Podcast: Radical Love Live
When Narcissism Comes to Church: With Chuck DeGroat
Over the last few years, there has been a lot of discussion about narcissism and the destruction it can do: in politics, in organizations, and unfortunately, in churches. Is narcissism self-love or does it disguise something deeper? Why are the qualities of a narcissist often praised in leaders? How can we encourage cultures of humility,…
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Does God have to be all-powerful…or is all-loving enough? with Thomas Jay Oord
We had a mind-blowing conversation with Thomas Jay Oord–theologian, best-selling author of “God Can’t” and others, and director of the doctoral program at Northwind Seminary and the Center for Open and Relational Theology. We talk about God’s power (or relative lack thereof), about the future of the Church and some of the reasons it doesn’t…
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Unclobber: Rethinking the Bible and LGBTQ+ Folx with Colby Martin
We are talking with Colby Martin, digital pastor, spiritual coach, and author of “Unclobber: Rethinking Our Misuse of the Bible on Homosexuality” and “The Shift: Surviving and Thriving after Moving from Conservative to Progressive Christianity.” We jump right into the ways that the church’s interpretation of scripture and treatment of LGBTQ+ people have led to…
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Love Without Shame: Amber Cantorna Wylde’s liberating work for LGBTq+ and other spiritual nomads
This week we talk with Amber Cantorna Wylde, author of three books, including Unashamed (the first coming-out guide for LGBTQ people of faith). Her newest book is Out of Focus: My Story of Sexuality, Shame, and Toxic Evangelicalism. She is also the creator and host of the Unashamed Love Collective~a beautifully diverse and inclusive online…
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Barry Taylor: Technology, Radical Theology, and the Future of Belief
We talk with our friend Barry Taylor, an artist, rock & roll theologian, pop philosopher, and futurist thinker, about the future of faith, the impact of technology on what we believe (and vice versa), and other provocative notions about the everyday expressions of our biggest questions. Barry Taylor https://www.instagram.com/ukbloke https://patreon.com/barrytaylor http://ertn.eu/ https://www.instagram.com/h_andco_
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Camille Hernandez: A Trauma-Informed Faith
This week we talk with Camille Hernandez, author of The Hero and the Whore: Reclaiming Healing and Liberation through the Stories of Sexual Exploitation in the Bible. In her book, trauma-informed educator and minister Camille Hernandez dives deep into the Bible’s stories of exploitation and abuse to name the difficult truths buried in Scripture, address…
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Deconstructing the Straight White Male: A Conversation with Chris Furr
Is it OK to be a Straight White Male today? What does it mean for a straight White male to look critically at his identity while still being true to himself? Does he have something to lose, or something to gain? This week we talk with Chris Furr, the author of Straight White Male: A…
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Rev. Dr. Robert R.A.Turner: Racial Healing and Creating a Culture of Repair
Many people are aware of the injustices Black Americans have suffered over the centuries but feel powerless when it comes to repairing the harm done. This week, Mark talks with Rev. Dr. Robert Turner about his personal journey and experiences; racial healing through peaceful means; his upcoming Book, Creating A Culture of Repair – Taking…
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American Idolatry: Talking About Christian Nationalism with Andrew Whitehead
Christian Nationalism has been coming up a lot in our national dialogue, along with the fear, violence, and power struggles that come with it. This week, we talk with Andrew Whitehead, who a leading scholar on Christian nationalism in America and speaks widely on its effects within Christian communities. In this book “American Idolatry: How…
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