Rethinking Faith

Enjoying The Old Testament??? - With Eric Seibert

This week I had the privilege of being joined by one of my former professors, Dr. Eric A. Seibert. It's no secret that the Old Testament is a difficult section of Scripture to read and it causes a variety of issues to many. Seibert wrote a compelling guide to enjoying the Old Testament that takes seriously the concerns of many. Enjoy!

Resources:

Enjoying the Old Testament (book)

The Nature of Consciousness - With Trace Bell

This week I had the joy of hanging out with Trace Bell once again. We discuss our spiritual journies and the areas of growth we have been experiencing over the past year. Trace introduced me to Rupert Spira and his work has been so helpful to me, so we decided to do an episode discussing some of Spira's main points. Come hang out and experience the nature of consciousness with us. Enjoy!

Resources:

TraceBelll.com

Rupert Spira Author Page

Rupert Spira Youtube Channel 

Radical Wholeness (book)

Sacred Earth Sacred Soul - With John Philip Newell

This week I had the privilege of sharing conversation with John Philip Newell. John is an internationally acclaimed spiritual teacher and speaker who helped show me the beautiful tradition of Celtic Christianity. The Celtic wisdom tradition can enable us to rediscover the natural rhythms of life and deepen our spiritual connection with God, each other, and the earth. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Sacred Earth Sacred Soul (Book)

The Rebirthing of God (Book)

EarthAndSoul.Org (John's Website)

Faith, Doubt and Kierkegaard - With J. Aaron Simmons

This week, J. Aaron Simmons joins me to discuss philosopher/theologian Soren Kierkegaard. Although Kierkegaard died in 1855, his message has deep resonance and relevance today. Enjoy!

Resources:

Philosophy For Where We Find Ourselves (Youtube)

Walking with Kierkegaard (Online Class)

 

What Is Process Theology? - With Catherine Keller

This week, I was joined by Catherine Keller to discuss the wonder of Process Theology. What is Process Theology? Why do I find it so appealing? Listen, find out and enjoy!

RESOURCES:

On The Mystery (Book)

Facing Apocalypse (Book)

Still Christian? - With Dan Koch & Matt Carter

This week, I invited Dan Koch and Matt Carter to join me for a very interesting conversation. What does it mean to all yourself a Christian? In what meaningful way can we still call ourselves Christians? Who gets to decide if we are Christians or not? Enjoy!

 

Pray Away: A Reflection - With Chad & Steve

This week my friends Chad & Steve join me to discuss and reflect on the Netflix film "Pray Away". This is a film by Ryan Murphy that engages Ex-leaders and a survivor of the so-called "conversion therapy" movement as they speak out about its harm to the LGBTQ+ community and its devastating persistence.

The episode was the idea of my friend Chad, a survivor of "conversion therapy". Chad offered us new insights and perspectives into the film and the lives of those directly affected by "conversion therapy". Enjoy.

RESOURCES:

Pray Away (film)

Outlove: A Queer Christian Survival Story

 

Radical Wholeness and the Ordinary Grace of Being - With Philip Shepherd

There are qualities we all yearn to experience in our lives - peace, simplicity, grace, connection, clarity. Yet these qualities evade us, because each of them arises from an experience of wholeness, and we live in a culture that enforces divisions within each of us.

This week, Philip Shepherd joins me in conversation to discuss the countless ways in which we are persuaded to separate from the body and live in the head. Disconnected from the body's intelligence, we also disconnect from the wholeness of the present. This schism within us is the primary source of stress not just in our personal lives, but for the systems of the planet.

I really enjoyed this conversation and am excited to share it with you all. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

New Self New World (Book)

Radical Wholeness (Book)

Deep Fitness (Book)

EmbodiedPresent.com 

 

The First Nations Version - With Terry Wildman

This week Terry Wildman joins the podcast to talk about a brand new Bible translation, 'The First Nations Version: An Indigenous Translation of the New Testament'.

The FNV is a dynamic equivalence translation of the New Testament that captures the simplicity, clarity, and beauty of Native storytellers in English, while remaining faithful to the original language of the Bible. Whether you are Native or not, you will experience the Scriptures in a fresh and new way. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

The First Nations Version: An Indigenous Translation of the New Testament

FirstNationsVersion.com

Deep Knowing and Our Inner Spiritual Journey - With Greg Farrand

This week I was joined by my friend Greg Farrand for a conversation you will not want to miss. Greg is the Executive Director of Second Breath an organization committed to 'teach spiritual practice and ancient Christian wisdom, and together, to celebrate as these learnings transform lives and the world.'

Greg and I have a very deep, raw and honest conversation about our spiritual journies. We are both former pastors with very similar stories. Our hope is to invite you into our stories and into our spiritual journies in hopes that you will find yourself there as well. Enjoy!