Episodes 319
Avg. Duration 54m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 4.8 (104)
Since Mar 2017
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Someone once observed that if Howard Stern and Krista Tippett had a love child, it would be Scott Jones. Scott liked that. At "Give and Take,” Scott Jones talks with artists, authors, theologians, and political pundits about the lens through which they experience life. With empathy, humor, and a deep knowledge of religion, current events, and pop culture, Scott engages his guests in a free-flowing conversation that's entertaining, unexpected, occasionally bizarre, and oftentimes enlightening. He likes people, and it shows. Past interviewees include Mark Oppenheimer, Melissa Febos, David French, Miroslav Volf, Dan Savage, Nadia Bolz-Weber, Rob Bell, and (yes) Krista Tippett. Scott is the former host and producer of the popular Mockingcast podcast (https://themockingcast.fireside.fm) and an in-demand consultant on all things “pod.” He’s also the co-host, with Bill Borror, of New Persuasive Words (https://npw.fireside.fm). Scott is also a prolific writer, a frequent conference speaker, a PhD candidate in Theology, and an ordained minister.

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Recent Episodes

Episode 321: Will The Future Like You?...with Patricia Martin

Mar 23, 2026 1h 14m

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

Feb 20, 2026 1h 25m

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

Feb 19, 2026 30m

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

Jan 07, 2026 46m

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

Dec 31, 2025 1h 5m

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

Dec 24, 2025 1h 4m

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

Dec 22, 2025 1h 22m

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

Dec 18, 2025 1h 6m

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

Dec 18, 2025 48m

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

Nov 24, 2025 45m

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

Nov 18, 2025 1h 8m

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

Nov 17, 2025 1h 11m

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

Nov 13, 2025 1h 7m

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

Oct 31, 2025 1h 18m

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

Oct 13, 2025 1h

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

Sep 24, 2025 1h 28m

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

Sep 19, 2025 1h 15m

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

Sep 17, 2025 45m

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

Sep 12, 2025 1h 23m

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

Sep 09, 2025 53m

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…

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