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Creating Community, Not Converts. Dismantle Podcast is a show aimed at bridging the gap between church and culture, discussing topics the church needs to dialogue about.

Dismantle Podcast


    • Oct 17, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 36m AVG DURATION
    • 231 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Dismantle Podcast

    230. "Power of the Dog" with Westboro Baptist Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 45:32


    Joey sits down with Shirley Phelps-Roper, a member of Westboro Baptist Church in Topeka, KS. In this difficult conversation, we hear the motivations and viewpoints of one of the nation's most well-known hate groups and how Jesus is their guiding light.  LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

    229. "Church Should Be Like A.A." with Todd Morrison

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 50:50


    Listen to Todd Morrison share to share his story about addiction, the LGBTQ community, missionary parents, and what the church is really afraid of. CONNECT:  https://toddmorrison.live

    228. "Russians Love Their Children Too" with Paul Blake

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 46:35


    Listen to Paul Blake share about atheism, morality, and making the world a better place.  CONNECT:  @dismantlepod

    227. "The Essence" with Eugene Kim

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 34:49


    What if we removed all the branding of church? What would it look like to have a functioning discipleship model? This and more is on the mind of Eugene Kim. Listen to our new episode! CONNECT: @eugenekim

    226. "More Hands-On Things" with J. Warren Welch

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 28:23


    Do people really care what you believe? Does it really play out in our faith? J. Warren Welch joins us to discuss faith in action, fostering, and how people can see your theology it motion. CONNECT: @j.warren.welch

    225. "The Good Samaritan's Theology" with Walter Slade Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 43:29


    We see a world that changes on a dime, one that is demanding for a response. How do we best engage with it? How does our theology impact the world we live in? Walter Slade Jr. joins us to discuss this and what people really think when they're in "the ditch." CONNECT: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walterslade/

    224. "Nietzsche, Notre Dame, & New Voices" with Brian Zahnd

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 55:41


    What do you do when everything around you is on fire? How can deconstruction actually lead to something greater in our faith? Brain Zahnd has a wonderful perspective on this and more! CONNECT: @brianzahnd

    223. "The Continuum" with Peter Pendell

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 11:04


    In this mini-episode of Dismantle Podcast, we chat with Peter Pendell about church abuse, how to spot it, and what to do about it.  #dismantlepod

    222. "Moving Forward Isn't Moving Together" with Rachel Spears

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 28:02


    What does church revival look like? Could it actually be the deconstruction community? Rachel Spears shares this and more in our latest episode! CONNECT: @youknowthatgirlrachel

    221. "You Can Just Dance" with Colby Martin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 41:38


    What do weddings, the Greatest Showman, and being who God made us to be have to do with each other? Colby Martin shares his insights with us on this latest episode of Dismantle Podcast. CONNECT: @colbymartin

    220. "Live First, Theologize Later" with Luke Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 28:15


    What is Christianity's obsession with sex? If we're not talking about it, we're trying to convert people's orientations. Luke Wilson shares his experience with Liberty University, conversion therapy, and what the Church can do to actually listen. CONNECT: @lukeslamdunkwilson Listen to Luke on Gangster Capitalism here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-jerry-falwell-jr-and-liberty-university-ep1-quid-pro-quo/id1460320573?i=1000523139018

    219. "Not Good, Not Bad, But Not Neutral" with Ian Simkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 29:31


    Twitter. Instagram. Facebook. Xanga. What role should social media play in our churches? What about sabbath and disengaging from the platforms? Ian Simkins joins us to chat about this and more in our new episode! CONNECT: @iansimkins

    218. "Bigger Churches & Billy Graham" with Tim Gombis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 28:03


    What did the early church gather around? What was their focus? And why did Billy Graham screw it up for us? Tim Gombis joins us to describe the meal of the church and the power it truly holds for transformation! CONNECT: @timgombis

    217. "The Secret of Gaslighting" with Eli Weinstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 8:20


    What is gaslighting and how do you identify it? Eli Weinstein shares his professional experience and what to look for with religious, emotional, spiritual, and physical abuse. CONNECT: @eliweinstein_lcsw

    216. "Getting Curious" with Rev. Sarah Heath

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 34:36


    Come listen to Rev. Sarah Heath share her story, some of the good, the bad, and the curious! We discuss her role in ministry, her time on sabbatical, and the role curiosity plays in her faith! CONNECT:  @Revsarahheath

    215. "Digital Jesus, Digital Commission" with Caleb J. Lines

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 36:06


    What's the digital responsibility of the church in a post-pandemic world? Caleb J. Line has a few ideas on how to best engage a culture and church that is hybrid with digital and in-person. CONNECT: @progessivechristianity

    214. "Trauma, Therapy, & Theology" with Matthias Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 26:07


    What's the connection between how we understand God, ourselves, the world, and then how we live that out? Our guest Matthias Roberts has some thoughts and experience with this, including therapy, the LGBTQ+ community, and understanding how God sees us! CONNECT: @matthiasroberts

    213. "Proactively Resting" with Andrew Kerbs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 29:22


    Is there a way to avoid deconstruction fatigue? Andrew Kerbs thinks so. Listen to our new episode as we look into the idea of barriers and guardrails along the deconstruction path. CONNECT: @deconstructeverything

    212. "Unity Is Not The Most Important Thing" with Table Theology

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 51:58


    What's the problem with Progressive Christianity? How do we define what that even is? Josh, Ryan, & Sam, hosts of Table Theology, have some thoughts and experience on social activism, progressive churches, even getting kicked out of their home church. And yet, they still feel drawn to historical christianity. Listen as we dive into what we agree on, where we differ, and how we can move forward together, although, that may not be the most important thing. CONNECT: @tabletheology

    211. "Critics In The Pew" with Steve Cuss

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 33:33


    What do you do with a narcissist behind the pulpit? What about when critiques come from people who have no skin in the game? Steve Cuss shares with us some thoughts on how to engage when feedback comes our way. CONNECT: @stevecusswords

    210. "Being A Lighthouse" with Grace Baldridge

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 28:52


    Can you be "privately affirming" of the LGBTQ Community? Can you keep your thoughts and preferences to yourself? Grace Baldridge joins us to discuss allies, pronouns, and faith in action! CONNECT: @gracebaldridge

    209. "Templates Don't Work For Cities" with Josh J. White

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 34:59


    What is a post-deconstruction church like? What does the community reflect? Josh White in Portland shares some of his experience and thoughts in our latest episode about how the church can serve those in the deconstruction space and focus on the bright future ahead. CONNECT: @joshjwhite https://open.spotify.com/show/6dGiQmbqOYt2r1dMsrYYlD?si=V6IBsuOzSkKn8VQrsc21pw&dl_branch=1

    208. "Head> Heart> Hands>" with Zach Lambert

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 33:49


    What does it look like to take theoretical concepts and bring them to material impact? Zach Lambert has some ideas. Listen as we discuss topics like race, activism, and deconstruction and how the church should be engaging on a physical level. CONNECT: @zachlambert

    207. "A Safe Place To Land" with Natalie Kember

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 30:50


    What does spiritual abuse look like? How can you identify spiritual manipulation? What's the difference between the two? Natalie Kember joins us to discuss her experience and calling out spiritual abuse within the church.  CONNECT: @freedomfromspiritualabuse

    206. "Moving Into The Feelings" with The Here Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 29:19


    What role can the Psalms play in the process of deconstruction? Drew Nelson from The Here Podcast shares with us how the deconstruction process connects to the middle poems book in the Bible and how it can lead to greater understanding our our circumstances, our spirituality, and our selves. CONNECT: www.drewconnornelson.com @theherepodcast

    205. "Words For Intuitions" with Thomas J. Oord

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 31:00


    how does 'open & relational theology" completely change everything we know about God? Thomas J. Oord returns to the show to discuss the idea of total control, total agency, and what the relationship with God truly looks like. CONNECT: @thomasjoord

    204. "The Oodles of Doodles" with Ali Hoffman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 28:52


    Ali Hoffman of "The Oodles of Doodles" joins us to discuss art, catholicism, and how Jesus is the great denominator across our belief preferences.  CONNECT:  @theoodlesofdoodles

    203. "Politics Is A People Thing" with Samuel Deuth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 53:40


    We're all tired of talking about politics. But what can we learn from diving deeper into the subject? Samuel Deuth joins us to discuss the current political spectrum, the role of the christian in them, and finding the blessing of God on our nation.  CONNECT:  @smanueldeuth

    202. "God Said It, Not Me" with Cortland Coffey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 34:34


    What's the role of sermons? Do we even need them? Cortland Coffey joins us to dissect the purpose of these spiritual Ted-talks and whether or not we need messages the way we've designed them.  CONNECT: @cortlandcoffey

    201. "There's More To Say" with Derek Webb

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 48:14


    What if you were wrong about the things you were wrong about? That's what Derek Webb is asking. In his reevaluation of faith and belief, listening in on this amazing conversation about a new fundamentalism, the person of Jesus, and the new project of transparency Derek is bringing us all into. CONNECT: www.derekwebb.com

    200. "A Progressive Outlook" with Dismantle Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 38:41


    Listen to this special episode of Dismantle Podcast as host Joey Monteleone shares where the show has been, where it is, and where it's headed!

    199. "Clean Your Damn House" with Justin McRoberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 28:51


    Is revival of a religious culture really possible in our age today? Listen to Justin McRoberts share about the new fundamentalism being created, the aspect of leadership, and agency we have to make what's ours better right now. CONNECT: @justinmcroberts

    198. "Caffeine-Free Diet Versions" with Ethan Luck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 40:40


    What has the evolution of the Christian music industry looked like over the last 20 years? Ethan Luck shares his perspective on the changes, supporting other musicians, and the engagement of the church in the future. CONNECT: @ethanluck

    197. "Urgency To Grow" with Joy Vetterlein

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 34:46


    Church Staff gets a bad rap - probably because we've set it up that way. What is the common thread of church leader personalities? Whats the hiring and firing process for families like? Why do churches all need to look alike? This and more is some of our conversation with Joy Vetterlein. CONNECT: @joyvetterlein

    196. "Being Genuine Has The Last Word" with Aaron Gillespie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2021 28:48


    What if we got the carpenter from Nazareth completely wrong. Arron Gillespie of Underoath shares his perspective on how being authentic and genuine speaks louder than your belief.  CONNECT:  @underoath

    195. "Give Them Space" with Bridget Eileen Rivera

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 30:08


    What is heterosexism? A big word you've probably never heard. But the church thrives in it. Is it good? Bridget Eileen Rivera joins us for a new episode to discuss this and more! CONNECT: www.bridgeteileenrivera.com @travelingnun

    194. "A Major Paradigm Shift" with Rev. Dr. Marcia Ledford, Esq.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 32:04


    What could we learn from the two aspects of salvation and how it connects to the LGBTQ+ community? Rev. Dr. Marcia Ledford, Esq. shares her perspective on the power of sharing love and dignity to all people and how living out our salvation is the other half of the "salvation moment." CONNECT: politicaltheologymatters.com

    193. "Instant Dad" with David Clark-Sally

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 32:57


    What is it like parenting in a same-sex marriage? Is it any different from that of heterosexual families? David Clark-Sally joins us to discuss the dynamics and focus on his family and the church in our special Father's Day episode! CONNECT:  @Davidclarksally

    192. A Better Version of The Gospel" with Micah J. Murray

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 44:50


    Is there a faithful way of deconstruction that has nothing to do with Jesus? Micah J. Murray joins us to discuss in an honest and transparent way his journey of deconstruction and reconstruction aside from a faith system. CONNECT: @micahjmurray

    191. Blowing the Roof Off The Taboo Part" with Staci Frenes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 35:26


    We've all heard stories of friends coming out to various communities. But when you're neck-deep in your evangelical community and your daughter comes out, what do you do? Staci Frenes joins us to discuss this and her new book "Love Makes Room." CONNECT: www.stacifrenes.com

    190. "Living Visibly" with Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 26:40


    What does church decline say about our culture? Is this the end of the evangelicalism we know or are we missing something? Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons shares with us the opportunity of the current age of church and how to live out your christianity through activism and daily life. CONNECT: @guthriegf

    189. "Preaching Through Pain" with Arthur J. James

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 36:11


    What do pastors really go through? Does anyone tell them what theyre getting into beforehand? Pastor and author Arthur J. James joins us to discuss some of the dark side of ministry and what the congregation can do to support the work but also the unity of the church.  CONNECT:  www.arthurjjames.com

    188. "Be Kind To Yourself" with Kurtis Vanderpool

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 31:09


    How do you accept yourself? You've got the front row seat to your flaws, faults, and thoughts. How do we see ourselves the way God does, and what exactly is that? Kurtis Vanderpool joins us to discuss self-acceptance and the role it plays in our spirituality.  CONNECT:  @kurtisvanderpool

    187. "The Boxes Humans Made" with Gable Price

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 29:03


    What are these frameworks we've made and why are they so important to us? Gable Price joins the show to talk about offense, growth, and being a middle child in our new episode! CONNECT: @gablepriceandfriends

    186. "Love The Sinner...?" with Lucy Davies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2021 19:17


    Where did the term "love the sinner, hate the sin" come from? Is it biblical? Is it necessary? Lucy Davies joins the show to discuss the phrase, what it really means, and maybe why we shouldn't use it anymore. CONNECT: @aqueersearchforfaith

    185. "Exclusive To Humanity" with Brady Hardin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 47:46


    We've been deconstructing for sure. But how about doing so from a secular perspective? Brady Hardin joins us to share his story and perspective about the church, deconstruction, and the LGBTQ+ community.  CONNECT: @bradyhardin

    184. "Mary, Martha, & The Lazy Genius" with Kendra Adachi

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 27:53


    With all we need to focus on in our lives, what qualifies as 'important' when everything is so demanding? Kendra Adachi from The Lazy Genius joins us to discuss how to be a genius about some things, lazy about others, and discovering balance in our lives and souls. CONNECT: @thelazygenius

    183. "The Hermeneutics Challenge" with Jared Byas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 21:59


    What does it look like to "Live well"? What does that even mean? Jared Byas stopped by the podcast to chat about this and more from his new book! CONNECT: @jaredbyas

    182. "Don't Woe Me If You Don't Know Me" with Kevin Makins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 37:31


    Why would anyone go to church? Whats a reason to actually stay and work through the shit? Kevin Makins joins us to discuss this and more themes from his book, "Why Would Anyone Go To Church?" CONNECT: @Kevinmakins

    181. "Boys & Girls & Purity" with Jessie Drysdale

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 27:46


    Purity Culture: some of you just cringed, others are saying, "What?" Jessie Drysdale joins the show to discuss some of the lies that purity culture propagates and how we can walk in truth.  CONNECT:  @exvangelicallessons

    BONUS: "I Just Want Real Friends" with The Podcast Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 42:42


    Join us for a special episode about, with, and fostering community! Podcasters in the deconstruction space sat down for an in-depth conversation about community, it's opportunities, as well as struggles! CONNECT: @holyheretics @thenewevangelicals @thespacebetweenuk @thepostmodernfish @uncertainpodcast

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