Heretic Happy Hour

What are the different theories surrounding the Atonement? Why did Jesus die on the cross? Who killed him and why? And who decided to Substitute their Penal? Plus, Brian Zahnd (author of Postcards from Babylon , Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God , and A Farewell to Mars ) is our Heretic of the Week! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...

It's time for the "climax" of our sex series. Listen as the Heretics discuss what good sex looks like in a healthy relationship. Plus, Lucas and Christa Gifford are our Heretics of the Week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Masturbation can be a "touchy" subject. But is it a sin to rub one out? Listen as the Heretics explore the theology of pleasure without shame. Plus, Cindy Wang Brandt, author of Parenting Forward , is our Heretic of the Week! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen as your favorite heretics answer questions about sex, marriage, parenting, and BDSM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What about premarital sex? Is it a sin to sleep together before marriage? What does the Bible say about marriage and sex? What makes us "married?" Plus, Mike Machuga is our Heretic of the Week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Did God make Adam, Eve,  and Steve? What about those clobber verses in the Bible that "clearly" condemn homosexuality? Should Christians embrace and affirm the LGBTQ Community? Plus, Eric Reitan, author of  The Triumph of Love: Same-Sex Marriage and the Christian Love Ethic ,  as our Heretic of the Week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

Is polyamory a good idea or a trainwreck waiting to happen? Is it even biblical? We discuss open marriages with our Heretic of the Week, Chuck McKnight, in what may be our most controversial episode yet! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What's wrong with side hugs and modesty? Why do Christians play the purity game and how does it create more problems? Plus, Teighlor Polendo of Quoir is our Heretic of the Week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pornography: Is it always bad? Can we learn anything useful from it? Is it at odds with our spiritual life? Plus, Danielle Kingstrom as our Heretic of the Week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens when evangelism hurts? How do missionary organizations serve as instruments of the State? What's the best way to share the Gospel? Plus, Arianna Caligiuri as our Heretic of the Week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why do we worship? How do we worship? Is it all about singing? What about when it becomes emotional manipulation? Or is it more about connecting to God? Plus, singer/songwriter (and former Bachelorette contestant) Brady Toops as our Heretic of the Week! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Should Christians give 10% to their church, or is that Old Testament legalism? Why is giving good, but tithing a bit complicated? All this and William Paul Young, author of The Shack , as our Heretic of the Week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

When it comes to women in ministry, is Paul a misogynist, or are we reading it all wrong? Plus, the Reverend Sarah Heath is our Heretic of the Week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What should true church leadership look like? Is it authority-based or influence-based? Plus, Rachel Held Evans (author of Inspired  and Searching for Sunday ) is our Heretic of the Week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What is ministry? Is it only for professional clergy? What about those 58 “One-Anothers” in the Bible? Plus, our Heretic of the Week is Brandon Andress, author of Beauty in the Wreckage: Finding Peace in the Age of Outrage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Where is Jesus's body right now? Is church a place to deconstruct? Does the New Testament give us clues about how church should be today? And more! Our most contentious episode yet! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is church a building? A spiritual family? A community of like-minded believers? Or something else? Join us for our first-anniversary episode and 4th LIVE Podcast recording ever! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Is it a sin to smoke pot? What does the Bible say about weed? Plus a mind-blowing talk with Sister Kate from Sisters of the Valley. This episode is smokin'! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This may come as a shock, but we now have a Hotline you can call or text, 24/7. Listen as we devote an entire episode to responding to your Hotline voicemail and text questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We answer questions about PyroTheology, how to talk to family members, how we feel now that we've deconstructed, and more!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How can we deconstruct our faith without damaging our relationships with friends and family? Featuring our theme song live from Barrett Johnson and HOTW: Michelle Collins. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We've criticized it before, but now let's talk about what we love about the Bible. Plus, it's Keith's turn to be our HOTW. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Are we sinners by nature? Does sin even exist or is it just in our minds? Plus, Pete Enns is our HOTW. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This may be our most controversial episode ever. Listen as we debate the significance of Mary Magdalene and the conspiracy surrounding her. Plus, Sarah Bessey (author of Jesus Feminist ) is our HOTW. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why do U.S. Christians support Israel while they oppress Palestinian Christians? Our hosts explore how bad eschatology enables toxic foreign policy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.