Can I Say This At Church‽

Support the show:  Patreon  l  Glow  l  Episode Transcript Candice joins the show to discuss some of what makes up #RedLipTheology with one another, #rideordie Guest Bio: Candice Marie Benbow  is a theologian, essayist, columnist, baker, and educator whose work gives voice to Black women’s shared experiences of faith, healing, and wholeness. Named by  Sojourners  as one of “10 Christian Women Shap...

Support the show:  Patreon  l  Glow  l  Episode Transcript What is it to die and become? Guest Bio: Amy Frykholm is an award-winning writer, scholar, and journalist whose nonfiction works cover the territory of American religion from apocalyptists to saints. A senior editor for The Christian Century magazine, she appears frequently on television and radio programs as an expert in American religion...

Support the show:  Patreon  l  Glow l   Episode Transcript Guest: Daniel Hill How pervasive is white supremacy? How offended were you when you just read that last sentence? It's so pervasive that it's considered the baseline and that is part of our problem. How we does the Church and our culture learn to embrace theologies that aren't inherently elevating "whiteness". We as a c...

Support the show:  Patreon  l  Glow  l  Episode Transcript We've come along way as a species when it comes to science and faith but still, I think, so often miss it entirely. We assume one should do the job of the other and grow fearful when it can't. Listen in as Janet and I begin to open up what it's like to view science in a new light. Guest Bio: Janet Ray is an enthusiastic science...

Support the show:  Patreon  l  Glow  l  Episode Transcript Have we made echo chambers our new idols? Progressives and Fundamentalists alike seem to think they've cornered the market on what church is, what God's Kingdom is, and why it matters... Guest Bio: Jason Miller is the founder and lead pastor of South Bend City Church, an eclectic Christian community known for its thoughtful teachin...

Support the show:  Patreon  l  Glow  l  Episode Transcript A conversation on disabilities, the churches uneasiness with it, the prosperity gospel and so much more. Guest Bio: Stephanie Tait wears many hats. Blogger, speaker, author, wife, mother, Jesus follower. Her fifteen-years and counting battle with Lyme disease has reshaped her view on the goodness of God. She makes her home in Oregon, where...

Support the show:  Patreon  l  Glow Each episode this year has brought an answer to a question that I think is so big. That question..."when we say God what are we actually trying to say?". Here are those answers, in part. Guest Music by Forrest Clay You can also find all the musical selections from all our episodes on our  Spotify  Playlist.  Check out all the things over at the store...i...

Enjoy this re-release of a past episode here at Christmas with my friend Alexander John Shaia  Support the show: Patreon  l Glow l Episode Transcript  l Survey Christmas is such a glorious time of year but how much do we know of how and why we do it like we do? What are the origins of many of our traditions? Santa, trees, lights, candlelight services...why? Guest Bio: Born and raised in Birmingham...

Support the show:  Patreon  l  Glow  l  Episode Transcript What the heck even is the hyphen in Judeo-Christian...made up mostly but still worth digging into. Guest Bio: Rabbi Avi Finegold has been teaching Jews and Judaism around North America for almost two decades. He completed his undergraduate studies at Concordia and did graduate work at the University of Chicago, and received a Certificate i...

As expressed in last weeks episode this month of my life has found myself way behind; to far behind. With that in mind I hope you love this oldie from the first season of the show. Episode Transcript What is it like to live in a world where you never really know if you can trust and believe what you are being told. What happens when the train derails? How does our local church help and which local...

Support the show:  Patreon  l  Glow  l  Episode Transcript Jim and I discuss a bit about being, the Gospels, and of all things bicameral brains. Guest Bio: James P. Danaher, Ph. D. is Professor of Philosophy and Head of the Philosophy Department at Nyack College, Nyack, NY. He is the author of Contemplative Prayer (Cascade, 2011), Jesus After Modernity (Pickwick, 2011), Eyes that See, Ears that He...

Support the show: Patreon  l Glow l Episode Transcript Netflix has a show called Midnight Mass...it needs to be discussed. Guest Bio: JR. Forasteros is on an eternal quest to smoke the perfect brisket. He pastors Catalyst Church in Dallas, TX. He is the author of  Empathy for the Devil , available from InterVarsity Press. He co-hosts the Fascinating Podcast and In All Things Charity (the best Wesl...

Support the show:  Patreon  l  Glow  l  Episode Transcript Brandon joins the show to discuss his latest book. I don't say this lightly, it's good (the book) ...and this episode isn't bad either. Small spoilers ahead. Guest Bio: Brandon is the author of What Can’t Be Hidden (2021) and bestselling Beauty in the Wreckage: Finding Peace in the Age of Outrage. As a freelance writer, he has...

Support the show:  Patreon  l  Glow  l  Episode Transcript Danté and I discuss some of the stories from his book and a path to move forward. Guest Bio: Danté Stewart is a speaker and a writer whose work in the areas of race, religion, and politics has been featured on CNN and in T he Washing Post, Christianity Today, Sojourners, The Witness: A Black Christian Collective, Comment , and elsewhere. H...

Support the show:  Patreon  l  Glow  l  Episode Transcript Begotten...not begotten. What the heck does that even mean? Guest Bio: Dr. Jacobs is Scholar in Residence at Vanderbilt. He holds degrees in Philosophy, Historical & Systematic Theology, & Church History. He's published 3 books & 30+ refereed articles. His specializations include modern philosophy & Eastern patrology. N...

Support the show:  Patreon  l  Glow  l  Episode Transcript Guest: Professor Soong-Chan Rah What would it mean for our church to actually think and embrace a new way to Evangelize others. The future of our church is hinged on this question. How do we talk about Christ and Church when we have no justice, and we show graciously small amounts of love? How can we begin to address this? Professor Rah an...

Support the show:  Patreon  l  Glow  l  Episode Transcript Who doesn't love donuts, especially when it's a Jesus donut. Guest Bio: Gabriel Gordon graduated with a double major in Anthropology and Cross-Cultural Ministry from Oklahoma Baptist University. He is currently working on his Master of Theological Studies with a specialization in Biblical Studies from Portland Seminary. In addition...

Support the show:  Patreon  l  Glow  l  Episode Transcript It's time to dive in a bit into some of the works of George MacDonald Check out all the things over at the store...it's a great way to support the show www.canisaythisatchurch.com/store What are you waiting for; consider becoming a  Patreon  supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the fut...

Support the show:  Patreon  l  Glow  l Episode Transcript Pastors like Wendy make me so hopeful for our faith. Guest Bio: Wendy Hudson is the pastor of Two Rivers Church in Charleston, South Carolina. An ordained United Methodist pastor for 17 years, she has served congregations in both the Eastern Pennsylvania and South Carolina Annual Conferences, focusing on turnaround and revitalizing church c...

Support the show:  Patreon  l  Glow  l Episode Transcript A conversation about how we handle the stories of Scripture and how changing the lens of the words can make things so much grander. Guest Bio: Terry M. Wildman (Ojibwe and Yaqui) is the lead translator, general editor, and project manager of the  First Nations Version . He serves as the director of spiritual growth and leadership developmen...

Support the show:  Patreon  l  Glow  l  Episode Transcript We need voices like Julie's. They remind us where we are and where we've been and if we hear each other we both become bigger humans because of it. Guest Bio: Julie Rodgers is the author of Outlove: A Queer Christian Survival Story. She played a significant role in shutting down Exodus International, the largest conversion therapy...

Support the show:  Patreon  l  Glow  l  Episode Transcript Mark and I dive into inclusion with the lens of Mark and Acts. It's so not what you think. Guest Bio: Mark Charles is a speaker, writer, and consultant. Mark teaches the complexities of American history regarding race, culture, and Christendom in order to help forge a path of healing and conciliation for the nation. He is the co-author...

 Support the show: Patreon  l Glow l Episode Transcript  Baptism is so much more than a one time thing. It is a call and public display of a response to lean into communities of faith. Guest Bio: Born and raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Alexander grew up as part of a large extended family that had emigrated from Lebanon a generation previously. He grew up with the ancient traditions of Maronite Cat...

Support the show: Patreon  l Glow l Episode Transcript Just look around you. This world we share is truly something to behold when we hold one another Guest Bio:  David is a founding member, singer, writer for the band Remedy Drive. He serves currently as a volunteer with the Exodus Road. He's an abolitionist, musician, and human rights advocate. David and his band, Remedy Drive, are using mus...

From the #waybackmachine I hope you enjoy this rereleased chat that Jared and I had. I still reference this one quite often. Support the show: Patreon  l Glow l Episode Transcript Is the Bible inerrant? This is a huge question and one that matters for our faith. If it's not what does this do for authority and how should we read it?  Guest Bio: Jared studied under Dr. Peter Enns in the early 20...