Best Christafari Podcasts (2026)

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What's The Cringest Thing of 2025? 36:10

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2h ago36:10

36:10

This week we look back at the first year of Christian Cringe and try to determine our cringest topic, then Matt debuts the new guest questions for 2026! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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VeggiesTales "The Toy That Saved Christmas" (f/Marie Brand) 27:44

4d ago27:44

27:44

MERRY CHRISTMAS! We celebrate our month of Christmas Cringe by ending with our least Cringe-y pick... VeggieTales and their delightful holiday special "The Toy That Saved Christmas!" Marie Brand is back to talk VeggieTales with us! Buy some merch Follow us on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Bunch of Believers Ska La La La La (f/Dylan Lyles) 52:37

11d ago52:37

52:37

Dylan from the Christmas 365 Podcast joins us to discuss the B.O.B. (Bunch of Believers) Christmas album "Ska-La-La-La-La" Buy some Merch Follow us on IG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Relient K "Deck the Halls, Bruise Your Hand" 42:34

19d ago42:34

42:34

We kick off the month of December discussing Relient K's ORIGINAL Christmas album "Deck the Halls, Bruise Your Hand" which features a bunch of Punk covers and 3 amazing originals! Buy some Merch Follow us on IG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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The Rocket Summer: Hello Good Friend 47:05

26d ago47:05

47:05

On the fly last week Matt decided we needed to discuss The Rocket Summer: Hello Good Friend because he felt in his soul that Katie would love this album. Listen to find out if he's right! Buy some merch Follow us on IG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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MxPx: On the Cover 39:39

1M ago39:39

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This week we dive into MxPx's EP "On The Cover" which came out 30 years ago this month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Carman RIOT (f/Chris Robinson) 46:38

1M ago46:38

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This week we are joined by Analog Jones and the Temple of Film co-host Christopher Robinson to discuss Carman and specifically his album RIOT Follow us on IG Buy some merch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Christafari : Valley of Decision (f/Brock Dittus) 43:55

2M ago43:55

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This week we are joined by Brock Dittus of A Pickle Home Companion to discuss the cringe sounds of Christafari and their album Valley of Decision. Buy some merch Follow us on IG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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VeggieTales: Are You My Neighbor? 27:36

2M ago27:36

27:36

We're back to discussing Veggie Tales this time with the iconic "Are You My Neighbor" episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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A Distant Thunder (f/Andrew Verdecchio) 44:11

2M ago44:11

44:11

In our final Halloween Episode of the year we discuss the Sequel to A Distant Thunder that scarred this week's guest Andrew Verdecchio when he was a kid! This movie definitely lacks the cinematic flare found in the original! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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The Deadlines: The Life and Death Of... 53:08

2M ago53:08

53:08

Continuing our October coverage Matt forces Katie to listen to the bizarre gothic sounds of "The Life & Death of The Deadlines" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Beau’s Story: Still Sharing Love Despite Hate 1:16:08

3M ago1:16:08

1:16:08

Today we are joined by one of Katie's friend Beau who tell us the story of trying to continue to show love and understanding when being met with hate from his own family! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Thr3e (2006) (f/Kyle Kutcha) 45:15

3M ago45:15

45:15

This week we kick off the Halloween season watching a Christian horror film that attempts to capitalize on the Saw/Hostel wave of films. We are joined by Horror Movie Night co-host Kyle Kutcha to discuss this bizarre film! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Growing Up As An Assemblies of God (f/Maurie Speed) 51:59

3M ago51:59

51:59

We are joined by Katie's friend from college Maurie Speed who talks about her childhood growing up as part of the Assemblies of God and the culture shock that happened when she attended a more mainstream christian college! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Stryper: Soldiers Under Command (f/Andrew Verdecchio) 1:13:19

3M ago1:13:19

1:13:19

This week we are joined again by Five Iron Frenzy drummer Andrew Verdecchio to discuss the album "Soldiers Under Command" by 80's hair metal group Stryper. While both Katie and Matt have been aware of the group and a handful of their songs this was both their first experience diving into a full album by them! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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The History of What Would Jesus Do? 29:18

3M ago29:18

29:18

This week Katie and Matt dive into the history of the phrase "What Would Jesus Do"? or WWJD for short! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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McGee & Me Episode 2 "A Star in the Breaking" 35:49

4M ago35:49

35:49

We are back to watching McGee & Me but we both think this episode is a huge improvement on the first episode! This time Nicholas must try to survive a Double Dare style show without being embarrassed on live TV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Discussing Cartoons by Chris Rice 32:36

4M ago32:36

32:36

This week we tackle a single song, "Cartoons" by Chris Rice. We cover his more recent controversies before discussing the long storied journey this song took to becoming a Youth Group classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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The W's "Fourth From The Last" 52:01

4M ago52:01

52:01

This week Matt exposes Katie to the swinging sounds of The W's and their debut album Fourth From the Last! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Veggie Tales "God Wants Me to Forgive Them!?!" (f/Marie Brand) 32:00

5M ago32:00

32:00

We're back with another episode of VeggieTales and once again we're joined by Marie Brand of Napping Through Happy Hour to discuss episode 2 "God Wants Me To Forgive Them!?!" which introduced the beloved Grape family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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KJ-52: 7th Avenue 41:00

5M ago41:00

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This week Katie and Matt revisit KJ-52's debut album 7th Avenue. KJ was one of the early artists they bonded over and while he has been remembered as a light-hearted goofy rapper, his debut album is DEADLY serious. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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A Thief in the Night (f/Diallo Jackson) 53:44

5M ago53:44

53:44

This week we were joined by Diallo Jackson to talk about the 70's christian horror movie "A Thief in the Night" which scarred a generation of kids! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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DC Talk: Jesus Freak (f/Aaron Pressburg) 1:07:33

5M ago1:07:33

1:07:33

This week we are joined by Aaron Pressburg who joins us to discuss the 1995 album Jesus Freak from DC Talk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Psalty and the Little Praisers Vol 1 22:35

5M ago22:35

22:35

This week we continue our journey into insane Christian Children's Programming with Psalty and The Little Praisers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Worship Songs That Kinda Slap (f/Tessa Markle) 50:06

6M ago50:06

50:06

This week we are joined by actress Tessa Markle who discusses with us some of the worship songs from our past that we can't deny.... kinda slap! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Matt Recaps Working VBS and a Mission Trip 46:12

6M ago46:12

46:12

We take a break from our usual nostalgia content to give an update on Matt's life for the last 2 weeks where he worked at a church's VBS and then went on a mission trip. How much Cringe was there? How was it? Why is Matt's mic so weird on the back half of this episode!? We may never know! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic…

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MxPx: Teenage Politics 35:44

6M ago35:44

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30 Years ago MxPx released their 2nd album Teenage Politics so this week Matt and Katie look into the bands follow up to Pokinatchu and discuss why it feels like such a giant leap forward for the band! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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The Buttercream Gang (1992) (f/Kyle Kuchta) 1:05:06

6M ago1:05:06

1:05:06

Matt's co-host of Horror Movie Night, Kyle Kuchta joins us this week to discuss the cheesy family fun that is The Buttercream Gang! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Earthsuit: Kaleidoscope Superior (f/Pete Hutchinson of A Pickle Home Companion) 57:05

7M ago57:05

57:05

This week we are joined by Pete Hutchinson of A Pickle Home Companion (and very briefly his co-host Brock) to discuss the short lived but amazing career of Earthsuit. Specifically their debut album Kaleidoscope Superior! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Christian Camps (f/Heidi Cox-London) 1:12:48

7M ago1:12:48

1:12:48

This week we are joined by Heidi Cox-London who discusses her times attending as well as working at Christian Summer Camps! It's a great companion piece to the episode we did on Christian College! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Bibleman - Six Lies of the Fibbler (f/Stephen Bay) 42:51

7M ago42:51

42:51

This week we are joined by Analog Jones and the Temple of Film creator Stephen Bay who makes us watch one of his favorites of the Christian VHS Market ... BIBLEMAN specifically the adventure of The Six Lies of the Fibbler! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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The Donut Hole - Jesus Shows Us God's Love 24:17

7M ago24:17

24:17

This week we dive into The Donut Hole. Matt was under the impression this series was a beloved piece of Christian content but quickly learned the host was a local performer and it's possible he's in the minority of people who remember (or even were exposed to) this strange show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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7th Heaven Pilot 29:38

7M ago29:38

29:38

While not specifically a show for Christians by Christians ... 7th Heaven fit right into that wholesome family entertainment for Christian families box at least briefly. Matt has never seen it but Katie's family watched it weekly so we decided to dive into it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Catholic Cringe - A Catholic Moms Life Blog - 10 Catholic Customs 32:26

8M ago32:26

32:26

With it being Mother's Day we decided to bring back Catholic Cringe and go over a blog post Matt found of the 10 Catholic Customs from the Catholic Mom's Life blog! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Kirk Franklin: The Nu Nation Project (f/Jenae Thompson) 59:56

8M ago59:56

59:56

This week we are joined by Jenae Thompson to discuss Kirk Franklin and the influence of his massive hit album "The Nu Nation Project" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Christian Colleges (f/Scott Okamoto) 57:19

8M ago57:19

57:19

This week we are joined by Scott Okamoto who was Katie's English teacher when she attended a Christian College. The team discusses the experiences of Christian College both as a student as a professor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Relient K (2000) 49:31

8M ago49:31

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25 years ago Relient K released their debut album on Gotee Records and made immediate fans out of Katie and Matt. This week we dive back into the record that started it all to try to determine if it holds up to nostalgia or not! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Reacting to Comedians Talking About Religion 48:53

9M ago48:53

48:53

This week Matt reacts to some of Katie's favorite stand-up routines about religion! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Semler "Preacher's Kid" 52:10

9M ago52:10

52:10

This week on the podcast we talk about a more recent release. It 2021 there was a controversy about the number 1 Christian album on iTunes having a parental advisory sticker. Matt became a fast fan of the EP and the artist Semler and given the general state of the world it felt like we needed to shine a light on this truly amazing concept album fro…

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Catholic Cringe - Lets talk about Lent Baby (f/Mark Hampton) 38:13

9M ago38:13

38:13

We take a break from our personal Cringe to invite back our first guest Mark Hampton who shares with us some of the cringy things the catholics do... specifically Lent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Quigley's VIllage Episode 1 - Responsibility (f/Nate Lopez) 50:02

9M ago50:02

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This week we are joined by Internet Supreme Court dishonorable judge Nate Lopez to discuss the weird puppet show his Grandmother forced upon him and his brothers ... Quigley's Village! We dive into Episode 1 "Responsibility" and how this is a nightmare version of Sesame Street meets Mr. Rogers. This might be the cringest thing we've discussed so fa…

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MxPx : Pokinatcha (1994) 34:22

10M ago34:22

34:22

This week Katie and Matt dive into the debut album from Punk Legends MxPx! Even though both are huge fans, Katie and Matt rarely listen to this album, will this revisit reveal why that is? Only way to find out is to listen! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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The Cross and The Switchblade (1970) (f/Woody Massie) 49:48

10M ago49:48

49:48

This week Katie and Matt are joined by Woody Massie who introduced both of them to the bizarre 70's film The Cross & The Switchblade! It captures the dark gritty vibe of a grindhouse movie with the preachiness of a church service, what more could you ask for! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Katie's History of Testament's Worm Hole (f/Joe Fejeran) 47:52

10M ago47:52

47:52

The premise was simple. Katie was going to do a presentation on the history of Christian Foods with our friend Joe Fejeran joining for the ride... unfortunately when she got to Testamints a mystery unfolded that Katie couldn't help but deep dive. WATCH THIS WEEKS EPISODE HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Five Iron Frenzy Guitarist Micah Ortega Interview 1:00:23

10M ago1:00:23

1:00:23

We wrap up our Five Iron February by sitting down with Five Iron Frenzy's guitarist Micah Ortega. We discuss the early days of the band, some of the themes of Our Newest Album Ever! and our feelings on Christianity in 2025! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Five Iron Frenzy "Our Newest Album Ever" 1:14:01

10M ago1:14:01

1:14:01

This week Matt continues Five Iron February by exposing Katie to the 2nd Five Iron album "Our Newest Album Ever!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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An Interview with Five Iron Frenzy Drummer Andrew Verdecchio 57:57

11M ago57:57

57:57

This week we are joined by Five Iron Frenzy drummer Andrew Verdecchio who talks to us about the early days of the band, how the reaction was to Upbeats & Beatdowns, His own journey in his faith and what fun things we can look forward too when we get to their next album! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Five Iron Frenzy "Upbeats & Beatdowns" 1:02:23

11M ago1:02:23

1:02:23

It's the beginning of Five Iron February and we kick it off with the debut album from Five Iron Frenzy "Upbeats and Beatdowns". Is this the most punk-rock debut album in Christian music history? Matt certainly thinks so! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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McGee & Me Episode 1 "The Big Lie" 35:40

11M ago35:40

35:40

This week we dive into the first episode of the VHS series McGee & Me! In Episode 1 "The Big Lie" our protagonist and his cartoon buddy McGee move into a new town and make a first impression in the worst possible way! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Geekscape

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Exodus Journey to the Promised Land (f/Eric Conner) 52:14

12M ago52:14

52:14

This week we venture into the crazy world of Religious video games with EXODUS: JOURNEY TO THE PROMISE LAND! We found a play through of the game that we watched (you can find the video on the Geekscape YouTube) while Katie tells us the crazy story of the bootleg studio that created this game! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…