Best Pastor Brian Zahnd Podcasts (2024)

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EP #228 - The Journey to Learn Our True Identity - Interview with Pastor Jerry Gray 1:00:35

16h ago1:00:35

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Everyone has a unique journey grappling with who they are. And God is with everyone on that journey, revealing who He is and who we are as Christ in this world. Join me and Pastor Jerry Gray in this intimate and delightful conversation! Facebook: @Jerry L Gray New Life In Christ, Lawrence Church: @NLICLawrenceEmail: nlicpastorjl@gmail.comWebsite: h…

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The Circle of Divine Love 34:42

3d ago34:42

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The unique way Christians talk about God is found in ancient language. We say God is a Holy Trinity. We believe the one true living God, the creator God, the God of Abraham, Issac, and Jacob has been revealed in three distinct persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. We believe in one God, one divine essence and substance in three persons…

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#140 – Frank Kenny: Unveiling the God of War 57:41

20h ago57:41

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Listen to the Frank Kenny after show! How has our understanding of God evolved over time? Nate & Shelby talk with Frank Kenny about his book, The God of War: How an Ancient God Shaped a Modern World (link), exploring the historical contexts and conflicts that have shaped modern Christianity. Thoughts, questions, stories? Please email almostheretica…

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EP #227 - Manifesting Love in Passionate Disagreements - Jason Clark Interview 59:31

15h ago59:31

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As we are journeying in our walk of faith, we will inevitably disagree with one another. This can result in a myriad of negative consequences. Disagreement is inevitable, but disassociating with one another because of disagreements is unnecessary. We are to be famous for our love, not our agreement. Join Jason Clark and myself as we discuss this im…

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The Very First Church 36:58

10d ago36:58

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The church born on Pentecost -- the very first church -- devoted itself to four things: 1. The Apostles' Teaching (Didache) 2. The Fellowship (Koinonia) 3. The Breaking of Bread (Eucharist) 4. The Prayers (Liturgy)By Brian Zahnd

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EP #226 - Maturing in Love - Interview with Chris Blackeby 1:41:10

4d ago1:41:10

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God is Love and, as such, He is constantly at work conforming His kids into the image of Love. Maturity is manifesting Love and loving as Christ loves. This can look like many things and is as big as God is. Join Chris Blackeby and myself as we discuss this life-giving message!As He Is Ministries, where Chris Blackeby serves as the Education Direct…

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Christ of the Tanakh 29:24

12h ago29:24

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Tanakh is a Hebrew acronym for the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings/Psalms. After his resurrection Jesus told his disciples, "Everything written about me in the Law, the Prophets, and the Psalms had to be fulfilled." Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. If we want our minds to be opened to understand the Scriptures, there’s o…

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#139 – Brian McLaren: Christianity Beyond Belief 59:13

1d ago59:13

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Listen to the after show for the Brian episode where we talk about why the Church tries to control beliefs What if being a Christian wasn't about what you believed? Nate & Shelby talk with Brian McLaren about his influential works, including Do I Stay Christian? and his latest, Life After Doom. Thoughts, questions, stories? Please email almostheret…

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EP #225 - The Poetry of the Cross - Interview with Brian Zahnd 56:56

5d ago56:56

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The crucifixion is the pivotal moment in the reconciliation of the world back to a God Who has always loved and pursued. Grappling with the immensity of this defies our intellectual concepts and is best broached with the mystery of theological poetry. Join Pastor Zahnd and myself as he shares from his newest beautiful, powerful book, “The Wood Betw…

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The Uncontrollable Mystery 29:09

16d ago29:09

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The Apostle Paul speaks often of the mystery of Christ as the supreme revelation of God, but this in not a mystery we can place under our control. In his poem The Magi, William Butler Yeats aptly describes the incarnate Word born at Bethlehem as "the uncontrollable mystery on the bestial floor."By Brian Zahnd

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EP #224 - God’s Value for Freedom 53:39

13d ago53:39

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We were meant for freedom! But freedom is not just freedom from oppressive negative things, but freedom to experience the good things God has for us. But not all freedom is godly freedom. We can also abuse freedom when we use it in ways that exploit others. This violates the greatest command - to love as Christ loves. So God empowers us to handle o…

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Pastures of Peace 35:56

29d ago35:56

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The landscape of our current culture seems to be filled with fury and it has left the condition of our souls vexed with anxiety. If we trust and follow Jesus, the one who cares for our soul, he will lead us, as the Good Shepherd, out of the landscape of fury and into pastures of peace.By Jacob Taylor

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#138 – Olivia Jackson: Why Christians Deconstruct 41:23

12d ago41:23

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Listen to the after show where we talk about favorite books, women missionaries, and being anti-academia Olivia Jackson interviewed hundreds of Christians about their deconstruction experience. We talk about why people changed their faith. Is it different in America compared to the UK, Australia, etc? Olivia's book. Thoughts, questions, stories? Pl…

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EP #223 - Overcoming Assumptions 30:03

1M ago30:03

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We will see whatever we assume. This is never revealed more so than with how we see God. It is also a truth with how we see one another. Only Love Sees 20/20 and Love assumes the loveliness of the one He loves. Join me for this enlightening discussion!Stay connected with Catherine:Catherinetoon.comFB: Catherine Toon, MDIG: @CatherineToonWatch on Yo…

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Freed from the Chains of the Fear of Death 34:12

15d ago34:12

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By Peri Zahnd

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#137 – Tim Alberta: Reject Trump, Embrace Jesus 1:09:27

19d ago1:09:27

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Listen to the after show where Nate & Shelby talk about Tim's more traditional beliefs... Why did they have Tim on? Tim Alberta reflects on how his Christian upbringing shapes his approach to politics, emphasizing critical thought over tribalism. He advocates for a church response that mirrors Christ's love and grace, facing societal challenges wit…

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EP #222 - Christ - All in All 25:50

1M ago25:50

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Commonly we talk about God as omnipresent, present everywhere. Scripture even says that God is in hell, Sheol, the realm of the dead. But then we flip into language of those in Christ and out of Christ or Christ in some but not others. There is objective truth of Christ being in all and all being in Christ and there is subjective experience of sepa…

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Why Are You Frightened? 35:57

26d ago35:57

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Do you believe in ghosts? The disciples may have. Upon seeing the resurrected Jesus, they wrongly assumed he was a ghost. This opens the door for Jesus to assure them(and us) that he has risen indeed. If Jesus has been raised, then death has been defeated, and we need not fear. Therefore, Jesus continues to ask "Why are you frightened?".…

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#136 – Tiffany Yecke Brooks: Spiritual Anxiety & Religious Trauma 1:02:46

29d ago1:02:46

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Listen to the after show where Nate & Shelby debrief and shore more thoughts about this conversation with Tiffany Tiffany Yecke Brooks discusses her evolution from fundamentalist roots, questioning long-held doctrines, and identifying spiritual anxiety as a trauma response. She advocates for reinterpreting biblical stories and emphasizes the import…

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EP #221 - Freedom in Femininity - Interview with Karen Welton 51:55

2M ago51:55

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Karen Welton is passionate about helping women break out of fear and shame, discover their God-given feminine expression and infuse their marriages, work and family with joy and freedom! Join Karen and myself for this intimate, joyous, and powerful interview perfect for women and the men who love them!Websites:Painfreebirth.comhttps://www.hersacred…

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A Doorway into a New Life 34:25

29d ago34:25

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One way to think about the resurrection is to see it as Jesus’ first step towards ascension. Another way is to think of the resurrection of Jesus like a wormhole, a tunnel through time and space. From this perspective, Jesus went into death creating a passageway from this broken down world into God’s new world where all things are new again. In ste…

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#135 – Thomas Jay Oord: Open Relational Theology 1:08:41

1M ago1:08:41

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Listen to the Utterly Heretical after show episode that Nate & Shelby recorded debriefing this conversation with Thomas Jay Oord Dr. Thomas Jay Oord delves into open relational theology, highlighting a non-controlling, relational God and rethinking traditional omnipotence. Check out his book God After Deconstruction with Tripp Fuller. We addresses …

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EP #220 - Retrieving & Operating in the Kingdom of God - Dubb Alexander Interview 59:13

2M ago59:13

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In this age of questioning and deconstructing/reconstructing Christian faith, many treasures have inadvertently been cast aside because of the noxiousness of how they have been misrepresented or abused. One of these is the kingdom concept. The kingdom of God when rightly defined, understood, and manifested, is transformational on a world and cosmic…

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The Wood Between the Worlds: The Center That Holds 34:15

2M ago34:15

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Turning and turning in the widening gyre The falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold. -W.B. Yeats, The Second Coming In him all things hold together. He is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, The firstborn from the dead. -St. Paul, Colossians 1:17–18…

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BZ Basement Tapes - Episode 8 - The Harrowing of Hell 37:42

2M ago37:42

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST Brian Zahnd, Cole Novak, and Jacob Taylor discuss The Harrowing of Hell in this special Good Friday episode. This is the last episode of conversations based on Brian's new book The Wood Between The Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross. We hope you have enjoyed this series and invite you to subscribe for future related content. …

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The Wood Between the Worlds: God Revealed In Death 27:15

2M ago27:15

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Jesus Christ—the Logos made flesh—is the true icon of the living God. The world has at last truly seen God. And what is the climactic, definitive moment of God’s self-revelation in Christ? It’s the central event in the gospel story—the crucifixion. The cross is the pinnacle of divine self-disclosure.…

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BZ Basement Tapes - Episode 7 - One Ring to Rule Them All 32:04

2M ago32:04

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST Brian Zahnd, Cole Novak, and Jacob Taylor explore themes from the Lord of the Rings epic by J.R. Tolkien and more specifically how power should be handled by those who follow Christ. This episode continues conversation based on Brian's new book The Wood Between The Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross. Follow for more episodes …

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EP #219 - The Life-Giving Power of Reflective Solitude - Interview with Robin Beach 1:01:17

2M ago1:01:17

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Reflective solitude is a deliberate practice of tuning out the distractions and noise of the world and tuning into the presence and power of God. In our packed and noisy lives, practices such as these often get squeezed out and it is that very deficit that creates an even more crucial need. But as we turn our affection back to God in such life-givi…

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BZ Basement Tapes - Episode 6 - The Lamb upon the Throne 34:59

2M ago34:59

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST Brian Zahnd, Cole Novak, and Derek Vreeland discuss the wild images and stunning message of the book of Revelation. This episode continues conversation based on Brian's new book The Wood Between The Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross. Follow for more episodes each Thursday in Lent. GET THE BOOK - The Wood Between the Worlds b…

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Lent Series 02: Understanding the Cross with Brad Jersak 1:10:56

2M ago1:10:56

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Join author and theologian Brad Jersak as we embark on a journey into the depths of the Cross. From Abbotsford, BC, Brad, the Principal of St. Stephen’s University, shares his personal evolution of understanding, moving away from the doctrine of penal substitution and towards a non-violent interpretation of atonement. Delving into the landscape of …

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#134 – Dr. Laura Anderson: Sex, Dating, Courtship and Trauma 1:02:25

2M ago1:02:25

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Listen to the 20-minute Utterly Heretical after show episode that Nate & Shelby recorded debriefing this conversation with Dr. Laura Anderson Dr. Laura Anderson tackles religious trauma, explaining it as our physiological response to religious experiences, distinct from the events themselves. She critiques purity culture for its detrimental effects…

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EP #218 - Grappling with Western Christianity & Ourselves - Interview with Jeremy Wood 1:06:46

2M ago1:06:46

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Grappling with the issues in western Christianity, from flaws to toxicity, is a journey that is transformational, IF handled well.. We need to take care that we don’t throw out gorgeous baby amidst toxic bathwater. There is humility in recognizing that each of us, regardless of how we identify ourselves, can harbor insidious pharisaical attitudes a…

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BZ Basement Tapes - Episode 5 - Three Tress on the Low Sky 35:02

2M ago35:02

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST Brian Zahnd, Cole Novak, and Derek Vreeland explore topics ranging from the betrayal by Judas to the Protestant presumption that there can be no salvific work after the moment of death. This episode continues conversation based on Brian's new book The Wood Between The Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross. Follow for more episod…

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#133 – David Fitch: Is God's Love Coercive? 59:23

2M ago59:23

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Listen to the extra 20-minute Utterly Heretical episode that Nate & Shelby recorded debriefing this conversation with David. Does Hell or even annihilationism mean that God's love is coercive? David Fitch (author of Reckoning With Power) debates with Nate and Shelby about whether we can call God's love "non-coercive". Thoughts, questions, stories? …

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EP #217 - Being OK in the Midst of Not Ok! 34:09

3M ago34:09

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There are things in life, which are simply not OK - death, destruction, loss, betrayal, murder, rape, abandonment, torture, defilement, disease, infirmity … and the list goes on and on. Where do we go and how to handle life, when things are not OK? Join me for this important message!Stay connected with Catherine:Catherinetoon.comFB: Catherine Toon,…

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BZ Basement Tapes - Episode 4 - A Grotesque Beauty 31:54

2M ago31:54

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Brian Zahnd, Cole Novak, and Jacob Taylor discuss the role of beauty in the Christian faith. This conversation continues to discuss themes from Brian's new book The Wood Between The Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross. Follow for more episodes each Thursday in Lent. Watch this episode on at Youtube.com/wolctv. FIND US ON SOCIA…

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#132 – Elaine Pagels: Trump and Doubting Thomas 1:05:53

2M ago1:05:53

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Elaine Pagels presents the compelling theory that the Gospel of John might have intentionally silenced the Gospel of Thomas. This interview not only explores the hidden gospels but also challenges us to rethink the foundational narratives of Christianity through the insights of Elaine Pagels. Thoughts, questions, stories? Please email almostheretic…

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EP #216 - The Simplicity of Being Loved 26:28

3M ago26:28

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God is Love and created everything, especially His kids in Love. Love is not just what God does, but is the truest expression of Who He is. We were created in the image and likeness of Love, to be loved and to love. We are marked by Love: the essence of our true identities. Join me as I share this life-giving message.Stay connected with Catherine:C…

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The Wood Between the Worlds: A Grotesque Beauty 33:24

2M ago33:24

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"Beauty demands to be noticed; it speaks to us directly like the voice of an intimate friend. If there are people who are indifferent to beauty, then it surely because they do not perceive it." - Roger Scruton, BeautyBy Brian Zahnd

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EP #215 - Reconciling Sin, Judgement & God as Love - Part 3 42:52

3M ago42:52

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It is not a sexy thing to talk about sin in our culture. Understandably, if you were brought up as a child or in the church with an overemphasis on sin with condemnation and fear of punishment, talking about sin can be a real trigger. The temptation, however, is to fall in the opposite toxic ditch and say, there is no such thing as sin or that, sin…

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Lent Series 01: The Wood Between the Worlds with Brian Zahnd 1:04:10

3M ago1:04:10

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There's a mystery and a question at the heart of the cross. In his new book "The Wood Between the Worlds," pastor and author Brian Zahnd passionately explores the kaleidoscopic and Theo-poetic nature of the cross, cautioning against misconceptions and urging a recapture of its scandal and shock in a world where it has become a mere religious cliché…

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