The Also Called Podcast

Hosted by Mia Burke + Andrea Bufkin | A BibleandPopCulture.com Production
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Also Called creates space for real conversations—for women who want to ask bigger questions about faith through Scripture, stories, and honest dialogue. bibleandpopculture.substack.com

  1. S2, E2: "Cultural Christianity"

    3h ago

    S2, E2: "Cultural Christianity"

    🙋‍♀️ What does it actually mean to follow Jesus in today’s culture? In this episode, Mia Burke, Andrea Bufkin, and special guest Dr. Latasha Davidson unpack the difference between cultural Christianity and authentic discipleship. Together, they explore modern faith, customized spirituality, church culture, discipleship, and what happens when Christianity becomes more about comfort than transformation. This conversation dives into scripture, identity, eternity, and the challenge of living set apart in a world that constantly asks us to conform. If you’ve ever wrestled with what faith is supposed to look like in real life, this episode is for you. Show Notes References Wikipedia | Christianity 1 Peter 2:11 Philippians 3:20 Romans 12:2 1 Peter 2:9 2 Corinthians 6:17 The Missing Messiah | Kyle Idleman and Mark E. Moore A Bit of Optimism Podcast | Simon Sinek “The Power of Appreciation: What You Look For You Find” Resources Wounded in the Church: Hope Beyond the Pain | Ray Beeson and Chris Hayward Tov | Scot McKnight Our Socials and Sites Dr. Latasha Davidson can be found @ Ahsatglobal.com Or at her socials Check out our socials + sites Join the newsletter Purchase books + study guide Get full access to Bible+Pop Culture | Also Called at bibleandpopculture.substack.com/subscribe

    51 min
  2. S2, E1: “Welcome Back!”

    May 27

    S2, E1: “Welcome Back!”

    Season 2 is officially here! 🎉 Join Mia Burke + Andrea Bufkin as they return to the Also Called Podcast to talk about everything that’s happened since last season—from writing books and spiritual growth to lessons learned, words of the year, faith practices, and what God has been teaching them in this season. This episode is part catch-up, part vision-casting, and all heart. Plus, get a sneak peek at this season’s topics, including community, attachment theory, neuroscience, pop psychology, and spiritual warfare. Grab your coffee and join the conversation—we’re so glad you’re back. Show Notes Books Referenced Be Thou My Vision: A Liturgy for Daily Worship | Jonathan Gibson  Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones | James Clear Our Socials and Sites Check out our socials + sites Join the newsletter Purchase books + study guide Get full access to Bible+Pop Culture | Also Called at bibleandpopculture.substack.com/subscribe

    23 min
  3. Episode 12: Be the Church

    Jan 21

    Episode 12: Be the Church

    In today’s episode, our last of season one, we review our favorite things from this seaon and hint at season two's topics- be sure to watch our socials. And we dive deep into being the church today. Get ready for a look at the Acts 2 church and what it means to be the Ecclesia—let’s get started! Show Notes References The Ten Minute Bible Hour Podcast episodes on Galatians 6:10 The Rise of Christianity by Rodney StarkGalatians 6:10Jefferson Fisher Podcast Our Socials and Sites Our socials and sites: https://blinq.me/HHp3f0ZoizQV?bs=dbOur newsletter: www.substack.com/@alsocalledPurchase books and study guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2TPFQ2Z?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbkSupport the show Get full access to Bible+Pop Culture | Also Called at bibleandpopculture.substack.com/subscribe

    25 min
  4. Episode 11: The Other Disciples: Photini of Sychar + Elizabeth Zarchariah

    Jan 14

    Episode 11: The Other Disciples: Photini of Sychar + Elizabeth Zarchariah

    Welcome to The Also Called Podcast! In today’s episode, we'll meet two writers from our soon-to-be-released book, The Other Disciples. Today, we’re diving into the savvy and sassy, Photini, also known as The Woman at the Well, our eleventh disciple from the book written by Andrea Bufkin, and the patient final disciple, Elizabeth Zechariah, and her answered prayer, written by Asha Junot.  Join us as we discover who they were, their remarkable experiences, Photini’s enlightening interaction with Jesus, and Elizabeth’s ache and awe, as we consider what their stories offer us today. Get ready for the journey into the heart of grateful and surrendered followers—let’s get started!  Show Notes Photini of Sychar is found in: John 4:1-42 (ESV)Hagar: Genesis 16: 1-15CS Lewis Quote: If you think of this world as a place simply intended for our happiness, you find it quite intolerable: think of it as a place for training and correction, and it's not so bad. God in the Dock, pg. 52.Psalm 139:13-16Romans 6:4Elizabeth Zechariah is found in:  Luke 1:8–80 Psalm 126John 15:1-17Stephanie Duncan SmithThe Place We Find Ourselves, Adam Young podcast (Ep 173)Hope quote: People speak of hope as if it is this delicate, ephemeral thing made of whispers and spiders' webs. It's not. Hope has dirt on her face, blood on her knuckles, the grit of the cobblestones in her hair, and just spat out a tooth as she rises for another go.Our Socials and Sites Our socials and sites: https://blinq.me/HHp3f0ZoizQV?bs=dbOur newsletter: www.substack.com/@alsocalledPurchase books and study guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2TPFQ2Z?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbkAsha can be found at: https://ashajuneoh.substack.com/ and https://www.ashajuneoh.com/podcastSupport the show Get full access to Bible+Pop Culture | Also Called at bibleandpopculture.substack.com/subscribe

    42 min
  5. Episode 10: The Other Disciples: Salome Zebedee + Anna of the Temple

    Jan 7

    Episode 10: The Other Disciples: Salome Zebedee + Anna of the Temple

    Welcome to The Also Called Podcast! In today’s episode, we'll meet two writers from our upcoming book, The Other Disciples. Today, we’re diving into the motives of Salome, the ninth disciple from the book written by Renee Walter, and Anna’s patience rewarded our tenth disciple, written by Harley Olafson. Join us as we discover who they were, their remarkable experiences, Salmoe’s big, audacious ask of Jesus, and Anna’s remarkable calling and patience in her waiting, and consider what their stories offer us today. Get ready for the journey into the heart of two grateful and surrendered followers—let’s get started! Show Notes Salome Zebedee is found in: Mark 15:40; 16:1-8; Matthew 20:20-21, 27:56; Luke 23:49Mark 9:24, Help my unbelief scriptureJesus and Women, study by Kristi McClellandAnna of the Temple is found in: Luke 2:36–38Deuteronomy 13:5Hebrews 11Colossians 3:2, 101 Corinthians 4:18Our Socials and Sites Our socials and sites: https://blinq.me/HHp3f0ZoizQV?bs=dbOur newsletter: www.substack.com/@alsocalledPurchase books and study guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2TPFQ2Z?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbkSupport the show Get full access to Bible+Pop Culture | Also Called at bibleandpopculture.substack.com/subscribe

    38 min
  6. Episode 9: The Other Disciples: Martha + Mary of Bethany

    12/31/2025

    Episode 9: The Other Disciples: Martha + Mary of Bethany

    The Also Called Podcast! In today’s episode, we'll meet two writers from our soon-to-be-released book, The Other Disciples. Today, we’re diving into the perspective shift of the busybody, Martha, the seventh disciple from the book, written by Cathi Palmer. And her sister, Mary of Bethany’s anger, our eighth seeker, written by Mia Burke. Join us as we discover who they were, their remarkable experiences, Martha’s new way of considering Jesus’ observation of her, and Mary’s response to her disillusionment with Jesus in a situation, and consider what their stories offer us today. Get ready for the journey into the heart of grateful and surrendered followers—let’s get started! References Martha of Bethany  is found in: Luke 10:38–42; John 11:1-45; 12:1-9Hebrew Terms from Martha’s chapter:Hachnassat Orchim- act of hospitalityGemilut Hasadim - kindnessMitzvah - act of charityPause AppBenevolent DetachmentProverbs 31 Ministries, First 5 AppProverbs 27:17Mary of Bethany is found in: Luke 10:38-42, John 11:1-45, 12:1-9 (ESV)Psalm 45:13John 8:32Psalm 118:6John 8:35Nehemiah 8:2-3Psalm 120:1-2Ephesians 4:26-27Our Soci Support the show Get full access to Bible+Pop Culture | Also Called at bibleandpopculture.substack.com/subscribe

    31 min
  7. Episode 8: The Other Disciples: Susanna + Mary of Nazareth

    12/24/2025

    Episode 8: The Other Disciples: Susanna + Mary of Nazareth

    Welcome to The Also Called Podcast! In today’s episode, we'll meet two writers from our soon-to-be-released book, The Other Disciples. Today, we’re diving into the life-changing story of a very little-known woman, Susanna, the fifth disciple from the book written by Sabeth Kapahu, and Mary of Nazareth, our sixth follower, written by Katrina Carson.  Join us as we discover who they were, their remarkable experiences, and Susanna’s generous response to her healing by Jesus, and a new way of considering Mary’s “Yes!” to God’s ask. We’ll explore the lessons from their lives, ministries, and deep love for Jesus, and consider what their stories offer us today. Get ready for the journey into the heart of grateful and surrendered followers—let’s get started!  Show Notes Susanna is found in Luke 8:3Cynthia WestfallJohn Mark ComerGenerosity 01: Jesus’ surprising teaching on money – and why he’s rightGenerosity 02: Is it wrong to want more money?The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast- “Our Job is Obdience; God’s Job is Everything Else” Lysa TerKeurstMary of Nazareth is found in: Luke 1:26-38, 2:4-7, 11:27-28, 22-51; Matthew 1:16-25, 2:1-12, 12:47; John 2:12, 19:25-27; Acts 1:14, 12:12Proverbs 27:17 (ESV)C.S. Lewis quote: “You’ve never met a mere mortal.”Our Socials and Sites Our socials and sites: https://blinq.me/HHp3f0ZoizQV?bs=dbOur newsletter: www.substack.com/@alsocalledPurchase books and study guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2TPFQ2Z?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbkSupport the show Get full access to Bible+Pop Culture | Also Called at bibleandpopculture.substack.com/subscribe

    41 min
  8. Episode 7: The Other Disciples: Daughter + Joanna Chuza

    12/17/2025

    Episode 7: The Other Disciples: Daughter + Joanna Chuza

    Welcome to The Also Called Podcast! In today’s episode, we'll meet two writers from our soon-to-be-released book, The Other Disciples. Today, we’re diving into the life-changing story of Daughter or The Woman with the Issue of Blood, the third disciple from the book written by Stephanie Williams, and Joanna Chuza, our fourth, written by Anita Smith.  Join us as we discover who they were, their remarkable experiences, Daughter’s more-than-she could have asked for healing, and Joanna’s grateful response to her own. We’ll explore the lessons from their lives, ministries, and deep love for Jesus, and consider what their stories offer us today. Get ready for the journey into the heart of faithful and devoted followers—let’s get started! Show Notes Daughter is found in: Matthew 9:20-22, Mark 5:25-34, and Luke 8:43-48Women’s Cleanliness Laws: Leviticus 12:2-8, 15:19-33Sickness from sin: John 9:1-3Healing in His wings: Malachi 4:2Man at the Pool of Bethesda: John 5Joanna is found in: Luke 8:3, 24:10 (ESV)Psalm 139 (ESV)2 Corinthians 3:17 (ESV) Our Socials and Sites Our socials and sites: https://blinq.me/HHp3f0ZoizQV?bs=dbOur newsletter: www.substack.com/@alsocalledPurchase books and study guide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2TPFQ2Z?binding=paperback&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbkSupport the show Get full access to Bible+Pop Culture | Also Called at bibleandpopculture.substack.com/subscribe

    40 min
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    Hosted by Mia Burke + Andrea Bufkin | A BibleandPopCulture.com Production
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
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    © Mia Burke
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