

The Zeitcast with Jonathan Martin
Jonathan Martin
The Zeitcast is a daily podcast that aims to speak to the spirit of the moment we are in. Exploring the intersections of spirituality and pop culture/news/film/music, Jonathan Martin and guests speak to the spirit of the times with equal parts wonder and irreverence.
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Aug 22, 2019 • 1h 2min
Too Political with Carlos Rodriguez
What do you do when your people reject you? What about when you are trying to live out the implications of your faith in the world, and they say you are “too political?” One of the most dynamic faith leaders in the world today, Founder of the Happy NPO, writer & speaker Carlos Rodriguez isn’t just talking the talk, he’s doing the work in Puerto Rico. But here, he’s bringing us the words that we desperately need!Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sonofapreacherman/ Visit Jonathan's Website: http://www.jonathanmartinwords.com/ Watch The Zeitcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdHzTuNKhTK-AZjfmkxQiww Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Edited and produced by Reese Black

Aug 22, 2019 • 1h 9min
Hell, Judgement, & Atonement with Brad Jersak (a replay from Son of a Preacher Man)
Since we talked briefly in yesterday’s podcast about hell and judgement, we thought it might be helpful to highlight this extraordinary conversation with theologian Brad Jersak, the most listened to episode ever from the Son of a Preacher Man podcast.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sonofapreacherman/Visit Jonathan's Website: http://www.jonathanmartinwords.com/Watch The Zeitcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdHzTuNKhTK-AZjfmkxQiwwPlease rate, review, share, and subscribe!Edited and produced by Reese Black

Aug 20, 2019 • 21min
On Losing Faith
In light of the recent high profile stories of evangelicals going through significant faith shifts, Jonathan offers his own take (and, his take on the hot takes!) Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sonofapreacherman/ Visit Jonathan's Website: http://www.jonathanmartinwords.com/ Watch The Zeitcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdHzTuNKhTK-AZjfmkxQiww Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Edited and produced by Reese Black

Aug 19, 2019 • 38min
Where the Melodies Come From with Leeland Mooring
Leeland Mooring (of the band Leeland) has written songs that are sung all over the world—like “Lion and the Lamb,” “Where you Are,” “Way Maker,” and “Carried to the Table.“ From Open Skies Netherlands, Jonathan talks with Leeland about where the melodies come from, the mystery of how particular art can only be created in particular places, and what it means to listen to your own life. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sonofapreacherman/ Visit Jonathan's Website: http://www.jonathanmartinwords.com/ Watch The Zeitcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdHzTuNKhTK-AZjfmkxQiww Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Edited and produced by Reese Black

Aug 16, 2019 • 43min
Reading Random Old Books out of Context with Lucy Grimble
In a world in which there is so much false advertising, here is something that is PRECISELY what it sounds like it would be. Yes, in this conversation with London singer/songwriter Lucy Grimble, there is also talk of miracles and the like. But our hope is that you will all walk away talking about “crab hands.” Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sonofapreacherman/ Visit Jonathan's Website: http://www.jonathanmartinwords.com/ Watch The Zeitcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdHzTuNKhTK-AZjfmkxQiww Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Edited and produced by Reese Black

Aug 15, 2019 • 55min
God is a story with Pádraig Ó Tuama
In this special episode of the Zeitcast, Jonathan visits poet & theologian, Pádraig Ó Tuama, at his home in Belfast for an intimate conversation on the story that God is, & the stories that our lives tell. Plus, he shares an extraordinary new poem with us, “behold the lamb of God.” Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sonofapreacherman/ Visit Jonathan's Website: http://www.jonathanmartinwords.com/ Watch The Zeitcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdHzTuNKhTK-AZjfmkxQiww Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Edited and produced by Reese Black

Aug 14, 2019 • 48min
The Call to Peacemaking in a Violent Age with Jonny Clark
Drawing from his work on “the troubles” in his own country of Northern Ireland, as well as his extensive study of the conflicts in South Africa and Israel/Palestine, Jonny Clark is uniquely qualified to speak to the violence of the age and the vocation of peacemaking. This episode is a special crossover episode with Jonny’s own podcast, Guardians of the Flame—which we highly recommend checking out! Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sonofapreacherman/ Visit Jonathan's Website: http://www.jonathanmartinwords.com/ Watch The Zeitcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdHzTuNKhTK-AZjfmkxQiww Guardians of the Flame: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guardians-of-the-flame-podcast/id1440911722 Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Edited and produced by Reese Black

Aug 13, 2019 • 36min
A Good Good Conversation with Pat Barrett
Recorded live from the green room at the Open Skies festival in Northern Ireland, Jonathan talks with Singer/Songwriter Pat Barrett, founder of House Fires and the writer of some of our most powerful current worship songs, including "Good, Good Father." We talk about creativity, the revolution around the theology of the character of God, and the power of music to shape us theologically in ways that nothing else can. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sonofapreacherman/ Visit Jonathan's Website: http://www.jonathanmartinwords.com/ Watch The Zeitcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdHzTuNKhTK-AZjfmkxQiww Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Edited and produced by Reese Black

Aug 12, 2019 • 49min
Encounters with Goodness: A conversation with singer/songwriter Amanda Cook
Is the God we worship abusive and narcissistic? Or is the relationship he desires with us one of mutual reciprocity and delight? Jonathan talks to Amanda Cook on encountering the goodness of a self-giving God who makes room for us to bring our whole, unfractured selves to him. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sonofapreacherman/ Visit Jonathan's Website: http://www.jonathanmartinwords.com/ Watch The Zeitcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdHzTuNKhTK-AZjfmkxQiww Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Edited and produced by Reese Black

Aug 9, 2019 • 28min
A Word for Those of You in the Liminal Space
Right off a plane and sleep deprived, Jonathan shares vulnerable reflections on the liminal (in-between) space from Northern Ireland—drawing from his own experiences of encountering God in Ireland’s “thin places.” If you are in transition and trying to hear the voice of God, or just find yourself—this episode is for you. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sonofapreacherman/ Visit Jonathan's Website: http://www.jonathanmartinwords.com/ Watch The Zeitcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdHzTuNKhTK-AZjfmkxQiww Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Edited and produced by Reese Black