Just Matt Hepp jumping in here real quick to give you guys a little update. We'll be back soon with fresh episodes!

We sit down with our high school friend Vic Roy and let him share his experience growing up as a young black man in our predominantly white context. Vic shares certain perspectives on certain rules he was taught to stay safe and/or out trouble. He tells us some of the things he's been doing to use his voice and platform to fight against racial injustice. Most importantly, we get to hear from Vic- a human being and our friend. 

@vic_royjr

Matthias Roberts is a therapist, host of the podcast Queerology and author of Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms. 

He shares with us his experience of growing up in a conservative Christian environment while struggling with his sexuality, how the church can do better in this area and why some people should or should not accept celibacy as a gift.

www.matthiasroberts.com

@matthiasroberts 

@queerologypod

We decided to record one of our normal conversations. We talk about why we seem like bitter christians, our thoughts on church, and what it means to "find yourself."

Jen and Leah are both counselors and the co-hosts of the podcast "Let's Unravel That." 

We talk about the negative parts of how purity culture is portrayed, the stigma behind mental health and what it means when we talk about identity. Did we get a free counseling session? You be the judge!

@LetsUnravelThat

@jenniferhenryrnlpc

@leahcarvajallpc

Mega Church Pastor. At risk teens. Prostitution. Faith Crisis. Being an author. All of these things somehow go together. Check out our chat with author Jim Palmer (Divine Nobodies, Wide Open Spaces, Finding Jesus in Nashville) to hear more!

www.jimpalmerauthor.com

Jamal Shipman was a contestant on Season 39 of Survivor and shares a little about his experience on a reality show. He talks about an incident where he and another contestant had to have a discussion about racism. 

For those of you that aren't interested in Survivor, go to the 20:00 mark and hear the content on racism and Jamal's experience and perspective as a black man. 

We chat with Brady Toops on his time as a Razorback baseball player, a contestant on The Bachelorette and the story of how his faith began to unravel. We also have a newborn baby in the background competing for his chance at being the third cohost. Such is the new journey of fatherhood. Enjoy!

https://www.bradytoops.com/

@bradytoops

Matt Carter of Emery and The Bad Christian Podcast joins us to talk about the new Emery Album, what it means to be "Post-Christian" and help Nichols process the untimely demise of a back roads country canine (Rest in Peace).

Don't forget to check out Emery and BadChristian at the links below and tune in on Sunday nights for Emery presents: Are You Listening.

www.badchristian.com

www.emerymusic.com/areyoulistening

We sit down and talk to Michael Gungor about his faith crisis (or plural according to some articles!), having a spiritual psychadelic experience, and what his faith looks like now days. Michael was a prominent Christian artist who after openly doubting his own faith faced criticism by magazines, media and even Christians. 

www.michaelgungor.com

www.gungormusic.com

@michaelgungor

Also check his new music with WeiWu!