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Knowing Faith

Kyle Worley, JT English, Jen Wilkin

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The Christian faith is not mindless or irrational. Knowing Faith is a podcast exploring how our faith is founded upon Scripture. We believe the Bible is for everyone and are committed to helping the Church understand where their faith is rooted. Hosted by Jen Wilkin, JT English and Kyle Worley, this podcast dives into Christian story, belief, and practice in a way that is accessible to everyone.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Mama Bear Apologetics

Hillary Morgan Ferrer & Amy Davison

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Mama Bear Apologetics is a podcast for mothers of biological, adopted, or spiritual children who want to learn about how to defend the Christian faith, help give their children reasons for faith, and understand the worldviews that challenge Christian faith in the first 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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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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Dive into the profound and thought-provoking world of "Spiritual Hot Sauce," where Chris Jones offers his unique insights and perspectives into religion, spirituality, psychology, and philosophy. This podcast challenges societal norms and explores deep concepts such as social constructs, archetypes, monotheism, and the nature of good and evil. Perfect for those questioning religious norms, deconstructing their beliefs, or seeking a richer understanding of spirituality, "Spiritual Hot Sauce" ...
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Holy Chuckles

Official Holy Chuckles Podcast

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Holy Chuckles is a space for faith, healing, and holy laughter—a place to explore the messy, beautiful journey of growing closer to a God who meets us right where we are. It’s about finding the divine in everyday life—the raw, the funny, and the deeply human. Whether you’re rebuilding, deconstructing, questioning, or learning to believe again, Holy Chuckles invites you in, just as you are. We talk openly about faith in all its forms, because not everyone believes—or receives—the same way, an ...
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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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Whole Healed & Healthy is the podcast where faith meets real life. Rooted in 3 John 1:2, we believe thriving means being whole: Spiritually, Physically, and Mentally. This is a space for real people on real journeys, where lived experiences and honest conversations meet faith-centered wisdom and insights from books that inspire growth, study, and personal reflection. Together, we will ask hard questions, embrace healthy tension, and discover what it truly means to heal, grow, and flourish. C ...
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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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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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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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Personal growth for real-life transitions. If you’re living in the tension—mixed emotions, unclear answers, big decisions—this show gives you emotional intelligence tools to find clarity and peace in the midst of change. It’s Both is for people navigating life’s contradictions. Hosted by therapist-turned-storyteller Nikki P, each episode explores why two things can be true at once—and how to move forward with self-compassion. You’ll hear honest conversations and practical guidance on decisio ...
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Deeper Magic

Deeper Magic

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Lillie, Logan, Anna, and Peter talk faith and culture in wide-ranging conversation across genders and generations, looking for the deeper magic in everyday life.
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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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Girlscamp

Hayley Rawle

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I deconstructed my Mormon faith down to the bone—and when my dad died, the deconstruction shit really hit the fan. Now, Girlscamp isn’t just about what’s fallen apart, but about exploring what might come next. Around the campfire, we’ll swap stories from life after faith shifts, laugh at the quirks of high-demand religion, and dig into the ways Mormonism shows up in our culture—from pop culture and art to media and everyday life. I’ll also sit down with voices ranging from therapists to phil ...
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The Ex-Mormon Experience

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After 28 difficult years, I finally decided to resign from the Mormon faith. Join me as I discuss the cultural, historical and doctrinal issues that plague the LDS church. This podcast is not meant to bash Mormons. Instead, I intend to deconstruct Mormonism from the lens of a former member. It is my hope that I may educate non-members about the dangers of this organization, and to hopefully persuade active members to seriously question their beliefs. Warning: if you are a member of the churc ...
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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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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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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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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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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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Episode: Hell, the Devil, and Atonement Theories What exactly do Christians mean when they talk about hell? Where did the idea of the devil come from, and why does it look so different across the Bible? And why are there so many different theories of atonement—Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection—when most of us only ever hear one? In this episode,…
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24. Rev. Gerlyn Henry (Anglican Church of Canada) – Communion over Control: The Faith that Frees When faith becomes about control instead of communion, something sacred is lost. Reverend Gerlyn Henry (@gerlynhenry)—an Indian-Canadian Anglican priest whose social media content about Jesus, justice, and women in ministry has reached millions and gath…
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What if the real scandal isn’t doubting hell—it’s discovering Jesus didn’t preach it? We push back on evangelical proof texts, tour the Bible’s vocabulary (Sheol = all the dead, Gehenna = a real valley, Hades = Greek myth), and read John 14:6 without pretending Jesus defined “through me” as “agree to our statement of faith.” Then we talk adult fait…
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The Trump Regime bulldozed the White House, and George Soros paid millions of people to protest. What else could happen while Keith is on vacation? Find out what Matt along with Stuart Delony think about the whole thing. 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 Sho…
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Send us a text Have we gone too far trying to expose people? Or more particularly, do we know what to do with people we expose? There is a severe danger for people who don't handle exposure appropriately. You don't want to get caught in this trap! ❤️ SHOW YOUR SUPPORT - LINKS BELOW... ➡️ Email me: https://www.karlgessler.com/contact ➡️ DONATE ➡️ Jo…
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Dr. Habīb Boerger welcomes Dr. Ibrahim Jaffe — physician, Sufi master healer, and Chancellor of the University of Sufism — for a profound conversation about healing, truth, and divine unity in a polarized world. Together they explore how to discern God’s comprehensive truth amid conflicting narratives, how personal healing mirrors global healing, a…
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Over the last year, Tim and his eleven-year-old son Elliot have been quietly experimenting with faith at home — exploring a different spiritual practice each month and discovering what happens when faith is lived, not just discussed. From gratitude and Sabbath to activism, creativity, and pilgrimage; from sawing coconuts and dismantling Hi-Fis to m…
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Gianmarco Soresi is Jewish, Italian and, more importantly, a theatre kid. He's also one of our favourite comedians right now, whose crowd work and online presence blend wit, whimsy observations that are sometimes barbed, usually brilliant. He's a very funny guy, and he walks the line of being politically sound without being a "Political Comedian". …
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Peace in the Middle East? Donald Trump will get into heaven, but will he like what he sees? And the average Christian doesn't know how grace works. In this episode of Bros Bibles & Beer, the hosts delve into complex themes surrounding faith, love, forgiveness, and the nature of justice. They explore the cognitive dissonance experienced by individua…
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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Bobby Jamieson to discuss his book “Everything Is Never Enough,” the book of Ecclesiastes, and what happiness is. Questions Covered in This Episode: Is it wrong to want to be happy? Why did this become your thing? What are the common misconceptions about what happiness is? Do you feel like the a…
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What if salvation wasn’t just about the afterlife—but about healing humanity right now? In this episode of Spiritual Hot Sauce, Chris Jones explores the Gospel through a powerful new lens. From the logos in John 1 to the story of Adam, Eve, and the fruit of good and evil, this message unveils the “poison” that has shaped human morality—and the “ant…
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We’re back from Beer Camp! And we have stories to tell... What do - beer ice cream floats…cosplay…popcorn machines…Harry Potter…and theologians have in common? We talk about the sessions we attended, and the atmosphere in a church full of PhD’s and podcasters. And we present a challenge for Southern Baptists and Conservative Evangelicals. Oh…and wh…
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What happens when Christianity gets weaponized for political gain? When culture wars hijack the gospel of love? In this episode, we unpack John Fugelsang's book, Separation of Church and Hate, exploring why following Jesus might actually mean breaking up with some forms of Christianity. Pour a glass, lean in, and let’s talk about what it really mea…
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takeaways Philosophy begins in wonder and should cultivate it. The universe is not disenchanted; it is full of wonder. Science and spirituality can coexist and enrich each other. Values are perceived through our consciousness and are objective. Art and poetry play a crucial role in understanding reality. Experiences of enchantment can be reintroduc…
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Host Ryan Dunn guides us through a timely and deeply practical exploration of how contemplative spiritual practices can become acts of resistance against the overwhelm and exhaustion so many of us face today. In this episode, we dive into the ways our attention is commodified—by social media, politics, and nonstop demands—and how practices like gra…
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Jesus’ message was clear: the kingdom of God is here and now. His anger burned toward those in power who oppressed the vulnerable. His focus was justice, compassion, and service — NOT personal salvation formulas. Yet so much of today’s theology on LGBTQ issues, sin, salvation, and authority doesn’t come from Jesus at all — it comes from Paul. So we…
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This week I am joined by Theologian and Ethicist Brandon Ambrosino to talk about his new book, "Is it God's Will? Making Sense of Tragedy, Luck, and Hope in a World Gone Wrong". Together we explore deep theological topics, including the nature of God, the significance of hope, and the role of love in understanding faith. We look at the metaphor of …
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It's our third annual Girlscamp scary stories roundup! Bentley joins me as we dive into tales of a haunted mission house, a temple initiatory gone wrong, a possessed Airbnb doll, and more. Consider this your Halloween campfire… inside the chapel. Last year’s scary stories episode with Bentley Return missionary speaking Spanish video Join the Girlsc…
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Send us a text In this first episode in a series preparing for Celtic Advent, Roy Searle joins Christine to discuss his own spiritual journey, Celtic Spirituality and the Northumbria Community. Roy moved from a happy, un-churched childhood to an adulthood influenced by friends and mentors from a variety of Christian traditions. He himself has led a…
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In this week's main episode, Matthew is joined by guest host Jeremy Steele to discuss how Christian Nationalists distort Scripture. The two sit down with April Ajoy and John Pavlovitz, both of whom have been on the frontlines of challenging this demonic movement. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll g…
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Parenting isn’t either/or—it’s both. In this episode of It’s Both, Nikki P and Board Certified Behavior Analyst Mandy Grass (The Family Behaviorist) get practical about navigating life’s gray areas and messy moments at home. We unpack both/and thinking for parents: spotting the function of behavior, teaching replacement behaviors, and holding firm …
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In this episode of the Untidy Faith Podcast, Kate Boyd sits down with Dr. Beth Allison Barr, historian and author of The Making of Biblical Womanhood and Becoming the Pastor’s Wife, for a fascinating conversation about how the role of pastor’s wife has functioned to limit women’s leadership in the church. This isn’t just about theological debates—i…
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We’re back with two more stories today. This time both from the book of Daniel, and sadly there are no lions. Just Daniel and some visions he sees from the banks of two different rivers. These are kind of bonkers stories that I won’t completely unpack because…well…I’m more interested in him being at the river than the dreams he had. I hope that wil…
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Charity Miranda Martin’s family claimed they were fighting a demon — but by the time the struggle ended, someone was dead. What was meant to save her soul turned into a night of terror that even seasoned investigators struggled to understand. Was it faith, fear, or something far darker that took Charity’s life? dg Trigger Warnings: Murder Exorcism …
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This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by Wild Olive Podcast In this episode we chat with Liz Theoharis & Charon Hribar Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis is a theologian, pastor, author, and anti-poverty activist. She is the executive director of the Kairos Center for Religions, Rights, and Social Justice and co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign: …
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23. John Fugelsang (Aspiring Christian) – Separation of Church & Hate Alexis Rice welcomes comedian, author, and radio host John Fugelsang (@johnfugelsang) — whose blend of humor, history, and theology cuts through America’s culture-war fog. His NYT bestseller Separation of Church and Hate challenges both the weaponization of Christianity and the s…
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Dallin H. Oaks was just named the new Mormon prophet, which gives us a lot to talk about. We’re doing a refresher on how a prophet is chosen, breaking down who Dallin picked as his counselors, and diving into the most problematic things he’s said as a church leader so far. To listen to the entire episode, you can join the Girlscamp: After Dark Patr…
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Episode Description In this episode, John takes on a question that’s been floating around the public conversation for years — often asked with fear, frustration, or misunderstanding: Is deconstruction a bad thing? After years of listening to the debate unfold online and in church spaces, it felt like time to finally respond. This conversation is pa…
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🎙️ Flex Your Spiritual Inspo🕊️ A Sacred Show-and-Tell of the SoulDescription:In a world where deconstruction often centers what we no longer believe, this episode flips the script. What’s still inspiring your spirit? What stirs your soul awake in this season of life?Ashley and Paul (aka Unconventional Pastor Paul) invite each other—and you—to “flex…
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🌀 Bad Bunny & a Showgirl or The World Is On Fire 🔥 Can We Put it OutThis week’s episode of Evangelicalish is a blend of light-hearted banter and serious spiritual reflection. Paul and Ashley couldn’t agree on a title—so we gave you both.Ashley returns inspired from a civic engagement summit and makes the case that democracy is a spiritual practice.…
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🎙️ The Meaning of Life... and Other Light TopicsThis week, we wade into the deep end of existence with a deceptively simple question: What’s the meaning of life? Inspired by a fascinating dialogue between an agnostic philosopher, a Christian apologist, and a Hindu psychologist, we explore how purpose is shaped by belief, culture, and consciousness …
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We’re diving deep into the Bible with none other than Dan McClellan — biblical scholar, content creator, and myth-busting machine.📜 We ask Dan about:Charlie Kirk and Kirk's take on issues like homosexualityModern-day Israel? (Is Marjorie Taylor Greene… actually right about something?)The “I will bless those who bless you” verse — does it really app…
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Friends, it's time for another check in. How are you? What's going on? Email me at [email protected] if you want to chat. Today I want to tell you about our new kitten, Oreo. I also want to talk to you about how our family has been learning to grieve. And I want to tell you about some tweaks and changes coming to Season 9 of the What If P…
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Send us a text What if the most powerful thing you could do right now isn’t something new but something consistent? In this episode of The Pursuit Podcast, Justin confronts our obsession with excitement, visibility, and emotional highs by revealing the sacred power of “boring obedience.” Through Scripture and real talk, Justin breaks down how God u…
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Steve and Sula spoke at a marriage event, and talked about the seasons of marriage. Join Steve and Matt as they discuss the traditional wedding vows, and the importance of upholding those throughout every stage of life. This turned into a 3 part conversation. Today they focus in on "to have and to hold from this day forward" and "for better, for wo…
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What if youth group wasn’t about dodgeball, purity rings, and trauma bonding over mission trips? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Andrew Zirschky about Progressive Youth Ministry—what it looks like to raise teenagers in a faith that’s inclusive, justice-oriented, and actually reflects Jesus. We unpack the damage done by purity culture, gender role…
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In the first episode of a multi-part series, I'm calling "Leaving Mormonism", I share personal stories and insights for Mormons who are transitioning out of their faith or thinking about transitioning. I discuss methods and ideas that may assist those who struggle with guilt, shame, and a loss of purpose. ***TRIGGER WARNING: Discussion of sexual ab…
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No Keith? No problem! Jeremy Steele of the Unbelief Podcast is here to help Matthew with the hotline messages. 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, and use Promo Code "heretic" to…
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