Feb 27, 202651 min
In this episode of The Return , hosts Dustin Maddox and Jordan Mattox sit down with pastor and author Zach Lambert , founder of Restore Austin, for an honest and wide-ranging conversation about faith after...
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The Return
Hosted by Dustin Maddox and Jordan Mattox · religion · EN
About this Podcast:
Dustin Maddox and Jordan Mattox explore the process of religious reconstruction in a world of deconstruction.
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Who hosts The Return?
The Return is hosted by Dustin Maddox and Jordan Mattox. The show has published 13 episodes to date.
What has The Return covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Better Ways to Read the Bible with Zach Lambert" (27 February 2026, 51 minutes), "Water to Wine: Brian Zahnd on Rebuilding Faith" (10 February 2026, 54 minutes), and "Slowing Down to Reconstruct Faith with Dr. A.J. Swoboda" (15 December 2025, 41 minutes).
How often does The Return publish?
The Return publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 47 minutes across 13 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Return?
Booking probability for The Return is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Return requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Return's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for The Return are Religion & Faith. The Return has a religion audience.
About the host
Dustin Maddox and Jordan Mattox hosts The Return, a religion podcast with 13 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Feb 10, 202654 min
In this episode of The Return , Jordan Mattox and Dustin Maddox welcome Brian Zahnd for a wide-ranging discussion on faith, doubt, and reconstruction. Brian shares his personal story—from a teenage conversion during the...
- Dec 15, 202541 min
In this episode of The Return , hosts Jordan Mattox and Dustin Maddox sit down with theologian and author Dr. A.J. Swoboda for a wide-ranging conversation about slow theology, deconstruction, and what faithful...
- Nov 26, 20251h 3m
In this episode of The Return, hosts Jordan Mattox and Dustin Maddox sit down with pastor, writer, and theologian Jonny Morrison for a deep conversation about deconstruction, reconstruction, and the environments that...
- Nov 7, 202553 min
In this episode, Jordan and Dustin sit down with Nate Yoder, a former Mennonite pastor and bishop whose journey spans rural Ohio, Canada, and California — and travels through some of the hardest questions a person of...
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Christian Hypocrisy with Dr. Shawn Beaty
Jul 7, 202552 minDr. Shawn Beaty, head pastor of Clovis Hills Community Church, joins Dustin and Jordan to discuss a commonly discussed topic for those in and outside of religion: hypocrisy. Whether the hypocrisy takes place on a stage...
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To Hell and Back with Dr. David Tatum
Jun 2, 20251 hourDustin and Jordan are joined by Dr. David Tatum, who completed his PhD in Theology and Philosophy at the University of Birmingham and now teaches at Fresno Pacific University, to discuss the concept of hell, why it...
- Apr 29, 20251h 3m
On today's episode of The Return, Dustin and Jordan are joined by Karen Huckaby, LMFT, who started a therapy practice called The Reclaim geared around working with people with experiences of religious abuse and...
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Books for the Journey
Apr 10, 202512 minOn today's episode, Dustin and Jordan share some book recommendations that have found helpful and believe might help you on your religious reconstruction journey. Jordan's Recommendations: 1. Believe: Why Everyone...
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Many Faiths, One Path?
Mar 17, 202541 minIn the second in a series of episodes on the causes of people's religious deconstruction, Dustin and Jordan discuss one of biggest stumbling blocks for Jordan but many other religious people as well: the reality of a...
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Religion and Politics
Feb 24, 202539 minIn the first in a series of episodes on the causes of people's religious deconstruction, Dustin and Jordan discuss one of the thorniest issues in religion: the role of politics. In this conversation, they discuss the...
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What's Next After Deconstruction?
Feb 11, 202537 minIn the first episode of The Return, Dustin and Jordan explore the premise of the show, what deconstruction is, and why reconstruction is challenging and complicated. If you'd like to share thoughts, ask questions, or...
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