Episodes: 14
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 4.5/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Listener location: USA
Publicly listed emails
tjthescott@gmail.com
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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.
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.
#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...
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.
The publicly listed email for Back Row Revival: tjthescott@gmail.com.
Podseeker estimates Back Row Revival reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
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.
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
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