The RELEVANT Podcast

Today we're joined by the filmmaker behind one of the most buzzworthy films of the year, 'Minari.' It's already been nominated for Golden Globes and is sure to be an Oscar darling, and our conversation with director Lee Isaac Chung is absolutely fascinating. Plus, we hear from Jamie about what's been happening in Texas this week (it's not good), and RELEVANT News talks about the sad news of Carman's passing this week. Plus, we have this week's RELEVANT Recommends, and a 'What's Jesse Thinking?' segment that takes an unexpected turn. It's a packed show — for real, this is an episode you don't want to miss. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relevant-podcast/support Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today we're joined by Semler, the artist who created waves last week when her EP 'Preacher's Kid' debuted at the top of the iTunes Christian charts — with an explicit label. It's a very interesting story. Plus, the crew — Derek Minor, Jamie Ivey, Jesse Carey and Cameron Strang — brings Slices and your feedback!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relevant-podcast/support Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Good news, Derek and Jamie are back! We're also joined by Daniel Kaluuya, star of 'Get Out,' 'Black Panther' and the new 'Judas and the Black Messiah.' The film, which debuts today, tells the true story of Fred Hampton (played by Kaluuya), the electrifying 21-year-old civil rights activist and Black Panther Party leader. It's actually one of the strangest and most tragic stories of the civil rights movement: the film chronicles the lengths the FBI went to to discredit and sabotage the Black Panther Party — including turning Hampton's friend William O’Neal into a traitor against him. We actually have a conversation between Kaluuya and Fred Hampton Jr., the son of the man he plays in the movie. It's unreal. Plus, we have RELEVANT News, this week's RELEVANT Recommends and a lot more!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relevant-podcast/support Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today we're joined by bestselling author Sarah Bessey, who tells us about her new book (which is out today!), how her idea of prayer has evolved over the years and what it means to "hold space" for others while talking to God. Plus, we have singer/songwriter Trent Dabbs sitting for the whole episode! We put him in the hot seat (of course) with awkward icebreaker questions you don't want to miss. Plus we have slices and a lot more!Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relevant-podcast/support Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we're joined by worship leader Mack Brock, who tells us about his new album and the unique challenge of being creative during a pandemic. And we're also joined for the whole show by rapper and producer Andy Mineo! We of course put him on the hot seat with a bunch of awkward table topics questions, which you don't want to miss. Plus we have RELEVANT News, RELEVANT Recommends and everyone's favorite new segment, "What's Jesse Thinking?"--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relevant-podcast/support Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

To kick off Black History Month, we have a special roundtable conversation with artist/activist Propaganda, as well as our very own Derek Minor. It's something everyone needs to hear. Plus, we have slices, 10 minutes about dogs and your feedback. (This episode description doesn't do it justice.) Don't miss it!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relevant-podcast/support Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today we're joined by one of our favorite duos, Johnnyswim. Not only do Abner and Amanda Ramirez make incredible music, now they're going to be TV stars too, with two new shows on the upcoming Magnolia Network. They tell us about the shows and what it was like to film them, why they’re so desperate to reclaim Christianity from its cultural trappings and how to stay creative, productive and healthy even while working from home. Don't miss it. Plus, we have RELEVANT News, RELEVANT Recommends and our new segment, What's Jesse Thinking?--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relevant-podcast/support Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today, we have singer and songwriter Thad Cockrell, who is playing on Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show' tonight following an absolutely wild discovery experience — you won’t want to miss the story that happened to the Leagues frontman. Plus, Derek accidentally breaks a stress ball (seriously, how is that possible?), the crew brings Slices and your hilarious feedback. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relevant-podcast/support Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There was a big change in American politics this week, so to help us sort it all out, we have author, preacher and the president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, Dr. Russell Moore. We discuss how the Church can rise above divisiveness and a lot more. Plus we have our new Friday segments — RELEVANT News, our RELEVANT Recommends pick, and, of course, What’s Jesse Thinking? Don't miss it!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relevant-podcast/support Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Talk about a timely episode — pastor Derwin Gray brings an encouraging but challenging word for the important moment we're in with politics, faith and conflict. We also have Slices, a conversation about mental health in these crazy news cycles, your feedback and some funny stuff happens — but for real, the Derwin Gray conversation is worth the price of admission. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/relevant-podcast/support Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/relevantpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy