We talk about the recent SCOTUS leak as well as some other controversial policy shifting. 

We talk about the recent SCOTUS leak as well as some other controversial policy shifting.

Roe, Texas, Disney, and Us

This week we talk about atonement and ponder the mystery of the cross!

This week we talk about atonement and ponder the mystery of the cross!

Why Did GOD Kill Jesus?

This week we talk about the Discovery+ docuseries "Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed" and it's implications on both the culture at large and our community at Hill City.

This week we talk about the Discovery+ docuseries "Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed" and it's implications on both the culture at large and our community at Hill City.

The Hillsong Situation

This week John and Matt take a listener email and try to figure out why God was so gracious and kind in some parts of Bible and so murder-y in others.

This week John and Matt take a listener email and try to figure out why God was so gracious and kind in some parts of Bible and so murder-y in others.

Why is God so MAD?

This week John, Lacy, and Matt unpack Ephesians 5 and talk about how we interpret (and misinterpret) submission in marriage.

This week John, Lacy, and Matt unpack Ephesians 5 and talk about how we interpret (and misinterpret) submission in marriage.

Women and Men

This week we start a conversation spurred by a book called "The Great Sex Rescue". What are some of the toxic ideas and beliefs instilled in us, but consciously and subconsciously, by our Evangelical upbringing? 

This week we start a conversation spurred by a book called "The Great Sex Rescue". What are some of the toxic ideas and beliefs instilled in us, but consciously and subconsciously, by our Evangelical upbringing?

Sex and Lust

Nicole Unice

This week we're joined by pastor, author, and dear friend Nicole Unice to continue and expand our conversation around the lessons of Mars Hill.

This week we're joined by pastor, author, and dear friend Nicole Unice to continue and expand our conversation around the lessons of Mars Hill.

Power Dynamics w/ Nicole Unice

This week we continue unpacking the story of Mars Hill by digging into the nature of church leadership in the age of social media influencers and self-made celebrity.

This week we continue unpacking the story of Mars Hill by digging into the nature of church leadership in the age of social media influencers and self-made celebrity.

Preacher or Celebrity?

We kick off season 4 by fulfilling our promise to dive into The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill and it's implications for the church at large. 

We kick off season 4 by fulfilling our promise to dive into The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill and it's implications for the church at large.

Hearing Mars Hill

Advent arrives as Wags tries to keep Matt from blowing a fuse over the idea of virtual reality church. in excelsis deo!

Advent arrives as Wags tries to keep Matt from blowing a fuse over the idea of virtual reality church. in excelsis deo!

Church in the Metaverse

We often ask the question "how can you love your neighbor if you don't know them?" This is a podcast where we stay curious about one another with the goal of increasing diversity without dividing community.

love the dialogue, love hearing people’s stories, just love all of it.

really, really good

Love the intro! Love what y’all are doing. I’m definitely a curious siter!

Gotchu

Stay Curious

John Crist

This week we delve into the recent revelations around faith-based comedian John Crist and also have a wider conversation about celebrity and calling people out.

This week we delve into the recent revelations around faith-based comedian John Crist and also have a wider conversation about celebrity and calling people out.

23. Call-Out Culture and John Crist

You may or may not have seen that some of the country's most popular worship artists recently visited the White House. Well...they did and we wanted to talk about it!

You may or may not have seen that some of the country's most popular worship artists recently visited the White House. Well...they did and we wanted to talk about it!

27. Worship Leaders and The POTUS

Karen Keen

We speak to author and counselor Karen Keen in our ongoing series on sexuality. Karen is the author of "Scripture, Ethics, and The Possibility of Same-Sex Relationships" and the founder of the Redwood Center For Spiritual Care and Education. 

We speak to author and counselor Karen Keen in our ongoing series on sexuality. Karen is the author of "Scripture, Ethics, and The Possibility of Same-Sex Relationships" and the founder of the Redwood Center For Spiritual Care and Education.

18. Same-Sex Relationships and Scripture w/ Karen Keen 

This week we talk with our dear friend Michelle about her experience as a gay Christian in and out of our community.

This week we talk with our dear friend Michelle about her experience as a gay Christian in and out of our community.

19. Gay and Christian

Preston Sprinkle

This week we're joined by Preston Sprinkle, the author of "A People To Be Loved" and founder of the Center For Faith, Sexuality, and Gender. We talk with Preston about his experience as someone who seeks to better understand LGBTQ+ people while also holding to a traditional view of marriage.

This week we're joined by Preston Sprinkle, the author of "A People To Be Loved" and founder of the Center For Faith, Sexuality, and Gender. We talk with Preston about his experience as someone who seeks to better understand LGBTQ+ people while also holding to a traditional view of marriage.

17. Sexuality and Traditional Marriage w/ Preston Sprinkle

This week we take a break from our series on sexuality for a very special October episode! John, Lacy, and Matt discuss their experience with Halloween and the line between spooky and evil.

This week we take a break from our series on sexuality for a very special October episode! John, Lacy, and Matt discuss their experience with Halloween and the line between spooky and evil.

20. Spooky 

On this special CHRISTMAS BONUS episode we are joined by Kid Ministry Guru Chara Robinson to talk about different perspectives on Jolly Ol' Saint Nick, some history behind the real guy, and some thoughts on how we handle the legend in our homes.

On this special CHRISTMAS BONUS episode we are joined by Kid Ministry Guru Chara Robinson to talk about different perspectives on Jolly Ol' Saint Nick, some history behind the real guy, and some thoughts on how we handle the legend in our homes.

26. The Santa Situation

This week we kick off a new series on sexuality and the church where we'll be covering perspectives on LGBTQ+ issues, marriage, and sexuality in the church. Buckle up, friends. The next few weeks should be a time of growth for us all! 

This week we kick off a new series on sexuality and the church where we'll be covering perspectives on LGBTQ+ issues, marriage, and sexuality in the church. Buckle up, friends. The next few weeks should be a time of growth for us all!

16. Sexuality and the Church (Intro) 

This week we talk to our very own Kelly G. about how we can best love our neighbors through our shopping and fashion habits. 

This week we talk to our very own Kelly G. about how we can best love our neighbors through our shopping and fashion habits.

24. Fashion and Justice

The Instagram account Preachers 'n Sneakers (@preachersnsneakers) is a cultural phenomenon and the latest lightning rod around church leadership and money. We are joined by Corey Goss to discuss the implications in and out of the church.

The Instagram account Preachers 'n Sneakers (@preachersnsneakers) is a cultural phenomenon and the latest lightning rod around church leadership and money. We are joined by Corey Goss to discuss the implications in and out of the church.

12. Preachers 'n Sneakers 

To round out our series for Black History Month we have Lamonte Harris (Hill City) and Rivers Taylor (The Life Church) give us their perspectives on the differences and similarities between worship in a "white church" and a "black church" context.  Follow us on instagram or The Bad Website

To round out our series for Black History Month we have Lamonte Harris (<a href="/staycuriousrva/episode/hillcityrva.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hill City</a>) and Rivers Taylor (<a href="https://thelifechurchrva.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Life Church</a>) give us their perspectives on the differences and similarities between worship in a "white church" and a "black church" context.  Follow us on <a href="/staycuriousrva/episode/instagram.com/staycuriouspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram</a> or <a href="/staycuriousrva/episode/twitter.com/staycuriouscast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bad Website</a>

Black Church / White Church Worship

This week we're talking about the Bethel movement, charismatic culture, and the recent story surrounding a call to raise a young girl from the dead. For further curiosity check out: This article from Christianity Today  Curt Thompson's "Soul of Shame" Jonathan Evans' eulogy for his mother.

This week we're talking about the Bethel movement, charismatic culture, and the recent story surrounding a call to raise a young girl from the dead. For further curiosity check out: <a href="https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2019/december-web-only/wakeupolive-heiligenthal-bethel-church-miracle-doesnt-come.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">This article from Christianity Today</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Shame-Retelling-Stories-Ourselves/dp/0830844333" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Curt Thompson's "Soul of Shame"</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZuy8QrDsPk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jonathan Evans' eulogy for his mother.</a>

30. Bethel Resurrection Prayer 

In the age of social media sharing and opinion spreading we decide to have a conversation about the spirit behind the facts. What is the difference between fact, fiction, and truth? 

In the age of social media sharing and opinion spreading we decide to have a conversation about the spirit behind the facts. What is the difference between fact, fiction, and truth?

15. Truth or Facts? 

We're excited to have our Dr. Seth Henshaw, a nuclear physicist, on the show to talk about his experience as both a christian and a scientist. 

We're excited to have our Dr. Seth Henshaw, a nuclear physicist, on the show to talk about his experience as both a christian and a scientist.

14. Science and Faith 

This week John and Matt talk about their fears, thoughts, and questions surrounding how Christians justify their support of those in power.

This week John and Matt talk about their fears, thoughts, and questions surrounding how Christians justify their support of those in power.

11. "Send Them Back" 

This week John and Matt ask "where are the prophets?!" Is there anyone out there speaking truth just as hard to one side as the other and pulling no punches? Follow us on social media: instagram.com/staycuriouspod twitter.com/staycuriouscast you can also e-mail us at staycurious@hillcityrva.com

This week John and Matt ask "where are the prophets?!" Is there anyone out there speaking truth just as hard to one side as the other and pulling no punches? Follow us on social media: <a href="/staycuriousrva/episode/instagram.com/staycuriouspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/staycuriouspod</a> <a href="/staycuriousrva/episode/twitter.com/staycuriouscast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/staycuriouscast</a> you can also e-mail us at <a href="mailto:staycurious@hillcityrva.com">staycurious@hillcityrva.com</a>

31. Modern Day Prophets (or Lack Thereof)

In the wake of the latest rash of gun violence, we talk about our history and perspectives on gun ownership, violence, and what to do moving forward.

In the wake of the latest rash of gun violence, we talk about our history and perspectives on gun ownership, violence, and what to do moving forward.

13. Guns 

Deandra Clarke

You wanted it so we're giving it to you: A DISCUSSION ABOUT THE SUPERBOWL HALF-TIME SHOW. We're joined by Deandra Clarke: friend, co-worker, and owner of Studio 4 Dance Agency to talk about what she saw when she watched the show as a dancer, a christian, and a strong woman of color.  Hey! Maybe you should go ahead and follow us on social media: instagram twitter

You wanted it so we're giving it to you: A DISCUSSION ABOUT THE SUPERBOWL HALF-TIME SHOW. We're joined by Deandra Clarke: friend, co-worker, and owner of <a href="https://www.studio4dancellc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Studio 4 Dance Agency</a> to talk about what she saw when she watched the show as a dancer, a christian, and a strong woman of color.  Hey! Maybe you should go ahead and follow us on social media: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/staycuriouspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram</a> <a href="https://www.twitter.com/staycuriouscast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a>

NFL Half-Time and The Sexy Dance w/ Deandra Clarke

Allan Chipman

In this installment of our series on elevating black voices we invite our friend Allan Chipman from Initiatives of Change to talk with us about what it means to him to be pro-Gospel, pro-Jesus, and pro-black.  You can see a full list of recommended reading here. Here are some quick links to historical voices Allan referenced: Elizabeth Key James Cone Andrew Young

In this installment of our series on elevating black voices we invite our friend Allan Chipman from <a href="https://us.iofc.org/team" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Initiatives of Change</a> to talk with us about what it means to him to be pro-Gospel, pro-Jesus, and pro-black.  <a href="http://a.co/8ChxWdB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can see a full list of recommended reading here.</a> Here are some quick links to historical voices Allan referenced: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Key_Grinstead" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elizabeth Key</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_H._Cone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">James Cone</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Young" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrew Young</a>

Bible Loving Black Activism w/ Allan Chipman

Darrin Patrick

We are joined by our friend and major dude Darrin Patrick, pastor and author of The Dude's Guide to Manhood and The Dude's Guide to Marriage to continue our series around perspective on the idea of "masculinity".   email us at staycurious@hillcityrva.com Also, follow us on the World Wide Web! instagram twitter

We are joined by our friend and major dude Darrin Patrick, pastor and author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dudes-Guide-Manhood-Manliness-Counterfeits/dp/1400205476" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Dude's Guide to Manhood</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dudes-Guide-Marriage-Husband-Develop/dp/1400205492" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Dude's Guide to Marriage</a> to continue our series around perspective on the idea of "masculinity". email us at <a href="mailto:staycurious@hillcityrva.com">staycurious@hillcityrva.com</a> Also, follow us on the World Wide Web! <a href="http://www.instagram.com/staycuriouspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/staycuriouscast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a>

The Dude's Guide to Dudes w/ Darrin Patrick (Pt. 1)

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