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The subscriber-exclusive podcast from RELEVANT Magazine. Each week, we take you inside the room as you hear complete interviews with the artists, thinkers, leaders and innovators at the intersection of faith and culture.
Drew Holcomb tells us all about creating his latest album, "Strangers No More," and how he captured a wide spectrum of the human experience.
Rebekah Lyons tells us about her newest book, “Building a Resilient Life,” and how you can build resiliency.
The band Leeland joins us to discuss their new album and how they think others can tap into their own creativity.
Zach Bolen from Citizens talks with us about the band's new album, 'i can't find the edges of you,' and how his faith has grown and shifted in recent years.
Matt Redman shares why worship music should stay focused on Jesus and the cross while discussing his newest album, "Lamb of God."
Melodie Malone from Passion Music speaks with us about the worship team's newest album and how the pandemic brought the collective closer together.
Jonathan "JP" Pokluda discusses his latest book, "Why Do I Do What I Don't Want to Do?" while sharing practical steps for staying disciplined.
"19 Kids and Counting" star Jinger Duggar Vuolo tells us about her new book, how she's "disentangled" her faith and how she's found freedom in this season of life.
Rapper and new author KB joins us to tell us all about the message behind his debut book, "Dangerous Jesus," and why it's important for Christians to have a full view of God.
Craig Groeschel joins us to discuss his new book, 'The Power to Change.' Throughout our conversation, he offers practical tips and encouragement on how to create and keep change in our lives, and how to give ourselves grace in the midst of progress.
Danté Stewart joins us to discuss how the church can be united, even in difficulties and disagreements.
Jonathon Douglass tells us all about Hillsong UNITED's "Are We There Yet?", how to find your own gifting and UNITED's journey over the last 20 years.
Brittney Moses sat down with us to share how focusing on our identity helps us create healthy habits, how to give yourself realistic expectations, and how to make room for grace and errors.
Beth Moore joins us to discuss her memoir, “All My Knotted-Up Life,” and how she’s hoping to impart more wisdom on the next generation.
Cody Carnes joins us to discuss his latest album, 'God is Good!' and why it's important to lean into the goodness of God. Plus, he shares what worship music means to him.
Art Rainer joins us just in time for tax season to discuss how to better handle our finances
Caleb Chapman from Colony House tells us all about the band’s latest album, ‘Cannonballers,’ and how he is looking back in his past while preparing for his future.
David Kinnaman, CEO of Barna Group, provides some much-needed insight into the current and future state of the church, explaining why trends are growing and how there's still time to turn things around.
Shane Claiborne joins us to discuss his latest book, "Rethinking Life," and how we can embrace a holistic pro-life view in every part of our world.
Dr. Esau McCaulley joins us to discuss his new book, 'Lent: The Season of Repentance and Renewal,' and why the spiritual season causes us to grow in our faith.
Lecrae joins us to talk about closing the chapters on 'Church Clothes Vol. 4,' how he's changed as an artist and how the Church can find a way to be united.
Carlos Whittaker joins us to discuss his latest book "How To Human" and reminds us all why we need to lean on each other more.
Tim Keller talks about his latest book, "Forgiveness: Why Should I and How Can I?", how we can pursue justice and forgiveness simultaneously, and why forgiveness is important to fight for, especially when it's hard.
Dr. Dharius Daniels discusses his book "Your Purpose is Calling," how to achieve your goals and setting realistic expectations for yourself.
Drew and Ellie Holcomb stop by to talk about tour life, creating music together and how they have fun in their personal and professional lives.
Ruth Chou Simons joins us to discuss having a health view of ourselves, the difference between worldly self-improvement and Biblical self-improvement, and how we can become the person God created us to be.
Judah Akers from Judah and the Lion sits down with us to discuss the band's latest album Revival — from the message behind it to the process crafting it.
Nobigdyl joins us to discuss his musical journey so far, where's he's willing to go next and how he hopes to change the future of CHH.
Author Philip Yancey joins us to discuss his faith journey, including how he navigated a toxic religious environment by staying closer to God.
Aaron Cole joins us to talk about his rise as a Christian hip-hop artist and the lessons he's been learning along the way.
Levi Lusko joins us to talk about his devotional Roar Like a Lion, and how we can better equip the next generation.
Brittney Moses joins us to discuss how we can achieve our mental health goals, how you can find the right counselor for your journey, and how to help others help themselves.
Rebekah Lyons speaks with us about what a "surrendered" yes actually is, what you can do to build a practice of obedience and how you can protect yourself from burnout.
Samuel Perry, a leading voice bringing awareness to Christian Nationalism, joins us as we discuss his thoughts on threats to present democracy as we know it and also hopes that he has that things will get better.
Chad Gardner from Kings Kaleidoscope joins us for this episode. We talk about some of his new music and finding re-enchantment in the world around us.
Kel Mitchell joins us for a "good" conversation about the work he's done with World Vision, life as a pastor and some of his iconic roles.
Katelyn Beaty, journalist and author of 'Celebrities for Jesus,' sat down to talk about the intricacies of Christian celebrity culture, how the Church has changed over the last few decades, and how we can get back to a Biblical model of fellowship.
Ian Morgan Cron, enneagram expert and author of "The Road Back To You," spoke with us about his new book "The Story of You" and why the messages we hear from our childhood shape who we are today.
Louie Giglio speaks with us about his mental health and the steps he's taken to protect his mind and heart. He also shares how issues like anxiety and depression can be met with both spiritual and physical practices, and why it's always important to seek out help.
Chris Brown from Elevation Worship speaks with us about how the ministry is constantly looking for ways to take their music to a deeper level, how the team cultivates a collaborative spirit and so much more.
Christine Caine joins us to discuss the importance of resiliency, how the next generation can dig deep to create a firm foundation and why it's important to never, ever give up on God.
Author and pastor Stephen Chandler sits down with us for a conversation about his new book Stop Waiting for Permission.We talk why taking a chance might be the best thing you can do. We also discuss a little about what it means to be a good leader even if the only person you're leading, is you.
Chad Veach joins us to talk about his new book, ‘Worried About Everything Because I Pray About Nothing,’ the impact of consistent prayer in your daily life and why it’s important to encourage the next generation to start praying right now.
Tedashii opens up about his journey with his mental health and grief, how his life impacts his music, what he wants to use his platform for and so much more in this conversation with RELEVANT editor Emily Brown.
On this week's episode, 'Jesus and John Wayne' author Kristin Kobes Du Mez joins us. She wrote one of the most popular and polarizing books about evangelical culture of the last few years. In this conversation, she opens up about how her opinions have evolved since the book's publication, how people can talk to each other over political lines and her hopes for the future of the American Church.
Author Jon Tyson speaks with us about encouraging fathers to love their children like Christ, toxic masculinity within the Church and the distinct difference between pragmatism and faithfulness.
Author Max Lucado joins us to discuss his newest book '3:16: The Numbers of Hope,' and how one of the most famous Bible verses has impacted the world. Plus, he opens up about his own life struggles and experiences.
Eugene Cho, author of ‘Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk: A Christian’s Guide to Engaging Politics,’ shares how the Church can root their identity into the Bible instead of politics, how to stay politically aware in a healthy way and how to love your neighbor — especially when you disagree with them.
On this episode, our friend Brooke Ligertwood joins our associate editor Emily Brown to talk about the process of writing worship music in community, what Brooke sees for the future of the Church and how she approaches life transformation. It's a broad, far ranging conversations about some of the things that matter most.
On this episode of Relevant+ Conversations, David Crowder sits down to talk about his evolving process of writing worship music, the complications that come with expressing an extravagant love for God in the lyrics and tells a story about meeting one of his musical heroes that absolutely must be heard to be believed.
Kristian Stanfill talks about worshipping with different artists at the 2022 Passion Conference and how community is not only an important part of your walk, but it is actually essential to your growth.
Trip Lee opens up about his past few years working through emotional, spiritual and even physical issues, as well as giving us a sneak peek at what his future will (hopefully) look like.
Naomi Raine joins us to discuss her new solo adventure apart from Maverick City Music and why she chooses to be honest about the messy parts of her journey even when it's difficult.
On this episode of Relevant Conversations, we're joined by James Vincent McMorrow, the Irish singer/songwriter whose latest album 'The Less I Knew' showcases his creative evolution. In this fascinating conversation, McMorrow opens up about the internal revelations that led to his artistic development, how he's learned to hold his songs with more humility and more confidence and why he thinks that's made his work better than ever.
Judah and the Lion joined us to discuss their brand new album 'Revival' and why our society needs to take to proper time to reflect and heal in order to move forward.
On this new episode, worship singer-songwriter John Mark McMillan opens up about the next step in his music, how he pursues dreams while staying mindful of the present, and how he’s learning to ask God big things.
Worship artist TAYA sits down with us to discuss her musical journey, why she felt like it was time to step out on her own, and why even when it feels scary to take a leap of faith, it’s always worth it.
Author and pastor Tim Keller sits down with us for an honest, vulnerable reflection on his cancer diagnosis, and why the resurrection of Jesus gives him hope in the face of death.
On this episode, author and rapper Sho Baraka joins us for a raw, challenging conversation about his conviction that creativity is more than just artistic expression. He says that creativity can also be a path for justice work and even spiritual renewal, and believes it's time for the Church to get serious about prioritizing the arts as a vital part of authentic Christian community.
Father James Martin joins us to talk about the mystery, tension and beauty of prayer, and how Christians can transform the way they pray by rethinking what prayer looks like.
Authors and podcasters Dr. Christina Edmondson and Ekemini Uwan talk to Derek Minor about their book 'Truth's Table' and discovering a faith and both loves and liberates.
Francis Chan joins us to talk about why unity for the Church isn't optional. In fact, the Bible says unity is a defining feature of the true Church, which means Christians need to prioritize it in our own lives. In a raw, earnest conversation, Chan tells us how we can go about that.
Lisa Sharon Harper, author of numerous books including 'Fortune' and 'The Very Good Gospel,' sits down for a long, far reaching conversation about the state of the fight for Black equality in the U.S. and how more Christians can go from being concerned to getting involved.
This week, Mosaic Pastor Erwin McManus joins us for a long conversation about his book 'The Genius of Jesus,' which explores the intellectual impact of Jesus . McManus also opens up about his insecurities about writing the book, and how powering through gave him a new appreciation for Jesus' work.
Ryan O'Neal, better known as Sleeping At Last, sat down with RELEVANT for an honest conversation about performing music live, his ongoing 'Atlas' project, his thoughts on storytelling and songwriting, and how he’s continually expanding his idea of creativity.
Lawyer, author and sexual abuse victim advocate Rachael Denhollander sits down with RELEVANT for an honest conversation about the Church’s systemic problem with protecting abusers and attacking victims. Denhollander analyzes just why this is such a common theme in American Christianity, and what can be done to turn it around.
Author and Pastor Dr. Derwin Gray sits down for a long, thoughtful conversation about the aftermath of the January 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol, the larger American divide that it speaks to and how the Church needs to both repent of its role in fostering that divide and be part of overcoming it.
Pastor, speaker and author John Mark Comer spoke with us about not only identifying lies in our lives that are trying to rob our joy, but also how to resist and overcome those lies to find peace.
Between writing numerous bestsellers and running her anti-human trafficking organization the A21 Campaign, activist and author Christine Caine stays pretty busy. We talked to her about facing burnout, why she almost gave it all up and the truth that brought her back.
Jackie Hill Perry, the poet and author of books like ‘Holier Than Thou’ and ‘Gay Girl, Good God’ talks about her journey into learning a new of thinking about the holiness of God — a perspective that doesn’t shame us but, instead, encourages us.
Bethel Music and Maverick City Music member Brandon Lake sits down for a chat about the importance of working together when it comes to writing worship music and why he wants to help make room for more voices at the table.