What The Hell Do I Know w/JB

Episode 88 of *What the Hell Do I Know with JB* welcomes pastor, author, and thought leader **Zack Lambert**, founder and lead pastor of Restore Austin.
Zack joins Jason Becker for a powerful and honest conversation about faith, church culture, biblical interpretation, inclusion, doubt, and what it means to follow Jesus in today's world.
Drawing from his book *Better Ways to Read the Bible: Transforming a Weapon of Harm into a Tool of Healing*, Zack shares why so many people are walking away from the church, how harmful interpretations of scripture have impacted generations, and why asking difficult questions may actually strengthen faith rather than destroy it.
Together, Jason and Zack discuss:
• Why millions of Americans have stopped reading the Bible• Church growth, Christian nationalism, and the future of faith communities• LGBTQ+ inclusion and what scripture actually says• Women in leadership and the history of patriarchy in the church• Why curiosity, doubt, and questioning should be welcomed• How Jesus consistently expanded the circle of belonging• The difference between religion that harms and faith that heals• Raising kids who can think critically about faith• Finding safe spaces to ask difficult spiritual questions
Whether you're deeply religious, spiritually curious, deconstructing your faith, or simply searching for a better understanding of scripture, this conversation offers wisdom, compassion, and hope.
📖 Learn more about Zack Lambert:https://www.restoreaustin.org
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In this episode of What The Hell Do I Know with JB, I sit down with renowned author, philosopher, and cultural commentator Dr. Vishal Mangalwadi for what started as a fascinating conversation about Christianity, Western civilization, truth, freedom, and the Bible's influence on culture.
But somewhere along the way, the conversation took a turn neither of us expected.
What began as a discussion about faith, history, and the future of the Church became a spirited debate about feminism, marriage, authority, equality, and whether modern Western culture has been strengthened—or weakened—by the pursuit of gender equality.
Dr. Mangalwadi argues that feminism has contributed to the decline of the family and weakened the foundations of Western civilization.
I wasn't convinced.
What followed was an honest exchange between two people who share many of the same values, yet see some of the most important cultural questions of our time very differently.
As always, the goal wasn't to win an argument.
The goal was to pursue truth.
The Definition of Feminism Referenced in the Opening
Feminism is the belief in and advocacy for the social, political, economic, and cultural equality of all genders, especially focusing on addressing the historical and ongoing inequalities faced by women. At its core, feminism argues that people should have equal rights, opportunities, and treatment regardless of gender.
Topics We Discuss
• Is the Bible responsible for shaping Western civilization?• Did Christianity create the foundations of freedom and democracy?• Has the American Church lost its influence?• Why Dr. Mangalwadi believes evangelicalism has been defeated culturally• The role of marriage and family in building strong societies• Can equality and authority coexist?• Has feminism strengthened or weakened women?• The future of Christianity in America• Why disagreement can be healthy when truth matters
About Dr. Vishal Mangalwadi
Dr. Vishal Mangalwadi is an Indian philosopher, social reformer, theologian, and bestselling author known for exploring the relationship between biblical ideas and the development of modern civilization.
🔗 Website: https://revelationmovement.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vishalmangalwadi
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Join The Conversation
This episode touches on topics that matter deeply to many people.
Whether you agree with Dr. Mangalwadi, agree with me, or think we're both wrong, I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Can a society pursue equality without losing stability?
Has feminism helped women, hurt women, or both?
What role should faith play in shaping culture?
Drop your thoughts in the comments.
Let's disagree thoughtfully and pursue truth together.
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From MTV Fame to Rock Bottom to Redemption.
In Episode 86 of What the Hell Do I Know with JB, Jason Becker sits down with Nathaniel Blackburn (@nathanielwblackburn), best known as Nathan from MTV's iconic Real World Seattle season and one of the original stars of The Challenge.
Nathaniel opens up like never before about life after reality TV fame, the pressure of sudden success, addiction, alcoholism, homelessness, suicidal thoughts, and the painful search for identity that followed his years in the spotlight. What started as a dream of fame quickly became a battle for survival.
This conversation goes far beyond reality television. Nathaniel shares the childhood trauma that shaped him, the internal voices that drove his addiction, the moment he hit rock bottom, and how faith, recovery, vulnerability, and purpose ultimately transformed his life.
Today, Nathaniel is the Founder and Executive Director of True North Retreats, helping men find healing, freedom, purpose, and authentic community through transformational retreats and mentorship.
Topics include:✔️ MTV's Real World Seattle✔️ The infamous "Slap Heard Around the Real World"✔️ Early reality TV vs today's reality television✔️ The rise of The Challenge✔️ Addiction and alcoholism✔️ Recovery and sobriety✔️ Faith and spirituality✔️ Trauma and healing✔️ Men's mental health✔️ Vulnerability and masculinity✔️ Marriage, family, and forgiveness✔️ Why so many men are silently struggling✔️ Building True North Retreats
This is one of the most raw, vulnerable, and powerful conversations we've had on the podcast.Connect with Nathaniel Blackburn:📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathanielwblackburn🌐 True North Retreats: https://trunorthretreats.orgFollow Jason Becker:📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jason_becker
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For years, Quinn Padilla believed she was simply married to a difficult man.
What she didn't realize was that she was trapped in a cycle of emotional abuse, manipulation, control, and trauma bonding that would keep her stuck for nearly a decade.
In this powerful conversation, Quinn shares the raw truth about surviving an abusive marriage to a Green Beret, the hidden forms of abuse that often go unnoticed, the threat of suicide that kept her trapped, and the heartbreaking aftermath that followed.
Today, Quinn is a Trauma Therapist and Abuse Recovery Coach helping women identify abusive patterns, heal their nervous systems, and reclaim their lives.
We dive deep into:
• Why strong, intelligent women stay in abusive relationships• The psychology of trauma bonds• Gaslighting, manipulation, and emotional abuse• Red flags most people miss early in relationships• How abuse impacts children• PTSD, nervous system healing, and recovery• Brainspotting therapy and trauma treatment• Life after abuse and finding healthy love
This is one of the most important conversations we've had on the show. If you know someone struggling in a toxic or abusive relationship, share this episode with them.
🎙️ Guest: Quinn Padilla📲 Instagram: @itsquinnpadilla
🎙️ Host: Jason Becker📲 Instagram: @_jason_becker
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Elle Unbound joins JB for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had about faith, church culture, deconstruction, mental health, and the modern American church.
Elle opens up about:• Growing up in church• Moving to America to work in megachurch ministry• Why church culture started feeling performative• Mental health struggles inside ministry• Faith, doubt, and living without certainty• Politics and Christianity becoming intertwined• LGBTQ+ exclusion in church spaces• Why curiosity matters more than certainty
This episode is not about attacking faith.
It’s about asking hard questions, examining unhealthy systems, and figuring out what love, grace, and authenticity actually look like.
Whether you’re deeply involved in church, deconstructing, frustrated with religion, or simply curious — this conversation is for you.
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EPISODE 83
What happens when a struggling artist, actor, and booking agent decides to build a platform that changes the entertainment industry?
In this episode of What the Hell Do I Know with JB, I sit down with Mark Steiner, CEO and co-founder of GigSalad, to talk about entrepreneurship, adoption, ADHD, faith, resilience, and the long road to building one of the largest entertainment marketplaces in the country.
Mark shares:How GigSalad was built WITHOUT investorsWhy “slow growth” might actually be the secretHis powerful adoption storyLessons from entrepreneurship and leadershipThe emotional side of success nobody talks aboutADHD as a potential entrepreneurial superpowerFaith, identity, and finding purpose
This conversation went far deeper than business.If you’re an entrepreneur, creative, dreamer, or someone trying to figure life out — this one is for you.
👇 Let us know in the comments:What part of Mark’s story connected with you the most?
🎙 Podcast: What the Hell Do I Know with JBHosted by Jason Becker @_jason_becker🌐 Website: https://vintagewisdom.org
Guest: Mark Steiner @markandrewsteinerwww.gigsalad.com 
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Timestamps00:00 Intro02:00 Mark’s adoption story08:00 Building GigSalad19:00 Entrepreneurship & slow growth28:00 ADHD and business leadership36:00 Surviving recessions & Covid50:00 Company culture & leadership57:00 Faith, identity & adoption1:07:00 International Church of Christ discussion1:20:00 Peace, love & purpose1:24:00 Final thoughts
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What happens when success, money, addiction, family trauma, and faith all collide?
In Episode 82 of What The Hell Do I Know with JB, Jason Becker sits down with Shawn Vinson (@svinson9999) for one of the rawest and most powerful conversations we’ve ever had.
Shawn opens up about:Growing up around massive business successBuilding a mortgage empireCocaine addiction and alcoholismLosing everything financiallyHitting absolute rock bottomThe moment his 2-year-old daughter changed his life foreverRecovery, accountability, faith, and rebuilding his family
This episode is about redemption, second chances, fatherhood, addiction recovery, generational healing, and learning how to become the man you were created to be.
If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, depression, shame, or feeling lost… this conversation could change a life.
👇 DROP A COMMENT:What part of Shawn’s story hit you the hardest?
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What happens when the belief system that shaped your entire life… starts to unravel?
In this episode of *What the Hell Do I Know with JB*, I sit down with author and speaker Marla Taviano for one of the most honest conversations we’ve ever had.
Marla spent decades deeply immersed in faith—writing books, teaching, serving, and living what she believed was the “right” way. But over time, questions started to surface… about love, about truth, about harm, and about what it really means to live fully.
We talk about:– Growing up in the church and being “all in”– Marriage, red flags, and painful realizations– Deconstructing faith (and what that actually means)– Love vs. control in religion– LGBTQ+ conversations, inclusion, and humanity– Finding wholeness after everything changes
This isn’t about telling you what to believe.It’s about asking better questions—and learning how to love people well.
Whether you agree, disagree, or feel somewhere in between… this one’s worth the listen.
👇 Connect with us:Jason Becker (Host): https://www.instagram.com/_jason_beckerMarla Taviano (Guest): https://www.instagram.com/marlatavianoWebsite: https://vintagewisdom.org
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In Episode 80 of What the Hell Do I Know with JB, Jason Becker sits down with performance coach and speaker John Marrone (@realjohnmarrone) for one of the most powerful conversations yet.John opens up about growing up with addicted parents, falling into drugs and anger, and hitting rock bottom — including jail and surviving Hurricane Sandy — before making a decision that changed everything.
This episode dives deep into:Breaking destructive patternsThe power of self-awarenessWhy most people stay stuckBuilding discipline and mental toughnessFaith, purpose, and personal responsibilityHow to transform your life starting TODAY
If you feel stuck, lost, or know you’re capable of more… this one hits.🎧 Listen, reflect, and take action.
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In Episode 79 of What the Hell Do I Know with JB, I sit down with Chad Miller (@abcd.dad) for a raw, real conversation about resilience, fatherhood, faith, and facing life when everything changes overnight.Chad went from competitive athlete and high performer… to getting a life-altering phone call: a brain tumor diagnosis. What followed was a journey through uncertainty, surgery, recovery, and ultimately—perspective.
We talk about:The mindset it takes to not quit when life hits hardGrowing up without a father—and becoming one anywayMarriage, discipline, and showing up for your familyThe mental side of endurance, competition, and lifeHis supplement company Maxen Health (maxenhealth.com) and optimizing performance the right wayThis one’s about grit, faith, and learning how to keep going—no matter what.
👇 Drop a comment: What part of Chad’s story hit you the hardest?
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