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In this episode Patrick interviews Dr. Jackie Halstead: professor, marriage and family therapist, and founder/CEO of Nashville’s Selah Center. She discusses her experiences teaching Christian contemplation in schools and prisons, common misconceptions about spiritual direction, and offers some relationship advice for hard times.

In this episode Patrick interviews Russell Pointer Jr., pastor of Reformation Church Nashville. They talk about growing up in and being shaped by a faith community, and why he chose to stay in his. They explore the relationship between politics and religion, and how a Historic Black College can teach us about diversity.

Make a cup of tea and settle in for Patrick and Benjamin’s review of the Year of Our Lord 2020, where we talk about big changes, lessons learned, and look for inspiration and excitement in the year to come. And whether you want them or not, hot takes are coming. Because this is Patrick!, you should know by now.

Welcome back dear listeners. In our first episode of 2021 Patrick talks with John Michael Elder, a member of the Patrick! team and an all around good buddy. We warm up with a discussion about fatherhood, secrets of a flight attender, and medical school rejection, and then burn it down with some most ridiculous hot takes. Clutch your pearls, people.

Sean Palmer is an author, pastor, and speaking coach in Houston, Texas. In this episode we talk about growing up in Mississippi, his work with Ecclesia, and how to relate to those scary enneagram threes we all know and love.

In today's episode Patrick interviews entrepreneur Austin Church, tracing his journey from corporate marketing to freelance, and talking about what inspired him to dedicate his work to helping creatives navigate business and finance. https://austinlchurch.com/

In this episode our friend Derek McClardy returns for a discussion on restoration, reconciliation, social media, and a new take on the prodigal son (not joking)!

In this episode Patrick talks with fashion designer J. Fields about his path, his priorities, and how he found inspiration during the pandemic. We take time to remember Rasheed Walker, and to examine the roots of the culture of violence that has destroyed so many communities.

In this episode The Podcast’s own Benjamin Roberson breaks down his new album track by track, discusses his musical influences, and takes us through his creative process.

In part two of our Election Special, we cross the aisle to talk to Wes Hartline about the difference between conservatism and the Republican Party, political tactics, single issue voting, and how to stay friends when this is all over.

Broderick Greer returns for Part One of the two-part Patrick! Election Special to talk about our racial and political divides, the history of the black vote, and what he wants to see from the left moving forward

In this episode Patrick talks to Restaurateur Austin Smith about rock bottom and the journey to success, hot chicken, one star reviews, and what making it really looks like.

In this episode Patrick talks to Ethan Summers, founder of Nashville-based Oil and Lumber, about growing up in Utah, how he draws inspiration from his Japanese roots, and what it feels like to get sued by bro-country.

In this episode Patrick sits down with longtime friend and colleague David Rubio to talk about his twenty-five year journey in youth ministry, and how the questions and anxieties of this year are affecting teens and their mentors alike.

In this episode Patrick talks with Josh Graves about his ministry at Otter Creek Church, his approach to writing and teaching, how privilege informs vocation, and how basketball can be worship.

In this episode, Patrick talks to Jacob Matthews about his journey from the pulpit to photography, his travels to Kenya, and what basketball has to teach us about humanity. He takes us behind the scenes of the creative/influencer process and shows us the value of stillness in a hyperactive, competitive world.

In this episode Patrick talks to Chad Martin about being a black business owner in 2020, the value of diversity, and the systemic issues behind buying black. We talk about the importance of being heard in historic times, and why Chad decided to start speaking out.

In this episode Patrick interviews Peloton instructor Chase Tucker about getting out of slumps, adaptive fitness, and where he finds positivity and strength during quarantine.

In today’s episode we talk with Melissa Greene, artist, MDiv and founder of Nashville’s Imaginarium, about what it looks like to be open to an evolving theology, when to ask questions, and when to burn bridges.