Faithful Dissent
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Two voices, one conversation- faithfully interrogating the world. Hosts Brian Metzger and James Farlow explore changes in politics and culture through the lens of faith and the search for meaning. Faithful Dissent brings laughter, story, and fun debates to topics that can divide us but that we can't escape. No drama, no forced narratives, and everyone is welcome!
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The Death of Hollywood
Send a text After a brief hiatus and a new baby in the house, Brian and James return to tackle a big question: Is Hollywood dying? From the golden age of the studio system to the Marvel era, the…
S1E19 Politics with Brian & James: Minnesota, Maduro, and the Moral Failure of Christian Leaders
Send a text In this week’s episode of Faithful Dissent, we run through the crazy start to 2026. We talk through the ICE shooting in Minnesota, Gunboat diplomacy in Latin America and its broader…
Looking Back, Looking Ahead: A New Year Conversation
Send a text In this New Year’s grab bag episode of Faithful Dissent, James and Brian look back on 2025 and talk through the moments that shaped it—personally, politically, and spiritually. From dogs…
S1E17 Deconstruction at the Pub: Faith, Doubt, and What We Were Promised
Send a text What do people actually mean when they talk about “deconstruction”? In this laid-back, unscripted conversation, James and Brian sit down to talk honestly about doubt, faith, abuse,…
Slow Church in a Fast World: Gino Curcuruto on Community and Discipleship in an Age of Christian Nationalism
Send a text In this episode of Faithful Dissent, James and Brian talk with pastor and theologian Gino Curcuruto—co-founder of The Table Philly, prison theology instructor, doctoral student, and…
Politics with Brian & James: Coalitions, Catastrophes, and Casual Bigotry
Send a texthttps://buymeacoffee.com/faithfuldissent?new=1 In this off-the-cuff episode of Faithful Dissent, James and Brian take a break from theology to talk about the strange, collapsing circus of…
S1E14 Karen Swallow Prior and the Evangelical Imagination: Faith, Culture, and the End of an Era
Send a text In this episode of Faithful Dissent, James and Brian sit down with author and scholar Karen Swallow Prior to trace the story of American evangelicalism—from its idealistic roots to its…
S1E13 The Cost of Peace: Lessons on Violence and Reconciliation from Northern Ireland
Send a text In this episode of Faithful Dissent, James and Brian explore what it really takes to build peace after violence. Drawing from Brian’s recent study trip to Northern Ireland and Scotland,…
The Spirit and the Strange: Charismatic Gifts, Miracles, and the Mystery of God
Send a textIn this episode of Faithful Dissent, James and Brian begin a new series exploring one of the most debated and fascinating corners of Christian faith — the charismatic gifts. From speaking…
S1E11 The Virtue of Patriotism: Learning to Love a Country Honestly
Send a text In this episode of Faithful Dissent, James, Brian, and James’s father take on one of the most complicated forms of love — the love of country. Patriotism can inspire courage, service, and…
Clicking on Church: Digital Worship and the Question of Presence
Send a text In this episode of Faithful Dissent, James and Brian explore how the digital revolution has reshaped church life—from livestream services during the pandemic to the ongoing debate about…
S1E9 The Mirror We Choose: Seeing Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Through Our Own Lens
Send a texthttps://buymeacoffee.com/faithfuldissent?new=1 In this episode of Faithful Dissent, we explore how the assassination of Charlie Kirk became more than a news story — it became a mirror.…
Justin Lee and the Complicated Life of Dr. James Dobson
Send a textLeave a tip and buy us coffeeIn this episode of Faithful Dissent, James and Brian are joined by author and speaker Justin Lee to unpack the complex legacy of Dr. James Dobson. For decades,…
S1E7 Truth in an Age of Ideology: Faith, Media, and the Search for What’s Good
Send a textIn this episode of Faithful Dissent, we explore what it means to live in a world where truth often takes a back seat to ideology, certainty, and spectacle. From social media echo chambers…
S1E6 The Legacy of John MacArthur and Its Impact on the Church — with Tommy Givens
Send a textIn this episode of Faithful Dissent, we sit down with Tommy Givens to explore the lasting influence of John MacArthur—one of the most prominent evangelical voices of the past half-century.…
S1E5 Should Your Pastor Tell You Who To Vote For?
Send a textPolitics and faith have always been uneasy neighbors — but what happens when a pastor crosses the line and tells you who to vote for?In this episode of Faithful Dissent, James and Brian…
S1E4 Life Lessons from Walking 500 Miles: Pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago
Send a textWhat happens when you walk 500 miles across Spain with nothing but a backpack, a pair of shoes, and an open heart? In this episode, James and Brian dive into the surprising, funny, and…
S1E3 Leaving the Vineyard
Send a textAfter 30 years, our church home, Raleigh Vineyard, left Vineyard USA to become Rivertree Church. This move was in response to a reorganization of the Vineyard by denominational leaders…
S1E2 Why Church?
Send a textToday on a Faithful Dissent, James Farlow and Brian Metzger talk about why people have left the church, and why they (might) be ready to start coming back. If you're a part or not a part…
S1E1 Why Can't We All be Friends?
Send a textWelcome to Faithful Dissent! In our debut episode, hosts James Farlow and Brian Metzger talk about what is means to make friends across political divides, and how social media is…
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