The Brink Podcast

By The Brink

What's The Brink Podcast about?

The Brink Podcast is aimed at Christian millennials, young adults, college students, twentysomethings, etc. who are wrestling with life and trying to find their place in the world and the church. It is the audio arm of The Brink magazine. Join the conversation at http://thebrinkonline.com.

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The Brink Podcast episodes:

11.19.2015
Episode 81: Where Have We Been?
We return from our 11-month hiatus and discuss where we've been and what's happened in culture over the last 11 months.
12.19.2014
Episode 80: Our Christmas Episode!
On our annual Christmas episode we give our Christmas movie reviews, discuss our Best/Worst Christmas gift, and much more.
12.12.2014
Episode 79: The Winter Magazine
We discuss foods and TV shows that were once canceled and brought back, weird pizza toppings, and we examine the Winter magazine.
11.26.2014
Episode 78: Our Thanksgiving Episode!
We reveal the movies for the Christmas Movie Challenge and discuss Thanksgiving food and Black Friday
11.14.2014
Episode 77: What Do Millennials Want in a Church?
We take a Millennial quiz, discuss our Question of the Week, issue a Christmas Movie Challenge, and examine what Millennials want in a church
10.31.2014
Episode 76: Same-Sex Attraction and the Church
We examine what's trending, what's in the news, and discuss same-sex attraction and the church
08.14.2014
Episode 75: What Worship Style Do Millennials Prefer?
David, Katy, Jessica, and Derek look at what's trending and discuss if Millennials have a preferred worship style
08.06.2014
Episode 74: Are Christian Millennials Changing Their Views on Sex?
David, Katy, and Jessica look at what's in the news and discuss if young evangelicals are entering a sexual revolution.
07.03.2014
Episode 73: World Cup, Doritos, Hobby Lobby, Ireland, and More
David, Derek, Jessica, and Katy discuss the World Cup, the Hobby Lobby SCOTUS decision, Doritos, and much more.
06.05.2014
Episode 72: Casting Crowns, Church Hopping, and a Look at the Summer Magazine
David, Katy, and Derek take a look at the Summer issue of The Brink magazine
05.16.2014
Episode 71: Waiting in Lines and Why We Can't Help Everyone
David, Jessica, Gibby, and Derek discuss waiting in long lines and if Christians should be expected to help everyone
05.02.2014
Episode 70: Racism and the Church
David, Stephen, and Jessica discuss racism and the church
04.03.2014
Episode 69: Saying "Hello" and "Goodbye" to Culture
David, Jessica, and Derek examine things Millennials should say "hello" and "goodbye" to
03.18.2014
Episode 68: The Spring Magazine
David, Derek, and David examine the Spring issue of The Brink magazine.
03.05.2014
Episode 67: What Guys Wish Girls Knew About Them
We discuss what guys wish girls knew about them
02.27.2014
Episode 66: What Girls Wish Guys Knew About Them
We discuss what girls wish guys knew about them.
02.07.2014
Episode 65: Sochi, Super Bowl, and Creation Debate
David and Derek give out prizes, play Hypes and Gripes, and check out What's In The News
01.30.2014
Episode 64: How Should Churches Approach the Super Bowl?
Our panel discussion on how churches should approach the Super Bowl. Also, Hypes and Gripes and Super Bowl predictions.
01.24.2014
Episode 63: Christianity's Obsession With Christian Celebrities
David, Derek, and Stephen discuss pop culture and examine if Christians have become too obsessed with Christian celebrities
01.18.2014
Episode 62: Breaking Resolutions, Trends for 2014, and 19 Things Remarkable People Think
David, Katy, and Gibby discuss breaking resolutions, predicted trends for 2014, and 19 things remarkable people think every day.
12.20.2013
Episode 61: Our Christmas Show Spectacular!
The whole gang discusses the best and worst Christmas movies, songs, and foods! Plus, a Christmas movie quiz!
12.12.2013
Episode 60: Why does Twitter turn seemingly normal people into hateful monsters?
David, Jessica, and Derek look at the craziness of Christmas shopping and discuss why normal people become hateful monsters on Twitter
11.22.2013
Episode 59: Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving, and more Thanksgiving
David, Katy, and Gibby discuss Thanksgiving and play "Thankful, Dreadful, or Stressful"
10.30.2013
Episode 58: Apologies, Challenges, Terrible Candy, and Halloween
We discuss the worst Halloween candy and how young adults are approaching Halloween
10.25.2013
Brink Special: D6 and the Young Adult Challenge
Who Says You Can't Create a Family Discipleship Culture and Have a Thriving Young Adult Ministry in Your Church at the Same Time?
10.11.2013
Episode 57: 20 Things Every Twentysomething Should Know How to Do
David, Katy, and Gibby discuss Netflix marathons, Hypes & Gripes, and 20 Things Every Twentysomething Should Know How to Do
10.02.2013
Episode 56: How Millennial Are You?
David, Derek, and Jessica discuss shutdowns, hypes and gripes, and a Millennial quiz.
09.20.2013
Episode 55: Dealing with friends who are disillusioned with the church
David, Katy, and Gibby play New Newsworthy News, we have an incredible magazine offer, and we discuss dealing with friends who are disillusioned with th church
09.11.2013
Episode 54: Dissecting the Fall 13 Issue
Derek's song, Hypes and Gripes, and We Dissect the Fall Magazine.
09.05.2013
Episode 53: We're Back! David, Jessica, and Derek discuss if the church should cater to Millennials
David, Jessica, and Derek discuss if the church should cater to Millennials
12.08.2010
Episode 52: Was the high school football player in Washington persecuted?
Was the high school football player in Washington persecuted for kneeling to pray after he scored a touchdown?
11.22.2010
Episode 51: Giveaway announcement and Quips
Quips: World Toilet Day, a homeless man returns $3,300, a man shoots his TV in anger at Bristol Palin, and in the main topic, we announce the winner of our giveaway.
11.15.2010
Episode 50: Anniversary Giveaway
Listen for your chance to win the prize bundle package, also in quips, a real piggy bank, a vending machine that suggests a beverage for you, and a man forced to eat his beard at knife-point.
11.09.2010
Episode 49: Christians bashing the church
Jacob and David discuss how many Christians are bashing the church, and how well, you shouldn't do that. :-)
11.01.2010
Episode 48: Should Christians be involved in politics?
A dating service for "ugly people," a man who broke his dog out of the pound, angry clowns, and the topic: "Why should Christians be involved in politics."
10.07.2010
Episode 47: When facebook status updates go too far
To raise awareness for breast cancer, women were encouraged to post provocative status updates on Facebook. This is one instance when the end does not justify the means.
09.13.2010
Episode 46: Hipster Christianity--when the church meets cool
In this episode, David and Jacob discuss "Hipster Christianity: when the church meets cool," David finds out if he's a hipster Christian, various and sundry quips abound including Justin Bieber, a Jesus toaster, and the homeless upset over higher prices...
08.30.2010
Episode 45: What do the Mosque at Ground Zero and Glen Beck say about religious tolerance?
What do the Mosque at Ground Zero and Glen Beck have to do with religious tolerance? Listen as Jacob and David discuss here.
08.23.2010
Episode 44: Interview with Matthew Smith on his new album "Watch the Rising Day"
Jacob talks with Matthew Smith, member of Indelible Grace Music, about his new album "Watch the Rising Day"
08.09.2010
Episode 43: The Status of Christianity in America
Many stats are out today about how Christians dont live any differently than non Christians. But are those stats accurate?
08.02.2010
Episode 42: Inter-faith marriage--where do you draw the line?
Should a Christian marry an unbeliever? Is that being intollerant? Should a methodist marry a baptist? David and Jacob share their views and welcome you to join.
07.20.2010
Episode 41: Dealing with uncomfortable issues in the church
People have issues. Real issues that are hard to deal with. And Christians are not excluded. Whether it's struggling with sin or dealing with depression or abuse, how should the church help people with real-life, hard to deal with issues?...
07.12.2010
Episode 40: What is the point of denominations?
Quips (at 1:40): the MLB All-Star game, a church wanting money from BP for the oil spill, and a "psychic" octopus; the topic (11:16) is "What is the point of denominations?"
07.06.2010
Episode 39: Why reading is especially important
Kobayashi arrested, Justin Bieber prank, a recap, and why reading is especially important, including some tips for how to read better
06.29.2010
Episode 38: Stewardship of money, time, and abilities--also, why twentysomething guys need to grow up
Stewardship is not just about money, it's also about how we spend our time and abilities. It's about what we're doing with what God has entrusted to us.
06.14.2010
Episode 37: The media's portrayal of Jesus--is it accurate?
The media portrays Jesus in a very "I love everyone and am probably a little bit of a sissy." But is that accurate?
05.25.2010
Episode 36: Why is it important to be a committed member of a local church ? (part 2)
David and Jacob discuss LOST, 24, a zoo where you eat the animals, Hulk Hogan's lawsuit, and the importance of being a committed member of a local church.
05.18.2010
Episode 35: Why is it important to be a committed member of a local church? (part 1)
An extended quips about a robot-led wedding and taser-crazy woman, also, David fails miserably at guessing the best Guy-Cry films, and we introduce the topic: Why is it important to be a committed member of a local church?
05.10.2010
Episode 34: Modesty--How should guys and gals react?
Jacob and David give away two Casting Crowns CDs and discuss the issue of modesty.
04.27.2010
Episode 33: Is Doctrine and Theology Overrated?
Jacob does a Harry Carry impersonation, David makes fun, and then the discuss whether or not doctrine is important.

What's The Brink Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Brink Podcast episodes:

Episode 81: Where Have We Been?

Episode 80: Our Christmas Episode!

Episode 79: The Winter Magazine

Episode 78: Our Thanksgiving Episode!

Episode 77: What Do Millennials Want in a Church?

Episode 76: Same-Sex Attraction and the Church

Episode 75: What Worship Style Do Millennials Prefer?

Episode 74: Are Christian Millennials Changing Their Views on Sex?

Episode 73: World Cup, Doritos, Hobby Lobby, Ireland, and More

Episode 72: Casting Crowns, Church Hopping, and a Look at the Summer Magazine

Episode 71: Waiting in Lines and Why We Can't Help Everyone

Episode 70: Racism and the Church

Episode 69: Saying "Hello" and "Goodbye" to Culture

Episode 68: The Spring Magazine

Episode 67: What Guys Wish Girls Knew About Them

Episode 66: What Girls Wish Guys Knew About Them

Episode 65: Sochi, Super Bowl, and Creation Debate

Episode 64: How Should Churches Approach the Super Bowl?

Episode 63: Christianity's Obsession With Christian Celebrities

Episode 62: Breaking Resolutions, Trends for 2014, and 19 Things Remarkable People Think

Episode 61: Our Christmas Show Spectacular!

Episode 60: Why does Twitter turn seemingly normal people into hateful monsters?

Episode 59: Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving, and more Thanksgiving

Episode 58: Apologies, Challenges, Terrible Candy, and Halloween

Brink Special: D6 and the Young Adult Challenge

Episode 57: 20 Things Every Twentysomething Should Know How to Do

Episode 56: How Millennial Are You?

Episode 55: Dealing with friends who are disillusioned with the church

Episode 54: Dissecting the Fall 13 Issue

Episode 53: We're Back! David, Jessica, and Derek discuss if the church should cater to Millennials

Episode 52: Was the high school football player in Washington persecuted?

Episode 51: Giveaway announcement and Quips

Episode 50: Anniversary Giveaway

Episode 49: Christians bashing the church

Episode 48: Should Christians be involved in politics?

Episode 47: When facebook status updates go too far

Episode 46: Hipster Christianity--when the church meets cool

Episode 45: What do the Mosque at Ground Zero and Glen Beck say about religious tolerance?

Episode 44: Interview with Matthew Smith on his new album "Watch the Rising Day"

Episode 43: The Status of Christianity in America

Episode 42: Inter-faith marriage--where do you draw the line?

Episode 41: Dealing with uncomfortable issues in the church

Episode 40: What is the point of denominations?

Episode 39: Why reading is especially important

Episode 38: Stewardship of money, time, and abilities--also, why twentysomething guys need to grow up

Episode 37: The media's portrayal of Jesus--is it accurate?

Episode 36: Why is it important to be a committed member of a local church ? (part 2)

Episode 35: Why is it important to be a committed member of a local church? (part 1)

Episode 34: Modesty--How should guys and gals react?

Episode 33: Is Doctrine and Theology Overrated?