The Radical Middle
Episodes
66 episodes
EP. 66 - Everyone Else Is an Idiot: The Christian Struggle with Judgment and Grace
Everyone Else Is an Idiot. We've all thought it. Whether it's someone cutting us off in traffic, a political opponent, a difficult coworker, or a family member who disappoints us, we often have plenty of grace for ourselves and very little for ...
EP. 65 - When You’re Not Sure You Believe: How to find Jesus in the Dark
What if finding Jesus isn't always a single moment?In this episode of The Radical Middle, Tommy Nixon explores the story of Nicodemus and offers hope to anyone who has questioned their faith, struggled with doubt, or felt discon...
EP. 64 - Can Christians Disagree and Still Stay United? The Art of Holy Disagreement
What if disagreement doesn't have to lead to division?In this episode of The Radical Middle, Tommy Nixon explores the Jewish concept of machloket, often described as “argument for the sake of heaven,” and asks what Christians ca...
EP. 63 - How to Wrestle with God Without Losing Your Faith
Have you ever wrestled with God over pain, unanswered questions, or difficult circumstances?In this episode of The Radical Middle, Tommy Nixon explores one of the most powerful stories in Scripture: Jacob wrestling with God in Genesis 32...
EP. 62 - Is Truth Relative? Why Jesus Is More Than an Idea
What is truth? Is it something we create, something we discover, or someone we follow?In this episode of The Radical Middle, Tommy Nixon explores one of the defining questions of our generation: Can we still know the truth?In a cu...
EP. 61 - How Would Jesus Vote? Why Both Political Parties Get Jesus Wrong
Should Christians identify as Republican or Democrat? Or is there a better way?In this episode of The Radical Middle, Tommy Nixon tackles one of the most controversial questions in modern Christianity: How would Jesus vote?Rather ...
EP. 60 - When Church Feels Fake: Finding Authentic Faith in the Way of Jesus
Have you ever sat in church and wondered, Do we actually believe what we say we believe?In this episode of The Radical Middle, Tommy Nixon shares a personal story from his early years in ministry that forced him to confront one ...
EP. 59 - The Lost Art of Dialogue: How We Stopped Talking to Each Other
In this episode of The Radical Middle, we confront a growing problem shaping our homes, churches, and public life. We are losing the ability to truly engage with one another.Tommy Nixon breaks down three major forces driving this breakdo...
EP. 58 - If We Can’t Figure Out Parking, We’re in Trouble
What can a parking dispute teach us about politics, tribalism, and the teachings of Jesus?Quite a lot.When a frustrated neighbor begins leaving bags of dog poop on his truck over a partially blocked sidewalk, Tommy Nixon finds him...
EP. 57 - The Problem with Jesus in Modern Culture | Jesus Is Not Your Political Mascot (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this series on the Jesus Way, Tommy Nixon confronts one of the biggest tensions in modern culture: everyone wants Jesus on their side, but Jesus refuses to fit neatly into political, cultural, or ideological boxes.This episo...
EP. 56 - The Problem with Jesus in Modern Culture: Faith Beyond Left vs Right (Part 1)
Why does Jesus refuse to fit into modern political and cultural categories?In this episode of The Radical Middle, Tommy Nixon unpacks the tension at the center of faith today. Both conservatives and progressives claim Jesus, yet...
EP. 55 - Why We’re Not Changing the World: 4 Trauma Responses Holding You Back
Why do so many people want to make a difference but stay stuck, angry, numb, or disconnected? In this episode of The Radical Middle, Tommy Nixon explores the hidden trauma responses that keep us from changing the world: fight, flight, freeze, a...
EP. 54 - When Institutions Fail: How to Follow Jesus Without Losing Hope
In this episode of The Radical Middle, Tommy Nixon dives into the tension many people feel when they begin to see the world for what it really is, broken, complicated, and deeply human. What happens when you realize that institutions, ...
EP. 53 - Be Better: What My Mom Taught Me About Following Jesus
In this deeply personal episode of The Radical Middle, Tommy Nixon shares the story of his mother and the powerful life lesson she gave him that still shapes his faith today: “Be Better.”After losing his mom suddenly, Tommy reflects on h...
EP. 52 - From Church Hurt to Radical Faith: The Origin Story of The Radical Middle
What happens when faith collides with church hurt, political division, and real life in broken communities?In this episode of The Radical Middle Podcast, host Tommy Nixon shares the origin story behind the Radical Middle and the personal...
EP. 51 - The Comeback: Embracing Tension, Finding Hope, Following Jesus
In this relaunch episode, Tommy Nixon reintroduces the framework behind the Radical Middle and why it matters right now. In a culture shaped by political tribalism, church hypocrisy, deconstruction, and rising disillusionment, many Christians f...
EP. 50 - Final Reflections and New Beginnings - The Final Episode
In this final episode of The Radical Middle Podcast, hosts Tommy Nixon and Lenmarie Pascal take a heartfelt look back at their journey over 50 episodes, reflecting on the podcast’s origins and the purpose that shaped it. Created to fos...
EP. 49 - Authenticity in Church Leadership - is being too nice hurting the church?
In this episode of The Radical Middle Podcast, hosts Tommy Nixon and Lenmarie Pascal dive into a crucial topic affecting today’s Christian communities—the impact of excessive niceness. Could this culture of "niceness" be one of the rea...
EP. 48 - Sexual Ethics
In this episode of the Radical Middle Podcast, hosts Tommy Nixon and Lenmarie Pascal explore sexual ethics, critiquing both conservative purity culture and progressive attitudes towards sexuality. They discuss the impact of these teachings on d...
EP. 47 - Bridging Generational Gaps: How Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z Shape Leadership and Society
In this episode of The Radical Middle Podcast, hosts Tommy Nixon and Lenmarie Pascall are joined by their intern, Taitem Brown, for an insightful discussion on the dynamics and tensions between Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. They delve into how...
EP. 46 - Faith Meets Politics: Navigating the Radical Middle in a Polarized Political Climate
In this episode of The Radical Middle Podcast, hosts Tommy Nixon and Lenmarie Pascall dive into the complex intersection of politics and Christianity, especially during the heightened tensions of the political season. They emphasize that the "r...
EP. 45 - What is the Radical Middle?
The Radical Middle Podcast, hosted by Tommy Nixon and Lenmarie Pascall, explores the concept of the "radical middle," which emphasizes living out the teachings of Jesus in a genuine, thoughtful way. Unlike a centrist approach, the radical middl...
EP. 44 - Embracing Healthy Conflict: A Path to Growth in Christian Leadership
In this episode, Tommy and Lenmarie take a deep dive into the reasons why Christians, particularly those in leadership and institutional roles, often struggle with conflict. They explore how the reluctance to confront disagreements head-on has ...
EP. 43 - Navigating Masculinity: A Christian Perspective on Toxic Masculinity and True Leadership
In this episode of the Radical Middle Podcast, Tommy and Lenmarie dive deep into the complex and often contentious topic of masculinity, viewed through the lens of Christian faith. The discussion begins with a provocative question: If you were ...
EP. 42 - Rethinking Megachurches: Authenticity and Impact in Modern Congregations
In this compelling episode of the Radical Middle Podcast, hosts Tommy Nixon and Lenmarie Pascall engage in a thorough examination of a significant question facing the religious community today: Should megachurches continue in their current form...