The Jack and Seth Show

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  1. Apr 18

    John Mark Comer: The Christian Wellness Influencer? with Nancy Walecki

    On today’s episode, we’re joined by Nancy Walecki, Associate Editor at The Atlantic, to talk about her new profile on John Mark Comer, the hip millennial pastor. She tells us about her experience interviewing Comer, how he fits into the world of online influencers, and explains what she learned while doing the spiritual practices. We also explore why Comer connects with Zoomers like us despite keeping a low online profile. Cards on the table: this episode is a lot of fun. Read Nancy’s article Is Hurry the Great Enemy of Spiritual Life? in The Atlantic here. Check out The Jack and Seth Show on Instagram and YouTube. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jsmedia.substack.com

    32 min

  2. Mar 9

    Did Forrest Frank Make Christian Music Cool?

    Forrest Frank has taken the Christian music industry by storm with his TikTok-able tunes and upbeat vibes. Not only is he a musical artist, but he’s also one of the biggest Christian social media influencers of our time. In today’s episode, we dig into Forrest Frank’s rise to online fame while bumping some positive beats. Check out The Jack and Seth Show on Instagram and YouTube. Referenced in the episode: * Christianity Today article: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/09/why-fans-trust-forrest-frank-miracle-healing/ * YouTube deep dive of Forrest Frank: https://youtu.be/4sduT-czuzg This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jsmedia.substack.com

    39 min

  3. Feb 10

    Bryce Crawford's Christian Energy Drink is Not Pumping Us Up

    Why would viral Christian influencer Bryce Crawford create his own energy drink? In this episode, we continue our Christian Avenger series with a look at Bryce Crawford’s online presence and new business venture. What does it mean for a product to be “Christian”? And is his energy drink a tool for the gospel, or another influencer cash grab? Check out The Jack and Seth Show on Instagram and YouTube. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jsmedia.substack.com

    36 min

  4. Feb 2

    How Cliffe Knechtle Became Gen Z's Favorite Street Preacher

    How did an unknown Connecticut pastor become a Gen Z viral sensation? In today’s episode, we explore the story of Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle: a father-son duo who have taken online platforms by storm. Also, has Gen Z reached peak Anglican? Follow The Jack and Seth Show on YouTube and Instagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jsmedia.substack.com

    37 min
  5. What We Loved (and Hated) on the Internet in 2025

    12/22/2025

    What We Loved (and Hated) on the Internet in 2025

    For Christmas this year, we made a list—but we didn’t check it twice. In our final episode of the year, we rank our top 10 internet-related stories, media, memes, and creators in 2025. From Forrest Frank to Severance, we recap what made us cringe, laugh, and think a little differently in 2025. Thank you, our loyal listeners, for a great year—we can’t wait for another year of the Jack and Seth Show! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jsmedia.substack.com

    34 min
  6. We Have a Parasocial Relationship with "Girls Gone Bible"

    09/05/2025

    We Have a Parasocial Relationship with "Girls Gone Bible"

    The first stop on our tour of the world of Christian influencers is the extremely popular podcast “Girls Gone Bible.” We dig into the history of the podcast: its influence, controversies, and what we learned about the creator/audience dynamic. Plus, you’ll hear Jack’s riveting review of their subscription service “Girls Gone Bible Plus.” Like this episode? Want us to launch Jack and Seth Show Plus in the future? Subscribe for more in-depth Christian influencer analysis. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jsmedia.substack.com

    45 min

  7. 06/19/2025

    AI, Big Tech, and Dumb Smart Billionaires

    The creator of the hit show Succession is back with a new film about rich people making dumb choices. On this episode, we take a break from our Jesus, Influencer series to share our takes on the movie Mountainhead and how we’re thinking about big tech in the middle of an AI revolution. Watch the video version of the pod on YouTube. Watch “Mountainhead” on HBO Max. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jsmedia.substack.com

    33 min
  8. If You Like Jesus, You'll Love Influencers

    04/10/2025

    If You Like Jesus, You'll Love Influencers

    In the first episode of our Jesus, Influencer series, we dive headfirst into the world of Christian influencers. What can we learn from Logan Paul’s third wheel and aggressively positive TikTok music? Is “good vibes” Christianity sustainable? We tailored our social media algorithms to find out. Subscribe to The Jack & Seth Show to join us on this journey. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jsmedia.substack.com

    48 min
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Hot takes and occasionally thoughtful commentary. jsmedia.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Incomplete Lists
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Seth Bollinger
  • Show Website
    The Jack and Seth Show