Hold On: Is That Really Christian?

Hold On: Is That Really Christian?

Have you ever had a question about Christianity? Have you ever wondered if what is perceived as 'Christian' may not be? In their weekly podcast, "Hold On: Is That Really Christian?", Dr. Kendra Weddle and Kim Batchelor of Northaven Church in Dallas, Texas discuss current issues and popular beliefs through a progressive Christian lens. Feedback and ideas for future topics are welcome.

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August 13, 2025 23 mins

Revisit this earlier episode with us as Kim explains the intricacies of a current bill under consideration by the Texas legislature that could curtail religious rights of those who do not support abortion bans.

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Kim and Kendra talk about the rise of violence in our society and how it is sometimes wrongly connected to biblical ideas.

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Rev. Ben Marshall returns to our podcast to talk with Kim about the end times, the rapture and all the rest of it. Are these really real?

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Executive director Bee Morehead returns to continue our conversation about how Texas Impact is making a difference in the Texas legislature.

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We welcome to our conversation Bee Morehead, executive director of Texas Impact. Bee lets us in on who Texas Impact is and how we can be involved with them.

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Kim and Kendra reflect on PRIDE 2025 and Northaven’s participation in it.

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We begin our conversation with the question raised in our national anthem and that leads us to reflect on spiritual practices and the process of discernment.

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Ben Marshall returns with Kim to continue their discussion of the rise of executive power, disregard for law, and lack of care for people in light of the values of Christianity.

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Shortly after participating in the No Kings rally in Dallas, Kim and Kendra talk about what the Hebrew Bible says about kings.

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Ben Marshall joins Kim to talk about the rise of executive power, disregard for law, and lack of care for people in light of the values of Christianity.

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Kendra and Kim explore some current books that dismiss and discount the virtue of empathy. They also talk about the difference between sympathy and empathy.

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We talk about J.D. Vance’s assertion about who Christians are called to love. Part of our conversation touches on the recent death of Pope Francis and the election of Pope Leo XIV.

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Kim explains the intricacies of a current bill under consideration by the Texas legislature that could curtail religious rights of those who do not support abortion bans.

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Kim and Kendra discuss Executive Order 1402 titled Eradicating Christian Bias. This new order contains 11 points and has been disseminated among several federal agencies. We have several questions about this effort and talk about some of them.

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Kim informs us about the current situation (Senate and House bills) regarding abortion in the Texas legislature. We hope you’ll listen and then contact your representatives.

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April 29, 2025 26 mins

This week, we explore how Kendra and Kim have experienced DEI programs in various work environments and explore these initiatives in light of the biblical witness.

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What does the Bible say about the relationships between the rich and poor? Does the Bible have anything to say about the structures of societies? Should Christians be concerned about the expanding gap between rich and poor?

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April 15, 2025 18 mins

We talk about reading and interpreting the Bible, one of our favorite subjects! Is it possible to avoid the literal vs. metaphor divide among us?

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Kim offers a refresher on the process of how a bill makes its way through the Texas legislature and provides information on how you can get your voice heard in Austin. We talk about what bills are currently being considered including those about reproductive justice and public education.

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Kim recently traveled to Austin where she witnessed the beginning session of the Texas legislature. She talks about her experiences and highlights what we might expect as the session continues, including funding (or not) public schools, reproductive rights, and the blurring lines between church and state.

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