Curious Church Podcast

In this episode, we relax (some might say too much) and welcome Amy Langle on to join us for a discussion of road trips vs. flights, some summer likes and some rousing debates around summer-themed "Would You Rather" questions.

It's fun, silly, and as we promise at the beginning and the end, totally without substance. But hey, what's summer for?

Have your own take on summer? Email us at curiouschurch@granitesprings.org!

It is Curious Church’s almost-annual Christmas episode as we ring in the season with Our List and the very traditional Curious Christmas Quiz. There’s very little that’s serious in this feast of an episode, so sit back, grab a mug of hot cocoa and enjoy the jollification.

A big thanks to the Reverend Dr. Kevin Adams and new guest of the podcast Amy Langle for joining Aaron and Matt for the merriment.

In this episode, Dr. David Timms joins the podcast. Dr. Timms is the Dean of the School of Christian Leadership and the Faculty of Theology at William Jessup University. We talk about Transformational Leadership, a particular way of thinking about...

In this episode, Kyu Hahn joins the Curious Church Podcast for the first (how is that possible?!) time. We talk about God's calling, some thoughts on what it is, how it impacts our lives, and how we might walk through life when we don't have...

What is baptismal identity? What does it mean to be baptized? Is it possible for baptism to be something that unites us rather than divide us? What about all the "details" of baptism? Plus, hear a little bit about how baptism became so...

It's a Christmas Miracle! Through the wonders of Santa's technology, Sam Gutierrez returns for merriment and encouragement as we tip our hat to the meaty conversations of the year by only having segments (dessert!). Featuring a generic list, and...

We're bringing this to you a little while after it happened, but this is all whipped cream on a delicious hot chocolate of a podcast, so no one is complaining. Right? In this Curious Extra, Matt and Aaron debrief (via a list, of course) the...

Matt and Aaron (yes, just the two of them) talk about worship planning, what goes into it, and how that can impact worship on a Sunday morning. It's all a bit (a lot) mysterious as they talk about the way God meets us in worship.

Also in...

We're back. Libby Backfish (no pun intended with that first line and Libby's last name) joins us again to talk about transitions. As we head into the Fall, what does it look like to transition well, how do we both grieve losses and move forward,...

It's our Summer Segment Spectacular Sam Sendoff. Yes, that's right, it's our saddest episode to date because it's our last one with Sam as a cohost. Sam shares some thoughts on the original vision of the podcast and what it means to be...

In this episode, Aaron, Sam and Matt are joined by Jillayne Antoon, Director of Growth and Community Engagement for the Rocklin Academy Family of Schools, to talk about what leading looks like in the public sphere and how her faith impacts that...

In this episode, the Curious Church Crew talks about Ordinary Time and what this season of the Church calendar means for our faith and practice (hint: it's not really that ordinary). They also talk about how to pronounce Aaron's last name and...

This episode features Kelly Powers who, with expertise in student care and a background in counseling psychology, talks to the Curious Church crew about emotionally healthy spirituality. It is obviously a much needed conversation (for the podcast...

We recently talked with Father Chris Flesoras about Lent and suffering (Episode 23), so it only felt appropriate to talk about joy now that we have experienced Easter! We talk about what we think joy is (and is not) and how we can begin to enter...

Have you ever wondered what it would sound like if parts of the podcast was recorded by chipmunks? You're in luck! This is your chance. Sorry for the audio glitches, but there's still plenty of good (and intelligible) stuff packed in here....

In this episode, Father Chris Flesoras of Saint Anna's Greek Orthodox Church (in Roseville) joins the podcast to talk about Lent. We dive right into the deep end, but hang with it, for there are some "knowledge bombs" (as Sam refers to...

In this episode, Curious Church sits down with Libby Backfish who is Assistant Professor at William Jessup University, teaching Old Testament among other subjects. We talk with her about how Christians should think about the Old Testament (is it...

In this episode, the podcast serves up the kind of segment dessert that can only follow a full year's meal of serious segments. Okay, so we've had plenty of not-serious segments, but this episode goes all the way: a rather bizarre list (just...

In this episode, the Curious Church Crew gives a shoutout to some listeners, goes over the worst "days" (in Matt's estimation), and returns to our Sabbath discussion to talk about whether the Sabbath is a requirement or not. It's a good one,...

In this episode, the Curious Church Crew talk beefs, hymns, our 20th episode (despite the fact that this is actually our 19th), and how Disney and its theme parks can help us think through Christian authenticity and what makes it unique. Yes, all...

This week, Kevin Adams returns to the Curious Church Podcast to continue to talk about the Psalms and how they teach us about life with God. This episode looks more closely at Psalm 13 as both a model of our posture before God - something that is...

Ever wondered whether the Sabbath was still relevant? Ever wondered what a "proper" Sabbath looks like? Well, so do we. On this episode, the regular Curious Church crew talks, asks, and debates Sabbath. We hope you'll join the...

This week, the Reverend Doctor Kevin Adams returns to discuss books that will shape you (and have shaped us). It's a conversation for book nerds, but hopefully there's something in there for the audio-only-philes as well. :)

Segments: I...

In a transient world where people are moving and transitioning all the time, is membership in a local church still relevant? This week the Curious Church crew explores the subject.

Segments: Aaron brings us his list of top childhood...

In this episode, the Curious Church Podcast crew talks about spiritual formation. Sam helps us think through how we balance working with God with being formed by God, biblical images that help us understand what shape we might expect our...

In this episode, the Curious Church Podcast crew talks about what it means for the Bible to be authoritative and how we can begin to engage it more deeply.

Segments: The return of everyone's favorite segment (we don't even need to tell...

In this week's episode, the Curious Church Podcast crew talks about interpreting the Bible and what are some of the most helpful first steps (as well as pitfalls). Does everyone need to know Greek or Hebrew? Can you ever just pick up your Bible...

In this episode, the podcast crew has a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, songwriting and the place of those in the church and worship. All this and the return of "What's Your Beef?" and "I Like It!"

To hear more of Aaron's...

In this episode, the podcast crew is joined by Dr. Kevin Adams to talk about Psalm 27 and the significance of beauty in the Christian life - the way it satisfies our souls, and spurs us on to social justice. Plus, a new segment!

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In this episode, Aaron, Sam and Matt are joined by Dr. Kevin Adams for a Christmas extravaganza, a palooza of segments, and a bonanza of merriment. We hope you enjoy. Oh, and see how many questions of the quiz you get right!

As always, you...

In this episode, Aaron, Sam and Matt continue the conversation about worship, exploring how leaders can make a curious place like church inviting to those on the outside and why hospitality matters for all of us.

And, what would the...

In this episode, Aaron, Sam and Matt talk about how we think about worship and its pacing - both within services as well as how a broader vision of how worship forms us over time.

Plus, some now-classic segments: "What's Your Beef" and...

On this episode, Sam, Aaron, and Matt sit down with Chris Ivens, Resident Pastor at Granite Springs, to hear about his 18 years in Youth Ministry, the things that have changed, and what is important to keep in mind when working with youth.

On this episode, Sam, Aaron, and Matt talk to Dr. Kevin Adams, Lead Pastor of Granite Springs Church about what the Psalms teach us about enemies.

And, of course, there's fun to be had in some segments: "Oliverisms" and "What's Your...

Join hosts Aaron Antoon, Sam Gutierrez, and Matt Timms to find out a little of what this podcast might be (no promises!).

Also hear them talk about what their beef is and something that's astonished each of them recently!