What if there are ways of thinking about God and faith that are different than what our traditions have handed us?
Episodes
Sunday May 02, 2021
Sunday May 02, 2021
This week my friend Joshua Casey drops by to talk to us about his new book "Tracking Desire" and his faith journey. Enjoy!
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Sunday Apr 25, 2021
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
In this week's episode we sit down with my Hermeneutics Professor from seminary to talk about the Bible and the multiple ways to read it. Enjoy!
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SPECIAL MUSIC: Derek Webb
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Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
This is the FIRST of many discussions to come throughout 2021 on the topic of Gnosticism and some of the forbidden Scriptures that were deemed heretical in the early days of Christianity. In this episode I reconnect with Shawn Garan (my friend from seminary!) and we talk about his recent studies regarding Gnosticism and the Gospels of Thomas and Mary. Enjoy!
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SPECAL MUSIC: YUNG CITIZEN
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
Today professor Eric Smith takes us to school and talks to us about his book, "Paul the Progressive?" If you have a love hate relationship with the Apostle Paul (like I do - mostly hate!) this episode is a game changer!
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Special Music: Forrest Clay
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Sunday Apr 04, 2021
Sunday Apr 04, 2021
In today's episode the resident Priest of the What If Project podcast drops by to talk to us about his latest book, "Learning to Pray".
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Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
It's Good Friday and today we talk to my friend Diana Butler Bass about her latest book, "Freeing Jesus". If you have ever wondered what Jesus "saved" us from when he died - this episode is for you. Enjoy!
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SPECIAL MUSIC: Derek Webb
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Sunday Mar 28, 2021
Sunday Mar 28, 2021
Today we sit down with Chris Kratzer to talk about his book "Leatherbound Terrorism" and the abuse inflicted by conservative evangelicalism.
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Grace Is Brave . Be Brave. (PODCAST)
SPECIAL MUSIC: Semler
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Sunday Mar 21, 2021
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
In today's episode we sit down with Tish Harrison Warren to talk about her new book, "Prayer in the Night". If you have ever struggled to pray through a time or season of grief, this episode is for you. Much love, you're not alone!
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SPECAL MUSIC: YUNG CITIZEN
Sunday Mar 14, 2021
Sunday Mar 14, 2021
Brandon and I went to high school together and today he drops by the show to talk to us about his latest book, "The Wages of Grace". This is a good one (and so is the book - go buy it!).
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SPECIAL MUSIC: Semler
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Sunday Mar 07, 2021
Sunday Mar 07, 2021
In today's episode Marc Brettler talks to us about the book he wrote with AJ Levine, "The Bible With And Without Jesus". Marc is an expert in the Old Testament and today he takes us to school and gives us a glimpse into reading the Bible through the eyes of Jewish people. Enjoy!
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The Bible With And Without Jesus
SPECIAL MUSIC: Derek Webb
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Sunday Feb 28, 2021
Sunday Feb 28, 2021
In today's episode AJ Levine comes back to the show to talk to us about the new book she wrote with Marc Brettler (next week's guest!) called "The Bible With and Without Jesus". Enjoy!
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The Bible With And Without Jesus
SPECAL MUSIC: YUNG CITIZEN
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
Sunday Feb 21, 2021
In this week's episode we talk to Dr. Kim O'Reilly about her book, "We Love You, But You're Going To Hell". If you are affirming of LGBTQ people, but have fiends or family who aren't ... this episode will give you some helpful tools for your tool belt. Enjoy!
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We Love You, But You're Going To Hell
SPECIAL MUSIC - Will Retherford
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Sunday Feb 14, 2021
Sunday Feb 14, 2021
In this week's episode with sit down with meditation teacher, Sebene Selassie. Sebene wrote a book called "You Belong" and you should go buy it NOW. If you've ever felt like you don't fit in or don't belong, this episode is for YOU.
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SPECAL MUSIC: YUNG CITIZEN
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Sunday Feb 07, 2021
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
In today's episode I talk to Diana Gruver about her new book, "Companions in the Darkness" where she tells us the stories of 7 different saints who struggled with depression and anxiety. I hope it encourages you!
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SPECIAL MUSIC: Forrest Clay
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Monday Jan 25, 2021
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Today we talk to my friend Bob Doto who wrote a book called "Sitting With Spirits" where he explores how the margins of the church have thought about the Spirit world throughout history. Buckle up and enjoy!
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SPECAL MUSIC: YUNG CITIZEN
Sunday Jan 17, 2021
Sunday Jan 17, 2021
I met Kelley at the Wild Goose Festival and she's jumping on the show today to talk to us about spiritual direction, contemplative prayer, and living a life that is free of resistance. Enjoy!
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SPECIAL MUSIC - DJ KDOT
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Sunday Jan 10, 2021
Sunday Jan 10, 2021
My friend Brian McLaren released a new book called "Faith After Doubt" and he dropped by to talk about it. Enjoy!
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Sunday Jan 03, 2021
Sunday Jan 03, 2021
It's the first episode of 2021 and season 4. It's me and the mic talking through a big revelation I had over the last year. I won't reveal too much about this season, but I will tell you one thing - we're coming for your comfort zones. I hope this encourages you!
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SPECAL MUSIC: YUNG CITIZEN
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
It's part 4 of our Christmas series and the last episode of 2020 and season 3 of the podcast. We're closing it out with one of my very best friends - Alexander John Shaia. Enjoy!
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SPECAL MUSIC: YUNG CITIZEN