Atypical Talk is a podcast where we have conversations that illuminate the intersection of faith, culture, and the common spaces of our humanity. We talk about current events, trending things in media, and host compelling interviews.
This week, we talk about recent church closings and the PBS documentary "Christianity at a Crossroads". We also talk about an unusual ultramarathon that involves eating Taco Bell during the run. And we take a look at the Deconstruction Doulas – a network for women leaving trad wife lives and deconstructing and/or reconstructing their faith. Listen now and join in on the conversation!
A ‘tsunami’ of church closings is poised to remake America
https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/01/us/church-closings-christianity-crossroads (https://www.cnn.com/2026/10/01/us/church-closings-christianity-crossroads)
Live más? Taco Bell 50K Ultramarathon brings food along with miles
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/live-ms-taco-bell-50k-ultramarathon-brings-food-along-with-miles/AQGPAK5ZG5BLZP7GCW4RXJUK6E/ (https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/live-ms-taco-bell-50k-ultramarathon-brings-food-along-with-miles/AQGPAK5ZG5BLZP7GCW4RXJUK6E/)
Inside the Deconstruction Doulas’ network for former tradwives and ‘ex-fundies’
https://religionnews.com/2026/10/06/inside-the-deconstruction-doulas-network-for-former-tradwives-and-ex-fundies/ (https://religionnews.com/2026/10/06/inside-the-deconstruction-doulas-network-for-former-tradwives-and-ex-fundies/)
1 Oct 2026
Aslan, Aliens, and Children's Church
This week, we're talking about the latest controversy among evangelicals – the voice of Aslan in the soon to be released Narnia movie. Next we talk about a secret meeting that was held earlier this year to discuss the existence of aliens with a group of pastors. And lastly we talk about children attending "big church" with their grown ups from time to time. Watch and join in on the conversation today!
Meryl Streep as Narnia's Aslan: Why some evangelicals call it blasphemy
https://religionnews.com/2026/09/23/meryl-streep-as-narnias-aslan-blasphemy-or-brilliant-casting/ (https://religionnews.com/2026/09/23/meryl-streep-as-narnias-aslan-blasphemy-or-brilliant-casting/)
Retired Green Beret Organised Secret UFO Meetings to Warn Pastors About 'Very, Very Creepy' Beings
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/retired-green-beret-secret-ufo-meeting-pastors-1819360? (https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/retired-green-beret-secret-ufo-meeting-pastors-1819360?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Let the Little Children Come to ‘Big Church’
https://archive.is/20260814164730/https://www.christianitytoday.com/2021/04/jen-wilkin-family-worship-covid-childrens-church-together/ (https://archive.is/20260814164730/https://www.christianitytoday.com/2021/04/jen-wilkin-family-worship-covid-childrens-church-together/)
10 Sept 2026
Looking Beyond the Surface
On this week's episode, we talk about a golf ad that had a lot of people confused and disturbed. We also talk about the Netflix documentary, Death of the Pastor's Wife. We talk about spotting abuse, holding people accountable, and more conversations that came about because of Mica Miller's story. Listen now and jump into the conversation.
Good Good Golf and Callaway Apologize for ‘Scary’ Ad
https://www.wsj.com/cmo-today/good-good-golf-and-callaway-apologize-for-scary-ad-826702ba (https://www.wsj.com/cmo-today/good-good-golf-and-callaway-apologize-for-scary-ad-826702ba)
Good Good and Callaway Ad https://www.reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1vuqjqv/anyone_see_this_ad_by_good_good_and_their_new/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/golf/comments/1vuqjqv/anyone_see_this_ad_by_good_good_and_their_new/)
The Heartbreaking True Story of Mica Miller and Netflix's Death of the Pastor's Wife
https://time.com/article/2026/08/21/mica-miller-death-of-pastors-wife-true-story/ (https://time.com/article/2026/08/21/mica-miller-death-of-pastors-wife-true-story/)
Death of the Pastor’s Wife
https://www.netflix.com/title/81989322 (https://www.netflix.com/title/81989322)
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