Profane Faith

Often times we tend to think of our religious training focused around a specific pedagogy or spiritual community. At times, that can lead us to a place of not being able to see the other. This week Dr. Gray takes us on a journey of what it is like to teach religious studies from a Black philosophical perspective. Hold on, this one is on fire!

What is going to change with White people? What is going to change with White institutions in an era of trump? Is it possible to change or it it time for POC to leave the empire? This week, I go in on some of these questions and look at the story of King Nebuchadnezzar. Some love of empire and king is going on these days!

Well, why not put the whole family on, right? Well, not really, but, my kid is growing up in a much different world than I did and I wanted to start that conversation here on this show. This week Mahalia and I are talking the basics, nothing too deep, but just enough to give you some insight into this kids life. Check it out as we look into the mind of a 10 year old.

Gay. Christian. The two are rarely seen together and even more, many simply don't want to see them together. Come listen in on this much needed conversation with Darren Calhoun as we talk the intersections of faith.

What does a Quaker, White, cis, male have to say about allyship, the arts, race, and faith? Well, a lot actually. This week we go in again on what White allyship looks like with Callid Keefe-Perry. Callid takes a pragmatic and scholarly approach while still pressing on in the reality of racism.

White allies have been in the news and in peoples conversations a lot. So, what and who are they? Well, while this episode is not a pitch to make that case for someone, it is an insider conversation with someone I consider to be my ally, my wife. That's right, this week my wife, Emily White Hodge, go in on love, race, and faith! It's on now!

EXPLICIT. Why are certain Black people protesting the flag? Why does Colin take a knee? And how does Evangelicalism play into all this? Come join me in a conversation with an emerging post-soul theologian, Josiah Daniels to go in on all this and more

What is the journey of the Black scholar? How does race, class, & gender affect the process? This week we have a discussion about that and many other things with emerging scholar Travis Harris. We go in on faith, research, and of course, Hip Hop.

Doing the right thing is subjective. Moreover, doing the right thing often comes attached with race, gender, and historical ideologies regarding how to do the 'right thing' as a x-tian. This conversation goes in on what this all means being male, Mexican, and still pursuing Jesus.

What does it mean to be Latinx, trans, Christian, and a voice for justice in the trumpster era? Dr. Robyn Espinoza breaks that down and gets at the issues of race, gender, class, and faith.

Part 2 of this special edition of Profane Faith has me talking with Kathy Khang. Here, we go deeper into the Christian perspective on violence, race, guns, and what the "future" might look like when mass shootings have become a common place.

The tragedy that unfolded in Las Vegas was an act of terrorism. Yet, there are many more issues at stake here than meets the eye. Dr. Andre Johnson joins me in this special edition of Profane Faith to discuss those issues as they relate back to religious discourse and race.

What does an atheist really thing? Tell me that. And could they actually be of moral fiber? Hmmm. Well, this conversation is with a great thinker and atheist, Kate Sanchez. Check it out.

What does it mean when your theological highway runs out on you and you have cracks in your faith? Join me in this deep conversation with pastor, author, and good friend, JR Forasteros as we talk about when cracks show up in our faith.

Law and order. Something that many do not have a clue on and even more could care less about when it involved Black bodies. Come listen in on a conversation with former law enforcement officer, Mark Skiles.

Colonialism and faith go hand in hand in Western Christianity. Come listen in on Brandi Miller discuss her own de-colonizing journey and what she does to help folks de-colonize their own minds.

A conversation with Rev Efrem Smith on race, evangelicalism, White run mission organizations, and God.

Check this episode out as I have an amazing conversation with Rediet Mulugeta an emerging scholar, activist, and theologian.

Join me in this episode while I have an intriguing conversation with the Rev. Greer. A faith like this, is definitely profane but in all the right ways!

Hodge goes in on his faith journey and path toward profane faith. Check it out...this is the unedited version, so, yeah, it's long! But, there are some good juicy details about his life and how he ended up this way.

In this episode, I interview my good friend Joseph Boston. His faith is one that has been disrupted...in a real good way. Living in Australia has given Joseph a unique perspective and also help craft his faith. Check it out! NOTE: This is a long one, but it's good!

An introduction to the podcast, Profane Faith. This episode lays out what the series will be about

The Complex Ministry Podcast is a place of solidarity for those struggling with current issues in faith and theology that are otherwise taboo in the church and Youth Ministries. These are in-depth interviews and conversations with those wrestling with faith and self, and professionals in their respected fields. We don’t provide answers, as topics are too complex but rather a realization that the n...