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The Ride Home with John and Kathy

John & Kathy
Democratic National Convention
Christianity
Pittsburgh
Gun Violence
Kamala Harris
Helicopter Parenting
Classic Literature
Faith
Teacher Stress
Anxiety
Spiritual Habits
College Ministry
Cell Phones
Church Membership
Young Adults
Religious Institutions
College Education
Energy Drinks
Anti-Semitism
Politics

Join John and Kathy for their daily mix of conversation, news, and laughs -- all through the lens of faith.

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How do we look at death? … GUEST Dr Richard Mouw ... Professor of faith and public life at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA, where he served as president for 20 yrs ... He has written numerous books, including “Adventures in Evangelical Ci... more

The Beatitudes … GUEST Rev Bill Glaze ... Bethany Baptist Church, Homewood.

The inherent spirituality of Science… GUEST Dr Sy Garte ... biochemist who has taught at NY Univ, the Univ of Pgh, and Rutgers Univ ... He's the author of "The Works of His... more

For the Love of Women: Uprooting and healing Misogyny in America (new) … GUEST Dorothy Little Greco ... writer & photographer who lives outside Boston ... The author of "Making Marriage Beautiful," and most recently, “Marriage in the Middle: Embracin... more

Young Men, Sports Gambling, and a Better Way to Play … GUEST Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra… senior writer and faith-&-work editor for The Gospel Coalition … also coauthor of “Gospelbound: Living with Resolute Hope in an Anxious Age” and editor of “Social San... more

The Death of Halloween … GUEST Justin Lee … writer, First Things.

On Halloween … GUEST Drew Dyck … acquisitions editor at Moody Publishers … author of “Just Show Up: How Small Acts of Faithfulness Change Everything (A Guide for Exhausted Christians... more

Southern Poverty Law Center's Hate List and Charlie Kirk… GUEST Jerry Bowyer … Pres of Bowyer Research, host of the Meeting of Minds podcast on the Salem Podcast Network, and author of “The Maker Versus the Takers, What Jesus Really Said About Social... more

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How Parents Can Cope When Children Shut Them Out … GUEST Glenn Lutjens … Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who’s been on the Focus counseling team for more than 30 yrs.

UFOs, the Paranormal, & Christian Worldview ... GUEST Astrophysicist & autho... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Zylstra
Senior writer and faith and work editor for the Gospel Coalition
Gospel Coalition
Episode: The Ride Home - Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Dr. Derek Schuurman
Professor of Computer Science at Calvin University
Calvin University
Episode: The Ride Home - Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Glenn Lutjens
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at Focus on the Family
Focus on the Family
Episode: The Ride Home - Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Jalen DeWitt
14-year-old passionate about sharing her testimony and faith in Jesus.
Episode: The Ride Home - Thursday, October 23, 2025
Jeff Jacoby
Op-ed columnist and associate editor at The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe
Episode: The Ride Home - Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Ericka Andersen
Freelance writer, author of several books including Leaving Cloud 9 and Reason to Return, Why Women Need the Church and the Church Needs Women
Episode: The Ride Home - Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Bruce Ankowiak
Senior Counsel to the College and Arch Abbey, Law Professor
St. Vincent College
Episode: The Ride Home - Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Amber Blair
President of the Christian Immigration Advocacy Center
Christian Immigration Advocacy Center
Episode: The Ride Home - Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Glenn Hanna
Founder of Kayak, Christian Immigration Advocacy Center
Christian Immigration Advocacy Center
Episode: The Ride Home - Tuesday, October 21, 2025

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John Hall
Co-host and primary host involved in discussions exploring faith and its implications on personal and societal issues.
Kathy Emmons
Co-host navigating discussions about news, cultural events, and personal stories tied to faith.

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The Ride Home with John & Kathy - Monday, October 20, 2025
Q: Does dressing up for church important?
The hosts discuss differing views on how attire impacts worship and personal expression within religious settings.
The Ride Home with John & Kathy - Monday, October 20, 2025
Q: Are you forgetful or do you have ADHD?
It highlights a conversation around how society labels individuals based on characteristic traits, suggesting a shift in how personalities are perceived today.
The Ride Home - Thursday, October 23, 2025
Q: What are your main hopes and plans for the future?
I would love to keep sharing the gospel; my main hope is to become a lawyer when I'm older, and hopefully introduce God in the legal system.
The Ride Home - Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Q: What decision-making process has been difficult for you and your husband regarding your frozen embryos after IVF?
It's a heartbreaking and complex decision that has emotional and spiritual implications as we acknowledge the lives of our frozen embryos and the eventual need to tell our children about them.
The Ride Home - Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Q: Can you give me your thoughts on the fragile Middle East peace deal?
It is a really awful time in the Middle East, where many warning signs are apparent. There's historical context for these negotiations, and the outcomes show a pattern of releasing terrorists that leads to future violence.

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2. Dr. Derek Schuurman
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