This Is Not Church Podcast

This Quoircast podcast is brought to you by RJ The Astronaut by Jon Turney. Published by Quoir and available now. In this episode we chat with Jennifer Bird An East Coaster by upbringing, undergrad, and graduate schools, Dr. Bird has taught in New Jersey, Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina, Oregon and Virginia. She is currently embracing the title, "independent public biblical scholar," and you can...

This Quoircast podcast is brought to you by Too Much And Not Enough by Karen Shock. Published by Quoir and available now. In this episode we chat with Sarah Henn Hayward Sarah Henn Hayward has been writing since she cracked open her first “quiet time” devotional journal. Sarah grew up in the Chicago suburbs, went to Marquette University for physical therapy, and moved to Spokane, WA, where she met...

This Quoircast episode is brought to you by Finding Jesus: A Fundamentalist Preacher Discovers the Socio-Political & Economic Teachings of the Gospels . Published by Quoir and available now. In this episode we talk with Amber Cantorna-Wylde Amber Cantorna-Wylde is a national speaker, coach, and storyteller supporting LGBTQ+ people through their coming out process and educating others on the import...

The Quoircast podcast is brought to you by I deas Digest . Can religion be our trusted guide through life's challenges, or does it sometimes mislead us? In this episode we talk with Robert Hudson In third grade Robert knew that books would be his life—reading them, writing them, and making them. He has been a teacher, a book-store clerk, a journal editor, a translator, a book designer, a proofread...

This Quoircast episode is brought to you by Honoring The Journey Podcast . Where Leslie and Karen discuss all things faith and deconstruction. In this episode we chat with Greg Garrett Greg Garrett is the critically-acclaimed author of over two dozen books of fiction and nonfiction. Like his literary heroes James Baldwin and Marilynne Robinson, Greg moves fluidly from fiction to nonfiction explori...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by   Second Cup With Keith Podcast . Keith Giles will provide new insights and perspectives on a variety of questions and topics related to the Christian faith. So, pull up a chair, pour yourself a hot mug of your favorite coffee or tea, and let's learn something new together. In this episode we chat with Neenah Mahadev Assistant Professor Neena Mah...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Religious Refugees by Mark Karris. Published by Quoir and available now. In this episode we chat with John D Caputo John D. Caputo is a hybrid philosopher/theologian intent on producing impure thoughts, thoughts which circulate between philosophy and theology, short-circuits which deny fixed and rigorous boundaries between philosophy and theology...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by There Once Were Orange Groves by David Giles. Published by Quoir and available now In this episode we chat with Keith Giles and Matthew Distefano Keith Giles is a former pastor who left the pulpit to follow Jesus and start a house church where no one takes a salary and 100 percent of all offerings are given to help the poor in the community. He h...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The Resurrection of Jesse Barrow by Brandon Dragan. Published by Quoir and is available now. In this episode we chat with Seth Showalter Seth Showalter is a licensed clinical social worker based in Columbia, Missouri, who is known for his dedication and compassion in providing therapy. Drawing on his own personal experiences, Seth understands the...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Sitting In The Shade Of Another Tree . Edited by Keith Giles and Matthew Distefano. Published by Quoir and available now . In this episode we chat with April Ajoy April is a content creator who uses humor to shine light on the harmful, toxic and sometimes just weird traits of American Christianity. As a preacher's kid, she was deep in conservativ...

This Quoircast episode is brought to you by The Seeds Of De(con)struction by Nat Turney. Published by Quoir and available now In this episode we talk with David Hayward - AKA The Naked Pastor. After 30 years in the church, David left the ministry to pursue his passion for art. David Hayward - AKA NakedPastor uses words and images to challenge the status quo, deconstruct dogma, and offer hope for t...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Snarky Faith . Your irreverent guide to navigating the maze of life, culture, and spirituality. Hosted by Stuart Delony. In this episode we chat with  Victoria Robb Powers & Cameron Mason Vickrey Rev. Victoria Robb Powers is the Executive Pastor at University Park United Methodist Church. She is a graduate of Baylor University and Brite Divinity...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The Seeds of De(con)struction by Nat Turney. Published by Quoir and available now. In this episode we chat with Felicia Murrell & Mercy Aiken Felicia is an ordained pastor with River Fellowship and presently resides in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband, Doug. Together they have served in church leadership and ministerial roles for almost 20 years...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Holy Heretics - Losing religion and finding Jesus In this episode we chat with Cynthia Vacca Davis Cynthia Vacca Davis teaches narrative nonfiction and journalism at Christopher Newport University. She holds an MFA in creative nonfiction and has led nonfiction workshops at The Muse Writers Center in Norfolk, Virginia, one of the biggest community...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The Deadly Faith Podcast . A true crime podcast that explores the world where religion and crime collide. In this episode we chat with Brandon Andress Brandon is the author of And So By Fire (August 2023), What Can’t Be Hidden (2021), and bestselling Beauty in the Wreckage: Finding Peace in the Age of Outrage. As a freelance writer, he has contri...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Reframing Our Stories Podcast . Changing our narrative around sexual health, relationships, and conversations In this episode we chat with Ron Greer Ron Greer, an ordained United Methodist minister, is the Director of the Pastoral Counseling Service at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church in Atlanta, where he has served for over 40 years. He is...

This Quoircast episode is brought to you by The Seeds of De(con)struction by Nat Turney. Published by Quoir and available now In this episode we talk with Niq Ruud Niq Ruud, whose unique name bears the influence of a father's quirky spelling but is pronounced akin to a beloved Christmas saint, is a true Pacific Northwesterner at heart. Growing up amidst the scenic wonders of the region, Niq develo...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by   Sitting Under The Shade Of Another Tree edited by Matthew Distefano and Keith Giles. Published by Quoir and available now. In this episode we chat with David Giles David Giles shows an interest in the little moments of life. Inspired by the slow cinema of Tarkovsky, and the ambient music of Brian Eno, Giles understands that people are not just...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The Seeds OF De(con)struction by Nat Turney. Published by Quoir and Available now. In this episode we talk with Jeff Turner. Jeff Turner is a husband and a father.  Jeff is the author of two books – The Atheistic Theist and Saints In The Arms Of A Happy God.  Jeff is also the host of the podcast -  Religionless. You can follow Jeff on: Facebook  ...

This Quoircast episode is brought to you by Second Cup With Keith by Keith Giles. Published by Quoir and available now. In this episode we chat with Dillon Naber Cruz Dillon Naber Cruz is an author, permaculture enthusiast, speaker, and occasional podcast guest. He holds a B.A. in history from Millersville University, an M.A. in religion from Lancaster Theological Seminary, and an Advanced Permacu...

This Quoircast podcast is brought to you by The Seeds Of De(con)struction by Nat Turney. It is published by Quoir and is available now In this episode we talk to Mark Karris. Mark Gregory Karris is a licensed marriage and family therapist, theologian, adjunct professor, ordained pastor, husband, writer, recording artist, and worship leader. He's a voracious reader, researcher and all around biophi...

This Quoircast episode is brought to you by Augmented: A Science Fiction Anthology, Vol I Edited by Keith Giles. Published by Quoir and available now.  In this episode we chat with Brandon Flanery BRANDON FLANERY is an ex-pastor, ex-missionary, ex-evangelical who writes about the tenuous intersection of faith and sexuality. He’s conducted research on why people are leaving Christianity and is publ...

This Quoircast episode is brought to you by The Seeds Of De(con)struction by Nat Turney. Published by Quoir and available now. In this episode we chat with Meg Calvin Meggie Lee Calvin (Meg) is an Amazon Bestselling Author, Wife, Mom, Speaker, Podcaster, and Coach who helps her fellow Spiritually-Attuned Go-Getters find confidence and certainty in who they were meant to be. Meg's book I Am My Own...

This Quoircast episode is brought to you by The Wages of Grace by Brandon Dragan. Published by Quoir and available now. In this episode we chat with Michael Austin and Gregory Bock Michaeli Austin is a distinguished philosophy professor, accomplished author, and captivating speaker. The majority of his pedagogical endeavors, written works, and public engagements revolve around the intricate realm...

This Quoircast episode is brought to you by The Seeds Of De(con)struction by Nat Turney. Published by Quoir and available now. In this episode we chat with Amy Courts. Amy Courts is a singer-songwriter, musician, writer, activist, and Seminarian based in Minneapolis, MN where she lives with her husband and son. Amy grew up in Denver, CO the youngest of four preacher's daughters and, after graduati...