Best Misfits Theology Podcasts (2024)

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Adis Duderija on progressive Islam and process theology 1:07:17

6d ago1:07:17

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Growing up my understanding of Islam was largely informed by Christian sources telling me what was wrong. I actually remember a book I owned called ‘why are there so many gods?’ In and of itself this is not a terrible question, but the contents of the book included a 1-2 page summary of all the major (and many minor) religions of the world. And at …

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Ministry Misfits Episode 123: Hometown Prophet with Nathan Daniel Blake 1:11:04

3h ago1:11:04

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There are a lot of passages throughout Scripture that are misunderstood or misused. This week, Nathan Daniel Blake joined me to discuss a few of those passages related to the acceptance of our call to ministry. What’s going on in Luke 4:24, Matthew 10:14, & Acts 16? What’s the deal with dust, the Holy Spirit, & Hometown Prophets? Learn more about N…

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Scott M. Coley on 'Ministers of Propaganda' 1:15:40

4d ago1:15:40

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Scott M. Coley is a lecturer in philosophy and the author the forthcoming book 'Ministers of Propaganda: Truth, Power and the Ideology of the Religious Right.' In this conversation Scott gives an excellent overview of how propaganda can function in reinforcing systems that benefit those who are currently in positions of power and privilege. He also…

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#028 - Warfare & Deliverance w/Mike Neelley 1:00:46

6d ago1:00:46

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Warning: this episode may be uncomfortable to hear for those that don't believe in the spiritual realm. Only listen if you are interested and open to spiritual warfare, evil spirits, and principalities beyond the material, psychological, and physical. Author of Hearing the Heartbeat of God, Mike Neelley comes again to discuss with Drew an important…

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Ministry Misfits Episode 122: Ministry to Appalachia with Stefon Napier & Wesley George 1:13:34

9d ago1:13:34

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This week we are headed into the mountains to talk about the specific ministry conditions that pastors deal with in the Appalachian Region of the United States. Stefon Napier and Wesley George join us to discuss our personal experiences, cultural phenomena, and the way Holy Discontent affects the way we look at Strategically Relevant ministry in th…

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Ministry Misfits Episode 121: Enemies Revisited with Stefon Napier 44:58

13d ago44:58

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It’s happened again, the same statement Andrew made in January was again the target of debate online, and this time Stefon Napier is stepping in to help try and calm the outrage. What does the Bible say about Christians and Enemies? Check out the new website at www.ministrymisfits.com To become a Patron for Ministry Misfits visit www.patreon.com/mi…

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#027 - Resurrection: 5 Reasons I'm Devoted 36:08

11d ago36:08

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Recorded on Easter Sunday, Drew is inspired to combat the shadow versions imposed on the heart of Christianity. This episode is great to share with seekers or those on the fringes of faith. --- 🔥 Website: firericepodcast.com 🍚 Email: firericepodcast@gmail.com (keep the questions & comments coming!) (This podcast is supported by the contributions of…

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#026 - American Dream to the Kingdom Dream w/Mia Rong 42:58

14d ago42:58

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Growing up on a pear farm in rural S. Korea, Mia achieved the American Dream she always wanted... but something was still missing. Get ready to be encouraged as Mia shares how she fell in love with God, His mission, and cultivated intimacy with Christ through prayer. This episode is great for those struggling with marriage, purpose, and church life…

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Rachel Collis on doubt, faith and showing up either way 59:58

13d ago59:58

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Rachel Collis has often felt like the ‘non-Trekkie at the Star-Trek convention’ at church. Still, she has shown up over the years, through faith, doubt and everything in between. We explore her story as well as the powerful music she makes, closing our conversation with one of her songs, ‘the least of these.’ Check out more of Rachel’s work here: h…

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#025 - Nepal, Hinduism, Witchcraft w/Anurodh Dhakal 1:05:57

14d ago1:05:57

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From Nepal, Anurodh shares his story of experiencing the difference between Hinduism and the Gospel. The Holy Spirit is working throughout the world... --- 🔥 Website: firericepodcast.com 🍚 Email: firericepodcast@gmail.com (keep the questions & comments coming!) (This podcast is supported by the contributions of individuals & groups who believe in t…

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Ministry Misfits Episode 120: IVF and Image Bearing with Karen Terrazas 1:07:28

21d ago1:07:28

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Karen Terrazas is back with us this week, discussing the latest controversial fertility laws coming out of different states and answering the Theological questions revolving around In Vitro Fertilization. How should we as a church talk about IVF, and what is the bigger issue surrounding this conversation and many others. For more information on Min…

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Pub Theology (with Carlynne Nunn) on shame and disappointment 1:01:32

20d ago1:01:32

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We're adding a twist to our beloved Pub Theology episodes: bring a friend - who brings the topic. This time, Will has brought Carlynne Nunn. And Carlynne has brought shame and disappointment. Great topics for a lively ol' pub chat! Pour a drink of your choosing and join us for a rich and wide conversation about the dark and uncomfy things in life a…

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Ministry Misfits Episode 119: Let’s Talk About Homelessness with Joe Dea 1:14:40

27d ago1:14:40

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Let’s talk about Homelessness. Season 4 is here and we are starting off with a heavy topic with one of our favorite Misfits, Joe Dea (BuddyWalk With Jesus, Kingdom on the Road). Join us this week as we talk about the problem of homelessness from a societal, political, logistical, and theological perspective. Check out the new website at www.ministr…

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Josephine McDonnell Inkpin on Trans Resurrection Reflections 1:10:02

27d ago1:10:02

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Dear friends, If you are listening on the day this comes out, happy resurrection Sunday! And if you are listening at any other time that’s cool because resurrection is not restricted to Easter Sunday. It pops up in all kinds of places, often where it's unexpected. This conversation with Josephine McDonnell Inkpin is a wonderful reminder of that, an…

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#024 - Chinese American Christ w/Paul Lam 55:46

1M ago55:46

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Anybody interested in understanding the Chinese immigrant church experience in North America? Pastor Paul Lam shares his heart for discipleship, spiritual formation, and why it’s important to prioritize the Holy Spirit in the Chinese American Church life. For those that have ever attended the English congregation of a Chinese Church in America, get…

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James Watson wrote a song for Spiritual Misfits (and you can help name it) 1:01:50

1M ago1:01:50

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James Watson is a musician, music educator and a lovely fella who possesses many of the same qualities as a golden retriever. He’s warm, loveable and quick to make friends. He’s also deeply thoughtful and considered, as you’ll hear in this conversation about changing churches, evolving beliefs and the ‘little hurts’ that can build up in communities…

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Rob Waters (National Poetry Slam champion) on reminders of truth and love 1:06:49

1M ago1:06:49

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Rob Waters, Gomeroi poet and storyteller and the current Australian Poetry Slam champion joined me for a rich and deep conversation about an all-encompassing spirituality that exists beyond the boxes of a compartmentalised life. Rob shares about the grounding role of Country and Story from a First Nations perspective. We then explore the prophetic …

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Karen Pack, Tash Holmes & Karl Hand on Queer Christian Pride [Replay] 1:11:08

2M ago1:11:08

1:11:08

Hello my friends A few words at the top here before the episode starts. I had to rearrange some interviews I had lined up for this week — so I’m pulling a great conversation out of the archive for you. Given that last weekend was Mardi Gras, I thought I’d replay this wonderful panel conversation we recorded just over a year ago in conjunction with …

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Will & Hannah debrief 'Prosper' 1:06:47

2M ago1:06:47

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Will and Hannah debrief their thoughts after binging 'Prosper' on Stan. We avoid spoilers, and there's still plenty of interesting questions here for people who haven't watched the show. So get yourself a cuppa and join us as we discuss wealth, celebrity pastors, corruption and more. Sign up to our mailing list: https://spiritualmisfits.com.au/ Joi…

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Ministry Misfits Episode 118: Worldview, Ecclesiology, & Missiology Part II with Joel A Bowman Sr 1:21:38

2M ago1:21:38

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We are closing down Season 3 today & finishing the conversation we started last week with Joel A Bowman Sr. Join us as we continue to explore the concepts of Worldview, Ecclesiology, & Missiology, this week from the perspective of an Integrationist. For more from Joel: www.acompellingvoice.com Check out our new website at www.ministrymisfits.com To…

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Emily Hayes (& Mitch Forbes) on learning to listen 1:18:13

2M ago1:18:13

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Emily Hayes is the minister at Alice Springs Uniting Church. Mitch and Will met Emily towards the end of 2023 at a gathering and began a fascinating conversation which they pick up in this episode, exploring things like calling, discernment, and a spirituality of place and deep listening. Sign up to our mailing list: https://spiritualmisfits.com.au…

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Ministry Misfits Episode 117: Worldview, Ecclesiology, & Missiology Part I with Dr. Bryan Hudson 1:19:59

2M ago1:19:59

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Dr. Hudson is back with us today to start a discussion on the misconceptions behind the terms worldview, ecclesiology, missiology, Church, & Christian. For Dr. Hudson’s article mentioned in this episode: https://www.bryanhudson.com/2021/04/the-inertia-of-christian-worldview.html?m=1 For more from Dr. Hudson: www.bryanhudson.com For Dr. Hudson’s Cha…

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Sarah McCammon on 'The Exvangelicals' 58:11

2M ago58:11

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Sarah McCammon is an award-winning National Political Respodent for NPR and the author of the upcoming book: 'The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living and Leaving the White Evangelical Church'. ‘The Exvangelicals’ is part-memoir and part-journalism, providing a guided tour through the significant religious and political social shifts happening in our curr…

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Ministry Misfits Episode 116: Is It Pagan? - Lent 1:09:48

3M ago1:09:48

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We are entering back into another holiday season, and that means Joe Dea is back with me to ask the question “Is It Pagan?” What about the season of Lent? What’s the big deal about the 40 days leading up to Easter? For more information on Ministry Misfits visit www.ministrymisfits.com To become a Patron for Ministry Misfits visit www.patreon.com/mi…

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Peter Espevoll & Jon Reichardt: death metal, deconstruction & mental health 1:14:22

3M ago1:14:22

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If you listened to our advent episode you got to hear some beautiful Christmas music from Peter Espevoll with some production from Jon Reinhardt (who you may remember if you listened to the ‘experience of David Bentley Hart’ episode). What you may be surprised to hear is that despite putting out a Christmas album recently Peter’s musical background…

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Ministry Misfits Episode 115: Theologizin’ Bigger About Atonement Theory with Trey Ferguson 1:14:59

3M ago1:14:59

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Pastor Trey is with us today to discuss his Atonement Theories and his new book Theologizin’ Bigger. Join us as we dive into the different theories of atonement, sin, & salvation, and a deep dive into Penal Substitutionary Atonement and Christus Victor. To purchase a copy of Theologizin’ Bigger: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?SshEKMoBQfsHpqNxUh…

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Kristen LaValley on faith after the formulas fail 53:49

3M ago53:49

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Kristen LaValley is a writer whose works offers “insights that intersect doubt and belief, hope and suffering, beauty and heartache, complexity and simplicity.” Questioning and curiosity have always been a natural part of Kristen’s faith from her childhood through to now. Kristen’s upcoming book, ‘Even if He Doesn’t’ opens up some of Kristen’s own …

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Ministry Misfits Episode 114: Wisdom 1:12:00

3M ago1:12:00

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Brandon is back and making his 2024 debut! This week we are continuing a couple of different series and looking at the misconceptions about Wisdom, and why it is a Fruit of the Spirit. For the rest of the Fruit of the Spirit series: https://www.ministrymisfits.com/fruitofthespirit For more from the Misfits: www.ministrymisfits.com To support Misfit…

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Nils von Kalm on lifting people’s dignity 59:36

3M ago59:36

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Nils von Kalm is an award-winning freelance writer, whose work seeks to lift people's dignity. Nils explores the intersections between faith and the complexities of life. In this conversation Nils shares vulnerably about formational moments in his own life, including his experience of the 'Men's Rites of Passage' (founded by Fr. Richard Rohr) and h…

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Ministry Misfits Episode 113: Enemies 1:09:30

3M ago1:09:30

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This week we are looking into the Theology behind a controversial post, that never should have been controversial. “Christians don’t have enemies, we have neighbors.” Is this true? Why the controversy? What does scripture actually say about all of this? For the blog on Matthew 7: https://www.ministrymisfits.com/post/logs-pearls-pigs-a-commentary-on…

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#023 - From Kenya to Christ w/Ama Zenya 53:54

3M ago53:54

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Pastor Ama Zenya shares her captivating story of finding Christ as Lord rather than just someone she loved from afar. --- 🔥 Website: firericepodcast.com 🍚 Email: firericepodcast@gmail.com (keep the questions & comments coming!) (This podcast is supported by the contributions of individuals & groups who believe in the importance of the ministry of t…

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Liz Cooledge Jenkins on 'Nice Churchy Patriarchy' 52:59

3M ago52:59

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Liz Cooledge Jenkins joins Hannah and Will for a conversation about her new book 'Nice Churchy Patriarchy', unpacking all the subtle but damaging ways patriarchy can operate in 'nice' Christian spaces and inviting us to imagine and participate in more equitable and just ways of creating faith communities. Connect with Liz's work here: https://lizco…

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Ministry Misfits Episode 112: How to Trust Your Pastor LIVE with Anthony Wilson and Joe Dea 1:42:26

4M ago1:42:26

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Anthony Wilson (Love Thy Naybor, Kingdom on the Road, Let It Rip) and Joe Dea (BuddyWalk With Jesus, Kingdom on the Road, Let It Rip) are joining me live for Episode 112 to discuss the complicated dynamics behind having a trusting relationship with a pastor. How long should it take? What does it look like? How should it be facilitated? And why does…

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'Filthy Misfits' (Spiritual Misfits x Filthy Hope crossover episode) 1:16:48

4M ago1:16:48

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Jonny Cornford from Filthy Hope podcast joins Will Small for a crossover episode. In the first half of the episode we exchange some of our own stories and discuss our motivations for making work like this, then in the second half we get into an honest ‘filthy misfit’ discussion about prayer. Learn more about Filthy Hope here: https://www.unitinghea…

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Ministry Misfits Episode 111: Meet the Misfits - Temeko Holness 50:33

4M ago50:33

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Meet Misfit Temeko Holness! This week hear Temeko’s story of faith, learning, calling, and a Holy Discontent to see others achieve the same. Hear how he wants to see anti-intellectualism cease while continuing to see the Church focused on matters of faith. For more about Temeko: https://www.ministrymisfits.com/misfits/meek For our episode with Dr. …

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Summer replays: Becca de Souza on God as midwife 1:06:29

4M ago1:06:29

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I’m taking a little breather between the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024. Thankfully, there are so many incredible conversations in our back-log. I’m pulling a few favourites out to revisit - like this one! If you’re in Sydney (or willing to travel) join us on the 25th of Jan for Future Church Conference (futurechurchcon.com) with Joel Hollie…

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Ministry Misfits Episode 110: Meet the Misfits - Karen Browning 27:11

4M ago27:11

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It’s 2024 and we have some new stuff happening. Today we are officially introducing Karen Browning. Listen to Karen’s story of faith & how her career as a midwife is a fulfillment of her holy discontent. Learn more about Karen: www.ministrymisfits.com/misfits/karen Check out the new website at www.ministrymisfits.com To become a Patron for Ministry…

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