The Fascinating Podcast

Every election day, we wring our hands over the electoral college. What, exactly, is this thing? And how did it come to be? Professor Clay is back in the driver's seat, guiding us through the twists …

With the appointment of a new justice, the Supreme Court is news a lot. Our resident historian Clay dives in to the history of the court, its evolution and why we might see more justices.

No issue more divides Christians than abortion. But that hasn't always been the case, and it shouldn't be now. Reproductive rights expert Elaina Ramsey joins us to explain what it looks like to be fa…

We needed a breather, so the gang picks a historical event, a current event and a novel they want to see made into a movie. Some of us even did some dream casting. Now to get funding...

`With attacks on voting rights as present as ever, how can we as persons of faith make a difference? We dive in this week to the current struggle to protect the ballot, with a special emphasis on get…

Since we are a month out from the 2020 election, we dive into the history of Voter Suppression. How are votes suppressed today? Where did these practices originate? And why should Christians care abo…

Fascinating is back! Since we spent last season exploring reconstruction, we're pressing further in season 5. What's in store for a season of dreaming? Tune in as we preview what's in store for this …

Netflix latest sensation is WARRIOR NUN. We're joined by screenwriter Brenden Gallagher, who served as the show's writer's assistant. He takes us on a deep dive into the show, from its mythology to i…

As season 4 comes to a close, we take a look back at our journey of reconstruction. What were our season highlights? Where are we in our own journeys of reconstructing our faith? And what's ahead for…

It's a sin problem, not a skin problem. I'm colorblind. Our church isn't in a diverse area. Bring up race, and Christians have a predictable set of responses. We investigate how racial ideology funct…

Spiritual abuse can be hard to spot. What counts as spiritual abuse? How can we identify it? And what does resisting it well look like? We have thoughts.

What does it mean to be a good ally? How can aspiring allies join in the work of justice without centering ourselves? Author and leadership coach Natasha Sistrunk Robinson returns to the show to shar…

Christians are called to care for the most vulnerable. What does that look like during a global pandemic? We consider everything from facemasks to geography to church gatherings.

Dr. Jane Hong joins the show to explore the experience of Asian Americans in the USA. How has that experience been erased from our history, and what does it look like to ensure we hear these vital st…

So much of Christianity is associated with Whiteness and European history. But Minister Onleilove Chika Alston joins us to explore the Black roots of the Bible. What does it mean to say the Bible is …

Author and activist D. L. Mayfield joins us to dissect the American Dream. Her new book explores the dangers of the essential American ideology. We dive into the dangers of idolizing Liberty. Plus, c…

Marlena Graves joins us to explore the dangers of religious triumphalism. How does Jesus' way lead down... and how is down really the way up?

The last couple of years have shined a spotlight on false sources of news - and from elections to pandemics, they've done real damage. How can we spot fake news? How can we be a people of truth?

Sandra Maria Van Opstal joins us to settle the deadlock in this year's Bracketology. But really she's here to talk about how to take justice work seriously - in our every day lives. How can we begin …

Bracketology is back! Even though it's not March, and we never had a Madness, your faithful Fascinating hosts bring back our annual pop culture bracket. This year is our most harrowing yet, with thri…