Best Jonathan Merritt Podcasts (2024)

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S9E2: Not That Kind of Christian 32:39

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Episode 2 of The Collective Table podcast is here! In today’s episode, Jason and Claire revisit a conversation with author, speaker, activist, and public theologian Brian McLaren. Using Brian’s framework of ideas, Jason and Claire explore the themes of cultural fragmentation, hybridization, and the opportunities that arise from cultural shifts. McL…

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Purplynd: A Conversation With Brian K Woodson 59:21

4h ago59:21

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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you buy Wintermoon and Coffeestain by Keith Giles. Published by Quoir and available now. In this episode we chat with Brian K Woodson Brian K. Woodson, Sr. has a Bachelor of Industrial Design degree from Syracuse University and a Master of Divinity degree from United Theological Seminary and has served i…

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When God Became White: A Conversation With Grace Ji-Sun Kim 33:05

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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Divine Echoes by Mark Gregory Karris. Published by Quoir, and is available now In this episode we chat with Grace Ji-Sun Kim Grace Ji-Sun Kim received her her Ph.D. from the University of Toronto and is Professor of Theology at Earlham School of Religion. Kim is the author or editor of 24 books, m…

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Ministers Of Propaganda: A Conversation With Scott Coley 49:09

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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by God, Sex, and Rich People by Mattie Jo Cowsert. The book is published by Quoir and is available now In. this episiode we chat with Scott Coley Scott M. Coley is a lecturer in philosophy at Mount St. Mary’s University. His research interests include philosophy of religion, moral epistemology, and p…

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S9E1: Fear, I See You Over There 31:01

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Welcome to Season 9 of The Collective Table Podcast! For the inaugural episode, Claire and Jenell sat down to reflect on TCT’s Season 7 conversation with Nadia Bolz-Weber. Have you ever wondered how fear shapes our actions and decisions, both in ancient stories like that of Herod and in modern events like the insurrection? What does it look like to…

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The Quantum Sayings Of Jesus: A Conversation With Keith Giles 1:07:49

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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by the book Letting Go(d) by Aaron Simnowitz. Published by Quoir and available now In this episode we chat with Keith Giles Keith Giles is a former pastor who left the pulpit to follow Jesus and start a house church where no one takes a salary and 100 percent of all offerings are given to help the po…

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Too Close To The Flame: A Conversation With Joe Ingle 1:02:31

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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Inking Christ by Justin Scoggins. It is published by Quoir and is available now In this episode we chat with Joe Ingle Joe Ingle, a North Carolina native, left the South after college and moved to East Harlem to join the E. Harlem Urban Year program. He spent his senior year at Union Theological S…

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Season 9 - Coming Soon! 1:44

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TCT’s next season of episodes will launch on September 9th! Throughout the fall, you’ll hear from Jenell, Jason, and Claire as they look back on some of their favorite TCT episodes, wondering together how these themes can still speak into today’s world. Together we will explore themes that feel more relevant than ever: cultural and identity fragmen…

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Holy Ghosted: A Conversation With Tiffany Yecke Brooks 1:10:37

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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The Quoirlings. A community where people who are going through Deconstruction can connect, read books devoted to this experience, share resources, and connect with others who are asking the same questions. In this episode we chat with Tiffany Yecke Brooks Tiffany Yecke Brooks is the lead or contri…

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Lake Drive: A Conversation With David Morris 1:02:03

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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Better Living Through Literature: How Books Change Lives And (Sometimes) History By Robin Bates. Published by Quoir and available on August 20, 2024 In this episode we chat with David Morris David Morris is a long-time student of the personal journey of faith in the United States, the publisher at…

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Passing the Baton 13:46

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The Collective Table has some exciting news! Chelsea and Dana are passing the hosting baton. Beginning in September, The Collective Table and Oceanside Sanctuary are joining together. You’ll hear from new hosts, Jenell & Jason Coker, and still hear from Claire as well. We look forward to further developing this podcast community to serve the needs …

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Episode 102 (s5e13) - This tournament is still stupid (aka, the greatest tournament in the world) 1:08:49

2M ago1:08:49

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What’s coming up in this episode?Recent ResultsWelcome to Portland (Wrexham)PredictionsBy Portland Vanity Soccer

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This Is Going To Hurt: A Conversation With Bekah McNeel 55:46

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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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My Guncle And Me: A Conversation With Jonathan Merritt 59:28

2M ago59:28

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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Fire And Silk by Meghan Irene Turner. It is published by Quoir and is available now. In this episode we chat with Jonathan Merritt Jonathan Merritt is one of America's most prolific and trusted writers on faith, culture and politics whose articles have appeared regularly in outlets such as The Atl…

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Abundant Lives: A Conversation With Amanda Udis-Kessler 1:14:05

2M ago1:14:05

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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by the Deadly Faith podcast. Deadly Faith is a true crime podcast that explores the world where religion and crime collide. In this episode we chat with Amanda Udis-Kessler Amanda Udis-Kessler is a sociologist, ethicist, nonfiction writer, songwriter, composer, and liturgist. Her books include Queer …

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Honoring The Journey: A Conversation With Leslie Nease 1:03:11

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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Breaking Bad Faith by Michael Camp. Published by Quoir and is available now In this episode we chat with Leslie Nease Leslie Nease, formerly recognized as Sister Christian from Survivor China, boasts a multifaceted background as a former Christian Radio Show Host, Speaker, and Writer specializing …

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PVSP EPISODE 100 1:32:33

3M ago1:32:33

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Now with more RANDYBy Portland Vanity Soccer

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Life After Doom: A Conversation With Brian McLaren 59:49

2M ago59:49

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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by I Was A Teenage Fundamentalist Podcast. Brian and Troy used to be loyal Christian megachurch leaders. They’re not anymore. This podcast explores life after fundamentalism. In this episode we chat with Brian McLaren Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former c…

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You Will Always Belong: A Conversation With Matthew Paul Turner 1:11:39

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This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by Bros Bibles and Beer Podcast. 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! In this episode we chat with Matt…

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Hurt And Healed: A Conversation With Ryan George 1:08:22

3M ago1:08:22

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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Mornings With Schleiermacher by Chad Bahl. Published by Quoir and will be available on July 9, 2024 In this episde we chat with Ryan George Ryan George co-leads Dude Group, a parachurch spiritual adventure community, as well as a serving incubator of volunteers at his church. During business hours…

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Episode 99 (s5e10) - 99 Green & Gold Balloons 1:10:15

3M ago1:10:15

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What’s coming up in this episode? • Vibes and Results • Summer of Love • Transfer speculation • Upcoming 100th EpisodeBy Portland Vanity Soccer

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Thriving On A Riff: A Conversation With Bill Carter 1:00:36

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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Inking Christ: A Theological Approach To Tattoos by Justin Scoggins. The book is published by Quoir and will be available on July 30, 2024 In this episode we chat with Bill Carter William G. Carter maintains a dual career as a jazz pianist and a Presbyterian minister. He is the pastor and head of …

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Rift: A Conversation With Cait West 1:01:24

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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by A New Way Of Seeing: Meaning In Life And The Christian Vision Of Nature by Pierce Alexander Marks. Available June 25, 2024 and published by Quoir In this episode we chat with Cait West Cait West is a writer and editor based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her work has been published in The Revealer, Re…

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Ep. 78: Speaking of Rape w/Rev. Dr. Danielle Tumminio Hansen 50:17

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Episode Summary: [TW: sexual assault and sexual harm language] I am joined today by Rev. Dr. Danielle Tumminio Hansen to speak about the unspeakable. A theologian and Episcopal priest focusing on pastoral approaches to trauma, Hansen addresses the persistent crisis of sexual harm in the U.S., and the “haunting silence” of survivors. Why do most vic…

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Exploring Doubt And Deconstruction: A Conversation With Amanda Waldron 1:06:49

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This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by Everything Is The Same, But Exactly Different (And It Always Will Be) Improv, Jesus, And The Radical Affirmation Of Difference by Samuel Tanner. Published by Quoir, and available now. In this episode we chat with Amanda Waldron Amanda Waldron is the visionary behind the Wonder & Doubt Mentoring Pr…

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Jonathan Merritt: My Guncle and Me 39:30

4M ago39:30

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Welcome back to another episode of The Collective Table podcast - the ultimate female perspective on Jesus, justice, and joy! Today’s episode both closes out season 8 AND kicks off Pride month with a conversation with Jonathan Merritt about his new children’s book, My Guncle and Me. In this inclusive and heartwarming picture book, main character He…

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Wishful Thinking: A Conversation With Donna Freitas 1:11:04

4M ago1:11:04

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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by the Quoirlings: A Book Club for the Deconstructing Community. In this episode we chat with Donna Freitas THE NINE LIVES OF ROSE NAPOLITANO is Donna Freitas’s first adult novel. She has spoken at nearly two hundred colleges and universities about her nonfiction work. She is the author of CONSENT: A…

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Ep. 77: And Justice For All w/Kalie May Hargrove 37:06

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Episode Summary: Liberation theology is a theological movement that emerged primarily in Latin America in the late 20th century, although its principles and ideas have influenced theological discourse worldwide for millennia. It seeks to address the social, economic, sexual, gendered, and political oppression experienced by marginalized and disadva…

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In The Shadow Of Freedom: A Conversation With Alessandra Harris 59:17

4M ago59:17

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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by the Deadly Faith Podcast. A true crime podcast that explores the world where religion and crime collide. In this episode we chat with Alessandra Harris Alessandra Harris doesn't shy away from controversial topics, and writes books that reflect the diversity of her world. In addition to writing fic…

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Rabbi Sharon Brous: The Amen Effect 40:11

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This week, join Chelsea and Dana in a conversation with Rabbi Sharon Brous as they discuss her national bestselling book, The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Mend our Broken Hearts and World. She is the senior and founding rabbi of IKAR, a leading edge Jewish community based in Los Angeles. Learn more about Rabbi Sharon here: https://ikar.org/team/r…

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Bonus Episode: Introducing Bethany Cseh 30:12

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This quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by RJ The Astronaut by Jon Turney. Published by Quoir and available now. In this episode Jon and Nat chat with Bethan Cseh Bethany Nass Cseh is a writer, speaker, pastor, and mama to three adopted kids. You might know her as Pastor Bethany. And now you will know her as a co-host of This Is Not Church…

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Restorative Hope: A Conversation With Sarah F Farmer 1:04:12

4M ago1:04:12

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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Liminal Living Podcast - Where we dive deep into the realm of liminal spaces—those transitional phases where uncertainty is our companion. In this episode we chat with Sarah F Farmer Sarah F. Farmer is associate director at the Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion in Cr…

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Episode 98 (s5e9) - Two Minutes To Midnight 1:19:36

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What’s coming up in this episode?• Results and vibes • Phil’s Presser• Predictions• Ipswich Town FCClosing Track:Madball - Doc Marten Stomphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5RQhAPygXEBy Portland Vanity Soccer

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A History Of The Goddess: A Conversation With Ed Dodge 1:03:29

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Thie Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The Resurrection of Jesse Barrow by Brandon Dragan. Published by Quoir and available now In this episode we chat with Ed Dodge You can follow Ed Dodge on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Substack You can find all things Ed Dodge related on his website You can purchase A Histroy Of The Goddess on Amazon…

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Ep. 76: FKD Up By Faith w/Jude Mills and Gary Alan Taylor 50:29

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Episode Summary: In this unique, collaborative episode of Holy Heretics, I chat with Jude Mills, the creator of the FKD Up By Faith podcast. Jude created the FKD Up By Faith podcast for individuals harmed by religious fundamentalism. She hails from the Southeast of England, and is using her podcast to fuel her scholarly work at the University of Ke…

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Trey Ferguson: Theologizin' Bigger 39:58

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This week, join Chelsea and Dana in a conversation with pastor Trey Ferguson - a thinker, theologizer, writer, speaker, teacher, preacher, and creator. His new book, Theologizin’ Bigger: Homilies on Living Freely and Loving Wholly encourages readers to re-engage their imaginations, and to construct theologies that speak to our current contexts, jus…

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How To Walk Into A Room: A Conversation With Emily Freeman 1:02:54

5M ago1:02:54

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This Quoircast podcast is brought to you by the Snarky Faith Podcast. Your irreverent guide to navigating the maze of life, culture, and spirituality. Hosted by Stuart Delony In the episode we chat with Emily Freeman Emily P. Freeman is the New York Times bestselling author of six books, including The Next Right Thing: A Simple Soulful Practice for…

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Episode 97 (s5e8) - Point by Lonely Point 47:09

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What’s coming up in this episode?• Results & performances• Josh Talks Soccer Formations• Jonathan visits training• Predictions and upcoming matchesBy Portland Vanity Soccer

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So Eden Sank To Grief: A Conversation With Eric Reitar 57:19

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This Quoircast episode is brought to you by The Quantum Sayings of Jesus: Decoding the Lost Gospel of Thomas by Keith Giles. Published by Quoir and Available 4/23/24 In this episode we chat with Eric Reitan When he isn't hiding his kids' noses behind the furniture, playing his fiddle, or teaching philosophy at Oklahoma State University, Eric Reitan…

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Lyvonne Briggs: Sensual Faith 43:03

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Welcome back to another episode of The Collective Table podcast - the ultimate female perspective on Jesus, justice, and joy! Today Chelsea and Dana are joined by Emmy Award winner Lyvonne Briggs, who is a body and sex-positive womanist spiritualist. She is a writer, pastor, preacher, spiritual life coach, and highly sought after transformational s…

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Ep. 75: Faith and Mental Illness: What I’ve Seen in Dark Places w/Anna Gazmarian 36:45

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Episode Summary: (CW): Mental Illness, Suicidal Ideation, Depression, and Anxiety) Anna Gazmarian’s new book Devout: A Memoir of Doubt, investigates the overlapping complexities of religious faith, mental illness, and doubt. If you grew up in religiously conservative spaces, odds are you either never talked about mental illness or you were made to …

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Finding Jesus: A Conversation With Herb Montgomery 1:01:32

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This Quoircast episode is brought to you by Bros Bibles & Beer. Serious conversations on faith and culture while not taking ourselves too seriously. In this episode we chat with Herb Montgomery Herb is an author, internationally recognized speaker, and the director of Renewed Heart Ministries in West Virginia. Herb really does have an unusual gift …

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Episode 96 (s5e7) - Man, F*#k Vancouver 46:41

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What’s coming up in this episode?• We suck• We’re almost good• We REALLY suck - FIRE EVERYONE• We can be good?Closing track: Wherever the Creeps Go - FYPhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NTyyCwwDfY We have a playlist of all the kick ass songs we play on Spotify. Search Radio Free PVSP Email - PortlandVanity@gmail.com Leave a voicemail - 503-583-4235…

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Deconstructing Your Faith: A Conversation With Angela Herrington 1:07:24

6M ago1:07:24

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This Quoircast episode is brought to you by Deadly Faith Podcast: A true crime podcast that explores the world where religion and crime collide. In this episode we chat with Angela Herrington Angela is a faith deconstruction coach and host of The Deconstructing Faith Summit who helps people break free from toxic religious culture & empowers them to…

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Debie Thomas: A Faith of Many Rooms 46:26

6M ago46:26

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This week on The Collective Table podcast, join Chelsea and Dana in a conversation with Debie Thomas, author of A Faith of Many Rooms: Inhabiting a More Spacious Christianity, and Into the Mess and Other Jesus Stories: Reflections on the Life of Christ. Debie is a columnist and contributing editor for The Christian Century, and from 2014 to 2022, w…

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Why I Stay: A Prayer by Debie Thomas 4:59

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This is a prayer from Debie Thomas’ book, A Faith of Many Rooms: Inhabiting a More Spacious Christianity. Debie shared this poem with us during Dana and Chelsea’s recent conversation with her, which will air on Monday, April 8th! Until then, sit back and rest in these words. --- Discover more about Debie and her impactful work at debiethomas.com. F…

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Ep. 74: My Life and Faith After Evangelicalism w/Jonathan Merritt 49:11

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Episode Summary: Interviewing Jonathan Merritt felt like having a conversation with myself. His journey out of white evangelical subculture is an almost mirror-image of my journey. My guess is, you’ll find a lot of correlation as well. Jonathan was a card-carrying evangelical who left his Southern roots and evangelical home to find faith, family, a…

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Mimetic Theory And Middle Earth: A Conversation With Matthew Distefano 1:03:56

6M ago1:03:56

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This Quoircast episode is brought to you the book Letting Go(d) by Aaron Simnowitz. Published by Quoir and available now. In this episode we chat with Matthew Distefano Matthew J. Distefano is the author of multiple books, including the wildly popular Heretic! and From the Blood of Abel. He is an audio engineer, the producer of the Heretic Happy Ho…

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Episode 95 (s5e6) - Where oh where have our finishing boots gone? 1:13:15

6M ago1:13:15

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What’s coming up in this episode?• New Storefront! • Roster Moves & Rumors• Results - ML$, Open Cup, Thorns & USMNT• PredictionsClosing track Greg: Marina and the Diamonds, Bubblegum Bitch We have a playlist of all the kick ass songs we play on Spotify. Search Radio Free PVSP Email - PortlandVanity@gmail.com Leave a voicemail - 503-583-4235 Instagr…

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Gone For Good: A Conversation With Mark Elsdon 1:08:50

6M ago1:08:50

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This Quoircast episode is brought to you by Quoirlings Book Club: Books. Deconstruction. Community. Ask to join today. In this episode we chat with Mark Elsdon. Mark Elsdon lives and works at the intersection of money and meaning as an entrepreneur, nonprofit executive, author, and speaker. He is the author of, We Aren't Broke, about the use of fai…

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