In this episode of The Pivot, Andrew sits down with Marty Solomon, president of Impact Campus Ministries and the co-creator, executive producer, and cohost of The BEMA Podcast. Marty discusses his passion for working with college students and how diverse academic perspectives helped him construct a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of the Bible that is true to its origins. He also explores what an unfiltered version of Christianity entails and emphasizes the importance of building personal theology around the principle of loving others.

Thought-Provoking Quotes: 

“If you are a college kid or you’ve been in your early twenties, you know what it’s like to be in this place of, What am I going to do with my life? What am I going to do next? Who am I? And the truth is, I’m still asking those questions at forty-six. I’m asking them in a different way. I have a lot more responsibility.” - Andrew Osenga

“One day I was just like, God, I just want to pursue this discipleship stuff. I need people who are old enough that they’re not at home, so their parents can’t tell them no. I want to do this without permission slips, but I also need somebody who doesn’t have a mortgage and a marriage and three children and a career. And I just realized, Oh man, there’s a window there, and it’s college students. That’s when I jumped into campus ministry.” - Marty Solomon

“I’m a teacher by trade, I’m a teacher by giftedness. I’m going to approach ministry as a teacher/preacher.” - Marty Solomon

“We’re looking at the Bible through a historically informed lens. I want to ask the question, ‘What did the author mean when they wrote this? What did the audience hear when they heard it?’ I believe that’s the inspired conversation. That’s where the good stuff is.” - Marty Solomon

“We’re probably used to a Christianity that’s been pulled through about twenty different filters. Not that it’s changed it or bastardized it beyond recognition, but it has definitely colored it and shaped it and probably twisted it in ways you’ve found confusing, hurtful, convoluted, distasteful, uncompelling.” - Marty Solomon

“We are wounded and we are wary and we want something more than these crazy, in depth, complex, classical systems we’ve been handed.” - Marty Solomon

“We’re going to learn in 400 years how we were wrong about half of it. We’re doing the best job we can, stewarding what we’ve dug out of the dirt.” - Marty Solomon 

“God asks us to be known for our love and we are not. We think we are, but we know we’re not. The reason we’re not loving people is because our theology does not facilitate loving other people. We’ve got to go back to the source and go, Are we reading our Bible correctly? Because if we’re not, maybe we should have built a different theology.” - Marty Solomon 

Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned:

The BEMA Podcast

The Pivot episode with Pete Enns 

Impact Campus Ministries 

Caedmon’s Call

Andrew Peterson 

University of Idaho

Washington State University 

Ray Vander Laan

The Gospel of Being Human by Marty Solomon

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*All episode music is by Andrew Osenga. 

Guest’s Links: 

Marty Solomon’s website

Marty Solomon’s Facebook

Marty Solomon’s X

Marty Solomon’s Instagram

Marty Solomon’s YouTube

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How to Remember by Andrew Osenga

Hold the Light by Andrew Osenga

*The Pivot is produced in conjunction with Four Eyes Media.

On this week’s episode of The Pivot, Andrew sits down with designer, author, and cohost of Fixer to Fabulous, Jenny Marrs. Jenny reflects on the unexpected path to her current career, emphasizing how learning through trial and error shaped her understanding that there’s no single right way to do things. She shares the importance of slowing down, acknowledging past experiences, and approaching life with an open-handed mindset. It’s about recognizing that every good thing, every opportunity, every phase, can shift, and we need to be okay with that, trusting that what comes next, even after challenges, can be truly remarkable.

Thought-Provoking Quotes: 

“Anybody who’s ever renovated or built a new home, you think you’ve got everything figured out and you move in and a month or two later, you’re like, Oh, I wish I would have done this. Everybody does that; we did that every two years. I got to learn what worked, how homes functioned best and still looked beautiful.” - Jenny Marrs

“I think a front porch is so important to a home, the idea that fifty years ago, people would sit and wave to their neighbors and stop by and chat. That no longer really happens. We love our front porch, it’s the place where we start our day most often. You get outside for a minute and breathe and sit in the rocking chair. It’s that idea of connecting with being outside, connecting with people.” - Jenny Marrs 

“Look out the window right now. I have my windows open and the birds are chirping and you can’t help but slow down for a second when you’re walking past. Even those thirty seconds are so important for resetting our frazzled pace of life.” - Jenny Marrs

“Technology has kind of taken us away from the act of lingering and abiding in the presence of God. I mean, you can open your phone and search anything and you get an instantaneous answer. We have to step away from the busy and the frazzled and the hurried lifestyle that we all lead and it’s really hard to do. Otherwise, you’re losing this connection to your soul and to God and to each other.” - Jenny Marrs

“I have learned to be open-handed with everything, because there’s seasons when you have to close the door on things that are really important to you or you feel passionate about, and you can’t imagine closing the door. But if for some reason God said it’s over, I will mourn it and grieve it but I will know that on the other side is the beauty and the abundance of being obedient to God's calling.” - Jenny Marrs 

Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned:

Newell Brands

Walmart 

The Berry Farm

Marrs Mercantile 

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*All episode music is by Andrew Osenga. 

Guest’s Links: 

Jenny Marrs’ website

Jenny Marrs’ Facebook

Jenny Marrs’ Instagram

Fixer to Fabulous YouTube

Connect with Andrew: 

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How to Remember by Andrew Osenga

Hold the Light by Andrew Osenga

*The Pivot is produced in conjunction with Four Eyes Media.

In this episode of The Pivot, host Andrew Osenga welcomes singer/songwriter and author Sarah Kroger. Sarah opens up about overcoming people-pleasing and perfectionism, a belief that extended to her relationship with God. Through therapy and self-reflection, Sarah reveals how she discovered the gift of boundaries, understanding it as an act of self-love and protection. This powerful pivot transformed her personal life, allowing her to embrace her identity as a writer and artist with authenticity. Join Andrew and Sarah for a conversation that delves into faith, creativity, friendships, and mentorship.

Thought-Provoking Quotes: 

“If you don’t change your mind, like from when you were in your twenties to when you’re in your teens to now, then you haven’t been paying attention.’ - Sarah Kroger

“I believed that it was my responsibility to make people happy. I am a recovering people pleaser and perfectionist.” - Sarah Kroger 

“I come back to that word ‘agency’ because for so much of my life, it was just deferential. Any opinions, any decisions, it was always what other people wanted—to maintain peace, or ‘peace faking,’ as my therapist likes to call it.” - Sarah Kroger

“The longest relationship of your life is with yourself. If you don’t learn how to like yourself, like being around yourself, and healing your relationship to yourself, it’s going to be a problem.” - Sarah Kroger

“There’s a lot that unites us and divides us and a lot of beauty that we can find on both expressions of the faith.” - Sarah Kroger 

“For so, so long, I thought that the goal was to be perfect. And the more that I’ve let that go in life, the more I’ve been able to connect, because no one’s perfect." - Sarah Kroger

“Doubt is a part of the fabric of trying to be a faithful Christian. I think it’s a huge part of this life and journey and it’s totally okay, acceptable, real, honest, and good.” - Sarah Kroger

Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned:

• Books:
  • My Beloved Child: Words of Love From the Father by Sarah Kroger
  • Belovedness: Overcoming Your Inner Critic (A Lyrical Devotional) by Sarah Kroger
  • How to Remember: Forgotten Pathways to Authentic Faith by Andrew Osenga
• Music:
  • A New Reality (specifically the song “No Filter”)
  • Anchor Hymns Project (specifically the songs “How Precious Your Presence” and “The Garden”)
  • “Belovedness” by Sarah Kroger
• Organizations/Programs:
  • The Fold (creative writing retreat/experience)
  • Faithful Project

*Watch this interview on Andrew’s YouTube channel!  

*All episode music is by Andrew Osenga. 

Guest’s Links: 

Sarah’s website

Sarah’s Instagram

Sarah’s X

Sarah’s Facebook

Sarah’s YouTube

Sarah’s TikTok

Connect with Andrew: 

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Hold the Light by Andrew Osenga

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This week on The Pivot, we’re joined by our long-time friend, the incredibly talented musician and songwriter, Andy Gullahorn. While Andy is still a full-time musician—a career he’s passionately pursued for years—he’s approaching it in wonderfully different ways. We dive into the stories behind his fantastic new record, Winning Streak, and how his unique approach to songwriting often includes those signature left hooks that can make you laugh and cry in the same breath. Andy shares insights into the unexpected circuit of his career, from playing music at intensive therapy retreats where he now co-leads small groups, to the hilarious and heartfelt origins of “grinching” (yes, it involves Christmas trees and a U-Haul), and the enduring tradition of the hi-five with his friend Gabe. We also learn about the joy of Silent Bob Euchre, a card game played in public places without speaking—a testament to Andy’s belief in the power of silly, shared experiences. Join us for a truly fun conversation that explores how Andy finds depth, connection, and even a bit of performance art in both his music and his wonderfully unconventional life.

Thought-Provoking Quotes: 

“I played the same stage after it was abandoned for thirty years, but that’s the kind of stuff people leave off of their bio—the second half of the sentence. But I have shared the stage with the Spice Girls.”  - Andy Gullahorn

“I’ve always loved playing songs for people in the context of their life. I don’t really like getting in and leaving without knowing where I am.” - Andy Gullahorn

“We called it grinching because it felt like you were shoving a Christmas tree up a chimney when you were trying to shove it into a Sienna. And then we would literally play ‘You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch’ on repeat in the car.”  - Andy Gullahhorn

“If there’s something ridiculous you can do that is not harming anybody and some people are going to look at it and be like, ‘I don't understand it. That's weird.’ To me, it’s like a little art piece in the world. I try to collect that as much as I can.” - Andy Gullahorn

Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned:

Andy Gullahorn’s new record, Winning Streak

       Winning Streak (Vinyl + CD) - SIGNED OVERPAY - Andy Gullahorn

“I Saw a Stranger With Your Hair” by John Gorka 

David Wilcox (musician)

Pierce Pettis (musician)

“The Chair” by George Strait

Surfing for God by Mike Cusick 

Guest’s Links

Andy Gullahorn’s website

Andy Gullahorn’s Facebook

Andy Gullahorn’s Instagram

Andy Gullahorn’s X

Andy Gullahorn’s YouTube

*Watch this interview on the YouTube channel!  

*All episode music is by Andrew Osenga. 

Connect with Andrew: 

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How to Remember by Andrew Osenga

Hold the Light by Andrew Osenga

*The Pivot is produced in conjunction with Four Eyes Media.

Welcome to The Pivot—relaunched! Joining us this week is Pete Enns, author, Abram S. Clemens professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University, and cohost of The Bible For Normal People podcast. Pete emphasizes that his response to the question "What have you changed your mind about and why?" is constantly evolving, mirroring his own personal growth. He explores how embracing change respects both our human experience and individual journeys. The discussion also reveals how God, and faith broadly, accommodates questions rather than offering definitive answers.

Thought-Provoking Quotes: 

“I’ve changed my mind on a lot of things, and sometimes it’s still like, I used to know, but I don’t think I know that anymore. I used to think this, but now I think something differently. And that’s why I’m open to change about pretty much anything, even some of the most fundamental questions.” - Pete Enns

“We live in a universe that is filled with mystery. The more we see things, the more we see what we don’t, and things that were certain become less certain, not because science is stupid, but because science is skeptical and it moves forward and it sees things and has to make measurements and tests.” - Pete Enns

“I think primarily my goal is to let [people] know that the Christian world allows discussions and even encourages them, which is not what they hear on TV, like it’s one thing or nothing. God can handle it. Maybe God even likes the questions.” - Pete Enns

“Evolving faith is redundant. Faith always evolves or changes. It never stays the same, because human beings, we’re growing, we’re developing.” - Pete Enns 

“I do not think about God the same way now that I did when I was 24, 25. How could you? You live, you breathe, you experience things.” - Pete Enns 

“God is always affected by our experiences and our intuitions. You’ve probably heard, ‘Don’t trust your intuitions, don’t trust your feelings. Those things are irrelevant.’ But that’s what makes us human. Our emotions, our experiences, our intuitions, are always involved in how we think about God. To accept that, I think, is just simply to honor our humanity.” - Pete Enns

“The Bible is more of an invitation to communion than it is the divine answer book that answers all the questions we might have.” - Pete Enns

Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned:

Marvel Cinematic Universe

Tony Stark

Eastern University

ChatGPT

The book of Job 

Ilya Delio

Villanova University

Aristotle 

Westminster Theological Seminary

Reformation

John Calvin

The Sin Of Certainty by Pete Enns

Rachel Held Evans

Evolving Faith

Iain McGilchrist

Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss

What to Expect When You’re Expecting by Heidi Murkoff

The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck 

*Watch this interview on the YouTube channel!  

*All episode music is by Andrew Osenga. 

Guest’s Links: 

Pete Enns’ Facebook

Pete Enns’ Instagram

Pete Enns’ Substack

The Bible for Normal People Website

The Bible for Normal People TikTok

The Bible for Normal People Facebook

The Bible for Normal People Instagram

The Bible for Normal People YouTube

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How to Remember by Andrew Osenga

Hold the Light by Andrew Osenga

*The Pivot is produced in conjunction with Four Eyes Media.

It’s a brand new season for The Pivot—hosted by artist, producer, songwriter, and author Andrew Osenga. This podcast delves into the idea of changing our minds in an age of polarization and unyielding beliefs. 

The Pivot offers a space for honest, vulnerable, and intelligent conversations about the evolution of thought, belief, and life path. From personal growth to shifts in worldview, from navigating complex social issues to rediscovering spiritual truths, Andrew and his guests will explore the courageous journey of re-evaluation. This isn’t about promoting indecision, but celebrating the wisdom found in intellectual humility and authentic transformation; embracing the idea that It’s never too late to change your perspective.

The Pivot is relaunching soon—to coincide with the release of Andrew’s first book: How to Remember: Forgotten Pathways to an Authentic Faith. Podcast episodes will be released weekly and video versions will also appear on YouTube. Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode! 

Connect with Andrew: 

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How to Remember by Andrew Osenga

Hold the Light by Andrew Osenga

*The Pivot is produced in conjunction with Four Eyes Media.

What is the difference between a prayer book and a devotional? SUCH SUSPENSE!!

Also, why is a book a part of this project?

The song for today is an Acoustic Version of "Your People Will Rejoice Again".

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I'll answer one of the biggest questions (at least in my own mind) about my upcoming album and book project, HEADWATERS.

The song for today is an Acoustic Version of "The Love Of Jesus".

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The first in a month-long series unpacking the stories of my upcoming album and book project, HEADWATERS, and a little update on what kept me away from podcasting (or singing or speaking!) for the past few months.

Also, hear how you can help support the project via Kickstarter.

The song for today is an Acoustic Version of "Risen One".

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If you follow a Christian woman between the ages of 20 and 40 on Instagram, then you’ve 1000% seen Morgan’s work. She does these beautiful, inspiring, super shareable quotes and thoughts over wonderful artwork and once they get to the internet they just go EVERYWHERE.

I remember seeing Morgan play music once or twice when one of her previous careers overlapped with my orbit. But who would have thought that she’d one day call herself a POET and be doing what she’s doing now, running her own business with the books, journals, stickers, and who knows what else that flows from her current creativity.

She’s got a new book that comes out next week called “How Far You Have Come” and I loved hearing the story of how this book came about. In fact, I loved our whole interview.

I started this whole podcast because I was hearing a lot of stories of people’s big successes, but I was in the midst of my own personal failure, and I desperately needed to hear that my story wasn’t over. Her story is so inspiring because, while what she’s doing now is doing quite well, it’s a really human tale with a lot of wandering, failure, fear, questions and the tenacity of just NEEDING to keep trying until something works.

I’m so glad it did.

You can get Morgan’s new book, as well as the stickers and a bunch of other amazing things, plus her 4-minute daily podcast, at MorganHarperNichols.com

Follow her on Instagram!

Also, don’t forget to join the CHICKEN OF THE MONTH CLUB! FH.org/pivot

And get your tickets to the WhiteOwlMusicFest - Jars, Sandra, me and a bunch of others at a socially distant music festival outside Nashville on May 29.

Also, here’s a little Andy O music, too!

Thank you all!

Now go do something awesome.