It's Tough, Dude
It's Tough, Dude
Jake Johnson
Life is tough, dude. In this podcast, I attempt to explore the brokenness and beauty of my own life and the world I find myself in, navigating everything from theology and psychology to adventure and romance. May we all be like those guys on the road to Emmaus, who did indeed find what they were looking for.
Tornadoes, Writing, and Doubt with Cameron Bogan
In this episode, I sit down with my friend Cameron Bogan to have a light-hearted conversation around our inspirations for writing, the tornado that ripped through Newnan a few weeks ago, my celebrity crushes, and the existential struggles we all feel but too often hide from.
Apr 16, 2021
1 hr 13 min
Our Vocation is Love with Jarrod McKenna
In this episode, I am joined by my Aussie mate Jarrod McKenna to discuss nonviolence, the beauty of Jesus, and 1 John 4. This conversation is filled with grace, and my prayer is that it might be as life-giving for you as it was for me. Instagram: @jarrodmckenna Twitter: @jarrodmckenna
Mar 8, 2021
1 hr 31 min
It's About the Kingdom with Wye Huxford
In this episode, I am joined by Professor Wye Huxford of Point University to discuss the good news of Jesus, and how it might be more beautiful (and subversive) than you think. We specifically address the platonic dualism that is so often masqueraded as Christianity, as well as address the ways in which the Kingdom of God (and the King) operate very differently than the kingdoms and kings of the world. In other words, we discuss how the power of love triumphs over the love of power. The gospel truly is good news, but we might have to rethink a lot of our own preconceived notions and presuppositions about Jesus and his mission in order to see the Kingdom of God among us (Luke 17:21).
Feb 18, 2021
55 min
Onward with Anna Dumas
In this podcast, my friend Anna and I discuss the Pixar movie Onward and how its story is all of our stories. We all long for adventure, and we all long to be fathered. The world has a way of drowning out the magic and mystery of life, but this movie is one of those that just might make you believe in fairy tales again.
Jul 2, 2020
45 min
Narnia and The Importance of Story
In this episode, I am joined by my friend Logan Hudson to talk about our mutual love for the Chronicles of Narnia and why every person longs for a story.
Jun 18, 2020
33 min
Farewell to the Shadowlands
“Suppose we have only dreamed, or made up, all those things — trees and grass and Aslan himself. Suppose we have. Then all I can say is that, in that case, the made-up things seem a good deal more important than the real ones. Suppose this black pit of a kingdom of yours is the only world. Well, it strikes me as a pretty poor one. And that’s a funny thing, when you come to think of it.” — Puddleglum, in The Silver Chair, by C.S. Lewis
Jun 10, 2020
7 min
Bearing Names
In this episode, I discuss that peculiar commandment about not taking the Lord’s name in vain. Could it be that we have misunderstood it?
Jun 3, 2020
7 min
The Upside Down
In this episode, I share a story about a homeless man I met at Barnes & Noble. The world truly has been turned upside down, and God offers forgiveness to all, inviting all of us to join the party.
May 20, 2020
4 min
Jungle Coffee
There is a problem in our lives when our endless hurry prevents us from enjoying our coffee. In this episode, I share a blog I wrote a few months ago about our need to learn to rest. In the words of Ferris Bueller, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it.”
May 20, 2020
7 min
It's Tough, Dude (Trailer)
May 16, 2020
23 sec