Compass Podcast: Finding the spirituality in the day-to-day

Rev. Sarah Heath underwent a year-long process to become comfortable with her most authentic self. She joined Pierce and Ryan to talk about the journey. === Follow Us: Web: http://www.rethinkchurch.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umcrethinkchurch Twitter: https://twitter.com/umrethinkchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rethinkchurch Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/umrethinkchur...

“I feel like a cowering moron half the time…” Our guest, Benjamin Sledge, shares sentiments many of us relate to. As Ben shares his story in this episode, we see how naming our shame gives us power to move past it. === Follow Us: Web: http://www.rethinkchurch.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umcrethinkchurch Twitter: https://twitter.com/umrethinkchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/re...

You have a relational falling out. Your bracket gets busted. Your church splinters… As Pierce and Ryan talk about the space between Good Friday and Easter Sunday, they look to offer hope for those living in the space between something that has fractured apart and the beginning of something new. === Follow Us: Web: http://www.rethinkchurch.org … Continue reading "Waiting for Something New"

His name is Rev. Ryan Canaday and he’s an alcoholic. He joined Pierce and Ryan to talk recovery, community, and grace.   === Follow Us:   Web: http://www.rethinkchurch.org   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umcrethinkchurch   Twitter: https://twitter.com/umrethinkchurch   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rethinkchurch   Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/umrethinkchurch   YouTube: https://...

The United Methodist Church is in the news–and will continue to be in the news through February as they look for ways to move forward while many disagree over views on human sexuality. Reporter Heather Hahn joins the show to offer an overview of what’s going on.   ===Follow Us:   Web: http://www.rethinkchurch.org   Facebook: … Continue reading "Human Sexuality and The Un...

Skepticism and doubt: are they things to be feared and avoided? Pastor Eric Huffman has written a book of devotionals suggesting that skepticism and doubt could really feed our faith. Learn more in this deep episode. === Follow Us: Web: http://www.rethinkchurch.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umcrethinkchurch Twitter: https://twitter.com/umrethinkchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...

We’re silencing the inner critic and giving ourselves room to breathe. Steve Austin, author of “Catching Your Breath,” joins Pierce and Ryan for a great conversation. === Follow Us: Web: http://www.rethinkchurch.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umcrethinkchurch Twitter: https://twitter.com/umrethinkchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rethinkchurch Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com...

We all have some scary corners in our lives. Carlos Whittaker sat down to talk about how to not only clean the cob webs from our corners, but how to kill the spiders that are holding us back in fear.

Rev. Rob Lee, a descendant of Confederate general Robert E. Lee, surprised many when he appeared on MTV to renounce racism and express support for movements like #BlackLivesMatter. His sentiments were not without backlash. He joins Pierce and Ryan to talk about staying strong in the face of criticism. === Follow Us: Web: http://www.rethinkchurch.org Facebook: … Continue reading "Speaking for...

What do you do when you don’t feel spiritual? Pierce and Ryan reveal their practices for staying inspired in faith—and offer a snapshot of Ryan’s garage and Pierce’s morning routine. === Follow Us: Web: http://www.rethinkchurch.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umcrethinkchurch Twitter: https://twitter.com/umrethinkchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rethinkchurch Pinterest: https://w...

For Kaitlin Curtice, taking out the trash can be a holy moment. Would you like to have that kind of mindfulness, too? Join her conversation with Pierce and Ryan. === Follow Us: Web: http://www.rethinkchurch.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umcrethinkchurch Twitter: https://twitter.com/umrethinkchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rethinkchurch Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/umre...

“Why can’t I just be like everyone else?” Ever thought that about yourself or somebody else—someone who seems to be in a dark emotional pit they just don’t seem able to get out of? Gina, a brave young mother, talks with Ryan about the pit of depression and finding hope. === Follow Us: Web: http://www.rethinkchurch.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umcrethinkchurch … Continue reading "Ep...

Do you have what it takes to be vulnerable? Ryan and Pierce come clean about why they aren’t likely to tell you how they’re actually feeling. Plus, Pierce fails Lent and Ryan admits his neuroses. === Follow Us: Web: http://www.rethinkchurch.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umcrethinkchurch Twitter: https://twitter.com/umrethinkchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rethinkchurch Pintere...

We’re not going to scare our way into a better world. Story-teller and editor of The Porch magazine, Gareth Higgins joins Pierce and Ryan in a conversation about sharing the kinds of stories that might bring a better world into reality. His movies list will surprise you! === Follow Us: Web: http://www.rethinkchurch.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umcrethinkchurch Twitter: https://twitter.co...

At a time when people appear to be moving farther apart, what can we do to bring people closer together? In a challenging conversation, Rev. Brian Tillman talked to Pierce and Ryan about ways that they—and all of us—can work on racial reconciliation and bring hope for tomorrow. === Follow Us: Web: http://www.rethinkchurch.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umcrethinkchurch … Continue re...

Kate Bowler was diagnosed with stage IV cancer and given just a few months to live. She’s battled for more time, and has written about her experiences and discoveries in “Everything Happens for a Reason and Other Lies I’ve Loved.” She joins Pierce and Ryan to talk about hope, laughter, and prosperity in the midst of an … Continue reading "Ep. 004: Everything Happens for a Reason?"

Hosts Pierce Drake and Ryan Dunn visit with Steve Austin—life coach, blogger, podcaster, and author. Steve shares insight in keeping sane and connected during the holidays. Check out Steve’s blog and podcasts through http://IAmSteveAustin.net Follow Us: Web: http://www.rethinkchurch.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umcrethinkchurch Twitter: https://twitter.com/umrethinkchurch Pinterest: htt...

Hosts Pierce Drake and Ryan Dunn visit with Zach Hoag, author of the The Light Is Winning, who promises that apocalypse comes… and it’s OK. More at http://zhoag.com. Follow Us: Web: http://www.rethinkchurch.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umcrethinkchurch Twitter: https://twitter.com/umrethinkchurch Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/umrethinkchurch/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user...

Hosts Pierce Drake and Ryan Dunn talk about their wonderings, frustrations and hopes in the wake of recent events. Follow Us: Web: http://www.rethinkchurch.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umcrethinkchurch Twitter: https://twitter.com/umrethinkchurch Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/umrethinkchurch/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/rethinkchurch