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Tod Bolsinger, Senior Congregational Strategist and Associate Professor of Leadership Formation at Fuller Theological Seminary, joins the show to discuss his two books, Canoeing the Mountains and Tempered Resilience. Plus, @todbol explains how leaders can navigate the post-pandemic landscape and prepare their congregations for the change necessary for this next season.

Brent and Donna Jones, the team behind Bobbi Jo: Under the Influence, join the show to discuss who they got this project made and why the story of Bobbi Jo changed them and Kansas City.

Pastor Alan and Chris continue their discussion on Alan's new book, The Power to Bless, and reflect on Alan's childhood and what he learned about blessing his own children.

Our contributor Heather Strong Moore had the special opportunity to interview the creator behind @blackliturgies, Cole Arthur Riley. Cole majored in Writing at the University of Pittsburgh, has been in campus ministry for the past 7 years and works with a Christian Study Center at Cornell University. In recent years she has encountered liturgical worship which inspired her to begin an Instagram account of quotes and her own original prayers written for Black Christians. The account began at the end of June and already has nearly 25,000 followers. In our interview Heather asks more about Cole’s story and her experience of finding her own identity and belonging in what has been a historically White tradition.

This week one of our contributors, Heather Strong Moore, had the chance to interview the Rev. Dr. Esau McCaulley. Dr. McCaulley is an Opinion writer for the New York Times and an Assistant Professor of New Testament at Wheaton College. His new book, “Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope” is out on September 1, and Heather got to sit down with him to hear more about the book.

Dr. Michael Heiser joins the show to discuss his newest book on finding Gospel Truths in Stranger Things.

The normal crew gathers to discuss trends that need die and a great new quiz!

The gang gathers to discuss why loneliness is so dangerous and how the church could be responding to the rising problem.

Chris lets James make a big announcement and the two discuss a variety of current topics.

Chris is joined by @EKBaker to discuss her recent post on Huffington Post and why she is struggling with the Evangelical church in America.

The crew gathers to discuss the best parts of 2018 and what they are most excited about in 2019.

The phrase, “you can’t take it with you when you go” shouldn’t be an invitation to buy more stuff.

The usual crew discusses the nostalgia of late night television and how they would spend their lottery winnings.

The usual crews discusses the lasting legacy of Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood and why we all love U2.

The usual crew discusses the recent post by Tatum Fishel on juggling priorities and how to make the main thing the main thing.

The usual crew gathers to discuss how to punish internet trolls and the problems political division in the church.

The crew gathers to discuss the beauty of James Corden's carpool karaoke and the danger of short team mission trips when turned into vacations.

The Everyday Exiles crew spends a few moments reflecting on the most recent post on the site about the power of the Christian spiritual disciplines.

The usual gang gathers to discuss the end of the World Cup, soccer snobs, and why people are hateful on social media!

Jack Deere joins the podcast to discuss his life, ministry, and his newest work Even in Our Darkness.