

The RELEVANT Podcast
RELEVANT Magazine
Since 2005, the weekly show from RELEVANT magazine covering faith, culture and everything in-between! Each week, Cameron Strang, Jesse Carey, Derek Minor, Emily Brown and Marty bring buzzworthy news and amazing guests for thought-provoking and hilarious conversations!
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Jan 7, 2025 • 1h 13min
Episode 1224: Connor Price
Connor Price, a rising star as a content creator, musician, and actor, shares his dynamic journey in the arts. He discusses balancing multiple creative outlets while navigating influences from family and spirituality. The conversation dives into his upcoming tour and insights into the evolution of space exploration, particularly the concept of building habitats on the moon. The hosts share humorous takes on tech, health innovations, and even regional pronunciations, keeping the mood light and engaging.

Dec 31, 2024 • 1h 8min
Episode 1223: Chris Durso
It's our last episode of 2024, and we're joined by pastor Chris Durso, who's leading a new kind of faith community in NYC. Plus, the guys lean into the new year conversation, having a vulnerable talk about resolutions (or lack thereof), Mike Foster's primal questions and the importance of embracing new approaches to life in 2025. Plus, we have the week's Slices, including Christopher Nolan's surprising new project, a new podcast that's exploring the tension between reality and faith, and of course a Big Lots update. And at the end of the show we have your feedback about the best advice you've gotten on social media! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Dec 24, 2024 • 59min
Episode 1222: Nate Bargatze
Nate Bargatze, a celebrated stand-up comedian known for his Netflix specials and recent CBS variety show, joins the hosts for a festive chat. He shares the excitement and challenges of producing a Christmas special, including his experiences at SNL. The conversation takes a humorous turn with outrageous stories like a bizarre shootout over wings and the struggles of ordering through food apps. Lively debates on holiday movies and the joys of the season add to the fun, making for a light-hearted and entertaining discussion.

Dec 20, 2024 • 56min
Episode 1221: Christine Caine
Today we're joined by one of our faith heroes — author, speaker and advocate Christine Caine! We have a conversation we can all use at the end of 2024: How to reflect on the past with joy and look to the future with hope. Plus, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz, covering everything from comedian Matt Rife's surprising baptism announcement, to the unorthodox place Gen Z is getting their financial advice, to comedian Dustin Nickerson making his Tonight Show debut. At the end of the show, we have your feedback about when the timeline broke!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Dec 17, 2024 • 1h 2min
Episode 1220: Girls Gone Bible
Arielle Reitsma, co-host of the popular Girls Gone Bible podcast, dives into the whirlwind of podcast success and its roots in faith. She shares a humorous take on Americana, including quirky regional dialects. The conversation takes a thoughtful turn as they explore the simplicity of Amish life compared to our tech-obsessed world. They tackle pressing issues like doomerism's toll on mental health among young adults and relatable holiday dilemmas, reminding us of the importance of community and connection amid the chaos of the season.

Dec 13, 2024 • 53min
Episode 1219: Housefires
Nick Day joins the conversation as the newest member of Housefires, a renowned worship collective known for their collaborative music. They dive into the concept of spontaneous worship and their latest project, 'Chapel Sessions Volume 1.' The discussion also touches on the rising intersection of hip-hop and faith, highlighting its growing presence in mainstream festivals. Other topics include the Pope's thoughts on concise sermons and personal anecdotes about music's influence in sports and life. It's a rich conversation about creativity and faith!

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Dec 10, 2024 • 1h 5min
Episode 1218: Bob Goff
Joining the conversation is Bob Goff, an author and lawyer celebrated for his whimsical take on life in books like 'Love Does.' He dives into the power of intentional whimsy, encouraging listeners to find joy in the unexpected. The hosts tackle quirky topics like a church in England using wrestling to attract new congregants and the state of modern dating, which is decidedly bleak. Additionally, they stir up laughs with holiday dilemmas in their new game segment, mixing humor with heartfelt discussions on connection and kindness.

Dec 6, 2024 • 1h 12min
Episode 1217: Joel Houston
Join Joel Houston, a pivotal figure in modern worship and leader of Hillsong United, as he unveils his new experimental worship project, AMXNRADIO. He shares insights on how this project evolved amid the pandemic's challenges. The discussion also dives into Gen Z's financial struggles and the importance of financial literacy, while touching on the significance of personal authenticity in music creation. Plus, hear about the latest trends from Spotify's Wrapped and engaging listener feedback about what's overhyped, including the pickleball phenomenon!

Dec 3, 2024 • 1h 1min
Episode 1216: Mark Batterson
Today we're joined by author Mark Batterson, who talks to us about recapturing wonder and the power that comes from looking for small miracles. Plus, the crew relives some Thanksgiving highlights, we have the week's Slices — from Pizza Hut trying too much, to Denzel's unforgettable Gladiator press junkets — as well as "Would You Rather? Christmas Edition!" And no matter what, don't miss the hilarious outtake at the end ...Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nov 27, 2024 • 53min
Episode 1215: Matt Redman
Worship icon Matt Redman joins us for our Thanksgiving episode! We talk to him about his new Christmas EP and why don't we sing about this year-round? Plus, we have RELEVANT Buzz covering everything from the viral Jameis Winston clip to the deeper trend of why celebs are more boldly speaking out about their faith these days, to why some major universities are making college free, to TikTok announcing some kinda crazy analog plans. Plus, at the end of the show we have Turkey Table Topics — conversation starters to help you just in case your family holiday convos get a tad awkward this weekend.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy