Best Brandon Paul Wood Podcasts (2024)

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QolorTOPIX Episode 4: Jay Woods, Scenic Electrics Engineer 20:24

5M ago20:24

20:24

Hello! Welcome to the 4th Episode of the QolorTOPIX Light Conversations podcast series. This episode is hosted by Jackie Morreale from the City Theatrical Marketing Team. Today we are joined today by Jay Woods, a Scenic Electrics Engineer and 25-year lighting industry veteran with experience on a variety of entertainment projects, including Broadwa…

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QolorTOPIX Podcast Episode 3: Life of Pi Broadway Lighting Team, Including Tim Lutkin, Tim Reed, and Paul Toben 50:29

1y ago50:29

50:29

Explore Life of Pi on Broadway from the perspective of the lighting design team! This conversation features the show's Tony Award winning lighting designer Tim Lutkin, and the show's Associate Lighting Designers Tim Reed and Paul Toben. The team will discuss the behind-the-scenes moments, the lighting process, collaboration techniques, favorite cue…

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QolorTOPIX Podcast Episode 2: Brandon Stirling Baker 29:21

1+ y ago29:21

29:21

We have an amazing guest for our second episode of QolorTOPIX Light Conversations podcast: Brandon Stirling Baker! Brandon Stirling Baker is an award-winning lighting designer working internationally in the areas of theatre, opera, and dance. His work can be seen on stages throughout the United States and abroad including Lincoln Center, Kennedy Ce…

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QolorTOPIX Podcast Episode 1: Carlos Torres 27:13

1+ y ago27:13

27:13

Carlos Torres is a Los Angeles-based Chief Lighting Technician and Gaffer for many Hollywood-based films and television shows, including Everything's Gonna Be Okay on Freeform, Arrested Development on Netflix, S.W.A.T., and more. Join host Al Crawford to explore Carlos' career in film lighting, funny experiences on set in Los Angeles and beyond, in…

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Swan Song 12:54

3+ y ago12:54

12:54

Episode 52. Well...here's the last episode of Hey Mom Everything's Alright. In this episode, I share my heart as I end this podcast and give out thank yous. But don't worry, you can catch me on Bourbon and Cigars with Jeremy (more info coming soon-Follow HMEA's socials for info) and Accidental Tomatoes podcast with Joe Webb. For everyone that has l…

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Hey Mom, everything alright? (Convo with Robin Wood) Part 4 2:00:43

3+ y ago2:00:43

2:00:43

Episode 51. Welcome to Part 4 of the conversation with my mom, Robin Wood. We have come to the last episode with my mom. In this episode, We...Get....To....Meet...The....New....Family!!! We meet Paula Cunningham Fox, Todd Cunningham, Rexie Cunningham, David Wood, and Chasity Wood. We hear the family's perspective of meeting mom and their journey to…

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Hey Mom, everything alright? (Convo with Robin Wood) Part 3 1:24:09

3+ y ago1:24:09

1:24:09

Episode 50. Welcome to Part 3 of the conversation with my mom, Robin Wood. In this episode, mom shares her journey of finding her biological father. It is filled with many ups and downs, twists and turns. But just wait till the ending. Sooooo good! (Not every story of searching for a parent or sibling turns out like this story does.) We also share …

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Hey Mom, everything alright? (Convo with Robin Wood) Part 2 1:15:52

3+ y ago1:15:52

1:15:52

Episode 49. Welcome to Part 2 of the conversation with my mom, Robin Wood. In this episode, you get to hear my mom's faith journey. She shares about growing up in an abusive environment, her experience with church as a kid, going from atheism to faith, wanting to give her kids something more than she had, her journey between two churches, and where…

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Hey Mom, everything alright? (Convo with Robin Wood) Part 1 52:18

3+ y ago52:18

52:18

Episode 48. You are in for a treat...In this episode, you get to hear from none other than my mom! As I wrap up the podcast, I always envisioned interviewing my mom for the end of the podcast. Well, here we are. We have 5 episodes left, and 4 of those episodes are with my mom. In this episode, my mom, Robin, shares her view of my journey (aka faith…

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A Look Back with Jeremy Batten 55:01

3+ y ago55:01

55:01

Episode 47. In this episode, I catch up with my good friend, Jeremy Batten. We spend time looking back over the podcast. We talk about the episodes we remember the most, and share highlights from the podcast. We even deep dive into some behind-the-scene production stories. Jeremy is the one who first put the podcast idea into my head when I was goi…

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"Everything is F*cked"-A Book Discussion with Jim Norton 1:07:18

3+ y ago1:07:18

1:07:18

Episode 46. In this episode, I catch up with my good friend, Jim Norton. We spend time discussing "Everything is F*cked: A Book About Hope" by Mark Manson. Mark is a New York Times Bestseller and is previously known for "The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck." Jim shares why this book became the catalyst for another paradigm shift in his life. DISCLA…

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A Convo with Rachel Ellis 1:16:39

3+ y ago1:16:39

1:16:39

Episode 45. In this episode, I talk with Rachel Ellis about her faith journey. A few months ago, Rachel shared a FB post that started a deep conversation between us via FB messenger. On her post, she wrote, "I'm sorry I am not extraordinary like you thought. I am just following Jesus like you taught." In this episode, Rachel reads her FB post and w…

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A Convo with Aaron Giannangeli 1:02:46

3+ y ago1:02:46

1:02:46

Episode 44. In this episode, I interview Aaron Giannangeli about his faith journey. Aaron and I go way back to the days of being youth pastors and spending many weeks at Church Youth Summer Camps. Aaron shares his experience of growing up in the Evangelical/Pentecostal church and being a pastors' kid. He shares about his difficult journey leaving t…

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Accidental Tomatoes Announcement 15:30

3+ y ago15:30

15:30

Episode 43. Welcome to this special announcement episode. After quite an amazing journey, Hey Mom Everything's Alright is going to merge with my good friend, Joe Webb, and his podcast, Accidental Tomatoes. I will officially be a co-host for Accidental Tomatoes. This transition will take place in May 2021. Joe and I will continue the conversation re…

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Spiritual Formation & Religious Trauma. A Convo with Emily Davey (Part 2) 54:27

3+ y ago54:27

54:27

Episode 42. Welcome to Part 2 of the conversation with Emily Davey about Spiritual Formation and Religions Trauma. Emily is a graduate student at Old Dominion University pursuing her masters in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling. In Part 1, Emily shared about her research regarding James Fowler's Spiritual Development Model and Religious Trauma …

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Spiritual Formation & Religious Trauma. Convo with Emily Davey (Part 1) 45:27

3+ y ago45:27

45:27

Episode 41. Welcome to Part 1 of the conversation with Emily Davey about Spiritual Formation and Religions Trauma. Emily is a graduate student at Old Dominion University pursuing her masters in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling. In this episode, Emily shares her research regarding James Fowler's Spiritual Development Model and Religious Trauma …

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Convo with Carly Jones 45:49

3+ y ago45:49

45:49

Episode 40. Here's another episode of HMEA! In this episode, we get to hear Carly Jones' faith story. (Yes, if you have followed the podcast, the last name might sound a bit familiar. Carly is married to none other than Gabe Jones!) It is really inspiring. She talks about her journey growing up in the church and the twists and turns that has taken …

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A Convo with Jenny Williams 1:07:48

3+ y ago1:07:48

1:07:48

Ep. 39. In this episode, we get to hear Rev. Jenny Williams' faith journey. As part of her story, we spend time talking about how she moved from CA to NC, and how she eventually ended up in WV. Like all faith's journeys, Jenny's story takes many twists and turns. In her deconstruction, Jenny shares in this episode some of the beliefs and theologica…

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Convo with Joe Webb 1:30:43

4y ago1:30:43

1:30:43

Episode 38. In this episode we get to hear Joe Webb's faith journey. We discuss the great work he is doing with New Wineskins ("conversation and community for spiritual exiles"), Accidental Tomatoes (a podcast regarding "finding faith beyond the fences"), and Joe Webb Writes (his blog). Links below. With his life, he focuses on having conversations…

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Convo with Shalev 58:25

4y ago58:25

58:25

Episode 37. In this episode we get to hear Shalev's faith journey from growing up in the Evangelical/Pentecostal system, to moving to Washington and converting to Judaism, and so much more! We also talk about Shalev's time as a youth in Brandon and Anna's youth group. Enjoy!By Brandon Paul Wood

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BIG SURPRISE!!! 39:30

4y ago39:30

39:30

Episode 36. Big Surprise!!! Jeremy and Brandon catch up and share a big surprise for the podcast and future episodes. Check it out!By Brandon Paul Wood

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"KAZE!!" Miguel Petrosky Interview 1:12:36

4y ago1:12:36

1:12:36

Episode 35. In this episode we get to hear Miguel Petrosky's faith journey. Reminiscing about their time together at a church summer camp years ago, Brandon and Miguel start off by telling the story how Miguel was given the nickname "Kaze." In this episode Miguel shares about his upbringing in the Pentecostal system, the beginning of his deconstruc…

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Dusty Merrill Interview 51:14

4y ago51:14

51:14

Episode 34. In this episode I get to interview Dusty Merrill. We talk about his upbringing, faith journey, leanings towards music, art and technology, and, of course, where we see the church heading.By Brandon Paul Wood

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Quarantine Episode 48:36

4+ y ago48:36

48:36

While quarantined and observing a "stay-at-home" order, what better thing to do than record a podcast, right?! Well, at least not in person. Through Skype, Jeremy and Brandon catch up on what they have been doing since the last podcast episode aired, how they are dealing with Covid-19 and current life events, ways they are taking care of their soul…

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Christian Music: Does it suck, or not? (Bourbon and Cigars) 1:30:20

4+ y ago1:30:20

1:30:20

Holiday Gift #2. BOURBON AND CIGARS!!!!!!!! Here is another episode we recorded back in July 2019 but never published. As talked about in "Bourbon and Cigars 'It's Been 98 Days' Parts 1 and 2," Brandon had recently gone through major life upheaval and was seeking to answer "What now?" This episode was recorded right before an unplanned 6 month hiat…

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Gabe Jones Interview 45:46

4+ y ago45:46

45:46

Holiday Gift #1!!! We haven't released an episode in about 6 months. Well...here is a podcast episode recorded back in July 2019 and never published. As talked about in "Bourbon and Cigars 'It's Been 98 Days' Parts 1 and 2," Brandon had recently gone through major life upheaval and was seeking to answer "What now?" This episode was recorded right b…

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Bourbon and Cigars. "It's Been 98 Days" Part 2 27:29

5y ago27:29

27:29

Here is Part 2 of "It's been 98 days." Brandon and Jeremy talk about what has transpired during the last 98 days. As much as we wish, our lives are not a straight line. Life is better described as circles that overlap. And sometimes we find ourselves circling around for a long time. Life is filled with ups and downs, emotional roller coasters, chan…

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Bourbon and Cigars: "It's Been 98 Days" Part 1 54:17

5y ago54:17

54:17

It's been 98 days since our last episode. What????? Brandon and Jeremy talk about what has transpired during the last 98 days. Let's just say a bunch of life change. This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Enjoy!By Brandon Paul Wood

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"I am you and you are me"-Interview with Jim Nolan 32:59

5+ y ago32:59

32:59

Episode 28 (aka Season 2 Episode 4) In this episode, I interview Dr. James Nolan, professor of Sociology at WVU. Jim made a quick appearance in Episode 24, Special Edition: Human Rights Ordinance (Fairmont, WV). We continue our conversation on faith and humanity of the other. Jim shares some of his original work: Temple of Truth, Apostate's Creed, …

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Special Edition: 2019 UMC Special General Conference 36:11

5+ y ago36:11

36:11

Episode 27 (aka Season 2 Episode 3) Welcome to a Special Edition episode of HMEA. As many may already know, the United Methodist Church just wrapped up their Special General Conference in St. Louis, MO on human sexuality. Unfortunately, the Tradition Plan was passed which means the Church is taking a stronger stance against homosexuality, LGBT+ cle…

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Bourbon and Cigars: The Deep Dive. Is the Bible infallible or inerrant? Part 3 41:23

5+ y ago41:23

41:23

Episode 26 (aka Season 2 Episode 2) Welcome to Part 3, and the final installment, of Bourbon and Cigars: The Deep Dive: "Is the Bible infallible or inerrant?" Our initial conversation on this topic lasted close to 2 and a half hours. This is the last part of that conversation. In this episode, we conclude by answering the question proposed by Jerem…

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Intro to Season 2 10:01

5+ y ago10:01

10:01

Episode 25. And we're back!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome to a new year and a new season. I am joined by Jeremy as we briefly discuss our hiatus and what we've been doing. (Side note: forgot to mention a family vacation and sickness that ate up 3 weeks.) Also, we look ahead to a new season of podcasts. And yes Jeremy, Part 3 of Bourbon and Cigars: The Deep Di…

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Special Edition: Human Rights Ordinance (Fairmont, WV) 2:15:30

5+ y ago2:15:30

2:15:30

Episode 24. Welcome to this special 2 hour edition of Hey Mom Everything's Alright! On Election Night, November 6, 2018, the residents of the City of Fairmont voted to pass the Human Rights Ordinance. 58% to 42% (3,384 votes for and 2,465 against). This episode is the celebration about the passing of the Human Rights Ordinance in Fairmont, WV. The …

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Bourbon and Cigars. The Deep Dive: "Is the Bible infallible or inerrant?" Part 2 41:52

5+ y ago41:52

41:52

Episode 23. Welcome to Part 2 of The Deep Dive: "Is the Bible infallible or inerrant?" This is another installment of Bourbon and Cigars. Our initial conversation on this topic lasted close to 2 and a half hours. This is the second segment taken from that conversation. In this episode, we talk about the canonization of Scripture, looking at the Bib…

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Bourbon and Cigars: The Deep Dive. "Is the Bible infallible or inerrant?" Part 1 35:34

6y ago35:34

35:34

Episode 22. Welcome to another installment of Bourbon and Cigars! Jeremy and I launch The Deep Dive on biblical infallibility and inerrancy. During this series, we seek to answer the question, "Is the Bible infallible or inerrant?" This is Part 1. In this episode, we breakdown the timeline of when the teaching of infallibility and inerrancy became …

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Renee's Story 1:23:24

6y ago1:23:24

1:23:24

Episode 21. Everyone welcome Renee LaRue Batten to the "Hey Mom" studio!!!!! Yes, if you're thinking, "wait...that's Jeremy's last name," then you are correct. Renee and Jeremy are married. At the recording of this episode (another one from the vault), Renee and Jeremy were a few months away from their wedding day. In this episode, Renee shares her…

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Breakfast with Jim Norton 1:01:40

6y ago1:01:40

1:01:40

Episode 20. Everyone, please welcome Jim Norton to the Hey Mom podcast!!!!! In this episode, I get the priviledge of introducing you, the Hey Mom podcast audience, to Jim. He has become a mentor of mine over the past year, and has become an integral part of my life. Just about every week, Jim and I go to breakfast and chat about our lives, theology…

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Reflections of the Holy Shift: Thoughts from Rob Bell's Holy Shift Tour 1:13:39

6y ago1:13:39

1:13:39

Episode 19. Guess what happened on Saturday night, September 29th, at the Carnegie Lecture Hall in Pittsburgh, PA?????? Rob Bell was in town for his Holy Shift Tour with special guest Pete Rollins! In this episode Jeremy, Dusty (a newcomer to the Hey Mom podcast), and Brandon sit down and talk about their experience. Each share the first time they …

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"The Spandex Bros Are Back" -A convo with Rob Linger 53:57

6y ago53:57

53:57

Episode 18. Everyone welcome Rob Linger!!!!!! Rob is a phenomenal guy and has an amazing perspective on life and faith. Rob and Brandon first met when cycling...yes, wearing spandex! And then spent alot of time at the "coffee shop" at Church B. In this episode we get to hear about Rob's upbringing, faith journey, his time in the Marines, a story ab…

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"Thank You Mr. Bunner" and Other Ramblings 1:18:18

6y ago1:18:18

1:18:18

And we're back!!!! Jeremy and Brandon start the podcast off by honoring the life of their beloved high school music teacher, Mr. Bunner. A walk down memory lane so to speak. After that, J & B spend time on many ramblings dealing with life and faith. Oh, and Brandon spills beer (not bourbon) all over his laptop. Good times. Enjoy Episode 17! (And re…

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Nanny's Triathlon 39:53

6y ago39:53

39:53

In this episode, Brandon shares a recent experience where life and faith were at their most truest and deepest forms. Training for a triathlon, Brandon became aware of some emotions, feelings, and thoughts that were lying dormant in his life. While most of the podcast episodes have camped in the faith realm, Brandon describes some changes in his pe…

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"Don't Give Up." A conversation with Val Gittings 54:22

6y ago54:22

54:22

Everyone, please welcome Rev. Val Gittings to the podcast!!! Val is the pastor of First Baptist Church in Fairmont, West Virginia. I mentioned, in a previous episode, three people I saw speak in support of our LGBT brothers and sisters at a local council meeting regarding the Human Rights Commission. These three people, not affiliated in anyway, we…

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Follow Up to Bill Barnes' Episode 45:22

6y ago45:22

45:22

When the conversation with Bill Barnes concluded, the mic continued to record. We spent another 40 minutes riffing on one topic...community. Bill mentioned this in Part 2 and what he had to share needed more time to process and discuss. What followed was a beautiful moment in time of vulnerablity talking about community and the role it plays in our…

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Convo with Bill Barnes (Part 2). Bourbon and Cigars 37:35

6y ago37:35

37:35

This is Part 2 of the conversation with Bill Barnes. We continue the conversation about Bill's faith journey and Faith and Science. We discuss homosexuality, loving your neighbor, original sin, the end goal, and many other ideas. Enjoy! The books mentioned in this episode are: -"Torn" by Justin Lee -"Bitten By A Camel" by Kent Dobson…

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Convo with Bill Barnes (Part 1). Bourbon and Cigars 35:06

6y ago35:06

35:06

Brandon and Jeremy return for another installation of Bourbon and Cigars. Please welcome Bill Barnes!!!! In Part 1 of our conversation with Bill, we get to learn more about Bill and his faith journey, Bill and Jeremy's friendship, the marrying of Faith and Science, the Creation story, Evolution, the evolution of truth, Adam was lonely, and "You can…

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It's Hard To Lose When You Never Move Your Back Row!!! (Convo with Zach Kines) 52:52

6y ago52:52

52:52

Everyone welcome Zach Kines!!! Zach joins me in my "podcast studio" to talk about his faith journey. We first met many many years ago. So far back we can't even remember. Zach grew up at "Church B" and comes from the same Evangelical/Pentecostal system as myself. In this episode we talk about the first time we met and started playing music together…

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Harry Potter Saved Me 27:04

6y ago27:04

27:04

In this episode, I share the story of when I "secretively" watched Harry Potter for the first time. Ooooh! Sounds so scandalous! Being raised in a very strict church environment, Harry Potter and anything to do with witchcraft was considered a sin. But this one moment opened my eyes to begin questioning everything I was taught to believe.…

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Convo with Jeremy (Part 3). Bourbon and Cigars 54:05

6y ago54:05

54:05

During a two hour conversation with Jeremy, we talked about his faith journey and painted a broad stroke of theology and issues relating to our life and faith. In Part 3, we discuss “we come to God by doing it wrong,” Brandon drops the F bomb, Adrienne Bean says hi, suffering, Faith and Science, parenting through a faith crisis, silent meditation, …

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Convo with Jeremy (Part 2). Bourbon and Cigars 47:58

6y ago47:58

47:58

During a two hour conversation with Jeremy, we talked about his faith journey and painted a broad stroke of theology and issues relating to our life and faith. In Part 2, we discuss "for the sake of the other," being a Rob Bell fan, Robert Farrar Capon, secular materialism as something not to be feared, Beer and Monks, experiencing life without the…

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Convo with Jeremy (Part 1). Bourbon and Cigars 32:27

6y ago32:27

32:27

Introducing a new series and a good friend to the podcast. Please welcome Jeremy! We sat down one night and recorded a two hour conversation about his faith journey and painted a broad stroke of theology and issues relating to our life and faith. In Part 1, We discuss 5% Grade (the best band name ever!), Jeremy's first faith unraveling, homosexuali…

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