In this last episode Jay discusses his encounter with Covid and Joshua talks about Emotion Breakdown dealing with years of leading ministry. This is the last episode of 2021.

In this last episode Jay discusses his encounter with Covid and Joshua talks about Emotion Breakdown dealing with years of leading ministry. This is the last episode of 2021.

#87 Escaping Death and Mental Breakdown End of 2021

Pete Prevost

This was a fun and nerdy episode:  We talk to Pete about his time in Sanctus Real and Rocking with Bleach. He also talks about the mystery and beauty making pipes and enjoying tobacco .   https://briarworksusa.com

This was a fun and nerdy episode:  We talk to Pete about his time in Sanctus Real and Rocking with Bleach. He also talks about the mystery and beauty making pipes and enjoying tobacco . <a href="https://briarworksusa.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://briarworksusa.com</a>

#86 Building Pipes & Holding Faith : Pete Prevost Briar Works

Robert Cortner

Jay and Joshua talk with Knife Smith Robert Cortner about his Relationship with God in the heartbreak of Divorce. How to keep faith in the middle of heart break.    X111 _knives : Instagram

Jay and Joshua talk with Knife Smith Robert Cortner about his Relationship with God in the heartbreak of Divorce. How to keep faith in the middle of heart break.  X111 _knives : Instagram

#85 Life After Divorce w/ Robert Cortner

After the tragic bombing in Afghanistan Jay posted a question about the Christian role in the mIlitary. It caused a good amount of disagreement. Jay clears the air as we discuss current events and how to live our faith better. 

After the tragic bombing in Afghanistan Jay posted a question about the Christian role in the mIlitary. It caused a good amount of disagreement. Jay clears the air as we discuss current events and how to live our faith better.

#84 A Christian Response to Current Events.

Jeremy Colman

That Pastor From Oklahoma  Joshua and Jay talk to Jeremy about his journey to expose the corruption of the American church. Jeremy discusses his struggles with the fame and attention that TikTok has brought to his doorstep.  Ultimately, they all agree there is much to be hopeful for as Christ restores His Bride.  That Pastor From Oklahoma on Twitter: @pastorfromok Tik Tok : @pastorfromok

That Pastor From Oklahoma  Joshua and Jay talk to Jeremy about his journey to expose the corruption of the American church. Jeremy discusses his struggles with the fame and attention that TikTok has brought to his doorstep.  Ultimately, they all agree there is much to be hopeful for as Christ restores His Bride.  That Pastor From Oklahoma on Twitter: @pastorfromok Tik Tok : @pastorfromok

#83 Come back to the Gospel w/ Tik Tok Pastor Jeremy Colman 

Kevin Bruchert

Joshua &amp; Jay talk with Church Planting Pastor Kevin Bruchert with Meizon Mission . We discuss the pains of Ministry and loving those who are struggling with Faith.  Hear More From Kevin on the Meizon Podcast

Joshua &amp; Jay talk with Church Planting Pastor Kevin Bruchert with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MeizonMission/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meizon Mission</a> . We discuss the pains of Ministry and loving those who are struggling with Faith.  <a href="Hear%20More%20From%20Kevin%20on%20the%20Meizon%20Podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hear More From Kevin on the Meizon Podcast</a>

#82 How to Pastor the Deconstructed w/ Kevin Bruchert

We cover the landscape of all the craziness in the Church. From the Fall of Mars Hill, to Christian Anarchy. Join in for the conversation.   Im F*cked Up Podcast  

We cover the landscape of all the craziness in the Church. From the Fall of Mars Hill, to Christian Anarchy. Join in for the conversation. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/imeffedup/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Im F*cked Up Podcast  </a>

#81 Live Stream Rants w/ Joshua, Jay, and Evans w/ I'm F*cked Up

Ryan Huber

Jay and Joshua sit down for a candid conversation with Ryan Huber about the life of Bonhoeffer.  What does Dietrich Bonhoeffer  have to say about the modern world we live in. How to navigate Ethics in todays world. http://www.ryanmhuber.com

Jay and Joshua sit down for a candid conversation with Ryan Huber about the life of Bonhoeffer.  What does Dietrich Bonhoeffer  have to say about the modern world we live in. How to navigate Ethics in todays world. <a href="http://www.ryanmhuber.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ryanmhuber.com</a>

#80 Learning from Bohnoeffer's Ethics w/ Ryan Huber

Senior Faculty for Selah at Leadership Transformations Institute Director at Spiritual Formation Society of Arizona Spiritual Director at Desert Direction Ted Wueste shares stories about Church Disappointment, Training Spiritual Directors, and Meeting with Jesus in the darkest moments of his life. Ted is a Spiritual Director &amp; Cancer Survivor. Welcome you to hear his story.   Follow Ted http://linktr.ee/tedwueste

Senior Faculty for Selah at Leadership Transformations Institute Director at Spiritual Formation Society of Arizona Spiritual Director at Desert Direction Ted Wueste shares stories about Church Disappointment, Training Spiritual Directors, and Meeting with Jesus in the darkest moments of his life. Ted is a Spiritual Director &amp; Cancer Survivor. Welcome you to hear his story. Follow Ted <a href="http://linktr.ee/tedwueste" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://linktr.ee/tedwueste</a>

#79 Spiritual Direction, & Surviving Cancer W/ Ted Wueste

Jay and Joshua talk Faith and Politics with Ricky https://www.rickyharrington.com Ricky Harrington believes in leading by example; having dedicated his life to public service, he is joining the 2022 Governor’s race as a servant leader and advocate of liberty, equality, and abundance for all Arkansans.

Jay and Joshua talk Faith and Politics with Ricky <a href="https://www.rickyharrington.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.rickyharrington.com</a> Ricky Harrington believes in leading by example; having dedicated his life to public service, he is joining the 2022 Governor’s race as a servant leader and advocate of liberty, equality, and abundance for all Arkansans.

#78 Running for Governor while walking with Jesus w/ Ricky Dale Harrington  Jr.

Joshua Stump and Jay Newman talk about spirituality and overcoming cynicism in a post-evangelical culture.

Much needed Christian discuss podcast

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Toby Morrell

The dudes sit down with Toby Morrell: noted cynic, hit worship song writer, frontman of the band Emery, and co-host of Bad Christian Podcast and Song Rescue Podcast.   We take a ride on the pendulum between cynical mockery and sincere discipleship.  

The dudes sit down with Toby Morrell: noted cynic, hit worship song writer, frontman of the band Emery, and co-host of Bad Christian Podcast and Song Rescue Podcast.   We take a ride on the pendulum between cynical mockery and sincere discipleship.

#11 - Cynics, Jokesters, & Disciples with Toby Morrell (Emery / Bad Christian)

Jimmy Abegg, ragamuffin and coolest man in Nashville, joins us downstairs to talk about his career, the struggle of being an artist who is going blind, and his return to his Catholic roots after a retreat at Merton's monastery.   @CatcombP @jimmy_abegg @monkstump @Big_Dread

Jimmy Abegg, ragamuffin and coolest man in Nashville, joins us downstairs to talk about his career, the struggle of being an artist who is going blind, and his return to his Catholic roots after a retreat at Merton's monastery.   @CatcombP @jimmy_abegg @monkstump @Big_Dread

#30 - Choosing Happiness Over Success w/ Blind Jimmy A

Sean Michel

Preston Sprinkle

Rock n' Roller Sean Michel joins us.  He responds to Preston Sprinkle, who makes an appearance, about the nature of emotion in music sung to Jesus.  Also we get a preview of a song from Sean's new album.   Twitter: @CatacombP jay newman - @big_dread joshua stump - @monkstump sean michel - @sean_michel Preston Sprinkle - @PrestonSprinkle

Rock n' Roller Sean Michel joins us.  He responds to Preston Sprinkle, who makes an appearance, about the nature of emotion in music sung to Jesus.  Also we get a preview of a song from Sean's new album.   Twitter: @CatacombP jay newman - @big_dread joshua stump - @monkstump sean michel - @sean_michel Preston Sprinkle - @PrestonSprinkle

#8 - Falling in Love with Jesus with Sean Michel and Preston Sprinkle

Ryan Rado

Local Nashville visual artist Ryan Rado joins the show and we discuss the spiritual discipline of Detachment, the pain and joy of being alive, and the tension between holding on and letting go.   Twitter: @CatacombP Jay- @Big_Dread Josh - @monkstump Check out Rado's art at http://www.ryanrado.com/gallery

Local Nashville visual artist Ryan Rado joins the show and we discuss the spiritual discipline of Detachment, the pain and joy of being alive, and the tension between holding on and letting go.   Twitter: @CatacombP Jay- @Big_Dread Josh - @monkstump Check out Rado's art at <a href="http://www.ryanrado.com/gallery" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ryanrado.com/gallery</a>

#5 - Burning Art, Detachment, and Hold on Loosely - w/ guest Ryan Rado

We just let the tape roll on an extended ride with the A-Train - the legendary Motown drummer who gives us some history lessons and teaches us the power of saying Yes.  We discuss his journey from getting drafted during the Vietnam War, to Motown, trading his Guru for Jesus, and being a part of the beginnings of Christian Rock.   Twitter:  @CatacombP Josh - @monkstump jay - @big_dread

We just let the tape roll on an extended ride with the A-Train - the legendary Motown drummer who gives us some history lessons and teaches us the power of saying Yes.  We discuss his journey from getting drafted during the Vietnam War, to Motown, trading his Guru for Jesus, and being a part of the beginnings of Christian Rock.   Twitter:  @CatacombP Josh - @monkstump jay - @big_dread

#18 - From Foxholes to Fame - with Aaron "A-Train" Smith

Joshua Evans

Does God view success in the same way we do? Would you say yes to God if He told you to burn it down? Joshua Evans talks about dealing with failure, ego, and obeying God.  Pastor Evans will tell his story about   Twitter: @CatacombP Jay- @Big_Dread Josh - @monkstump Check out Solace: https://www.facebook.com/solacechurchjoplin/

Does God view success in the same way we do? Would you say yes to God if He told you to burn it down? Joshua Evans talks about dealing with failure, ego, and obeying God.  Pastor Evans will tell his story about   Twitter: @CatacombP Jay- @Big_Dread Josh - @monkstump Check out Solace: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/solacechurchjoplin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/solacechurchjoplin/</a>

#6 - Success , Failure, & Burning it Down - w/ Pastor Joshua Evans

Joey Dodson

Professor and Pastor Joey Dodson, aka Dr. Joseph RR Dodson, aka The Junction City Dragon, aka the new guy at Denver Seminary, joins us to teach us the value of Cynicism versus cynicism and knowing the historical context of the things you try to interpret and thinking twice about why we believe what we think we believe.  Recommended book links below: twitter:  @jrrdodson @monkstump @big_dread Paul and the Giants of Philosophy:  https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Giants-Philosophy-Reading-Greco-Roman/dp/083085228X/ Habits of the Mind (by JAMES Sire): https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Mind-Intellectual-Christian-Calling/dp/0830822739 Scandal of the Evangelical Mind: https://www.amazon.com/Scandal-Evangelical-Mind-Mark-Noll/dp/0802841805 Paul and The Gift: https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Gift-John-M-Barclay/dp/0802875327

Professor and Pastor Joey Dodson, aka Dr. Joseph RR Dodson, aka The Junction City Dragon, aka the new guy at Denver Seminary, joins us to teach us the value of Cynicism versus cynicism and knowing the historical context of the things you try to interpret and thinking twice about why we believe what we think we believe.  Recommended book links below: twitter:  @jrrdodson @monkstump @big_dread Paul and the Giants of Philosophy:  <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/083085228X/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_krdaDb2CV0TXE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Giants-Philosophy-Reading-Greco-Roman/dp/083085228X/</a> Habits of the Mind (by JAMES Sire): <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Mind-Intellectual-Christian-Calling/dp/0830822739" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Mind-Intellectual-Christian-Calling/dp/0830822739</a> Scandal of the Evangelical Mind: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Scandal-Evangelical-Mind-Mark-Noll/dp/0802841805" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Scandal-Evangelical-Mind-Mark-Noll/dp/0802841805</a> Paul and The Gift: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Gift-John-M-Barclay/dp/0802875327" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Gift-John-M-Barclay/dp/0802875327</a>

#39 - Cynic Underwear w/ Joey Dodson

Our guest April Ban is a pastor and mental health professional who joins Josh and Jay to discuss the sometimes complicated relationship the church has towards mental illness.     Twitter: @CatacombP April - @TheMrsBan Josh - @monkstump jay - @big_dread

Our guest April Ban is a pastor and mental health professional who joins Josh and Jay to discuss the sometimes complicated relationship the church has towards mental illness.   Twitter: @CatacombP April - @TheMrsBan Josh - @monkstump jay - @big_dread

#19 - Mental Illness, Medicine, and Miracles - with April Ban

Derek Minor

Derek Minor comes down stairs to talk about his music, and we get into all kinds of stuff like art versus entertainment, hip-hop history, and gentrified neighborhoods.  This is part 1 of a 2 part interview in the Catacomb Studio.  Twitter: @CatacombP Derek - @thederekminor Josh - @monkstump jay - @big_dread

Derek Minor comes down stairs to talk about his music, and we get into all kinds of stuff like art versus entertainment, hip-hop history, and gentrified neighborhoods.  This is part 1 of a 2 part interview in the Catacomb Studio.  Twitter: @CatacombP Derek - @thederekminor Josh - @monkstump jay - @big_dread

#13 - Gentrified Hot Chicken - Part 1 with Derek Minor

Mark Reddy

Wonderful conversation with the man behind both The Justice Conference and Ace Prime Cigars - Mark Reddy.  Mark joins us at Smoker's Abbey to discuss the necessity of nuance in the new ways we communicate and whether our theology is necessary to do justice in the world.   twitter:  @MarkReddy1  @monkstump @big_dread

Wonderful conversation with the man behind both The Justice Conference and Ace Prime Cigars - Mark Reddy.  Mark joins us at Smoker's Abbey to discuss the necessity of nuance in the new ways we communicate and whether our theology is necessary to do justice in the world.   twitter:  @MarkReddy1  @monkstump @big_dread

#48 - Justice, Nuance, and Tobacco w/ Mark Reddy

Chad Johnson

We welcome Chad Johnson, former A&amp;R for Tooth and Nail Records and founder of Come&amp;Live to talk about risk and failure and keeping the faith.  Also a special announcement by Chad! @ComeandLive @chadisliving @monkstump @big_dread

We welcome Chad Johnson, former A&amp;R for Tooth and Nail Records and founder of Come&amp;Live to talk about risk and failure and keeping the faith.  Also a special announcement by Chad! @ComeandLive @chadisliving @monkstump @big_dread

#33 - Taking Risks and Taking the Heat w/ Chad Johnson

James Wightman

James Wightman, Director of the forthcoming Bad Christian documentary "What Would Jesus Sell", sits down and talks with us about the good, the bad, and the ugly of the Christian Music Industry.  

James Wightman, Director of the forthcoming Bad Christian documentary "What Would Jesus Sell", sits down and talks with us about the good, the bad, and the ugly of the Christian Music Industry.

#25 - What Would Jesus Sell w/ Director James Wightman

Aaron Lunsford

We welcome As Cities Burn drummer, Food Blogger, Comic, and Social Media Antagonist Aaron Lunsford to the Catacomb for a longer than usual episode to discuss the failures of churches and try to find some solutions.   Twitter: @CatacombP Lunsford: @darrenstains Joshua: @monkstump Jay: @big_dread

We welcome As Cities Burn drummer, Food Blogger, Comic, and Social Media Antagonist Aaron Lunsford to the Catacomb for a longer than usual episode to discuss the failures of churches and try to find some solutions.   Twitter: @CatacombP Lunsford: @darrenstains Joshua: @monkstump Jay: @big_dread

#17 - Space Force, Failures, and Other F-Bombs w/ Aaron Lunsford

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*special front porch episode*  Jay joins Josh on his front porch in the Post-Independence Day war zone of East Nashville to catch up and discuss whether and how we can know if God is present.  Episode brought to you by the new album being crowdfunded by Miss Angie.  Click here to support: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/desert-flags-ep-by-miss-angie#/ twitter: @catacombP @monkstump @big_dread

*special front porch episode*  Jay joins Josh on his front porch in the Post-Independence Day war zone of East Nashville to catch up and discuss whether and how we can know if God is present.  Episode brought to you by the new album being crowdfunded by Miss Angie.  Click here to support: <a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/desert-flags-ep-by-miss-angie#/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/desert-flags-ep-by-miss-angie#/</a> twitter: @catacombP @monkstump @big_dread

#42 - God's Presence on the Front Porch

We got Dr. Preston Sprinkle back down in the Catacomb and among many other things ended up talking about how rampant Sex with Robots will be in our society in the near future.   Twitter: @CatacombP @PrestonSprinkle @monkstump @big_dread

We got Dr. Preston Sprinkle back down in the Catacomb and among many other things ended up talking about how rampant Sex with Robots will be in our society in the near future.   Twitter: @CatacombP @PrestonSprinkle @monkstump @big_dread

#37 - Sex With Robots with Preston Sprinkle

Josh and Jay discover that perhaps the protesters outside the Slayer concert might be more effective than your social media posts.   Twitter: @CatacombP josh - @monkstump jay - @Big_Dread

Josh and Jay discover that perhaps the protesters outside the Slayer concert might be more effective than your social media posts.   Twitter: @CatacombP josh - @monkstump jay - @Big_Dread

#20 - Social Media, Slayer, and Dweebs for Jesus

Bruce Fitzhugh

The heretofore known as Father Bruce, Godfather of Christian Metal, joins us in the Catacomb to discuss the complications of making money from your art while also figuring out whether its supposed to be evangelism or not.   Something More: https://open.spotify.com/track/23brfjCVFaIFhwLMIdgdje Twitter: @LivingSac @monk_stump @big_dread

The heretofore known as Father Bruce, Godfather of Christian Metal, joins us in the Catacomb to discuss the complications of making money from your art while also figuring out whether its supposed to be evangelism or not.   Something More: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/23brfjCVFaIFhwLMIdgdje" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/track/23brfjCVFaIFhwLMIdgdje</a> Twitter: @LivingSac @monk_stump @big_dread

#47 - Music, Faith, and Commerce w/ Bruce Fitzhugh

Josh and Jay discuss recent famous preacher mishaps, their recent airport adventures, and read some mail from listeners.   Twitter: @CatacombP joshua - @monkstump jay - @big_dread

Josh and Jay discuss recent famous preacher mishaps, their recent airport adventures, and read some mail from listeners.   Twitter: @CatacombP joshua - @monkstump jay - @big_dread

#16 - Evangelists, Bowel Movements, and Pancake Honey

Yogi Watts

Yogi Watts, drummer for the band Demon Hunter, joins us down in the Catacomb to talk about their two new records and opens up about why its hard to go to church.   twitter: @CatacombP @demonhunterband @monkstump @big_dread

Yogi Watts, drummer for the band Demon Hunter, joins us down in the Catacomb to talk about their two new records and opens up about why its hard to go to church.   twitter: @CatacombP @demonhunterband @monkstump @big_dread

#36 - Hunting Inner Demons with Yogi Watts

Steve Hindalong

Songwriter, Producer, Percussionist Steve Hindalong joins us to discuss his art and faith as they have developed over the years and the inescapable lure of that Man of Sorrow.   twitter: @stevehindalong @monkstump @big_dread

Songwriter, Producer, Percussionist Steve Hindalong joins us to discuss his art and faith as they have developed over the years and the inescapable lure of that Man of Sorrow. twitter: @stevehindalong @monkstump @big_dread

#43 - The Hound of Heaven w/ Steve Hindalong

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