The RELEVANT Podcast

This week we talk to pop/folk/electronic singer/songwriter, Ellie Goulding. She has a new album out called "Halcyon" and it's one that you need to have on rotation. Plus, Cameron returns to introduce a new cast member to the podcast. Here's a hint: he's appeared on the show before, is a funny guy, and shares our love for falconry. Nothing? How about this: Jesse has been called the "(his name) of podcasting." Still nothing? Well then you'd better sit down and start listening, because this podcast is about to blow your mind! Subscribe to the RELEVANT Podcast via iTunes, download the episode MP3 here, or add our RSS feed to any other podcast aggregator. A big thanks to the sponsor of this week's show, Warby Parker. Warby offers an easy way to buy fashion-forward prescription glasses and sunglasses online for only $95—and as part of our partnership, they're giving all RELEVANT Podcast listeners free expedited 2-day shipping on your purchase! To get your free home try-on and the shipping discount, visit WarbyParker.com and enter the promo code "RELEVANT" during your final check-out. Listen for more info on the show. We love Warby. CLICK HERE to get involved in this week's challenge brought to you by One Life: The challenge is to provide composition notebooks to 150,000 orphan school children in 200 schools in Zimbabwe. One Notebook cost .50 cents and includes a True Love Waits and a Gospel message.

This week we talk to Pete Wilson, founding and senior pastor of Cross Point Church in Nashville, and author of the new book, "Let Hope In." Listen to hear how you can win a copy of Pete's new book, and scroll down to hear the full conversation between Pete and Eddie. We also bring you our current media recommendations, discuss some troubling new trends in the church, and try to guess some of the most valuable stars of 2013 (according to a magazine that's not ours). A big thanks to our sponsor, Squarespace, the all-in-one platform that makes it fast and easy to create a professional website. For a free trial, click here, and get 10% off your first purchase on new accounts when you use offer code "RELEVANT11." Thanks also to our sponsor, Fracture, the product that makes it easy to preserve your memories on your wall. Click here to get started and get 15% off your first purchase when you use coupon code "RELEVANT." Subscribe to the RELEVANT Podcast via iTunes, download the episode MP3 here, or add our RSS feed to any other podcast aggregator.

This week we talk to President Obama's former "Pastor-in-Chief" and longtime spiritual advisor, Joshua DuBois. DuBois led the White House faith-based initiative during Obama's first term, and has just released his new book, "The President's Devotional." The book provides 365 of the best readings and prayers he sent the President every morning and is full of ways to start each morning with grace and joy. Other topics on this week's show include the absurdity of homestyle restaurants, getting kicked out of the Boy Scouts and evolving the dollar menu, so it's pretty much a classic episode... A big thanks to our sponsor, Audible.com, the leading provider of premium digital spoken audio information and entertainment on the Internet. They're giving all RELEVANT Podcast listeners a free audiobook! To get yours, click here. Subscribe to the RELEVANT Podcast via iTunes, download the episode MP3 here, or add our RSS feed to any other podcast aggregator.

This week we spotlight a great blues rock band, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. The LA-based band has a recent album out called "Specter At The Feast," and we talk to them about the album and how they got their start playing rock n' roll (note: it involves a tuba). Plus, we try to get a very famous guest to stop by (you'll have to listen to find out if he does), plan out our Dove Award acceptance speeches (if we ever get an invite), and pay tribute to the blazing guitar work of The Nuge (insert your own punchline). A big thanks to our sponsor, Squarespace, the all-in-one platform that makes it fast and easy to create a professional website. For a free trial, click here, and get 10% off your first purchase on new accounts when you use offer code "RELEVANT10." Subscribe to the RELEVANT Podcast via iTunes, download the episode MP3 here, or add our RSS feed to any other podcast aggregator.

On this week's podcast, singer/songwriter & worship leader Phil Wickham stops by for a live, acoustic, in-studio performance. He plays us two songs from his brand new album, "The Ascension," and you can watch the video of one of his performances below. We also talk to Jeremy Courtney, founder and executive director of the Preemptive Love Coalition, and author of the new book Preemptive Love: Pursuing Peace One Heart at a Time. He's doing some life-changing work in Iraq, and you won't want to miss his story. And it wouldn't be a podcast without the latest from Stallone & Schwarzenegger, teaching Jesse the importance of sportsmanship, and awarding Nic Cage a global actor award... A big thanks to the sponsor of this week's show, Warby Parker. Warby offers an easy way to buy fashion-forward prescription glasses and sunglasses online for only $95—and as part of our partnership, they're giving all RELEVANT Podcast listeners free expedited 2-day shipping on your purchase! To get your free home try-on and the shipping discount, visit WarbyParker.com and enter the promo code "RELEVANT" during your final check-out. Listen for more info on the show. We love Warby. CLICK HERE to get involved in this week's challenge brought to you by One Life: The challenge is to repair 500 water pump handles. Your donation of $10 will repair a water pump handle in one of 1,200 villages in India where the water wells are broken. Subscribe to the RELEVANT Podcast via iTunes, download the episode MP3 here, or add our RSS feed to any other podcast aggregator.

This week we talk to humanitarian and president of World Vision, Rich Stearns. Rich has a new book out called Unfinished that explores our calling to live out the whole Gospel. We also introduce you to a great new indie/folk band, The Lonely Wild, deal with the impending reality of lightsabers, and discover a new app to help us find our "heartpoints." Trust us, you won't want to miss this one... A big thanks to our sponsor, Squarespace, the all-in-one platform that makes it fast and easy to create a professional website. For a free trial, click here, and get 20% off your first purchase on new accounts when you use offer code "RELEVANT10." Subscribe to the RELEVANT Podcast via iTunes, download the episode MP3 here, or add our RSS feed to any other podcast aggregator.

This week we talk to the wonderfully eclectic singer/songwriter, Brooke Waggoner. Yes, she's performed with such legends as Jack White, but we're also big fans of her new album, "Originator," and are thrilled to bring you our conversation with her. Plus, we discuss some new TV shows (and ones to waste time on), get into a bit of a scientific discussion (clearly not our territory) and hit the reset button on this new invention called the "Internet." A big thanks to our sponsor, Audible.com, the leading provider of premium digital spoken audio information and entertainment on the Internet. They're giving all RELEVANT Podcast listeners a free audiobook! To get yours, click here. CLICK HERE to get involved in this week's challenge brought to you by One Life: The challenge is to rescue sex workers in China. Your donation of $30 rescues sex workers and keeps our safe house open for one more day. Subscribe to the RELEVANT Podcast via iTunes, download the episode MP3 here, or add our RSS feed to any other podcast aggregator.

This week we talk to one of our favorite folk/rock bands, Over the Rhine. The husband and wife duo has just released a beautiful double album called "Meet Me At the End of the World," and it's one you definitely need to add to your music collection. Plus, we bring you our current media recommendations, find out what coulorphobia is (hint: you'll be terrified too) and give you just a taste of some current candy news... A big thanks to our sponsor, Squarespace, the all-in-one platform that makes it fast and easy to create a professional website. For a free trial, click here, and get 20% off your first purchase on new accounts when you use offer code "RELEVANT9." CLICK HERE to get involved in this week's challenge brought to you by One Life: The challenge is to rescue sex workers in China. Your donation of $30 rescues sex workers and keeps our safe house open for one more day. Subscribe to the RELEVANT Podcast via iTunes, download the episode MP3 here, or add our RSS feed to any other podcast aggregator.

After a long hiatus, we're happy to announce the RELEVANT Studio Sessions are back, this week featuring a live performance by the legendary Jars of Clay! The veteran band came through our studio to play a few songs from their new album Inland, and we've got 2 of those performances on this week's show. Also, we play a "fantasy showdown" game with a listener, do some beatboxing and dig into 2 Chainz's cookbook (yup, you read that one right). It's a very spooky Friday the 13th edition of the podcast...and you've been warned. A big thanks to the sponsor of this week's show, Warby Parker. Warby offers an easy way to buy fashion-forward prescription glasses and sunglasses online for only $95—and as part of our partnership, they're giving all RELEVANT Podcast listeners free expedited 2-day shipping on your purchase! To get your free home try-on and the shipping discount, visit WarbyParker.com and enter the promo code "RELEVANT" during your final check-out. Listen for more info on the show. We love Warby. Subscribe to the RELEVANT Podcast via iTunes, download the episode MP3 here, or add our RSS feed to any other podcast aggregator.

This week we talk to one of our friends and musical favorites, singer/songwriter Derek Webb. Derek's new album, I Was Wrong, I'm Sorry and I Love You, just came out, and if you haven't heard it yet, you can stream it right now over at The Drop (and then you should go buy it). We also go inside the brand new issue of RELEVANT, featuring Joel Houston of Hillsong United, Steve Carell, Gungor, Over the Rhine and so much more. Plus, the crew gets an education on Larping, the most popular Yahoo question searches and the upcoming cast of Dancing With the Stars. Note: these are not topics to bring up on a first date. A big thanks to our sponsor, Squarespace, the all-in-one platform that makes it fast and easy to create a professional website. For a free trial, click here, and get 20% off your first purchase on new accounts when you use offer code "RELEVANT9." Subscribe to the RELEVANT Podcast via iTunes, download the episode MP3 here, or add our RSS feed to any other podcast aggregator.

This week we talk to Alan Chambers, the former president of Exodus International, the ex-gay Christian organization that closed down last June. Alan is a fascinating individual and he sat down with Eddie to talk through the complexities of his story and why he shut Exodus down. (You can read our feature on Alan here, listen to the full interview below, and watch all the videos of our conversation with Alan on our Youtube page.) Plus, we give you our VMA's recap, continue working on a dcTalk reunion and learn why an American paid a $500 fine to swallow a pickled toe in a Canadian bar... Subscribe to the RELEVANT Podcast via iTunes, download the episode MP3 here, or add our RSS feed to any other podcast aggregator.

This week we talk to one of our favorite singer/songwriters, Audrey Assad. Audrey's new album, Fortunate Fall, is out now, and you can currently stream it on The Drop. Plus, the crew discusses the rumored 'N Sync reunion (at length), we try out some new top-level domains, and Candy Talk makes an unexpected comeback. A big thanks to our sponsor, Audible.com, the leading provider of premium digital spoken audio information and entertainment on the Internet. They're giving all RELEVANT Podcast listeners a free audiobook! To get yours, click here. CLICK HERE to get involved in this week's challenge brought to you by One Life: The challenge is to give backpacks full of school supplies, food and clothing to 2,000 orphans in East Asia. When you purchase ONE backpack, One Life gives TWO backpacks to orphans in need. Subscribe to the RELEVANT Podcast via iTunes, download the episode MP3 here, or add our RSS feed to any other podcast aggregator.

This week we spotlight one of our favorite new worship bands, The Digital Age. Fans of the David Crowder Band might recognize these guys - and there's good reason for that - so listen to our interview with them to find out why. Plus, Jesse finds a real shark attack (not a Megalodon one), we update you on the Left Behind movie, and Cameron makes a very important announcement. A big thanks to our sponsor, Squarespace, the all-in-one platform that makes it fast and easy to create a professional website. For a free trial, click here, and get 10% off your first purchase on new accounts when you use offer code "RELEVANT8." CLICK HERE to get involved in this week's challenge brought to you by One Life: The challenge is to give backpacks full of school supplies, food and clothing to 2,000 orphans in East Asia. When you purchase ONE backpack, One Life gives TWO backpacks to orphans in need. Subscribe to the RELEVANT Podcast via iTunes, download the episode MP3 here, or add our RSS feed to any other podcast aggregator.

This week we bring you our Lollapalooza 2013 recap, complete with audio clips (Local Natives! Postal Service! Phoenix! The National!), crazy stories and pertinent festival fashion news. We also discuss new bible translations, emojis, and Jesse's disdain for the new Shark Week. A big thanks to the sponsor of this week's show, Warby Parker. Warby offers an easy way to buy fashion-forward prescription glasses and sunglasses online for only $95—and as part of our partnership, they're giving all RELEVANT Podcast listeners free expedited 2-day shipping on your purchase! To get your free home try-on and the shipping discount, visit WarbyParker.com and enter the promo code "RELEVANT" during your final check-out. Listen for more info on the show. We love Warby. Subscribe to the RELEVANT Podcast via iTunes, download the episode MP3 here, or add our RSS feed to any other podcast aggregator.

This week we talk to British journalist, author and broadcaster, Peter Hitchens. He is the brother of the late famed atheist, Christopher Hitchens, and author of numerous books including The Rage Against God: How Atheism Led Me to Faith. We also introduce you to a great new social justice organization, Market Colors, by having a fun conversation with founder Lizzie Wirgau. Plus, Zombie 5k's, Pixar movies and Shark Week... A big thanks to our sponsor, Squarespace, the all-in-one platform that makes it fast and easy to create a professional website. For a free trial, click here, and get 10% off your first purchase on new accounts when you use offer code "RELEVANT8." Subscribe to the RELEVANT Podcast via iTunes, download the episode MP3 here, or add our RSS feed to any other podcast aggregator.