Disruptive Dialogues On the Future Of Religion

Heidi talks with her research associate, Jennifer Daly, about new research findings on how church's views and uses of technology shifted over the first year of the pandemic. --- https://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/197075 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disruptivedialogues/support

Troy and Heidi explore recent statistics on church decline in the SBC and Episcopal churches and reflect on what mindsets may be the root cause of the decline. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disruptivedialogues/support

Heidi interviews Wendi Bellar, her co-author of the new book Digital Religion-The Basics on how religion is practiced in digital culture. -- https://www.routledge.com/Digital-Religion-The-Basics/Campbell-Bellar/p/book/9780367528102 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disruptivedialogues/support

Heidi interviews Dr. Steven Garner on how gamers explore spirituality in different game worlds. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disruptivedialogues/support

Heidi interviews Kathy DiSanto on her journey to becoming a "done" which provides insight into why committed Christians are leaving the church. -- Mapping the Rise of the Dones Survey: http://bitly.ws/w9S9 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Troy breaksdown the many ways in which we can creatively give to our own communities during the holidays. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Heidi interviews Sophia Osteen about their new research study "Mapping the rise of the dones" and what factors may be influencing people's migration journey away from organized religion. Take the "dones" survey at http://bitly.ws/w9S9 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Troy interviews Hector Ramos about the state of the church coming out of the pandemic. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Troy and Heidi talk about the implications of the move away from Christianity in the US as predicted by a recent 2022 PEW study. -- 2019 report: https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2019/10/17/in-u-s-decline-of-christianity-continues-at-rapid-pace/ 2022 Report: https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2022/09/13/modeling-the-future-of-religion-in-america/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Troy and Heidi discuss the coming post-Christian move in the US according to PEW's "Modeling the Future of Religion in America" report. -- What on EARTH is the Church Doing?: A dynamic look at the post-pandemic church in a post-Christian culture https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FC8C9K9 2019 Report: https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2019/10/17/in-u-s-decline-of-christianity-continues-at-rapid-pace/ 2022 Report: https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2022/09/13/modeling-the-future-of-religion-in-america/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Troy and Heidi discuss communion: what it is, who it is for, and how churches see it differently. -- Are You Spiritual, But Not Religious? podcast: https://anchor.fm/dashboard/episode/eq4mn4 What on EARTH is the Church Doing? by Troy Shepherd: https://www.amazon.com/What-EARTH-Church-Doing-post-Christian/dp/B09FC8C9K9 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Heidi interviews Steve Taylor, theologian and educator, on the topic of the state of the church in New Zealand --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Troy interviews Mark Jordan, a chaplain & congregational care pastor at his local church, about a place called Imagine Diversity. A place where people are valued and unity is appreciated. Imagine Diversity email: imaginediversityid@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Heidi interviews Grace Jones, a PhD student at Texas A&M University studying history, about their book chapter on posthuman visions of technology and how pastors discussions of online church echo some of these same beliefs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Heidi continues her conversation with Dr. Andrew McNeely about how religious organizations' views of race and identity are exposed through their work with the hungry. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Heidi interviews Dr. Andrew McNeely, director of the Aggie Research Program, on his research about the strategies that religious organizations use when working with the hungry. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Heidi interviews Scott Thumma, Director of the Epic Project at Hartford International Seminary, on the long-term challenges churches encounter when moving to online services. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Heidi talks with @conniemerhley about the impact that blessing boxes can have on your community and getting your faith community involved. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Heidi introduces findings from the Tech In Churches report on the digital divide and its impacts on congregations during the pandemic. Tech Trend Paper 3: The Digital Divide, Digital Reluctance and Its Impact on Pandemic Churches https://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/195938 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Heidi interviews her father, John Campbell about his history with Christianity and his relationship with how he views church today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Troy and Chris Liotta continue their conversation on ways to live beyond the walls of the church. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Troy talks with Chris Liotta, pastor of Rivergate church, about refreshing perspectives on ways to live out church. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

After viewing the Hillsong documentary, Troy and Heidi discuss the complexity of the celebrity pastor role within a church environment. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

We use the recent Hillsong documentary to tackle the true motivations behind volunteerism in the church. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Troy and Heidi discuss whether innovation in the church has become more important than imitating what God is doing. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Troy reacts to a study on traits needed to be an effective digital pastor, and whether pastors should take on the role of an entrepreneur. --- Embracing Pastoral Entrepreneurship during the Pandemic: Traits needed to be an Effective Digital Pastor: https://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/195453 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Troy interviews William Shaw about an idea called Story Time, which has had an amazing impact on hospital patients at @StJoseph_Health hospital. --- Learn more about the Create Kindness Initiative: https://createkindness.mystrikingly.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Bala Musa speaks about his thoughts from his chapter Digital Technology and Mediating the Spirit in the book "Ecclesiology for a Digital Church." --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

An interview with @johndyer on exploring theological questions raised by doing church online. Pre-order the book: Ecclesiology for a Digital Church, Theological Reflections on a New Normal --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

In this episode, we tackle the question regarding whether the church has bought into a business-focused model and how that is impacting the future of a post-pandemic church. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Troy and Heidi discuss ways you can use your creativity in your community in the year ahead. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Heidi continues her reporting on research focusing on the technology background pastors wished they had prior to the pandemic. Link: https://www.techinchurches.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Heidi reports on new findings related to how pastors adapted to the digital transition during COVID-19, and what their stories mean for the church and their future. Full Report - https://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/194959 Executive Summary - https://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/194972 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Troy tackles the topic of church attendance and how to determine whether attendance is still furthering the aim of today's churches. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Heidi interviews Oren Golan, contributor to the new book Digital Religion, 2nd Edition on how ultra-orthodox Jews challenge their conservative stereotype on how they use the internet. Link: https://www.routledge.com/Digital-Religion-Understanding-Religious-Practice-in-Digital-Media/Campbell-Tsuria/p/book/9780367272364 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Heidi interviews Gregory Price-Grieve, key author in the new book Digital Religion, 2nd Edition on how his understanding of religion has evolved in a digital age. Link: https://www.routledge.com/Digital-Religion-Understanding-Religious-Practice-in-Digital-Media/Campbell-Tsuria/p/book/9780367272364 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

We tackle the hard reality of communal sin of racism within the white Christian church and consider how we should respond. Link to new book release: https://amzn.to/3yR5f9w --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Heidi interviews Zachary Sheldon on their research looking at the stories COVID-19 pandemic memes tell us about the church and its relationship to culture. Hint: It's a mixed message. Article link: http://tiny.cc/atviuz --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

In this episode, Troy Shepherd introduces us to his new book, What on EARTH is the Church Doing? and gives us an inside glimpse as to how post-Christian trends in culture are impacting the church and why the church needs to take notice of this. Book link: https://amzn.to/3yR5f9w --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

In this episode, we celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the podcast by reflecting on what it means to engage in a constructive disruptive dialogue on religion. We illustrate this by unpacking a recent Twitter conversation debating whose rights come first in American Christianity. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Heidi interviews co-editor Dr. Ruth Tsuria on a forthcoming book "Digital Religion, 2nd Edition" about how religion continues to blur online and offline context as well as sacred and secular forms in contemporary society. Book Link: http://tiny.cc/xephuz --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Here we highlight some of the roots of Christianity's PR problem and how we can promote a culture of kindness through faithful engagement in culture. Also, check out the Create Kindness Initiative website discussed in this episode: https://createkindness.mystrikingly.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

We explore the extent that religion becomes associated with selfishness and a culture of meanness and what impact this has on the church. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Heidi Campbell interviews Sophia Osteen on her reflections from editing and co-authoring the newest eBook, Revisiting the Distanced Church. The Distanced Church: https://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/187891 Revisiting the Distanced Church: https://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/193368 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Description: An interview with Dr. Heidi Campbell, editor of the eBook, Revisiting the Distanced Church. She reflects on the follow-up eBook, The Distanced Church, a year after, revealing what pastors and scholars have learned about technology use and the ups and downs of online ministry. Links: Access to all eBook: https://www.drheidicampbell.com/e-resources The Distanced Church: https://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/187891 Revisiting the Distanced Church: https://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/193368 What Should Post-Pandemic Religion Look Like? https://oaktrust.library.tamu.edu/handle/1969.1/192408 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Heidi and Troy explore a recent Twitter conversation reflecting on reasons that pastors are leaving or resigning from their churches. Link to Twitter Thread: https://twitter.com/danwhitejr/status/1389001708290859016 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

In the final part of a 4 part series, we discuss the difference between public faith and private faith in a post-Christian world. Does public faith equate predominately to civil religion or nationalism, and is private faith the sole responsibility of the church? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

In part 3 of a 4 part series, we tackle the question of how churches may be ignoring outreach opportunities. We challenge the idea of digital ministry being focused around doing church online while thinking about what it would look like to be an outreach community that also does services in a digital age. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

Second episode of a 4 part series exploring whether the church has lost its mission and the understanding of the Great Commission. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

First episode in a series of 4 looking at notable trends impacting the church. Here we deal with changes related to church membership. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support

This week, we are talking about Dr. Heidi Campbell's latest book release, "Digital Creatives and the Rethinking of Religious Authority." Heidi and Troy help listeners understand what digital creatives are, and how they are challenging traditional understandings of religious authority. Link to Book: https://www.routledge.com/Digital-Creatives-and-the-Rethinking-of-Religious-Authority/Campbell/p/book/9781138370975 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/disruptivedialogues/support