313. It's not about stirring the pot

A friend asked me recently, “Why do you always st…

An episode of the The Joe Martino Show podcast, hosted by Joe Martino, titled "313. It's not about stirring the pot" was published on July 9, 2025 and runs 32 minutes.

July 9, 2025 ·32m · The Joe Martino Show

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A friend asked me recently, “Why do you always stir the pot?” Fair question. It’s a fair question and to be honest, I’ve become comfortable with being willing to discuss the things that people tend to find uncomfortable. But truthfully? I’m not trying to stir anything. I’m trying to name what’s real. Because I’ve sat with too many people wrecked by the things we refuse to talk about. It’s not about being provocative. It’s about being honest. What happens when we keep silent? When we see the carnage but ignore the cause? When we have compassionate eye for the carnage but refuse to discuss the cause? That’s why I speak up. That’s why I write. That’s why I’m pushing hard to get Hiding Behind God into the world. In this episode of The Joe Martino Show, I unpack why I keep going to uncomfortable places— and I read the lyrical introduction to my next book. I hope it gives you something to chew on. Maybe even something to challenge you.

Episode Description

A friend asked me recently, “Why do you always stir the pot?” Fair question. It’s a fair question and to be honest, I’ve become comfortable with being willing to discuss the things that people tend to find uncomfortable. But truthfully? I’m not trying to stir anything. I’m trying to name what’s real. Because I’ve sat with too many people wrecked by the things we refuse to talk about. It’s not about being provocative. It’s about being honest. What happens when we keep silent? When we see the carnage but ignore the cause? When we have compassionate eye for the carnage but refuse to discuss the cause? That’s why I speak up. That’s why I write. That’s why I’m pushing hard to get Hiding Behind God into the world. In this episode of The Joe Martino Show, I unpack why I keep going to uncomfortable places— and I read the lyrical introduction to my next book. I hope it gives you something to chew on. Maybe even something to challenge you.

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