“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