The Jack and Seth Show

In today’s episode, we ask each other our burning questions about AI, mainline Christianity, and matcha delusion. Come for the hard-hitting political analysis, stay for our 16-year plan to fill Carnegie Hall.

References:

Previous Jack and Seth Show about handsome politicians.

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In today’s episode, we’re joined by our economics correspondent, Chris Kuo from The Wall Street Journal. We discuss his cover story on the ministry of Cliffe Knechtle and Stuart Knechtle and dig into the controversy surrounding Christianity Today’s big changes. Plus, we reveal the national relevance of The Jack and Seth Show.

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Articles Referenced:

* Read Chris’ profile of Cliffe Knechtle here

* Why a Pillar of Christian Journalism is in Turmoil by Ruth Graham

* Why I Left Christianity Today by Bonnie Kristian

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In this episode, we’re joined by our film correspondent Zachary Lee (Roger Ebert, Letterboxd) to talk about the new Elizabeth Holmes/Nathan Fielder documentary that is making waves. Listen for our wandering thoughts on the nature of media, truth, and other small topics.

FYI - we spoil many things in this episode, so if you plan to watch the movie, do not listen. And if you don’t plan to watch…you might be a bit bored.

Read Zach’s interview with the director Lance Oppenheim here.

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In today’s episode, we share our favorite internet finds in our new segment, The Link Up. Listen for our unsolicited takes on website UI and Elizabeth Holmes, among other things. Check out the links we explore below. Have an interesting internet rabbit hole we should explore? Let us know!

Jack’s Links:

Why Were Victorian Elites So Effective?

Theranos Desk Website

Seth’s Links:

Phyto.live - Worship Night Planner

Taylor Swift - Cleveland! Lyrics

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Jack is back from his honeymoon, and JSS is breaking new ground with a brand new segment: “No Dumb Questions.” Listen for our questions about pizza culture, TV show lists, and more.

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Live on the road, on the way to Jack’s wedding, it’s time to get back to some hot and cold takes. Listen to our opinions on wedding cake, Taylor Swift, pizza catering, and more. Plus a special call-in from a friend.

Leave a comment to celebrate Jack and Grace!

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On today’s episode, we’re joined by Nancy Walecki, Associate Editor at The Atlantic, to talk about her new profile on John Mark Comer, the hip millennial pastor. She tells us about her experience interviewing Comer, how he fits into the world of online influencers, and explains what she learned while doing the spiritual practices. We also explore why Comer connects with Zoomers like us despite keeping a low online profile. Cards on the table: this episode is a lot of fun.

Read Nancy’s article Is Hurry the Great Enemy of Spiritual Life? in The Atlantic here.

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Forrest Frank has taken the Christian music industry by storm with his TikTok-able tunes and upbeat vibes. Not only is he a musical artist, but he’s also one of the biggest Christian social media influencers of our time. In today’s episode, we dig into Forrest Frank’s rise to online fame while bumping some positive beats.

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Referenced in the episode:

* Christianity Today article: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/09/why-fans-trust-forrest-frank-miracle-healing/

* YouTube deep dive of Forrest Frank: https://youtu.be/4sduT-czuzg

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Why would viral Christian influencer Bryce Crawford create his own energy drink? In this episode, we continue our Christian Avenger series with a look at Bryce Crawford’s online presence and new business venture. What does it mean for a product to be “Christian”? And is his energy drink a tool for the gospel, or another influencer cash grab?

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How did an unknown Connecticut pastor become a Gen Z viral sensation? In today’s episode, we explore the story of Cliffe and Stuart Knechtle: a father-son duo who have taken online platforms by storm. Also, has Gen Z reached peak Anglican?

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