The RELEVANT Podcast

Author, artist and activist Sho Baraka joins us this week to discuss his new book and shares how creativity and the arts are essential in the fight for justice and equality. Also, Jennifer Dukes Lee shares tips on eliminating stress and hustle from your life during our Quarterlife Conversation, presented by UHSM. Plus, this week’s “dudecast” tackles RELEVANT News and Slices, covering everything from Criss Angel’s new restaurant to UFOs. And stick around until the end to play along with a new game: International Blockbuster.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relevant-podcast/support Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Passion founder Louie Giglio joins us to talk about mental health — both his own struggles and how he’s found help winning those battles practically, mentally and spiritually. (It’s this week’s Quarterlife Conversation, presented by UHSM.) Also, we introduce you to singer/songwriter Natalie Bergman, whose amazing new album ‘Mercy’ is about both an unbelievable tragedy and the peace she was able to find in the middle of it. Plus, there’s RELEVANT News and Slices covering the gamut from an enterprising 4-year-old to summer travel to Black Superman. And don’t miss the end of the show, where the cast and a listener go to battle in an Xtreme study Bible game!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relevant-podcast/support Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 880: This week, Chandler Moore from Maverick City Music joins us to talk about the amazing live album they just released in collaboration with Elevation Worship. We talk about how the partnership came about—and how working together unlocked a whole new lane of creative inspiration for them all. For our Quarterlife Conversation (presented by UHSM), we talk to author Jon Acuff about silencing our inner critics and how to re-train our inner voices to encourage—not discourage—our mental health. We also have RELEVANT News and at the end of the show, the triumphant return of “What’s Jesse Thinking.” But can we be honest? The only thing you’re going to remember from all that is the what-in-the-world-is-happening Slices segment that absolutely gets derailed by some JoeBro news and Dominion Dating. The thing is, it doesn’t just stay in Slices. That conversation shows up all show long, gets crazier and crazier, and just, please be warned that the end of the episode maybe shouldn’t be played on the car speakers if little ears are in the vicinity. Yes, we know it’s a long episode. But trust us, that ending is what people are going to be talking about 6 months from now 😂 ...--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relevant-podcast/support Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 879: Singer/songwriter extraordinaire Matt Kearney debuts some of his upcoming album ‘January Flower,’ and tells us why it’s his most personal project yet. Then, for our Quarterlife conversation (presented by UHSM) we talk to counselor and author Mike Foster about some of the obstacles twentysomethings face on the road to mental wellness. Then cast brings Slices, we have RELEVANT News and RELEVANT Recommends, and yes, at the end of the show he’s baaaaaaack—MARTY from Social Club Misfits joins us for round 2 of the RELEVANT Culture Quiz.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relevant-podcast/support Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, MARTY from Social Club Misfits is in the hot seat playing our RELEVANT Culture Quiz: TV Edition, author John Elredge joins us for our Quarterlife conversation (presented by UHSM) talking about the importance of soul care, especially post-pandemic, and of course we talk about the issue gripping America this week—the Chauvin verdict—and what it means moving forward. Plus, we have Slices, RELEVANT Recommends brings you some Oscar picks and a lot more!Help Ronye Replace His Stolen Camera Equipment https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ronye-replace-stolen-camera-equipment?utm_campaign=p_cp_url&utm_medium=os&utm_source=customer--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relevant-podcast/support Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 877: This week, Joel and Luke from For King & Country join us to talk about live music, collaboration and their new live concert film, which just released. We’re also joined by relationship expert Debra Fileta to talk about dating in your 20s, part of our new Quarterlife series presented by UHSM. (Yes we talk about all the apps, and how to become the sort of person you’d want to date.) And you asked for it — yes we have round 2 of “Epic Battle”, Jesse goes in on brands taking unusual social media directions, we talk about the new church attendance study, and who should host Jeopardy moving forward. Plus, will someone please check on Mike Lindell?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relevant-podcast/support Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 876: This week, one of our favorite authors and pastors, Francis Chan, joins us to talk about the importance of unity in the Church (man, we could use some of that!). We also debut our new content series, 'Quarterlife,' which focuses on making the most of your 20s, this week talking to mental health advocate Brittney Moses. Then, just warning you — Jamie's out sick, so the Boys are Back In Town, and that turns into everything you think it does. At one point Seth Rogen and Rachel Hollis are compared, and you definitely don't want to miss 'What's Jesse Thinking' about the Roaring '20s!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relevant-podcast/support Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 875: The Giving Keys is a popular purpose-driven jewelry brand based in LA, and founder Caitlin Crosby joins us to talk about pursuing faith and entrepreneurship. Other than that, it’s Jesse’s birthday and things get off the rails. We talk about the news about declining church membership, and somehow that turns into … well, you just need to hear it. We also have the latest on the government UFO reports, the good news out of Virginia, and vaccine passports. And then, oh boy, you don’t want to miss the last segment where we settle internet debates once and for all.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relevant-podcast/support Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 874: Dante Bowe joins us to talk about his new album, and why he believes music can help bring clarity to spiritually complex topics. Plus Kristen Howerton joins for the whole episode, and is subjected to Jesse and Cameron's excitement about ORU's unexpected March Madness run. Slices covers everything from Maine's Viking funerals to how much weight Americans have gained during quarantine, to Bill Gates' plan to blot out the sun to save the environment. RELEVANT News talks about the gun control debate, we have RELEVANT Recommends, and you don't want to miss this 'What's Jesse Thinking,' where he pitches ideas to make every sport more miraculous.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relevant-podcast/support Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Episode 873: Award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo joins us to talk about the challenge of playing Aretha Franklin in the new NatGeo miniseries debuting this weekend, then big news—Derek won a Grammy, Cameron's allergies from last week were cured (by Jesse's air fryer solution?), Tyler brings some encouraging Oscar news you might have missed, plus the crew brings Slices — the bizarre Space Jam 2 plot breaks Jesse's mind, Netflix is cracking down on password sharing and new ways Bitcoin is going mainstream — and we bring back listener Ben Stroup to give Tyler a chance to redeem his quizmaster skills with a redo of the RELEVANT Culture Quiz!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relevant-podcast/support Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy