The Judson Podcast

The Judson crew takes a look at their nerdy side and wonder -- when was it exactly that being a nerd became popular?! We discuss all the interesting ways that Christian spirituality overlap with the values of nerd culture. It turns out the early church was pretty nerdy, guys. Maybe we need to go back to that. Secrets are divulged as it turns out we have a faker in our midst.

David, Jenni, and Scott discuss if the art of preaching truly fulfills the needs of the church in this point of time, when churches seem content to remove themselves from the most pressing issues in our world today.

We also give our takes on what makes a sermon effective. How long should a sermon be? How much scripture should a sermon cover? And what types of sermons are the most annoying? Listen to find out!

This week, Jenni and Tamara reflect on their experiences growing up homeschooled. How did homeschooling affect their worldview and their attitudes? Looking beyond the stereotypes of ultra conservative households, we find out interesting stories of what can happen when families decide to spend so much time together.

The Judson crew, joined by Tamara, reflect back on some of our favorite things from the past year. This year we decided to change things up with the categories. So this year, we shared:

- The Best Thing We Watched

- The Best Thing We Listened To

- Favorite Meme

- Most Important Cultural Moment

- Spiritual Takeaway of 2021

We surprised each other and shared encouragement, as we look ahead to God's guidance in the new year!

For this more academic topic, the Judson Crew share their knowledge on why the Bible is a historical record we can trust and rely on. What is the best way to study the Bible? And do pastors really know what they're talking about?

David, Jenni, and Scott are back to help listeners figure out at what point a church community becomes unhealthy enough to warrant moving on. In a time where pandemics, political divisions, and social mobility have made community the rarest commodity of all, what can each of us do in our lives to continue living in the Body of Christ?

Tamara, David, Jenni, and Scott share our favorite Marvel movies as we analyze the films for interesting spiritual lessons. But we also just share our love for storytelling that moves us and the passionate filmmakers behind them!

Scott, Jenni, and David take stock of what church community looks like right now. Can the church still be the church when relationships are remote? Can the church fulfill its duties if we no longer venture beyond our primary relationships? Is this a time to mourn or a time for new opportunities? Listen in and join the conversation!

The Judson crew get together to talk about the challenges we have trying to make new friends, now that most of us are in our 30s. Does growing up in the church help or exacerbate the problem of meeting new people? Plus a new segment: Favorites! Everyone shares their current favorite restaurant.

David, Jenni, and Scott talk about their experiences doing evangelism, both the good and the bad of it. Is the way in which churches and campus ministries teach evangelism truly biblical? Is it really supposed to be this awkward?! Plus: we answer the question of whether millennials really are bad at relationships.