Snarky Faith

Sweet Jesus! How the hell has Christianity become something that's associated with sexual abuse and coverups? It's easy to throw stones into the glass cathedrals of the Catholic church, but the Southern Baptist Church has its own coverup scandal that equally disgusting. How did the house of God become a place that wasn't safe anymore? It's so messed up and won't change unless we do something about...

Join us for a rundown of what's wrong with the current state of Christianity and we'll look at small signs of hope for the future moving forward.  Come along for the ride as we skewer through life, culture, and spirituality in the face of a changing world. www. SnarkyFaith.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal dat...

On April 14, 1967, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King gave his speech at Stanford University entitled, "The Other America." It's a call to action that is as relevant today as it was back then. It's also a stark reminder that we've got lots of work left to do. Come along for the ride as we skewer through life, culture, and spirituality in the face of a changing world. www. SnarkyFaith.com Hosted by Si...

Deconstruction can be a pastime, heck we do it on this show fairly often. The real work begins once you've walked past the wreckage and begin to build something out of the chaos. Brandon Carleton is a pastor from Rock Island, IL who tore it all down but did the hard work of building his faith back up again. Join us today as we talk through what it looks like to deconstruct one's faith and the long...

Drug-overdose deaths set a record in 2017 with more than 70,000 Americans losing their lives to addiction. How should people of faith respond to this epidemic? Thoughts and prayers? Hardly. Jessie Harvey is the founder of Church of the Safe Injection. It is a coalition of harm-reduction advocates working to distribute thousands of syringes as well as hundreds of doses of naloxone in cities across...

Dr. Darrell Smith is a teacher, writer, and an aspiring integral theologian who has served in the Alamo Heights United Methodist family of churches since 1999. He founded and serves as a director of C3—a non-profit organization committed to conversations and connections that serve people and the common good. Join us today as Darrell talks about his new book, Faith Lies: 7 Incomplete Ideas That Hij...

“Mark my word, if and when these preachers get control of the [Republican] party, and they're sure trying to do so, it's going to be a terrible damn problem. Frankly, these people frighten me. Politics and governing demand compromise. But these Christians believe they are acting in the name of God, so they can't and won't compromise. I know, I've tried to deal with them.” ― Barry Goldwater Living...

The year 2018 will be known as the year of outrage. It's been filled with atrocities at home and abroad, protests, scandals, and mass incompetence. With the Trump administration at the wheel, America's heading off a cliff at full speed. It's easy to get caught up in the cloud of outrage. We rage on social media. We rage as we read the news. We rage as we protest. Sometimes, it makes a difference b...

"All art is kind of a confession, more or less oblique. All artists, if they are to survive, are forced, at last, to tell the whole story; to vomit the anguish up." – James Baldwin David Hayward is a pastor, artist, and coach. He's also known as The Naked Pastor; a graffiti artist on the walls of religion. His art has been seen by millions of people and his voice is undeniable. David was baptized...

  Oh, Christianity, what has become of you? It's been some two-thousand years since your beginnings and you've strayed so far from your roots. You don't even look the same anymore. There's plenty of blame to be had, but where to begin? We could speak of so many issues like capitalism, materialism, greed, misogyny, racism, or bigotry but those would just be the beginning of a long list. There are s...

In times of crisis and calamity, it's always helpful to have an honest talk with a good friend. You know, those talks when you're just able to let things go and get to the heart of the situation. Justin Meier is one of those people in my life. A few weeks back, I sat down with Justin to chat about the state of the world and the American church. We'll talk through the general areas where the church...

In times of stress and chaos, we can easily lose ourselves in the onslaught of information and misinformation. It hits us like waves. We're told how to think. We're told how to believe. We learn to be reactionary and respond to whatever comes our way. Piece by piece, our humanity slowly strips away. We begin to forget who we are and what we're made of. We lose the plot of our own stories. It's in...

Thanksgiving is upon us in America. This day often fills us with thoughts of delicious food, family and friends. From the Macy's parade to football to the tradition of overindulgence. That's the kind of empty nostalgia best left to Hallmark cards. Thanksgiving's the holiday we just can't quit. The reality of Thanksgiving is much different. Thanksgiving Day is ripe for drama and dysfunction. You've...

In a world with so much pain, suffering, hostility, stress, and anxiety, how is it possible to experience life to the fullest? If you read the news headlines or scroll through social media, we're stuck seeing the worst of humanity on a daily basis. The outlook looks pretty grim, but is there another way? Joining the show today, is author, Brandon Andress. In his new book,  Beauty in the Wreckage:...

It's time we had a family talk because things in this world keep getting crazier. Toxic politics, racism, misogyny, greed, and selfishness are eroding us as a culture. These are a symptom of a greater problem. So, this talk is well overdue. I know that no one really wants to have one, but it is time. Faith as being exercised or imagined as a political party is no faith at all. American Christianit...

Chris Kratzer is that unique voice crying out from the wilderness in these crazy times. Conservative Evangelicalism has become a cancer on American Christianity. In his new book, Leatherbound Terrorism , Kratzer is an absolute wrecking ball. He speaks in real, raw, and honest truths exposing how far Christianity has moved from its source. Through his own experiences serving as a conservative pasto...

Sometimes life steers you in interesting directions. Sometimes your path intersects with fascinating people with a unique take on the world. Cody Cook is an author with an intriguing voice. In his new book, Fight the Powers: What the Bible Says About the Relationship Between Spiritual Forces and Human Governments , Cook blends apologetics and biblical theology in regards to how Christians should e...

Last week, Brett Kavanaugh became the new poster boy for white privilege. He raged and cried his way through the Senate hearings and will most likely be confirmed in a week. In America, there's always one axiom that will always ring true: the aristocracy always wins. It's a disgusting display that reminds us that the playing field of justice in America isn't level. While, it's expected to see Repu...

Trump is terrible. I mean he's beyond your wildest dreams terrible. There are times where I am literally impressed with the depths of his awfulness. If you're a listener of this show, none of this should surprise you. So, today, let's talk about Vice President Mike Pence. Is he any better than his boss? He's the so-called adult in the room. He's the stalwart pillar of bland virtue to the Conservat...

When you stand back and look at American Christianity as it stands today, it's not hard to see the cracks. There are fundamental flaws that plague American Christianity. We'll journey through the week's news to see how Christianity is missing the point. Not only are they missing the point, they may not even be on the same page with Jesus anymore. Christendom is broken in America. Can we fix it? Of...

With the newly established Religious Liberty Task Force, Jeff Sessions is once again rolling back time and progress in an effort to pacify the Evangelical Right. It's a simple knee-jerk reaction to the cries of persecution from Trump's conservative religious base and also Jeff Session's naughty, bigoted wet dream. Privilege is defined as "a special right, advantage, or immunity granted or availabl...

With Christianity in America, we have a white-man problem; more specifically, a white Jesus problem. The problem with white Jesus is that it gives us an excuse to worship a white (or orange) Trump. Christianity was never meant to be tribalistic in nature because, at its core, it's meant to be inclusive. Christianity should not be about dividing people; it should be about uniting them. If we look a...

There's been a lot said about the current atrocities happening at the U.S.-Mexico border. Most of the responses have been along political lines, but recently, Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III decided to insert scripture as a justification for separating families from their children. Now, it's not surprising that Conservatives are using religion to justify their own warped worldview, but if you're...

If you're in the church world, VBS (Vacation Bible School) is upon us. Our show this week is dedicated to VBS and why it so consistently misses the mark. It's basically just a Christian marketing exercise. Don't be fooled, it has little to do with evangelism and reaching your community; it's more of a Christian pep rally that offers exceptional outreach numbers to make congregations happy. Does it...

Yes, we live in the upside-down world right now. That's just a fact. If you're not onboard with me, this show may not be for you. We'll delve into the deep recesses of Christian conspiracy theories in the age of Trump. They are fun to laugh at, but they're also insidious if you actually give them air to breathe. These theories push forward an unhinged and warped narrative of how to view the world...