I love your podcast. BUT I was disappointed with today’s episode. There were no or few push back questions on the first guest and plenty on the second guest and third. Seemed biased today.

I’m a new listener and the most recent episode (Trump, Harris, or Neither) was so well done. I appreciate so much the emphasis on our oneness in Christ as we navigate decisions with wisdom and discernment. Several different viewpoints were shared and I found myself resonating in different ways with each one. Thank you for this great work!

More and more I sense called by God to walk a high wire (ok only 3 feet off the ground) avoiding political polarization eyes bright and open to see and respect personhood in all others (even enemies) and with Spirit-provided agility hold the Truth balance bar. Truth over Tribe podcasts (and book) are immensely helpful in this good fight. BIG THANKS to Pastors Patrick and Keith and their team who I just discovered in recent months. Time and time again they assist with deeply authentic biblical perspective and challenge us to do the work of recovering tribalists. May we all as Jesus apprentices catch Paul’s allegiance charge in I Timothy 6:11-16 to fight gently, take hold of eternity, to pursue and honor THE King of (tiny) kings.

Unfortunately, I had to unfollow this show. It markets as neutral, but the last two guests seem anti Trump and Republican, which doesn’t seem neutral. Disappointing, especially at this stage of an election. Seems influential rather than unbias. 🫤

Living overseas, it can be disheartening to see how so many Christians back home have traded truth for their tribe. I have often felt that I was too liberal for ‘conservatives’ and too conservative for ‘liberals’, and this podcast confirms I am exactly where I need to be, seeking the Kingdom of the Lamb—not the elephant or the donkey.

I have struggled for years trying to find a Christian podcast that speaks to God’s word without putting its message through a secular ideological filter. Many progressive Christian broadcasters and their counterparts on the conservative side, are utterly terrified to see validity in their “opponent”s”, for lack of a better term, worldview. This Podcast doesn’t do that. Instead it makes you think and it makes you realize that examining life”s issues through God’s perspective is going to be different than yours, no matter how you label yourself. I have been challenged by this podcast, upset by this podcast, and invigorated by this podcast, which is what good theological discussion should do. Give it a listen with an open heart.

Just a Christian grandma who was looking for a Christ-centered voice of reason in confusing times…. And one not afraid to, with grace, challenge the purveyors of rage… found it.

I accidentally found this podcast after reading one of your articles about the Christian and politics. I’m excited to dive in to the episodes. I was wondering if there were other people on the same middle ground as me. It seems rare these days. Thanks again.

Inspiring and edifying, this podcast is a rare gem in the discourse on American politics. Christians take heed! Listen carefully and let the insights of these Spirit-led guests convict and reshape your heart that we may better reflect our Savior! To be sure, our Father is watching us, and so are our neighbors!

You guys did an excellent job background on debate format and what has even happened up til now. Everything on “how the debate went” was exactly the top things that I came away frustrated with. Anyway, I truly appreciate that every episode you do your best to seek the ‘Jesus our Savior’ side . Thank you

While I used to enjoy this podcast and listened with an open mind / open heart to seek understanding… this interview was not, in my opinion, one that lends to an intelligent perspective nor anything that resembles a biblical worldview. When Mr. Markovits spoke to healthcare (NP vs MD specialists) I have to say that was the moment of my being “done” with this episode. I did listen all the way through hoping you’d respond sensibly… as a nurse in leadership I can assure you that lowering the standards is not the solution. As the nursing shortage has hit all facets of healthcare I have watched as nursing schools face the challenge of meeting the demand for more nursing staff by pushing students through school who would never have made it through in the past. The result has been very poorly performing nurses at the bedside of our elderly and sick, pediatrics and adult populations alike. A lower standard will never be the solution. It seems in an effort to “be open”, this podcast left behind the sensibility of a society that can sustain.

Of the ones I’ve heard most are really good and unbiased, but the last two I’ve listened to have very much biased guests. So much so that it made me question if it was really about “following the Lamb” or just under the guise in order to get more listeners. The host is great though!

It took me some time to deliver but I feel confident to say this a great podcast! Patrick and Keith have put a wide spectrum of views, denominations, and subjects to engage. They also respond when messaging on questions. It’s a great range of views and will challenge you and cause you to engage the scriptures. Any podcast with Scot McKnight and Michael Bird cannot be missed! God bless.

You bring up important topics that believers should discuss. Whether we agree or disagree with the guests and hosts, the discourse is valuable.

Not sure what the point of this interview was. Daniel Markovits is a hypocrite and a progressive socialist. I respect Keith’s open mindedness, but I don’t see how Mr. Markovits furthers the kingdom…regardless of his politics.

My husband and I came out of the Reformed and Lutheran traditions and after marrying attended a fundamentalist General Baptist church for 9 years- great people and fellowship. But we weee bathed in dispensationalism and wondered why our previous traditions didn’t talk about eschatology. We had a visiting speaker over for dinner who was changing to a mid-Trob rapture and “stirring up all kinds of trouble.” We saw it he was realistic that the church is not exempt from “worldly” trials and tribulation and relying on the Rapture was a fever dream of escape. Within a couple of years of leaving we ditched dispensationalism wholly as we learned how new a teaching it is in light of church history. Can’t say we’ve found a replacement but we see the detritus dispensationalism has left in our culture and in right wing politics: you can call a liar and adulterer “your” president who’s been sent by God and let injustice rule as long as God picks you up to avoid the consequences of your willful blindness to how you are leaving the world. I personally still reject dispensationalism as a whole, but do believe in a literal return of Jesus Christ. Your discussion, especially the cultural effects and its distinct American flavor that not just lingers but invades everything. How white Christian nationalism with its postmillenialist view (and intended national policies in Project 2025 paper) fits with it is terribly unclear making a current eschatology inherently contradictory and messy. Thank you for a great thought provoking in discussion.

The conversations are always interesting.

This podcast is a breath of fresh air. The topics are super challenging and I fear that those who are committed to one side and choose to keep blinders on will not benefit from these discussions because they’ll choose not to. BUT if you want to listen to conversations that may even challenge your own beliefs and opinions….. listen to this!! At the very least, you’ll have a stronger conviction for your current standings, and at the very best, you’ll open your eyes to some areas where your eyes need to be opened. This is how we should all agree/disagree. We should all really dig in and truly seek to understand why we believe what we believe….. and even if you disagree, it will lead you to disagree with grace and charity. This podcast helps us to live out Augustine’s (or whoever said it first) famous words….. “in essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity.”

This podcast is great because it challenges all of the cultural narratives that are going on and as a Christian I often feel called out (in a good way) for not having thought through the cultural current I am swimming in be that of the world or even more difficult - within Christian culture. I don’t always agree with the hosts or the guests but I enjoy that they challenge me to think through areas I have taken for granted or just gone along with. This work of pushing back against the tide of culture is tough - thanks guys!

I've been a believer for over 40 years, been a missionary, a pastor and a Bible teacher. Our often narrow American perspective on following Christ has a variety of blindspots that just become "the air we breathe". We don't even realize it and the people they interview and the thoughts they provide over the content is challenging. No, I don't always agree with them, but no one always agrees with me either! I appreciate the turning to Scripture w/o the dogmatism that they hold the corner on truth. Keep up the good work! Praying for you.

I’ve been listening to the show for awhile. I have listened through some tough episodes that really pushed what I believe, but I stayed with an open mind. Today, I listened to the beginning of a show where the host said he would NOT pledge allegiance to the flag or sing our national anthem, and he suggested other “Christians” do the same. This show is A LOT MORE LEFT, with approving of gay pastors, who aren’t “actively in a gay relationship” and other nonsense, than anyone other than a Leftist would want to hear. This show is a show to push REAL CHRISTIANS to a more “understanding” version, or should I say perversion, of the world and The Word. This IS NOT A SHOW FOR PEOPLE WHO TRULY WANT TO FOLLOW THE WORDS OF GOD.

Love the podcast

I am so thankful my niece told me about this podcast! I was so discouraged and am so happy to find there are Jesus followers who are smarter and more knowledgeable than me bringing sanity to all that is happening in the world currently. I learned a lot from the Tim Alberta episode. I read his latest book but this was a good follow up. Thank you!

Appreciate the thoughtful pursuit of challenging our way of thinking, and focusing on seeking truth with a “T”. Reminding us we need to be willing to change your mind in the pursuit of that truth.

In navigating the world of political involvement as a follower of Christ I find this podcast so helpful in learning how to avoid pitfalls that would be destructive to the people around me.

I’m a Christian, non-politically affiliated evangelical. I’ve listened to a few of these podcasts and cannot do it anymore. The conversations are loose and soft. They don’t challenge me or inspire me to turn to my Bible for answers. In fact, this podcast might push us further apart.

I’m never disappointed with any of your podcasts. The interview with Dr. McKnight was insightful, inspiring, and helpful. I did think the whole episode begged the question “What are ways of understanding the 1,000-year kingdom?” If we should not be playing a predict-the-future code breaking game with Revelation, then what are we to think about the 1,000-year kingdom? But I suppose that is a good reason to read Revelation for the Rest of Us.

This is a very well done podcast bringing in viewpoints from all sides. It challenges my way of thinking in such a great way. I hate the intro because it pushes my political buttons, but the actual show is intriguing and the guests and thoughtful and peaceful.

I am a committed Christian who opposes Christian nationalism. I believe the definition of it is putting country above God and/or Christ and believing that America somehow has a higher blessing and calling. I would push back on the comment that Christians opposing abortion don’t do anything to prevent abortion in other ways or help the unwanted babies. It is typically the Christian world that reaches out to and provides for anyone needing and asking for help. I personally provide monthly support for an organization that provides medical care and support for women whether their pregnancy is wanted or unwanted. Thank you for your continued work on bringing truth over tribe. It is difficult when facing the other tribes! Really appreciated your podcast on Israel. Very informative! Interesting teaching on dispensationalism which I have always been taught. I am moving away from it and studying more. My son-in-law is a reformed pastor and his teaching on the Olivet discourse has been eye opening as well. Thanks again. I would love to visit the church sometime. I am in Newnan, Ga.

There seemed to be such a lack of grace in Redeemed Zoomer’s discourse and rhetoric, it frankly subverted the purported purpose of this podcast. I don’t know about truth, but there was a whole lot of tribe here. The podcaster starts by making a distinction between liberal theology and liberal politics, but pretty quickly Zoomer flees from such distinction, and it becomes pretty clear that he sees them as one and the same. An equation between Christian orthodoxy and right wing politics is strongly suggested throughout the episode. I thought this show was supposed to be the opposite of that. Zoomer also spends a lot of time elevating issues on which sincere Christians can disagree to matters of first-order magnitude. A good rule of thumb is this: If it’s in the Apostle’s Creed, it’s an essential article of faith for Christians. Beyond that Christians of good will should be able to disagree. You vote for Trump or downplay matters of injustice in our world, I can disagree with you and still assume you’re a Christian of goodwill. Likewise, I expect you to show me the same decency if I question strict church rulings on matters of sexuality or that outlawing abortion is the best way to reduce abortion. Zoomer appears to want no part of that, and even attributes such differing beliefs to “demonic forces.” Especially disappointing was that the host enthusiastically agreed with Zoomer’s rhetoric. I thought this show was better than that, but I’m starting to wonder. Is this show serious about truth over tribe, or is this just the same old stuff I’ve been hearing my whole life repackaged in a more palatable way?

Came for the Redeemed Zoomer episode; it was excellent. I think I’ll check out some others.

The church didn’t “cure” homosexuality anymore than it “cured”any other disordered affection. Greg needs to lean on Jesus for help instead of intentionally choosing to identify as a gay person. You or i may have broken desires towards all manner of things, women’s feet maybe but that doesn’t mean we should identify as such. I applaud his celibacy but he needs to man up and get over himself, imho. Not a helpful way r biblical paradigm.

I am conflicted given all the narrative on biblical theological basis to support current Israel aggressiveness and revengeful stance on Hamas and/or Gaza-ians. Hamas action was totally, absolutely evil, evil incarnate. But thank you for helping me sort through some of my conflicts. I thank the Lord for your podcast. I am an immigrant from Asia

I left the protestant world in 2011 for The Orthodox Church. I was never ‘comfortable’ with the Evangelical ‘one-time’ acceptance of Christ as Savior - the Campus Crusade for Christ Spiritual Laws - ‘eternal security’. I believed living for Christ was not emphasized enough. I find the number of times you guys use the word ‘orthodox’ VERY interesting.If it was only Capital O!🙏🏻 When we were raising our children, Sunday morning soccer was a huge issue. Had I been Orthodox (capital O), I HOPE /believe that I would have had them in Church without asking the Church to ‘change’. Being bold here: Capital “O” Orthodoxy Is true Christianity - Evangel are trusting in “once saved always saved “- a heresy….. which FOSTERS a “lack.a.daisical” attitude toward worship in community & partaking of the Eucharist. Sad that this attitude is being passed on to generation after generation. Humbly Submitted - Forgive me.🙏🏻

As a non-Trumper Evangelical, the show on " Can a Christian Be an Environmentalist" is reassuring. I do wish Christians would be more concerned about worshipping mamonas (Mammon) than Jesus. Only 4 stars because I don't think they are going as far as needed. Christians are so far behind that this is a good start, but I believe the Bible much more clearly addresses these issues than the show admits. In other words, still a lot of Both-Sides-Ism.

I just found this podcast and decided to listen, and The Great Dechurching was such a timely and thought-provoking episode. I hit “Follow” and am looking forward to the next topics. Thank you for the Biblically sound, non-political truth.

Great podcast!

This podcast has quickly become my favorite and first “go-to” every week. The hosts are engaging and thoughtful AND thought-provoking. The one discussinga Christian’s public and private life was especially fantastic. Really needed among Christians in the era we are in right now in America. Thank you to you both! Robert L.

This podcast is on point. The church needs to take a biblical stance (whatever direction that leads us) rather than being co-opted by a particular political party. Partisan politics in the church does great harm to the cause of Christ and this podcast models a higher road for us and encourages us to lean into uncomfortable and complex thinking.

In every episode, I’m not only challenged in my thinking and opinions but I’m also encouraged to land back in the middle by being respectful of those that I disagree with and that I should always be open to learning from others by being a good listener, rather than always trying to defend my opinions. Outstanding work here guys! Truth Over Tribe is always my go-to to bring balance in my life.

Listening for awhile! I’d love to support the show and don’t have time to read a book Sell some merch!

I’m always looking for Christian podcasts that discuss relevant topics from both sides of an issue. I believe that we can disagree without condemning each other. Thoroughly enjoyed this conversation! Thank you!

I love how relevant the episodes are & how up to date they are with current events. I’m also amazed how the hosts continue to boldly speak the truth and helping others do so in light of culture.

love this podcast (esp the intro! the 'not the elephant or the donkey, but the lamb' line is too good). 2 concerns: if this podcast aims to promote Biblical truth over tribalist mentalities, how do non-believing guests contribute to this purpose? also the un-marriage episode on gay marriage in america was rly fascinating and thought provoking, but i just kept wincing every time there was a subtle jab at the podcaster being critiqued. i think we can humbly show grace towards ppl whose opinions frustrate us, knowing that the Truth will speak for itself 😎

Simply beautiful, this has leveled me up in being a child of Father God and being a human being on this earth. Thank you for the thoughtful, honest, fruitful conversation. Tim Mackie is a special human being, as you all are. Love!

Love the podcast - it’s so needed to have voices that are reasonable and willing to challenge you to think beyond our cultural echo chambers and trends. In the end you’ll be sharper, and hopefully more Christike. Their episode on why America reads less ended up being personally challenging and illuminated some things I needed to consider in my development professionally and spiritually.

After listening to the Josh Butler episode, especially the second half, it really makes me want to hear Sheila Wray Gregoire‘s side of it since they quoted her and talked about her without her being able to respond.

When it comes to doing the right thing, this podcast supports the men who abuse women, support heresy, and ignore the truth.

I don’t understand how this is truth over tribe - they’re just picking their own truth and saying it’s fact which is what everyone is doing. The tribe is just a collection of that guy at your office who gets huffy when he overhears a convo on how a woman is being treated unfairly in a way a man would not be. These guys are just tired of hearing opinions they disagree with - that their dad’s generation didn’t have to deal with because other people didn’t have any voice then. They’re republicans, and they also represent the individualistic American Christianity that calls anything other than dad’s opinion a complaint and calls dad’s complaint a fact. It’s tiring.

This episode is so full of great data and heart. Im having a full existential crisis. I believe my whole life has been a lie! The verse that comes to mind on this subject Revelation 18:4, speaking of Babalyon, “come out of her, my people”. Our call to come out of this world and be separate. As a woman I’m thankful for the truth you shared. It’s hard to hear but God is good and will forgive if we repent.