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In this week's episode we talk to my friend William Paul Young, author of The Shack.  We talk about hell, the judgement of God, and the Good News that's for ... everyone.  
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The Shack
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SPECIAL MUSIC: Yung Citizen

In this week's episode we talk to my friend (Pastor) Connie Tuttle about how she never had to deconstruct hell because there was never a time in her life when she believed that it existed.  
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A Gracious Heresy
SPECIAL MUSIC: Before Jane (APPLE / SPOTIFY)

In this week's episode we sit down with Keith Giles who wrote a book called "Jesus Undefeated" where he pulls apart the doctrine of eternal torture.  Enjoy!
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In this week's episode my friend Matthew Korpman drops by to talk to us about the historical development of the doctrine of hell and how a belief in it morphs God and Satan into one.  
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Saying No To God (Matthew's Book)
"Although bumper stickers abound that propose otherwise, the Bible itself reveals that just because “God says it,” does not, in fact, mean “that settles it.” On the contrary, a close reading of Scripture reveals that God does not want us to blindly obey him, but rather, invites us to “lock hands” with him and fight. The purpose of this book is to show another way to understand the Bible, one in which readers are not asked to accept what God says, but on the contrary: to say no to it, not because they merely want to, but because the God of the Bible actually requires it."
Special Music: YUNG CITIZEN
I WISH MUSIC VIDEO
APPLE MUSIC
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We're taking a break from our "To Hell With Hell" series to talk to Sarah Bessey about prayer, deconstruction, and the Evolving Faith conference.  Enjoy!
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SPECIAL MUSIC:
YUNG CITIZEN
I WISH MUSIC VIDEO
APPLE MUSIC
SPOTIFY

It's part 3 of our series, "To Hell With Hell" and this week we sit down with my friend Jennifer Mayeaux to talk about the spiritual trauma that many people carry that stems from the doctrine of hell.  
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SPECIAL MUSIC - Will Retherford
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It's part 2 of our series, "To Hell With Hell" and today we sit down with my friend Brian McLaren to talk about creating hell on earth and the road to destruction.  
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It's week 1 of our brand new series, "To Hell With Hell" and today we sit down with the top NT Theologian in the galaxy, Professor NT Wright.  He talks to us about the importance of background and context when reading the Bible and then applies what he teaches us to the topics of heaven, hell, and the Kingdom of God.  Buckle up!
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NT Wright
Surprised By Hope
The New Testament in its World
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SPECIAL MUSIC: Derek Webb
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In this week's episode I sit down with my friend Thomas Oord to talk about his latest book, "God Can't: Q&A".  We talk about prayer and miracles and what it looks like to pray to a God who can't. 
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Thomas Oord
Northwind Theological Seminary
SPECIAL MUSIC: Before Jane (APPLE / SPOTIFY)

It's the TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY of the podcast! Come celebrate with me and my friend and mentor, the guy who gave me the courage to start the podcast - BO SANDERS. We reminisce about how we met and I drop a 20 minute outro at the end where I share with you a story I wanted to share in the conversation with Bo, but didn't because I chickened out!  Enjoy.
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Bo Sanders
Retiring From Evangelism
Vermont Hills UMC
Decolonizing Evangelicalism 
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YUNG CITIZEN
I WISH MUSIC VIDEO
APPLE MUSIC
SPOTIFY

In today's episode with sit down with Meg Salter to talk about the practice of mindfulness, the benefits of meditation, and how to get started with your own practice no matter what your daily schedule looks like.  
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Mind Your Life
Ten Percent Happier App
SPECIAL MUSIC - Will Retherford
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This week we sit down with Lacy Borgo who wrote a book about how to talk to children about God and spiritual things.  If you have kids, know kids, or envision one day having kids - this one is a game changer.  Go give it a listen and visit Lacy's website!
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Lacy Borgo / Good Dirt Ministries
SPECIAL MUSIC - Wes Tank

In this episode we talk to my friend Neale Donald Walsch about what he learned when he had a conversation with God at the rock bottom of his life.  Are you up for a challenge?  To be majority stretched?  Go hit play!
 
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Neale Donald Walsch
Conversations with God
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YUNG CITIZEN
I WISH MUSIC VIDEO
APPLE MUSIC
SPOTIFY

In today's episode we sit down with Chrissy Stroop to talk about her book "Empty the Pews" and the harm caused by Evangelicalism.  If you struggle with any form of baggage or wounds that you picked up from the church, this episode is for you.
 
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Chrissy Stroop
 
Empty the Pews
 
SPECIAL MUSIC: Before Jane (APPLE / SPOTIFY)

Today we hear from my friend Steve Austin who has an incredibly inspiring story about surviving a suicide attempt and overcoming the weight of shame.  If you need some encouragement to not give up, this is the episode to listen to!
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Steve Austin
Catching Your Breath
SPECIAL MUSIC - DJ KDOT
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