The RELEVANT Podcast

Today we're joined by rapper/singer Aaron Cole, who's dropping a major label album next week — and you get the first listen. Plus, while Emily's on vacation the guys predictably go sideways, talking about everything from favorite TV shows to fart walk strategies (sorry) to the benefits of living with your parents forever. At the end of the show, we play a round of Five Second Rule!

Today we're joined by pastor, author and former NFL player Dr. Derwin Gray! We talk about the tidal wave of sports betting that's happening right now, and as Christians what we should watch out for. Plus, we have this week's RELEVANT Buzz, covering a surprise show that topped the Netflix charts, two big new album drops that take very different approaches to getting buzz, and an important documentary that just hit YouTube. At the end of the show, don't miss your annoying concert experience feedback!

Today we're joined by worship leader Chris McClarney! It's a great conversation covering everything from the importance of theological accuracy when writing worship music to how badly the Church needs joy again. Plus, after Jesse gets some Aldi frustration off his chest, the crew brings Slices — from the stress Gen Z is feeling this week about the tax deadline, to some unexpected celebrity pastor kids, to the new show coming from Tim Robinson and Adam McKay. And at the end of the show we have a fresh round of Table Topics!

Today we're joined by innovative worship collective Elevation Rhythm! Plus, while Derek is in LA pitching some new music projects, Marty for some reason lets it leak that he thinks everyone over 40 only listens to the Gaithers (which doesn't go over well), and then Jesse starts advocating for some major changes to the concert-going experience (which does go over well). Plus, Emily brings the week's RELEVANT Buzz, covering the new Mike Todd movie, the Nickelodeon scandal, and some crazy niche Bibles that, yes, are very, very real. And at the end of the show, we have your online outrage feedback!

Today we're joined by rising indie artist Sarah Juers, who we're big fans of. Plus, it's Jesse's birthday so for Slices we tilt the segment towards topics he's very interested in — his theories on the paranormal phenomena that's been documented in recent years, and of course, how to make the library cool again. At the end of the show, don't miss a special Jesse Edition of Would You Rather!

Today we're joined by worship leader Kim Walker-Smith, who's back with new music for the first time in a few years (and a LOT has changed for her in the meantime). Plus, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz — ranging from why the Internet is mad at Elevation Church, to the new Tammy Faye musical coming to Broadway, to a guy that's trying to be an unconventional Presidential option this year. And at the end we have your feedback — don't miss Marty's bad celebrity encounter story!

Today we're joined by indie hip-hop artist nobigdyl., who talks to us about this year's upcoming Holy Smokes Fest (which is quickly turning into the premier spot for underground Christian music). Plus, after regaling us with the plot of both Roundhouse movies in excruciating detail, the cast brings the week's slices — ranging from Gen Z surprisingly bringing the Poke back, to the music that makes you a better and worse driver, and the surprising addition to the upcoming 'Office' spinoff. And at the end, we have a spring edition of Would You Rather!

Today we're joined by two of the biggest worship leaders out there: Brandon Lake and Phil Wickham, as they gear up for their co-headlining summer worship nights tour. Plus, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz, which includes a thoughtful conversation about Ye's statements about where his faith now stands, to the New York Times trying to talk about a "new trend" in Christianity (but not understanding the difference between a Christian and a conservative politician), to the new Sufjan Stevens musical heading to Broadway. And at the end of the show, we have your feedback about your worst trip experiences!

Today we're joined by football great Tim Tebow to talk about finding our purpose and pursuing it wholeheartedly. Plus, Jesse unknowingly shows up on the big screens at Emily's church, the cast brings the week's Slices ranging from the government shutting down the UFO talk to Chick-Fil-A's misguided new menu item. And at the end of the show we work through our March Madness bracket -- just pitting the mascots against each other.

Today we're joined by Eugene Cho, who talks to us about how our generation can take a different approach to political discourse this year. Plus, Derek's back and joins Cameron, Jesse and Marty as they get talking about this week's SXSW, and their craziest memories from the event. Then Emily brings the week's RELEVANT Buzz, covering the TikTok ban, a new study that reveals how people are actually meeting their partners today, and the surprising number of people who are planning to take off work to watch March Madness. At the end we have your your answers to the question of the week!