Teddi and Nick interview their first guests some more! Julia and Jeremiah from the Sexvangelicals Podcast join us to remember all the terrible sex and relationship advice the church gave us and the good advice they didn't want us to have. This is Part 2 in a two-part episode in which Julia and Jeremiah from the Sexvangelicals discuss the book Love & Respect with Nick and Teddi. In this second part, the quartet get into the gritty, shitty details of the relationship advice Eggerichs tries to ...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Teddi and Nick interview their first guests! Julia and Jeremiah from the Sexvangelicals Podcast join us to remember all the terrible sex and relationship advice the church gave us and the good advice they didn't want us to have. This is Part 1 in a two-part episode in which Julia and Jeremiah from the Sexvangelicals discuss the book Love & Respect with Nick and Teddi. In this first part, the Sexvangelicals talk about their own deconstruction journey, their experience as licensed sex and rela...
Nov 18, 2023•40 min
In this much-requested episode, Teddi and Nick delve into the controversial world of Christian-themed haunted house attractions. Most commonly called "Hell House," this interactive theatre experience was first organized by Jerry Falwell in the 1970s. Since then, thousands of people have gone through the attraction. While differing in format and structure, a typical Hell House graphically re-enacts a variety of social problems (abortion, violence, AIDS) and then closes with an emotional call to s...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Teddi and Nick are back for season 3! This time, they’re stepping a bit out of the turn of the millennium for a bit of academic shit talking. In 2014, the movie God’s Not Dead gripped the evangelical world by the shoulder and shoved it into the “realities” of academia’s persecution of the faith. At least, that’s what Kevin Sorbo wanted us to think. But really, all he made them do was wonder: Does one need to be a former demigod to get a tenure-track gig? It sure does feel that way! Join Teddi an...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Released in 2002, A Walk To Remember was a coming-of-age romantic drama based on Nicholas Sparks’ 1999 novel published under the same name. Starring Shane West and Mandy Moore, the story follows rebellious teenage Landon who falls in love with Jamie, the town minister’s daughter and professed believer. While not intended to be a “Christian film,” the explicit spiritual themes made it the focus of many conversations in the Church. In this episode, Teddi and Nick examine an artifact this straddled...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Nick’s never done discussing the poor state of Christian comedy. Join him and Teddi as they dig through some of Christianity’s dirty laundry by discussing those terrible t-shirts that every one of you had at least one of (don’t deny it!) in this week’s mini-episode.
Jun 26, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 18
In a rather broad ranging discussion, Nick and Teddi discuss the perplexingly prolific Christian parody band ApologetiX, the definitions of parody, and the nature of Christian satirical efforts. Join them as the dig into the band’s lyrics, mission, and peculiar FAQ section. Be prepared for lots of lyrics chock-full of shoehorned, cringey Christy references and even more of Christian artists entirely missing point after point ahead. Sources Friendly Atheist Article 15 Christian Parodies of Pop So...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Donald Miller's Blue Like Jazz: Non-Religious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality (2003) is a collection of semi-autobiographical essays that explore the author's growing understanding of the nature of God. A classic text birthed from the emerging church tradition, Miller's book was divisive, controversial, funny, at moments irreverent, and persistently critical of the contemporary Church. Although Blue Like Jazz is ultimately a story about a man's "return" to faith, Teddi and Nick frame the text...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Lee Strobel first published The Case for Christ in 1998. Since then, Christian apologetics has never been the same. Strobel, a pastor when he wrote the thing, marketed his book on his reputation as a law journalist for the Chicago Tribune back in the early 70s. In the book, the first of a seemingly never ending cascade of follow ups, Strobel talks to thirteen "expert" witnesses to address questions about the historicity of Christ. In this episode, Nick and Teddi spend some time discussing the sl...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Join Teddi and Nick as they acknowledge there's always more to talk about in their first mini episode. This week, they will be returning to DC Talk's Jesus Freak album to discuss a more somber song. Let us know if you like this new shorter format as an occasional respite from the longer form episodes.
May 01, 2023•17 min
Between 2002 and 2009, Rob Bell produced 24 short films; these were the Nooma videos. The videos were produced to pose questions and provoke a particular effect in the viewer rather than to educate or elevate any particular dogma or ideology. However, the “just asking questions” method doesn’t prove all that fruitful. Join Nick and Teddi as they wade through Rob Bell’s slow-talking, art film sermonizing and try to figure out what any of it even means anyway. Sources: Noom Video Playlist on Youtu...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Hold back the milk, put down the sugar. We finally have the highly requested Newsboys episode! For those not familiar: the Newsboys are a Christian rock band founded in 1985 in Australia, by Peter Furler and George Perdikis. In this episode, Teddi and Nick talk about the band's development--from their 1980s emergence to their more recent involvement in the God's Not Dead films-- but dedicate the most time to this podcast's era, as well as to what many might say are the band's true glory days: th...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 11
In 2001, John Eldredge published Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul . A few years later, Stasi Eldredge published Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul (2005) as a companion to her husband’s book. The best-selling companion series sought to help individuals and couples unearth God’s “true” purpose for men and women. In this episode, Teddi and Nick return to the Edlredge's work, and explore John's three keys for understanding masculinity. Not to spoil anything, b...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 8 min
In 2005, Stasi Eldredge published “Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul.” The text was a companion to her husband’s book, “Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul,” published four years prior. This best-selling companion series sought to help individuals and couples unearth God’s “true” purpose for men and women. In this episode, Teddi and Nick turn first to Captivating, unpacking Stasi’s portrayal of femininity and debating the theological justification (or lack th...
Mar 06, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 1
There’s a war on! Nick and Teddi climb into the trenches of culture to see what really fuels the forever war to keep Christ in Christmas. Beginning in the early 20th Century, many public figures began to use rhetoric describing what they perceived to be oppressive forces attempting to force the holy day into becoming just another holiday. In this episode, we explore how Fox News and Bill O’Reilly capitalized on the heinous siege of commercialization to sell ad space. We also address a book by Jo...
Dec 20, 2022•2 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 8
The phrase "What Would Jesus Do?" (now commonly known as WWJD) first became popular in 1896, when Rev. Charles Sheldon introduced the concept in his novel "In His Steps." Over a century later, the phrase had a resurgence in youth groups in the 1990s, and quickly made its way to the Christian market--most notably in the form of a simple fabric bracelet that would be worn by millions of Christians. The bracelet became a symbol of one's faith, a 'witnessing' tool, and powerful visual reminder of wh...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In 1992, Phil Vischer had a dream to play with his food. Thanks to some genuine innovation, and a little help from a tomato, he created Veggie Tales: an animated children's series that was meant to apply to our lives today. Teddi and Nick discuss the history of Veggie Tales and Big Idea Productions, and break down the premier installment to the Vegetable dynasty: "Where's God When I'm S-Scared?"
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Carman (1956-2021) was a music singer, song writer, television host, and evangelist. He was wildly successful, winning many awards and selling millions of albums, and was often regarded as CCM's "showman." His success--especially in the '80s-'90s--was in large part due to his highly distinctive sound and performance; his songs were often narrative-driven, long, theatrical, and spoken rather than sung. Upon his death, many rightfully noted that Carman wasn't afraid to be a 'star'; in the words of...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In 1997, Joshua Harris released his book, I Kissed Dating Goodbye (1997). Differing somewhat from other texts from evangelical purity culture, Harris advocated for a strict courtship model, arguing that Christians should not only abstain from physical intimacy until marriage, but emotional and romantic intimacy as well. In this episode, Teddi and Nick discuss how the book convinced an entire generation of young Christians that dating was ultimately just a "training ground for divorce." Over 20 y...
Oct 09, 2022•1 hr 55 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Rebecca. St. James released her sixth album "Transform" in 2001. The album was a huge success, largely because of the unique track "Wait For Me," which became an anthem for Christian women who aspired to "save" sex for their future husbands. "Wait For Me" was one of the first highly popularized songs to engage the topic of sexual purity and it was unique in that it pushed the artist's own proclaimed virginity into the spotlight. The song--which soon sparked a corresponding music video, book, and...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In 1995, DC Talk released the song “Jesus Freak” on their fourth album. The album sold nearly 100,000 copies in its first week and became an instant sensation in the Christian music industry. Nearly 30 years later, it is still one of the greatest selling Christian albums of all time. In this episode, Teddi and Nick discuss 1990s Christian music culture, unpacking how the era both birthed and ensured its lasting impact. We treat “Jesus Freak” not simply as a highly successful song (AND album, boo...
Sep 12, 2022•2 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to Oh God, I Forgot About That, the Introduction! Teddi and Nick take a few minutes to tell you a little bit about themselves, their friendship, their (somewhat) unique perspective, and why they're doing this absurd thing in the first place.
Aug 30, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 1
A little tease before we drop our intro episode next week! Be on the look out for our first (semi) full length episode next Monday, August, 29th.
Aug 22, 2022•2 min
