![Episode 68: Doug Pagitt Tells Us How To Out Do Jesus And What John 3:16 Really Mean (Setting The Bible Free, Part 9)]()
November 17, 2019
In today's episode we talk to Doug Pagitt about his new book "Outdoing Jesus". He talks to us about what it looks like to out do the Son of God and what John 3:16 really means.
Show Notes:
Doug Pagitt
Vote Common Good
Outdoing Jesus
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SPECIAL MUSIC: Will Retherford
Further Info:
As a straight white male, Will Retherford was compelled to write an advocate song for his queer friends and the larger LGBTQ+ community. He wrote this song on the same day as the wedding of his dear friends Sam & Haley Hedrick, in which one is transgender. As a long-time advocate for the queer community, Will has been frustrated at the great rejection of these people from society, church, and family. Will hopes this song brings healing to many and convicts the right people who are infected by homophobia. Although this song is for queer people, it belongs to all people who have been rejected, shut out, and told to change. “Take pride. Take heart.”
Artist Quote:
“Some of my queer friends have been the most important people in my life. This is a song to tell them to never change who they are and that they are very much loved.”
Artist Bio:
Artist and producer Will Retherford is known for writing about social constructs and post-spiritual ideas crafted with the sounds of orchestral dream pop and mild flavors of folk and indie rock. Inspired by his Anglican faith and participation in activism, Will seeks to unite people through the power of music and ideas in the everyday discovery of purpose and belonging.
November 10, 2019
It’s part 8 of our series, “Setting the Bible Free” and today we’re sitting down with Austen Hartke to talk about his book “Transforming”. Austen is a transgender Christian theologian who brings unique perspective to reading the Bible. We also talk about how churches can be more welcoming to transgender people and Austen shares a special word of encouragement to our transgender listeners.
Show Notes:
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Transforming
Austen Hartke
Special Music: Denver Crites Band
October 27, 2019
It’s part 6 of our series “Setting the Bible Free” and today we’re talking to my Old Testament professor from seminary about all things Old Testament (and some New Testament too). Did you know that the passage in Isaiah where the prophet talks about a virgin giving birth isn’t about Jesus or Mary or Christmas? And did you know that a lot of recent archeological discoveries show that many of the events described in the Old Testament didn’t happen the way the Bible says they did?
Get ready to have your mind blown and your faith expanded.
SHOW NOTES:
Jesus’ Bible by Dr. Chris Dost
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Before Jane
October 13, 2019
It's part 4 of our series "Setting the Bible Free" and today we get to sit down with Thomas Oord. Thomas is a scholar, theologian, and author who was on the podcast earlier this year to talk about his more recent book, "God Can't". In today's episode he shares some thoughts about the Bible and takes some questions from our listeners as well.
SHOW NOTES:
Revelation (the document Thomas mentioned in the episode)
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God Can't
Thomas Oord
Special Music - Yung Citizen
September 15, 2019
In this week's episode author, therapist, theologian, and former college classmate, Mark Karris, joins me to talk about his latest book, "Divine Echoes: Reconciling Prayer With The Uncontrolling Love Of God". We talk specifically about how to pray during the process of deconstruction and tackle the question of what does it look like to pray to a God you are realizing you don't understand?
Enjoy!
Mark Karris
Divine Echoes
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Special Music: '85
