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/

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/

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/

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

This week, we're talking about anxiety and how many Christians grew up being told it was a sin. Then we talk about the women's professional baseball league that just had tryouts and how excited we are for this historic event. And lastly we talk about the environmental impact of AI and changes that organizations implementing AI plan to make.

What My Anxiety Taught Me About God

https://relevantmagazine.com/life5/wellness/what-my-anxiety-taught-me-about-god/

The next league of their own: Hundreds of women's baseball players try out for the pros

https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/baseball/league-mone-davis-hundreds-womens-baseball-players-prepare-pros-rcna226782

AI’s hidden costs are accelerating the climate crisis

https://www.analystnews.org/posts/ai-hidden-costs-are-accelerating-the-climate-crisis

This week, we talk about the American Eagle ad that has caused a lot of backlash. We also talk about a zoo in Denmark with an unusual request. And we talk about how some churches have made authenticity an "idol". Watch this episode now or listen on any podcast platform!

Sydney Sweeney Fronts Ad Campaign for Jeans—Sparks Debate About Eugenics

https://www.newsweek.com/sydney-sweeney-american-eagle-ad-controversy-2105004

Denmark zoo asks people to donate unwanted pets to feed predators and imitate ‘natural food chain’

https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/04/europe/denmark-aalborg-zoo-pets-predators-intl-hnk

Have We Made ‘Authenticity’ an Idol?

https://relevantmagazine.com/faith/have-we-made-authenticity-idol/

We're talking about Shiny Happy People, Season 2: A Teenage Holy War. This documentary dives into Teen Mania – an organization founded and run by Ron Luce. Programs within Teen Mania included Acquire The Fire, Honor Academy, Global Expeditions, and more. We talk about the darkness behind the scenes that many people didn't know about, as well as stuff that was happening on the surface that we didn't realize was off until much later. Watch this latest episode and jump into the conversation!

Shiny Happy People: A Teenage Holy War

https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.772bed56-b9d6-4303-8b81-c2f6613ba916?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb

Teen Mania Survivors Share Shocking Experiences in ‘Shiny Happy People’: From Cat Food to Coffins

https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/shiny-happy-people-season-2-teen-mania-survivors-share-abuse-stories/

This week, we talk about our desire for justice and how it often shows itself as outrage, but as Christians, we should go about it in a much different way. We also talk about a man in Texas who used a tragedy in his own life as a way to help others. And lastly we talk about how God isn't anxious about people who are deconstructing or people who have different faith journeys. Check it all out by watching today!

Standing Up for Justice Isn’t Just About Outrage

https://relevantmagazine.com/justice/standing-up-for-justice-isnt-just-about-outrage/

He Lost His Family in a Texas Flood 10 Years Ago. Now He's Volunteering in Kerr County

https://www.today.com/parents/family/texas-flood-survivor-searches-for-missing-rcna217768

My Deconstruction Turned to Deconversion. But God Wasn’t Anxious.

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2024/09/my-deconstruction-turned-to-deconversion-but-god-wasnt-anxious/

This week on Atypical Talk, we talk about the Let Them theory and how it's being twisted into cutting 'enemies' out of your life instead of loving them like Jesus. We also talk about the importance of friends and relationships of all kinds. And lastly we talk about what the bible does and doesn't say about women leading in the church. Check it all out by listening to this week's episode now!

A Christian’s Response to Mel Robbins’ Viral ‘Let Them’ Theory

https://relevantmagazine.com/life5/a-christian-response-to-mel-robbins-viral-let-them-theory/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLSRYBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvBbhq9bJhYXyWKwvIfqYOhCpSXwlLP5W0uuOO6KJujMs_b0oJQ8-vaNq9WD_aem_fZSnsdbA5KX0JAbNNzLReg

6 Benefits of Friendship and Why It's So Important to Stay Close

https://www.verywellmind.com/the-importance-of-friendship-3024371

Table Groups

https://www.bridgewaykokomo.com/tablegroup

What the Bible Actually Says About Gender Roles (And What It Doesn’t)https://relevantmagazine.com/life5/what-the-bible-actually-says-about-gender-roles-and-what-it-doesnt/

On this week's episode we talk about the accusations that Sean Feucht is mismanaging ministry revenue and how that can hurt people's view of churches and ministries. We also talk about a principal who went above and beyond at graduation. And lastly we talk about how to talk about your faith with people who aren't Christians. Check it all out by listening now!

Sean Feucht Accused of Mismanaging Millions in Ministry Revenue

https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/06/sean-feucht-worship-protest-ministry-finance-allegations/

All 443 Graduating Seniors Got a Personal Note from Their Principal at this Texas High School

https://www.today.com/parents/teens/texas-principal-wrote-443-notes-rcna212444

How to Talk About Your Faith With Friends Who Aren’t Believers (Without Making It Awkward)https://relevantmagazine.com/faith/how-to-talk-about-your-faith-with-friends-who-arent-believers-without-making-it-awkward/

David Phelps - End Of The Beginning

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e36sc4urEO4