The Fascinating Podcast

One of the biggest TV shows of all time has come to an end... and how was it? We welcome theologian Andre Henry to help us wade through the rubble of King's Landing, including a deep dive on the Mother of Dragons herself.

Though Jesus calls us to be poor - and poor in spirit, but weakness runs contrary to much of what's rewarded in Evangelicalism. Alia Joy shares with us how she navigates everything from church to publishing without the expectation that weakness is a stop along the way.

In honor of the the biggest movie of the year, we assembled an all-star cast of Fascinating guests. Rabbi Eliyahu Fink, Pastor Jose Humphreys and Dr. Michelle Reyes assemble to dive into the big themes of this big, big movie.

Author and writing instructor Blake Kimzey joins Clay and JR. to talk about how to face down distractions. What does it take to get things done? Plus: a Velocipastor update and maybe the best proof yet of yeti?

It's the annual summer movie preview! Other than Avengers: Endgame, what films do we think will rule the box office? Which will bust? And which are we anticipating most fully? Listen up!

Exactly how expensive should a pastor's shoes be? Should pastors, professors, speakers or other culture leaders receive gifts? We wade into the ethics of power and money in light of some recent scandals.

Captain Marvel is breaking the box office. Dr. Michelle Reyes joins us to dive into the surprising spiritual themes of this marvelous new movie. We cover everything from Feminism to refugees.

Author and artist Justin McRoberts joins us to talk prayer. Why is prayer so intimidating for many of us? And how can art invite us to recover prayer as a simple, accessible practice? Plus: a bevy of great t-shirt ideas.

If creating is a calling, then don't we owe it to ourselves (and God) to take our creative process seriously? Author and professor Julianna Baggott returns to the podcast to share about her amazing new course, Efficient Creativity.

Ben Winters returns to dive into his new novel, GOLDEN STATE. It's a detective story set in a dystopian future where telling lies is illegal, so we reflect on the nature of truth and whether it's possible to love a thing too much.