Truth Over Tribe: Christian Takes on Culture, News & Politics
Tired of the culture war? This is that podcast that’s too liberal for conservatives, too conservative for liberals. We seek to follow the lamb, not the donkey or elephant.
Episodes
Is the Transgender Movement Erasing Women? with Kara Dansky
Kara Dansky doesn’t even like to use the word, transgender. As a matter of fact, every time she says it out loud, she uses air quotes. As a self-proclaimed “radical feminist” and a lifelong Democrat, this may come as a surprise to those on her side of the political aisle. But in her book, The Abolition of Sex, Kara outlines how the trans agenda actually harms women and girls. Today, she sits down with Keith to dive deeper into the topic. Hear her explain why the definition of a woman has become so controversial, why she refuses to use others’ pronouns, and why progressive society is actually more regressive when it comes to this issue. Plus, she touches on the division this has caused in the LGBTQ+ community, explains the growth of the de-transitioning movement, and uses comparisons to anorexia to expose the underlying, monetary motive behind the transgender agenda. Listen now!Ok, truth time... Did you like this episode? Tell us by leaving a rating or review! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you did, you won't want to miss what's next (so subscribe now!). And help a friend by sharing this with them. Thank you! 🙏Plus, the conversation is just beginning! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to join in on the dialogue! If you disagree with anything in this episode, we'd love to hear your thoughts here. Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.Want more truth over tribe? Check out our resources!ResourcesBuy the Abolition of Sex Book
Good Christian Media Does Exist! with The Chosen’s Derral Eves
Can we agree that most Christian media is just… bad? But if you’ve seen The Chosen, you know it’s one major exception! Today, Patrick talks with Derral Eves, executive producer of The Chosen, the first multi-season series about Jesus’s ministry. Hear Derral share why he believes the show has been so well received among diverse audiences, detail some behind-the-scenes controversy and feedback from viewers, and explain the goals and results of the show’s marketing campaign: #thechosensux. Plus, not only is Derral a producer, he’s also one of the world’s top YouTube and online video marketing experts. Listen as Derral explains the strengths and weaknesses of YouTube’s algorithm, shares opportunities for using this media platform for good, and issues a warning for parents whose kids are growing up in this New Media Age.Ok, truth time... Did you like this episode? Tell us by leaving a rating or review! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you did, you won't want to miss what's next (so subscribe now!). And help a friend by sharing this with them. Thank you! 🙏Plus, the conversation is just beginning! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to join in on the dialogue! If you disagree with anything in this episode, we'd love to hear your thoughts here. Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.ResourcesBuy the Truth Over Tribe BookBonus Resources from the Book Subscribe to the TOT Newsletter Buy The YouTube Formula BookDerral Eves YouTubeWatch The Chosen
Winsome Wars: Should Christians Be Culture Warriors?
Jesus flipped tables. You should fight the culture too. Right? Well, not so fast. It’s true that today’s cultural landscape seems to be shifting further away from Christian values. In fact, Christian norms are often seen as a threat to the common good. So, what's the proper Christian response? Should we fight in the culture war and forcefully take back the country for Jesus? Or does Jesus himself actually show us another way? In this episode, Patrick and Keith provide a "radically oversimplified" state of today's culture war and outline how Christians should (and shouldn't) engage. Hear as they draw from the book of Daniel to explain why Christians must embrace what they call, “The Exile Paradigm.” They explain that Christians should be involved in partisan politics; however, like Jesus, they should view themselves as exiles, resisting the temptation to gain earthly power and instead, laying down their lives for their neighbors. Listen now!Ok, truth time... Did you like this episode? Tell us by leaving a rating or review! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you did, you won't want to miss what's next (so subscribe now!). And help a friend by sharing this with them. Thank you! 🙏Plus, the conversation is just beginning! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to join in on the dialogue! If you disagree with anything in this episode, we'd love to hear your thoughts here. Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.ResourcesBuy the Truth Over Tribe Book Bonus Resources from the Book Subscribe to the TOT NewsletterBuy The Biblical Critical Theory BookRead David French Critique of Tim Keller Read How James R. Wood Evolved on Tim Keller
Robot Theology with Joshua K. Smith
“Every human is a person, but not every person is a human.” On today’s episode, TOT’s talking BOTS. 🤖 Buckle up as Patrick sits down with Joshua K. Smith, a theologian who writes about artificial intelligence and robots from a Christian perspective. Listen as he answers questions discussed in his recent book, Robot Theology: Old Questions Through New Media, including: How are robots changing us? Should there be moral limits to the ways we utilize AI? Do robots, such as today’s Starship Robots, have rights? Should we fear being manipulated by robots? Is developing AI too much like playing God? Plus, hear Joshua discuss the dangers of sex robots and what this type of AI could do to society and human relationships. Beep bop boop, hit that play button now!Ok, truth time... Did you like this episode? Tell us by leaving a rating or review! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you did, you won't want to miss what's next (so subscribe now!). And help a friend by sharing this with them. Thank you! 🙏Plus, the conversation is just beginning! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to join in on the dialogue! If you disagree with anything in this episode, we'd love to hear your thoughts here. Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.ResourcesBuy the Truth Over Tribe Book Bonus Resources from the Book Subscribe to the TOT NewsletterBuy the Robot Theology BookListen to The Dolores Project Podcast
A Racial Reconciliation Playbook with Derwin Gray
Derwin Gray is back on the podcast! And this time, he joins us LIVE in studio! On today’s episode, Patrick and Derwin talk about his latest book, How To Heal Our Racial Divide, which examines what the Bible has to say about healing the persistent racial divides that threaten our nation. Derwin is a former NFL player and the founding and lead pastor of Transformation Church, one of the fastest-growing churches in America. Hear him discuss how he personally handles racial hatred and animosity he’s encountered. Plus, what’s so bad about segregated churches anyway? Is nationalism really that bad for your faith? Listen as Derwin answers these tough questions and issues a specific challenge to white Christians on how to confront systemic racism head-on. Don’t miss this one!Ok, truth time... Did you like this episode? Tell us by leaving a rating or review! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you did, you won't want to miss what's next (so subscribe now!). And help a friend by sharing this with them. Thank you! 🙏Plus, the conversation is just beginning! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to join in on the dialogue! If you disagree with anything in this episode, we'd love to hear your thoughts here. Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.ResourcesBuy the Truth Over Tribe Book Bonus Resources from the Book Subscribe to the TOT NewsletterBuy the How to Heal Our Racial Divide BookBuy The Good Life Book
Evangelical Epidemic: The Celebrity Pastor Problem with Katelyn Beaty
There’s obviously something wrong with Evangelicalism. Despite seemingly unending scandals at the hands of celebrity pastors and megachurches, we continue choosing the charismatic leader over the “boring” institution of the church. Is there a way to break this Christian celebrity cycle? Today, Keith talks with Katelyn Beaty, former editor at Christianity Today and author of Celebrities for Jesus, to find out. Katelyn shares her own definition of a celebrity pastor, making the crucial distinction between celebrity and fame. She explains why average Christians are so drawn to celebrity pastors, dissects the Evangelical industrial complex, and calls for the church to reexamine its relationship to celebrity Christians and institutions. Listen now!Ok, truth time... Did you like this episode? Tell us by leaving a rating or review! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 If you did, you won't want to miss what's next (so subscribe now!). And help a friend by sharing this with them. Thank you! 🙏Plus, the conversation is just beginning! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to join in on the dialogue! If you disagree with anything in this episode, we'd love to hear your thoughts here. Want to learn more about Truth Over Tribe? Visit our website and subscribe to our weekly newsletter.ResourcesBuy the Truth Over Tribe BookBonus Resources from the Book Subscribe to the TOT Newsletter Buy the Celebrities for Jesus BookBuy the A Woman’s Place Book
About the Show
Our interviews with leading Christian and non-Christian thinkers will challenge you to consider truth. We hope our podcast will help you understand what’s happening in your workplace, home, community, and society, then apply Jesus’s teachings there.
We don’t take ourselves too seriously. Or any tribe, for that matter. So prepare yourself to laugh, think, get offended, change your mind, or shout in agreement.
Above all, you’ll become the kind of leader and thinker whose outlook is shaped by Jesus, not mainstream media out to get a buck and fuel the outrage.