The RELEVANT Podcast

This week we visit America’s top hat (we kid, we kid) and talk to one of our favorite rappers, Shad. Shad has been featured in our magazine, on RTV and on a couple of our subscriber albums, and this week he joins the podcast to talk about his fantastic new album, “Flying Colours.” We also bring you an excerpt from the second episode of our new video podcast, “The RELEVANT Q&A” with Donald Miller. Don’s been causing some controversy with his recent blog post about not going to church anymore, so he spends some time unpacking his thoughts on the show. Plus, the Bible and Hollywood, jobs that attract psychopaths and a Bigfoot sighting in Detroit…

Mike Mains & The Branches, “Noises”

Quiet Science, “Splendour”

NEEDTOBREATHE, “State I’m In”

Bear Hands, “Giants”

Erin Gauvin, “Famine”

Mr. Little Jeans, “Good Mistake”

What is the oddest job you’ve ever held?

This week we uncovered a very interesting piece of Jon Acuff’s past, and it got us thinking about jobs. So this week we want to know, what is the oddest job you’ve ever held, and what stories go along with said job?

This week we talk to one of the world’s most influential worship leaders, Matt Redman. As the author of classics like “Better Is One Day,” “The Heart of Worship” and “You Never Let Go,” Matt has had a profound impact on the church, and continues that with his latest album, “Your Grace Finds Me.” Plus, some staggering numbers out of Sochi, illegal names for your child, and with it being Valentine’s Day, we might just have a little “talk” about candy…

The Digital Age, “Captured”

John Mark McMillan, “Love At The End”

Tall Walker, “Deadbeat”

Us & Our Daughters, “Tequila Eyes”

Playdough & Dj Sean P, “You Ain’t Fresh (feat. Koncept) [Ziplock Mix]”

What is the worst, real person name that you’ve ever heard?

This week we learned about some people named Rambo and Facebook. So we want to hear from you, of all the people that you’ve met or that are in your life, what is the worst name that you’ve ever heard?

Bonus: we’ve been given 8 autographed copies of Eric Metaxas’ book, “Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy.” We’re going to pick our 8 favorite weird names and send you a copy of the Bonhoeffer biography!

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This week we spotlight one of our favorite bands, The Naked and Famous. The New Zealand indie-electronic ensemble recently released their second album, “In Rolling Waves.” We also talk to Peter Greer, president and CEO of HOPE International and author of the new book, “The Spiritual Danger of Doing Good.” And to round things out, we give you our recap of the Grammys, provide a sneak peek into the upcoming Oskarz.biz awards and highlight your expertly crafted Christian reality show ideas.

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Phantogram, “Nothing But Trouble”

NONONO, “Pumpin Blood”

The Naked and Famous, “I Kill Giants”

Broken Bells, “After the Disco”

Beck, “Blue Moon”

Kendrick Lamar, “Poetic Justice (feat. Drake)”

Hear the full interview with Peter Greer

What book would be best enhanced by the book vest and what would the vest be doing?

This week we introduced you to the cutting edge technology of MIT’s new book vest. So we want to know from you, what book would be best enhanced by the book vest and what would the vest be doing?

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On this week’s podcast, Jud Wilhite joins us to talk about his current work. Jud is the author of several books, including a New York Times bestseller, and pastor of Central Christian Church in Las Vegas where he is doing some incredible outreach in the “Sin City.” We also discuss the new Jesse Carey twitter account, revisit some old school Christian “hip-hop” and get a Youtube child celebrity on the line for a web redemption…

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Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, “Stranger to My Happiness”

I Break Horses, “Faith”

Dum Dum Girls, “Lost Boys and Girls Club”

Warpaint, “Love Is to Die”

Hear the full interview with Jud Wilhite

What reality shows should be adapted into a Christian version?

This week we talked about a new Christian dating show launching soon, and it got us talking about Christian adaptations of popular reality television. So this week we’re asking you, what reality shows should be adapted into a Christian version?

This week we talk to author and speaker, Louie Giglio, about his new book, Waiting Here For You: An Advent Journey of Hope. We also critique the world’s most famous Christmas song (it’s not what you think), discuss some unnecessary tech advancements, start planning our podcast Christmas party and share our heavy-hearted thoughts about Ferguson.

Hillsong, “Born Is The King (It’s Christmas)”

Zooey Deschanel & Leon Redbone, “Baby It’s Cold Outside”

Rend Collective, “Hark The Herald Angels Sing (Glory in the Highest)”

Citizen Shade, “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”

Rosie Thomas, “Why Can’t It Be Christmas Time All Year”

Hear the full interview with Louie Giglio

This week we talk to author and speaker, Louie Giglio, about his new book, Waiting Here For You: An Advent Journey of Hope. We also critique the world’s most famous Christmas song (it’s not what you think), discuss some unnecessary tech advancements, start planning our podcast Christmas party and share our heavy-hearted thoughts about Ferguson.

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Plus, the week’s news and entertainment, an interview with the band, terrible fast food, your awkward family stories and much more …

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