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
105 episodes
Episode 3.21 On the Subject of Mission
What is important about Christians doing mission? Is it building something? Giving out clothing and food? Vaccinating and fixing teeth? What is "deep soldarity"?Dr. Ron Wilhelm and Kim Batchelor discuss the deeper meaning of what ...
REPLAY: Shaimaa Zayan
This Friday marks the 25th Anniversary of the attack on the Twin Towers and the Pentagon. While our nation mourns the losses, the Muslim community is suffering duress from threats being made against them.In this previous episode, ...
REPLAY: What is the Board of Church and Society?
Whether you call it justice, mentioned dozens of times in the Bible, or compassion, caring for others is not optional for followers of Jesus. In this replay of an earlier episode, Phil Dieke, chair of the Horizon Confe...
REPLAY: Reclaiming Evangelizing
Is "evangelizing" that's trite and annoying Christian? Or is there a way to reclaim the word for sharing the important Gospel and Biblical messages about mercy and justice?In this replay, Rev. Julie Harding and Kim Batchelor engag...
Episode 3:20 John Holbert on Prophets and Justice, Part 2
Dr. John Holbert returns for a second episode on the Hebrew prophets, Lazarus and the Rich Man from the book of Luke, and the important concept of justice.Jesus said he came to fulfill the prophets, but what did those prophets hav...
Episode 3.19 John Holbert on Prophets and Justice, Part 1
What is "justice"? Is it about punishment, or something more? Dr. John Holbert, professor emeritus of Perkins School of Theology, uses the story of Lazarus and the Rich Man in the book of Luke as a jumping off point to discus...
Episode 3.18 An Interview with Rev. Monica Frazier
Northaven United Methodist Church has a New Pastor! Reverend Monica Frazier talks journeys, Christian Nationalism and her travels. Find out more about Northaven's new minister.
REPLAY: Pete Hegseth's Crusade
What's that tattoo on Pete Hegseth's shoulder? What is his grand war plan? Dr. John Holbert and Kim Batchelor talk crusades history and how "War" Secretary Hegseth's rhetoric matches the reality of the Crusades. Past meets present in the...
REPLAY: The Gospel According to Pete Hegseth
"Secretary of War" Pete Hegseth is known for incorporating Scripture into his pronouncements. But is it really Christian? In the first of a two-part series, Dr. John Holbert joins Kim Batchelor to discuss the religious nationalist moveme...
Episode 3.17 Attacks on Our Muslim Neighbors
Is it really Christian to attack Muslims? To claim that "sharia" is a threat to all of us? That the Muslim faith is inherently violent? Shaimaa Zayan of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) joins Kim Batchelor to talk about w...
REPLAY: Can "The Star-Spangled Banner’s" question be food for thought?
Last weekend's celebrations of the 250th anniversary of our founding document, the Declaration of Independence, was challenging for many. This replay of the discussion surrounding the question Kendra Weddle posed couldn't be more ti...
REPLAY: What the Heck is Hell?
It's the hottest time of the year, so why not listen to a replay of this episode on the eternal furnace? Mike Shofner and Kim Batchelor explain what is hell and what is not.
Episode 3.16 What is the Board of Church and Society?
Whether you call it justice, mentioned dozens of times in the Bible, or compassion, caring for others is not optional for followers of Jesus. Phil Dieke, chair of the Horizon Conference of the Methodist Church, and Kim...
Episode 3.15 Salvation, with Rev. Ben Marshall
Grace means that God loves us no matter what. But is that the end of the story?Rev. Ben Marshall discusses grace, love, works, and the process of living out God's love in the world with Kim Batchelor. Hint: It doesn't stop with be...
REPLAY: Churches and Mental Health
How have churches supported (or not) good mental health? What more can they do?Mike Schofner and Kim Batchelor talk about mental health challenges and Christian churches in this replay of an earlier episode.
REPLAY: Why Hurry? Time for a rest.
It's the beginning of summer, and there's no more appropriate episode to bring back than Cindy Barnes' and Kim Batchelor's discussion on the importance of rest in Christianity. Enjoy. Literally.
Episode 3.14 Data Centers and More Food for Faithful Thought
What's the issue with data centers? How are they impacting farmers and rural areas? Susie Marshall, Executive Director of Grow North Texas, is back to talk with Kim about Texas-related food and farm issues.
Episode 3.13 Food for Faithful Thought, Part 1
How's that dominion over creation thing working out? Grow North Texas Executive Director Susie Marshall discusses current and potential food policy and justice with Kim Batchelor in Part 1 of a 2-part series on what we eat and the state ...
Episode 3:12 Pete Hegseth's Crusade
What's that tattoo on Pete Hegseth's shoulder? What is his grand war plan? Dr. John Holbert and Kim Batchelor talk crusades history and how "War" Secretary Hegseth's rhetoric matches the reality of the Crusades. Past meets present in the...
Episode 3:11 The gospel according to Pete Hegseth
"Secretary of War" Pete Hegseth is known for incorporating Scripture into his pronouncements. But is it really Christian? In the first of a two-part series, Dr. John Holbert joins Kim Batchelor to discuss the religious nationalist moveme...
Episode 3.10 Reclaiming Evangelizing
Ever had someone come up to you with a religious tract and ask if you've been saved? Most people believe that's what it means to evangelize, but Rev. Julie Harding and Kim Batchelor have other ideas of it's meaning, and want ...
Episode 3.9 What in the heck is HELL?
Hell may not be what you've been taught. Kim Batchelor and Mike Shofner use the book Hell Bent as a guide to discuss the many names of hell and clarify what does and does not get someone sent there.
Episode 3.8 March 2026 Vigil for Justice for Immigrants
In March, 2026, a group gathered in front of the Federal Building in downtown Dallas where immigration hearings are held. Members of the group read from Scripture related to immigrants. This was the first Moral Third Thur...