Atypical Talk

This week, we talk about Pope Leo's view on AI and how he thinks it could make us more like machines instead AI becoming more human. We also talk about Cory Asbury's latest controversy that turned out to just be a typo. And we talk about the release of more UFO files and what it means for Christians. Listen and join in on the conversation today! All Christians Should Listen to Pope Leo on AIhttps://www.christianitytoday.com/2026/05/christians-listen-pope-leo-encyclical-artificial-intelligence/?utm_medium=widgetsocial&fbclid=IwY2xjawSKfn1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeYaAXdpjeSz-PFbvW6_s44kb05b16cqToQSpw4hrg-HbsimCRGmMui3m1QZA_aem_GCLTwE269ZnCYDW-qszZngCory Asbury Is Weathering Another Worship Lyric Controversy, But This Time It Isn’t His Faulthttps://relevantmagazine.com/culture/music/cory-asbury-is-weathering-another-worship-lyric-controversy-but-this-time-it-isnt-his-fault/In U.F.O. Files, Some Christians See Vexing Questions — and Demonshttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/31/us/ufo-files-pentagon.html?eafs_enabled=false

This week, we talk about seeing good in the world and finding ways to do good. It's so easy to see all the negativity around us, but Trillia Newbell wants that to change. We also talk about a blind runner who ran the NYC half marathon with directions from his smart glasses. And we talk about a nun who runs a transition home for men who've recently gotten out of prison, and wants others to see the good in these men. These are encouraging stories that we'd love for you to hear too. Watch and join in on the conversation today! Trillia Newbell: Christians Are Fighting the Wrong Battlehttps://relevantmagazine.com/culture/trillia-newbell-christians-are-fighting-the-wrong-battle/This Blind Runner Ran a Half Marathon—with His Glasses Giving Him Directionshttps://www.runnersworld.com/news/a70884235/meta-ai-glasses-blind-runner/In Los Angeles, a sister offers shelter and mercy to immigrants convicted of crimeshttps://religionnews.com/2026/05/20/amid-calls-for-criminal-deportations-a-catholic-sister-stands-for-mercy/

On this week's episode, we talk about going no contact with people and how it's becoming a first choice for younger generations. We also talk about using music to calm anxiety and some of the science behind it. And lastly, we talk about the band The Newsboys – the controversy surrounding them and the recent lawsuit. Watch this episode and join in on the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok!A Majority of Gen Z Has Gone ‘No Contact’ With a Friend or Family Memberhttps://relevantmagazine.com/life5/wellness/mentalhealth/a-majority-of-gen-z-has-cut-off-a-friend-or-family-member-in-the-past-year/?_gl=1*1ercdp5*_up*MQ..*_ga*NzIzNTc4MDAxLjE3Nzc1NjE3MzY.*_ga_SWPHJZTR1W*czE3Nzc1NjE3MzMkbzEkZzEkdDE3Nzc1NjE3MzQkajU5JGwwJGgw*_ga_YM1EPRVY8G*czE3Nzc1NjE3MzQkbzEkZzAkdDE3Nzc1NjE3MzQkajYwJGwwJGgwCan 36 minutes of specially tuned music 'reset' an anxious brain?https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/36-minutes-specially-tuned-music-auditory-beats-reset-anxiety-brainNewsboys co-founder sues Julie Roys, World Vision and rival Christian concert promotershttps://religionnews.com/2026/04/29/newsboys-co-founder-sues-julie-roys-world-vision-and-rival-promoters/

This week, we're talking about choosing hopeful skepticism isn't of letting cynicism be the lead in your life. We also talk about the launch of Artemis II and how it brought us together. And we talk about how Gen-Z women are declining in church attendance. We talk about why it's happening and what we can do better. Watch this week's episode and join in on the conversation! Why ‘Hopeful Skepticism’ Is the Antidote to Cynicismhttps://relevantmagazine.com/culture/why-hopeful-skepticism-is-the-antidote-to-cynicism/?_gl=1*hxnjse*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTI2NDI0MDI3OC4xNzc2MTgyODU5*_ga_SWPHJZTR1W*czE3NzYxODI4NTckbzEkZzEkdDE3NzYxODI4NTckajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_YM1EPRVY8G*czE3NzYxODI4NTgkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzYxODI4NTgkajYwJGwwJGgwI saw the stars too: The cultural implications of Artemis IIhttps://technicianonline.com/159585/culture/i-saw-the-stars-too-the-cultural-implications-of-artemis-ii/Study: Gen Z women are losing their religionhttps://religionnews.com/2026/04/15/study-young-women-are-not-flocking-to-church-they-are-leaving/

In this week's episode, we talk about staying optimistic amid everything that is happening around us. We also talk about a camel pageant that uncovered numerous contestants trying to cheat. And lastly, we discuss "me-centered" worship – what it really is and if churches have been leaning into it. The Key To Staying Positive In A Negative Worldhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/harrykraemer/2025/05/05/the-key-to-staying-positive-in-a-negative-world/Camel pageant thrown into chaos after 20 competitors disqualified for using hump-plumping injectableshttps://www.the-independent.com/life-style/camel-pageant-scandal-oman-hump-injectables-b2932979.htmlViral monkey Punch rejected by mother given stuffed orangutanhttps://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c1d6ell32weoThe Dangerous Rise of Me-Centered Worshiphttps://relevantmagazine.com/culture/music/the-dangerous-rise-of-me-centered-worship/Worship Bands:Jesus CultureRed Rocks WorshipUPPERROOMGateway WorshipCeCe WinansJervis CampbellGable Price and FriendsNoah Paul HarrisonIsla Vista Worship