Hold On: Is That Really Christian?
Have you ever had a question about Christianity? Have you ever wondered if what is perceived as 'Christian' may not be? In their weekly podcast, "Hold On: Is That Really Christian?", Dr. Kendra Weddle and Kim Batchelor of Northaven Church in Dallas, Texas discuss current issues and popular beliefs through a progressive Christian lens. Feedback and ideas for future topics are welcome.
Episodes
41 episodes
Episode 2.5: Is DEI Christian?
This week, we explore how Kendra and Kim have experienced DEI programs in various work environments and explore these initiatives in light of the biblical witness.
•
Season 2
•
Episode 5
•
26:27
Episode 2.4: Should the rich control the poor?
What does the Bible say about the relationships between the rich and poor? Does the Bible have anything to say about the structures of societies? Should Christians be concerned about the expanding gap between rich and poor?
•
Season 2
•
Episode 4
•
20:20
Episode 2.3: The Bible says what??!!
We talk about reading and interpreting the Bible, one of our favorite subjects! Is it possible to avoid the literal vs. metaphor divide among us?
•
Season 2
•
Episode 3
•
18:39
Episode 2.2: What’s taking place in the Texas legislature? Part 2
Kim offers a refresher on the process of how a bill makes its way through the Texas legislature and provides information on how you can get your voice heard in Austin. We talk about what bills are currently being considered including those abou...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 2
•
28:42
Episode 2.1: What’s taking place in the Texas legislature? Part 1
Kim recently traveled to Austin where she witnessed the beginning session of the Texas legislature. She talks about her experiences and highlights what we might expect as the session continues, including funding (or not) public schools, reprodu...
•
Season 2
•
Episode 1
•
24:02
Episode 1.38: Guest Spotlight: Rev. Mike House is in the house! Part 2
We continue our conversation with Rev. House, focusing on his experience and insight on living as gay clergy.
•
Season 1
•
Episode 35
•
23:30
Episode 1.37: Guest Spotlight: Rev. Mike House is in the house! Part 1
Reverend Mike House, Associate Pastor of Northaven Church joins our conversation. He shares about his years as a child, his calling to ministry, his identity as a gay person, both in the closet while as a pastor and eventually coming out of the...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 34
•
18:59
Episode 1.33: What are we thinking in the aftermath of the 2024 national election?
We have an impromptu conversation about our responses to the election.
•
Season 1
•
Episode 33
•
28:45
Episode 1.32: Is the U.S. Constitution Christian?
Ben Marshall joins Kim in a thought experiment about the specific elements needed for the U.S. Constitution to be considered Christian. We hope our conversation will spur further reflections on both the freedoms provided to us by our founders a...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 32
•
31:19
Episode 1.31: What’s the deal with Jezebel?
Kendra and Kim talk about the biblical Jezebel, pointing out how Lance Wallnau (a pastor from Keller, TX), who is using Jezebel as a slam against Vice-President and presidential candidate Kamala Harris, is twisting the Bible.
•
Season 1
•
Episode 31
•
26:55
Episode 1.30: What is project 2025 and why should Christians evaluate this document in light of the Bible? Part 3
We continue our conversation with Rev. Ben Marshall about Project 2025. Was Jesus woke?
•
Season 1
•
Episode 30
•
27:20
Episode 1.29: What is project 2025 and why should Christians evaluate this document in light of the Bible? Part 2
Rev. Ben Marshall joins our conversation as we identify some aspects of Project 2025 that we find to be antithetical to biblical teaching.
•
Season 1
•
Episode 29
•
32:13
Episode 1.28: What is project 2025 and why should Christians evaluate this document in light of the Bible? Part 1
Recently the Heritage Foundation released their roadmap for implementing significant changes to governmental policies. Since this vision purports to have a Christian underpinning, we explore the document in light of what we understand as our bi...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 28
•
13:23
Episode 1.27: How have questions shaped Rev. Ann Willet’s life?
Reverend Ann Willet shares experiences from her life that have shaped her faith, including her daughter’s question about who collects a church’s offering and her own deepening understanding of Scripture.
•
Season 1
•
Episode 27
•
24:28
Special Episode: What does Rev. Jim Wallis think of Christian Nationalism?
We talk with international author and speaker Jim Wallis about his thoughts on Christian Nationalism. Jim Wallis will be in Dallas at Northaven United Methodist Church on September 28 to further discuss his latest book against Chri...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 27
•
23:46
(REPLAY) Can Christians support Abortion?, Part 4
How do medical ethics contribute to our understandings about abortion? Kim looks at how language in the abortion debate is misused, what science reveals about fetal development, and those seeking abortion are treated by society at large.
•
Season 1
•
Episode 26
•
29:15
(REPLAY) Can Christians support Abortion?, Part 3
What does the New Testament say about abortion? Does Jesus talk about abortion? Does it matter?
•
Season 1
•
Episode 25
•
24:00
(REPLAY) Can Christians support Abortion?, Part 2
What does the Hebrew Bible (aka Old Testament) say about abortion? Kendra looks at several passages often used by those against legalized abortion.
•
Season 1
•
Episode 24
•
24:16
(REPLAY) Can Christians support Abortion?, Part 1
Stories of people who have needed reproductive care, but were denied it in one way or another, are featured as a way to create more awareness of the diversity of experiences.
•
Season 1
•
Episode 23
•
25:06
Episode 22: Does God call us to fulfill specific gender roles?
Some Christians believe that gender dictates how we should live by claiming that we are made to fulfill specific roles. We explore if this is biblical and how this idea developed.
•
Season 1
•
Episode 22
•
30:48
Episode 1.21: Does God really want women to be pastors?
Why do some churches teach that women cannot be pastors? We look at some of the history around this idea, how Jesus interacted with women, and how Paul’s letters have shaped this question.
•
Season 1
•
Episode 21
•
29:59
Episode 1.20: Does Jesus’ Life Matter?
How do we have conversations with people who identify as Christian but who seem to not value the life and teachings of Jesus? Or, who give more attention to his death without similar attentiveness to his life and teachings? Is there any value i...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 20
•
26:06
Episode 1.19: What are environmental realities in Dallas that call for Christians to act?
Cindy Chua, board member of Downwinders at Risk, joins our podcast for a discussion about environmental challenges in Dallas. Learn about shingle mountain, lead in water, Joppee, Gaf, and other places in and around Dallas that need Chr...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 19
•
35:59
Episode 1.18: How can we love our transgender neighbors better?
In this episode Kim talks with Luke about how we can become better allies and advocates for our transgender neighbors.
•
Season 1
•
Episode 18
•
25:45
Episode 1.17: Should Christians be concerned about immigrants?, Part 2
How does a New Testament story invite us to reflect on the challenge of fear, a common idea often found in considerations about immigration? We especially center in this episode people who are American citizens from birth.
•
Season 1
•
Episode 17
•
17:08