Hold On: Is That Really Christian?
Have you ever had a question about Christianity? Have you ever wondered if what is perceived as 'Christian' may not be? In their weekly podcast, "Hold On: Is That Really Christian?", Dr. Kendra Weddle and Kim Batchelor of Northaven Church in Dallas, Texas discuss current issues and popular beliefs through a progressive Christian lens. Feedback and ideas for future topics are welcome.
Episode 3.18 An Interview with Rev. Monica Frazier
Northaven United Methodist Church has a New Pastor!
Reverend Monica Frazier talks journeys, Christian Nationalism and her travels. Find out more about Northaven's new minister.
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REPLAY: Pete Hegseth's Crusade
What's that tattoo on Pete Hegseth's shoulder? What is his grand war plan? Dr. John Holbert and Kim Batchelor talk crusades history and how "War" Secretary Hegseth's rhetoric matches the reality of the Crusades. Past meets present in the guise of "Christian nationalism."
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REPLAY: The Gospel According to Pete Hegseth
"Secretary of War" Pete Hegseth is known for incorporating Scripture into his pronouncements. But is it really Christian? In the first of a two-part series, Dr. John Holbert joins Kim Batchelor to discuss the religious nationalist movement that informs his beliefs and whether the Biblical verses he cites mean what he thinks they mean.
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Episode 3.17 Attacks on Our Muslim Neighbors
Is it really Christian to attack Muslims? To claim that "sharia" is a threat to all of us? That the Muslim faith is inherently violent? Shaimaa Zayan of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) joins Kim Batchelor to talk about what CAIR is, to explain sharia and how it applies only to Muslims, and discuss the current threats to Muslims by Texas leaders, candidates, and Christian nationalists. She also explains how we can all be better allies, and Christians can be more Christ-like as we support our Muslim neighbors.
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REPLAY: Can "The Star-Spangled Banner’s" question be food for thought?
Last weekend's celebrations of the 250th anniversary of our founding document, the Declaration of Independence, was challenging for many. This replay of the discussion surrounding the question Kendra Weddle posed couldn't be more timely.
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REPLAY: What the Heck is Hell?
It's the hottest time of the year, so why not listen to a replay of this episode on the eternal furnace? Mike Shofner and Kim Batchelor explain what is hell and what is not.
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Episode 3.16 What is the Board of Church and Society?
Whether you call it justice, mentioned dozens of times in the Bible, or compassion, caring for others is not optional for followers of Jesus.
Phil Dieke, chair of the Horizon Conference of the Methodist Church, and Kim Batchelor discuss justice, compassion, collaboration, and the need to engage in conversation with other other Christians on the importance of this mandate.
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Episode 3.15 Salvation, with Rev. Ben Marshall
Grace means that God loves us no matter what. But is that the end of the story?
Rev. Ben Marshall discusses grace, love, works, and the process of living out God's love in the world with Kim Batchelor. Hint: It doesn't stop with being "born again."
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REPLAY: Churches and Mental Health
How have churches supported (or not) good mental health? What more can they do?
Mike Schofner and Kim Batchelor talk about mental health challenges and Christian churches in this replay of an earlier episode.
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REPLAY: Why Hurry? Time for a rest.
It's the beginning of summer, and there's no more appropriate episode to bring back than Cindy Barnes' and Kim Batchelor's discussion on the importance of rest in Christianity. Enjoy. Literally.
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Episode 3.14 Data Centers and More Food for Faithful Thought
What's the issue with data centers? How are they impacting farmers and rural areas? Susie Marshall, Executive Director of Grow North Texas, is back to talk with Kim about Texas-related food and farm issues.
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Episode 3.13 Food for Faithful Thought, Part 1
How's that dominion over creation thing working out? Grow North Texas Executive Director Susie Marshall discusses current and potential food policy and justice with Kim Batchelor in Part 1 of a 2-part series on what we eat and the state of the people who produce it.
Is it Christian to leave our food system to big corporations while farmers lose everything? We don't think so.
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Episode 3:12 Pete Hegseth's Crusade
What's that tattoo on Pete Hegseth's shoulder? What is his grand war plan? Dr. John Holbert and Kim Batchelor talk crusades history and how "War" Secretary Hegseth's rhetoric matches the reality of the Crusades. Past meets present in the guise of "Christian nationalism."
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Episode 3:11 The gospel according to Pete Hegseth
"Secretary of War" Pete Hegseth is known for incorporating Scripture into his pronouncements. But is it really Christian? In the first of a two-part series, Dr. John Holbert joins Kim Batchelor to discuss the religious nationalist movement that informs his beliefs and whether the Biblical verses he cites mean what he thinks they mean.
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Episode 3.10 Reclaiming Evangelizing
Ever had someone come up to you with a religious tract and ask if you've been saved?
Most people believe that's what it means to evangelize, but Rev. Julie Harding and Kim Batchelor have other ideas of it's meaning, and want to reclaim that meaning in their interactions with others.
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Episode 3.9 What in the heck is HELL?
Hell may not be what you've been taught. Kim Batchelor and Mike Shofner use the book Hell Bent as a guide to discuss the many names of hell and clarify what does and does not get someone sent there.
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Episode 3.8 March 2026 Vigil for Justice for Immigrants
In March, 2026, a group gathered in front of the Federal Building in downtown Dallas where immigration hearings are held. Members of the group read from Scripture related to immigrants. This was the first Moral Third Thursday for immigrants.
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REPLAY: What do bioethics have to do with Christian values?
An interview with Dr. Deborah McNabb, PhD, an Ob-GYN, bioethicist, and one of the featured speakers at the January 10, 2026 Advocacy Event. Listen again or for the first time.
Coming up in the next two weeks: Voices from the March Moral Third Thursdays Vigil for our immigrant neighbors; a conversation about hell.
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Episode 3.7 What else should we know about Good Friday? Part 2
How is Good Friday connected to anti-semitism? (Or should it be?) What are the key details that are often left out of the story? Was the Roman Empire really so innocent when it comes to the crucifixion of Jesus?
Rev. Mike House and Kim Batchelor continue their discussion of Good Friday.
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Episode 3.6 What's the Story with Good Friday? Part 1
From the Passion of the Christ to Jesus Christ Superstar, the story of Jesus's crucifixion has appeared multiple times in popular culture. But are those portrayals the whole story? Rev. Mike House and Kim Batchelor discuss the broader environment where the crucifixion took place and how Jesus and his family is likely to have witnessed the brutal execution method when he was just a child.
The crucifixion is definitely a critical part of Christianity, but the way the story has been turned against our Jewish siblings is most definitely not.
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Episode 3.5 Why Hurry?
Christians have a built-in mandate to take it easy sometimes. So why is that so hard? Cindy Barnes and Kim Batchelor have a conversation about how to build rest into our lives, just like God did on that seventh day.
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Episode 3.4 Vigil for Immigrants
Do most Christians know how many Biblical passages call on us to treat immigrants humanely? Kim discusses an upcoming monthly vigil in Dallas, an opportunity to witness and share the strong Biblical mandate for inviting in immigrants and treating them as the citizen.
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Episode 3.3 Churches and Mental Health
When it comes to mental health, how can churches do better? Guest host Mike Shofner, in conversation with Kim Batchelor, tells his own story and how churches can extend help and support their members. Kim shares her experience in mental health research when she witnessed how the stigma of depression and lack of resources result in unjust and unmerciful conditions for those experiencing mental health challenges.
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Episode 3.1 An Interview with Rev. Mara Bim. Part 1: ICE in Minneapolis
Is what our government is doing in Minneapolis compatible with Christian teachings? The answer is an adamant 'NO.' Rev. Mara Bim provides a perspective from someone who was both in Minneapolis and Chicago, and it's only gotten worse.
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Episode 3.2 Rev. Mara Bim Part II: Our Challenge on Immigration
What if ICE in Minneapolis comes to Texas? What else must we do? Rev. Mara Bim in conversation with Kim discusses what is happening now in North Texas, what we may be facing in the future, and a victory for people of faith and community members in Hutchins, Texas.
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3.0 What's happening in Season 3?
Next Tuesday starts a new season of "Hold on. Is that really Christian?" Here are some of the topics we'll be taking on in the new season.
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SPECIAL REPLAY: Interview with the Rev. Jim Wallis
As we face another challenging year for Christian values and compassion, listen to words of faith, justice, and mercy in a 2024 interview with Rev. Jim Wallis.
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Episode 2.32: What is horizontal versus vertical morality?
Mike Shofner returns to the podcast to talk with Kim about two different models of Christianity.
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Episode 2.31: What do bioethics have to do with Christian Ethics?
Kim interviews Dr. Deborah McNabb, MD, a bioethicist and OB-GYN, focusing on reprodutive justice issues.
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REPLAY Episode 2.23: What can we learn from the Marys? Part 1
We explore Mary, the mother of Jesus, taking seriously what it might have meant for her to say “yes” to God and how her life can inspire us to be courageous followers of Jesus.
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Episode 2.30: What does the book of Luke tell us about the birth of Christ?
Rev. Mike House and Kim continue to discuss the two stories of Jesus's birth, this time focusing on the story in Luke.
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Episode 2.29: What does the book of Matthew tell us about the birth of Christ?
Rev. Mike House and Kim focus on the story of Jesus's birth in Matthew and compare it to the one in Luke.
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Episode 2.28: What can we learn from Christian conversations?
Shawn Fauver joins Kim to discuss communication between people with differing perspectives--what works, what doesn't.
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Episode 2.27: How does vocation lead to advocacy? An interview with Rev. Jody Harrison
Kim interviews her friend and partner in Texas Impact advocacy Rev. Jody Harrison, with a focus on care for God's creation.
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REPLAY Episode 2.17: What is Texas Impact? Part 2
Executive director Bee Morehead returns to continue our conversation about how Texas Impact is making a difference in the Texas legislature.
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REPLAY Episode 2.16: What is Texas Impact? Part 1
We welcome to our conversation Bee Morehead, executive director of Texas Impact. Bee lets us in on who Texas Impact is and how we can be involved with them.
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Episode 2.26: What is the book of Revelation really about?
Rev. Ben Marshall and Kim explore the facts about the book of Revelation.
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Episode 2.25: What's so scary about being left behind?
In this special Halloween episode, Kim explores the rapture and why being "left behind" may not mean what you think it means.
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Episode 2.24: What can we learn from the Marys? Part 2
This time we examine Mary Magdalene noting how she has been intentionally maligned. In the baseless attack on her character we can see a contemporary attack, without reason, on women today.
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Episode 2.23: What can we learn from the Marys? Part 1
We explore Mary, the mother of Jesus, taking seriously what it might have meant for her to say “yes” to God and how her life can inspire us to be courageous followers of Jesus.
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