Churched: Recent Episodes
Joel and Elizabeth St John
What happens when two out-of-the-box pastors' kids get married, and decide to record their late-night thoughts about the nitty-gritty aspects of marriage, sex & following Jesus? Well, you get this podcast! Join in on the conversation.
We’ve been gone for awhile and so much has happened! As we get ready for the New Year and a fresh start for Churched, listen in as we catch you up on the big changes in our life and what God’s been teaching us in this season!
Have questions, episode requests or suggestions? Email us at itschurched@gmail.com
Talk to any Christian you know and either they or someone they know of have struggled with pornography or masturbation, or both, at some point in their life. And unfortunately so many people are struggling in silence, believing that they will never overcome the bondage they believe they are under. But the good news is that we believe that as Christians we can walk in freedom from these things! Listen in to hear us share our testimonies of how the Gospel freed us from masturbation & pornography addictions, and how it can free you too!
Wedding season is upon us! Are you recently engaged or about to get married this year? As newlyweds ourselves we totally get the exciting and busy season this is for you and your fiance. But in the midst of all your planning have you been wondering how you can honor God the most during this process? Listen in to hear us walk through some practical insights that you can keep in mind to keep God at the center of this momentous next step!
The overturning of Roe v Wade sent shockwaves throughout the western world. Many Christians are struggling to wrap their head around what seems to be a very complex issue. To avoid being caught in the crossfire of our culture, many Christian stay neutral or for other reasons, lean pro-choice. Listen in to hear us talk about how Christians can process the issue of abortion and what action they can take to help mothers in those situations.
Blog post link: https://www.thereformedhomemaker.com/post/pro-choice-christian
We just celebrated our one year wedding anniversary and wanted to share with you all the highs, lows, and lessons we've learned so far! Listen in to hear us chat about how we've been doing, as well as how we navigated the two "divorce triggers" (finances and sex), during our first year of marriage.
Have you ever heard someone say that Christianity is the "white man's", or the "colonizer's" religion? Or are you worried that following Jesus means you're oppressing yourself as a Black person? Listen in to hear us debunk some pretty popular lies using history, statistics, and Scripture.
The hot topic in Christian circles right now is deconstruction. Books, podcasts, and social media accounts are all geared at examining the truthfulness and merit of the Christian faith many have grown up in. Without realizing it, you might be deconstructing your faith as well.
Listen in to hear us break down what deconstruction is, our story, and how to take a healthy approach to deconstruction.
When you talk to people about Kevin Samuels, most people either love him or hate him. He tackles some of the touchiest topics in our culture that most of us would rather not address. One of these topics is the marriageability of black women in the USA. Listen in to hear us critique his views and address the topic from a biblical perspective.
When you talk to people about Kevin Samuels, most people either love him or hate him. He tackles some of the touchiest topics in our culture that most of us would rather not address. One of these topics is the concept of the “high-value man”. Listen in to hear us critique his views about what a “high-value man” is from a biblical perspective.
Elizabeth is Nigerian and Joel is Dominican & Jamaican. We have a lot in common, but NOT when it comes to culture. Are you wondering if you can survive the hidden trials of an intercultural relationship? Listen in to hear us chat about how we’ve worked through our culture’s vast differences.
Have questions, a word of encouragement or suggestions? Email us at itschurched@gmail.com
Unfortunately, sex scandals in the church are becoming everyday news. From cheating to pornography, and even abuse. We know this breaks God's heart and brings shame to the Church. Listen in to hear our thoughts on how we as Christians can process through these terrible events.
Have questions, a word of encouragement or suggestions? Email us at itschurched@gmail.com
The church is supposed to be a beacon of light and truth in a dark world. But sometimes we miss the mark on some things. One of those things has been how we discuss sex. Have you been hurt or confused by certain teachings on sex in the church? Listen in to hear us chat about common toxic sex advice and how to change it with God's truth. Featuring special guest Sheila Wray Gregoire.
More from Sheila - https://tolovehonorandvacuum.com/
Link to The Great Sex Rescue - https://tolovehonorandvacuum.com/great-sex-rescue/
In the first few months of our marriage, having babies was the absolute last thing on our minds. Like most young couples, we wanted to focus on our careers, dreams, and materialistic goals. Then God confronted our desires and plans, and changed our hearts for the better. Listen in to hear us chat about our journey navigating our perspective on children.
Article link to "Why Christians Hate Babies":
https://www.thereformedhomemaker.com/post/why-christians-hate-babies
Have questions, a word of encouragement or suggestions? Email us at itschurched@gmail.com
The suburbs are a great place to live. To many, they’re the evidence of having achieved the “good life”. Convenience, comfort, and safety are neighborhoodspacked neatly in beautiful homogenous homes and cookie-cutter neighbourhoods. But what if the environment and lifestyle promoted in suburbia are actually corrosive to your soul? Listen in to hear us chat about how you can live like Jesus even in suburbia.
Have questions, a word of encouragement, or suggestions? Email us at itschurched@gmail.com
Gender roles are like a trigger word in our society now. If you’re for them you’re part of the evil patriarchy and if you’re against them then you obviously aren’t a real Christian. But is that true? Listen in to hear us chat through our thoughts on gender roles in the church and the home.
Have questions, a word of encouragement, or suggestions? Email us at itschurched@gmail.com
The two scriptures Elizabeth mentioned about women being a "keeper-at-home/homemaker", can be found in Titus 2:5 & 1 Timothy 5:14"
If you’d like to check out the resource Elizabeth mentioned about understanding the complementarian vs egalitarian view, click the link below: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6xVaM5VI1ajwNUR0qSIou1?si=AVbPmxfaSJiY5S9a5whSmw&dl_branch=1
Gender roles are like a trigger word in our society now. If you’re for them you’re part of the evil patriarchy and if you’re against them then you obviously aren’t a real Christian. But is that true? Listen in to hear us chat through our thoughts on gender roles in the church and the home.
Have questions, a word of encouragement, or suggestions? Email us at itschurched@gmail.com
If you’d like to check out the resource Elizabeth mentioned about understanding the complementarian vs egalitarian view, click the link below: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6xVaM5VI1ajwNUR0qSIou1?si=AVbPmxfaSJiY5S9a5whSmw&dl_branch=1
Why does it seem like reaching the Big O is so much harder for women? Were women designed to enjoy sex the same way men were or are women just handed the shorter, less passionate end of the stick? Listen in to hear us chat about our experience navigating & achieving the seemingly elusive female orgasm.
Have questions, a word of encouragement, or suggestions? Email us at itschurched@gmail.com
Feel weighed down by the pressures of chasing after a bigger paycheck, a nicer house and the latest gadgets? What if we told you that Jesus says you may be stressing about all the wrong things. Listen in to hear us chat about the practice of living simply.
Have questions, a word of encouragement, or suggestions? Email us at itschurched@gmail.com