The Crappy Christian Podcast strives to shed a light on the topics the church often forgets. In this space, you'll find conversations with people who have gone through the fire and come back with buckets of water for the people still in it. Hosted by @thegirlnamedblake, this podcast packs a punch (the good kind) and touches on everything from mental health to sex to divorce to the everyday life of a Christian, & the good news that God in the midst of it all.
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Welcome to The Keeping Up Podcast. Keeping You Up To Date In One Place So You Don’t Have To Keep Up To Date Everywhere Else! In a world cluttered with headlines and news cycles that can sometimes feel endlessly dreary, The Keeping Up Podcast wraps up the week’s most captivating stories from around the globe. Hosted by Jess, a passionate follower of stories with an eye for the intriguing and a flair for the dramatic, this podcast promises not just to inform, but to transform the way you perce ...
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1. Neya - Too Deep 2. Amari Noelle & Jacob Latimore - Would'nt Do 2 3. Ann Marie - Therapy 4. Jhené Aiko, Meek Mill, Young Thug - Someone To Love 5. Rihanna - Needed Me (Amapiano Remix) 6. Krishawna - I Let Cha 7. Alexia Jayy - I Need a Man 8. Nelccia - Options 9. K. Michelle - You 10. Daniel Caesar - Valentina 11. Eric Bellinger - Sum 2 See 12. Zeina - Nasty 13. Aqyila - Hello 14. Jacquees - I Remember 15. Kimberly Brewer feat. Joe & Stevie Wonder) - Don't Make Me Wait Too Long 16. Jully Bl ...
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Episode Twenty-Nine - The Brothers Reunite, A Rapper’s Unexpected Death, Exciting Sequel News, A Gossip Girl Star Gets Married, A Wiggly Podcast, Another Channel 7 Star Departs and Much More!
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In episode Twenty-Nine of The Keeping Up Podcast, the Oasis brothers are back together, the sad and unexpected passing of Fatman Scoop, One Tree Hill gets a sequel, Chuck marries his real-life Blair, The Wiggles start a podcast, Liz Cantor departs Channel 7 (kind of) and the rest of the big entertainment headlines from the week that was! All the li…
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Finding Redemption: Navigating Infidelity and Restoration | Dawn Spicer | Episode 315
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Author and speaker Dawn Spicer joins Blake to discuss a heavy and often overlooked topic within the church: infidelity. She shares her personal journey of having an affair, the subsequent unraveling of her life, and the long path of restoration that followed. They discuss the void that led Dawn to seek fulfillment outside her marriage and the impor…
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Episode Twenty-Eight - The Divorce We Sadly All Saw Coming, Baby Bieber Arrives, The Weeknd Returns, Travis Kelce Confirmed for Big Gig, Eric Andre’s Airport Drama and plenty more!
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In episode Twenty-Eight of The Keeping Up Podcast - all of the drama surrounding Jennifer Lopez filing for divorce from Ben Affleck, Justin and Hailey are officially Mum and Dad, The Weeknd locks in some dates, Travis Kelce gets his wish, Eric Andre has a meltdown about airport security and all of the other entertainment headlines from the week tha…
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The Unplugged Hours | Hannah Brencher | Episode 314
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Writer, author, and online educator Hannah Brencher joins Blake to discuss her journey with unplugging from technology and the importance of finding a balance between being present online and in real life. She shares how burnout, particularly as a new mom during the pandemic, led her to embrace a lifestyle of unplugging, which she initially resiste…
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Episode Twenty-Seven - Arrests Made In Matthew Perry Death Investigation, Blake Lively Cancelled, Cathy Freeman’s Sad News, Unlikely Duo’s New Single, Emmy Hosts Revealed and so much more!
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In Episode Twenty-Seven of The Keeping Up Podcast, arrests have been made in the Matthew Perry death investigation, Blake Lively goes from good to evil, Cathy Freeman announces divorce, Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga release music together, Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson are still going strong, the 2024 Emmy Hosts are announced and the rest of the many …
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Purity Culture from a Man’s Perspective: the Sex Talk You Never Got | Sam Jolman | Episode 313
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Therapist and writer, Sam Jolman joins Blake to discuss the harmful effects of purity culture on both men and women, especially those raised in the church. Sam shares his personal journey of grappling with his own sexuality and the challenges within his marriage. They explore how men, often left without proper guidance on sexuality, struggle to int…
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Episode Twenty-Six - The Dramatic Week of It Ends WIth Us, Farmer No Longer Has A Wife, Darren Hayes’ Abs, A Peek Into The Logies and more!
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In Episode Twenty-Six of The Keeping Up Podcast, it’s been a huge week with Blake Lively’s new film, It Ends With Us, in cinemas. We talk about that and the drama surrounding it. A Farmer Wants A Wife couple is no more, Darren Hayes shows off his abs, a Logies musical tribute is announced and whatever else has happened in the world of entertainment…
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Reclaiming True Female Empowerment: A Conversation on Media, Culture, and Faith | Cynthia Garrett | Episode 312
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TV host, author, and producer Cynthia Garrett joins Blake to discuss the lies women are told regarding their bodies, sexuality, and empowerment. She shares her journey from making common dating mistakes and ignoring biblical teachings on sex to embracing God's design for sexuality. She emphasizes how media, particularly shows like Sex and the City,…
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Episode Twenty-Five - Sam Signs Off, Jimmy’s Health In The Headlines, Aerosmith Retire, Britney’s Book Going to the Big Screen, Blake’s New Haircare Brand, Zac’s Mysterious Swimming Incident and more!
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In Episode Twenty-Five of The Keeping Up Podcast, Samantha Armytage Quits Channel 7, Jimmy Barnes has another health setback, Aerosmith are forced to retire, Britney’s book being turned into a biopic, Blake Lively reveals a new haircare brand AND her real last name, Zac Efron has some kind of mysterious swimming incident and many more stories from …
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Navigating Teenage Anxiety: Insights and Strategies | Christy Boulware | Episode 311
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Author and speaker Christy Boulware joins Blake to discuss teenage anxiety and mental health. The conversation centers on how anxiety manifests differently in teenagers compared to adults, highlighting symptoms such as insomnia, headaches, stomachaches, and a tendency to isolate. Both Blake and Christy share their personal experiences with anxiety …
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Episode Twenty-Four - Bye Bye Joe, Celine’s Comeback, Katy’s Announcement, Britney V Halsey, Billy Ray Exposed, Blake and Ryan’s Baby Name Reveal and more!
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In Episode Twenty-Four of The Keeping Up Podcast, Joe Biden resigns, Celine makes an amazing comeback, Katy Perry headlining the AFL GF, Britney gets mad then doesn’t, leaked audio of Billy Ray going nuts, and Ryan Reynolds reveals the name of his fourth child. That and everything else that happened during the week that was in entertainment headlin…
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Margaret Sanger & the 1916 Project | Seth Gruber | Episode 310
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Pro-life activist, speaker, and podcaster Seth Gruber joins Blake to discuss the current cultural and political climate, criticizing the church's passive approach to issues like abortion and gender ideology. Seth argues that the church has allowed itself to be sidelined, contributing to the rise of secularism and the moral decay in America. They em…
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Episode Twenty-Three - A Princess at Wimbledon, Two Sad Deaths, A Rock Band Suddenly Collapses, The Royals Down Under, A Drunk Anthem and More!
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In Episode Twenty-Three of The Keeping Up Podcast, Kate attends Wimbledon with a couple of surprising faces right behind her, the sad death of two popular celebs, the fallout of Tenacious D, An Aussie announcement from the King and Queen and an honest admission about a terrible rendition of the US National Anthem. Plus, the rest of the entertainmen…
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Happy and Holy | Blake Guichet | Episode 309
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In this solo episode, Blake reflects on her personal journey of faith, grappling with long-held beliefs about happiness and holiness. Raised in a church environment that emphasized suffering and purity culture, she explores how these teachings shaped her understanding that God prioritizes holiness over happiness. However, a profound realization com…
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Episode Twenty-Two - The Attempted Assassination of a Former President, The Death of a Fitness Legend, The Album of the Year is Released, a Controversial Pregnancy Announcement and more!
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In Episode Twenty-Two of The Keeping Up Podcast, we woke up on Sunday to two big stories - the attempted assassination of Donald Trump and the sad death of Richard Simmons. Also this week, Gypsy Rose announced she was pregnant, Eminem released his new album, Alec Baldwin’s case got dismissed and a much-loved veteran journalist lost her job. Jess ta…
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A Biblical Perspective of Womanhood | Jennifer Strickland | Episode 308
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Author of “I Am a Woman”, Jennifer Strickland joins Blake to discuss the complex and often controversial topic of what it means to be a woman. They delve into how this seemingly straightforward question has become contentious in modern society, particularly among Christians who believe the answer is clear. Jennifer shares her motivation for writing…
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Episode Twenty-One - Dancing With The Stars is Back, Steve-O’s Getting Boobs, The Wiggle Twins Are Here, Ellen Degeneres is Done and John Cena Retires…. sort of.
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In Episode Twenty-One of The Keeping Up Podcast, Jess shares her feelings about the new season of Dancing With The Stars, chats about Steve-O getting implants, gets excited about The Wiggle twins arriving and goes over the weirdness that is John Cena’s ‘retirement’ from the WWE. All of that and of course the other trending entertainment headlines f…
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Bridging Generations in Politics | Brilyn Hollyhand | Episode 307
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Political commentator and strategist Brilyn Hollyhand joins Blake to discuss their mutual love for politics, sharing insights and predictions about the current political climate. Brilyn shares his unique story of how he became interested in politics during the 2016 debates and how he believes the younger generation can bring positive change. They a…
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Episode Twenty - Gold Logie Nominees Announced, Travis Joins Taylor on Stage, Toadie is Leaving Ramsay Street, Coldplay Make History and the rest of the entertainment headlines from the week!
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In Episode Twenty of The Keeping Up Podcast - Gold Logie Noms, Travis and Taylor on stage together, Toadie is leaving Ramsay Street, Colplay KILL it at Glastonbury, Princess Anne gets hospitalised, Bindi Irwin announces a new book and much more! Make sure you’re following here, there and everywhere - linktr.ee/thekeepinguppodcast Email anytime and …
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God’s Go-Togethers: Talking to Your Kids About Marriage | Sam Allberry | Episode 305
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Pastor, apologist, author, and speaker Sam Allbery joins Blake to discuss his new children's book, "God's Go-Togethers," which aims to help parents navigate conversations about marriage and sexuality with their young children. Pastor Sam shares his journey, including his struggle with same-sex attraction and his decision to become a pastor and auth…
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Episode Nineteen - The Big Arrest, Taylor and The Royals, The Death of A Screen Legend and Another Wiggle Baby on the Way!
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In Episode Nineteen of The Keeping Up Podcast, we chat about Justin Timberlake’s DWI, Prince William’s dad moves at the Era’s Tour and THAT selfie, Donald Sutherland’s sad death, the news of another Wiggle baby and the rest of the headlines from the week! Stay connected to the podcast at all times via these links: linktr.ee/thekeepinguppodcast Say …
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Faith in the Classroom: Louisiana's Ten Commandments Legislation | Episode 305
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Join Blake, a proud Louisianan and devoted Christian, as we dive into Louisiana’s groundbreaking legislation requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every state-funded classroom. This episode offers an in-depth look at the intersection of faith, politics, and education in our beloved state. Discover why this law, part of a larger educatio…
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From New Age to New Life AJourney to Jesus | Caroline Dooner | Episode 304
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Author, influencer and ex-New Age follower Caroline Dooner joins Blake to share her journey from disordered eating and new age spirituality to Christianity. Despite dabbling in witchcraft and the occult, seeds were planted that kept pointing her to Jesus as the answer. A Christian conspiracy theorist's testimony of going from a New Age psychic medi…
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Episode Eighteen - The Return of a Princess, Irwin V Hanson, An Aussie Finds Huge Success, A Super Exciting Sequel on the Way and Rob Schenider Spills on Will Smith!
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In Episode Eighteen of The Keeping Up Podcast - The Princess of Wales returns, Robert Irwin and Pauline Hanson are beefing, The Daughter of an Aussie legend scores a huge role, Practical Magic 2 is happening, Rob Schneider tells us what he really thinks about Will Smith and plenty more headlines from the week! Make sure you’re following the podcast…
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Cultivating Peace: Nurturing Sacred Spaces at Home | Jennifer Pepito | Episode 303
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Homeschool mom, podcaster, and author Jennifer Pepito joins Blake to discuss the importance of creating peaceful and sacred homes. Jen shares her journey of striving for a perfect home environment and the realization that true peace comes from small, consistent habits rather than perfection. They emphasize the importance of balancing grace with int…
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Episode Seventeen - The Death of A Legend, Taylor Supports Gaga, A Missing Doctor, The Big Fight is Back On, Kylie’s Netflix Deal and ANOTHER Reality Show Canned!
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In Episode Seventeen of The Keeping Up Podcast, we mourn the death of an Aussie legend, chat about Taylor coming to Gaga’s defense, go over the details surrounding a TV doctor’s disappearance, release the new date of the big fight, chat about Kylie’s new deal with Netflix, complain about the fact one of my fav reality TV shows has been canned and M…
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Homeschoolers: a Chill Approach to Teaching Your Kids | Monica Swanson | Episode 302
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Author Monica Swanson joins Blake to focus on homeschooling, a journey that Blake has recently stepped into. Monica shares her experience from being a skeptic to a homeschooling advocate and author. In her book, she aims to uncomplicate homeschooling, providing a manual that parents can adapt to their needs, ensuring a joyful and rewarding experien…
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Episode Sixteen - Eminem is still the G.O.A.T, Trump is Guilty, JLo Cancels Her Tour, The Big Fight Gets Postponed, Brad’s Kids Want Nothing To Do With Him, and plenty more!
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In Episode Sixteen of The Keeping Up Podcast, we chat about Eminem’s new single and the official music video that goes with it, why JLo cancelled her tour, the cancellation of the big fight, Brad Pitt’s kids changing their legal names, A TikToker who didn’t know Baz Luhrmann and Taylor Momsen getting bitten by a bat onstage!! That and all of the ot…
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Staying Rooted: Navigating Church Culture with Natalie Runion | Natalie Runion | Episode 301
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Worship leader, songwriter and teacher, Natalie Runion joins Blake to discuss church culture and the challenges faced by believers. Natalie shares her journey from being a pastor's kid to experiencing significant church hurt, which led her to nearly leave the ministry. However, a transformative moment inspired her to start "Raised to Stay," a movem…
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Episode Fifteen - Nsync and Beyonce Tour Rumours, Aussie Royalty Gets a Hollywood Star, A Death Investigation, More TV Axings and Much More!
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In Episode Fifteen of The Keeping Up Podcast, the tour rumour mill is on fire, one of our very own Aussies gets his Hollywood Star, Matthew Perry’s death investigation opens up, another TV fav gets axed and more on this week’s entertainment headlines. Make sure you’re following The Keeping Up Podcast on socials and say hi by sending an email to the…
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Can We Change Our Relationship With Our Phones? | Joey Odom | Episode 300
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Co-founder of Aro, a digital wellness solution for families, Joey Odom joins Blake to discuss the nuances of technology use, emphasizing the importance of balance and positive reinforcement rather than demonizing screen time. Joey explains that Aro goes beyond traditional parental controls, focusing on the core relationship individuals have with th…
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Episode Fourteen - Disturbing Details on Diddy, Spice Girls Rumours, Paris and Nicole are Back Together and Are Ben and Jen Over?
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In Episode Fourteen of The Keeping Up Podcast, we chat about the disturbing details surrounding Diddy, rumours about The Spice Girls, an exciting sequel was confirmed and more of the entertainment headlines from the week! Oh, I also went and saw Macklemore in Brisbane and I have ALOT to say! Send an email and say hi anytime! thekeepinguppod@gmail.c…
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How to Navigate Changing Churches | Blake Guichet | Episode 299
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Blake sits down to talk about her personal journey of leaving one church after seven years and transitioning to a new church, emphasizing the importance of finding alignment with a church's values and priorities. She discusses the process of discernment, prayer, and seeking God's guidance when considering a new church community. Join her for today’…
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