Best Matt Loyd Podcasts (2025)

Behind the praise for caregivers in church spaces is a deeper failure to actually support them. Sunita Theiss, a neurodivergent writer and workshop leader, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to to expose how the church often celebrates caregiving in theory while neglecting caregivers in practice. She discuss the unseen bu…

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The Hang - 11/12/25 2:06:40

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The Myth of Good Christian Parenting - Kelsey Kramer McGinnis & Marissa Franks Burt 52:39

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The Bible isn’t exactly a Christian parenting book, despite what some popular books might suggest. Kelsey Kramer McGinnis, musicologist and journalist, and Marissa Franks Burt, novelist and theological educator, are on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to dissect the common myths behind Christian parenting advice. They explore…

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Christian Media Can’t Replace the Bible - Craig Dehut 38:26

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Short-form sermon clips, podcasts, and documentaries are more accessible than ever—but what happens when Christians consume media about the Bible instead of the Bible itself? Craig Dehut, cinematographer, editor, and co-founder of Appian Media, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to discuss how digital content should suppl…

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The Hang - 10/29/25 1:55:14

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Should Christians Ever Kill? - Ft. Jason Porterfield and Cody Cook 1:05:19

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Violence has become an assumed option for many Christians in war, politics, and even personal safety. But that wasn’t always the case. Christianity Without Compromise host Jake Doberenz chats with Jason Porterfield, Christian peacemaker and author of Fight Like Jesus, and Cody Cook, theologian and author of Anarchist Anabaptist, for a live roundtab…

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The Hang - 10/22/25 1:55:38

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Hell Obsession in American Christianity - Caleb S. Davis 49:51

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Why are American Christians so obsessed with Hell? Caleb S. Davis, founder of the Simply Love Jesus ministry, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to discuss the American Church’s fixation on hell. In this episode, Caleb shares the math he did while writing his first book that sparked a theological deep-dive: only 10% of Je…

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The Hang - 10/15/25 1:53:34

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Send us a text Six Seven....keepin' it 100. Support the showBy Matt Loyd & Mike Waters

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How Christians Misunderstand Sin and Miss the Gospel - Matt Van Winkle 40:34

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Most Christians think they understand sin—but the way we preach, teach, and convert says otherwise. Matt Van Winkle, minister and scholar with a Doctor of Ministry from Northern Seminary, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to expose how flattening sin into nothing more than moral failure has distorted the gospel and resha…

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The Hang - 10/8/25 1:59:22

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Send us a text Yup, this is the one.... it's as if God himself told these two Gentleman to do a podcast and make it better than any other....or something like that. Support the showBy Matt Loyd & Mike Waters

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Why Christians Shouldn’t Be Politically Neutral - Trey Ferguson 39:40

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Centrism sounds safe—but it may be the most dangerous position of all. On this episode of Christianity Without Compromise, Trey Ferguson, minister and writer, joins Jake Doberenz to challenge the idea that Christians can or should stay neutral in a politically polarized world. Ferguson critiques the popular instinct to “reject both sides,” arguing …

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The Hang - 10/1/25 1:59:03

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Creating A Healthy Church - Ft. David Ruybalid, Traci Rhoades, Scot Loyd, and Christy Lynne Wood 1:04:43

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Big budgets, charismatic leaders, and polished worship can hide deep dysfunction. In this roundtable episode, four past guests return to Christianity Without Compromise to ask what’s gone so wrong in today’s churches—and what true spiritual health might look like. Christy Lynne Wood, author and ex-Gothardite, shares how toxic religion led her to fi…

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The Hang - 9/24/25 1:59:59

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Send us a text Faber est suae quisque fortunae. Support the showBy Matt Loyd & Mike Waters

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Why Hate Won’t Stop Christian Nationalism - Caleb E. Campbell 39:09

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Christians must love their enemies—even the ones that are political extremists. Caleb E. Campbell, pastor and author of Disarming Leviathan, joins Christianity Without Compromise hosted by Jake Doberenz to explore a more faithful way: loving those caught in Christian nationalism. Drawing on his own story of being discipled into and out of a white s…

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Faithfulness Won’t Always Save You From Suffering - Lara Silverman 38:09

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Sometimes we play by the rules, follow God, and still lose everything we hold dear. Lara Silverman, lawyer-turned-comedian, joins host Jake Doberenz on Christianity Without Compromise to wrestle with the uncomfortable reality that doing all the “right” Christian things doesn’t guarantee a pain-free life. After developing a rare neurological illness…

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A Christian Response to Violence [BONUS]- Ft. Joash P. Thomas, Malcolm Foley, Natalie Drew, Nathan Perrin, and Joshua Schuettenhelm 1:06:58

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In this BONUS episode, recorded live, five past guests of Christianity Without Compromise join host Jake Doberenz to talk about the Christian response to violent current events, including the assassination of Charlie Kirk, school shootings, ICE deportations, and attacks against marginalized communities. This raw, honest reflection includes Rev. Dr.…

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The Hang - 9/10/25 1:53:16

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Send us a text Giddy up! Support the showBy Matt Loyd & Mike Waters

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When Financial Security Hijacks Trust in God - Mick Wienholt 37:49

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Financial peace, debt-free living, and mortgage freedom are common Christian goals—but they can quietly mask an idolatry of control. In this episode, When You Look podcast host Mick Weinholt joins Christianity Without Compromise to examine how our cultural obsession with “financial freedom” can become a substitute for trusting God. From tithing to …

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The Hang - 9/3/25 1:49:49

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Justice and Jesus in a Colonized Church - Joash Thomas 43:27

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Justice isn’t optional in the Christian faith—it’s central. But too often, the Western Church has treated justice as a distraction rather than a demand. Joash Thomas, public theologian and international speaker, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to discuss how colonization has shaped the theology and practice of the West…

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The Hang - 8/27/25 1:58:59

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Send us a text It's pretty sweet..... Support the showBy Matt Loyd & Mike Waters

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What Church Practices Are REALLY Teaching - Jake Doberenz 32:43

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Jake Doberenz, host of Christianity Without Compromise, explains how every element of church life—from stage lighting to service structure—communicates theology, often more powerfully than sermons do. Drawing on insights from communication studies and the work of Christian philosopher James K.A. Smith, Jake challenges listeners to audit their own c…

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Left Out of the Family-Centered Church - Kate Boyd 41:40

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Kate Boyd, author of An Untidy Faith, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to discuss how American churches have idolized the nuclear family. Kate notes the ways churches structure community around life stages, often excluding those who are single, childless, queer, widowed, or otherwise outside the cultural “norm.” Drawing…

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The Hang - 8/13/25 1:58:59

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Send us a text On this episode, we're not cuckin' around.... : ))) Support the showBy Matt Loyd & Mike Waters

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Religious Certainty and Being the Only Ones Saved - Scot Loyd 48:58

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What if we’re not the only true Christians? Scot Loyd, pastor, evangelist, and college professor turned oral historian, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to discuss the idol of religious certainty. Scot recounts growing up in the United Pentecostal Church, where strict behavioral codes and exclusivity shaped his understa…

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The Hang - 8/6/25 2:12:11

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Send us a text Just a couple dudes talkin' bout dude stuff in a dude centric environment while sippin' espresso martinis. Support the showBy Matt Loyd & Mike Waters

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A Christian Veteran Challenges Militarism - Joshua Schuettenhelm 42:55

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Why is the American church so obsessed with the military? Joshua Schuettenhelm, Iraq War veteran and author of Dogmatic Uncertainty, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to expose the idol of militarism in American Christianity. Joshua traces his journey from embracing Christian nationalism and military service to discoveri…

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The Hang - 7/30/25 2:05:49

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Send us a text Hootie up.... Support the showBy Matt Loyd & Mike Waters

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Should Christians Do Politics? - SOLO Episode 23:37

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Episode Summary:Jake Doberenz is back with a solo episode of Christianity Without Compromise to challenge the idol of politics. Jake lays out a theological case for stepping back from the political system altogether. This isn’t about left or right—it’s about loyalty to a kingdom that doesn’t rely on coercion, violence, or the next election cycle. J…

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The Hang - 7/23/25 2:05:36

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Send us a text I mean....it's a pretty good listen, with the exception of that "Mike" & "Matt" guy. Support the showBy Matt Loyd & Mike Waters

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Trying to Control God Undermines Real Faith - Constance Hastings 41:05

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Constance Hastings, mental health counselor and author of The Trouble with Jesus: Considerations Before You Walk Away, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to challenge the false expectation that Jesus exists to fix our problems. Drawing from her clinical background and her personal experience with suffering, Constance expl…

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The Hang - 7/16/25 1:53:01

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Church Attendance Doesn't Replace Christian Living - Michael J. Clemens 32:13

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Michael J. Clemens, author of Why Aren’t Christians More Like Jesus?, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to discuss the idol of “churchianity”—the tendency to substitute church participation for actual spiritual growth. Michael traces how his own journey from legalistic church life to a deeper relationship with Jesus reve…

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The Hang - 7/9/25 1:50:10

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When Spiritual Formulas Distract Us from Jesus - Christy Lynne Wood 38:24

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Christy Lynne Wood, author of Religious Rebels, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to discuss how an overemphasis on spiritual formulas distorts our understanding of discipleship. Christy reflects on her experience growing up in Bill Gothard’s ATI homeschool program, a formula-heavy system now widely recognized as cultic.…

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The Hang - 7/2/25 1:53:14

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Sin Shouldn’t Define Christian Identity - James Early 41:36

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James Early, prison minister and host of The Bible Speaks to You podcast, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to discuss the idol of sin-based identity in Christian theology. James challenges the widespread belief that humans are fundamentally wretched, depraved, or worthless, arguing instead for a biblical view rooted in …

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The Hang - 6/25/25 1:58:07

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Send us a text The answers to life's burning questions cannot be found here, but if you want a laugh & a good hang give it a listen. Support the showBy Matt Loyd & Mike Waters

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Why "Crotch Christianity" Misses the Gospel - SOLO Episode 21:05

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Jake Doberenz, host of Christianity Without Compromise, addresses the cultural idol of overemphasizing sexual ethics in Christian identity. Challenging what Skye Jethani has dubbed "Crotch Christianity," he critiques the modern evangelical focus on LGBTQ+, abortion, and sex issues as the primary litmus test of faith. Drawing from personal experienc…

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The Hang - 6/18/25 2:00:47

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Send us a text An audio orgy of epic proportions... Support the showBy Matt Loyd & Mike Waters

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No King but Christ and Rethinking the State - Craig Harguess 44:34

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Craig Harguess, host of the Bad Roman Podcast, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to discuss why Christians must reject the idol of the state and follow Jesus alone. Craig shares his personal journey from neoconservatism to a complete rejection of political allegiance. He outlines how Christians often outsource their mora…

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The Hang - 6/11/25 1:50:46

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Send us a text Pretty much the best ever..... Support the showBy Matt Loyd & Mike Waters

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How Church Culture Can Turn Leaders Into Idols - David Ruybalid 40:09

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David Ruybalid, trauma-informed pastor, writer, and co-founder of the Religious Trauma Network, is on Christianity Without Compromise with host Jake Doberenz to discuss how American churches elevate leaders and impact to unhealthy levels. Ruybalid unpacks the historical roots of this mindset, describing the term “institutional Messiah” to note how …

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The Hang - 6/4/25 2:01:16

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Send us a text Faber est suae quisque fortunae .....bitches. Support the showBy Matt Loyd & Mike Waters

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Why Church Size Doesn’t Measure Success - Justin Belt 34:39

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In this conversation on the Christianity Without Compromise podcast, host Jake Doberenz interviews church planter Justin Belt about challenging the modern obsession with church size and attendance. Justin shares his personal journey of hearing God’s call to plant a church, only to find that obedience did not lead to instant success, large crowds, o…

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The Hang - 5/27/25 2:00:43

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The Sermon on the Mount is Serious - Jake Doberenz 20:12

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In this solo episode of the Smashing Idols podcast, host Jake Doberenz unpacks the cultural and theological habit of sidestepping Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount. Drawing on personal childhood stories of being a know-it-all, he critiques the tendency within Christian communities to reinterpret or downplay hard teachings with similar rhe…