Give and Take
Scott Jones
Outreach Signals
Publishing Details
Contact & Outreach
About This Podcast
Podcasting 2.0 Features
Explore Statistics
Recent Episodes
Episode 321: Will The Future Like You?...with Patricia Martin
What does it mean to be a self in an age that won’t let you stay the same? In this episode of Give and Take, Scott Jones talks with Patricia Martin about her new book Will the Future Like You?—a…
Episode 320: Do the Reformers Need Reforming?...with David Fitch
On this episode of Give and Take, Scott Jones talks with David Fitch of Northern Seminary about the fallout of the Protestant Reformation—and why it might be time to reform the Reformers. Five…
Episode 319: From Fat Tuesday to Peak Performance, with Lindsay Lombardi
On this episode of Give and Take, recorded on Mardi Gras, 2026, Scott Jones talks with Philly fitness and wellness coach Lindsay Lombardi about fasting, feasting, and metabolic flexibility. What…
Episode 318: What Might Be: Confronting Racism to Transform our Institutions, with Susan Sturm
In this episode of Give and Take, Scott Jones is joined by legal scholar and social innovator Susan Sturm to discuss her powerful new book, What Might Be: Confronting Racism to Transform Our…
Episode 317: God, Sex, and Rich People: A Recovering Evangelical Testimony, with Mattie Jo Cowsert
In this episode of Give and Take, Scott sits down with writer and former evangelical insider Mattie Jo Cowsert to talk about her candid and compelling new memoir, God, Sex and Rich People: A…
Episode 316: Mary, Protestants, and the Mystery of Christmas
On this special Christmas Eve episode of Give and Take, Scott Jones is joined by Professor Matthew Milliner of Wheaton College for a thoughtful and unexpected conversation about Mary—seen through…
Episode 315: The Gospels as History, with Edward J. Watts
It’s the holiday season and the devout are fond of reminding everyone that Jesus is the reason for the season. But what do we really know about Jesus? How reliable are the Gospel accounts—and how…
Episode 314: What Makes a Movie a Christmas Movie?, with Todd McGowan and Ryan Engley
It’s the holiday season and for many of you that means curling up on the couch with some popcorn and some candy and watching one of your favorite feel good Christmas movies. What if all those cozy…
Episode 313: Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy?, with James S. Fishkin
My guest is James Fishkin, professor at Stanford University and one of the world’s leading scholars of democratic reform. His new book, Can Deliberation Cure the Ills of Democracy?, argues that…
Episode 312: Finding Grace in the Holiday Grind, with Mandy Smith
On this episode of Give and Take, Scott sits down with pastor, theologian, and author Mandy Smith for a deep and timely conversation about cultivating a spirit of gratitude as we head into the…
Episode 311: How to Stay Fit When the Holidays Hit, with Lindsay Lombardi
In this episode of Give and Take, Scott sits down with Philadelphia-based fitness and wellness coach Lindsay Lombardi for a smart, practical, and totally doable guide to staying healthy during the…
Episode 310: The Conservative Civil War, with Bryce Eddy
In this conversation, Scott Jones and Bryce Eddy delve into the current state of the conservative movement, discussing the internal conflicts, the rise of the 'woke right', and the influence of…
Episode 309: Reclaiming Jewish Identity in an Antisemitic World, with Sarah Hurwitz
In this episode of Give and Take, Scott sits down with Sarah Hurwitz—former Obama speechwriter and bestselling author—for a sharp, lively conversation about her new book, As a Jew: Reclaiming Our…
Episode 308: The Romans: A 2,000-Year History, with Edward J. Watts
In this episode, Scott sits down with historian and friend of the show Edward J. Watts to explore his magisterial new work, The Romans: A 2,000-Year History. From the founding myths of Romulus and…
Episode 307: Hamilton vs. Jefferson: The Battle That Still Shapes America, with Jeffrey Rosen
In this episode of Give and Take, Scott talks with Jeffrey Rosen, president of the National Constitution Center and author of the new book The Pursuit of Liberty: How Hamilton vs. Jefferson Ignited…
Episode 306: Nations Apart: How Clashing Regional Cultures Shattered America, with Colin Woodard
In this episode of Give and Take, Scott Jones talks with Colin Woodard about his latest forthcoming book, Nations Apart. Woodard maps the deep regional cultures of America, tracing their historical…
Episode 305: Charlie Kirk, Donald Trump, and Christian Nationalism, with Bryce Eddy
On this episode of Give and Take, Bryce Eddy—former President of Turning Point USA and a close personal friend of Charlie Kirk—pulls back the curtain on his time with Kirk, charting Kirk’s rise and…
Episode 304: Playback, with Carla Malden
In this episode of Give and Take, Scott Jones talks with novelist Carla Malden about her new book, Playback. The novel is a haunting and beautifully layered exploration of memory, loss, and…
Episode 303: The Politics We Can't Escape, with J. Kameron Carter
In this conversation, Scott Jones and J Kameron Carter explore the complex themes of whiteness, authoritarianism, and the historical context of race in America. They discuss how whiteness is not just…
Episode 302: Is the Earth Growing a Brain?...with Topher McDougal
On this episode of Give and Take, I talk with Topher McDougal, author of Gaia Wakes: Earth's Emergent Consciousness in an Age of Environmental Devastation. In the book, McDougal explores the…
Frequently Asked Questions
Give and Take has published 319 episodes since March 2017, covering topics in Arts, Religion & Spirituality.
Give and Take is currently sporadic with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 54m.
Sign up on Grep.FM to access contact details for Give and Take, including email and social media links.
Similar Podcasts
The Emerald
Joshua Schrei
99 episodes
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text
Not Sorry Productions
542 episodes
19 Keys Presents High Level Conversations
EYL Network
484 episodes
The Martin Sheen Podcast | Storytelling, Human Interest & Conversations
TE Productions and MSW Media
29 episodes
Adalis Shuttlesworth
Adalis Shuttlesworth
259 episodes
Sounds of SAND
Science and Nonduality
173 episodes