Welcome to Second Cup with Keith. In this podcast, our host, author, theologian, and podcaster Keith Giles, will provide new insights and perspectives on a variety of questions and topics related to the Christian faith. As a formerly licensed and ordained pastor, Keith Giles has spent over a decade behind the pulpit serving in several churches over the years. After leaving all of that behind to start a house church in Southern California that gave away 100% of the offerings to help the poor in their community, he and his wife, Wendy, moved back to El Paso, TX [where they originally met in College]. Today, they work with Peace Catalyst International, an organization devoted to developing reconciliation between Muslims and Christians. Keith also leads a 12-week online course and community called Square 1 devoted to helping people navigate their journey from Deconstruction to Reconstruction. So, pull up a chair, pour yourself a hot mug of your favorite coffee or tea, and let's learn something new together.
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Daniel Chacon is the chair of the Creative Writing Department for UT El Paso and the author of several books, including his latest, "The Last Philosopher In Texas", available now on Amazon.Daniel is also the host of the Words On A Wire Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/words-on-a-wire/id515731550In this conversation we reference Daniel's excellent substack articles [The Writer and the Brain] here: https://writerandthebrain.substack.com/
In this episode, author Keith Giles explains why the Gospel of Judas is worth examining and how it teach us something about the Christian faith today. We'll look at what the author of the Gospel of Judas wanted to say and why they said it the way they did. Plus, a discussion about the Constantinian Church we have today and why we need another "Gospel of Judas" for White Christian Nationalism.
What if the very people who were supposed to represent God were the very same people who were preventing us all from hearing and knowing the message that God wants us all to know? Why would these people be afraid for us to hear God's message? What is their real objective? And, most importantly, what is this message from God that most of us have never heard before?
In this episode, author Keith Giles talks about how we can increase our empathy, and how it relates to Oneness, Non-Duality and our shared Divinity/Humanity. NOTE: Apologies for sound quality issues from 21:28 to 34:05
Author, podcaster and blogger Keith Giles talks about the uselessness of rage-posting and even sharing and liking posts from your favorite talking heads on social media. None of that makes any difference. So, what DOES work? What WILL change the world? Here's a hint: It's what's happening outside your house.
Author Keith Giles provides an introduction to the Gospel of Philip and talks about how it compares to the Gospels of Thomas and Mary.
Let's examine the major teachings from the Gospel of Mary and what they say to us today about the world we're living in now.
After posting a satirical image on social media, Keith takes time to explain why he feels the need to stand up and speak out against the rise in fascism we've seen over the last week. Let's talk about why we need to shine our light and push back this present darkness without getting overwhelmed.
Is the Apostle Paul inerrant and infallible? Can he be wrong about anything? Can he change his mind?This episode answers a listener's questions about Paul's view of who is in Christ based on his statements in his New Testament epistles.
In this episode, author Keith Giles examines The Telepathy Tapes documentary to ask whether it provides solid proof that psychic abilities and telepathy are present in non-verbal children, or if there are some other factors at work. How can we remain skeptical, embrace uncertainty and consistently doubt our own biases?
Mimetic desire is what makes us human, and what prevents us from seeing others are connected to us. How does Jesus model the way out of this mimetic trap and what can we learn about changing ourselves to change our world?
Let's talk about the practices that can help you avoid the pitfalls of this year and create more hopeful opportunities for joy in the new year ahead.
What if trees and fungi had created a worldwide network capable of communicating information thousands of years before humans created the Internet? Well...they did. So, what does that say about the scope of consciousness in our Universe?
Read SOLA MYSTERIUM: Celebrating the Beautiful Uncertainty of Everything by Keith Giles Read SOLA DEUS: What If God Is All Of Us?
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Sign up for the FREE Live Webinar with Keith Giles and Angie Von Slaughter happening Saturday, December 14 at 10am MTHERE>Read Keith's best-selling book, THE QUANTUM SAYINGS OF JESUS: Decoding the Lost Gospel of Thomas, available now on Amazon HERE>
Read the article, FRAGMENTS OF A LONELY GOD on PatheosALSO DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:[BLOG POST] HOW SPIRAL DYNAMICS CAN CHANGE OUR WORLDKeith's book, SOLA DEUS: WHAT IF GOD IS ALL OF US? is available now on Amazon in Paperback, Kindle and Audible.Sign up for the FREE Live Webinar CREATIVE CATALYSTS with Keith Giles and Angie Von Slaughter happening Saturday, December 14 at 9am PST HERE>
Rebecca Craig's book, "Once Upon A Nightmare: Through the Looking Glass of Narcissistic Abuse"
Books by Keith Giles referenced in this episode are:Sola Mysterium: Celebrating the Beautiful Uncertainty of EverythingSola Deus: What If God Is All of Us?The Quantum Sayings of Jesus: Decoding the Lost Gospel of ThomasWho is Jesus to You?Learn more and support Keith on Patreon HERE>
In this episode, author Brandy Anderson shares her personal experience communicating with her Grandmother after she passed away and talks about how that experience has shaped her spiritual transformation.Through the Veil by Brandy Anderson releases on June 18, 2024 from Quoir Publishing on Amazon.Order here>Keith Giles blogs on Patheos here>Order The Quantum Sayings of Jesus: Decoding the Lost Gospel of Thomas by Keith Giles on Amazon HERE>Buy Second Cup with Keith [the book] on Amazon here>
In this episode, author Keith Giles tells the story of how uncovered the story of an El Paso woman whose personal information was exploited by a local pastor and uploaded to the church website. Plus, how "He Gets Us" and "Gloo" partnered together to sell personal data to churches targeting vulnerable people looking for help.
In this episode, author Keith Giles interviews Mary Terhune, the author of "Out of the Blue" and homeopathic practitioner who shares her story of awakening, enlightenment into higher consciousness. Pick up Keith's latest book, The Quantum Sayings of Jesus, now on Amazon!
In this episode author and host Keith Giles explores the overlap between the words of Jesus and the quantum reality. Be sure to pick up Keith's new book "The Quantum Sayings of Jesus: Decoding the Lost Gospel of Thomas" on Amazon here: https://a.co/d/dR8oy5R
In this episode, author Keith Giles talks about the power of empathy and connection. How can we bridge our religious and political divides? How can we learn to listen - really listen - to one another? How does vulnerability and uncertainty help us to connect with those who aren't like us? How do we practically live out the Quantum reality of oneness and connection?Inspired by this short clip from the Daily Show with Jordan Klepper on After the Cut [4:22] HERE>
In this episode, author and host Keith Giles talks about Project 2025 and why Deconstruction is a matter of National Security.Tune in to all the QuoirCast podcasts today, wherever you listen to podcasts!
In this conversation with author and medium Kiersten Hathcock [LITTLE VOICES], we talk about learning to trust your intuition, developing your ability to sense when something is right or wrong, and how Kiersten's experiences as a medium have helped her heal from her own spiritual and emotional trauma.Check out all the QuoirCast podcasts on YouTube.
In this episode, Keith talks about the importance of developing our own intuition and why we shouldn't ignore those red flags in our faith journey, or anywhere else.Check out all the QuoirCast podcasts at Patheos.com!
In this episode, Keith talks with author Heather Hamilton [Returning To Eden] about our shared Divinity, breaking free from the illusion of separation, and navigating the painful journey of the Second Deconstruction. Check out all the QuoirCast Podcasts at quoir.com, with daily clips on YouTube.
In this episode, Keith talks with certified spiritual director and Enneagram coach, Angie Von Slaughter about connecting with the Divine within and finding your True North.About Angie Von Slaughter:Angie currently resides in Phoenix, AZ with her incredible wife and fur babies. When she's not doing this kind of work, she's creating: design/art, music, podcasts and more. She's an avid tea drinker, book reader and believes fall is the best season ever created.Follow Angie online at: https://www.angievon.com/Join the new CREATAS online book club co-led by Keith Giles and Angie Von Slaughter, reading through the Rick Rubin book, "The Creative Act" starting Feb. 10th:https://www.bk2sq1.com/veritas-conversations-about-the-creative-act
In this episode, Keith talks with the host of the YouTube channel, Love Covered Life, Melissa Denyce, about her journey through the Second Deconstruction and what it's all about.Love Covered Life: https://www.youtube.com/@LoveCoveredLifePodcastCheck out all the QuoirCast podcasts at Quoir.com
In this episode author Keith Giles shares a chapter from his book SOLA DEUS about the observable evolution of human consciousness we can trace across history and personal experiences. Check out all the QuoirCast Podcast on Patheos and Quoir.com.
For those who have reconsidered many aspects of their Christian faith, celebrating Christmas isn't easy. Maybe you want to but feel weird, or maybe you don't want to celebrate but your family expects you to. Either way, Christmas can be a difficult season to navigate for those who have deconstructed their faith. Let's talk about it.Check out Keith's latest book, SECOND CUP WITH KEITH, today!
In this episode Keith shares his epiphany about what his next steps should be creatively. How will this effect the podcast and his future projects? Tune in to find out.Check out Keith's new book, Second Cup with Keith.Tune in to all the QuoirCast Podcasts.
In this episode, Keith Giles examines the outrageous claims of New Age author and physicist, Gregg Braden concerning the "mysterious numbers" hidden in every ancient alphabet and what they have to do with the Periodic Table, human DNA, and the secret message from God embedded within every human body.If you like the podcast, you'll LOVE the new book, Second Cup with Keith, available now on Amazon.Tune in to all the QuoirCast podcasts.
In this episode Keith sits down with Greg Smith, Fred Stella and Caleb Gilleland - contributors to the new Patheos/Quoir anthology book "Sitting In The Shade Of Another Tree" - to talk about the beauty they find in faiths outside their own.Purchase Sitting in the Shade of Another Tree
Special guest Seth Showalter shares his personal story of surviving gay conversion therapy as a young man and what he's learned to help others.Pick up Seth's book on Amazon.To check out the rest of the QuoirCast network, head over to Patheos.com.
Should Churches be tax-exempt? Should you tithe to your church? What does the Bible actually say about these two topics? You may be surprised when you find out.To purchase Sitting in the Shade of Another Tree, click the link.Check out all the QuoirCast podcasts!
In this episode Keith takes a hard look at the evidence to figure out if God really struck down this husband and wife for the sin of withholding their offering, or if the Apostle Peter killed them as a lesson to others. What are the clues that Peter did it rather than God? Let's solve the mystery together.Check out all the QuoirCast podcasts at patheos.comTo purchase Michael Camp's book, Breaking Bad Faith, go to Amazon.
Our special guest is author, professor and scholar, Dr. Jennifer Bird. In this episode we talk about "Biblical Marriage" and why it's not what you think.Check out all the QuoirCast podcasts on Patheos.
In this episode, Keith interviews his son, David Giles, about his brand new novel, THERE ONCE WERE ORANGE GROVES, releasing September, 19th, 2023.Check out all the QuoirCast podcasts at https://quoir.com/
Keith takes a break from his Biblical Marriage series to record a conversation with his friend Lisa Martinez who, along with her husband, once worked in India with International Justice Mission, a Christian non-profit focused on rescuing young girls from slavery. In this interview, Lisa speaks honestly and transparently about the abuses and failures she experienced first-hand and how the fantasy of armed child-rescue raids are misleading, damaging, and unhelpful in the fight to end human trafficking.To listen to all of the QuoirCast podcasts, head on over to Quoir.com
In our continuing series on Biblical Marriage, Keith looks at Matthew 19 to examine what Jesus has to say about marriage, divorce and eunuchs who represent a non-binary example of someone who is accepted in the Kingdom of God. Check out all our QuoirCast podcasts at quoir.com
Continuing in our Biblical Marriage Series, Keith examines evidence from the Talmud, the Mishnas and other Jewish sources identifying more than the binary Male/Female classifications of gender and sexual identify. Plus how Biological Science and Genetics affirm these 6 categories are real.Today's episode is brought to you by Drugs & Jesus by Joshua Lawson.To listen to all QuoirCast podcasts, head on over to quoir.com
In this episode, Keith takes an honest look at what the Bible really has to say about Marriage. And it's not pretty.Check out all the QuoirCast podcasts at Quoir.com.
What if I told you that Jesus, Paul, and early Church Fathers ranging from Irenaeus all the way to St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas all taught the Deification of Humanity? They did. So, what does that mean for us today?
Is Jesus the Prince of Peace? What do we even mean by this? How do we follow the teaching to love our enemies without becoming spiritual doormats? Let's explore the meaning of "shalom" and how it can transform us and our world.
Most of us grew up in Christian circles where agreement was a requirement for unity and community. But, once we changed our minds about what we believed we realized that this "community" was an illusion and our "unity" wasn't real. So, is there another way to experience community and unity outside of agreement? Yes! Listen as we explore new and better ways to experience unity and community without agreement.
Most Christians believe that the Devil, Satan, and/or Lucifer appears throughout the Bible as a consistent character. But that's not the case. In fact, Lucifer isn't Satan, it's Jesus! Let's explore the nature, identity, character and potential non-existence of Satan in this episode.
Believe it or not, the identity of Jesus took some time to develop from Rabbi to Messiah and then from Son of God to the God made flesh. Let's examine the reasons why the Christology of Jesus evolved so rapidly and what that means for us today.
Did early Christians steal details of his life from ancient gods and deities like Horus, Osiris and Mithras? What is the connection between the story of Jesus and these other figures? Let's find out!
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