JR. lives in Dallas, TX with his wife Amanda. In addition to exploring the wonders that are the Lone Star state, JR. is the teaching pastor at Catalyst Community Church, a writer and blogger. His book, Empathy for the Devil, is available from InterVarsity Press. He's haunted by the Batman, who is in turn haunted by the myth of redemptive violence.
What if aliens are real? If they were, that truth would impact everything from theology to communications. In fact, maybe the reason we like telling alien stories so much is that we know deep down these stories help us communicate with difficult people. Clay and JR. dive into some communication tips that will help with little green men or that difficult coworker, friend or neighbor.
It turns out that even in egalitarian homes, women do more work than men – especially if kids are in the mix. Why is that? Psychologist Darcy Lockman joins us to explore the causes – and solutions – of our surprisingly unequal relationships.
One of the biggest TV shows of all time has come to an end… and how was it? We welcome theologian Andre Henry to help us wade through the rubble of King’s Landing, including a deep dive on the Mother of Dragons herself. In this Episode: 1 – Andre Henry 3- When did you start […]
Though Jesus calls us to be poor – and poor in spirit, but weakness runs contrary to much of what’s rewarded in Evangelicalism. Alia Joy shares with us how she navigates everything from church to publishing without the expectation that weakness is a stop along the way. In this Episode: 1 – Story of the […]
Onleilove Alston joins us to explore what it means to say the Bible is a Black book. From the construction of race to the Blackness of Adam and Eve, we explore why the Biblical roots of Blackness matter for all of us, no matter what color we are.
In honor of the the biggest movie of the year, we assembled an all-star cast of Fascinating guests. Rabbi Eliyahu Fink, Pastor Jose Humphreys and Dr. Michelle Reyes assemble to dive into the big themes of this big, big movie.
Author and writing instructor Blake Kimzey joins Clay and JR. to talk about how to face down distractions. What does it take to get things done? Plus: a Velocipastor update and maybe the best proof yet of yeti?
An act of terror by a professing Evangelical youth raises some deep questions about how our churches are discipling our children. What can we do better?
How does the latest version of Pet Sematary stack up to Stephen King’s original novel? What about the 1989 film? We explore, and pay special attention to the themes that carry through all three incarnations.
It’s the annual summer movie preview! Other than Avengers: Endgame, what films do we think will rule the box office? Which will bust? And which are we anticipating most fully? Listen up!