Atypical Talk

Atypical Talk
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Atypical Talk is a podcast where we have conversations that illuminate the intersection of faith, culture, and the common spaces of our humanity. We talk about current events, trending things in media, and host compelling interviews.

  1. FEB 26

    The Comparison Olympics

    This week, we're talking about Eileen Gu, an American born athlete competing for China in the Olympics, and all the backlash she has received. We're also talking about incredible technological advances made so deaf fans can experience sporting events in a new way. And we talk about the comparison trap, something we've all found ourselves in and how to avoid it. Eileen Gu says she's been 'physically assaulted' over representing China instead of US at Olympics https://www.foxnews.com/sports/eileen-gu-physically-assaulted-over-representing-china-instead-us-olympics How the sound of sport is being reimagined for deaf fans https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260216-how-the-sound-of-sport-is-being-reimagined-for-deaf-fans The Comparison Trap Is Worse Than Ever — Here’s How to Get Out https://relevantmagazine.com/life5/a-simple-trick-for-getting-over-the-comparison-trap/

    32 min

  2. FEB 12

    Seasonal Struggles and Radical Redemption

    This week, we're talking about following God when you struggling with seasonal depression. We also talk about weird Valentine's Day traditions. Would you bring any of them back? And we also talk about an OnlyFans star, who became a Christian and completely changed her platform around. Listen and join in on the conversation today! How Seasonal Depression Affects Your Relationship With God https://relevantmagazine.com/life5/wellness/mentalhealth/how-seasonal-depression-affects-your-relationship-with-god/ 11 Odd Old-Timey Valentine’s Day Traditions https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/655143/odd-old-timey-valentines-day-traditionsFrom OnlyFans mega-star to evangelical darling, Nala Ray now hopes to reach other models https://religionnews.com/2026/01/30/from-onlyfans-mega-star-to-evangelical-darling-nala-ray-now-hopes-to-reach-other-models/

    29 min

  3. JAN 22

    Loving the Last, the Least, and the Lost

    This week we talk about loving those around us in different ways. We talk about who's responsibility it is to care for the poor and how it often falls to churches. We also talk about a restaurant in Florida who used their holiday party funds to show love to one of their employees. And we talk about the tragic killing of Renee Good and how we as Christians should process what is happening right now in our country. Watch and join in on the conversation today. Whose Job Is It to Take Care of the Poor? https://relevantmagazine.com/faith/church/whose-job-is-it-to-take-care-of-the-poor/ Restaurant Staff Cancels Holiday Party, Gives Funds to Coworker Adopting a Baby https://www.today.com/food/people/restaurant-donates-holiday-party-money-to-coworker-adopting-baby-rcna250727 On the Sunday after Renee Good's killing, Minnesotans grieve through worship and song https://religionnews.com/2026/01/12/on-the-sunday-after-renee-goods-killing-minnesotans-grieve-through-worship-and-song/

    30 min

  4. 12/11/2025

    A Holly Jolly Podcast

    Welcome to the very first Atypical Talk Christmas episode! We're talking about why you shouldn't instagram your Christmas morning. We also talk about some odd Christmas traditions from around the world. And we talk about how the stars in the sky are amazing proof of God's love for us. Listen now and have a great Christmas and New Year! A Case for Not Instagramming Your Holidays https://relevantmagazine.com/culture/case-not-instagramming-your-holidays/ Joel’s embarrassing concert video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUnVPDc8PnM The world’s 12 weirdest Christmas traditions https://www.wanderlustmagazine.com/inspiration/worlds-weirdest-christmas-traditions/ The Incarnation Sheds Light on Astrophysics https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/the-incarnation-sheds-light-on-astrophysics/

    28 min

  5. 11/20/2025

    Thankfulness and Forgiveness

    This week, we talk about being thankful in the dark times and understanding that thankfulness and grief can share a space. We also talk about an incredible story of a man who, after 20+ years, chose to forgive and become friends with the man that almost killed him in an armed robbery. And we talk about the pause of SNAP benefits that happened and how we can help in times like that. Listen now and join in on the conversation! I Give Thanks in the Bright Darknesshttps://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/11/i-give-thanks-in-the-bright-darkness-thanksgiving-grief/ A shooting survivor forgives the Louisiana man who tried to kill him. Now they're helping others rebuild. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/shooting-survivor-forgives-louisiana-department-of-corrections-victim-offender-dialogue-program/ Funding SNAP: Even religious leaders are divided over how best to provide for the poor https://religionnews.com/2025/10/30/funding-snap-even-religious-leaders-are-divided-over-how-best-to-provide-for-the-poor/

    30 min

  6. 10/23/2025

    Banned Books and Banana Ball

    This week, we're talking about banned books and how churches and libraries can work together to provide inviting spaces for people of all backgrounds. We also talk about how one of the newest baseball teams in the league with the Savannah Bananas will be right here in Indiana. And lastly, we talk about rage and how to use it for good instead of creating enemies. Listen now and join in on the conversation! Scott Erickson https://www.instagram.com/scottthepainter/?hl=en Faith communities have a critical role in defending our nation’s libraries https://religionnews.com/2025/10/08/faith-communities-have-a-critical-role-in-defending-our-nations-libraries/ The Indianapolis Clowns become the Midwest's first ‘Banana Ball' team https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/mlb/chicago-baseball/the-indianapolis-clowns-become-the-midwests-first-banana-ball-team/3837858/ Showing Grace in the Era of Outrage https://relevantmagazine.com/faith/showing-grace-era-cultural-outrage/

    32 min

  7. 10/09/2025

    Rapturetok and Reading Rainbow

    This week, we talk about "rapturetok" – a trend focused on making fun of people who were sure the rapture was happening. Then we talk about the return of Reading Rainbow and how it sparked a love of reading in us and many others. Then we talk about how Christians are being killed in Nigeria and there is very little coverage of this. Listen and join in on the conversation! How ‘RaptureTok’ amplified an extreme corner of faith https://religionnews.com/2025/09/26/rapturetok-shows-how-tiktok-amplifies-extreme-corners-of-faith/ 'Reading Rainbow' to return, with viral librarian Mychal Threets as its host https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/reading-rainbow-reboot-viral-librarian-mychal-threets-host-rcna234777 52,000 Christians Have Been Murdered in Nigeria — Why Is Nobody Talking About It? https://relevantmagazine.com/justice/social-justice/report-more-than-7000-christians-killed-in-nigeria-this-year/ https://equippingthepersecuted.org/ https://www.persecution.com/nigeria/?_source_code=VSLEG11 https://globalchristianrelief.org/act/

    30 min

  8. 09/25/2025

    Work, Work, Work

    Today we're talking about how "dream jobs" have started to fade away. We also talk about an Uber driver who sacrificed hours that he could be getting paid to stay with someone in need of a friend. And we talk about Jimmy Kimmel Live being taken off air temporarily and the comments from the FCC chairman that influenced that decision. The Death of the Dream Job https://relevantmagazine.com/life5/career-money/the-death-of-the-dream-job/ An Uber Driver Stayed by His Side When He Was Alone in the ER. 7 Years Later, They're Still Friends https://www.today.com/parents/family/uber-driver-stayed-passenger-er-rcna231645 How Brendan Carr’s not-so-veiled threats could work in Jimmy Kimmel’s favor https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/trump-fcc-chair-brendan-carr-jimmy-kimmel-first-amendment-rcna232325

    33 min
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Atypical Talk is a podcast where we have conversations that illuminate the intersection of faith, culture, and the common spaces of our humanity. We talk about current events, trending things in media, and host compelling interviews.

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  • Creator
    Atypical Talk
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    77
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Atypical Talk
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