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Tattoos & Jesus

156 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratings

A sitdown with Josh Martin and Marty Height as they seek to balance the righteous with the ridiculous. Please join us for a conversation about cheap coffee, counseling, and Christianity.

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Jesus is a Tattle Tale (Ep. 135)

March 21, 2024 21:42 - 45 minutes - 39.1 MB

Welcome back T&J family! Today we have a fun episode that involves Jesus being a tattle tail to Marty’s mom. This leads into a discussion on discernment, our conscience, trusting your gut, and following your heart. As always, we hope you enjoy!

Don't Be A Narcissist (Ep. 134)

March 19, 2024 20:03 - 48 minutes - 36 MB

Welcome back T&J friends! This week we learn that it is the small things in life that make us happy. Whether it is pealing an orange or cutting wrapping paper, we learn how the little things can be very satisfying. We then discuss something less satisfying, blasphemous pastors who manipulate their audiences for personal gain. This leads to a discussion on narcissism and the various ways narcissistic tendencies present themselves. Enjoy! Please reach out with any questions or comments to la...

If You're Evil and You Know it Clap Your Hands (Ep. 133)

March 07, 2024 14:00 - 46 minutes - 40.8 MB

Welcome back T&J family! We want to quickly give a shout out the new listeners we have noticed subscribing to the show. We may not know your names yet, but we appreciate you tuning in! As with all listeners, feel free to shoot us a message at [email protected]. This week we dive into a common philosophical debate: are people born good or evil. We have touched on this a couple times in different ways, but try to really focus in on the idea of being born evil. We discuss how gene...

God’s Approach to Guilt, Shame, and Conviction (Ep. 132)

February 22, 2024 12:27 - 46 minutes - 40.2 MB

Welcome back T&J listeners! This week we get to hear some exciting news from Marty and his medical journey. Then we dive into a discussion on shame, guilt, and conviction. While trying to define these terms we learn about Josh's thoughts on the cartel and how this connects to cultural beliefs and shame. After figuring out the role of shame and the emotional impact it carries, we discuss how this impacts us a Christians and connects back to the beginning of creation. But ultimately, we look at...

Being an Armchair Quarterback for All of Life’s Situations (Ep. 131)

February 15, 2024 19:22 - 48 minutes - 42.1 MB

Welcome back T&J fam! Welcome to another fun filled episode of your favorite podcast. As most people this week we start off the episode talking about the Super Bowl and the infamous Travis Kelce incident. After debating the severity of Travis' outburst we look at dramatic situations in the Bible and try to determine what Christian Karen would say. We try to redeem the whole thing by discussing the importance of connection, assuming the best, and not judging what we do not know. Enjoy!

The Psychology and Theology of Being an Armchair Quarterback for All of Life’s Situations (Ep. 131)

February 15, 2024 19:22 - 48 minutes - 42.1 MB

Welcome back T&J fam! Welcome to another fun filled episode of your favorite podcast. As most people this week we start off the episode talking about the Super Bowl and the infamous Travis Kelce incident. After debating the severity of Travis' outburst we look at dramatic situations in the Bible and try to determine what Christian Karen would say. We try to redeem the whole thing by discussing the importance of connection, assuming the best, and not judging what we do not know. Enjoy!

"Grace Saves All" with David Artman (Ep. 130)

February 08, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

Welcome back for a special episode T&J family! This week we have the privilege of sitting down with David Artman, author of Grace Saves All. We connected with David following our recent series on hell and want our listeners to hear what he has to say. One of the current voices for Christian Universalism, David lays out a thoughtful and Biblically compelling argument for the grace of God being sufficient for all to be redeemed. Whether you find this thought provoking or questionable, we belie...

"Grace Saves All" with David Artman

February 08, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

Welcome back for a special episode T&J family! This week we have the privilege of sitting down with David Artman, author of Grace Saves All. We connected with David following our recent series on hell and want our listeners to hear what he has to say. One of the current voices for Christian Universalism, David lays out a thoughtful and Biblically compelling argument for the grace of God being sufficient for all to be redeemed. Whether you find this thought provoking or questionable, we belie...

Does God Have Any God Friends? (Ep. 129)

February 01, 2024 17:04 - 45 minutes - 39.7 MB

Welcome back everyone for another episode of T&J! Forgive us for not recording last week; Josh was a little under the weather. We are back at it full force this week with a discussion on "other gods". The episodes starts out with a little update and then goes into a full discussion on how Josh is embracing the dad style with his new haircut. Marty then updates on some unfortunately problems at his house. Following this ridiculousness, we take on a listener question about other gods and whethe...

The Philosophy of Identity: Debating Personality vs Environment (Ep. 128)

January 18, 2024 14:49 - 58 minutes - 50.4 MB

Welcome back T&J family! We hope your year is off to a great start. This week we start off the show with yet another dramatic Marty moment. This time it's about a stray beard hair that gets lodged in his eye. Then, following a bad segue from Josh, we discuss personalities, personality tests, and the pros and cons of learning about how we function. Somehow this leads to a discussion on change and influence and whether people can really be different than there genetics. Lastly, we wrap up with ...

Practical New Years Resolutions and the Power of Self-Sacrifice (Ep. 127)

January 11, 2024 15:59 - 52 minutes - 45.2 MB

Happy New Year and welcome back T&J family! We hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas and are ready for a new year of fun and ridiculousness. This week start of the year with a fun and encouraging discussion. We get the final fantasy update and hear about Marty having a Nate Bargatze moment at UPS. Then, we dive into a discussion about resolutions and how we can "love our neighbor" this year and looking for selfless opposed to selfish resolutions. As always, we hope you enjoy!

Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells (Ep. 126)

December 22, 2023 00:12 - 41 minutes - 35.1 MB

Welcome back as we wrap up 2023 T&J fam! Per our usual, we wrap up the year with a little review and break down. We discuss some fun stats, music trends, and exciting opportunities for next year. We get a final fantasy update from Marty and discuss if chance is really a thing. We appreciate all of you and hope you have an amazing Holiday Season!

Hitha Srivatsan: India, Religion, Marriage, and Therapy (Ep. 125)

December 15, 2023 22:41 - 1 hour - 46.7 MB

Welcome to the end of 2023 T&J family! Today we have a special guest, Hitha Srivatsan, for our last interview of the year. Hitha grew up in India before moving to the United States as an adult. She discusses her life growing up, the caste system, Hinduism, and her path to Atheism. She also talks about arranged marriage expectations in India and her path to finding a husband. Hitha has extensive training in psychology and talks about her use of hypnosis in therapy. She proves to be a fun and ...

Cult Leader Incubators = Small Towns (Ep. 124)

December 07, 2023 18:30 - 52 minutes - 34.3 MB

Welcome back everyone to another episode of T&J! This week we start out with a much needed rebuke and retraction from our very own cohost, Josh Martin. Then, following our weekly fantasy update from Marty, we have another discussion about cults. This proves to be slightly different than past cult discussions and leads to a winding conversation about small towns, churches, and how unhealthy power impacts beliefs and behaviors.

Wrapping up Hell with Q&As from listeners (Ep. 123)

November 30, 2023 18:40 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

Welcome back T&J family! We are coming off two big episodes and take this week to unwind and unpack some of the talking points from the last two weeks. Starting off, Marty gives an update to his miserable year of fantasy football and Josh discusses his Thanksgiving crisis. Then, we dive into the questions we have received from our two parter on hell. We try to answer some questions, wrestle with others, and admit that there are still some areas that don't make sense to us. We hope you enjoy!

Hell... a Disappearing Act: The Case for Annihilationism (Ep. 122)

November 21, 2023 22:31 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

Welcome back T&J family! This week is part two on our series about hell. Hopefully you listened and enjoyed last week's episode as we laid out the case for Christian Universalism. This week Marty lays out his beliefs on Annihilationism. We hope that you enjoy this theological deep dive and do some research of your own. Please reach out with any thoughts or questions you have on the topic. Josh's email is [email protected]. Below is a link to a podcast that further elaborates on th...

Hell . . . Nah (Ep. 121)

November 16, 2023 19:53 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

Welcome back for an extra deep and extra long episode of T&J! This week we dive into the doctrine of hell and discuss the three commonly held Christians views. Josh opens up about this journey over the last two years and how this has shaped his doctrine of hell. Next week, Marty will open up on the same topic in a Part 2 episode. Below you will find some resources if you want to hear more on the topic from people smarter than us. Enjoy! Theology in the Raw: 3 Traditional Christian Views of ...

Hell… Nah: A Case for Christian Universalism (Ep. 121)

November 16, 2023 19:53 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

Welcome back for an extra deep and extra long episode of T&J! This week we dive into the doctrine of hell and discuss the three commonly held Christians views. Josh opens up about this journey over the last two years and how this has shaped his doctrine of hell. Next week, Marty will open up on the same topic in a Part 2 episode. Below you will find some resources if you want to hear more on the topic from people smarter than us. Enjoy! Theology in the Raw: 3 Traditional Christian Views of H...

How Trauma Functions and the Full Moon Theory (Ep. 120)

November 02, 2023 18:42 - 52 minutes - 45.8 MB

Welcome back T&J fam for a spooky Halloween episode. We start off the show with a little interview question that shows the true insanity of Josh's brain. Marty then shares the most insane and terrifying experience of his life, which happened this past weekend. This leads to a brief discussion on full moons, electrical circuits in the brain, and theories on mental illness. Enjoy!

“Judge not…Or Judge a lot?” T&J 7:1 (Ep. 119)

October 26, 2023 14:26 - 55 minutes - 48.4 MB

Welcome back T&J listeners for another fun filled episode. This week Marty updates us on his vandalism and whether he addressed his guilty conscience or not. We then discuss Christmas and when we are allowed to put up our Christmas tree. This somehow leads to a conversation on judgement and how to hold people accountable. We discuss the definition of judging, Biblical principles that apply, and ways to facilitate acceptance and change. As always, we hope you enjoy!

The Business of Church: Power, Influence, and the Highest Bidder (Ep. 118)

October 19, 2023 14:23 - 53 minutes - 46.5 MB

Welcome to another episode of Tattoos & Jesus! This week we start off with Marty's guilty conscience and a story about a broke soap dispenser. Then we hear about a local church and a questionable money practice that got leaked to their website. This leads to a conversation about the business of church, tithing, and a discussion on what the Bible does or does not say about giving. Enjoy!

Are We All Going to Hell in a Handbasket? (Ep. 117)

October 12, 2023 18:40 - 52 minutes - 45.8 MB

Welcome back to another episode of T&J! This week we get a fantasy update that somehow leads to a life lesson from the life of Josh Martin. We then discuss the tragic events that are unfolding around, both personally and globally. This leads to a discussion about the state of the world, the theological concept of depravity, and where the world is heading. By looking at the doctrine of sin and depravity, we build on last week's discussion while focusing on the trajectory of the world and how ...

Living Perfect, Original Sin, and Pursuing Holiness (Ep. 116)

October 05, 2023 17:59 - 57 minutes - 44.2 MB

Welcome back T&J family! We kick off this week's show with some funny stories from Marty's son, Charlie. Then, we shift gears and dive into a theological discussion on sin and debate whether it is possible to live a sin free, perfect, life this side of heaven. This leads to a discussion about the doctrine of original sin and living life here on earth. Ultimately, we conclude that acknowledging sin is good but we cannot overlook the need to pursue a holy and God filled life. Enjoy!

Ironing Fails and What is God Doing in Numbers 14 (Ep. 115)

September 28, 2023 15:37 - 46 minutes - 40.7 MB

Welcome back T&J fam! This week we start with some great stories about how dumb Marty and Josh can be with an iron. Somehow this transitions to a discussion on Numbers 14 and a recent question that Marty's wife asked about the chapter. Josh and Marty discuss the chapter and seek to clarify what God is doing in the story. Josh breaks the situation down with some great questions that hopefully prompts thought. As always, we hope you enjoy!

Confirmation Bias, an Elephant, and the Value of Perspective (Ep. 114)

September 21, 2023 18:01 - 50 minutes - 33 MB

Welcome back for another episode of T&J everyone! Due to some scheduling difficulties we throw it back old school style by recording online. This week we discuss Confirmation Bias, which is the tendency to find information that reinforces what we already believe to be true in our head. Josh shares an example of this from a show he recently watched and we discuss how it impacts of life. Then, we look at the how our perspective impacts what we believe to be true and how truth may be relevant a...

Confirmation Bias, an Elephant, and the Value of Perspective (Ep 114)

September 21, 2023 18:01 - 50 minutes - 33 MB

Welcome back for another episode of T&J everyone! Due to some scheduling difficulties we throw it back old school style by recording online. This week we discuss Confirmation Bias, which is the tendency to find information that reinforces what we already believe to be true in our head. Josh shares an example of this from a show he recently watched and we discuss how it impacts of life. Then, we look at the how our perspective impacts what we believe to be true and how truth may be relevant a...

Heartbreak and Deceit (Ep. 113)

September 14, 2023 18:27 - 50 minutes - 43.4 MB

Hey everyone! Welcome back to T&J. This week Josh and Marty discuss the start of the NFL season and fantasy football, which prompts a discussion on the heartbreaking injury to Aaron Rogers. While discussing heartbreaking moments in life they stumble onto the topic of lying. This leads to a discussion on deceit, why people choose to lie and manipulate the truth, and how to push against this desire in our own lives. Enjoy!

Join us at The Table w/ Homeless Jimmy

September 07, 2023 11:51 - 3 minutes - 1.89 MB

Hey everyone, we had the privilege of joining our friend Jimmy on his Podcast "The Table" as he nears episode 50. Please go check out The Table wherever you stream your podcasts or follow the link below. . . https://open.spotify.com/episode/2GCySTkJ3QIIPdSnCpPvfr?si=SQESqkPfQQ6MZxapSOaM-w

God Winks and Unexpected Grace (Ep. 112)

August 31, 2023 22:20 - 45 minutes - 38.4 MB

Welcome back T&J fam! This week we hear an anticlimactic story from Marty's recent trip to Hilton Head that led to some weird "God Wink" moments. Josh is able to redeem the story by bringing out some of the cool ways that God works when we least expect it. This leads to a good conversation about the how to recognize the hand of God in our life and how to be more prepared to a difference maker to others. As always, we hope you enjoy!

Homemade Games, the Perfect Crime, and Being the Exception to the Rule (Ep. 111)

August 26, 2023 20:19 - 41 minutes - 36.5 MB

Welcome back for another episode of T&J! This week we start off with a creepy intro by Josh and then hear about the games he makes up at home when he is alone. Somehow this turns into Marty discussing crimes and ways to avoid the law. In an attempt to find redemption, we then discuss the deeper meanings behind peoples decisions and the "I am the exception to the rule" belief we often try to sell ourselves. Enjoy!

People Pleasing, Questioning Beliefs, and Pursuing Truth (Ep. 110)

August 17, 2023 15:59 - 48 minutes - 41.8 MB

Welcome back for another episode of T&J! This week we follow up on some of the thoughts and comments that came from last week's episode on the Kingdom of God and the Social Gospel. Marty opens up about being a people pleaser and how this causes struggles, which leads to a discussion on understanding scripture and questioning beliefs. We discuss developing anchors that ground beliefs and question when to openly question doctrine in order to better understand belief systems. We hope you enjoy ...

“I almost shot a donkey” and the Kingdom of God (Ep. 109)

August 10, 2023 21:12 - 44 minutes - 39.4 MB

Welcome back T&J friends! This week Josh is back from vacation, starting a new job, and in the studio with some fresh thoughts. We discuss Josh’s close call with a neighbors donkey and then dive into more spiritual matters. We use the social gospel as a spring board to discussing the kingdom of God, eternity, and living it out here on earth. Enjoy!

"The harder life hits me the harder I go" with Jason Warlick (Ep. 108)

August 03, 2023 13:11 - 42 minutes - 36.9 MB

Welcome back for another fun episode of T&J! This week we have Marty's brother-in-law, Jason Warlick, on as co-host while Josh enjoys his vacation. Marty and Jason discuss childhood, baseball, hard times, and the outdoors. Jason shares some crazy stories about alligator hunting and deep sea fishing. This proves to be a great listen with some good laughs. Enjoy!

Don't get drunk and show your loins (Ep. 107)

July 27, 2023 21:52 - 41 minutes - 35.2 MB

Welcome back after another short vacation hiatus! This week we dive back in for some fun and thought provoking topics. First, we discuss crime rates and how perception impacts our view of the city we live in. We then transition to the story of Noah and hopefully ruin the kiddy view you had of this character and story. Enjoy!

Groomsmen for Hire and the Psychological Thrill of a Fake Identity (Ep. 106)

July 13, 2023 21:58 - 52 minutes - 44.5 MB

Welcome back! Marty and Josh discover an interesting side hustle that they might can participate in…… groomsman for hire! This leads into the psychological elements at play when we put on a fake identity. We hope you enjoy!

Amputation, Eating Live Animals, and Resiliency (Ep. 105)

July 06, 2023 18:00 - 38 minutes - 23.6 MB

Welcome back to T&J after a week off for a little summer vacation! This week we hit the ground running with a little amputation debate. Then Marty presents an insane idea that involves eating live animals. And somehow Josh redeems the discussion by highlighting resiliency and how to build resiliency in out physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual lives. Enjoy!

Questionable Hotels, Con Artists, and Theology not in the Bible (Ep. 104)

June 23, 2023 00:42 - 52 minutes - 44.4 MB

Hey T&J friends! This week we dive into a fun discussion about Marty’s recent trip to the mountains, cheep hotels, and things we thought the Bible said. We allow a Facebook post to highlight some popular theology that ends up not being theology after all. We hope y’all enjoy!

Progressive Education, Band Promotion, and Catholic Annulments with Brian Wagner (Ep. 103)

June 15, 2023 18:34 - 56 minutes - 40.9 MB

Welcome back T&J family! This week we have special guest Brian Wagner on the show. This famous, multi talented, music loving Catholic man shares with us his rise to education and stardom. We discuss progressive education (which is not the liberal predetermined stereotypes in your head) and Brian’s work as a counselor, music promoter, and Catholic divorce assessor. We had a blast talking to him and hope ya’ll love listening!

What happens if we just die and that’s it? The Eternal Mindset vs Present Decisions (Ep. 102)

June 08, 2023 21:11 - 1 hour - 51.8 MB

Welcome T&J family! In today’s pod the guys talk through Marty’s recent moment of glory that happened in a movie theatre as well as cementing his inner “Karen”. The guys also dive into Josh’s high school million dollar invention that never happened. This leads into the question “What happens if we just die and that’s it?”. Marty and Josh discuss the implications of living for the future of eternity versus living in the moment for the present. The answer might surprise you…

Making the Famous Unfamous, Change, Scare Tactics, and Living the Gospel (Ep. 101)

June 01, 2023 23:15 - 46 minutes - 40.8 MB

Hey T&J fam! Welcome back for another week of fun here at the most famous podcast in the Reidville Rd. area of Spartanburg, SC! Today we bounce back from what proved to be a shaky episode 100 and subsequent off week and bring the heat. Have you ever been mistaken or someone you are not or told you do not look like yourself? We discuss some times we have been mistaken for other people and then try to figure out what famous people would do if they weren't famous. Somehow this turns into a spiri...

One Hundred, Ehun, Cent, 100, Cant, Hundert, Sto, Hudnre, הונדערט (Ep. 100)

May 18, 2023 19:37 - 1 hour - 54.5 MB

Happy 100 T&J family! Today we are celebrating a big mark - 100 episodes. We debated several different ways of celebrating this accomplishment but ultimately decided to do a little walk down memory lane. From our very first episode to some of our favorite memories and guests, we discuss the journey of 100 episodes. We hope you all enjoy remembering some of these moments as much as we did laughing about them. We discuss how far we have come and ponder what the future holds for us. And we want ...

Dropping Your Pants, Pranking The Elderly, and Making Mothers Proud (Ep. 99)

May 11, 2023 21:19 - 59 minutes - 51.2 MB

Welcome back for out special Mother's Day edition of T&J! We start things off with a little coffee review since it has been a few episodes since we tried some of the delicious dirty brew on air. Marty discusses his recent trip to prom as a chaperone and tells some stories from his own experiences at prom back in the day. Not to be outdone Josh opens up about his own adolescent shenanigans. This proves to be a fun listen that is sure to leave you laughing. Feel free to reach out to us at large...

Dropping Your Pants, Pranking The Elderly, and Making Mother's Proud (Ep. 99)

May 11, 2023 21:19 - 59 minutes - 51.2 MB

Welcome back for out special Mother's Day edition of T&J! We start things off with a little coffee review since it has been a few episodes since we tried some of the delicious dirty brew on air. Marty discusses his recent trip to prom as a chaperone and tells some stories from his own experiences at prom back in the day. Not to be outdone Josh opens up about his own adolescent shenanigans. This proves to be a fun listen that is sure to leave you laughing. Feel free to reach out to us at larg...

Freaking Burger King, the Devil You Know, and Taking Chances (Ep. 98)

May 04, 2023 20:29 - 58 minutes - 51.2 MB

Welcome to another T&J! This week we discuss fast food and taking chances. Josh has some ridiculous ideas about Burger King that are clearly wrong. We then discuss taking chances, living in fear, and finding wisdom in chasing your dreams. Enjoy!

"Do you want us to save your wife or your kid?" with Hunter "Tank" Edwards (Ep. 97)

April 27, 2023 16:01 - 1 hour - 79.7 MB

**Content Warning** Welcome back for a special edition of T&J! This week Marty has the pleasure of sitting down with Hunter "Tank" Edwards at his tattoo studio in Boiling Springs, NC. Marty and Tank struck up a friendship while Marty finished his tattoo sleeve and have stayed in touch over the past couple of years. This week they sit down to hear about Tank's rise to stardom and a look into marriage, children, and personal growth. Tank opens up about the loss of his child in what proves to ...

Self-Diagnosis with Josh Martin: Attention Deficit Disorder (Ep. 96)

April 20, 2023 21:24 - 49 minutes - 43.6 MB

Welcome back T&J family! This week is all about the wonderful Josh Martin. Our wonderful co-host opens up about his self-diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder and what this has meant for him. They then peel back the layers of his brain and get a glimpse into what makes this beautiful man tick. Marty discusses ways Josh can address these symptoms and convinces him to explore medication. This weird combination of podcast and therapy session hopes to leave ya'll entertained and educated.

Navigating Grace and Truth, Moderation, and the Last Food on Earth (Ep. 95)

April 13, 2023 17:57 - 50 minutes - 44 MB

Welcome back! In today’s episode Marty and Josh start off by asking a riveting question, “What food would you choose to eat for the rest of your life?”. This leads into a discussion on how grace and truth can coexist. This conversation comes off of the idea that the Bible has cultural context that can leave grey areas with certain topics. How do we sort through this as Christians? Find out on todays show!

French Pressed Depression and the Obscure Life of Gary White (Ep. 94)

April 06, 2023 20:23 - 1 hour - 71.4 MB

Hello again, it's T&J here. You faithful fans may have noticed that we posted last weeks episode a week early and referenced this weeks episode, which you are just now about to hear. Sorry for the snafu! Marty actually just now got back from Texas and is glad nobody robbed him based on intel gathered off of last weeks episode. This week Josh and Marty will dive into a fun interview they recently had with Gary White. Gary is a minister that also shares a love of coffee and mental health care....

Spiritual Disciplines are empowering, edifying, and empty (Ep. 94)

March 31, 2023 12:11 - 51 minutes - 43.5 MB

T&J hosts Marty and Josh have a conversation about how spiritual habits are good…. And bad? The necessary disciplines can sometimes create empty meaning behind the act itself. So what do we do? Listen in to find out what Marty and Josh come up with.

Spiritual Disciplines are empowering, edifying, and empty (Ep. 93)

March 31, 2023 12:11 - 51 minutes - 43.5 MB

T&J hosts Marty and Josh have a conversation about how spiritual habits are good…. And bad? The necessary disciplines can sometimes create empty meaning behind the act itself. So what do we do? Listen in to find out what Marty and Josh come up with.