Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhat Squid Game Says About Us (And Capitalism)
What happens when a Korean drama holds up a mirror to the world? Esau sits down with Cultural Critic, Rebecca Sun to talk about Squid Game—the Netfli…
1 year, 1 month ago
Denzel's Ministry and What We Want From Celebrity Christians
Denzel Washington was recently baptized and now believes he's been called to ministry. How does he compare to other celebrity Christians and do we ex…
1 year, 1 month ago
The Biggest Stories of 2024
Esau is joined by Justin Giboney and Tish Harrison Warren to look back at the major religious, cultural, and political stories of 2024. From the impa…
1 year, 1 month ago
Why We Celebrate: The History and Meaning of Christmas Traditions
Esau is joined by fellow Wheaton professors, Emily McGowin and Timothy Larson to talk about the origins of some of our favorite Christmas traditions …
1 year, 2 months ago
What is Bible Reading For?
Why do we read the Bible? What are the best practices to interpret it? And how does the way we approach scripture shape who we become? Kevin Vanhooze…
1 year, 2 months ago
Best Movies of 2024 with NY Times Film Critic Alissa Wilkinson
New York Times film critic Alissa Wilkinson, joins the show to talk about her journey to becoming a movie reviewer, the best films of 2024, and what …
1 year, 2 months ago
Mary the Apostle: Correcting History's Biggest Biblical Misconception
Esau sits down with Dr. Jennifer Powell McNutt to discuss her latest book, The Mary We Forgot: What the Apostle to the Apostles Can Teach the Church …
1 year, 2 months ago
Mailbag! Thanksgiving Food Draft, What Esau Got Wrong, and Tackling Jesus' Tough Teachings
It's Thanksgiving, and we're serving up a special holiday edition of The Esau McCaulley Podcast! First, Esau, Kaitlyn Schiess, and Skye Jethani go he…
1 year, 2 months ago
What's in Trump's Cabinet?
Mike Cosper joins Esau to talk about Trump's cabinet picks—Dr. Oz? Matt Gaetz? These picks are more controversial than past presidential cabinet pick…
1 year, 3 months ago
What the Kendrick-Drake Beef Can Teach Us About Church Conflict
Ever wonder what a hip hop beef can teach us about disagreements in the church? Esau McCaulley sits down with friends Malcolm Foley and Justin Gibone…
1 year, 3 months ago