Saved-ish Podcast

Based in Washington DC, Saved-ish Podcast is a conversation about being young, Christian, and imperfect. We exist to give listeners a platform to reflect on topics often ignored by the church, capture the energy of young adults in ministry, and break the stigma that our generation is fleeing from God.

Post-Election Reflection 11/14/2024

Post-Election Reflection Part 2 of 2: Continuing the conversation from our last episode, "Is God Voting for Harris or Trump," we invite our Pastor Dexter Nutall to help us process the results of the election and the emotions many are feeling. /episode/index/show/savedish-newbetheldc/id/33925132

Is God Voting for Harris or Trump? 11/04/2024

Is God Voting for Harris or Trump? Part 1 of 2: Ahead of the 2024 U.S. Presidential election, we discuss how Christianity and politics intertwine. /episode/index/show/savedish-newbetheldc/id/33785007

Saved...Again? 10/30/2024

Saved...Again? We're back!! Did you miss us? In this first episode of season 7, our OG co-host Keith, along with our new Gen Z co-host Katelyn, discuss why we felt the need to revive the Saved-ish Podcast, what it means to be saved, and whether or not salvation is something you need to continually work to maintain. /episode/index/show/savedish-newbetheldc/id/33559092

Saved-ish PS: Breaking The Rules 05/07/2021

Saved-ish PS: Breaking The Rules Saved-ish caps off season 5 with a deep dive into what breaking the rules, with Pastor Dexter Nutall. Check out Pastor. Pastor Nutall explores the tension between "worldly" rules and scripture and the ways we can find direction when we're not sure where and how to move. Follow Pastor at PasD on Instagram and Twitter, and keep up with all the rulebreaking happening at New Bethel DC. /episode/index/show/savedish-newbetheldc/id/19790090

Money Moves 04/23/2021

Money Moves We’re taught about tithing but what else is there to learn about managing our finances as we grapple with ballooning student loan debt, unstable career trajectories, and a growing wealth gap? Keith, Kiana and Perry Flemming, a credit wealth specialist, discuss financial literacy in the church, owning your worth, and their own journey with money management. Scriptures mentioned: Matthew 6:21, Deuteronomy 8:18, Proverbs 22:1, 1 Timothy 6:10. Follow Perry on LinkedIn, and Saved-ish on IG and Twitter. /episode/index/show/savedish-newbetheldc/id/18836972

Faith vs. Science 04/09/2021

Faith vs. Science Oftentimes we are told that science and faith collide. The big bang and evolution vs. Adam and Eve. God’s healing ability vs modern medicine . Is it possible to reconcile the two? In this episode, Keith, Kiana and special guest Nurse Meedie Bardonille discuss the intersection of faith and science. /episode/index/show/savedish-newbetheldc/id/18661370

A Changing Church 03/19/2021

A Changing Church As Christians, we often find sanctuary and solace in attending church. But what happens when it's closed to the church family? In this episode we’re looking back at, and looking forward to the time spent at church with our brothers and sisters in Christ. Keith, Kiana and Bunmi discuss church, the effects of Covid-19 on their worship experience, and how they’ve adjusted (or not). Scriptures mentioned: Ephesians 2:14-16, Hebrews 10:23-25, 1 Thessalonians 2 Follow Savedish at savedishpod on IG and Twitte /episode/index/show/savedish-newbetheldc/id/18393872

A New Way To Family 03/05/2021

A New Way To Family The Bible says to love and respect one another, especially your father and mother, but what happens when they or any members of your family are problematic? In this episode, we tackle family dynamics and breaking rules to protect your peace and maintain stability. Scriptures in this episode: Deuteronomy 31:6; 1 Corinthians 13:4; 1 Timothy 3:5. Follow Savedish (@savedishpod) on Instagram and Twitter. Edited by Stephanie Hou and produced by Bunmi Akinnusotu and Infinity Norton. /episode/index/show/savedish-newbetheldc/id/18202571

Breaking the Rules 02/19/2021

Breaking the Rules With the world ever-changing, we have changed too. Kiana and Keith return to discuss how they have been doing and discuss the rules they have “broken” as Christians. This season opener is about rules that have changed and how to keep God at the center even still. Scriptures mentioned: Colossians 3:23, Proverbs 3:6 and Matthew 15:3. Follow us at savedishpod on Instagram and Twitter. Editing by Stephanie Hou and Produced by Bunmi Akinnusotu and Infinity Norton. /episode/index/show/savedish-newbetheldc/id/18012524

Saved-ish P.S.: Pray and Protest 10/30/2020

Saved-ish P.S.: Pray and Protest Post Scripts (P.S.) with is a deeper conversation, from a Biblical perspective, about topics discussed on Saved-ish Podcast. Pastor Dexter Nutall, Executive Producer and Bunmi Akinnusotu, delve into Biblical principles that can be applied to the political climate of our time, the importance of faith amid uncertainty, and the future of the church in light of COVID-19. Follow PasDNutall on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. /episode/index/show/savedish-newbetheldc/id/16622720

Voter Rights 10/29/2020

Voter Rights The right to vote has emerged as yet another tool to subjugate the humanity of marginalized groups, as if the violence wasn’t enough. With an upcoming election, how do we stand the test of our faith in government and God’s will? Rev. Kazimir Brown, of the Poor People's Campaign, joins Keith and Kiana for an empowering discussion about everything voters need to know and do, to ensure their vote is counted and voices are heard. Scriptures mentioned: Song of Solomon 2:15; Acts 18:9-10; Isaiah 61. /episode/index/show/savedish-newbetheldc/id/16590743

Justice and Forgiveness 10/23/2020

Justice and Forgiveness With everyone calling for justice for violence one might wonder if we have the capacity to forgive. As Christians, forgiveness is a chief tenant of our faith but sometimes, revenge feels so much better. Keith, Kiana, and Marcus Coleman talk about what moving forward looks like at a time when forgiveness doesn't feel like enough. Scriptures: Luke 16:10, Ephesians 4:31-32, and John 8:7. Follow us on Twitter and IG: @SavedishPod. Hit us up with thoughts: 202-596-5998. /episode/index/show/savedish-newbetheldc/id/16525724

Shut up and play? 10/10/2020

Shut up and play? Athletes and celebrities everywhere are standing up and calling for a final end to systemic transgressions that have plagued black and brown communities in America for generations. Kiana and Keith explore the activism that is taking place, cancel culture, the messiness of "wokeness" and thoughts on how all of this align with Biblical teachings. Scriptures mentioned in this episode: 2 Corinthians 13-18 and Proverbs 31: 8-9. Follow us on Twitter and IG: @SavedishPod. Hit us up with thoughts: 202-596-5998. /episode/index/show/savedish-newbetheldc/id/16348136

It's...A Lot 09/18/2020

It's...A Lot Kiana and Keith return for the season opener to talk about how they've been doing and their coping strategies for holding tight to their faith while 2020 does whatever it's doing. It's not all doom and gloom, though! The two share their high points over the summer and the ways God continues to show up and show out in their lives. Scriptures to reflect on: James 1:2-5 and Matthew 21:21. /episode/index/show/savedish-newbetheldc/id/16068650

We Are Not OK 06/03/2020

We Are Not OK Sometimes the key to adulting seems to be about constantly looking ahead. But it also involves unexpected twists and turns, and sometimes we just have to stop to acknowledge the NOW and acknowledge when we're not ok. /episode/index/show/savedish-newbetheldc/id/14687264

Fallen Short 05/28/2020

Fallen Short There are a lot of questions surrounding failure which can get even more confusing when there are difference voices and sources influencing the standards we feel compelled to meet. This episode Keith, Kiana, and special guest Anna Sumner discuss failure and falling short and how it has impacted their faith and lives as a whole. /episode/index/show/savedish-newbetheldc/id/14608745

The D-Word: Death 05/07/2020

The D-Word: Death Death is not easy to approach. It shapes how people live, laugh, and love. And sometimes, when Death meets a loved one all that can change in a heartbeat. So where does Death belong in our lives and how it shapes us? Join Keith, Kiana, and Bunmi in this incredibly raw episode as they explore Death and how Death has met them in their own lives. /episode/index/show/savedish-newbetheldc/id/14330306

Growth & Unlearning 04/24/2020

Growth & Unlearning Adulting demands maturation: Ideas you swore by are irrelevant or certain habitual behaviors, become more burdensome. Unlearning is the necessary "dirty work" God has called us to relentlessly pursue. Kiana and Keith are joined by Christina Ruiz, Founder of Meals of Dopeness (@FindYourDopeness, @MealsofDopness), to talk through transformative moments that forced growth. Scriptures dropped: Philippians 1:6 and 1 Corinthians 13:11. Follow @savedishpod on social media. This episode was recorded remotely. /episode/index/show/savedish-newbetheldc/id/14123234

Thief of Joy 04/09/2020

Thief of Joy Right now a lot of us are spending a lot more time at home than we are used to. We may find ourselves thinking about better days or scrolling for longer hours online and land in a cycle of comparison. Join Keith, Kiana, and Bunmi as they talk about how comparison can be a thief of joy in our lives and how we can find comfort in Christ during this time. /episode/index/show/savedish-newbetheldc/id/13921319

Holy Hustle 03/27/2020

Holy Hustle COVID-19 has many adjusting to new ways of working, hustling, and coping with uncertainty. After praying, how else can we dominate during and beyond the quarantine period? "GG", creator of Arrivista Planner, provides a passionate reminder of how to soldier through when life is upended. Follow GG on Instagram for planning inspiration, @ArrivistaPlanner. Then, check out her daily planning products at www.ArrivistaPlanner.com. Scriptures holding us down: Hebrews 4:16, Psalm 127: 2, & Proverbs 3: 5-6. /episode/index/show/savedish-newbetheldc/id/13731458

Passion vs. Paychecks 03/05/2020

Passion vs. Paychecks Many of us follow the prescription: obtain an education then secure the bag so you can pay your bills and raise a family. But what happens when your bills are paid but you feel unfulfilled? Is it possible to do work that feeds your soul AND your stomach? Kiana, Keith, Pastor D, and Tommy Chaney ("Pops") share how they battle the desire to make money and live a purpose-driven life. Episode Scriptures: 1 Timothy 6:10, Proverbs 19:21, Jeremiah 29:11, Phillipians 3:8, and Proverbs 22:1. /episode/index/show/savedish-newbetheldc/id/13433252

Adulting 101 02/20/2020

Adulting 101 Life can be rough. We lose the parental training wheels and gain new responsibilities. Staying focused amidst the repetition, walking into the unknown, and dealing with the unexpected are all daily challenges. Keith and Kiana ("Kickin' it with Ki") share their dilemmas being a Christian adult when the world relentlessly demands your presence. Scriptures in this episode: Ephesians 4:14, Proverbs 19:8, 2 Timothy 2:22, Luke 12:48, Ecclesiastes 12:1-13. Follow @savedishpod on Instagram, FaceBook, and Twitter. /episode/index/show/savedish-newbetheldc/id/13228223

Not Until You're Married 12/19/2019

Not Until You're Married Sex is GOOD! What's not so good is the herculean effort to resist the pressure to "give it up". Are Biblical expectations about sex realistic and still relevant today? Is pre-marital sex acceptable if you're in love? And if sex and masturbation aren't options, how do you cope? Joined by educator and youth counselor, Tevera Stith, Keith and Kiana explore these questions and the mixed messages that make the decision to have sex, complicated. Follow @savedishpod on Instagram, FaceBook, and Twitter. /episode/index/show/savedish-newbetheldc/id/12462164

A Man & A Woman?: Experiences of Being Young, Gay and Christian 12/10/2019

A Man & A Woman?: Experiences of Being Young, Gay and Christian Homosexuality is one of the most contentious and divisive topics in the Christian church. Lost in the debate, though, are the human experiences of LGBTQI+ community and their passion for Christ. Co-hosts speak with Derrick Petit, President of Gay Professional Men of Color and Tanea Taylor, Saved-ish Engineer, about their courageous journey through faith and how they find the courage to remain true to themselves and their relationship with God. Follow @savedishpod on Instagram, FaceBook, and Twitter. /episode/index/show/savedish-newbetheldc/id/12341399

As Christ Loved The Church: The All Gentleman's Episode 11/21/2019

As Christ Loved The Church: The All Gentleman's Episode A new generation of men are redefining traditional beliefs about gender roles, leadership, sexuality, and romance. And for men of faith, these new expectations often call for an unlearning of behaviors and thoughts that have caused more harm than good. This conversation between the guys: Pastor Dexter Nutall, Ottis Ferguson, Leon Horton and Keith Chaney explores all of this and some of the practical tools for being a man in modern times. Follow @Savedishpod on FaceBook, Twitter, and Instagram. /episode/index/show/savedish-newbetheldc/id/12118865

Eve, Mary, & Me: The Ladies Episode 11/14/2019

Eve, Mary, & Me: The Ladies Episode There's a lot that comes with being a "Christian woman": From expectations about sexual behaviors, dealing with old baggage to figuring out your passion. Cohosts Kiane Cole and Ellyce Ferguson are joined by First Lady of New Bethel Baptist Church, Tracy Nutall and Kristin Shymoniak to discuss love as Christian women and finding joy in their divine presence no matter if they are single or married. Follow @Savedishpod on FaceBook, Twitter, and Instagram. Leave us your thoughts at [email protected]. /episode/index/show/savedish-newbetheldc/id/12042824

Saved-ish P.S.: Toxic Relationships 11/08/2019

Saved-ish P.S.: Toxic Relationships Spiritually and emotionally, toxic relationships are difficult to figure out. Is divorce always the answer? How much should you tolerate? And what's the role of the church? Pastor Dexter Nutall and Bunmi Akinnusotu discuss this and much more. Post Scripts (P.S.) with Pastor Nutall is a deeper conversation, from a Biblical perspective, about topics discussed on Saved-ish Podcast. Follow savedishpod on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. /episode/index/show/savedish-newbetheldc/id/11955032

Toxic Relationships 10/31/2019

Toxic Relationships In the recent years the word “toxic” has been used to fuel everything from politics to pop culture. But what about our personal lives? This week, Keith, Kiana, and Ellyce unpack the topic of toxic relationships and delve into how toxic relationships can be addressed and dealt with. /episode/index/show/savedish-newbetheldc/id/11863406

Saved-ish P.S.: Cuffin Season Begins 10/17/2019

Saved-ish P.S.: Cuffin Season Begins Cuffing Season is here and with it can come mixed emotions. Pastor Dexter Nutall and Saved-ish Engineer, Bunmi Akinnusotu, discuss our relationship with relationships, exploring how Christians can find a balance between personal desires and seeking God through His Divine Assignment for His people. Post Scripts (P.S.) with Pastor Nutall is a deeper conversation, from a Biblical perspective, about topics discussed on Saved-ish Podcast. Follow savedishpod on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. /episode/index/show/savedish-newbetheldc/id/11685980

Cuffin Season Begins 10/10/2019

Cuffin Season Begins Cuffin's season has begun! Hosts Keith, Kiana, and Ellyce, discuss the challenges of modern-day dating from boundary setting, who makes the first move, to intercultural relationships. Joined by Ronald Young. Jr, host of Time Well SPent podcast, the crew explore the "ishes" of romantic life and all things related to being a Christian and finding love in modern times. Follow Saved-ish on FaceBook, Instagram, and Twitter at Savedishpod. /episode/index/show/savedish-newbetheldc/id/11542676

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