Veterans of Culture Wars

Author and Professor (at Simon Fraser University) Joel Heng Hartse joins the pod to talk about the world of Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) with highlights into the indie CCM music scene in the 1990s when many of us came of age.  We also discuss the differences between Canadian Evangelicalism and American Evangelicalism. Joel is the author of "Sects, Love and Rock & Roll: My Life on Re...

Adjunct professor of Bible and Theology at Trinity College Chris Date and Nate Jacobson join the pod to talk about the Evangelical belief in the negative hereafter.  An eternal Hell where unbelievers are tortured forever is a common belief in Evangelical circles but does the Bible actually teach about eternal conscious torment in a fiery pit? ______________________________ Check out Chris Dat...

Jessica Johnson, a professor (at William and Mary College) and author of "Biblical Porn:  Affect, Labor and Pastor Mark Driscoll's Evangelical Empire", joins the pod to talk about her anthropology work at Mars Hill Church in Seattle (from 2006-2008) which resulted in the definitive book about that megachurch.  Zach and Dave have shared their stories about being a part of Mars Hill Church...

Zach and Dave were interviewed by Paul Swearengin of the "Non-Partisan Evangelical" Podcast.  This was recorded the night before our very first episode launched.  Thank you to Paul for having us on!  The conversation is in regards to the current status of the Evangelical church and what we think the future holds for this branch of American Christianity. _____________________________...

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Jeremy Cooper. Zach has a Christmas record out on vinyl!  Dave interviews his co-host about his Christmas album while chatting about how Evangelicals approach Christmas, how the message of Christmas is the opposite of the pursuit of political power and Zach's influences in recording his album.   Make sure you get your copy of Zach Malm's "The Da...

Stephanie Drury, from Stuff Christian Culture Likes, joins the pod to talk about ambiguous grief, her love of high church Catholicism mixed with charismatic Christianity, the November 3rd election, Henri Nouwen and more. Find Stephanie: Twitter:  @Stuffcclikes Facebook:  Stuff Christian Culture Likes Website:  www.stuffchristianculturelikes.com Podcasts:  "Dongtini", "Hard Feel...

Writer and playwright Shannon Kearns talks to Zach and Dave about his story as a transgender Christian coming out of a more conservative upbringing.  Transgender theology is discussed as well as queer theology which Shannon helped co-found with Brian G. Murphy.  Shannon is currently writing a book for Eerdman's Publishing.  Be on the lookout for that in the next year or so. Follow S...

Dedicated to the memory of Paul Malm. Randall Chrisman joins Zach and Dave to discuss Ableism, his experiences in Evangelical Christianity, and his story of faith.  They also analyze an episode of Focus on the Family's "Adventures in Odyssey" which was co-written by Zach's dad, Paul Malm, back in the 1990s. Mentioned on the pod: Book:   "Companions in Suffering" by Wendy Alsup .  Or...

Zach and Dave analyze the October newsletter sent out by Dr. James Dobson, one of the most prominent members of the Religious Right and founder of Focus on the Family who is supporting Donald Trump for president again.  We also talk about other Evangelicals supporting the Donald and preach a mini sermon about Christianity and political power. Mentioned on the show: Alissa Wilkinson on the Col...

Zach and Dave discuss Donald John Trump's relationship with Evangelicals via a letter supporting his re-election written by Dr. Wayne Grudem on Townhall.com.  Note: This is not the recent letter that Grudem wrote responding to former Pastor John Piper's thoughts on the election as we recorded this episode before Grudem wrote his most recent piece.  Here is the Piper article which was wri...

Zach and Dave share their testimonies related to their experiences in Evangelical Christianity.   Purchase a vinyl copy of Zach Malm's Christmas album "The Darkest Night of the Year" by going here:  https://muzach.bandcamp.com/album/the-darkest-time-of-year Read Dave's occasional blogging at:  www.dangeroushope.wordpress.com. Twitter: Zach- @muzach Dave- @Davejlester Email: vocwpod@...

Zach and Dave discuss the definition of Evangelicalism in the inaugural episode of the Evangelical explainer podcast.  They also discuss their experiences with Halloween related to the faith growing up. - Mentioned on the show :   Jonathan Merritt's "The Atlantic Article from December 7, 2015 entitled "Defining Evangelical":  https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2015/12/evan...