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Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri is a thriving non-denominational church led by Pastor Brian & Peri Zahnd. We are followers of Jesus seeking to be an authentic expression of the kingdom of Jesus in the twenty-first century. Additional sermon audio and other resources are available on our church website at wolc.com.
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The Puddcast

Jonathan Puddle

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Non-religious conversations about life, love and God. Past guests include Wm. Paul Young, Brian Zahnd, Lisa Sharon Harper, Kim Walker-Smith, Priscilla Shirer, Bradley Jersak and many more.
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Almost Heretical

Nate Hanson & Shelby Hanson

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Are you ready to rethink the Bible and challenge easy answers? Join guests like Neil deGrasse Tyson, Tim Mackie (BibleProject), Jon Foreman (Switchfoot), Rainn Wilson (The Office), and Rob Bell as we dive into complex conversations about faith, moving beyond conservative and liberal camps. If you don’t fit neatly into either space, you’ll fit in just fine here. Hosted by Nate Hanson (former Crazy Love pastor) and Shelby Hanson (MA Biblical Studies & Dead Sea Scrolls), Almost Heretical invite ...
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Weekly-ish sermon recordings from Geoffrey Roberts at the Whitehouse Church in Canberra, loosely following the Revised Common Lectionary. If you’re a fan of Greg Boyd, Brian Zahnd, and N.T. Wright, among others, you’ll definitely notice the influence of their great ideas. The Whitehouse Church is mostly Neo-Anabaptist~ish, post-evangelical leaning in worldview. We see Jesus as the full expression of what God is like and try to build community around his teachings. If you have any questions o ...
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Dr. Charles Kim, Jr. offers interviews and conversations about the historic doctrines and theologians of the Christian faith. The podcast has grown over the last several years to include not only round table discussions of ancient theological texts, but also includes interviews of leading theologians on these topics.
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The Vicars' Crossing

The Vicars' Crossing

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We are two regular guys who happen to be priests in the Anglican Church, We love what we do! We also love to chat about our faith. The Vicars Crossing will explore the places where faith intersects with the Public Square.
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Hear engaging conversations with leaders from across the Jesus-centred movement, as we equip one another for Jesus-centred life and leadership, and give shape to this new relational network called Jesus Collective.
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The Shaun Tabatt Show

Destiny Image Podcast Network

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The Shaun Tabatt Show is an interview-based program connecting you with with thought leaders from across the globe, digging into important topics like creativity, personal development, marketing, health, spirituality, and so much more.
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Helping you discover a faith worth talking about. One of America's most prolific religion writers, Jonathan Merritt, sits down with the most interesting and influential Christian leaders today, asking them to reimagine a sacred word from the vocabulary of faith.
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Why I Stay

Patheos, John Osburn

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There are lots of podcasts and articles about why so many people are leaving religion, but a more interesting question to ask is why people stay, especially those who have been judged, shamed, demonized, or abused by their religious communities. In Why I Stay, we tell stories of faithfulness in the face of judgement, hurt, and betrayal.
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We believe questions are an important part of every faith journey. So often in church we either ignore questions or allow our answers to those questions to become divisive lines in the sand, distinguishing the chosen from the heretics. We want to help you find better questions that are more helpful to your faith and that bring unity to the church.
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Beyond the Pale is a subversively sincere exploration of God, faith, life and culture hosted by former pastors and missionaries Steve & Tammy Hackman. It's a podcast for that person who finds more fulfillment in the journey than in the destination and doesn't mind coloring outside the lines a bit! Join us each week as we travel on pilgrimage together. We'll ask questions, question answers, and open a bottle of wine with you as we do. (Not a particularly good wine mind you, just one Tammy say ...
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Zootown Podcast

Zootown Podcast

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Pastor Scott Klaudt joins his co-workers, friends and other special guests to talk about real life, personal beliefs and everything else that culture is freaking out about. If you want to laugh, think, be enlightened and confused at the same time, this is the podcast for you. Basically, if you want to know what’s going on, so do we.
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Nights At The Round Table Pod

Nights At The Round Table Pod

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This podcast was birthed over nights of wine, good food and good friends. We talk about faith, love, relationships and the deconstruction of them all. We've gotten some answers, but most of all we've found contentment in the questions. We don't have it all figured out, but we do know that we'd rather figure it out together. Pull up a chair, everyones invited to the table.
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The Perisson Podcast

Andrew Klager and Jarrod McKenna — Institute for Religion, Peace and Justice

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Embracing peace in a violent world can be a challenging and lonely experience. The Perisson Podcast features co-hosts Andrew Klager and Jarrod McKenna interviewing peacemakers from around the world who work in a variety of contexts to subvert empire by loving enemies, repaying evil with good, and embracing a nonviolent way of life — by "doing more (perisson) than others" (Mt. 5:20, 46–48). The responses of those we interview are meant to distill their "best of the best," their "aha moments," ...
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In light of the 2024 presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, we delve into the idea of “neo-fundamentalism”—the tendency to replace one rigid ideology with another after deconstruction. Join us as we explore how to hold space for complex, evolving beliefs and embrace wisdom and open dialogue over dogma. Thoughts, questions, st…
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Join us for a compelling conversation with Anna Vogt, Director of Advocacy and Public Policy for the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC), as we explore what Jesus-shaped political advocacy looks like in today's complex world. Drawing from over a decade of experience with MCC, including years of grassroots work in Colombia, Anna shares powerful storie…
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When we face challenges and everything seems to be on fire… what do we grab on the way out the door? Do we grab love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control? Do we grab onto one another with hope and compassion and cheer? In times of stress, tragedy, confusion, doubt, anxiety, or worry, do we love God…
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Listen to the aftershow Part 2 of 2: Liz Charlotte Grant returns to delve even deeper into faith and scripture, questioning the Bible’s patriarchal interpretations and exploring whether divine inspiration is real. Join us as we discuss how gender influences our view of God, the tension between tradition and spiritual independence, and what it truly…
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From England’s working class to high-profile media personality, Michael Coren charts his encounters with people of faith, fame, and fortune. Growing up in a blue-collar mixed-religion family and then entering a career in media, Michael Coren was, and in some ways still is, the consummate outsider. In Heaping Coals, he writes of his life leading up …
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Join us for a fascinating conversation with Justin Brierley, who has created spaces for meaningful conversations between believers and skeptics, earning respect from both communities for his thoughtful approach to faith, science, and culture. In this episode, Justin shares his remarkable journey from an early podcast pioneer to a respected cultural…
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Listen to the aftershow Part 1 of 2: Liz Charlotte Grant joins us to challenge traditional views of faith, gender, and scripture. Together, we explore how God is portrayed beyond the masculine lens and dive into the transformative power of therapy, the struggles of women in ministry, and reimagining spiritual autonomy. Visit her work at lizcharlott…
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Welcome back to A History of Modern Theology! On this episode, Chad talks with Dr. Brad East about one of his newest books "Letters to a Future Saint" by Eerdman's Publishing. Dr. East talks about the idea behind the book and his views on the different types of Christian literature. Although you may be used to Chad reviewing more academic or rigoro…
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After a year-long hiatus, The Puddcast is back with episode 139! Tryphena and I share some heartfelt reflections on my family’s six-month sabbatical to New Zealand, England, Greece, and Finland. I unpack some unexpected discoveries I made about identity, intuition, and the importance of family and cultural roots. We reflect on the diversity of glob…
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Share your thoughts If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in a situation you knew wasn’t right, but felt powerless to leave, you’re going to relate to this episode. Shirleen Smith faced the challenge of being addicted to a relationship that was not healthy. It almost cost her family, career and her relationship with God. But through the foundation of…
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In this episode of The Jesus Collective Podcast, we sit down with Christie Penner Worden, author of The Me I Was Made to Be: Helping Christian Parents Navigate the Identity Conversation. Christie dives deep into the heart of her new book, exploring how today’s kids and youth are grappling with identity in ways that often differ from the adults in t…
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Listen to the aftershow where we talk about kids, iPads, and spirituality Dana Hicks discusses the journey from conservative pastor to deconstructing faith and redefining spirituality. We delve into how deconstruction can lead to trading conservative dogma for liberal dogma, the role of psychedelics in spiritual experiences, and the importance of a…
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Reanne Newquist tells me about her voyage on Mercy Ships bringing healthcare to some of the poorest people in the world, a mission started by Don Stephens in the 1970s and encouraged by Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Reanne, her husband, and her kids left everything behind, sold their home and sailed off to adventure and service. Most people go b…
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Todd Townshend is the 14th Bishop of The Diocese of Huron in the Anglican Church of Canada. He was Ordained to the diaconate on May 14, 1992, ordained to the priesthood on November 30, 1992, and Consecrated a Bishop and Installed as the 14th Bishop of Huron at St. Paul’s Cathedral, London, ON on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Bishop Townshend has serv…
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Welcome to Episode 168. Today Chad join Dr. Alex Fogleman to discuss his newly released book "Knowledge, Faith, and Early Christian Initiation" with Cambridge University Press. Dr. Fogleman is an Assistant Research Professor of Theology at Baylor University as well as the founding director of "The Catechesis Institute." His book covers what the ear…
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Share your thoughts Why did Jesus have to die on the cross? Brian Zahnd, pastor and author of "The Wood Between the Worlds," talks with host Helen Todd about the intricate dimensions of the mystery of the cross, including capital punishment, war, and the distinction between divine and human violence. Hear about the early church's evolving perspecti…
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Listen to our after show where we talk about Garrick's thoughts on Pastors, Revelation and Hell Dr. Garrick Allen uncovers truths about how the Book of Revelation has been misunderstood for centuries, reshaping our view of Scripture. Discover how ancient manuscripts and hidden texts challenge modern beliefs in unexpected ways. Thoughts, questions, …
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Have you even failed a test that you thought you were going to ace? That’s what happened to Peter in Caesarea Philippi. He was expecting a high distinction and instead he got rebuked in front of everyone. In my view, this is amongst the most scathing rebukes that Jesus makes in his entire ministry. Imagine being Peter having his worldview blown apa…
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Share your thoughts Discover how to make prayer as natural as breathing with our special guest, Sherry Harney! Sherry, the author of "Organic Prayer," joins host Helen Todd to share her wisdom on cultivating a continuous prayer life inspired by 1 Thessalonians 5:17. Together, they address the challenges of maintaining a consistent prayer routine an…
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Danielle Tumminio-Hansen has over fifteen years of expertise as a writer, public theologian, and faith leader. She is a three-time Ivy League graduate, a former lecturer at Yale and Tufts Universities, and the author of numerous works on the intersection of spirituality and contemporary culture. She currently works as a professor at Emory Universit…
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Bread on the table is ordinary, but bread in the hands of Jesus becomes extraordinary. Bread in Jesus' hands during the Passover meal became an extension of Jesus’ very flesh. During Jesus' teaching ministry, bread became a feast for 5,000 people. During a meal with two disciples in Emmaus, bread became a revelation of Jesus in their midst. And we …
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Dann Aungst was pretty far gone in his sexual addiction when Jesus grabbed him (figuratively) by the lapels and sent him (literally) messengers, a letter, and a locution during Adoration. He left the road of destruction and chaos and found himself on the road to purity. He then founded his apostolate (which he called The Road to Purity) after writi…
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On this episode, Dr. Andrew Remington Rillera discuses his new book "Lamb of the Free" with Chad. Dr. Rillera's new book looks at the different ways that New Testament authors apply sacrificial imagery to Jesus through the lens of Old Testament law. Dr. Rillera received his PhD from Duke university where he studied New Testament, Theology, and Earl…
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Born in Korea, and educated in Canada, Grace Ji-Sun Kim now teaches in the United States. She is the author or editor of 24 books: Invisible, Hope in Disarray, Keeping Hope Alive, and Intersectional Theology, among others. Her latest book is When God Became White: Dismantling Whiteness for a More Just Christianity. Dr Kim writes for Baptist News Gl…
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This sermon explores the transformative work of Christ to give us beauty for ashes and bring healing to our woundedness. As Henry Nouwen states: "Nobody escapes being wounded. We are all wounded people, whether physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually. The main question is not 'How can we hide our wounds?' so we don't have to be embarrasse…
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In this episode of The Shaun Tabatt Show, Shaun sits down with Tim Cooper to discuss his new book When Christians Disagree: Lessons from the Fractured Relationship of John Owen and Richard Baxter. Connect with Tim here: www.otago.ac.nz.By Shaun Tabatt
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Haven't seen you in quite a while I was down the hold just passing time Last time we met was a low-lit room We were as close together as a bride and groom We ate the food, we drank the wine Everybody having a good time Except you You were talking about the end of the world I took the money I spiked your drink You miss too much these days if you sto…
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Share your thoughts Facing life's toughest trials can either strengthen or shatter one's faith. Long-term suffering often leaves us yearning for miraculous interventions, yet this doesn't happen to everyone who cries out to God. In this episode, host Helen Todd explores an incredible journey of finding purpose in and through suffering with author B…
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Dale Ahlquist is the founder the of the Society of G. K. Chesterton and Chesterton Schools, of which there are currently 70 and number is rising. He is also the editor of the book we are talking about today, Localism: Coming Home to Catholic Social Teaching, from Sophia Press, which explores the economic and social questions of how we should organi…
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Dr. Thomas Harmon joins Chad on the podcast to discuss the background for his new book "The Universal Way of Salvation in the Thought of Augustine", how Augustine challenged the philosophers of his time, as well as some of Dr. Hamon's work with Shakespeare. Dr. Harmon is the associate director of Catholic Studies at the University of St. Thomas in …
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Oh life is bigger It's bigger than you And you are not me The lengths that I will go to The distance in your eyes Oh no I've said too much I set it up That's me in the corner That's me in the spotlight Losing my religion Trying to keep up with you And I don't know if I can do it Oh no I've said too much I haven't said enough I thought that I heard …
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In this episode of the Jesus Collective podcast, we sit with Dr. Mike O'Shea, Lead Pastor at Waterville Community Church and author of "All The Way Down: Rebuilding Christian Faith from the Rubble of Evangelicalism." Dr. O'Shea shares his journey from working in an international Evangelical mission organization to becoming a pastor helping people r…
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