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Relish: a Christian podcast
RELISH is the ultimate Christian podcast where we dive deep into the timeless truths of the Bible to answer your toughest questions about Christianity and the Christian faith. Join us each week as we tackle challenging topics head-on, fearlessly exploring the intersections of faith, reason, and culture. Whether you’re a skeptic seeking answers, a believer looking to deepen your understanding, or simply curious about the Christian worldview, our podcast provides a welcoming space for dialogue…
Episodes
- Relish: a Christian podcast
Why Can't Catholic Priests Marry? What the Bible Actually Says
What does the Bible teach about baptism, clergy celibacy, and choosing a church? Don Patterson and guest Grant Bender, associate pastor at Kalona Mennonite…
- Relish: a Christian podcast
If God’s Grace Is Enough, Why Do We Still Sin?
Is God’s grace enough to transform us, or does the Christian life require something more? In this episode of RELISH, associate pastor Grant Bender joins the…
- Relish: a Christian podcast
Halloween: Haunted Tradition or Harmless Fun?
Should Christians celebrate Halloween? What began as a discussion of holiday history raises a more difficult question: can Christians participate in a cultural…
Relish: a Christian podcastNo One Is Neutral: How Your Beliefs Shape the World Around You
Podcast Description Can anyone really be neutral about what they believe? Alex Zimmerman and Pastor Don Patterson examine how our beliefs shape far more than…
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The Romans Killed Jesus. So Why Does the Bible Blame Us?
Who really killed Jesus? At first, the answer seems straightforward: Roman soldiers carried out the crucifixion. But the biblical account involves far more…
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Did Jesus Claim to Be God? The Meaning of “I AM”
What did Jesus mean when He said, “I AM”? In John's Gospel, Jesus makes several remarkable “I AM” statements. He calls Himself the bread of life, the light of…
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Who Is God Really? The Meaning Behind His Names
Who Is God? Exploring the Names of the Divine Who is God, and how has He revealed Himself through Scripture? In this episode of Relish, Alex Zimmerman and…
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Can You Really Become a New Person? What the Bible Says
Can You Really Become a New Person? Names are more than labels in the Bible. They often communicate identity, family history, circumstances, and sometimes…
- Relish: a Christian podcast
Does Modern Israel Still Have a Biblical Role? (Part 2)
What does the Bible actually say about Israel—and what does that mean for Christians today? In Part 2 of Relish, Alex Zerman and Pastor Don Patterson continue…
- Relish: a Christian podcast
“Jew” vs. “Israel”: Why Christians Keep Getting These Terms Wrong (PART 1)
Who exactly does the Bible mean when it talks about Jews, Israelites, Hebrews, and Israel? In this episode of Relish, Alex Zimmerman and Pastor Don Patterson…
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Mosques in My Backyard? Christians, Conscience, and Community
Join hosts Alex Zimmerman and Don Patterson for a lively Relish conversation that moves from friendly Bible-study banter into a serious exploration of how…
- Relish: a Christian podcast
Can You Trust the Bible? Communion, Manuscripts & Christianity Explained
One episode. Three foundational questions. What would happen if everyone in society were genuinely Christian? Does the Bible teach that communion literally…
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Should Christians Fight in War? Mennonites, Catholics & What the Bible Says
Christians often agree on the gospel while disagreeing on difficult questions of ethics and church practice. Why? In this episode of Relish, Rowan Miller, Don…
- Relish: a Christian podcast
Does the Bible Teach Social Justice? Catholics, the Apocrypha & Biblical Truth
How should Christians think about social justice? Why do Catholics pray to saints? What authority do the Pope and church tradition have? Why do Catholic and…
- Relish: a Christian podcast
Are Tattoos, Gambling, and Singleness Really Sins? What the Bible Actually Says
Many Christians have questions that aren't answered with a simple proof text. Is disability always something to be healed? Why does Paul speak so highly of…
- Relish: a Christian podcast
Did Lucifer Really Have Free Will?
Religion and politics are often treated as enemies—or merged together without much thought. But what does Scripture actually teach? In this episode, Rowan…
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Christian Patriotism vs Christian Nationalism: What's the Difference?
This episode brings together three conversations that many Christians are trying to navigate today. First, Rowan and Pastor Don discuss how to respond…
- Relish: a Christian podcast
Why Did God Harden Pharaoh's Heart?
Why would God harden Pharaoh's heart? How did the Roman Empire help spread Christianity? What separated the Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes, and Zealots? This…
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The Bible Passage Skeptics Use Against Christianity
Why did God allow the famous bear attack in 2 Kings 2? In this episode, Don and Rowan explore one of the Bible's most controversial stories and discuss how…
- Relish: a Christian podcast
Why Jesus Treated Sinners Differently Than We Do
How should Christians treat sinners? It's a simple question that often produces confusing answers. In this episode, Rowan Miller talks with Pastor Don…
- Relish: a Christian podcast
The Toughest Faith Questions Came From 7th Graders
Can God's plan and human choice both be true? In this special Q&A episode, students ask Pastor Don Patterson some of the most important questions in…
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Relish: Faith, News, and the Responsibility of Citizens
Should Christians try to influence laws with their beliefs? This episode explores the relationship between Christianity, politics, morality, and public life…
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What Makes Christianity Different?
What makes Christianity different from every other religion? This episode explores some of the biggest theological questions Christians and skeptics wrestle…
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Is Self-Defense a Sin? Revelation, Sabbath, and Bible Questions
How should Christians read Revelation without falling into fear, speculation, or confusion? In this episode, Rowan Miller and Pastor Don Patterson explore a…
- Relish: a Christian podcast
Did Jesus Preach to the Dead? What 1 Peter 3 Actually Says
What happened to those who died before Christ’s crucifixion? Scripture says Jesus preached to the “spirits in prison” — but what does that actually mean? In…
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Is Science Pulling People Away from God—or Back to Him?
Science and Scripture are often framed as opposites—but that assumption deserves to be examined. In this episode, Rowan Miller and Pastor Don Patterson walk…
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Does God Care About Your Dog? And Is Marriage Really Better Than Singleness?
In this episode, Rowan Miller and Don Patterson respond to two common but often misunderstood questions: what happens to pets after they die, and how the Bible…
- Relish: a Christian podcast
Nephilim, Enoch, and Identity: What Matters vs What Distracts
In this episode, Rowan Miller and Pastor Don Patterson tackle a question many Christians quietly wrestle with: how much attention should we give to topics like…
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How Do You Know It’s God Speaking… and Not Just Your Thoughts?
How do you discern whether something is truly from God—or something internal? In this episode, Rowan Miller sits down with Pastor Don Patterson to examine that…
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“By Their Fruit” — How to Spot Bad Christian Advice
How should a Christian decide who to trust? In this episode, we work through Jesus’ warning to “know them by their fruit” and apply it to real-life decisions…
- Relish: a Christian podcast
Spiritual Warfare or Just Anxiety? A Biblical Reality Check
This episode tackles a difficult but necessary question: what is Satan actually allowed to do? Using the book of Job as a foundation, we examine God’s…
- Relish: a Christian podcast
Rabbit’s Feet, Ouija Boards, and the Danger of Idols
Students asked direct questions about spiritual warfare, demonic influence, and everyday faith—and we took them seriously. In this episode, we examine: Whether…
- Relish: a Christian podcast
Students Ask the Hard Questions Christians Avoid
In this episode, Don Patterson and Rowan Miller respond to unfiltered questions from middle and high school students. They address four major areas of…
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Does the Bible Support Open Borders? A Christian Look at Immigration
Immigration is one of the most emotionally charged political issues in the modern world—but Christians often appeal to the Bible without asking what those…
- Relish: a Christian podcast
If God Planned the Cross, Was Judas Responsible?
This episode addresses a central theological tension: If God is sovereign over history, are human beings still responsible for their actions? We answer that…
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Is Climate Change a Modern Crisis… or a Biblical Pattern?
This episode tackles a difficult but timely question: Does the Bible speak meaningfully about climate change and large-scale earth changes, or is that a modern…
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Are We Softening Scripture? Jesus, Divorce, and the Cost of Grace
In this episode, Rowan Miller and Pastor Don Patterson examine one central tension: how Christians are meant to hold truth and grace together in the face of…
- Relish: a Christian podcast
Is God Anti-Strength? Gideon’s 300 and the Problem of a Broken World
Why does God work through weakness instead of strength—and why does the world feel hostile if God created it good? In this episode of Relish, Roan Miller and…
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Hillcrest Academy: Asking the Hard Questions! (Some Christians Avoid Answering)
This episode was recorded live in front of students at Hillcrest Academy in Kalona, Iowa, using questions submitted directly by students. Pastor Don addresses…
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Why Most Christians Never Discover Their True Calling
In this episode, we explore God’s unique calling for each believer. What does it mean to walk worthy of that calling? How do our skills, passions, and…
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Who Chooses Salvation? Calvinism, Arminianism, and the Question No One Escapes.
Reformed theology has become increasingly influential among younger Christians—but many still struggle to understand what it actually teaches and whether it…
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“Who Actually Recognized the Messiah? Christmas, Prophecy & God’s Plan”
Did anyone actually recognize the Messiah when He came? In this Christmas episode of Relish, Rowan Miller and Don Patterson explore prophecy, Scripture access…
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Why Self-Control Is the Most Misunderstood Fruit of the Spirit
What if self-control isn’t about willpower—but about freedom? In the final episode of Relish’s Fruits of the Spirit series, Pastor Don Patterson and Rowan…
- Relish: a Christian podcast
Why Biblical “Goodness” Makes People Uncomfortable
What does “goodness” actually mean in the Christian life—and why does it feel so unclear today? In this episode of Relish, Pastor Don Patterson and Rowan…
- Relish: a Christian podcast
Why Many Christians Feel Spiritually Unprepared (And What the Bible Says)
Why do setbacks reveal more about our faith than success? Rowan Miller and Pastor Don Patterson reflect on spiritual formation, idolatry, and the armor of God…
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What the Bible Really Says About Money, Identity, and Trusting God
Who are you becoming—and what role do faith and finances play in shaping that story? In this episode, Rowan Miller and Pastor Don Patterson reflect on…
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When Saying Yes Changes Everything: Trusting God’s Call
Join hosts Don Patterson and Rowan Miller on Relish as they explore what it means to trust God, accept a calling, and live out faith in everyday life. In this…
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Faith That Moves Us
Relish pleasing or zestful flavor — a quantity just sufficient to flavor to be pleased or gratified by enjoy. Welcome back to another episode of Relish. Host…
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When Prophets Went Quiet: Enoch, Rome, and the Birth of Christianity
In this episode of Relish, hosts Rowan Miller and Don Patterson open with a lighthearted conversation about favorite Bible characters — with Joseph and his…
- Relish: a Christian podcast
When Churches, Gen Z, and Culture Collide
Join hosts Rowan Miller, Don Patterson and Marcus Miller for a wide-ranging, candid episode of Relish that explores how Christians can talk across political…
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From Amish Coats to Blue Jeans: Dressing Faith in a Modern World
Relish returns with a special edition conversation about faith, culture, and the often-overlooked language of dress. Hosts Don Patterson and Rowan sit down…
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Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is: Faith, Finance, and Tithing
In this episode of Relish, hosts Roe Miller and Don Patterson tackle practical questions about prayer, money, and Scripture that many believers face. A young…
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Speaking Truth in Love: Friends, Faith, and Tough Conversations
Join hosts Don Patterson and Roan Miller for a warm, candid episode of Relish that blends humor, personal stories, and practical theology. They kick off with…
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God vs. Religion — Choosing Relationship Over Rules
Today, we chat about relationship with God, repentance, and trusting the path He's set for you. Expect honest stories, laughter, and a few surprises (yes…
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Gentleness That Works: Being 'Fit for Use' in God's Kingdom
Relish — a little pleasing, zestful flavor for your day. We hope what we bring today adds a spicy, meaningful bite to your life. We chat about gentleness (or…
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Holy Discontent: Hearing God’s Call When Life Feels Unsettled
Hey friend — welcome back to Relish with Rowan and Don, where we tackle the big, messy questions about faith in a simple, down-to-earth way. In this short…
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Why Christians Must Speak Up: A Tribute to Charlie Kirk
Hey friend — I wanted to share a short, personal reflection on Charlie Kirk and why I think Christians need to stop being quiet about public life. He combined…
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When Prayers Get Answered: Stories of Healing & Hope
Hey — pull up a chair. In this episode Roan and Don share stories of answered prayer (from childhood healing to everyday miracles), wrestle with prophecy and…
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Patience: The Hidden Power of Long‑Suffering
Fruit of the Spirit: Patience This episode is short and honest: stories, Scripture, and a reminder that suffering has purpose — and that Christ gives the…
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Faith, Law, and Mercy: Navigating Obergefell, Beggars, and Grace
Roan and Don walk through tough questions with warmth and honesty, from vivid images of heaven and hell to how Christians might respond to Obergefell and meet…