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Reclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is…

John Weldy


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    2.7: Deconstruction & Reconstauction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 66:48


    Deconstruction & Reconstruction. John & Jennifer conclude a 3-episode series based on The Universal Christ by Fr Richard Rohr. Topics discussed include:MythOrder, disorder and reorderThanking Jesus vs Following JesusThe necessity of The FallFundamentalismOther names for SalvationSufferingReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John & Jennifer love, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. We understand that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believe it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/101JQ4XqLlWnLm7hp5mMmhEyj81zEmqePEVTX3w6iH0w/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/reclaimingchristianity/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/403347550080451/

    2.6: Worldviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 66:30


    The lenses through which we see the world. John & Jennifer continue a 3-episode series based on The Universal Christ by Fr Richard Rohr. Topics discussed include:Acknowledging your biasesMaterial worldviewSpiritual worldviewPriestly worldviewIncarnational worldviewChrist by any other nameReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John & Jennifer love, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. We understand that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believe it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/101JQ4XqLlWnLm7hp5mMmhEyj81zEmqePEVTX3w6iH0w/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/reclaimingchristianity/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/403347550080451/

    2.7: Deconstruction & Reconstauction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 66:48


    Deconstruction & Reconstruction. John & Jennifer conclude a 3-episode series based on The Universal Christ by Fr Richard Rohr. Topics discussed include:MythOrder, disorder and reorderThanking Jesus vs Following JesusThe necessity of The FallFundamentalismOther names for SalvationSufferingReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John & Jennifer love, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. We understand that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believe it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/101JQ4XqLlWnLm7hp5mMmhEyj81zEmqePEVTX3w6iH0w/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/reclaimingchristianity/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/403347550080451/

    2.6: Worldviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 66:30


    The lenses through which we see the world. John & Jennifer continue a 3-episode series based on The Universal Christ by Fr Richard Rohr. Topics discussed include:Acknowledging your biasesMaterial worldviewSpiritual worldviewPriestly worldviewIncarnational worldviewChrist by any other nameReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John & Jennifer love, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. We understand that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believe it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/101JQ4XqLlWnLm7hp5mMmhEyj81zEmqePEVTX3w6iH0w/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/reclaimingchristianity/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/403347550080451/

    2.5: Christ is not Jesus' Last Name

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2019 76:32


    Jesus & Christ. John & Jennifer kick off a 3-episode series based on The Universal Christ by Fr Richard Rohr. Topics discussed include:Jesus & ChristCreation: the first incarnationSupernatural & naturalGod loves things by becoming themThe eternal ChristNames of GodIncarnational worldviewReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John & Jennifer love, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. We understand that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believe it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1l6iKvhG14ZbJPQ_JAktGiv2vhTU3EYrZtHm1KrihaxU/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/reclaimingchristianity/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/403347550080451/

    2.4: Audience Response on Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2019 60:06


    Listener feedback. John & Jennifer conclude a 3-episode series based on Marcus Borg’s Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time with listener feedback. We’d love to hear YOUR voice on our next audience response episode. Email johnweldy@gmail.com for details.Reclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John & Jennifer love, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. We understand that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believe it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1QfjUW2SivDUh97Ovwz6I74vj_KE5zSc__ur90CWVlg8/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/reclaimingchristianity/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/403347550080451/

    2.5: Christ is not Jesus' Last Name

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2019 76:32


    Jesus & Christ. John & Jennifer kick off a 3-episode series based on The Universal Christ by Fr Richard Rohr. Topics discussed include:Jesus & ChristCreation: the first incarnationSupernatural & naturalGod loves things by becoming themThe eternal ChristNames of GodIncarnational worldviewReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John & Jennifer love, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. We understand that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believe it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1l6iKvhG14ZbJPQ_JAktGiv2vhTU3EYrZtHm1KrihaxU/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/reclaimingchristianity/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/403347550080451/

    2.4: Audience Response on Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2019 60:06


    Listener feedback. John & Jennifer conclude a 3-episode series based on Marcus Borg’s Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time with listener feedback. We’d love to hear YOUR voice on our next audience response episode. Email johnweldy@gmail.com for details.Reclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John & Jennifer love, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. We understand that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believe it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1QfjUW2SivDUh97Ovwz6I74vj_KE5zSc__ur90CWVlg8/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/reclaimingchristianity/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/403347550080451/

    2.3: Jesus, Compassion & Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2019 69:28


    The politics of Jesus. John & Jennifer conclude a 3-episode series based on Marcus Borg’s Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time. Topics discussed include:Compassion - the central quality of GodCompassion - a sociopolitical paradigmCompassion v mercyHoliness v compassionThe purity systemThe three macro-stories of the BibleWhat does it mean to believe?Reclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John & Jennifer love, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. We understand that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believe it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1Tz65VXYttFCm_AihLw0cWKw2sI3OnNt76u63-V619kk/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/reclaimingchristianity/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/403347550080451/

    2.2: Sophia Became Flesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2019 64:07


    The Divine Feminine. John & Jennifer continue a 3-episode series based on Marcus Borg’s Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time. Topics discussed include:- Jesus as son- Sophia, the Wisdom Woman- Jesus, child of Sophia- Paul and the pre/post-Easter Jesus- Logos- Breaking patriarchal imageryReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John & Jennifer love, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. We understand that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believe it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1JlCSb7ceGUYIq43LBmR1uuLEO32ddCAtYb751spofSM/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/reclaimingchristianity/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/403347550080451/

    2.3: Jesus, Compassion & Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2019 69:28


    The politics of Jesus. John & Jennifer conclude a 3-episode series based on Marcus Borg’s Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time. Topics discussed include:Compassion - the central quality of GodCompassion - a sociopolitical paradigmCompassion v mercyHoliness v compassionThe purity systemThe three macro-stories of the BibleWhat does it mean to believe?Reclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John & Jennifer love, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. We understand that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believe it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1Tz65VXYttFCm_AihLw0cWKw2sI3OnNt76u63-V619kk/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/reclaimingchristianity/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/403347550080451/

    2.2: Sophia Became Flesh

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2019 64:07


    The Divine Feminine. John & Jennifer continue a 3-episode series based on Marcus Borg’s Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time. Topics discussed include:- Jesus as son- Sophia, the Wisdom Woman- Jesus, child of Sophia- Paul and the pre/post-Easter Jesus- Logos- Breaking patriarchal imageryReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John & Jennifer love, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. We understand that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believe it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1JlCSb7ceGUYIq43LBmR1uuLEO32ddCAtYb751spofSM/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/reclaimingchristianity/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/403347550080451/

    2.1: Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time...Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2019 73:45


    Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time. John & Jennifer begin a 3-episode series based on Marcus Borg’s Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time. Topics discussed include:Childhood image of Jesus often does not evolveYour image of Jesus influences your ChristianityThe historical JesusThe influence of Christian tradition on the gospelsThe nature of Godpre-Easter and post-Easter JesusReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John & Jennifer love, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. We understand that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believe it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1CNVPpbbpf3bGkkwh-mffnKEq6r2-Hx5xQP2S1MfMdXw/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/reclaimingchristianity/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/403347550080451/

    2.0: Season 2 Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2019 66:07


    A new beginning. John & Jennifer introduce themselves and talk about what the podcast will look like in season 2.Reclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John & Jennifer love, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. We understand that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believe it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1s3IywiLHwmO1YkMCfif7yAOeUY3yHdRtOKlyzajkp-w/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/reclaimingchristianity/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/403347550080451/

    2.1: Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time...Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2019 73:45


    Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time. John & Jennifer begin a 3-episode series based on Marcus Borg’s Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time. Topics discussed include:Childhood image of Jesus often does not evolveYour image of Jesus influences your ChristianityThe historical JesusThe influence of Christian tradition on the gospelsThe nature of Godpre-Easter and post-Easter JesusReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John & Jennifer love, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. We understand that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believe it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1CNVPpbbpf3bGkkwh-mffnKEq6r2-Hx5xQP2S1MfMdXw/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/reclaimingchristianity/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/403347550080451/

    2.0: Season 2 Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2019 66:07


    A new beginning. John & Jennifer introduce themselves and talk about what the podcast will look like in season 2.Reclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John & Jennifer love, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. We understand that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believe it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1s3IywiLHwmO1YkMCfif7yAOeUY3yHdRtOKlyzajkp-w/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/reclaimingchristianity/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/403347550080451/

    1.43 A New Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2018 31:02


    A new season. John wraps up season one of Reclaiming Christianity and discusses the guiding questions for season two:Who are our enemies? Why are they our enemies? What could happen if we got to know them? What do they think of us?Reclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1j4AAZQSRoLWzM-Kb1V_SCKUirqv9lD76iKqLv1AKTBw/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation and get some FREE books at www.ReclaimingChristianity.net

    1.43 A New Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2018 31:02


    A new season. John wraps up season one of Reclaiming Christianity and discusses the guiding questions for season two:Who are our enemies? Why are they our enemies? What could happen if we got to know them? What do they think of us?Reclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1j4AAZQSRoLWzM-Kb1V_SCKUirqv9lD76iKqLv1AKTBw/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation and get some FREE books at www.ReclaimingChristianity.net

    42: Homosexuality & Romans 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2018 74:34


    Homosexuality & Romans 1. John and the panel discuss a progressive Christian view of Homosexuality in the Bible as a collaborative round table discussion based on Rev Mary Loker's workbook Interpretation: Homosexuality. This episode we look at Romans chapter 1, the most cited of the New Testament “clobber” passages. Does it really say what we think it says?To listen in LIVE and join our chatroom, like our Facebook page and watch it at this time. When we start recording, the link will appear.Panelists: Rev. Mary Lokers, Nathan Jennings, Jennifer NeyhartReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/16SydK-RqD-Jq-vtHmINZqVn9h56msW5ihy630qINVgU/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation and get some FREE books at www.ReclaimingChristianity.net

    42: Homosexuality & Romans 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2018 74:34


    Homosexuality & Romans 1. John and the panel discuss a progressive Christian view of Homosexuality in the Bible as a collaborative round table discussion based on Rev Mary Loker's workbook Interpretation: Homosexuality. This episode we look at Romans chapter 1, the most cited of the New Testament “clobber” passages. Does it really say what we think it says?To listen in LIVE and join our chatroom, like our Facebook page and watch it at this time. When we start recording, the link will appear.Panelists: Rev. Mary Lokers, Nathan Jennings, Jennifer NeyhartReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/16SydK-RqD-Jq-vtHmINZqVn9h56msW5ihy630qINVgU/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation and get some FREE books at www.ReclaimingChristianity.net

    41: Sodom & Gomorrah

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2018 64:59


    Sodom & Gomorrah. John and the panel discuss a progressive Christian view of Homosexuality in the Bible as a collaborative round table discussion based on Rev Mary Loker's workbook Interpretation: Homosexuality. This episode we look at the Genesis account of Sodom & Gomorrah. What was their sin?To listen in LIVE and join our chatroom, like our Facebook page and watch it at this time. When we start recording, the link will appear.Panelists: Rev. Mary Lokers, Nathan Jennings, Jennifer NeyhartReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/17qsOhlWOAfjZ-8ygKMdMVZDCnQP-xuq34WLGzqrMB_s/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation and get some FREE books at www.ReclaimingChristianity.net

    41: Sodom & Gomorrah

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018 64:59


    Sodom & Gomorrah. John and the panel discuss a progressive Christian view of Homosexuality in the Bible as a collaborative round table discussion based on Rev Mary Loker's workbook Interpretation: Homosexuality. This episode we look at the Genesis account of Sodom & Gomorrah. What was their sin?To listen in LIVE and join our chatroom, like our Facebook page and watch it at this time. When we start recording, the link will appear.Panelists: Rev. Mary Lokers, Nathan Jennings, Jennifer NeyhartReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/17qsOhlWOAfjZ-8ygKMdMVZDCnQP-xuq34WLGzqrMB_s/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation and get some FREE books at www.ReclaimingChristianity.net

    40: Homosexuality & the Bible

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2018 72:43


    Dismantling the "clobber" passages. John and the panel discuss a progressive Christian view of Homosexuality in the Bible as a collaborative round table discussion based on Rev Mary Loker's workbook Interpretation: Homosexuality. This episode we analyze I Cor 6:9 and I Tim 1:9-10, two NT passages often used as proof texts by conservative Christians.Panelists: Rev. Mary Lokers, Nathan Jennings, Jennifer NeyhartReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1bDbvVi3e5yRzs7HNtRkBroJd7FzZudXdfBPRrTdHtJs/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation and get some FREE books at www.ReclaimingChristianity.net

    40: Homosexuality & the Bible

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2018 72:43


    Dismantling the "clobber" passages. John and the panel discuss a progressive Christian view of Homosexuality in the Bible as a collaborative round table discussion based on Rev Mary Loker's workbook Interpretation: Homosexuality. This episode we analyze I Cor 6:9 and I Tim 1:9-10, two NT passages often used as proof texts by conservative Christians.Panelists: Rev. Mary Lokers, Nathan Jennings, Jennifer NeyhartReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1bDbvVi3e5yRzs7HNtRkBroJd7FzZudXdfBPRrTdHtJs/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation and get some FREE books at www.ReclaimingChristianity.net

    39: Evolution of the Word, pt2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2018 78:39


    The chronological New Testament. John and the panel discuss how the New Testament and Christianity evolved during its first century through the lens of Evolution of the Word by Marcus Borg. This episode we discuss 2 Corinthians, Romans, Mark and James.Panelists: Jennifer Neyhart, Jason ArmoldReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1H6kkvS-n-JANKa4_Tj0TN9VGtufnUFJ7aUtBqhttzcw/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation and get some FREE books at www.ReclaimingChristianity.net

    39: Evolution of the Word, pt2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2018 78:39


    The chronological New Testament. John and the panel discuss how the New Testament and Christianity evolved during its first century through the lens of Evolution of the Word by Marcus Borg. This episode we discuss 2 Corinthians, Romans, Mark and James.Panelists: Jennifer Neyhart, Jason ArmoldReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1H6kkvS-n-JANKa4_Tj0TN9VGtufnUFJ7aUtBqhttzcw/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation and get some FREE books at www.ReclaimingChristianity.net

    38: Two Views on Transcendence

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2018 78:51


    Is this all there is? John and the panel discuss the need for transcendence, and whether religion is the only way to fill that need. The conversation is shaped by the book “Why I Left, Why I Stayed” by humanist Bart Campolo and his father, evangelist Tony Campolo. Panelists: Nat Fitzgerald, Shan EdgingtonReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1xZZtosqx06ewkjCbr1Snku1eyPSrwWhe2iTIwZq38Yg/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation and get some FREE books at www.ReclaimingChristianity.net

    38: Two Views on Transcendence

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2018 78:51


    Is this all there is? John and the panel discuss the need for transcendence, and whether religion is the only way to fill that need. The conversation is shaped by the book “Why I Left, Why I Stayed” by humanist Bart Campolo and his father, evangelist Tony Campolo. Panelists: Nat Fitzgerald, Shan EdgingtonReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1xZZtosqx06ewkjCbr1Snku1eyPSrwWhe2iTIwZq38Yg/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation and get some FREE books at www.ReclaimingChristianity.net

    37: Encouraging Dialogue

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2018 75:03


    Bridging the differences. John and the panel discuss the importance of dialogue between those who left religion and those who stayed. The conversation is shaped by the book “Why I Left, Why I Stayed” by humanist Bart Campolo and his father, evangelist Tony Campolo. Panelists: Wayne Holmes, Cathie SlabaughReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1S2gECdfvk9242qUMB7YrltiWJydbdZU8SJe4nUOxpYk/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation and get some FREE books at www.ReclaimingChristianity.net

    37: Encouraging Dialogue

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2018 75:03


    Bridging the differences. John and the panel discuss the importance of dialogue between those who left religion and those who stayed. The conversation is shaped by the book “Why I Left, Why I Stayed” by humanist Bart Campolo and his father, evangelist Tony Campolo. Panelists: Wayne Holmes, Cathie SlabaughReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1S2gECdfvk9242qUMB7YrltiWJydbdZU8SJe4nUOxpYk/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation and get some FREE books at www.ReclaimingChristianity.net

    36: Two Views of Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2018 79:38


    Does Jesus Work for You? John and the panel discuss Jesus and cross from the perspective of a Christian and a former Christian. The conversation is shaped by the book "Why I Left, Why I Stayed" by humanist Bart Campolo and his father, evangelist Tony Campolo. Panelists: Jennifer Neyhart, Thad CrewsReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1S2gECdfvk9242qUMB7YrltiWJydbdZU8SJe4nUOxpYk/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation and get some FREE books at www.ReclaimingChristianity.net

    35: Evolution of the Word, part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2018 75:32


    The chronological New Testament. John and the panel discuss how the New Testament and Christianity evolved during its first century through the lens of Evolution of the Word by Marcus Borg. This episode we introduce the concept of studying the NT in the order the books were written, look through Borg's timeline, and discuss the first five books: I Thessalonians, Galatians, I Corinthians, Philemon and Philippians.Panelists: Jennifer Neyhart, Jason ArmoldReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.For more information on the podcast, the book club and the FREE book program, check us out at reclaimingchristianity.net

    34: Homosexuality is NOT Wrong!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2018 99:12


    This is a very special episode where my friends Bre & Beck respond to recent actions by Bethel, Redding against the LGBTQ+ community. We also discuss the Reclaiming Jesus statement and what Christians and other allies can do to help.Panelists: Bre & Beck HananReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.For more information on the podcast, the book club and the FREE book program, check us out at reclaimingchristianity.net

    33: Deconstruction and Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2018 75:15


    Finding other sojourners. John and the panel discuss finding community while you're going through deconstruction through the lens of Finding God in the Waves by "Science" Mike McHargue. What's the most important thing for someone going through a faith shift? What can you do when you've been hurt by the church? Now that you're a "heretic", where can you find community?Panelists: Michelle Collins, Nathan JenningsReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.For more information on the podcast, the book club and the FREE book program, check us out at reclaimingchristianity.net

    32: This is Your Brain on God

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2018 67:48


    God & the Brain. John and the panel discuss Christianity, Atheism and Buddhism as through the lens of Finding God in the Waves by "Science" Mike McHargue. How does God affect your brain? Does an angry God affect the brain differently from a loving God? Can doubt and faith coexist in the same skull?Panelists: Thad Crews, Jason ArmoldReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.For more information on the podcast, the book club and the FREE book program, check us out at reclaimingchristianity.net

    31: Jesus and Buddha

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2018 69:11


    Unity of Religions. John and Joshua discuss Christianity, Atheism and Buddhism as through the lens of Jesus and Buddha: The Parallel Sayings by Marcus Borg. If Jesus met the Buddha, would they try to convince each other or connect as brothers? What if our similarities are much greater than our differences? Panelists: Joshua Levi LesterReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.For more information on the podcast, the book club and the FREE book program, check us out at reclaimingchristianity.net

    30: Axioms of Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2018 74:32


    A broader faith. John and the panel discuss "Science" Mike McHargue's Axioms of Faith as presented in his book Finding God in the Waves. Can God and science coexist? Can God be experienced without certainty? Is there a framework by which a rational person can believe in God?Panelists: Jennifer Neyhart, Beckett HananReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.For more information on the podcast, the book club and the FREE book program, check us out at reclaimingchristianity.net

    29: The Cosmic Christ

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2018 74:54


    Inclusivity & exclusivity. How big is God? Who gets to define who is "in" and who is "out"? Must Christianity be exclusive, or is there a broader picture we may be missing? John and the panel discuss a Christ who is much grander than we have ever been allowed to imagine through the lens of Love Wins by Rob Bell.Panelists: Jennifer Neyhart, Greg ReynoldsReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.For more information on the podcast, the book club and the FREE book program, check us out at reclaimingchristianity.net

    28: LGBTQ+ and Evangelicalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2018 80:19


    LGBTQ+. John & the panel discuss the relationship between women & evangelicalism through the lens of Deborah Jian Lee's Rescuing Jesus. Is being gay a sin? How has the church abused people who don't fit into neatly-defined gender roles? Panelists: Mary Lokers, Doug Rice, Beckett HananReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.Join in the conversation and get some FREE books at reclaimingchristianity.netShow notes: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1KAO_pq8kD0crntcUxm38CusCnyQeukvbhGJeXnEOXLk

    27: Women and Evangelicalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2018 72:21


    Women. John & the panel discuss the relationship between women & evangelicalism through the lens of Deborah Jian Lee's Rescuing Jesus. How have women been shaped by evangelicalism? Why is there such a disparity in gender equality? What is the effect of purity culture? And how can we address these issues?Panelists: Tiffany Earle, Jennifer NeyhartReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.For more information on the podcast, the book club and the FREE book program, check us out and join in the discussion at reclaimingchristianity.netShow notes: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zxPYcd_CuxEHKu8Nso4E_G6Eyw8qd3LTfQhbs-RwZ_4

    26: People of Color and Evangelicalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2018 74:58


    People of color. John & the panel discuss the relationship between people of color & evangelicalism through the lens of Deborah Jian Lee's Rescuing Jesus. Why is there such a divide between whites and people of color in the Church? Where did it come from? What can we do about it? How does it affect our theology? Panelists: Eli Nichols, Chari DeconstruieReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.For more information on the podcast, the book club and the FREE book program, check us out and join in the discussion at reclaimingchristianity.netShow notes: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zxPYcd_CuxEHKu8Nso4E_G6Eyw8qd3LTfQhbs-RwZ_4

    25: Atheism, Evolution and Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2018 72:09


    Intelligence & belief. John & the panel discuss atheism, evolution and education through the lens of Sam Harris' Letter to a Christian Nation. Does education naturally lead one away from fundamentalism? Do progressive Christian beliefs inevitably lead to atheism? How does evolution drive the atheism/religion debate?Panelists: Thad Crews, Shan Edgington, Timothy KhuneReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.For more information on the podcast, the book club and the FREE book program, check us out and join in the discussion at reclaimingchristianity.netShow notes: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Nzpm0M81uZVf6Jn1Cj0S-1-mGR9MpNCg8mQLx4YUtbc

    24: Atheism: A Reasoned Response

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2018 72:56


    Fundamentalism & atheism. John & the panel discuss atheism through the lens of Sam Harris' Letter to a Christian Nation. Why do people with religious backgrounds choose atheism? What forces in religion (especially Christian fundamentalism) push them away? How do atheists differ from one another?Panelists: Thad Crews, Shan Edgington, Timothy KhuneReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.For more information on the podcast, the book club and the FREE book program, check us out and join in the discussion at reclaimingchristianity.netShow notes: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1tCaTI6jZNpdgKDK2yujvXBTawhGQ9RlOgh5WPIM37wk

    23: Calvinism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2018 81:24


    Is God an asshole? Does he set some people up to fail eternally? Are we all born into a diseased race? Is there an elect who have no choice but to go on to eternal bliss while everyone else has no choice but go on to eternal punishment? Or is Calvinism just the creation of a white guy who wanted to prove that white guys are better than everyone else? John & the panel discuss Calvinism through the lens of Brian Zahnd's Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God.Panelists: Wendy Francisco (Love Heretic Facebook Group), Beckett Hanan (BrazenChurch.com), Jennifer Neyhart (Theology Book Club for Deconstruction & Reconstruction Facebook group)Reclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.For more information on the podcast, the book club and the FREE book program, check us out and join in the discussion at reclaimingchristianity.netShow notes: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1u7NYJ_YUMmmyGLO8uwHNylS255LaOT12tC9WPn99vis

    22: Hell No!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2018 85:14


    Hell. What is it? What isn't it? What did Jesus say? What didn't Jesus say? And how did we get here? John and the panel talk the ins & outs of Christianity's most vile doctrine through the lens of Brian Zahnd's book Sinners in the Hands of a Loving GodPanelists: Nathan Jennings (Posse of Online Spiritual Misfits Facebook group), Lee O'Hare (Posse of Online Spiritual Misfits Facebook group, Lee O'Hare on YouTube), Jennifer Neyhart (Theology Book Club for Deconstruction & Reconstruction Facebook group)Reclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.For more information on the podcast, the book club and the FREE book program, check us out at reclaimingchristianity.net

    21: Bhagavad Gita for Dummies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2018 72:50


    Hindu sacred text. After spending three weeks discussing what the Bible is and is not, John invites Indu Vasudevan from the Hindu Temple of Central Indiana to discuss the Bhagavad Gita. Indu discusses some beginner-level steps for approaching the text. Is it possible to better follow your own path by learning about another?Reclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.For more information on the podcast, the book club and the FREE book program, check us out at reclaimingchristianity.netShow Notes: bit.ly/rcshow21

    20: Living Through a Faith Shift

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2017 89:34


    What is the Bible? by Rob Bell, part 3. John and the panel discuss going through a faith shift. What causes faith shifts? What are the costs? How do you navigate through a faith shift in a healthy way? Panel members: Jennifer Neyhart (Theology Book Club for Deconstruction/Reconstruction, jenniferneyhart.com), Beckett Hanan (BrazenChurch.com, projectevo.org, typeinmind.com), Robert DonahueReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.For more information on the podcast, the book club and the FREE book program, check us out at reclaimingchristianity.net

    19: God and the American Empire

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2017 79:54


    What is the Bible? by Rob Bell, part 2. John and the panel discuss how we interpret the Bible through the American lens. What is different in our society that makes is so easy for us to completely miss the point of large sections of the Bible? How have we so lost the plot?Panel members: Jennifer Neyhart (Theology Book Club for Deconstruction/Reconstruction, jenniferneyhart.com), Beckett Hanan (BrazenChurch.com, projectevo.org, typeinmind.com), Jason Armold, Angela ArmoldReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.For more information on the podcast, the book club and the FREE book program, check us out at reclaimingchristianity.net

    18: Anakephalaiossathai

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2017 74:49


    What is the Bible? by Rob Bell, part 1. John and the panel discuss how God is bringing all things into unity. What does it mean to bring all things into unity? How are we seeing that? How are we not seeing that? And what does this have to do with the Bible?Panel members: Jennifer Neyhart (Theology Book Club for Deconstruction/Reconstruction, jenniferneyhart.com), Nathan Jennings (Posse of Online Spiritual Misfits), Thad CrewsReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.For more information on the podcast, the book club and the FREE book program, check us out at reclaimingchristianity.net

    17: Polytheism in the Bible

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2017 75:11


    Is polytheism biblical? We know that the ancient Israelites lived among people who believed in other gods, but did they believe in other gods? John discusses paganism, ancient and modern, with Tamrha Richardson and Elhrik Thrice from the Novices of the Old Ways - Indianapolis. Can an understanding of Paganism better help us understand Christianity and Judaism?Reclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.For more information on the podcast, the book club and the FREE book program, check us out at reclaimingchristianity.net

    16: Evolution of Theology in Scripture

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2017 64:33


    Is the Bible an infallible, integrated message system? Does it show a homogeneous, unified view? Or does it show growth and diversity? John looks at an article from Quaker Universalist Reader #2 and discusses the evolution of theology within Scripture.Reclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.For more information on the podcast, the book club and the FREE book program, check us out at reclaimingchristianity.net

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