Did you know that The Weight now features a video format? You can watch every new episode on YouTube! Show Notes: In this conversation, Jason Moore discusses the intersection of artificial intelligence and the church, exploring the historical context of technology in ministry, the ethical considerations of AI, and its practical applications. He emphasizes the importance of embracing technology while exercising restraint and maintaining human agency in the creative process. The discussion a...
Apr 16
51 min
Season 7 of The Weight will be coming soon! We have been hard at work preparing a studio for a new video format of the podcast. While we won't have weekly episodes with this new format, we will still be bringing you the highest quality guests and conversations. Make sure you like and subscribe on YouTube so that you're notified when a new episode drops! The Weight YouTube
Apr 9
1 min
Show Notes: Cody Hickman joins Chris McAlilly and Eddie Rester as they wrap up the season with a thoughtful discussion on their favorite moments of past episodes. They reflect on Christ-centered leadership, the significance of mental health, and generational differences in the workplace. Join along for a lighthearted episode that concludes the season. Resources: To learn more about Lover’s Lane UMC and Eddie Rester, click here. To learn more about Oxford University UMC, Cody Hickman, ...
Nov 27, 2025
42 min
Show Notes: “It’s so interesting how grief shows itself in sometimes surprising ways that you just can't expect.” A New York Times best selling author and speaker Jen Hatmaker joins the Weight to discuss her new book, “Awake: A Memoir”. She shares her journey of unexpected divorce after twenty six years. Hatmaker discusses rebuilding her life, and the steps along the way. Resources: Get Jen Hatmaker’s new memoir here. Visit Jen Hatmaker’s website here.
Nov 20, 2025
48 min
Show Notes: J.D. Walt, former dean of the chapel at Asbury Seminary in Wilmore, KY, and founder of Seedbed, joins Chris and Eddie with a strong conversation about the gospel being a transformative force, rather than a self-improvement program. Walt dives into how sin is like cancer, and later discusses his newly released book on Romans. Resources: Learn more at Seedbed’s official website. Listen to J.D. Walt’s podcast here. Read J.D. Walt’s articles here. Purchase “Romans: From Sin Manageme...
Nov 13, 2025
50 min
Show Notes: Not only is Matt Campbell a licensed psychologist, he’s also a friend of Eddie and Chris (and a member of Chris’s church—which also used to be Eddie’s church—in Oxford, MS). Matt has worked in private practice since 2003, and is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Mississippi Psychological Association, and the National register of Health Service Psychologists. He earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology at Clemson University and his PhD in clinical psychology...
Nov 6, 2025
54 min
Show Notes: “Everybody in the system affects everybody else in the system.” Chris McAlilly and Eddie Rester dive into a thoughtful discussion about what it means to have a healthy church culture and leadership. They discuss everything from trust to gratitude to humor, while discussing their own personal experiences and with growing a strong team dynamic. Resources: Learn more at the Weight’s website. Read about Chris McAlilly on OU’s official website. Learn more about Eddie Rester at Lovers...
Oct 30, 2025
49 min
Show Notes: In this powerful discussion around faith, justice, and courage, Chris and Eddie sit down with Peter Storey, former president of the Methodist Church of South Africa and the South African Council of Churches. With over forty years of ministry, including serving as a prison chaplain on Robben Island, Peter shares firsthand experiences of following Jesus in the midst of apartheid and his time alongside Desmond Tutu. Resources: Buy his books here and here. Learn more about his pas...
Oct 23, 2025
50 min
Show Notes: Dr. Mark Chancey joins Eddie and Chris for an open and frank conversation about moral formation. Where should children learn about the Ten Commandments? Is it within families and the church or should it be put into public schools, as it has in Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas? What are the implications of using religious symbols like the Ten Commandments to gain political influence? Mark Chancey is a Professor of Religious Studies at Southern Methodist University. He earned both h...
Oct 16, 2025
52 min
Show Notes: Dr. Ted Campbell is a returning guest to The Weight, this time for an introduction into the Nicene Creed. 2025 marks the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, which originally created the Nicene Creed, a statement of faith that declares God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and affirms the divinity and humanity of Jesus. The Nicene Creed is one of the most widely used Christian creeds, and unites Catholics, Eastern Orthodox, and many Protestant denominations. Ted is a chur...
Oct 9, 2025
49 min
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