Best Quoircast Podcasts (2025)

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#057: Provocative Content and Woke Walks with Kellie Snider 1:08:16

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The God Squad welcomes Kellie Snider to The God Squad Podcast. Kellie is a celebrated author, award-winning artist, and provocative content creator whose bold, politically-charged art and commentary challenge the dominant narratives about history, privilege, and democracy. Across platforms like YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, Kellie weave…

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Virginity Rocks: Deconstructing Purity Culture 35:45

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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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Episode 93: Tony Jones & The New Evangelicals | Abuse, Denial, and Accountability in Progressive Faith Spaces 2:32:03

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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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Bradley Jersak: God's Love, With Nobody's "BUT" In the Way 47:17

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How many times has somebody's “BUT” gotten in the way of God’s love? "God loves us BUT”…He is also Just. But we can’t affirm that behavior. But we can't just accept that sinner. What if...God's love is "BUT"-less? Kelly talks with author/teacher Bradley Jersak about a love that is not the opposite of mercy, a love that is not retributive, a love th…

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Ruth: The Art of Seduction 37:23

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This isn’t your Sunday school Ruth. Naomi sends her in to seduce Boaz and secure a future for them both. It’s raw, risky, and very much not the evangelical “wait until marriage” narrative. We talk about how this story reframes grief, highlights the resources we already have, and smashes the purity-culture lie that sex is the enemy of holiness. patr…

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#056: Queer and Christian with Brandan Robertson 1:05:12

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The God Squad is BACK! And we've got Special Guest Brandan Robertson, Author of "Queer & Christian: Reclaiming The Bible, Our Faith, and Our Place at the Table" joining us this week. Tune in for an in-depth discussion about what it means to be Queer and Christian... is that even possible? What does the Bible really have to say about it? Author, Act…

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A PhD in Religious Trauma!? 36:32

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What happens when theology is weaponized? We talk with someone actually getting a PhD in religious trauma—yes, that’s a thing—and leading a support group for people recovering from it. We unpack how this kind of abuse isn’t “just church hurt” but complex trauma, rooted in communities where doctrine gets twisted into control. And of course, it would…

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Oh My [BLEEP]: Who is this God Person Anyway? 1:02:26

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Who or what is God? When one says “Oh, my God” in awe, or mutters “Jesus…” in a moment of trouble, what power are they invoking? Is it a curse, a prayer, an invitation to co-create with the divine? This week, Mark and Kelly examine what we are talking about when we talk about God. Is God close or distant? Powerful or codependent? Intelligent or int…

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Ruth: The Mystery Revealed 36:38

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Boaz feeds Ruth like she actually belongs—because she does. That’s the point. His generosity breaks the scarcity mindset and shows what it means to embody God’s social safety net. We’ll unpack how Ruth’s full basket challenges us to look at our own hospitality: who gets left out of our tables, and how can we change that? By the end, Naomi finally s…

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Jesus Unarmed aka Make Jerusalem Great Again 37:04

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When Jesus said “turn the other cheek,” He wasn’t telling us to be doormats—He was giving oppressed people a blueprint for resistance. From civil rights history to modern data, we’ll show why non-violence works and why the church needs to stop worshiping at the altar of the sword. patreon.com/skepticpastor thequollective.com Code: UnBelief…

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Episode 92: Jon & Shamika Hayes | When Parenting Crosses the Line 49:03

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When Jon and Shamika Hayes claimed they were “teaching” their teenage daughter about sex, the reality was far more disturbing. What unfolded was a horrifying case of parental betrayal, abuse, and manipulation disguised as education. ** Trigger Warning ** Sexual Assault Rape Deadly Faith PATREON: https://patreon.com/DeadlyFaithPodcast?utm_medium=unk…

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Love beyond tolerance: The true meaning of giving “grace" 1:00:58

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What is “Grace,” and can we humans offer it to one another in a divided, cutthroat world? Can we love those of whose behavior we do not agree or approve? Can we love without agreement or approval? Mark and Kelly delve into the multifaceted concept of grace, exploring its definitions, implications in personal growth, and its role in navigating socia…

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Ruth: The Holiness of Social Welfare and Hard Work 32:41

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Forget the “God helps those who help themselves” nonsense. Ruth’s story proves God built a social welfare system and stamped it holy. In Ruth 2, she walks into a stranger’s field, risks her safety, and outworks every man there—because God’s law said the rich were required to share. Your favorite “hard work” preacher would hate this chapter. patreon…

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#055: Star Spangled Jesus with April Ajoy 1:05:12

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This Thursday, August 7th at 8PM EST, The God Squad Podcast welcomed the one and only April Ajoy! Join Dillon & Desimber as we highlight April’s powerful deconstruction journey from Christian Nationalist Evangelicalism to Ex-Conservative advocate for Social Justice as we discuss her bold new book, Star Spangled Jesus -- a timely, thought-provoking …

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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 46:44

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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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Jon Carl Lewis: the Gospel of Erotic Love Part 2 | Radical Love Live 124 48:49

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CONTENT Alert: Explicit talk about sex. What are churches saying about robust, spirit-led erotic love and sexual flourishing? (If they talk about it at all.) Beyond talk of sexual purity versus fornication or enforcing heteronormativity versus embracing queerness, Queer/Liberative theologian Jon Carl Lewis opens the door to grander conversations to…

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Ruth: The Relationship We Are All Looking For 35:53

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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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#054: OK Superintendent, Vintage Porn, and More Hypocrisy from the Right 1:11:04

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Another week in the news, another week in the Twilight Zone called the United States under the Fascist Trump Regime and the Exposure of the Hypocrisy & Hate-Based Policies of Evangelical Politicians in Power. We're here to make it all make sense. Tune in every Thursday at 8 PM EST/5 PM PST with Dillon & Desimber for your weekly dose of faith, polit…

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Old Maid at 22 Comes Out a Decade Later 58:30

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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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Episode 91: The Holy Rollers Cult | When Faith Turns Fatal 1:22:28

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They claimed to be led by divine visions, but their version of holiness was anything but sacred. What started as a spiritual revival quickly spiraled into something much darker. In this episode, we uncover the twisted truth behind the group known as the Holy Rollers. Trigger Warnings: Cults Spiritual Abuse Sexual Abuse Animal Abuse Murder (Not Grap…

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Jon Carl Lewis: the Gospel of Erotic Love | Radical Love Live 124 48:08

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What are churches saying about robust, spirit-led erotic love and sexual flourishing? (If they talk about it at all.) Beyond talk of sexual purity versus fornication or enforcing heteronormativity versus embracing queerness, Queer/Liberative theologian Jon Carl Lewis opens the door to grander conversations to be had about the complexity of human se…

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Ruth: an Anti-patriarch Bible Book about Inclusion and Political Protest 34:40

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Ruth isn’t your typical Bible heroine. She’s a Moabite, a woman, and the star of a book that basically tells Ezra and Nehemiah to sit down. This episode explores how Ruth smashes purity codes, upends patriarchy, and makes a case for radical inclusion—without ever preaching a sermon. patreon.com/skepticpastor…

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#053: Epstein, South Park, and Trump's Terrible Week 1:08:27

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Guess Who's Back... Back Again! It's Dillon & Desimber with another episode of Faith, Sanity, & Politics. The question isn't What's happening in the News, it's WHAT'S NOT happening.... Why the Epstein Cover Up? Where are the Evangelicals on this matter? From the Lincoln Project to South Park, it's all adding up to Trump's terrible, no good, very ba…

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Deconstructing Purity Culture: Masturbation Addiction 43:06

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They said if you masturbate, you're broken. They lied. We dive into the toxic shame of purity culture’s “masturbation addiction” claims, clear up what Onan was really doing, and open a thoughtful (not preachy) conversation about porn and ethics. patreon.com/skepticpastorBy Quoircast

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Josh Patterson Part 2 41:23

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Kelly gets a chance to talk with Josh Patterson, host of the "[Re] Thinking Faith" podcast and scholar of Process/Relational Theology about a whole range of topics about how theology and belief intersect with this current moment. In Part 1, we focus on division--how ideas about theology and politics drive a wedge between us, and ways we can intenti…

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Deconstructing Purity Culture: Damaged Goods 41:14

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If you ever felt guilty for making out, this one’s for you. We tear into abstinence-only education, the purity ring industrial complex, and the horror show that is the “born-again virgin.” Plus, we clap back at the toxic theology that says you’re not worthy of heaven if you love your own life too much. Yes, really. patreon.com/skepticpastor…

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Episode 90: Elizabeth Thomas | The Teacher She Thought She Could Trust 1:15:37

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15 year old Elizabeth was looking for a friend, someone to trust during a difficult part of high school. When she found that trust and friendship in a school teacher, she felt seen and heard. However, Elizabeth was unprepared for the horrifying, secret plans her teacher had for her. In the midst of her teacher’s plotting, an unlikely hero would hel…

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Josh Patterson: Finding common ground, joining our collective becoming 37:20

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Kelly gets a chance to talk with Josh Patterson, host of the "[Re] Thinking Faith" podcast and scholar of Process/Relational Theology about a whole range of topics about how theology and belief intersect with this current moment. In Part 1, we focus on division--how ideas about theology and politics drive a wedge between us, and ways we can intenti…

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Parable of the ten bridesmaids and being open 28:58

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Turns out the Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids isn’t a warning about heaven’s velvet rope. It’s a call to be ready for the unexpected. We unpack the cultural backdrop, the spiritual arrogance of the “prepared,” and how first-century people missed Jesus because they weren’t open—and how we still do the same thing today. patreon.com/skepticpastor…

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#052: Data Over Dogma with Historian and Scholar Dan McClellan 1:07:51

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You don't want to miss The God Squad this week. Dillon & Desimber will be Live with Author, Podcaster, and Award-Winning Bible Historian Dan McClellan, who has recently released "The Bible Says So: What We Get Right (and Wrong) About Scripture's Most Controversial Issues". Tune in as we dive into Dan's "Data over Dogma" approach to Christianity and…

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Deconstructing Purity Culture: Cohabitation and Living in Sin 53:09

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Purity culture wants you to believe marriage solves everything—except it doesn’t. We dig into stories of people rejected for cohabitation, the dangerous lie that consent disappears once you’re married, and why reducing life to two bad choices is just bad theology wrapped in shame. patreon.com/skepticpastor…

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The Parable of the Weeds and Why People Aren't who You Think They Are 27:07

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The Parable of the Weeds isn’t about judging people’s souls—it’s about waiting before you yank people out of your life. We break down the cultural background, the dangers of playing spiritual police, and why people might not be who you think they are. Spoiler: sometimes the wheat and the weeds look exactly the same. patreon.com/skepticpastor…

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#051: Freedom in the USA 1:10:25

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What does it mean to be Free? Has our country advanced toward or retreated from Freedom in the Trump Era of these United States of MAGAmerica? Have we "Made America Great Again" yet? Let's talk about the state of Freedom in the country vs. what the Scriptures say about Freedom and Liberty. Tune in for your weekly dose of Faith, Sanity, and Politics…

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Purity Culture Damage from Being "Unequally Yoked’" 42:28

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Let’s talk about that time purity culture told you dating a non-Christian would ruin your soul. We dig into the myth of being “unequally yoked,” how that verse isn’t even about marriage, and why courting culture stunts your growth like a purity ring with a chokehold. patreon.com/skepticpastorBy Quoircast

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Episode 89: Matthew Lee Richards | A Father’s Faith, A Family Betrayed 1:21:34

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He was a youth pastor, a devoted father, and a trusted member of his church. From the outside, Matthew Lee Richards seemed like the kind of man any family would be lucky to have. But behind the Bible verses and Sunday smiles… something much darker was festering. One quiet evening, that darkness erupted — and his family paid the price. This is the s…

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When Jesus Threw Wine in the Pharisee’s Face 43:39

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Jesus didn’t just forgive the woman—they had a whole theological mic drop right in the middle of dinner. We unpack the ancient hospitality customs the Pharisee ignored, how Jesus publicly re-centered the one everyone tried to erase, and what it means to be both messy and full of faith. patreon.com/skepticpastor…

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Billie Hoard: Part 2 Contaminated by Goodness 1:11:36

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Is there a good kind of contamination? The energy and emotion get turned up in this 2nd part of our conversation with teacher and author Bille Hoard about disgust and "eucontamination.". This week we also introduce our new "Bible Moment" segment with Bible Teacher Amanda Pence, MA, who provides valuable context, history, and insight into how passag…

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#050: The God Squad's One Year Anniversary 1:14:45

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We're Celebrating The God Squad's One Year Anniversary! That's right, we've been on air for one whole year, 50+ episodes of Faith, Sanity, and Politics and we want to take a moment to thank our faithful viewers and listeners, and check out what in the world has transpired over the last 365 days... spoiler alert, it's been a doozy!…

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What is Religious Trauma? 42:32

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Religious trauma isn’t just in your head—it lives in your body. In this episode, we talk to a religious trauma therapist about what it is, how it shows up, and how healing actually works. From EMDR to somatic therapy to finding a therapist who gets it, this is your intro guide to unlearning spiritual harm.…

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The Rapture isn’t Real: a Verse-by-Verse Guide 25:07

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You’ve heard the Left Behind version—but what if the Bible never promised a cosmic vacuum sucking up all the good Christians? We walk through every so-called “rapture” verse, dismantling the theology one line at a time. Spoiler: Jesus wasn’t talking about disappearing in your khakis.By Quoircast

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Billie Hoard: Contaminated by Goodness -- PART 1 42:04

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Disgust is powerful. If our body believes something we ingest is contaminated, we will throw it up before our mind even knows what happened. But is there a good kind of contamination? Teacher and author Bille Hoard makes the case that disgust can make us reject “euconaminants,” too—the people and qualities that can “infect” us with goodness. Billie…

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#049: Juneteenth, NAR, and the Freedom to Hate 1:09:00

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Desimber is back to join Dillon for another episode of The God Squad. With so much to talk about, the hosts get right into it to discuss the past week's political news and all the wild goings on in America and the world. Let's get into it and all things Faith, Sanity, and Politics every Thursday @ 8pm EST on The Squad.…

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Ancient Jewish Secret for Reading the Bible 35:45

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Turns out, the rabbis were way ahead of their time. In this episode, we take a deep dive into PaRDeS. This multi-layered way to read scripture embraces metaphor, meaning, and mystery—perfect for those of us who’ve been burned by fundamentalism but still find the Bible intriguing.By Quoircast

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Episode 88: Tim Ballard and O.U.R. | Unmasking the Man Behind the Mission 1:07:40

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A man on a mission for something greater- saving people from human trafficking. A noble mission turned perverse when allegations of abuse and coercion begin to surface. Tim’s true colors and hidden secrets couldn’t hide behind religion forever. Listen in as we decipher the truth behind O.U.R. Trigger Warnings: Alleged Sexual Assault Sound of Freedo…

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Amanda Pence PART 2: Understand your hermeneutic (yes, you’re using one right now!) 50:31

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Bible Teacher Amanda Pence wants you to know your hermeneutic—that is, what lens you’re looking through when you read the Bible. There is no perfect “plain reading” of scripture. We all interpret our way through this library, written by many people in various times, places, & situations—& bring much of our own context to the page. Amanda tells us h…

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#048: Trump and Co. vs. Los Angeles, Newsome, and California 1:10:37

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Dillon is joined by former host Keith Giles to catch up on the latest in faith and politics. The past week has been wild, with the Trump Administration illegally sending the military in to Los Angeles. Let's get into it and all things Faith, Sanity, and Politics every Thursday @ 8pm EST on The Squad.…

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The Only Gay Kid in Town: A Story of Communally Inflicted Trauma 1:02:30

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What happens when the Baptist pastor in your town preaches an entire sermon about you, because you’re the only openly gay kid? Our guest tells the story of being publicly shamed and slowly rebuilding his spiritual life. From Baptist trauma to a surprising homecoming in Judaism, this episode explores what communal harm looks like—and what healing ca…

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Amanda Pence: Understand your hermeneutic (yes, you’re using one right now!) Part 1 43:42

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Bible Teacher Amanda Pence wants you to know your hermeneutic—that is, what lens you’re looking through when you read the Bible. There is no perfect “plain reading” of scripture. We all interpret our way through this library, written by many people in various times, places, & situations—& bring much of our own context to the page. Amanda tells us h…

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The Parable of the Mustard Seed: Read It However You Want—That’s the Point 31:03

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Universal salvation, anti-authoritarianism, and maybe a warning about neat little spiritual clichés—all from one tiny seed. In this episode, we dig into the parable of the mustard seed and why reading and looking for the truth that presents itself might be the most faithful move you can make. patreon.com/skepticpastor…

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#047: The Big Beautiful Breakup Between Big Babies Trump and Musk 59:30

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Dillon & Desimber are back to cover this week in The Twilight Zone we call the United States. Just days after exiting The White House Elon Musk is trashing the "Big Beautiful Bill" and encouraging voters to Fire All Republicans who voted for it... apparently the Billionaire Bros honeymoon is over. Let's get into it and all things Faith, Sanity, and…