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

If every generation of parents has their anxieties, the post-evangelical Millennial parent is perhaps most angsty about how to raise their kids as Christians — without all the baggage. On this episode of #SavedByTheCity, Katelyn and Roxy examine James Dobson's legacy: 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

What happened to the Q Conference? That “cool kid” gathering with its TED-style talks on faith and culture? On this episode of #SavedByTheCity, Katelyn and Roxy share memories of Q conferences over the years and ask: what changed? Was it us, them, or both/and? Tune in 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

We’re doing an episode on breakups. 😬❤️‍🩹 We want to know: What’s the worst — or weirdest — breakup you’ve been through? Tell us your stories (DM). And tell us: What’s the mark of a *good* breakup?

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