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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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Shawn's Podcast
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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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Paul the Progressive?
Special Music: Forrest Clay
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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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James Martin
Learning to Pray
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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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Freeing Jesus
SPECIAL MUSIC: Derek Webb
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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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Leatherbound Terrorism
Grace Is Brave . Be Brave. (PODCAST)
SPECIAL MUSIC: Semler
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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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Prayer in the Night
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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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Brandon Dragan
The Wages of Grace
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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
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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
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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
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SPECIAL MUSIC - Will Retherford
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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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The GOAT, Peter Rollins joins us on the show today to talk to us about his upcoming virtual course, "Atheism For Lent".  Want in?  Listen to this BEFORE February 12, 2021 and click HERE for a chance to win a ticket - we're giving away THREE FOR FREE!
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Atheism For Lent
SPECIAL MUSIC: Derek Webb
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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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Companions in the Darkness
SPECIAL MUSIC: Forrest Clay
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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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Sitting With Spirits
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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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