Best Jeff Manildi Podcasts (2024)

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Thanks for Joining the Conversation - 200 1:11:14

2y ago1:11:14

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Thanks for joining the conversation for 200 episodes of Irenicast! In this episode the hosts answer your questions. The topics range from the bible, hell, marriage and more. After 7 years and 200 episodes the Irenicast team is still so thankful to helping provoke the progressive Christian imagination. Here’s to 200 more! Thanks for Joining the Conv…

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Atheism and Agnosticism - Is God Always the Answer? - 199 59:05

2y ago59:05

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One thing that tends to get left out of many conversations on deconstruction is atheism and agnosticism. Why is this? Even when it is brought up, it is rarely spoken of as an ending point. Why is that? Can our deconstruction lead us to atheism and agnosticism? Is that ‘okay’? Spoilers, we think it is. In this episode the Irenicast hosts discuss the…

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War and Christianity - Striving for Co-Flourishing - 198 58:06

2y ago58:06

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War and Christianity are certainly not strangers. In fact, they seem pretty friendly many of the times. In this episode Bonnie, Rajeev and Jeff discuss the complicated history of war and Christianity. A discussion that seems especially timely considering the current invasion of Ukraine. The conversation starts by acknowledging the ample examples of…

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Queer Legacy - Spirit and Calling - 197 46:49

2y ago46:49

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In this episode on queer legacy, Casey shares a recent revelation from a queer history class he has been taking. He shares the history of the term two-spirit. A term used by some to describe Indigenous North American people who fulfilled a traditional third-gender ceremonial and social role in their cultures. As someone who is both queer and has In…

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Eschatology and Process Theology - A Conversation with Dr. Thomas Oord - 196 1:03:58

2y ago1:03:58

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How do Eschatology and Process Theology fit together? This week we try and answer that question by sitting down with Dr. Thomas Jay Oord. Dr. Oord is an expert on Process Theology, also known as Open and Relational Theology. Many days it feels as though the end of the world is upon us. This is even true for people across the proverbial aisle. Altho…

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The Problem with Patriarchal Christianity - Let Go and Let Others - 195 49:18

2y ago49:18

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The problem with patriarchal Christianity may seem obvious to many listeners of Irenicast. It is no surprise to us that patriarchy has done perhaps irrevocable damage to not just Christianity, but the nation as well. We are seeing the ripples of that sad truth on every level in society. In this episode, three beneficiaries of the the f**ked up syst…

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A Conversation with Carolyn Baker, Author of Confronting Christofascism - 194 48:36

2y ago48:36

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In this episode Bonnie sits down and has a compelling conversation with Carolyn Baker PhD mostly about her newest book, Confronting Christofascism: Healing the Evangelical Wound. It is no secret that since 2016 the United States has felt as though it is on its last legs as a democracy. Carolyn shares with us many of her perspectives on why that is …

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The Generational Divide - Special Guest Co-Host Selah Cluff - 193 1:12:31

2+ y ago1:12:31

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The generational divide in our country feels massive. With the rise of Gen Z and the sentiment of ‘Okay Boomer’, it doesn't feel as though one generation values the other. If anything, younger generations especially are scapegoated for the direction our culture is taking. In this episode we welcome Selah Cluff and as a member of GenZ to discuss thi…

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Rebirthing Christmas - Virgin Mary Smashes the Patriarchy - 192 1:08:48

2+ y ago1:08:48

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In Episode 192 Rebirthing Christmas - Virgin Mary Smashes the Patriarchy, Bonnie, Casey, Jeff, and Rajeev, discuss a broad range of feminist perspectives on Mary the mother of Jesus and virginity. Did ancient communities understand the concept of virginity through the lens of purity culture or did they hold a more sophisticated understanding of fem…

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What is Love? - The Space Between - 191 55:12

2+ y ago55:12

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What is love? In this episode each host attempts to provide their definition of what they think love is. It quickly becomes apparent that the concept of love is more difficult to pin down than expected. Is love a feeling? Is love an action? Or is love where in between? And finally a new segment is introduced to end the show, Bad Advice Column. This…

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What is Hope? - Gratitude and Wonder - 190 55:35

2+ y ago55:35

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What is hope? Christianity is filled with buzz words that we can easily take for granted or turn into catch phrases. In this episode the hosts discuss one of those words, hope. Hope can mean a lot of different things for different people. It can also feel like a concept that is slowly fading from view in the current world we live in. Each host shar…

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What Is Faith? - Wrestling the Unknown - 189 51:46

2+ y ago51:46

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What is Faith? Bonnie, Jeff, Casey, and Rajeev share perspectives that are found just beyond the edge of clarity - “objects” are visible but there is little certainty about what those objects might be. After all, faith is murky and shifty. As the crew discusses the evolution of their personal faith journeys they confront each other by what is meant…

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Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Six - Community - 188 59:46

2+ y ago59:46

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In Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Six the co-hosts explore the diversity of what community can be: quilting club, birdwatchers, family-groups (biological or chosen), faith community, and so many more. While there is agreement that what a community looks like can vary greatly, the hosts have differing thoughts on the imp…

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Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Five - The Multiverse of Self - 187 59:31

2+ y ago59:31

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In Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Five, the multiverse of self, co hosts, Bonnie, Casey, Jeff, and Rajeev dive into the most uncomfortable and awkward of spaces “the self.” The work and interview with Debbie Glander is referenced to remind us that our formation (childhood, puberty, adolescence) was not a solo project bu…

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Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Four - The Rob Bell is Full of Sh*t Spectrum - 186 57:21

2+ y ago57:21

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In Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part 4 the hosts discuss the voices that helped them reconstruct some semblance of belief… or non-belief. The legend and public persona of Rob Bell unexpectedly becomes the yardstick that each host measures their rebuilding experiences against. Each host shares a ton of resources and voices …

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Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Three - Flying Through the Soup On a Treasure Hunt - 185 55:21

2+ y ago55:21

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In Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Three, the Irencast crew try desperately to come up with suitable metaphors for the ‘Dark Night of the Soul’ stage in deconstruction. Since each host had such different experiences the task becomes difficult, which leads to a beautiful discussion on why these moments cannot be boiled do…

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Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Two - Becoming Less Dangerous - 184 1:00:33

2+ y ago1:00:33

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In Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Two, the discussion centers around the aftermath of waking up. What do you do with the shame, regret and anger of living in a high control environment? Each host shares their journey through that cloud of emotions. Being gracious with yourself, finding a safe place to express anger and …

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Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part One - Waking Up - 183 58:31

2+ y ago58:31

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Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part One explores the first movement in someone’s journey toward change, waking up. To lay the groundwork, not only for this episode but the episodes to come in this series, each host shares some of the experiences that put them on the path of deconstruction. Because of the benefit of highsight…

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Since We’ve Been Gone - 182 38:30

2+ y ago38:30

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Since we’ve been gone a lot has happened in the world. An election, an insurrection, a vaccine, a new president, and a whole lot of the same old crap in the world. Things have also changed for the hosts of Irenicast. A lot of personal and professional shifts in addition to planning new stuff for Irenicast. In this come-back episode, we will be disc…

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What Does Christmas Mean to You? - The Great Birth Narrative Debate - 181 1:11:39

3+ y ago1:11:39

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What Does Christmas Mean to You? Join the hosts of Irenicast as they ponder the birth narrative, and the multiple ways that the story of Jesus' birth has been told and understood over the years. Jeff invites the team to consider what Christmas means to them this year. The conversation begins with each of the cohosts pondering what it has been like …

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Your Authentic Self - The Difficult Work of Becoming - 180 1:09:45

3+ y ago1:09:45

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Discovering your authentic self is something that can seem like a vague or cliche notion. Is there a balance between authentic inner life and authentic communal life? Where are the tensions? What does it even mean to be your authentic self? These are some of the questions explored in this episode as Allen, Bonnie, Jeff & Rajeev discuss the difficul…

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Changing God - A Way Out of Omni-imperial Theology - 179 1:00:34

3+ y ago1:00:34

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In response to a listener question about God’s immutability, all five co-hosts discuss a changing God. The conversation begins with the God of the bible before it turns toward the God of human experience. Co-hosts reflect on the groups that might benefit from a fixed or static God and those groups that might benefit from a God who is impacted (and …

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Stages of Spiritual Development - Movement Over Evolution - 178 1:18:07

3+ y ago1:18:07

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The episode begins by framing some language around stages of spiritual development. Co-hosts take a trip down memory lane as they dig up developmental language from their former faith communities and from broader American culture. The conversation continues with the inclusion of helpful models as well as critiques of developmental theory. While dis…

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Awakening Compassion - Why Was It Ever Asleep? - 177 1:11:31

3+ y ago1:11:31

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All five co-hosts grab some tea, full of compassion for one another, to talk about awakening compassion. The conversation begins with definitions and connections to spirituality. Since everyone thinks compassion is a good thing, co-hosts wonder how we become more compassionate. By awakening? By watering a seed inside of ourselves? Through training?…

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Abortion - Uteruses and Moral Agency - 176 52:37

3+ y ago52:37

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Casey and Bonnie have a heart to heart on the topic of abortion. They begin by sharing their experiences with abortion, planned parenthood, anti-choice protestors and sexuality education. Casey shares his mom’s story. Bonnie shares her own. Co-hosts take an incredulous look back in time at the attitudes about abortion they inherited from their form…

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Atonement Theology Revisited - What’s the Cross Got to Do with It? - 175 1:12:23

3+ y ago1:12:23

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At the terrific suggestion of a listener, the Irenicast crew takes up the Atonement Doctrine for round 2 in Atonement Theology Revisited. The episode begins with each co-host picking up from where we left off in Episode #59 - Why Did Jesus Die? The conversation does not last long before the question of Sin enters the room. Then co-hosts explore how…

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A Cadence of Despair with Tenneson Wolf - 174 1:08:07

3+ y ago1:08:07

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In this interview Casey draws out wisdom carried by his friend Tenneson Woolf. Tenneson is a consultant, facilitator, workshop leader, coach, teacher, and writer. Keeping an eye on our collective global pandemic experience, Casey and Tenneson talk religion, human spirituality, and questions of who we are and who we want to be. They acknowledge prof…

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Parenting - Simple Word, Infinite Implications - 173 1:11:44

3+ y ago1:11:44

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In this episode, Jeff, Bonnie and Rajeev take on the topic of parenting. They begin with their definitions of parenting before moving into the struggles of parenting. Co-hosts notice how parenting children often triggers a return to the parent’s own process of growing up. They reflect on the grief involved in the transitions from one stage of the c…

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The Rev. Dr. Miguel A. De La Torre - Racism, Sexism and Trickster Ethics - 172 56:07

3+ y ago56:07

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Rajeev and the Rev. Dr. Miguel De La Torre converse about belonging, sexism, racism, pluralism, immigration, internal integrations and synthesis, violence, hope and hopelessness, the climate of Trump’s America and more in this packed episode that is right on time! Rajeev and Miguel close out the conversation with Over/Under that leads to more gems …

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Continuing the Conversation White Supremacy in Progressive Christianity - 171b 42:42

3+ y ago42:42

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This is the audio from our Continuing the Conversation on White Supremacy in Progressive Christianity on Facebook and YouTube Live. Jeff and Rajeev take thoughts and questions from listeners about episode #171. Catch these conversations the Monday’s after each regular episode at 5pm PST. RELEVANT LINKS From Our Continuing the Conversation on White …

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White Supremacy in Progressive Christianity - The Soul of The Church Organ - 171 1:20:33

3+ y ago1:20:33

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The conversation begins with co-hosts’ varying views on white supremacy in progressive Christianity. From there the talk turns to progressive Christian purity codes, boundary training and other forms of white-centeredness. Co-hosts take an honest look at the average progressive white Christian’s struggle with following POC leaders though they say t…

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Continuing the Conversation of White Supremacy in Evangelicalism - 170b 51:00

3+ y ago51:00

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This is the audio from our Continuing the Conversation on White Supremacy in Evangelicalism on Facebook and YouTube live on Monday, July 13, 2020 at 5pm PST. For this conversation Bonnie and Casey are on assignment and Rajeev, Jeff and Allen field listeners' questions and thoughts. You can watch the video by going to our Facebook page or YouTube ch…

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White Supremacy in Evangelicalism - Hidden in Plain Sight - 170 1:11:26

4y ago1:11:26

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Co-hosts begin this raw and real conversation about white supremacy in Evangelicalism by reflecting on their experiences of white supremacy in their formative churches. Memories arise from Awana, mission trips, seminary and other church settings. Co-hosts recall witnessing the pervasive project to marginalize people of color across all aspects of t…

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Continuing the Conversation on Quanita Roberson - 169b 1:04:38

4y ago1:04:38

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In our continuing the conversation on Quanita Roberson’s episode the full cast reflects on the firehose of wisdom in episode #169. The Irenicast team specifically centers their conversation on collective grief and the value in calling on our ancestors. If you’d like to see the video replay of this conversation you can do that on Facebook and YouTub…

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Quanita Roberson - Grief, Healing and Hope - 169 58:48

4y ago58:48

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Casey and Bonnie sat down with spiritual teacher, speaker, author, life coach, storyteller and shaman Quanita Roberson to talk about the strange and fertile time of this present moment. If you have felt moments of despair in these tumultuous times, listen to hear Quanita’s wisdom. As herself, she offers embodied hope. MORE ON QUANITA ROBERSON Quani…

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Continuing the Conversation on Changing Truth - 168b 47:00

4y ago47:00

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This week we are continuing the conversation on Changing Truth and officially wrapping up our 4 part truth series. This is the audio from our live conversation with listeners on Facebook and YouTube. Thank you to everyone who participated. We had some great comments and questions. Check us out on Facebook and YouTube the Monday after each regular e…

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Changing Truth - An Ever Evolving Journey - 168 1:20:04

4y ago1:20:04

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Our truth series is wrapped up this week with a deeply personal conversation on changing truth. Everyone on this show, and the vast majority of our listeners, have experienced a truth change. Many times we refer to that process as deconstruction. A term that reflects a reality we all share, but that falls short of communicating the depth and hearta…

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Continuing the Conversation on Who Tells the Truth? - 167b 43:22

4y ago43:22

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Once again we are Continuing the Conversation on Who Tells the Truth, episode 167. For this edition Bonnie, Jeff, Rajeev, and showing up a little late to the party, Allen, expand their thoughts on who tells the truth. A couple of the topics explored are research methods and tradition. Listen here or watch this conversation on Facebook or YouTube. F…

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Who Tells the Truth? - Rajeev’s Three R’s - 167 1:06:13

4y ago1:06:13

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Talk of truth continues with an exploration of trusted sources of truth. Co-hosts wonder what makes us think something is true. Since the printing press and ensuing Reformation, have we been programmed to think the truth can only be told through the printed word? Co-hosts share their stories of questioning the fundamental truths handed to them by t…

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Continuing the Conversation on Moral Truth - 166b 53:59

4y ago53:59

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For our continuing conversation on moral truth (Episode #166) Allen, Bonnie, Jeff and Rajeev discuss the most recent episode with listeners live on Facebook and Youtube. Some additional thoughts on moral truth are offered. Specifically the dynamic between individual and systemic morality. Thanks to everyone who participated in this continuing conve…

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Moral Truth - Relative or Reality? - 166 1:23:53

4y ago1:23:53

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Because you can’t cover Truth in just one episode, all five co-hosts come back for round two on Moral Truth. Jeff begins the conversation with the annoying question of God and the Bible as the ultimate authority on morality. All of the co-hosts weigh in with excitement. After getting that question out of the way, the repartee between co-hosts weave…

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Continuing the Conversation on Episode #165 - What is Truth - 165b 44:11

4y ago44:11

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In our very first in the Continuing the Conversation series we follow up on episode #165, What is Truth? - Spilling the Capital Tea. Continuing the Conversation will be a limited run of Live events on Facebook and YouTube to expand on the previous episode and provide a platform to hear from you, our listeners. Join us on the Monday’s after each epi…

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What Is Truth? - Spilling the Capital Tea - 165 1:28:21

4y ago1:28:21

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What is truth? The co-hosts take on the little topic of truth. Capital “T” truth? Lowercase “t” truth? You decide. Given that none of us expected 2020 to bring a pandemic lockdown, it makes sense that Irenicast would quarantime to boldly enter a crisis of truth and reality. What can we claim to know as true? The conversation begins with an attempt …

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Isolation and Connection - Coping with Being Cooped - 164 1:25:05

4y ago1:25:05

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In this episode co-hosts juxtapose isolation and connection in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It begins with each co-host describing their own COVID coma as they shelter-in-place. Collectively the descriptions expose both connection and diversity in what has become a globally shared experience. The conversation turns toward learning and mean…

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A Feminist Approach to the Bible - Read Like A Woman - 163 1:11:08

4y ago1:11:08

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A feminist approach to the bible may on the surface seem like a narrow lense in which to view scripture. However, as you’ll hear in this episode, it is more accurate to say that the interpretations that we’ve been given since the beginning of biblical scholarship are far more limiting. Especially if we believe the bible is to have a prominent place…

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Embodied Solidarity - A Conversation with Linda Midgett and Dr Larycia Hawkins About the Documentary, Same God - 162 1:30:13

4y ago1:30:13

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Linda Midgett and Dr. Larycia Hawkins join the show this episode to discuss embodied solidarity via their new documentary film, Same God. Dr. Hawkins’s Christian practice of embodied solidarity. In the documentary film Same God directed by Linda Midgett viewers follow the story of Wheaton College tenured professor Dr. Hawkins who wore a hijab in so…

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Talking Redemption with Jay Bakker - 161 58:17

4y ago58:17

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In this episode Casey dives right into talking redemption with Jay Bakker. Jamie Charles “Jay” Bakker is an American pastor, author and speaker. He is the son of televangelists Jim Bakker and Tammy Faye Bakker Messner. During his young adult years Bakker became disillusioned with mainstream Christianity, becoming particularly critical of Christian …

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A Conversation with The Next Question Co-hosts Chi Chi Okwu & Jenny Booth Potter - 160 59:52

4y ago59:52

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This week Jeff has a conversation with The Next Question co-hosts Chi Chi Okwu and Jenny Booth Potter. The Next Question is a revolutionary web series where racial justice happens face-to-face. It dares to ask hard questions, listen, and then ask the next question. Chi Chi and Jenny, along with Austin Channing Brown, sit with intellectuals and arti…

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High Control Religious Environments - Do Not Keep Calm and Carry On - 159 1:09:59

4y ago1:09:59

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We’re survivors of high control religious environments? What? Irenicast co-hosts offer the (sometimes) uncomfortable awareness that if you were in an evangelical/fundamentalist community, much of your life, inside and outside of church, was probably highly controlled. The conversation includes the harmful legacy of growing up and living within a hi…

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A Conversation with Matthias Roberts, Author of Beyond Shame - 158 1:08:55

4+ y ago1:08:55

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Jeff & Casey sit down for a conversation with Matthias Roberts, author of the new book Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms. Before discussion the book, Matthias talks a little bit about his podcast Queerology and his trademark opening question: How do you identify and how would you say your faith has informed that identity? …

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