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Uncommontary is a conversational interview podcast with guests from disciplines like history, politics, education, theology, the arts, the justice system, public interest and more. Not a debate, host Marty Duren seeks to provide clarity through conversation allowing each guest to explain his or her…

Marty Duren


    • Dec 5, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 107 EPISODES

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    The Uncommontary podcast is truly a hidden gem in the world of podcasts. As someone who has tried to listen to other podcasts but failed to find one that held my attention, this podcast has become my go-to for interesting and engaging conversations. Hosted by Marty Duren, the topics covered in this podcast range from US History to culture to evangelicalism and beyond, all with a touch of Southern humor. The conversations are always thought-provoking and I find myself coming back for more every time.

    One of the best aspects of The Uncommontary podcast is Marty's ability to dive into a variety of interesting topics that confound or confront Christians. Whether it's exploring current events or delving into theological discussions, he helps his listeners develop a deeper understanding and encourages them to be better representatives of Christ. The range of guests on this podcast is also fantastic, providing diverse perspectives and insights that keep the conversation fresh and engaging.

    While The Uncommontary podcast excels in many areas, one possible downside is that it may not appeal to everyone. As someone who appreciates Marty's style and approach, I thoroughly enjoy listening to these conversations. However, individuals who are not interested in thoughtful discussions or who prefer podcasts with a different tone or focus may not find this podcast as appealing.

    In conclusion, The Uncommontary podcast is well worth your time and attention. Marty Duren does a masterful job as the host, facilitating real and respectful discussions with his guests. He approaches each topic with the mindset of both a pastor and a thought leader, creating an atmosphere that encourages honest dialogue and deep exploration of important issues. If you're looking for an intellectually stimulating podcast that covers relevant topics through a reflective lens, this is definitely one to add to your list.



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    Latest episodes from Uncommontary

    Tim Alberta—Losing the Evangelical Soul, Ep108

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 39:44


    Journalist and author Tim Alberta joins Uncommontary host Marty Duren in a conversation about Christians in an American age of extremism.

    Eric Costanzo—Kingdom Voices on the Margins, Ep107

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 35:39


    Pastor and author Eric Costanzo talks to Uncommontary host Marty Duren about how marginalized Kingdom voices can help the church in America.

    Catherine Mansell—All About Coffee, Ep106

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 32:22


    Catherine Mansell of Coffee Bean Corral joins Uncommontary host Marty Duren in a conversation that's all about coffee.

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    Matthew Heise—The Lutheran Church Under Soviet Persecution, Ep105

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 37:06


    Matthew Heise joins Uncommontary host Marty Duren in a conversation about persecution of Lutheran Christians in the early days of the Soviet Union.

    João B. Chavez—Jim Crow and Southern Baptist Missions, Ep104

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 44:45


    João Chavez joins Uncommontary host Marty Duren in a conversation about post-Confederacy Southern Baptist missions in South America.

    Bob Smietana—Can Religion Heal America’s Divide?, Ep103

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 31:00


    Veteran "Godbeat" journalist Bob Smietana joins Uncommontary host Marty Duren to discuss his observations on religion in America.

    Paul D. Miller—The Religion of Christian Nationalism, Ep102

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 30:40


    Professor Paul D. Miller joins Uncommontary host Marty Duren in a conversation about the danger of Christian Nationalism.

    Tracy McKenzie—Americans: The Fallen People, Ep101

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 32:51


    Historian and author Tracy McKenzie joins Uncommontary host Marty Duren in a conversation about non-virtuous Americans.

    Russell Moore—American Evangelicalism as It Is and Could Be, Ep100

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 34:11


    Public Theologian, Dr. Russell Moore, joins Uncommontary host Marty Duren to talk about the present and possible future states of American Evangelicalism.

    Lisa Bowens—African Americans Interpreting the Apostle Paul, Ep99

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 33:07


    Dr. Lisa Bowens joins host Marty Duren in a conversation ranging from slavery to the Civil Rights Movement as African American preachers engaged Paul.

    Tony Messenger—Profit, Punishment, and Poverty, Ep98

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 33:47


    Journalist and author Tony Messenger joins host Marty Duren for a troubling look at how poverty is criminalized and exploited for municipal gain.

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    Matt Milliner—Chesterton, Native American Art, and Missiology, Ep97

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 38:57


    Art historian and professor, Matt Milliner, joins host Marty Duren in a conversation about G.K. Chesterton, Native American art, and the wonder of God.

    Matthew Martens—Systemic Injustice, the Bible, and the US System, Ep96

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 45:52


    Attorney Matt Martens joins host Marty Duren on this episode to talk about systemic injustices in the US legal system.

    Marina Palenyy—Ukraine Then and Now, Ep95

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 30:40


    Marina Palenyy, formerly of Donbass, Ukraine, joins host Marty Duren to talk about the ongoing war and Ukrainian resilience in the face of it. 

    Chris Martin—The Real Cost of Social Media, Ep94

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 32:26


    Social internet consultant and author Chris Martin joins host Marty Duren to talk about how to recognize what social media is doing to us.

    Jeff Haas—The Assassination of Fred Hampton, Ep93

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2022 46:53


    Attorney and author Jeffrey Haas joins host Marty Duren to discuss Haas' investigation into the assassination of Black Panther Chairman, Fred Hampton.

    Isaac Adams—Talking About Race, Ep92

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 40:34


    Pastor and author Isaac Adams joins host Marty Duren in a conversation about how the gospel of Jesus can redeem our conversations about race.

    Kurt Rietema—Financial Shalom University, Ep92

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2022 33:27


    Christian Community Developer Kurt Rietema joins host Marty Duren in a conversation about Kingdom economics based on a Twitter thread.

    Adam Wyatt: Biblical Patriotism or Nationalism, Ep90

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 36:52


    Pastor Adam Wyatt joins host Marty Duren in a timely conversation about biblical patriotism and Christian Nationalism.

    Myles Werntz and David Cramer: Christian Nonviolence, Ep89

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 35:52


    Myles Werntz and David Cramer join host Marty Duren to discuss theories of Christian non-violence.

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    Philip Yancey—Where the Light Fell, Ep88

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 36:46


    Award winning author Philip Yancey joins host Marty Duren to talk about his memoir, Where the Light Fell.

    Dominique Gilliard—Privilege and the Bible, Ep87

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 37:26


    Dominique Gilliard joins host Marty Duren in an insightful discussion about the Bible and privilege.

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    Marty’s Monologue—The SBC, Books, Guests, and More,Ep86

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2021 37:10


    On today's episode, I talk about books, potential guests, the SBC, and a little more.

    Lauren Turek—Evangelical Impact on U.S. Foreign Policy, Ep85

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 41:50


    Lauren Turek joins Uncommontary host Marty Duren in an exploration of the impact evangelicalism has had on U.S. foreign policy.

    David C. Kirkpatrick—Global Evangelicalism and Social Christianity, Ep84

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 38:21


    David C. Kirkpatrick joins host Marty Duren in a conversation about global evangelicalism and social Christian theology.

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    Matthew Soerens—Afghanistan, America, and Refugees, Ep83

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 39:28


    Matthew Soerens of World Relief joins host Marty Duren in a conversation about Afghanistan, the refugee vetting process, and how Christians can welcome them.

    Todd Littleton—A Conversation About War, Ep82

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 40:09


    Pastor/theologian Todd Littleton joins host Marty Duren for an impromptu conversation about Christian Americans attitudes about war.

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    Heather Thompson Day—When It Isn’t Your Turn, Ep81

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 30:47


    Heather Thompson Day joins host Marty Duren in a conversation about what to do when you have to wait for your dreams.

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    Mark Noll—The Evangelical Quandry, Ep80

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 31:52


    Dr. Mark Noll joins host Marty Duren in a conversation about American Evangelicalism, CRT, scandal, and more.

    Alan Noble—Humanness Amidst Inhumanity, Ep79

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 44:44


    Alan Noble joins host Marty Duren in a freewheeling conversation about human dignity and biblical humanity.

    Derwin Gray—Multiethnic Christianity, Ep78

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 43:11


    Pastor and author Derwin Gray joins host Marty Duren in a conversation about multiethnic Christianity and multiethnic churches.

    Hal Poe—C.S. Lewis: A Biographical Excerpt, Ep77

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 38:32


    Dr. Hal Poe joins host Marty Duren (and guest co-host Aaron Earls) in a conversation covering the middle portion of C.S. Lewis's life, including his conversation to Jesus Christ.

    Bob Roberts—Israel, Hamas, Palestinians, and Peace, Ep76

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 48:02


    Bob Roberts Jr, pastor, author, and man of peace, joins Marty Duren for a historical and contextual conversation about the recent violence between Hamas and Israel.

    Korin Reid—Artificial Intelligence and the Possibility of SKYNET, Ep75

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 34:29


    Korin Reid, CEO of Ellison Labs, joins host Marty Duren to talk about the capabilities and limitations of artificial intelligence.

    Trey Ferguson, Jon Kelly, James Roberson—A Pastors Roundtable, Ep74

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 75:25


    Three pastors—Trey Ferguson, Jon Kelly, and James Roberson, from Miami, Chicago, and Brooklyn—join host Marty Duren in a conversation about American evangelicalism.

    Robert Fuller—Obsessing Over the Antichrist, Ep73

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 32:32


    Robert Fuller of Bradly University joins host Marty Duren in a conversation about American's historical obsession with the Antichrist.

    Beth and Melissa Moore—Studying Galatians Amid Current Evangelical Challenges, Ep72

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 49:33


    Bible study authors Beth and Melissa Moore join host Marty Duren in a conversation about their recent study on Galatians, and current evangelical challenges.

    Jack Jenkins—Religion and Reporting, Ep71

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 40:10


    Jack Jenkins, journalist and national reporter for RNS, joins host Marty Duren in a conversation about religion reporting, media bias, and faith.

    Shane Burchfiel—An American Farmer, Ep70

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 42:04


    Shane Burchfiel, a west Tennessee commercial farmer, joins host Marty Duren in a lively conversation about modern farming.

    James P. Byrd—The Civil War, the Bible, and Today, Ep69

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 34:13


    Historian James P Byrd of Vanderbilt University joins host Marty Duren in a conversation about how the Bible was used to support both North and South in the Civil War.

    Tim Schwartz—Humanitarian Aid and Haiti, Ep68

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 36:15


    Anthropologist and aid expert Tim Schwartz joins host Marty Duren in a conversation about good efforts going bad in the world of humanitarian aid.

    Bruce Ashford—Doing Public Theology Well, Ep67

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 42:08


    Public theologian Bruce Ashford joins Marty Duren in a conversation about how to do theology in the public square.

    Melvin E. Edwards—From Slavery to a Statehouse, Ep66

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 34:46


    Author Melvin Edwards joins host Marty Duren in a lively conversation about his family's history, genealogies, and messing with Texas.

    Matthew Kaemingk—The Liturgy of Laboring, Ep65

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 31:08


    Matthew Kaemingk joins Uncommontary host Marty Duren in a conversation about work, worship, and how they are related.

    Vanessa Otero—The Original Media Bias Chart, Ep64

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 44:36


    Vanessa Otero, creator of the original Media Bias Chart, joins host Marty Duren to discuss the role of bias in news reporting and how perceptions of Left, Right, and the middle change.

    Ty Seidule—Reckoning with Robert E. Lee and the Lost Cause, Ep63

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 40:46


    Retired Brigadier General Ty Seidule joins host Marty Duren for a conversation about Robert E. Lee, the Confederacy, and the religion of the Lost Cause.

    Randy Richards—Individualism and Misreading the Bible, Ep62

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 35:45


    On this episode of Uncommontary, former missionary and New Testament scholar, Randy Richards, joins host Marty Duren in a fascinating look at how individualism causes some people to misunderstand the Bible.

    Chris Martin—Social Media and Societal Divisions, Ep61

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 41:19


    Social media trends expert Chris Martin joins host Marty Duren in a conversation about the dangers and divisions of social media and the companies that control it.

    Brian Kalt—Limitations of the 25th Amendment, Ep60

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 34:06


    On this episode of Uncommontary, Brian Kalt, Professor of Law and The Harold Norris Faculty Scholar at Michigan State University, joins host Marty Duren to discuss the application and limitations of the 25th Amendment.

    Barnabas Piper—Finding Happiness, Ep59

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 30:41


    Barnabas Piper joins host Marty Duren to talk about finding the elusive reality that is happiness.

    Aaron Griffith—God’s Law and Order, Ep58

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 46:43


    Aaron Griffith joins host Marty Duren to discuss the history of evangelicalism and "law and order" politics.

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