Upside Down Podcast
119 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 261 ratingsUpside Down Podcast is an ecumenical podcast at the intersection of justice, spirituality, and culture. Join us for conversations about God's Upside Down Kingdom. No topic is off limits. Upside Down Podcast is a collaborative Christian podcast co-founded by Kayla Craig and Lindsy Wallace. Some of our most popular guests have included Christena Cleveland, Dr. John Perkins, Shane Claiborne, Jo Saxton, Father Greg Boyle, Shannan Martin, and Dominique Gilliard. Popular episodes have featured the enneagram, gentrification, nonviolence, vocations and callings, immigration, and more. Upside Down is proud to be an ecumenical podcast, bridging the gap between Catholic and Protestant thought. Visit www.upsidedownpodcast.com or follow us on Instagram at @upsidedownpodcast.
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Episodes
Episode 17 - We Can't Do It All (And We Don't Have to!): Unscripted Conversations on Life & Faith
March 29, 2017 04:00 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MBDoing it all is a myth: And we're here to bust it! Often times, we feel the burden to accomplish everything and spin all the plates. In this special episode (which was recorded LIVE and IN PERSON!) we discuss why we don't have to do it all and how grace covers us. We talk about what we've each given up in our own lives, and how listeners can find freedom from the busy, too. There's lots of laughter + deep truths in this episode: Take a listen and let us know what you think! Kayla Craig hosts ...
Episode 16 - LIFE: Redemption & Abortion: Unscripted Conversations on Life & Faith
March 21, 2017 04:00 - 1 hour - 28.1 MBJoin us as we sit down Amber Newberry, who shares her heartbreaking experience of sexual assault and abortion, and how she found redemption in God's love. (Save this episode for when little ears are not around!) Amber shares how some Christians were hurtful and hateful to her about abortion, and also how other believers brought messages of hope and healing. After Amber shares her story, the hosts process and discuss the statistics of abortion in the church, and how Christians can walk out pro...
Episode 15 - LIFE: A Comprehensive Pro-Life Ethic: Unscripted Conversations on Life & Faith
March 07, 2017 05:00 - 51 minutes - 23.6 MBHow do we walk in a way that supports life in ALL facets of our messy world? We talk about finding a comprehensive life ethic as we affirm that each person is made in the image of God. We go beyond loaded terms like "pro-life" or "pro-choice" and share our hopes of growing in empathy to find a third way. We ask hard questions and discuss some tangible ways to stop vilifying those who see things differently. We’re humbled to wade through these murky waters with you, and we hope and pray that o...
Episode 14 - Education Options: Can it ALL be Upside Down? Unscripted Conversations on Life & Faith
March 01, 2017 05:00 - 55 minutes - 25.5 MBHomeschool, Christian private schools, public education: Which method do you choose? We had so much left to discuss about education, we recorded a PART 2 to Episode 13. We hope to model what it looks like to have thoughtful conversations with people who have landed different places -- and how we can trust the Holy Spirit to work in others' lives. We chat about how saying "yes" to whichever educational method we choose is saying "no" to something else. We discuss how we supplement our individu...
Episode 13 - Education: Public School, Private School, or Homeschool? Unscripted Conversations on Life & Faith
February 21, 2017 05:00 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBEducation is a BIG topic, so why not dive in? What does it look like to live upside-down in the schooling choices we make for our kids? Our co-hosts represent public school, private school, and homeschool. We chat about how our own education experiences affect the choices we make today. What role should faith play in approaching education? Do Christians have a responsibility to care about public school in the U.S.? Lori Harris, a public school advocate, shows her passion in this episode. Join...
Episode 12 - Shannon's Journey to an Upside Down Life: Unscripted Conversations on Life & Faith
February 07, 2017 05:00 - 38 minutes - 17.5 MBIn our FINAL meet-the-host episode, we're so glad to get to know deep-thinker Shannon Evans. Shannon shares about loneliness, special needs parenting, and what drew her to Catholicism. A former evangelical missionary turned unlikely Catholic, Shannon has lived with a squatty potty in Indonesia + raised a family in a community house in Texas. These days she and her husband Eric can be found searching for the upside down kingdom in small town Iowa while hosing mud off their three little boys. L...
Episode 11 - Lori's Journey to an Upside Down Life: Unscripted Conversations on Life & Faith
February 01, 2017 05:00 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBYou'll laugh and be deeply moved as you get to know co-host Lori Harris, a public school advocate, a student of radical hospitality, and a perpetual plate spinner who believes that the upside down kingdom springs up wild and free when the Church commits to wholeheartedly seek the welfare of their cities. Lori and her bi-vocational church planting husband, Thad have six children. Join us as we learn more about Lori, a writer who pens the nitty-gritty stories of life from the edge of the wrong ...
Episode 10 - Kristi's Journey to an Upside Down Life: Unscripted Conversations on Life & Faith
January 25, 2017 05:00 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBWe continue our interview series with host Kristi James. Kristi is a work-at-home writer and editor, as well as a church planter's wife and mom to three little girls. Kristi shares about the time (last year) she fell over trying out some sweet dance moves during mini-golf, and the real reason she avoided writing classes in college. She and her family moved to Asheville, NC to plant their church in 2011, and in this episode she shares about how she approaches reading scripture when it feels a ...
Episode 09 - Kayla's Journey to an Upside Down Life: Unscripted Conversations on Life & Faith
January 17, 2017 05:00 - 31 minutes - 14.4 MBNext up in our meet-the-host series is Kayla Craig. Kayla's a full-time journalist turned work-at-home mom (of four!) and author. In this episode, we laugh about her accidental first date with her now-husband, whom she met in drama class in high school. We loved their engagement story and cracked up at the fact that they're BOTH ENFPs. Lindsy Wallace and Kristi James co-host this fun episode that dives into faith, motherhood, and owning your fifth-grade awkwardness.Support the show
Episode 08 - Lindsy's Journey to an Upside Down Life: Unscripted Conversations on Life & Faith
January 10, 2017 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.3 MBTo kick off 2017, we're getting to know each co-host with a special episode, diving into faith journeys, unexpected stories, and of course, a little fun, too. In this episode, we get to know Lindsy Wallace. She loves Jesus, her husband, their five kids, hot tea, hiking in the woods, and good tattoos. Her family lives in Miami where they seek to bring the Kingdom come to the inner-city as it is in Heaven. When she’s not homeschooling her kids or getting to know her neighbors, she writes about ...
Episode 07 - Joy for All People: Unscripted Conversations on Life and Faith
December 20, 2016 05:00 - 57 minutes - 26.3 MBJoy to the world: What does that mean? What's the difference between happiness and joy? In this advent episode, we discuss the upside down notion that if it’s not good news for everyone, it’s not good news. We share our struggles and victories in finding joy in our own lives, and hope to encourage you, too. Join us as we share upside down thoughts on hope, peace, and joy, and we share a few laughs over our favorite Christmas songs, too. Shannon Evans hosts with co-hosts Kayla Craig, Kristi Ja...
Special Bonus Episode - The Talk: A Conversation on Race with Tyler Burns
December 13, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBWe speak with Tyler Burns, founding member of the Reformed African American Network and host of the Pass the Mic podcast. This conversation is full of grace and honesty, and is deeply important not only to our culture, but to the Kingdom of God. We ask about The Talk black parents have with their children and the Christian duty white parents have to The Talk. Tyler is also a youth pastor in Pensacola, Florida. Lindsy Wallace interviews Tyler with the help of Lori Harris and Kristi James. Supp...
Episode 06 - Loneliness in the Kingdom of God: Unscripted Conversations on Life and Faith
December 06, 2016 05:00 - 50 minutes - 23.3 MBFollowing Jesus can feel lonely. Why? Is that an entirely bad thing? Maybe we need to flip our view of loneliness upside down. We discuss why it's easy to feel lonely in this kingdom of now and not yet. We dive deep into Dietrich Bonhoeffer's idea that we have to lose to gain, specifically that we have to lose some aspect of community before we can -- through Christ -- have redeemed relationships. Kayla Craig hosts the conversation with co-hosts Lindsy Wallace, Lori Harris, Kristi James, and ...
Episode 05 - Why Love is the Final Fight: A Conversation with Dr. John M. Perkins
November 21, 2016 05:00 - 56 minutes - 25.7 MBOur VERY special first-ever guest is with Dr. John M. Perkins, one of the leading Christian voices to come out of the American civil rights movement. A pastor, author, and founder of the Christian Community Development Association, we're honored to talk with him and share his words with you. Kayla Craig interviews Dr. Perkins and co-hosts Lori Harris, Kristi James, and Shannon Evans join after to process his words on living out justice, loving your neighbor, and pursuing racial reconciliation...
Episode 04 - Radical Hospitality: Unscripted Conversations on Life & Faith
November 08, 2016 05:00 - 49 minutes - 22.9 MBHospitality: In God's Kingdom, what does hospitality look like? What's the difference between faith-fueled hospitality and simply entertaining? What does the Bible say about radical hospitality and community? In this episode, our hosts dive into what radical hospitality looks like when we open our hands, hearts, and homes to the people in front of us. Kristi James leads the discussion with co-hosts Lori Harris, Lindsy Wallace, Shannon Evans, and Kayla Craig.Support the show
Bonus Episode: All About Adoption
October 31, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 30.1 MBConsidering adoption? To celebrate National Adoption Month, we're giving you a special episode dedicated to adoption! Adoptive moms (and co-hosts) Lindsy Wallace, Kayla Craig, and Shannon Evans share their adoption experiences and offer encouragement. From foster care adoption to international adoption to special needs adoption, we discuss what you should know before adopting. We talk about adoption home studies, costs, agencies, consultants, and more. We share what we wish we would have know...
Episode 03 - Hashtag Blessed: What does "blessed" mean in the Upside Down Kingdom? Unscripted Conversations on Life and Faith
October 25, 2016 04:00 - 50 minutes - 23.2 MBWe see #blessed all the time, but what does blessed really mean in God's Kingdom? How has Christian culture used the word blessed incorrectly? Correctly? And what does scripture say about blessings? We dive into how Jesus uses "blessed" in the Sermon on the Mount. But it's not all serious: Each co-host also shares what emoji has been describing herself lately. Shannon Evans leads the discussion with Kayla Craig, Lori Harris, Kristi James, and Lindsy Wallace.Support the show
Episode 02 - Safety, Fear, and the Kingdom of God. Unscripted Conversations on Life & Faith
October 11, 2016 04:00 - 57 minutes - 26.4 MBIn Episode 2 of Upside Down, we dive into how Christians can easily idolize safety. What does the Bible say about safety? What about fear? What did Jesus say about being safe? We share five different perspectives and personal experiences, and add a little humor to the mix, too (including our guilty pleasures when it comes to music!). Lindsy Wallace leads the discussion with co-hosts Kristi James, Lori Harris, Kayla Craig, and Shannon Evans.Support the show
Episode 01 - What Does it Mean to Live Upside Down? Unscripted Conversations on Life & Faith
September 27, 2016 04:00 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBOur pilot episode brings together five Christian women from across the country discussing the intersection of life and faith. Join us as we chat about the upside down life in the kingdom of God. No topic is off limits as we flip the script on our culture and dive into how following Jesus changes everything. Kayla Craig leads the discussion with co-hosts Kristi James, Lori Harris, Lindsy Wallace, and Shannon Evans.Support the show