Beyond The Pale

Author, blogger, and podcast host Keith Giles shares a journey that led him away from the traditional church pulpit to planting a house church that gave away ALL money collected to the poor. No salaries, no building, not even for the Sunday morning coffee and donuts. Along the way Keith discusses Biblical inerrancy, Hell, and how he became co-host of the popular podcast Heretic Happy Hour. Go Beyo...

Tammy and I traveled to England to attend the "Progressing Church" weekend as members of the online community gathered at St Luke's Anglican in the city of Bournemouth. Over meals, music, poetry and talks we encouraged one another in our faith in Christ. Rob Grayson, one of the admins for "Progressing Church" sits down to unpack the weekend with us. Along the way we discuss how a Christian might e...

Maybe its because we are both Americans but in Pt 2 of our talk with Jon Bryant we discuss the polarising intersection of faith and politics in America today and whether Jesus can provide a "third way" to navigate between Democrat, Republican, Liberal, or Conservative. Get Ready to Go Beyond the Pale with Jon Bryant! Show Index: 1:30: Intro with Steve & Tammy 20:28 Our decisions can create a lot o...

Jon Bryant shares his journey from an early Christian faith wrapped up in fundamentalism towards a walk with God having a lot more grace for himself and others. Along the way Jon discusses Christian schools, rugby, and why the Bible isn't always age appropriate. Get Ready to Go Beyond the Pale with Jon Bryant!

In Part 2 of our talk with lawyer, educator, and filmmaker Marylou Verberne we talk about the challenges facing the church today in face of a renewed expectation of transparency and accountability. Does the church need a #metoo movement to stem chronic abuse and manipulation? Get Ready to Go Beyond the Pale with Marylou Verberne!

Marylou Verberne is in many ways a Renaissance woman. She is skilled in just so many fields including law, education, and the dramatic arts including creating powerful performance art that have wowed audiences at International Fringe festivals in her native Australia . In Part 1 of our conversation Marylou shares about her early Christian experiences including the challenges she had adapting to Ev...

Tammy and I are joined by my brother Andrew who is back for a special Christmas episode of Beyond the Pale. As a former Evangelical Christian turned atheist Andy gives some of his thought provoking perspectives on the holiday season. And can you have a family holiday discussion without the conversation turning political? Join us as we spend a little (ok, a lot of) time analysing Evangelical Christ...

Live from the Britons Protection pub in Manchester England we continue our talk with Steve Priest and follow his journey in finding God not "out there" but in community with other people. Along the way we discuss the impact of Peter Rollin's Wake Festivals and the dynamics produced when we form Temporary Autonomous Zones! Get Ready to go Beyond the Pale with Steve Priest! Episode Index 1:28 Intro-...

What happens when you sincerely look for God...and He doesn't show? When you seek but don't find and knock and no one answers? Steve Priest shares his journey of looking to have a relationship with God he perceived others to have but couldn't seem to experience himself. What starts as a journey of frustration becomes much more alive as Steve begins to see God manifest through relationships with fr...

Steve shares with Tammy as well as friends Mark & Christine Cattanach about his recent pilgrimage walking 1000 miles from Canterbury England to Rome Italy. Along the way he tells the stories of good people, changed hearts, and a few lessons learned. Also what it is like to trust in "the Camino to provide".   Get ready to go Beyond the Pale with Steve & Tammy!

From Covent Garden in Central London I continue my conversation with theologian and philosopher Barry Taylor. Barry delves into how culture shapes our beliefs and faith...and even shares how the difference between C.S. Lewis' "Narnia" and J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" is reflected in the changing theology and culture of our times. Get Ready to Go Beyond The Pale With Barry Taylor! Episode Index: 1...

Barry Taylor has come a long way since travelling backstage with the rock band AC / DC. Since those early days touring his journey has taken him from arena concerts, to exploring philosophy, encountering Christianity, becoming a church leader, and finally to a place where "something doesn't feel right". Barry then unpacks how his faith deconstruction has led him to a place where enjoys walking the...

Singer - Songwriter Tom Read returns to Beyond the Pale  to share the story behind his new record "Lament" and how that emotion has expressed itself in his Christian journey recently. We also chat with Tom about the recent Royal Wedding as well as an anecdote or two from his recent performance live for HRH Queen Elizabeth ll. Get Ready to go Beyond the Pale with Tom Read! Episode Index: 1:19 (Intr...

Steve gives a short update while on his "Via Francigena" 1,000 mile pilgrimage while passing through the Montreal Jazz Festival in Switzerland.

Adam Benner returns to Beyond the Pale to talk about what the Kingdom of God is and what it means for followers of Christ today in the here and now.  Is it just a place where God rules in the "here after"? To what degree does it have ramifications for followers of Christ in this life? Steve also gives an update as he walks the 1000 mile "Via Francigena" from Canterbury England to Rome!

Ever thought of taking a trip to Burning Man ; that week long event in experimental community that takes place in the Black Rock Desert every summer? Our friend Natalie Chan shares her adventures at Burning Man 2017 and explains it's focus on "radical inclusion" , "self -reliance" , and "self -expression" ! Get Ready to go Beyond the Pale with Natalie Chan at Burning Man!

We continue our talk with entrepreneur Natalie Chan as she shares her journey establishing OWN Academy and the challenges she has faced confronting rigid structures and mindsets. Her successes as well as her setbacks will be an inspiration to you on your own life journey. Get ready to go Beyond the Pale with Natalie Chan! Show Notes: 1:04 Steve's Intro 5:26 Challenging set structures 14:10 Diversi...

Natalie Chan is an educator and entrepreneur who is helping to rethink and reshape new ways of learning for the 21st century. She shares her story of entering the corporate world only to then see a different path leading her to addressing areas of justice and the betterment of society through new educational paradigms. Go Beyond the Pale with Natalie Chan! Episode Index : 1:12 Intro to episode wit...

In Episode 71 Christine & Mark continue their story and share about Christine's new position as an "Intergenerational Missioner" for the Anglican Church. How she seeks to connect various generations with each other and the church has implications for all of us in an increasingly changing society. Get ready to go Beyond the Pale with Mark & Christine Cattenach Show Index: 00;20 Intro with Steve & T...

Steve travels to London England on today's episode to sit down with Mark and Christine Cattanach as they share how and why they took a break from church. Their story of hitting the pause button to find their bearings and reflect will be an inspiration on your own journey. Get ready to go beyond the Pale with Mark & Christine Cattanach Show index: 1:20 - Intro with Steve & Tammy 12:12 - How going t...

RTHK Radio 3 film critic James Marsh sits down with Steve to discuss this year's Oscar race, review the Best Picture nominees, and give his predictions of what films will be taking home the gold at the 90th Annual Academy Awards. Show index: 9:00- Best Supporting Actor 20:50- Best Supporting Actress 35:57- Best Actor 49:08- Best Actress 1:04:00- Best Director 1:15:44- Best Picture  

Padraig O' Tuama is a poet, storyteller, musician, and leader of the peace and reconciliation community called Corrymeela in Belfast Northern Ireland. Padraig discusses with Steve his journey as he navigates culture, faith, sexual orientation, and even his understanding of God with a religious structure often at odds. He shares the stories of how he learned to do so in a way that that brought peac...

Youth Pastor Rich Kifer, a previous guest on Beyond the Pale, asked if he could chat with me by phone to discuss some questions as he deconstructs, and attempts to reconstruct, his faith. He kindly allowed me to record our conversation as I suggested it might help others who are also processing their faith. Along the way Rich and I discuss hell, suffering, Biblical violence, and some bad church ex...

Martin Daniel, Beyond the Pale's "geek" correspondent, sits down with Steve & Tammy to discuss and review the latest installment in the Star Wars franchise; The Last Jedi. Does the return of Luke Skywalker live up to the hype? Or does the film fail to deliver? Get ready to go Beyond the Pale with Martin Daniel!

Steve & Tammy podcast from Hoi An Vietnam on where their faith journey has gone recently and how they are increasingly looking to living in "the now". When we spend our energy looking to the horizon we can overlook they people, needs, and even opportunities that are right in front of us. Get ready to go Beyond the Pale with Steve & Tammy in Vietnam! Show Notes : 4:46- Greetings from Vietnam 9:18-...