Discount Disciples Podcast (Formerly Christian AF)

Discount Disciples Podcast
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Discount Disciples Podcast (formerly known as Christian AF) is a podcast for Christians with a few scuffs and dents. It began with long conversations over good drinks and the growing realization that life and faith are not nearly as simple as we were often taught. What followed were bigger questions—about doubt, church culture, theology, certainty, and whether faith could hold up under honest scrutiny. We started asking questions: Why was doubt treated like danger? Why did honest wrestling feel off-limits? Why were so many of us handed a version of faith that could not survive real life? Discount Disciples is a space for those conversations. It is for people who are questioning, reconstructing, healing, or simply trying to follow Jesus without pretending everything is neat and settled. We talk about faith, church culture, theology, and the complicated work of rebuilding belief with honesty, humility, and curiosity. We are not experts, and we are not shiny and new anymore. We are still here, still showing up, and still have a little more wear in us. So grab a drink, settle in, and join us.

  1. MAR 11

    Episode 128 - We're Baaaack

    Send us Fan Mail Skiing is fun. Apparently. (And so is pretending we didn’t ghost you for six months.) Episode 128 is a pure catch-up chaos special: Jesse, Jen, and Evan reconvene to explain where the heck they’ve been, why the show went dark, and what it might look like to keep this thing alive from afar. We dig into: The “we’ve been busy” recap (translation: life exploded) Evan being “back”… but also not back… but also kind of back The plan: try this again for ~6 months, likely one episode a month, while figuring out remote recording logistics Grassroots updates: new building, Craig as part-time pastor, plus others speaking A quick Lone Canary plug: new album Dime Store Horses, vinyl, and a potential CO/NM/(maybe) Dakotas tour routeEvan’s update: now lead pastor at Morning Star Friends Church (Quaker), adapting “missional community” thinking in a more conservative, wealthy suburban context And the big teaser: Evan is writing a book tentatively titled Igniting Suburbia about missional life in the suburbs Then, because it’s us, we debate whether “AF” is still cool and brainstorm renaming the show into something extremely unserious.  So crack open an NA beer, throw a ketchup pun at your friends, and tell us what topics you actually want—because if y’all don’t interact, Jen threatened to quit again.  🍻 EPISODE DRINKING NOTES: BEST DAY BREWING – Hazy IPA  Sausalito, California NA Beer | 55calories | 3g protein | 0g fat | “less than 0.5%” Support the show –––––––– BUY US A DRINK https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ChristianAFPodcast BE A MONTHLY SUPPORTER https://www.buzzsprout.com/1019536/support LINKS AND SOCIAL MEDIA Website • Facebook  •  Instagram Email: christianafpodcast@gmail.com

    40 min
  2. Episode 127 - FIN?

    07/22/2025

    Episode 127 - FIN?

    Send us Fan Mail It’s the end of Christian AF… for now. And possibly the most on-brand way to wrap it all up. After years of beers, Bible hot takes, snarky one-liners, and genuinely vulnerable faith convos, Jesse, Jen, and Evan sit down one last time (for now) to say goodbye. Or at least… hit pause. We talk about: Why we started this thing in the first placeWhat we learned from showing up (even when we didn’t want to)The beauty and chaos of faith that doesn’t have all the answersAnd what might come next (spoiler: who knows?)There’s also a brief return to Evan’s “burn it all down” phase, a wholesome moment with the words of listeners, and—naturally—shots poured out for heresies past. This isn’t a sad farewell. It’s a hell yes, we did that moment. So grab a drink. Raise a glass. And thank you for listening. We couldn’t have done it without you. 🍻 EPISODE DRINKING NOTES: JEFFERSON’S RESERVE – Twin Oak Custom Barrel 45.1% ABV (90.2 Proof) | Straight Bourbon Whiskey Aged in wave-staved, double-barreled oak for peak drama. Smooth, bold, and perfectly overthought—just like this final episode. Support the show –––––––– BUY US A DRINK https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ChristianAFPodcast BE A MONTHLY SUPPORTER https://www.buzzsprout.com/1019536/support LINKS AND SOCIAL MEDIA Website • Facebook  •  Instagram Email: christianafpodcast@gmail.com

    1h 24m
  3. Episode 126 - Dispensationalism - PART 2

    04/23/2025

    Episode 126 - Dispensationalism - PART 2

    Send us Fan Mail So… why are we obsessed with the end of the world? In Part 2 of our chaotic theological therapy session with Jeff Swanson, the Christian AF crew gets personal, philosophical, and—let’s be honest—maybe a little punch-drunk from talking about dispensationalism for 4+ hours. We dig into: Why certainty might be the biggest enemy of faithThe toxic fallout of end-times obsessionWhy shame ≠ conviction (yes, there’s a difference)How to unlearn bad theology without losing your mindAlso, there’s talk of duck butter, mini horses, and why John MacArthur may or may not still be alive at the time of this recording. (RIP, just in case.) 🎶 And hey, The Lone Canary is dropping a new album! Help fund it PLEASE! 👉 Help fund Dime Store Horses on Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/thelonecanary/dime-store-horses-the-lone-canarys-new-album So crack open a beer, toss your Scofield Study Bible in the fire, and embrace the mystery. 🍻 EPISODE DRINKING NOTES: PRAIRIE STREET BREWING CO – Oatmeal Stout Rockford, IL Stout | Smooth & rich | River-adjacent? Possibly. STARBUCKS – Blonde Roast Probably Jeff's safe space Highly caffeinated clarity in a cup GUINNESS – Extra Stout Ireland (obviously) Dark. Classic. Never goes out of style. DR. PEPPER – Drive-Thru Edition Burger King Pairs well with disappointment and missing burger patties. Support the show –––––––– BUY US A DRINK https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ChristianAFPodcast BE A MONTHLY SUPPORTER https://www.buzzsprout.com/1019536/support LINKS AND SOCIAL MEDIA Website • Facebook  •  Instagram Email: christianafpodcast@gmail.com

    1h 3m

  4. 04/09/2025

    Episode 125 - Dispensationalism (PART 1)

    Send us Fan Mail In this heresy-flavored episode of the Christian AF Podcast, Jesse, Jen, and Evan sit down with resident dispensationalism whisperer (and trauma-sharing expert) Jeff Swanson to break down one of the most influential and weirdly persistent frameworks in evangelical thought. We’re talking Left Behind. Charts. Rapture timelines. Helicopter-locust hybrids. Why your grandma had a Bible thicker than your thigh. And what it means when churches care more about the end of the world than living like Jesus right now. Spoiler: Jesus is still coming back. Probably not tomorrow. Maybe chill? So pour a drink, grab your notebook (or don’t), and jump into Part 1 of our deep dive into a theology that somehow gave us both Tim LaHaye and folded laundry in the apocalypse. 🎶 Also: Jesse's band The Lone Canary has a new album coming, and you can help make it happen! 👉 Support the Kickstarter for Dime Store Horses 🍻 EPISODE DRINKING NOTES: PRAIRIE STREET BREWING CO – Oatmeal Stout Rockford, IL Stout | Smooth & rich | River-adjacent? Possibly. STARBUCKS – Blonde Roast Probably Jeff's safe space Highly caffeinated clarity in a cup GUINNESS – Extra Stout Ireland (obviously) Dark. Classic. Never goes out of style. DR. PEPPER – Drive-Thru Edition Burger King Pairs well with disappointment and missing burger patties. Support the show –––––––– BUY US A DRINK https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ChristianAFPodcast BE A MONTHLY SUPPORTER https://www.buzzsprout.com/1019536/support LINKS AND SOCIAL MEDIA Website • Facebook  •  Instagram Email: christianafpodcast@gmail.com

    1h 16m

  5. 03/26/2025

    Episode 124 - Deconstructing Deconstruction

    Send us Fan Mail Deconstruction. The word that sends evangelicals into a cold sweat and has half of social media in a theological meltdown. But what does it really mean? Are people deconstructing their faith, or just ditching the bad theology they were handed as kids? In this episode of the Christian AF Podcast, Jesse, Jen, and Evan grab a drink (or two) and dig into the messy, weird, and sometimes necessary world of deconstruction. We’re talking about why people deconstruct, the biggest triggers (hello, bad church experiences and terrible theology), and why some folks get stuck in the questioning phase without ever moving forward. Is deconstruction just an excuse to "sin without guilt," or is there something deeper going on? We’ll also dive into how to raise kids with a faith that won’t require a total overhaul by the time they hit 20. No easy answers, just honest conversation, plenty of sarcasm, and probably an unnecessary amount of side tangents. Oh, and did we mention? The Lone Canary (aka Jesse’s band) is releasing a new album, and they need your help! Check out their Kickstarter here and help them release their new album! So pour a drink, take a deep breath, and join us as we deconstruct deconstruction. EPISODE DRINKING NOTES: Glendronach Revival 15 Year Highland, Scotland Sherry Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky | 46% ABV Support the show –––––––– BUY US A DRINK https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ChristianAFPodcast BE A MONTHLY SUPPORTER https://www.buzzsprout.com/1019536/support LINKS AND SOCIAL MEDIA Website • Facebook  •  Instagram Email: christianafpodcast@gmail.com

    1h 25m

  6. 03/12/2025

    Episode 123 - Why Does Genesis 1-11 Matter?

    Send us Fan Mail Genesis 1-11: The greatest hits of Sunday school, or something much deeper? In this episode of the Christian AF Podcast, Jesse, Jen, and Evan dive into the origins of everything—creation, Adam & Eve, Noah’s Ark, and the Tower of Babel—except we’re not here for the flannelgraph version. Is Genesis meant to be taken literally, or is there something bigger going on? Why do so many people make this the hill they’re willing to die on? And most importantly, how do we talk about this with kids without setting them up for a faith crisis at 20? We also question how Christians engage with culture, why we still think Noah’s Ark was a cute children’s story despite being about mass destruction, and whether Jesus and the disciples were just hanging out naked all the time (it’s a fair question, okay?). So grab a drink, get comfortable, and let’s rethink the Bible stories we thought we knew. NOTEABLE LINKS: MARK'S GOSPLE w Max McLean https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVFQfPTJPq8 EPISODE DRINKING NOTES: Glendronach 15 Year Scotch Highland, Scotland Sherry Cask Matured Single Malt | 46% ABV Old Rip Van Winkle 10 Year Bourbon Frankfort, KY Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 53.5% ABV $550 of Discounted Wine from Woodman’s Location: Jesse’s House Consumption Rate: Questionable Support the show –––––––– BUY US A DRINK https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ChristianAFPodcast BE A MONTHLY SUPPORTER https://www.buzzsprout.com/1019536/support LINKS AND SOCIAL MEDIA Website • Facebook  •  Instagram Email: christianafpodcast@gmail.com

    1h 2m
  7. Episode 122 - Quiet Quitting (Part 2)

    02/26/2025

    Episode 122 - Quiet Quitting (Part 2)

    Send us Fan Mail You made it to part two! Or maybe you skipped part one and are just diving in here. Either way, welcome to the unfiltered, mildly chaotic continuation of our conversation on quiet quitting church. This time, we dig even deeper into the reasons people drift away from church and whether or not leadership should be diagnosing (or preventing) it. Some of the big questions we tackle: Are people quietly leaving because they’re being overlooked?Has the church made Sunday services more important than actual community?Is worship about preference or something deeper?Can you be part of a church community without attending on Sundays?How much of this is just…millennials avoiding confrontation?From calling out consumer Christianity to debating whether leadership should be chasing people down when they leave, we cover it all—with a lot of sarcasm, some questionable analogies, and maybe even a half-decent insight or two. So grab a drink, try not to ghost your church, and let’s wrap this up! EPISODE DRINKING NOTES: More Brewing – Baron Brown Huntley, IL English-Style Brown Ale | 5.5% ABV Pilot Project Brewing – Serpenti Milwaukee, WI / Chicago, IL Italian Pilsner | 5.2% ABV Woodford Reserve – Double Oak Versailles, KY Bourbon Whiskey | 45.2% ABV Dunkin’ & Lavazza Coffee Blend (For those of us still in denial about being adults.) Support the show –––––––– BUY US A DRINK https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ChristianAFPodcast BE A MONTHLY SUPPORTER https://www.buzzsprout.com/1019536/support LINKS AND SOCIAL MEDIA Website • Facebook  •  Instagram Email: christianafpodcast@gmail.com

    55 min
  8. Episode 121 - Quiet Quitting (Part 1)

    02/12/2025

    Episode 121 - Quiet Quitting (Part 1)

    Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like you’re slowly backing out of a room, hoping no one notices? That’s quiet quitting—but not at your job. We’re talking about quietly quitting church. 🏃‍♂️💨 In this episode of Christian AF, Jesse, Jen, and Evan (joined by our buddy Creig) dive into why so many people are ghosting church communities without saying a word. Are we just bad at confrontation? Is church just another consumer product we discard when it stops working for us? Have we been trained to think of faith like an entertainment subscription we can cancel anytime? We’re breaking down: Why people really leave churches.The rise of individualism and how it’s reshaped faith communities.Whether digital connections can replace in-person church life.The dangers of a “church as entertainment” model.How to build real, lasting community in a culture that thrives on isolation.So grab a drink, and buckle up, while we talk about why church relationships are getting ghosted harder than a bad Tinder date. EPISODE DRINKING NOTES: Pilot Project Brewing – Serpenti Milwaukee, WI / Chicago, IL Italian Pilsner | 5.2% ABV More Brewing – Baron Brown Huntley, IL English-Style Brown Ale | 5.5% ABV Woodford Reserve – Double Oak Versailles, KY Bourbon Whiskey | 45.2% ABV Dunkin’ & Lavazza Coffee Blend (For when 10 AM is just too early for an old fashioned.) Support the show –––––––– BUY US A DRINK https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/ChristianAFPodcast BE A MONTHLY SUPPORTER https://www.buzzsprout.com/1019536/support LINKS AND SOCIAL MEDIA Website • Facebook  •  Instagram Email: christianafpodcast@gmail.com

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Discount Disciples Podcast (formerly known as Christian AF) is a podcast for Christians with a few scuffs and dents. It began with long conversations over good drinks and the growing realization that life and faith are not nearly as simple as we were often taught. What followed were bigger questions—about doubt, church culture, theology, certainty, and whether faith could hold up under honest scrutiny. We started asking questions: Why was doubt treated like danger? Why did honest wrestling feel off-limits? Why were so many of us handed a version of faith that could not survive real life? Discount Disciples is a space for those conversations. It is for people who are questioning, reconstructing, healing, or simply trying to follow Jesus without pretending everything is neat and settled. We talk about faith, church culture, theology, and the complicated work of rebuilding belief with honesty, humility, and curiosity. We are not experts, and we are not shiny and new anymore. We are still here, still showing up, and still have a little more wear in us. So grab a drink, settle in, and join us.

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