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The Intersection with Dr. J + Friends

Justin Detmers
Christianity
Artificial Intelligence
Christian Nationalism
Dominionism
Evangelical Imagination
Faith and Science
Christendom
Sleep
Neighboring
Christianity and Nation-States
The Art Of Neighboring
Apologetics
Web3
Deep Learning
Generative AI
Art and Literature
History Of Science
Deconstruction In Evangelicalism
Authenticity
Beauty

Intersections are high-traffic areas, with people coming from and heading in all sorts of directions. While intersections are places of potential collision and calamity, they are also the very places where we can find direction and learn where to go. The Intersection is a podcast where faith engages the complexities of our modern world. Though intersections sometimes feel risky, they are where rea... more

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Dr. J talks with Pastor Trevor Sutton about something we all have in equal measure but increasingly seem unable to control: time. In an age of notifications, deadlines, endless feeds, and constant availability, what does it mean for Christians to thi... more

Dr. J talks with Phil Gillespie of Athletes in Action for a conversation about something many of us treat as mere entertainment but may reveal something much deeper about what it means to be human. With more than three decades in sports ministry, Phi... more

Dr. J talks with author and cultural commentator Brett McCracken for a conversation about something most of us treat as an inconvenience, but Scripture treats as a gift: sleep. Rather than framing rest as a productivity hack or a wellness trend, Bret... more

Dr. J sits down with Chris Richards to explore a provocative question: What if our divisions are rooted in something deeper than politics, and what if beauty is part of the cure?

Rather than reducing polarization to bad ideas or bad actors, this con... more

In this short bonus episode, Justin gives some insight about the podcast’s journey and desire to create meaningful dialogue between society and Christian faith centered around thought leadership. 

Highlights: The Intersection now has over 40 episode... more

In a moment marked by declining church attendance and religious affiliation, competing truth claims, and growing scepticism toward institutions, Dr. J chats with Luke Cawley to explore a pressing question: How should Christians think about evangelism... more

In a political culture overflowing with opinions but often lacking deeper reflection, Dr. J sits down with Dr. Michael Giles to explore a deceptively simple question: What is political theology, and why does it matter?

Far more than partisan prefere... more

Dr. J sits down with Karen Swallow Prior for an incisive conversation about the evangelical imagination. In a moment where many seem more discipled by the trappings of a subculture and internet tribalism than by wisdom, beauty, or truth, Karen argues... more

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Phil Gillespie
Chaplains with Athletes in Action; University of Cincinnati graduate; MSU staff member focusing on football and ice hockey
Athletes in Action; Michigan State University
Episode: A Theology of Sports with Phil Gillespie
Brett McCracken
Christian thinker and author of The Wisdom of Sleep
Gospel Coalition
Episode: The Wisdom of Sleep with Brett McCracken
Chris Richards
Pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cyrus, Minnesota; musician and researcher
Trinity Lutheran Church, Cyrus MN
Episode: Beauty Healing a Divided World w Chris Richards
Luke Cawley
Speaker and author
Chrysalis (non-profit)
Episode: When the Old Maps Stop Working: Rethinking Apologetics with Luke Cawley
Mike Giles
Professor of American Government and Political Philosophy at Lansing Community College
Lansing Community College
Episode: Developing a Theology of Politics w Dr. Michael Giles
Karen Swallow Prior
Writer, speaker, former English professor; senior fellow at the Trinity Forum
Trinity Forum
Episode: Victorian Ghosts in the Evangelical Machine with Dr. Karen Swallow Prior
Jamie Carlson
Writer and scholar with MA in Catholic studies; commentator on evangelical gender discourse
Episode: Talking about Gender, Like Christians with Jamie Carlson
Nicholas McDonald
Author of The Light in Our Eyes, PCA pastor
Redeemer Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis
Episode: Good Christians, Bad Art with Nicholas McDonald
Tony Pyle
co-pastor
Church leadership (co-pastor)
Episode: Won’t You Be a Neighbor? With Pastor Tony Pyle

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The Wisdom of Sleep with Brett McCracken
Q: What is the funniest or strangest thing you learned about sleep?
Brett explains that the brain keeps time even while sleeping, often waking slightly before an alarm because it has registered the need to rise, illustrating how sleep is deeply integrated with our biology and time perception.
Sacred Absurdity: Faith, Comedy, & Taking Laughter Seriously
Q: Brad, can you give us a brief background on your path toward ministry and how humor became part of your journey?
Brad describes growing up in Hastings, Michigan, studying at Moody Bible Institute, and finding his calling in pastoral ministry. He explains how moving to Grand Rapids and doing improv and other creative work intertwined with his pastoral role, shaping a vocation where humor helps teach and connect with people.
Bridging Worlds: Faith, Poetry, and Civic Engagement
Q: What advice would you give to listeners wanting to engage more with their communities?
Start small—neighbor relationships, local book groups, libraries, and volunteering—focus on authentic service and dialogue rather than broad evangelism, letting transformed living invite conversation.
Bridging Worlds: Faith, Poetry, and Civic Engagement
Q: How does art and poetry fit into faith and public life?
Poetry and aesthetics provide experiential, heart-level engagement that complements scripture, helping bridge understanding across diverse audiences and rekindle shared imagination.
Bridging Worlds: Faith, Poetry, and Civic Engagement
Q: What is Oregon Humanities and how does it operate in the community?
Oregon Humanities is the state's humanities council, funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities, focused on connecting people through conversation, storytelling, and programming to foster understanding and democratic participation.

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What is The Intersection about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on faith engaging with contemporary culture, politics, technology, art, and civic life through thoughtful conversations with scholars, pastors, and thought leaders. Episodes weave theology with real-world issues—ranging from sports as a site of discipleship and sleep as spiritual discipline to debates on nationalism, secularism, and the role of faith in public life—often inviting listeners to examine how beliefs shape culture, community, and public policy. The format tends to blend rigorous analysis with practical wisdom, featuring guests who bring academic insight, pastoral experience, and lived experience to timely topics. A notable strength is the ability to connect big ideas with everyday practices—neighborliness, dial... more

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1. Phil Gillespie
2. Brett McCracken
3. Chris Richards
4. Luke Cawley
5. Mike Giles
6. Karen Swallow Prior
7. Jamie Carlson
8. Nicholas McDonald

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