The RELEVANT Podcast (Subscriber Edition)

Today we're joined by author and pastor Max Lucado for a fascinating conversation about the End Times. Don't miss it! Plus, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz — covering everything from Nate Bargatze's unexpected role in SNL's 50th season, to Caitlin Clarke's social media backlash, to "big news" about the 'Passion of the Christ' sequel. At the end, we have your hilarious reality show ideas, and prepare yourself, the cast talks a lot about their hair. Or lack thereof. 

Today we're joined by Carlos Whittaker, who has a new book tackling the benefits of unplugging from our phones because of some unexpected experiences he recently embraced. We talk to him about it all. Plus, the cast tackles the current state of the music industry and award shows (thanks, VMAs), as well as Kendrick Lamar name-dropping some Christian rappers in his new track, spy whales, and the role of AI in unemployment benefits. At the end of the show, because the Emmys were Sunday, they have a session of a TV-themed "Unpopular Opinions Roundtable," and somehow ended up in a deep dive of an obscure Ben Stiller film. Of course.

Today we're joined by Drew Holcomb (sans neighbors) to talk about his new album that happens to drop today! Plus, the cast dives deep into the new Mormon housewives show (sorry), a little mention of the debate (nothing partisan, we promise), and the week's RELEVANT Buzz — covering the big Nate Bargatze news, the reason why so many millennials are not having kids, and a true testament to getting back up after you get knocked down: the return of FireFest. At the end of the show, we have your feedback about '90s movies that still hold up!

Today we're joined by author and speaker Sarah Jakes Roberts, who tackles the uncomfortable topic of submission in our conversation, and a lot more. Plus, the cast tackles fall sports (fast-forward a few minutes if you have no interest, except Emily does somehow reference motocross and High School Musical), we have the week's Slices (which somehow discusses the Mr. Lagoon controversy?) and at the end of the show we test the cast's fall TV knowledge with the game "Docu-Drama or Docu-Dream?" It'll make sense, we promise. 

Today we're joined by worship leader Aodhan King — you knew him from Hillsong Young & Free, and now he's just released solo music you need to hear. Plus, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz, covering everything from a new movie that had a pastor on-set to pray over the shoot, to crazy chimp people. We also extensively cover '90s movies and how well they do or don't hold up, and at the end of the show we have your feedback!

Today we're joined by historian and author Dr. Jemar Tisby, who has a new book out today taking a closer look at forgotten heroes of faith who sought justice — don't miss it! Plus, we have the week's Slices — which covers everything from Suzanne Summers, to Big Fluoride, to MSG, to Lana Del Rey's very confusing dating history. You know, the important things facing our nation. Plus, Jesse makes a great case to eliminate time zones. And at the end of the show, we play College Football Follies!

Today we're joined by Derek Johnson and Marie Elizabeth from Jesus Culture! The iconic worship group just released a new album and we have a great conversation about how to stay connected to the church through changing seasons. Plus, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz — covering Chick-Fil-A's new streaming service, the massive curveball the pro-life movement got this summer, and an example of someone trusting AI just a little too much. At the end of the show, we have your feedback about the weird internet niches that show up in your social media streams!

Today we're joined by Demi Tebow! The former Miss Universe tells us about her faith journey and how she learned to place her identity in God. Don't miss it! Plus, we have the week's Slices, and at the end of the show we have "T.S. v. C.S." — see if you can tell whether the quote is a Taylor Swift lyric or a C.S. Lewis quote. Jesse can't.

Today we're joined by The National Parks, who release a new album today! We talk about the project and how their faith journeys played a big role in it. Plus, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz — from the political conventions credentialing hundreds of influencers, to Nick Cave's moving talk about hope on 'Colbert,' to the guy who remade 'Pumped Up Kicks' as though it was a Chevelle song. And at the end, we have your feedback about trends you'd like to see go away!

Today we're joined by NYC pastor and author Rich Villodas for a fascinating conversation about what it practically means to follow the narrow way of Jesus in modern life. Plus, after a very ridiculous (and hilarious) opening segment, we have the week's Slices — which are even more ridiculous — and at the end, the cast plays 5 Second Rule: Christian Edition!