Podcasts by The Back Pew

Friendship&Mental Health [Fireside Chats] from 2021-04-18T23:12

In this episode, Colton share's his struggles with mental health in the years after losing his father-in-law to suicide. They cover how to deal with anxiety, depression and helping friends in th...

Conflict with Friends [Fireside Chats] from 2021-04-11T13:59

Do you fight with your friends? If so, is it a death sentence for the relationship or is friction a sign of doing intentional life together? Dan & Colton discuss their differing experiences with...

5 Years of Spiritual Deconstruction [Fireside Chats] from 2021-04-04T23:02

Dan & Colton discuss their spiritual journey since starting The Back Pew five years ago. They discuss what beliefs they've kept, lost, or altered over the years especially in regards to their ex...

Friends&Money [Fireside Chats] from 2021-03-28T23:04

Is money the biggest divider between friendship circles? We discuss what it's like to be broke friends and what it's like when one friend is much better off financially. 

Relationship Boundaries [Fireside Chats] from 2021-03-21T23:00

Would you ever end a friendship with someone you've known for years? What would it take? We talk about our experience drawing a hard line with people we love, but can't be friends with anymore. ...

Atlanta Shootings Reflection: Dehumanizing Women with Christian Morality? from 2021-03-19T07:17:41

Days after the Atlanta shootings that took the lives of eight people, six of them Asian American Women, Dan and Colton reflect on the ways Christian purity codes and strict religious morality may c...

Male Intimacy [Fireside Chats] from 2021-03-14T23:00

We had the chance to hide away in a cabin in the mountains for a couple days, and while we were there, we had a few very intimate “Fireside Chats” (not a sex joke). Obviously, due to current eve...

The Jewish Tradition of Wrestling and Wandering w/ Sean Thibault from 2020-02-15T23:23:27

Shalom Backsliders! This week, the boys kick it old school and get a lesson in their biblical roots with good friend and hilarious Jewish practitioner, Sean Thibault! Sean and the Gen...

A Modern Muslim’s Spiritual Wilderness from 2020-01-11T19:22:41

As-salāmu ʿalaykum, Back-Sliders! This week, the guys sit down for a great chat with Sarah, a bright, curious, educated young woman, who sounds like  your ordinary Southern California...

Intermission Part II: Pastor's Awkward Conclusion to Christmas Eve Sermon from 2019-12-08T10:32:35

Pastor Jeffrey Draine is back at it again!

Trying to the land the plane as best he can, Pastor Draine hits some turbulence on the way down in this bumpy conclusion to the big Christmas Ev...

Intermission Part I: Worship Leader Attempts Spontaneous Worship for the First Time from 2019-12-01T09:26:14

Season three of The Back Pew breaks for intermission as Worship Leader Jeffrey Draine leads us through his first attempt at spontaneous worship. #WWJD #SoulDraine #PraiseBe

Pancreatic Cancer&Medicinal Faith w. Ryan Ditty from 2019-11-23T23:00

The fellas sit down for a heart-to-heart with a devoted and inspiring man of faith, Ryan Ditty. They discuss the realities of fighting stage 4 pancreatic cancer, the perils of a bad H...

Generous Atheism&Magical Brains w. Travis Sentell from 2019-11-16T23:00

The Fellas welcome magician, writer, and benevolent non-believer Travis Sentell to The Back Pew! They discuss being a gracious atheist, respecting faiths you don’t hold, and the cold,...

Prophets v. Profits: True Prosperity in Pentecostalism w. Davie from 2019-11-10T05:00

The dudes welcome up-and-coming musician (and Matthew McConaughy collaborator), Davie to the congregation! They discuss shared Pentecostal roots, the pressures of being a preacher's s...

A True Mosaic: Megachurch Transparency w. Grace Baldridge from 2019-11-03T03:51

Dan & Colton welcome Grace Baldridge, host of Refinery29's "State of Grace" docuseries, to the podcast in their premiere episode of season three.

This interview is a follow-up to State of...

Introduction to the Enneagram from 2018-08-01T13:26

Colton Simmons briefly introduces the new Enneagram series by addressing some of the common misconceptions about the Enneagram, the power of personalities, and a few disclaimers about how the En...

The Enneagram: History, Structure, and Purpose from 2018-07-31T13:26

Danielle Bennett returns to The Back Pew to explain the origins of the Enneagram, how it's shape informs it's function, and the deeper purpose behind learning these nine personality types. 

Enneagram 2 : The Helper : The Heart Triad from 2018-07-30T13:26

Audrey Smith breaks down the Enneagram Type 2: "The Helper" and shares her personal experience as a 2. 

Enneagram references from: The Wisdom of the Enneagram and The Enneagram Institute ...

Enneagram 3 : The Achiever : The Heart Triad from 2018-07-29T13:25

Danielle Bennett breaks down the Enneagram Type 3: "The Achiever" and shares her personal experience as a 3. 

Enneagram references from: The Wisdom of the Enneagram and The Enneagram Inst...

Enneagram 4 : The Individualist : The Heart Triad from 2018-07-27T13:25

Dan Prevette breaks down the Enneagram Type 4: "The Individualst" and shares his personal experience as a 4. 

Enneagram references from: The Wisdom of the Enneagram and The Enneagram Inst...

Enneagram 5: The Investigator: The Head Triad from 2018-07-26T13:24

Robin Lommori breaks down the Enneagram Type 5: "The Investigator" and shares her personal experience as a 5. 

Enneagram references from: The Wisdom of the Enneagram and The Enneagram Ins...

Enneagram 6: The Loyalist: The Head Triad from 2018-07-25T13:24

Erica de los Reyes breaks down the Enneagram Type 6: "The Loyalist" and shares her personal experience as a 6. 

Enneagram references from: The Wisdom of the Enneagram and The Enneagram In...

Enneagram 7: The Enthusiast: The Head Triad from 2018-07-24T13:23

Jake Viramontez and Travis Lutz tag team a break down of the Enneagram Type 7: "The Enthusiast" and share their personal experience as 7s. 

Enneagram references from: The Wisdom of the En...

Enneagram 8: The Challenger: The Gut Triad from 2018-07-23T13:23

Jacob Patrick breaks down the Enneagram Type 8: "The Challenger" and shares his personal experience as an 8. 

Enneagram references from: The Wisdom of the Enneagram and The Enneagram Inst...

Enneagram 9: The Peacemaker: The Gut Triad from 2018-07-22T15:36

Jess Ream breaks down the Enneagram Type 9: "The Peacemaker" and shares her personal experience as a 9. 

Enneagram references from: The Wisdom of the Enneagram and The Enneagram Institute...

Enneagram 1: The Reformer: The Gut Triad from 2018-07-20T13:40

Colton Simmons breaks down the Enneagram Type 1: "The Reformer" and shares his personal experience as a 1. 

Enneagram references from: The Wisdom of the Enneagram and The Enneagram Instit...

[LIVE SHOW] Relationships from 2018-07-10T14:33

Dr. Kutter Callaway, Danielle Bennett, Dan Prevette, and Colton Simmons tackle the idolatry of marriage in the Christian Church, bad dating advice, and much more at The Back Pew's first ever LIV...

The Female Body...of Christ w. Alex Gervasi from 2017-11-30T05:32

The fellas talk misogyny, fragile masculinity, and Mars Attacks! with professional radio personality Alex Gervasi.

The Power of Words, Women,&Warrior Poets w. Danielle Bennett from 2017-09-19T04:50

Danielle Bennett is a poet, educator, and true sage of a woman who has journeyed through a diverse collection of both pulpits and pews. 

She drops wisdom on everything from transcending t...

An African's Guide to Gratitude&Grumbling w. Rev Gideon Mbui from 2017-08-03T22:30

The fellas sit down with Rev. Gideon Mbui to hear about his experiences navigating American culture, figure out who in the world is leading the way - spiritualy speaking, and get a rural African...

Father, Son,&Holy Skeptic w. Dr. Bill Prevette from 2017-06-26T07:11

The fellas get deep into the future and foibles of modern day religious movements around the world with a member of the mafia turned international missionary, aka Dan's dad aka Dr. Prevette aka ...

God, The First Transgender Surgeon w. Staley Munroe from 2017-05-16T06:02

Staley Jophiel Munroe is a front pew kind of Christian with a back pew kind of story. She’s a gorgeous transgender woman who has experienced being on the fringe of both religious and LGBTQ commu...

Purity Lusting&Virginity Busting w. Johan Khalilian from 2017-03-27T18:00

Sex. Everybody has a story about their first time, or lack there of. 

In this episode, the fellas get real intimate about the way purity culture has shaped their lives for the go...

Scarlet Letters&Guided Good w. Janet Wood from 2017-01-25T18:58

The dudes talk to transformational life coach Janet Wood about jumping in, flailing around, and learning the hard way that sometimes the love we need the most is our own.

Key Topics: Chri...

Finding Faith Where Christianity Fails w. Barry Taylor from 2016-11-27T20:01

The guys get raw and real about the modern millennial church, why feelings aren't everything, and why be Christians at all.

Barry Taylor found his faith on The Highway To Hell working as ...

Queer Eye for the Church Guy w. Dei&Tawanna from 2016-10-11T02:29

We bring Dei & Tawanna back for PART II to talk about the complex differences between seemingly parallel civil rights movements rooted in race, gender, religion and sexuality. We also take a dee...

Black Lives&White Lies w. Dei&Tawanna from 2016-08-27T07:07

In PART I of our time with Dei Thompson & Tawanna Benbow, we sit down for cocktails to discuss racial tension between ...

Losing&Choosing My Religion w. Joe Quint from 2016-07-25T01:51

Comedian, podcaster, and transcendental question asker Joe Quint sits down with us to discuss Zen Buddhism, hallucinog...

The Luxury of Existential Crisis w. David Greco from 2016-07-03T21:09:12

We sit down with musician, husband, and former worship leader David Greco to discuss church leadership, crisis of faith, and just what the hell three white, male Americans have to be so darn bum...