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The X PodcastEP 253 “is there a book inside you, sneak peeks of an author, ways to publish”There’s a lot going on in our culture right now and we are planning to have a conversation about it. Until then, here’s an earlier-recorded podcast. Tim and Russ sit down to talk about a very specific niche — publishing. So many people say they want to write a book. Or have written a book but don’t know what to do next. Tim and Russ journey through their own processes over the years and break down the 3 main types of publishing paths with their pros and cons. Join the c...
2025-09-1950 minThe X PodcastEP 251 “mosaic and LA, russ is back, sabbatical and life”The Moores are back at the table and have a lot to catch up on. From sabbatical and travel to major life updates all the way to Tim’s recent incredible opportunity to speak to the wonderful community at Mosaic in LA, and plenty of reflections in between.Join the conversation and let us know your thoughts!Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship:https://www.youtube.com/xchurch Connect with X Church Facebook | https://www.facebook.com...
2025-09-0551 minThe X PodcastEP 248 “Tim’s big announcement, advice for navigating life”In this episode of The X Podcast, Tim shares the news of his upcoming book, Don’t Wing It: The Essentials for Money, Dating, Taxes, & Everything Else dropping October 14, 2025.Tim and Russ discuss the premise of this book and why Tim felt compelled to write it. Tune in to hear the story behind the book, what’s inside, and why this could be a game-changer for anyone trying to do adult life with a little more clarity and a lot less stress.Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship:https://www.youtube.com/xchu...
2025-08-1546 minThe X PodcastEP 239 “calvinism part 2, in the mind of Romans 9”Russ and Tim continue their discussion from a listener’s email on theological questions, this one particularly on Calvinism versus Arminianism. Where do Tim and Russ land on it? What is the tulip? What do we do with hard-to-understand passages? And much more. Dive in below and SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS AND TOPICS THAT YOU WOULD LOVE FOR US TO DISCUSS!Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship:https://www.youtube.com/xchurch Connect with X Church Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/theXchurch.ohInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/theX_church/ Helping people get on the path to Go...
2025-06-131h 11The X PodcastEP 213 “special guest, creativity and the future, AI and faith”Special guest, Terrell Carter - serial entrepreneur and Creative Director of COSI - joins Tim, Kevin and Russ at the table for a provocative and wide-ranging conversation around life, leadership, faith, business, AI, the end of the world, and more.
It’s one not to miss!
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2024-12-131h 04The X PodcastEP 206 “conversations from LA, the Arena, power of the right room”While in LA for a conference, Tim, Kevin and Russ sat down at a hotel to capture their thoughts and expectations. And why in the world to spend the time and money to do something like that. What is the power of a moment? The power of a new experience? The power of a fresh perspective?
They talk about all that and a whole lot more
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2024-10-2544 minThe X PodcastEP 179 “youtube and email response, how to sift through feedback, avoiding categories”PZ sits down with Tim and Russ to:
* respond to some recent comments and pushback
* talk through categorization in church culture
* political filters in debates
* and much more
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2024-04-191h 18The X PodcastEP 178 “megachurch critics, armchair warriors versus trench soldiers”Tim and Russ discuss:* tim’s pet peeve* various critiques against churches and leaders* prophets and amateurs * and much moreClick the link below to join the conversation.Write into us at podcast@thex.church
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Helping people get on the path to God. This is the vision of X Church, led by
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2024-04-1258 minThe X PodcastEP 177 “easter and biden, outrage culture”Tim and Russ sit down to discuss:* last week’s podcast and follow up* easter weekend and upcoming series* outrage culture on left and right* the controversy of biden’s transgender day and non-religious easter egg hunt* and moreClick the link below to join the conversation.Write into us at podcast@thex.church Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship:
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2024-04-051h 09The X PodcastEP 176 “opposing voices, calvinists and charismatics, balanced diet”Zach joins Tim and Russ to talk all things
* news and realtors
* theological journey
* importance of learning from opposing voices
* danger of learning from opposing voices
* and more
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2024-03-291h 03The X PodcastEP 175 “exciting new tool, faith in the digital world”Zach joins Tim and Russ to talk all things* new church app* digital discipleship * the possibilities and limits of technology * how we actually grow* analog versus digital * And moreClick the link below to join the conversation.Write into us at podcast@thex.church
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2024-03-2246 minThe X PodcastEP 174 “west coast thoughts, memories from LA, how to raise your sea level”Tim and Russ sit down to catch up on:
reflections from their recent trip
the city of LA
meeting those you admire
the importance of who/what you surround yourself with
and a whole lot more
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2024-03-1548 minThe X PodcastEP 172 “all things money, billionaires and generosity, thoughts on dave ramsey”Zach joins Tim and Russ to talk all things money, including:* our current series on faith and finance* how should billionaires give* can you be generous without giving* pastor Tim’s story of frugality* why do people under forty struggle with Dave ramsey * tips on money and generosity* and moreClick the link below to join the conversation.Write into us at podcast@thex.church Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship:
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2024-03-011h 19The X PodcastEP 171 “all things russia, navalny and carlson, regional cultures and upcoming election”Tim and Russ are back and sit down for heavy episode to hack through current events like:* the death of Russian critics * are we in a new Cold War?* war in Ukraine * Tucker Carlson’s interview with Vladimir Putin* why are politicians backing Russia?* upcoming election* and moreClick the link below to join the conversation.Write into us at podcast@thex.church
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2024-02-231h 04The X PodcastEP 169 “slow versus fast, processing your calling, gifts and timing”Zach is back with Tim and Russ to process part 2 of “Me in Three” content. They hit:
* the tension between urgency to accomplish and pace to slow down
* the rhythms for each season
* discovering your gifting and purpose
* comparison and discontent
* and more
This one goes deep!
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2024-02-0951 min
The X PodcastEP 169 “me in three, goals and purpose, eulogy test”Zach is back with Tim and Russ to process the Sunday series we just completed. They hit:
* who they want to become
* where they want to grow
* goals versus direction
* what they want said at their funeral
* and more
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2024-02-091h 04The X PodcastEP 168 “me in three, goals and purpose, eulogy test”Zach is back with Tim and Russ to process the Sunday series we just completed. They hit:
* who they want to become
* where they want to grow
* goals versus direction
* what they want said at their funeral
* and more
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2024-02-021h 04The X PodcastEP 167 “headline reactions, water bottles and expensive cars”Zach is back with Tim and Russ in a light, fun format of headline reactions from the news, including:
* are cars still affordable?
* is there any safe way to drink water
* struggling airline industries
* presidential primaries
* chinese biometric companies
* and more
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2024-01-2648 minThe X PodcastEP 166 “church work part ✌🏽, how to build a strong culture”Zach joins Tim and Russ again to continue the conversation around what it’s like to work at X Church, including:* history of the last 8 years* bad culture to good culture* our internal staff standards * the keys for any organization to build a strong culture * and moreClick the link below to join the conversation.Write into us at podcast@thex.church
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2024-01-191h 00The X PodcastEP 165 “what it’s like to work at a church, behind the scenes peek”Zach joins Tim and Russ for a fun and frank conversation about what it’s like to work at X Church, including:* staff culture * weekly rhythms* the pros and cons of church work * what might surprise people* how to know if you’re “called” * and moreClick the link below to join the conversation.Write into us at podcast@thex.church
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2024-01-121h 16The X PodcastEP 164 “unreasonable hospitality, unseen realms and AI, christmas and hot chicken”Happy New Year! Tim and Russ are back for the first episode of the year. It’s wide ranging! In it, they discuss:
* highlights from Christmas
* recent books they’ve read and insights from them
* a new lens from AI, Calvinism and unseen spiritual forces
* the new best-selling book “unreasonable hospitality” and leadership and life principles from it
* power of hospitality and service
* and more
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2024-01-051h 07The X PodcastEP 163 “end of year, 2023 global and personal highlights, reflection and vision”2023 has been a big year. Tim and Russ take time to reflect both personally and globally on what they remember, the good and bad, big and small, highs and lows. We invite you to join in. And thank you for being a part of the X Podcast family this year. The table is better when you’re at it. We hope you have the best Christmas and New Year’s. Here’s to 2024.Click the link below to join the conversation.Write into us at podcast@thex.church
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2023-12-221h 02The X PodcastEP 162 “hot takes part 4, christmas edition, santa and fashion economics”🥁🥁🥁…. Tim joins Russ, Zach and Jesse for a four-man hot takes episode. It is full of ridiculousness. Consider it an early Christmas present. They hit:* best and worst Christmas movies * is it wrong to tell kids about Santa * Is sustainable clothing affordable * college sports and fantasy video games* should politicians live in D.C.* and a whole lot moreClick the link below to join the conversation.Write into us at podcast@thex.church Subscribe to get the latest videos and live worship:
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2023-12-1559 minThe X PodcastEP 161 “the power of language part 3, containers of meaning, how words form ideas”Tim and Russ are joined by Zach for round 3 on the danger/power of the language templates we use. This time they dive into:
* how to approach and receive big ideas
* how to have deep convictions and be open at the same time
* how language forms islands or bridges
* the importance of critical thinking behind our language
* and a whole lot more
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2023-12-081h 07The X PodcastEP 159 “the power of thanksgiving, living from the inside out”Tim and Russ sit down for a thought-provoking and heart-warming discussion around thanksgiving. Together they discuss:
* the concept of inside-out and outside-in living
* can gratitude really kill worry?
* how to cultivate a grateful heart
* and more
It’s a great one. And from our podcast family to you, happy thanksgiving. We are definitely thankful for YOU 🖤
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2023-11-2432 minThe X PodcastEP 158 “the danger of God-language, the frameworks we choose”Tim and Russ dive deep into the importance of the language we choose. Together they discuss:
* is there danger in using over-spiritualized language?
* what meanings do our words contain?
* how does religious language hurt our relationships and EQ?
* how can we stay honest with ourselves?
* and more
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2023-11-171h 03The X PodcastEP 157 “Ghost FAQs part ✌🏽, how to distinguish the voices inside your head”Part 2 of a very theological conversation. Coming off the heels of our Sunday series on the supernatural and the Holy Spirit, Zach joins Tim and Russ again at the table and brings with him more questions that were sent in by people at the church. Together they discuss:
* how do we know if the voices in our head are us, God, or satan?
* why was Jesus forsaken at the Cross?
* how can we actually live a supernatural life?
* how do we distinguish between conviction and condemnation and not beat ourselves up in the process?
* and a whole lot more
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2023-11-101h 01The X PodcastEP 160 “the power of language part ✌🏽, narcissists and gaslighters, danger of therapy-speak”Tim and Russ are joined by Jesse to hit round 2 on the danger/power of the language templates we use. Specifically, they dive into:
* the increased trend of using pop-psychology in everyday language
* therapy term meanings and misuses
* the danger of abusing and overusing important vernacular
* church hurt and abuse
* how to deepen relationships instead of damage them
* and a whole lot more
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2023-11-0356 minThe X PodcastEP 156 “Ghost FAQs, demons and ghosts, weed and strongholds”It’s yet ANOTHER theological one! Coming off the heels of our Sunday series on the supernatural and the Holy Spirit, Zach joins Tim and Russ at the table and brings with him questions that were sent in by people at the church. Together they discuss:
can Christians be impacted by demonic forces? Can we be cursed?
Is weed wrong or even demonic?
what about psychics, horoscopes, astrologists and more?
are ghosts real and do they come as our late loved ones?
and a whole lot more
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2023-11-0348 minThe X PodcastEP 155 “wind and fire, tongues and the Spirit”This week’s conversation is another theological one. Russ and Tim are joined at the table again by Zach as they dive into some of the deeper subtopics of the church’s series on the Holy Spirit. Together they discuss:
* what is tongues? what’s the point?
* what are their experiences with the Holy Spirit and Pentecostal culture?
* prophecies and
* how to stay hungry without becoming discouraged
* and a whole lot more
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2023-10-271h 06The X PodcastEP 154 “is it the end of the age, how to know when Jesus comes back”This week’s conversation is a theological one. Russ and Tim are joined at the table by Zach as a follow up to last week’s conversation. Together they discuss:
* is everything happening in the Middle East signs that the end is near?
* what do Christ followers believe about how the world ends?
* how important is it to study and understand the rapture, Antichrist and Armageddon?
* where do we go from here?
* and more
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2023-10-2058 minThe X PodcastEP 153 “heartbreak in the Middle East, Israel and Palestine, the hamas attack”Russ and Tim are joined at the table by Zach to process all the grief and anger following the deadly hamas attack on Israel. Together they discuss:
* initial reactions
* how this is different than 2021
* the complexity and history of this region
* the call out of evil
* how to process as humans and Jesus followers
* and more
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2023-10-1356 minThe X Podcastfrom the archives EP 118 “the power of tension what to do with opposing views and hot button issues”In this episode, Tim and Russ sit down and hit on the following topics:
* sneak peak the upcoming controversial message series at church
* why tension is so big in life and Scripture
* the uncomfortable reality of unresolved tension
* the importance and art of navigating spicy topics
* and more
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2023-10-0611 minThe X PodcastEP 152 “gift of the nile, egypt and AI, the mystery of rest”Russ and Tim are finally reunited around the podcast table. And they hit a lot:
* what Tim learned about vision and rest from sabbatical
* highlights from Russ’s trip to Egypt
* the rhythms of rest
* insights from opposing cultures
* hopes of AI
* aliens and asteroids
* how to not take your life for granted
* and more
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2023-09-291h 02The X PodcastEP 150 “Tim’s travel, the Alamo, is God on our side”Tim is back!!! Fresh off his sabbatical, Tim rejoins the table—this time along with Trae and Zach. The conversation starts with * Tim’s travels and then dovetails into talk about the Alamo and a letter Col. William Travis wrote. * is God actually on our side in conflict? is it ok to make that claim? * are there problems with that way of thinking?
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2023-09-1557 minThe X PodcastEP 142 “the secrets to focus, tim’s long break, rhythms of rest”Tim is back and sits down with Russ to discuss:
* tim’s upcoming sabbatical and what he’s hoping to get from it
* sabbath and night rhythms
* russ’s recent writing week and what he learned about focus
* trips, tricks and trigger words for focus
* how to bring focus and vision no matter what your job is
* and more
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2023-07-211h 17The X PodcastEP 139 “podcast reunion, real estate and entrepreneurship, identity and dark nights”Kevin’s back and him, Tim, and Russ waste no time catching up. In this deep, rich and wide-ranging conversation they hit:
* the journey Kevin’s been on in the last year
* the real estate market
* entrepreneurial lessons
* raw spirituality post church-staff
* embracing failure
* wrestling through identity
* and much, much more
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2023-06-301h 16The X PodcastEP 137 “doc is in the house, shadow side of mental health, handles to improve”A clinical psychologist sits down with Russ and Tim to talk all things:
* mental health journey and profession
* concerning trends in mental health
* what true self-care looks like
* exposure therapy versus avoidance therapy
* the secret of selling books
* weapons in the fight of our mental health
* and much, much more
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2023-06-161h 12The X PodcastEP 136 “popcorn topics, listener questions”In this quick and light appetizer episode of the X Podcast, Tim and Russ respond to several rapid fire listener questions to hit:* a day in the life of us* how we approach writing and get through creative blocks * how we refill our tanks emotionally * what we do to refresh ourselves spiritually when we feel in a slump * and moreClick the link below to join the conversation!
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2023-06-0934 minThe X PodcastEP 135 “the unspoken side of mental health, resilience and ownership”In this week’s episode of the X Podcast, Tim and Russ discuss:
* the parts of mental health they’re a little nervous to discuss on Sundays
* the relationship that fragility/resilience have with our mental health
* current social constructs and movements that are not helping our mental health
* how to build resilience
* and more
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2023-06-0253 minThe X PodcastEP 134 “identifying our resistance, nostalgia and the future”In this week’s episode of the X Podcast, Tim and Russ discuss:
* the reasons why people are often so slow to change
* the friction of leading churches and organizations through change
* the effect of nostalgia, comfort, emotional attachment and fear on our ability to step into the future
* and much more
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2023-05-261h 15The X PodcastEP 133 “the practicals of peace, exercises for mental fitness”Continuing the theme of mental health, Tim and Russ discuss:
* mental fitness as a construct to approach emotional health
* practical ways to build and maintain emotional health
* the effect of nutrition, sleep, exercise, community, processing, recreation and more on our mental health
* and more
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2023-05-1959 minThe X PodcastEP 132 “mental health and OCD, psychology and faith, how to break out of compulsion”In this important conversation, Tim and Russ sit down to discuss:
* the U.S. Surgeon General’s new warning
* epidemic of loneliness in the world
* the danger of isolation and disconnection
* how to move towards connection and community
* and much, much more
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2023-05-121h 03The X PodcastEP 131 “americans are lonely, mental health and isolation, the lost art of connection”In this important conversation, Tim and Russ sit down to discuss:
* the U.S. Surgeon General’s new warning
* epidemic of loneliness in the world
* the danger of isolation and disconnection
* how to move towards connection and community
* and much, much more
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2023-05-051h 13The X PodcastEP 130 “broaden your horizons, Spain and the world, the power of travel”In this light and fun episode, Russ has just returned from Spain and he sits down with Tim to discuss:
* interesting experiences and observations from Spanish culture
* things we think America could adopt
* why it’s helpful to travel if possible
* how to open up our minds and hearts to new spaces and people
* and much, much more
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2023-04-2855 minThe X PodcastEP 129 “climate change, the church and environmentalism, why should we care”In response to a listener questions, Tim and Russ hit the following topics:
* listener question on why more Christians don’t care about the environment
* is climate change real and are we responsible?
* why is this so politicized?
* what is the balance in environmental passion?
* and much, much more
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2023-04-2150 minThe X PodcastEP 128 “happy birthday x, building and pivoting, how to reinvent yourself”This week X Church turns 20 years old! Tim and Russ hit the following:
listener question on how our church has evolved over the years
crucial turning points and how they were navigated
the importance of adaptability
the keys to keep yourself young, sharp and growing
the steps to take if you want to reinvent your life
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2023-04-141h 13The X PodcastEP 127 “series aftermath part 3, gender and miscellaneous, open or closed mind”In this final follow-up episode from the “It’s Complicated” series, Tim and Russ hit the following topics:
* more catch-all questions from the series and podcast
* how to navigate sex and gender issues in work environments as a Christ-follower
* when should wives submit to husbands?
* when is censorship in schools a good thing and what should children be taught?
* why is an open mind so powerful in life and yet so rare in Christian environments?
* and much, much more
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2023-04-071h 33The X PodcastEP 126 “series aftermath part 2, sexuality and women, podcast critique”n this episode, Tim and Russ hit the following topics:
* more catch-all questions from It’s Complicated
* how can a gay person evaluate the intersection of their faith and sexuality?
* what are we doing to help women?
* what is our response to critique so far?
* why don’t we have any people of color on staff?
* and much, much more
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2023-03-3149 minThe X PodcastEP 125 “series aftermath, stolen elections and forced vaccines, church and politics”
In this EXTREMELY spicy episode, Tim and Russ hit the following topics:
* catch-all questions from It’s Complicated
* was the election stolen?
* how do we help our children navigate these confusing times?
* how do we submit in the area of guns and vaccines?
* are we woke?
* and much, much more
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2023-03-241h 18The X PodcastEP 124 “gender and identity, church and the trans community, pronouns and transitioning”In this week’s episode, Jesse joins Tim and Russ as they hit the following topics:
* week 6 of the message series: It’s Complicated
* listener e-mails and response
* the trans community and church community
* pronoun hospitality
* the power of empathy, education and identity
* gender dysphoria, nature and nurture
* and much, much more
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2023-03-171h 19The X PodcastEP 123 “sexuality and scripture, lgbtq and church, weddings and eternity”In this week’s episode, Zach joins Tim and Russ as they hit the following topics:
* week 5 of the message series: It’s Complicated
* listener e-mails and response
* the gay community and church community
* gay weddings and gay families
* the gay community and church leadership
* power of language and empathy
* and much, much more
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2023-03-102h 12The X PodcastEP 122 “prejudice and racism, blm and riots, healing and echo chambers”In this week’s episode, Tim and Russ are discuss the following topics:
* week 4 of the message series: It’s Complicated
* listener e-mails and response
* what about blm and riots and the Capitol
* political divides and tribalism
* interracial marriage and diversified friend groups
* and much, much more
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2023-03-031h 30The X PodcastEP 121 “pro life and pro choice, what about the exceptions, bodily autonomy and legality”In this long, and sensitive-topic episode, Tim and Russ are joined by Janice to discuss the following topics:
week 3 of the message series: It’s Complicated
listener e-mails and response
what about cases of rape, incest, and life of the mother
where does morality and legality intersect
women’s rights and bodily autonomy
Janice’s story of hope
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2023-02-242h 07The X PodcastEP 119 “why are we at war, it’s complicated, the blurring of Jesus and America”In this episode, Tim and Russ sit down and hit on the following topics:
* week 1 of the new controversial message series at X Church
* listener e-mails and response
* the reasons we’re all so susceptible to culture war mentality
* the mingling of the Gospel and American culture
* and more
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2023-02-101h 09The X PodcastEP 118 “the power of tension, what to do with opposing views and hot button issues”In this episode, Tim and Russ sit down and hit on the following topics:
* sneak peak the upcoming controversial message series at church
* why tension is so big in life and Scripture
* the uncomfortable reality of unresolved tension
* the importance and art of navigating spicy topics
* and more
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2023-02-0344 minThe X PodcastEP 117 “are we christians, power of words, insider language”In this episode, Tim and Russ sit down and hit on the following topics:
* how the language you choose hurts or elevates your life
* the verbiage we use at X Church and why
* the danger of lazy language and insider language
* why we don’t say we’re Christians
* and more
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2023-01-2757 minThe X PodcastEP 116 “what’s your word, new year vision and goals, russ’s weight loss bet”In this episode, Tim and Russ sit down and hit on the following topics:
* the power/connection of vision & hope
* how to craft goals for the year
* picking a single word for your year
* tim and russ new book hints
* grounded planes and a short life
* and more
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2023-01-2045 minThe X PodcastEP 115 “damar hamlin, when culture likes faith, power of prayer”In this episode, Tim and Russ sit down and hit on the following topics:
* hot oceans and Pres. Biden’s files
* Damar Hamlin’s tragic moment
* when and why is faith sometimes politically/culturally acceptable
* when does prayer become powerful
* how to actually talk to God
* and more
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2023-01-1351 minThe X PodcastEP 113 “end of year wrap up, global and personal highlight, half empty or full”Tim and Russ sit down to talk through the past year. So much has happened nationally and internally, culturally and socially, and of course personally and at the church.
Together they remember, reminisce and reflect.
And from our podcast family to yours - Happy New Year ✨
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2022-12-3048 minThe X PodcastEP 112 “nuclear fusion and world cup, brittney griner and elon musk”Tim and Russ sit down to hit a lot of the hot-button items in culture right now. The scientific breakthrough in nuclear fusion and all its implications, the drama and culture clashes and hero stories of the world cup, is Elon Musk good for the future, and a whole lot more.
It’s a fun, fast-hitting conversation.
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2022-12-2347 minThe X PodcastEP 110 “artificial intelligence, week that changes everything, future of technology and humanity”This week multiple forms of artificial intelligence went viral. There are a ton of exciting possibilities, along with a lot of potential implications.
Trae joins Tim and Russ to discuss the fascinating discoveries and aspects of it all.
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2022-12-0959 minThe X PodcastEP 109 “guest wisdom, post covid culture and social media, pressure to respond”Matt Johnson returns to the podcast for the first time since summer to join Russ and Tim. Together they look back over the last couple years and talk about the journey to navigate all the hot button topics of culture.
What do you respond to and how? What’s a healthy way to use social media and your influence? What’s the best posture for leaders and Jesus followers in a post-Christian society?
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2022-12-021h 03The X PodcastEP 108 “honey wine and harry potter, all things Ireland, rebrand Jesus”Russ is back from Ireland and there’s a lot to talk about. Him and Tim catch up on his travels, what he’s learned from his time away, and fascinating observations from the emerald aisle.
Launching from the tragic history of religious violence in Belfast, the two discuss the image of the church and current efforts to rebrand the reputation of Jesus. It’s an interesting conversation to join.
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2022-11-2548 minThe X PodcastEP 107 “gratitude and entitlement, current politics, how to enjoy life”Russ is back this week and him and Tim talk midterm elections and future predictions before leaning in to all things entitlement - is it a generational thing? How can you know if you have it? And what does it affect?
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2022-11-1853 minThe X PodcastEP 105 “student loan cancellation, who should pay it, debt and future education”Zach joins Tim and Russ this week to talk through all the current news and debate surrounding the announcement of student loan forgiveness.
Disagreement abounds at the table, which makes for a good time and good discussion.
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2022-11-041h 07The X PodcastEP 104 “over-reaction, extremes and pendulums, diminishing cultural values”Tim and Russ hit culture head on this week. So often as individuals and society, we live by reactionary theology and swing from one extreme to another.
In the middle of all that, what essential, cultural values are getting lost or simply aren’t “trendy” anymore?
It’s a juicy one.
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2022-10-281h 01The X PodcastEP 103 “cold weather season, mental health, surviving the winter blues”This week got cold and rainy in central Ohio. Some love the shorter days and lower temps more than others. And millions are genuinely affected by seasonal disorders.
How can we come up with a plan to survive and thrive and fight the blues? Tim and Russ tackle it head on.
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2022-10-2141 minThe X PodcastEP 102 “elon musk and chess cheating, hurricane Ian and loss, how to process trauma”Tim and Russ hit a bunch of different current events and topics before getting deep into the psychological condition of us as a society and as individuals.
Are we all experiencing a collective trauma from the last few years? How do we process our own loss and grief? And how important is it to give ourselves permission to feel it?
Join them for a powerful and helpful conversation.
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2022-10-141h 13The X PodcastEP 101 “around the world, joy of travel”It’s a long, journeying episode of absolute wanderlust. Tim opens the Pandora’s box of travel and Russ has never been happier.
Is travel a luxury? Perhaps a necessity? Is it more accessible and affordable than we know? Where are the best places to travel and how?
Fly with Tim and Russ down memory skies as they reminisce on some of their favorite excursions around the US and the world.
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2022-10-071h 17The X PodcastEP 100 “anniversary donuts, string theory and palm trees, planted but pliable”It’s EPISODE 100!
In this EXTREMELY wide-ranging, rambling conversation, Tim and Russ sit down to celebrate and sample donuts, count down the 10 most watched episodes of the last 2 years, and discuss some of what’s been on their mind lately - all the way from physics to dopamine to how the traits of palm trees can make our lives better.
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2022-09-301h 00The X PodcastEP 099 “self-care, soul health and self-indulgence”September is National Self-Care Awareness Month. Tim and Russ sit down to discuss it.
What are the best ways to practice self-care? Is it all good? Are there ditches and extremes to avoid? How does a follower of Jesus square self-care with the call to “take up your cross and deny yourself”?
In this episode they talk through it all.
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2022-09-231h 00The X PodcastEP 098 “quiet quitting, work life balance, workforce in 2022”In the midst of people coming back to work after the pandemic, a new trend is emerging called “quiet quitting.”
What does it mean and is it good or bad? What should employers do to create healthier balance and more realistic expectations? What should an employee do when they feel caught in a hard place between balance/family and needing a paycheck?
Tim and Russ bring all of it to the table. Let’s talk.
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2022-09-1643 minThe X PodcastEP 096 “swipe left, dating, how to find your soulmate”It is a fun, wild ride of an episode. Hope and Maria join Tim and Russ this week as Tim puts all three of them on the hot seat.
What does dating look like these days and in their lives? What do they look for? Is there really a soulmate out there for each of us? If so, how do we find him/her?
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2022-09-021h 07The X PodcastEP 095 “speaking and teaching, developing communication skills”This week Russ is back and him and Tim are responding to topic requests.
They zero in on a request for tips to develop communication skills. How important is communication? How does one become great? What are some practical steps?
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2022-08-261h 02The X PodcastEP 092 “importance of fun, what’s your hobby, power of recreation”In a world that’s deteriorating, how can we prioritize recreating? What if fun is spiritual and more important than we know? How can we find a hobby?
Tim and Russ dive into all the above and more. As always, if you find the episode helpful, share it around and don’t forget to click like and subscribe!
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2022-08-0544 minThe X PodcastEP 090 “lately I’ve been learning, books and life, lessons for the soul”In this week’s light and wide-ranging episode, Tim and Russ discuss what they’ve been learning lately. From fitness and homes, to books and podcasts, to personal and spiritual, they discuss it all.
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2022-07-221h 03The X PodcastEP 089 “post-pandemic pet peeves, disruption, lost art of customer service”In this week’s more light-hearted episode, Tim and Russ riff on all their post-pandemic observations on culture, prices, changes and inconveniences. And Russ goes on a ridiculous tangent on the lost art of customer service.
It’s carefree and wide-ranging, but it’s a good time. Click one of the links below to dive in.
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2022-07-1556 min
The X PodcastEP 087 “roe reactions, call out culture, convictions and conversations”Now that Roe v Wade has officially been overturned, Tim and Russ sit down to talk about the reactions they’re witnessing, both from inside the church world and outside the church world.
What are the appropriate ways to address cultural issues? Do we naturally distrust each other’s motives? How did Jesus navigate His cultural moment?
Tim and Russ address all this and more.
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2022-07-011h 01The X PodcastEP 086 “sports franchise and changing names, cancel culture, how to live with empathy”With Russ out of town, the focus turns to all things sports! Tim sits down with Steve and Zach to discuss some pretty drastic name changes from some popular professional sports franchises and the effect that cancel culture has had on our cultural landscape. Also, what does it look like to empathize with others who think differently than we do?
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2022-06-2459 minThe X PodcastEP 084 “roe v wade, pro life and pro choice, politics and life change”It’s a big conversation. Weeks after the Supreme Court leak, Tim, Morgan, and Russ talk all things constitution, precedent, life choices, laws, extremes, abortion and the unborn.
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2022-06-101h 14The X PodcastEP 083 “MJ and Lebron, drive for greatness, human desire and capacity”Is there something inside human beings that desires to be great? If so, is it nature or nurture? Good or bad? Fixed or flexible?
Can we GROW our capacity?
It’s a light and inspiring one this week as Tim, Zach and Russ dive into all the above.
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2022-06-0344 minThe X PodcastEP 082 “uvalde, mass shootings and gun control, spiritual health of our nation”It’s been a heavy week - and even month - of senseless and devastating shootings.
What’s to blame and what do you do? Is this a mental health crisis? A spiritual issue? A practical issue?
Tim and Russ discuss all the above before diving into a heated conversation around all things guns, gun rights and gun control.
It’s a big episode. Click one of the links below to jump in.
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2022-05-271h 11The X PodcastEP 080 “tim’s first book, writing process, more to life”SCARY FAITH by Tim Moore is about to release! Tim and Russ go all the way back to how the idea formed, the process involved, and how to live a life of meaning and purpose.
PS - Go to Amazon on May 17th and purchase a copy. Or 10.
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2022-05-1351 minThe X PodcastEP 079 “ron desantis and disney, orientation and gender, who’s the parent”It’s a big episode. Zach joins Tim and Russ to discuss the new so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill in Florida and dissect all the actions taken since by all parties involved.
When is the right time to broach the subjects of gender and sexuality with kids? And whose job is it?
The crew discusses all this and more.
Join us for this important conversation.
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2022-05-0655 minThe X PodcastEP 076 “brock and konan, ultra marathons, don’t quit at night”This special guest edition is nothing short of inspirational. Tim and Russ interview Brock and Konan about their exploits in iron mans, triathlons and 100-mile runs.
What pushes people to push themselves to the brink? Is there more in us than we know?
What can we learn from the dedication, preparation and mental toughness of marathon training that can make our lives better and more meaningful?
Let’s find out.
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2022-04-1546 minThe X PodcastEP 075 “russia and Ukraine part 2, is the world ending, is this spiritual”This week Tim, Zach, and Russ continue the conversation. Is WW3 upon us? Does this mean the book of Revelation is at hand? Could there be more spiritual forces behind this than we know?
Join us again as we try to put thoughts and feelings into all that’s happening right now.
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2022-04-0859 minThe X PodcastEP 073 “russia and Ukraine, how to process, how to respond”It’s been a month since Russia invaded Ukraine.
This week, Tim, Zach, and Russ sit down to process all the unfolding events in a raw and wide-ranging conversation.
Join us as we try to put thoughts and feelings into all that’s happening right now.
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2022-03-251h 00The X PodcastEP 071 “kevin’s back, dreams to reality”Kevin’s back for the first time in a while. He joins Tim and Russ to catch up on his life, what he’s been up to, and takes Tim and Russ through an official “dream session.”
What if our lives are missing something because we’ve stopped dreaming? And what are the things standing between us and those dreams?
It’s a special episode and the convo won’t be the same without you.
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2022-03-1158 minThe X PodcastEP 070 “living without regret, how to grow in wisdom”We all have regrets. It’s unavoidable. It’s a painful place to live, though. And it’s even a more painful place to REPEAT.
s there a way to not just escape regret, but live life in a way that minimizes regrets? What if the missing key is that mysterious concept called “wisdom” and the ability to step into it?
Join Tim, Zach, and Russ this week as they dissect how to integrate wisdom and live with more meaning and less regret.
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2022-03-0451 minThe X PodcastEP 069 “why are you so mad, the anger in modern society, how to live happier”No matter where you turn, so many people seem on edge or angry right now.
Why is that? What is the root of so much anger and fear? How do we better analyze the effects of the last two years and move towards being a healthier people and a healthier society?
Riffing off a recent Harvard Gazette article on the current state of anger in the world, Tim and Russ dive into all this and more.
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2022-02-2546 minThe X PodcastEP 067 "how to celebrate others, jealousy and diversity, black history month"Tim and Russ dive into a lot this week.
Why is it hard to celebrate others? What is it in us that fears we're not enough when others succeed? And why are we resistant to diversity? What feats and concerns does it provoke? On that note, it's black history month, which provides a lot to celebrate and discuss.
It's a thought-provoking episode and it won't be the same without you.
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2022-02-111h 01The X PodcastEP 066 “state of the world, Russia and Ukraine, future disruptions”It’s a crazy world right now. Tim and Russ dive right into it.
From dissecting the potential imminent world war, to the geo-political ramifications of everything going on, to how interconnected we all are, to all the fascinating predictions of future disruption and dystopia, it’s a fun one.
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2022-02-0455 minThe X PodcastEP 064 “new year new schedule, how to leverage your time”This week continues the conversation around the new year and how to build a better future. This episode, the team dives into time - the one thing we can never get back and that we all wish we had more of. Is there a way to have a higher quality life by managing a higher quality schedule? How do we redeem and leverage our time to do the things we prioritize most and best love the people we care so much about?
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2022-01-1448 min
The X PodcastEP 047 “Tim’s surprise topic, what do we each like/dislike about the political right/left”It’s a fun one, for sure.
Tim brings a surprise question to the table and Tim, Kevin and Russ talk about what they resonate and dislike about conservative and liberal parties and policies.
We can’t wait for you to join the discussion!
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2021-09-1049 min
The X PodcastEP 046 "writing process, Russ and Tim's books, a book in all of us"In this week's episode, Russ and Tim finally go in more detail about their upcoming book projects. Kevin teases out the journey that got them there, their writing process, the struggles, tools, and tricks.
Also, how important is writing for the rest of us? Could there be a book in us all?
Dive in to join that conversation.
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2021-09-0359 min
The X PodcastEP 044 “Crisis in Afghanistan, takeaways, how to process”Tim, Kevin, and Russ wade into the tumultuous waters of the unfolding events in Afghanistan. Together they process initial reactions, the humanitarian crisis, political response, spiritual perspective, leadership lessons, personal takeaways, and more.
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2021-08-2043 min
The X PodcastEP 040 “cancel culture, free speech and no work, Tim’s famous cousin”This week’s discussion is all over the board.
The crew dives into a lot of what’s at the forefront of society at the moment - cancel culture, people not going back to work and why, free speech, big tech, and much more. Also - discover Tim’s famous relative.
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2021-07-231h 16
The X PodcastEP 037 “Kevin’s big news, Tim’s new project, the adventure of following Jesus”The original podcast home crew talk about some major developments in life. A new, exciting project for Tim and an exciting, bittersweet announcement from Kevin.
Join this raw and meaningful conversation as they unwrap the heart behind the journey they’re on, and the scary, unpredictable adventure of chasing dreams and following God into the unknown. Even why perhaps some of us are settling for comfort instead of meaning.
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2021-07-021h 12
Think InclusiveRuss Ewell: Creating Inclusive Soccer and Hope Technology SchoolIn this episode, Tim Villegas interviews Russ Ewell, the CEO of Digital Scribbler and the founder of E Soccer. Russ shares the story of how E Soccer came to be, starting as a small soccer program for his own children with special needs and growing into a nationally recognized inclusive soccer program. He discusses the importance of community and the impact that sports programs can have on the lives of individuals with disabilities. Russ also talks about the founding of Hope Technology School, a full inclusion school that provides a supportive and inclusive environment for students of all abilities...
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