The RELEVANT Podcast

This week, author, speaker and activist Austin Channing Brown joins us to discuss racial justice and why churches must do better about addressing racism. We also hear about how Carl Lentz has weighed in on the debate surrounding the NFL and protests, learn how Alexa is helping people pray, hear the latest remix from The Gregory Brothers and a lot more!   EPISODE MUSIC: CHVRCHES, “Graffiti” WHATUPRG, “Yellow Paint”

This week, we talk with best-selling author Max Lucado about how to make sense of tragedy and his upcoming book Unshakable Hope.   EPISODE MUSIC: Chromatics, “Black Walls” Gabriel Garzon-Montano, “Golden Wings” Hana Vu, “Cool (feat. Satchy)”

This week, we talk with Aubrey Plaza about her show Legion, how many of her roles help to destigmatize mental health issues and more. The gang also discusses Terry Crews’ powerful Daily Show interview, hears about Lecrae’s sit-down conversation at Willow Creek, learns about Cameron’s Montana running mishap and a lot more!   EPISODE MUSIC: for KING & COUNTRY, “joy.” Shakey Graves, “Mansion Door̶

This week, Ira Glass joins the show to talk about his work producing the new faith-focused Netflix movie ‘Come Sunday.’ The gang also discusses procrastination, the Royal family, and brings on a particularly spicy Listener of the Week.   EPISODE MUSIC: Hatchie, “Sleep” Gallant, “Doesn’t Matter” Mass Gothic, “Dark Window”

This week, singer/songwriter Steffany Gretzinger joins us to talk about the songs that changed her life. The gang also hears a possible all-female Black Panther spin-off, learns about Woody Harrelson’s plan to go into the ministry, talks about Selena Somez’s Esther-inspired outfit, gets into a surprisingly deep conversation about wiener dogs and a lot more!   EPISODE MUSIC: Bear Hands, “Back Seat Driver (Spirit Guide)” Arcti

This week, speaker, author and founder of the organizations A21 and Propel Women, Christine Caine, joins us. Christine discusses her brand-new book Unexpected: Leave Fear Behind, Move Forward in Faith, Embrace the Adventure and tells us how Christians can overcome bad things they encounter in their lives. The gang also discusses the dangers of evangelizing in a movie theater, debates if the artisan food movement has gone too far, meets a listener of the week who camps out at Chick-fil-a

This week, we talk with Andy Mineo about his brand new EP, The Arrow, and how his struggle with anxiety, fear and doubt led to a creative breakthrough. The gang also discusses Donald Glover’s controversial new music video, hears about the plan to bring Colin Kaepernick to the White House, dives into a very strange rabbit hole about lighthouse keepers and a lot more!   EPISODE MUSIC: Emotional Oranges, “Motion” Amber M

On today’s show, we take an in-depth look at the new issue of RELEVANT, and hear from Aubrey Plaza, Ira Glass, Carl Lentz and others featured in the issue. The gang also discusses the controversy with The Simpsons, debates the appropriateness of worship service aerialists, hears about 7/11’s plans to get rid of loiterers and a lot more!   EPISODE MUSIC: Meg Myers, “Numb”

This week, we debut our new twice-weekly format with award-winning actor Chiwetel Ejiofor. We talk to Chiwetel about faith, the Church and his brand-new Netflix movie Come Sunday. The gang also debates Facebook’s church partnership program, the latest controversy with Apu, a moving performance from Sufjan Stevens and a lot more!   EPISODE MUSIC: Clairo, “4EVER” Anderson .Paak, “‘Til It’s Over”

For our live taping of the RELEVANT podcast’s 600th episode, the gang follows up on a super serious true-crime investigation, brings out the fun and games for special guest John Mark McMillan, discusses road trips through the Netherlands and the merits of donut races, plus a lot more! EPISODE MUSIC: Bishop Briggs, “Tempt My Trouble” Tim Atlas, “Figure A” Black Pistol Fire, “Cry Wolf” Father John Mist

This week, we talk with pastor and author Matt Chandler about why the decline of Christendom might not actually be a bad thing and how the Church can do a better job addressing race issues. We also talk about Kendrick Lamar’s Pulitzer win and a possible 30 Rock reboot, hear your endurance race feedback, have a very strange conversation about elephants and a lot more!   EPISODE MUSIC Yuno, “No Going Back”

On this week’s episode, author and all-around good guy Bob Goff joins the show to chat about his new book, Everybody, Always. Plus, the gang spills a major announcement about the podcast and chats with our most memorable Listener of the Week yet!

This week, we talk to Hillsong pastor and author of the book There Is More, Brian Houston, about finding God’s purpose for your life. And pop singer Kimbra breaks down the songwriting process behind her upcoming album Primal Heart. We also hear about the strangest Craigslist ad imaginable, Snoop Dogg’s defense of his new gospel album, the Jesus Christ Superstar musical and a lot more!

This week, we talk with John Legend about his role in the upcoming live adaption of the musical Jesus Christ Superstar. We also play a brand-new, Easter egg-themed game, discuss the best ways to deal with “locker room talk,” get an update on “Mad Mike” Hughes and a lot more! SUBSCRIBE AT ITUNES   EPISODE MUSIC 1. Kacey Musgraves, “High Horse” 2

This week, author and renowned theologian N.T. Wright joins us to discuss his new book, Paul: A Biography. We also talk with Passion about their brand album Whole Heart. The gang also discusses the Andrew Peterson music video controversy, Arcade Fire’s ‘SNL’ appearance, “space DNA” and a lot more!