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Back Row Revival

TJ Scott, John Mark Smithson, Bucky Sitsler

Booking Overview

A conversational religion and Christianity show focused on faith deconstruction, biblical questions, church-state issues, and Christian nationalism, with recurring external guests including pastors, educators, historians, and people with relevant lived experience. PR agencies could credibly pitch clergy, religious scholars, historians, civic educators, and advocates with personal expertise in faith, grief, addiction, domestic violence, or mental health; booking difficulty is likely low because the show features accessible professionals rather than highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 14

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

tjthescott@gmail.com

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Host

TJ Scott - Former pastor who co-hosts conversations examining Christianity, faith, doubt, politics, and difficult questions within the church.

John Mark Smithson - Former pastor who co-hosts conversations examining Christianity, faith, doubt, politics, and difficult questions within the church.

Bucky Sitsler - Former pastor who co-hosts conversations examining Christianity, faith, doubt, politics, and difficult questions within the church.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Pastoral or ministry experience, academic or professional expertise in history and government, or substantial lived experience related to faith, grief, addiction, domestic violence, or other difficult church and community issues.
Required Achievements:  
Decades of pastoral ministry, Teaching experience in American history and U.S. government, Substantial lived experience informing work with women or conversations about faith, grief, addiction, and domestic violence

Recent Guest Discussions

Terry Lambertson - Inherited Faith, Judaism And Christianity, Religious Questioning, Grief, Domestic Violence, Addiction, And Supporting Women.

Randy Johnson - Christian Nationalism, Christianity And Politics, Patriotism, Voting, Donald Trump, And The Relationship Between Political Movements And Christian Identity.

Bill Allison Jr - American History, Church And State, Christian Nationalism, Patriotism, Scripture, Politics, And Historical Context.

Recent Topics

Religion, Christianity, Christian Nationalism, Church And State, Biblical Interpretation

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Back Row Revival
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#13 The Bible Doesn't Say What You Think It Says

October 06, 2026

“For I know the plans I have for you…”“I can do all things through Christ…”“God will never give you more than you can handle.”“Judge not.”We’ve heard these verses quoted in sermons, printed on graduation cards, posted on social media, and used to build entire beliefs. But what happens when you put them back into the story they came from?In this episode of Back Row Revival, TJ, Bucky, and John Mark talk about one of the biggest problems with the way many of us were taught to read the Bible: ta...

#12 When the Pain Won't Stop: Depression Suicide and the Church

September 22, 2026

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and this week we're having a conversation that is much heavier than usual.We're talking honestly about depression, suicidal thoughts, and the ways many of us learned to deal with mental health growing up in the church. Bucky shares openly about his own experiences with depression and suicidal thoughts. Mark talks about losing people close to him to suicide. And we discuss what happens when someone who is already struggling is told that depression...

#11: Can We Trust The Bible | Hosts weigh in

September 08, 2026

"Can we trust the Bible?"For most of our lives, the answer wasn't just “yes.” We were taught not to question it.But where did the Bible actually come from? Who decided which books belonged in it? What does “inspired” really mean? Why do different Christian traditions have different books in their Bibles? And what happens when the text itself doesn't fit the simple explanations we were given?In this episode of Back Row Revival, TJ, Bucky, and John Mark wrestle with biblical i...

Frequently asked questions

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Back Row Revival
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How do I get in touch with Back Row Revival?

Back Row Revival is hosted by TJ Scott and John Mark Smithson. Its publicly listed email is tjthescott@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Back Row Revival?

The publicly listed email for Back Row Revival: tjthescott@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Back Row Revival have?

Podseeker estimates Back Row Revival reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Back Row Revival?

Back Row Revival typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Pastoral or ministry experience, academic or professional expertise in history and government, or substantial lived experience related to faith, grief, addiction, domestic violence, or other difficult church and community issues. Common among recent guests: Decades of pastoral ministry; Teaching experience in American history and U.S. government; Substantial lived experience informing work with women or conversations about faith, grief, addiction, and domestic violence. Recent guests include Terry Lambertson, Randy Johnson, and Bill Allison Jr.

How hard is it to get booked on Back Row Revival?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Back Row Revival cover?

Recent episodes cover Religion, Christianity, Christian Nationalism, Church And State, and Biblical Interpretation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

tjthescott@gmail.com

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