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
51 episodes
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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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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Season 2
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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
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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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?
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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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.
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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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...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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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.
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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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...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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23:46