Atypical Talk

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

This week, we talk about "therapy talk" and how, although it's great it's being normalized, we've started to lose the plot on what some of this actually means. We also talk about a zoo in Saint Louis that made the best out of a terrible situation. And lastly, we talk about a project in California aimed at giving people experiencing homelessness amazing help – further than most would imagine.

Not Everything Is ‘Toxic’: The Rise (and Risk) of Therapy Speak

https://relevantmagazine.com/life5/not-everything-is-toxic-the-rise-and-risk-of-therapy-speak/

Zoo staff turns tornado damage into food, enrichment for animals

https://www.firstalert4.com/2025/05/31/zoo-staff-turns-tornado-damage-into-food-enrichment-animals/

Summer Meals Program

https://www.bridgewaykokomo.com/communityimpact

Understanding zoo animals values

https://www.tiktok.com/@nomadsanimalencounter/video/7505904703461461294

An Experiment to Clear a Homeless Camp in North County Seems to Be Working

https://voiceofsandiego.org/2025/05/28/experiment-to-clear-homeless-camp-seems-to-be-working/

This week we talk about karma and people's confusing view of it. We also talk about the "Pope Games" that led up to the election. And we talked about short term mission trips and the backlash they've received in recent years.

Do bad people have it coming? Study finds most karma believers think so

https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/01/health/good-bad-karma-believers-study-wellness

There’s now fantasy football for the Conclave – here’s how to play

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/conclave-fantasy-football-next-pope-fantapapa-b2745719.html

Short term mission trips have become controversial. Should Christians leave them behind?

https://www.premierchristianity.com/features/short-term-mission-trips-have-become-controversial-should-christians-leave-them-behind/18249.article

In this episode, we're talking about the "return" of the dire wolf and the topic of de-extinction. We take a look at the Blue Origin space flight that didn't get as great of a response as they were hoping for. And we talk about hearing God in the silence and why being silent is important. Listen and jump in on the conversation!

In this episode, we're talking about boundaries at work – what they might look like and the importance of them. We talk about Easter traditions around the world and discover some wild ones. And we talk about why skipping church doesn't make you a bad Christian. Check out all these conversations on this week's episode!

Hustle culture is history – well-being is the new workplace trend to watch

https://www.seattletimes.com/life/food-drink/hustle-culture-is-history-well-being-is-the-new-workplace-trend-to-watch/

The world’s 10 craziest Easter traditions

https://www.wanderlustmagazine.com/inspiration/worlds-craziest-easter-traditions/
No, You’re Not a ‘Bad Christian’ for Skipping Churchhttps://relevantmagazine.com/faith/church/no-youre-not-a-bad-christian-for-skipping-church/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1-eulK2qoawidlEawB5PJcw61AOE4JoCl8zNGkVelIy5EOFp5UM132NCc_aem_x9CnAPwT3JGZYdT8O6QX9w