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Since 2005, the show from RELEVANT magazine covering faith, culture and everything in-between! Every Tuesday, Cameron Strang, Jesse Carey, Derek Minor, Emily Brown and Marty bring buzzworthy news for thought-provoking and hilarious conversations!

  1. Indie Tribe, Colbert's LotR Movie, Alabama's Faith & SNL's Christian Rap Connection | Ep. 1295

    3D AGO

    Indie Tribe, Colbert's LotR Movie, Alabama's Faith & SNL's Christian Rap Connection | Ep. 1295

    Cameron, Jesse, Derek and Emily are all back together for a packed episode. In RELEVANT Recommends, we highlight Indie Tribe's new album, Who Do You Say I Am? and caught up with the guys at SXSW to talk about the making of the project and what it says about who they are as a group. In RELEVANT Buzz: Alabama's basketball team has been quietly building a faith culture all season that's worth knowing about. Then, as Stephen Colbert is wrapping up the Late Show, his next move is pretty unexpected: writing a Lord of the Rings movie with Peter Jackson. And then we highlight an unexpected connection between SNL's newest cast member and Orlando-based Christian rapper Caleb Gordon. For real. Plus we cover NCAA tournament drama, late night legends ranked, and the high school celebrity alumni rabbit hole (yes, DJ Khaled, Joey Fatone and Wayne Brady went to school together). In Slices: googly eyes are scientifically proven to deter seagulls (and lions), and the world record Big Mac guy has opinions on the Big Arch. And at the end of the show it's One Has to Go: pop icons, board games, classic Comedy Central, sneaker culture and more. We said it was packed. 0:00 — Intro / Derek's back, everybody's been sick 4:00 — The podcast economy is in trouble 11:30 — Mike Lindell gets served mid-interview 19:58 — RELEVANT Buzz 20:30 — NCAA Tournament buzzer beater & Dan Hurley headbutts a ref 23:30 — Alabama basketball's faith culture and Bible study movement 25:45 — Stephen Colbert leaving Late Show; late night legends ranked 27:25 — Colbert is co-writing a Lord of the Rings movie (Shadows of the Past) 33:00 — Unexpected celebrity connections: Snoop & Cameron Diaz, Dr. Phillips HS alumni 34:50 — SNL's Cam Patterson and Christian rapper Caleb Gordon went to school together 39:05 — Slices: Googly eyes deter seagulls (and lions in Botswana) 41:35 — Slices: The Big Mac world record holder reviews the Big Arch 44:42 — RELEVANT Recommends: Indie Tribe's Who Do You Say I Am? 47:37 — Derek on writing albums in lockdown camps 53:00 — One Has to Go: pop icons, comedians, board games, sneakers, Nickelodeon, MTV Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    58 min
  2. Episode 1294: Pat Barrett, Vince Gilligan and the March Madness Mascot Bracket

    MAR 26

    Episode 1294: Pat Barrett, Vince Gilligan and the March Madness Mascot Bracket

    Worship leader Pat Barrett — known for "Good Good Father" and "Build My Life" — joins Cameron, Jesse and Emily to talk about his new live album 'Break Open,' why he sat on the title track for nearly a decade, and his late-in-life obsession with surfing (including an upcoming trip to Kelly Slater's Surf Ranch). He also gets honest about how his thinking on songwriting vs. worship leading has shifted, because of course we ask awkward questions. Also, Emily brings RELEVANT Buzz fresh from South by Southwest, where she sat in on a panel with Vince Gilligan — creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul — who said he thinks he owes the world something better than anti-heroes. Plus: High Point University's Cinderella March Madness run, and the faith story behind Chase Johnston's #99 jersey that everyone's been talking about. And to close it out — Pat helps the crew run the Sweet 16 mascots through a no-stats, vibes-only bracket challenge to crown the real national champion. Based solely on mascots, not teams. One with a mustache may or may not have won. Highlights: 0:00 – Why last week's episode was late2:30 – Starlink satellites9:30 – Driving gloves17:50 – RELEVANT Buzz: High Point University's Chase Johnston's #99 story27:00 – Emily's South by Southwest panel with Vince Gilligan31:45 – The Lost arc, the Sawyer problem, and what Vince Gilligan owes culture36:00 – Pat Barrett joins the show38:30 – Recording 'Break Open' live in a sweaty tent40:40 – Why the title song sat unreleased for nearly 10 years42:50 – Songwriting vs. worship leading — what's actually better?45:20 – Pat's surfing obsession48:15 – The March Madness Mascot Bracket Challenge Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1 hr
  3. Episode 1293: Ryan Gosling on 'Project Hail Mary,' a Christian Oscar Nod & the NFL Star Turning Missionary

    MAR 23

    Episode 1293: Ryan Gosling on 'Project Hail Mary,' a Christian Oscar Nod & the NFL Star Turning Missionary

    Ryan Gosling joins the RELEVANT Podcast to talk about his new sci-fi film Project Hail Mary — what made him fall in love with this story and why this one might be a "core memory" film for a generation.  Before that, Emily reports from SXSW to break down the week's biggest faith-and-culture stories: a Christian animated short film made by two Pixar animators and 200 volunteers (including musician Josh Garrels) got nominated for an Oscar. Also Christian apologist Wesley Huff went on the popular podcast 'Diary of a CEO' and told Stephen Bartlett to his face he's going to hell. Plus, NFL quarterback Justin Fields reveals he wants to become a missionary after football.  Then in Slices: the Tooth Fairy economy is growing (Jesse has a lot of thoughts), a huge scandal in a camel beauty pageant, and you'll never be able to predict this week's 'What's Jesse Thinking?' segment. It's a wild ride this week. Highlights: 00:25 — SxSW breakdown: The decline from tech-and-music powerhouse  07:38 — RELEVANT BUZZ 07:43 — The Office canon errors: a deep dive nobody asked for (Michael Scott's anniversary math) 10:11 — Forevergreen: Oscar-nominated Christian animated short by two Pixar animators + 200 volunteers, featuring Josh Garrels 19:22 — Wesley Huff talks Christianity on 'Diary of a CEO' 26:07 — NFL QB Justin Fields says he wants to be a missionary after football  30:07 — SLICES 30:14 — The Tooth Fairy economy  35:34 — Camel beauty pageant scandal  37:53 — RELEVANT RECOMMENDS: Project Hail Mary  43:25 — Ryan Gosling on why he keeps making space movies and why he won't actually go to space 46:42 — Ryan Gosling on why he picked Project Hail Mary — "you would die for this rock alien" 48:54 — Ryan Gosling on Project Hail Mary as a "core memory movie" like E.T. and Back to the Future 50:01 — WHAT'S JESSE THINKING?: Should Golden Corral run the US government? 56:23 — Post-credits: Apology to the estate of Shel Silverstein Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    57 min
  4. Episode 1292: Colony House, Papa Roach Gets Saved, Iranian Christians, and Kyle Idleman on the Real Jesus

    MAR 10

    Episode 1292: Colony House, Papa Roach Gets Saved, Iranian Christians, and Kyle Idleman on the Real Jesus

    Colony House is back with a new album, and they sat down with Emily to reflect on 10 years of making music and what they want the next decade to look like.  In RELEVANT Buzz: Papa Roach lead singer Jacoby Shaddix shares his powerful faith journey — from foxhole prayer, to sobriety and a faith that sounds like the real thing. We also bring a story flying under the radar: nearly a million Christians are living inside Iran right now, and we hear directly from believers on the ground to get their thoughts on the war and religious freedom.  Plus, the backlash to the Atlanta Hawks announcing "Magic City Night" — a themed game night centered around an infamous Atlanta strip club.Then, pastor Kyle Idleman joins us to talk about how modern American Christianity has slowly turned Jesus into a therapist and self-help guru — and what we've lost in the process. It's a challenge worth sitting with. In Slices: a Turkish soccer player performs CPR on a seagull he accidentally hit mid-game, United Airlines starts banning passengers who refuse headphones, and we close with a Spring Break edition of Would You Rather. 01:00 — The crocheting trend taking over  03:48 — The appeal of old stuff 10:41 — RELEVANT BUZZ  10:41 — Papa Roach lead singer Jacoby Shaddix shares his Christian testimony. Foxhole prayers, sobriety and millennial rockers finding faith 14:25 — Marty's attempt to join the Elk Club for a Newport parking spot 22:04 — Iranian Christians: nearly 1 million believers inside Iran 28:33 — Atlanta Hawks "Magic City Night" 30:42 — Kyle Idleman interview: How American Christianity has missed the real Jesus 35:16 — SLICES 35:16 — Turkish soccer player performs CPR on a seagull he accidentally hit 41:01 — United Airlines bans passengers who won't use headphones 45:31 — RELEVANT RECOMMENDS: Colony House — 77 Part 2  50:33 — WOULD YOU RATHER: Spring Break Edition | Pullout couches, photo shoots, emo cruises, bad vibes vs. mediocre food, and Marty's 3am cockfight vacation Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    58 min
  5. Episode 1291: Zachary Levi on His New David Docu-Drama, and Is Revival Actually Happening in America?

    MAR 3

    Episode 1291: Zachary Levi on His New David Docu-Drama, and Is Revival Actually Happening in America?

    Zachary Levi — Chuck, Shazam, and now host of the new docu-drama David: King of Israel — joins us to talk about why the story of David is the one he keeps coming back to. It's a story of someone who's broken, who makes terrible decisions, and who somehow still gets called a man after God's own heart. Levi explains what sets this show apart from all the other David content out there right now and why he thinks everyone needs to hear this story again. Also in this episode: We've been hearing a lot about revival — from the SEU outpouring to Asbury to rising Bible sales. But does the data actually back that up? We talked to Ryan Burge, a pastor, researcher and political analyst who's spent 20 years studying church trends, and his answer might surprise you. Plus, Gen Z is quietly bringing physical media back, why AI in the operating room is already causing problems, and Jesse drops a statistic about cats and birds that is either shocking or deeply unpopular depending on whether you own a cat. And it's the spring edition of One Has to Go! TIMESTAMPS 0:45 — Cameron stress-eating popcorn at the Magic game and them losing because of it  5:45 — RELEVANT Buzz  7:00 — Zach Levi on David: King of Israel 11:15 — DVDs and physical media are making a comeback, thanks to Gen Z  19:00 — Is revival actually happening in America? Researcher Ryan Burge on the data  28:15 — SLICES: Jesse's very unpopular take on cats and birds  36:05 — Derek: AI in the operating room and why we need to pump the brakes  41:00 — ONE HAS TO GO: Spring Edition  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    55 min
  6. Episode 1290: Elevation Worship's Chris Brown, Plus the Faith Revival in Pro Sports

    FEB 24

    Episode 1290: Elevation Worship's Chris Brown, Plus the Faith Revival in Pro Sports

    This week, Elevation Worship's Chris Brown tells us why the band took an extra year off from releasing music — and what their new album ‘So Be It’ sounds like on the other side of that pause. We also hear from Portland Trail Blazers chaplain Mike Tatlock, who talked to us during NBA All-Star Weekend to share what he's seeing behind the scenes: more players showing up to chapel, more genuine conversations about faith, and a tangible spiritual shift across pro sports. In RELEVANT Buzz, we dig into a new report revealing the alcohol industry has lost $830 billion in the last four years — largely because Gen Z just isn't drinking. Plus, the cast gets real about dealing with hateful internet comments, the Celebrity All-Star Game gets a much-needed fix, and we settle the TGIF sitcom debate once and for all. Oh, and a man at a Nashville Waffle House ordered a hash brown bowl and got bear-sprayed, tased and zip-tied instead. You know, a typical RELEVANT Podcast. HIGHLIGHTS 01:07 — Jesse Got Roasted on YouTube and It's Eating Him Alive 08:10 — Hate Follows: Why Do People Follow Content That Triggers Them? 10:03 — Golden Rule the Comments Section 12:57 — RELEVANT Buzz: Is A Faith Revival Happening in Pro Sports? 15:12 — NBA Chaplain Mike Tatlock  18:10 — Derek on How Christian Hip Hop Maybe Helped Fuel the Movement 19:31 — What Chaplains Are Seeing Behind the Scenes 23:23 — Jesse's Celebrity All-Star Game Fix: Danny DeVito & Tom Cruise 26:46 — The Worst National Anthems of All Time 31:26 — Gen Z Is Killing the Alcohol Industry — $830 Billion Lost 35:09 — Elevation Worship's Chris Brown on Their New Album So Be It 36:45 — Interview Clip: Why They Took Time Off for the First Time in a Decade 38:08 — SLICES: Buffalo Wild Wings Sued Over "Boneless Wings" 42:10 — A Man Got Bear-Sprayed, Tased & Zip-Tied at Waffle House Over Hash Browns 44:42 — ASK THE CAST: Has Jesse Ever Been Pranked? 45:24 — Jesse's Most Diabolical College Pranks (Alarm Clocks, Air Horns & Peanut Butter) 48:45 — Cameron Put Squirrels in a Guy's Room 49:48 — Dream Guests: The RELEVANT Mount Rushmore 50:31 — Which Cast Member Would You Want to Be Stranded With? 51:05 — Do Your Families Listen to the Podcast? 51:30 — Favorite TGIF Era Sitcom  53:22 — If You Could Go Back to 2003 and Tell Yourself One Thing Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    56 min
  7. Episode 1289: The Lone Bellow, Plus the Pastor of the SEU Outpouring

    FEB 17

    Episode 1289: The Lone Bellow, Plus the Pastor of the SEU Outpouring

    This week, Zach Williams from indie-folk band The Lone Bellow joins the show to talk about their new album — including the wild story of how their van was broken into, all their recordings were stolen, and their fans raised enough money to help them start over. In RELEVANT Buzz, we show you the ongoing worship outpouring happening at Southeastern University in Florida, where students have been in nonstop prayer, worship and confession for the last week (we talk to the campus pastor). We also break down the viral claim that Christian hip hop is the #1 rap subgenre on Spotify — and why it's not actually true.  Plus, a worship pastor goes viral on American Idol, Kevin Durant gets exposed for burner accounts during All-Star Weekend, and a guy who lost a golf bet is now 23 days into eating nothing but Wendy's chili. At the end of the show, we've got Ask the Cast and Jesse and Emily confess to the one question they both regret asking in an interview. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Jesse's Super Bowl Spreader Event 05:46 — RELEVANT Buzz: The SEU Outpouring 18:49 — Kevin Durant's Burner Account  22:06 — Is Christian Hip Hop Really Huge on Spotify? 24:44 — Worship Pastor Goes Viral on American Idol 29:26 — RELEVANT Recommends: The Lone Bellow  34:49 — SLICES: The Wendy's Chili Bet 41:31 — AI Is Bad at Medical Advice 45:57 — ASK THE CAST: Embarrassing TikTok Purchases & Weird Google Searches Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    55 min
  8. Episode 1288: Milo Ventimiglia Tells Us Why He's Starring in a Christian Movie, our Super Bowl Recap & Is Gen Z Getting Dumber?

    FEB 10

    Episode 1288: Milo Ventimiglia Tells Us Why He's Starring in a Christian Movie, our Super Bowl Recap & Is Gen Z Getting Dumber?

    This week, actor Milo Ventimiglia — known for 'This Is Us,' 'Gilmore Girls' and 'Heroes' — tells us why he chose to star in a new Christian movie, playing real-life worship artist Tim Timmons, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer over 20 years ago and is still defying the odds today.  In RELEVANT Buzz, the crew recaps the Super Bowl — including the incredible story of Seahawks coach Mike McDonald, who followed God's calling to leave the corporate world to take an unpaid internship in coaching. And now 12 years later, it's led to a Super Bowl championship. We also dig into a new study revealing that Gen Z is statistically dumber than their parents (and why that's significant). Plus, Jesse forces the crew to watch the Carman movie trailer, and at the end of the show, we have Ask the Cast! And of course Jesse and Derek have some strong thoughts on Ring cameras and drones. Highlights: 01:28 — The Olympics and Derek's New Drone 04:59 — Ring Cameras Have Ruined Jesse's Hypothetical Heist 06:18 — The Dark Knight Predicted the Ring Camera Era 09:20 — Apple Is Buying Tech That Can Hear Your Silent Speech 16:29 — RELEVANT BUZZ 19:31 — Coach Mike McDonald: From Accountant to Super Bowl Champion 23:04 — New Study: Gen Z Is Scoring Lower on IQ Tests Than Their Parents 24:40 — The Lost Art of Daydreaming & Why Boredom Matters 30:09 — Milo Ventimiglia on ‘I Can Only Imagine 2’ 33:24 — Jesse Makes the Crew Watch the Carman Movie Trailer (Live Reaction) 37:47 — SLICES 38:11 — Man Cited for Juggling Fire on a Unicycle in a Crosswalk 41:11 — Man Breaks Into Little Caesars After Hours & Starts Selling Pizzas 43:09 — ASK THE CAST 44:05 — What Belief Have You Changed Your Mind On? 45:46 — Boundaries You Didn't Know You Could Set 46:40 — What Today Would Shock Yourself 10 Years Ago? 47:18 — Podcast Voice vs. Real Voice 49:48 — Who Has the Worst Music Taste on the Crew? 51:04 — Why Jesse Is a Terrible Texter 52:55 — NBA All-Star Weekend: Does Anyone Care? 53:59 — Outro & YouTube Growth Update Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    56 min
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Since 2005, the show from RELEVANT magazine covering faith, culture and everything in-between! Every Tuesday, Cameron Strang, Jesse Carey, Derek Minor, Emily Brown and Marty bring buzzworthy news for thought-provoking and hilarious conversations!

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