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
80 episodes
Episode 3.6 What's the Story with Good Friday? Part 1
From the Passion of the Christ to Jesus Christ Superstar, the story of Jesus's crucifixion has appeared multiple times in popular culture. But are those portrayals the whole story? Rev. Mike House and Kim Batchelor discuss the broader en...
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Episode 3.5 Why Hurry?
Christians have a built-in mandate to take it easy sometimes. So why is that so hard? Cindy Barnes and Kim Batchelor have a conversation about how to build rest into our lives, just like God did on that seventh day.
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Episode 3.4 Vigil for Immigrants
Do most Christians know how many Biblical passages call on us to treat immigrants humanely? Kim discusses an upcoming monthly vigil in Dallas, an opportunity to witness and share the strong Biblical mandate for inviting in imm...
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Episode 3.3 Churches and Mental Health
When it comes to mental health, how can churches do better? Guest host Mike Shofner, in conversation with Kim Batchelor, tells his own story and how churches can extend help and support their members. Kim shares her experience in me...
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Episode 3.2 Rev. Mara Bim Part II: Our Challenge on Immigration
What if ICE in Minneapolis comes to Texas? What else must we do? Rev. Mara Bim in conversation with Kim discusses what is happening now in North Texas, what we may be facing in the future, and a victory for people of faith and commu...
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Episode 3.1 An Interview with Rev. Mara Bim. Part 1: ICE in Minneapolis
Is what our government is doing in Minneapolis compatible with Christian teachings? The answer is an adamant 'NO.' Rev. Mara Bim provides a perspective from someone who was both in Minneapolis and Chicago, and it's only gotten worse...
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3.0 What's happening in Season 3?
Next Tuesday starts a new season of "Hold on. Is that really Christian?" Here are some of the topics we'll be taking on in the new season.
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SPECIAL REPLAY: Interview with the Rev. Jim Wallis
As we face another challenging year for Christian values and compassion, listen to words of faith, justice, and mercy in a 2024 interview with Rev. Jim Wallis.
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Episode 2.32: What is horizontal versus vertical morality?
Mike Shofner returns to the podcast to talk with Kim about two different models of Christianity.
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Episode 32
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Episode 2.31: What do bioethics have to do with Christian Ethics?
Kim interviews Dr. Deborah McNabb, MD, a bioethicist and OB-GYN, focusing on reprodutive justice issues.
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Episode 31
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REPLAY Episode 2.23: What can we learn from the Marys? Part 1
We explore Mary, the mother of Jesus, taking seriously what it might have meant for her to say “yes” to God and how her life can inspire us to be courageous followers of Jesus.
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Episode 2.30: What does the book of Luke tell us about the birth of Christ?
Rev. Mike House and Kim continue to discuss the two stories of Jesus's birth, this time focusing on the story in Luke.
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Episode 30
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Episode 2.29: What does the book of Matthew tell us about the birth of Christ?
Rev. Mike House and Kim focus on the story of Jesus's birth in Matthew and compare it to the one in Luke.
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Episode 29
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Episode 2.28: What can we learn from Christian conversations?
Shawn Fauver joins Kim to discuss communication between people with differing perspectives--what works, what doesn't.
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Episode 28
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Episode 2.27: How does vocation lead to advocacy? An interview with Rev. Jody Harrison
Kim interviews her friend and partner in Texas Impact advocacy Rev. Jody Harrison, with a focus on care for God's creation.
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Episode 27
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REPLAY 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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REPLAY 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 2.26: What is the book of Revelation really about?
Rev. Ben Marshall and Kim explore the facts about the book of Revelation.
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Episode 2.25: What's so scary about being left behind?
In this special Halloween episode, Kim explores the rapture and why being "left behind" may not mean what you think it means.
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Episode 25
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Episode 2.24: What can we learn from the Marys? Part 2
This time we examine Mary Magdalene noting how she has been intentionally maligned. In the baseless attack on her character we can see a contemporary attack, without reason, on women today.
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Episode 24
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Episode 2.23: What can we learn from the Marys? Part 1
We explore Mary, the mother of Jesus, taking seriously what it might have meant for her to say “yes” to God and how her life can inspire us to be courageous followers of Jesus.
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Episode 2.22: What can we learn from evangelicals?
Mike Shofner joins us as a guest on this episode. We talk about Mike’s background within evangelical churches, what he thinks about the Bible, questions over biblical interpretation, and what any or all of this can teach us.
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Episode 22
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Episode 2.21: Reflecting on the Charlie Kirk Moment
This episode was recorded the day after Charlie Kirk was killed. We share what we were feeling that day and talk about Jesus’ call to nonviolent action.
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