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If Christianity is essentially a branch of Judaism, which does not have a notion of Heaven, Hell, or Salvation, how did we to a place whether you're in or you're out? That's what frequent guest Dr. Steve Simmons and I discuss in today's episode!

Ryan, Mike, and I discuss what community looks like whether you're in the church or have left it. 

For the first time in almost 4 years Ryan Keller, Mike Petrow, and I are back together! Listen in for a great conversation about what community looks like when you're in and have left the church. 

Regan and I discuss how Yogaic spirituality informs her Christianity!

Old friend and fellow nerd, Marc and I discuss everything from Broadway week to his conversion back to Catholicism from Evangelicalism. 

Even though I absolutely love every episode, I thought I would share one of my favorite conversations!

A special, mystery guest, but IYKYK! 

Lucas Wilson and I discuss his new book "Shame-Sex Attraction" which chronicles various painful stories of conversion therapy. Below is more info about the book.    " We are survivors. We were subjected to dehumanizing practices by people who sought our erasure. We believe telling our stories is both powerful and political. This edited collection brings together the experiences of those who have b...

Author Liz Charlotte Grant stops by to discuss her new book " Knock at the Sky: Seeking God in Genesis after Losing Faith in the Bible" amongst other evangelically stuff. Purchase the book below or from your favorite local book store!   Knock at the Sky: Seeking God in Genesis after Losing Faith in the Bible

My good friend Nate Smith, who you met on Episode 24, returns with a life update. He and I once again toy around with idea of starting a point/counterpoint about the merits and qualities of the Fast and the Furious franchise!

In this episode Heather, Mark, and I discuss how golden retrievers are like Ted Lasso and more importantly their new book Lunchroom Theology.  "In a world fraught with polarization and division—where we form separate tables based on political beliefs, skin color, economic status, theological ideas, and personal preferences—can we find a way to live differently, more aligned with the ways of Jesus?...

My good friend Jessica Morris shares some life updates specifically her perspective on church. 

Sue returns to discuss one of the issues that leads to deconstruction and how we can practically interpret the doctrine of Hell. 

In this week's episode, my guest Flux and I discuss how his mental health has impacted his perception of reality and where spirituality, neuroscience, and philosophy have helped him develop a model and framework for his life. 

In light of the Robert Morris scandal, Dr. Riddick Weber is back, to discuss how denominational churches differ from non-denominational in their approach to accountability for their pastors. 

Dr. Riddick Weber, Moravian professor extraordinaire, stops by to discuss an observation he's made about deconstruction journeys, and how they are less about theology and more about soteriology(doctrine of salvation). 

James and I discuss banana slugs, his time in the Orthodox Church, and his coming out after being in a straight marriage.

Dr. Heather and I discuss the recent developments in the Robert Morris abuse scandal.     Below is a link to a very helpful interview, which we referenced, with Bob Hamp.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWawzm11P74

Start this one off with a bang...actually a whisper. Jim and I make it through a recording snafu and finally discuss his history growing in mainline christianity, to his time in youth group with yours truly, and ultimately to a place of atheism. 

My good friend Rick Dobrowlski and I discuss the pros and cons of the megachurch movement. 

My good friends, Dr. Heather Evans and Catherine Wallace discuss where the church has gone wrong in addressing mental health and how it can do it better. 

The man that started it all, Johnny Walsh returns to chat where he is on his spiritual journey since we recorded the very first episode of Evancynical.