Armchair Authentic

<p>Thanksgiving week has a way of revealing both our best intentions and our messiest moments—and that’s where we begin. From family stories to the comfort movie that still hits, to the joy of a brand-new griddle...

<p>Ever notice how the best laughs open the door to the deepest lessons? We kick things off with some 80s Olan Mills nostalgia and on-camera mishaps, and before long we’re neck-deep in the stuff that actually shapes us...

<p>A 30-minute argument with ChatGPT about an outdated “paper gap” tip turns into more than a laugh; it becomes a live-fire lesson in discernment. Trust the tool. Verify with reality. Keep your agency.</p><p>That...

<p>A father–son road trip to pick up a racing engine sparks a playful riff on soundtracks, lyrics, and the strange ways music becomes the story of our lives. Then the tone shifts. We open a tender chapter about hustle...

<p>A detour for cheap gas at Buc-ee’s, a stranger named Joe from Idaho, and a headset cameo at Starbucks set the stage for a much deeper conversation about presence—slowing down, asking better questions, and carrying...

<p>It started with a simple question at a Starbucks window — “Are you in theater?” That moment cracked something open. What followed was a conversation about creativity that refuses to stay quiet, the tension between...

<p>A narrow mountain road. Twenty-two men. One idea that sounded potentially crazy and turned out to be healing. We took a side‑by‑side up the Sawtooths montains of Idaho and found more than a view: we found a practice...

<p>From weight loss breakthroughs to spiritual battlegrounds, this episode takes listeners on a journey through transformation in both physical and spiritual realms. We kick off sharing a surprising weight loss success...

<p>Have you ever noticed how everyday moments can suddenly reveal profound truths about life, faith, and leadership? That's exactly what unfolds in this heartfelt conversation between Justin and Rhett as they meander...

<p>The tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk has forced us to confront the cost of conviction, the fragility of life, and the urgent call to live our faith with courage. In this deeply personal episode, we step away from...

<p>What happens when our worst moments are caught on camera for the entire world to see? This episode dives deep into the viral "Phillies Karen" incident, exploring not just what happened when a woman's outburst over a...

<p>Ever wonder if the talents you use today were always there, just waiting to be channeled in the right direction? This episode peels back the curtain on how God redeems and repurposes our natural abilities—even the...

<p>What does it mean to experience authentic connection in a world that often feels shallow and impersonal? In this heartfelt conversation, Justin and Rhett open up about the moments that shaped their lives and...

<p>Mark Clement joins Armchair Authentic to introduce his trailblazing podcast, Age of Lions, and challenge everything we think we know about growing older. In a culture obsessed with youth, Mark flips the script with...

<p>How much of your life is disappearing into the endless scroll? The answer might shock you.<br/><br/>When Justin and Rhett checked their screen time statistics during this candid conversation, they discovered they...