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Doubters Welcome

Matt Bellefeuille

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Journeying with doubting Christians toward faith in Christ. This podcast features conversations related to faith, doubt, deconstruction, and spiritual pilgrimage. I pray these honest and hopeful discussions can help you on your way.
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Deconstruct To Curiocity

Lauren DeLeary + Adam Frost

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What began in 2019 as a bold unraveling of faith (Deconstruct) bloomed into a space for wonder and growth (Curiocity). Hosted by Lauren DeLeary with husband Adam Frost, this podcast explored self-development, wellness, spirituality, and relationships. Now archived, Deconstruct to Curiocity marks the end of this chapter—a journey from questioning everything to finding freedom in curiosity. Thanks for walking with us. Keep up with what's next for us @laurendeleary -- always! xx apple-podcasts- ...
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Bros Bibles & Beer

Andy McCraw, Zack Krater, Jeff Pearson

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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!
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NO FILTERS

Sarah Kroger

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Join singer-songwriter Sarah Kroger and her husband Dom Quaglia for conversations around the songs from her album “A New Reality”. They're covering everything from thematic insights, production choices, interviews with collaborators, and much more.
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Uncharted Faith

Trinity Church

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Exploring the difficult and deep questions of faith to find God's TRUTH. Much of the western Christian worldview is being questioned and challenged by people who love JESUS but are frustrated by fundamentalism and evangelicalism. Uncharted Faith, a podcast from Trinity Church, explores those same challenging questions in a safe and open way. These discussions often expose areas of cultural or traditional belief in our lives that may need to be remodeled, realigned, or reaffirmed to reflect a ...
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Ravel

Ravel LLC

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We all grew up in different parts of American Christianity, and we still keep thinking about how to take it seriously, even as we leave some beliefs behind. Join us our round-table discussion as we ravel out our faith in a complex world, pulling on one thread at a time, seeking Meaning at the end of it all.
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Flipped Table Theology

Christie Love, Holly Madden, JT Young, and Rue Lohn

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A weekly conversation centered around flipping tables of oppression, injustice, privilege, division, and religion as acts of faith and worship. Our team of hosts' varied lived experiences and perspectives will catalyze deep, challenging discussions that we hope will serve as the starting point for conversations in listeners' lives.
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Moses is Dead

Ryan and Amanda Stokes

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Ryan and Amanda explore the parallels between the Old Testament and the modern institutional church beginning with the miraculous crossing of the Jordan River into the Promised Land.
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A podcast from a recovering Baptist pastor exploring the richness and complexity of Christian faith by untangling it from hollow, institutional religion. Whether you're deconstructing, reconstructing, or just remodeling your childhood faith, host Brett Harris offers space to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and recover hope, knowing that, while we might wonder what this all means and where life is leading us as we wander through it, God knows where. Join Brett each week for a new episod ...
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Who's your Daddy? Does it matter? I lost my father when I was only 23, but his impact on me and my faith has never stopped. Now that I have become a father, I see how rich an inheritance my father left me. But I am an anomaly in today's Western World. Many men have little to no example of what it means to be a man of God. Where can the fatherless be fathered? The Faith Of The Fathers brings you honest discussions about what it means for a man to follow Jesus. Heroes of the faith, ancient, mo ...
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Heretic Happy Hour is an unapologetically irreverent, crass, and sometimes profound conversation about the intersection of culture and the Christian faith. Hosts Keith Giles and Matthew J. Distefano, alongside a rotating panel of guest hosts that include theologians and therapists, professors and prophets, mystics and misfits, pull no punches and leave no stones unturned. For some serious sacred cow-tipping, there’s nothing better than spending an hour of your time with us. New shows every T ...
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Do you want your faith in God to grow, but sometimes struggle with nagging doubts? What does it look like to believe in God in the face of life's hardest questions? Pursuing Faith seeks to unpack these questions through thought-provoking stories, conversation and hope. The host is Dominic Done - speaker, professor, and author of the books, "When Faith Fails: Finding God in the Shadow of Doubt" & "Your Longing Has A Name."
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Faith and spirituality sometimes leave us with more questions than answers. The Compass podcast shares stories about deconstructing faith, finding meaning, seeking justice, and deepening spiritual connection through contemplative practices and worship. Join fellow spiritual seekers Michelle Maldonado and Ryan Dunn as they seek orientation to the Divine presence in the day-to-day through a Christian perspective. A production of United Methodist Communications.
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Christian AF Podcast

Christian AF Podcast

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- A Reconstructionist Podcast -Christian AF was born after a few long conversations over good beers, where we realized that life, and faith, aren't as simple as we grew up believing. We started wondering why asking questions was frowned upon, or why we had to accept what we've always been told as the truth. Maybe some things aren't as black and white as we'd like to think. So, we set out to create a space to have an HONEST dialogue that welcomes questions, doubts, and fears about faith, chur ...
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What happens when faith no longer fits, but your soul is still searching? Welcome to Freeology—a raw and honest podcast for those deconstructing religion, redefining masculinity, and reclaiming the sacred within. Hosted by Jason Lyle, a wilderness guide, former pastor, and spiritual coach, this show explores the gritty beauty of letting go of certainty to find something deeper. Each episode dives into topics like spiritual healing, inner resilience, nervous system regulation, emotional sobri ...
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FreedHearts

Susan & Rob Cottrell, FreedHearts

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Freeing hearts to love and be loved! Love. Inclusion. Affirmation. Susan Cottrell is the Mom of two LGBTQ+ children; the founder of FreedHearts; an international speaker with a viral TEDx talk; a pastor and theologian; an acclaimed author; and a fierce advocate and ally. In her unique tender, relatable style, Susan is a prominent voice of unconditional love and lavish inclusion. Powerful, authentic, and relevant in today’s society, Susan has a lot to say. The Advocate calls her their “Favori ...
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Deconstructing Mamas

Lizz Enns Petters and Esther Joy Goetz

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If you are trying to figure out how to navigate the tricky tightrope of parenting while you have questions, doubts and wonderings about your spiritual journey, this podcast is for you. It doesn't matter if your kids are smalls, middles, or bigs. We will explore what and how we are deconstructing from churchianity, harmful belief systems, and diving deep into the ways we can work this out in parenthood. We will also work through ideas for reconstructing a space for our families to thrive unde ...
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Almost Heretical

Nate Hanson & Shelby Hanson

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Are you ready to rethink the Bible and challenge easy answers? Join guests like Neil deGrasse Tyson, Marianne Williamson, Tim Mackie (BibleProject), Jon Foreman (Switchfoot), Rainn Wilson (The Office), and Rob Bell as we dive into complex conversations about faith, moving beyond conservative and liberal camps. If you don’t fit neatly into either space, you’ll fit in just fine here. Hosted by Nate Hanson (former Crazy Love pastor) and Shelby Hanson (MA Biblical Studies & Dead Sea Scrolls), Al ...
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Color Correction

COLOR CORRECTION

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A Jesusy podcast about race and faith from the perspective of an Asian guy, a black girl, and a white guy too -- Andrew, Beth, and Kris, three Philadelphia activists and organizers.
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Liturgical rebels

Christine Sine

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The Liturgical Rebels podcast is for spiritual seekers who no longer feel comfortable with a traditional approach to Christian religious observances. It empowers followers of Jesus to creatively reconstruct their faith and spiritual practices. Through conversation with groundbreaking practitioners from around the world who think creatively about new approaches to spirituality, we will emphasize the sacredness of all things and uncover ways in which God speaks to us through nature and creativ ...
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Psych and Theo Podcast

Sam Landa and Tim Yonts

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Welcome to the "Psych and Theo Podcast". We’re your hosts, Sam and Tim. Join us as we tackle cultural issues by providing insightful discussions from both a theological and psychological perspective. From celebrity pastors and church controversies to hot-button topics like abortion, gay marriage, and gender identity, we address these issues with grace, humor, knowledge, and wisdom. If you’re looking for thought-provoking conversations on church culture, pop culture, mental health, moral issu ...
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But is it Biblical?

Glen & Lydia Farell

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A weekly podcast and Bible study hosted by Glen & Lydia Farell. They are a married couple from Texas, discussing traditional evangelical church beliefs and answering the question "But is it Biblical?" to determine if the belief is truly taught in the Bible. If you attend an evangelical or protestant church, this podcast is for you! Heck, even if you don't, come on in and stay awhile. Explore what the Bible truly says (or doesn't say) about topics, including those pesky ones that the church t ...
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The God Squad

Keith Giles, Matthew Distefano, Desimber Rose, Dillon Naber Cruz

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Let's talk US politics from a progressive Christian perspective. Author and former pastor Desimber Rose, along with progressive theologian Dillon Naber Cruz, are here to make you think - and laugh - about the madness that ensues when we mix faith and politics.
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Unfiltered Christianity in a Filtered World Welcome to The Bad Christian Podcast! This is the place where faith gets real and tough conversations take center stage. We're here to dive into the hot-button topics that many Christians shy away from—tackling sin, culture, faith, and truth with unapologetic honesty and boldness. Our goal? To challenge modern perspectives, encourage deeper understanding, and stand firm in biblical truth, even when it’s uncomfortable. Whether you're a believer look ...
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Evangelicalish

Evangelicalish

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Weekly Livestreams on YouTube on Wed nights at 9pm Eastern/6pm Pacific with hosts Ashley Swearengin and @UnconventionalPastorPaul, Paul Swearengin. She served as mayor of a city, Paul was an evangelical pastor. Together, they were deep in the middle of the rise of Christian nationalism. Come join us as we discussing a spirituality that reaches beyond the walls of a church building and connects deconstructing people of faith to a renewed identity and a beautiful connection to divine love and ...
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Unbelief

Jeremy Steele

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The Unbelief Podcast is your space to question, explore, and release the beliefs that no longer serve you—or maybe even caused harm. Hosted by Jeremy Steele, the Skeptic Pastor, this podcast dives deep into deconstruction, offering progressive and thoughtful insights on ancient spiritual texts like the Bible. Through interviews with leading scholars and candid conversations with those navigating their own faith journeys, the Unbelief Podcast invites you to rethink, rediscover, and rebuild yo ...
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What About Eve?

Terell & Alyssa

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A podcast for deconstructing religion and reconstructing your faith. We're sharing the life and stories of people you've probably never heard of, and changing the narrative on some of the ones you have.
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My Irreligious Life: "Is A Heart Warming, Funny, And Engaging Dialogue That Will Explore The Journey Of Spirituality, Deconstruction, And Faith Practices From An Urban Cultural Context". Let's Get It Family!
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Another Look Podcast is a podcast where we discuss our splinters and planks of wood in the American church. The purpose of this podcast is to have frank and honest dialogue about the role of the church and the role of the believer in America today. Our goal is to take "another look" at who we are and realign our spirits properly. It will hurt initially but the end result will always be a beautiful masterpiece in the Potter's hands.
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Challenging Faith

Carlos A. Rodriguez

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Where we get to challenge the faith we've been given, and be challenged by a faith that's authentic. Join us for conversations on culture, current injustices, and practical ways to love. From Carlos A. Rodriguez and the team at The Happy Givers.
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Soul Boom

Rainn Wilson

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Soul Boom is a series of intimate conversations hosted by Rainn Wilson exploring meaningful and inspiring topics that tickle the mind, heart and soul. Never too precious, yet unafraid to touch on the profound, Soul Boom digs into the core of the human experience: creativity, spirituality and psychology. Bringing to the conversation some of the most brilliant and heart-felt artists, thinkers and doers, Soul Boom guides the listener toward transformation on both a personal and societal level. ...
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Short of the Glory

Ellen & Madie

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Welcome to Short of the Glory! We're just two cousins talkin' trash about televangelism and the like. Join us on our journey to better understand evangelicalism in America: the big names, the big institutions, and the deep pockets.
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Beer Christianity

Jonty Langley

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Faith, hops and love. Beer Christianity is a progressive Christian podcast that blends faith, politics and culture with pub chat. Interviews with thinkers, artists and theologians. Honest, authentic discussions of theology and society. Almost no real understanding of beer. Expect all this and a bunch of laughs as we try to deconstruct, reconstruct and unf*ck our Christianity with fear, trembling and a couple of drinks. Pour a pint, put your feet up and listen your way into a different kind o ...
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The worst thing we ever did is pretend God isn’t the easiest thing in this Universe available to every soul in every breath. (Chelan Harkin) Our episode this week is with Chelan Harkin, mama to two and mystical poet extraordinaire. On this episode, we talk with Chelan about growing up in the Baha'i faith, the courage it takes to question what you'v…
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With all that has been going on to attack, condemn, and erase our precious transgender community, we thought it was the perfect time for this. In this very special, intimate episode, we share something that came from a mom of transgender daughter. She wrote it for her pastor, for anyone, who is trying to sort out transgender, gender nonconforming, …
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We're back, and we explore whether transitional beliefs are helpful or harmful in faith journeys. We dig into slippery slopes, the power of personal values, and how openness (not rigidity) often shapes a healthier spiritual life. Along the way, we debate if progressive Christianity is truly an “off-ramp” out of faith, or just a new way to stay on t…
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Step one: convince a 10-year-old she’s actually dead and headed for eternal damnation. Step two: act shocked when she punches a racist in church and bails on the whole thing. Amanda shares her wild church trauma story and what it’s like trying to parent through that pain, building a better, gentler spiritual world for her kids. patreon.com/skepticp…
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You can sit on the couch and pray all day, but if you don’t move, neither does God. In this episode of Freeology, Jason Lyle gets real about the lie that clarity comes before action. Spoiler: it doesn’t. Clarity comes because of action. God blesses motion—not perfection. If you're waiting for a sign, this is it. Jason breaks down how the sacred and…
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Send us a text Many Americans are unaware of the growing influence of witchcraft in our country, and a significant number of American Christians do not realize that they may be targeted by witchcraft curses. Pastor Donnie Williams once doubted that Christians could be affected by demons or curses until he witnessed his friends manifesting demons. F…
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In this episode, Eric Goss shares his profound journey of following the Spirit into new territories of his life and vocation. From his beginnings at the Naval Academy through his time at Amazon and into nearly facing bankruptcy while building a Christian Children's media company, Eric discusses the importance of carefully listening to God and to th…
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Send Us Topics + Questions What if a simple investment of time and money could dramatically improve your chances of having a successful, fulfilling marriage? The research is compelling: couples who participate in premarital counseling experience 31% lower divorce rates and report 30% higher relationship satisfaction compared to those who skip this …
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In this episode, we are joined by Daniel Chacón and Roger Wolsey to talk about the differences between magick, superstition, and belief. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We would love to get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos PANEL Roger Wolsey Daniel Chacon…
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We’re back with another episode in our series “Jesus was a Loser.” We’re still working our way back through the Bonhoeffer quote that inspired much of this series and today it’s all about vanity. Let’s see where it takes us. Scripture References: Matthew 12, Luke 9 * Support The Show! Follow God Knows Where: Instagram Facebook Follow Good Faith Med…
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To enter the Mormon Temple, a member needs a "recommend." In other words, one needs to be deemed "worthy" enough, and of course, the hefty tithing needs to be paid. God always needs money. While this flies in the face of everything espoused by Jesus (the man, the myth, the legend - however you conceive of this figure), it also doesn't seem to be qu…
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'''Our job as parents is not to make other people comfortable with how we raise our kids, Our job is to make sure our kids grow up in a family where they’re comfortable being exactly who they are.'' Shelly Robinson Our episode this week is with Rachel Pinto-Martin, founder of Self Love, Healthy Boundaries Coaching, mom of two, former Mormon and fie…
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Welcome back to The Deconstructionists Podcast! Today, we’re excited to re-release one of our most beloved conversations with Father Richard Rohr — a deep-dive interview we originally titled “Richard Rohr 101.” This is different from the Father Rohr episode we re-released a few weeks ago — that earlier conversation gave a broad overview of his work…
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On today's livestream episode, Keith and Matthew break down a reaction video Sean McDowell did for something biblical scholar Dan McClelland said about the consistency of scripture. Note: This is Part One of Two. Part Two will be livestreamed May 10. To join Heresy After Hours, join the Facebook group. This is where the livestreams will take place …
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You think the Ten Commandments are about judging everyone else? Wrong. They’re written to you. In this episode, we break down how the commandments are personal, why ‘taking the Lord’s name in vain’ has nothing to do with cussing, and why Sabbath isn’t just ‘a nice idea’—it’s a full-on rebellion against hustle culture. Oh, and yes, it’s ‘don’t murde…
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In this episode of The Bad Christian Podcast, we dive deep into one of the biggest spiritual trends of our time: deconstruction. Why are so many believers walking away from the faith? Is deconstruction always bad; or can it be good if done biblically? Using a Jenga tower analogy, I break down: Why people deconstruct (moral, emotional, intellectual …
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We welcome Special Guest Professor Scott Baker, as we dive into common biblical misconceptions, how we counter them, what atonement means from the Episcopalian perspective and how that factors into deconstruction. Of course we gotta touch the hot topics in the news and this weeks' round of politics under the oligarchy. Tune In!…
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In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take on a handful of hotline calls and texts and discuss Isaiah 53, before discussing episode 2 of The Last of Us Season 2. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right,…
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In this episode, Andy, Jeff and Zack reflect on their Easter experiences, discussing family gatherings, the importance of community, and whatever Donald Trump's Easter greeting was. They explore the challenges of admitting wrongness in personal beliefs and the current political discourse, emphasizing the need for humility and openness to change. Th…
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This week, we talk about marital roles. And we recorded early! So if you hear sounds of birds chirping in the background, you’re welcome! Don’t forget to listen to episodes 18-19 if you haven’t heard them yet. We talk about a little social experiment we conducted on Facebook this past week, and about how we have a tendency as humans to draw conclus…
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What if your transformation starts in a tub full of ice? In this episode of Freeology, Jason Lyle steps into the cold—literally—and explores how cold water immersion became more than a wellness trend. It became his altar. This is where discomfort meets discipline, where the nervous system learns stillness, and where spiritual grit is forged. You’ll…
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What if the only thing separating you from deeper faith… is your doubt? In this episode, we uncork the connection between spiritual curiosity and our inability to see clearly — and why that’s not a flaw, but a feature of real theology. Jesus doesn’t demand certainty. He invites wonder. Click here to watch the episode on video. -------------- Join t…
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Today, we continue to focus on the transgender community with an encore broadcast of a very popular FreedHearts Podcast episode from January 2022. Our trans children, family members and friends are beautiful. And beloved. Living their authentic lives. Oh my goodness, that is an amazing truth. Amazing stories. Amazing beauty. False teachings, binary…
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“Gardener” is a song written like a prayer, approaching God with patient trust. On this short episode, Sarah and Dom reflect on the challenges involved in letting God prune you, lead you, and take care of you in every season. Connect with Sarah Kroger: Website: https://www.sarahkroger.com/about Instagram: / skroger Facebook: / sarahkrogermusic TikT…
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If you died tonight, do you know where you’d spend eternity? We open with that classic evangelical guilt-trip and immediately start breaking it down. Gabie and Jeremy deep dive into the biblical non-basis for modern hell, expose how mistranslations (and Dante) created most of what we picture today, and explore how ancient views on punishment were w…
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Send us a text So… why are we obsessed with the end of the world? In Part 2 of our chaotic theological therapy session with Jeff Swanson, the Christian AF crew gets personal, philosophical, and—let’s be honest—maybe a little punch-drunk from talking about dispensationalism for 4+ hours. We dig into: Why certainty might be the biggest enemy of faith…
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We filmed this conversation, a few of the resources that were named: -Nature and Spirituality Class taught by Holly Madden -Robin Wall Kimmerer's Braiding Sweetgrass -Daniel R Wildcat's On Indigenuity -John Philip Newell's book, Sacred Earth Sacred Soul -Earthing Documentary on Netflix We hope you are able to find a safe, supportive community in yo…
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Send us a text In this conversation, Christine Sine and Forrest Inslee engage with Ruth Valerio, exploring her journey into Earth care and the integration of faith with environmentalism. Ruth shares her personal experiences and theological insights, emphasizing the interconnectedness of social justice and environmental issues. The discussion highli…
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In this episode, we are joined by Safi Kaskas and Neil Ghosh to talk about the power of empathy in an age of political, social, and religious division. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We would love to get to your calls! LINKS QuoirCast on Patreon QuoirCast on Patheos PANEL Neil Ghosh Safi Kaskas…
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My friend Simeon and I discuss whether ministers can healthily express doubt and whether doubters can participate in ministry. In our live exploration we hashed out what it might look like for a church to be "honest about doubt and hopeful about faith." Don't hesitate to add your thoughts by reaching out to me at [email protected]. If you're…
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Hope you had a great Easter. Here we are with another episode of Jesus was a Loser. We’re working our way back through the Bonhoeffer quote that inspired much of this series and today we get to where we have to lay down all arrogance to follow Jesus’ way. Seems pretty straightforward, but for me I’ve always misunderstood arrogance for something els…
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In the last episode of "An ExMo and a NeverMo Walk Into a Bar...", Kate and Erika discussed the harmful messaging from the Mormon church around sex, and the damage that does to women. This episode looks at the harm that this messaging does to men. From being grilled about the verboten masturbation, to being shamed for having any sexual feelings wha…
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"Where did we ever get the notion that in order for children to behave better, they first have to feel worse?" Our episode this week is with Wendy Snyder, founder of Fresh Start Family, mom of two teens, podcaster and certified positive (or as she likes to call it), powerful parenting coach. On this episode, we talk with Wendy about what it means t…
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Episode 101: This is the first in a series of 4 episodes exploring the intersection of spirituality and a response to the climate crisis. This reflection explores how Christians have often thought about the 'end of the world' and how this so often shapes behaviours and attitudes toward our ecological systems and how we treat them. Some theological …
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We’re talking pagan goddesses, changing language, and why the King James Version is definitely not the most accurate Bible translation. Gabie (our favorite linguist) joins to unpack the pagan origins of the word ‘Easter,’ how meanings shift over time, and why ‘thou shalt not’ doesn’t mean what you think it means anymore. Spoiler: English has evolve…
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Welcome to the very first episode of The Bad Christian Podcast, a show for believers who are tired of watered-down, feel-good faith and want the unfiltered truth of the Gospel. In this debut episode, I (Nate McCoy) share the heart behind the podcast: Why the world actually does need another Christian podcast My personal journey of walking away from…
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In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith ramble about companies that listen to their consumers, video games, the Trump administration, and take a text from the hotline. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Pick up Keith and Matt's book, Reading Romans Ri…
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