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Almost Heretical

Nate Hanson & Shelby Hanson

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Are you ready to relearn what you thought you knew about the Bible? Almost Heretical invites you on a journey of reclaiming the Bible and revolutionizing Christianity as we know it. Led by Nate Hanson (a former Crazy Love pastor) and Shelby Hanson (MA Biblical Studies & Dead Sea Scrolls). We challenge traditional teachings and offer a sanctuary for those questioning and reshaping their faith. 7 years running, with over 2 million downloads, this is a space for authentic exploration and tough ...
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Joanna Whaley is a transgender woman who was an evangelical pastor for most of her career. When Joanna was outed by her church and fired for being LGBTQ, she began to advocate for the rights of all people to have access to faith after that moment. This show will be full of storytelling and discussing the experiences of LGBTQ people in faith.
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Stop it! No more mediocre living and hiding your LGBTQ+ truth. Start dreaming, doing, and living your life without apologies. Host Rick Clemons – bold move badass and LGBTQ+ expert – sez “Live Life Uncloseted dammit!” Each episode he takes you on a brash, fun, in your face, provocative storytelling ride to escape your crazy making thoughts, explore your fears, and unabashedly elevate your self-expression so you can live your LIFE (UN)CLOSETED as an LGBTQ+ proud member of society.
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Influence Podcast

Influence Magazine

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The Influence Magazine Podcast is a chance for you to hear from the premiere voices in church leadership…voices who are redefining what church leadership looks like. It's the audio companion to Influence Magazine, a resource full of practical tools, informative news and powerful biblical principals aimed at empowering all leaders. Visit us online at InfluenceMagazine.com
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Queer Theology

Queer Theology / Brian G. Murphy & Shannon T.L. Kearns

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The longest running podcast for and by LGBTQ Christians and other queer people of faith and spiritual seeker. Hosted by Fr. Shannon TL Kearns, a transgender Christian priest and Brian G. Murphy, a bisexual polyamorous Jew. and now in its 10th year, the Queer Theology Podcast shares deep insights and practical tools for building a thriving spiritual life on your own terms. Explore the archives for a queer perspective on hundreds of Bible passages as well as dozens of interviews with respected ...
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Voxology (Formerly the Vox Podcast with Mike Erre) is a collection of voices that question and discuss our culture's most relevant topics in relation to Christ and Christianity. We talk LGBTQ, American and church politics, Christian culture's catastrophic marginalization of the very people Jesus implores us to love and so much more. If you have serious questions about the church’s representation of Jesus, what he has done and the beauty of his work on earth today, join hosts Mike Erre and Ti ...
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This Little Light of Mine is an LGBTQ+ tale of terror (growing up as a closeted Gay Christian in the Evangelical church) that led to trauma (cPTSD, religious trauma, spiritual abuse, sexual abuse, addiction) to what I intend to become triumph. Join me on my healing and recovery journey towards mental health, spiritual health and emotional health as I find my voice by sharing what happened in my life as a Queer Christian where I was taught that I was not allowed to love.
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Samuel Perez is scary relatable, comedically funny and dangerously honest, he invites people to listen to his journey as a Christian In Progress. Formerly known as a gay stripper in NYC and full-time personal trainer; He now has devoted his life to studying God’s word (Biblical Literature Degree) and raising awareness of the ups and downs of real Christian living. In his show, He answers questions on the Bible, Sexuality, Drugs, Relationships, Church, and more; No topic is off-limits in this ...
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OFFBEAT POV: the podcast for Modern Day Christians. Offbeat POV encourages and champions healthy debates and discussions around current pop culture issues and timeless 'big questions' that affect us as Christians every day. A show for thinkers. A show for challengers. A show for the curious and thoughtful Christians - but all are welcome. Modern-day Christians tackling the big questions of 2024 and of this modern world, we've found ourselves in.
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Calibrate Conversations is a podcast that helps to reveal and untangle the lies we have believed as we seek to embrace God's standard for sexuality. Join us weekly as we discuss topics ranging from faith, sexuality, and culture. For more resources, visit www.CalibrateMinistries.com
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MemeLord Monday

MemeLord Monday

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Ever seen a meme that made you laugh and also think deeply about a subject at the same time? What if it was a Christian meme? I'm Matt, one of the creators for the first ever Christian social media meme pages on the internet, Memes for Jesus. We have over 1m total followers I deal with a lot of online Christians. Through comments and DMs, I discovered that a lot of people don't really know what Christians even believe, and a lot of people are deconstructing their faith. So, on this podcast I ...
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Vinings Lake Church

Vinings Lake Church

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Messages from Vinings Lake Church in Mableton, Georgia. Vinings Lake is an ever-evolving spiritual collective waking up to beauty, truth, and goodness wherever it is found. [ Service at 11:00 ]
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Skyler and Amanda are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They are in a mixed-orientation marriage and trying their best to navigate a divisive world. Join us for faith-affirming content that is relevant to our culture and the everyday issues we all face.
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The Biblical Anarchy Podcast

Libertarian Christian Institute

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The Biblical Anarchy Podcast was created by Jacob Winograd as a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute, with the purpose of making the case for a free society and decentralized governance based on Biblical principles of limited authority and imitating Christ’s example of the leader/servant. If we render unto God what is God’s, we cannot bow down to Caesar or render anything unto him except that which he deserves. The podcast consists of exploring different Bible passages, anarchist t ...
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Christian Truth

Prophetess LGBTQ

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Hello... it’s me, 💜Prophetess🏳‍🌈LGBTQ💜, and I thank you in advance for your patronage and subscription. I am NOT your regular prophetess, I tend to switch things up; I curse my fellow man AND talk to (my) God ..in EQUAL measure, on a regular. TRUTH: Because (our) God is supreme, there is no “other option.” God has no foe or adversary, so owes none a single soul. You’re here because you’ve decided it's time to set the record straight. Welcome to Christian Truth, where you’ll finally rediscove ...
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All Out in the Open

All Out in the Open, Questions from the Closet

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Charlie Bird and Ben Schilaty discuss questions they are commonly asked as gay members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Each week they are joined by a guest to talk about a question as it relates to LGBTQ+ topics within the context of faith. To submit a question or share a comment about an episode, you can email questionsfromthecloset@gmail.com.
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My Irreligious Life: "Is A Heart Warming, Funny, And Engaging Dialogue That Will Explore The Journey Of Spirituality, Deconstruction, And Faith Practices From An Urban Cultural Context". Let's Get It Family!
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Becoming Whole

Regeneration Ministries

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Relationships and sexuality are areas of life that can be beautiful or confusing, life-giving, or painful. Becoming Whole is a conversational podcast for men, women, and families seeking to draw nearer to Jesus as they navigate topics like sexual integrity, relational healing, spiritual health, and so much more.
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In case you haven't noticed, it's not easy to follow Jesus Christ in 2021. The world around us is loud, scary, confusing, tempting and challenging. How can we stay grounded in our faith as we constantly deal with questions, struggles, and pressures every day? In 'Real Christian Talk', Pastor Steve directly deals with the real and relevant issues we face with Christ centered biblical truth and encouragement. Tune in to be encouraged, inspired, and convicted to live out your Christian faith daily
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The 1000 Voices podcast is your go-to source if you’re a Black Briton poised to make a difference but are stuck at the ’how.’ We dive deep into the life-altering journeys of Black British leaders who’ve ignited change. We unpack the tools they used, the barriers they shattered, and the ways you can do it too. Come for the stories, leave with a blueprint.
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She Said What!?

Downtown Disciples

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Sermons from a progressive feminist preacher. Debbie Griffin is the Pastor of Downtown Disciples, an LGBTQ + Affirming, Black Lives Matter proclaiming Progressive Christian Community and Urban Ministry in Downtown Des Moines.
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Four retired senior pastors host the Senior Pastor Podcast where they discuss the issues facing the Church today. Bob Russell (Southeast Christian Church, Louisville, KY) Don Wilson (Christ Church of the Valley, Peoria, AZ) Ken Idleman (Crossroads Christian Church, Evansville, IN) Scott Rawlings (Christ's Community Church, Portsmouth, OH) This is a production of 1801 Media, Inc. To learn more, please visit www.1801media.com.
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Too progressive to be conservative; too conservative to be liberal. Politically homeless Christians tackling LGBTQ+, Gun Control, Racism, Universal Basic Income, Abortion, Grief, Politics, Social Media, and more . . . with nuance and respect . . . taking God seriously, and ourselves lightly.
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Sermons from San Diego

Mission Hills UCC - United Church of Christ

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The Bible isn't just a collection of writings from thousands of years ago, it is often remarkably relevant to living today. For example, we can mourn the state of our divided world. Or we can find hope and sustenance as we pursue a world that is open, inclusive, just, and compassionate through the teachings of Jesus and the prophets. Listen to Rev. Dr. David Bahr from Mission Hills United Church of Christ in San Diego make connections to scripture for living faith-fully today. Learn more abo ...
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Welcome to the conversation! The Dear Christians Podcast takes an honest look at Christianity and it's relationship with our culture through honest discussions. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dear-christians/support
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We are excited to bring you seasons of content all the way from Tolkien to Theology, from Business to Family. If you like to contemplate deep philosophical ideas across a wide range of topics, you've come to the right place. Make sure you give us a follow so you don't miss out on future episodes.
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In this episode of the Biblical Anarchy Podcast, Jacob Winograd delves into the contentious topic of homosexuality, LGBTQ issues, and their intersection with Christian theology and libertarian philosophy. This discussion is prompted by recent events in the Libertarian Party, particularly regarding Chase Oliver, a self-identified gay Christian who s…
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“As ones who have been shown mercy, may we [Christians] demonstrate God’s compassion toward those who embrace all things LGBTQ” writes Linda Seiler in Transformation. “At the same time, may we hold fast to God’s Word, refusing to compromise on His sacred design for sexuality that images the gospel. Such compassion without compromise reflects God’s …
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Today, Roberta talks to Casey Hough about her new book Known for Love: Loving Your LGBTQ Friends and Family without Compromising Biblical Truth, available from Moody publishers. Answering the hard and painful questions in a sexually confused world. We live in a world with competing voices about what it means to love and to be loving. It’s tough—if …
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For too long the voices of Christians have tried to silent the LGBTQ+ community. But what happens to their voices when Christian music artists sing the Lords praise, and those performers happen to be members of the LGBTQ+ community? Do they abandon them? Call them fake Christians? Film producer Ry Levey brings his newest documentary to life - Song …
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Avra Shapiro (they/them) joins us for a fantastic conversation about God this week. Avra is a queer Jewish mystic and freelance Kohenet and discusses their journey to becoming a Kohenet. Avra shares their understanding of God as an ever-flowing source of support and the importance of cultivating a personal relationship with the divine, especially b…
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Today, Roberta talks to Kim Maas about her new book Finding Our Muchness: Inheriting Audacious Boldness from Women of the Bible, available from Chosen Books publishers. You are a part of a great company of women who are called and empowered by God. At the forefront of every move of God have been women. These women found their muchness--their abilit…
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In this episode, Jacob Winograd continues the discussion from the previous episode on LGBTQ perspectives within Christianity. Picking up from where he left off, Jacob explores the arguments presented by Hodey Johns for the Side A position, which affirms homosexuality. Jacob contrasts this with his Side Y position, which views same-sex attraction as…
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Today, Roberta talks to Cindi Martin about her new book Choosing Intimacy: Exploring Christ’s Model for Mutuality and Deeply Connected Relationships, available from Morgan James Faith publishers. From Genesis to Revelation, Choosing Intimacy goes on an in-depth exploration to discover the biblical foundation for mutual intimacy. People are lonely. …
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“God is infinitely powerful; people are not. Your physical, emotional, and spiritual health affect the well-being of those Jesus has called you to serve. In this way, doing your part to care for yourself is not an act of selfishness — it is a necessary component of selflessness.” So writes Hal Donaldson in his new book, What Really Matters: How to …
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Dr. Fares Abraham is a Palestinian-American born in Bethlehem and is the founder and CEO of Levant Ministries. He is passionate about reaching the next generation with the gospel, making disciples, and raising leaders in the Middle East. Fares leads multiple ministries across the region. He also serves as an adjunct faculty and online chair at Libe…
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Ever heard this phrase? “I’m just speaking the truth in love.” How about this one? “Love without truth affirms us but denies our flaws. Truth without love has no compassion for the person's flaws.” Today, we talk about the relationship between truth + love. Is there a difference? Is love opposed to truth? Is love an enemy to truth? What if there is…
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Send us a Text Message. As it relates to the human brain, the human body relative to sex and sexuality, the fundamentalist Christian framework towards sex and sexuality is most harmful. The framework is often counter to any clinical evidence based understanding with little to no awareness to how the body works as it relates to human physiology and …
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Should a pastor ever retire? What does this look like and how should we approach it? Join the boys, as they walk through the answer. To use our code and start your mental health journey, click here betterhelp.com/1801media. Host: Matthew Rawlings Senior Pastors: Bob Russell, Ken Idleman, and Scott Rawlings Sound Engineer: Mike Vance Editing: Adam H…
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Do you know someone who every time a name is mentioned it is followed by what wrongs that person did? Imagine being reminded of your worst moment again and again and again. Why do we do this? Many reasons, but one reason might be because we are operating in a wounded framework. Paul reminds us, love doesn’t keep score. Love is not playing that game…
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The talk last week was pre-recorded so this is the first live talk since the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Jay spends some time addressing and discussing that. This talk, however, being live at the time, is when Jay found out about President Biden dropping out of the Presidential Race—strange times, we’re living in. Strange times. But be…
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Here' the naked truth about being in a state of confusion. You can't get out of confusion until you get naked with your truth! Whether you are coming out of the closet, walking away from a bad relationship, going for a promotion, or letting go of people in your life that no longer serve you, you have to get fully naked with the truth behind that de…
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Send us a Text Message. What if your imagination could be the key to a deeper spiritual connection with God? This week, we explore how imagination can shape our faith, starting with the biblical story of Eve's temptation in Genesis 3. We dissect how deceptive imaginations can lead us astray, much like Eve's encounter with the forbidden fruit, and d…
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Today's episode is a recording of a talk Jeremy gave at a church in Atlanta at a Men's Empowerment Workshop. You can find the second part of this talk (on Culture) on the 1000 Houses Podcast. Jeremy breaks down the importance of seeing your role as a father as a coach (not a babysitter). He gives examples of how to train your children, tools to lea…
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Love is a Battlefield. Today, we take a break from the To Be Human conversation to talk loving enemies, neighbors and family members with whom you (perhaps vehemently) disagree with. How is love often misunderstood? Love is not just a feeling, but an action. Mike uses the example of loving your neighbor as yourself, which means treating others with…
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Dr. Sandra Richter (Ph.D. Harvard University) is the Robert H. Gundry Chair of Biblical Studies at Westmont College and has formerly taught at Asbury Theological Seminary, Wesley Biblical Seminary, and Wheaton College. She’s the author of several books including one of my absolute favorite books on the Bible: The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry int…
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In this episode of Faith for Normal People, Pete talks to David Dark about the necessity of doubt in the life of faith and the human experience. Show Notes → ********** This episode is sponsored by AG1. If you want to take ownership of your health, it starts with AG1. Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs …
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Today on the show we discuss the increasing prospect of Christian nationalism taking over public rule through project 2025. With the news of Joe Biden leaving the presidential race becomes even more important to discuss the details of project 2025 as the political landscape gets more complicated in America. GET FURTHER SUPPORT:https://www.joannawha…
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Today, Roberta talks to Bob Hostetler about his new book I Dream a Dream for You, available from Kregel publishers. A charming read-aloud bedtime book for toddlers With its sweet bedtime rhymes, I Dream a Dream for You resembles the classic title The Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton. A family of red pandas make their home in the forest. When it'…
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We’ve known Rev. Jes Kast for a long time now and it was an absolute pleasure to have her on the pod this week talking queer, country, femme ministry! Jes is a minister of word and sacrament in the United Church of Christ and shares her journey of faith and queerness in this conversation. She discusses her upbringing in a conservative Christian env…
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Today, Roberta talks to Michelle Bengston about her new book Sacred Scars: Resting in God's Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted, available from Revell publishers. We all endure trials, pain, and hardship in this life. The enemy often uses those experiences to convince us that our brokenness disqualifies us from ever being used by God again--that w…
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Today, Roberta talks to Dr. Gary Chapman about his new autobiography Life Lessons and Love Languages: What I've Learned on My Unexpected Journey, available from Moody Publishers. Get to know the man behind the 5 Love Languages®. You just might discover yourself along the way. Many people are familiar with Dr. Gary Chapman, author of The 5 Love Lang…
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Dr. Paul Eddy is professor of biblical and theological studies at Bethel University and is on the pastoral executive team at Woodland Hills Church (Minneapolis). Paul is the author/editor of several books and articles, including Understanding Transgender Identities: Four Views. Paul also serverd as a research assistant at The Center for Faith, Sexu…
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What happens when a popular video game streamer’s past as an OnlyFans content creator is exposed? This week on Calibrate Conversations, we examine the fallout surrounding Kylie Cox, better known as Sketch, and the whirlwind of mixed reactions that ensued after his involvement in gay pornography came to light. We dissect his response through an awkw…
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Life is strange, and not in a good way. Things make less and less sense as we try and navigate these current times. We all feel it, we all dread what’s coming around the corner…but we’re all in it together. Since the beginning of the year we’ve been diving into the teachings of a few people from history. Unifiers and philosophers. We discussed what…
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Before you can step out of the confusion of your life's closets, you have to do this one thing! Admit your closet is a mess. It's in the messiness of our life's closets hat we find the path forward. We reveal the hidden secrets so that they are out in the open, and we free ourselves to be ourselves. In this episode you'll Learn how own that your cl…
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Jon Foreman of Switchfoot (link) discusses the journey of faith, doubt, and the rejection of labels. We delve into the topics of deconstruction, being hurt by people claiming Christianity, and the complexities of using “Christian” as an adjective. We also explore the idea of embracing community over tribalism in today’s divided culture. Thoughts, q…
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Transformation is a tricky word in Christian circles, particularly when we’re talking about sexuality. What does it mean to be “transformed”? For a gay man, does it mean “no longer gay”? And what does that mean?? We talked with Nate Oyloe and Luca Jo Groppoli from Agape First Ministries, an organization dedicated to discipling and seeking God’s tra…
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Send us a Text Message. Curious about what really drives unwanted sexual behaviors? Join us as we uncover the deeper motivations behind these actions with insights from Josh Glaser. By exploring symbolic archetypes and understanding how these reflect God's attributes, we shed light on the "why" behind the behaviors, not just the "what." James Craig…
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A lot of people look at our family and go, OK, you guys do a lot of "weird" (i.e., counter-cultural) things...what do you do for church and worship? What does your spiritual rhythm look like? In this podcast April and Jeremy go through 7 things they do INSTEAD of simply attending a "traditional worship service". The point of this is not to convince…
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"Resilience can mean having a break, so that you can come back stronger." About Jasmine Douglas: Jasmine Douglas is the founder of Babes on Waves, a community for women of colour in creative and entrepreneurial fields. In just two years, she built a community of over 15,000 members without any investment. Jasmine has won £100k in grants and been fe…
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I love hearing from you! Text me!My friends Charismatic Calvinist and The Nerdy Christian debate the topic of whether or not "The West" is a superior culture. Their Channels: @TheNerdyChristianPod @charismatic_calvinst00:12 - Setting the Stage for the Debate02:14 - Introducing the Debaters07:06 - John's Controversial Post08:54 - Chris's Rebuttal an…
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