Armchair Authentic
"Armchair Authentic" is a heartfelt and engaging podcast hosted by two lifelong friends who have shared a journey of 39 years. The show is a platform dedicated to the art of genuine connection and authentic living. At the core of "Armchair Authentic" is the belief that everyone has both a unique and unified purpose, and the hosts are passionate about helping their listeners fulfill this calling.
Listeners can expect a blend of laughter, introspection, and inspirational stories as the hosts and their guests share experiences, challenges, and triumphs. Through these real conversations, the podcast strives to inspire and empower individuals to embrace their journeys and fulfill their mission.
If you have any questions, comments, ideas, or would like to say hello, the guys would love to hear from you at info@armchairauthentic.com
*NEW EPISODES DROP EVERY MONDAY*
Episodes
89 episodes
E86 | The Cost of Conviction: Reflections on the Assassination of Charlie Kirk
The tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk has forced us to confront the cost of conviction, the fragility of life, and the urgent call to live our faith with courage. In this deeply personal episode, we step away from our usual uplifting format ...
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Episode 86
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1:00:31
E85 | Phillies Karen and the Bigger Picture: It’s Not About the Baseball
What happens when our worst moments are caught on camera for the entire world to see? This episode dives deep into the viral "Phillies Karen" incident, exploring not just what happened when a woman's outburst over a baseball was captured on nat...
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Episode 85
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58:00
E84 | From Prank Calls to Purpose
Ever wonder if the talents you use today were always there, just waiting to be channeled in the right direction? This episode peels back the curtain on how God redeems and repurposes our natural abilities—even the ones we once used for mischief...
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Episode 84
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43:17
E83 | Missed Classes, Egg McMuffins, and Prodigal Grace: Divine Appointments in Disguise
What does it mean to experience authentic connection in a world that often feels shallow and impersonal? In this heartfelt conversation, Justin and Rhett open up about the moments that shaped their lives and relationships, revealing how seeming...
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Episode 83
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47:02
E82 | Age of Lions with Mark Clement: Why the Second Half Is the Strongest Half
Mark Clement joins Armchair Authentic to introduce his trailblazing podcast, Age of Lions, and challenge everything we think we know about growing older. In a culture obsessed with youth, Mark flips the script with surprising research ...
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Episode 82
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40:27
E81 | The Unspoken Cost of Your Screen Time
How much of your life is disappearing into the endless scroll? The answer might shock you.When Justin and Rhett checked their screen time statistics during this candid conversation, they discovered they were spending 3-4 hours daily on ...
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Episode 81
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53:31
E80 | How "Um" and "Like" Make Us Better Humans
What if those “filler words” you’ve been told to cut from your speech are actually signs of heightened empathy and social awareness? In this episode, Justin and Rhett unpack a fascinating Stanford University study that flips conventional wisdom...
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Episode 80
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1:03:30
E79 | A Chair at the Table with Micah Solomon: Old Friends, New Stories, and a Side of Coca-Cola
What does it take to build meaningful connections that last for decades? In this heartfelt, nostalgia-filled episode, we’re joined by surprise caller Micah Solomon—a lifelong friend who’s been part of our story for more than 32 years.
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Episode 79
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1:02:19
E78 | Silencing the Mind Monsters
What happens when we prematurely shelve the very gifts that once connected us deeply to God and others? Rhett and Justin take us on a deeply moving journey through their recent experience leading worship at their first home church, Parkway Chri...
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Episode 78
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1:12:32
E77 | Learning to Sit in the Suck (Without Getting Stuck): The Power of Inner Work – Part 2
Ever feel like you've built a perfect Christian persona but secretly struggle beneath the surface? You're not alone. When did we learn to hide our authentic selves in church settings? As kids, we were vulnerable and real, but somew...
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Episode 77
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1:05:10
E76 | You’re Not Broken, You’re Becoming: The Power of Inner Work – Part 1
After 75 episodes of honest conversation, Rhett and Justin go even deeper—exploring the subtle ways we hide, the pressures that keep us there, and the slow, courageous journey toward becoming whole.Fueled by four shots of espresso and a ...
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Episode 76
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56:48
E75 | The Road Less Recognized: Jon Ross Aldridge on Purpose, Depression, and Leadership
What happens when the path you thought was yours turns out not to be where you truly belong?As a skilled guitarist who has played shoulder-to-shoulder with renowned artists and worship leaders, Jon Ross Aldridge seemed destined fo...
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Episode 75
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1:14:50
E74 | Roots, Wings, and Reruns: How We’re Wired, Why We Wander, and Where We Belong
What if your spiritual journey doesn’t need to look like someone else’s to be deeply faithful? In this episode, Justin and Rhett dive into how two people can follow the same God and yet experience growth in radically different ways.<...
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Episode 74
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45:55
E73 | Faith, Fatherhood, and Friendship: A Conversation with Ryan Jennings
What starts as a teenage quest for cute girls at church becomes a decades-long spiritual journey marked by transformation, friendship, and faith. Ryan Jennings joins longtime friends Rhett and Justin to reflect on their shared history—one that ...
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Episode 73
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1:09:21
E72 | The Weight No One Sees: A Father’s Fight for Authenticity – A Conversation with David Barry
What happens when men—especially fathers—keep bottling up their pain?In this deeply moving conversation, David Barry opens up about his decades-long struggle with authenticity following the premature birth of his son, who faced se...
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Episode 72
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1:32:12
E71 | Doing the Work: When Processing Your Pain Prepares You For Purpose
What happens when we confuse what we do with who we are?In this soul-stirring episode, Rhett and Justin reflect on their formative years as teenage worship leaders—years when early affirmation of their musical gifts alm...
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Episode 71
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1:00:15
E70 | Can That Still Happen? Rediscovering Wonder in a Distracted World
Have you ever found yourself watching a breathtaking sunset—through your phone screen?In this episode, we unpack the subtle yet profound tension between capturing life and actually experiencing it. It all begins with a ...
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Episode 70
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1:05:57
E69 | Rigor and Rest: Building Spiritual Strength in a Restless World
Ever feel like you're constantly striving but never arriving? In this soul-stirring conversation, Rhett and Justin break down the short but profound Psalm 131 to reveal the counter-cultural path to genuine contentment. As they unpa...
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Episode 69
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1:17:43
E68 | Unmasking Emotions
In this episode, we dive into the complex world of emotional intelligence and the importance of confronting our feelings rather than suppressing them. Our conversation explores how ignoring emotions can lead to unexpected outbursts and unhealth...
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Episode 68
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1:07:40
E67 | Identity, Purpose, Assignment: A Kingdom Framework for Every Season
What defines you? In a world obsessed with achievements and titles, we're constantly tempted to find our worth in what we do rather than whose we are. This soul-stirring conversation explores the freedom found in living "palms up"—a posture of ...
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Episode 67
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1:07:24
E66 | VowFulfiller: Jillian Chambers’ Journey Through Widowhood
When Jillian Chambers woke one September morning in 2020 to discover her husband Danny had unexpectedly passed away, her entire life script was shattered. This devastating moment would mark the beginning of a profound spiritual journey that tra...
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Episode 66
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1:36:00
E65 | Love Without An Exit Strategy
What does unconditional commitment in marriage really look like?In this heartfelt episode, Rhett and Justin dive deep into that question, reflecting on their shared wedding anniversary date—April 29th—with Justin celebrating 25 years of ...
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Episode 65
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1:28:23
E64 | The Peacemaker’s Dilemma: When Conflict Avoidance Masquerades as Maturity
What if the tension you’ve been avoiding is actually the doorway to deeper connection and lasting peace?In this honest and often hilarious conversation, Justin and Rhett reflect on the roots of conflict avoidance—starting with a b...
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Episode 64
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1:13:24
E63 | Peace in the Tension: Yancy on Church Hurt, Healing, and Family-Centered Worship
What does it look like to find peace in the midst of tension?In this intimate conversation, singer-songwriter and worship leader Yancy invites us into her remarkable journey—one marked by music, ministry, and the quiet stre...
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Episode 63
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1:36:05
E62 | When the Platform Fades: Identity, Ego, and Eternal Impact
This episode takes listeners through recent leadership transitions in their spiritual communities, including Pastor Randy Williams passing the baton after 32+ years of pastoring Parkway Christian Fellowship and Chris Hodges' transitioning of ro...
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Episode 62
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1:09:21