Matt and Toby open the episode talking about news they just received of Linkin Park's Chester Bennington's suicide. Later Jonathan Merritt joins, the well-known journalist who wrote the article on Eugene Peterson. He dishes on what actually happened during the interview, and what it was like working with Peterson's publicists throughout the day, before and after Peterson retracted his statement. Churches will soon treat the LGBTQ community like they treat divorcees in the church. Also, congrats to us for hitting 300 episodes of The BadChristian Podcast!   Links & Sponsors: badchristianmedia.com thebcclub.com emerymusic.com Zip Recruiter: ziprecruiter.com/first Blue Apron: blueapron.com/badchristian for your first 3 meals free