The RELEVANT Podcast

On this week’s podcast, one of our longtime favorite bands, Lovedrug, stops by the studio to perform a couple of songs from their latest album, Wild Blood. Be sure to check out the videos of their performance below. Plus, the legendary duo of Jesse Carey and Adam Smith joins us IN STUDIO for the entire podcast! This might be the equivalent of a white-elephant gift to some of you, and to others, the greatest gift you’ve ever received. Whatever it is, it’s almost 2 hours long and a whole lot of fun, so sit back and enjoy!

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Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, “Merry Christmas Baby”

The Rescues, “Everything’s Gonna Be Better Next Year”

Andrew Ripp, “Joy to the World”

The Killers, “Don’t Shoot Me Santa”

Robbie Seay Band, “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”

What is the best celebrity pic that you’ve ever snuck with your phone?

The invention of the iPhone has brought us a lot of conveniences, but none more important than the ease of stalking celebrities and taking their photo. We’ve all had an experience where we’ve “pretended to be texting” while zooming in for the perfect stalker shot. So this week, we want to see your best smartphone-captured celebrity pics. And if you haven’t been able to sneak a shot of a real celebrity, send us your best “kinda-looks-like” celebrity pic.

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This week we talk to author Rachel Held Evans about her new book, Searching For Sunday: Loving, Leaving, and Finding the Church. Plus, folk rocker Matthew Mayfield talks about his new album, Wild Eyes, Joy returns for a sabbatical update, the crew discusses euros, gyros and shofars, and we say goodbye to the man behind the ones, twos, threes and fours.

Passion Pit – “Until We Can’t (Let’s Go)”

Waters – “I Feel Everything”

Toro Y Moi, “Spell It Out”

Matthew Mayfield, “Mess of a Man”

The National, “Sunshine on my Back”

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This week we talk to Andy Stanley about his book The New Rules for Love, Sex, and Dating. Plus, we celebrate RELEVANT turning 15 years old with a special trivia game and a few surprises from the hosts. This episode is sponsored by Stamps.com and Harry’s.

Of Monsters and Men, “Empire”

Soy Sauce (Feat. Joni Fatora), “Broken Record”

Andra Day, “Gold”

Daya, “Hide Away”

Zella Day, “Sweet Ophelia”

Bleachers, “Like a River Runs (Jack’s 2015 Rework)”

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What are you predictions for what the world be like 15 years from now?

This week we talk to Andy Stanley about his book The New Rules for Love, Sex, and Dating. Plus, we celebrate RELEVANT turning 15 years old with a special trivia game and a few surprises from the hosts. This episode is sponsored by Stamps.com and Harry’s.

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This week we talk to Dan Haseltine (Jars of Clay, The Hawk In Paris) about his role with Blood:Water Mission, and the campaign they’re embarking on this season called Deck The Stalls. And while that is 100% serious stuff, the crew takes things in the complete opposite direction by playing a Price-Is-Right-style Black Friday game, recapping the finale of the Twilight movie series, and discussing male nail polish. This episode is the turducken of podcasts!

A big thanks to the sponsor of Jesse’s line, Audible.com, the leading provider of premium digital spoken audio information and entertainment on the Internet. They’re giving all RELEVANT Podcast listeners a free audiobook! To get yours, click here. Also be sure to check out our other sponsor, the Urbana 12 Conference. It’s an amazing event. Learn more at urbana.org.

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Sugar & The Hi Lows, “Jingle Bells”

The Shins, “Wonderful Christmastime”

Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, “Christmas For You and Me”

Hillsong, “O Come Let Us Adore Him”

Fruit Bats, “It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas”

She & Him, “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”

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What are your top 5 signs that the end of the world is nigh?

Calvin, regularly known for his Top (whatever number) lists, really dropped the ball this week with his five bullet points that the end of the world is nigh. As you know, the world is predicted to end next month on December 21. So this week we want you to help Calvin out and provide your own top 5 signs that humanity will only survive for another few weeks.

This week we talk to author and pastor Mark Batterson. Mark pastors National Community Church in Washington, DC and has authored numerous books including his latest, The Circle Maker. We also unveil a new holiday campaign, try to wrap our minds around a 26-pound gummy python and list the top Anthony Bourdain band names.

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This week we talk to author and pastor Mark Batterson. Mark pastors National Community Church in Washington, DC and has authored numerous books including his latest, The Circle Maker. We also unveil a new holiday campaign, try to wrap our minds around a 26-pound gummy python and list the top Anthony Bourdain band names.

Thanks to this week’s sponsors, Blood:Water Mission and The Justice Conference. Help Blood:Water Deck the Stalls this Christmas and check out The Justice Conference in Philadelphia, February 22-23.

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Gary Clark Jr., “Ain’t Messin ‘Round”

Leagues, “Spotlight”

School of Seven Bells, “Faded Heart”

Unknown Mortal Orchestra, “Swim and Sleep (Like a Shark)”

Silversun Pickups, “The Pit”

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Next week is Black Friday, which officially (or unofficially?) kicks off the Christmas shopping season. So we want you to tell us the most awesome, unusual, epic thing you plan on asking for this Christmas.

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