Intersections

I recently recorded a conversation with my dear friend Jimmy Humphrey, host of Jimmy’s Table podcast, in which we discussed the idea of having a practical spirituality. This came out of a personal conversation we had about online Christian influencers and how many of them are so heavenly-minded minded they seem no earthly good. Being spiritual doesn't require some crazy regimen o

In this episode, I talk with my good friend Daren Hall who tells his story of redemption and transformation. We discuss the importance of humility, community, and making amends, as well as the challenges of navigating temptation and maintaining sobriety. Daren emphasizes the significance of surrendering to recovery and the power of honesty in healing. The conversation concludes wit

SummaryIn this conversation, Daniel Rushing explores the complexities surrounding Halloween, particularly from a Christian perspective. He discusses the historical roots of Halloween, its connection to All Hallows' Eve, and the varying attitudes within Christianity towards the holiday. Rushing reflects on the nature of evil and horror in culture, the emotional responses elicited by

We are talking shame, addiction, and werewolves in "Torn," a new movie directed by Ryen William Thomas and written by Jordon Alexander & Benjamin Johnston. In this episode, I interview filmmaker Ryen William Thomas about his new thriller film, Torn. The conversation delves into the film's exploration of themes such as shame, guilt, and addiction, and how these elements reflect the

Pastors who minister in an increasingly divided world are learning in real-time how to navigate the complexities of social media, political polarization, and diversity in the church. In this episode, I sit down with Pentecostal Pastor Dr. Nathan Rouse, a ministry veteran who pastors a diverse church and actively engages on social media in a way that is challenging but not polarizin

Christians are outraged over the Olympics opening ceremony in Paris after there was a performance that might have been a parody of The Lord's Supper, a famous painting by Leonardo Da Vinci. In this episode, I share my thoughts about a seething anger found among many Christians that is emerging as an unquenchable outrage. Get full access to Intersections at intersectionpodcast.subst

In this episode we're talking about Louisiana's newest law requiring a copy of the Ten Commandments be posted in every public school classroom in the state. The law stipulates that a Protestant version of the commandments appear on 11x14 inch posters in every public school classroom from grade schools through state universities. Get full access to Intersections at intersectionpodca

Was Jesus rich or poor? In this episode, we will look at the second half of a sermon preached by Bishop Wayne Michael in which he argues that Jesus was rich and that it is a moral obligation that his followers pursue wealth. Among other things, Michael will argue that Jesus came from a royal family, wore designer clothes, and bought expensive wines. Could that be correct? My commen

The intersection of faith and business is important to me. In the business world, there is a lot of talk about the law of attraction and other success philosophies. As a bivocational minister and entrepreneur, I sometimes struggled to reconcile success philosophies with my faith. I had come to believe that Jesus was poor, that Jesus preferred the poor, and because of that wealth wa

The last year has been a season of disintegration and reintegration and a lot has changed since the last podcast episode. It has been a time of rethinking my calling and discerning what I feel called to now. In this episode, I discuss how my motivations for spirituality as a minister affected my personal identity, church hurt, the way I think my church failed to live up to its prom