Best Alex Graeber Podcasts (2024)

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138. Hidden Idols of the Heart | Surface Tension 41:28

2h ago41:28

41:28

Craig and Alex discuss the 20 "hidden idols of the heart" as outlined by Tim Keller. The 20 idols are as follows: “Life only has meaning/I only have worth if… 1. I have power and influence over others.” (Power Idolatry) 2. I am loved and respected by _____.” (Approval Idolatry) 3. I have this kind of pleasure experience, a particular quality of lif…

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137. Surface Tension Spotlight: Jenna Nelson 49:20

12d ago49:20

49:20

Craig and Alex sit down with Jenna Nelson to hear about what it looks like to create emotional safety with God. In a world that doesn’t feel particularly easy to navigate as a young person, Jenna shares her God story, giving both hope and insight for followers of Jesus, young and old, alike. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…

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136. Surface Tension Spotlight: Dan Roberts 57:00

20d ago57:00

57:00

Craig and Alex sit down with Dan Roberts, a faith giant, to discuss his God story. Dan, a proud father of four and great nephew of Oral Roberts, has worked in both ministry and industry. In addition to owning technology, background screening, and insurance companies, he founded a staffing agency, Premier Staffing, which was later re-branded as “Hir…

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135. Where's the Fruit? | Surface Tension 36:11

1M ago36:11

36:11

Craig and Alex discuss the directionality of spiritual fruit. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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134. A Restored Tow-truck? | Surface Tension 37:56

1M ago37:56

37:56

Craig and Alex discuss Peter's denial and restoration. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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133. Timeout | Surface Tension 41:49

2M ago41:49

41:49

Craig and Alex discuss the question: "What if the next play Jesus called for us was a timeout?" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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132. Cannon Fire | Surface Tension 34:25

2M ago34:25

34:25

Craig and Alex discuss what it looks like when we aim our "cannons" at ourselves, at others, or even straight up in the air. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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131. Walking with the Baker | Surface Tension 43:08

2M ago43:08

43:08

After a brief summer break, Craig and Alex reunite to discuss asking better questions and zooming out to find the "God Story" being authored that supersedes our personal realities. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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130. A Deep Dive with Jesus | Surface Tension 42:50

2M ago42:50

42:50

Alex and guest-host Quin Weissenberger sit down to discuss what it looks like to go deeper in your relationship with Jesus, through the lens of scuba diving. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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129. Questions that Love Asks | Surface Tension 41:33

3M ago41:33

41:33

Craig starts the episode with the profound question: "What are the questions that love asks?" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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128. Revealing Beliefs | Surface Tension 44:06

4M ago44:06

44:06

Craig and Alex discuss how our thoughts and behavior can help reveal our innermost beliefs, and what to do if those beliefs don't feel entirely aligned with our stated purpose. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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127. Breaking Patterns | Surface Tension 44:09

4M ago44:09

44:09

Craig and Alex discuss spiritual/mental/emotional patterns about how to identify and break them. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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126. Eternity | Surface Tension 44:39

4M ago44:39

44:39

Craig and Alex discuss what happens when we turn our attention to eternity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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125. Scary Close | Surface Tension 40:59

4M ago40:59

40:59

Craig and Alex discuss what it means to be "scarily close" to God. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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124. Healing the Unhealable | Surface Tension 41:12

5M ago41:12

41:12

Craig and Alex take a deep dive into Mark 9 to discuss healing a variety of ailments, be they physical, spiritual, emotional, mental, or relational. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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123. Surface Tension Spotlight: Quin Weissenberger 41:16

5M ago41:16

41:16

Craig and Alex sit down with Quin Weisenberger, an up-and-coming spiritual leader, to hear his God story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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122. Kingdom Monopoly, Part 4: Free Parking | Surface Tension 38:29

5M ago38:29

38:29

Craig and Alex conclude their "Kingdom Monopoly" series by discussing the spiritual metaphors within the Free Parking square. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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121. Kingdom Monopoly Part 3: Jail | Surface Tension 38:41

5M ago38:41

38:41

Craig and Alex continue their discussion about the spiritual metaphors embedded in the classic board game Monopoly. This week, the duo examine the significance of Jail. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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120. Kingdom Monopoly, Part 2: GO | Surface Tension 46:56

6M ago46:56

46:56

Craig and Alex continue their series about the parallels between Monopoly and a faith journey. This week, the duo discuss the GO square and piece selection. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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119. Kingdom Monopoly, Part 1: Overview | Surface Tension 44:50

6M ago44:50

44:50

Craig and Alex discuss parallels between the board game Monopoly and a life of faith. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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118. The Creator vs. The Creation 40:23

6M ago40:23

40:23

Craig and Alex discuss the spiritual and relational implications of AI --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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117. Blow It Up | Surface Tension 43:27

7M ago43:27

43:27

Craig and Alex discuss the importance of knowing that oftentimes, our first thought/reaction isn't our best one. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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116. Eucatastrophe | Surface Tension 35:08

7M ago35:08

35:08

Craig and Alex discuss what true fulfillment looks like, and whether the pursuit of "fulfillment" gets us where we need to be in the first place. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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115. Burnt Out? | Surface Tension 36:15

7M ago36:15

36:15

Craig and Alex discuss what it looks like to hit "compassion burn-out," and what it looks like to move through it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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114. Inside Easter | Surface Tension 34:48

7M ago34:48

34:48

Craig and Alex explore ways to lean into Easter. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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113. Misery Needs Company | Surface Tension 38:24

8M ago38:24

38:24

Craig and Alex discuss what it means to get out of a place of misery. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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112. Surface Tension Spotlight: Jonathan Duncan, The Direction of a Question 41:07

8M ago41:07

41:07

Craig and Alex sit down with Jonathan Duncan to discuss how to "ask better God questions." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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111. Surface Tension Spotlight: Jonathan Duncan 48:06

8M ago48:06

48:06

Craig and Alex sit down with Jonathan Duncan and ask him about his God story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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110. Outside the Playground | Surface Tension 34:54

8M ago34:54

34:54

Craig and Alex discuss what it looks like to extend out of one's comfort zone in order to experience soul growth. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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109. No Man's Land | Surface Tension 33:23

9M ago33:23

33:23

Craig poses the question: "How do we maintain hope and optimism when not only the world, but we ourselves feel broken?" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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108. Filthy Feet | Surface Tension 33:27

9M ago33:27

33:27

Craig and Alex Examine John 13: 1-17, where Jesus washes the disciples feet. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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107. Grinch Mode | Surface Tension 32:40

9M ago32:40

32:40

Although it's well past the Christmas season, Craig and Alex discuss a heart that's 3 sizes too small. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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106. Ego Biscuits | Surface Tension 36:08

9M ago36:08

36:08

Craig and Alex discuss the desire for worldly recognition, and what it looks like to pivot away from "ego biscuits" to step closer towards the bread of life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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105. Dreams | Surface Tension 42:42

9M ago42:42

42:42

Craig and Alex discuss the difference between dreams "that start with us and work towards God" versus dreams "that start with God and work towards us." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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104. Risky Business | Surface Tension 39:02

10M ago39:02

39:02

Craig and Alex discuss what it means to take risks not only in faith, but in ministry and relationships, as well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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103. Chutes and Ladders | Surface Tension 43:00

10M ago43:00

43:00

Craig and Alex discuss the faith walk through the lens of a classic board game. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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102. Reflecting Jesus | Surface Tension 35:02

10M ago35:02

35:02

Craig poses the question: Would it be better for us to become the best versions of ourselves, or a more accurate reflection of Jesus?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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101. Surface Tension Spotlight: Matt Duncan 42:48

10M ago42:48

42:48

Craig and Alex sit down with Matt Duncan for one of the most riveting God stories and interviews yet. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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100. The Wrapping and the Gift | Surface Tension 36:20

11M ago36:20

36:20

Craig and Alex discuss what it might look like to have a transformational Christmas. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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99. What if I Matter (to God)? | Surface Tension 29:39

11M ago29:39

29:39

Craig and Alex discuss what it means for us when we comprehend that we matter to God. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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98. The Land of the Living | Surface Tension 35:01

11M ago35:01

35:01

Craig and Alex discuss what it means to better notice the living God alive and working. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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97. Governing Metaphors | Surface Tension 40:56

11M ago40:56

40:56

Craig and Alex discuss the metaphors that can underpin (or overshadow) our beliefs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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96. Good, Better, Best | Surface Tension 33:50

12M ago33:50

33:50

Craig asks "What is the difference between becoming more loving vs. becoming love?" --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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95. The Who Behind the Why | Surface Tension 29:32

12M ago29:32

29:32

Craig and Alex reflect on the difference between one's purpose vs. one's calling. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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94. The God Box | Surface Tension 37:59

12M ago37:59

37:59

Craig and Alex discuss what it means to have God speak to you, and how to know when you're having a "God Moment." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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93. Wanted: God | Surface Tension 40:39

1y ago40:39

40:39

Craig and Alex discuss a variety of questions that can lead to deeper "God Moments," both in individual and group settings. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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92. Surface Tension Spotlight: Abraham Diaz, Running with Wolves | Surface Tension 32:17

1y ago32:17

32:17

Craig and Alex sit down with Outreach Pastor Abraham Diaz for the second part of their conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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91. Surface Tension Spotlight: Abraham Diaz | Surface Tension 34:34

1y ago34:34

34:34

Craig and Alex sit down with Outreach Pastor, Abraham Diaz, to hear his faith story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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90. The End of the World? | Surface Tension 37:50

1y ago37:50

37:50

Craig and Alex discuss the End Times. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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89. Truthing | Surface Tension 43:10

1y ago43:10

43:10

Craig and Alex discuss "thought maps," as well as "truthing." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/surfacetension/support

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