Best Russ Kane Podcasts (2024)

This week’s episode is our season 4 finale. It also serves as a transition, as Dr. Keathley makes an important announcement. In the episode, Dr. Keathley tells Dr. Quinn about his journey to the Center for Faith and Culture. Their conversation touches on the origins of the Center for Faith and Culture, what Dr. Keathley has most enjoyed about servi…

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The Chaps Arm Wrestle Arnold Schwarzenegger 50:21

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By Russ Kane and Mark Collin

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Tom Nettles: The Life and Legacy of L. Russ Bush - EP 153 38:48

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Our Center is named after the late L. Russ Bush. Dr. Tom Nettles joins Dr. Ken Keathley to talk about their mutual friend, Dr. Bush — “one of the great saints of Southern Baptist life.” Dr. Nettles tells how he became friends with Dr. Bush, their shared concerns about the Southern Baptist Convention, and how their landmark book Baptists and the Bib…

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The Chaps Reach Their Half Century 39:31

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By Russ Kane and Mark Collin

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Christopher Talbot: Theological Anthropology - EP 152 28:23

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For the past three years, we at the Center for Faith and Culture have been involved in a project on theological anthropology. What does that term mean, and what have we learned? Christopher Talbot joins us to discuss his work in this area — and what resources he’d recommend if we want to learn more. (The conversation starts at 9:40.) Plus, in “Head…

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The Chaps Decide to Swap Bodies 45:39

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By Russ Kane and Mark Collin

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Malcolm Yarnell: Karl Barth and Natural Theology - EP 151 41:28

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Malcolm Yarnell joins us to talk about Karl Barth, natural theology, general theology, and what (if anything) we can learn about God from the natural world. (The conversation starts at 15:55.) Plus, in “Headlines” (1:15), Dr. Ant Greenham returns to discuss the Middle East, campus protests, and antisemitism. And in “On My Bookshelf” (39:40), Dr. Ya…

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The Chaps Get Emotional Meeting Melanie Curtis 41:07

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By Russ Kane and Mark Collin

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Jennifer Wiseman: The Magnitude of the Universe (Plus a Tribute to Adrianne Miles) - EP 150 31:33

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The universe is bigger, more mysterious, and more active than we could ever have imagined. Dr. Jennifer Wiseman has spent her career studying the universe. She explains how it all leads her to agree with the Psalmist that “the heavens declare the glory of God.” (The conversation starts at 9:00) In “Headlines” (3:10), we honor Dr. Adrianne Miles. An…

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The Chaps Sell God A Timeshare In Colorado 39:33

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By Russ Kane and Mark Collin

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Brad Littlejohn: The Soft Tyranny of Smartphones - EP 149 29:50

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🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 Celebrate our upcoming 150th episode by entering our biggest giveaway ever! iamgoi.ng/ccgiveaway24 Smartphones have become an indispensable part of our lives. But have we allowed these devices too much control in our lives? And what can we do about it? Brad Littlejohn highlights the challenges of smartphones, what we can do, and t…

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The Chaps Step into their Mastery 40:37

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By Russ Kane and Mark Collin

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Jacob Shatzer: Integrating Faith and Education - EP 148 34:56

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What is education ultimately for? How should we think about public and private education? And is education merely about job readiness? Dr. Jacob Shatzer returns to the podcast to cast a vision for a theologically rich Christian vision of education. He encourages us to integrate faith and education, and he highlights challenges in education we need …

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The Chaps Decide to Man Up 37:53

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By Russ Kane and Mark Collin

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Brent Leatherwood & Miles Mullin: The Public Square, Gun Violence, and Prophetic Patriotism - EP 147 37:54

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How can we be faithful Christians in the public square? Dr. Keathley talks with Brent Leatherwood and Miles Mullin of The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. The conversation touches on the public square, pro-life policies, gun violence, and “prophetic patriotism.” (The conversation begins at 1:40) Plus, in “On My Bookshelf” (33:10), Brent Lea…

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The Chaps Start A Ponzi Scheme 38:33

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By Russ Kane and Mark Collin

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Webb Simpson and William Kane: Golf to the Glory of God - EP 146 33:58

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How can you glorify God in golf? PGA tour golfer Webb Simpson and his longtime friend William Kane join us to talk about we can glorify God in all our work and vocation — yes, including golf. The two share their testimonies, share how they maintain a focus on Christ, and explain how they live out the Great Commission in the golf community? (The con…

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Life, the Universe and Everything plus One 40:51

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By Russ Kane and Mark Collin

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Katie McCoy: Gender and Identity in a Confused Culture - EP 145 39:31

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“We’re seeing the failures of the sexual revolution.” Katie McCoy joins us to discuss gender, identity, womanhood, and how we can address these topics biblically in an increasingly confused culture. (The conversation starts at 2:00). Plus, in “On My Bookshelf” (36:25) Dr. McCoy tells us about a book she’s reading right now — and an all-time favorit…

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Adam Parker Shows the Chaps how to take back The Reins Of Their Health 42:05

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By Russ Kane and Mark Collin

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The Chaps Book an Appointment with Dr Pam Spurr 47:23

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Liz Hall: Our Suffering Has a Purpose - EP 144 37:47

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Liz Hall wasn’t prepared to suffer. She'd studied suffering in her academic career, but a cancer diagnosis made her realize that she needed to make these truths person. So how can people draw on their faith in times of suffering, and how can we better prepare ourselves and others to suffer well? (The conversation starts at 11:00.) Plus, in “Headlin…

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Melissa Porter Shows the Chaps how she became Free 41:15

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By Russ Kane and Mark Collin

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Justin Barrett: Engaging Science to Shape Culture - EP 143 38:03

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Justin Barrett is a scientist who’s studied, among many things, the uniqueness of human beings. But he’s burdened that Christ-followers are woefully underrepresented in the sciences, and he wants to help change that. He wants more Christians who are “fully-integrated people, that their faith informs, motivates, and affects" how they do their work. …

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The Chaps Decide They've Learned Nothing! 38:41

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By Russ Kane and Mark Collin

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Kenny & Claire Hilliard: Worship for the Weary - EP 142 26:59

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Kenny and Claire Hilliard always loved music. But when suffering sidetracked their ministry path, music became more than a hobby. It became a calling. Benjamin Quinn talks with them about their story, chronological snobbery, suffering, and worship for the weary. (The conversation starts at 6:25.)Plus, in “Headlines” (1:20), Nathaniel Williams talks…

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The Chaps go to New York City 41:21

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By Russ Kane and Mark Collin

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Chelsea Patterson Sobolik: Our Calling Never Changes. Our Assignments Do. - EP 141 40:41

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Chelsea Patterson Sobolik worked on Capitol Hill. But when her boss was caught up in the MeToo movement, she suddenly lost her job due to no fault of her own. This sent her on a journey to rediscover a gospel vision for women in the workplace — and to write the book she wished she had in that season of confusion. Sobolik talks to Benjamin Quinn and…

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The Chaps Go For a Psychic Reading 39:11

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By Russ Kane and Mark Collin

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George Yancey: Moving Beyond Color Blindness and Antiracism - EP 140 25:55

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How can Christians address the racial divide? Most people flock to either color blindness or antiracism, but George Yancey thinks there might be a more productive path forward. (The conversation begins at 7:35.)Plus, in “Headlines” (1:10), Dr. Amanda Aucoin discusses the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.” And in “On My Bookshelf” (…

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The Chaps Invite Elon To The Big Table 41:13

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Jew Talkin' To Me? with Dan Patterson 1:18:38

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Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger & Philip Simon for their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week we're joined by multi award winning TV producer and playwright, creator of shows including Mock The Week and Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Dan Patterson! Subscribe to our Patreon: @JewTalkin Facebook:…

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Ana Ávila: "Productivity Is About Faithfulness" - EP 139 34:35

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What is productivity, and how does our faith give us a unique perspective on how we use our time? Ana Ávila joins us to talk about this important topic. The conversation touches on topics like limitations, time, the theological significance of sleep, priorities, the necessity of wisdom, and the effects of technology on our productivity. (The conver…

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The Chaps put on their Big Boy Pants 41:09

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Matt Capps: "We’ve Lost Our Sense of Awe and Wonder" - EP 138 31:43

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For a long time, beauty has been “the Cinderella step-sister to truth and goodness.” Pastor Matt Capps wants that to change. He joins us to discuss art, aesthetics, and the Christian life. He explains what beauty is, where it comes from, and why humans have the capacity to experience and create beautiful things. He then connects these conversations…

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The Chaps go Ice Fishing in an Oxbow Lake 43:29

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Jew Talkin' To Me? with Mike Sheer 54:27

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Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger & Philip Simon for their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week we're joined by Canadian comedian, actor and coach, Mike Sheer Subscribe to our Patreon: @JewTalkin Facebook: @JewTalkin Twitter: @JewTalkin Instagram: @JewTalkin Lots more fantastic episodes wait…

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Paul Louis Metzger: People Are More Than Commodities - EP 137 29:22

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We live in a culture of commodification. What challenges does this present to human personhood? Dr. Paul Louis Metzger has written extensively about the perils of otherizing, objectifying, and “thingifying” other people. But this conversation isn’t just theoretical for Dr. Metzger; it’s personal, as he’s navigated these questions with suffering in …

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HELP! Is that Wayne Rooney at my Front Door? 42:03

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Jew Talkin’ To Me? with Carrie Grant 1:00:10

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Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger & Philip Simon for their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week we're joined by BAFTA award-winning broadcaster, vocal coach, leadership coach and campaigner, Carrie Grant Subscribe to our Patreon: @JewTalkin Facebook: @JewTalkin Twitter: @JewTalkin Instagram:…

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Stephen Eccher: Singing ‘Amazing Grace’ in Newton’s Church (and Seeing History Come Alive) - EP 136 46:17

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What are the benefits of learning through travel? Dr. Stephen Eccher joins us to discuss our Oxford Study Tour — a life-changing trip in which key moments in church history comes alive. (The conversation starts at 11:45.) Plus, in “Headlines” (1:15), Jessica Prol Smith recaps March for Life and her experience advocating for life. And in “On My Book…

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The Chaps Eat Their Way Out of a Giant Burger 40:07

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Sandra Peoples: Disability Ministry & the Local Church - EP 135 32:57

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Sandra Peoples talks to us about disability, the dignity of all people, and how local churches can serve families with disabilities. (The conversation starts at 8:15.) Plus, in “Headlines” (1:15), Dr. Quinn reflects on failure in sports. And in “On My Bookshelf” (30:45) Sandra shares a book she’s reading right now.Visit our website: https://cfc.seb…

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Warrior in the Garden 42:27

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By Russ Kane and Mark Collin

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Jew Talkin' To Me? 7th October Update with Producer Russell 23:10

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Join Jewish Comedians Rachel Creeger & Philip Simon for their comedy podcast, a chat show about all things Jewish, produced by Russell Balkind. This week we're putting out a sort of holding episode reflecting on life as a British Jew since the terrorist attacks of 7th October in which over 1200 Israelis were killed and more than 200 hostages taken …

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Neil Shenvi and Pat Sawyer: On Critical Theory and Social Justice - EP 134 37:49

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What is Critical Theory (CT), and how should Christians think about it? Drs. Neil Shenvi and Pat Sawyer join us to discuss their new book, 'Critical Dilemma,' which was named World Magazine’s 2023 Book of the Year. They explain why CT is so skeptical of received wisdom, how it’s different than critical thinking, the big emphasis on power plays, and…