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Tattoos & Jesus
by Josh and Marty
A sitdown with Josh Martin and Marty Height as they seek to balance the righteous with the ridiculous. Please join us for a conversation about cheap coffee, counseling, and Christianity.
Episodes
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Smoking Crack, Icarus, and Overcoming Fear (Ep. 233)
Welcome back T&J fam! We launch into this week's episode by recapping dumb statements Marty made during last week's show. This turns into a discussion about funny interview moments and more ridiculous moments in the life of Marty and Josh. Then, we shift gears and talk about Greek mythology and…
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How do you reconcile OT God with NT Jesus? (Ep. 232)
Welcome back T&J fam! This week we have a patient donated Dirty Brew Review and a listener submitted question. One of Marty's patients gave us a dark roast coffee pod from Summer Moon Coffee. This quickly made it's way to the top of list for dark roast coffee pod and is definitely something...
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Behind the Veil: Lessons from being in church leadership w/ Josh Hyatt (Ep. 231)
Welcome back T&J fam! This week we have a special guest on the show - Josh Hyatt. Josh H. grew up with Josh M. and is an active listener of the show. Josh H. and Marty have some similar church experiences and Josh M. had questions to be answered. But before we dive into the good stuff, Josh H....
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The Most Powerful Person on the Planet (Ep. 230)
Welcome back T&J fam! This week we start out with a discussion about Marty's random fixation with lists. This turns into a discussion about influential moments over the last 10 years. Josh and Marty both identify some of the moments that have most shaped their lives. Feel free to drop us a…
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Not Your Fault, But Your Responsibility: JP & Mica Miller (Ep. 229)
Welcome back T&J fam! - (Trigger Warning: today's show discusses abuse and suicide) - It is the start of football season, which means we have to discuss fantasy football and our bandwagon team of the year. Josh makes his pie-in-the-sky college football prediction and Marty doubles down on his…
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7Brew Review, Generation Z, and Dominating the Weak w/ Kate Elliott (Ep. 228)
Welcome back T&J fam! This week we have a special guest - Kate Elliott. Kate is a counselor with Hub City Counseling and runs our social media pages. And although she won't admit it, she is a bit of an influencer herself with a large TikTok following. We start the show off with a Dirty Brew…
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Dream Analysis and Why We Fear the Truth (Ep. 227)
Welcome back T&J fam! This week we dive into the show with some dream analysis. Following an interesting dream about getting a facelift, Marty wants to know the real meaning behind his dream and whether it reflects a deeper truth. This turns into a discussion on dad jokes and what makes them…
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Bipolar Disorder, Thunderstorms, Shaping Your Inner Animal (Ep. 226)
Welcome back T&J fam! This week we jump in the deep end as Marty tries to self-diagnose himself with Bipolar Disorder. This leads to an overly detailed explanation of the difference in Bipolar Disorder and emotional dysregulation disorders. Long story short - Marty is probably not bipolar. Then...
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Heresy: How do we know where the line is? (Ep. 225)
Welcome back T&J fam! To commemorate the start of another school year, we discuss our own elementary school memories. This discussion somehow leads to a discussion on homosexuality and words Paul made up. Then, we have a very interesting coffee segment that I would not call a review. At the...
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I don't need heaven if I have Jesus (Ep. 224)
Welcome back T&J fam! This week we dive in with a discussion on moments that make you feel better than everyone else. And yes, we know that this is not a good thing. However, I suspect you have an answer, so send your them to the address below! We then discuss meeting celebrities and Marty's very...
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Self-Esteem is the Symptom, Not the Problem (Ep. 223)
Welcome back T&J fam! We are back from vacation and ready to dive into a lot of topics. Marty shares about his wife's zoomies and how this led to a less than enjoyable night with a weighted blanket. Josh then dives into a discussion on self-esteem and what that really means. We discuss what forms...
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Orchestration and Redemption: God's Role in the Bad Things of Life (Ep. 222)
Welcome back T&J fam! This week we come ready with a Dirty Brew Coffee Review. Josh brought in some whole bean coffee from a local ministry - Fresh Start Coffee Works. It proves to be an excellent daily drinker that delivers a solid 6.2 on the completely made up T&J coffee scale. Josh also...
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A Brotherly Love Podcast Takeover w/ Zane Moyer (Ep. 221)
Welcome back T&J fam! This week we have a podcast takeover. Our friend, Zane Moyer, joins the show and hijacks the mic. He brings us a Dirty Brew Review with some coffee straight from Philadelphia. We talk with Zane about being from Philly, his work with different NFL teams, and how this led to...
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Women in Leadership: A Title Only Baptists Care About (Ep. 220)
Welcome back T&J fam! We are sorry we missed last week but are gonna try to make up for it with this episode. To start out, we have a Dirty Brew Review for you. We try some coffee that was gifted to us by a loyal fan. This proves to be a delightful drink that makes you rethink what coffee should...
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Laziness Isn't Real (Ep. 219)
Welcome back T&J family! On this week's episode, Marty discusses his recent adventure and the long drive back from Arkansas. We then discuss the longest drives we have ever taken and would love to hear the longest you have ever driven in a day. This leads to a winding discussion that ends up on…
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Becoming an Iceman: How Narrative and Pressure Shape Us (Ep. 218)
Welcome back T&J fam! We launch into this week with a discussion on uncomfortable experiences - like having an eyelash in your eye during a counseling session. We would love to know what makes getting through your job hard as well. Josh then discusses the new Iceman album by Drake and the behind...
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Are you pursuing God or just running from Satan? (Ep. 217)
Welcome back T&J fam! This week start on a slowly and more somber note. Marty has not had the best week and it becomes Josh's responsibility to lift the spirits. We fail in that attempt and just talk about shoes for a while. Then, Josh sees if Marty can list the 10 Commandments and questions what...
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Running Into Walls, Messing with Bad Drivers, and Compassion is Control (Ep. 216)
Welcome back T&J fam! On this weeks episode, we start out with a conversation about clothes and how many days it's appropriate to wear an item in a row, which leads us down a path that we don't even know how we got on. Josh discusses his upcoming 5k and how he cannot run without falling. Marty...
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Food Poisoning, Hallucinations, and Redeeming Our Hidden Parts (Ep. 215)
Welcome back T&J fam! This week we dive into a nice little recap of Marty's experience with food poisoning (or whatever demon possessed his body) and the hallucinations that ensued. Josh then opens up about hallucinations he had on third shift and what happens whey you accidentally take large...
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Finding God & Gratitude: Cancer, Mania, and Neurological Unknowns w/ Will Troutman (Ep. 214)
Welcome back T&J family! This is a special episode that we have been looking forward to since it was scheduled! Marty's good friend and graduate school companion, Will Troutman, joins the podcast to discuss his life's journey and recent struggles. Before we dive into Will's story, we have a…
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The Devil: Real or Just a Metaphor? (Ep. 213)
Welcome back T&J fam! Have you or someone you loved been scammed?! And why are older people always the targets? We seek to answer these questions on this week's episode. We also try to figure out what new technology or technique is going to scam us when we get to be older. And speaking of deceit,...
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"Our Belief in a Savior Leads Us to Believe we are Saviors" (Ep. 212)
Welcome back T&J fam! (Sorry for the poor audio. We used the wrong mics to record.) This week we jump straight into the news about the pending moon landing. Besides stating the obvious - Did we really land there before? - we debate what might be found on the dark side of the moon. We also can't...
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"The Edge of the Inside" w/ Jeremy Jernigan (Ep. 211)
Welcome back T&J family! Today we have a special treat - author Jeremy Jernigan. Jeremy was on our show last October, so we encourage you to listen to that episode for a full backstory on this week's podcast. Jeremy is releasing a new book - "The Edge of the Inside" - and we want to hear all…
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Does God want surrender or empowerment? (Ep. 210)
Welcome back T&J fam! This week we start out acknowledging the amount of dinosaur hate Marty has been receiving since last week's episode. We then transition to a discussion on Christian book names and how every pop Christian books seems to communicate the same message. This leads to a discussion...
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Fighting Animals, Dinosaurs vs. Aliens, and Creation's Free Will (Ep. 209)
Welcome back T&J fam! This week we dive into the show with a debate about animals. We answer the question "what is the biggest animal you can beat in a fight?". Without fail the answers get a bit ridiculous and lead to a discussion on dinosaurs and aliens. We try to redeem the insanity by…
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Weird Quirks, Walking Into Walls, and Weighing Expectations (Ep. 208)
Welcome back T&J fam! This week we dive into the pod with a discussion on Marty's weird lid quirks. Some of you will try to diagnose him and some of you will completely understand. Josh is not one who understands, but does admit to walking into walls. This discussion evolves into a follow up on a...
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Unexpected Confessions, Bizarre Church Experiences, and Paralyzing Spirituality (Ep. 207)
Welcome back T&J fam! This week we dive into a fun discussion that Marty found on the web. We discuss crazy church stories we have see with our own eyes. Then, we look at what other people posted in response to the same questions. Crazy stuff! This transitions to a discussion on beliefs and how...
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God's Sovereignty Isn't What You Think (Ep. 206)
Welcome back T&J fam! On this weeks episode, we start of with a fun counseling question about what seat placement means in the counseling session. We then discuss the trending topic of Nancy Guthrie and her disappearance. This transitions into the topic of God's sovereignty. We discuss what we…
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AI is Thirsty and Crisis as a Marketing Tool (Ep. 205)
Welcome back T&J fam! This week we start off with a instant coffee review. And to be honest, this is the best instant coffee we have ever had. Shout out to Josh's brother for hooking us up! We discuss tongue twisters, the Olympics, and how AI is robbing the planet of water. This leads to a...
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Sledding, the Mystery of the Sentence, and the Core Needs that Drive Us (Ep. 204)
Welcome back T&J fam! This week we found some time between snow storms to dive into a discussion on life and core needs. We start out with some childhood stories about sledding and dangerous winter fun. Then, we discuss Josh's egocentric view of weather and how neither of us know how to write a...
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The Great Gummy Debate and Unlikeable Bible Characters (Ep. 203)
Welcome back T&J fam! This week we have a fun episode that covers a whole range of topics. Josh gives us a peak into his mind with some interesting imagery. Then we debate the most popular gummies, which flavors are best, and how the chew-ability is very important. Marty brings up unlikeable…
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Alcohol: Permission or Prohibition? (Ep. 202)
Welcome back T&J family! This week we start off with a mushroom coffee review. This mushroom coffee is not like anything else we have tasted, and that might be a good thing. Marty may or may not have been hallucinating by the end of the show. Then, we jump into our first hot topic of 2026…
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Shower Stretching, Expectations, and Embracing Change (Ep. 201)
Welcome back T&J fam to the first episode of 2026! We are excited to launch into the new year and hope everyone had a great holiday season. This week we picked up where we left off - the T&J giveaway! Congrats to Josh and Meg! We then dive into a discussion on the declining New Years Eve shows…
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A T&J Christmas: Giveaways, Coffee, and Christmas (Ep. 200)
Welcome back T&J family! This is a big episode for so many reasons! The 2025 season is coming to an end, it's Christmas, our 200th episode, and we are doing a giveaway. We dive into the show this week with a Christmas Dirty Brew Review. During the review we announce a giveaway we are doing in…
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Spotify Wrapped, Powdered Potatoes, and Skepticism (Ep. 199)
Welcome back T&J fam! We are on episode 199 and are excited to wrap up the year with our 200th episode! Today, we discuss the power of the CPAP machine and it's ability to tame the sinuses, which leads to a discussion on powdered potatoes. Then Marty discusses a struggle he has been having and…
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Salty Coffee, Hotcake Hot Takes, and NOTW is Horrible Theology (Ep. 198)
Welcome back T&J fam! This week we have a fun and thought provoking episode. Starting out, we try the experiment we mentioned last week regarding salted coffee. We put a pinch of sea salt in our basic amazon coffee pods to see if it enhances the flavor. It ya'll try this out, please let us know…
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Gas Station Shout Out, Stolen Valor, and Kindness as Arrogance (Ep. 197)
Welcome back T&J fam! This week we start out with some gas station shout outs. If you love the Combo Stop and all things gas station, go check out Sandhill Kitchen in Asheville, NC. We here it is top shelf gas station food. Following this recommendation, Marty shares about his Veteran's Day...
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The Everything Bagel: I don't really care, it's our podcast (Ep. 196)
Welcome back T&J fam! After months of hard work from Josh's wife, Sarah, we took a long week to explore one of Josh and Sarah's favorite place on earth - New York City. We break down the trip and some of our favorite memories and food experiences. If you are heading that way sometime soon, hit us...
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Feeling Right Does Not Mean Being Right (Ep. 195)
Welcome back T&J fam! This week we wrap up the Dirty Brew Review with some pumpkin cold brew. We have enjoyed going our coffee reviews this month and encourage you to send us your favorite coffee! We'd be happy to review it on the show. Josh then opens up about his secret love of the Blue Jays…
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Hell: A Defense of Eternal Conscious Torment with Hatcher Geary (Ep. 194)
Welcome back T&J fam! This week we have another special guest; Hatcher Geary. Hatcher is a local children's pastor and long time friend of Josh. Hatcher has courageously agreed to come on the show to present his case for an eternal conscious hell. As we get started, we briefly define the three...
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"What's bad for the ego is good for the soul" with Jeremy Jernigan (Ep. 193)
Welcome back T&J fam! As promised, we have a special guest on this week’s episode! Former mega church pastor, Jeremy Jernigan, joins the pod for an open and honest discussion on the challenges of pastoring and church leadership culture. Jeremy transparently discusses his own experiences and...
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Dirty Brew, Deja Reve, and American Christian Fragility (Ep. 192)
Welcome back T&J fam! As we promised, we have brought back the Dirty Brew Review for the month of October. This week we throw it back to the only coffee we can start fall with; Pumpkin Spice Latte. Feel free to send us coffee ideas as we plan to use some listener requested coffees the rest of…
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Freaking Christian Radio, Spiritual Manipulation, and the Need for Honesty (Ep. 191)
Welcome back T&J fam! This week we get a lovely soapbox rant from Marty to start off the show. If you have listened for a while, you know Marty loves to hate on Christian radio during fundraiser week. Well here we go again. This discussion leads to a broader discussion on how spiritual…
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Birds in the House, Idolizing Theology, and Knowing God (Ep. 190)
Welcome back T&J fam! This week we start off with a fun debate about birds in your home. And trust, if that sounds weird, the actual discussion will leave you scratching your head. But somehow it turns into a fun talk about being pranked. Then, following a terrible transition, we dive into a...
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Counseling is for the Weak Minded? (Ep. 189)
Welcome back everyone to another episode of T&J! This week we dive in with a little fantasy football update . . . aka Marty's team sucks. Then Josh opens up about his simmering anger and some recent discussions he has had about counseling. Turns out, many people have a view of therapy that we do...
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Who Rules? Golden vs. Platinum (Ep. 188)
Welcome back T&J fam! This week we start out with a little teaser about an upcoming episode we are working on about hell. It seems like this is the theological topic we just can stop talking about! We sprinkle this in with a little bit of "why does Josh text like a psychopath?" and then…
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Selflessness is Wrong (Ep. 187)
Welcome back T&J fam! This week we have an electrifying episode (pun intended). Josh tells the story of being woken up by gunfire and explosions in his bedroom. What the truth is, we probably will never know. This leads to an unexpected research project into whether lighting is going up or down.…
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Sasquatch, Being Alive, and the Gift of Death (Ep. 186)
Welcome back everyone to another T&J! This week we cover a variety of topics, starting with Sasquatch. following a recent discussion with a patient, Marty went down the rabbit hole of all things Yeti. We discuss the likelihood they are real and if they could be the Nephalem discussed in Genesis.…
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Learning to Love Yourself: Car Wrecks and Paint Colors (Ep. 185)
Welcome back T&J fam! This week will prove to be an interested look into the workings of Josh and Marty's mind. What starts out as a simple story about Marty having a wreck, turns into a long story telling path. Although this is not our typical format, it gives you a glimpse into our lives and…
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Jesus’ Stand Up Bits and Being Perfect Verse Perfectly Made (Ep. 184)
Welcome back T&J fam! We finally have vacations out of the way and are back in our normal flow. Have you seen the tiny Jesus figures people have been leaving around? We have and it makes us wonder what people thought of Jesus growing up. Did they think he was athletic, cute, or funny? This leads...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A sitdown with Josh Martin and Marty Height as they seek to balance the righteous with the ridiculous. Please join us for a conversation about cheap coffee, counseling, and Christianity.
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A sitdown with Josh Martin and Marty Height as they seek to balance the righteous with the ridiculous. Please join us for a conversation about cheap coffee, counseling, and Christianity.
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