Rephonic
Artwork for Enter the Grayzone

Enter the Grayzone

Robby Ortiz
Leadership
Christian Nationalism
Christian Faith
Publishing Industry
Mental Health
United States
Christianity
Hope For the Heart
Pastoral Care
Climate Change
Impact Nations
Autism
Christian Fiction
Solid Men
Anxiety
Emerging Sexual Identities
Immigration
Neurodivergence
The Myth Of Good Christian Parenting
Seven Mountains Mandate

Enter the Grayzone is where our theories and biases go to die. We come face to face with real people and have to test what we believe. Where black and white answers do more harm than good. Where Truth is as necessary as Grace and there's NO clear pathway forward. In an increasingly complex and confusing world, Christians have the opportunity to boldly engage culture with Truthful living. We also h... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes47Foundeda year ago
Number of ListenersCategories
ReligionReligion & Spirituality

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Enter the Grayzone

Latest Episodes

When does Unity become control? Or compromise? Or heresy? What does a unified Christian population look like? Nathaniel of In Hope ministries has found his calling in fighting for Church unity while embracing the beautiful diversity of the CHURCH. Yo... more

Should Christians flee from affirming sin at the risk of not evangelizing? What does end time theology say about same-sex attracted people? And are we willing to be as scandalous as Jesus? Pieter L. Valk is back to explore these topics during a time,... more

Today we consider the 'relationship' between guns and white evangelicals in North America. Where did this start? Why is it "normal"? How does it form our churches and faith practices? Author Bill Kole shares insights from his and life and research in... more

YouTube

When people you've loved and pastored fall prey to the temptations of culture wars, what do you do? When the pastor and theology hasn't changed but the culture around them has, how do we respond faithfully but compassionately? Caleb Campbell addresse... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Theology in the Raw
Theology in the RawTheology in the Raw

Recent Guests

William J. Kole
Author of In Guns We Trust
Author
Episode: 036 - In Guns we Trust w/ BILL KOLE
Caleb Campbell
Pastor, author, working on doctorates
Desert Springs Bible Church, Desert Springs Church
Episode: 035 - Christian Nationalism and patient discipleship w/ Caleb Campbell
Julia Sadusky
Licensed psychologist
Private practice in Colorado; co-author of Emerging Sexual Identities and Emerging Gender Identities Like It
Episode: 034 - Emerging Sexual Identities and Compassion w/ Dr. Julia Sadusky
Lance Rogers
Founder of SOLiD Men
SOLiD Men
Episode: 033 - Burpees, Bibles, & Brews w/ Solid Men
Marissa Franks Burt
Author
Self-identified author
Episode: 032 - Christian author? or Author who is a Christian? Samantha Rae Ortiz & Marissa Franks Burt
Samantha Ortiz
Author
Self-identified author
Episode: 032 - Christian author? or Author who is a Christian? Samantha Rae Ortiz & Marissa Franks Burt
Kyla Gillespie
Author of Transformed and founder of Renewed and Transformed Ministries
Renewed and Transformed Ministries
Episode: 031 - De-transitioning in a loving local Church w/ KYLA GILLESPIE
Tim Stewart
CEO of Impact Nations
Impact Nations
Episode: 030 - The Gospel of bread w/ Impact Nations CEO Tim Stewart
Bryan Pute
Co-founder of The Union Movement
The Union Movement
Episode: 029 - Holistic Sexuality and healing w/ the UNION MOVEMENT

Hosts

Robby
Host with a long-running presence across episodes, often guiding conversations through complex topics with a compassionate, inquiry-driven lens.
Robbie
Co-host with a focus on facilitating discussions, often collaborating on topics around faith, culture, and identity.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • What topics!

    I’m impressed with the wide range of topics explored in this show and always find the conversations fascinating and mind-stretching even if it wasn’t something I’d ever thought of before. Thanks for creating this gray space for us to safely and theologically explore the gray zone of our faith!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rockergirl198’s review
    United States9 months ago
  • Every Christian should be listening to these conversations.

    Thank you so much for these conversations. These are topics I wrestle with and mull over on as a believer often. But I feel like they are not touched on in the church. And culture leads these conversations which leaves us questioning what is our role as Christians. You have pushed and furthered my thinking. Thank you for creating a safe space to ponder and contemplate these things. Praise God that he cares and wants us to have hard conversations. Your heart on this shines through beautifully. Ma... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AntoniaSantos2911
    United Statesa year ago
  • Critical conversations

    This podcast is hitting on much needed conversations in the Church. I look forward to the upcoming topics!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SallyTaylor3
    United Statesa year ago
  • Excited

    Can’t wait to listen to this podcast. Robby has never been afraid to explore the gray zone and ask the difficult questions and listen to different perspectives and hold the tension.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fishmanau
    Australiaa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The host fosters safe, thoughtful conversations that tackle hard questions with grace.
Guests bring a mix of personal testimony and expert insight that broadens understanding of sensitive topics.
Listeners appreciate the church- and faith-community perspective on controversial issues.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

006 - Redeeming the times and engaging our 'Babylon w/ STEPHEN O. PRESLEY; hope for The Church, and the need for deeper discipleship
Q: What practical steps can listeners take for discipleship in a post-Christendom context?
Listeners should focus on catechesis, formation of habits, and the ongoing education of families and church communities to enable flexible, wise responses to moral questions, rather than relying on revivalist events alone.
006 - Redeeming the times and engaging our 'Babylon w/ STEPHEN O. PRESLEY; hope for The Church, and the need for deeper discipleship
Q: What was the initial motivation to develop Cultural Sanctification, Engaging the World Like the Early Church?
Presley explains the work grew from his life experiences as a Texas-based pastor, father, and researcher of early church history, aiming to learn from the first centuries of Christianity about how to live faithfully in a world that is not overtly Christian, by integrating doctrine with daily life and public engagement.
007 - NIRUP ALPHONSE calls on Christians to have greater IMAGINATIONS, higher RESPONSIBILITY for their fellow Christians, uncovering IDOLS in their lives, and the need for pastors to know their limits
Q: What do you see as the main challenges for Gen Z and Gen Alpha in the church?
He highlights authenticity, communal life, and a cruciform faith as essential to engaging younger generations, rather than consumerism or hype.
007 - NIRUP ALPHONSE calls on Christians to have greater IMAGINATIONS, higher RESPONSIBILITY for their fellow Christians, uncovering IDOLS in their lives, and the need for pastors to know their limits
Q: How did you come to a ministry focus on awakening imagination for life with God?
Nirup explains his pastoral emphasis on discipleship over programs, aiming to mobilize people to live out their faith imaginatively and concretely.
016 - IMMIGRATION, Women of Welcome, and compassionate policy making W/ BRI STENSRUD
Q: What is your organization's true North on immigration?
The core is to approach immigrants and refugees from a biblical perspective, avoiding partisan politics while advocating humane treatment, safe borders, and thoughtful public policy that honors God and neighbor alike.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Enter the Grayzone

What is Enter the Grayzone about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on thoughtful, often thorny intersections of faith, culture, gender, and personal experience, with guests ranging from pastors and authors to therapists and nonprofit leaders. Episodes frequently tackle contentious topics—Christian nationalism, sexuality and gender within faith communities, mental health in religious contexts, and the role of compassion and curiosity in dialogue—while emphasizing humility, long-term discipleship, and practical ways to engage loved ones and communities with grace. A notable strength is the guest variety, which spans theology, publishing, advocacy, and lived experience, always framed by a compassionate, truth-seeking approach. Listeners may appreciate its willingness to hold complex tensions... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Enter the Grayzone?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Enter the Grayzone. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Enter the Grayzone and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Enter the Grayzone get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Enter the Grayzone, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Enter the Grayzone?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Enter the Grayzone, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Enter the Grayzone have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Enter the Grayzone has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Enter the Grayzone?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Enter the Grayzone:

1. Theology in the Raw

How many episodes of Enter the Grayzone are there?

Enter the Grayzone launched a year ago and published 47 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Enter the Grayzone?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Enter the Grayzone?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Enter the Grayzone from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Enter the Grayzone?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Enter the Grayzone. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Enter the Grayzone?

Recent guests on Enter the Grayzone include:

1. William J. Kole
2. Caleb Campbell
3. Julia Sadusky
4. Lance Rogers
5. Marissa Franks Burt
6. Samantha Ortiz
7. Kyla Gillespie
8. Tim Stewart

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days