The X Podcast

Zach joins Tim and Russ to talk all things money, including:* our current series on faith and finance* how should billionaires give* can you be generous without giving* pastor Tim’s story of frugality* why do people under forty struggle with Dave ramsey * tips on money and generosity* and moreClick the link below to join the conversation. Write into us at podcast@thex.church Subscribe to get the l...

Tim and Russ are back and sit down for heavy episode to hack through current events like:* the death of Russian critics * are we in a new Cold War?* war in Ukraine * Tucker Carlson’s interview with Vladimir Putin* why are politicians backing Russia?* upcoming election* and moreClick the link below to join the conversation. Write into us at podcast@thex.church Subscribe to get the latest videos and...

Zach and Russ sit down to process and react to:* Super Bowl game and commercials * controversy around the “He Gets Us” campaign * how far should we go in making Jesus “relatable” to culture?* how does this intersect politics and how should we approach the upcoming election?* and moreClick the link below to join the conversation. Write into us at podcast@thex.church Subscribe to get the latest vide...

Zach is back with Tim and Russ to process part 2 of “Me in Three” content. They hit: * the tension between urgency to accomplish and pace to slow down * the rhythms for each season * discovering your gifting and purpose * comparison and discontent * and more This one goes deep! Click the link below to join the conversation. Write into us at podcast@thex.church Subscribe to get the latest videos an...

Zach is back with Tim and Russ to process the Sunday series we just completed. They hit: * who they want to become * where they want to grow * goals versus direction * what they want said at their funeral * and more Click the link below to join the conversation. Write into us at podcast@thex.church Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship: https://www.youtube.com/xchurch Connect with X...

Zach is back with Tim and Russ in a light, fun format of headline reactions from the news, including: * are cars still affordable? * is there any safe way to drink water * struggling airline industries * presidential primaries * chinese biometric companies * and more Click the link below to join the conversation. Write into us at podcast@thex.church Subscribe to get the latest videos and live wors...

Zach joins Tim and Russ again to continue the conversation around what it’s like to work at X Church, including:* history of the last 8 years* bad culture to good culture* our internal staff standards * the keys for any organization to build a strong culture * and moreClick the link below to join the conversation. Write into us at podcast@thex.church Subscribe to get the latest videos and live wor...

Zach joins Tim and Russ for a fun and frank conversation about what it’s like to work at X Church, including:* staff culture * weekly rhythms* the pros and cons of church work * what might surprise people* how to know if you’re “called” * and moreClick the link below to join the conversation. Write into us at podcast@thex.church Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship: https://www.yout...

Happy New Year! Tim and Russ are back for the first episode of the year. It’s wide ranging! In it, they discuss: * highlights from Christmas * recent books they’ve read and insights from them * a new lens from AI, Calvinism and unseen spiritual forces * the new best-selling book “unreasonable hospitality” and leadership and life principles from it * power of hospitality and service * and more Enjo...

2023 has been a big year. Tim and Russ take time to reflect both personally and globally on what they remember, the good and bad, big and small, highs and lows. We invite you to join in. And thank you for being a part of the X Podcast family this year. The table is better when you’re at it. We hope you have the best Christmas and New Year’s. Here’s to 2024.Click the link below to join the conversa...

🥁🥁🥁…. Tim joins Russ, Zach and Jesse for a four-man hot takes episode. It is full of ridiculousness. Consider it an early Christmas present. They hit:* best and worst Christmas movies * is it wrong to tell kids about Santa * Is sustainable clothing affordable * college sports and fantasy video games* should politicians live in D.C.* and a whole lot moreClick the link below to join the conversat...

Tim and Russ are joined by Zach for round 3 on the danger/power of the language templates we use. This time they dive into: * how to approach and receive big ideas * how to have deep convictions and be open at the same time * how language forms islands or bridges * the importance of critical thinking behind our language * and a whole lot more Click the link below to join the conversation. Write in...

Tim and Russ are joined by Jesse to hit round 2 on the danger/power of the language templates we use. Specifically, they dive into: the increased trend of using pop-psychology in everyday language therapy term meanings and misuses the danger of abusing and overusing important vernacular  church hurt and abuse  how to deepen relationships instead of damage them and a whole lot more Click the link b...

Tim and Russ sit down for a thought-provoking and heart-warming discussion around thanksgiving. Together they discuss: * the concept of inside-out and outside-in living * can gratitude really kill worry? * how to cultivate a grateful heart * and more It’s a great one. And from our podcast family to you, happy thanksgiving. We are definitely thankful for YOU 🖤 Click the link below to join the conv...

Tim and Russ dive deep into the importance of the language we choose. Together they discuss: * is there danger in using over-spiritualized language? * what meanings do our words contain? * how does religious language hurt our relationships and EQ? * how can we stay honest with ourselves? * and more Click the link below to join the conversation! Write into us at podcast@thex.church Subscribe to get...

Part 2 of a very theological conversation. Coming off the heels of our Sunday series on the supernatural and the Holy Spirit, Zach joins Tim and Russ again at the table and brings with him more questions that were sent in by people at the church. Together they discuss: * how do we know if the voices in our head are us, God, or satan? * why was Jesus forsaken at the Cross? * how can we actually liv...

It’s yet ANOTHER theological one! Coming off the heels of our Sunday series on the supernatural and the Holy Spirit, Zach joins Tim and Russ at the table and brings with him questions that were sent in by people at the church. Together they discuss: can Christians be impacted by demonic forces? Can we be cursed? Is weed wrong or even demonic? what about psychics, horoscopes, astrologists and more?...

Tim and Russ are joined by Jesse to hit round 2 on the danger/power of the language templates we use. Specifically, they dive into: * the increased trend of using pop-psychology in everyday language * therapy term meanings and misuses * the danger of abusing and overusing important vernacular * church hurt and abuse * how to deepen relationships instead of damage them * and a whole lot more Click...

This week’s conversation is another theological one. Russ and Tim are joined at the table again by Zach as they dive into some of the deeper subtopics of the church’s series on the Holy Spirit. Together they discuss: * what is tongues? what’s the point? * what are their experiences with the Holy Spirit and Pentecostal culture? * prophecies and * how to stay hungry without becoming discouraged * an...

This week’s conversation is a theological one. Russ and Tim are joined at the table by Zach as a follow up to last week’s conversation. Together they discuss: * is everything happening in the Middle East signs that the end is near? * what do Christ followers believe about how the world ends? * how important is it to study and understand the rapture, Antichrist and Armageddon? * where do we go from...

Russ and Tim are joined at the table by Zach to process all the grief and anger following the deadly hamas attack on Israel. Together they discuss: * initial reactions * how this is different than 2021 * the complexity and history of this region * the call out of evil * how to process as humans and Jesus followers * and more Click the link below to join the conversation! Write into us at podcast@t...

Russ and Tim are finally reunited around the podcast table. And they hit a lot: * what Tim learned about vision and rest from sabbatical * highlights from Russ’s trip to Egypt * the rhythms of rest * insights from opposing cultures * hopes of AI * aliens and asteroids * how to not take your life for granted * and more Click the link below to join the conversation! Write into us at podcast@thex.chu...

Tim is back with special guests Tucker and Trae! All three dive into some controversial topics like Jackie Hill Perry’s decision to quit Beyonce’s music the question about listening to secular music as a Christ-follower What should christians do or not do Click the link below to join the conversation! Write into us at podcast@thex.church 

Tim is back!!! Fresh off his sabbatical, Tim rejoins the table—this time along with Trae and Zach. The conversation starts with * Tim’s travels and then dovetails into talk about the Alamo and a letter Col. William Travis wrote. * is God actually on our side in conflict? is it ok to make that claim? * are there problems with that way of thinking? Click the link below to join the conversation! Writ...

After ANOTHER CRITICAL ACCLAIM from round 2, Jesse and Zach join Russ for:* more light and heavy hot takes* a conversation around money* how did we handle money growing up * why it’s weird to talk about* fear versus frugality * and a whole lot moreClick the link below to join the conversation! Write into us at podcast@thex.church Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship: https://www.you...