Songs & Stories Podcast

Levi Macallister is a spoken word and performance artist, writer, speaker and storyteller. He opens up about mental illness in his family and his father's suicide.  Levi is on the speaking team at XXX Church.  Note: No dogs were harmed or kicked in the making of this episode.   Sponsors: Audible: www.audiblepodcast.com/bcpod Wild Earth: www.comeandlive.com/albums/orchestrate  

Since we have been asked 80 million times, we thought we would give a crack at discussing racism in America, Ferguson and our upbringing in the South in the 80's.  Being that we don't know much and are not well spoken, we thought we would bring in a guest who has a lot of interest in the subject.  Jake Dockter is a writer and has a blog called Theology of Ferguson. Sponsor info: Harry's Razors www.harrys.com  promo code: bcpod for $5 off X3 Watch www.x3watch.com/badchristian Music Sponsor: Wild Earth  www.wildearthmusic.com

Joey's brother joins us to debate many issues and give some insight on to why Joey is the way he is.  We delve into some deep theology...you know, stuff like the implications of sex with robots.

Jeremy makes a great addition to the show for two reasons.  One, because he has great rapport with the guys since being on tour with them and two, because he has some really heavy and troubling stuff going on in his head and he talks very openly about it.  Marriage, addiction, anxiety, depression, fear, failure and being a pastors kid all play into what he is dealing with and writing about on the new Abandon Kansas album.

Jen Smith is a female blogger and writer at www.unveiledwife.com who dedicates her time to encourage women to be the best wife they can be by sharing openly her personal experiences and biblical principles.  She speaks openly about her sex life and troubles she has had in her marriage. 

After Toby did some major trash talking, and downright criticism of Derek Webb on a previous episode, the guys now have the chance to talk to him man to man on the show.  We discussed the need for and the reasons not to be open and transparent on the internet.  Needless to say, BC is not quite on the same page as Derek, but Derek's positions are well thought out and respectable.  Enjoy.   This show is brought to you by audible visit today for your free audiobook.

Jennifer discusses being a woman, a Christian, a lesbian, and a performer.  She talks about her book and her new album as well.     http://shop.badchristian.com/product/emery-christmas-sweatshirt

Mae keyboardist Rob Sweitzer walks us through quitting mae, spiraling into depression, going through a divorce, and attempting suicide. His vulnerability here is amazing.  Rob has a new project called My God, It's Full of Stars. Please go support his crowd funding campaign right now.  https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/my-god-it-s-full-of-stars-m29-ep

Matt and Toby recently sat down at the MetalSucks podcast studio and had an unformatted convo in which they discussed weather or not Christian Metal is legit, or just a gimmick to make money, and also if God is real or just a gimmick to control people and spread hate.  Please go listen to the first half of the convo on their podcast before this episode as it will make more sense.  This episode is the second half of the convo. http://www.metalsucks.net/2014/11/17/76-matt-toby-bad-christian-podcast-emery/ www.badchristian.com/themword 

On this episode rapper Tedashii joins the guys. This conversation is no holds barred. So get ready to laugh, cry, and ask yourself is Snoop Dog's style silky. This episode is brought to you by www.Harrys.com.