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Kevin Adler, founder and CEO of Miracles Messages, an innovative non-profit using digital media to reconnect homeless people with their loved ones, sits down to talk with Mark about this amazing work.

Dr. Erin Ambrose joins Rex and Mark to discuss ways of cultivating mental and spiritual wellness during times of crisis.

Rex and Mark record their first socially distant podcast and discuss how the Christian community has responded to pandemics in the past and how it can best respond now.

Mark and Rex charge again into the dangerous territory of student questions. Without preparation or forethought, they attempt to answer a question drawn from a collection of theology students.

Friend of the show Cynthia Shafer-Elliott joins Mark and Rex to discuss ways in which we misread the Old Testament. The three specifically look at the story of David and Bathsheba.

Special guest Dr. Michelle Lee-Barnewell, associate professor of New Testament at Talbot School of Theology, joins Mark and Rex to discuss her recent book on the current status of the conversation on women in ministry and marriage. Dr. Lee-Barnewell pushes…

Mark and Rex get philosophical for an episode covering the powerful but tricky arena of existential philosophy. Questions of humanness and existence are covered, as well as a quick primer on key thinkers in existentialism.

Mark and Rex charge into the dangerous territory of student questions. Without preparation or forethought, they attempt to answer a question drawn from a collection of theology students.

Mark goes rogue and delivers his first solo episode. Don’t tell Rex.

Beloved psychology professor Erin Ambrose joins Mark and Rex for part 2 of their discussion on sex and Christian culture.

Mark and Rex wade into the delicate waters of sex and Christian culture. On one hand the church has been labeled as prudish and uptight but on the other hand, statistics show that sexual practice matters little whether you are…

Mark and Rex reflect on the holiday season while addressing the true war on Christmas.

Mark and Rex examine whether theology should be considered a science. The pair surveys the historical and linguistic issues surrounding the question.

Dr. Daniel Gluck joins Mark and Rex to talk about his experience with the African church. Rex also shares insights from his time pastoring in South America.

Mark and Rex discuss the explosive growth of Christianity in Africa, Latin America, and Southern Asia.

Mark and Rex discuss the growing and vocal movement of ex-evangelicals and highlight key causes for this movement away from the evangelical label. They also discuss the postChristian leap that many make, especially some recent high profile figures within the…

Dr. Cynthia Shafer-Elliot joins Mark to discuss her role as a field archeologist. Dr. Shafer-Elliot has been digging in Israel for over a decade and is currently part of the archaeological excavation team at Tell Halif, Israel. She just might…

PhD Candidate and Adjunct Professor Mikel Del Rosario sits down with Mark to discuss current issues in historical Jesus studies.

Professor Matt Godshall joins Rex and Mark in the studio to finish out their series on ancient Christian practices. Matt discuss the importance of Lectio Divina in his own spiritual life as the three attempt to demystify contemplative prayer.