The X Podcast

It’s been a month since Russia invaded Ukraine.  This week, Tim, Zach, and Russ sit down to process all the unfolding events in a raw and wide-ranging conversation.    Join us as we try to put thoughts and feelings into all that’s happening right now.   Click one of the links below to dive in, and as always click like and share!   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Zs...

On this episode, Tim welcome’s his friend, Greg Ford, to talk about self-awareness, leadership, and the future of the church. Greg pastors a dynamic church in Columbus, Ohio, and opens up about the challenge of leading both his church and his two boys who have autism. In this conversation, Tim and Greg also process their reaction to what is happening with Russia and Ukraine.  Click one of the...

Kevin’s back for the first time in a while. He joins Tim and Russ to catch up on his life, what he’s been up to, and takes Tim and Russ through an official “dream session.” What if our lives are missing something because we’ve stopped dreaming? And what are the things standing between us and those dreams? It’s a special episode and the convo won’t be the same without you. As always, we appreciate...

We all have regrets. It’s unavoidable. It’s a painful place to live, though. And it’s even a more painful place to REPEAT. s there a way to not just escape regret, but live life in a way that minimizes regrets? What if the missing key is that mysterious concept called “wisdom” and the ability to step into it? Join Tim, Zach, and Russ this week as they dissect how to integrate wisdom and live with...

No matter where you turn, so many people seem on edge or angry right now. Why is that? What is the root of so much anger and fear? How do we better analyze the effects of the last two years and move towards being a healthier people and a healthier society? Riffing off a recent Harvard Gazette article on the current state of anger in the world, Tim and Russ dive into all this and more. As always, w...

The Olympics are here. And with it, some controversy surrounding the 15-year old Russian girl accused of using illegal substances. Wherever the truth might lie, it begs the question for all of us - if we cheat to get ahead, do we truly win or lose? What is the true scoreboard of our lives? What is ultimate success and how do we get there? Let’s talk about it. As always, we appreciate you taking th...

Tim and Russ dive into a lot this week.  Why is it hard to celebrate others? What is it in us that fears we're not enough when others succeed? And why are we resistant to diversity? What feats and concerns does it provoke? On that note, it's black history month, which provides a lot to celebrate and discuss.   It's a thought-provoking episode and it won't be the same without you.  A...

It’s a crazy world right now. Tim and Russ dive right into it.    From dissecting the potential imminent world war, to the geo-political ramifications of everything going on, to how interconnected we all are, to all the fascinating predictions of future disruption and dystopia, it’s a fun one.  As always, we appreciate you taking the time to rate and review and share around. And if...

This episode is a through back from the past year. Join the crew for a conversation about the power of the word “no,” creating margin, and positioning yourself for the new year! How do you go about initiating change or new habits in your life? This conversation gets vulnerable and practical as we move past 2020 and step in to a new season.  Click the links below and join the conversation!&nbs...

It’s just Tim and Russ this week. They continue the conversation on how to make the year count. This week they look through the angle of story. Why do so many of our lives feel stuck or without a plot? What if the same elements that make a meaningful story make a meaningful life? And how can we stay productive but enjoy the journey along the way, not missing the people and moments as they pass? As...

This week continues the conversation around the new year and how to build a better future. This episode, the team dives into time - the one thing we can never get back and that we all wish we had more of.  Is there a way to have a higher quality life by managing a higher quality schedule? How do we redeem and leverage our time to do the things we prioritize most and best love the people we ca...

We kick the new year off with a look ahead. What about new year’s resolutions? Are they worthwhile or should we look differently at setting goals? More importantly how do we actually change when we keep failing to do so? Are there principles to bring true and lasting transformation to our lives? Join Jessica, Zach, Jesse, and Russ this week as they talk about all this and more. It’s a fun and help...

Kevin, Tim and Russ wrap up the year with a look back and a look ahead. What did we accomplish? What went well? What went not so well? What can we bring into the new year? Let’s talk about it. By the way, from our podcast fam to you and yours - Happy New Year ✨ As always, thank you to everyone who takes the time to rate and review and share around. Means more than you know. And if you haven’t hit...

Zach joins Tim and Russ again this week for a timely discussion in this cultural moment. What if the common encouragement to “live your truth” doesn’t hold up under the microscope of reality? What IS reality? In a world full of subjective truth, pluralism, and alternative realities, how can we find our way? Can anyone discover what is true? Let’s talk about it. By the way, from our podcast fam to...

Zach joins Tim and Russ this week in a special holiday edition. Together they discuss how to navigate this time of year. So many relationships are tense or fractured, or one word away from people being triggered and meals being ruined. Others are struggling through loss and pain during this season. How can we make it through? Are there handles to survive it all? Dive into the convo and find out. A...

This week is both fascinating and helpful. The crew riffs on a recent article outlining the most productive decade of our lives. How do we structure our lives for the long haul? And how does one find purpose and passion in their life? Considering the current costs of college and all the new formats to learn, should people go to college? They dive into all this and much more. As always, we apprecia...

Is it the end of the world? Is Jesus about to return? Should we all become preppers? Who is the Antichrist and what’s the mark of the beast? It’s a fun but important one. Click one of the links below to dive in. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZsPouNA2yCh9vMjZ5DqFq?si=E1dKnDDySnK8WA9uvyk6Kg Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-x-podcast/id1451534782 Stay Connected Webs...

Happy Thanksgiving X Podcast Fam! Ricks Jones joins the table today as we talk through the Pursuit of Happiness in this cultural moment. Why do people who are obsessed with their own happiness seem…less happy? How do you find true happiness? All of that and more on today's episode. Enjoy! Click one of the links below to dive in. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZsPouNA2yCh9vMjZ5DqFq?si=E1dK...

This week is a rabbit hole into all things Elon Musk. Renewable energy, multi-planetary existence, predictions of the future, the responsibility of the rich, and much more. It’s a fun one. Join us for the conversation and share it around. As always, we appreciate every rate and review. Click one of the links below to dive in. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZsPouNA2yCh9vMjZ5DqFq?si=E1dKnDD...

Piggy-backing on the current series at the church, the crew riffs on everything origins - theology, cosmology, biology, and more. What about dinosaurs? And aliens? And can science and faith really be friends? They dive into this, much more, and questions and even pushback sent in from the series. Put your thinking cap on for this one. And as always - we appreciate you taking the time to rate and r...

So much to talk about! Facebook has changed its name and is attempting to take us into a virtual universe, Braves have taken the World Series championship, and a whole lot more. Join us for the conversation and share it around. As always, we appreciate every rate and review. Click one of the links below to dive in. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ZsPouNA2yCh9vMjZ5DqFq?si=E1dKnDDySnK8WA9uvy...

This week is a throwback episode of the crew responding to an email. In such a confusing world with so many “spiritual” approaches and trends, how do we cipher through what is helpful and what is harmful? Join the conversation as we process yoga, holidays, superstition, good, evil and a lot in between. And THANK YOU as always for helping us get the word out - our family is growing and YOU are maki...

As Tim has begun a brand new message series around all things science, the crew dives in. Do faith and science have to be enemies? Where is the intersection? How has cosmology and theology affected our worlds. For all that and more, join the conversation. ‼️ ALSO ‼️ WE WOULD LOVE YOUR HELP. Before clicking off, would you do us a favor and let us know the episodes you’re enjoying the most and at le...

Tommy Dawson is back! This time he and the crew dive even deeper into their own journeys of health and fitness. Together they dig into their own routines, battles and the power of physical fitness habits on their overall life. Dive in! And if you enjoy it, please share around! As always, rate and review if you haven’t already. Email us any suggestions or comments to podcast@thex.church. Click one...

Tommy Dawson joins the crew this week as they shift one of their first conversations on the pod from mental health to physical health. Hear Tommy’s story along with discussion about the power of fitness, community, overall life health and much more. Please rate and review if you haven’t already. Email us any suggestions or comments to podcast@thex.church. And as always, if you find these helpful,...