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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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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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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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NO FILTERS

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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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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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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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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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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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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Welcome to holistic thinking in a fragmented world. This is a show that’s unafraid to challenge the status quo. We are eager to question our assumptions, find wrong turns in our thinking, and take on controversial topics. This show is brought to you by TRUE Whole Human, a coaching business that helps clients find the first principles that lead to better health and better living. Stay curious and humble and we’re bound to learn something. Learn more about what we do at TrueWholeHuman.com. Pre ...
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Christian stuff, apologetics, theology, humor, musings, Bible stuff, cats, family, art... Important and interesting topics that I do my best to graciously but honestly give insight about from an authentically Christian perspective.
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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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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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FreedHearts

Susan & Rob Cottrell, FreedHearts

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"Deconstructing religious baggage with laughter and love! Changing the conversation on love and inclusion." 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 s ...
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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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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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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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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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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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Join Elizabeth Urbanowicz as we seek to answer your questions to equip you to help the kids that God has placed in your care to carefully evaluate every idea they encounter so that they can understand the truth of the Christian worldview.
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The Exile Project

Patricia Manwaring and Elisa Booker

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Explore stories from the Bible alongside personal stories from the 21st century. Join your hosts, Patricia Manwaring and Elisa Booker, who have had the opportunity to deconstruct their postmodern Christian faith and still think there's something beautiful to hold onto. The Exile Project invites you on a journey to look at the story of the Biblical narrative through a new lens that can bring healing and life. This podcast is a production of Worship Lab.
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Doubters Welcome

Matt Bellefeuille

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Journeying with doubting Christians toward faith in Christ. This podcast features conversations related to faith, doubt, deconstruction, and spiritual pilgrimage. I pray these honest and hopeful discussions can help you on your way.
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This Is Not Church podcast offers a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of the intersections between deconstruction, activism, spirituality, and the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as vital issues like Black Lives Matter and First Nations' rights. Hosted by passionate individuals who are dedicated to fostering open and inclusive conversations, this podcast delves into the complex journey of deconstructing one's faith, while simultaneously embracing and advocating for the rights and stor ...
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Upstream

Calvary Chapel South Bay

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"Upstream" is a podcast where lively conversation meets deep faith. Each episode, we dive into the currents of today's society, exploring important topics through a Christian lens. Whether we're discussing family values, ethical dilemmas, or personal growth, our goal is to provide insights that resonate with real life while rooted in our faith. So, grab a cup of coffee and join us as we navigate these waters, always striving to move upward and onward in our spiritual journeys. Together, let' ...
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Kill the Dragon

Gunter Akridge

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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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This podcasts explores apologetics and evangelism in practical terms in short form episodes. It is aimed at the ordinary Christian who wants to effectively reach unbelievers in an indirect, conversational and relational manner. The podcast is led by Dr. Mark Farnham (PhD, Westminster), the Founder and Director of Apologetics for the Church, a local church training ministry. Mark is also Director of the Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics at Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary in L ...
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Many children born in the late 1970s to the present day have found themselves influenced by Dr James Dobson founder of Focus on the Family. James Dobson equated child rearing to training dogs, his harmful abusive training techniques raised a generation of children. We would like to speak up.
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Send us a Text Message. What if the systems that govern our world are nothing but an elaborate facade? Join me as I pull back the curtain on the hidden globalist agenda, revealing how central bankers and monopolists manipulate our reality. I'll mention my personal awakening in 2020 when censorship made me question the sturdiness of our constitution…
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Life is hard. God is good. Let’s dance. That’s the mantra (and the book title) of today’s podcast guest, Brant Hansen. Brant is an award-winning author and radio show host whose life provides a tangible example of the joy often missing in Christianity today. But his joy doesn’t stem from ignorance or a life free of trauma. Hear him explain to Keith…
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Natalia Terfa, (@nterfa) a progressive ELCA Lutheran pastor and co-founder of the podcast 'Cafeteria Christian,' shares her journey through faith, life, and community. Natalia emphasizes that all ways of connecting with the divine are valid and advocates for questioning and modernizing Christianity. The podcast 'Cafeteria Christian' caters to those…
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Daniel Chapter 7: Beastly Visions and Prophetic Drama Hold on to your hats, folks, because this episode is about to take you on a wild adventure through the enigmatic and electrifying world of Daniel Chapter 7! Forget about Daniel in the lion's den for a second—this time, we're diving into some seriously strange and symbolic visions that are sure t…
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Are healthy disagreements even possible in today’s culture? John Inazu, author of “Learning to Disagree,” joins Patrick on the pod this week to share how his life experiences as a lawyer and religion professor have helped him learn to disagree well. He gives examples of some of the worst disagreements he’s seen, explains why the idea of fairness is…
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In this episode of No Filters, hosts Sarah Kroger and Dom Quaglia discuss Sarah’s song ‘Still Yours’. We talk about our experience at the National Eucharistic Congress, finding your identity in God, the blessing and curse of social media, and much more… we think you’ll really enjoy this one! Connect with Sarah Kroger: Website: https://www.sarahkrog…
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Natalie Runyon is our guest this week. She's here to talk about her new book, The House That Jesus Built. She's on a mission to see God’s churches healthy, whole, and back on mission with the Great Commission and Great Command. As Natalie reminds us, we are the Church. We are the ones who can partner with Jesus to rebuild something beautiful out of…
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This is part one of an important two-part series where we ask the question: “What do we do with the Bible?” We need to deconstruct it because it is abused and used as a weapon. And then they accuse you of heresy when you even slightly question it. It is used to justify great harm to people - racism, homophobia, transphobia, misogyny etc. I know you…
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Support this podcast check out the PATREON You may be asking, why do we need a part three? My friend Dave who acted the character Jimmy Barclay on Focus on the Family's Adventure's In Odyssey has a lot to say. One of the very few children who grew up amongst the Christian Nationalist organization and propaganda machine to blow the whistle. Dave tal…
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This Quoircast podcat episode is brought to you by Everything Is The Same, But Exactly Different by Samuel Jaye Tanner. Published by Quoir and is available now. In this episode we chat with Bekah McNeel Bekah Stolhandske McNeel is a native of San Antonio, Texas, where she works as a journalist. Her work has appeared in Texas Monthly, Sojourners, Th…
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Daniel Chapter 6: Lions, Decrees, and Divine Intervention Buckle up, heathens, because your favorite atheist duo is back to dissect another juicy Bible tale. This week, we're knee-deep in Daniel Chapter 6, where political backstabbing meets the supposed "power of prayer." We'll kick things off with the dramatic exit of King Belshazzar and the rise …
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Religious Abuse and Trauma go hand in hand. This week, our hosts sit down with doctors Mark Karris and Tiffany Y. Brooks to discuss the religious trauma that stems from abuse in the church. Trigger Warning: this episode contains discussions about trauma and abuse, and may be troubling to some listeners. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, lea…
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In episode 243, we dive into the debate surrounding the Olympic opening ceremony and its potential impact on Christian viewers. We explore whether the ceremony's elaborate performances and symbolic elements cross the line of respect for Christian beliefs. Is everyone just waiting to be offended by something? Are there bigger problems to worry about…
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Learning that true salvation is a work of the Holy Spirit and not something we can accomplish through our own ability or charm is freeing. If the Holy Spirit is the one who convinces of guilt and opens eyes to see Christ as the only Savior, then I can confidently share the good news of Jesus with whomever I meet. Want to reach out, ask a question, …
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Join Zach and guests Chad, Sherry, and Lexi on Upstream as they explore the causes and impacts of violence in modern society. Discover how media contributes to desensitization and gain practical biblical insights. Subscribe to Calvary Chapel South Bay for more discussions on faith and society!By Calvary Chapel South Bay
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Author Thomas Jay Oord was recently put on trial for affirming the LGBTQI+ community. In this special episode, Keith Giles interviews Thomas to hear the details of his heresy trial with the Church of the Nazarene. To follow Thomas Jay Oord's work, head on over to his official website. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (…
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We are joined by author Tia Levings, who discusses her new book, "A Well Trained Wife." This book chronicles Tia's journey into and daring escape from christian patriarchy. We highly recommend this book. WE HAVE NEW MERCH AVAILABLE, AND A NEW MERCH SHOP, at https://leavingedenpodcast.threadless.com Stream the Leaving Eden Podcast theme song, Rollin…
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In this episode of the Dialogue Out Loud podcast, host Taylor Petrey interviews Nicholas Shrum about his thought-provoking essay, “Materializing Faith and Politics: The Unseen Power of the NCCS Pocket Constitution in American Religion,” featured… The post Faith and Politics: A Conversation with Nicholas B. Shrum appeared first on Dialogue Journal.…
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Bible Study by Atheists Weekly is a collection of last week's episodes by Sacrilegious Discourse with Husband and Wife. This week's collection includes Daniel chapters 1 - 5 plus our Q&A and Patreon teaser. Check out our NEW Merch shop: https://sacrilegious-discourse.myspreadshop.com/ Join us on DISCORD: https://discord.gg/8RwwMrb5zK **Twitch: http…
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Project 2025 Deep Dive: Anti-Woke, Anti-Democracy, and Pro-Corporate Greed Check out the complete episode here: Project 2025 Part 1 on Patreon Hold onto your hats, folks, because this week's Sacrilegious Discourse dives deep into the dystopian hellscape that is Project 2025. We're not just talking about your run-of-the-mill conservative agenda here…
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TW: Mentions of homophobia, transphobia, self-harm, and suicide Being queer and Mormon is a TRIP! Things that leaders of the Mormon church have said about being gay are absolutely horrendous and beyond damaging...and we're about to talk about it! Sources: 1. https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/official-statement/same-gender-attraction#:~:text=…
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In today's edition of Sunday Matt, your favorite producer talks about all the things people are talking about: the dumpster fire that was Trump's interview with Black journalists, the dumpster fire that is the Christian response to a woman boxer, and the dumpster fire that often rages in my head as I try to sort through the most ridiculous timeline…
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Sacrilegious Discourse Q&A: Daniel Chapters 1-5 - Unveiling the Babylonian Propaganda This Q&A episode dives deep into the historical context and literary devices of Daniel Chapters 1-5. Get ready for a snarky exploration of: Daniel's Dubious Authorship: Husband & Wife dissect evidence pointing to the book's later composition and fictional nature, …
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Today we're talking with Ngina Otiende, a marriage coach who is helping us deconstruct some harmful ways we’ve viewed marriage and divorce. Does God really hate divorce, or is that a mistranslation of the verse? Is marriage meant to make us holy or is it also meant to be good and bring joy? PLUS, we take a FASCINATING sidebar to discuss why some Ch…
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A mixed bag this week. We talk about Christian outrage over the Olympics, about the need to belong (without being defined by our belonging) and how Joe actually found himself singing worship songs. Also we consider whether our listeners are really our friends, or, as Nick so tenderly puts it, 'potential threats'. Whatever the case, thank you for be…
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Daniel Chapter 5: The Writing on the Wall In this episode of Sacrilegious Discourse, Husband and Wife delve into Daniel Chapter 5, a pivotal chapter in the Book of Daniel. They discuss the out-of-place nature of this chapter, as it should chronologically follow chapters 7 and 8. The story revolves around King Belshazzar's extravagant feast, during …
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Send us a Text Message. The Devastating Effect of Father Wounds and God's Power to Heal Grammy-Award-winning Gospel singer Russ Taff has had lifelong struggles with alcohol and low worth. Russ bravely shared his story on the YouTube channel "Soft White Underbelly" by Mark Laita. Today, I have taken clips from this riveting interview to demonstrate …
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As we wrap up this summer's focus on Religious Trauma our hosts share some exciting announcements and process some lessons from the summer Olympic games. We will be taking a one-month break and will be back with new episodes in September. We hope you are able to find a safe, supportive community in your deconstructing because "no one deserves to de…
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In this episode, we tackle a listener's question on play dates at non-Christian homes and concerns about worldly exposure. We discuss balancing exposure with wisdom, the importance of biblical hospitality, and how to ground children in the biblical worldview. Join us for practical advice on navigating these situations with faith and discernment.Res…
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Daniel Chapter 4 - Nebuchadnezzar's Madness In this episode of Sacrilegious Discourse, Husband and Wife delve into Daniel Chapter 4, exploring the story of King Nebuchadnezzar's descent into madness and his subsequent restoration. They discuss the allegorical nature of the tale, drawing parallels to the biblical story of Moses and Pharaoh. The host…
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Messianic Apologetics editor John McKee reviews some of the challenges presented by Romans 10:5 and its quotation of Leviticus 18:5. Does the Torah actually teach that by keeping its commandments, a person can earn eternal life? Did Yeshua ever teach that by keeping the Torah’s commandments, a person can earn eternal life?Part 4 of 4…
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