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Atypical Talk
Atypical Talk is a podcast where we have conversations that illuminate the intersection of faith, culture, and the common spaces of our humanity. We talk about current events, trending things in media, and host compelling interviews.
Episodes
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Visits from Outer Space and AI with Emotions
This week, we talk about a university project encouraging people from different religions to share their faith in a unique way. We also talk about an…
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Taco Bell Marathon and Deconstruction Doulas
This week, we talk about recent church closings and the PBS documentary "Christianity at a Crossroads". We also talk about an unusual ultramarathon that…
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Aslan, Aliens, and Children's Church
This week, we're talking about the latest controversy among evangelicals – the voice of Aslan in the soon to be released Narnia movie. Next we talk about a…
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Looking Beyond the Surface
On this week's episode, we talk about a golf ad that had a lot of people confused and disturbed. We also talk about the Netflix documentary, Death of the…
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Bots, Billionaires, & Being Human
This week, we talk about how acts of kindness is actually scientifically good for you. We also talk about the latest AI chat bot replacement, and it's just a…
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Living The Simpler Life
This week, we talk about how younger generations are choosing dumb phones, cameras, mp3 players, alarm clocks, and more to replace their smart phones. We also…
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VBS Nightmares and Retired Pilots
This week, we're talking about a church in Kentucky that had a mock firing squad demonstration at their VBS and were frustrated at the criticism they received…
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Christian Controversies
This week on Atypical Talk, we're talking about a few topics that might cause some disagreements (yikes!). First, we talk about an article where the author…
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Typos and UFOs
This week, we talk about Pope Leo's view on AI and how he thinks it could make us more like machines instead AI becoming more human. We also talk about Cory…
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See the Good, Be the Good
This week, we talk about seeing good in the world and finding ways to do good. It's so easy to see all the negativity around us, but Trillia Newbell wants that…
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Music Therapy and Dysfunctional Families
On this week's episode, we talk about going no contact with people and how it's becoming a first choice for younger generations. We also talk about using music…
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Skeptical, Not Cynical
This week, we're talking about choosing hopeful skepticism isn't of letting cynicism be the lead in your life. We also talk about the launch of Artemis II and…
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Camel Scandals and Staying Optimistic
In this week's episode, we talk about staying optimistic amid everything that is happening around us. We also talk about a camel pageant that uncovered…
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The Comparison Olympics
This week, we're talking about Eileen Gu, an American born athlete competing for China in the Olympics, and all the backlash she has received. We're also…
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Seasonal Struggles and Radical Redemption
This week, we're talking about following God when you struggling with seasonal depression. We also talk about weird Valentine's Day traditions. Would you bring…
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Loving the Last, the Least, and the Lost
This week we talk about loving those around us in different ways. We talk about who's responsibility it is to care for the poor and how it often falls to…
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A Holly Jolly Podcast
Welcome to the very first Atypical Talk Christmas episode! We're talking about why you shouldn't instagram your Christmas morning. We also talk about some odd…
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Thankfulness and Forgiveness
This week, we talk about being thankful in the dark times and understanding that thankfulness and grief can share a space. We also talk about an incredible…
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Banned Books and Banana Ball
This week, we're talking about banned books and how churches and libraries can work together to provide inviting spaces for people of all backgrounds. We also…
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Rapturetok and Reading Rainbow
This week, we talk about "rapturetok" – a trend focused on making fun of people who were sure the rapture was happening. Then we talk about the return of…
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Work, Work, Work
Today we're talking about how "dream jobs" have started to fade away. We also talk about an Uber driver who sacrificed hours that he could be getting paid to…
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There's No Crying in Baseball!
This week, we're talking about anxiety and how many Christians grew up being told it was a sin. Then we talk about the women's professional baseball league…
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Jeans, Genes, and Zoo Requests
This week, we talk about the American Eagle ad that has caused a lot of backlash. We also talk about a zoo in Denmark with an unusual request. And we talk…
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A Teenage Holy War
We're talking about Shiny Happy People, Season 2: A Teenage Holy War. This documentary dives into Teen Mania – an organization founded and run by Ron Luce…
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Real Life Heroes and the Desire for Justice
This week, we talk about our desire for justice and how it often shows itself as outrage, but as Christians, we should go about it in a much different way. We…
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Friends and Enemies
This week on Atypical Talk, we talk about the Let Them theory and how it's being twisted into cutting 'enemies' out of your life instead of loving them like…
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All-Star Principals and Talking about Faith
On this week's episode we talk about the accusations that Sean Feucht is mismanaging ministry revenue and how that can hurt people's view of churches and…
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Therapy Talk and Zoo Trips
This week, we talk about "therapy talk" and how, although it's great it's being normalized, we've started to lose the plot on what some of this actually means…
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Karma, The Pope, and Mission Trips
This week we talk about karma and people's confusing view of it. We also talk about the "Pope Games" that led up to the election. And we talked about short…
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De-Extinction, Blue Origin, and Being Silent
In this episode, we're talking about the "return" of the dire wolf and the topic of de-extinction. We take a look at the Blue Origin space flight that didn't…
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Easter Traditions and Skipping Church
In this episode, we're talking about boundaries at work – what they might look like and the importance of them. We talk about Easter traditions around the…
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New Hobbies and Frozen Dead Guy Days
This week, it's a girl's takeover of the pod! We talk about the importance of making time for hobbies and how much of a struggle it is to take that time. We…
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The Realities of DEI
This week, Dr. Joanne Barnes joins us to talk about a strawberry that caused controversy because of it's outrageous price tag. And we had a great conversation…
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AI Therapy, Influencers, and Patriotism
On this week's episode we talk about DeepSeek, an AI chatbot, that people in China are turning to for therapy. We talk about a priest who has made being a…
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Martians and Groundhogs
On this week's episode of Atypical Talk, we talk about the possibility of life outside of earth and what that changes for us as Christians. We talk about…
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New Year, New Podcast
We're back with a new episode! We talk about manifesting our lives and the blurred lines involved. We talk about the Superbowl and the ridiculous requirements…
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The Kelce Brothers and Unethical Life Pro Tips
This week, we talk about a recent incident where Jason Kelce went viral for yelling at and breaking the phone of someone who was making fun of his brother. We…
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Voting, High Heels, and Serving the Poor
This week, we talk about a woman who voted for the first time at 81 despite not being able to read or write. We also talk about a man who ran the Chicago…
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The Difficulty of Deciphering Truth
This week, we're joined by Eric McCoy – lead pastor at Story Church in Peru, IN. We talk about misinformation online and deciphering what's true and what's…
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The Early Church and Old Ladies
This week, we talk about the early church and what it would take for modern churches to look more like the early church. We also talk about the organization…
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Death Cafes and Defending Politicians
We're back for another season of Atypical Talk! In this episode, we're talking about death cafes – what they are the benefit people get from going to them. We…
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Conversations with Brent Faulkner
Brent Faulkner joins us this week to talk about his book – Trust Fall: How the Fall of Man reveals a God worth trusting. We also talk about rest and silence…
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Girls' Podcast Takeover
Alison, Brooke, and Abby take over this episode with lots of great conversations! First, we talk about the graduation speech Harrison Butker gave that gained a…
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Another Conversation with Creation
Creation Desautels joins us for another conversation about mental health and therapy. First we talk about whether or not we're talking too much about mental…
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Conversations with Kareen
This week, we talk about OJ Simpson's death and how we as Christians should be reacting when someone controversial passes away. Then we're joined by Kareen…
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Total Eclipse of the Pod
We're joined this week by Lydia Standish, a local developmental preschool teacher and friend of the pod! We talk about screens in classrooms and the challenges…
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Laws and Loving Others
This week on Atypical Talk, Eric McCoy from Story Church, joins us for some great conversations. We talk about being made in the image of God and loving those…
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Conversations with Creation - Part 2
This week, Creation joins us to talk about more topics surrounding mental health. First, we talk about olympic figure skater, Gracie Gold, and her mental…
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Conversations with Creation - Part 1
Today on Atypical Talk, we welcome Creation Desautels to talk with us about topics surrounding mental health. We talk about online therapy options and why…
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A True Crime Podcast?
Today's episode is filled with true crime talk! We're talking about Gypsy Rose Blanchard recently being released from prison and the fame she's been…
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Cruises, Creating Art and Christian Nationalism
We're back for season 3 of Atypical Talk! We're talking about the 9 month cruise and the speculated drama that will ensue. We learned about a teacher who is…
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Button Dogs and The Benefits of Sleep
Have you ever heard of button dogs? They’re dogs that communicate through pressing buttons with pre-recorded phrases and words. We talk about what science has…
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Girl Math, Goats, and Growing Faith
This week on Atypical Talk, we talk about “Girl Math” and the humor that came along with this silly trend. We talked about how goats are being used to prevent…
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The Horror of AI
This week, we're talking about how horror movies have slowly changed their stance on religion over the years. We talk about a bus driver named "Miss Sparkles"…
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Taylor Swift and New Laws
This week on Atypical Talk, we jump into the world of Taylor Swift and talk about her concert movie coming out in October, and how some movie production…
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Tourists, Modesty, and Christian Politics
This week on Atypical Talk, we talked about tourists bringing negative attention on themselves by being disrespectful towards historical landmarks. We talked…
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Hawaii, Money Trouble, and Aliens... Again!
We talked a few weeks ago about the anticipated UFO report. Now that it's out, we discussed the report and our thoughts on them. We talked about the wildfires…
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Writer Strikes and Travel Troubles
This week we talked about the writer and actor strike taking place in Hollywood. It's been going on for almost 3 months with no end in sight. And we talked…
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Living Wages and Lyric Changes
This week we talk about Buc-ee's and their pay rates that are surprising everyone. We discuss Fall Out Boy's "system update" of We Didn't Start The Fire. And…
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Shiny Happy People and Tall Green Aliens
This week we talk about a new report on UFO’s that will be released at the end of July by a team of scientists and experts, along with a recent alien sighting!…