The RELEVANT Podcast

Today we're joined by one of our faith heroes — author, speaker and advocate Christine Caine! We have a conversation we can all use at the end of 2024: How to reflect on the past with joy and look to the future with hope. Plus, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz, covering everything from comedian Matt Rife's surprising baptism announcement, to the unorthodox place Gen Z is getting their financial advice, to comedian Dustin Nickerson making his Tonight Show debut. At the end of the show, we have your feedback about when the timeline broke!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Arielle Reitsma, co-host of the popular Girls Gone Bible podcast, dives into the whirlwind of podcast success and its roots in faith. She shares a humorous take on Americana, including quirky regional dialects. The conversation takes a thoughtful turn as they explore the simplicity of Amish life compared to our tech-obsessed world. They tackle pressing issues like doomerism's toll on mental health among young adults and relatable holiday dilemmas, reminding us of the importance of community and connection amid the chaos of the season.

Nick Day joins the conversation as the newest member of Housefires, a renowned worship collective known for their collaborative music. They dive into the concept of spontaneous worship and their latest project, 'Chapel Sessions Volume 1.' The discussion also touches on the rising intersection of hip-hop and faith, highlighting its growing presence in mainstream festivals. Other topics include the Pope's thoughts on concise sermons and personal anecdotes about music's influence in sports and life. It's a rich conversation about creativity and faith!

Joining the conversation is Bob Goff, an author and lawyer celebrated for his whimsical take on life in books like 'Love Does.' He dives into the power of intentional whimsy, encouraging listeners to find joy in the unexpected. The hosts tackle quirky topics like a church in England using wrestling to attract new congregants and the state of modern dating, which is decidedly bleak. Additionally, they stir up laughs with holiday dilemmas in their new game segment, mixing humor with heartfelt discussions on connection and kindness.

Join Joel Houston, a pivotal figure in modern worship and leader of Hillsong United, as he unveils his new experimental worship project, AMXNRADIO. He shares insights on how this project evolved amid the pandemic's challenges. The discussion also dives into Gen Z's financial struggles and the importance of financial literacy, while touching on the significance of personal authenticity in music creation. Plus, hear about the latest trends from Spotify's Wrapped and engaging listener feedback about what's overhyped, including the pickleball phenomenon!

Today we're joined by author Mark Batterson, who talks to us about recapturing wonder and the power that comes from looking for small miracles. Plus, the crew relives some Thanksgiving highlights, we have the week's Slices — from Pizza Hut trying too much, to Denzel's unforgettable Gladiator press junkets — as well as "Would You Rather? Christmas Edition!" And no matter what, don't miss the hilarious outtake at the end ...Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Worship icon Matt Redman joins us for our Thanksgiving episode! We talk to him about his new Christmas EP and why don't we sing about this year-round? Plus, we have RELEVANT Buzz covering everything from the viral Jameis Winston clip to the deeper trend of why celebs are more boldly speaking out about their faith these days, to why some major universities are making college free, to TikTok announcing some kinda crazy analog plans. Plus, at the end of the show we have Turkey Table Topics — conversation starters to help you just in case your family holiday convos get a tad awkward this weekend.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Our guest today is Riley Clemmons! You probably know her from hits like “Fighting for Me” and “For the Good," and now she's just released a new Christmas project. Plus, we talk a lot about the Congressional alien hearings happening right now (even if it's not your thing, trust us it's a very thought-provoking conversation). Then we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz covering everything from big news from the Elton John 'Tammy Faye' Broadway musical, Coachella's questionable line-up announcement, Jesse's thoughts about pickleball, and a first look at nobigdyl's new acoustic hip-hop album. At the end of the show, we have your feedback about dream travel ideas!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today we're joined by Jim O'Heir, or as you know him, Jerry from 'Parks and Rec'! He has a new book out chronicling the behind-the-scenes of the show, and he gives us some good dirt on today's podcast. Plus, we have Slices, covering everything from the craziest attempt at a new Cabinet post, to an explainer of this whole B4 movement, to Warner Bros. auctioning the most epic vehicles ever. And at the end of the show, we have your most pressing Thanksgiving questions!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today we're joined by pastor and author Mike Todd to talk about a pretty important topic — overcoming trauma and finding freedom. Plus, Derek and Cameron tell us about their trip to the Colorado mountains, and we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz covering everything from The Onion doing the greatest troll of all time to doom spending to Jim Gaffigan's new special. At the end of the show we have your feedback about weird features you want to see in cars!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy