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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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The Sacred Slope

Alexis Rice

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Where the slippery slope becomes sacred ground. Where the slippery slope becomes sacred ground. For the spiritually tender—untangling faith, grieving what was, deeply hopeful the sacred remains.
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Deadly Faith

Laci Bean, Lola Robbins

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Deadly Faith is a true crime podcast that explores the world where religion and crime collide. The world in which some people take their religious beliefs a tad too far. Maybe they hide their evil behind their 'Man of God' persona. Maybe they start a cult, commit murder, or even believe they're the second coming of Jesus Christ himself. It's not a world full of sunshine and rainbows, but it's a world that needs to be explored. That's where Laci and Lola come in. So get ready for some deep di ...
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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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Untidy Faith

Kate Boyd

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Transforming faith after fracture The Untidy Faith podcast is where we have honest conversations and gentle encouragement for when following Jesus gets messy. Join your host, Kate Boyd - author, speaker, and gentle guide for Christians who are disentangling their faith from culture, rebuilding their relationship with Scripture, and desiring to find joy in following Jesus again - each week to find your life and faith after deconstruction. kateboyd.substack.com
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For more than 15 years Nomad Podcast has been hosting conversations with theologians, activists and contemplatives from across the Christian spectrum and beyond. Reflecting on our evangelical heritage we explore the possibilities of a more inclusive, generous and hopeful faith.
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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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Mormon.ish

Rebecca Bibliotheca and Landon Brophy

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A podcast for post and nuanced Mormons seeking a joyful life as they navigate their faith journey outside of orthodox Mormonism. Donate to Mormonish Podcast here: https://www.mormonishpodcast.org/support
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The Faith Of The Fathers brings you honest discussions about what it means for a man to follow Jesus. Heroes of the faith, ancient, modern, and contemporary, will share their wisdom and experience. And you will receive practical, straightforward answers about God, the Bible, Life, and Fatherhood. You can be the man of God your sons will want to imitate. The Faith of the Fathers will help you get there.
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God Knows Where

Brett Harris

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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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Cabernet and Pray

Jeremy Jernigan is a former megachurch pastor turned wine-loving theologian who’s not afraid to ask the hard questions about Christianity. As the host of Cabernet and Pray, Jeremy blends deep theological exploration with cultural critique, all while sipping exceptional wines from around the world. With a background in ministry and a passion for progressive faith, Jeremy invites listeners into raw, honest conversations about doubt, deconstruction, and rediscovering Jesus beyond evangelicalism. Whether he’s unpacking a problematic Bible passage, challenging toxic church traditions, or exploring the beauty of grace with a guest, Jeremy offers a fresh take on faith that’s thoughtful, provocative, and deeply rooted in love. If you're seeking a faith that holds space for curiosity, nuance, and a good Pinot Noir, you're in the right place.

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Sip the wine, shake your faith.
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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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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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Matt and Steve are a father and son duo who have 65 years of ministry experience between them. Matt has led worship in some capacity for 25 years and Steve has worked with students for more than 40 years. Join them as they discuss topics that cover everything from deconstructing your faith and ministry to marriage and parenting. Matt and Steve are story tellers and love to talk about their friendship as father and son (which, as you’ll hear, wasn’t always the case). Once a month or so they t ...
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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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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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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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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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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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This Is Not Church Podcast

This Is Not Church

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This Is Not Church podcast offers a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of the intersections between deconstruction, activism, spirituality, and the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as vital issues like Black Lives Matter and First Nations' rights. Hosted by passionate individuals who are dedicated to fostering open and inclusive conversations, this podcast delves into the complex journey of deconstructing one's faith, while simultaneously embracing and advocating for the rights and stor ...
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Table for Two

Jason Barnett & Nicole Barnett

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Pull up a chair and join two pastors, spouses, and storytellers as they invite you into honest conversations about faith, family, and life in the hills of Appalachia. Table for Two is a summer podcast series where personal testimony meets practical theology. From parenting struggles to church hurt, Reddit drama to rural ministry, each episode offers a place at the table for grace, laughter, and real talk. Whether you're navigating tough spiritual questions or just looking for a meaningful co ...
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The Sacred Thread Podcast explores mindfulness, mysticism, and meaning in a fractured world. Hosted by therapist, meditation teacher, and former pastor Winston Janusz, each episode invites listeners into spacious, honest reflections on spirituality, mental health, inner transformation, and what it means to live with depth and compassion. Expect a mix of solo reflections and soulful conversations with teachers, seekers, and fellow wanderers on the spiritual path. Whether you're deconstructing ...
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The Pursuit Podcast is where faith gets real, leadership gets honest, and culture gets challenged. Hosted by pastor, author, and speaker Justin D. Belt, this show is not here to coddle you with clichés. It's here to call you higher. Each episode is a shot of truth and clarity for people who are tired of surface-level spirituality and starving for something deeper. We’re talking bold faith, hard questions, real transformation, and the kind of leadership that starts with obedience. Whether you ...
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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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Where Deconstruction Meets Dangerous Women. What does it mean to go feral? For women raised to obey, to smile politely, to stay silent — going feral means slipping the leash. It means refusing to shrink, refusing to hold the world together while less qualified men take center stage. I’m Lori Randall Stradtman — once a Republican precinct president in the Deep South, trained to disappear behind men as an act of “faith.” But leaving a high-control religion, earning my Communications degree fro ...
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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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Bible, Bravery, & Bullshit with Dan Minor is the unapologetic podcast for anyone tearing down old beliefs, choosing deconstruction, and rebuilding something new. Dan Minor isn't here to sugarcoat it—he's diving headfirst into the gritty, raw conversations about faith, spirituality, and the chaotic ride that is life after evangelicalism. Whether you're questioning, evolving, or just fed up with the system, this podcast slashes through religious dogma with sharp humor, brutal honesty, and just ...
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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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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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Liminal Living

Dr. Thomas J Rundel

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Welcome to the Liminal Living Podcast, where we dive deep into the realm of liminal spaces—those transitional phases where uncertainty is our companion. I'm your host and curator of conversations, Dr. Tom Rundel, and it's my pleasure to serve as your guide through these uncharted territories. With a doctoral background in spirituality and leadership from Portland Seminary, my research has centered on the spirituality found in the narratives of liminality in the Bible, but I have expanded my ...
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This is a podcast for seekers, skeptics, believers, and the spiritually curious — for anyone who longs for deeper meaning, connection, and peace, whether you're rooted in a tradition or not. Drawing from his own journey — from conservative Christianity to Islamic mysticism, through loss, healing, and awakening — Dr. Habib explores the sacred beyond doctrine and the Divine beyond names. Through soulful reflections, honest storytelling, and conversations with guests from diverse backgrounds, w ...
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Kingdom Korner Podcast is a Christian-based podcast dedicated to exploring biblical truths, faith-based living, and the application of God’s Word in everyday life. It offers insightful discussions on scripture, Christian growth, and contemporary issues through a biblical lens. With a focus on spiritual encouragement and practical wisdom, the podcast aims to strengthen believers and inspire a deeper walk with Christ.
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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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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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Send us a text What if I told you certainty isn’t faith—it’s fear in a choir robe? In this episode of Bible Bravery & Bullshit, we torch the toxic church obsession with being “right” and dig into why God actually lives in the messy gray areas. From “demon-crats” and “sippin’ saints” to parents disowning their kids in the name of doctrine, we unpack…
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In this episode of the Untidy Faith Podcast, Kate Boyd sits down with Mandy Capehart, author of Restorative Grief, for an intimate conversation about how faith deconstruction is actually a complex grief process that affects every dimension of our lives. This isn't just about changing your theology—it's about recognizing that when we deconstruct fai…
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When does love turn into self-erasure? Cristina Yang almost gave herself away. In Grey’s Anatomy, we watch her shrink for Preston Burke — bending, twisting, and almost erasing herself to fit the role of “good wife.” He wanted the wedding. He wanted the rules. He wanted her small. But when it all collapsed? Cristina’s body told the truth. The relief…
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takeaways Music serves as a powerful tool for social change. The influence of U2 has shaped contemporary worship music. Songwriting often reflects personal and societal struggles. Love is portrayed as the most powerful force in the universe. Escapism in music can provide solace in difficult times. The Edge's guitar work exemplifies serving the song…
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Unpacking faith, masculinity, and hope with Rev. Angela Denker on Compass 164: Disciples of White Jesus. Dive into a candid conversation exploring how our images of Jesus, shaped by culture and media, influence everyday faith, identity, and relationships. Discover practical wisdom for nurturing authentic spirituality at home, at church, and in dail…
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🎙 Episode 16. Tim Whitaker – Rebuilding Faith Beyond Fundamentalism This week, Alexis welcomes Tim Whitaker @timwhitakerspeaks, founder and host of The New Evangelicals@thenewevangelicals, a digital-first community holding space for honesty, justice, and theological exploration. Tim’s story mirrors so many of ours: deep roots in white evangelical s…
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In this week's main episode, Keith chats with Michelle Medrano, Dr. David Goldberg, and Rev. Christina Jones about the Science of Mind Church. 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. Or, you can email Matthew at [email protected]. Join The Quollective today!…
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We’re exploring a new river in our series “Live Streams” today. It’s wild to me to me that it takes so long for us to start talking about the Jordan River given all that we know happens in and around it, but here we are visiting it for the first time. And it’s in one of my favorites stories too. Let’s see what this story down by the riverside has t…
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This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by The Subversive Soul by Phyllis Mathis. Published by Quoir and available now. In this episode we chat with Paul Bramadat PAUL BRAMADAT is director of the Centre for Studies in Religion and Society at the University of Victoria and the co-editor of Religion at the Edge: Nature, Spirituality, and Sec…
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Send us a text Do you ever feel like you’re falling behind in life, calling, or purpose? In this episode of The Pursuit Podcast, Justin confronts the lie of comparison and reminds you that God’s timing is not your timing. Drawing from Galatians 6:9, this conversation will help you reframe feelings of delay, disappointment, or discouragement by show…
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Send us a text What if the delay in your life isn’t punishment, but preparation? In this episode of The Pursuit Podcast, Justin unpacks why becoming—not arriving—is the true assignment. Drawing from the life of Jesus and biblical truth, he reveals how God uses hidden seasons, pruning, and process to shape character before promotion. If you’ve ever …
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🔍 Episode Summary In this episode, we step into one of the most emotionally and politically charged issues in modern history—the war in Gaza and the roots of Zionism. With so much confusion around the history, theology, and current events, we take a step back to examine how we got here and why it matters. We trace the origins of modern Zionism, the…
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In January of 2025, Steve was able to speak at the Conclave conference. In a breakout session designed for new youth ministers, he spoke about what he has experienced in Youth ministry and a shared a wealth of information. If you're looking for practical advice in youth ministry this pair of episodes are for you! Intro music: Wes Cepin Outro music:…
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Hey beloveds— This week, everything we’re sharing centers around one raw, holy truth: Sometimes, on your emotional wellness journey, your joy will look like betrayal to the people closest to you. Maybe it’s your mother. Maybe it’s your church. Maybe it’s a friend who only knew how to love the broken version of you. But your joy—if it came through g…
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We bloody love Greenbelt. We have for years. The UK’s best Christian festival is also its best arts festival and justice festival, a place where belief, creativity and working for a better world coalesce in a series of talks, spiritual happenings and cool music, theatre, comedy and craft. And at the 2025 festival, we made our on-stage debut! In thi…
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In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take multiple calls/texts into the hotline and promise a doozy of an advertiser for next week. Can you say, "Bible tracts?" 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. Or, you can email Matthew at [email protected]. Join…
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Send us a text Would you die to worship with the people of God? A man in Seattle recently did, though he wasn't necessarily planning to. The somber reality of murder at a worship service provokes deep questions about the value of our worship. How important is it? What is the highest price we are willing to pay to worship? Russell Johnson's Public S…
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In this episode of Beyond Names, Dr. Habib is joined by Dr. Dana Maxwell, a family medicine physician, yoga teacher, and retreat leader in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Together they explore the intersections of spirituality, nature, and health—how slowing down, connecting with the body, and spending time outdoors can bring us back to our still center.…
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Episode 106: Elise Heerde (she/her) is author of the recently published book "Holy Hell: Saved so hard I needed therapy". In this conversation we talk about Elise's experience of growing up within a high-demand/high-control pentecostal megachurch, her journey toward becoming a leader and staff member, through to the ways in which it all fell apart.…
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Tom Rundel and Jeremie Wilson continue their Summer Songs of Resistance series with a cover of Radio Head's Subterranean Homesick Alien SponsorsQuoir Square 2 Class:https://www.bk2sq1.com/square-2-next-steps-into-reconstruction (Promocode: Liminal for 10% off)Kineo Center: https://www.thekineocenter.com/cohort (mention "Liminal"in Application for $…
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In this episode of Bros Bibles & Beer, Andy and Zack explore various themes, including the importance of identifying personal idols, the evolution of language and cultural references, and the complexities of desires and aspirations. They discuss the impact of narcissism on self-perception and societal expectations, the significance of community sup…
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What if you’re not the same person you used to be—and that’s exactly the point? In this episode, I explore the strange and beautiful truth that growth requires us to let old versions of ourselves fade away, like water waiting to be turned into wine. From awkward past opinions (yes, I found some of mine in print!) to Taylor Swift lyrics and even a l…
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takeaways Music serves as a powerful tool for social change. The influence of U2 has shaped contemporary worship music. Songwriting often reflects personal and societal struggles. Love is portrayed as the most powerful force in the universe. Escapism in music can provide solace in difficult times. The Edge's guitar work exemplifies serving the song…
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Have you tried affirmations where you look in the mirror and say the things that you want in your life, or say the things you want to believe about yourself - and maybe gotten mixed results? You probably heard about the power of affirmations but in practice find the results not what you’d hoped. Why? We talk all about that today. If affirmations ar…
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It's a boys night! Josh and Stephen are left alone to talk about religion in the workplace. It felt fitting, after all, to let the pastor have a break for this one, considering her workplace IS her religion. We get into public shows of faith at work, evangelism in the cubicles, and what exactly "makes us different." Host Recommendations Josh: Phras…
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Megan Conner is a remarkable woman with a remarkable story. In this episode, she discusses recovery after being trafficked as a seven-year-old child, and leaving an abusive marriage as an adult. Now she is thriving and using her voice to help others. Special thanks to René Steelman for stepping in once again as a stellar co-host! If you aren't alre…
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Virginity isn't real. We unpack how purity culture weaponized the concept of virginity to control women, why the biology doesn’t back it up, and how the shame attached to sex has wrecked entire generations. Bonus: we share some memes that are funnier than your youth pastor’s abstinence sermon. patreon.com/skepticpastor…
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Send us a text In this conversation, Christine Sine interviews Ash Barker about his journey with Urban Neighbours of Hope, exploring themes of community development, cultural transitions, and the importance of empowering local talent. They discuss the challenges and rewards of working in diverse environments, the impact of family dynamics on commun…
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Send us a text What does it mean to reclaim faith when the church has too often used the Bible as a weapon? In this episode of Bible, Bravery, and Bullsh#!t, Dan Minor sits down with pastor, author, and activist Brandan Robertson—known as the “TikTok Pastor” and author of Queer and Christian: Reclaiming the Bible, Our Faith, and Our Place at the Ta…
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In this week's main episode, Keith and Matthew talk to members and clergy of the Unity Church to discuss their mission and message for a hurting world. 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. Or, you can email Matthew at [email protected]. Join The Quollecti…
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Episode Description: In the year 897, Pope Stephen VI ordered the rotting corpse of his predecessor, Pope Formosus, to be dug up, dressed in papal robes, propped up on a throne, and put on trial. Yes, this actually happened. This bizarre and macabre moment in church history—known as the Cadaver Synod or Synodus Horrenda—is one of the most infamous …
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We’re going to leave the stories of Genesis behind and move on ahead to a story about Moses. They are some mentions of rivers in the stories of Jacob and Esau and in at least one dream Joseph interprets, but none that happen in the river…at least not like the story of the day Moses was found in a basket in the Nile. Let’s see what this story down b…
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In this episode, we dive into the controversy surrounding Tony Jones, the Emergent Church, and The New Evangelicals. From past allegations of abuse and manipulation to the recent GRACE investigation into Tim Whitaker and TNE, we examine how power, silence, and image protection can cause deep harm—even in progressive faith spaces. This is a story of…
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This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by The Subversive Soul by Phyllis Mathis. Published by Quoir and available now. In this episode we chat with MaryB Safrit MaryB. Safrit is a NYC-based writer, podcaster, and speaker passionate about helping folks who fall through the cracks of the church reclaim their agency and create found family i…
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From celebrating Holy Week and Palm Sunday, to wearing cross jewelry, using mainstream Christian terminology, listening to Christian rock music, old Christian hymns in the new LDS hymn book, a cross replacing the Moroni icon on Google Maps, talking about grace, and more, the LDS church seems to be moving in a direction that our grandparents and eve…
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Send us a text What are you really chasing in life—success, approval, comfort, or Christ? In this powerful first episode of The Pursuit Podcast, Justin unpacks Philippians 3: 12–14 and shows why every pursuit outside of Jesus leaves us restless and unfulfilled. Discover how to pursue God with intention, courage, and faith that lasts, and learn what…
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🎙 Episode 15. Rev. Roberto Che Espinoza (Baptist) – Becoming Human With One Another This week, Alexis Rice welcomes Rev. Dr. Roberto Che Espinoza, PhD (@drrobertoche), pastor, scholar, and founder of Activist Theology and Our Collective Becoming. Roberto’s life and ministry embody a theology rooted in interdependence, tenderness, and justice. A Lat…
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"The Mountain or the Cave: A Spiritual Choice" explores the distinction between passive proximity to faith and an active, personal relationship with the divine. It uses the biblical story of Lot, alongside a modern anecdote, to illustrate four core principles of spiritual growth. These principles highlight how being near religious people does not e…
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What happens when a woman trades her divine spark for proximity to power? Serena Joy thought she could bend the knee and stay safe — but in the end, she built the very leash that strangled her. In this first episode of Feral Podcast, Lori Randall Stradtman uses Serena Joy as a case study in internalized misogyny and the cost of self-erasure. Throug…
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