Best Quoircast Podcasts (2026)

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Tribulation Survival Guide: Roasting Rapture Culture with Stuart Delony 26:21

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If you grew up in rapture culture, you already know the feeling: one missing family member and your brain goes straight to “did I miss the rapture?” This episode is group therapy, but funny. We talk with Stuart Delony (Snarky Faith) about his new book Tribulation Survival Guide, a satire that reads like a real survival manual for surviving evangeli…

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Reimagining Christianity for the Mystics on the Margins with Dr. Robert KC Forman 50:43

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In this episode, Kelly talks with Dr. Robert K.C. Forman, author of “Christianity Imagined,” about how Christianity drew him in, what’s meaningful to him about Christian practice, and what many modern Christians miss about Jesus’ message. Dr. Forman shares his journey through various spiritual practices, describes the church experience that changed…

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A New Year Ritual for People Who Don’t Trust New Year’s Resolutions 31:46

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What if the new year isn’t about doing more, but about paying attention? In this guided episode, we explore a New Year version of the Ignatian Examen—reflecting on home, work, relationships, media, and time—to help you see where you’ve been, where you’re headed, and where you actually want to go. No resolutions required. patreon.com/skepticpastor H…

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PART 2 Attention Outcasts! God is Calling You In: with John S. Suarez 1:04:45

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John Suarez, author of The Outsider’s Banquet (Quoir Publishing) is a sweet, beautiful soul with a wildly creative imagination. Through his semi-autobiographical novel that walks the line between fantasy and philosophy, Suarez takes us on a dreamlike odyssey into his understanding of God’s love. We are so grateful for the chance to meet and talk wi…

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Episode 103: Julian Buchwald & Carolynne Watson | Satanic Cults & Kidnappings 57:45

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A quiet afternoon in the woods turns into something no one saw coming. What began as a simple plan spirals into a mystery filled with fear, faith, and unanswered questions. Nothing in this story is as simple as it first appears. Trigger Warnings: Mentions of Murder Satanic Cults Human Sacrifices Kidnappings Deadly Faith PATREON: https://patreon.com…

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Attention Outcasts! God is Calling You In: with John S. Suarez 45:01

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John Suarez, author of The Outsider’s Banquet (Quoir Publishing) is a sweet, beautiful soul with a wildly creative imagination. Through his semi-autobiographical novel that walks the line between fantasy and philosophy, Suarez takes us on a dreamlike odyssey into his understanding of God’s love. We are so grateful for the chance to meet and talk wi…

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What Is the ACTUAL Date of Christmas? 22:05

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Christians argue fiercely about the literal details of Jesus’ birth—even though the Bible never gives a date and early believers didn’t agree on one. In this episode, we look at how December 25 emerges from theology, symbolism, and later church decisions rather than historical memory, and why our modern obsession with certainty might be the least f…

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#069: Celebrating Hanukkah with Rabbi Seth Goldstein of Temple Beth Hatfiloh 58:40

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Join hosts Dillon & Desimber for a special holiday episode of The God Squad as we welcome Rabbi Seth Goldstein of Temple Beth Hatfiloh (Olympia, WA)! We’re diving into the history, practice, and purpose of Hanukkah — from the origin story to the meaning of the menorah, modern celebrations, and why this festival of light still speaks powerfully toda…

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Episode 102: Michael Taylor | 54:16

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Tonight, we’re exploring the disturbing case of Michael Taylor — an ordinary man whose life unraveled after a bizarre exorcism. What followed was a night of unthinkable violence that left even investigators shaken. Trigger Warnings: Mutilation/Torture Murder Animal abuse Attempted Suicide Deadly Faith PATREON: https://patreon.com/DeadlyFaithPodcast…

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Facing Life on Life's Terms: What Sobriety Teaches Us About Spirituality 45:01

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In a candid and self-revelatory conversation, Mark and Kelly reveal their own unique stories of spiritual awakening as a result of choosing the path of sobriety. While our journeys have been different, we share our genuine experiences with gratitude, community, acceptance, balancing joy and anger, and the challenging but rewarding work of coping wi…

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Jesus Wasn’t Born in Bethlehem or a Stable (And That Changes Everything) 34:55

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Turns out the Christmas story you defend like it’s a court transcript doesn’t even work on its own historical terms. In part one, we take apart Nazareth, Bethlehem, and the Roman census Luke uses to move Jesus across the map—spoiler: historians aren’t impressed. In part two, we go underground into caves, kataluma, and the version of Jesus’ birth th…

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#068: Racism Towards Somalis, Sleepy Don, and a Poorly Written "Essay" 1:04:34

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The God Squad is LIVE every Thursday at 5 PM PST! Tune in with Dillon & Desimber to get your weekly dose of faith, sanity, and politics. This week, the Squad talks about Trump's racism and sleepiness, as well as a particular essay from Oklahoma upperclassman Samantha Fulnecky. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inform…

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Love vs Judgment: What It Means to Love Unconditionally | Radical Love Live EP237 50:28

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What are we talking about when we talk about Radical Love? Are we talking about the unconditional love of the Prodigal Son’s father, who rejoices to have his child back, no matter what he’s done? Or are we talking about love that condemns and restrains others’ behavior, to protect them from ultimate Divine Judgment? In this episode, we explore the …

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Theatre Kids and the Pope: Origins and Legends of the Christmas Tree 21:42

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Forget the “it’s pagan” nonsense. The Christmas tree’s story is far wilder: a pope’s missionary memo, a bishop with an axe, medieval theater kids hauling evergreens onstage, and Victorian influencers turning it viral. We dig into how this mash-up of pagans, priests, and actors became the most hopeful ritual of winter. patreon.com/skepticpastor Host…

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Poddy Podcast | Our Thoughts on Witchcraft 34:33

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Welcome to the Poddy Podcast — where Laci and Lola shoot the shit and wander through all of life’s weird little whims. This week, they’re diving into their thoughts on witchcraft. Want more unfiltered Poddy chaos? Join the Deadly Faith Patreon! Deadly Faith PATREON: https://patreon.com/DeadlyFaithPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_…

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PART 2 Jon Carl Lewis: Masculinity Outside the "Man Box" | Radical Love Live 234 40:43

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What does it mean to be a man? The eye-opening second half of this animated three-way conversation with Mark, Kelly, and our returning guest Jon Carl Lewis, talking about spirituality, sexuality, and the embodiment of masculinity—whether straight, queer, or trans. We explore the paradox of being simultaneously men of the world and “children of God,…

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Revelation Isn’t About the Future or Microchips 43:35

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Forget barcodes, microchips, and rapture charts. Revelation isn’t predicting the end of the world—it’s resisting it. We break down the Beast, 666, the four horsemen of the apocalypse and how this apocalyptic fever dream was really underground political poetry written by oppressed people under Roman rule. patreon.com/skepticpastor Hosted by Simpleca…

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#067: Rep. Ismail "Izzy" Smith-Wade-El Interview 1:00:39

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The Squad is Live with Pennsylvania State Representative Ismail "Izzy" Smith-Wade-El. Join us for a candid conversation about the state of politics, a nation divided, a recent election indicating a shift in the tide after a year of under the Trump Administrative, and what's next on deck for Rep Izzy. Tune In every Thursday @ 8pm EST for your dose o…

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Jon Carl Lewis: Masculinity Outside the "Man Box" 41:30

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What does it mean to be a man? This is a lively and revealing three-way conversation with Mark, Kelly, and our returning guest Jon Carl Lewis (and our first episode in a long time in which we’ve had the pleasure of a guest in-studio with us!) that spans a wide range of topics related to the spirituality and embodiment of masculinity—whether straigh…

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Deconstructing without Losing Faith (kind of) 42:49

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Ever been told that if you stop believing one thing, Jesus unfriends you? Yeah… same. In this episode, we unmask the “literalist playing field” that we didn't realize we were playing on, talk about why deconstruction isn’t the spiritual apocalypse your youth pastor warned you about, and even discover that Paul's writings are part pagan. We’ll walk …

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#066: The State of Democracy and the Epstein Emails 1:10:49

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Join Dillon & Desimber on The God Squad LIVE to chop up Today's News.... The state of our Democracy, The Recent Election, The Epstein Files, and More... it's a wild week in the United States. Get your weekly dose of Faith, Sanity, and Politics tonight with The God Squad. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information …

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1946 and the Bible’s Big Gay Mistranslation (and How to Handle the Haters) 43:01

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This one is equal parts history lesson and how-to. We talk about how to respond to homophobic people and have a big announcement about where you can view the movie. The director, Rocky, breaks down the 1946 “homosexual” mistranslation, the grind of getting the film to actual humans, and the spiritual discipline of not feeding the trolls—while still…

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Episode 101: Jonestown Part 2 | When Faith Turns Fatal 1:42:38

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When a U.S. congressman boards a plane to investigate a remote religious settlement, he expects a diplomatic visit — not a reckoning. What begins as a routine inquiry quickly unravels into something far darker, fueled by secrecy, devotion, and fear. In this episode, the line between faith and control begins to blur… and the world starts to take not…

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Episode 100: Jonestown Part 1 | The Making of a Messiah 1:13:35

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Before the world knew his name, Jim Jones was just a small-town preacher with a big vision. He spoke about justice, equality, and love when few others dared to — drawing in crowds who saw him as a voice for the forgotten. But behind the sermons and the smiles was a man driven by something more than faith. In Part One, we explore the rise of Jim Jon…

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Writing the Revolution: Unrepentant and the Future of Sacred Justice | Radical Love Live 233 33:18

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Kelly and Mark sit down to discuss Unrepentant: Our Manifesto of Queer Divinity and Sacred Justice — a revolutionary text calling faith communities to end religious abuse and bring accountability into the Church. Mark opens up about the creative process, the vision behind the manifesto, and the courage required to confront systems that wound. Hear …

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Tower of Babel vs. Linguistics: What Really Happened to Our Languages? 49:12

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If you still think the Tower of Babel explains why Spanish exists, this episode might hurt your feelings. Jeremy and linguist Gabby break down how languages actually evolved, why “proper” English is just colonization in disguise, and how Babel’s real message might be about human pride, not divine punishment. Spoiler: God wasn’t mad at skyscrapers. …

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#065: Rereading Revelation with Guest Host Greg Carey 1:07:46

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Join hosts Dillon Naber Cruz and Desimber Rose for an engaging evening of theological discussion! Featured Guest: Author Greg Carey We'll dive deep into Greg Carey's compelling work, Rereading Revelation: Theology, Ethics, and Resistance, exploring fresh perspectives on one of the Bible's most misunderstood books. What does Revelation really say ab…

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The Theology of Algorithms (and Why Church is Boring) 50:13

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If you think church has to happen in a building, brace yourself. There's no need to stream a guy in a guitar and a video of people sitting in pews... because that isn't community. In this podcast the tables are flipped and Jeremy is interviewed on the theology of algorithms, how to deal with social media comments and answers the question, "what is …

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No Historical Evidence that Jesus Existed? 40:00

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No, we don’t have Jesus’ mugshot from a Roman archive. Also no, that’s not how ancient history works. We track the real markers: Paul’s letters, Gospel tradition layers, two grumpy non-Christians (Josephus and Tacitus) who mention him, and archaeology that matches the story’s stage. Then we run the historian playbook—embarrassment, dissimilarity, c…

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#064: The Fake Ceasefire and Government Shutdown 1:17:13

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The Squad is Back to chop it up with current events, the government shutdown, the Fake Ceasefire and all the shenanigans and shams that make up the present day reality in these United States of America. Tune in with Dillon & Desimber for your weekly dose of faith, sanity, and politics! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com f…

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Deconstructing Satan, Demon Possession and Halloween 42:07

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From youth-group exorcisms to YouTube deliverance rabbit holes, we trace how demon talk replaces science—and why that harms real people. We do a text-level audit (Job’s ha-satan, Isaiah’s “morning star,” and the God-of-the-gaps habit), contrast Catholic exorcism rules with charismatic chaos, and ask whether “the devil made me do it” just dodges res…

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Episode 99: Arne Cheyenne Johnson | The Devil Made Me Do It Trial 1:31:27

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In 1981, a small Connecticut town became the epicenter of one of the most chilling legal battles in American history. When Arne Cheyenne Johnson brutally murdered his landlord, he claimed something no U.S. courtroom had ever heard before—the Devil made him do it. Trigger Warnings: Murder Demon Possession Exorcism Religious Trauma Alcohol Abuse Dead…

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Who Are The “Real” Christians?: Who do We Reject and Who do We Correct? 54:39

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In this era when politics and Christian identity are so tightly wrapped around one another, it’s common to see people arguing that the people across the aisle aren’t “real” Christians—because of what or who they support or defend. But is this division between Christians helpful, or even true? What if they ARE real Christians—and they are our respon…

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Does Jesus say people are going to Hell and Do I Have to Believe in the Bible to Believe in God? 28:52

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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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Episode 98: Charity Miranda-Martin | Mother, Sister & the Exorcism Gone Wrong 1:00:05

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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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Progressive Youth Ministry? 39:16

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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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#063: No Kings Day and Outlandish Military Displays 1:02:18

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We are back with another God Squad, and even though Desimber Rose is still on vacation, fear not because author, farmer, and publisher Matthew J. Distefano is here to fill in to discuss the latest in the world of politics. The Young Republican group chat has been leaked, JD Vance is planning a military display on No Kings Day, and lots more to disc…

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Episode 97: Vilma Trujillo | Fire, Faith, and Femicide 57:56

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Deep in the isolated jungles of Nicaragua, a young mother’s desperate plea for help turned into a nightmare of fire and fanaticism. What began as a search for healing ended with Vilma Trujillo bound to a tree as flames devoured the night. This is a story of blind faith, fear, and a community pushed past the edge of reason. Trigger Warnings: Violent…

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#062: How Do We Stay Sane in Today's Political Climate? 56:31

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We are back with another God Squad, and even though Desimber Rose is still on vacation, fear not because author, farmer, and publisher Matthew J. Distefano is here to fill in to discuss how we keep on keeping on in the midst of this exhausting fascistic takeover of the United States. Tune in and talk it out with Dillon & Desimber (and sometimes Mat…

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Stopping the Exodus of Young Adults from the Church 42:21

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This episode is a checklist of why young adults bounce. We tell the story of a would-be missionary crushed by the hell doctrine, trace early Christian views that weren’t eternal-torment, and drag the hypocrisy of flag-waving “martyr” talk. Finally, we map out how to rebuild—open-handed spirituality, evidence-honoring skepticism, and a supportive di…

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Episode 96: Joan & Ralph Vollmer | Bound by Faith, Lost to Madness 1:29:38

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Ruth: The Rated R Scene 35:40

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If the Bible were a Netflix show, this episode would come with a “viewer discretion advised” warning. Ruth takes the lead, flips gender roles, and all under the cover of darkness. Turns out the Bible’s big sex scene is also one of its most feminist. It’s possibly the sexiest, most subversive story in Scripture—and it pushes back hard against purity…

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#061: Dystopian Military Speeches and Continued Civil Rights Violations 1:01:00

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We are back with another God Squad, and even though Desimber Rose is on vacation, fear not because author, farmer, and publisher Matthew J. Distefano is here to fill in. Pete Hegseth delivered a dystopian and cringe speech to the US Military brass and the fundamentalist f***wittery presses on from the Religious Right. Tune in and talk it out with D…

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John Fugelsang: "The Separation of Church and Hate" 40:56

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John Fugelsang is a fierce advocate for the “separation of church and hate.” This week, the irreverent host of Sirius XM’s “Tell Me Everything” takes on Christianity in the US, which he says has been hijacked by those who misunderstand or misuse the Bible in ways that are controlling, oppressive, and destructive. With sharp humor and intellect, Fug…

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Fictional Deconstruction with Brian McLaren 41:26

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What if you stripped faith down to its essence—no megachurch stage lights, no fear-based sermons, no evangelical gatekeeping? That’s what Brian McLaren does in his new novel set on Mars. We talk about how families fight over religion, why the fight doesn’t have to mean dehumanizing, and how spirituality survives once the institutional scaffolding i…

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What Really Happened in Jesus’ Last Hours and the Female Disciples of Jesus 45:39

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The gospels aren’t journalism—they’re theology. Dr. Helen Bond helps us dig into what the stories of Jesus’ final hours really meant to the earliest Christians. Along the way, we uncover the often-overlooked women who followed Jesus, the strange ending of Mark’s gospel, and what ancient burial customs can tell us about Good Friday. patreon.com/skep…

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Episode 95: The Lamb Funeral Home | A Mortician or A Monster 1:43:08

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Today we’re heading to California to talk about a case that shook a quiet community. It started with grieving families and a trusted funeral home — but ended with headlines no one saw coming. Grab your coffee, because this story will leave you questioning who you can trust when saying goodbye. Trigger Warnings Desecration of a Body Possible Murder …

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The Historical Jesus: The Missing Pieces 37:36

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The “historical Jesus” isn’t the same as the Sunday school Jesus. Dr. Mark Goodacre shows us why there’s so little hard evidence, how scholarship challenges evangelical readings, and why most pastors never share this from the pulpit. Plus: Jesus as an apocalyptic prophet and the one book you need to make sense of the gospels. patreon.com/skepticpas…

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A Conversation with Brian E. Pearson Part 2 53:13

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In this two-part adventure, Mark talks with Brian E. Pearson, priest, musician, and author, for a deep and wide-ranging conversation about vocation, soul, and joy. Brian reflects on his years of ministry in the Anglican Church of Canada, including his time as rector of St. Stephen’s in Calgary—and the moment that nearly cost him his calling when he…

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#060: The First Amendment Under Fire 1:15:35

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We are back again with this week's news and the state of our nation under an ever-increasing oppressive administration. The First Amendment is under attack, corporations are bowing the knee to a thin-skinned President who doesn't believe networks should have a license if they don't have nice things to say about him... specifically. Where do we go f…