Amanda Cook joins us to talk about her new album and how mental health is important in the church. Plus, the cast dives into the future of technology, how a robot is planting trees in the Amazon and how a priest made a big mistake with communion. Be sure to stick around for our famous Fourth of July game, Rock Band or Firework! 

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Episode 1081: Amanda Cook

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One year after his passing, we look back on the legacy of one of our faith heroes, Dr. Tim Keller, by playing an unreleased interview we had with him last year. The topic is forgiveness — from church hurts, to what to do when we've wronged someone else. It's something we all need to hear. Plus, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz, covering nobigdyl's Tiny Desk Concert contest honor, to new studies showing a large number of women aren't aspiring to be moms anymore, to a surprising faith conversation between Theo Von and Sketch. And at the end, we have your feedback on weird life hacks you've tried!

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Episode 1166: Remembering Tim Keller

Today we're joined by David Crowder, who gives us a first look at his new album releasing at the end of the month! Plus, the cast gets into everything from the Kendrick/Drake beef, to some crazy Stephen Baldwin stories, to extensive breakdowns of AI innovations, 3D printing, and an under-discussed aspect of the basketball GOAT debate. We also have the week's Slices, which includes info on how you can be in the next season of 'The Righteous Gemstones.' And at the end, we have a fresh installment of Hot Takes!

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Episode 1165: David Crowder

Today we're joined by Switchfoot frontman Jon Foreman, who's rolling out a new solo album! Plus, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz — from a very unexpected casting decision around an upcoming young Jesus horror film, to Gen Z's surprising influencer values, to new details on the upcoming 'Office' spin-off. And at the end, we have your feedback about terrible dating app prompts!

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Episode 1164: Jon Foreman

Today we're joined by comedian Dustin Nickerson, who just performed at this week's Netflix Is a Joke festival in LA! Plus, the guys bring the week's Slices — ranging from captcha getting more complicated, to Finland using AI to develop the perfect coffee blend, to what happened with one guy's very unusual emotional support animal. At the end of the show, we honor graduates with our new game, Weird Graduation Traditions!

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Episode 1163: Dustin Nickerson

Today we're joined by Mat Kearney, who has a fantastic new album releasing today! Plus, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz — covering Russell Brand's baptism news, a new survey that shows Gen Z is actually way happier than people think, and an AI priest that got defrocked almost immediately. Then we have your feedback, and at the end of the show of course we get into Joel Osteen being accidentally dragged into the Drake/Kendrick beef!

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Episode 1081: Amanda Cook

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