The Radical Middle

What if finding Jesus isn't always a single moment?

In this episode of The Radical Middle, Tommy Nixon explores the story of Nicodemus and offers hope to anyone who has questioned their faith, struggled with doubt, or felt disconnected from the church.

Nicodemus was a respected Pharisee, teacher, and member of the ruling council. He knew Scripture and had plenty to lose, yet something about Jesus compelled him to wrestle with what he...

What if disagreement doesn't have to lead to division?

In this episode of The Radical Middle, Tommy Nixon explores the Jewish concept of machloket, often described as “argument for the sake of heaven,” and asks what Christians can learn from a tradition that makes room for passionate disagreement while still pursuing truth, relationship, and unity.

Tommy unpacks the idea behind the saying “two Jews, three opinions&r...

Have you ever wrestled with God over pain, unanswered questions, or difficult circumstances?

In this episode of The Radical Middle, Tommy Nixon explores one of the most powerful stories in Scripture: Jacob wrestling with God in Genesis 32. What if spiritual maturity isn't about having all the right answers, but about staying in the struggle long enough for God to transform you?

Tommy unpacks why biblical truth is more than informatio...

What is truth? Is it something we create, something we discover, or someone we follow?

In this episode of The Radical Middle, Tommy Nixon explores one of the defining questions of our generation: Can we still know the truth?

In a culture that celebrates "live your truth," competing narratives, and endless opinions, Tommy examines why Jesus didn't simply teach truth; He embodied it. Looking at Scripture through the lens of relationshi...

Should Christians identify as Republican or Democrat? Or is there a better way?

In this episode of The Radical Middle, Tommy Nixon tackles one of the most controversial questions in modern Christianity: How would Jesus vote?

Rather than placing Jesus inside today's political parties, Tommy explores how the teachings of Jesus transcend partisan politics while still calling believers to engage faithfully in public life. Looking at the ...

Have you ever sat in church and wondered, Do we actually believe what we say we believe?

In this episode of The Radical Middle, Tommy Nixon shares a personal story from his early years in ministry that forced him to confront one of the hardest realities of faith: Christian hypocrisy.

Wrestling with the disconnect between worship culture and the suffering happening just miles away, Tommy explores the uncomfortable question many believ...

In this episode of The Radical Middle, we confront a growing problem shaping our homes, churches, and public life. We are losing the ability to truly engage with one another.

Tommy Nixon breaks down three major forces driving this breakdown: the tribal pull that shapes identity and belonging, the collapse of meaningful dialogue in a social media driven world, and the tension between belonging and simply fitting in. These forces shap...

What can a parking dispute teach us about politics, tribalism, and the teachings of Jesus?

Quite a lot.

When a frustrated neighbor begins leaving bags of dog poop on his truck over a partially blocked sidewalk, Tommy Nixon finds himself face-to-face with the same reactive instincts shaping so much of modern culture: fighting, fleeing, freezing, or fawning.

In this episode of The Radical Middle, Tommy explores how everyday moments expo...

In Part 2 of this series on the Jesus Way, Tommy Nixon confronts one of the biggest tensions in modern culture: everyone wants Jesus on their side, but Jesus refuses to fit neatly into political, cultural, or ideological boxes.

This episode explores how both conservatives and progressives often reshape Jesus into the image of their own agendas while avoiding the harder truths of His teachings. Tommy unpacks why Jesus stands above po...

Why does Jesus refuse to fit into modern political and cultural categories?

In this episode of The Radical Middle, Tommy Nixon unpacks the tension at the center of faith today. Both conservatives and progressives claim Jesus, yet neither fully captures who He is. So what do we do when Jesus challenges both sides?

This episode explores why Jesus is often reduced to political ideology, how that distorts His message, and why following H...

Why do so many people want to make a difference but stay stuck, angry, numb, or disconnected? In this episode of The Radical Middle, Tommy Nixon explores the hidden trauma responses that keep us from changing the world: fight, flight, freeze, and fawn.

Tommy unpacks how collective trauma, political division, church hurt, broken systems, and personal pain can shape the way we respond to today’s world. He also shares how the tea...

In this episode of The Radical Middle, Tommy Nixon dives into the tension many people feel when they begin to see the world for what it really is, broken, complicated, and deeply human. What happens when you realize that institutions, leaders, and systems you once trusted are flawed? And more importantly, how do you respond without becoming cynical, bitter, or disengaged?

This conversation explores what it means to “wake up to...

In this deeply personal episode of The Radical Middle, Tommy Nixon shares the story of his mother and the powerful life lesson she gave him that still shapes his faith today: “Be Better.”

After losing his mom suddenly, Tommy reflects on her life as an educator, leader, and follower of Jesus. Through grief, memories, and faith, he explores what it really means to grow spiritually without falling into the traps of self-rig...

What happens when faith collides with church hurt, political division, and real life in broken communities?

In this episode of The Radical Middle Podcast, host Tommy Nixon shares the origin story behind the Radical Middle and the personal journey that shaped this movement. Growing up between different cultures, political perspectives, and church environments, Tommy wrestled with the tension between what the church often looks like a...

In this relaunch episode, Tommy Nixon reintroduces the framework behind the Radical Middle and why it matters right now. In a culture shaped by political tribalism, church hypocrisy, deconstruction, and rising disillusionment, many Christians feel politically homeless and spiritually exhausted. This episode offers a different way forward.

Tommy shares the origin story of the Radical Middle, from wrestling with hypocrisy in the churc...

In this final episode of The Radical Middle Podcast, hosts Tommy Nixon and Lenmarie Pascal take a heartfelt look back at their journey over 50 episodes, reflecting on the podcast’s origins and the purpose that shaped it. Created to foster conversations around complex social and church issues, the podcast sought to promote dialogue and mutual understanding across diverse perspectives. Now, as they reach the end of this chapter...

In this episode of The Radical Middle Podcast, hosts Tommy Nixon and Lenmarie Pascal dive into a crucial topic affecting today’s Christian communities—the impact of excessive niceness. Could this culture of "niceness" be one of the reasons young people are drifting away from the church? Tommy and Lenmarie discuss how this overly polite approach often blocks meaningful relationships and limits personal growth, leaving ch...

In this episode of the Radical Middle Podcast, hosts Tommy Nixon and Lenmarie Pascal explore sexual ethics, critiquing both conservative purity culture and progressive attitudes towards sexuality. They discuss the impact of these teachings on different generations and stress the need for balanced, scripturally-informed discussions on intimacy and sexual ethics within Christian communities.

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In this episode of The Radical Middle Podcast, hosts Tommy Nixon and Lenmarie Pascall are joined by their intern, Taitem Brown, for an insightful discussion on the dynamics and tensions between Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. They delve into how these different generations shape societal norms, influence leadership styles, and impact cultural values. The conversation highlights the crucial role of mentorship and the need for mutual ...