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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. Episode 1305: Andy Mineo & Wordsplayed on Magic and Bird 2, How CHH Has Changed and Derek’s Net Worth

    2 days ago

    Episode 1305: Andy Mineo & Wordsplayed on Magic and Bird 2, How CHH Has Changed and Derek’s Net Worth

    Andy Mineo and Wordsplayed are back as Magic and Bird, and tell us all about the sequel to their 2017 cult classic album. We also get into the state of Christian hip-hop, why nobody is vetted anymore, and spend a genuinely uncomfortable amount of time guessing Derek Minor's net worth to his face. In RELEVANT Buzz, the SBC voted to ban women from the pulpit and it wasn't close. Victory Boyd forgave Travis Scott and ended up in the studio with him. And Pharrell started his Christian rap era with a Voices of Fire song called "The One." In Slices, someone claimed a religious exemption from using AI at work, and Derek has decided it might be the greatest finesse in history.  We also stop to mark World Refugee Day with an eye-opening conversation from the frontlines of Sudan about the world’s largest humanitarian crisis happening there.  Then One Has to Go closes it out: a suspiciously cheap dollar slice, Rambo in 2026, and the case against Shaq. Highlights: 00:00 — Intro / Derek’s frustrating tech updates  10:42 — RELEVANT Buzz: Victory Boyd & Travis Scott go from lawsuit to collaborating 14:08 — The SBC votes to ban women in the pulpit  17:23 — Pharrell's "The One" with Voices of Fire  20:38 — World Refugee Day: the crisis in Sudan with World Vision’s Grace Mavhezha  25:13 — Slices: A religious exemption to not use AI at work?  29:36 — RELEVANT Conversation: Andy Mineo & Wordsplayed on Magic and Bird 2  36:24 — The state of Christian hip-hop  40:16 — Putting Derek Minor's net worth on blast  51:51 — The five-week album rollout and why nothing breaks through anymore  56:24 — One Has to Go 1:07:40 — Outro Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1hr 8min
  2. Philip Anthony Mitchell on the Gospel's Urgency, Plus Derek Breaks Christian Hip-Hop — Ep. 1304

    9 Jun

    Philip Anthony Mitchell on the Gospel's Urgency, Plus Derek Breaks Christian Hip-Hop — Ep. 1304

    This week 2819 Church pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell joins us, the Atlanta preacher whose sermon clips have taken over your feed. He tells us why he buried his old church after losing everything during COVID and why he believes the church is running out of time to wake up. Before that convo, the guys recap a week off the grid in Montana that turned into a grown-man sleepover built around 80s action movies. We also get into how one offhand comment on Derek's "You Can't Say That in Church" podcast set off a week-long Christian hip-hop firestorm, and the unbelievable fake commercial made in response. In Slices, dozens of mystery people keep climbing out of New York City manholes and nobody knows why. And a cop ticketed a woman for texting on her phone, even though she had a very convincing reason why she wasn’t guilty.  Then your feedback about hills you’re willing to die on closes it out! Highlights: 00:00 — Intro and Montana recap: the trip turns into a grown-man sleepover  03:10 — 80s action movies and their 45-minute dialogue-free montages  14:50 — How Derek broke Christian hip-hop 23:33 — Derek's petty clout commercial  29:52 — Slices: NYC manhole mystery people  38:00 — The cop who ticketed a woman with no right hand  47:44 — RELEVANT Conversation: Philip Anthony Mitchell of 2819 Church  57:44 — Your Feedback: Hills you'll die on  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1hr 3min
  3. Episode 1303: Johnnyswim, Plus Scottie Scheffler's Faith & Some Mel Gibson ‘Resurrection’ News

    26 May

    Episode 1303: Johnnyswim, Plus Scottie Scheffler's Faith & Some Mel Gibson ‘Resurrection’ News

    This week, Johnnyswim joins us to give an exclusive look at three major projects they’re about to release. The duo has had a very busy couple of years, and surprisingly it’s not been all about music.  In RELEVANT Buzz, we bring the recent update on Mel Gibson's The Resurrection of the Christ and get some inspiration from PGA great Scottie Scheffler. In Slices, a Cybertruck owner tests his freedom by driving straight down a boat ramp into a lake because Elon said it could float, and Joey Chestnut got into some legal trouble after a recent eating contest win. Jesse has the latest. Then we have your feedback on movies you saw way too young, and this week’s Question of the Week: What's a hill you'll absolutely die on that most people think is ridiculous? Drop your answer in the comments on YouTube or answer on our stories! Highlights:  00:00 — Intro and Emily's flu game show  05:21 — Montana trip prep and the case for a basketball hoop  07:30 — Pool basketball is just rugby in the water  10:50 — Cameron's diving board vs. the insurance inspector  13:08 — When America was a proper country: wood-paneled wagons  14:44 — The factory-installed van bar (and mandatory roof ladder)  17:24 — Emily wants to mod her Nissan Rogue  19:43 — Pre-Slices slice: A Cybertruck goes for a swim  28:53 — RELEVANT Buzz: Mel Gibson's ‘Resurrection’ movie announces a delay 33:39 — Scottie Scheffler’s faith 38:25 — Johnnyswim's year of musicals, movies and a surprise worship album  48:45 — Slices: Joey Chestnut's bologna arrest  51:00 — Question of the Week: movies that scarred you / the new question  57:51 — Outro Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    58 min
  4. Episode 1302: Brooke Ligertwood, the Two Kinds of Churches Actually Growing & What Drake Says About the State of Music

    20 May

    Episode 1302: Brooke Ligertwood, the Two Kinds of Churches Actually Growing & What Drake Says About the State of Music

    This week, we talk to Brooke Ligertwood about her new album ‘Eat,’ which is unlike anything she's put out before.  In RELEVANT Buzz, we break down new data that highlights where the Church has actually been growing over the last decade — and where it hasn’t. We also tell the story of the e.l.f. Cosmetics co-founder who gave away his fortune and is becoming a priest. Plus we have a look at the new Moses limited series on Prime Video starring Sir Ben Kingsley. (It’s impressive.) In Slices, Jesse has some thoughts about kamikaze dolphins, and the cast of course opens the show with thoughts on the new Drake albums, which leads to a fascinating conversation about what’s been wrong with the music industry and our thoughts on where things are going.  This week’s Question of the Week is based on the ‘Thief In the Night’ post we had this week: What's a movie or show you watched way too young that you now realize was completely inappropriate (and your parents probably had no idea)? Drop your answer in the comments on YouTube or reply on our Stories on social — we're reading our favorites on next week's episode. Highlights: 00:00 — Intro / Drake drops three albums and burns down his Universal deal 20:43 — RELEVANT Buzz: Elf Cosmetics founder becomes a Catholic priest 24:11 — RELEVANT Buzz: The only churches actually growing (Pew data) 34:02 — RELEVANT Buzz: Moses limited series on Prime Video 37:43 — RELEVANT Recommends: Brooke Ligertwood, Eat 45:00 — Slices: Kamikaze dolphins and the beluga whale that defected 47:45 — Editorial Question of the Week 50:55 — Outro Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    51 min
  5. Episode 1301: Comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes + Christian UFO Expert Timothy Alberino

    12 May

    Episode 1301: Comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes + Christian UFO Expert Timothy Alberino

    Comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes joins the show to talk about her new special "Ugly Baby" and how a joke-writing class at her church kicked off her stand-up career. Then Christian UFO researcher Timothy Alberino comes on to make sense of the Pentagon's newly declassified UFO files. The cast walks through why aliens, demons and military tech are three different conversations most people are lumping into one, where the Nephilim theory in Genesis 6 fits in and why none of this should rattle anyone's theology. Alberino's book "Birthright" is worth a read if this rabbit hole calls to you. In RELEVANT Buzz, we also break down the American Idol finale, where all three finalists this season (Jordan McCullough, Hannah Harper and Keyla Richardson) are outspoken Christians. Plus comedian Jay Pharoah's conversation with Tamron Hall about the insane experience he had while committing to read through the Bible last year. In Slices, Derek tells us about a black bear in Gatlinburg that clawed its way into a bakery for some cinnamon rolls, and Jesse tells us about a CPR instructor that went into cardiac arrest and was saved by the students he was teaching CPR to. "One Has to Go" closes things out with 2000s R&B, sequels better than the original, phone-era nostalgia, all-time athletes. Then it's the debut of the Editorial Question of the Week: Is it OK to turn down a friend's wedding party invitation just because you know it's going to be expensive? Drop your answer in the comments or @ us — we'll read our favorites on next week's episode. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    59 min
  6. Episode 1300: Hulu’s Christian College Dating Show, Sophie Cunningham’s Baptism and Lots of Frisbee Golf

    5 May

    Episode 1300: Hulu’s Christian College Dating Show, Sophie Cunningham’s Baptism and Lots of Frisbee Golf

    It’s episode 1300! In RELEVANT Buzz, we talk about Hulu’s new Christian college dating series that you need to hear to believe. We also talk about WNBA star Sophie Cunningham's recent faith declaration, Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu’s faithful pregame ritual and a new Bible movie about Daniel that’s releasing this fall. In Slices, a Wisconsin solid waste facility has an unusual speed limit, a Harvard scientist helps build China’s AI supercomputer, and the crew finds a Guinness World Record worth actually pursuing. The show ends with One Has to Go, and be warned there’s a lot of frisbee golf and male ponytail talk. Highlights: 00:00 — Frisbee golf and ponytail culture  14:23 — RELEVANT Buzz: Hulu's "Ring by Spring Break" Christian college dating show  26:28 — Sophie Cunningham gets baptized  28:17 — Ayo Dosunmu’s pregame Bible routine  28:56 — "Daniel: The Fiery Furnace" is releasing on 9/11  31:54 — Slices: An odd speed limit at a Wisconsin recycling facility  40:45 — A Harvard scientist defects to China after prison  43:28 — A new world record for solving a Rubik's Cube in free fall  47:21 — One Has to Go: Old Testament epics / 90s sitcoms / Wes Anderson / boy bands / NFL fan bases / late-night snacks Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    57 min
  7. Episode 1299: Hulvey on Turning Down Kanye, Theo Von's Surprising Vulnerability & Mr. T + Ice-T's Album

    29 Apr

    Episode 1299: Hulvey on Turning Down Kanye, Theo Von's Surprising Vulnerability & Mr. T + Ice-T's Album

    This week we're joined by Hulvey, who just dropped his final album on Reach Records. He tells us why he turned down a Kanye West collab and the reason behind his new season. In RELEVANT Buzz, Theo Von gets surprisingly vulnerable on his podcast about being stuck in destructive cycles. A new study finds that 60% of Gen Z has gone no contact with friends or family. We get into why.  There's NBA playoff rivalries, unexpected gifts, insane 80s movies, insurance fraud, bees escaping. It's a packed, crazy episode! Highlights: 00:00 — Intro / Magic vs Pistons and the Angel Reese love triangle 03:50 — Jesse pitches Over the Top as the greatest sports drama ever made 12:30 — Sudden Death: Van Damme plays goalie in the Stanley Cup finals 15:20 — The Taco Bell hat and the Pistons shorts gift exchange 19:14 — RELEVANT Buzz: Theo Von's vulnerable moment 28:55 — 60% of Gen Z is going no contact 32:55 — Mr. T and Ice-T's 1984 Ten Commandments 36:30 — RELEVANT Recommends: Hulvey on his final Reach album and turning down Kanye 43:00 — Slices: Operation Bear Claw 46:35 — A million bees escape on a Knoxville highway 48:30 — Would You Rather Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    54 min
  8. Episode 1298: Comedian Derrick Stroup, Charlie Puth's Gospel Moment & RAYE's Faith Turn

    21 Apr

    Episode 1298: Comedian Derrick Stroup, Charlie Puth's Gospel Moment & RAYE's Faith Turn

    The week, we’re joined by one of the funniest comedians going right now — Derrick Stroup, who has a fantastic new special on Netflix. He tells us how he got his start in comedy and why keeping things clean is an intentional choice. In RELEVANT Buzz, we dive into a new Gallup study that reveals 50% more young men say religion is very important to them than did just a few years ago. There’s a lot to unpack — including why young women are going the opposite direction. We then share a clip that went viral this week of Charlie Puth breaking down his favorite gospel song and why he “loves everything Church.” Then we check out RAYE’s incredible new single “Joy,” and her faith-filled album, ‘This Music May Contain Hope.’  In Slices, a guy in California got caught running a nationwide LEGO scam that you won’t believe. And a 91-year-old Ohio grandma ignored her wellness checks because … she was locked in on a video game. Then Would You Rather closes it out: Horse-sized ducks, finger guns, a raccoon with a grudge. Highlights: 04:38 — RELEVANT Buzz: 42% of young men say their faith is very important  09:03 — Charlie Puth's gospel moment on the Terrell Show  17:51 — RAYE's new album and her faith story  29:59 — RELEVANT Recommends: Derrick Stroup on his Netflix special "Nostalgic" 38:05 — Slices: The Lego pasta heist  42:44 — Slices: 91-year-old grandma blows off her wellness check to keep gaming 45:05 — Would You Rather Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    51 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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    2005 - 2026
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