Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Anti-Greed Gospel: Money, Racism, and the Church
For years, we've been told that racism is about hate. But what if it's actually about money? Like… a lot of money? Esau McCaulley sits down with Dr. …
1 year, 3 months ago
Why Jackie Hill Perry Walked Away from Music—And Why She Came Back
Jackie Hill Perry pulled off the rare creative hat trick—poet, rapper, Bible teacher—and then walked away from music at her peak. Why? And…
1 year, 3 months ago
LA Fires, Climate Change, and Christian Responsibility
When disaster strikes, what should Christians do? Esau sits down with Jamie Aten, a disaster relief expert, and the Blanchard Chair of Humanitarian a…
1 year, 4 months ago
What 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 months ago