by Chris Staron | Sep 1, 2026 | Episodes
The Truce Podcast celebrates its 200th episode with a listener Q&A!
Can you believe it? The Truce podcast has crossed the 200-episode mark! Actually, this is something like the 204th episode… but we still need to celebrate!
In this special bonus episode, Nick Staron joins Chris to answer listener questions like:
- What was the most difficult interview you’ve ever done?
- How do you decide how long a season should be?
- Which books have shaped your worldview?
- Have you ever considered doing a season on liberal Protestantism?
- And more!
Thank you SO MUCH for your help in making this show. I really appreciate your prayers and that you’re sharing this project with your friends. God willing, there will be a new episode in two weeks.
by Chris Staron | Jun 11, 2024 | Episodes, Season 6 - Rise of the Religious Right
Can I Love Extremists?
So many people define their faith by what they believe about Donald Trump. How can godly Christians return to the gospel to get us back on track?
In this round table discussion episode, Chris is joined by Pastor Ray McDaniel of First Baptist Church in Jackson, WY, and Nick Staron to prepare us for the season.
Topics Discussed:
- What is Christianity?
- The importance of forgiveness and going to those who are angry with us
- Why is it important to cover things like the Watergate scandals of the 1970s in a Christian podcast?
- The need for humility in our lives
- The gospel in 10 words or less
Do you have a gospel message in 10 words or less? Find Truce on social media and let us know!
by Chris Staron | May 30, 2023 | Episodes, Season 5 - Fundamentalism
We’ve been told that “the ends justify the means”. But shouldn’t Christians focus more on the means than the ends?
“The ends justify the means” is a phrase we hear occasionally. Often it is used to justify bad behavior, so long as it creates a profitable outcome. But we Christians know that we are called to live righteous lives. Are we people of the ends, or should we be known as a people of the means?
Chris is joined this week by Pastor Ray McDaniel of First Baptist Church in Jackson, WY, and his twin brother Nick Staron to discuss this important issue.
Discussion Questions:
- What does “the ends justify the means” mean?
- How have you seen that philosophy played out?
- Is that something you believe?
- How would things change if we focused more on the way we do things instead of our goals?
- How have fundamentalists justified their goals with poor behavior? How have modernists?
by Chris Staron | Aug 6, 2019 | Episodes
Remember Occupy Wall Street? That movement from the early 2000’s caused a stir after the financial crisis of 2007-2008. They demanded that the people responsible for the crash be punished for their actions. We in the Christian church often struggle with the rich– how to treat them, how to see ourselves. In this episode we take a look at some statistics that will make us rethink our view of the wealthy.
This episode was produced by Nick Staron. When Nick isn’t busy with the podcast, he’s working as a stand-up comedian. He’s the perfect guy for your church picnic, youth night, or college gathering. Find more about Nick at www.nickstaron.com.
Helpful links:
2018 Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report
Data About the Average Home Price in the US
Transcript (may be slightly inaccurate. We published here an early script that may not contain the edits of the full show. Sorry! This is one of the things we hope to change if we can afford to do this full time)
