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Nashville pastor, Josh Scott and I discuss why people are afraid of faith shifts, why he still pastors, and his recently released book "Context".      https://www.amazon.com/Context-Putting-Scripture-Its-Place/dp/1791032095/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3APUSJKE6JFJV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.cMGkDRh3U8TDajze0gano7cb8Tby8GhSpnqj5KOf683wQY0UMGNx9Tw0DrYLBapiKw9HfjAm__F9L85qDdtjztNyOszhm4jw-vSWnNYvVoEmKm7qySBSKZgLOlJWHdLad...

In this episode I chat with you about Matthew 18:20 and why Jesus is only present when there are two or three of you! 

Theologian in residence, Dr. Steve Simmons guides us through the  muddy waters of different atonement theories. 

We discuss everything from empanadas, Voltron, and modern praise and worship culture. 

What does a good church look like? That's what Cindy and I discuss, among other myriad of topics from a bit of purity culture to complementarianism(the idea women can't be pastors).

Adam and I discuss our favorite Friends characters, speaking in tongues, mystery, and his journey of being in heterosexual marriage while struggling with his sexuality. 

Maria, Rachel, and I continue our conversation about purity culture. 

The purity culture series continues as we discuss what is purity culture, their experiences, and its impact on young people. 

Jeremy and I discuss purity culture, its spiritual ramifications, and his experience with it as he struggled with his sexuality. 

Megan and I discuss purity culture and her experience of being in a marriage with a partner who was struggling with their sexuality. 

Naomi and I discuss growing up in the church, purity culture, her time in a toxic relationship, and how she finally escaped. 

My good friend Austin stops by(finally!) and we discuss his life as a pastor's kid, his time as a youth pastor working in an unhealthy environment, and being the lesser halves in our marriages. 

Sue and Steve return to discuss their important book about religious "nones" and "dones",   Hear Us Out .   https://www.amazon.com/Hear-Us-Out-Questions-Belonging/dp/1506489192/ref=sr_1_1?crid=268QOKUK8PN56&keywords=hear+us+out+six+questions+on+belonging+and+belief&qid=1694095975&sprefix=hear+us+out%2Caps%2C126&sr=8-1  

We start out this heavy episode with a riveting conversation about Christian education sports, the proper way to pronounce basil, and a plea to send me an email. 

Heather, Maria, and I discuss our favorite coffee tumblers and episode two of The Secrets of Hillsong. 

Dr. Heather Evans, Maria Greco and I discuss our takeaways from episode 1 of The Secrets of Hillsong. 

My good friend and I discuss his journey as a bisexual Christian and clobber verses used to marginalize gay Christians. 

Matt and I discuss his upbringing in an evangelical denomination, how theology enlarged his faith, and the intersection of deconstruction and reformed theology. 

Steve is back to discuss one of my FAVORITE topics...how to interpret the Bible!

Rachel, Maria, and I chat about the ramifications of burning turkey bacon and more importantly, students are deconstructing their faith and how they are faring. 

Beth and I discuss her time growing up in a dysfunctional family, her conversion and ultimate deconstruction out of Evangelicalism, Star Wars(of course), and her new book God's Ex-Girlfriend(link below).   https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Ex-Girlfriend-Memoir-Leaving-Evangelical/dp/1632461471/ref=sr_1_1?crid=24BC85SDRXEZ6&keywords=god%27s+ex-girlfriend&qid=1683818838&sprefix=%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1      

Father Andrew and I discuss what drew him to Orthodox Christianity from the Baptist tradition, beauty, and Chick tracks(if you know, you know).  Here are some links to Father Andrew's work... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-areopagus/id1227136686 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lord-of-spirits/id1531206254 https://www.amazon.com/Introduction-God-Encountering-Orthodox-Christiani...

Faith and I discuss her time as an intern for our coffee slurping, mutual friend, and former guest Jason Burson, why she considers herself a jaded Christian, and her foster dogs. 

Sue and I discuss what inspired her to start an alternative faith communities and her forthcoming book about spiritual "Nones" and "Dones".