The RELEVANT Podcast

On this week's podcast we talk to Lecrae about his new album, Anomaly. Perhaps you’ve heard of him - he has the # 1 Hip Hop album in the country and sat in with The Roots on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last week. Plus, he’s featured in the current issue of RELEVANT, so yeah, it’s been a big month for Lecrae! Also, Jeremy Courtney of Preemptive Love stops by our studio to have an in-depth conversation about Iraq, ISIS, and the work his organization is doing to love people better and provide assistance for those undergoing persecution. You NEED to listen to this interview, and make sure you check out this page to learn how you can get involved and help. And of course, things get crazy when Eddie talks musicals, Jesse talks alternative movie titles and Joy gets her chance to ask Jesse anything she wants.

On this week's podcast we catch up with Scott Harrison, founder and CEO of Charity: Water. They're doing some amazing things right now - including their September Campaign - and you'll love hearing Scott talk about a new product they're rolling out. We also spotlight a great singer/songwriter, Noah Gundersen, and talk to him about his new album, Ledges. As for the rest of the show, we effortlessly connect seemingly unrelated topics like brick ovens, Wilford Brimley, asbestos, guns, succulents, Nik Wallenda, gords and the show Utopia. Impossible, you say? You clearly don't know what we're capable of...

This week we're treated to a live, in-studio performance by Ellie Holcomb. Ellie has a beautiful new album out called As Sure as the Sun, and she was kind enough to come by our studio and play us two unplugged songs from the album. We also talk to Jamie Tworkowski, founder of To Write Love On Her Arms. This week is National Suicide Prevention Week, and Jamie offers some great insight as he helps raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. And it wouldn't be a podcast without some hilarity, and this week that comes from Jesse and the retelling of his wedding reception emcee gig last weekend. Future grooms and brides of the world: Jesse is now accepting invitations to come liven up your wedding!

This week we talk to Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich of the popular WNYC show Radiolab. The guys open up in a fascinating conversation about faith, science and their method of great storytelling. We also go inside the new issue of RELEVANT (featuring Nick Offerman/Ron Swanson on the cover!!!), give Eddie a new segment, unpack another Hot Pocket story (see what we did there?) and recap Tyler's wedding.

This week we talk to Dan Haseltine of Jars of Clay about their 20th anniversary, their new album of fan-favorites (stream it here!) and how to better engage the conversation of faith and doubt. We also bring in our "expert" to give us a Red Carpet recap, give Cameron a new toy and discuss the newest developments in wearable tech.

This week we talk to one of our favorite theologians, authors and pastors, Tim Keller. Plus, we unveil some new plans for the show, catch up on Shauna's summer, play another round of table topic cards and introduce you to Jesse's evil siamese twin sister.

This week we take a tour of Italy with Shauna over lunch at her favorite Chicago restaurant. Add some in-depth table topic conversations and you'll find yourself in the middle of the best meal you never personally experienced! Just don't listen to this episode on an empty stomach. Plus, Eddie and Jesse join us in-studio as we recap the week's news and entertainment and much more ...

This week we recap Lollapalooza 2014 live from Chicago. We bring you clips from our favorite concerts (Phantogram! Lorde! Outkast!), recap some memorable moments and send Joy and Jesse into the crowd to get the inside scoop on the local culture.

This week we talk to hip-hop artist Tedashii about his music, his faith, and the tragic story behind his new album, Below Paradise. Plus, after last year's laughable attempt to fool us with Megalodon, we decide to reclaim Shark Week with a game of real shark facts. Listen to hear who wins between our listening audience and Joy Eggerichs. And we provide some Lollapalooza tips for first-time attendees, compare Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle theme songs and get a #JesseLives health update.

This week we talk to rock band Cage the Elephant about their music, including their great new album called Melophobia. We also talk to Todd Deatherage, Executive Director of the Telos Group, about the current situation in Gaza. Telos is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating American leaders about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the imperative of working for its peaceful resolution. You'll definitely want to hear what Todd has to say about the current Israel-Gaza struggle. Plus, we get to know Joy Eggerichs as she joins the full show this week, we recap the week's news and entertainment, read your feedback and so much more!

On this week's podcast we talk to one of our favorite musicians, Ryan O'Neal. Better known as Sleeping At Last, Ryan has just released a year's worth of music with Atlas Year One. If for some crazy reason you've never heard Ryan's music, go check out this 30-track album, streaming for free right now on The Drop. Plus, the Boys of Summer welcome a girl to the show as writer, speaker and expert advice giver Joy Eggerichs joins us and throws down with Eddie in an epic advice segment. And what would a podcast be without a few ridiculous Jesse Carey stories, so strap yourself in because this is one episode you're not going to forget!

On this week's podcast we talk to Isaac Slade of The Fray about the band's new album, "Helios." Plus, we reach out to a listener in hopes of better understanding soccer (guess how that turns out), a bunch of you call in to play Cameron in a 25th anniversary Seinfeld game, Chad returns from paternity leave (so things get back to "normal"), Eddie gives us a Cats update, we read your feedback and so much more.

On this week's podcast, we talk to rapper Andy Mineo about faith and art, and his new album Never Land. We also take you inside the new issue of RELEVANT, which features Emma Stone, Jamie Foxx and others. Chad is still out, so Jesse selects all the episode music, Eddie enlightens us about The Godfather, you all send in a ton of feedback, and a lot more ...

On this week's podcast, we talk to author and speaker Francis Chan, as well as one of our favorite bands, The War on Drugs. In addition, Chad is out on paternity leave, it's Eddie's anniversary, the guys tell all about their Jimmy Fallon experience, World Cup hype is debated and technical difficulties lead to an unprecedented segment order. This is definitely a unique episode ...

On this week's podcast, worship artist Kari Jobe stops by our studio to perform two songs off her latest album, "Majestic." Plus, we talk to musician, blogger and author Carlos Whittaker about his new book, "Moment Maker." And to top it all off, we recap a few Jimmy Fallon stories, uncover some superhero activism, introduce the new emojis and go back to some memorable (and hilarious) college shenanigans and sting operations.