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The Esau McCaulley Podcast

by Esau McCaulley

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About the show

The Esau McCaulley Podcast unpacks the cultural stories that shape our lives. Pop culture always reveals something about what it means to be human: both our glory and our brokenness. Rather than retreating from the culture, Esau and his friends dive in head-on, bringing theological depth, humor, and a perspective you won't find anywhere else. From movies and music to news and politics, we find what is true, good, and beautiful about the complex world we live in.

Latest episodes

  • Tim Tebow's Bad Endorsement & The Myth of Grind Culture

    October 1, 2026 · 45 min

    Tim Tebow is facing criticism after an investigation raised questions about a Christian financial conference where he regularly spoke and encouraged attendees to sign up for classes. Esau, Mike, and guest Justin Giboney discuss how much…

  • Aslan's New (Feminine) Voice & Pete Hegseth Turns Isaiah Into a Recruiting Pitch

    September 24, 2026 · 52 min

    Meryl Streep is the new voice of Aslan, and Christians have plenty of opinions about it. Esau, Malcolm, and Producer Mike talk about the outrage over Greta Gerwig's Narnia casting choice and what it reveals about the things Christians…

  • When Racism Ruins Everything

    September 17, 2026 · 48 min

    A Texas political candidate sees a crowd of brown students celebrating and assumes they must be foreigners. Esau, Mike, and Pricelis Perreaux-Dominguez unpack what that reaction reveals about race, belonging, and the fear of a changing…

  • Black Liberation Theology: What It Gets Right and Wrong | with the Church Politics Podcast

    September 14, 2026 · 58 min

    Esau joins Justin Giboney and Christopher Butler of the Church Politics Podcast for a special crossover conversation about Black liberation theology, James Cone, and the relationship between justice and the gospel. Together, they explore…

  • Green Lantern and the Weight of Black Excellence

    September 10, 2026 · 49 min

    Youth sports are supposed to be good for kids, but what happens when giving your child every opportunity starts costing your family more than money? Esau, Malcolm Foley, and producer Mike talk about the booming youth sports industry, the…

  • Vaccines, Mass Surveillance, and What We're Willing to Sacrifice for Safety

    September 3, 2026 · 54 min

    What happens when trust begins to break down between people and the institutions meant to serve them? Esau, Mike, and Sharon Miller talk about vaccine skepticism, bad experiences with the healthcare system, and why Christians should care…

  • Why You Should Care About What's Happening in Gary, IN

    August 27, 2026 · 50 min

    For the 100th episode of The Esau McCaulley Podcast, Esau, Malcolm Foley, and Mike look at why America seems incapable of making meaningful progress on gun violence, even after school shootings. They discuss new research showing how…

  • Charlie Dates on Justice, Righteousness, and Why the Church Needs Both

    August 20, 2026 · 47 min

    Charlie Dates grew up in a Black church tradition where justice and righteousness were never competing ideas. Esau sits down with the Chicago pastor and author to talk about what gets lost when churches emphasize biblical faithfulness…