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Against The Grain

Against The Grain

By: Jack Plunkett Gage Lee John Davis Gibson Aiden Alford
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Against The Grain is a faith-based podcast for a generation tired of shallow answers and lukewarm living. Hosted by four best friends, Gage Lee, Jack Plunkett, JD Gibson, and Aiden Alford, this podcast dives headfirst into real topics through the lens of Scripture, straight from God’s Word.

All four hosts are college students who once lived for the world, chasing sin, comfort, and approval. But everything changed when Jesus radically transformed their lives. Choosing obedience over convenience, truth over culture, and Christ over self, they decided to go against the grain.

Each episode features honest conversations, biblical teaching, and practical application rooted in Scripture and sound theology. The goal is simple but bold: to challenge a generation to step away from lukewarm faith, confront hard truths, and fully surrender to Jesus Christ. No sugarcoating. No cultural Christianity. Just the gospel.

Against The Grain is for anyone wrestling with faith, tired of surface-level religion, or hungry to grow deeper in their walk with Christ. Whether discussing theology, cultural issues, personal testimony, or spiritual discipline, this podcast exists to glorify God and point listeners back to the authority of His Word.

If you are ready to be challenged, encouraged, and called to something greater, this podcast is for you. The world may flow in one direction, but we are choosing a different path. We are choosing to live Against The Grain.

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Episodes
  • Living Out Your Salvation

    Living Out Your Salvation
    Mar 27 2026

    THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED ON 1/17/2026

    In this episode of Against The Grain, we shift from what Jesus has done for us to how we live in light of it. We talk about spiritual discipline, obedience, and what it actually looks like to follow Christ on a daily basis. We share practical habits that keep us grounded in our faith and discuss how real Christianity is lived out beyond just words. This episode is all about consistency, growth, and walking out your salvation in everyday life.
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    58 mins
  • The Righteous For The Unrighteous

    The Righteous For The Unrighteous
    Mar 13 2026

    THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED ON 1/18/2026

    In this episode of Against The Grain, we walk through the events leading to the crucifixion of Jesus. From His encounter with Pilate to the crowd choosing Barabbas, we examine how the innocent Son of God was condemned while the guilty went free. We look at the crucifixion and death of Christ, the fulfillment of Psalm 22, and what these moments reveal about the heart of the gospel. Most importantly, we unpack what salvation truly is and what Jesus accomplished for us on the cross as the righteous one who died for the unrighteous.
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Who Is Jesus?

    Who Is Jesus?
    Feb 21 2026

    THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED ON 1/17/2026

    In this episode of Against The Grain, we answer the most important question anyone can ask: Who is Jesus? We break down His identity, His divinity, and why He is more than just a teacher, prophet, or historical figure. We talk about why everything hinges on who Jesus truly is, and why understanding His nature changes everything about our faith. This episode lays the foundation for understanding what He came to do and why His work brings salvation to those who trust in Him.
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    1 hr and 13 mins
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