Today we're joined by author Jon Acuff to talk about ways we can take hold of negative thoughts, which studies show is a huge issue in this generation. Plus, if you're in the mood for some hot Christians and hot takes, this show HAS them. You'll hear some outspoken faith talk from the distractingly good-looking star of 'Reacher,' plus we get into the very strange Mark Driscoll men's conference dust-up from last weekend. Plus, Jesse gives an extremely in-depth update on the lady with the sign outside of his office, at the end we have your feedback and a lot more. 

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Episode 1158: Jon Acuff

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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 1162: Mat Kearney

Today we're joined by Gateway Worship! We talk about their new album and their church's unique approach to raising up the next generation of songwriters. Plus, we have the week's Slices — ranging from Aaron Sorkin's potential new Social Network follow-up to the major changes being implemented to address the terrible flying experiences we’ve all had the last few years. And at the end of the show, you do not want to miss our game Unhinged Dating Profiles. It’s really sad and really hilarious all at once!

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Episode 1161: Gateway Worship

Today we're joined by Edward Rivera from Bethel Music! They have a new live album out, and you'll hear the heart behind it as well as some of the stand-out tracks. Plus, we have this week's RELEVANT Buzz, ranging from the TikTok ban news to a very surprising thing a Southern megachurch pastor said about Christian nationalism to the Kendrick diss track Drake made using AI (and might get in trouble for doing). At the end of the show, we have your feedback telling us the craziest things you've seen happen in church!

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Episode 1158: Jon Acuff

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