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If you're a Christian who feels like you're going crazy, this is the show for you. Each week Nathan Alberson and Pastor Jacob Mentzel of Warhorn Media broadcast from Sanityville, USA. When they aren’t being sucked into the adventures of the fine citizens of Sanityville, our heroes tackle a differen…

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    • Oct 16, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 38m AVG DURATION
    • 317 EPISODES

    4.4 from 134 ratings Listeners of Sound of Sanity that love the show mention: instruments, god's word, skits, nathan, suicide, jake, sanity, biblical, cultural, ben, challenging, wise, christian, church, faith, rather, culture, listeners, sound, helpful.


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    The Sound of Sanity podcast is an exceptional Christian podcast that offers a unique and refreshing perspective on cultural issues. As a consistent listener since 2018, I have appreciated how the show has evolved and matured over time. The hosts provide experienced, nuanced, and Biblically-based insights that are both informative and entertaining. Whether discussing topics like Jordan Peterson or pop culture, they unapologetically adhere to the Word of God while also engaging with the complexities of the modern world. I appreciate their levelheadedness, clever use of skits and sound effects, as well as their ability to challenge listeners from both conservative and liberal perspectives.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its commitment to providing a biblical framework for understanding cultural issues. The hosts never shy away from addressing important topics but approach them with wisdom and careful consideration. They teach listeners how to think rather than telling them what to think. Additionally, their personal stories of struggle and redemption add depth and authenticity to their discussions. This podcast has encouraged me in my faith, challenged me to examine my own beliefs, and provided practical insights for living as a Christian in today's world.

    While this podcast has many positive aspects, it may not cater to everyone's preferences. Some listeners might find the frequent use of music, sound effects, and skits distracting or unnecessary. However, the intention behind these creative elements is to provide moments of levity and relief amid more challenging content. It is worth noting that even if one disagrees with certain points made on the podcast, the hosts invite respectful dialogue and encourage critical thinking.

    In conclusion, The Sound of Sanity podcast stands out as an excellent Christian podcast that delves into cultural issues with depth, humor, and unwavering faith in God's Word. The hosts model thoughtful discussions grounded in Scripture while addressing both conservative and liberal perspectives. Through this podcast, listeners are challenged to grow in their understanding of culture through a biblical lens and are equipped with tools for navigating the complexities of the modern world. If you are looking for a podcast that combines entertainment, education, and genuine Christian insights, The Sound of Sanity is a must-listen.



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    The Image of God | The Round Table, Ep 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 32:45


    Originally performed at Church of the King on September 8th, 2024. The actual production of this one had epic movies at the beginning and the end. Sadly, that's a little hard to replicate in podcast form.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Pascal, Midnight Run, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 78:15


    This one had some audio difficulties but we did our best to salvage it. We did nothing whatsoever to salvage the content. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Hell or High Water, Out of the Furnace, Gladiator

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 71:36


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    Kamala Harris, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, Twisters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 46:34


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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 50:14


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    Raising sexually healthy kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 37:38


    A talk that Jake gave at Church of the King.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Augustine's Confessions and Kindergarten Cop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 36:29


    Clearly there should be a podcast talking about both Augustine's Confessions and Arnold Schwarzenegger's Kindergarten Cop. So here it is. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    102 Westerns (True Grit, There Will Be Blood, The Magnificent Seven, Unforgiven, etc.)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 108:43


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    Pulpit Puzzles: Intriguing Questions for the Faithful

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2024 43:58


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 75:37


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    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 30:17


    Originally recorded live on Sunday, May 5th, 2024 at Church of the King, Evansville. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    The Mystery of Creation | The Round Table, Ep 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 41:07


    Originally recorded live on Sunday, April 7th at Church of the King, Evansville. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Knowing the One, True God (for real) | The Round Table, Ep 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 51:46


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    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 46:05


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    BTW: The Weirdstone of Brisingamen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 23:40


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    BTW: Hexwood by Diana Wynne Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 62:21


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    BTW: Half Magic

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    BTW: The Wind in the Willows

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 50:46


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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 32:47


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    BTW: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 67:53


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    BTW: Mrs Frisby and the Rats of Nihm

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 43:46


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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 21:34


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    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 6:34


    Be sure to listen to the very end.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Fantasy novels for the kid who finished Lewis and Tolkien

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 32:14


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    Private ... Ice Cream?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 41:10


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 4:13


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 16:33


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    Our heroes discuss a podcast series that is taking things from them. (Note: for maximum coverage, this podcast is  being published in the Bookening and Sanity at the Movies feed as well.) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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    White evangelicals: the lone bulwark against evil?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 32:41


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    Vasectomies, elite breeding, alien radio signals

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 35:33


    We're talking vasectomies, elite breeding, alien radio signals, and more! ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Trauma, transgender pronouns, and the Bible Project

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 34:23


    We're talking trauma, transgender pronouns, and the Bible Project, baby. Oh man oh man.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Women voters, green funerals, and trans activists

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 35:29


    This episode covers the subjects of women voters, green funerals, trans activists! Just like the title says. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

    Boundaries! Outlive! The Unseen Realm!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 46:57


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    Nathan was canceled again (including by J. K. Rowling)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 47:10


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    The Devil's Candy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 49:27


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    Habits of the Household

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 34:01


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    Cultural Amnesia + The History of the American People + The Return of the Dragon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 37:28


    We talk about two books that Ben is reading—one a nifty takedown of R2K theology (we explain what that is), one a famous popular history. Also, Nathan talks about the book The Return of the Dragon, which is about psychedelics and religion, written by a Christian. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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