Saved by the City

Saved by the City

Author: Religion News Service Language: English Episodes: 100
In Saved by the City, hosts Roxy and Katelyn explore a spiritual journey that defies expectations. Produced by Religion News Service, this podcast delves into their personal experiences of moving from the white evangelical heartland into the heart of a major metropolis, a transition they were told would threaten their faith. Instead of finding a spiritual wasteland, they discovered a complex, challenging, and ultimately enriching landscape that forced them to re-examine everything. Each episode is a conversation about navigating belief in a place where Sunday mornings look different and old certainties are constantly questioned. They talk about the surprising ways their faith has been both strengthened and stretched by urban life, confronting topics from community and service to doubt and belonging. This isn't a theoretical discussion; it's grounded in the real, sometimes messy, day-to-day life of seeking purpose and connection in a city that never sleeps. The podcast offers honest reflections for anyone who has ever felt their beliefs were too small for the world they inhabit, proving that sometimes faith doesn't need to be sheltered to survive-it needs to be tested to truly grow. Tune in for candid stories and insights that resonate far beyond city limits.
Episodes
Should I Become a Mom? Tell Katelyn What to Do with Her Life, Part IV [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:18
This week we’re wrapping up the special SBTC summer series, “Tell Katelyn What to Do with Her Life,” and Katelyn’s going out with a bang by asking the Beaty Brain Trust about the joys and challenges of parenthood. SBTC d…
Where to Find a Man? Tell Katelyn What to Do with Her Life, Part II [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:35
Behold…the power of man-ifesting. She’s been on the apps. She’s been to church events. She even went to a speed dating mixer with Roxy back in the day. So maybe it’s time Katelyn mix up her straight in her search for rom…
Where Should I Live?: Tell Katelyn What To Do with Her Life, Part I [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:16
Remember when people used to throw “over the hill” parties when folks turned 40? Katelyn doesn’t feel over the hill, but she’s also aging out of the young adult church group, if you know what we mean. A milestone birthda…
ApocryFUN: Redeeming Love + Liz Riggs [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:20
In the late '80s, a historical romance pro named Francine Rivers became a Christian, and decided to combine her creative interests with her newfound faith. The result is Redeeming Love, a runaway hit that repackaged a fe…
It's Time to Move On From the Nuclear Family + Rhaina Cohen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:56
After you have spent most of your adult life single, as we have, you recognize the importance of building a network of friends who are more than just brunch buddies. You need those friends who send you soup when you're s…
We're Losing Pastors Left & Right + Rich Villodas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:49
Why is it a tough time to be a pastor? Let's count the ways: a pandemic, a racial justice uprising, an insurrection, hyper partisanship in the pews, cataclysmic global wars. This is not to mention all the normal pulpit p…
ApocryFUN: Captivated + Katelyn Beaty [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:47
Of course there's one for women, too. In this episode, Katelyn joins Tyler to discuss Captivating, John and Stasi Eldredge's attempt to do Wild at Heart for girls. We dig into the flipside of the evangelical gender binar…
Spicy Takes from the World of Religion News [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:17
A dozen religion journalists walk into a karaoke bar... On this episode, Katelyn and Roxy bring you all the hot takes from the world of Religion News Association. And believe you me, there are some real spicy stories to…
Women Are Shaking Up the Vatican + Claire Giangravé [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:29
A synod on synodality? Sign us up! For the past three years, the global Catholic Church has been undergoing a period of discernment. One of the main issues of contention? Women's ordination. Given our interest in women's…