Best Vikki Kate Podcasts (2024)

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Arguing with Paul, the Historic Jesus, and 20ish other Q's - With Jennifer Garcia Bashaw 1:00:30

2h ago1:00:30

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This week we are back at it again with another rendition of 20ish Q's. This time I was excited to have Jennifer Garcia Bashaw return to the podcast to play my silly game. We had a BLAST and Jennifer brought the fire. I wonder who she nominated to go next? Give it a listen and find out. Enjoy! RESOURCES: John for Normal People (Book) Scapegoats: The…

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No John the Baptist, No Jesus the Christ - With James F. McGrath 1:11:51

6d ago1:11:51

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This week Dr. James F. McGrath returns to the podcast to discuss his latest book, "Christmaker: A Life of John the Baptist". Typically John the Baptist is treated as a mere footnote in the gospels... but what would happen if we took a closer look? James did just that, reconstructed the life of the Historical John the Baptist and it turns out he was…

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Open, Relational, & Process Churches? - With Nichole Torbitzky, Vikki Randall, & Jeff Wells 1:19:40

13d ago1:19:40

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This week I was joined by not one, not two, but three guests to discuss their edited volume "Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God". Nichole Torbitzky, Vikki Randall, & Jeff Wells join the show to get pragmatic and put Open & Relational Theology to work. What would it look like to apply Open & Relational thought to our Leadership, Preaching, and …

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[Bonus] Happy Hour(s): Theology Beer Camp Edition - With Kristen & Sarey 1:53:11

18d ago1:53:11

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Happy Friday! Today I'm dropping a bonus episode for you all. Happy Hour(s) is a monthly Patreon exclusive episode format that is a lot of fun! This month I had a super fun talk with Sarey Martin Concepcion & Kristen Tideman. We initially set out to talk about Theology Beer Camp 2024... and we got there eventually, but we took a road much less trav…

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Growing an Ecological Spirituality - With Diarmuid O'Murchu 1:04:47

20d ago1:04:47

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This week I had the privilege of being joined by Diarmuid O'Murchu to discuss his newest book, "Ecological Spirituality". The changes that we must make to address the complex ecological crises today are unlikely to happen if we do not experience a spiritual revolution. In our conversation Diarmuid invites us to the revolutionary work of a life-prom…

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Facing Trial for Being Fully LGBTQ+ Affirming - With Thomas Jay Oord 1:06:35

29d ago1:06:35

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This week my friend, mentor, and overall awesome human being Dr. Thomas Jay Oord is back on the podcast. Tom has been handed charges by his denomination and faces trial for being fully LGBTQ+ affirming. We break down what the trial is, how its going to work, Tom's overall goals for the trial, and Tom's defense of the LGBTQ+ community. Enjoy! RESOUR…

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Nice Churchy Patriarchy - With Liz Cooledge Jenkins 1:16:12

1M ago1:16:12

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This week I was joined by my new friend Liz Cooledge Jenkins to discuss her new book "Nice Churchy Patriarchy: Reclaiming Women's Humanity from Evangelicalism". Even in the warmest and most welcoming evangelical churches, patriarchy looms as an ever-present force... Patriarchy isn't always in your face and Liz helps us take an unflinching look at t…

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Undoing Conquest - With Kate Common 1:17:38

1M ago1:17:38

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This week I was joined by my new friend Kate Common to discuss her new book "Undoing Conquest: Ancient Israel, the Bible and the Future of Christianity". We had a great conversation discussing a new understanding of the origins of the Hebrew people and how that can help churches recognize and take responsibility for a history of violence and conque…

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Have You Seen the Green Man? - With Kenneth McIntosh 1:17:24

2M ago1:17:24

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This week my friend Kenneth McIntosh is back on the podcast to discuss his new book "The Secret of the Green Man's Soul". This is a fun conversation where Kenneth invites us into the mysteries of the Green Man, something I knew very little about. We have a wide ranging conversation discussing the history of the Green Man, spirituality, the importan…

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The Only God Ordained 20ish Q's on the Internet - With Jared Byas 1:19:38

2M ago1:19:38

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This week Jared Byas returns to the podcast to play a little game I like to call 20ish Q's. We had a great time, covered a lot of topics, and shared a lot of laughter! Enjoy. RESOURCES: The Bible for Normal People THEOLOGY BEER CAMP: Come hang out with Jared Byas, Pete Enns, and myself at Theology Beer Camp! Use promo code RETHINKINGBAGGINS for $50…

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Macroevolution, Contingency, and Divine Activity - With Bradford McCall 1:08:55

2M ago1:08:55

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This week Dr. Bradford McCall sat down with me to discuss his newest book, "Macroevolution, Contingency, and Divine Activity: Divine Involvement through Uncontrolling, Amorepotent Love in an Evolutionary World". How is the contingentist amorepotent and uncontrolling love of God understood as purposeful? If there is a laundry list of things an uncon…

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Finding Transcendence in Untamed Spaces - With Tony Jones 1:03:15

2M ago1:03:15

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This week Tony Jones sat down with me to have an honest and vulnerable conversation about his new book "The God of Wild Places: Rediscovering the Divine in the Untamed Outdoors". Tony's book was both challenging and moving. I genuinely wrestled through some of the content and came out on the other side better for it. We discuss Tony's journey out o…

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How to Read Prophecy & Apocalyptic Literature Like Adults - With John H. Walton 1:04:02

3M ago1:04:02

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This week Hebrew Bible Scholar Dr. John H. Walton joins the show to discuss his new book, "The Lost World of the Prophets: Old Testament Prophecy and Apocalyptic Literature in Ancient Context". Walton claims that being responsive to God is at the heart of prophecy, but average readers of ancient prophecies and apocalyptic literature often come away…

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20ish Almost Heretical Answers to 20ish Almost Heretical Q's - With Almost Heretical 1:00:21

3M ago1:00:21

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Happy Friday! Today I have a surprise episode for you all that almost fell through the cracks! Many apologies to my friends over at Almost Heretical for the delay this episode experienced. This was a fun conversation both Nate and Shelby from the Almost Heretical Podcast. They were nominated by Kristen and Sarey to come on and play my 20ish Q's gam…

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Deconstructing the Imago Dei? - With Dr. Kristy Whaley 1:29:31

3M ago1:29:31

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This week Dr. Kristy Whaley is back on the podcast to talk about her new book, "Wounded Images: Revisioning the Imago Dei through a Reading of Jean Rhys's Interwar Novels". Kristy walks us through deconstructing traditional models of the Imago Dei in search of a more inclusive understanding. She brings literature into conversation with Theology to …

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Ministers of Propaganda - With Scott M. Coley 1:31:19

3M ago1:31:19

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This week I step out of my comfort zone a bit for a fun conversation with Scott M. Coley. Coley's new book, "Ministers of Propaganda: Truth, Power, and the Ideology of the Religious Right" takes a deep dive into the fusion of Evangelicalism and Right-Wing Politics. We take a look at the rhetoric and proof-texting that support Christo-authoritariani…

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Process Philosophy and Mimetic Theory - With Dr. Andre Rabe 1:02:31

3M ago1:02:31

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This week Dr. Andre Rabe joins the podcast to discuss his latest book, "Processing Mimetic Reality: Harmonizing Alfred North Whitehead and Rene Girard". What, if anything, does Process Philosophy have in common with Mimetic theory? Rabe seeks to answer this question, not by collapsing the two schools of thought into one, but rather seeking to harmo…

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Toward an Open and Relational Ecclesiology - With Ulrick Dam 1:06:31

4M ago1:06:31

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This week (Re)thinking Faith takes a quick trip to Denmark as Ulrick Dam joins show. We had a wonderful conversation around Dam's new book, "Building the Basileia: Moving the Church into the 22nd Century". What might it look like to apply an Open and Relational framework to our understanding of the Church? What might it look like to breathe new lif…

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Comparative Theology & Religious Pluralism - With John J. Thatamanil 1:22:27

4M ago1:22:27

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This week I was very excited to be in conversation with Dr. John J. Thatamanil. In this conversation we discuss Dr. Thatamanil's book "Circling the Elephant: A Comparative Theology of Religious Diversity". Thatamanil builds a compelling case for Religious Pluralism that is deeply shaped by humility, hospitality, and mutual transformation. Christian…

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The Emogelicals: Death pt. 1 1:06:59

4M ago1:06:59

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ARE YOU LISTENING?!?!?!?! Thats right! I have teamed up with my good friend Jed Payne of "Church and Other Drugs" for a brand new, Patreon-Exclusive show called "The Emogelicals" This first episode is FREE, but after that, it'll all be on Patreon. You can listen to it on either of our Patreons... so if you like Jed better, throw the guy a few bones…

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God Through the Eyes of Sexual Abuse Survivors - With Susan M. Shaw & Grace Ji-Sun Kim 53:46

4M ago53:46

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This week I had the privilege of being joined by Susan M. Shaw & Grace Ji-Sun Kim to discuss their new book "Surviving God: A New Vision of God Through the Eyes of Sexual Abuse Survivors". It is no secret that Sexual Abuse is a HUGE problem; not just in society as a whole, but within the doors of the Church as well. Grace and Susan both share their…

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We Were Emogelicals™ - With Jed Payne 1:11:48

4M ago1:11:48

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This week I got to hang out with my favorite internet friend Jed Payne. Jed is an Addiction Councilor and hosts a podcast called "Church and Other Drugs". We had a fun time together as we both chased our ADHD train of thoughts. We discussed Jed's Philosophy class, certainty, past versions of our selves, never going full Rob Bell, the nature of addi…

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Bonus Episode: Happy Hour(s) - With Leah Robinson & Kristy Whaley 2:20:24

5M ago2:20:24

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Yes, it is true... (Re)thinking Faith does in fact have a Patreon. For as little as $5 / month, you get access to fun exclusive episodes like this monthly Happy Hour(s) episode that I have with my friends. You also get access to all of the episodes form the main feed, but ADD FREE! If (Re)thinking Faith has been helpful or meaningful to you, would …

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A Theopoetics of the Cross- With Brian Zahnd 1:25:52

5M ago1:25:52

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This week Brian Zahnd returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, "The Wood Between Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross". Let's be honest... after deconstruction talking about the cross can be very difficult! In fact a lot of stuff we have been taught about the cross should be thrown out, but do we have to ditch the cross all together? Brian…

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Consciousness & Demons & Epistemology, Oh My! 20ish Q's - With Myron A. Penner 1:40:44

5M ago1:40:44

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This week our favorite Canadian Mennonite Philosopher and Friend Myron A. Penner is back on the show. He was brave enough to volunteer for an episode of 20ish Q's. I recycled some old questions and wrote some new ones just for Myron. This was a fun and wide-ranging conversation and I loved hearing Myron's answers. Enjoy! Resources: MyronAPenner.Com…

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Environmental Ethics & the Philosophy of Organism - With Brian G. Henning 1:09:50

5M ago1:09:50

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This week I was joined by Dr. Brian G. Henning to discuss his new book, "Value, Beauty & Nature: The Philosophy of Organism and the Metaphysical Foundations of Environmental Ethics". "Grounded in an organicist process worldview, Brian G. Henning shows that it is possible to make progress in key debates within environmental philosophy, including tho…

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On Inerrancy and Other Boring Ways to Reading the Bible - With James McGrath 1:19:00

5M ago1:19:00

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This week, New Testament Scholar James F. McGrath joins me to talk about his latest book, "The A to Z of the New Testament: Things Experts Know That Everyone Else Should Too". Many of us grew up with notions and understandings of the New Testament that were unhelpful to say the least. James introduces us to the normative conversations taking place …

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Is the Nuclear Family an Idol? - With T.C. Moore 1:09:48

6M ago1:09:48

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This week I am joined by T.C. Moore to discuss his new book, "Forged: Following Jesus into New Kind of Family". Is the nuclear family really biblical? Has the image of the nuclear family been co-opted and turned into an idol? Is there a better way to forge a family? T.C. says yes and offers us a better way forward by following the way of Jesus into…

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Hip-Hop, the Psalms, and Black Liberation - With Lenny Duncan 1:17:01

6M ago1:17:01

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This week Lenny Duncan joins the show to talk about their new book "Psalms of My People: A Story of Black Liberation as Told through Hip-Hop". Lenny contends that if you want to understand the Black experience in the US, you must understand hip-hop. In this new book, Lenny treats Hip-Hop songs like sacred scripture and writes reflections and medita…

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Cultivating A Devotional Practice to Jesus Outside of the Church - With Kevin Garcia 1:11:59

6M ago1:11:59

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This week I am joined by Kevin Garcia for a lovely conversation around their latest book, "What Makes You Bloom: Cultivating A Practice for Connecting With Your Divine Self". Kevin is a Spiritual Coach, Mystical Theologian, Writer, Podcaster, and Human. Many of us who have deconstructed and stepped away from the Church still feel some kind of spiri…

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Process Buddhism - With Kazi Adi Shakti 1:55:20

6M ago1:55:20

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This week Kazi Adi Shakti joins me to discuss her essay "Emptiness, Creativity, & Feminist Ecology: An Introduction to Process Buddhism." Kazi is an artist and independent researcher studying and theorizing on the intersections of Process Philosophy, Madhyamaka Buddhism, Western Marxism and Ecofeminism, with a special focus on the unique role each …

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(R)evolutionary HOPE - With Kathleen Bonnette 1:24:14

7M ago1:24:14

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This week Kathleen Bonnette joins the podcast to discuss her new book, "(R)evolutionary HOPE: A Spirituality of Encounter and Engagement in an Evolving World." Kathleen explores her evolving faith from the Evangelical tradition into the Catholic Tradition and walks us through a series of conversions she has had along the way. We focus on the questi…

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Embracing Queer Family - With Nia & Katie Chiaramonte 1:10:56

7M ago1:10:56

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This week, Nia & Katie Chiaramonte join the podcast to have a conversation about their new book, "Embracing Queer Family: Learning to Live Authentically in Our Families and Communities". Nia invites us into her story of coming out as a Trans Woman to her wife Katie and the impact that had on their relationship and family. Drawing on the deep wisdom…

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God After Deconstruction - With Thomas Jay Oord 1:30:46

7M ago1:30:46

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This week I am joined once again by my friend and mentor Dr. Thomas Jay Oord. We take a deep dive into questions sent in by you, the listeners! The Center for Open and Relational Theology and Homebrewed Christianity are hosting a few events coming up called "God After Deconstruction". Many are walking away from church and/or God... for good reasons…

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Black Theology & Mysticism - With Adam Clark 1:13:51

7M ago1:13:51

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This week Dr. Adam Clark returns to the (Re)thinking Faith Podcast. The last time Adam was on the podcast he was part of a panel discussion on post-penal substitutionary atonement but this time he is here to talk about Black Theology and Mysticism. I really enjoyed this conversation as we explored Black Theology, Liberation Theology and their conne…

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The Not-Yet God - With Ilia Delio 1:00:42

7M ago1:00:42

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This week Ilia Delio joins me to discuss her new book "The Not-Yet God: Carl Jung, Teilhard de Chardin, and the Relational Whole". Delio proposes the new myth of relational holism; that is, the search for a new connection to divinity in an age of quantum physics, evolution, and pluralism. The idea of relational holism is one that is rooted in the G…

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Tacos Obviously! - With Rob Bell 1:01:08

8M ago1:01:08

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To start the new year I am joined once again by Rob Bell. Rob recently released a new book that is somehow nothing like anything he has ever done before, but at the same time, it feels familiar and very much like Rob. This conversation is fun, wide-ranging, and a bit difficult to capture. His new book is called "Where'd You Park Your Spaceship" and…

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Dispensationalism and the End Times - With Daniel G. Hummel 1:37:37

8M ago1:37:37

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To close out 2023, I am joined by Daniel G. Hummel to discuss his new book, "The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism: How the Evangelical Battle Over the End Times Shaped A Nation". We discuss the history of Dispensationalism and the influence it has had on pop culture, politics, and religion. This theology has had a massive impact on the West and W…

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2023 Christmas Special - With Tripp Fuller 1:30:15

8M ago1:30:15

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It's Christmas and that means it's time for our annual Christmas Special! This year Tripp Fuller joins me to celebrate the incarnation. We get pretty nerdy in this one and don't actually talk about what we planned on talking about... but it was a lot of fun! Join the Patreon for part 2. Enjoy1 Resources: Join the Patreon Learn more about your ad ch…

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Both/And Spirituality - With Will Rose 1:07:45

8M ago1:07:45

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This week I am joined by my friend Pastor Will Rose for a fun and wide-ranging conversation. At the heart of our conversation is the rejection of black and white, this or that, thinking and the embrace of a both/and approach to spirituality. Enjoy! Resources: Check out Will's Church Join the Patreon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…

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20ish Q's - With Rev. Sarah Heath 1:16:17

8M ago1:16:17

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This week I have another edition of 20ish Q's for you, this time featuring my friend Sarah Heath. As always with this episode format, we cover a lot of ground sometimes with laughter and sometimes going deep into our own stories. I hope you enjoy listening to this conversation with Sarah as much as I enjoyed having it. Resources: RevSarahHeath.com …

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indigo the color of grief - with jonathan j. foster 1:15:04

9M ago1:15:04

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This week my friend Jonathan Foster returns to the podcast to talk about grief. Grief is something we are all familiar with, and Jonathan dives deep into his own story of grief sharing the wisdom he has picked up along the way. Foster also has a new book out that we used as a catalyst for our conversation; the book is titled "ingido: the color of g…

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Advent and the Cosmic Christ - With Philip Clayton 1:23:19

9M ago1:23:19

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This week Philip Clayton returns to the podcast for a fun conversation about the season of Advent and the Cosmic Christ. We discuss what Advent means to both of us and how we each understand the Cosmic Christ. If you enjoy this conversation, be sure to check out the Advent class hosted by Homebrewed Christianity. RESOURCES: The Cosmic Christ - Adve…

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Toward A Genuine Religious Pluralism - With Matthew S. LoPresti 1:23:03

9M ago1:23:03

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This week I was joined by Matthew S. LoPresti to discuss a genuine and deep religious pluralism. LoPresti recently released his new book "Religious Pluralism: Toward a Comparative Metaphysics of Religion" and we used it as a jumping-off point for our conversation. Together we seek out a genuine religious pluralism that does not result in relativism…

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God, Aliens, and the Cosmos - With Andrew M. Davis 1:27:50

9M ago1:27:50

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This week Andrew M. Davis returns to the podcast to discuss his new book, "Metaphysics of Exo-Life: Toward a Constructive Whiteheadian Cosmotheology". We take a deep dive into the Cosmos that we find ourselves in and take a serious look at the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Are there aliens out there? What does that do to our theology? What …

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The Evangelical to Episcopal Pipeline is Real! - With Fr. Derek Miller 1:56:20

10M ago1:56:20

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This week I am joined by my friend Fr. Derek Miller to discuss what we perceive to be a very real phenomenon... the Evangelical to Episcopal Pipeline. Fr. Derek shares his own story and experience and invites us to take a deeper look at the Episcopal tradition. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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When Religion Hurts You - With Dr. Laura E. Anderson 1:08:59

10M ago1:08:59

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This week I am joined by Dr. Laura E. Anderson to discuss religious trauma and the impact of high-control religion. Dr. Anderson has a new book called "When Religion Hurts You: Healing from Religious Trauma and the Impact of High-Control Religion". We hear a bit of Dr. Anderson's story, discuss trauma, religious trauma, adverse religious experience…

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20ish Q’s - With Sarey Martin Concepción & Kristen Tideman 1:56:06

10M ago1:56:06

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This week, on (Over)thinking Faith I have another edition of 20ish Q's. I invited my friends Kristen & Sarey of TidyCo Creative to come hang out on the show and tag-team my 20ish questions. We had a lot of fun and I hope you have as much fun listening as we did hanging out and recording. Enjoy! Resources: TidyCo Creative Join the Patreon Learn more…

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Life After God: Finding Faith When You Can’t Believe Anymore - With Mark Feldmeir 1:07:48

10M ago1:07:48

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The understanding of God that many Christians insist is so clear in the Bible makes faith seem like an all-or-nothing proposition. When much of that rigid projection seems in doubt, it’s not surprising that many people leave behind this take-it-or-leave-it religion. This week I am joined by Mark Feldmeir to discuss his new book "Life After God: Fin…

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St. Brigid, Gautama Buddha, and Lao Tzu Walk Into A Bar - With Kenneth McIntosh 1:28:58

10M ago1:28:58

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This week I had the pleasure of being joined by Kenneth McIntosh to discuss his new book, "Oak and Lotus: Celtic Christian Spirituality in the Light of Eastern Wisdom". In this conversation, Kenneth takes us on an adventure through Celtic Christian Spirituality in conversation with the great wisdom and spiritualities of the East; Buddhism, Hinduism…

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