The Mockingcast

Topics include the impact of weather talk, girl world reflections, navigating relational aggression in the digital age, faith through astronauts' perspectives, awe, illness, and redemption journey, mortality reflections, and living fully

Topics discussed in this podcast include core memories, superegos, uncool churchgoers, revenge vampires, the impact of 'coolness' on loneliness, the rise of 'super ego' culture, exploring the themes of revenge and forgiveness, and discussing Christian freedom and a scene from Fargo.

Topics discussed include Tetris champion, the importance of wonder and finding meaning, the changing nature of fun, influences and values in society, and God's language in the Christmas story.

The hosts reflect on Christmas challenges and emotions. They discuss their emotional states and recommend their favorite movies, books, channels, and podcasts. They explore the word of the year 'Riz' and the pressure to find a 'thing'. The podcast also delves into drinking habits, finding relief in faith, and embracing the darkness and joy of Christmas. They discuss the significance of a crying baby and end with Merry Christmas wishes and music recommendations.

Topics discussed include passive aggression, teenage misery, jazz flute comebacks, wartime prayers, cooking turkey, communication challenges, dealing with challenging situations, unexpected return of a rapper with a new musical style, moral tension of war, absence of violence in the New Testament, and the presence of redemption

In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk eldest daughters, crypto parents, and a pair of awe-inspiring conversions. Also, Dave binges some Curb while Sarah discloses the worst thing someone said to her in the early days of grief. Click here to read Sarah Sloat's piece on The Plight of the Eldest Daughter in The Atlantic. Click here to read Katie Roiphe's WSJ essay on "Why Are We So Obsessed with Sam Bankman-Fried's Parents?" Click here to listen to Simeon Zahl's talk from Minneapolis, "The World Is a Hospital". Click here to read the review of Dachner Keltner's book, Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform You Life in The Guardian. Click here to read about Kat von D's conversion. And click here to watch the video of her baptism. Click here to read Ayaan Hirsi Ali's column, "Why I Am Now a Christian" on UnHerd.

In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk canine anxiety, celebrity memoirs, and dispensaries (of grace). Also, Sarah prays for high waistlines while RJ uncovers a stroller conspiracy. Click here to read Rose Horowich's "Too Many People Own Dogs" in The Atlantic. Click here to read Patti Davis's column in the NY Times, "Matthew Perry and the Loneliness of Addiction." Click here to order a copy of John Z's Grace in Addiction, published by Mockingbird. Click here to read Spencer Kornhaber's review of Britney Spears's new memoir. Click here to read Corinne Purtill's profile of Robert Sapolsky in The LA Times. Click here to read Matthew Sitman's essay on Muddling Through that he references in the Know Your Enemy clip (used with permission).

This episode features Adam Mastroianni discussing oral hygiene, Esther Perel exploring the three common conflicts in couples, and Dan Barry examining the Minnesota Board of Pardons. The hosts also explain the show's name and touch on topics like marital challenges, forgiveness in the justice system, and preaching during crisis.

In which RJ, Sarah and Dave talk astrology, masculinity, and minor league saints. Also, a certain Scorpio experiences the opposite of good will on a visit to Good Will. Click here to read the Reductress article "Why I Don’t Believe in Astrology Unless It Reaffirms Something I Already Thought." Click here to read Christine Emba's essay "Men Are Lost. Here's a Map Out of the Wilderness" in the Washington Post. Click here to read Caitlin Flanagan's "In Praise of Heroic Masculinity" in The Atlantic. Click here to read "Why Baseball Doc ‘Saint of Second Chances’ Is Making Grown Men Cry" by Nick Schager in The Daily Beast. Click here to read Katelyn Beaty's essay "Mercy Begets Mercy" in The Mockingbird. Click here to read Andy Squyres's devotion "I Saw God".

In which RJ, Sarah, and Dave talk mission trips, mistaken restaurant orders, Indian toilets, and toxic achievement culture. Also, RJ pines for Portugal while Sarah considers turning off the radio (but doesn't). Click here to learn more about Mbird's upcoming Minneapolis conference (9/29-30). Click here to read Joshua Musser Gritter's piece Why I Love Short-Term Mission Trips. Click here to read Forbes's article on The Restaurant of Mistaken Orders. Click here for more details on Mary Cail's new book, Dementia and The Church. Click here to read The Economist's obituary for Bindeshwar Pathak. Hypocrisy Click here to read the interview with Jennifer Breheny Wallace in The Harvard Gazette. Click here to read Dave's post about Advertising Your Hypocrisy. The devotion discussed at the end of the cast, written by Melina Smith of Storymakers, is taken from the upcoming devotional edited by Katie Koplin and published by 1517 Press, Encouragement for Motherhood. It comes out in Spring of 2024.