The Taylor Johnson Podcast

My mom is back on the podcast for the one year anniversary of my dad's death.

Terrence Talley does school assemblies across the country. You can find out more about him at https://terrencetalley.com Seth Urbina joins Taylor to talk about fast food mascots. Plus, Taylor has a big announcement for Glyndon.

Garland Owensby talks about how God can really truly use ANYONE. And Dani Barrera refuses to eat any cartoon animals.

Taylor talks to Dan Herod, author of Suffer Well, about how to respond to tragedies in our lives. Also, Seth Urbina talks about animals. I'm sorry the episode is so late.

Seth Urbina spent two years as a missionary in Bolivia. Just because God opened the door didn't mean it was going to be easy. Seth talks very candidly about what it was like, what went wrong, and how he had to confront some things in his life when he ended up totally isolated from his normal life for two long years.

There's a lot we can learn about listening from a licensed counselor. Rob Saenz is here to help! Also, Laban Massey is back to talk through another awkward situation. And finally...BUY MY BOOK.

Brianna Watkins shares her experience of dealing with a suicide in her family.

Michah Carney does such a great job laying out the role of a counselor and how to find one that best suits you. Plus Dani Barrera is back to help come up with a theme for the podcast.

A lot of people in David's position would have never returned to church, and maybe would have left God behind altogether. But why didn't he? That's what we talk about! Also, Michah Carney shares the story behind why she believed in Santa Claus for so long.

How does being a manager at a gym prepare you for discipleship? Alyssa Gomez is here to give us the answer. Her husband, David, tells a very embarrassing story about wearing a jean vest to a punk show.

I couldn't think of a good title for this episode. Devon Kodge is an amazing storyteller and I wanted to know why she's so good at it and why it's important for her to perform. Laban Massey returns to discuss another awkward encounter neither of us know how to handle. But the most important thing is that WE'RE BACK! THE PODCAST IS BACK!

Surprise! Sorry about this announcement. We'll be back in July. For real. And then there will never be a break like this again.

Pastor Clyde Woods tells us what it's like to do a funeral in the time of social distancing. Also, there's a big announcement about the future of the podcast. Ooooh, what a teaser! So mysterious!

In this week's mini-episode we're talking to Meredith Bagby about what it's like to be a youth pastor in South Africa during this wild wild time.

Here's another mini-episode dedicated to the wild time we're living in. Dani Barrera is here to talk about working in the medical field right now and her heart for the elderly. Here's the link to where you can donate to Dani's company's charity fund: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/WellmedCharitableFoundation/wellmeddeliversdonations.html 

The show is back with a special limited run of shorter episodes to help us through the pandemic. Taylor talks with Matt Guti about what it's like to be a pastor right now and how we need to take care of each other EVEN WHEN IT'S AWKWARD. And then there's a very sweet check-in from a listener (that's one of you!)

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What do we do when we see a post on social media that looks like a cry for help? That's what Michelle Ellis and I talk about on this episode. Also I did a Q&A with my mom. If you want to be featured on next week's episode, make sure to e-mail your response to the prompt from the end of the episode to taylor@taylorjohnsononline.com. And check out my Patreon at patreon.com/taylorjohnson

Taylor's mom is back on the podcast to talk about mental health. It's the perfect time for this conversation because Taylor is losing his mind from being trapped in his apartment. Also, Laban Massey returns to figure out how to navigate another awkward situation. Also also, are you an alien listening to this in the future? Taylor has a question for you. JOIN THE DISCORD: http://taylorjohnsononline.com/discord 

David and Alyssa Gomez spent two years working with youth in Venezuela. They tell the story of an unexpected tragedy that hit their school and how they were able to minister through it. Also, David joins Taylor for a second segment that is way too silly and all about pizza. Also, you ready to run a marathon? Marathon info: taylorjohnsononline.com/disneyrun21Join our Discord: taylorjohnsononline.com/discordEmail your thoughts and questions to taylor@taylorjohnsononline.com

Isaac Gutierrez (Born Loser Magazine) is here to talk about not caring what other people think. Chandlor Wright tells a story of the time she had to SHOW NO FEAR. Also, Taylor needs your help against his new podcast nemesis. Got a question or comment? E-mail taylor@taylorjohnsononline.com

Wade Bearden (Seeing & Believing podcast) talks about how films are "empathy machines." Taylor freaks out about packing for a trip. Dani Barrera returns for another hilarious story.

You've got to hear this song from Clayton Brooks. Taylor and Clayton talk about nostalgia, vulnerability, and Carman (duh). Taylor updates Glyndon on how many shirts he's sold, and Laban Massey tries to figure out how to tell people they're not invited to his wedding. Got a question or comment? Email taylor@taylorjohnsononline.com

In the beginning, Taylor tells Glyndon about his terrible idea for a t-shirt. In the end, Isaac Gutierrez helps Taylor figure out what celebrity he could take in a fight.Dr. Garland Owensby joins Taylor for an interview on contemporary issues in youth culture, but the conversation goes beyond just teen issues.Got a question or comment about something in the episode? Send your thoughts to taylor@taylorjohnsononline.com

Taylor calls up his close friend and old youth pastor, Glyndon Greer, to talk about the podcast they did together 14 years ago. Then Taylor interviews his mom about death and grief. And to close it all out, Dani Barrera tells a ridiculous story about kissing a boy for a friend.Got a question or comment about something in this episode? Send your thoughts to taylor@taylorjohnsononline.com Thanks to Lucky Star for the use of their song "Shake Your Body" and thanks to Jordan Combs for the use of "Burn Norton" and "The Dry Salvages."

Taylor Johnson's new podcast is called The Taylor Johnson Podcast because Taylor Johnson is bad at coming up with names. Listen to him poorly pitch what the show will be and then hear his crack like he's going through puberty. Very embarrassing.New episodes every Sunday starting February 16. SUBSCRIBE!