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The Cast

by C3 KW

In this podcast, we have honest conversations about ideas and topics that effect our lives and culture through the lens of following Jesus.

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Episodes

  1. The Cast | Ep. 59 | Politics, Socialism, And Buying A House

    Sam and Mike talk politicians, secularism, socialism, and the housing market, among other things.

  2. The Cast | Ep. 58 | The Chosen, Gossip & Accountability

    Sam and Mike review the latest sensation in Christian entertainment and process the difficult topics of gossip and accountability out loud.

  3. The Cast | Ep. 57 | Body Image

    Cassie & Johnny join Sam to discuss eating disorders, body image, and our cultural beauty standards.

  4. The Cast | Ep. 56 | How Does God Speak to You?

    Sam & Mike talk about a new scientific discovery and the ways that God speaks to us.

  5. The Cast | Ep. 55 | The New Televangelists

    Sam & Mike talk about influencers and the spirituality and values that are propagated on social media.

  6. The Cast | Ep. 54 | TikTok Exvangelicals

    Sam & Mike explore the world of progressive Christian TikTok.

  7. The Cast | Ep. 53 | JB, JP, & JC

    Sam has some thoughts on Justin Bieber before him and Mike unpack one of Jordan Peterson's new interviews.

  8. The Cast | Ep. 52 | Does God Have Feelings?

    Sam and Mike unpack the big theological question of God's divine impassibility - a complex doctrine that has been held by Christians for a long time but seems to contradict scripture.

  9. The Cast | Ep. 51 | Trump Statues & Sexting

    The Cast is back after nearly 11 months! Sam & Mike catch up on some news events, including a biblical allusion involving the former US president. Sarah joins for an all-new relationship advice segment.

  10. The Cast | Ep. 50 | The End Times

    Sam found a passage of scripture that predicted COVID-19! Also covered: the Mark of the Beast, the Antichrist, and the rapture.

  11. The Cast | Ep. 49 | Digital Church Hopping

    What does it mean to church hop in the digital world? Is it good? How do we be faithful to our communities with endless options?

  12. The Cast | Ep. 48 | Quarantined

    Sam and Mike are back! In this episode they talk about what is happening in the world and at home with Covid - 19.

  13. The Cast | Ep. 47 | 2019

    Sam and Mike take a look back on the year that was.

  14. The Cast | Ep. 46 | Advent

    Mike and Sam talk about how they celebrate Christmas and Sam bought a Catholic prayer book and now thinks we should all be following a liturgical calendar.

  15. The Cast | Ep. 45 | Reactionary Theology

    Sam and Mike continue to explore modern Christian fundamentalism and its origins.

  16. The Cast | Ep. 44 | Creation

    How do we read Genesis? Did God make the earth in six 24-hour days? What do we do with evolution? Sam and Mike wade into the waters of creation.

  17. The Cast | Ep. 43 | Blessed Are...

    Are the beatitudes a set of character traits that Christians are supposed to have? Sam and Mike unpack their significance and meaning.

  18. The Cast | Ep. 42 | Discernment Blogs

    Ever since the dawn of blogging, there have been websites that exist solely to call out, challenge, and correct pastors over theological issues in the church. Are discernment blogs valuable and healthy? Or just unloving and uncharitable? Sam and Mike weigh in.

  19. The Cast | Ep. 41 | Jesus Is King

    Kanye West has released his first gospel album and everyone's trying to figure out what it means, including Sam and Mike.

  20. The Cast | Ep. 40 | Lust

    Is it lust if I'm attracted to my partner when we're not married? Where is the line? That's right, it's another episode about sexuality.

  21. The Cast | Ep. 39 | Ecumenical Dialogue Part 3

    Sam, Mike, and Andrew wrap up their conversation about Roman Catholicism by discussing Mary, Hillsong United, and the decline of faith in the West.

  22. The Cast | Ep. 38 | Ecumenical Dialogue (Part 2)

    Andrew is back for part 2 of our conversation about Roman Catholicism. This episode deals with sanctification, purgatory, and church unity.

  23. The Cast | Ep. 37 | Ecumenical Dialogue (Part 1)

    Special guest Andrew joins Sam & Mike for a multi-part conversation on Roman Catholicism. In this episode, he shares a Catholic perspective on charismatic worship, church services, and communion.

  24. The Cast | Ep. 36 | God - Breathed

    Sam and Mike talk about their favourite coffee shops in KW before digging into 2 Timothy 3:16.

  25. The Cast | Ep. 35 | Labels

    What theological camps would Sam and Mike fit into? The answers aren't all that simple.

  26. The Cast | Ep. 34 | Communion

    Are we consuming the literal body and blood of Jesus in communion? And why don't evangelicals do it more? Sam and Mike dive into the contentious issues around communion.

  27. The Cast | Ep. 33 | Freedom & Prosperity

    Sam and Mike get political again, examining the utility of freedom and liberty in the Christian political ethic.

  28. The Cast | Ep. 32 | Icons & Enneagram

    Where did Christians get their ideas about what Jesus looked like? What role does art play in worship? Plus, Mike & Sam share their enneagram types!

  29. The Cast | Ep. 31 | Prov. 22:6

    Mike and Sam talk about parenting, and how Christians apply Proverbs 22:6.

  30. The Cast | Ep. 30 | Memory Lane

    Leah and Sam take a stroll down memory lane and give a quick history of C3 KW, all the way from planting as Risen City to the present day.

  31. The Cast | Ep. 29 | Christians & Guns

    Sam is joined by Zach and Brayden for a conversation about guns, violence, pacifism, and the freedoms we enjoy in western society.

  32. The Cast | Ep. 28 | Piracy & Yoga

    The Cast - now in bite-sized portions! Sam and Mike talk about piracy. Special guests Zach and Brayden join the show for a critical examination of yoga.

  33. The Cast | Ep. 27 | The Billy Graham Rule

    The Billy Graham Rule, which dictates that married men should avoid being alone women they're not married to, has been followed by many pastors for decades. Is it a good idea, or does it have negative side effects in our increasingly egalitarian world? Mike and Sam also talk about wedding season...

  34. The Cast | Ep. 26 | The Mind & the Soul (Part 2)

    Iven returns for the second part of a conversation about the intersection of psychology and spirituality. The group discusses what it's like to live in Kitchener-Waterloo, and some of the challenges and opportunities that exist in a city like this. Plus, a round of hot takes!

  35. The Cast | Ep. 25 | The Mind & the Soul (Part 1)

    Registered psychotherapist (and our own worship director) Iven joins Mike and Sam for the first half of a two-part conversation examining the intersection of psychology and spirituality. Also a debrief of the Hillsong United concert.

  36. The Cast | Ep. 24 | Is Everyone A Leader?

    Why is our culture so obsessed with entrepreneurship and starting our own thing? Sam and Mike explore capacity, calling, creativity, and the tension between all of them. Also, an examination of the idea that people gravitate towards churches that fit their personality.

  37. The Cast | Ep. 23 | Catholics, Calvinists, Charismatics... and Canon!

    Pope Francis announced that the Lord's prayer may not have been translated correctly and is changing it. Can he do that? Who gets final say? Is the Bible authoritative? How did the Bible even get made? All that plus some terrible jokes about Calvinism.

  38. The Cast | Ep. 22 | Church Conference Minisode

    In the midst of a very busy and unusual week, Sam & Mike come to you from Ajax, Ontario where they're attending a church conference.

  39. The Cast | Ep. 21 | Chill Out & Rest Up

    Mike was away at a conference this week that focused on the importance of rest in the life of a Christian. Sam and Mike talk about their prayer lives, as well as some juicy Christian discourse Sam dug up on Twitter.

  40. The Cast | Ep. 20 | Communication and Capital Punishment

    20 episodes of The Cast - AND our first episode as C3 KW. Sam and Mike reflect on the first 20 episodes of the Cast and Sam asks Mike some questions about being a preacher. And, at long last, Sam & Mike try to make sense of capital punishment.

  41. The Cast | Ep. 19 | Why Pastors Fail

    Sam & Mike have another far-reaching conversation about pastors, leadership, church structure, and power. Also more sports talk.

  42. The Cast | Ep. 18 | Social Justice & Sexual Purity

    The gang examines two principles that Christians are still arguing about how to apply correctly: social justice and sexual purity. Also, a scorching round of hot takes.

  43. The Cast | Ep. 17 | (Mis-)Applying Scripture

    What do we do with the book of Leviticus? Why do Christians love putting Jeremiah 29:11 on all their home decor? Is there an asterisk on your salvation? All that and more on this week's episode of The Cast.

  44. The Cast | Ep. 16 | Martyrdom, Marijuana, and ... Game of Thrones?!

    Prompted by last week's mention of martyrdom, Sam recalls a memorable story from summer camp. And finally, the long-awaited weed talk, which quickly devolves into Mike ranting about Game of Thrones.

  45. The Cast | Ep. 15 | Heaven and Hell.

    Sam and Mike take a look at some challenging Bible verses about Heaven and Hell.

  46. The Cast | Ep. 14 | Profanity & Veganism

    Mike and Sam talk about cuss words and how Christians approach profanity. And, at long last, the great veganism conversation.

  47. The Cast | Ep. 13 | Train 'Em Up

    A spicy platter of hot takes is served. Mike, Sam, and Leah reflect on the shows they weren't allowed to watch as kids, as well as parenting in general.

  48. The Cast | Ep. 12 | Christianese & Celebrity Pastors

    Leah returns for a deep dive into the obscure and mysterious Christianese language. Sam found a controversial new Instagram account (@preachersnsneakers) that made him question the nature of celebrity pastors.

  49. The Cast | Ep. 11 | Sex Talk

    This week's episode unpacks the Christian sexual ethic in response to a listener question. Also a brief chat about the fate of King Solomon.

  50. The Cast | Ep. 10 | Invitation & Sanctification

    10 episodes of The Cast! Can you believe it? Mike & Sam take some time to answer more listener questions. Things get pretty theological!

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

In this podcast, we have honest conversations about ideas and topics that effect our lives and culture through the lens of following Jesus.

HOSTED BY

C3 KW

Produced by Mike Rutledge

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