Tired of the culture war? This is that podcast that’s too liberal for conservatives, too conservative for liberals. We seek to follow... more
“Backslider.” A catch-all too often used to describe those within the faith who ask hard questions. But why doesn’t the... more
For many Christians, fitting into the current cultural moment just feels…hard! From 40 million people having left the church in... more
In what might be the biggest comeback in American politics, Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United... more
We’ve all heard the stats: Anxiety, depression, and loneliness are on the rise. Yet, therapies, medications, and other techniques for... more
Sensational worship, but lacking in theological depth. Unnecessary titles. Too much politics in the pulpit. There are many misconceptions about... more
Which came first: your political beliefs or the Bible’s stance on political issues? Too often, many Christians start with a... more
We’re officially less than a month out from Election Day 2024. In the last several weeks, we’ve had a number... more
How can we glorify God and bless others when we’re stretched to capacity? Are we really supposed to change the... more
Follower of Jesus. Leading scientist. Is it possible for those to describe the same person? Dr. Francis Collins joins us... more
Everybody’s (still) talking about anxiety. We now know more about it, we’re more medicated for it, but it seems to... more
Where were you on the morning of September 11, 2001? If you were old enough, you likely remember that day... more
It’s finally football season! We’re kicking it off by sitting down with Mizzou head football coach, Eliah Drinkwitz. (M-I-Z, anyone?)... more
Stuck. That’s how many conservative, evangelical Christians feel when election season comes around. Does anybody really want to be on... more
In recent years, there’s been a definitive uptick in tribalism, extremism, and extremist violence. But is the same true inside... more
“If today’s church were more like the early church, we wouldn’t have all of these problems.” Ever heard people talk... more
Are healthy disagreements even possible in today’s culture? John Inazu, author of “Learning to Disagree,” joins Patrick on the pod... more
Most Christians agree that they must be culturally engaged. But there’s less agreement on how affecting cultural change is best... more
If you watched the Republican National Convention, you noticed several things that seemed… out of place. A Hindu prayer. Hulk... more
On July 13, 2024, former President Donald Trump was almost assassinated at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. While it’s not... more
Life is hard. God is good. Let’s dance. That’s the mantra (and the book title) of today’s podcast guest, Brant... more
According to recent polls, 70%+ of Americans don’t want Donald Trump or Joe Biden running for President. So, how did... more
When you hear about someone in prison, what typically goes through your head? Maybe it’s, “Good, I’m sure they deserve... more
Fewer Americans are getting married today than ever in our nation’s history. But why? And is it really that big... more
Is it appropriate to talk politics from the pulpit? Today, Keith sits down with pastor and author Chris Butler to... more
The 2024 election is fast approaching and many Christians are still left wondering whose policies best represent the Bible’s teachings.... more
Thankless. Exhausting. Lonely. That’s how many Millennial women view the prospect of motherhood. And the statistics bear this out: The... more
How does a liberal living in one of the deepest blue counties in the country converse with her conservative, Mexican... more
If you grew up in the U.S., you’ve probably believed (and maybe you still do!) that advantage should be earned... more
If your faith was affected by the Left Behind series, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Not really, but... more
What’s happening to Gen Z? Since 2010, this generation has seen a 150% increase in depression. One in four teen... more
There’s no doubt that abortion will take center stage in this year’s election. From Roe v. Wade’s overturning to IVF... more
Have you ever wished you could get inside the head of a Christian going through a deconstruction journey? Well, you’ve... more
Did you know that 40% of American children are born to unmarried parents? Contrast that with the 1960s when this... more
Donald Trump. Christ is King. Candace Owens. Antisemitism. Buckle up! On this episode, we’re examining all sorts of current events... more
Sports used to unify us. But today? Politics has checked into the game. And in many ways, introducing controversial topics... more
The Gospel is more political than you may think. But how do we guard against our political ideologies turning into... more
Pledging allegiance to the American flag. Singing the national anthem. Voting. Being patriotic. Is there a place for these things... more
Have you noticed this trend? People spend about 90% of their time diagnosing today’s problems and only 10% focusing on... more
Do you view your faith through the prism of politics? Or do you view politics through the prism of your... more
Keith Simon and Russell Moore discusses the shift in the pro-life movement, the challenges of the post-Christian right, controversy and... more
Incentives motivate human behavior. Incentives can be external or internal. The Bible uses incentives to encourage obedience to God. Incentives... more
In this conversation, Keith Simon interviews Julie Slattery, the president of Authentic Intimacy, about navigating issues of sexuality and faith.... more
In this conversation, Nicholas Kristof discusses his experiences in dangerous situations, his views on religion and faith, and the importance... more
In this conversation, Patrick and Justin Whitmel Earley explore the role of discipleship and healthy spiritual practices in addressing problems... more
Patrick and Keith discuss the ongoing debate between evangelicals on how to engage politics and culture. Should Christian punch right... more
Philip Yancey's story is a compelling journey of faith, doubt, and grace. Raised in a toxic, fundamentalist church, he grew... more
End Times, the mark of the beast, and the Antichrist. Oh, my! Were these your takeaways from reading Revelation? You’re... more
A city on a hill. The light of the world. The hope of nations. Are these about Jesus or America?... more
Andrew Wilson discusses the importance of history and why Christians should care about it. He explains that our understanding of... more
One of our favorite topics to discuss on Truth Over Tribe is race and ethnicity, but one related topic we... more
Many Christians would claim to be pro-life. But a growing movement of Christians called abortion abolitionists believe that simply being... more
What is culture anyway? Despite being a cultural commentary podcast, we’ve never quite teased out the seemingly-simple-yet-actually-complicated definition. So today,... more
The topic of Christian nationalism just won’t seem to go away. But do we really understand it? The definition is... more
“Anything goes.” That’s what modern-day sexual ethics has taught us. So, why then, do so many of our sexual experiences... more
The Asbury Revival. Rapidly growing college ministries. Recent happenings have many Christians convinced that spiritual renewal is occurring within Gen... more
New Age. Demonic. A self-obsessive trap. The enneagram has taken much heat from critics, many Christians being chief among them.... more
By now, we’re all familiar with the tragic events happening in the Middle East. We are shocked and deeply grieved... more
“Kill all men.” “Talking about healthy masculinity is like talking about healthy cancer.” “So many men, so little ammunition.” Yes,... more
Did you know that we’re currently living through the single largest religious shift in American history? But unlike past movements,... more
Something shifted in the last few decades. People used to be comfortable with religion in public life, but now? Public... more
How did a generation of hippies experiencing “pharmaceutical enlightenment” become the same generation that produced the famous Jesus People Movement?... more
Like everything else in today’s society, the environment has become a subject of the culture war. Is there really a... more
It’s no secret that politics has fractured the nation and the church, but perhaps the most painful casualty has been... more
“I’ve been sellin’ my soul, workin’ all day. Overtime hours for bullsh– pay.” Those are the opening lyrics of “Rich... more
“I’m colorblind. I don’t see race.” Is this really the best, most biblical approach to the realities of racism in... more
The average evangelical is thoroughly postmodern. Don’t believe us? Let’s look at the stats: 56% of today’s evangelicals hold universalist... more
How do most Americans define “the good life”? Is money what truly makes us happy? Success? Fame? Marriage? Children? Today,... more
If you grew up watching the Left Behind movies, fearing the rapture, grappling with a politically co-opted church, and feeling... more
Something is wrong with the American church. Is it too woke? Too aligned with Christian nationalism? Or is the problem... more
America’s last two Presidential elections have been incredibly divisive, both in the culture and the church. You may already feel... more
It seems that our culture is divided over every possible issue. And unfortunately, it’s not just happening in the culture;... more
Oh, man! What’s going on with men these days? Across the board, statistics show that men are falling behind. Has... more
“Melbourne, Australia makes California look like Alabama.” That’s how Michael Bird, author of “Religious Freedom in a Secular Age,” describes his... more
Calling all history buffs! (And those on the right asking, “How did we get here?”) On today’s episode, Patrick sits... more
Calling all foodies! You’re in good company this week. Today, Aarti Sequeira joins Keith to discuss all things food and... more
Perhaps no Christian has spent more time talking with big-name atheists than Justin Brierley. His radio show-made-podcast, Unbelievable?, models healthy... more
Boomers. Gen X. Millennials. Gen Z. All of these generations live in different “worlds,” yet they all work under the... more
Well-read? Well, that’s dead. But is it true? Are Americans really reading far less today than in the past? According... more
Last Friday Tim Keller passed away after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. In this episode, Patrick opens by remembering... more
Joshua Butler’s book on sex, Beautiful Union, has been the center of an online controversy for two months, with many... more
“Participation in mainstream religion has plummeted, but Americans have never been more spiritually busy.” That’s how author Tara Isabella Burton... more
Oh my bot! This episode is a first of its kind! This week, we teamed up with the podcast, Love... more
4,000 weeks. That’s all we get. And that’s assuming you live 76 years which obviously isn’t a guarantee. According to... more
It’s no secret that institutional trust in America is at an all-time low. But is that lack of trust merited?... more
Oh, baby! You won’t want to miss this one! Did you know that in the last 50 years, the global... more
Do you care enough about local politics? Or have you, like many Americans, sold your soul to national politics, potentially... more
Ever played Pac-Man? Remember how it felt when all of the ghosts had you backed into a corner and began... more
Exile: It’s a core part of our Christian identity. But what is exile? Must we view our own nation in... more
Lenore Skenazy didn’t think much of the time that she granted her 9-year-old’s request and allowed him to ride the... more
How do Christians reach a world that’s increasingly disinterested in Jesus? Is the answer a revival inside the church? A... more
Want to know the single most determining factor for a healthy life? Warm relationships. And how do you get those?... more
When it comes to racial tensions in America, George Yancey, Christian author and Professor of Sociology at Baylor University, believes... more
How would you define extremism? Elizabeth Neumann knows a thing or two about the subject after serving as a homeland... more
Christianity Today capped off 2022 by releasing its Top-20 news stories of the year based on readership. The vast majority... more
There’s always been a stigma associated with video games, particularly in the Christian community. Do video games lead to violence?... more
Here’s a BONUS episode since we had a little “spare” time on our hands! And by that, we mean that... more
This week, Jackie Hill Perry joins us on the pod! And really, that’s probably all we need to say to... more
Tired of of talking politics? You’re not alone. Patrick Schreiner is sympathetic to this, but he also believes that for... more
Everybody thinks they know a narcissist, but what if you’re one too? What if, deep down, we all have a... more
Marriage is what brings us together today. On this episode of Truth Over Tribe, Keith and Patrick respond to Joe... more
Kara Dansky doesn’t even like to use the word, transgender. As a matter of fact, every time she says it... more
Can we agree that most Christian media is just… bad? But if you’ve seen The Chosen, you know it’s one... more
Jesus flipped tables. You should fight the culture too. Right? Well, not so fast. It’s true that today’s cultural landscape... more
“Every human is a person, but not every person is a human.” On today’s episode, TOT’s talking BOTS. 🤖 Buckle... more
Derwin Gray is back on the podcast! And this time, he joins us LIVE in studio! On today’s episode, Patrick... more
There’s obviously something wrong with Evangelicalism. Despite seemingly unending scandals at the hands of celebrity pastors and megachurches, we continue... more
In just the last year, the conversation around Christian nationalism has changed dramatically. What was once a more agreed-upon slur... more
Warning: One of your sacred cows may be slaughtered during this episode! Today, Patrick has an eye-opening conversation with Ryan... more
Who is Gen Z? It’s difficult to make broad claims about the most diverse generation in the history of the... more
The sexual revolution was supposed to liberate women. But did it? On this week’s episode of Truth Over Tribe, Keith... more
“The extraordinary impact of Christianity is seen in the fact that we don’t notice it.” What if the Christian message... more
How should Christians vote when faced with two “bad” choices? (Hint: They don’t only have two choices!) On this episode... more
Sure, we've got The First Amendment, but do people really have the right to say whatever they want whenever and... more
You might be thinking: “Is this going to be a weird campfire conversation where they share their demon stories?” No,... more
It’s Truth Over Tribe book release day! Want a sneak peek inside? On today’s episode, we’re giving you free early... more
What does it look like for the church to *really* love gay people? Is the idea of "curing" a homosexual... more
Live from the Truth Over Tribe studio, Bob Goff joins both Keith and Patrick to discuss how Christians can choose... more
Many of us simply assume that media headlines are reality. But is the media acting in good faith? Or are... more
In this episode of Truth Over Tribe, Patrick sits down with journalist, Jonathan Rauch. Although he identifies as a part... more
What happens when a Never-Trumper pastors a church in the middle of Trump country? This week, Keith talks to Brian... more
Has today’s tribalistic culture gotten any better? Or are we becoming even more divided? On this episode, Keith and Patrick... more
For anyone with a social media account (isn't that all of us?), this episode should be required listening. Today, we're... more
Conversations about race aren't going away. In fact, they're just getting started. This week on Truth Over Tribe, Patrick talks with... more
The elites used to control the narrative. Now? The public is revolting and the elites are panicking. How did we... more
In such a polarizing climate, trusting our leaders and institutions has become difficult. Many feel repeatedly failed by institutions, leaving... more
America loves outsiders. See: Donald Trump, Barack Obama, AOC. But why? In this third installment of our series on celebrity... more
Remember the name, Jonathan Isaac, from back in 2020? Isaac was the lone NBA player not to kneel for the... more
On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court officially overturned Roe v. Wade, ending 50 years of federal abortion rights. This... more
Welcome to the second, spicy installment in our series on celebrity pastors! In the first episode, Keith and Patrick used... more
You may not know the name, Norma McCorvey, but you definitely know the name, Jane Roe, AKA one-half of Roe... more
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher, Jason Adam, and four of his teammates opted not to wear LGBTQ+ pride patches on the... more
America loves celebrity culture, but how did the church get there too? This week on Truth Over Tribe, you'll hear... more
Mum's the word? Well, not for Winston Marshall. This week, the Mumford & Sons' former banjoist joins Patrick to discuss... more
This week's guest on Truth Over Tribe is Rosaria Butterfield, a former English Professor at Syracuse University who was once in a... more
Our hearts break for the victims of sexual abuse in the SBC, knowing that many of them could have spared. It’s... more
With the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade on the horizon, it's likely you've been hearing a lot about abortion... more
This week's guest on Truth Over Tribe is Batya Ungar-Sargon, Deputy Opinion Editor of Newsweek and writer of Bad News: How Woke Media... more
This week on Truth Over Tribe, Patrick and Keith go head-to-head with one of the loudest messages in our culture... more
You've probably seen more than a few memes poking fun at progressives for declaring Twitter's sale the apocalypse. Conversely, some... more
This week's guest on Truth Over Tribe is Sam Allberry, a writer and a pastor, who joins Keith to discuss our relationship... more
Today on Truth Over Tribe, we're bringing you the final episode in our Just War vs. Non-Violence 3-part series. If you haven't listened... more
Today on Truth Over Tribe, we're bringing the second episode in a 3-part series about just war and non-violence. In the first... more
In this episode of Truth Over Tribe, we're bringing the first in a 3-part series about just war and non-violence. This series... more
On this week's episode of Truth Over Tribe, Keith sits down with Sean Boone, a church planter in one of the... more
Our most dramatic episode yet! 🌹 Can we steal you for a second? What happens when Clayton Echard, ABC's most... more
Does our society really need marriage after all? Can't couples who want to spend the rest of their lives together... more
Have you ever felt that Christian culture sells women short by undervaluing their calling and not allowing them to fully... more
What the heck are NFTs?! What does one do with an NFT? Are they worth all the hype? If you've ever found... more
Today on Truth Over Tribe, we have Luke Goodrich joining us to discuss religious liberty. Luke is the Senior Counsel... more
Today's episode of Truth Over Tribe features Phillip M. Holmes, CCO for Reformed Theological Seminary and co-host of the Make... more
BONUS Episode: Unless you're living under a rock, you know that something is happening between Ukraine and Russia. How should Christians... more
Is America in the middle of renewal right now? Or is our post-Christian culture too far gone? Today's guest, Mark... more
What is it like to be a Christian who experiences same-sex attraction? Find out this week on Truth Over Tribe... more
We're shaking things up! In this week's episode, we're featuring another podcast: Make It Plain! In this podcast, hosts Phillip... more
Hot take: The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics are the moral equivalent of the 1936 Berlin Olympics. How? Find out in... more
Is America really a meritocracy after all? Do people who work hard and play by the rules get ahead? Or... more
This week on Truth Over Tribe, Derwin Gray joins the show to answer the question: Do politics and social justice... more
In this episode, Denver Nuggets forward, Michael Porter Jr., joins our host, Keith Simon, to discuss what it's like to... more
In this episode of Truth Over Tribe, Keith talks with Phil Vischer, creator of Veggie Tales. Phil is now one... more
On this episode of Truth Over Tribe, Keith is joined by guest Rod Dreher to discuss his new book, Live... more
BONUS Episode: Unless you're living under a rock, you know that something is happening between Ukraine and Russia. How should Christians approach this... more