The X Podcast

After CRITICAL ACCLAIM from round 1, Jesse and Zach join Russ for:* more light and heavy hot takes* deeper conversation around origins and culture of conspiracies * aliens and UFO’s* the right kind of critical thinking* 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.youtube.com...

Kevin joins Russ to help interview a guest entrepreneur from Atlanta on all things:* starting from scratch* how people skills are the secret sauce* balance of work and life* marketing tips* 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.youtube.com/xchurch Connect with X Church...

This may the most fun and spicy convo of the summer. Jesse joins Zach and Russ to discuss: * both light and serious hot takes they all have * all things conspiracy theories * why do people get into conspiracies * which ones do we believe * how should followers of Jesus sort through conspiracy and trust * and a whole lot more Click the link below to join the conversation! Write into us at podcast@t...

In this week’s conversation Greg is back with Zach and Russ to discuss: * optimism/pessimism over AI * the likelihood robots will kill us all * doomsday scenarios * more education possibilities * consciousness and human distinction * 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....

In this week's conversation Zach and Russ Discuss, * all things climate change * is it real and what causes it * what is the debate and why is it so tense * should Christians care? * barbenheimer and summer movies * 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 Co...

Special guest Greg sits down with Zach and Russ to hit all things AI what the experts are saying  what fields will be impacted by AI and in what way should we be worried or encouraged by AI what should we do to prepare and more Click the link below to join the conversation! Write into us at podcast@thex.church 

Tim is back and sits down with Russ to discuss: * tim’s upcoming sabbatical and what he’s hoping to get from it * sabbath and night rhythms * russ’s recent writing week and what he learned about focus * trips, tricks and trigger words for focus * how to bring focus and vision no matter what your job is * and more Click the link below to join the conversation! Write into us at podcast@thex.church S...

Chloe, Lydia and Hunter sit back down with Russ and Zach this week to hit: * reactions to all the critiques and praises of gen z * social interaction and dynamics of a younger generation * how to interact with and lead a younger generation * trends and tendencies of gen z * and much, much more Click the link below to join the conversation! Write into us at podcast@thex.church Subscribe to get the...

Chloe, Lydia and Hunter join Russ and Zach this week to hit: * mental health from a gen z perspective * their individual practices for mental health * the intersection of process and entrepreneurial spirit * critiques of gen z * how to kill entitlement * and much, much more Click the link below to join the conversation! Write into us at podcast@thex.church Subscribe to get the latest videos and li...

Kevin’s back and him, Tim, and Russ waste no time catching up. In this deep, rich and wide-ranging conversation they hit: * the journey Kevin’s been on in the last year * the real estate market * entrepreneurial lessons * raw spirituality post church-staff * embracing failure * wrestling through identity * and much, much more Click the link below to join the conversation! Write into us at podcast@...

Our visiting psychologist is back for Round 2 and so we go for some of the spicier stuff: * gummies, ayahuasca, weed and mushrooms * alternative and holistic healthcare * controversial psychologists and brain health * pop psychology and what works * and much, much more Click the link below to join the conversation! Write into us at podcast@thex.church Subscribe to get the latest videos and live wo...

A clinical psychologist sits down with Russ and Tim to talk all things: * mental health journey and profession * concerning trends in mental health * what true self-care looks like * exposure therapy versus avoidance therapy * the secret of selling books * weapons in the fight of our mental health * and much, much more Click the link below to join the conversation! Write into us at podcast@thex.ch...

In this quick and light appetizer episode of the X Podcast, Tim and Russ respond to several rapid fire listener questions to hit:* a day in the life of us* how we approach writing and get through creative blocks * how we refill our tanks emotionally * what we do to refresh ourselves spiritually when we feel in a slump * and moreClick the link below to join the conversation! Write into us at podcas...

In this week’s episode of the X Podcast, Tim and Russ discuss: * the parts of mental health they’re a little nervous to discuss on Sundays  * the relationship that fragility/resilience have with our mental health  * current social constructs and movements that are not helping our mental health * how to build resilience * and more Click the link below to join the conversation! Write into us at podc...

In this week’s episode of the X Podcast, Tim and Russ discuss: * the reasons why people are often so slow to change  * the friction of leading churches and organizations through change * the effect of nostalgia, comfort, emotional attachment and fear on our ability to step into the future * and much more Click the link below to join the conversation! Write into us at podcast@thex.church  Subscribe...

Continuing the theme of mental health, Tim and Russ discuss: * mental fitness as a construct to approach emotional health * practical ways to build and maintain emotional health  * the effect of nutrition, sleep, exercise, community, processing, recreation and more on our mental health * and more Click the link below to join the conversation! Write into us at podcast@thex.church  Subscribe to get...

In this important conversation, Tim and Russ sit down to discuss: * the U.S. Surgeon General’s new warning  * epidemic of loneliness in the world * the danger of isolation and disconnection * how to move towards connection and community  * and much, much 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: ht...

In this important conversation, Tim and Russ sit down to discuss: * the U.S. Surgeon General’s new warning  * epidemic of loneliness in the world * the danger of isolation and disconnection * how to move towards connection and community  * and much, much 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: ht...

In this light and fun episode, Russ has just returned from Spain and he sits down with Tim to discuss: * interesting experiences and observations from Spanish culture  * things we think America could adopt  * why it’s helpful to travel if possible  * how to open up our minds and hearts to new spaces and people * and much, much more Click the link below to join the conversation! Write into us at po...

In response to a listener questions, Tim and Russ hit the following topics: * listener question on why more Christians don’t care about the environment  * is climate change real and are we responsible? * why is this so politicized? * what is the balance in environmental passion? * and much, much more Click the link below to join the conversation! Write into us at podcast@thex.church  Subscribe to...

This week X Church turns 20 years old! Tim and Russ hit the following: listener question on how our church has evolved over the years  crucial turning points and how they were navigated the importance of adaptability  the keys to keep yourself young, sharp and growing  the steps to take if you want to reinvent your life  and much, much more  Click the link below to join the conversation! Write int...

In this final follow-up episode from the “It’s Complicated” series, Tim and Russ hit the following topics: * more catch-all questions from the series and podcast  * how to navigate sex and gender issues in work environments as a Christ-follower  * when should wives submit to husbands? * when is censorship in schools a good thing and what should children be taught? * why is an open mind so powerful...

n this episode, Tim and Russ hit the following topics: * more catch-all questions from It’s Complicated * how can a gay person evaluate the intersection of their faith and sexuality? * what are we doing to help women? * what is our response to critique so far? * why don’t we have any people of color on staff? * and much, much more Click the link below to join the conversation! Write into us at pod...

In this EXTREMELY spicy episode, Tim and Russ hit the following topics: * catch-all questions from It’s Complicated * was the election stolen? * how do we help our children navigate these confusing times? * how do we submit in the area of guns and vaccines? * are we woke? * and much, much more Click the link below to join the conversation! Write into us at podcast@thex.church  Subscribe to get the...

In this week’s episode, Jesse joins Tim and Russ as they hit the following topics: * week 6 of the message series: It’s Complicated * listener e-mails and response * the trans community and church community * pronoun hospitality * the power of empathy, education and identity * gender dysphoria, nature and nurture * and much, much more Click the link below to join the conversation! Write into us at...