Faith and Friction is a podcast and blog that delves deep into themes of faith and culture to build a community of change agents. We provide a platform for open-minded discussions on the intersection of faith and contemporary issues, fostering intellectual exploration and personal development. Our content is accessible and engaging, inviting individuals to contemplate and engage in meaningful conversations.
Mac and The Rev talk about how being “not normal” can actually be a strength instead of a weakness. They celebrate feeling differently, question what they’ve been told, enjoy time alone, look for meaningful conversations, notice things others miss, and resist labels that try to limit them. They see feeling uncomfortable about fitting in as a chance to become more yourself—especially in spiritual life and community. The chat ends on a hopeful note: don’t settle for an average, confined life. Find your people, stay open to new possibilities, and “dance in the grass” when life breaks free from the herd mindset.
24 Sept 2026
How Niceness Suppresses Truth
Mac and The Rev discuss the topic of “nice,” arguing that niceness is often conflated with spiritual maturity but can
lead to weakness, compliance, inauthenticity, or silence in the face of speaking the truth. Using synonyms and etymology of “nice” (including “stupid/ignorant”), they emphasize that truth should not be softened for the sake of
peace, though delivery matters, and that friction and disagreement are often necessary for growth. They cite Jesus'
example, the need for accountability, and the moral failure of avoiding necessary confrontation, urging prayer that
aligns intention with love, followed by action. They criticize polarized culture, stress consistency in how people treat
others, and close by urging listeners to examine their motives, speak truth using direct yes and no, and pursue
oneness and the greater good.
17 Sept 2026
Navigating the New Age of Prophecy
Mac and The Rev discuss making prophecy relevant today, arguing that being a “prophet” is not an exclusive club but
an innate human capacity rooted in relationship with the divine rather than ego. After sharing personal updates, they
use Richard Rohr’s ideas to frame prophecy as challenging the old order, nurturing and evoking new ways of
thinking, and repeatedly calling people to “listen,” especially with the heart. They critique religious and cultural
systems that shut down discernment and maintain control, urging openness to evolving truth, questioning, and
learning from many sources. Using river and “boat” metaphors, they emphasize trusting life’s current, avoiding
stagnation, and recognizing that God’s promises energize and expand the heart while placing authority within
individuals, not institutions.
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