opportunities for Christians in the armed forces.

Worship or War Ships: Confronting an Ongoing Battles 10.11.2025 1:20:29

UpSetters discuss the topic of church worship. Who decides what's right and when?

Holy Walls, Hidden Pain 03.11.2025 1:19:24

On the heels of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, UpSetters will discuss domestic abuse and its prevalence in the church.

Stories of Strength: Surviving, Thriving, and Shining 20.10.2025 1:39:01

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, we hear the stories of 3 women of strength who have or are battling breast cancer.

When the Government Stops Working 05.10.2025 1:00:52

UpSetters will discuss the recent government shutdown and its implications

Grace, Grief and the Question of Suicide 29.09.2025 1:17:09

During this suicide awareness month, UpSetters will discuss the sensitivities of the subject and the ways to process it.

After the Righteous Right, What's Left? 22.09.2025 1:28:07

UpSetters discuss recent events, as they attempt to sort through the distortions, distance, and destruction.

The Dilemma of Troubled Pregnancies: Condemnation or Compassion 14.09.2025 1:20:39

UpSetter Dr. Marleena Debrough discusses her doctoral research with fellow UpSetters and the live audience. What happens when a woman has a troubled pregnancy, what are the ethical options available? Let's talk about it.

Justice, Reconciliation, and Leadership 07.09.2025 1:08:22

UpSetters discuss cultivating conviction and creating a sacred space where our can churches address racial injustice and reconciliation.

Justice in Labor: From the Bible to Today's Labor Unions 31.08.2025 1:10:43

UpSetters discuss if and how the church should be involved with justice in labor and specifically labor unions.