The Radical Middle

What if the pain, shame, and insecurity you've carried for years are keeping you from experiencing the fullness of God's love? In this episode of The Radical Middle Podcast, Tommy Nixon explores the Caverns of Identity, the deep and often painful places within our souls where past wounds, shame, and false beliefs about our worth can shape how we relate to God and others. Drawing from his own journey of healing from childhood abandonment, Tommy shares how unresolved pain can lead us to strive ...

What happens when following Jesus becomes more about relationship than rules? In this episode of The Radical Middle, Tommy Nixon dives deeper into the “gray of relationship” and explores why nuance is essential to growing in our relationship with God and others. Scripture contains truth, but applying that truth requires context, wisdom, mercy, and a willingness to wrestle with complexity. Tommy explores the difference between religion and relationship, showing how rules can give us the illusi...

Everyone Else Is an Idiot. We've all thought it. Whether it's someone cutting us off in traffic, a political opponent, a difficult coworker, or a family member who disappoints us, we often have plenty of grace for ourselves and very little for others. In this episode of The Radical Middle, Tommy Nixon explores the power of nuance and why embracing it is essential to following Jesus. We live in a world where people are quick to judge, divide, and reduce others to their worst moments. But what ...

What if finding Jesus isn't always a single moment? In this episode of The Radical Middle, Tommy Nixon explores the story of Nicodemus and offers hope to anyone who has questioned their faith, struggled with doubt, or felt disconnected from the church. Nicodemus was a respected Pharisee, teacher, and member of the ruling council. He knew Scripture and had plenty to lose, yet something about Jesus compelled him to wrestle with what he believed. He first came to Jesus privately, tentatively def...

What if disagreement doesn't have to lead to division? In this episode of The Radical Middle, Tommy Nixon explores the Jewish concept of machloket, often described as “argument for the sake of heaven,” and asks what Christians can learn from a tradition that makes room for passionate disagreement while still pursuing truth, relationship, and unity. Tommy unpacks the idea behind the saying “two Jews, three opinions” and challenges Christians to rethink the way we handle disagreement. Instead o...