Bible Heresy for the 21st Century

Our guest today is the Rev. Dr. Katy Valentine. Christian metaphysical intuitive. New Testament scholar who studies the intersections of slavery, gender, and sexuality in the Bible. She is one of the editors of Trans Biblical - New Approaches to Interpretation and Embodiment in Scripture – some would call heretical. You can find out more about Katy on her website: https://katyvalentine.com/ You’ll...

Special guest Akin Odulate shares his Bahai faith with William and Sheryl

Our guest is the Rev. Sandhya Jha. Sandhya provides anti-oppression, cultural humility, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion consulting and coaching for companies, higher education institutions, non-profits, and faith organizations. They share their faith journey and how it shows up in their lived experience. Find out more about Sandhya on their website: sandhyajha.com or substack: sandhyajha.subst...

Our guest is Allen Foster who shares his journey through many churches unwilling to compromise his identity as a gay man. Sheryl and William discuss John 13:1-17, 31b-35

Our guest today is Emily Conway. She is a spiritual director/companion. as well as a host and facilitator of contemplative practices, workshops, and retreats. She is also a mother, partner, gardener, and maker. She is a writer A Thin Space, also video journal and live podcast Theshhhold. Her website is emilyconway.org William and Sheryl and Emily discuss the scripture from John 14::1-14

Episode originally scheduled for February and Black History month. William and Sheryl discuss our culture of racism. Peace Pilgram's last tv interview is shared and discussion follows.

Our guest, Michelle Albea, shares how being Jewish has shaped her faith journey William and Sheryl kick around the Hebrew Scripture from the prophet Isaiah chapter 35. Is the prophet talking about the suffering of Israel, or are Christians right, that he is predicting the coming of Jesus Christ. Who are God's chosen people? Will God smite and send to eternal torment anyone who does not believe the...

Guest Dr. Carol Patrick, CEO of Easter Seals, shares her faith journey. Her interest has long been the intersection of theology and psychology. William and Sheryl discuss Luke 19:1-10.

William and Sheryl discuss Luke 18:1-8. The parable of the unjust judge and the persistent widow. Is it a story about prayer? Where is God in this parable?

Sheryl and William discuss Luke 16:1-13. Charlie Kirk, feminism, Christian Nationalism and money

Our special guest is the Rev. Gerry Brague. After Gerry shares his faith journey we discuss the scripture from Luke 14:25-33 What does it mean to follow Jesus? What is the cost of Discipleship? Costly grace?

The Rev. Kimberly Bowles shares her faith journey and how she was drawn in by learning that science and faith can go together. Sheryl, William and Kimberly discuss Luke 12:32-40. Is money the root of all evil?

Special guest Rev. Susan Parsley shares thoughts about the recent bombing in Iran. Sheryl and William discuss Luke 8:26-39.

Guest Rev. Mary Dyer shares her faith journey and joins Sheryl and William in a discussion of Pentecost.

Our special guest is the Rev. Debbie Griffin, pastor of Downtown Disciples, a progressive church in Des Moines IA. Sheryl, William and Debbie talk about John 14:23-29 and Jesus' commandment to love one another.

Carol shares her faith journey. from her Baptist beginnings. William and Sheryl discuss the scripture John 10:22-30 with some discussion of the doctrine of the Trinity.

William and Sheryl discuss the doctrine of substitutionary atonement.. Dr. Stephanie Rasmussen shares her spiritual faith journey from none to Episcopal to Eckankar to Roman Catholic.

Who wrote the Bible? Is the Bible the Word of God? Sheryl interviews a young person about their journey.. Sheryl and William discuss suffering and Isaiah 50:4-9

Sheryl and William share their faith stories and discuss the parable of the prodigal son. Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

This is the introduction to Heresy for the 21st Century podcast