6 Christian Podcasts to Listen to Right Now
The good old days of radio have stepped up their game and turned into something even better: podcasts. Now we can get a constant flow of knowledge, music and conversations anytime we want, whether we're working, jogging, or just chilling. It's all right there, at our fingertips. But with the ever-expanding universe of podcasts presenting new choices everyday, how does anyone know where to begin? And what are the best *Christian* podcasts out there? Read on for a round-up of our favourite faith-filled podcasts.
1. Elevation YTH Nation Podcast
If you’ve been a Christian for a while, you’re likely no stranger to Elevation Church - whether it’s through their widely popular worship songs or for celebrity pastor Steven Furtick’s sermons. Its YTH Nation Podcast, hosted by JT Smith and Elijah Furtick, with RHYTHM singer Nate Diaz occasionally guest hosting, is arguably the best Christian culture podcast for Gen Z and millennials. This podcast engages in conversations with pastors, musicians, Christian influencers, and other notable individuals. Previous episodes have featured renowned guests such as Pastor Steven Furtick, Jake Ross – the drummer of LANY and Abbia Gomboa – a rising star in the Christian music scene. Topics covered range from Christian creativity and relationships to the revival of Gen Z and beyond.
2. The George Janko Show
George Janko is a social media personality who first found fame on the now defunct platform Vine and later amassed a large following on Instagram and YouTube. He is perhaps best known for co-hosting infamous Youtuber Logan Paul’s podcast Impaulsive, before leaving after Paul called his religious beliefs “f*cking silly” – Ouch. Since then, he's been living his faith out loud on The George Janko Show, where he talks to guests like Candace Owens, Jordan Peterson, Andrew Tate and more about faith and more. Janko is introspective and raw, never shying away from hard questions nor hiding from the truth. He’s not afraid to get deep and personal with his guests, nor does he ever claim to be a “perfect” Christian. He’s still learning – like we all are.
3. Morning With The Masters
In a world filled with more distractions than a squirrel on a caffeine high, it's never been more important to devote ourselves to the Lord daily. The only way we can cope with this fast-changing world is by clinging to an unchanging God. That's where Tori and Chad Masters come swooping in with their daily devotional podcast to help us connect with God everyday. So, what's on the menu? Well, they kick things off with a devotional reading, then they dive deep into their own takeaways, sharing their insights and wisdom before giving us time to reflect, pray. Tori's sweet-as-a-lullaby voice feels like a warm hug from the heavens, delivered straight to our earbuds. Coupled with Chad's dad jokes, this podcast is the perfect way to kickstart your mornings.
4. Amen Podcast
Alex Wilson, an ordained pastor, has been serving in online ministry for 10 years. In 2019, he asked God what He wanted him to do and then it hits him: why not use his talents and stuff to do live online church services on social media? Since then, the church services have evolved into simple, weekly sermon-style podcast episodes hosted by his wife, with him preaching. Their main goal is to inspire folks to go to actual physical churches and stay connected to God's teachings throughout the week. The same message in each new episode is preached that Sunday night to a live audience at their home in Kaua’i, Hawaii. Their hope is that the preaching of God’s word will transform people's lives, help believers grow and lead sinners to repent and find salvation.
5. Girls Gone Bible
Los-Angeles based actresses Arielle Reitsma and Angela Halili, self-described as "imperfect girls serving an absolutely perfect God", achieved widespread acclaim through their immensely popular podcast, Girls Gone Bible. This cleverly titled show, a tongue-in-cheek play on the term "Girls Gone Wild", swiftly ascended to the top of Spotify's Religion & Spirituality category podcast charts just six months after its debut. Halili's profound connection with God blossomed when she triumphed over alcoholism with the help of Jesus. Similarly, Reitsma faced her own battles with anxiety, career challenges, financial difficulties, and relationship issues. However, her life took a transformative turn when she encountered Halili, who prayed for her and introduced her to the Bible. Their friendship became a pivotal moment for Reitsma, bringing a newfound trust in God for her future and leading to a remarkable decrease in her anxiety levels. In their podcast, Reitsma and Halili share their personal faith journeys and cover topics such as purity, modesty, mental health and more
6. Thoughts With Sam
One of the rare few of his generation (a Gen Z-er) who doesn’t use social media, Sam Reed is somewhat of an enigma to us. This heaven-sent podcaster first garnered attention through his series of peaceful worship sessions on YouTube, Worship With Sam, where he leads those on the other side of the screen into a fresh connection to our living saviour. Expanding his creative endeavours, Reed recently began a podcast series where he covers topics such as biblical masculinity and femininity, purpose and calling, in a way that leaves you thinking more deeply about our world and our place in it. The fact that his backdrop is usually the English countryside accompanied by the sounds of birds chirping make his eloquently phrased talks all the more enjoyable.
