They Don't Bite (w/ Jaron Myers)

Lexie Salensky is a close friend of Jaron and owner of Free Brand, an ethical products store that supports marginalized and oppressed women across the world. She joins us to talk about women in ministry, the Church, and across cultures. Shop her website: http://shopfreebrand.com

Jaron updates us about the vision of the podcast, a quick note about the conversations being had, and what we hope you take away and implement into your own lives!

Alyssa Sabo (comedian, Game Show Queen) joins us this week to talk about her Christian upbringing, being radicalized at a church camp, and re-evaluating her faith in adulthood

Adam Wood is one of Jaron's friends from college. This week, he joins us to talk about growing up in rural Christian America, going to college to become a pastor, and being confronted with questions that ultimately led to him walking away from faith. 

Jon Steingard, former frontman of Hawk Nelson, joins us this week to talk about leaving Christianity. In May 2020, he posted to his predominately Christian following that he didn't consider himself to be a believer anymore. We talk about his deconstruction, being in the Christian music industry, and where he's at now with faith and belief.

With everything happening in the news this week, I wanted to talk to a friend about his experience and what we can do to come alongside the black community right now.   As a Christian with influence, I want to use my platform to be a part of healing. I'm not equipped to talk on this issue, so I just want us to listen and come to this conversation with an open heart.   "Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn" - Romans 12:15   Follow him on social media! Facebook: J$PH Twitter/Instagram: @tha_vibrant

This week, Joe Nunnick (comedian, master builder at Legoland KC) joins us to talk about his catholic upbringing, thoughts on mega churches, and if the Bible was literally written by God. 

Dr. Jeremy Johnson, lead pastor of North Point Church in Springfield, MO, talks to us about what it means to have safe relationships, breaking away from church culture, and how to deal with criticism from people who know us. 

Cody is one of the reasons this podcast started! In 2016, Jaron and Cody sat and talked for hours at Starbucks over some blonde roast coffee. They had in depth conversations about faith, how the universe works, and disagreed with each other. But their disagreements didn't affect the relationship, and that's what this podcast is about.

It's been a while, friends! This week, Jaron is back with a short intro into what this will look like in the coming weeks!  FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/theydontbite TWITTER: http://twitter.com/theydontbite INSTAGRAM: http://Instagram.com/theydontbite

Aaron Scarbrough is a comedian in Kansas City, Missouri! He's been on our podcast before but has spent the last 9 months making drastic changes in his life. The most notable being that he has been sober since the beginning of the year. He talks to us about that journey! PATREON: http://patreon.com/jaronmyers FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/theydontbite TWITTER: http://twitter.com/theydontbite INSTAGRAM: http://Instagram.com/theydontbite

Jaron interviews his friend, Taylor Johnson, about vulnerability! Taylor is a nationally known comedian and speaker AND NOW AUTHOR! His new book, "In The Altogether" is available now! Buy his book: https://amzn.to/2m2EgrY PATREON: http://patreon.com/jaronmyers FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/theydontbite TWITTER: http://twitter.com/theydontbite INSTAGRAM: http://Instagram.com/theydontbite

This week, Jaron interviews his friend, Moby. Moby was one of the first friends Jaron made in Kansas City, she is a dancer and actor, a barista at Starbucks, and a deep thinker! PATREON: http://patreon.com/jaronmyers FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/theydontbite TWITTER: http://twitter.com/theydontbite INSTAGRAM: http://Instagram.com/theydontbite

Garrett Smalley (comedian) talks with us about leaving faith, embracing science, and how he thinks Christian and Republican are the same word. Books Garrett Suggested: "The Greatest Show On Earth" - Richard Dawkins "A People's History of the United States" - Howard Zinn PATREON: http://patreon.com/jaronmyers FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/theydontbite TWITTER: http://twitter.com/theydontbite INSTAGRAM: http://Instagram.com/theydontbite

What do we do when a loved one is affected by addiction? How do we love without enabling? How do we encourage and care, while still condemning their using? This week, comedian Thom Gray talks to us about his time in rehab and what it took to change his life and get clean.  PATREON: http://patreon.com/jaronmyers FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/theydontbite TWITTER: http://twitter.com/theydontbite INSTAGRAM: http://Instagram.com/theydontbite

It’s been a long summer without Jaron and his friends! But the wait is finally over! Jaron sits down to let us in on a few of the changes happening for this new season! You’ll hear from new friends, new experiences, and the same Jaron, on how we can learn to love and grow together! PATREON: http://patreon.com/jaronmyers FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/theydontbite TWITTER: http://twitter.com/theydontbite INSTAGRAM: http://Instagram.com/theydontbite    

What do we do with Christians who are loud and angry online? Who post/share videos in rage about the world and who they disagree with? How do we approach those within our own faith that we disagree with? Candace Payne joins us to share her wisdom! And have a few laughs with Jaron too! PATREON: http://patreon.com/jaronmyers FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/theydontbite TWITTER: http://twitter.com/theydontbite INSTAGRAM: http://Instagram.com/theydontbite

David is a barista at the Starbucks where Jaron does his work! David loves to tell stories and has such a large personality! He tells us about where he grew up, how he met his husband, and the time he tried to date a woman! He cooked her salmon and brussel sprouts.  Get access to bonus content and help this podcast continue! http://patreon.com/jaronmyers

Get access to bonus content and help this podcast continue! http://patreon.com/jaronmyers

Tristan is a Kansas City comedian who talks to us about watching God's Not Dead, and how he thought that portrayed atheists! We talk about faith, a defining moment where he knew God wasn't real, and what friendship means to him! Get access to bonus content and help this podcast continue! http://patreon.com/jaronmyers

Evyn joins us again to talk about joining the Marines! Why he did it, what he hopes happens, what he's expecting about this new career path!  We also talk about Christian community and how celibacy is encouraged for homosexual Christians, but isn't desirable if we don't also pursue Biblical community! HIGHLIGHTS: - The Marines! (06:00) - Chick-fil-A and conversion therapy! (39:45) - Celibacy, the Gay Community, and Biblical relationships (43:18) A great sermon series on this: https://bridgetown.church/series/god-sexuality/ Get access to bonus content and help this podcast continue! http://patreon.com/jaronmyers

Jaron spends some time talking about how They Don't Bite has impacted his personal life and what he's been learning! You can support this podcast on Patreon to help us move forward! http://patreon.com/jaronmyers

Chris Wallman is a comedian in Kansas City!  

Jeff Nelson joins us this week to rant a little bit! We talk about why people love conflict, Jeff's comedy journey, and some of the areas we're growing in. Get access to bonus content: http://patreon.com/jaronmyers

This week Jaron talks about what he's learned from the podcast so far this year and an update on what's coming soon! What does it mean to follow Jesus and have friends who are non-believers? Is it possible to have healthy, intimate relationships with those who are fundamentally different than we are? Get access to bonus content: http://patreon.com/jaronmyers

Lynn Navratil, a Kansas City comedian, joins us this week and we get way off track talking about dating again! But there are some good insights to the way that healthy relationships/friendships work!   Bonus content and supporting what we do! http://jaronmyers.com/support

Jaron interviews Aaron Scarbrough! Aaron does stand up in Kansas City, and also plays in a band called Den Mothers! (Check them out on iTunes and Spotify)! We talk about small towns, Bumble dating, and falconry! What does it mean to follow Jesus and have friends who are non-believers? Is it possible to have healthy, intimate relationships with those who are fundamentally different than we are? Get access to bonus content: http://patreon.com/jaronmyers

Jaron interviews comedian Jack Merrywell! He's a vegan (very different, right guys? lol)! Jack grew up Catholic and has a degree in sociology. He's articulate and funny. You'll love him! What does it mean to follow Jesus and have friends who are non-believers? Is it possible to have healthy, intimate relationships with those who are fundamentally different than we are? Get access to bonus content: http://patreon.com/jaronmyers

Jaron interviews our friend, Evyn, again this week! Last time we talked, he told us he was going to be attending a Trump rally and a family wedding where he would see his parents again after being kicked out of their house for coming out! What does it mean to follow Jesus and have friends who are non-believers? Is it possible to have healthy, intimate relationships with those who are fundamentally different than we are? Get access to bonus content: http://patreon.com/jaronmyers

This week, Jaron interviews his girlfriend Reagan again after she went to a church service for the first time in 8 years. They talk about her experience at church, her prayer life, and dinosaurs. What does it mean to follow Jesus and have friends who are non-believers? Is it possible to have healthy, intimate relationships with those who are fundamentally different than we are? Get access to bonus content: http://patreon.com/jaronmyers podcast@jaronmyers.com

Evyn is an awesome person who articulates his thoughts on the assumptions that get made about other people, his experience coming out as gay to his parents, and what that means for his own faith! What does it mean to follow Jesus and have friends who are non-believers? Is it possible to have healthy, intimate relationships with those who are fundamentally different than we are? Get access to bonus content: http://patreon.com/jaronmyers podcast@jaronmyers.com

Rod Reyes has been doing comedy longer than Jaron has been alive and joins us this week to talk about the experience his family had with the Catholic church! Views passed on by his mother, and his experience with giving to the church What does it mean to follow Jesus and have friends who are non-believers? Is it possible to have healthy, intimate relationships with those who are fundamentally different than we are? Get access to bonus content: http://patreon.com/jaronmyers podcast@jaronmyers.com

Ryan Trickey, from episode 2, joins us again to talk about romance, learning from our past experiences, and why it's hard to be vulnerable and close to people! What does it mean to follow Jesus and have friends who are non-believers? Is it possible to have healthy, intimate relationships with those who are fundamentally different than we are? Get access to bonus content: http://patreon.com/jaronmyers podcast@jaronmyers.com

This week Jaron talks to DeVaughn Taylor, an ambitious creative who grew up in St Louis, and just moved to Los Angeles with dreams of filming and directing his own movies. What does it mean to follow Jesus and have friends who are non-believers? Is it possible to have healthy, intimate relationships with those who are fundamentally different than we are? podcast@jaronmyers.com

This week Jaron talks to his friend, David Scott, a 70 year old Kansas City comedian. David shares his experience growing up very involved in the Baptist church, his experience as a teacher, his wife's death, and a few of his favorite jokes! What does it mean to follow Jesus and have friends who are non-believers? Is it possible to have healthy, intimate relationships with those who are fundamentally different than we are? podcast@jaronmyers.com

This week Jaron talks to his best friend, Tim, about his call to ministry, their friendship, and the comment section on Facebook! Follow their other podcast, Things I Learned Last Night, in your favorite podcast app! What does it mean to follow Jesus and have friends who are non-believers? Is it possible to have healthy, intimate relationships with those who are fundamentally different than we are? podcast@jaronmyers.com

This week Jaron talks to his girlfriend, Reagan, about her experience and the pressure she felt growing up to be in church! Reagan believes in God, but hasn't explored a relationship with Jesus! What does it mean to follow Jesus and have friends who are non-believers? Is it possible to have healthy, intimate relationships with those who are fundamentally different than we are? podcast@jaronmyers.com

Jonathan O'Reilly (from episode 4) joins us to talk about vulnerability and letting others see where we came from, where we are, and where we're going! What does it mean to follow Jesus and have friends who are non-believers? Is it possible to have healthy, intimate relationships with those who are fundamentally different than we are? podcast@jaronmyers.com

Kierra (@b1gphatmomma) joins us again to talk about having meaningful conversations, her new Instagram account, and striving to understand others. What does it mean to follow Jesus and have friends who are non-believers? Is it possible to have healthy, intimate relationships with those who are fundamentally different than we are? podcast@jaronmyers.com

Brandon Patrick (from episode 6!) joins us again to talk about what the friendships and romantic relationships in his life currently look like! And we talk a lotttt! We talk about #MeToo, the fear of being a burden, casual sex, and the extra challenges of vulnerability in the black community. What does it mean to follow Jesus and have friends who are non-believers? Is it possible to have healthy, intimate relationships with those who are fundamentally different than we are? podcast@jaronmyers.com  

This week Jaron is joined again by Tyler Kent (from episode 11) to talk to us about the concept of discipleship and how being consistent is a ministry in itself What does it look like to follow Jesus and have friends who are non-believers? Is it possible to have healthy, intimate relationships with those who are fundamentally different than we are? Follow @theydontbite on social media! And please email your comments to podcast@jaronmyers.com

This week, Jaron is joined by Tyler Kent, a pastor in the Kansas City area. They talk motives, vulnerability, zombie apocalypse, and the enneagram! What does it look like to follow Jesus and have friends who are non-believers? Is it possible to have healthy, intimate relationships with those who are fundamentally different than we are? Follow @theydontbite on social media! And please email your comments to podcast@jaronmyers.com

This week Jaron is joined by Ryan Beard, a fun-loving guy who grew up in church, was a worship leader in his youth group, and now believes differently. This episode is a long one, but a good one. What does it look like to follow Jesus and have friends who are non-believers? Is it possible to have healthy, intimate relationships with those who are fundamentally different than we are? Follow @theydontbite on social media! And please email your comments to podcast@jaronmyers.com

This week, Jaron is joined by his roommate, Josh Thurman! Josh is a student at Midwestern Seminary in Kansas City and serves with Refuge KC, an organization that extends a welcome and loving hand to refugees in KC. What does it look like to follow Jesus and have friends who are non-believers? Is it possible to have healthy, intimate relationships with those who are fundamentally different than we are? Follow @theydontbite on social media! And please email your comments to podcast@jaronmyers.com

This week, Jaron talks about the things he's learning from this podcast. What does it look like to follow Jesus and have friends who are non-believers? Is it possible to have healthy, intimate relationships with those who are fundamentally different than we are? Follow @theydontbite on social media! And please email your comments to podcast@jaronmyers.com

This week, our friend Evan Christian Goldt joins us to discuss what it was like to grow up in a Christian household and being "culturally Christian".  What does it look like to follow Jesus and have friends who are non-believers? Is it possible to have healthy, intimate relationships with those who are fundamentally different than we are? Follow @theydontbite on social media! And please email your comments to podcast@jaronmyers.com

This week, Brandon Patrick, joins us to talk about his experience growing up with questions no one was willing to answer, and what it's like being a non-believer in the black community. What does it look like to follow Jesus and have friends who are non-believers? Is it possible to have healthy, intimate relationships with those who are fundamentally different than we are? Follow @theydontbite on social media! And please email your comments to podcast@jaronmyers.com

This week, our friend Moby joins us to talk about her experiences, her thoughts on money in the church, and who the fourth Jonas brother is! What does it look like to follow Jesus and have friends who are non-believers? Is it possible to have healthy, intimate relationships with those who are fundamentally different than we are? Follow @theydontbite on social media! And please email your comments to podcast@jaronmyers.com