Best Rachel Held Evans Podcasts (2024)

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#142 – Candida Moss (Part 1): Enslaved Authors of Christianity 44:00

14d ago44:00

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Listen to the After Show Candida Moss is a leading theology professor, about her groundbreaking research on the enslaved Christians who helped create the New Testament. Discover how this reshapes our understanding of biblical inspiration, ancient authorship, and Christianity’s historical complicity in slavery. Get Candida's book God's Ghostwriters.…

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#141 – Rethinking the Tower of Babel 23:31

21d ago23:31

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To become a supporter of Almost Heretical and get more bonus episodes like this, click here: http://almostheretical.com/subscribe In this bonus episode of Almost Heretical, Nate Hanson and Shelby dive into the story of the Tower of Babel from Genesis 11. They discuss its significance, the cultural context, and various interpretations, including its…

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#140 – Frank Kenny: Unveiling the God of War 57:41

1M ago57:41

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Listen to the Frank Kenny after show! How has our understanding of God evolved over time? Nate & Shelby talk with Frank Kenny about his book, The God of War: How an Ancient God Shaped a Modern World (link), exploring the historical contexts and conflicts that have shaped modern Christianity. Thoughts, questions, stories? Please email almostheretica…

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#139 – Brian McLaren: Christianity Beyond Belief 59:13

2M ago59:13

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Listen to the after show for the Brian episode where we talk about why the Church tries to control beliefs What if being a Christian wasn't about what you believed? Nate & Shelby talk with Brian McLaren about his influential works, including Do I Stay Christian? and his latest, Life After Doom. Thoughts, questions, stories? Please email almostheret…

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10 | The Legacy: The Emerging Church Movement as Failure and Success 1:24:46

2M ago1:24:46

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In this final episode of Emerged, we combed through 70+ hours of interviews with dozens to look back on the movement and assess its successes, its failures, and its legacy. We talk about the central aspect of the ECM — friendship — and we listen in as two churches die. And finally, we say our goodbyes. Voices include Mark Scandrette, Doug Pagitt, B…

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#138 – Olivia Jackson: Why Christians Deconstruct 41:23

2M ago41:23

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Listen to the after show where we talk about favorite books, women missionaries, and being anti-academia Olivia Jackson interviewed hundreds of Christians about their deconstruction experience. We talk about why people changed their faith. Is it different in America compared to the UK, Australia, etc? Olivia's book. Thoughts, questions, stories? Pl…

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09 | Emergent So White: A Conversation with the Postmodern Negro 1:17:19

2M ago1:17:19

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In this episode of Emerged, we are joined by Anthony Smith, a Pentecostal minister, local activist, EV Cohort leader, town councilman, and Theo-blogger at Musings of a Postmodern Negro. This long-time leader of the ECM shares his personal journey, highlighting how questions of race, class, and identity politics changed the movement. The discussion …

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#137 – Tim Alberta: Reject Trump, Embrace Jesus 1:09:27

2M ago1:09:27

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Listen to the after show where Nate & Shelby talk about Tim's more traditional beliefs... Why did they have Tim on? Tim Alberta reflects on how his Christian upbringing shapes his approach to politics, emphasizing critical thought over tribalism. He advocates for a church response that mirrors Christ's love and grace, facing societal challenges wit…

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#136 – Tiffany Yecke Brooks: Spiritual Anxiety & Religious Trauma 1:02:46

3M ago1:02:46

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Listen to the after show where Nate & Shelby debrief and shore more thoughts about this conversation with Tiffany Tiffany Yecke Brooks discusses her evolution from fundamentalist roots, questioning long-held doctrines, and identifying spiritual anxiety as a trauma response. She advocates for reinterpreting biblical stories and emphasizes the import…

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08 | The Backlash: Critics Take Their Toll 1:18:10

3M ago1:18:10

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From the beginning, church leaders criticized the Emerging Church Movement. At times painful, at other times laughable, it came from the right and the left. The critics took on what ECM leaders said and wrote, how they led churches, and even how they looked. And none were more the target of criticism than Brian McLaren, Doug Pagitt, and Nadia Bolz-…

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#135 – Thomas Jay Oord: Open Relational Theology 1:08:41

3M ago1:08:41

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Listen to the Utterly Heretical after show episode that Nate & Shelby recorded debriefing this conversation with Thomas Jay Oord Dr. Thomas Jay Oord delves into open relational theology, highlighting a non-controlling, relational God and rethinking traditional omnipotence. Check out his book God After Deconstruction with Tripp Fuller. We addresses …

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07 | Rachel Held Evans and the Theological Time Machine 1:07:05

3M ago1:07:05

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In 2011, Tripp sat down with Rachel Held Evans (1981-2019) to record some conversations for a project that never got off the ground. This never-before-heard audio provides a fascinating glimpse into what was going on in the church and the world — and in the head and heart of one of the most beloved Christian authors at the time. But it also reveals…

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#134 – Dr. Laura Anderson: Sex, Dating, Courtship and Trauma 1:02:25

3M ago1:02:25

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Listen to the 20-minute Utterly Heretical after show episode that Nate & Shelby recorded debriefing this conversation with Dr. Laura Anderson Dr. Laura Anderson tackles religious trauma, explaining it as our physiological response to religious experiences, distinct from the events themselves. She critiques purity culture for its detrimental effects…

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#133 – David Fitch: Is God's Love Coercive? 59:23

4M ago59:23

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Listen to the extra 20-minute Utterly Heretical episode that Nate & Shelby recorded debriefing this conversation with David. Does Hell or even annihilationism mean that God's love is coercive? David Fitch (author of Reckoning With Power) debates with Nate and Shelby about whether we can call God's love "non-coercive". Thoughts, questions, stories? …

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06 | A Day in the Life: Planting and Pastoring Emerging Churches 1:10:59

4M ago1:10:59

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For all the talk about theology and postmodernism, for all the books and conferences, the heart of the Emerging Church Movement was always one thing: planting new churches. In this episode, we sit down for extended conversations with two ECM pastors: Tim Keel planted Jacob’s Well in Kansas City, and he’s now pastoring it toward its 25th anniversary…

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#132 – Elaine Pagels: Trump and Doubting Thomas 1:05:53

4M ago1:05:53

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Elaine Pagels presents the compelling theory that the Gospel of John might have intentionally silenced the Gospel of Thomas. This interview not only explores the hidden gospels but also challenges us to rethink the foundational narratives of Christianity through the insights of Elaine Pagels. Thoughts, questions, stories? Please email almostheretic…

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#131 – Peter Rollins: The Philosophy of Deconstruction 1:21:09

4M ago1:21:09

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We sit down with philosopher and theologian Peter Rollins to explore the intricate landscape of faith, doubt, and the philosophy of deconstruction. Rollins discusses the importance of embracing our uncertainties and the transformative power of questioning traditional religious narratives. Through a deep dive into philosophical theology, we uncover …

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05 | Emergence Is Everywhere: Cross-Pollinations and Conversations 1:19:04

4M ago1:19:04

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The church was not emerging just in the US, but also around the world – and even in other religions. In this episode of Emerged, we take a tour around the globe, stopping to talk with leaders who emerged in the UK, South Africa, Malaysia, and Australia. Then we land the plane in Los Angeles to remember the historic meeting of emerging pastors and r…

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#130 – Anna Gazmarian: Religious OCD and Mental Illness 45:16

4M ago45:16

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Listen to the full, unedited episode with extra 15 minutes Anna Gazmarian shares her profound journey of doubting faith, getting fired from a church, sexual assault, and confronting her mental health diagnosis within the church. How does faith intersect with the challenges of Religious OCD, scrupulosity and mental health? Discover her path to under…

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#129 – Did Noah's Ark Actually Happen? 46:55

4M ago46:55

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If the Bible isn't about being true or false, then what is the point of stories like Noah's Ark? Thoughts, questions, stories? Please email almostheretical@gmail.com Become a member and get: 1. Bonus episodes of Utterly Heretical (our private podcast) every month 2. All full-length episodes 3. Access to our private community of 350+ listeners Becom…

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04 | The Phyllis Phenomenon: The Power of a Woman in Culottes 1:19:45

5M ago1:19:45

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Phyllis Tickle (1934-2015) was a force of nature. She was a poet, author, publisher, teacher, professor, and so much more. She was one of the leading experts on the church in America, and her Divine Hours books introduced a generation of Christians to fixed hour prayer. And in the mid-2000s, she became a leading ally for and advocate of the Emergin…

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#128 – Nephilim and Gender Dynamics (Genesis 6:1-4) 47:30

5M ago47:30

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Curious about the Nephilim and the "sons of God" mentioned in Genesis 6:1-4? Join Nate and Shelby as they delve into ancient texts like the Book of Enoch, exploring the implications these stories have on gender dynamics and biblical narratives. Thoughts, questions, stories? Please email almostheretical@gmail.com Become a member and get: 1. Bonus ep…

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03 | Peak Emergent: A Movement Hits Its Stride 1:08:57

5M ago1:08:57

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By 2001, a lot had changed for the nascent emerging church movement: Doug Pagitt left Leadership Network to start a church, and shortly thereafter, Leadership Network shut down the Young Leaders Network. (Also, a notorious pastor in Seattle was asked to leave the group.) The “Group of 20” became the “Terra Nova Project,” before ultimately settling …

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02 | The Miracle at Glorieta: The Gathering that Launched a Movement 1:14:27

5M ago1:14:27

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Many people point to the Re:Evaluation Forum, held at the Glorieta Conference Center in October, 1998, as the birth of the Emerging Church Movement. That gathering followed a chain of events that included the founding of Young Leaders Network in 1993, and seminal conferences at Glen Eyrie in 1996 and Mt. Hermon in 1997. And at that latter conferenc…

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01 | Proto-Emergent: The Seeds of a Movement 1:03:33

6M ago1:03:33

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The Emerging Church Movement did not come from nowhere. It sprung from a history that included the Jesus Movement, the Seeker Sensitive Megachurch Movement, and a revolution in youth ministry. In this episode, hosts Tony Jones and Tripp Fuller talk about what was happening in the 1980s and 1990s in the American church that laid the groundwork for t…

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Emerged PREVIEW: Nadia Bolz-Weber 12:08

6M ago12:08

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Here's a preview of some of the content we've been working on for Emerged. Today's clip: Nadia Bolz-Weber. Contribute to helping us tell this story at emergedpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Tripp Fuller, Tony Jones, Josh Gilbert

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Emerged PREVIEW: Diana Butler Bass 10:48

6M ago10:48

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Here's a preview of some of the content we've been working on for Emerged. Today's clip: Dianna Butler Bass. Contribute to helping us tell this story at emergedpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Tripp Fuller, Tony Jones, Josh Gilbert

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Emerged PREVIEW: The Early Days with Tim Conder 14:28

7M ago14:28

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Here's a preview of some of the content we've been working on for Emerged. Today's clip entails stories from Tim Condor. Contribute to helping us tell this story at emergedpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Tripp Fuller, Tony Jones, Josh Gilbert

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Emerged PREVIEW: Rachel Held Evans & Tripp 16:58

7M ago16:58

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Here's a preview of some of the content we've been working on for Emerged. This clip is a relic conversation between Tripp and Rachel Held Evans. Contribute to helping us tell this story at emergedpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Tripp Fuller, Tony Jones, Josh Gilbert

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TRAILER: Emerged: An Oral History of the Emerging Church Movement 9:10

9M ago9:10

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Contribute to helping us tell this story at emergedpodcast.com Watch the Trailer here: https://homebrewedchristianity.lpages.co/emerged-an-oral-history-of-the-emerging-church-movement/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Tripp Fuller, Tony Jones, Josh Gilbert

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#127 – Eve and the Apple (Genesis 3) 38:41

9M ago38:41

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Join us as we delve into Genesis 3 and explore its long-lasting impact on women. We'll tackle big questions like: Did God really say what we've been told? And why isn’t the serpent identified as Satan? We’ll discuss how much of what we believe comes from Paul's interpretations and how this story has shaped women’s experiences, especially around lea…

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#126 – Marriage, Gender, and Homosexuality (Genesis 2:24) 38:09

9M ago38:09

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Is Genesis 2:24 an institution of heterosexual marriage? Does it matter? In this episode, we tackle these questions and play devil's advocate to help you respond to the pushback you may be facing. We challenge traditional views and ask: How should we use the Bible today? Tune in as we navigate the complex landscape of faith, marriage, and sexuality…

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#125 – Rethinking Adam and Eve (Genesis 2:7) 38:26

10M ago38:26

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Did you ever wonder why Satan is never mentioned in the Garden of Eden? Prepare to have your mind blown as we dive into the untold complexities of Genesis 2:1-18. This episode uncovers surprising interpretations, challenges common myths, and may forever change the way you look at the creation story. Don't miss out; it's time to rethink what you tho…

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