Not Religious Podcast

Nov 27 2024 83 ep. 72 mins 86

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Choosing a relationship with Jesus over the trappings of religion. We're here to create a safe space for the church-hurt, the misfits, and the fed-up. We also love conspiracy theories. 🛸

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Ep. 78 - Don't Mind the MAGA: The Return of NRP!

Nov 27 2024 86 mins

Oh boy, ya'll done messed up. Brian and Blake have returned from the podcast grave fatter, hairier, and tattooier? More tattooed? Anyway we're back to try to wrap our heads around the mayhem we've seen since the election. Christians sure do love the "Chosen One", but is it idol worship? We're diving head-first into this controversy just like the good ol' days, so enjoy! *We do not

Ep. 76 - Black Lives Need To Matter

Oct 15 2020 95 mins

*Originally Aired June 5, 2020* These are scary times. In the midst of a global pandemic, more videos have surfaced of senseless killings that resulted from racial profiling. In this episode, we celebrate the lives of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and others who’s time was cut short in such devastating ways. We’ll also get into our thoughts on the protests, the “All Lives Matt

Ep. 75 - Losing My Religion: Hawk Nelson’s Singer No Longer Believes In God

May 28 2020 86 mins

Well, it happened again. Another Christian musician is claiming that they don’t believe in God anymore. And as usual, the response from the Christian community is very negative. Instead of hoping for the best for Jon Steingard (lead singer of Hawk Nelson), some fans are turning their backs on the band and getting rid of all their music. We’ll get into why we think this is a com

Ep. 74 - MEGACHURCHES Part 5: Hillsong

May 22 2020 94 mins

The fifth and final installment (for now, at least) of our Megachurch series is here and ready to be streamed. We’re going down under this week as we take a look into Hillsong Church. Everything from the 80 affiliated campuses around the world, to the controversial hiccups, to the music OF COURSE! Also, we tell the heart-felt tale of a marriage on the rocks saved by a “synthet

Ep. 73 - MEGACHURCHES Part 4: Mars Hill

May 10 2020 85 mins

Welcome to the fourth installment of our Megachurch series! This week, we’re learning about the rise and fall of Mars Hill in Seattle. The controversy cup overfloweth with this place. Even though Mars Hill is long gone, former pastor Mark Driscoll is still in ministry to this day, but we’ll take a look back at all of his antics including plagiarism, bullying, and his favorite f

Ep. 72 - MEGACHURCHES Part 3: Elevation Church

Apr 16 2020 85 mins

Part tres of our Megachurches series is up in your feeds! This week, we’re exploring the good, the bad, and the ugly of Elevation Church. You most likely know who Steven Furtick is. And if you don’t, take a look at the @preachersnsneakers page. He shows up quite a bit BUT THE DRIP NEVER STOPS 👟 They’re known for their generous outreach programs, but the not everyone is on

Ep. 71 - MEGACHURCHES Part 2: NewSpring Church

Apr 03 2020 95 mins

Welcome to the 2nd installment of our Megachurch series! We’re keeping it in our home state this time. Join us as we dive into a church that is no stranger to controversy, NewSpring Church. Perry Noble was able to put together the largest church in South Carolina, but just couldn’t seem to hold on to it forever. It’s the ultimate story of success, rock bottom, redemption, and

Ep. 70 - MEGACHURCHES Part 1: Lakewood Church

Mar 25 2020 88 mins

WE’RE BACK!! 🎉 After almost a month off due to circumstances beyond our control, we’re finally back to usher in the first part of our Megachurches series. Join us as we dive into the history, beliefs, and controversies surrounding Lakewood Church. Pastored by everyones favorite televangelist and prosperity preacher Joel Osteen, Lakewood has been in the public eye for a while

Ep. 69 - Megachurch Mania

Feb 28 2020 101 mins

Churches are popping up left and right these days. Megachurches are slowly on the rise as well. After a listener sent in a video of a YouTuber visiting a megachurch with cultish vibes, she asked if churches have the right idea in striving to become a megachurch. We answered her by making a whole episode out of it. 😀 We’re weighing out the pros and cons of the modern day megach

Ep. 68 - Conspiracy Theories part 5: Coronavirus

Feb 14 2020 88 mins

Happy Valentine’s Day! Nothing says “I love you” like diving into some wild conspiracies surrounding the coronavirus that’s all up in the news right now. But have you noticed the trend that we have massive outbreaks of disease and then suddenly, they’re GONE?! Don’t worry, we’ll get into that. Also, some conspiracies surrounding the disease and its origins. Plus, the