evancynical's podcast

In this week's episode Mike shares his experiences growing up in the Charismatic Movement, his time serving a megachurch pastor in South Africa, and his time diving in to reformed theology. 

Beth and I discuss clergy burnout and suicide. 

Author of books "A New Kind of Christian" and "Faith After Doubt", stops by, along with friend of the pod Mike Petrow, to chat about Brian's new book "Do I Stay Christian?".   https://www.amazon.com/Do-Stay-Christian-Disappointed-Disillusioned/dp/1250262798/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3A676B9AKNZG6&keywords=do+i+stay+christian+by+brian+mclaren&qid=1652990282&sprefix=Do+I+s%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-1

Khadijah and I discuss the challenges of growing up in church as a pastor's kid while struggling the chronic illness of her father, her own sexuality, and anger. 

Dr. Evans and I discuss spiritual trauma.  Here are some resources referred to and recommended in this episode.  This Little Light - Christa Brown When Narcissism Comes to Church - Chuck DeGroat Redeeming Power - Diane Langberg Jesus and John Wayne - Kristin Kobes Du Mez A Church Called Tov - Scot McKnight & Laura Barringer Something's Not Right - Wade Mullen Is it Abuse? - Darby Strickland      

In a special crossover episode with my friend Brian Savary of the Shared Space Podcast, we discuss the benefits of the Enneagram with spiritual director and Evancynical alum, Kim Denyes. 

Today I have a conversation with a friend who asked to remain anonymous, so we're addressing him as Michael...and you'll find out why. 

Carey and I discuss her time as teenager in a traveling Christian singing group and how Native American spirituality has changed her life. 

Nate and I discuss his love and my disdain for the Fast and the Furious and how his time deployed in Afghanistan continues to impact his views on Scripture. 

Jim and I sit down to discuss his time in the military, the complicated relationship with his father, and how the 12 Steps are great template for church. 

My good friends Ryan Keller and Mike Petrow turn the tables and interview Eric. 

Hannah and I discuss the topic of spiritual abuse.

Sarah and I discuss poser hydro flasks, growing up in a Calvinist church, being a Christian camp counselor, and her experience of being "outed" at this camp. 

Matt and I converse about evangelism as MLM, growing up gay in the church, and you get to listen in on my embarrassing senior moment. 

Maria, a licensed counselor, and I discuss mental health, Biblical counseling vs. "real" counseling, and the evils of daylight savings. 

Christy and I chat about being the daughter of a Navy chaplain, a church planter's wife, and  the drama which ensued after her and her husband decide to downsize their successful church. 

Sara and I discuss her experience as the daughter of a church planter and why she plans on giving me a bad review. 

Lauren and I discuss everything from theology of Hell, parachurch organizations, and untested pizza. 

Drew drops by to discuss his book of poetry, God Speaks Through Wombs, and the black experience in church.  Pick up God Speaks Through Wombs here... https://www.ivpress.com/god-speaks-through-wombs

Brian and I discuss his job in library technology, my jealousy over a friend's podcast with Brian Mclaren, and his journey from evangelicalism to mainline Christianity. 

Kinsey shares how she is a goose super hero, massage therapy, and her robust history in the church.

Kim and I discuss her experience as a PK(Pastor's Kid), contemplative theology, divorce, and spiritual direction. 

"All this has happened before and all this will happen again." These famous words uttered by the series Battlestar Galactica is the inspiration for today's episode. Dr. Craig Atwood (Moravian theologian and historian) and I discuss patterns throughout church history which are prevalent in today's evangelicalism.