Reasonable Faith is a conversational program dealing with the most important apologetic questions of our day.
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Deconstructing Faith Podcasts
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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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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🎙 Deconstructing the journeys, strategies, and faith of the leaders and innovators shaping our community's future. 💫
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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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A podcast about building new faith. Its all about construction, but sometimes that means you have to deconstruct a little. Questions, exploration, mystery...
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The Exodus Brothers discuss growing up in Evangelical Christianity, their eventual deconstruction from religion, issues with the Bible and their journey towards healing.
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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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Welcome to Unfolding Faith: Sermons from Foothills Unitarian, where each week we speak to the heart of our shared human experience from the pulpit at Foothills Unitarian Church in Fort Collins, Colorado. Join us as we share powerful reflections, bold perspectives, and collective calls to action.
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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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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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Welcome to defragmenting, a podcast of Cairn University promoting biblical integrity and thoughtful Christianity.
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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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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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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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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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Enjoy the ride with this hilarious new Podcast as hosts (Ray Comfort, Emeal (“E.Z.”) Zwayne, Mark Spence, and Oscar Navarro) and special guests explore the pressing questions of our day with sound theology and apologetics! We would love to hear from you. How has the podcast encouraged you? Are there any subjects you’d like the guys to cover or questions you’d like them to answer? Email us at [email protected] and you may hear your feedback and questions quoted on the next episode!
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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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Two previously unlikely friends, an ex-Mormon (Kate) and a never-Mormon (Erika) deconstruct the quirks and contradictions of the Mormon faith with humor and empathy. And cocktails.
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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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Newly-ish married couple, Amanda and Kyle, discuss Amanda’s upbringing in the IBLP cult of Duggar infamy – a story Kyle learns about along with listeners. Through sometimes humorous, sometimes heartbreaking stories, Amanda and Kyle explore the cult’s ideology, the strange rules that surrounded Amanda’s childhood, and the abuse she endured before leaving the cult. Through it all, they talk about what it takes to break free from a cult and what gets left behind.
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THE INDOUBT SHOW exists to help young adults navigate life, faith, culture & current events with a biblical perspective through weekly YouTube shows, podcasts and more.
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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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Welcome to the podcast of the Faith and Justice Network, where we are seeking faith and learning justice, because we believe the two belong together, that they lie at the very heart of what it means to follow Jesus.
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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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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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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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- 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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Dive into the profound world of Faithful Politics, a compelling podcast where the spheres of faith and politics converge in meaningful dialogues. Guided by Pastor Josh Burtram (Faithful Host) and Will Wright (Political Host), this unique platform invites listeners to delve into the complex impact of political choices on both the faithful and faithless. Join our hosts, Josh and Will, as they engage with world-renowned experts, scholars, theologians, politicians, journalists, and ordinary folk ...
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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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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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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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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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Two ex-Mormon women in their 20's. Both queer. Both divorced. Both ready to share the ins-and-outs of Mormonism and what it's like to leave.
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Living the Christian life in today's world is complicated. This podcast will unpack some of the cultural issues we're facing and how we can continue to "Fight the good fight of the faith (1 Tim. 6:12)."
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The Debrief Podcast with Matthew Stephen Brown. Author and lead pastor of Sandals Church, Matt Brown debriefs current issues shaping our culture from a spiritual perspective.
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Welcome to Inclusion Catalyst, with your host Mickey Desai. We bring diversity leaders to the table to hear about current issues in diversity and inclusion, deconstructing complex social justice issues to showcase the best practices in our workplaces and our communities.
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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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Rethinking Religion is a space for honest questions and deeper faith. Host Laura explores the tension between tradition and truth, asking what happens when church culture doesn’t reflect the heart of God. With gentleness and conviction, each episode invites curiosity, honors lived experience, and holds tightly to grace—while remaining open to where the journey might lead.
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If you’ve ever felt on the fringes of Christian faith this is a safe space for you. Your questions, doubts and hopes are all welcome here. We’re creating conversations, affirmations, meditations and other resources to support you on your spiritual journey and let you know that even if you feel like a misfit, you don’t have to feel alone.
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The Way Within A podcast for the soul-seekers, truth-walkers, and light-bearers. Join host Travis as he explores the inner journey of faith, healing, and spiritual awakening. Through honest reflections, Scripture, and sacred wisdom—both ancient and modern—this podcast invites you to walk the narrow path inward, where God speaks in stillness and the soul finds its purpose. Whether you’re deconstructing, rebuilding, or seeking deeper connection, The Way Within offers a peaceful space to grow i ...
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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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An exvangelical podcast featuring Janice Lagata in conversations with her friends about the fears we were given by evangelicalism and ways we are finding power, love and sound mind on the other side. New episodes on the first and third Wednesday of each month! **FOUR SEASON officially begins January 3rd, 2024**
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Reclaiming Faith After Betrayal: Erin Moon on Deconstruction and Care
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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] 81% of white evangelicals voted for Donald Trump in 2016—and for many lifelong churchgoers, that moment was a spiritual breaking point. In this episode, author and podcaster Erin Hicks Moon joins the show to talk about what happens when…
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A More Christlike God: Bradley Jersak on Faith After Deconstruction
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Bradley Jersak is a theologian, author, and Principal of St. Stephen's University. His books including A More Christlike God, A More Christlike Word, and Out of the Embers have helped countless people navigate faith transitions and discover a more expansive understanding of the gospel. This conversation explores some of the pivotal movements in Bra…
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Can the Pope Be Wrong? Catholic Authority and Human Dignity with Dr. Stephen Okey
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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] Nearly 60% of Americans still believe the Pope speaks infallibly—but what does that actually mean? In this illuminating episode, Dr. Stephen Okey, a Catholic theologian at Saint Leo University, helps us unpack the mysteries of the papac…
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Structurally Supported Abuse in the Mormon Church
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All of Erika's hairs stood on end when she heard this talk by Alyssa Grenfell at the Sunstone Symposium. Abuse of children is actually baked in to the structure of the church. Bone chilling. Check out the podcast, "Architecture of Abuse" at https://architectureofabuse.com/ to learn more.By twonomos
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BONUS SHOW: Finding Your Joy Amidst the News Cycle
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In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith take your messages into the hotline, share a new advertisement, and discuss how to find joy amidst the chaotic news cycle. 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 David's life was ending. Boils covered his body, infections ran through his blood, and his bones were so brittle they could snap in half. But David was still young and afraid of death. HIV positive since the age of 14, David had no hope for love or joy in this life, but he was afraid of going to Hell. When David cried out to Jesus, h…
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Mormons like to say they are "In the world but not of the world." But the very worldly messaging young missionary men receive is anything but pious, and about as basic and worldly as you can get...By twonomos
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Ep. 350 - The Unbiblical Errors of Psychiatry & Psychology
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Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar are joined by Dr. Greg Gifford, Assistant Professor of Biblical Counseling at The Master’s University and author of a new book that challenges the roots of modern psychology from a biblical perspective. As a counselor, Greg has noticed oddities in therapy methods that often fail to address the root of the issue for Christ…
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Kate and Erika had a phenomenal time at the Sunstone Symposium, attending talks by Natasha Helfer, John Dehlin, and Alyssa Grenfell. In this episode, they discuss the highlights.By twonomos
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12. Pastor Joe Smith (Non-Denominational) — Reclaiming Faith from Christian Nationalism
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🎙 Episode 12: Reclaiming Faith from Christian Nationalism — with Pastor Joe Smith Alexis Rice is joined by Pastor Joe Smith IG @therealjoe.smith — a bold and unflinching voice reclaiming Christianity from white Christian nationalism, spiritual manipulation, and cultural complacency. Known for his viral sermons and fearless online ministry, Joe shar…
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"No One From the Church Called When My Son Died."
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Guest René Steelman's son died on Christmas Day. Because she had recently left the Mormon faith, no one from the church bothered to reach out to her with comfort. Their "love" was conditional on her being a member. Which is to say, not really love at all. Check out this phenomenal woman's podcast, "She Became Visible," here: https://www.youtube.com…
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What does it mean to live out faith in real, tangible ways? In this moving episode, Compass host Ryan Dunn sits down with Rev. Ingrid McIntyre—a United Methodist pastor and seasoned community organizer based in Nashville, Tennessee—to explore activism, justice, and the spiritual fuel that sustains hope in challenging times. Ingrid shares her journe…
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"Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin??" We're Calling Bullsh*t!
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Love the sinner, hate the sin?? Wait, what?? It sure doesn't feel like love to those on the receiving end. You know why? It’s not! It’s homophobia disguised as love. Is it from the Bible or any religious text? Nope. In this encore presentation, we dive into this and set the record straight. Because "love the sinner, hate the sin" is total bullsh*t!…
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Christine Caine - The God Who Speaks Your Name
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Christine Caine is a best-selling author, international speaker, justice advocate, and the founder of A21, one of the world’s leading organizations combatting human trafficking. She’s also the founder of Propel Women, a movement dedicated to empowering and equipping women to live out their purpose. But beyond the platforms and influence, Christine …
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Quality of Life in Singleness, Dating, Marriage, & Parenting w/ Cliff & Erin Ursel
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There are so many different life stages that we can prepare for before we walk through them. It’s important to plan ahead as best as we can even though there are certain unknowns that go before us. In today’s program, host Andrew Marcus gets to spend time with longtime friends Cliff and Erin Ursel, pastors at Westside Church in Vancouver, and unpac…
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Q&A: Buddhist Christians, Inclusive Reading of the Bible, Hell Isn’t in There, and the True Translation of the Bible
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You asked, we answered: How do you make sense of the Bible after learning how it was written? Can someone follow Jesus and also find truth in Buddhism? Is hell biblical—or just a scare tactic? And what’s the most trustworthy Bible translation? It’s all in here. Patreon.com/skepticpastorBy Quoircast
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The Islamic Operating System for Entrepreneurs | Zhagum Arshad on Faith, Failure & Fortune
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Send us a text What if the biggest obstacle to your success isn't fear, but overthinking? What if your greatest business asset isn't capital, but your character? And what if the ultimate goal of your business wasn't just profit, but a partnership that leads to Jannah? 🌍 🎙️ In this profound episode, we sit down with Zhagum Arshad, a serial entrepren…
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The EXACT Moment Kate Left the Mormon Church
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The CES letter that highlights all the hypocrisy, falsehoods, and discrepancies of the Mormon church broke Kate's "shelf." So she informed her bishop with confidence and in no uncertain terms that she was leaving.By twonomos
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Counseling Red Flags. The Bible as the Authority. Growing in Nuance - Highlight Episode 350
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What if the root of your struggle isn’t in your brain but in your heart? In this compelling conversation, Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar are joined by Greg to explore how biblical counseling offers a radically different framework from modern psychology—one that places Scripture, not the self, at its center. Greg explains how the common confusion betwee…
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#242: What If God Is a Midwife? with Halley Kim and Angie Von Slaughter
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In this week's main episode, Keith and Matthew chat with Halley Kim and Angie Von Slaughter to explore the question, "what if God is a midwife?" 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 toda…
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Re-sharing one of my favorite episodes from last summer's series, VBS. It's the beginning of a new school year and the message in this story from Joshua seems on target. Enjoy!By Brett Harris
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Unpacking Bias and Curiosity in Journalism with Julie Rose
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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] Nearly 4 in 10 Americans now say they actively avoid the news. Why is our information landscape leaving so many people overwhelmed, cynical, or checked out? In this episode, Will and Josh sit down with award-winning journalist Julie Ros…
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Tragic Magic: A Conversation With Regan Caruthers
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This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by The Quollective. At The Quollective, we believe in the power of independent media to challenge oppression, amplify marginalized voices, and create real, lasting change. In this episode we chat wit Regan Caruthers Regan’s path was informed by her early schooling where she meditated daily, practiced…
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Dr. Craig interacts with a response to the current fascination with A I and arguments for God.By William Lane Craig
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Adey & Tom Wassink "Sanctuary: Queering a Church in the Heartland" pt. 1
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📌 Episode Summary: In Part 1 of this deeply moving conversation, John sits down with Adey and Tom Wassink—former Vineyard pastors who found themselves quietly pushed to the margins for their commitment to LGBTQ inclusion. The Wassinks share their story of faithful ministry, their transformation toward a more affirming theology, and the difficult ch…
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85 - Mother Wounds with Jessica Jocelyn (Part 1)
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In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, we’re honored to welcome poet Jessica Jocelyn—whose writing has been a healing touchstone for Amanda and may already be familiar to listeners of the podcast. Jessica is a best-selling poet whose work explores love, loss, motherhood, and the complexities of family with raw emotional power. She’s the author of…
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Saved by Music, Not by God: Michael Harris of Idiot Pilot
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Once lost in a haze of fear, shame, and end-times dogma, Michael Harris grew up inside a strict and often abusive religious environment that left deep scars. But out of that darkness came a lifeline: music. As the frontman of the genre-defying band Idiot Pilot, Michael channeled his confusion, rage, and longing into sound—finding salvation not in s…
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Ruth: The Relationship We Are All Looking For
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Sometimes God feels absent. Bitter, even. Naomi gets that. But Ruth shows us that when everything collapses, the right person by your side can be sacred. This episode is about that kind of love—the loyal, no-matter-what kind—and what it teaches us about faith and friendship. patreon.com/skepticpastor…
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Safety is Love in Action with Joyce Tangi
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Joyce Tangi is the Culture of Safety Pastor for the Uniting Church NSW & ACT Synod, and she cares deeply about building communities where everyone can thrive. In this conversation, we explore what safety actually looks like beyond policies and procedures, how to navigate power dynamics in faith communities, and why deep listening might be the most …
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The Christian Conscience vs. the Way of Trump — Pat Kahnke
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Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: [email protected] 80% of white evangelicals voted for Trump in the 2024 GOP primaries—despite everything. Why? And what does it reveal about the state of the Christian conscience? In this raw and pastoral conversation, Will and Josh speak with Pat Kahnke…
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Making Mindfulness Your Own: A Conversation with Jimmy Warden
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In this episode of The Sacred Thread Podcast, I’m joined by my dear friend, mindfulness teacher and writer Jimmy Warden for a practical and heartfelt conversation about what mindfulness looks like in real life. We explore the messiness and beauty of practice—how it evolves over time, how it meets us in our anxiety and overwhelm, and how it doesn’t …
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BONUS SHOW: Epstein, MAGA, and What Comes After
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In this week's bonus show, Matt and Keith catch up after their road trips to talk about the Epstein scandal, the response from MAGA, and where we go from here. 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 Q…
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What the Trans Community Told Him Before He Transitioned
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Send us a text "You don't want to be like us." David couldn't believe what he was hearing. The men he was talking to looked like women and always said they wanted to be women, but now they were warning him against the castration he was about to receive. If becoming a woman wouldn't solve David's problems, what would? Reach out to David or support h…
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Natasha Helfer EXCOMMUNICATED for Sharing Facts
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Kate, Erika, and René discuss the excommunication of therapist Natasha Helfer from the Mormon church for sharing factual information with her clients. She refused to spread the harmful messaging that masturbation is a "sin," and so she got the boot.By twonomos
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Question of the Week #950: Thoughts on the Closing of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
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Read this Question of the Week Here: https://www.reasonablefaith.org/writings/question-answer/thoughts-on-the-closing-of-trinity-evangelical-divinity-schoolBy William Lane Craig
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Ep. 349 - How to Make God-Honoring Decisions in Life
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In Christianity, decision-making is an often mystified topic. Life is full of choices, and sin complicates things. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar discuss how Scripture offers a much clearer way forward. Making God-honoring decisions isn’t about unlocking a secret code—it’s about confidence in God’s sovereignty. The heart of a believer is to walk in com…
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The State of Christian Higher Education: A Conversation with Allen Guelzo and Todd J. Williams [Re-Release]
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Many believe higher education is facing an existential crisis. While nonprofit and for-profit schools are battling issues of affordability, enrollment, and latent COVID realities, the need for Christ-centered, academically rigorous, and biblically faithful institutions of higher education remains. In this episode, Dr. Todd J. Williams, president of…
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She was told her worth was tied to being a wife and mother—and that at 22 was practically a geriatric bride. So she got married, made sure “obey” was in the vows, and followed the evangelical script. Years (and one major deconstruction) later, she’s out as bi, still married, and thriving. Spoiler: the husband stayed. The evangelical friends? Not so…
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Welcome to The Pursuit Podcast. This teaser episode is your personal invite into the heart of what this show is all about. Before we go anywhere, we need to be clear on where we are headed. This is not a podcast filled with fluff, recycled Christian phrases, or performance-based teaching. This is a space for real conversations about faith, leadersh…
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What if evil is never as strong as it seems? In this episode of Cabernet and Pray, we wade into the heaviness of the world (child trafficking, genocide, injustice) and wrestle with what it means to have hope in the face of it. We explore a surprising biblical theme that runs throughout the Psalms and the prophets. We consider Bonhoeffer’s call to j…
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Church History, Early Evangelicalism, & Bible Origins w/ David Wood
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Why should Christians care about church history? How did the church go from one faith to so many denominations? What can we learn from past revivals in church history? In this episode, Isaac Dagneau sits down with teaching pastor and professor David Wood to explore why church history still matters. From the early church to the Reformation and moder…
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One of the deadliest teachings in all of humanity!
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An encore presentation of our most popular episode ever, and maybe our most powerful! And wow, it’s more needed and timely than ever. We talk about one of the two deadliest teachings in all of humanity. It is at the heart of our division. It is responsible for some of history’s most brutal treatment of ethnic groups, religious groups, women, LGBTQ;…
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Episode 37 - Exploring Evolutionary Spirituality with John Van De Laar
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Send us a text In this conversation, Christine Sine and John van de Laar explore John's journey of faith, identity, and the transformative power of liturgy. They discuss the challenges of navigating faith as an autistic individual, the importance of engaging with liturgy in a meaningful way, and the reinterpretation of the Book of Revelation in con…
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