Everything In Between

We are back! Kind of. Enjoy this round table discussion with Chris Nye and Naseem Khalili where we discuss the issues are facing our faith today. We discuss politics, life for the church post-pandemic, and deconstruction.The podcast will be back soon! Also check Naseem's podcast Nas-Talgia out, it is amazing. Season 4 of Everything In Between TBA!

D.L. Mayfield author of Myth of the American Dream and Assimilate or Go Home. And a sad sad week... Jessica's last episode as co-host. We spend time reminiscing and sharing memories of having her on the podcast. Stay tuned for what's next for the podcast! 

Vivian Mabuni author of Open Hands Willing Hearts and our Cru colleague! In this episode we talk about her story, ministry journey, surviving cancer and much much more.And then, Jessica and Daniel discuss the term "white blessings"...ALSO. Support Your Friends this week is our dear friend Thrifty Mindy! Check her out here: https://www.instagram.com/thriftymindyy/

We are back with, Dr. Efrem Smith! He is the pastor of Bay Side Church Midtown and CEO of World Impact. He’s the author of several books, including his latest, “Killing Us Softly.”

An update for this week. #BlackLivesMatterListen to Jemar Tisby's episode here.Listen to Karen Gonzalez's episode here.Listen to Sandra Van Opstal's episode here. Listen to Propaganda and Dr. Alma Petty's episode here. 

Fred Mok, Church planter of Quicksilver Church in the Bay Area. Where do we begin with this tank top wearing, Jesus loving, sweet man? Well we begin with this podcast, which was attempted three times! In this episode, Fred and Daniel explore their deep rooted friendship and Fred's soon to be church, Quicksilver. After the episode, Jessica and Daniel talk about how we should respond to consistent  racial injustices and deaths of Black people that plague our country. To learn more about Fred, follow him here. Also, check out our girl Sarina and her new business Incomplete Goods! 

This week on the program we have the wonderful Trillia Newbell! Trillia has done so much that the question is, what hasn't she done? The answer, not much. She been involved in politics, once was a journalist, now author, broadcaster, and former fitness coach. Truly a talented woman that tells stories that point to the Cross, and we loved talking to her!After the program, Jessica and Daniel talk about reopening churches, Daniel's elbow shenanigans, celery juice, and of course we support our friend Ari Jimenez (AKA Aricycled)!Learn more about Trillia here. Support Ari on this page.

Tullian Tchividjian, pastor of Sanctuary Church in Florida. Author of One Way Love. Grandson of the man, the myth Billy Graham. Tullian, is a pastor who has a story to tell and we loved having him on to discuss life, redemption, and grace. Jess and Daniel talk after the episode about the ending of an era, Jess moving and her no longer being Daniel's boss...Support You Friends this week is Weekend Creative they produce amazing content, including PMS vitamins, trust me. 

Dr. Soong-Chan Rah author of The Next Evangelicalism and Prophetic Lament and professor at North Park University in Chicago. Dr. Soong-Chan Rah is easily the smartest person we have ever had on the program, he has degrees from Harvard, Columbia, Gordon Conwell, and Duke. Daniel talks with him about lamenting, doctrine of discovery, and how he was able to go to college forever...Jessica and Daniel discuss lamenting and victory after the interview and we support our friend Chris Chu! This one is a goodie! 

She. Is. Here. RHB. This week we have on everyones hero, Ruth Haley Barton. Ruth has authored several books including her most recent work, Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership.We talk with Ruth about the rhythms of solitude and silence, having grace on our attempts to be with Jesus, teams (well shouldn't call them that), and how to look for hope in a pandemic. We celebrate, mourn, and laugh. Enjoy. Jessica catches us up on the move. Daniel keeps blogging, and Naseem Khalili makes an appearance this week on support your friends! Daniel and Naseem's blog, Secretly Thriving in a Pandemic and Ashamed to Admit It. Also check out the Transformation Center Resources.

We have the behemoth on this week, the one, the only, Science Mike (or Mike Mchargue). Mike is known for his work with the Liturgist podcast and his own endeavors. Catch his new book You're a Miracle (and a Pain in the Ass): Embracing the Emotions, Habits, and Mystery That Make You You. Daniel talks with Mike about his life in and out of church. Jess and Daniel share updates and "I love you Kenny" make his first appearance!

Annnndddd....We. Are. Back! Daniel and Jessica wanted to give the people some quarantine content! Jessica shares and update about her slow fade from the podcast. Daniel is blogging and cooking. In the interview Daniel talks with his soon to be friend Jay Y. Kim. Jay is the recent author of Analog Church. The book talks about the importance of church being about real people with real relationships in real time. Daniel and Jay have quite the convo. Jay's Book.Daniel' Blog. Scott edited this podcast, you know he always does it.

In the season 2 finale Daniel, Jess, Scott, and Sara sit down to talk about the highlights of season 2!! We talk about our fav Christmas gifts, The Scratch hot chicken sandwiches, and our favorite episodes.  Also! Daniel has a new website, danieljkunkel.com <http://danieljkunkel.com/>  Host, Daniel Kunkel (http://shorturl.at/exIZ1) Co-Host, Jessica Senbetu (http://shorturl.at/gjLO7) Producer, Scott Bolin (http://shorturl.at/kloX9) Graphics, Gabe Senbetu (http://shorturl.at/ikJR7) Our theme song is by Joel Adam Russell (http://joeladamrussell.com/)  Follow us on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/eib.podcast/?hl=enCheck out our website: eibpodcast.com <http://eibpodcast.com/>

In episode 19 Daniel sits down with Caroline Cobb. Caroline is a singer-songwriter. She has released five music projects. Her most recent EP is Tell That Story. Recently The Gospel Coalition said that Caroline was one of the top artist of the decade.  After the episode Daniel and Jessica talk about their meeting experiences and Daniel’s graduation! Listen to Caroline Cobb here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1qjWvtEJlR1dAEAL4A3IOM?si=e34_IY0DQG2l6gFtcTIl3A Host, Daniel Kunkel (http://shorturl.at/exIZ1) Co-Host, Jessica Senbetu (http://shorturl.at/gjLO7) Producer, Scott Bolin (http://shorturl.at/kloX9) Graphics, Gabe Senbetu (http://shorturl.at/ikJR7) Our theme song is by Joel Adam Russell (http://joeladamrussell.com/)  Follow us on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/eib.podcast/?hl=enCheck out our website: eibpodcast.com <http://eibpodcast.com/>  

In episode 18 Daniel and Jessica sits down with Heather Holleman PhD. Heather teaches writing at Penn State. She works for a Cru ministry called Faculty Commons and has written several books including, Seated with Christ. After the episode Daniel and Jessica talk about raising support for ministries.  Find out more about Heather Holleman, http://heatherholleman.com <http://heatherholleman.com/> Host, Daniel Kunkel (http://shorturl.at/exIZ1) Co-Host, Jessica Senbetu (http://shorturl.at/gjLO7) Producer, Scott Bolin (http://shorturl.at/kloX9) Graphics, Gabe Senbetu (http://shorturl.at/ikJR7) Our theme song is by Joel Adam Russell (http://joeladamrussell.com/)  Follow us on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/eib.podcast/?hl=enCheck out our website: eibpodcast.com <http://eibpodcast.com/>  

In episode 17 Daniel sits down with Dr. Russell Moore. Dr. Moore is the president of the Ethic and Religious Liberty Commission. He works with presidents, senators, and policy makers. He has written several books, most recently The Stormed-Tossed Family (2018).After the episode Daniel shares an update of a break in he experienced this week. Plus his friend Rob joins the program! Find out more about Dr. Russell Moore: https://www.russellmoore.comCheck out Rob’s podcasts:Basketball Stat! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/basketball-stat/id1477084574Diary of a Pregnant Couple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/diary-of-a-pregnant-couple/id1485835702Host, Daniel Kunkel (shorturl.at/exIZ1)Co-Host, Jessica Senbetu (shorturl.at/gjLO7)Producer, Scott Bolin (shorturl.at/kloX9)Graphics, Gabe Senbetu (shorturl.at/ikJR7)Our theme song is by Joel Adam Russell (http://joeladamrussell.com/) Follow us on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/eib.podcast/?hl=enCheck out our website: eibpodcast.com 

In episode 16 we sit-down with Sandra Van Opstal. Sandra Maria Van Opstal, a second-generation Latina, pastors at Grace and Peace Community on the west-side of Chicago.  She is a preacher, liturgist and activist who re-imagining the intersection of worship and justice.In this episode Daniel and Jess discuss with Sandra about being an activist in order to change how we worship. After the episode, special guest Seth (Daniel’s Dad) makes an appearance, and Daniel Jess discuss the burdens that women carry when speaking publicly.  Find out more about Sandra: http://www.sandravanopstal.com/about/Host, Daniel Kunkel (shorturl.at/exIZ1)Co-Host, Jessica Senbetu (shorturl.at/gjLO7)Producer, Scott Bolin (shorturl.at/kloX9)Graphics, Gabe Senbetu (shorturl.at/ikJR7)Our theme song is by Joel Adam Russell (http://joeladamrussell.com/) Follow us on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/eib.podcast/?hl=enCheck out our website: eibpodcast.com 

In episode 15 we sit-down with Youtuber, theologian, and all around amazing man, Tim Mackie. Tim co-founded the Bible Project in 2012 on Youtube. The project takes complex stories of the Bible and explains them in a very understandable way over the most amazing animation. Recently, the Bible Project hit one million subscribers on Youtube.  In this episode we discuss with Tim his story, how the Bible Project came to be. We ask Tim about topics like evolution and inerrancy. After the episode Daniel and Jessica talk about their own stories of how they found the Bible Project and what it has done for them, and Daniel got a new Hydro Flask.  Find out more about Tim: http://www.timmackie.com/ Host, Daniel Kunkel (http://shorturl.at/exIZ1) Co-Host, Jessica Senbetu (http://shorturl.at/gjLO7) Producer, Scott Bolin (http://shorturl.at/kloX9) Graphics, Gabe Senbetu (http://shorturl.at/ikJR7) Our theme song is by Joel Adam Russell (http://joeladamrussell.com/)  Follow us on Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/eib.podcast/?hl=enCheck out our website: eibpodcast.com <http://eibpodcast.com/>  

In episode 13 Daniel sits down with Pastor Dr. Derwin Gray. Dr. Gray is the lead pastor at Transformation Church in South Carolina. Dr. Gray is a former NFL player and author of many books including The High Definition Leader: Building Multiethnic Churches in a Multiethnic World (2015).Daniel talks with Dr. Gray about his story, from being in the NFL, to becoming a lead pastor, how does a church become multi-ethnic, and the comments made about Beth Moore. After the episode, Daniel and Jessica talk about Kanye’s album, multi-ethnic ministries, and much more. Buy Dr. Gray’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/High-Definition-Leader-Building-Multiethnic/dp/0718031636/ref=nodl_Host, Daniel Kunkel (shorturl.at/exIZ1)Co-Host, Jessica Senbetu (shorturl.at/gjLO7)Producer, Scott Bolin (shorturl.at/kloX9)Graphics, Gabe Senbetu (shorturl.at/ikJR7)Photographer, Gina Mangiante (https://bit.ly/2m7C4iQ)Social Media, Sarina Wadhwa (https://bit.ly/2mqllYg)Our IG: https://www.instagram.com/eib.podcast/?hl=enOur website: eibpodcast.com