Today, we dive into the push to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex “marriage,” as former county clerk Kim Davis challenges its constitutionality, citing religious liberty. We explore why this case could reshape marriage laws, its parallels to Roe v. Wade, and Katy Faust’s fight for children’s rights to a mother ... Show More
Aug 15
Ep 1230 | He Lived a Double Life as a Gay Man. Then Jesus Saved Him | Arch Kennedy
Today, we’re joined by Arch Kennedy, a former TV meteorologist who lived as an openly gay man for decades until participating in a Bible study transformed his life through the Holy Spirit’s conviction. Arch shares his powerful testimony of redemption, from wrestling with same-sex ... Show More
58m 17s
Aug 13
REPLAY | 'Pain Free Birth:' False Promises & Bad Theology
Today, we break down the pain-free-birth movement and explore its theological roots. Can women truly experience a pain-free birth? Where did this concept originate, and why is it so controversial? In this episode, we dissect the claims made in the book "Supernatural Childbirth" b ... Show More
57m 15s
Aug 11
Ep 1229 | How to Make Money in a Tough Economy | Ron Simmons
Today, Ron Simmons, your favorite guest host (and Allie's dad), steps in to unpack the heated debate over gerrymandering, diving into the Texas redistricting controversy. We break down what gerrymandering means, its legal limits, and why Texas' move has sparked such outrage. Then ... Show More
1h 10m
Jan 2023
The Cult of Momfluencers
Motherhood is hard, lonely, and exhausting... except, apparently, if you're a momfluencer. Since the mid-2000s, a crop of seemingly perfect, all-knowing mommy goddesses in billowy tunics have emerged on social media—and we can't help but feel that their highly monetizable (often ... Show More
1h 11m
Feb 2022
Mom & Dad: The “I Love You, Even When You’re Mad” Edition
On this week’s episode: Zak, Jamilah, and Elizabeth answer a complicated question about navigating unwanted attention—especially if the attention may be chalked up to a child’s appearance. Then they are joined by Deborah Farmer Kris, parent educator, education journalist, childre ... Show More
54m 1s
Apr 2024
Parenting with Empathy, from Pop Culture Moms
Hi Big Little Besties! We were recently guests on the podcast Pop Culture Moms, and wanted to share it with you! Our friends Andie and Sabrina have been best friends for 20 years — and pop culture aficionados for even longer. On “Pop Culture Moms,” they’re taking their obsession ... Show More
28m 35s
Oct 2023
The Cult of Momfluencers, Part 2
Behold, a re-air of our most popular episode of 2023—The Cult of Momfluencers—which takes on new relevance, thanks to the disturbing recent case of (allegedly) abusive YouTube momfluencer Ruby Franke! Motherhood is hard, lonely, and exhausting... except, apparently, if you're a m ... Show More
1h 26m
Mar 2021
Shaw & The Abandoning Narcissistic Mother - Childhood Trauma, Toxic Mother, & Narcissistic Abuse Survivor
Chad talks with Shaw about being raised by her narcissistic mother who scapegoated her from birth. It's a story of abandonment, self harm, normalizing chaos, and going no contact for good. Plus they discuss, manipulation, suicide, addiction, gossip, victim playing, fear, and much ... Show More
2h 14m