Saved By The City

On the final episode of the season, we reflect on what still keeps us connected to faith communities — from worship and friendship to the feeling of being anchored in something meaningful. And happy summer everyone! See you next season. Listen here: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

On the latest episode of #SavedByTheCity, we discuss the growing connection between politics, gender, and faith — and why some women no longer feel safe, heard, or at home in church spaces. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

On this episode of #SavedByTheCity, Katelyn and Roxy hear from several listeners who offer their stories of leaving church — from the slow fade to the heartbreaking betrayal. We uncover some themes and discuss our own reasons for continuing to choose church. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Malcom Foley explains the deep connection between mammon, power, and racialized violence throughout American history. We take a look at the material consequences of greed — and the systems built to protect wealth and power at the expense of others. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Greed is mentioned over and over again in the Bible. So why is it so rarely preached about in church? On the latest episode of #SavedByTheCity, Katelyn and Roxy sit down with Malcom Foley to unpack the spiritual battle between God and mammon. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

We're in a real "eat the rich" moment. But is hating the rich biblical? Scripture certainly has a lot to say about greed. Yet, the invitation so often extended is to look inward and to examine one's own relationship toward money. Listen to the full conversation: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Modern weddings come with an unspoken expectation: every detail should feel deeply personal. In this episode, we reflect on how weddings came to be so individualized and why that shift creates so much pressure (especially for brides). Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Fifty years ago, most weddings took place in churches, couples married young, and receptions were often held in community spaces. Today, weddings are more individualized, WAY more expensive, and often shaped by different expectations around identity. What does this shift says about today's culture?

In this episode of #SavedByTheCity, as Katelyn prepares for her wedding, we reflect on the pressures women, especially, face as they make plans; what values guide our planning; and how to stay present on the Big Day (pro tip: get a day-of coordinator if you can!). Listen: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

RNS Hinduism reporter Richa Karmarkar explains yoga’s religious roots, the spiritual discipline behind the practice, and why she believes yoga can deepen — not threaten — a person’s faith. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

On the latest episode of #SavedByTheCity, we're joined by religion scholar Liz Bucar to explore why stripping wellness practices from their spiritual roots can leave us searching for more. If the wellness industry hasn’t delivered its promise, what comes next? Listen: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

On this episode of #SavedByTheCity, Katelyn and Roxy explore the well-trod path from deconstruction to wellness and why so many exvangelicals are drawn to these more physical disciplines that often originate in eastern or Indigenous traditions. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

We’ve all heard it: women are leaving the church. But why? For a special #SavedByTheCity episode, we want your story. Why did you leave? What was hard—or good? Leave a voice message: speakpipe.com/savedbythecity or email sbtcpodcast@religionnews.com by May 15.

Are we entering the post-Trump era? In this episode, we unpack the growing fractures, the subtle (and not-so-subtle) repositioning for the 2028 election, and how the movement may be reshaping in real time. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Is the far right reacting to real marginalization, or to a loss of cultural dominance that was once the norm? Our conversation with @lkatfield.bsky.social explores the fear, the grievance, and the potential consequences of that mindset. Listen to the full episode: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Who are the dudes of the New Right and what do they want? Listen to this fascinating conversation with @lkatfield.bsky.social about who these men are, what they want, and how they could shape American democracy far beyond the Trump era: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Is AI the Antichrist? It sounds extreme…until you start asking deeper questions. Not about the technology itself—but about what it’s doing to us. Listen to the full conversation and let us know in the comments what YOU think: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

What role should faith leaders play right now in shaping the future of #AIEthics? Meredith Potter reveals why they may be the voices we need most in this conversation — and the 3 unique things they bring to the table. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

In a shockingly short period of time, AI has gone from tech novelty to a part of our everyday lives. Do these tools portend a bright new age or civilizational collapse? We hash it out in the latest episode of #SavedByTheCity. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

We're featuring an episode of Complexified this week. 🎧 @timothysrodriguez.bsky.social joins Amanda Henderson to talk about what life looked like after conversion therapy, and how he struggled with depression, anxiety, and shame for years. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

When the president of Exodus International publicly admitted that conversion therapy didn't work, shut down the organization, and apologized to survivors — most people assumed the practice was over. @timothysrodriguez.bsky.social explains why that assumption was wrong: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

This week we're bringing an episode of Complexified into our feed! @timothysrodriguez.bsky.social spent eight years trying to “pray out the gay.” What Tim’s story makes clear is how ordinary the harm of conversion therapy looks from the outside. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Jesus taught radical love, generosity, and care for others. But he wasn’t talking to governments. He was talking to people. This conversation wrestles with the tension between personal faith and public policy — and what happens when the two collide. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

We're taking a look inward and examining the gap between the ethical standard and our ability (or willingness) to live up to it — both personally and collectively. Listen: linktr.ee/savedbythecity #christianvirtues #ethicalstandard #jesus #christianpodcast #loveyourneighbor

On this episode of #SavedByTheCity, Katelyn and Roxy talk with Bart Ehrman about how Jesus' command to care for people on the periphery shaped the moral "common sense" of the Western world. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Mogging, looksmaxxing, incel culture...yeah, we had questions too. Fiona Murphy helps us break it all down and what she reveals points to a whole ecosystem of online culture trying to make the “straight white male” identity feel powerful (and cool) again. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

The manosphere is stepping into a role the church has traditionally filled. It's giving men order, meaning, and a script for how to live — it just comes with a side of blaming women for everything. Listen to the full conversation on the latest episode of #SavedByTheCity: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

In an era of overexposure, perhaps looksmaxxing was inevitable. On this episode of #SavedByTheCity, Katelyn and Roxy examine the looksmaxxers' zealous pursuit of physical "ascension" and its guiding ethos of self-optimization at seemingly all costs. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

The Noah's Ark story should come with a content warning. 😳 Beneath the animals and rainbow is a story most kids aren’t developmentally ready to process—and often, it gets turned into a lesson about obedience and fear. Would you teach a child the Noah's Ark story? Listen: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

What if the goal wasn’t raising “good kids”… but walking with them as they discover who God is? Meredith Miller is inviting parents into a different role: not enforcers of truth, but companions in discovery. Listen to the full conversation: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Children's Bibles remain an incredibly popular way for parents to teach their kids the faith. Roxy and Katelyn both remember the Bible stories that left a deep impression on them (a female spy! Fake arm hair!). But some of those stories can be confusing or scary. Listen: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Moderate Christians still exist. So where are they? As churches grow more politically defined, many are struggling to find a place they belong. Ryan Burge unpacks the “hollowing out” of the middle—and why, for many, it’s not a loss of faith… it’s a loss of options. Listen: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

You may have heard there’s a “male revival” happening in churches, but the data tells a different story. Men aren’t flooding back to the pews. The gap is shrinking because women are leaving faster. What have you noticed in your own church? Listen to the episode: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

In 2025, headlines screamed that Gen Z was flocking back to church, that young men were leading a religious resurgence, that Charlie Kirk’s death had sparked mass conversions. On this episode, Katelyn and Roxy ask: Is any of it actually true? Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Is there a war for women’s votes happening right now? Roxy and Katelyn unpack why women may be the most contested voters in today’s political landscape. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity #womenvoters #politics #christianpodcast #faithandpolitics

With 3.5 million #EpsteinFiles recently released by the DOJ, journalists and investigators are only beginning to dig through what could be years of revelations. Which raises the question: will any of it actually change political loyalties? 🎧 Full conversation here: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Roxy and Katelyn are back for a brand-new season of #SavedByTheCity! 🎙️ They are coming in hot with a deep-dive into how the MAGA movement may be losing women. It's a wild political and cultural moment, one Katelyn and Roxy are eager to tackle this season. Tune in now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

How chill of a future wifey is Katelyn?? Roxy is putting her to the test with a quiz: So You’re About to Live With a Man. Comment below with your quiz answers! #futurewife #movingin #engaged #christianpodcast #quiz

Getting married comes with so much joy and excitement, but it also comes with profound shifts that are bound to happen when you merge your life with another person’s. Join us for a conversation on the complexities of leaving singleness behind and entering a new chapter: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Katelyn is getting married and it's time to plan the big day! She asks Roxy for some #weddingplanning advice because not every woman has their dream wedding Pinterest board ready to go... Leave your best wedding advice below in the comments! 💍

Saying goodbye to singleness is not so straightforward — especially when you’ve spent years defending and celebrating the single life. On this season finale of #SavedByTheCity, Katelyn and Roxy admit letting go of being single felt more complicated than they expected: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Faith leaders carry a responsibility that goes beyond preaching. Communities look to them to take a stand against injustice. @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social breaks down the unique moral role clergy play in our society. Hear the full conversation: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

@revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social has long been involved in immigrant activism and was recently arrested outside an ICE detention center near Chicago. He believes clergy should be willing to put their bodies on the line in this moment. Hear the full interview: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Baby Jesus in zip ties. Mary and Joseph in gas masks. Roman centurions wearing ICE vests. This December, nativity scenes are getting political and clergy are participating in immigration activism. Hear more, including a conversation with @revdrmichaelwoolf.bsky.social: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Lauren Southern argues that there’s a place for the REAL #tradlife — the authentic version, not the curated aesthetic dominating social media. Do you agree or disagree? Let us know in the comments! #tradwife #sahm #conservative #genderroles #christianpodcast

Did the girl boss dream fail us? A lot of women think so — and @christineemba.bsky.social thinks the rise of the #tradwife is proof. In this episode, we unpack why so many women are questioning the story we were sold and how these two extremes reveal a deeper longing: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

A new wave of conservative Christian women are gaining influence by promoting traditional gender roles, homemaking aesthetics, and “biblical womanhood.” On this LIVE #SavedByTheCity episode, we take a look at what’s behind the rise of these “tradwife” voices. Listen: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

In this #BestOf episode, @katelyn_beaty and @roxyleestone run through their most mystical instincts—angels, ghosts, manifesting, energies, astrology and more! ✨ Plus, Ross Douthat joins to explore the mystical, the skeptical, and the spiritually surprising.

Have we confused employment with divine purpose? @karenswallowprior.bsky.social joins us to unpack why #evangelical culture taught us to spiritualize our careers…and why it might be time to let that go. Hear the full conversation: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

On the latest episode of #SavedByTheCity, we are joined by @karenswallowprior.bsky.social as we discuss all the different ways callings can present themselves in our lives. (That’s right – callings, plural!). Hear the full conversation: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

On this episode of #SavedByTheCity, Katelyn and Roxy examine the impulse to elevate paid work to sacred calling — how it has served us and how it has hurt us. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

On the latest episode, Katelyn and Roxy reflect on how quickly cosmetic enhancement has gone from taboo to totally mainstream, and how that shift is reshaping our understanding of aging, beauty, and what it means to feel comfortable in our own skin. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Today’s “snatched” aesthetic has created a generation of nearly identical beauty. In this episode, we ask why we’re losing so much individuality, and what that sameness means for the rest of us as we begin to age and watch our own faces change. Listen to the full episode: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

On this episode of #SavedByTheCity, Katelyn and Roxy wrestle with tensions and fears about aging. And we ask: Is "having some work done" becoming inevitable? What else are we losing if we refuse to grow old? Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

So many megachurches are built around one central, charismatic figure—often the founder himself. But when that leader falls from grace or simply walks away, the entire community often falls apart too. Listen to the latest episode of #SavedByTheCity to hear more: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Why does it seem like “charismatic” women in ministry also have to be beautiful for them to have the same influence a man would have? Katelyn and Roxy talk about the gendered expectations behind spiritual influence on the latest episode of #SavedByTheCity. Tune in now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Charisma has been a powerful tool in the American church and on this episode, Katelyn and Roxy talk to historian Molly Worthen about how that tool has been used for good and evil ... and how charismatic politicians have begun to fill the void as religion declines: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

With a year-plus of marriage under their belt for John and Roxy, they've got some #relationshiptips for the newly engaged Jack and Katelyn! What's the best marriage advice you've ever received? Let us know in the comments! #christianmarriage #marriageadvice #christianpodcast #relationships

This week on #SavedByTheCity, Rev. John Schmidt and Rev. Jack Brownfield talk about the beauty and burden of ministry; the moments that test your patience, faith, and compassion all at once, and how their faith helps them navigate this complicated world. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

The one where our BoOoOos take over ... This week on #SavedByTheCity, John Schmidt, Roxy's husband, returns to talk preaching, Fleabag, and lady editors with Jack Brownfield, who is also an Episcopal priest as well as Katelyn's fiancé. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Behind so many “faithful men in ministry” is a woman doing double the work, without the pay or recognition. Jen Hatmaker reflects on how this system has stripped so many women, including herself, of their autonomy—and why it's led to so many broken marriages. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Who you marry shapes the rest of your life. So why does the church so often push young Christians to marry before they’ve had time to grow in their faith — or even figure out who they are? Katelyn and Roxy unpack what happens when evolving faith and young marriage collide: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Our guest today, Jen Hatmaker, is an author, speaker and podcaster with 15 books to her name, including five New York Times best sellers. She is most recently the author of “Awake: A Memoir.”  She talks through how she married at 19 and lived what seemed an enviable evangelical life for 26 years.

Whether it’s brain chemistry or something truly divine, Katelyn and Roxy explore the growing spiritual appeal of psychedelics and why some people see them as a way to deepen their connection with God. Full conversation: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

What happens when a rabbi takes psilocybin? After joining a Johns Hopkins study on psychedelics and religion, Rabbi @zackamenetz.bsky.social found that the experience had a profound effect on his spiritual life and how he connects with the divine. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Katelyn and Roxy are what researchers would call "psychedelically naïve." But we're not necessarily psychedelically negative -- we're fascinated by how many people are using psychedelics for spiritual purposes. 🎧 Listen to the new episode of #SavedByTheCity: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

How do we remember #CharlieKirk’s legacy honestly? On this week’s episode of #SavedByTheCity, @nijaykgupta.bsky.social reminds us that now is the time to empathize — to sit down, listen, and have real conversations with people who aren’t like us. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

This week on #SavedByTheCity, we are joined by @nijaykgupta.bsky.social, whose viral substack post, "If You Are Elevating Charlie Kirk, Consider Who You Are Crushing Underfoot," wrestled with what it means to remember controversial figures honestly. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

In the wake of Charlie Kirk's very gruesome and very public assassination on September 10, Katelyn and Roxy grapple with how to hold space for both mourning political violence and reckoning with Kirk's troubling platform. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Is #spanking making a comeback in Christian parenting circles — or did it never really leave? Katelyn and @mburtwrites.bsky.social discuss why some Christian influencers are rejecting gentle parenting and promoting spanking as “biblical.” Listen to the full conversation: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

On the latest episode of #SavedByTheCity, we're joined by author @mburtwrites.bsky.social to discuss what made James Dobson's teachings so appealing to anxious Christian parents in the 80s and 90s and why so many adult children are now processing the harm. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

#DougWilson’s patriarchal ideas used to feel fringe—but now we’re hearing people in power question women’s right to vote and even whether women should be in combat. But can these extreme ideas really take hold today? Comment and let us know what you think! 💭 Full episode: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Doug Wilson making another shocking comment about women? Unfortunately, that's nothing new. But an entire culture shifting toward less equality for women and the rise of #tradwife culture? Now that's something to pay attention to. Listen to the full episode: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

You know what didn't take a summer break? Christian nationalism. In this episode, Katelyn and Roxy explore who Doug Wilson is, why he matters, and what his growing influence reveals about the kind of conservative religion gaining political power in this moment. Listen: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

As we wrap up season 9 we leave you with a question: Can Christians with different beliefs still be united, or is the massive fracturing that's happened within the church irreparable? Let us know what you think in the comments, and we'll see you next season! Listen: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

#TimKeller's ministry modeled a form of Christian engagement that felt like it was *for* the city. But in today's world, the “winsome” approach is increasingly seen as naive, and cultural engagement has given way to culture war rhetoric. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Does proper #dating etiquette still exist in 2025?! In a world of DMs and dating apps, the rules for how to break up have gotten complicated. When (if ever) is it okay to break up over text—or disappear completely? Comment and let's talk about it! 📲👻 Full episode: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

While going through a #breakup is never easy, some endings are better than others. ❤️‍🩹 We loved hearing what you all had to say on the topic. Did we miss anything? Comment and let us know! Don't forget to catch up on the latest episode of #SavedByTheCity: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

It’s our long-awaited break-up episode, and you, dear listeners, delivered. You sent in your sad stories, your sob stories, your weird stories, and your #evangelical stories. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity #breakup #breakupstories #heartbreak #datingstories #datingadvice #christianpodcast

The #feminist movement taught us that we could have it all — the high-paying job, the happy family, the perfect body, and the list goes on and on. But what if we're starting to realize that...maybe we can't? Listen to the full conversation: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Is the #tradwife movement a direct backlash to something? If so, what is that thing?? Kelsey Kramer McGinnis helps us get to the bottom of this as we take a closer look at the religious tradwives and the common thread that unites them. 🎧 Hear the full conversation: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

On this episode of #SavedByTheCity, Katelyn and Roxy give you a tour of the tradwife phenomenon, catalog its various forms (from supermodels to crunchy granola types to MAGA moms), and ask: what in the Martha Stewart is going on with Ballerina Farm? Tune in now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

While Pico Iyer warns about the limitations of “salad bar spirituality,” where one picks and chooses a little of each religious tradition, he reminds us of the richness found in learning from other traditions to strengthen our own faith. Hear the full episode: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Travel can be a beautiful way to reorient our souls and reconnect with God. But how do we continue to seek silence and solitude after we return home to the demands of life? Hear the full conversation: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

You don’t want to be THAT tourist. On this episode of #SavedByTheCity, Katelyn and Roxy explore the cringe factors inherent in spiritual tourism, and the true rewards that sacred travel can offer. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

We're getting honest on the latest episode of #SavedByTheCity and looking at our own roles in the fight for #racialjustice. Thank you to @latashamorrison.bsky.social for taking the time to share your wisdom and encouragement with us. ❤️ Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

How do white Americans, especially white women, stay engaged in the work of #racialjustice when the headlines have moved on and when ‘woke’ is considered weak? Hear the full conversation with @latashamorrison.bsky.social: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

It’s been nearly five years since the murder of George Floyd and the national and global protests it sparked. This week, Katelyn and Roxy speak with @latashamorrison.bsky.social on pursuing justice for the long haul and what gives her hope amid our anti-DEI moment. Listen: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

While LGBTQ & women's rights activists in the Catholic church have mixed feelings about Pope Francis' legacy, it's undeniable that he gave them a voice that they did not have before. Do you think the next pope will continue this path towards inclusion? Full episode: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

The Conclave — made all the more intriguing to many by the recent Oscar-nominated movie of the same name — is set to start next week, and the lists of “papabile,” or favored successors, are already rolling in. But how accurate was the movie, really? Tune in now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

#PopeFrancis was a man of the people. Will the next pope be? This week on #SavedByTheCity, Katelyn and Roxy are joined by Claire Giangravé, RNS’s voice of the Vatican, for a reflection on Francis’s legacy and a sneak preview of the Vatican drama to come. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

On the latest episode of #SavedByTheCity, we're unpacking the ways growing up thinking of God as a wrathful, angry father impacted our view of him. Is he angry or is he merciful? Can both of these things be true? Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity #christianity #theology #evangelical

"The cross is not where Jesus saves us from God. The cross is where Jesus reveals God as Savior." On the latest episode, we examine the effects that penal substitutionary atonement theory has had on us as a church with pastor and author @brianzahnd.bsky.social. Listen: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

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On this episode of #SavedByTheCity, Katelyn and Roxy dust off their theologian caps for a little lesson on historical atonement theories. And, with guest @brianzahnd.bsky.social, imagine new (and old) ways of approaching the cross that go beyond theory. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

In a world that devalues people who are dependent and who require something of us, Jesus shows us the beauty in cherishing them. ❤️ Church is a place where we can not only care for these people, but learn something from them. Listen to the full conversation: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Gen Z’s mommy wars have arrived… Is this just a recycled generational debate — feminists vs homemakers — or is there something new going on here? Katelyn and Roxy explore these questions and ask: What role do children play in the Church and in Christian life? Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

Roxy has a front row seat to the daily demands that priests face while caring for the church, and reflects on how this also demands something of her as the spouse. Listen to the full episode to also hear how Katelyn feels about being the girlfriend of a priest: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

The #girlboss era may officially be cringe, but in the spirit of our generation we had a little fun imagining what 'A Millennial Girl Boss's Guide to Being a Pastor's Wife' would look like 😂 Which chapter is your favorite?? 📖☕️ Full episode: linktr.ee/savedbythecity

On this episode of #SavedByTheCity, we talk with historian Beth Allison Barr about why the role of pastor’s wife has evolved in many denominations to be the primary path of ministry for some women. Listen now: linktr.ee/savedbythecity #pastorswife #womeninministry #christianwomen #podcast