The RELEVANT Podcast

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This week we talk to author, speaker, filmmaker and podcast-friend, Donald Miller. He shares his thoughts on the aftermath of Blue Like Jazz The Movie and explains his passion for the work he’s currently doing with Storyline. We also talk to the editors about the new issue of RELEVANT Magazine, featuring one of our favorite bands, Phoenix, on the cover! Plus, we uncover Tyler’s college freshman year bio and Jesse develops a new business strategy for Hot Pockets.

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Charli XCX, “Black Roses”

Telekinesis, “Empathetic People”

Data Romance, “Can’t Keep Your Mind Off”

Allen Stone, “Celebrate Tonight”

James Blake, “Overgrown”

Griffin House, “Go Thru It”

Sigur Rós, “Brennisteinn”

Listen to the full interview with Donald Miller

What advice would you give to the you of 10 years ago?

Thanks to the internet turning up Tyler’s college freshman year bio, we got thinking about the ways we’ve changed over the years and the things we wish we had known back in the day. So if you could go back to the you of 10 years ago and say anything, what would it be? And we’re not looking for spoiler alerts (buy Google stock, etc…) but rather significant (and fun) life advice.

This week we talk to controversial author and speaker Rob Bell about his new book, What We Talk About When We Talk About God. (No matter what you think about Rob, it’s a surprising interview that deserves a listen.) We also talk to photographer Andy Barron about a life-changing challenge Mark Foster (of Foster the People) put him on, and the crew brings back the glory of their youth by revisiting favorite childhood Christian shows.

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The 1975, “Chocolate”

Reptar, “Houseboat Babies”

Lord Huron, “Time To Run”

Junip, “Your Life Your Call”

Solar Bears, “Alpha People (feat. Keep Shelly in Athens)”

Justin Timberlake, “Let The Groove Get In”

Daft Punk, “Get Lucky (feat. Pharrell Williams)”

Listen to the full interview with Rob Bell

Due to the odd scheduling in our recording week, we actually don’t have a question of the week. So feel free to just write us anything you’d like, or, go leave us some feedback on our iTunes page.

This week we talk to controversial author and speaker Rob Bell about his new book, What We Talk About When We Talk About God. (No matter what you think about Rob, it’s a surprising interview that deserves a listen.) We also talk to photographer Andy Barron about a life-changing challenge Mark Foster (of Foster the People) put him on, and the crew brings back the glory of their youth by revis

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This week we talk to one of our favorite artists, Michael Gungor. His band, Gungor, has just finished recording their upcoming album, so he talks to us about the process and his take on being labeled a “worship” band. We also talk to columnist Kirsten Powers (USA Today, Fox News, ) about the Kermit Gosnell abortion clinic murder trial. Kirsten was the one who initially made the cry that this story should be front-page news, and she brings up some fascinating points in our conversation with her (don’t miss the full interview below). And it wouldn’t be a podcast without a new Hoodman story, so you can look forward to that too!

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Citizens, “Made Alive”

The Thermals, “The Sunset”

Yeah Yeah Yeahs, “Slave”

Iron & Wine, “Grace For Sinners and Ramblers”

Night Beds, “22”

Fossil Collective, “Let It Go”

Charli XCX, “Nuclear Seasons”

Listen to the full interview with Kirsten Powers

What was the worst or most ludicrous college course you ever took?

This week the crew got talking about some of the best (

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This week we talk to former NFL Quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Kurt Warner, who has a new show on USA called “The Moment.” The show gives ordinary people the opportunity to realize their dreams and rewrite their life stories. We also talk to Page CXVI, a great band that is making hymns accessible and known again. Plus, Tom Cruise, our NCAA basketball recap and the terrifying return of Petman.

A big thanks to the episode’s sponsor, Tonx Coffee, an amazing new roaster out of LA. They source directly from the growers, roast it, and ship within 24 hours so it’s as fresh as can be. For a free sample, check out Tonx.org/RELEVANT

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Two Door Cinema Club, “Next Year”

Sir Sly, “Gold”

The National, “Demons”

AlunaGeorge, “You Know You Like It”

White Sea, “Cannibal Love (School of Seven Bells Remix)”

The Shouting Matches, “Gallup, NM”

Theophilus London, “Rio (feat. Menahan Street Band)”

What things should we boycott?

Cameron has taken on the personal challenge of boycotting everything that has to do with Tom Cruise, from his movies to hilarious Youtube clips. Jesse wants to boycott fruit in salad (but not fruit salad). Maya is boycotting the sport of hockey. And Tyler is boycotting the decision to pair Chuck Taylors with formalwear. Since Christians seem to do a pretty good job of boycotting things, it made us wonde

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This week we talk to pop-folk singer/songwriter Regina Spektor. She tells us about her latest album, What We Saw From The Cheap Seats, and what it was like growing up in Russia. Author Jonathan Merritt also joins us to talk about “10 Things That Defined the Last Decade” (which he wrote about in the current issue of RELEVANT). Plus, a pastor encounters a ninja, Jesse tries to wrap his head around modern art, and we discover a real-life mermaid.

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Cold War Kids, “Miracle Mile”

Playdough, “Cold N Play”

Hoyle, “Prodigal”

The Boxer Rebellion, “Diamonds”

Fol Chen, “The False Alarms”

Noah & The Whale, “There Will Come a Time”

Gliss, “The Sea Tonight”

Listen to the full interview with Jonathan Merritt

If you were to leave your 9-5 job, what unique job would you create for yourself?

This week we were captivated by the story of the lady who left the corporate world, bought some prosthetics and created for herself a job as a real-life mermaid. So if you were to leave it all behind and walk away from the 9-5 grind, what job would you create for yourself that only you could do (and that would pay you enough to live)?