Untidy Faith

What does it look like to build a faith that's strong enough but flexible enough to grow with you? Let's explore some foundational practices or mindsets to build in that will help you for the long haul. Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

Content Warning: Suicide, Israel-Palestine War, and Heavy Content As we reach the end of the book of 1 Samuel, we grapple with the victory of David and the tragic end for Saul and the connection to the international conflict we are witnessing today. Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or...

Just in time for Spooky Season, we come to a ghost story right here in 1 Samuel. Join us to see how David manages to escape his deception being discovered, Saul's desperate (and spooky) measures to stay on top, and the set up for our final battle in 1 Samuel. Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other...

A change in your faith doesn't just affect how you believe, it also affects how you feel about yourself -- especially if your paradigms are upended. If this has happened to you, and you've felt lost or unsure in or after deconstructing, you're not alone, and you're doing just fine. In this episode, we discuss how to work through this tough time and find confidence in your faith...

The one in which we spot a potential pattern of behavior and wonder if David is actually a likeable. Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kateboyd.substack.com/subscribe

Today, we're going to talk about some of those outdated beliefs or even just wrong beliefs about the Bible  that may still be in our mindset that have kept us from engaging scripture fully again.  Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kateboyd.su...

In 1 Samuel 24-25, we encounter Saul in a compromising position that almost costs him everything, and a wise woman who helps David keep his cool. Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kateboyd.substack.com/subscribe

In these two chapters, we see Saul and David in the game of cat and mouse, putting them in stark contrast through their behavior. What do we learn from two men on the run -- one pursued and one in pursuit? Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kateboy...

David makes some risky moves, supported by Jonathan, as he flees Saul. Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kateboyd.substack.com/subscribe

What if your family likes someone else more than you ... especially if you're the king? Story of Saul's life, unfortunately. See how he handles David's favor with his children (spoiler alert: not well). Also, we apologize in advance for the wide array of references to foreskins. #sorrynotsorry Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram This is a public epis...

A shepherd, a musician, and a warrior -- David takes on a whole lot of roles in his relationship to Saul and the kingdom of Israel. Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kateboyd.substack.com/subscribe

Saul struggles to make the right decisions, and somehow even in victory, he comes out on the losing end where Samuel and the LORD are concerned.  Tune in to hear our takeaways from 1 Samuel 15. Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kateboyd.substack.c...

We're taking a quick break from 1 Samuel to talk about when following Jesus gets messy and the journey to (and through) An Untidy Faith . Get An Untidy Faith Here Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kateboyd.substack.com/subscribe

In 1 Samuel 13, we discuss the impatience of Saul, the victory of Jonathan, and the weird commitments we make when we want to win. Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kateboyd.substack.com/subscribe

In 1 Samuel 11-12, we see a victorious Saul getting renewed as king and a frustrated Samuel saying goodbye (with maybe just a hint of shade). Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kateboyd.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we talk about ... how it feels when we're lost what it's like to be found in a place you didn't expect when you're being anointed for something you didn't want to do Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kateb...

On today’s episode we jump into 1 Samuel 7-8 where we talk about the downfall of another spiritual dynasty, the threats from inside and outside the house, and whether or not we really want the Kingship of God. Let’s get into it! Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

I have the true honor of having THE Pastor Trey Ferguson writing the foreword to my book that comes out on April 18.  So I was doubly honored when he said yes to interviewing me about the book so I could share it with all of you.  We talk about ... How to rethink the way we treat Scripture that actually lets Jesus be Good News What it's like to disagree with everyone you grew up with What boo...

In today's episode ... A god's reaction to the presence of the LORD The eternal question: was it tumors or hemorrhoids? What happens when you don't take God's presence or justice seriously Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kate...

On today’s episode we are actually taking a pause from digging into the text to talk with speaker, scholar, and co-director of Enfleshed Robert Monson.  We talk about ... using a liberation theology lens on the Hebrew Bible unflattening the text  looking for red flags of violence (both implicit and explicit) and how to live in the tensions of Scripture Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching |...

In today's episode ... What happens when the priest can no longer distinguish the voice of God How Christian nationalism makes God a prop And some undignified deaths  Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kateboyd.substack.com/subscribe

In today's episode, we talk through 1 Samuel 1-2 and ... Barrenness, bitter rivalries, and biblical callbacks Samuel as a tabernacle toddler What and how does God “take note” of? What exactly was the sin of Hophni and Phineas? Unpacking sin and its consequences in the Bible and in ourselves  Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'...

We're kicking off a season in the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel. Overview of today's episode: Meet this season's co-hosts What our relationship with Scripture is right now (spoiler: it's complicated) What we remember about the Hebrew Bible growing up What we know about 1 Samuel An intro to the themes and background of 1 Samuel Predictions for the season Tools we'll be usi...

We finish our journey through the book of Acts today, and what a journey it has been! About Today's Contributors: Lanie is a born and raised Texan who made her way to the Midwest 8 years ago and is still learning how to survive Chicago winters. She is a seminary student at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, working on her Masters of Divinity, a Greek teaching fellow, and an aspiring New Tes...

Are you disentangling your faith from the culture around you? The greatest tool in that journey for me was the Bible itself. You’ve probably noticed that here on the show we love the Bible, and we take it seriously - but not always literally, and that means that meaning can get a little complicated. But you don’t have to let that overwhelm you. I’ve put together the Big Picture Toolkit to help you...