Relish: a Christian podcast

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RELISH is the ultimate Christian podcast where we dive deep into the timeless truths of the Bible to answer your toughest questions about Christianity and the Christian faith. Join us each week as we tackle challenging topics head-on, fearlessly exploring the intersections of faith, reason, and culture. Whether you’re a skeptic seeking answers, a believer looking to deepen your understanding, or simply curious about the Christian worldview, our podcast provides a welcoming space for dialogue and discovery. Join the conversation as we navigate the complexities of faith with humility and honesty. email your questions to tmadask@gmail.com

  1. 3D AGO

    Spiritual Warfare or Just Anxiety? A Biblical Reality Check

    This episode tackles a difficult but necessary question: what is Satan actually allowed to do? Using the book of Job as a foundation, we examine God’s sovereignty, the role of Satan, and what Scripture does—and does not—say about spiritual warfare. We discuss common misconceptions around oppression, possession, and personal responsibility, and why clarity here matters for how Christians interpret suffering. We also bring the conversation into modern life, exploring how technology, attention, and daily habits can function as points of influence. Along the way, we reflect on real experiences of conflict, hardship, and how God uses those seasons to refine both individuals and churches. This is a conversation about limits, responsibility, and learning to think clearly about suffering and spiritual reality.

    21 min

  2. MAR 26

    Rabbit’s Feet, Ouija Boards, and the Danger of Idols

    Students asked direct questions about spiritual warfare, demonic influence, and everyday faith—and we took them seriously. In this episode, we examine: Whether Christians can be possessed or only oppressed How objects like charms or Ouija boards fit into a biblical worldview What “strongholds” actually mean in Romans 6–8 How healing prayer works in practice Whether Satan has any control over the natural world How to understand suffering without losing clarity about God’s character The goal is simple: replace confusion with clear biblical categories.

    26 min

  3. MAR 19

    Students Ask the Hard Questions Christians Avoid

    In this episode, Don Patterson and Rowan Miller respond to unfiltered questions from middle and high school students. They address four major areas of confusion: Whether the Bible speaks meaningfully to climate and environmental concerns How Christians should think about evolution and human origins Which Old Testament laws still apply—and why What Scripture actually reveals about heaven and eternal life The goal is not speculation or tradition, but clarity from the biblical text itself. This episode is designed for listeners who want direct answers to questions many Christians struggle to explain.

    20 min

  4. MAR 12

    Does the Bible Support Open Borders? A Christian Look at Immigration

    Immigration is one of the most emotionally charged political issues in the modern world—but Christians often appeal to the Bible without asking what those passages actually meant in their original context. In this episode, Rowan Miller and Pastor Don Patterson examine what Scripture really teaches about the “foreigner” or “stranger.” Looking closely at passages like Leviticus 24, they discuss how ancient Israel functioned as a covenant nation and what expectations were placed on outsiders who lived among God’s people. The discussion pushes past common political talking points and asks a harder question: Does biblical compassion remove the importance of law—or does the Bible assume both? The conversation also turns toward agriculture, exploring biblical land practices like fallow years and Jubilee rhythms, and why those patterns are difficult to sustain in modern economic systems. Pastor Don also highlights the risks farmers face today and why Christians should have deeper appreciation for those who produce food. Topics include: • The meaning of “the stranger” in Old Testament law • Why many Christians misread immigration passages • Compassion, law, and Christian responsibility • A practical way churches can help immigrants pursue legal status • Biblical farming practices vs. modern agriculture 00:00:09 – Relish Podcast Introduction 00:01:45 – The Biggest Modern Time Wasters (Phones, YouTube, Social Media) 00:02:38 – Why Christians Are Confused About Immigration 00:05:56 – What the Bible Actually Says About the “Foreigner” (Leviticus 24) 00:15:25 – Farming in the Bible: Land, Sabbath, and Stewardship 00:18:04 – Why Modern Farming Makes Biblical Practices Difficult

    22 min

  5. MAR 5

    If God Planned the Cross, Was Judas Responsible?

    This episode addresses a central theological tension: If God is sovereign over history, are human beings still responsible for their actions? We answer that question through two difficult biblical texts: Judas’ betrayal of Jesus — Did he have genuine freedom, or was he fulfilling an unavoidable script? The execution in Book of Numbers 15 — Why was gathering sticks treated as a capital offense? We explore: Scriptural motives attributed to Judas The relationship between prophecy and free choice Covenant law in ancient Israel Communal justice and the function of stoning The shift seen in Gospel of John 8 How sovereignty and responsibility operate together This episode aims for clarity, not sentiment — especially for those who struggle with difficult passages.

    20 min

  6. FEB 26

    Is Climate Change a Modern Crisis… or a Biblical Pattern?

    This episode tackles a difficult but timely question: Does the Bible speak meaningfully about climate change and large-scale earth changes, or is that a modern projection onto ancient text? We explore: Humor and sharp imagery in Jesus’ teaching The testing of faith in Job and James The Flood account in Genesis 6–9 “The springs of the deep” and Peleg’s divided earth Apocalyptic environmental shifts in Revelation We examine whether Scripture presents environmental upheaval as metaphor, judgment, cyclical pattern, or historical reality—and how believers should think about suffering and global instability today. This episode is for listeners who want clarity, not slogans.

    20 min

  7. FEB 19

    Are We Softening Scripture? Jesus, Divorce, and the Cost of Grace

    In this episode, Rowan Miller and Pastor Don Patterson examine one central tension: how Christians are meant to hold truth and grace together in the face of real suffering and difficult Scripture. They discuss: • Whether it’s biblically acceptable to be angry at God • How perspective reshapes personal loss • Jesus’ teaching on divorce and remarriage in Matthew 5 • The meaning of confession and forgiveness in 1 John 1:8–9 • The ongoing debate between Calvinism and Arminianism • Whether the Bible leaves room for pets in heaven Rather than avoiding hard passages or softening biblical standards, this conversation models how clarity, humility, and theological precision can coexist with compassion. The goal is not inspiration—but understanding.

    20 min

  8. FEB 12

    Is God Anti-Strength? Gideon’s 300 and the Problem of a Broken World

    Why does God work through weakness instead of strength—and why does the world feel hostile if God created it good? In this episode of Relish, Roan Miller and Pastor Don Patterson explore two biblical tensions many believers quietly struggle with. First, they walk through Judges 6–7 and God’s decision to reduce Gideon’s army to just 300 men, examining why God removes human advantage and what genuine faith looks like when outcomes aren’t guaranteed. Next, they turn to Genesis 2–3 and the question of dangerous and frustrating aspects of creation. From thorns to wasps, the hosts explain how the Fall disrupted the created order—and why hardship is not evidence that God abandoned His world. Along the way, they also discuss Genesis 9, God’s covenant with Noah, and what the post-Flood world reveals about God’s continued care and authority. This episode offers biblical clarity for listeners wrestling with weakness, suffering, and the goodness of God in a broken world. 09:33-Gideon’s Army and God’s Plan 15:58-The Critters of Creation

    22 min
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RELISH is the ultimate Christian podcast where we dive deep into the timeless truths of the Bible to answer your toughest questions about Christianity and the Christian faith. Join us each week as we tackle challenging topics head-on, fearlessly exploring the intersections of faith, reason, and culture. Whether you’re a skeptic seeking answers, a believer looking to deepen your understanding, or simply curious about the Christian worldview, our podcast provides a welcoming space for dialogue and discovery. Join the conversation as we navigate the complexities of faith with humility and honesty. email your questions to tmadask@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    TMAD
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Relish: a Christian podcast

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