Okay, who spiked the CultureCast punch with Aderall? These guys are all over the map today...hey look, shiny! This week we dig around in the gray matter of Eric Elnes, pastor of the online faith community Darkwood Brew, author of the Phoenix Affirmations (and many other books), and most recently, … Read more about Convergence Christianity, Dental Phobias and Gay Cakes (CultureCast)
Patheos CEO Leo Brunnick, Dental Drama & Playing Doctor (CultureCast)
This week we settle in with Patheos co-founder and CEO, Leo Brunnick to talk about how one goes about taking an idea sketched on a cocktail napkin to being one of the biggest interfaith websites in the world. Sadly, we got no leads on magic words or fairy dust; just lots of hard work and good … Read more about Patheos CEO Leo Brunnick, Dental Drama & Playing Doctor (CultureCast)
Heretic’s Guide to the Bible (Official Launch)
Whether you’re a seasoned preacher or a Bible newbie, taking on scripture can be tougher than gnawing through week-old bagels (dontcha hate when you get those poppy seeds stuck in your teeth??). If I’m being honest with you, it freaks me out a little bit too, but I also think it’s an important thing … Read more about Heretic’s Guide to the Bible (Official Launch)
The Nones, The League & Death of the Nuclear Family
Jordan took his family to Disneyland this week, so Christian recruited his wife, Rev. Amy Piatt to co-host. They act pretty much like what you'd expect a married couple hosting a radio show together to act like, so that's kind of entertaining in itself. Then, after interviewing Shannon Moore, a … Read more about The Nones, The League & Death of the Nuclear Family
Stuff White People Like with Christian Lander
This week, Jordan and Christian go way outside of their sphere of personal experience and into the world of white folks. Specifically, we chat it up with author and screenwriter Christian Lander, best known for his bestselling book, "Stuff White People Like." We talk about white privilege, why humor … Read more about Stuff White People Like with Christian Lander
Ian Ebright on Drone Warfare, the Return of “Community”, and Wondering Why Women Love “The League”
After hearing an anecdote about Christian's massive parenting fail (which cost him $75), we welcome our guest, Ian Ebright, a contributor to Relevant Magazine and Red Letter Christians, and founder of Broken Telegraph. He is currently raising funds on Kickstarter for From the Sky, a film on the … Read more about Ian Ebright on Drone Warfare, the Return of “Community”, and Wondering Why Women Love “The League”
Rev. Amy Piatt on Sexuality, Beer and Ministry
Although Jordan Green and Christian Piatt have had lots of authors on the show so far, they haven't had many ordained ministers doing actual work in a church.They've also been called to the carpet for having too many dudes on the air. And then it occurred to them: Christian's wife, Amy Piatt, was … Read more about Rev. Amy Piatt on Sexuality, Beer and Ministry
Tripp Fuller on Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse
In this episode, Jordan Green and Christian Piatt share the virtual mic with Homebrewed Christianity Godfathers Tripp Fuller and Bo Sanders to discuss the AMC zombie show, Walking Dead, how Zombie Theology can be applied to scripture and what every good Christian needs in order to survive a zombie … Read more about Tripp Fuller on Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse
Peter Rollins on God, Gin and Zombies
This week, Jordan Green and Christian Piatt mosey up to the bar for a chat with pyro-theologian Peter Rollins, author of "Insurrection" and the forthcoming "The Idolatry of God" (Jan, 2013). They talk about the Death Drive, why billionaires aren't actually selfish and how we've made an idol out of … Read more about Peter Rollins on God, Gin and Zombies
Donald Miller on Writing, Fear, Faith and the Future
Christian Piatt and Jordan Green sat down around a mic with author Donald Miller, best known for his faith memoir, Blue Like Jazz. They talk about why Miller voted twice for Barack Obama, even though he's a Paul Ryan fan (wha?!), how the movie studio Pixar saved Apple and why narrative is the … Read more about Donald Miller on Writing, Fear, Faith and the Future
Jim Wallis Post-Election CultureCast Special
We were stoked to sit down with Jim Wallis, Sojourners guru, political activist and all-around change agent for the common good to chat up what happened during the most recent elections. We talk about what comes next, how the parties will respond to the electorate and where both sides can come … Read more about Jim Wallis Post-Election CultureCast Special
Steve Taylor, Blue Like Jazz, Christian Cliches and Frankenstorm
Steve Taylor, film director and rock hero, visits the show to talk with Christian Piatt and Jordan Green about the disappointing theater run of Blue Like Jazz, what made him leave music for film, and to announce his return to music through a new album he's been working on. So, yeah, that's a big … Read more about Steve Taylor, Blue Like Jazz, Christian Cliches and Frankenstorm