Best Progressivechristian Podcasts (2024)

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Timothy Beal - Finding Hope at the End of the World (N318) 1:42:55

9d ago1:42:55

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Faced with multiple existential threats in the coming decades, professor of religion Timothy Beal reflects on the possibility of human extinction and what hope might look like within that context. Timothy challenges the notion of perpetual optimism, advocating instead for a deeper, more grounded form of hope. Through insights from indigenous spirit…

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Vanessa Chamberlin - A Spirituality of the Land (N317) 1:04:32

23d ago1:04:32

1:04:32

In this Easter devotional podcast, Vanessa Chamberlin reflects on biblical narratives and personal mystical experiences as she navigates the intersection of theology, art, and ecological consciousness. Following Vanessa’s reflection, Anna Robinson creates a contemplative space for us to more deeply reflect on and experience this spirituality of the…

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Selina Stone - Womanist Ways (N316) 1:36:16

1M ago1:36:16

1:36:16

Theologian Selina Stone joins us to share her experience of growing up in a black Pentecostal church, the questions and doubts she wrestled with, and the answers she found in womanist theology. Among other things, Selina reflects on the limitations of traditional theology, the role of spirituality in fostering well-being, her evolving relationship …

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Mark Karris - Healing From Hell (N315) 1:32:19

2M ago1:32:19

1:32:19

Therapist and author Mark Karris joins us to discuss religious trauma and the path to healing. Drawing on his own personal experiences and professional insights as a therapist, Mark reflects on oppressive religious beliefs, in particular the doctrine of Hell, original sin, and the image of a wrathful God, and the harm this can cause us. Mark then s…

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Cole Arthur Riley - Black Liturgies (N314) 1:25:17

2M ago1:25:17

1:25:17

Poet and author Cole Arthur Riley joins us to talk about her desire for a spirituality that was more human and a more liberating expression of faith. This journey led to the emergence of Black Liturgies. From prayers and poetry to breath practices and ancestral writings, this digital project explores spirituality that embraces embodiment, lament, r…

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Bethany Sollereder - Animal Suffering and the Love of God (N313) 1:38:53

3M ago1:38:53

1:38:53

In this podcast theologian and author Bethany Sollereder explores the complex intersection of animal suffering, the evolutionary process and divine love. She reflects on God's role in the face of suffering, the possibility of redemption for non-human animals, and creation's journey towards love and maturity. It's a fascinating conversation about th…

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Rachel Held Evans - Losing My Evangelical Religion [Revisited] (N312) 1:49:27

3M ago1:49:27

1:49:27

To kick off 2024 we thought we’d share a Nomad Revisited episode with you. Each month on Revisited Tim and Nick raid the Nomad archives, dust off an old interview, and ponder where their faith was then, where it is now, and what influences shaped that transition. Nomad Revisited is usually tucked away behind a paywall on our Patreon page as a littl…

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Christena Cleveland - A Spirituality of the Womb (N311) 48:30

4M ago48:30

48:30

In this Christmas devotional podcast, Dr Christena Cleveland explores the symbolism of the Black Madonna. In times of dysregulation and uncertainty, the Black Madonna has provided Christena a powerful symbol of love, nurture and connection, allowing her to move from a spirituality of fear to one of trust. Following Christena’s refection, Anna Robin…

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Christmas Q&A (N310) 1:49:56

5M ago1:49:56

1:49:56

In this special seasonal episode, all the Nomad hosts come together for a Q&A to infuse your holidays with festive cheer. As a thank you to our beloved listeners whose financial support made this year's 24 Nomad episodes possible, we've gathered around the virtual fireplace to wrestle with 24 of their burning questions. Everything from our favourit…

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Jay Hulme - A Queer Journey of Saints and Sanctuaries (N309) 1:55:25

5M ago1:55:25

1:55:25

Author and poet Jay Hulme joins us to talk about his literal and metaphorical search to connect with a variety of ancient and eccentric saintly figures. Weaving together themes of wilderness, faith, sexuality and decay, Jay speaks of the connections he discovered and the inspiration we might find when examining these lives from long ago. Following …

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Dana Hicks - Reimagining Marriage (N308) 1:36:04

6M ago1:36:04

1:36:04

In this episode former pastor Dana Hicks guides us through the evolving landscape of marriage and relationships. Dana explores how our cultural perceptions of marriage are shifting and challenging established norms, and ponders the relevance of biblical images of marriage for our modern context. With a focus on reimagining relationships, Dana helps…

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Ilia Delio - The Primacy of Love (N307) 1:37:27

6M ago1:37:27

1:37:27

In this episode we’re joined by Franciscan sister and theologian Ilia Delio. Ilia guides us through the intersection of science, spirituality, and love. We explore the concept of God's love as a fundamental force in the cosmos, existing at the heart of everything, connecting us to God, each other and the physical structures of the universe. After t…

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Lindsay Munroe - Sexuality After Purity Culture (N306) 2:29:51

7M ago2:29:51

2:29:51

As part of her personal spiritual journey and theological master's research, Lindsay Monroe invited a group of women to explore the impact of purity culture on their sexuality. We invite her to discuss what she discovered, about the harm inflicted by this ideology and how we might be open to finding healthier and more authentic ways forward. Follow…

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ChatGPT - In AI We Trust? (N305) 2:33:21

7M ago2:33:21

2:33:21

In this episode we speak with a non-human guest: the AI chatbot, ChatGPT. We quiz ChatGPT on the ethical complexities and moral implications of weaving AI into our lives and spiritual journeys. We discuss what safeguards need to be in place to ensure AI acts as a catalyst for human flourishing, what AI can teach us about what it means to be human, …

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Nicola Slee - Abba Amma: Improvisations on the Lord's Prayer (N304) 1:39:34

8M ago1:39:34

1:39:34

Reflecting on the Lord's Prayer, theologian, writer, and poet Nicola Slee delves into some of it’s problematic language, and through a process of improvisation reimagines the prayer as one that brings a universal message of hope in a world marred by injustice. After the interview, Nomad hosts Tim Nash and Anna Robinson reflect on their own journeys…

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David Blower - Farewell and Godspeed (N303) 1:12:51

8M ago1:12:51

1:12:51

Well, this is it. After over six years of hosting, interviewing, music and creativity, David Blower is bowing out. In his final episode Tim and David reflect on David’s nomad journey, answer listener questions, and listen to some music. And, of course, talk about the Nah Box and signs of hope. So raise a glass, wipe the tear from your eye, and enjo…

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Michael Frost - Deconstructing the Christian Narrative of Power (N302) 2:14:51

9M ago2:14:51

2:14:51

Host of the In the Shift podcast Michael Frost is a researcher, writer and theologian. In this episode he shares from his own experience of faith and church, as he unpicks the language that has so often been co-opted in Christian spaces to enforce power and perpetuate unhealthy systems of control. Afterwards Nick Thorley and Joy Brooks consider the…

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Sam Ewell - A Convivial Faith (N301) 2:07:44

9M ago2:07:44

2:07:44

Theologian and community gardener Sam Ewell reflects on his years as a missionary and a neighbour, and how a radical priest called Ivan Illich led him back to the soil. After the interview, Nomad hosts David Blower and Anna Robinson ponder how the life and teaching of Illich might help shape their evolving faith. Interview starts at 10m 50s Show No…

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Claire Gilbert - Revelations of Divine Love (N300) 1:49:24

10M ago1:49:24

1:49:24

During two and a half years of cancer treatment, Claire Gilbert found a spiritual companion in Julian of Norwich. We speak to Claire about her experience of writing Julian's fictional autobiography. She considers the tensions between Julian's visions and Holy church, whilst reflecting on the possibilities that open up when we are transformed by bot…

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Doug King - Spiral Dynamics, Deconstruction and the Future of Faith (N299) 1:58:47

10M ago1:58:47

1:58:47

We speak with Doug King about the evolution of his faith, progressing from Christian fundamentalism to a post-Christian identity. At the heart of Doug’s understanding of this journey is the historical framework of Spiral Dynamics, a model that illuminates the evolution of worldviews across cultures worldwide. This model reveals that the journey man…

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Sally Mann - Encountering the Neighbourhood (N298) 2:00:48

11M ago2:00:48

2:00:48

Sally Mann has lived on the same road in East Ham that her family have lived on since the 1800s. She and Dave have worked and played with their neighbours to form all kinds of shared spaces for common life: community halls, gardens, sports fields and more. This is a story about faith shaped more by encounters with people and place than by instituti…

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Rachel and Simon Jay - Complex Families (N297) 55:00

11M ago55:00

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Over the last 20 years Rachel and Simon Jay have been parents to many children through fostering and adoption as well as raising their own biological children. In this conversational episode, we listen in as they reflect on their experiences, discuss what they've learnt, and explore the expectations, challenges and delights of being family. Show No…

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Brad Jersak - The Great Deconstruction (N296) 1:50:47

12M ago1:50:47

1:50:47

We speak with author and teacher Brad Jersak about his book Out of the Embers: Faith After the Great Deconstruction, and how his dark night of the soul led him to a 12 Step program, the Eastern Orthodox Church and to a new kind of faith. Brad also reflects on the roots of what he refers to as The Great Deconstruction, and the wider cultural shifts …

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Olivia Jackson - Stories of Deconstructing Faith (N295) 1:40:59

1y ago1:40:59

1:40:59

Frustrated at the lack of literature on faith deconstruction, Olivia Jackson carried out her own research as she sought to provide hope and solidarity to others on a similar journey. Here she talks about her own story, alongside the impact of receiving hundreds of questionnaires and listening to 140 individual experiences in order to draw together …

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Ched Myers - Easter and Empire (N294) 1:00:42

1y ago1:00:42

1:00:42

In this Easter special we interviewed the theologian Ched Myers about the politics of the passion narratives, exploring what the cross and its religious atonement ideas have to do with colonialism, capitalism and the power structures we live in today. Show Notes → The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, wonderfully ad-free content is entirely funded by…

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