Church Review Podcast

Join Jesse and Joel as they try an unravel what hashtag blessed is and the culture that underlies it. Hashtag tune in for this episode and see if Christians can find solace in the world of high tech, christian vernacular and a little hint of showing off my instagram followers to everyone. Hashtag out!

Join Jesse and Joel as they dive into the marvel universe of sermon illustrations! From awkward anecdotes to epic fails, they're unpacking the stories preachers use to spice up their sermons—because sometimes, the real sermon is the one that happens in the illustration. Tune in for laughs, life lessons, and a little holy humor!

Join Jesse and Joel as they dive into the sacred ritual of church coffee—because let's face it, the real sermon starts once that first cup is brewed! Tune in for laughs, caffeine-fueled insights, and a whole lot of 'Is this decaf?' moments before you find your seat!

Join hosts Jesse and Sam as they dive into the fascinating world of Messianic Judaism – where ancient traditions meet modern faith. Get ready for a spirited discussion and some controversial, outrageous claims made by Jesse. 

Join Jesse and Joel as they dive into the most famous Bible verse of all time—John 3:16! It’s like the ‘original’ tweet, but with way more eternal significance. Tune in for laughs, deep thoughts, and some good banter!

Join hosts Jesse and Sam as they dive into the wild world of the Shakers—a religious group who believed in shaking, clapping, and dancing their way to spiritual enlightenment. No, seriously. It’s like a 1800s rave, but with more prayer and less glow sticks. Tune in for laughs, history, and a lot of “wait, they did what?” moments. Get ready to shake things up!

In this episode of "Symbols & Shenanigans," Jesse and Joel dive into the world of Christian symbols—where crosses, doves, and fish meet some seriously funny banter. Prepare for a holy mix of laughs and lightbulb moments as they decode ancient symbols with a modern twist! Also how many preachers can you name in the newest intro to the segment? 

In this episode on Amazing Grace, join hosts Jesse and Joel as they discuss this hymn and the various cultural significance it has – from its divine power, countless covers by artists, to its unexpected applications in everyday life, this holy smokes segment will have you scrolling through spotify to find out who does it best.

Join Jesse and Sam as they examine Edina Community Lutheran Church and their social justice movement, liberal stance and inclusive awareness which includes a video of the Sparkle Creed. Can you withstand the sparkle debacle as much as they can? Tune in for this episode to bring about fiery discussions and undoubted ambigiuty as they navigate what this church looks like and where we could be heading next.

In this high-spirited episode, hosts Jesse and Sam take you on a journey through the church of cannabis! From holy smoke to sacred tokes, they explore the rise of cannabis churches, where weed meets worship. Expect laughter, enlightenment, and possibly a few giggles from the hosts as they discuss how spiritual rituals and cannabis are making a match made in heaven!