I've been listening to podcasts since Apple started rolling them out. I listen mostly while I'm driving, washing dishes, or mowing the lawn. I've always enjoyed listening to podcasts that relate to my work (church leadership, youth ministry, church planting, etc.), but in the last few years, I've stumbled upon a few great podcasts that branch out.
I need to make a quick disclaimer here. I know a lot of my friends are from the church world, and many of you won't be interested in listening to anything with strong language. I totally get that! Some of these podcasts are raw, honest interviews that aren't edited for content.
You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes - Pete is also a comedian, but couldn't be more different than Maron. Way more giggly and with a more nuanced religious upbringing, he is able to tap into something different in his interviews. For those of you coming from a religious background, this fact alone will fascinate you: Pete was on his way to becoming a youth pastor, but walked away from his faith and became a comedian. And now that he's out of the rhythm of going to church, he's able to do something that we church people struggle with: talk about the real issues. He doesn't shy away from anything!
It's A Bird, It's A Plane, It's A Podcast! - This is a podcast all about comic books and super heroes. I'm not a comic book fan, but I still love to listen to this one. If you're even just a fan of comic book movies, this is a great podcast that will provide a lot of fun backstory that you might not be familiar with on some of the stories on the big screen.
5 Leadership Questions - Barnabas Piper and Todd Adkins interview the most influential leaders in the church today. The best part...everyone gets asked the same 5 questions! Good stuff here!