The Evolution of Faith Podcast

A few months ago, there was much conversation online around "Beef" on Netflix, which featured a moment where the character Danny Cho enters a church while the worship team leads the congregation in worship, and he is moved to tears. Zach and David had a discussion about this moment and how it has sparked scrutiny around worship music. Here is that conversation in podcast form.

Join Zach and David for a thought-provoking discussion on whether worship music fosters genuine spiritual expression or if it can sometimes be a tool for emotional manipulation.

Zach's blog:

The Southern Baptist Convention has recently expelled Saddleback Church for hiring a female teaching pastor and now has a list of churches within their denomination that also have female pastors.

How should we approach this issue? What does the Bible say? If you believe women can be pastors, does that mean we are not being Biblical?

How can we foster harmony and love amidst our differences?

Join us for this conversation that we hope is helpful and informative!

David's Blog:

In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the fascinating topic of the Ascension of Jesus and explore what it means for the present moment. As Christians, we believe that Jesus is currently ruling on the throne, but have you ever wondered what he's doing there? We unpack the significance of Jesus' Ascension and how it impacts our lives today. Join us on this spiritual journey as we explore the profound implications of the Ascension and its meaning in our daily lives. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion that will deepen your understanding of Jesus' current role and his eternal reign.

Zach's Blog:

Join us as we explore the importance of mental health support within the Christian community and learn how we can do better to support those struggling with mental health issues.

Join David Ruybalid, Zach Zienka, and guest Isami Daehn at they dive into this topic.

Isami is a subject matter expert on anti-human trafficking and child safety.

She grew up in Japan and was raised by professional con artists under the guise of "missionaries". Her home was an unsafe place for children, as her mother became her sex trafficker at the age of 9. She left her abusive home as an adult and was introduced to a relationship with Jesus Christ at the age of 23.

Her mission is to be a voice for the exploited and abused within religious settings and educate leadership on the subjects of anti-human trafficking and child safety.

Isami has her B.S. degree in interdisciplinary studies

(Graphic Design/Communications+Psychology), has completed professional training in global and domestic anti-human trafficking, has an active ICF coaching certification, and has appeared on multiple shows/podcasts internationally and within the United States.

Her story of resilience has allowed her to connect with thousands of survivors across the globe.

She currently resides in Las Vegas, NV with her husband.

To find out more about Isami visit:

What is Sabbath?

Zach and David talk about all of the layers of importance of living a Sabbath life style.

Zach Zienka’s Blog:

Why did God ask for the barbaric practice of animal sacrifice?

How do we make sense of God asking for Abraham to sacrifice Isaac?

What practices in our faith (and the faith of the people of the Old Testament) does God care about most?

Join us as Zach and David in a discussion around Old Testament sacrifice and the heart of God.

Zach Zienka’s Sermon:

The Big Picture - Otherness

Christian Nationalism is a conviction that America is inherently a nation built on Christian ethics and beliefs. This ideology is seen through combative methods of imposing selected “Christian ethics” onto the political stage by any means necessary.

Christian Nationalism seems to be talked about more and more. Many conservative evangelicals are now even describing themselves and their vision for America in this way.

“Is this how Jesus used power and influence?”

“Is this how Jesus expects His followers to engage in our world?”

“What is a healthy relationship of Christianity and politics, and what does this mean for Christ followers?”

John 18

36 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.”

Episode mentioned:

Can I Say This At Church Podcast - Political Theology with Brad Jersak:

Who were the Old Testament prophets and for can their works be for us today?

Hosted by Zach Zienka and David Ruybalid

Reading the Prophets - Zach Zienka Article