The RELEVANT Podcast

On today’s show, we talk with rapper Derek Minor about the future of the church and culture and why casual racism is so harmful. Derek was one of 40 artists, thinkers, leaders and activists to join us for a series of roundtable interviews in the 100th issue of RELEVANT. Also, Annie returns as the gang discusses a new discovery related to the Shroud of Turin, finds out how trashy TV might be making us dumber, hears your best/worst dad jokes and a lot more!

On today’s show, we talk with actor Jamie Bell about his brand-new movie 'Skin' and the power of redemption. The gang also discusses Rich Wilkerson Jr.’s Sunday Service sermon, the new Mister Rogers movie, Katy Perry's legal battle with a Christian rapper and a lot more!

On today’s podcast, we talk with influencer and host of Hillsong Channel’s “Now with Natalie” Natalie Manuel Lee about the future of faith and culture. The gang also discusses the power of the laugh track, how to have more productive conversations about climate change with fellow Christians, a new drone technology that is fighting deforestation, plus a lot more!

On today’s show, we talk with Scot McKnight, theologian and author of the new book Reading Romans Backwards: A Gospel of Peace in the Midst of Empire. We hear from Scot about the book and why so it’s essential to see the modern social implications of Paul’s most famous letter ________________ AWAY LUGGAGE: For $20 off a suitcase, visit https://www.awaytravel.com/relevant20 and use promo code relevant20 during checkout!

On today’s show, we talk with singer and artist John Mark McMillan about how church, music and culture have evolved in the last 10 years—and where they might be headed next. Also, Annie returns and we discuss the plan to “storm” Area 51, how a church is canceling medical debt for families in need, why the person behind the “Florida Man” meme has decided to shut it down and a lot more!

On today’s show, we talk with David Crowder about his recent collaborations with Mandisa and Social Club Misfits and why the idea of what “worship” music can be is evolving. Also, Bianca Olthoff and Propaganda join us as we discuss faith’s role in the new season of The Bachelorette, Steve Harvey’s act of generosity, the new song from Beyoncé, plus we take your questions and a lot more!

On today’s show, we talk with financial expert Rachel Cruze about what this generation should have learned from the recession, why it can be OK to spend a lot on nice things and why it's important to following your calling. Plus, we discuss why so many Christians don’t consult their pastors about life decisions, learn about a scandal in the Christian publishing world, answer your “Ask the Cast” questions and a lot more!

Join the team behind RELEVANT Magazine every Tuesday and Friday. Tackling the intersection of faith and culture like no one else — all with a hilarious twist! Sometimes poignant, sometimes random, and sometimes a little bit secular. Each episode includes thought-provoking interviews with leaders, influencers, and artists you don't want to miss.

On today’s show we talk with comedian, actor, podcaster and the author of the new book Comedy Sex God about his upbringing in the church and how his own faith journey has evolved. And for the 4th of July week, we bring back our favorite annual tradition: A listener joins us for a new round of Indie-Rock Band or Firework!

On today’s show, we talk with For King & Country about their new collaboration with Timbaland and Echosmith “God Only Knows” and why their music means so much to people looking for hope. Also, Science Mike joins us for the whole show as we discuss the upcoming justice reform docuseries "Free Meek," Andy Mineo’s struggle with doubt, Rich Wilkerson Jr.’s viral sermon, plus we take your questions and a lot more!

On today’s podcast, we talk with writer and filmmaker Gary Dauberman about his latest movie 'Annabelle Comes Home' and the role that faith plays in modern horror films. The gang also discusses how podcasts are revolutionizing the way young people consume information, NASA’s plan to bring tourists to space, a massive experiment to measure honesty around the world and a lot more!

On today’s show, we talk with author Karen Swallow Prior about how to engage some of culture’s most pressing social and cultural issues. We also discuss the latest celebrity to rock PreachersNSneakers gear, Jim Gaffigan’s new movie about snake-handling church, for KING & COUNTRY’s new collaboration with Timbaland and a lot more!

On the latest podcast, we talk with Tim Tebow about the film he’s executive produced called "Run the Race" and why he thinks faith-based movies are getting better. We also learn why millennials are “afraid” to take lunch breaks, discuss the accusations that the lyric site Genius has lobbed at Google, find out about an Irish island that is begging Americans to move there and a lot more!

On today’s show, we talk with author and pastor Max Lucado about the real secrets to finding happiness. We also discuss Jon Stewart’s emotional address to Congress on behalf of 9/11 first responders, Terrence Malick’s upcoming film about the teachings of Jesus (sort of), Arcade Fire’s initiative to help the people of Haiti, hear from a new Listener of the Week and a lot more!

On today’s show, we talk with Phil Wickham about his new album Singalong 4 and the power of intimate worship. We also discuss a new brain implant that will improve your memory, the Church of England’s new investment into the marijuana industry, a guaranteed way to become a morning person, plus your feedback and a lot more!