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
57 episodes
Episode 2.20: What do we need to learn about immigration?
Ron Wilhelm joins us for a conversation about what we need to know about immigration.
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36:51
REPLAY Episode 2.8: Is Religious freedom under attack in Texas?
Revisit this earlier episode with us as Kim explains the intricacies of a current bill under consideration by the Texas legislature that could curtail religious rights of those who do not support abortion bans.
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23:40
Episode 2.19: Are people misusing the Bible to make arguments about personhood?
Kim and Kendra talk about the rise of violence in our society and how it is sometimes wrongly connected to biblical ideas.
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21:47
Episode 2.18: How should Christians think about the so-called end times?
Rev. Ben Marshall returns to our podcast to talk with Kim about the end times, the rapture and all the rest of it. Are these really real?
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Episode 18
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25:06
Episode 2.17: What is Texas Impact? Part 2
Executive director Bee Morehead returns to continue our conversation about how Texas Impact is making a difference in the Texas legislature.
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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20:42
Episode 2.16: What is Texas Impact? Part 1
We welcome to our conversation Bee Morehead, executive director of Texas Impact. Bee lets us in on who Texas Impact is and how we can be involved with them.
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Episode 16
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28:00
Episode 2.15: How can Christians be PRIDE-FULL?
Kim and Kendra reflect on PRIDE 2025 and Northaven’s participation in it.
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26:07
Episode 2.14: Can "The Star-Spangled Banner’s" question be food for thought?
We begin our conversation with the question raised in our national anthem and that leads us to reflect on spiritual practices and the process of discernment.
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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20:28
Episode 2.13: Is there corruption within American Christianity? Part 2
Ben Marshall returns with Kim to continue their discussion of the rise of executive power, disregard for law, and lack of care for people in light of the values of Christianity.
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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22:57
Episode 2.12: Does the Bible say anything about kings?
Shortly after participating in the No Kings rally in Dallas, Kim and Kendra talk about what the Hebrew Bible says about kings.
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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24:34
Episode 2.11: Is there corruption within American Christianity? Part 1
Ben Marshall joins Kim to talk about the rise of executive power, disregard for law, and lack of care for people in light of the values of Christianity.
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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25:21
Episode 2.10: Are some Christians really rejecting empathy and asserting it is toxic?
Kendra and Kim explore some current books that dismiss and discount the virtue of empathy. They also talk about the difference between sympathy and empathy.
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24:01
Episode 2.9: Should Christians limit their love for others?
We talk about J.D. Vance’s assertion about who Christians are called to love. Part of our conversation touches on the recent death of Pope Francis and the election of Pope Leo XIV.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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19:20
Episode 2.8: Is Religious freedom under attack in Texas?
Kim explains the intricacies of a current bill under consideration by the Texas legislature that could curtail religious rights of those who do not support abortion bans.
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23:40
Episode 2.7: Are Christians in the U.S. being persecuted?
Kim and Kendra discuss Executive Order 1402 titled Eradicating Christian Bias. This new order contains 11 points and has been disseminated among several federal agencies. We have several questions about this effort and talk about some of them.
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Episode 7
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31:45
Episode 2.6: What’s the state of Texas doing with regard to abortion?
Kim informs us about the current situation (Senate and House bills) regarding abortion in the Texas legislature. We hope you’ll listen and then contact your representatives.
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Episode 6
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32:57
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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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?
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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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?
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Episode 3
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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...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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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...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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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.
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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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...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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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.
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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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...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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31:19