
Tune in every week for a lively conversation with Chapelwood's Senior Pastor, John Stephens and Executive Pastor, Matt Russell as they "go deep" on how today's church has changed and what the church will look like in the future!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 240 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityChristianity | |||

What happens when the Church weighs in on artificial intelligence?
In this episode, we discuss Pope Leo XIV's recent reflections on AI, technology, and human dignity. Drawing parallels between today's AI revolution and the Industrial Revolution, the... more
Fresh off a pilgrimage to Italy, John Stephens and Josef Klam reflect on the spiritual, historical, and personal impact of traveling through some of Christianity’s most significant sites.
From Rome, Assisi, Siena, Florence, and Venice, they explore ... more
Laura Husband joins the podcast for a deeply honest conversation about grief, faith, healing, and the stories that shape us. Laura shares her experience growing up as the daughter of astronaut Rick Husband, commander of the Space Shuttle Columbia, an... more
What does it actually take to send humans back to the moon? This week on Pod Have Mercy, John sits down with NASA engineer Jimmy Warner to talk about the future of space exploration, moon bases, Mars missions, and the real science behind the Artemis ... more
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I have just discovered Pod Have Mercy while attending Mercy Street (which I also love). I find Matt and John to be very real and down to earth, love their humor and humanness….kept it up.
This is a podcast that thoroughly engages the heart and the mind. Its hosts are not squeamish about tackling tough subjects going on in the Church and its point of intersection with the world in which we live.
It is true excellence. Everytime.
Thank you Rev Dr Matt Russell and Rev Dr John Stephens for you wit, humour, and serious focus in what is truly important.
I have found this podcast extremely helpful as I try and learn all I can about the current struggles in the UMW. I have found their guest to be most informative. Thank you for clearing up so many issues of misinformation.
I’m really enjoying this podcast, the timing couldn’t be better. What a great tool to use during this season of Lent and wondering in the wilderness. I really appreciate the vulnerability that is being given in this space. Vulnerability we don’t often get in worship.
Of course the due of John Stephens and Matt Russell is entertaining for me. 😊
What a great conversation.
I’m lucky to know both of you and this podcast is so real and fun.
I enjoyed and was enriched by what y’all shared with us.
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A thoughtful, faith-forward show focused on how contemporary Christianity evolves amid cultural change. Episodes frequently explore contemplative spirituality, interfaith dialogue, grief and recovery, church leadership, and how religion intersects with technology, social justice, and culture. Guests range from pastors and nonprofit leaders to educators and space-technology professionals, often centering lived faith, belonging, and practical spirituality in daily life. A notable strength is pairing pastoral insight with intellectual curiosity, creating conversations that are at once intimate and wide-ranging. This mix makes it helpful for listeners seeking spiritual formation, community-building ideas, or thoughtful perspectives on current c... more
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