The RELEVANT Podcast

This week, Andy Mineo joins us for a hilarious and surprisingly vulnerable conversation about reinvention, perfectionism, leaving Reach Records, making his first album in four years and why he almost drove himself crazy trying to get it right. Plus, the cast dives into: – Brandon Lake dominating Billboard’s year-end charts – The ER vs The Pitt IP controversy – Ticketmaster’s takedown – TreVeyon Henderson spotlighting persecuted Christians on the field – A chaotic game of “One Has to Go” that reveals way too much (about Andy) CHAPTERS: 1:20 – '90s nostalgia, ER and the IP drama behind The Pitt 10:25 – RELEVANT Buzz: Brandon Lake ruled 2025 15:45 – Olivia Dean takes on Ticketmaster 19:50 – TreVeyon Henderson highlights persecuted Christians in Nigeria 21:50 – Andy Mineo joins the show 22:20 – Why his new album took four years 23:40 – Perfectionism, analysis paralysis and moving faster 27:10 – More new music is already loading 28:35 – Andy & Marty’s 15-year friendship origin story 32:05 – “One Has to Go” with Andy 41:55 – Parenting, nostalgia and movies that don’t hit the same 44:15 – 80s/90s PG movies were NOT PG Remember, you can watch the episode video on YouTube! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Two former Bachelor stars. Two very different, but impactful, post-show paths. One episode about what it really looks like to use your platform well. In this new installment of The RELEVANT Podcast: Impact Conversations, Emily Brown and Cameron Strang sit down with Madi Prewett Trout and Ben Higgins to talk about life after reality TV, spiritual growth, calling, purpose, and how to steward influence in a way that actually matters. First, Emily talks with Madi Prewett Trout, who has spent the last five years immersed in ministry—preaching, writing, podcasting, discipling young women, and building a life rooted deeply in Scripture and the local church. She opens up about spiritual transformation, accountability, confession, motherhood, leadership, and learning to stay true to her convictions even when it’s costly. Then Cameron sits down with Ben Higgins, who—after his time on The Bachelor—built Generous Coffee, launched multiple businesses, stepped into a major faith-centered role at iHeartRadio, and wrote a book on connection. Ben shares candidly about anxiety, purpose, fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and using business as a vehicle for generosity and Kingdom impact. If you’ve ever wondered how to live out your calling, use your platform responsibly, walk in integrity, or navigate fame and faith in a digital age—this episode is rich, honest, and deeply encouraging. Presented by World Vision. Highlights: 01:50 — Madi Prewett Trout 02:13 — Madi on how her life has changed since The Bachelor 04:57 — Moving from motivational speaking to biblical teaching 07:11 — How moving and finding a new church shaped her spiritual growth 09:57 — How Madi discerns what God is calling her to speak into 12:21 — Choosing conviction over comfort 16:53 — Breaking secret sin cycles and finding freedom 22:14 — Protecting peace and setting boundaries on social media 28:23 — Why Madi launched her podcast and how God led the timing 33:37 — Learning patience when God says “wait” 38:21 — Ben Higgins 41:28 — Life/work balance as a new dad 43:30 — What Ben does for work now 45:49 — How his role at iHeartRadio is expanding into faith initiatives 50:39 — Rethinking conferences, creativity, and reaching the disconnected 52:29 — Mike Foster’s coaching 56:03 — Restaurant ventures, investing and avoiding AI-replaceable spaces 59:16 — Why his new book is about connection (not fame) 1:02:11 — Feeling like an outsider and the moment everything changed 1:04:47 — How vulnerability unexpectedly connected him with millions 1:07:21 — Did The Bachelor change him? 1:10:06 — A friend’s advice that shifted his entire approach to fame Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chris Llewellyn from Irish folk worship band Rend Collective joins us to talk about the band’s new album 'Christmas in Belfast,' the surprising Irish traditions behind it and what it’s like navigating life between Ireland and Nashville. We also break down the biggest stories in faith and culture, including NF’s record-setting Billboard debut, the wild rise of AI-generated music, and Patriots rookie TreVeyon Henderson’s faith-forward breakout. Plus, the crew swaps celebrity-encounter stories and brings Chris into a special holiday round of “One Has to Go.” CHAPTERS: 02:00 – Jesse spots an SNL cast member at the airport 06:30 – Marty’s celebrity encounters at LAX 08:30 – Cameron’s wild Kanye West airport story 09:40 – RELEVANT Buzz 09:55 – NF’s massive Billboard debut 12:00 – AI music platform Suno is creating 7 million songs a day 14:20 – Is AI killing creativity? The crew debates 19:10 – Patriots rookie TreVeyon Henderson’s record-breaking game & public faith 24:10 – Chris Llewellyn of Rend Collective 24:40 – The story behind Christmas in Belfast 26:40 – Irish Christmas traditions & late-night candlelit services 27:50 – Gaelic football, Welsh kickers & Jesse’s confusion 29:55 – Chris on moving from Ireland to Nashville 31:00 – How Irish political history shaped his view of division 32:15 – Holiday Edition of “One Has to Go” with Chris 35:35 – Marty’s trauma with board games 36:10 – Brunch vs. naps: the debate 38:00 – Emily vs. “crisp evenings” 39:00 – Snoopy, Peanuts, and Christmas ornament chaos 40:45 – Group prayer handholding horrors 43:30 – Emily’s tiny tabletop Christmas tree revelation Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this episode of our Impact Conversations series, we sit down with Tara-Leigh Cobble, creator of The Bible Recap — one of the most influential Bible-reading podcasts in the world. Tara-Leigh shares how The Bible Recap started, how she built a global Bible-reading community and what she’s learned about Scripture, calling and obedience along the way. If you’re trying to understand the Bible or want to stay consistent in your Bible reading plan, this conversation is for you. We also feature a bonus interview with Christian financial expert Art Rainer, who breaks down how to approach money, generosity and financial stress from a biblical perspective. If you’re looking for Christian financial advice, how to give when money is tight or how to steward your resources well, you’ll want to hear this. Presented by World Vision. CHAPTERS: 02:37 — Tara-Leigh Cobble: How The Bible Recap Started 06:04 — Building the podcast with a $99 mic 08:45 — When the calling gets costly 10:55 — The story that kept her going 14:43 — Leadership, discernment and calling 16:49 — Feeling unqualified but called 21:09 — Advice for taking your first step 23:17 — Bonus Interview: Art Rainer 26:13 — Money is a tool, not a goal 28:10 — How to be generous when money is tight 33:31 — Giving, debt and proportional generosity 37:00 — Creative ways to be generous without money Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on The RELEVANT Podcast, we dive into the strange new digital reality Christians are wrestling with — from AI artists topping the Christian charts to foreign troll farms shaping what we see online, even in faith spaces. Throughout the show, we keep asking one big question: can we trust anything online anymore? Plus, we talk Kristen Bell’s surprise appearance on a Fox News Bible podcast (and her feelings about that), Nate Bargatze’s real-life theme park, weird holiday debates, outlawed pickleball, Thanksgiving pizza and a lot more. It’s a holiday-week hangout episode with Cameron, Jesse and Emily — no guest, just chaos, honesty and a lot of laughs. 0:35 – Why do our YouTube views explode days later? 6:00 – Thanksgiving: the obligation holiday? 7:30 – When do you become the “main house” for holidays? 8:30 – Jesse’s traumatic Big Lots Thanksgiving miracle 14:20 – RELEVANT Buzz: AI tops the Christian charts 24:30 – Kristen Bell accidentally starring in a Fox News Bible podcast 30:40 – Nate Bargatze is opening a theme park?! 36:30 – SLICES: Pickleball banned in California 39:30 – The Elvis Judge saga 43:00 – Thanksgiving pizza: yes or no? 44:30 – ONE HAS TO GO: Holiday Edition 50:30 – Matching Christmas pajamas 51:15 – Final thoughts Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Worship leader and Passion artist Kristian Stanfill joins us to talk about the long road from addiction to five years of sobriety, the moment everything changed and how his new album 'Come to Jesus' was born from real healing and real joy. Cameron, Jesse, Derek and Emily also bring RELEVANT Buzz, our weekly breakdown of the latest at the intersection of faith and culture — and of course, we close the show with Slices, where the crew dives into the funniest, weirdest and most unexpected stories the internet has to offer. Show Highlights 01:25 — Denver altitude, sinus infections & Cameron’s Chap Stick disaster 04:36 — The Colorado horse-ride saga and Derek’s conspiracy theories 08:55 — RELEVANT Buzz 09:00 — Daniel Caesar’s faith-filled album hits the charts 11:00 — The wild bike-prank video Jesse found on his cursed algorithm 12:05 — Vine is officially coming back… sort of 16:20 — Jenna Jameson gets baptized and shares her story 18:15 — Guest: Kristian Stanfill joins the show 18:45 — Why he made a solo album (Come to Jesus) 21:00 — “I needed a revelation of Jesus” — Kristian on what actually changed him 26:15 — What year four to year five of sobriety taught him 27:20 — The power of community, vulnerability and refusing isolation 28:15 — Advice for pastors, leaders and anyone afraid to ask for help 31:20 — Does he get tired of talking about his darkest season? 33:55 — Slices: A horse falls into a family’s backyard pool 39:20 — An AI song hits No. 1 on the country charts 45:55 — Congress quietly bans Delta-8 and similar THC products 48:20 — The dark side of unregulated synthetic drugs Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of the RELEVANT Podcast Impact Conversation Series, we sit down with two leaders who have shaped the faith lives of billions. First, adventurer and global TV icon Bear Grylls opens up about how the wilderness taught him about spiritual survival. It’s one of Bear’s most personal and honest conversations ever — covering doubt, faith, courage and why he believes Jesus’ life is the greatest adventure of all. Then, YouVersion founder Bobby Gruenewald joins us fresh off a historic milestone: one billion downloads of the Bible App. He shares the wild origin story of YouVersion, how God exceeded every expectation, how to steward faith in a tech-driven world and why Gen Z is turning to Scripture like never before. This episode is part of our special Impact Series sponsored by World Vision, whose community-focused work is changing lives around the globe. Learn more and get involved at WorldVision.org/RELEVANT. CHAPTERS 00:00 — Introduction from Cameron Strang 02:19 — Emily Brown sits down with Bear Grylls 02:30 — Writing Jesus’ story as a thriller (and why no one had done it) 05:13 — How his new book began in the middle of the jungle 07:33 — Physical survival and spiritual survival: where they intersect 09:22 — Faith, doubt, fear and the courage to keep going 11:19 — What surprised Bear most after rereading the Bible three times 13:23 — Working with The Chosen and making “Chosen in the Wild” 16:07 — Why faith is breaking through in entertainment right now 18:20 — The first time Bear spoke publicly about faith (yes, including Obama) 20:07 — Cameron wraps Bear’s segment and introduces Bobby Gruenewald of YouVersion 21:49 — How a security line in Chicago sparked the Bible App 23:57 — Launching on Day 1 of the App Store… with zero Apple contacts 27:59 — What surprised him about global Bible engagement 30:48 — Balancing ministry and data while staying donor-supported 33:20 — From serial entrepreneur to lifelong ministry calling 37:26 — Where faith and technology are headed next 41:52 — AI, ethics and why YouVersion refuses to rush a chatbot 44:09 — What Bobby hopes YouVersion’s legacy will be 50 years from now 49:22 — Gen Z’s surprising hunger for Scripture Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, Kings Kaleidoscope’s Chad Gardner joins us to talk about the band’s new album, “Asaph's Arrows II,” a return to their roots reimagining classic hymns. He opens up about creative integrity, the lessons of Mars Hill, and how the band’s journey has reshaped his view of worship and art. Plus, the cast tackles haircut horror stories, the SNAP funding freeze, Mike Todd’s viral Breakfast Club interview and this year’s weirdest scientific discoveries. Highlights: 1:00 – Intros 10:45 – The Great Hair Debate: Who has the courage to stop a bad haircut in progress? 11:00 – RELEVANT Buzz: This week’s headlines at the intersection of faith and culture 11:15 – SNAP Funding Freeze: 42 million Americans face a food crisis — what Christians can actually do to help 12:15 – Church vs. State: Who’s really responsible for feeding the hungry? 17:30 – Mike Todd on The Breakfast Club: Why he went viral (again) 25:20 – Special Guest: Kings Kaleidoscope’s Chad Gardner joins to talk about the band’s new album, “Asaph’s Arrows II” 26:00 – Back to the Beginning: Why Kings is remaking hymns after a decade of experimentation 30:10 – “The rose that grew from concrete”: How Mars Hill shaped Kings Kaleidoscope’s DNA 36:15 – The Future of Kings Kaleidoscope: How Kings might return to leading church worship 42:00 – SLICES: • Jesse’s “Ig Nobel Awards” — scientists prove drunk bats fly worse and cows painted like zebras get fewer fly bites • Marty’s Vintage Gaming Corner — a Russian Sims 2 love story gone terribly wrong 52:46 — Marty tells us about his exciting new project Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Christian researcher, sociologist and Hamilton actress Ashley LaLonde joins The RELEVANT Podcast to unpack new data revealing why more Gen Z women are walking away from church. She explains how purity culture, politics and the lack of space for single or career-focused women are reshaping faith for a generation. It's a must-listen conversation! Plus, we have RELEVANT Buzz and Slices 1:00 – The Crew Debates Big Napkin: Jesse exposes the “decorative napkin industrial complex.” 6:30 – The Dollar Tree Uprising: The cast demands rebranding to “$1.25 Tree.” 8:00 – Smooth Pivot Attempt: Cameron tries to move from napkins to faith and culture. 9:00 – RELEVANT Buzz: This week’s headlines at the intersection of faith and culture 9:15 – Frankie Muniz Finds God: The Malcolm in the Middle star’s surprising faith story 12:00 – Christian Music Chart Update: Josiah Queen, Phil Wickham, and the rise of worship on Billboard’s Hot 100 15:45 – Hip-Hop’s Chart Collapse: No rap songs in the Top 40 for the first time in 35 years 16:00 – Derek’s Deep Dive: Why hip-hop lost its cultural soul — from gatekeepers to gentrification 25:00 – Special Guest: Ashley LaLonde (Barna Group / Hamilton) joins to talk about the new Barna study on Gen Z women and faith 26:45 – Why Gen Z Women Are Leaving the Church: Ashley explains the data — 38% now religiously unaffiliated 27:30 – The Purity Culture Fallout: How sexual shame and rigid gender roles alienated a generation 28:10 – Politics and the Pulpit: How Christian nationalism and partisanship push women away 29:20 – The Marriage Idol: Are churches overvaluing family and under-serving single women? 30:45 – Solidarity and Inclusion: Why many young women leave in support of LGBTQ friends 31:50 – Social Capital Shift: Why church is still “advantageous” for men but costly for women socially 32:40 – A New Kind of Spiritual Hunger: How disengaged women are still deeply curious about faith 34:10 – The Marriage Question: How this trend could reshape Christian dating and marriage rates 35:00 – Ashley’s Challenge to the Church: How to re-engage single women and rethink discipleship 36:10 – The Urban Divide: Are cities different from suburbs? Ashley offers insight 38:00 – The Fallout of Scandal: How church abuse crises have eroded trust among women 39:15 – Reckoning with Failure: Ashley calls the Church to repent for how it’s treated women 40:00 – Ashley’s Story: From Harvard to Hamilton to Barna Group — how faith shaped her calling 42:45 – Perseverance and Purpose: Six years of rejection before booking Hamilton 43:40 – From Broadway to Research: How she now combines creativity, sociology and ministry 44:30 – The cast reacts — “That was the most insightful segment we’ve ever done.” 45:00 – SLICES: • Jesse’s “Aggressive Research Monkeys on the Loose” story • Derek’s real-life 'Suits' case — the fake lawyer who won 26 cases Watch the full video episode on RELEVANT's YouTube channel! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of our IMPACT Conversation Series, entrepreneur David Meltzer shares how losing everything led him to redefine success through faith, gratitude and purpose. Then, pastor and author Mark Batterson unpacks the message behind his new bookGradually Then Suddenly — why breakthroughs happen slowly, then all at once. Hosted by Cameron Strang and presented by World Vision, these conversations explore what it really means to make an impact through business, ministry and everyday faith. CHAPTERS: 00:00 — Introduction with Cameron Strang 01:18 — World Vision partnership + mission spotlight 02:30 — David Meltzer joins the conversation 04:00 — Losing everything and redefining success 07:10 — Rebuilding faith, gratitude, and purpose 10:45 — How business can be a tool for impact 14:20 — The balance between ambition and surrender 18:05 — Closing thoughts from Cameron 21:25 — Introduction to Mark Batterson 21:40 — “Gradually Then Suddenly”: the meaning behind the title 23:00 — The myth of overnight success 24:20 — Why faith often moves at the speed of a seed 25:55 — Persistence: the bridge between failure and breakthrough 28:30 — Discerning when to persist and when to pivot 30:50 — How to stay faithful in the “gradually” seasons 32:45 — Encouragement for those still waiting for their “suddenly” 35:40 — Final reflections from Mark Batterson 36:54 — Cameron Strang outro + next episode tease Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week the crew breaks down the NBA’s shocking gambling scandal, Daniel Caesar’s unexpected faith journey, and what actually happens after we die. Plus, Jelly Roll launches a free rehab center, Emily questions if Florida makes the cut for the New Earth and Jesse warns us about smart beds gone rogue. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:15 The NBA Gambling Scandal → Chauncey Billups, the mafia & a Walter White theory 15:00 RELEVANT Buzz: Daniel Caesar’s Faith Journey & New Album 22:00 Jelly Roll’s Free Rehab Center 24:00 Faith Charting Again on Prime Video + Hollywood vs. Christian Storytelling 27:00 “What Happens When We Die?” — Cameron Breaks Down Heaven, The Good Place & the Bible’s Timeline 35:00 Afterlife Debate → New Earth, Time & Purpose in Eternity 45:00 SLICES: Smart Beds Gone Wild & The Robot Uprising New video episodes of The RELEVANT Podcast drop every Tuesday on the RELEVANT Podcast Youtube channel! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

After reflecting on their recent conversation with viral creator Jimmy Darts, the crew dives into what living out real faith actually looks like — not just believing the right things, but showing compassion and generosity in everyday life. Then they tackle the big October question: should Christians celebrate Halloween, or skip the costumes altogether? In RELEVANT Buzz, they unpack Mel Gibson’s questionable new Resurrection of the Christ casting, AI’s takeover of the internet, and Miley Cyrus’ surprising thoughts on sobriety. Plus, in Slices, wild stories about speeding tickets, Switzerland’s $100K fines, and self-driving cars gone rogue. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Cameron’s New Setup 05:44 A Serious Discussion About Facial Hair 10:23 Reflecting on Our ‘Impact Series’ Conversation With Jimmy Darts 16:28 Showing Compassion in Everyday Life 18:32 Shaming for Generosity: A New Approach 18:56 RELEVANT Buzz 19:07 Mel Gibson Recast Jesus 24:28 The Internet Is Now 50% AI-Generated Content 32:06 Why Miley Cyrus Got Sober 35:26 SLICES 35:38 Don’t Get a Ticket in Switzerland 41:57 But Can You Ticket a Robot? 45:31 Should Christians Celebrate Halloween? 59:10 ASK THE CAST 01:00:10 What Would Your 16-Year-Old Self Think of You Now? 01:02:16 What Cringey Christian Thing Do You Secretly Still Love? 01:06:29 What’s an Unexpected Hill You’ll Die On? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We believe every follower of Jesus is called to make a difference — and in this special bonus series, we’re sitting down with creators, leaders and dreamers who are doing just that. In this episode, we kick things off with Jimmy Darts — GoFundMe’s top creator, known for surprising strangers with life-changing generosity. His videos have reached hundreds of millions, but behind it all is a simple mission: to show the world what God’s love looks like in action. The RELEVANT Podcast IMPACT Series is presented by World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization serving children and communities around the globe. Learn more at worldvision.org/RELEVANT. New episodes drop here throughout the fall. Make sure to watch on YouTube! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Pastor Chris Durso joins us to talk about the shifting landscape of modern Christianity — why flashy churches are losing their influence, how Gen Z is reshaping faith communities, and what authenticity really looks like in a post-celebrity-pastor era. Plus, the crew breaks down the biggest stories at the intersection of faith and culture, including Chandler Moore’s lawsuit against Maverick City Music's CEO, Project Pat's stunning salvation moment at a Memphis concert, the Taco Bell Ultra Marathon and the viral “Jericho dating strategy” at ORU. (FYI, it's glorious.) Chapters: 05:00 – RELEVANT BUZZ Returns: The Maverick City Music lawsuit explained 12:20 – Project Pat leads a prayer of repentance in Memphis 15:15 – SLICES: The Taco Bell Ultra Marathon (why would anyone do this?) 22:30 – ORU freshmen attempt a “Jericho dating” stunt 27:00 – GUEST: Pastor Chris Durso joins the show 28:00 – Launching Good Company Church in NYC 32:00 – Why the showmanship era of church is over 35:30 – How COVID changed what people want from faith 38:40 – The danger of “celebrity Christianity” 41:00 – Building an honest, mature church culture 44:00 – Navigating politics and social issues from the pulpit 46:00 – Faith and the NBA: behind the scenes with team chaplains ⸻ 🎧 Listen & Subscribe: Find The RELEVANT Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. 📺 Watch full video episodes every Tuesday on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram → @RELEVANTpodcast and @RELEVANTmagazine Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s only our second-ever video episode, and things already get weird. (What's new?) The crew dives into the wildest stories this week — unpacking whether Instagram is really “not listening,” the lady who will name your baby for the low, low price of $30,000, and Emily uncovers the faith-filled backstory of SNL’s James Austin Johnson (spoiler: he started in Christian movies). Plus, we relive the legendary Fabio goose incident, cringe youth group names and a lot more! Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Video Podcast Transition 03:04 Audience Reactions and Expectations 05:58 Fabio's Roller Coaster Incident 08:59 Randy Johnson's Bird Incident 11:34 Celebrity Comparisons and Humor 14:40 Local Legends and Mount Trashmore 15:54 The Golden Era of Morning Radio 19:54 SLICES 24:48 The Business of Naming Babies 31:27 A New Mom Is a Gaming Superhero 33:13 Instagram's Controversial Listening Claims 34:33 Exploring Social Media Manipulation 39:15 An SNL Cast Member's Christian Movie Past 44:19 ASK THE CAST Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, we try a bunch of new things that may (or may not) live on, but we want you to check it out and tell us what you think about the new format. We have some big announcements about the new video era of the show at the beginning, and then Slices is back! Jesse brings some vital squirrel news, Derek brings the dystopian future of drone surveillance, and Emily brings a heart check about sharing our faith that spurs an unexpected conversation. At the end of the show, we have Ask the Cast, and definitely connect with us on Instagram @RELEVANTpodcast or YouTube to tell us what you think about the new format! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today we're joined by actor Matthew McConaughey for a fascinating conversation about faith, prayer and cynicism. Plus, this week Slices is back! Jesse brings the Aquatic Conspiracy and Crimes beat, and Emily brings some surprising vintage media news. And at the end of the show, we have a hilarious round of 'One Has to Go'! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today we're joined by Christian hip-hop icon Lecrae. He just released his 10th album, Reconstruction, and we talk about legacy, impact and the future of Christian hip-hop. Plus, Derek tells us all about his new album that's releasing next week — and took 6 years to make. In RELEVANT Buzz, we dive into the crazy 1st concert being hosted at the Vatican, a surprising study about which generation attends church the most, the tough job market facing twentysomethings, and Carrie Underwood leading worship at her local church. And at the end the show, we have a hilarious edition of 'One Has to Go!' Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today, instead of a guest interview, we give you the first look at the new digital issue of RELEVANT! It features a stacked line-up, and we can't wait for you to hear about it. Plus, we have RELEVANT Buzz, covering the bold faith of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' star Gavin Casalegno, a new job that will pay you for scrolling social media all day, and the movie theater that had a Catholic bishop blessing people with holy water before they watched the new 'Conjuring' horror film. Plus, we have 'One Has to Go' and a lot more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we're joined by reality TV star and CEO of Duck Commander, Willie Robertson! Plus, in Slices we tackle everything from the impact of TikTok on our brains to the ethically questionable thing the Chinese are now doing with robots. The guys of course discuss this week's big engagement news, we learn more about the important work of Sole Hope, and at the end of the show we have 'One Has to Go!' Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy