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The Ride Home with John and Kathy

John & Kathy
Democratic National Convention
Christianity
Faith
Pittsburgh
Gun Violence
Kamala Harris
Helicopter Parenting
Classic Literature
Teacher Stress
Anxiety
College Ministry
Spiritual Habits
Cell Phones
Church Membership
Young Adults
Religious Institutions
Energy Drinks
College Education
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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For the Love of Women: Uprooting and healing Misogyny in America … GUEST Dorothy Little Greco ... writer & photographer who lives outside Boston ... The author of "Making Marriage Beautiful," and most recently, “Marriage in the Middle: Embracing Midl... more

It’s Here: Gen-Z Revival Hits Campuses This Fall ... 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 Sanit... more

This Week in the Nation’s Capitol … GUEST Greg Clugston … SRN News White House correspondent.

How Should the Church Approach Third-Wayism? … GUEST Rev Kurt Bjorklund ... Senior Pastor, Orchard Hill Church.

The Incarnation: the beginning of the... more

4:10 PM - Advent: adopting new intentional rhythms to focus our hearts and minds on the Lord … GUEST Rev Josh Brown … Pastor, Bellefield Presby Church, Oakland.

4:35 PM - New faces at the Thanksgiving table … GUEST Anne Kennedy ...author of “Nailed... more

This Week in the Nation’s Capitol (Ukraine Peace Plan … + … Head- spinning politics [Mamdani & Marjorie Taylor Greene … + … Dems video to military about “illegal orders”) … GUEST Greg Clugston … SRN News White House correspondent.

“Whodunnit? Who K... more

Cookies and Cancer: What a Party… GUEST Diana Thomi … is a nurse and medical professional who began helping her mom after her cancer diagnosis … her experiences led to the founding of Victory in the Valley, Inc, a nonprofit comprehensive cancer suppo... more

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Recent Guests

Yasmeen Manisha
PennDOT Safety Press Officer providing driving safety tips for winter conditions.
PennDOT
Episode: The Ride Home - Thursday, December 4, 2025
Dan Darling
Author of The Dignity Revolution and The Characters of Christmas
Episode: The Ride Home - Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Dorothy Lattell Greco
Author of For the Love of Women, Uprooting and Healing Misogyny in America
Episode: The Ride Home - Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Sarah Ikov-Zeilstra
Senior Writer and Faith at Work Editor for the Gospel Coalition, co-author of Gospel Bound
Gospel Coalition
Episode: The Ride Home - Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Fellipe Do Vale
A tutor in Theology and lead tutor for Academic Inclusion at Trinity College Bristol
Trinity College Bristol
Episode: The Ride Home - Thursday, November 13, 2025
Paul Pastor
Poet, writer, and editor from Oregon
HarperCollins
Episode: The Ride Home - Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Sarah Billups
Author and cultural commentator
Episode: The Ride Home - Monday, November 10, 2025
Sarah Zylstra
Senior writer and faith and work editor for the Gospel Coalition
Gospel Coalition
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

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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 - Thursday, November 20, 2025
Q: How do you feel about the pressure to always look perfect?
It's dangerous to live in a society where people comment on your body.
The Ride Home - Monday, November 10, 2025
Q: Was crisis a part of it for you?
Sarah mentions that she had an inciting incident related to her parents' health that contributed to her heightened anxiety.
The Ride Home - Monday, November 10, 2025
Q: How did anxiety manifest in your life?
Sarah experienced a strong mind-body connection where her anxiety was often felt physically, leading her to worry about health issues.
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.

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2. Dan Darling
3. Dorothy Lattell Greco
4. Sarah Ikov-Zeilstra
5. Fellipe Do Vale
6. Paul Pastor
7. Sarah Billups
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