In this weeks episode, the guys have a secret... see if you figure it out before they tell you (it’s not Todd’s red, sinus-inflamed face). This week’s topics include: the desire to “go home” and when, if ever, things “make sense”; how it seems like most of us seem to play “hide and seek”; looking for opportunities to love in the “crazy and small”; what does Jesus mean when he talks about “measurement”; and the crew’s response to an article by John Piper on the upcoming election. Grab your drink ...
Oct 29, 2020•45 min•Ep. 87
In this week’s episode, Todd and AJ get into a deep discussion on the relationship between faith and works and how serious Jesus takes His followers being people of love and compassion (this one gets emotional). How does chasing a prostitute fit into this? They then turn to some questions asked by YOU on: why would Jesus tell us to “hate our family” and a strange parable about weddings, patches, and wineskins. You don’t want to miss this episode! So grab your favorite drink, get cozy, and join t...
Oct 21, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 86
In this week’s episode, Todd and AJ catch us up on their weeks—including starting with AJ’s fear of “losing time”. From there, they dive into a wide variety of topics including messages that upset people, speaking in “tongues”, and being proud of accomplishments. Finally, they turn to questions asked by YOU, including: scary leadership; do spiritual gifts change; how to create community; and the differences between “truth and love”. Also, they tackle the elephant in the room: WHY is Todd so mean...
Oct 14, 2020•59 min•Ep. 85
In this week’s jam-packed episode, the guys go all out in our longest episode to date! They start by discussing what FEELS like impossible standards set by the people of the Bible and the effects that can sometimes have on us. From there, they turn to what the Covid pandemic has done to the church in 2020 and possibly beyond. They then discuss an interesting encounter with a “deliverance ministry”—which led them to figure out exactly what THAT is. Finally, they answer questions asked by YOU, inc...
Oct 07, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 84
In this weeks episode, Todd and AJ are all over the board—starting off talking about their battles with lavalier mics and ending on the topic of how to regain passion for serving and spreading The Gospel. In between, they share some of their lives and talk about good days and how communication can help make our lives less anxious. The rest of the show discusses anonymous questions asked by YOU on caffeine addiction, the power of saying “I love you”, and the comfort of The Holy Spirit. Grab your ...
Sep 29, 2020•46 min•Ep. 83
In this weeks episode, Todd and AJ (after some unplanned ridiculousness that happens in the first two minutes) discuss dirty laundry, “lazy days”, and time-sucking guilt. They then turn to anonymous questions asked by YOU, including their most embarrassing texting typos, alternative jobs, and what in the world is “modalism”? Get comfy, grab your favorite drink, and join the guys for some REAL TALK!! Want to ask us a question or suggest a topic for us to discuss? Click the link below! Its complet...
Sep 23, 2020•45 min•Ep. 82
In this week’s episode, Todd and AJ discuss what it’s like getting caught in “the loop” (you’ll have to check it out to find out what that is). They then turn to a BUNCH of interesting questions asked by YOU! Including: Can we trust the books of The Bible, Is there a difference between the “over 40 crowd” and the “under 40 crowd” when it comes to community, and does the church love people more when they aren’t “Believers”? Grab your favorite drink, get comfy, and join the guys for some REAL TALK...
Sep 16, 2020•48 min•Ep. 81
In this weeks episode, Todd and AJ apparently set out to prove just how unscripted this show really is. This may not be their most fun show, but the guys give a glimpse of their hearts—and it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. What do we do while “living in the shadowlands”?They then answer a question asked by YOU, on what exactly The Holy Spirit’s role is in the life of a Believer. Grab a drink, buckle up, and join the guys for some REAL TALK! Want to ask us a question or suggest a topic for us t...
Sep 09, 2020•40 min•Ep. 80
Episode 79 “Are We A Cult?” In this weeks episode, Todd and AJ catch up on each other’s week and then dive into an interesting discussion on cults—including the definition of “cult”, what the signs of a cult really are, and what the Bible says about them. They then discuss the dangers of a culture that throws the word around loosely, and how that may be helping ACTUAL cults survive and thrive. Grab your favorite drink, get comfortable, and join us for some REAL TALK!! Want to ask us a question o...
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 79
In this week’s (long) episode, Todd and AJ get real about the curious feeling of “resentful contentment”. What’s that? The guys dive deep into a conversation that gives maybe the closest picture of what their real life, personal “Real Talk” conversations can look like. Grab your drink of choice and “buckle up” as the guys have some REAL TALK!! Want to ask us a question or suggest a topic for us to discuss? Click the link below! Its completely anonymous! www.theremnant.life/real-talk
Aug 26, 2020•58 min•Ep. 78
In today’s episode, Todd and AJ start things off a little differently by playing a game that ends up leading to some tough decisions. After this, they get into a discussion about life, death, and “bitey dogs”. Finally, they turn to a question submitted by YOU on whether animals can be demonically influenced. Grab your favorite drink, get comfortable, and join the guys for some REAL TALK! Want to ask us a question or suggest a topic for us to discuss? Click the link below! Its completely anonymou...
Aug 18, 2020•44 min•Ep. 77
In this weeks episode, Todd and AJ catch up on life and their weekends. This includes being awake for 30 hours straight (we don’t suggest it), racing thoughts, and the continued state of the world—especially as told by media. Also, they discuss why people are so afraid of grace and whether that affects how we interact in the Church. They then turn to a great question on women’s roles and value in the Bible—is it true they should just “sit down and be quiet” and what in the world does having a ki...
Aug 12, 2020•49 min•Ep. 76
In today’s episode, Todd and AJ dive right into some questions asked by YOU! They then turn to sharing about how “bad” things have a negative effect on us, no matter how much we wish they didn’t. Finally, it’s on to a discussion about how our actions and even “inactions” matter in this life and how we have no idea how far the “ripples” go—including some examples of this from their own life that showed up over the weekend. Get comfy, grab your drink of choice, and join the guys for some REAL TALK...
Aug 04, 2020•42 min•Ep. 75
In this weeks episode, Todd and AJ go off the rails...big time. But, before that, they talk about hiding from yourself, loving despite insecurities, and “shaky faith”. Things get weird...stick around to the end and you’ll see what we mean. Grab your favorite drink, get comfortable, and join the guys for some REAL TALK! Want to ask us a question or suggest a topic for us to discuss? Click the link below! Its completely anonymous! www.theremnant.life/real-talk
Jul 29, 2020•52 min•Ep. 74
In this weeks episode, Todd and AJ start with two questions asked by YOU on how we can stop or slow down the anger, hatred, and division that seems to be popping up all around us and giving their thoughts on if Christians are being a “light” during these troubling times. They then turn to discussing their own journey including being haunted by the past, distracted by noise, and living “trapped”. Grab your drink and join the guys for some REAL TALK! Want to ask us a question or suggest a topic fo...
Jul 22, 2020•47 min•Ep. 73
In this (long) episode, after a discussion on one of the guys’ obsession with gas station pizza (We’ll let you guess which one of them...), Todd and AJ open up their lives as they talk about the difficulty and benefit of sharing personal struggles with others. They then turn to “being sick of Pharisees” (without becoming self-righteous in the process) before the conversation turns to the “Great Masquerade” going on in church culture today, and what (if anything) we can all do to change it. Final...
Jul 15, 2020•54 min•Ep. 72
Sometimes life doesn’t go the way we plan. Sometimes life “crashes” and we are left feeling confused, unsure, unstable, scared, and hurt. In this episode, Todd and AJ get transparent as they share the emotions, doubts, and questions that came from an incident they both experienced over the weekend. Grab your beverage of choice and join the guys for a very different (and emotional) episode of REAL TALK! Want to ask us a question or suggest a topic for us to discuss? Click the link below! Its comp...
Jul 08, 2020•32 min•Ep. 71
In this week’s episode, Todd and AJ answer questions asked by YOU, including if God still takes rest breaks and what percentage of our income we are “supposed” to give. They then dive into their own lives, as they share the battle between being “too nice” versus “too harsh”, and how to tow that line. It’s then on to a discussion regarding some of the areas they’ve been challenged recently before turning to Jesus and His famous call to His followers to “carry their cross”—what did Jesus REALLY me...
Jun 30, 2020•44 min•Ep. 70
Today, Todd and AJ dive right in to answering questions asked by YOU before discussing exciting news. They then discuss the difficulty of believing when the “feeling” isn’t there. Grab that coffee or energy drink and join the guys for some REAL TALK!
Jun 24, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 69
In this week’s episode, Todd and AJ go “deep” down the rabbit hole as they discuss the intersection of faith and religion and whether one leads to the other. They also discuss the confusion we can have with the idea of “grace” and what “good” could look like through God’s lens. Grab your favorite coffee, energy drink, or Virgil’s and join the guys for some REAL TALK! Want to ask us a question or suggest a topic for us to discuss? Click the link below! Its completely anonymous! www.theremnant.lif...
Jun 17, 2020•45 min•Ep. 68
In this week’s episode, Todd and AJ discuss the overwhelming nature of God’s love, what life was like before Christ, and the phrase, “Follow me.” They then turn to questions asked by YOU! Grab your beverage of choice and join the guys for some REAL TALK! Want to ask us a question or suggest a topic for us to discuss? Click the link below! Its completely anonymous! www.theremnant.life/real-talk
Jun 10, 2020•41 min•Ep. 67
In this episode, Todd and AJ share their hearts about what life looks like during these scary and sad times. What does it mean to respond to injustice as a follower of Jesus? Is the call to follow Jesus more radical than we realize? This week the guys get "real" and share their hopes, fears,and questions as they try to navigate the murky waters of life the past several months, and specifically, the last week. Grab your coffee (or energy drink!) and join Todd and AJ for some REAL TALK! Want to as...
Jun 03, 2020•45 min•Ep. 66
In this episode, Todd and AJ discuss the benefits and challenges of perseverance in a world that wants to make things “easy”. They then turn to questions asked by YOU including why God threatened to kill Moses, being scared of “dark rooms”, and how to LIVE instead of just “being alive”. Grab your coffee (or energy drink) and join the guys for some laughs, life, and REAL TALK! Want to ask us a question or suggest a topic for us to discuss? Click the link below! Its completely anonymous! www.there...
May 26, 2020•55 min•Ep. 65
In this weeks episode, Todd and A.J. discuss “dangerous” prayers vs. a “domesticated” Christianity. They then turn to how “scary” The Gospel is to the religious and the idea that meeting Jesus in The Gospels means something, no matter one’s belief system—just depends on which “soil” they are. Finally, they turn to questions and topics asked by YOU, including ministry in marriage and opposite-sex friendships. Join the guys for laughs, life, and REAL TALK! Want to ask us a question or suggest a to...
May 20, 2020•46 min•Ep. 64
In this episode, Todd and AJ discuss remembering who Jesus REALLY is, and what a bag of Cheetos can teach us about our faith (Yep, we said Cheetos...). They then turn to YOUR questions about Daniel and pagan names, God in the “silence”, and financial worry. Come hang out and have some “Real Talk”!
May 12, 2020•45 min•Ep. 63
In this episode, Todd and AJ discuss the return to “normal”—what does that mean and what could it look like. They move on to tackling questions/topics asked by YOU, including: feeling used, the necessity (or not) of relationship with “others”, thoughts on “The Chosen” series, and why in the world the Bible so often talks about “dying to self”.
May 06, 2020•46 min•Ep. 62
In this unique episode, Todd and AJ discuss how we have more input in our life than we tend to think and how choices affect our direction. The conversation turns to conspiracy theories and comets (trust us, we could try to explain but you’ll just have to listen to understand...) before they turn to some great questions asked by YOU on comfort, convenience, and runaway Jesus. Want to ask us a question or suggest a topic for us to discuss? Click the link below! Its completely anonymous! www.therem...
Apr 29, 2020•46 min•Ep. 61
This week, A.J. and Todd discuss the idea of time—how living in the past and the future is so tempting and how that can affect our “present”. They also talk more about how Covid-19 and social distancing measures are affecting people, and what this could all look like when it’s over. Want to ask us a question or suggest a topic for us to discuss? Click the link below! Its completely anonymous! www.theremnant.life/real-talk
Apr 22, 2020•38 min•Ep. 60
Today, A.J. and Todd talk about being “numb” in life and how to combat that. They also discuss the idea “falling into yourself” in the midst of “social distancing” before answering a couple of questions submitted by YOU. Want to ask us a question or suggest a topic for us to discuss? Click the link below! Its completely anonymous! www.theremnant.life/real-talk
Apr 14, 2020•50 min•Ep. 59
Here is Real Talk Episode 58! Thank you all so much for tuning in! Want to ask us a question or suggest a topic for us to discuss? Click the link below! It's completely anonymous! www.theremnant.life/real-talk
Apr 08, 2020•42 min•Ep. 58
