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Episode 1174: Carl Lentz Jun 18, 2024

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Today we're joined by former Hillsong NYC pastor Carl Lentz for a vulnerable, unedited conversation about his past, present and future. (If you're tuning in for just that convo, it starts at the 40-minute mark.) For those checking out our normal show, the cast has this week's Slices — from the rollercoaster hot dog eating competition news, to celebs banning people for no good reason on social media. Plus, we have a fresh edition of 'Would You Rather?' that you don't want to miss. But the real highlight of the show is the long-form conversation with Carl. Make sure to listen and share it.

Episode 1173: Caleb Hearn Jun 14, 2024

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Today we're joined by singer-songwriter Caleb Hearn, who's blown up on TikTok over the last few years and is about to release his highly anticipated debut album! Plus, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz, with an update on the TikTok cult documentary everyone's talking about, to a surprising new study showing that the number of Nones in Gen Z is actually going down, to Pharrell implying his upcoming LEGO biopic might actually be deeper and more faith-focused that you'd expect. And at the end of the show, we have your crazy summer vacation story feedback!

Episode 1172: Jackie Hill Perry Jun 11, 2024

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Today we're joined by author, speaker, poet (and more) Jackie Hill Perry! We talk to her about her new book on Ephesians, how she juggles so many projects and more. Plus, the crew brings the week's Slices — from the latest buzz inside of KTLA, to the end of freebies, to the major shakeup coming to arena tours, to the newest examples of AI getting things very, very wrong. And at the end of the show, we have a new edition of 5 Second Rule!

Episode 1171: SEU Worship Jun 07, 2024

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Today we're joined by SEU Worship, who have an amazing new album releasing today! Plus, Jesse's back from his first real cruise, and boy does he have some thoughts. Also, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz, covering the new Netflix TikTok cult documentary everyone's talking about, the problematic changes coming to the most problematic social media app, and we find out why The Chosen's new season has been delayed so long. And at the end, we have your tipping feedback!

Episode 1170: Cuba Gooding, Jr. Jun 04, 2024

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Today we're joined by film icon Cuba Gooding, Jr., who tells us about a new faith-based movie he has coming out later this summer. Plus, the crew brings the week's Slices —ranging from a regrettable NBA playoffs promotion, to something that texting and driving might say about your brain, to a new way streamers are looking to compensate actors more fairly. And at the end of the show, we have one of Cameron's favorite games yet: "How Well Do You Remember Your Lyrics?" where we test Marty and Derek on how well they know their own songs!

Episode 1169: WHATUPRG May 31, 2024

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Today rapper WHATUPRG joins us to talk about what it was like growing up as a first-generation Mexican-American, including what it was like to witness his dad get deported, how his life experiences and faith have shaped his identity as an artist and more. Plus, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz — including an update from Russell Brand one month into his newfound faith, a new study that reveals almost half of Gen Z live a double-life online, and a summer music festival with an actually strong artist lineup. And of course, we have your feedback about the craziest pop culture sermon illustrations you've experienced, and the crew may or may not do a deep dive on tipping culture getting out of control.

Episode 1168: Maverick City Music Co-Founder Jonathan Jay May 24, 2024

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Today we're joined by Maverick City Music's co-founder to talk about the recent changes with the group, where they are now and where they're going. If you've been impacted by Mav City's music in recent years, you don't want to miss this conversation! Plus, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz — from a German church hosting a Taylor Swift service, to Gen Z making less than millennials, to the dire state of endless shrimp. And at the end, we have your feedback about the embarrassing things your parents still have in their house of you!

Episode 1167: Ashlee Eiland May 21, 2024

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Today we're joined by author and speaker Ashlee Eiland, who brings some great insights about how to navigate difficult conversations this year (which it will be full of). Plus, the cast brings the week's Slices — from the streamers basically relaunching cable, to a new study revealing men don't know how to shower, to how we really all really need to pay attention to media literacy. And at the end of the episode, we help out all the recent grads with a special edition of Ask the Cast!

Episode 1166: Remembering Tim Keller May 17, 2024

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One year after his passing, we look back on the legacy of one of our faith heroes, Dr. Tim Keller, by playing an unreleased interview we had with him last year. The topic is forgiveness — from church hurts, to what to do when we've wronged someone else. It's something we all need to hear. Plus, we have the week's RELEVANT Buzz, covering nobigdyl's Tiny Desk Concert contest honor, to new studies showing a large number of women aren't aspiring to be moms anymore, to a surprising faith conversation between Theo Von and Sketch. And at the end, we have your feedback on weird life hacks you've tried!

Episode 1165: David Crowder May 14, 2024

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Today we're joined by David Crowder, who gives us a first look at his new album releasing at the end of the month! Plus, the cast gets into everything from the Kendrick/Drake beef, to some crazy Stephen Baldwin stories, to extensive breakdowns of AI innovations, 3D printing, and an under-discussed aspect of the basketball GOAT debate. We also have the week's Slices, which includes info on how you can be in the next season of 'The Righteous Gemstones.' And at the end, we have a fresh installment of Hot Takes!

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