Son of a Preacher Man

By Jonathan Martin

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What's Son of a Preacher Man about?

Welcome to Son of a Preacher Man with Jonathan Martin, a new podcast that’s all about finding beauty in brokenness, grace in grit, and God in the ambiguity of the in-between. Spirituality isn’t sanitized here, because your life isn’t. Like and LP, each episode is divided into side A and Side B. Side A could be a sermon, a conversation with a guest, but will always introduce some idea. Side B will always be a creative exploration of that idea, through music, Q and A with listeners, or quirky rabbit trails off of Side A—for people who want the deep cuts, not just the singles. 

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Son of a Preacher Man episodes:

04.14.2020
He Got Up Anyway
07.22.2019
Conflicting Claims
The prophet Amos is told by the priest not to prophesy in Bethel—because it is “the sanctuary of the king.” But we know the deeper history of Bethel is that Jacob named it “the house of God.” What do you...
07.10.2019
A Gospel that Liberates
Pastor Larry Crudup from Tabernacle Baptist Church in OKC joins us this week. How is the gospel good news, if it does not set free the oppressed? What does a gospel that liberates look like in this complex moment in...
06.28.2019
Not in the middle but the in-between
From Jonathan Martin’s plenary session from the Water to Wine Gathering in St. Joseph, MO. Elisha demonstrates the prophetic task to which we are now all called—not to stand in the safe middle, but to stand in the dangerous in-between....
06.04.2019
Deconstructing Deconstruction Pt. Two, with CeCe Jones Davis
The Black Church tradition in America offers an alternative perspective on how faith responds to trauma and pain, from what we often hear in popular culture. In this episode, CeCe Jones Davis offers an alternative to Exodus/leaving faith of “exfoliation,” and...
06.04.2019
Deconstructing Deconstruction Pt. 1
In a time in which so many religious institutions are revealed as toxic and unhealthy, walking away from some kinds of faith systems is not only understandable, but necessary. But are there are other metaphors for what this process might...
05.20.2019
What does God sound like?
Jesus said, “My sheep know my voice.” Does the voice of God have a “sound?” A tone? How can we know THE voice, apart from all the other voices? From a message preached at The Table in Oklahoma City.
04.29.2019
Don't cling to me
This is sermon Jonathan preached on Easter at The Table OKC.
04.25.2019
Kosmic Christ: a live conversation with William Matthews
In this far-ranging conversation with special guest singer/songwriter/Liturgists podcast co-host William Matthews at the Table OKC, we talk about black identity, the ways in which “God is black,” Star Trek and Spirituality, and hanging on to the story of the...
04.17.2019
Continuity and Discontinuity
This is the first sermon Jonathan preached at The Table, a new community in Oklahoma City. While the Table will have its own separate weekly podcast, we wanted to feature the first few messages for our loyal listeners here. How...
03.26.2019
Not Giving Up On Yourself with Scott Erickson
Scott Erickson (aka, “Scott the Painter”) is an artist, author, speaker, & spiritual director. This week, Jonathan sits down with him for a vulnerable conversation with him on death & dying, suicide, how to not give up on yourself, &...
03.19.2019
Marriage, Separation, Divorce & Redemption: Part Two with Luke & Christa Gifford
In this 2 part series, Jonathan sits down with Luke and Christa Gifford to chat about divorce in our culture, how to discern when separation & divorce can be necessary, the redemption of marriage, how many Christians get married to...
03.15.2019
A Conversation with Julius Jones
Julius Jones has been on death row in OK for just under 20 years. Actress Viola Davis produced a documentary on his story for ABC, The Last Defense, which presented compelling evidence both that Mr. Jones is innocent, and that...
02.28.2019
Sacred Memory feat. CeCe Jones Davis
For black history month, Jonathan sits down with CeCe Jones Davis, Teaching Pastor at The Table OKC, to talk about the power of sacred memory. Whoever owns the words owns the narrative, so what words we use—and how they connect...
02.21.2019
Wisdom & Discernment with Rachel Held Evans
In part two of our conversation with author Rachel Held Evans, we tackle fundamentalism on the left, the fear of being “cancelled,” not being able to care equally about everything social media says you should care about, faithful ways both...
02.19.2019
Inspired with Rachel Held Evans
Is the Bible inspired? If so, how is it inspired? Does taking the Bible seriously mean taking the Bible literally? What do we do with “texts of terror?” From her home in Dayton, TN, author Rachel Held Evans talks with...
02.06.2019
Raiders of the Lost Pentecostalism
On his recent trip to Perth, Australia, Jonathan made a guest appearance on the Inverse Podcast, hosted by Jarrod McKenna and David Andrew. It was a surprising, sweeping conversation on the global Pentecostal movement, where it comes from, where it...
01.28.2019
On False Hope & New Beginnings
In an especially personal episode, Jonathan talks candidly about how it wasn’t the shipwreck that he thought would take him under...but the day after. The worst thing, even more than THE worst thing, is when you think you are over...
01.08.2019
Life on the other side feat. Jarrod McKenna
In this episode, Jonathan joins Jarrod McKenna, pastor and co-founder of Love Makes a Way and First Home Project, in Perth, Australia, to perform Jarrod’s wedding. He is our first ever guest to repeat on the show. Jarrod McKenna and...
12.20.2018
Advent & Judgment
Whether or not Advent is good news depends on where you are standing: “Every valley shall be exalted, & every mountain & hill shall be made low.” Advent is good news when you are in the valley, bad news...
12.13.2018
Shame
Jonathan preaches a sermon on shame at First Love Church in Ocala, Florida.
12.10.2018
Advent & Desire
A sermon at First Love Church in Ocala, Florida.
11.26.2018
Unveiled Faces
This is a sermon Jonathan preached in Northern Ireland, at Emmanuel Patadown.
11.15.2018
When leaders are deconstructing their faith, too
What do you do when your faith is evolving, changing, growing, or deconstructing...and you’re in leadership? Jonathan Martin explores these vulnerable topics with Robbie McLaughlin.
10.31.2018
More of us
A sermon preached at Hope City in Charlotte, NC.
10.25.2018
Fellowship with the Narrative feat. John Mark McMillan
In this conversation, Jonathan speaks with singer/songwriter John Mark McMillan about his earliest experience with the presence of God, his primary songwriting influences, the false division of sacred & secular, and Christianity as a set of practices more than a set...
10.17.2018
Where do we go from here? feat. Brian Zahnd, Brandi Miller, Carlos Rodriguez, & William Matthews
Recorded live at United Pursuits Reunion at Johnny Cash's farm, this is a conversation with Brandi Miller, Brian Zahnd, Carlos Rodriguez, & William Matthews on what to do when your faith (or faith community) is in transition. This is Brandi Miller’s...
10.03.2018
Why I don't believe in the rapture feat. Mark Lowry
In this episode, Mark Lowry interviews Jonathan about the rapture and how it is a 150 year old doctrine.
09.26.2018
You will live & not die
This episode is a sermon that Jonathan gave at River Gathering with Tony & Reba Rambo McGuire in Nashville, TN. Jonathan speaks from Psalm 118 and gives a plea for people to stay in the ring; that God will reveal...
09.20.2018
Open Table
Jonathan preaches at Legacy Church in Nashville, TN about the concept of an open table: an impassioned plea for churches & church leaders to make the Lord’s table the center of their life together; and an appeal to keep the...
08.16.2018
Grace Destroys Everything feat. Mark Lowry
In this episode, Jonathan has a conversation with singer, comedian, and songwriter Mark Lowry. He was a co-writer on the famous song “Mary Did You Know” and a member of the Gaither Vocal Band. In this conversation, Jonathan and Mark...
08.06.2018
The Eternal Current feat. Aaron Niequist
In this episode, Jonathan interviews pastor, author, songwriter, and liturgist Aaron Niequist. They discuss his new book The Eternal Current, and talk about evangelicalism and the move to practice-based faith.
07.16.2018
Justice in Public feat. William Matthews
Jonathan and William Matthews discuss being Christian activists, and the history/present state of voter suppression.
07.11.2018
BONUS EPISODE: Nationalism & American Christianity (from The Water to Wine Gathering)
In this general session from the Water to Wine Gathering, Jonathan Martin talks about why nationalism is not just a political philosophy, but a rival religion to Christianity--and why it takes a grounded, prayerful, Jesus-oriented movement to resist it.
07.09.2018
Listening to our bodies feat. Audrey Assad
Jonathan talks with artist Audrey Assad about repressed pain, anger, doubt, and listening to our bodies.
07.02.2018
Hell, Judgement, & Atonement with Brad Jersak
In this episode, Jonathan goes live with author and theologian Brad Jersak to talk about Hell, Judgement, & Atonement.
06.29.2018
Why I Left feat.Caleb Campbell
In this episode, Jonathan interviews his friend Caleb Campbell. Caleb is a former NFL Player, and in this conversation Caleb talks about his spiritual journey after leaving the NFL and hitting rock bottom.
06.21.2018
The Gospel of our Nonviolent Messiah feat. Jarrod McKenna
Jonathan interviews long friend Jarrod McKenna. Jarrod is a Australian pastor and justice activist. In the conversation, Jonathan and Jarrod discuss the gospel of our nonviolent Messiah and how this leads to creating spaces of love.
06.18.2018
God & Government: A Look at Romans 13
Jonathan reflects on Romans 13, Paul's perspective on government, and the gospel of Jesus.
06.15.2018
Hell, Suicide, & the God of Hope
In this special edition of Son of a Preacher Man, Jonathan tackles the especially sensitive issues of hell and suicide. We offer this episode with prayers that you feel seen & known by the God of hope, who keeps on...
06.12.2018
Give us a King!
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05.31.2018
The Invitation of the Holy Spirit: A Sermon on Trinity Sunday
A sermon on Trinity Sunday at DreamHouse Church in Newport News, VA.
05.28.2018
The Kingdom Is Yours with Dee Wilson & Brittney Spencer
Jonathan interviews artists Dee Wilson & Brittney Spencer to talk about writing songs for the marginalized. There is also a special feature of the song "The Kingdom is Yours" by Dee, Brittney, & Micah Massey.
05.24.2018
Whiskey Lows with Brittney Spencer
Jonathan interviews singer/songwriter and artist Brittney Spencer to talk about her song "Whiskey Lows" and why it is important to be honest and vulnerable in writing music.
05.21.2018
Israel! End Times! Judgment!
Jonathan goes live with Instagram and Facebook to discuss the situation in the Middle East and how the Church should respond.
05.16.2018
Mass Incarceration & the Word of Faith Movement with Jill Webb
Oklahoma is known for having the highest incarceration rate of women and America is known for having the highest incarceration rate in the world. Jonathan interviews lawyer Jill Webb and they discuss mass incarceration and it's possible correlation with the...
05.14.2018
In conversation with Brian Zahnd
Jonathan interviews author & pastor Brian Zahnd about their transition from the Charismatic Movement to a sacramental faith.
05.10.2018
"Professional Christianity" with Mike Hogan
Jonathan interviews Mike Hogan who is a regional field director for the ONE campaign and is also a former member of the David Crowder Band. Jonathan talks to Mike about his transition into the social justice world, being an touring...
05.07.2018
Spiritual Gifts, Open Theism, & Jesus the Feminist: Q&A
Jonathan answers questions from Twitter about charismatic spirituality, open theism, equality, feminism.
05.03.2018
In conversation with Cathleen Falsani
Jonathan interviews author, journalist, and literary consultant Cathleen Falsani about faith, writing, and U2.

What's Son of a Preacher Man about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Son of a Preacher Man episodes:

He Got Up Anyway

Conflicting Claims

A Gospel that Liberates

Not in the middle but the in-between

Deconstructing Deconstruction Pt. Two, with CeCe Jones Davis

Deconstructing Deconstruction Pt. 1

What does God sound like?

Don't cling to me

Kosmic Christ: a live conversation with William Matthews

Continuity and Discontinuity

Not Giving Up On Yourself with Scott Erickson

Marriage, Separation, Divorce & Redemption: Part Two with Luke & Christa Gifford

A Conversation with Julius Jones

Sacred Memory feat. CeCe Jones Davis

Wisdom & Discernment with Rachel Held Evans

Inspired with Rachel Held Evans

Raiders of the Lost Pentecostalism

On False Hope & New Beginnings

Life on the other side feat. Jarrod McKenna

Advent & Judgment

Shame

Advent & Desire

Unveiled Faces

When leaders are deconstructing their faith, too

More of us

Fellowship with the Narrative feat. John Mark McMillan

Where do we go from here? feat. Brian Zahnd, Brandi Miller, Carlos Rodriguez, & William Matthews

Why I don't believe in the rapture feat. Mark Lowry

You will live & not die

Open Table

Grace Destroys Everything feat. Mark Lowry

The Eternal Current feat. Aaron Niequist

Justice in Public feat. William Matthews

BONUS EPISODE: Nationalism & American Christianity (from The Water to Wine Gathering)

Listening to our bodies feat. Audrey Assad

Hell, Judgement, & Atonement with Brad Jersak

Why I Left feat.Caleb Campbell

The Gospel of our Nonviolent Messiah feat. Jarrod McKenna

God & Government: A Look at Romans 13

Hell, Suicide, & the God of Hope

Give us a King!

The Invitation of the Holy Spirit: A Sermon on Trinity Sunday

The Kingdom Is Yours with Dee Wilson & Brittney Spencer

Whiskey Lows with Brittney Spencer

Israel! End Times! Judgment!

Mass Incarceration & the Word of Faith Movement with Jill Webb

In conversation with Brian Zahnd

"Professional Christianity" with Mike Hogan

Spiritual Gifts, Open Theism, & Jesus the Feminist: Q&A

In conversation with Cathleen Falsani