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Saved-ish Podcast
by Savedish Podcast
Based in Washington DC, Saved-ish Podcast is a conversation about being young, Christian, and imperfect. We exist to give listeners a platform to reflect on topics often ignored by the church, capture the energy of young adults in ministry, and break the stigma that our generation is fleeing from God.
Episodes
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Sanctuary or Silence? The Black Church and Civil Injustice
What should the role of the church be in matters of civil injustice?
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Loving God When You Don't Like Him
The Saved-ish crew discusses wrestling with faith, disappointment, and the tension between loving God and being honest about feelings of anger, doubt, or distance.
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Hurt Christians Hurt Christians Pt. 2: The Witness Wrecked
What happens when church hurt spills into how we parent, vote, or show up online? This episode unpacks the messy impact of spiritual wounds on our public witnessand the grace it takes to heal it. #TheWitnessWrecked #SavedishPod
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Hurt Christians Hurt Christians Pt. 1: The Wound Within
From gossip masked as prayer to silenced trauma, this episode exposes the painful realities of being hurt by fellow believersand explores what healing accountability inside the church really looks like. #TheWoundWithin #SavedishPod
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Pastors for Profit
Should pastors be wearing designer clothes and driving luxury vehicles? How do we reconcile what the Bible says about tithing with our fear of greed or mismanagement of funds? In this episode, our co-hosts evaluate how church leaders should balance material wealth with spiritual responsibilities....
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Let's Talk Relationships
To kick off the 2025 season, co-hosts Keith and Katelyn welcome a new third mic, Kielle. In this episode, they discuss the intersection of romantic relationships and the Christian faith from three different perspectives: a person married to their long-term partner, a single person fresh off a...
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Conviction vs. Sin
Conviction is defined as a firmly held belief or opinion, often driven by strong personal or moral principles. Sin refers to any serious wrongdoing or offense against ethical norms or societal standards. In this episode, we are joined by our producer Kahlil as we reflect on the inner tension...
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War: What Is It Good For?
For as long as we know, war has been a part of human history. The Bible has stories where God is directly involved in battles. In our modern era, we have witnessed invasions, terrorism, and war crimes across nations. Some may question, why does God allow such suffering? In this episode, we are...
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The Hierarchy of Sin
Does God view all sins the same? In what ways does the church culture emphasize certain sins over others, and what impact does this have on the faith-based community? Our co-hosts Keith and Katelyn discuss the hierarchy of sin. Video referenced at 14:15: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hx0AjK14A3E
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Post-Election Reflection
Part 2 of 2: Continuing the conversation from our last episode, "Is God Voting for Harris or Trump," we invite our Pastor Dexter Nutall to help us process the results of the election and the emotions many are feeling.
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Is God Voting for Harris or Trump?
Part 1 of 2: Ahead of the 2024 U.S. Presidential election, we discuss how Christianity and politics intertwine.
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Saved...Again?
We're back!! Did you miss us? In this first episode of season 7, our OG co-host Keith, along with our new Gen Z co-host Katelyn, discuss why we felt the need to revive the Saved-ish Podcast, what it means to be saved, and whether or not salvation is something you need to continually work to...
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Saved-ish PS: Breaking The Rules
Saved-ish caps off season 5 with a deep dive into what breaking the rules, with Pastor Dexter Nutall. Check out Pastor. Pastor Nutall explores the tension between "worldly" rules and scripture and the ways we can find direction when we're not sure where and how to move. Follow Pastor at PasD on...
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Money Moves
Were taught about tithing but what else is there to learn about managing our finances as we grapple with ballooning student loan debt, unstable career trajectories, and a growing wealth gap? In this episode, Keith, Kiana and Perry Flemming, a credit wealth specialist, discuss financial literacy…
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Faith vs. Science
Oftentimes we are told that science and faith collide. The big bang and evolution vs. Adam and Eve. Gods healing ability vs modern medicine . Is it possible to reconcile the two? In this episode, Keith, Kiana and special guest Nurse Meedie Bardonille discuss the intersection of faith and science....
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A Changing Church
As Christians, we often find sanctuary and solace in attending church. But what happens when the sanctuary is closed to the church family? In this episode were looking back at, and looking forward to the time spent at church with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Keith, Kiana and Bunmi discuss...
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A New Way To Family
The Bible says to love and respect one another, especially your father and mother, but what happens when they or any members of your family are problematic? In this episode, Kiana, Keith, and family therapist, Omni Odum, tackle family dynamics and how they have decided to break the rules to…
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Breaking the Rules
With the world ever-changing, we have changed too. Kiana and Keith return to discuss how they have been doing and discuss the rules they have broken as Christians. This season opener is about the ways in which rules can be a catalyst for growth, be a distraction from Gods word and how to keep…
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Saved-ish P.S.: Pray and Protest
Post Scripts (P.S.) is a deeper conversation, from a Biblical perspective, about topics discussed on Saved-ish Podcast. Pastor Dexter Nutall, Executive Producer and Bunmi Akinnusotu, delve into Biblical principles that can be applied to the political climate of our time, the importance of faith...
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Voter Rights
The right to vote has emerged as yet another tool to subjugate the humanity of marginalized groups as if the violence wasnt enough. Today, our generation is witnessing the most important Presidential election in our lifetime, testing our faith in government and Gods will. Rev. Kazimir Brown…
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Justice and Forgiveness
With everyone calling for justice for violence, unfair treatment, and discrimination, one might wonder if we have the capacity to forgive. Is an apology necessary for forgiveness to occur? Is justice enough for forgiveness? As Christians, forgiveness is a chief tenant of our faith but sometimes,...
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Shut up and play?
Athletes and celebrities everywhere are standing up and calling for a final end to systemic transgressions that have plagued black and brown communities in America for generations. This episode with Kiana and Keith, will explore the activism that is taking place, cancel culture, the messiness of...
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It's...A Lot
Kiana and Keith return for the season opener to talk about how they've been doing and their coping strategies for holding tight to their faith while 2020 does whatever it's doing. It's not all doom and gloom, though! The two share their high points over the summer and the ways God continues to…
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We Are Not OK
This season of Saved-ish has been centered on "Adulting". Sometimes the key to adulting seems to be about constantly looking ahead and figuring out our passions and values. But adulting also involves unexpected twists and turns, and sometimes we just have to stop to acknowledge the NOW and to...
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Fallen Short
In this social media age it's easy to get caught up in the "perfect image". While strides are being made to be more open and vulnerable online, it is hard to escape idealistic, and often unrealistic, expectations of what our day-to-day lives should look like. Our standards are constantly…
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The D-Word: Death
Language is such a powerful tool. We use it to express our love, our hopes and dreams, and our fears. Now, maybe more than ever, is a time to use that language to connect with those we love most. But sometimes, some words are harder to say than others, such as the "D-Word", "Death". In a time…
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Growth & Unlearning
A salient feature of adulthood is maturation. Throughout life, ideas we swore by, are rendered irrelevant. Certain habitual behaviors become more burdensome. And longheld traditions, meaningless. Unlearning is "dirty work" God has called us to pursue, whether it's undergoing a weight loss...
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Thief of Joy
Right now, a lot of us are spending a lot more time at home than we are used to. During this time we may find ourselves thinking about better days or scrolling for longer hours online. Often times the internet can be a breeding ground for comparison with friends or even strangers, both online and...
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Holy Hustle
COVID-19 has many adjusting to new ways of working, hustling, and coping with uncertainty. Praying is good but it is not enough. How can we STILL dominate during and beyond the quarantine period? What is the necessary mindset to develop so we are balanced, focused, and effective? "GG", creator…
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Passion vs. Paychecks
Many of us were raised to pursue careers that pay the bills. We follow the prescription: obtain an education then secure the bag so you can pay your bills and raise a family. But what happens when your bills are paid but you feel wholly unfulfilled? What happens when you set on an uncharted…
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Adulting 101
Lets face it: Life can be rough, especially as we lose the parental training wheels and gain new responsibilities. Staying focused amidst the repetition, walking into the unknown, and dealing with the unexpected are all daily challenges. Yet, we still have to keep moving. So, how do we find...
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Not Until You're Married
Sex is GOOD! What's not so good is the herculean effort to resist the pressure to "give it up". Are Biblical expectations about sex realistic and still relevant today? Is pre-marital sex acceptable if you're in love? And if sex and masturbation aren't options, how do you cope? Joined by educator...
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A Man & A Woman?: Experiences of Being Young, Gay and Christian
Homosexuality is one of the most contentious and divisive topics in the Christian church. Lost in the debate are the real stories and experiences of LGBTQI+ community and their passion for Christ. In this season finale, the co-hosts speak with Derrick Petit, President of Gay Professional Men of...
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As Christ Loved The Church: The All Gentleman's Episode
A new generation of men are redefining traditional beliefs about gender roles, leadership, sexuality, and romance. And for men of faith, these new expectations often call for an unlearning of behaviors and thoughts that have caused more harm than good. This conversation between the guys: Pastor...
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Eve, Mary, & Me: The Ladies Episode
There's a lot that comes with being a "Christian woman". From expectations about sexual behaviors, dealing with old baggage, to figuring out your passion. Listen as four dynamic women discuss going about love as a Christian woman and finding joy in their divine presence no matter if they are…
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Saved-ish P.S.: Toxic Relationships
Spiritually and emotionally, toxic relationships are difficult to figure out. Is divorce always the answer? How much should you tolerate? And what's the role of the church? Pastor Dexter Nutall and Bunmi Akinnusotu discuss this and much more. Post Scripts (P.S.) with Pastor Nutall is a deeper...
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Toxic Relationships
In the recent years the word toxic has been used to fuel everything from politics to pop culture. But what about our personal lives? There are a lot of factors to consider when exploring the topic, from determining when a relationship is no longer healthy, to what to do, and even when, to leave a...
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Saved-ish P.S.: Cuffin Season Begins
Cuffing Season is here and with itcan come a mix of exciting and conflictingemotions. Pastor Dexter Nutall and Saved-ish Engineer, Bunmi Akinnusotu, discuss our relationship with relationships and explore how Christians can find a balance between personal desires and seeking God through His plans...
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Cuffin Season Begins
Cuffin's season has begun! Hosts Keith, Kiana, and Ellyce, discuss the challenges of modern-day dating from boundary setting, who makes the first move, to intercultural relationships. Joined by story-telling extraordinaire and host of Time Well Spent podcast Ronald Young. Jr, the crew explore the...
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The White Man's Religion
Throughout the world and history, religion has and continues to be used to justify imperialization, colonization, slavery and injustice. In the season one finale, Keith, Shari and Pastor Nutall discuss the history of western Christianity, Biblical misinterpretations, the origins and necessity of...
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Saved-ish P.S.: Just Pray About It
"Just pray about it" is a common phrase in the church but can often be a reason to avoid facing the very real challenges we face in life. Pastor Nutall and Deanie discuss the role the church can play in addressing mental health and mental illness and why Christians should embrace the benefits…
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Just Pray About It
You've got issues. Real issues. Yet, everyone says "just pray about it". While prayer is important and it does work, there are experiences that could use some additional tools such as therapy. How can we as Christians get more comfortable with getting help outside of the Church? Keith speaks with...
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Saved-ish P.S.: The Turn Up
Christians have fun, too! Pastor Dexter Nutall and Saved-ish Engineer, Bunmi Akinnusotu, discuss turn up culture as a saved Christian, explore Biblical teachings about enjoying life, and the unlikely ways people can learn more about God. Post Scripts (P.S.) with Pastor Nutall is a deeper...
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The Turn Up
It's summertime aka "turn up" season. However, having fun as a Christian can be tough. There's a fear you'll be judged for having a drink, pressured to do things you shouldn't, or led to a place you don't want to be. So how can Christians turn up and still maintain a life committed to God's word?...
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Saved-ish P.S.: You Really Believe That?
Pastor Dexter Nutall and Saved-ish Engineer, Bunmi Akinnusotu expand the conversation related to belief in God. How should Christians respond when bad things happen to good people, when prayers are unanswered, and when things happen outside of our control? Why believe in God, at all? Pas explains...
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You Really Believe That?
You're not exempt from messy situations, tense relationships, and complicated circumstances just because you're Christian. It's easy to get lost in the downward spiral of doubt because of discouraging news stories or annoying co-workers. So, what do you do? How do "saved" folks balance negative...
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Saved-ish P.S.: Church Folk
Pastor Dexter Nutall of New Bethel Baptist Church DC and Saved-ish Podcast Producer, Deanie, delve into the concept of "church folk" from episode two: Who are church folk and how do we hold them accountable? Pastor Nutall also offers the solution of "loving the hell of out of people" as an...
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Church Folk
Whether it's the warm embrace of your church family or negotiating pizza portion sizes with the meal ministry, church folk are known to have their special ways. And while tradition often pushes people away, church folks are still the foundation for and evidence of Gods love. Shari, Keith, and...
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What's This "ish" About?
In the series premiere of Saved-ish, hosts Keith, Shari, Shelby along with special guest Pastor Dexter Nutall provide an overview of the purpose and vision for the podcast. Three dynamic Hosts also discuss how they arrived at where they are in their individual walks with Christ, and some of the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Based in Washington DC, Saved-ish Podcast is a conversation about being young, Christian, and imperfect. We exist to give listeners a platform to reflect on topics often ignored by the church, capture the energy of young adults in ministry, and break the stigma that our generation is fleeing from God.
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