Best Misfits Theology Podcasts (2024)

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Pub Theology: politics, faith and community action (with Jack Turner) 1:13:38

18d ago1:13:38

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Jack Turner joins Will and Mitch at the virtual pub to discuss Christianity and political engagement. Do Christians typically care more about meeting the needs of the poor than asking why they're poor in the first place? Was Jesus a communist? Should we be capitalists? Socialists? Something else-ists? Crack a drink and join us as we throw around id…

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Will and Joel Small debrief Tim Winton’s CPX lecture (on climate crisis, toxic positivity and today's prophets) 1:04:56

6h ago1:04:56

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Tim Winton gave the Centre for Public Christianity’s 2024 Richard Johnson lecture. Will and his brother Joel went along. In this conversation they discuss Tim’s powerful words on toxic positivity, climate crisis, and the prophetic voices of young, environmental activists crying out for change. Read an excerpt from Tim’s lecture here: https://www.th…

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Anna Robinson (from Nomad podcast) on wilderness, wonder and contemplative practices 1:08:54

4d ago1:08:54

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Anna Robinson is a regular co-host on Nomad podcast, and the founder of LiveLight|DwellDeep. She describes herself as "a contemplative, deeply drawn to the mystics and misfits, those who feel at home in the wilderness." In this conversation, Will and Anna explore the themes of wonder, contemplative spirituality, and the journey of rediscovering a d…

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Sally Longley on violence, silence and Ignatian spirituality 57:26

11d ago57:26

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In this episode Sally Longley shares her journey from a belief in violence to embracing pacifism and Ignatian spirituality. Sally shares her experiences in South Africa during apartheid, her theological studies, and the transformative power of silence and imagination in spiritual practice. The conversation delves into the complexities of nonviolenc…

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Ministry Misfits Episode 142: Incarceration and Imago Dei with Scottie Parrish 1:31:44

15d ago1:31:44

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We are continuing through our Matthew 25 series this week by looking at the least talked about condition on Jesus’ list, the imprisoned. Scottie Parrish joins us to discuss the history of imprisonment, his life-changing trips, and how Kairos Prison Ministries has allowed him to pursue his holy discontent of serving those in prison. For more on Kair…

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Ministry Misfits Episode 141: What’s the deal with Project 2025? 1:49:24

1M ago1:49:24

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The wait is over, Captain Bluebeard and Andrew are finally walking through Project 2025 from a political, sociological, philosophical, and theological perspective to see what this project is, and why it is such a big deal. Jump into the discussion to not only hear the who, what, when, and how of this mandate, but also how it fits into the Matthew 2…

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Scott Erickson (Scott the Painter) is creating a visual vocabulary for the spiritual journey 1:05:17

25d ago1:05:17

1:05:17

Hello fellow misfits, friends, humans of all kinds! An absolutely delightful conversation awaits you with Scott Erickson. He’s a painter, author, performance speaker. His instagram bio says ‘Curator of awesomeness’. And I think that’s absolutely accurate. We had a great chat about Scott's creative process, the role of visual art In forming how we s…

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Ministry Misfits Episode 140: The Bible and Immigration LIVE with Tiara Wilson 1:19:46

1M ago1:19:46

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This week we are continuing our Matthew 25 series with a Live discussion on Immigrants and Immigration with Tiara Wilson. Listen in on our live recording to hear not only what the Bible says about this controversial topic, but more importantly what it means for us as believers in a politically driven world. To leave a review on Apple: https://podca…

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Pub Theology: Listener questions (hedonism, lament and the limits of language) 1:24:17

1M ago1:24:17

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Mitch, Hannah and Will crack a drink and throw around various questions from Spiritual Misfits listeners (submitted in the Facebook group) Questions/topics discussed include: Is there a role for hedonism and pleasure in connecting us with the divine? Who is responsible for creating safety within a community? What place should lament have in faith..…

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Ministry Misfits Episode 139: BuddyWalk Through Matthew 25 1:07:17

2M ago1:07:17

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We are trying out some new stuff this week and simultaneously introducing and continuing a miniseries you didn’t even know was happening. Joe Dea is with us this week to help us walk through Matthew 25 as a whole, and specifically the way we read and apply the parable of the Sheep and the Goats. For BuddyWalk With Jesus on Goodpods: https://goodpod…

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Scott Parker: 'Hillsong Boy' 1:02:12

2M ago1:02:12

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Scott Parker comes on the podcast to discuss 'Hillsong Boy': a theatrical exploration of the highs and lows of growing up queer in a megachurch, based on Scott’s real life. Want to reach out and let us know your thoughts or suggestions for the show? Send us a message here; we’d love to hear from you. The Spiritual Misfits Survival Guide (FREE): htt…

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Ministry Misfits Episode 138: Feed His Flock with Jamie Balcom 1:01:13

2M ago1:01:13

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A longtime misfit that most don’t know about is in the studio, Jamie Balcom is making his long-awaited Misfits debut, to talk about Ministry, Callings, Vision Casting, Wiffleball, and his newest ministry adventure. For the CSRM Podcast episodes mentioned today: https://www.overwhelmingvictory.org/thecsrmpodcast/episode/c04fe2b5/csrm-podcast-special…

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Jason John on sex, evolution and a poem you’ll never forget 1:07:55

2M ago1:07:55

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Jason John is a fascinating human being with a very interesting story doing very interesting things. He’s an ordained minister in the Uniting Church, has a PhD in zoology and is, amongst other things, a ‘forest chaplain.’ In this conversation we talk about evolution, sexual ethics, eco-faith communities and poetry. At the end of this episode Jason …

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Let It Rip: Is There Only One Pure Translation? Part II 50:57

2M ago50:57

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This week we have a network special for everyone as we listen in on the second half of the Let It Rip Livestream from a few weeks back. Joe Dea and Andrew Fouts are looking at the idea of Biblical Translations and walking through the pros, cons, and theological issues that they bring up. Let It Rip airs live every Saturday morning at 9:30 am easter…

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Amy Kenny: 'My Body is Not a Prayer Request' 1:00:19

2M ago1:00:19

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Amy Kenny, author of 'My Body Is Not A Prayer Request,' joins Will for a discussion about disability justice and ableism in the church. She shares her experiences of being prayed over for her disability to be erased and the harmful treatment she received in the church. Amy emphasizes the importance of recognizing the image of God in disabled bodies…

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Let It Rip: Is There Only One Pure Translation? Part I 1:02:34

2M ago1:02:34

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This week we have a network special for everyone as we listen in on the first half of the latest Let It Rip Livestream. Joe Dea and Andrew Fouts are looking at the idea of Biblical Translations and walking through the pros, cons, and theological issues that they bring up. Let It Rip airs live every Saturday morning at 9:30 am eastern, and can be vi…

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Mental Health and Loneliness with James Aaron and Sarah Bishop 1:00:19

2M ago1:00:19

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This is the fifth and final episode in our mini-series produced in collaboration with the Pulse team from Uniting Mission and Education. And in my opinion, this one was such a profound, vulnerable and meaningful conversation. Sarah Bishop and James Aaron joined me to explore mental health and loneliness in the context of faith and spirituality. Whe…

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Ministry Misfits Episode 135: Joy & Patience 1:24:52

2M ago1:24:52

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This week Brandon is back to continue our Fruit of the Spirit specials. This week we are looking at the fruits of Joy and Patience, the misconceptions about what they are, and how these fruits show the work of the Spirit in our lives. *****WE APOLOGIZE, BUT WE HAD SOME MICROPHONE ISSUES FOR THIS ONE, BUT WE ARE WORKING TO GET THIS FIXED***** For mo…

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Technology, AI and Spirituality with Aditee Vora, Somerset Drayton and Jonty Cornford 57:32

2M ago57:32

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Take a quick moment to think about how much technology has changed during your lifetime? What was the height of tech when you were a kid? Can you divide your life up into before and after internet connection? The pace of technological change can be hard to keep up with — but without a doubt it has an impact on our lives, our communities — and our s…

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Ministry Misfits Episode 134: Women in Scripture with Pastor Andie Avram 1:23:20

3M ago1:23:20

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Pastor Andie Avrams (@pastherandie) is back with me this week and we are diving into a topic we regularly are working on together, Women in the Scripture! Join us as we walk through the miscommunicated stories of Eve, Sarah, Deborah, Bathsheba, & the Samaritan Woman from John 4, looking at what the text actually shows about the faith and circumstan…

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Racial injustice and the Church with Nathan Tyson, Radhika Sukumar-White and Liesl Homes 1:03:04

3M ago1:03:04

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Hello good people, Welcome to the third conversation in our five episode mini-series with UME’s Pulse team. Over the last two weeks we’ve explored generational divides and climate crisis, eco anxiety and the like. This week another big conversation. What does it mean to keep faith in a world of racial injustice? Are people of faith in Australia tod…

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Navigating eco-anxiety, finding ways forward with Joyce Tangi, Karina Kreminski & Jono Row 48:30

3M ago48:30

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Hello again good people! This is the second in our series of 5 collaborative conversations hosted by Spiritual Misfits and the Uniting Mission and Education Pulse team, exploring major challenges in our world today and the kind of faith that doesn’t shy away from them or just respond with unhelpful platitudes. And this week we’re delving into a hug…

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Ministry Misfits Episode 133: IS IT PAGAN? Olympic Edition 1:18:20

3M ago1:18:20

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There is a lot to unpack culturally, historically, theologically, and politically from the past week of the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, causing many to ask the question “IS IT PAGAN?” In this special Olympic Edition of the Is It Pagan? Show, Joe Dea and Andrew are going to unpack as many of these as possible and ultimately answer the question of how…

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‘My Generational Deconstruction’ with Joanna Drayton, Ken Day and Ella Evans 1:02:50

3M ago1:02:50

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Spiritual Misfits and Uniting Mission and Education's Pulse team have collaborated to bring you a series of conversations about 5 pressing challenges we face on planet earth today, and the kind of faith that may help emerging generations to navigate and engage with them. In this conversation a Boomer (Ken Day), Gen X (Joanna Drayton), Millennial (W…

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Christine Redwood, Belinda Groves & Nathan Nettleton on the Open Baptists 1:01:06

3M ago1:01:06

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In this episode Will is joined by Christine Redwood, Belinda Groves and Nathan Nettleton to discuss the emergence of the Open Baptists, a new Baptist movement within Australia. The Open Baptists seek to reimagine what it means to work together as Baptist churches, focusing on partnership, collective decision-making, and freedom of conscience. They …

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Ministry Misfits Episode 132: From Barriers to Belonging with Dr. Vickie Byler 53:10

4M ago53:10

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This wait is over! The guest and book we have been talking about since season 1 has finally arrived! Dr. Vickie Byler is joining us this week to discuss her new adventures and her new book “From Barriers to Belonging”. Join us as Dr. Byler walks us through the barriers she has faced recently in finding place she feels able to use her gifting, as we…

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Karen Pack on starting loved and restoring the erased 1:03:04

4M ago1:03:04

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The Reverend Dr Karen Pack is a religious historian, ordained Christian minister, Commonwealth-registered marriage celebrant, and current President of Spiritual Care Australia. For over twenty five years she has been engaged in training pastors, chaplains, leaders and teachers in Australia, North America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Her docto…

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Ministry Misfits Episode 131: Christian Voting with Joe Dea 1:31:17

4M ago1:31:17

1:31:17

DISCLAIMER: THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED ON JULY 12, 2024, PRIOR TO THE ATTEMPT ON FORMER PRESIDENT TRUMPS LIFE. NEITHER MISFITS NOR BUDDYWALK SUPPORT ANY ACTS OF POLITICAL VIOLENCE, AND THE EVENTS THAT TRANSPIRED DO NOT CHANGE ANY OF THE ARGUMENTS PRESENTED. Election Season is in full swing, and so are the same tired bad theological arguments surroun…

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Thomas Jay Oord on 'God After Deconstruction' 1:01:26

4M ago1:01:26

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In this conversation, Will Small, Thomas Jay Oord, and Becca De Souza discuss open and relational theology, the challenges of suffering, and the process of deconstruction and reconstruction in faith. They also touch on the topic of LGBTQ+ affirmation within religious institutions. Thomas shares his personal journey from a classical theist position …

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Ministry Misfits Episode 130: Swords & Plows with Nathan Daniel Blake 1:15:12

4M ago1:15:12

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Nathan Daniel Blake is back this week and we are jumping into a new discussion that we started a few weeks ago. Join us as we look into Andrew's blog on the phrase "swords to plowshares" and what this means in relation to how we view the Scriptures, the Messiah, and our role in relation to both. For the Blog mentioned in this week’s episode: https:…

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Ministry Misfits Episode 129: Goodness & Kindness 54:08

5M ago54:08

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Brandon is back and we are continuing into our miniseries on the Fruit of the Spirit! This week we are looking at two unique but similar fruits of Goodness and Kindness. Join us as we look at what these concepts mean culturally, historically, and Theologically, as well as why these fruits more than most require us to understand them if we are to li…

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KINGDOM ON THE ROAD: Demystifying the OT - The Book of Numbers 1:33:16

5M ago1:33:16

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Thanks to technical difficulties, our recording didn’t work, however we have an awesome backup plan for everyone this week. Take a listen to our Kingdom on the Road Discussion from our livestream (Friday June 7, 2024), where Joseph Dea and Andrew walk through the first 3 chapters of the Book of Numbers in an attempt to Demystify the Old Testament. …

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Ministry Misfits Episode 127: Primary Gospel with Stefon Napier 1:12:55

5M ago1:12:55

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Stefon Napier is back this week, and we are looking at how the Gospel fits into the way we interact with others online. Join us as we look at what Essential doctrines are, the importance of understanding Secondary doctrines, and the keys to being an effective witness in today’s digital age. For more from Stefon Napier: https://www.ministrymisfits.c…

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5 Big Ideas for the Future Church (Future Church Conference Night: Joyce Tangi, Jessica Morthorpe, Karen Pack, Mitch Forbes & Joel Hollier) 1:12:33

5M ago1:12:33

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Well hello again my friends! If you’ve been listening in recent weeks I hope you have enjoyed these talks from Future Church Conference. I am excited to share that a few of us met this last week to start planning the next one — it’s going to be great. Follow New City Church or Spiritual Misfits on Instagram for a date announcement soon. This will b…

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