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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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Evolving Faith Conference
SPECIAL MUSIC:
YUNG CITIZEN
I WISH MUSIC VIDEO
APPLE MUSIC
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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
- APPLE MUSIC
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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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Pre-Order Brian's New Book
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SPECIAL MUSIC - DJ KDOT
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- Spotify 
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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
- Apple Music
- Spotify

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 
SPECIAL MUSIC:
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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Meg Salter
Mind Your Life
Ten Percent Happier App
SPECIAL MUSIC - Will Retherford
- APPLE MUSIC
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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
SPECIAL MUSIC:
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
- Apple Music
- Spotify 
- Instagram

In today's episode we sit down with Jay Bakker, the son of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker.  He shares a bit about his story and a whole lot about his own faith evolution.  Enjoy!
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Jay Bakker
Revolution Church
SPECIAL MUSIC: Derek Webb
- Apple Music
- Spotify

Today we sit down with Father James Martin who is a Jesuit Priest in the Catholic Church.  He talks to us about some insights from a couple of his books and shares with us what he thinks Christ would say to us today as we make our way through COVID-19.  It's a refreshing conversation with lots of helpful persecutive shifting ideas.  Enjoy!
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James Martin
Jesus: A Pilgrimage
Building A Bridge
SPECIAL MUSIC:
YUNG CITIZEN
I WISH MUSIC VIDEO
APPLE MUSIC
SPOTIFY

It's part 5 of our series for Pride 2020 and today we're sitting down with my friend and co-worker from Apple, December Wells.  December is a passionate advocate for people who are experiencing any kind of oppression and her voice is one that will most certainly leave the world a better place.  This is a good one, friends - enjoy.
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SPECIAL MUSIC:
YUNG CITIZEN
I WISH MUSIC VIDEO
APPLE MUSIC
SPOTIFY

Today we sit down with my friend Justin Lee to talk about his journey to become a bridge builder between the church and the LGBTQ community.  Pastors - listen up!  This is a good one.
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Justin Lee
Justin's YouTube Channel
Supportive Community for LGBTQ People
LGBTQ Bible Study
SPECIAL MUSIC - DJ KDOT
- Apple Music
- Spotify 
- Instagram