The RELEVANT Podcast

This week we talk to author Rachel Held Evans about her new book, A Year of Biblical Womanhood. We also talk to legendary musician Britt Daniel (Spoon) about his new band, Divine Fits. And no podcast would be complete without breaking down the week's entertainment releases, recapping Cameron & Maya's first date, discovering what Sisqó is up to, and giving away some free vinyl. A big thanks to the sponsor of Jesse's line, 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. Also be sure to check out our other sponsors, The Justice Conference and The Jesus Film App. Download the show MP3 here, or subscribe to the RELEVANT Podcast via iTunes or any other podcast aggregator.

This week we talk to author and pastor Andy Stanley about leadership and business principles as they apply to running a church. Andy knows a lot about churches considering he pastors the second largest one in the U.S. and has just written a new book about creating them. We also introduce you to one of our favorite new indie-folk bands, Wayfarer. The guys play "repurposed hymns and spiritual songs" and perform a live Christmas song for us. Plus, we give Cameron advice for getting hired by the Magic, introduce you to the world of mantyhose, and recap your top signs that the world is about to end. Thanks to this week's sponsor, Asbury Seminary. Check them out here. Download the show MP3 here, or subscribe to the RELEVANT Podcast via iTunes or any other podcast aggregator.

This week we talk to Dan Haseltine (Jars of Clay, The Hawk In Paris) about his role with Blood:Water Mission, and the campaign they're embarking on this season called Deck The Stalls. And while that is 100% serious stuff, the crew takes things in the complete opposite direction by playing a Price-Is-Right-style Black Friday game, recapping the finale of the Twilight movie series, and discussing male nail polish. This episode is the turducken of podcasts! A big thanks to the sponsor of Jesse's line, 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. Also be sure to check out our other sponsor, the Urbana 12 Conference. It's an amazing event. Learn more at urbana.org. Download the show MP3 here, or subscribe to the RELEVANT Podcast via iTunes or any other podcast aggregator.

This week we talk to author and pastor Mark Batterson. Mark pastors National Community Church in Washington, DC and has authored numerous books including his latest, The Circle Maker. We also unveil a new holiday campaign, try to wrap our minds around a 26-pound gummy python and list the top Anthony Bourdain band names. Thanks to this week's sponsors, Blood:Water Mission and The Justice Conference. Help Blood:Water Deck the Stalls this Christmas and check out The Justice Conference in Philadelphia, February 22-23. Download the show MP3 here, or subscribe to the RELEVANT Podcast via iTunes or any other podcast aggregator.

This week we introduce you to a great new worship band, The Modern Post, as we talk to lead singer Dustin Kensrue (also frontman for the band Thrice). We also hear the incredible story of Alex Nsengimana, a Rwandan genocide orphan whose life was changed through an Operation Christmas Child shoebox. Plus, we give you our election night recap, go on a search for Bigfoot and crackdown on Walmart thieves. A big thanks to the sponsor of Jesse's line, 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. Also be sure to check out our other sponsor, Thomas Nelson, who is introducing a new kind of "Jesus" biography, written by Leonard Sweet and Frank Viola. Learn more here. Download the show MP3 here, or subscribe to the RELEVANT Podcast via iTunes or any other podcast aggregator.

This week we talk to one of our favorite new bands, Purity Ring. The Canadian electronic duo released their debut album last summer, and it has quickly become one of our top albums of the year. Also, we bring in the editors to go inside the new issue of RELEVANT featuring Rainn Wilson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and former podcast guests Bob Goff and The Heavy. And if that wasn't enough, we discuss parental trick or treating, mattress jumping, the top 5 Disney/Star Wars movie titles, and yes, the captured "mysterious monkey" in Tampa! Download the show MP3 here, or subscribe to the RELEVANT Podcast via iTunes or any other podcast aggregator.

This week we talk to author and pastor Steven Furtick. He leads Elevation Church in Charlotte (one of the fastest growing churches in the U.S.) and recently released the New York Times bestseller Greater: Dream Bigger. Start Smaller. Ignite God's Vision for Your Life. Also, the podcast crew breaks down the epic Nicolas Cage / Left Behind news, Calvin sings with the whales and Jesse plots his Halloween costume (hint: it involves a mall kiosk). A big thanks to the sponsor of Jesse's line, 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. Also be sure to check out our other sponsor, Operation Christmas Child. Learn how you can get involved here. We made a pretty sweet video for them you should watch. Download the show MP3 here, or subscribe to the RELEVANT Podcast via iTunes or any other podcast aggregator.

This week we introduce you to a new worship band that you need to start listening to - The Royal Royal. The band (brothers Nathan and Gabriel Finochio) has fused together elements of rock, electronic and pop along with reflective and hopeful lyrics to create a stunning debut of music centered around God. We really think you're going to like these guys! Plus, Cameron and Chad give a recap of their trip to Israel, Jesse brings a game to help you pick your political candidate and we recap your celebrity encounters. Download the show MP3 here, or subscribe to the RELEVANT Podcast via iTunes, Stitcher or any other podcast aggregator.

Due to the crew traveling this week, we couldn't record a full podcast. But what we could do is invite Adam Smith to join us for another epic installment of "Rambo of the Month." It doesn't get much better than this... Download the show MP3 here, or subscribe to the RELEVANT Podcast via iTunes, Stitcher or any other podcast aggregator.

On this week's show, we talk to actor Dermot Mulroney about his new film, Trade of Innocents, a gripping story about infiltrating the sex slave trade in Southeast Asia and freeing its young victims. We also talk to Eric Owyoung of Future of Forestry, one of our favorite bands who has just released their new album, Young Man Follow. Also making appearances this week: Danny Bonaduce, Stan Van Gundy, Sean Connery, a new Calvin segment and Jesse's rope swing story. Download the show MP3 here, or subscribe to the RELEVANT Podcast via iTunes, Stitcher or any other podcast aggregator.

On this week's show, author, humorist and professional advice giver, Jon Acuff, joins us to answer your deepest, darkest, most significant life questions. He also battles Tyler in a game centered around the tweets of Dave Ramsey. Plus, the crew tackles in-home massages, Jesse's church-announcement-standup routine, facial art and the music of Train. Download the show MP3 here, or subscribe to the RELEVANT Podcast via iTunes, Stitcher or any other podcast aggregator.

This week we talk to one of our favorite bands, Paper Route. The band has just released their new album, The Peace of Wild Things, and lead singer J.T. Daly gives us an inside look at the process of making the album. And yes, JUNGLE BIRD joins us for a Katie-Couric-style-interview with Jesse Carey. It's hard-hitting, hilarious, and one you won't want to miss. Plus, Maya looks for jobs on Craigslist and Calvin brings yet another list. Download the show MP3 here, or subscribe to the RELEVANT Podcast at iTunes.

This week we talk to (controversial) author, pastor and speaker Brian McLaren. His new book about Christian identity in a multi-faith world releases September 11 and you'll definitely want to hear this conversation. Also, we take a behind-the-scenes look at the new issue of RELEVANT featuring politics, Lecrae, The xx and more. Jungle Bird resurfaces, and we break down some of the most overrated artists in modern music. Download the show MP3 here, or subscribe to the RELEVANT Podcast at iTunes.

This week, English soul-rockers The Heavy join us to talk about their new album, The Glorious Dead. If the band doesn't sound familiar, you'll know them when you hear their breakout song How You Like Me Now?, which has been featured in numerous movies, commercials and tv shows (check out their epic Letterman performance below). Also this week, we play a fantasy showdown game, Jesse spends a night in Rodanthe, we consider 80's sitcom tattoos and Calvin brings another list. Download the show MP3 here, or subscribe to the RELEVANT Podcast at iTunes.

This week we celebrate 7 years of the RELEVANT Podcast! Not only do we talk to one of our favorite new bands, Of Monsters and Men, we even pulled Jesse Carey away from Loverland, Virginia to join us in-studio. We spent the entire weekend celebrating, engaging in a ridiculous photo shoot and embarking on an epic trip to Medieval Times (don't worry, we tell you ALL about it). Pull out the party hats, people...it's time to celebrate! Download the show MP3 here, or subscribe to the RELEVANT Podcast at iTunes.