With The Perrys
With The Perrys is a podcast with a whole lot of truth given in a short amount of time. Preston Perry and Jackie Hill Perry will bring their humor, honesty, and insight into conversations on everything from relationships and theology to politics, race, and parenting.
Religion & Spirituality
Christianity
Society & Culture
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Figuring Out Biblical Womanhood
After their “Act Like a Man” episode, the Perrys thought it would be beneficial to also have a conversation on womanhood.
74 min
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Navigating Church Culture Differences With Humi...
God’s people are represented in more than just your immediate Christian circle and cultural context. And if we are as Christ followers are indwelt with the Holy Spirit, there’s always something to learn from one another.
44 min
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The Idolatry of Knowledge
In this episode, the Perrys discuss why it’s important that we pray for wisdom more than we seek after knowledge, and that we’re faithful with what we do know by actually applying it to our lives.
44 min
29
When You Hate The Home
You won’t always have uninterrupted affection for the things God has called you to, and that’s normal. So what do you do when you feel like you hate being at home?
45 min
30
Why Y'all Not Talking Bout The Cross No More
We are losing sight of the simplicity of the gospel message, and we’ve got to get back to the basics. In this episode, Jackie and Preston discuss why it is that we don’t focus enough on Jesus’ redemptive work on the cross.
75 min
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Act Like a Man
In this episode, Preston explores some of his earliest views of masculinity as a kid and what it meant to “be a man.” The development of our identity is shaped by both parents in unique ways, so the Perrys talk about the dynamics of being nurtured – or not – by a mother and a father.
68 min
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Let’s Talk Fasting and Prayer
65 min
33
How to Be A Christian on Social Media
The Perrys discuss what scripture has to say about our character, and how Christians ought to be on social media because of what the Bible says.
74 min
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Best of WTP: How To Fight For Your Marriage
If marriage feels difficult, it’s not because you and your spouse are incompatible. It’s because you’re married. On today’s episode, Jackie and Preston are joined by mentors and friends CD and Melody Fabien for a conversation about fighting for intimacy.
86 min
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Best of WTP: Conflict, Confrontation, and Argui...
Confrontation is a necessary function of a healthy relationship and it can create more intimacy. But how do we honor God and one another as we move through conflict? The Perrys have some thoughts from what they’ve learned over the years.
51 min
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Best of WTP: Men, Marriage, Sex, and Kevin Samuels
While the podcast is on a break until summer, we're revisiting some of the Perrys’ most popular episodes.Here's an episode from June 2023 with Jackie and Preston's friend Ezekiel Azonwu.
73 min
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Best of WTP: Mormonism, Homosexuality, Parentin...
While the podcast is on a break until summer, we're revisiting some of the Perrys’ most popular episodes.
54 min
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Social Media Break, Slander, and Sanctification
After a fruitful yet exhausting year, the Perrys talk about the future of the podcast and their public ministry. They discuss whether or not they did too much, what they’ve learned about rhythms of rest, how God has used success and scrutiny to make them more like Jesus, and the gifts and dangers of social media.
58 min
39
The Forgotten Art of Lament with Sarah Benibo
Today’s podcast guest, Sarah Benibo, joins Jackie and Preston to discuss the church’s relationship with lament – or lack thereof – and the reality that we can still worship God through our expression of sorrow and grief.
60 min
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What if Porn Was Actually Satanic? An Honest Co...
Ray Ortlund is back on the podcast to discuss the topics of pornography, human dignity, sexuality, and marriage. As a pastor, Ray has come to realize that porn is the wallpaper of our culture.
42 min
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Family and Parenting with Generations in Mind: ...
The “unimpressive” life you live today is really important. Even the mundane matters. God is using it and will bless you and future generations through your faithfulness.
59 min
42
How to Be a Christian During Election Season wi...
Justin Giboney joins the Perrys for a conversation on politics. Justin is the co-founder of the AND Campaign, a Christian civic organization for raising civic literacy among Christians so that we can engage in a better way.
46 min
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Christian Endurance, Fashion, and People Pleasi...
It’s been a minute since the Perrys have done a Q&A episode, but we’ve got one for you this week.
60 min
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Parenting Children with Special Needs and More ...
Megan Ashley joins the Perrys to talk about her upbringing, faith journey, and hardships of the past several years. As a mom to a child with autism, Megan believes the church should step in to support families, and she’s advocating for churches to become more conscious of special needs.
76 min
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The State of the American Church: A Conversatio...
Philip Anthony Mitchell is back for Part Two of his conversation with the Perrys, talking about problems with the American church.
68 min
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From Rikers to Righteous: A Conversation with P...
Philip Anthony Mitchell sits down with the Perrys for a conversation on the urban context and darkness of his childhood, how he was changed by prison, the idea of calling, and the deep reverence and affection he now has for the Lord.
62 min
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How to Help the Church be Sacred, Soft, and Saf...
Many of us have experienced hurt within the church or have had seasons of disconnection from a local faith community. Even if we haven’t, we probably see areas where our current church context could be improved. So what does a healthy church look like and how can we be a part of its flourishing?
63 min
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Emotional Idolatry (With The Perrys Podcast Tour)
You know the word ‘emotional’ – we’ve all got feelings – and you’ve heard the term ‘idolatry.’ But it’s rare that we hear the two words as a phrase together. Emotions are not wrong – having them is evidence that we’re created in the image of God. But if we’re not careful, emotions can dictate our world and realities instead of God’s truth.
55 min
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Boy Mom Stuff, Preaching, and Other Gems with P...
Young men today want to be poured into, and Priscilla Shirer’s new movie is all about the power of prayer and discipleship in a boy's life. In this episode, Priscilla talks with the Perrys about parenting boys and how God has taught her to surrender her comfort in the “rough and tumble” of them growing up to be men.
55 min
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How to Wrestle with God with Lisa Fields
We can’t grow in our relationship with God without questioning Him, but many of us run from hard questions or feel discouraged and angry when the answers we find are not emotionally satisfying to us.
39 min