Episode Archive - Currey Blandford

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Bad Religion, Good News: Church Hurt, Missions, and Finding Faith Beyond the Headlines

What do you do when you're attracted to Jesus but disappointed by the church? In…

Currey BlandfordJune 23, 2026

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The Good Life: Why We Keep Chasing What We Already Have

What does it mean to live "the good life"? Most of us spend our lives…

Currey BlandfordJune 9, 2026

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Why the Church Still Matters with Dr. Carmen Joy Imes

In a culture that prizes independence, convenience, and personal preference, what if the Church is…

Currey BlandfordJune 2, 2026

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When Heroes Fall: Lisa Fields on Church Hurt, Leadership Failure & Healing

This week on A Theology of Hustle, Currey sits down with Lisa Fields — founder…

Currey BlandfordMay 26, 2026

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Augustine, Foreign Policy, and the Ordering of Our Loves — Dr. Robert Joustra

Dr. Robert Joustra is a professor of politics and international studies whose family history reads…

Currey BlandfordMay 19, 2026

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Recovering Heaven in a World Obsessed with Now | Brian Zahnd

What happens when Christianity loses its vision of heaven? In this episode, I sit down…

Currey BlandfordMay 5, 2026

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Created to Play: Why Hobbies, Rest, and Delight Matter with Brianna Lambert

What if productivity isn’t the ultimate goal of your life? In this episode of A…

Currey BlandfordApril 21, 2026

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Faith, Statistics, and Truth: Seeing Through the Noise with Dr. Jason Wilson

What if statistics—something we often associate with cold, hard data—could actually help us grow in…

Currey BlandfordApril 7, 2026

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Dr. Leanne Dzubinski on Gender, Power, and the Christian Workplace

What happens when the workplace has a stained glass partition? In this conversation, we sit…

Currey BlandfordMarch 24, 2026

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Identity, Worship, and No More Orphans with Zawadi Marrow

Zawadi Morrrow returns to A Theology of Hustle for a wide-ranging conversation about identity, worship,…

Currey BlandfordMarch 10, 2026

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Becoming a Person of Welcome: Hospitality, Formation, and Belonging with Dr. Laura Baghdassarian Murray

What if hospitality isn’t something you do, but a posture you carry? In this episode…

Currey BlandfordFebruary 3, 2026

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Hope for the Long Haul: Race, Grace, and Staying in the Work with Dr. Christine Jeske

What does hope look like when change is slow, institutions resist reform, and justice feels…

Currey BlandfordJanuary 20, 2026

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Hope, Justice, and Independent Politics with Dr. Lauren Pinkston

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Lauren Pinkston shares her journey from international justice work to…

Currey BlandfordDecember 2, 2025

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What to Say to Your Teen: Mark Shoemaker on Faith, Family, and Honest Conversations

After years of youth ministry and church leadership, Mark Shoemaker has walked through some of…

Currey BlandfordNovember 11, 2025

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Justin Giboney on Faith, Politics, and the Legacy of the Black Church

What does faithful political engagement look like for Christians today? In this episode of A…

Currey BlandfordNovember 4, 2025

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Faith in the Mess: Jamie Finn on the Gospel and Foster Care

What happens when faith meets the messy, redemptive work of foster care?In this episode, Currey…

Currey BlandfordOctober 14, 2025

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The World Feels Heavy — How to Process Anxiety, Lament, and Life Together | The Magic Table

Does it feel like the world just isn’t okay right now? You’re not alone. In…

Currey BlandfordOctober 7, 2025

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Shared Leadership, Humility, and Ministry with Dr. Eun K. Strawser

Episode Description:In this episode of A Theology of Hustle, I sit down with Dr. Eun…

Currey BlandfordSeptember 30, 2025

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Grace, History, and the Multiethnic Church with Dr. Bryan Loritts

Description:What does it mean to live out your calling with humility, embrace history as part…

Currey BlandfordSeptember 23, 2025

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Packing Suitcases, Pulpits, and Power: Beth Allison Barr on the Pastor’s Wife

Dr. Beth Allison Barr returns to the podcast to talk about her new book Becoming…

Currey BlandfordSeptember 16, 2025

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Adoption, MS, and the God Who Wastes Nothing – with Roxanne Engstrom

In this episode of A Theology of Hustle, Currey sits down with Roxanne Engstrom—entrepreneur, brand…

Currey BlandfordSeptember 9, 2025

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Sermon: Dealing with Doubt when Christians Let you Down

Description:This isn’t a normal A Theology of Hustle episode—it’s something a little different. I wanted…

Currey BlandfordSeptember 2, 2025

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You Have a Calling: Karen Swallow Prior on Work, Vocation, and Beauty

In this episode of A Theology of Hustle, Currey welcomes back Dr. Karen Swallow Prior…

Currey BlandfordAugust 26, 2025

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Calling, Hustle, and Ditching the “Vocational Prosperity Gospel” | The Magic Table with JJ & Currey

In this Magic Table conversation, JJ and Currey unpack what calling really looks like when…

Currey BlandfordAugust 19, 2025

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Ordinary Heroes of Racial Justice – Dr. Karen Johnson on History, Faith, and Everyday Courage

What does it look like to pursue racial justice with faithfulness in the everyday? Dr.…

Currey BlandfordAugust 12, 2025

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Front Porch Wisdom with Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew

Episode Description: In this episode, Currey sits down with the insightful Dr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew—author, consultant,…

Currey BlandfordAugust 5, 2025

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Black, Evangelical, and Academic: A Conversation with Dr. Vincent Bacote

Episode Summary:In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Vincent Bacote, theologian and director of…

Currey BlandfordJuly 29, 2025

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The Magic Table | The Messy Middle: Real Talk After 20 Years of Marriage

In this heartfelt episode of The Magic Table, Curry and JJ celebrate their 20th wedding…

Currey BlandfordJuly 22, 2025

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From Hustle to Holiness: Adrian Parker’s Journey of Faith and Failure

Episode Summary: Adrian Parker joins the Theology of Hustle podcast to share a powerful story…

Currey BlandfordJuly 15, 2025

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Dr. Shane Wood | Thinning the Veil: Revelation, Trauma, and Finding Jesus in the Chaos

Episode Summary In this episode, Currey sits down with Dr. Shane J. Wood—professor of New…

Currey BlandfordJuly 8, 2025

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Back to the Mic: A New Chapter of A Theology of Hustle

Episode Summary: After three and a half years away, A Theology of Hustle is back!…

Currey BlandfordJune 24, 2025

Counselor The Magic Table

The Magic Table | Let’s Talk about With Counseling

{No. 23} If you have not heard, we are doing something new. JJ is starting…

Currey BlandfordFebruary 7, 2023

Corporate TOH Vocational Ministry

Dan Colwin | Moving from Ministry to Corporate

Dan and I go way back. We have journeyed together since 2007 or so when…

Currey BlandfordJanuary 17, 2023

The Magic Table

The Magic Table | It’s time to do your goal setting for 2023

{No 22} Goal setting is about accomplishments and getting things done in the future but…

Currey BlandfordJanuary 3, 2023

Community Moving The Magic Table

The Magic Table | A Year of Craziness

{No 21} Well it has been quite a while since we last did this whole…

Currey BlandfordDecember 13, 2022

TOH Vocational Ministry

Dr. Michaela O’Donnell | Make Work Matter

Dr. Michaela O’Donnell is the Executive Director of the Max De Pree Center for Leadership…

Currey BlandfordFebruary 8, 2022

Bible Professor TOH

Dr. Alan Bandy | How well do you really know the apostle Paul?

Dr. Alan Bandy is the Associate Dean of Research Doctorate Programs and The Robert Hamblin…

Currey BlandfordNovember 16, 2021

Music Songwriter TOH

Stephen McNeill | Songwriter, Musician

Stephen McNeill is a songwriter, musician, and music teacher who lives just outside of Memphis.…

Currey BlandfordNovember 9, 2021

Literature Professor TOH

Karen Swallow Prior | On Reading Well

Karen Swallow Prior, Ph. D., is Research Professor of English and Christianity and Culture at…

Currey BlandfordNovember 2, 2021

Chronic Illness Diabetes The Magic Table

Walking Through Chronic Illness

{No 20} Finding out you have a chronic illness can be devastating. Then you have…

Currey BlandfordOctober 26, 2021

Motherhood TOH

Shannon K. Evans | Rewilding Motherhood

Shannon K Evans is the author of the newly released book Rewilding Motherhood: Your Path…

Currey BlandfordOctober 12, 2021

Identity Pornography TOH

Alan Noble | You Are Not Your Own

Dr. O. Alan Noble is Associate Professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University, Editor-in-Chief of…

Currey BlandfordOctober 5, 2021

Editor TOH

Drew Dyck

Drew Dyck is an editor at Moody Publishers and the former managing editor of Leadership Journal. His…

Currey BlandfordSeptember 28, 2021

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Let’s Talk LuLaRoe | Our Retailer Story

For this special 150th episode and the release of the prime documentary called LuLaRich we have…

Currey BlandfordSeptember 21, 2021

Revelation and Work TOH

Revelation and Work 5 | New Creation

It has been so fin to get to talk through Revelation with everyone. I hope…

Currey BlandfordSeptember 14, 2021

Revelation and Work TOH

Revelation and Work 4 | The Harlot of Babylon

Today we are talking Revelation 17-18 and the Harlot of Babylon. Many times it can…

Currey BlandfordSeptember 7, 2021

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Revelation and Work 3 | The Woman and the Dragon

We have now talked about the genres of Revelation and the throne room in the…

Currey BlandfordAugust 24, 2021

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Revelation and Work 2 | The Throneroom Scene

Last week we introduced the concept of work and talked about the genre of Revelation.…

Currey BlandfordAugust 17, 2021

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Revelation and Work | Introduction

I love getting to delve into people's stories. It is such a joy to just…

Currey BlandfordAugust 10, 2021

Fatherhood Pastor TOH

Jon Tyson | The Intentional Father

Jon Tyson is a pastor and church planter in New York City. Originally from Adelaide…

Currey BlandfordJuly 27, 2021

Foster Care NFL TOH

Gaelin Elmore | Adversity Revisionist

Gaelin Elmore had a variety of experiences in his childhood; foster care, kinship care, failed…

Currey BlandfordJuly 20, 2021

Critical Race Theory Philosophy Professor TOH

Dr. Nathan Cartagena | Race Scholar

A son of the US South (Mom) and Puerto Rico (Dad), Dr. Nathan Luis Cartagena…

Currey BlandfordJuly 13, 2021

Community The Magic Table

The Magic Table | How to Start Your Own Magic Table

{No 19} As we get back into the swing of seeing people it can be…

Currey BlandfordJuly 6, 2021

Historian History Medieval History TOH Women

Leanne M. Dzubinski, Anneke H. Stasson | Women in the Mission of the Church

Leanne Dzubinski is Interim Dean and Associate Professor in the Doctoral Department of the Cook…

Currey BlandfordJune 29, 2021

Professor Psychology TOH Women

Dr. Camden Morgante | Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Camden Morgante is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice and an adjunct college…

Currey BlandfordJune 22, 2021

Pastor TOH

Douglas S. Bursch | Posting Peace

Douglas S. Bursch is copastor of Evergreen Foursquare Church in Auburn, Washington. He serves on the US Doctrine…

Currey BlandfordJune 15, 2021

Attorney Journalist Pastor Podcaster TOH

Joyce Koo Dalrymple | Pastor, Podcaster

Joyce Koo Dalrymple is the Pastor of Discipleship and Connections at Wellspring AllianceChurch, where she…

Currey BlandfordJune 1, 2021

Addiction Opiates TOH

Timothy McMahan King | Addiction Nation

Timothy McMahan King is the author of Addiction Nation: What the Opioid Crisis Reveals About…

Currey BlandfordMay 25, 2021

TOH Trauma Women

Meghan Tschanz | Women Rising

Meghan Tschanz is the host of the Faith and Feminism podcast and the author of…

Currey BlandfordMay 18, 2021

Emotional Intelligence The Magic Table

Christians and Emotional Intelligence | The Magic Table

Today JJ and I sit down to talk about Christians and Emotional Intelligence. There is…

Currey BlandfordMay 11, 2021

Anniversary TOH

Third Anniversary Episode

We love a good celebration! Today we celebrate three years of the podcast. I could…

Currey BlandfordMay 4, 2021

Chef Food TBRI TOH

Chef Kibby | Cooking is Connecting

If you don’t know Chef Kibby, he’s a professional chef, culinary instructor, and online content…

Currey BlandfordApril 27, 2021

Doctoral Student Education Math TOH

Jason Kurz | Mathematician

I'm an apprentice of Jesus who seeks to understand the practical implications of this in…

Currey BlandfordApril 20, 2021

Doubt Professor TOH

A.J. Swoboda | After Doubt: How to Question Your Faith without Losing It

Dr. A. J. Swoboda (PhD, Birmingham) is assistant professor of Bible, theology, and World Christianity…

Currey BlandfordApril 13, 2021

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The Magic Table | It’s okay to still not be okay

On today's Magic Table we just talk about life right now in light of Easter.…

Currey BlandfordApril 6, 2021

Foreign Policy Politics Professor TOH

Paul D. Miller | Professor of the Practice of International Affairs

Dr. Paul D. Miller is a Professor of the Practice of International Affairs at Georgetown…

Currey BlandfordMarch 30, 2021

Medieval History Professor TOH

Beth Allison Barr | The Making of Biblical Womanhood

Beth Allison Barr (PhD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) is associate professor of history and…

Currey BlandfordMarch 23, 2021

Author Chronic Illness TOH

Liuan Huska | Chronic Pain and Work

Liuan Huska is a freelance writer and speaker focusing on topics of embodiment and spirituality.…

Currey BlandfordMarch 16, 2021

Adoption Author Harrassment Podcaster TOH

Tiffany Bluhm | Taking action againt sexual harassment

Tiffany Bluhm is the author of She Dreams and Never Alone, their companion Bible studies, and the forthcoming…

Currey BlandfordMarch 9, 2021

Political Science Professor TOH

Ryan Burge | Political Scientist, Pastor

Ryan Burge is an assistant professor of political science and the graduate coordinator at Eastern…

Currey BlandfordMarch 2, 2021

Africa Culture Racism TOH Trauma

A.D. “Lumkile” Thomason | “Permission to Be Black”

A. D. "Lumkile" Thomason is a speaker, poet, and award-winning filmmaker. He has spoken around…

Currey BlandfordFebruary 16, 2021

Marriage The Magic Table

Who wears the Pants in the Blandford Family? | The Magic Table

We are asking this question very tongue in cheek. It is obviously a strange question,…

Currey BlandfordFebruary 9, 2021

Africa Music TOH Worship

Zawadi Morrow | Kings Kaleidoscope, Worship Director

Zawadi Morrow is UPC’s Associate Director of Worship with an emphasis on contemporary services. Most…

Currey BlandfordFebruary 2, 2021

Culture Podcaster TOH

Devi Abraham | Writer, Speaker, Podcaster

Devi Abraham is a freelance writer, thinker and podcaster, and she co-hosts Where Do We…

Currey BlandfordJanuary 26, 2021

Culture Professor TOH

Walter Strickland II | The Bible, Theology, and Culture

Dr. Walter Strickland is the founder of The Strickland Institute and serves as Associate Professor…

Currey BlandfordJanuary 19, 2021

Counselor The Magic Table

Can Christians see a counselor? | The Magic Table

Can Christians see a counselor is an important question. Today on The Magic Table we…

Currey BlandfordJanuary 12, 2021

Art New Creation TOH

Makoto Fujimura | Contemporary Artist, Author, Speaker

Makoto Fujimura (b. 1960, Boston) is a leading contemporary artist whose process driven, refractive “slow…

Currey BlandfordJanuary 5, 2021

Author Blogger Cocktails Food TOH

Bri McKoy | Accidental Home Cook

Bri McKoy is a writer and home cook. She first worked with Youth with a…

Currey BlandfordDecember 15, 2020

Enneagram Leadership TOH Vocational Ministry

Sean Palmer | “Forty Days on Being a Three”

Sean Palmer is the Teaching Pastor at Ecclesia Houston, one of America’s most innovative and…

Currey BlandfordDecember 8, 2020

Advent The Magic Table

Advent and our story of waiting on God

The season of Advent is really special to us for a lot of reasons. We…

Currey BlandfordDecember 1, 2020

Inner-city Racism TOH White Privilege

Meg and Alex Bruzan | 53206 Cast podcast

Meg and Alex Bruzan host the 53206 Cast podcast. They have lived with their two kids…

Currey BlandfordNovember 24, 2020

Author Marriage Sexuality TOH

Laurie Krieg | An Impossible Marriage

After graduating college, Laurie Krieg, someone who has experienced attractions toward her same gender from…

Currey BlandfordNovember 17, 2020

Books Editor TOH Women

Katelyn Beaty | Christian Women & Work

My name is Katelyn Beaty. I'm a Midwest native, an oldest child, and an INFJ…

Currey BlandfordNovember 10, 2020

Politics The Magic Table

The Magic Table | Talking politics with the kids

The Magic Table is all about people. Sometimes conversations are hard and deep because that's…

Currey BlandfordNovember 3, 2020

Art Ballet choreography TOH

Julianna Rubio Slager | Ballet 5:8 Artistic Director

Ballet 5:8 Artistic Director and Resident Choreographer Julianna Rubio Slager is originally from Spring Arbor,…

Currey BlandfordOctober 27, 2020

Attorney Politics TOH

Suzie Lahoud & Sy Hoekstra | Keeping the Faith

Today I talk to Suzie Lahoud and Sy Hoekstra about their book called, Keeping the…

Currey BlandfordOctober 20, 2020

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Mark Gregory Karris | ‘Religious Refugees: (De)Constructing Toward Spiritual and Emotional Healing’

Mark Gregory Karris is a licensed marriage and family therapist, adjunct professor, ordained pastor, husband,…

Currey BlandfordOctober 13, 2020

Mental Health The Magic Table

The Magic Table | Protecting your mental health in a pandemic

JJ works with people navigating mental health during this time. It seems like at first…

Currey BlandfordOctober 6, 2020

Author Immigration TOH

Marlena Graves | The Way Up Is Down

Marlena Graves is a writer and adjunct professor. She worked at the Farm Labor Organizing…

Currey BlandfordSeptember 29, 2020

Author Podcaster Politics TOH

Beth & Sarah | Pantsuit Politics

We're Beth and Sarah of Pantsuit Politics, a podcast for real conversations that help us…

Currey BlandfordSeptember 22, 2020

Adoption Foster Care TOH

Tori Hope Petersen | Foster Care Advocate

Tori Hope Petersen is a former foster youth hoping to let her Abba Father be…

Currey BlandfordSeptember 15, 2020

Adoption Foster Care The Magic Table

The Magic Table | Caring for Kids from Hard Places

The task of caring for kids from hard places can be challenging. These kids get…

Currey BlandfordSeptember 8, 2020

Africa Spiritual Director

Barbara L. Peacock | Soul Care in African American Practice

Dr. Barbara L Peacock is an author, teacher, spiritual leader and speaker. She is the…

Currey BlandfordSeptember 1, 2020

Author Editor Holy Spirit TOH

Paul J. Pastor | Author of “The Face of the Deep”

Paul J. Pastor is a writer and editor living in Oregon. His writings on spirituality…

Currey BlandfordAugust 25, 2020

Author Conspiracy Theories Professor Researcher TOH

Erica Bryand Ramirez | Director of Applied Research

Dr. Erica Bryand Ramirez is Auburn’s Director of Applied Research. Before joining Auburn, she was…

Currey BlandfordAugust 18, 2020

Homeschool Pandemic Sabbath The Magic Table

The Magic Table | A Conversation with the Kids

We have talked a lot about how JJ and I function on "The Magic Table."…

Currey BlandfordAugust 11, 2020

Author TOH

H. R. Hutzel | Author and Speaker

H. R. Hutzel never aspired to be a writer or dreamed of writing a book.…

Currey BlandfordAugust 4, 2020

Attorney Politics Racism TOH

Justin Giboney | Attorney and Political Strategist

ep Justin Giboney is an attorney and political strategist in Atlanta, GA. He is also…

Currey BlandfordJuly 28, 2020

Counselor Organization TOH

Tara Bremer | Founder of House Peace

HOUSE PEACE is led by founder Tara Bremer, who has been bringing peace into homes…

Currey BlandfordJuly 21, 2020

Marriage Marriage and Family Therapist The Magic Table

The Magic Table | Reflections on 15 Years of Marriage

This week at the magic table we are talking about a huge milestone we are…

Currey BlandfordJuly 14, 2020

Music Singer Songwriter TOH

Jon Guerra | Devotional Music Singer-Songwriter

My name is Jon Guerra, and I’m a singer-songwriter who writes devotional music - less…

Currey BlandfordJuly 7, 2020

Old Testament Professor Teacher TOH

Carmen Joy Imes | Professor of Old Testament

Dr. Carmen Joy Imes is professor of Old Testament at Prairie College in Three Hills,…

Currey BlandfordJune 30, 2020

Counselor Narcissism Professor TOH

Chuck DeGroat | When Narcissism Comes to Church

Chuck DeGroat (LPC, PhD) is professor of pastoral care and Christian spirituality at Western Theological…

Currey BlandfordJune 23, 2020

Entrepreneur Nurse Parenting Sabbath TOH

Aaron and Jody Hoekstra | 100th Episode Spectacular

We cannot believe that 100 episodes have come and gone. It is really cool that…

Currey BlandfordJune 16, 2020

Author Professor TOH

Anthony Bradley | Professor of Religious Studies at The King’s College

Dr. Anthony Bradley professor of religious studies, chair of the program in Religious and Theological…

Currey BlandfordJune 9, 2020

Racism The Magic Table White Privilege

The Magic Table | Our Journey of Understanding Racism, Social Justice, and White Privilege

On today's episode of the Magic Table we talk about our own journey of understanding…

Currey BlandfordJune 2, 2020

Professor Psychology TOH

Daryl and Sara Van Tongeren | The Courage to Suffer

In The Courage to Suffer, Daryl and Sara Van Tongeren introduce a new therapeutic framework that…

Currey BlandfordMay 26, 2020

Author Liturgy Podcaster TOH

Aaron Niequist | Liturgist, Writer, and Pastor

Aaron Niequist is a liturgist, writer, and pastor currently attending General Theological Seminary in NYC. After…

Currey BlandfordMay 19, 2020

Africa Bible Culture Professor Theology TOH

Vince Bantu | Hood Theologian, Professor at Fuller Seminary

Vince Bantu joined the Fuller faculty as assistant professor of church history and Black church…

Currey BlandfordMay 12, 2020

Business Owner Hustler Pastor Podcaster TOH

2nd Anniversary Episode | It’s time to celebrate

I cannot believe that I am doing the 2 year anniversary post. It seems like…

Currey BlandfordMay 5, 2020

Blogger Business Owner Fair Trade Podcaster TOH

Molly Stillman | Blogger, Podcaster, Fair Trade

Molly Stillman is the founder and creator of Still Being Molly, a life and style blog started…

Currey BlandfordApril 28, 2020

Pastor Podcaster TOH Vocational Ministry

Micah Fries | Senior Pastor of Brainerd Baptist Church

Micah Fries serves as Senior Pastor of Brainerd Baptist Church. Prior to serving at Brainerd,…

Currey BlandfordApril 21, 2020

Author Podcaster TOH

Knox McCoy | Co-founder of the Popcast Media Group

Knox McCoy loves laughing and making people laugh. Really anything that’s laughter-adjacent, he’s into. He’s…

Currey BlandfordApril 14, 2020

Adoption Parenting The Magic Table Trauma

The Magic Table | What is trauma-informed parenting?

Today on the magic table we talk about a topic that is really important to…

Currey BlandfordApril 7, 2020

Adoption Blogger Podcaster TBRI TOH

Lisa Qualls | Author of “The Connected Parent”

Lisa Qualls is the author of the new book, The Connected Parent, which she co-wrote…

Currey BlandfordMarch 31, 2020

Author Marketplace Professor TOH

Steven Garber | Professor of Marketplace Theology

Steven Garber is professor of marketplace theology and director of the program in leadership, theology,…

Currey BlandfordMarch 24, 2020

Author Teacher TOH

Jasmine Holmes | Author of Mother to Son

Jasmine L. Holmes has written for The Gospel Coalition, Desiring God, Fathom Mag, Christianity Today, and The…

Currey BlandfordMarch 17, 2020

Relationships The Magic Table

The Magic Table | How do y’all encourage each other?

Today we are taking on a listener question. She asks, "How do you encourage each…

Currey BlandfordMarch 10, 2020

Author Professor Psychology TOH

Bryan Dik | Vocational Psychologist

Bryan Dik, Ph.D., is a vocational psychologist, professor of psychology at Colorado State University, and…

Currey BlandfordMarch 3, 2020

High School Science TOH

Theo Struthers | High School Student

I can't wait for you to hear from my buddy Theo today. I have known…

Currey BlandfordFebruary 25, 2020

Creation Genomes Professor TOH

Dr. S. Joshua Swamidass MD, Ph.D. | Associate Professor of Laboratory and Genomic Medicine at Washington University in Saint Louis

Dr. S. Joshua Swamidass MD, Ph.D. is a physician, scientist, and Associate Professor of Laboratory…

Currey BlandfordFebruary 18, 2020

Sabbath The Magic Table

The Magic Table | Why and how do y’all Sabbath?

We have talked a lot about the sabbath recently because it has been so transformational…

Currey BlandfordFebruary 11, 2020

Accountant Pastor

Marc Montgomery | Pastor of Prayer City Church, Accountant

Marc Montgomery stands as a forward thinker with a mandate to see people embrace the…

Currey BlandfordFebruary 4, 2020

Bilingual Education Education Refugees Self Care TOH

Sunny Sue Chang Jonas | Administrator at Chicago Public Schools

Sunny Sue Chang Jonas is an administrator at Chicago Public Schools, and student mentor at…

Currey BlandfordJanuary 28, 2020

Professor Sabbath TOH

A.J. Swoboda | Subversive Sabbath

A.J. Swoboda (PhD, Birmingham) is associate professor of Bible, theology, and World Christianity at Bushnell…

Currey BlandfordJanuary 21, 2020

Goal Setting The Magic Table

The Magic Table | How do y’all do goal setting?

Today we are talking goal setting. This is a new practice for us as a…

Currey BlandfordJanuary 14, 2020

Author Counselor Infertility

Nicole Zasowski | Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Writer, and Speaker

Nicole Zasowski is a licensed marriage and family therapist, writer, and speaker based in the…

Currey BlandfordJanuary 7, 2020

Adoption Blogger Counselor

Cameron Lee Small | Therapy Redeemed, Adoption Informed Counseling

Cam, trans-racially adopted from Korea, holds a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from University of Wisconsin-Madison…

Currey BlandfordDecember 31, 2019

Comtemplation Doctor Medical Sabbath

Christine Aroney-Sine | Founder and Facilitator for God Space

Christine Aroney-Sine is the founder and facilitator for God Space, an online community that grew…

Currey BlandfordDecember 17, 2019

Self Care The Magic Table

The Magic Table | How do you do Self Care?

Well we know that going into the holiday season can be tough. Many times we…

Currey BlandfordDecember 10, 2019

Author Doctor Medical Speaker

Saundra Dalton-Smith | Internal Medicine Physician, Author, Speaker

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is an author, speaker, and board-certified internal medicine physician. She has an…

Currey BlandfordDecember 3, 2019

Author Food

Kendall Vanderslice | Baker & Writer

Kendall Vanderslice is a writer and baker who studies the intersection of food and theology.…

Currey BlandfordNovember 26, 2019

Adoption Author Coach Relinquishment Speaker

Carrie O’Toole | Life Coach, Speaker, Author

Carrie was born and raised in Colorado. She believed if you worked hard, you could…

Currey BlandfordNovember 19, 2019

Hospitality The Magic Table

The Magic Table | Why do you value hospitality?

We are back with another magic table podcast. We appreciate the support everyone had for…

Currey BlandfordNovember 12, 2019

Adoption Divorce Non-Profit Vocational Ministry

James Grout | National Engagement Lead at OneChild

James Grout grew up in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. His clear calling from God at age…

Currey BlandfordNovember 5, 2019

Asset Management Author Pastor

Shundrawn Thomas | President of Asset Management at Northern Trust

Shundrawn A. Thomas is a gifted teacher, writer and executive. Professionally, he serves as President…

Currey BlandfordOctober 29, 2019

Foster Care Non-Profit

Nicole Taylor | Congregations for Kids

A former journalist, Nicole Taylor, has spent much of her life telling stories of vulnerable…

Currey BlandfordOctober 22, 2019

The Magic Table

The Magic Table | What would you tell your 20 year old self?

This is the first in a mini series we are doing called The Magic Table.…

Currey BlandfordOctober 15, 2019

Author Business Owner Consultant Designer Strategist

Raj Lulla | Strategist and Co-Owner Fruitful Design

Raj Lulla husband, father of three, and a former pastor who now does brand strategy…

Currey BlandfordOctober 8, 2019

Books Enneagram Publicist

Alisse Wissman | Book Publicist

Alisse Goldsmith-Wissman is the publicity manager at Independent Publishers Group. Previously she served for over…

Currey BlandfordOctober 1, 2019

Marine Geologist Science

Dawn Wright | Chief Scientist of ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute)

Dawn Wright joined Esri as Chief Scientist in October 2011, after 17 years as a…

Currey BlandfordSeptember 24, 2019

Author Church Historian Professor

Scott Sunquist | President of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary

Scott W. Sunquist (PhD, Princeton Theological Seminary) is president of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Previously, he…

Currey BlandfordSeptember 17, 2019

Foster Care Non-Profit Pastor

Keith Howard | Circle of Care

Keith Howard is the President and CEO of Oklahoma United Methodist Circle of Care for…

Currey BlandfordSeptember 10, 2019

Business Owner Cocktails

Chad Hauge | Common Good Cocktail House

Chad Hauge has served as the beverage director for 7-time Michelin-starred Longman & Eagle in Chicago,…

Currey BlandfordSeptember 3, 2019

Pastor Vocational Ministry

Justin McCarty | When God Changes Your Plans

Justin became a follower of Jesus in 1999 as a college student. After an inauspicious…

Currey BlandfordAugust 27, 2019

Adoption Blogger Doctoral Student

Torie DiMartile | doctoral student, transracial adoptee

Torie's bio: Hi there! I’m Torie. I’m a doctoral student in Sociocultural Anthropology at Indiana…

Currey BlandfordAugust 20, 2019

Comedy Podcaster Sitcom

James Cary | BBC Sitcom Writer

James Cary is a bit of an odd mix. He is a writer of situation…

Currey BlandfordAugust 13, 2019

Business Owner Counselor Trauma

Rhonda Kelloway | LCSW, SEP, Trauma Specialist

Rhonda Kelloway's bio: “An interesting mix of professional training, skills and life experience adds a…

Currey BlandfordAugust 6, 2019

Business Owner Coach Entrepreneur Pastor

Dan Cumberland | The Meaning Movement

Dan Cumberland's bio: My story is long and meandering, but there are poignant moments along…

Currey BlandfordJuly 30, 2019

Enneagram Real Estate Realtor

Michael Thornton | Realtor, Real Estate Investor

Michael Thornton is a guy I have known for a while from afar. We know…

Currey BlandfordJuly 23, 2019

Adoption Foster Care Leadership Non-Profit

Jami Kaeb | The Forgotten Initiative

Adoption, foster care, and advocacy were not part of Jami’s dreams for her life, but…

Currey BlandfordJuly 16, 2019

Drummer Music Worship

Dominic Geralds | Professional Drummer

Dominic Geralds is a professional drummer based in Charlotte, NC, raised in the small town…

Currey BlandfordJuly 9, 2019

Business Owner Designer Lettering

Simon Walker | Designer and Lettering Artist

Simon Walker is a designer and lettering artist living in Austin. He has an impressive…

Currey BlandfordJuly 2, 2019

Author Blogger Sabbath Singleness Theology

Jake Meador | In Search of the Common Good

Jake Meador is the editor-in-chief of Mere Orthodoxy as well as the Vice President of…

Currey BlandfordJune 25, 2019

Business Owner Carpenter

Stevie Estler | Built by Stevie, carpentHER

My name is Stevie, and I am the chief woodworker here at Built by Stevie!…

Currey BlandfordJune 18, 2019

Bible Business Owner Coach Entrepreneur Public Speaking

Jennifer Lucy Tyler | Bible Teacher, Writer, Entrepreneur, Creator of Soul Circles™

It all started for me with a few attempts at the corporate world, but after…

Currey BlandfordJune 11, 2019

Adoption Business Owner Foster Care Non-Profit Retail Analyst

Greg Buzek | Founder and President of IHL Group, Founder of the Retail Orphan Initiative

Greg Buzek is the Founder and President of IHL Group and one of the Founders…

Currey BlandfordJune 4, 2019

Education Foster Care Retirement

Gwen Hicks | Amarillo Angels

Gwen Hicks is the executive director of Amarillo Angels. Their mission is to support families…

Currey BlandfordMay 28, 2019

Author Blogger Vocational Ministry

Marcie Walker | Black Coffee with White Friends

Marcie Alvis-Walker is the writer behind Black Coffee with White Friends, a blog that chronicles…

Currey BlandfordMay 21, 2019

Business Owner Running

Sarah Vander Neut | Vander Jacket

Sarah Vander Neut has spent some serious time thinking about the hustle. About 8 years…

Currey BlandfordMay 14, 2019

Business Owner Consultant Public Speaking

Amy Wolff | Public Speaking Coach

Amy Wolff is a highly-rated senior trainer, executive coach, and event speaker. In addition to…

Currey BlandfordMay 7, 2019

Adoption Anniversary

Currey & JJ – 1 Year Anniversary Episode

I cannot believe that we are at 50 episodes. It really does feel like just…

Currey BlandfordApril 30, 2019

Effects Pedals Electric Guitar Entrepreneur Music Podcaster Theology Worship

Cody Fields | Westminster Effects and NosePedal

The Noseminster family began when Cody Fields started Westminster Effects in 2015 with the aim…

Currey BlandfordApril 23, 2019

Anti-Human Trafficking Author Non-Profit Vocational Ministry

Jonathan Walton | Area Ministry Director for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship’s New York/New Jersey Region

Jonathan P. Walton is an area ministry director for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship's New York/New Jersey…

Currey BlandfordApril 9, 2019

Adoption Author Bible Military

Claire Gibson | Author

When people ask me where I’m from, I don’t have a good answer. Just like…

Currey BlandfordApril 2, 2019

Australia Business Owner Essential Oils Hustler Music Singer Songwriter

Raechel Whitchurch | Alt-Country Singer Songwriter

For most people, there is a point when they decide that they’d like to play…

Currey BlandfordMarch 26, 2019

Africa Business Owner Tee Shirts

Mandy | Owner of Milk and Honey Tees

I had so much fun interviewing Mandy Osbourne from Milk and Honey Tees. In this…

Currey BlandfordMarch 19, 2019

Braiding Hair Care Non-Profit

Tamekia and Ryan | Styles 4 Kidz

This interview with Tamekia and Ryan Swint is so good. We have met at a…

Currey BlandfordMarch 12, 2019

Enneagram Spiritual Retreats Theology

Amy | Director of The Perch

Amy Jackson started The Perch a few years ago. The mission is to provide space…

Currey BlandfordMarch 5, 2019

Foster Care Non-Profit

Susan Ramirez | Founder & CEO Austin Angels

Susan Ramirez is the founder and CEO of Austin Angels, which she started in 2010…

Currey BlandfordFebruary 26, 2019

Pastor Singer Songwriter Vocational Ministry Worship

Nikki Lerner | Artist, Teacher, Speaker, Author and Culture Coach

Nikki Lerner is a cultural coach and translator and a gifted musician whose primary instrument…

Currey BlandfordFebruary 19, 2019

Bible Enneagram Podcaster Theology

Erin Hicks Moon | COO of The Popcast Media Group

We discovered Erin Hicks Moon through The Popcast and Bible Binge (both of which you…

Currey BlandfordFebruary 12, 2019

Books Coach Non-Profit Teacher

Ruth Ann Moss | Teaching Coach

Ruth Ann Moss has a really cool story. After retiring from teaching, she became a…

Currey BlandfordFebruary 5, 2019

Anti-Human Trafficking Author

Raleigh Sadler | Founder and Executive Director of Let My People Go, Author Of Vulnerable: Rethinking Human Trafficking

Since 2001, Raleigh Sadler has served in Christian ministry. Currently, he is the founder and…

Currey BlandfordJanuary 29, 2019

Business Owner Sound Engineer Worship

Yahir Vergara | Interim Technical Director, Sound Engineer

I met Yahir Vergara while running the Refresh Chicago conference (refreshchicago.net) at Wheaton Bible Church…

Currey BlandfordJanuary 22, 2019

Author Disaster Psychologist Professor

Jamie Aten | Disaster Psychologist, Executive Director of the Humanitarian Disaster Institute

Jamie Aten (Ph.D., Indiana State University) is the Founder and Executive Director of the Humanitarian…

Currey BlandfordJanuary 15, 2019

Business Consultant Non-Profit

Hallie Brand | Business Consultant

Hallie Brand has a great story. In her early twenties she started a non profit…

Currey BlandfordJanuary 8, 2019

Adoption Business Owner Essential Oils Photography

Wynne Elder | Entrepreneur

Wynne Elder has just some amazing insight. She has walked a really amazing vocational life.…

Currey BlandfordDecember 18, 2018

Stay at Home Parent TOH

Helen Smith | When Your Work is Taken Away

Helen and Jeff Smith have been family friends for a long time. They are amazing…

Currey BlandfordDecember 11, 2018

Adoption Attorney Foster Care

Andrew Schneidler | Adoption Attorney

Andrew Schneidler has such an inspiring story. I have known Andrew and his wife Michele…

Currey BlandfordDecember 4, 2018

Singer Songwriter Worship

John Mark McMillan | Singer, Songwriter

John Mark McMillan has been one of may favorite musicians for a long time. His…

Currey BlandfordNovember 27, 2018

Anti-Human Trafficking Professor Speaker

Christina Crenshaw | Lecturer at Baylor

Today you get to hear my interview with Dr. Christina Crenshaw. This episode is great…

Currey BlandfordNovember 20, 2018

Business Owner Designer Entrepreneur Foster Care

Anne Marie & Roger Jackson | Founders of Through the Sea

This interview with Anne Marie and Roger Jackson is so incredible. They are both designers.…

Currey BlandfordNovember 13, 2018

Sports Sportscaster

Judah Newby | Sportscaster

This is an episode I have been looking forward to for a long time. I…

Currey BlandfordNovember 6, 2018

Bookstore Enneagram Entrepreneur

Annie Jones | Bookstore Owner, Podcaster

Annie B. Jones owns The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in downtown Thomasville, Georgia, where she…

Currey BlandfordOctober 30, 2018

Hip Hop Artist Physical Education Teacher

Brandon Randazzo | Elementary Teacher, Hip Hop Artist

Brandon and I first met playing basketball. He was known as a cool dude that…

Currey BlandfordOctober 23, 2018

Designer Enneagram Strategist

Shay Bocks | Digital Strategist, Designer

This interview with Shay Bocks is a really powerful one. She has such an amazing…

Currey BlandfordOctober 16, 2018

Forgiveness Historian Museum Curator

Tish Boyer | Museum Collections Manager and Registrar

I have been super excited about this episode for a while. Tish is a really…

Currey BlandfordOctober 9, 2018

Business Owner Entrepreneur Pastor Podcaster

Skye Jethani | Working Toward New Creation

Skye Jethani is an award-winning author, speaker, consultant and ordained pastor. He also serves as…

Currey BlandfordOctober 2, 2018

Author Counselor Enneagram Psychology Speaker

Alison Cook | Counselor, Speaker, and Writer

Alison Cook, M.A., Ph.D. is a counselor, speaker, and writer who helps people become comfortable…

Currey BlandfordSeptember 25, 2018

Adoption Coach Entrepreneur Foster Care

Michelle McKinney | Dream Architect

Michelle McKinney is a "Dream Architect." That title is just one example of the intentionality…

Currey BlandfordSeptember 18, 2018

Pastor Theology

John Van Sloten | Toward A Theology of Hustle

John Van Sloten is a Calgary pastor, teacher and writer. For 22 years he’s been…

Currey BlandfordSeptember 11, 2018

Retirement Speech Therapist Vocational Ministry

Cathey Jones | A Journey Through Vocation

I can't wait for you to hear from Cathey. She is my mother-in-law and has…

Currey BlandfordSeptember 4, 2018

Author Business Consultant Enneagram Entrepreneur Podcaster

Jared Byas | Family Business Consultant, Podcaster, Author

This interview with Jared Byas is a real can't miss. We actually went to high…

Currey BlandfordAugust 28, 2018

Composer Music Professor

Shawn Okpebholo | Composer, Professor of Music

Shawn Okpebholo is a really great guy to talk to. In addition to being very…

Currey BlandfordAugust 21, 2018

Author Speaker

Crystal Stine | Author, Speaker

As soon as I saw Crystal Stine's book Holy Hustle I knew that she had to…

Currey BlandfordAugust 14, 2018

Homelessness

Hugo Saltijeral | Associate Director of the Overnight Emergency Shelter at Hesed House

Hugo Saltijeral is the Associate Director of the Overnight Emergency Shelter at Hesed House. He…

Currey BlandfordAugust 7, 2018

Nurse Singleness

Sarah | Registered Nurse (RN)

Sarah is someone JJ and I have gotten to know over the last couple of…

Currey BlandfordJuly 31, 2018

Historian Professor Theology

Timothy Larsen | Historian, Professor of Christian Thought

I am so excited to share this interview with Timothy Larsen with you. Tim is…

Currey BlandfordJuly 24, 2018

Psychology TBRI

Jenn Hook | Director of Replanted Ministry & Refresh Chicago, Therapist, TBRI Educator

Jenn Hook is the director if Replanted Ministry and Refresh Chicago. She is also someone…

Currey BlandfordJuly 17, 2018

Navigators Teacher

Dean Storelli | Writing Instructor at Duke University, Navigators 20s Staff

Dean Storelli is a writing teacher at Duke University, but he also works for a…

Currey BlandfordJuly 10, 2018

Bass Guitar Science Theology

Bill – Faith and Science Excerpt

Here is a small section from my interview with Bill. This is just a little…

Currey BlandfordJuly 5, 2018

Bass Guitar Neuroscience Pornography Psychology

Bill Struthers | Neuroscientist, Professor of Psychology, Author, Speaker

(Interview with William Struthers) You are going to really enjoy hearing from Bill. He is…

Currey BlandfordJuly 3, 2018

Immigration Refugees

Andrew | Divisional Director World Relief

Andrew Timbie is a divisional director for world relief meaning he does a lot of…

Currey BlandfordJune 26, 2018

Business Owner Jewelry

Ashley | Adoption Case Worker, Jewelry Business Owner

I think you are really going to enjoy this interview with Ashley. She is doing…

Currey BlandfordJune 19, 2018

Counselor Psychology Theology

Josh | Psychology Professor, Teaching Positive Psychology and Multicultural Counseling

Josh is a Psychology Professor at the University of North Texas. He teaches Positive Psychology…

Currey BlandfordJune 12, 2018

Counselor Marriage and Family Therapist

Matt | Professional Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist

Matt has spent over a decade as a Professional Counselor and a Marriage & Family…

Currey BlandfordJune 5, 2018

Immigration

Liz Wroblewski | School Social Worker

Liz Wroblewski has an awesome story of seeking out God's calling in her life. In…

Currey BlandfordMay 29, 2018

Business Owner Coffee Roasting Enneagram

Tyler Fivecoat | Co-Owner Five & Hoek Coffee, Roaster

Tyler is an awesome guy and a friend of mine that cares deeply for coffee…

Currey BlandfordMay 22, 2018

Enneagram Essential Oils Photography

Ray + Kelly [Enneagram Mini Episode]

During Ray and Kelly's interview we had a really great discussion on the Enneagram and…

Currey BlandfordMay 17, 2018

Essential Oils Photography

Ray + Kelly | Wedding Photography, Essential Oils

Ray and Kelly are our earliest couple friends. They now live in Wisconsin and have…

Currey BlandfordMay 15, 2018

Adoption Counselor Foster Care

JJ | Counselor, Social Worker

I thought it would be fun to make sure y'all knew more about my wife…

Currey BlandfordMay 8, 2018

Entrepreneur Hustler Pastor

Currey | Pastor, Entrepreneur, Hustler

We are going to kick A Theology of Hustle with me sharing a bit about…

Currey BlandfordMay 1, 2018

Intro

Teaser

A Theology of Hustle goes live in a little less than a week. I wanted…

Currey BlandfordApril 25, 2018