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For more than 15 years Nomad Podcast has been hosting conversations with theologians, activists and contemplatives from across the Christian spectrum and beyond. Reflecting on our evangelical heritage we explore the possibilities of a more inclusive, generous and hopeful faith.
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Sarah Kroger

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Join singer-songwriter Sarah Kroger and her husband Dom Quaglia for conversations around the songs from her album “A New Reality”. They're covering everything from thematic insights, production choices, interviews with collaborators, and much more.
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Heretic Happy Hour is an unapologetically irreverent, crass, and sometimes profound conversation about the intersection of culture and the Christian faith. Hosts Keith Giles and Matthew J. Distefano, alongside a rotating panel of guest hosts that include theologians and therapists, professors and prophets, mystics and misfits, pull no punches and leave no stones unturned. For some serious sacred cow-tipping, there’s nothing better than spending an hour of your time with us. New shows every T ...
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Feet of Clay – Confessions of the Cult Sisters – What's it like to live in a Christian cult commune? How the hell do smart people get brainwashed into crazy beliefs and behaviors? Tracey & Sharon share their parallel journeys into and out of Last Days Ministries, led by Christian music super-star Keith Green (and later his wife Melody Green). Plus they interview others who also got out of high-control groups and toxic churches. Arranged marriages? Purity culture virgins? Religious trauma? Su ...
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Exploring the difficult and deep questions of faith to find God's TRUTH. Much of the western Christian worldview is being questioned and challenged by people who love JESUS but are frustrated by fundamentalism and evangelicalism. These podcast discussions are designed to expose areas in our belief system that need to be remodeled . . . as well as those that need to be reaffirmed!
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Flipped Table Theology

Christie Love, Holly Madden, and Rue Lohn

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A weekly conversation centered around flipping tables of oppression, injustice, privilege, division, and religion as acts of faith and worship. Our team of hosts' varied lived experiences and perspectives will catalyze deep, challenging discussions that we hope will serve as the starting point for conversations in listeners' lives.
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Welcome to STEM Gospel Girl's Podcast, where faith meets science, logic, and truth! Whether you're a committed Christian or on a journey of deconstruction, we explore the questions and topics often left unspoken in traditional spaces. Join us for thoughtful discussions about God, science, and the universe, offering new perspectives that both challenge and enrich your understanding of faith. Perfect for those looking to deepen their spiritual journey or re-examine long-held beliefs. Subscribe ...
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Husband and Wife are two non-believers who have always wanted to read the Bible. Why would we subject ourselves to this you might ask? From our perspective it helps us understand where the Christians around us, here in the Midwest, are coming from when they quote the Bible at us. Husband is basically an Atheist and wife leans Agnostic but mostly Atheist and we’re just having some fun at the Bible’s expense while learning more about what our neighbors claim we’re going to hell over. Join Acas ...
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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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Bros Bibles & Beer

Andy McCraw, Zack Krater, Jeff Pearson

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Serious conversations on faith and culture while not taking ourselves too seriously, Bros Bibles & Beer is a podcast about life, faith & our favorite beverage - Unpolished and potentially unsafe. Kind of like life. Grace-Peace-Cheers!
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Welcome to Deconstructing Conventional, a show fascinated by one simple question: How did we get here? How did what we call “conventional” come to earn that title? Is there a better way, and if so, what would it look like? This show is about deconstructing two things: Our individual biases, and the systems that run (or attempt to run) our everyday lives. We do this deconstruction with an eye for where we can reconstruct something better that leads to flourishing societies, and robust physica ...
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Christian AF Podcast

Christian AF Podcast

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- A Reconstructionist Podcast -Christian AF was born after a few long conversations over good beers, where we realized that life, and faith, aren't as simple as we grew up believing. We started wondering why asking questions was frowned upon, or why we had to accept what we've always been told as the truth. Maybe some things aren't as black and white as we'd like to think. So, we set out to create a space to have an HONEST dialogue that welcomes questions, doubts, and fears about faith, chur ...
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Exvangelical

Blake Chastain

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Exploring the world inside and outside the evangelical subculture, one conversation at a time. "Exvangelical" is a shared starting point with many destinations; it acknowledges the impact (predominantly white/white-led) evangelicalism has had on our lives, but does not dictate our current or future beliefs & practices. On this podcast, you'll hear stories of people who've left evangelicalism for other branches of Christianity, for other spiritual traditions, and for none at all. All paths ar ...
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Bare Marriage

Sheila Gregoire

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Tired of Christian pat answers about marriage? The podcast that goes in-depth into marriage, parenting, and even sex--to see how we can live the passionate life we were meant for. Paired with To Love, Honor and Vacuum--the blog!
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E*van*cynical - someone who has been let down by the evangelical church. Join us as we dive deep in to the stories of real, everyday people and how the church has let them down and where they are now in their spiritual journey. Join other "Cynics" at patreon.com/evancynical
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FreedHearts

Susan & Rob Cottrell, FreedHearts

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Freeing hearts to love and be loved! Love. Inclusion. Affirmation. Susan Cottrell is the Mom of two LGBTQ+ children; the founder of FreedHearts; an international speaker with a viral TEDx talk; a pastor and theologian; an acclaimed author; and a fierce advocate and ally. In her unique tender, relatable style, Susan is a prominent voice of unconditional love and lavish inclusion. Powerful, authentic, and relevant in today’s society, Susan has a lot to say. The Advocate calls her their “Favori ...
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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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Mid-faith Crisis

Nick Page & Joe Davis

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A podcast for every Christian who has ever asked ‘Is that it?’ Mid-faith Crisis explores the Christian faith with honesty and humour. If you feel that you have more questions than answers, if you feel as though your faith is changing, if you feel that if the worship leader sings that chorus one more time you will strangle him with his own guitar strap, then this is the podcast for you. Warning. Contains traces of theology and occasional innuendo.
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A podcast about the IFB Cult as told by survivor Sadie Carpenter, with her co-host Gavri'el HaCohen. This podcast covers the IFB, the history of the Independent Fundamental Baptist movement, other cults, other religions, and the real and present threat that cults and cult ideologies pose to society as a whole. Our goal is to promote freedom of mind, freedom of thought, and freedom of religion. General Content Warning: In general we talk about a lot of potentially triggering topics on this sh ...
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And Also With You

The Reverend Lizzie McManus-Dail, The Reverend Laura Di Panfilo

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A podcast on reclaiming an ancient Christian faith for modern Christian life, with the Reverend Lizzie McManus-Dail and the Reverend Laura Di Panfilo.
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This powerful broadcast will boost your spiritual growth by helping you understand and apply God's Word to your life and the life of your family and church. John MacArthur, pastor-teacher, has been offering his practical, verse-by-verse Bible teaching through Grace to You for 40 years. visit http://www.gty.org
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Who's your Daddy? Does it matter? I lost my father when I was only 23, but his impact on me and my faith has never stopped. Now that I have become a father, I see how rich an inheritance my father left me. But I am an anomaly in today's Western World. Many men have little to no example of what it means to be a man of God. Where can the fatherless be fathered? The Faith Of The Fathers brings you honest discussions about what it means for a man to follow Jesus. Heroes of the faith, ancient, mo ...
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A Pastor explores Christianity through the beauty of wine. The podcast offers a refreshing mix of personal anecdotes, spiritual insights, and practical wisdom. Each episode is a full-bodied exploration of faith, served with a hint of humor and a touch of introspection.
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Wretched Radio

Gospel Partners Media

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Wretched Radio is hosted by Todd Friel. On the show, you will hear live witnessing encounters, discussions of tough theological issues, and various topics in the Christian community. You might even have a laugh.
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Tripp Fuller

Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

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Our goal is to bring the wisdom of the academy's ivory tower into your earbuds. Think of each episode as an audiological ingredient for your to brew your own faith. Most episodes center around an interview with a different scholar, theologian, or philosopher.
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Welcome to Short of the Glory! We're just two cousins talkin' trash about televangelism and the like. Join us on our journey to better understand evangelicalism in America: the big names, the big institutions, and the deep pockets.
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We’re delving into the shadows of religion, embarking on a journey to reclaim our lives from its grasp. We’ll be exploring the topic of the religious spirit, how it can rob us of the life God intends for us, and we’ll take a close look into what it looks like to authentically follow Jesus. Whether you’ve been wounded by religion, are in the process of deconstructing (or reconstructing) your faith, or simply yearn for a church that looks more like Jesus than a dragon, this podcast is for you.
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Faith, hops and love. Beer Christianity is a progressive Christian podcast that blends faith, politics and culture with pub chat. Interviews with thinkers, artists and theologians. Honest, authentic discussions of theology and society. Almost no real understanding of beer. Expect all this and a bunch of laughs as we try to deconstruct, reconstruct and unf*ck our Christianity with fear, trembling and a couple of drinks. Pour a pint, put your feet up and listen your way into a different kind o ...
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An exvangelical podcast featuring Janice Lagata in conversations with her friends about the fears we were given by evangelicalism and ways we are finding power, love and sound mind on the other side. New episodes on the first and third Wednesday of each month! **FOUR SEASON officially begins January 3rd, 2024**
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BuddyWalk with Jesus

BuddyWalk with Jesus

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Are you curious about how the timeless wisdom of the Bible applies to your daily life? Come join us as we embark on a journey to discover the true essence of having an active, personal relationship with God through Jesus, and delve deep into the intimate reality of God's present Kingdom through honest conversations. Our goal is to engage in authentic discussions about the relevance and richness of Scripture, as if we were chatting at a cozy coffee shop. Through BWWJ, we hope to emphasize the ...
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This episode of A People's Theology is sponsored by United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Receive a $1,000 scholarship when you apply and are admitted: unitedseminary.edu/apeoplestheology Use this link to register for Theology Beer Camp 2024 and use the promo code "MASONGODPOD" to receive $50 off your ticket. Watch full episodes of A Peop…
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Today's show features Jesse and Kali Westwood as they share their powerful story of leaving the culture of Bethel church and the affiliated organizations. Jesse graduated from Bethel Supernatural School of Ministry and went on to lead worship with former Bethel Worship artist Sean Feucht. The Westowood's share their personal stories of deconstructi…
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Reach Out to Us Today! This week we welcome back Pastor Brandon Knight to the show. He's here to share some of his insights from his time as traveling too various churches and serving a variety of congregations and impact that has had on his views of community as well as unpacking his last year of deconstruction Christian community. Support the sho…
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Today we're talking with Lora about her story of deconstructing while on the missions field—and also how gender discrimination contributed to her journey! Is our approach to evangelical missions working? Is there a better approach? How does our approach affect single women in ministry? I LOVED this interview and can't wait to share it with you. Wel…
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Lily was born and raised in the Deep South (US), and with that, she was immersed in a devout Christian community. Her childhood years were filled with church services, Sunday school, and the teachings of her religion. From a young age, she was taught to value the principles of Christianity, which shaped much of her worldview. As a young adult, Lily…
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Warning: This podcast just got that big dawg in it! On Beer Christianity's 100th episode, we are joined by Paul Northup, Creative Director of Greenbelt Festival, to talk about the challenges facing festivals in 2024, some of his memories of festivals past and what he's looking forward to at Greenbelt 2024. We also talk to him about the community th…
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In this episode, Alisa explains what deconstruction is, where it comes from, why it is compelling to some, and how it disorients the lives of so many. You will be challenged to think through the main issues around faith deconstruction and explore wise and loving ways to respond from a biblical worldview.…
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It’s Witness Wednesday! People today hesitate to “convert” others, worried they’ll come across as pushy or intolerant. Listen as Todd Friel engages in street conversations, uncovering a range of responses to faith—from apathy to agnosticism—as he challenges people to explain their beliefs. These encounters expose the growing discomfort many Christi…
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In this episode, Tripp is joined by Dr. Jeffrey Pugh to introduce an eight-part audio documentary series on Dietrich Bonhoeffer, exploring his life, theology, and the rise of Nazi Germany. They discuss their personal journeys with Bonhoeffer, the complexity of his thought, and the historical context of his resistance to Hitler. They also highlight …
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Where were you on the morning of September 11, 2001? If you were old enough, you likely remember that day in great detail. Today, on the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Keith and Patrick are sharing their own memories from that day, recounting the facts of this tragic event, and reflecting on how much the world has changed…
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You don’t owe non-supportive people answers when they can’t just let you be who you are. You don’t owe them your time, you don’t owe them your peace, you don’t owe them your soul. But that can be a challenge, for sure, because you don’t want to end the relationship. Or, you may have the thought that if you back off, things could still mend somehow …
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This is the second part of our series with Joshua Minter, founder of of Global Mercy Missions out of South Africa and Chicago, IL. You can learn more about Joshua at www.globalmercymissions.com. Evangelism and evangelism tools have typically been focused on “salvation”. When we look at what “being saved” means, the emphasis falls heavily on salvati…
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Reach Out to Us Today! This week Brandon and I are continuing our conversation around community, church, worship and preference. This time we're talking about the different expressions of worship that we've been experimenting in and even break down what our preferred expression would look like! Support the show If you have any questions about the s…
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Guest/Bio: This week we welcome back the amazing Rabbi Shai Held to talk all about his brand new book, "Judaism is About Love." Rabbi Held is a philosopher, theologian, and Bible scholar and the President and Dean at the Hadar Institute. He received the prestigious Covenant Award for Excellence in Jewish Education, and has been named multiple times…
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Todd recounts the gripping story of how the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod stood firm against a liberal takeover in the 1970s. Wretched Radio | Air Date: September 10, 2024 https://media-wretched.org/Radio/Podcast/WR2024-0910.mp3 Todd recounts the gripping story of how the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod stood firm against a liberal takeover in the …
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Theologian Thomas Oord joins us again to explore a vision of God as radically loving but not omnipotent. We look at the implications of challenging this traditional notion of divine control and how it has reshaped Tom’s understanding of creation, evolution, suffering, liberation, the nature of God's power and the potential for hope without guarante…
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On today's show, Keith and Matthew pose the question, "Is Jesus God?" to a panel that includes Brandan Robertson, Roger Wolsey, and Heather Hamilton. You'll be intrigued by the variety of answers given. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We would love to get to your calls! Save 10% on Square 2 with the pr…
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Wretched Radio | Air Date: September 09, 2024 https://media-wretched.org/Radio/Podcast/WR2024-0909.mp3 Todd unpacks a fascinating conversation between Tucker Carlson and Russell Brand, focusing on Brand’s bold Christian conversion and how his newfound faith is impacting his life. Despite Brand’s imperfect theology, Todd highlights the grace we shou…
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Click here to watch the episode on video. Welcome to another episode of "Cabernet and Pray." In today's episode, we sit down with Sarah Bauer Anderson, a deeply insightful author whose journey of faith and personal growth offers a compelling narrative for anyone navigating the complexities of religion, politics, and family dynamics. About 15 years …
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Parenting breaks us and build us up, and somewhere in the mess of gathering around toddler tables and in the unutterable losses, God is with us. Sacraments are outward and visible signs of inward spiritual grace -- something we can see, taste, smell, touch, and hear -- that point us to a wild divine pattern interrupting our lives. Join us for a pow…
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In this episode, we discuss Project 2025, the heritage foundation's blueprint and policy priorities for a 2nd Trump presidential term. Note: You are absolutely free to not believe Gavi's conspiracy theory about cryptocurrency. He's not even 100% sure that he believes it. This is not a conspiracy cult. SOURCES for this episode are located on a FREE …
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As a popular New Age teacher, Doreen Virtue became the top-selling New Age author at the top New Age Publishing company. She practiced Tarot cards and necromancy, even offering free readings to parents who had recently lost their children. She believed she was doing God’s work until God saved her and she trusted in Christ. In 2017, she renounced he…
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In today's edition of Sunday Matt, your favorite producer talks about gun violence, the recent school shooting, and who Christians who support Jesus should renounce the type of gun culture we have in the US. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on Friday's Bonus Show. LINKS https://w…
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Send us a text This episode features the incredible Sally Fallon Morrell, a trailblazer in the nutrition field whose work with the Weston A. Price Foundation has made waves across the world. Sally joins us to share her extensive research and insights on the power of real foods, the importance of traditional diets, and why bone broth and raw milk sh…
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Enter book giveaway by commenting: "WINNER" on Youtube! Here's the link: https://youtu.be/RzvF20rp9is Today we're talking with Lisa Colón DeLay about rethinking devotions and how we connect with God. How can we refresh our hearts when doing the same old “devotional routine” feels like a burden instead of life-giving? What other ways can we connect …
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Special Episode: Kentucky Freethought Convention - Breaking Generational Curses Hey there, fellow skeptics and Bible enthusiasts! In this special episode of Sacrilegious Discourse, Husband is flying solo as he heads to the Kentucky Freethought Convention, while Wife, unfortunately, has to sit this one out due to health reasons. But don't worry, she…
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It’s Mailbag Friday! Should pastors address this issue every Sunday? Wretched Radio | Air Date: September 06, 2024 https://media-wretched.org/Radio/Podcast/WR2024-0906.mp3 It’s Mailbag Friday! • I try to talk to my parents, but they insist on treating me like a small child and micromanage my life. I try to communicate, but my mom often yells about …
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In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Samuel Davidson to explore an ecological vision for the church through the integration of deep ecology and deep ecclesiology. The discussion highlights Davidson’s work on constructing an ecological theology that aligns Christian orthodoxy with modern environmental insights, aiming to evolve a theological unders…
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In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith answer 5 voicemails from the Heretic Happy Hour hotline! If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. To save 10% on Keith's Square 2 course, use promo code "HAPPY" LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos…
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Send us a text Recently, I went to my downtown to tell the good news about King Jesus, and evangelists of another Gospel confronted me. The Apostle Paul warned us against those who preach "another Gospel" (Galatians 1:6). Still, because we are often confused as to what a "gospel" is, we don't always recognize a revival gospel claim. Many Christians…
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Have you ever wondered how to start evangelizing? Wretched Radio | Air Date: September 05, 2024 https://media-wretched.org/Radio/Podcast/WR2024-0905.mp3 There is a growing issue of loneliness and stress among Americans, and the Church is positioned to offer community and support as family norms continue to break down. The World Happiness Report rev…
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TW: Suicide, suicidal ideation, self harm Our team shared personal survival stories, experiences of suicidal ideation, self harm, and caring for others who are struggling. We offered wisdom and spoke into the need for those in faith spaces to deconstruct the narrative around suicide. If you are personally struggling with suicidal ideation or self h…
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Flamy Grant is the first drag artist ever to top the iTunes Christian charts, with her soulful songs about growing up queer in the Bible Belt of the US and navigating faith, Scripture, gender and sexuality with honesty. [there would ordinarily be an image here but Libsyn is a bit ropey today] We caught up with Flamy at Greenbelt festival and talked…
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Pastor Matt sits down with Hunter Park’s Executive Pastor, David Chrzan to discuss how they met, his road to joining Sandals Church, and what participation looks like at the fastest growing campus of the Sandals Church locations. SHOW NOTES: The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren : https://store.pastorrick.com/purpose-driven-life-book.html?cid=gald…
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It’s a complete therapy session—in one book and one podcast! Dr. Merry Lin joins us to explain why we so often feel stuck—and how to move forward. If you’ve been confused by terms like trauma, attachment theory, the Stone Age brain, and more, Dr. Merry Lin joins us for a primer that can help us get unstuck—and rebecome who we were meant to be! TO S…
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