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Interview with a Gay Pastor - Spirituality Adventures feat. Brian Ellison

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 47:07


In this episode, Fred interviews Executive Director of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians: Brian Ellison. https://www.covnetpres.org/ Brian Ellison has served since 2012 as Executive Director of the Covenant Network of Presbyterians, leading its mission of strengthening the Church through equipping and engagement, advocating and educating for the full inclusion of LGBTQIA+ people in the Church's life and leadership. Brian also serves as stated clerk of the Synod of Mid-America. He has served previously as pastor of Parkville Presbyterian Church (near Kansas City, Missouri) and as stated clerk of Heartland Presbytery. He has previously served the national Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in numerous roles, including as moderator of the General Assembly Permanent Judicial Commission, the Committee on Mission Responsibility Through Investment and the Stated Clerk Review/Nomination Committee. His writing on matters of faith and theology has appeared in numerous church and independent publications. A graduate of Harvard University and Princeton Theological Seminary, Brian also is host/contributor at NPR affiliate KCUR-FM. He and his partner, Troy Lillebo, live in Kansas City with their two dogs, the recalcitrant Willoughby and the dopey Sage. Brian is available for working with congregations, councils and groups of interested Presbyterians about inclusion of LGBTQIA+ people, fostering and navigating difficult conversations, organizing and advocating for transformation, and on the Covenant Network of Presbyterians and its mission. Contact him at brian@covnetpres.org. Helpful Resources from this Episode: 1. God and the Gay Christian - Matthew Vines: https://a.co/d/aUyGsxo 2. Bible, Gender, Sexuality: Reframing the Church's Debate on Same-Sex Relationships - James V. Brownson: https://a.co/d/7THPlNT 3. The Bible's Yes to Same-Sex Marriage: An Evangelical's Change of Heart - Mark Achtemeier: https://a.co/d/ci0SlpD 4. Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgendered Christians - Austen Hartke: https://a.co/d/iLfYsNi  

The Gospel According to Donald Trump - Spirituality Adventures feat. Robb Ryerse

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 65:57


In this episode, Fred interviews author, pastor, and political director of Vote Common Good: Robb Ryerse.  https://www.robbryerse.com/ https://www.votecommongood.com/ https://www.thegospelaccordingtodonaldtrump.com/ After pastoring in fundamentalist churches for a decade, in 2006, Robb and his wife Vanessa co-founded Vintage Fellowship in Fayetteville Arkansas. He retired from pastoral ministry in 2021. Robb is the Political Director of Vote Common Good. ​Vote Common Good urges religiously-motivated voters to use the common good as their primary voting criterion. Vote Common Good trains Democratic candidates to speak authentically about their faith and about how political issues are connected to progressive faith. ​In 2018, Vote Common Good went on a 31-stop bus tour urging religiously-motivated to help flip the House. In 2020, Vote Common Good went to all 50 states asking people to bring change to politics through faith, hope, and love.  

The Naked Pastor - Spirituality Adventures feat. David Hayward

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 63:30


In this episode, Fred interviews artist and pastor, David Hayward, https://nakedpastor.com/ Hey, I'm David. I'm a pastor turned artist painting, drawing, and thinking about what it takes to be free...to be you. If you're interested in deconstruction, spiritual journeying, freedom of thought, or looking for your authentic self, you're welcome to join me while I search too. In case you're wondering, I'm not actually naked. The idea behind my name, NakedPastor, is to seek to tell the naked truth - no matter how vulnerable it feels. I used to be a pastor but I've been creating art and working towards freedom with this community for over 10 years now.

What It Means to Be Free - Spirituality Adventures feat. Genesis Be

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 65:17


In this episode, Fred interviews artist, musician and advocate, Genesis Be, https://genesisbe.com/ Learn more: https://www.peoplenotthings.com/ Genesis Be harnesses the power of art to heal divided communities and challenge oppressive archetypes. Raised in south Mississippi, Be has had to navigate the prison of identity in a state whose history is rife with racial violence, homophobia and suppressive systems. Be's work focuses on bridge building, racial healing, civil discourse and healing divided communities. Be is directly influenced by her grandfather, civil rights activist Reverend Clyde Briggs. Her paintings, poetry and music serve as her platform for self exploration, radical self expression and self examination. Her artistry transcends entertainment, serving as a catalyst for civil dialogue and action rooted in human connection and compassion. As an outspoken creative and advocate for human rights and collective liberation, she lobbied to have the Confederate flag removed from the design of the Mississippi state flag. Be continues to inspire and ignite difficult conversations that resonate far beyond the stage and gallery. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, VICE, Billboard and more. As Global Ambassador for Moral Courage ( https://www.moralcourage.org/ ), Be teaches leaders how to have productive dialogue around polarizing issues, how to stand your ground while creating common ground. She is the subject of the documentary "Mississippi Turning" (unreleased) and continues the fight to improve race relations in her home state of Mississippi. She is the founder of Strive Till I Rise and People Not Things.

Healing the Soul of Preachers - Spirituality Adventures feat. Dr. Casey Sigmon

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 59:47


In this episode, Fred interviews Rev. Dr. Casey T. Sigmon, Project Director and architect of Pause/Play: https://www.pauseplaycenter.com Casey is the Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship and Director of Contextual Education at Saint Paul School of Theology. She is ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). She is a co-founder of TheoTechnics, a team consisting of a theologian, practical theologian, and audio video engineer helping congregations make decisions about implementing technological tools with theological discernment. Casey's first book, Engaging the Gadfly: How to Move from Reactionary to Reflective Hybrid, Online, and In-Person Preaching in the Digital Age comes out later this year!

Knock on the Sky - Spirituality Adventures feat. Liz Charlotte Grant

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 69:33


In this episode, Fred interviews Liz Charlotte Grant, author of "Knock at the Sky: Seeking God in Genesis After Losing Faith in the Bible”.

Knock at the Sky - Spirituality Adventures feat. Liz Charlotte Grant

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 69:33


In this episode, Fred interviews Liz Charlotte Grant, author of "Knock at the Sky: Seeking God in Genesis After Losing Faith in the Bible”.

A Love For All - Spirituality Adventures feat. Jonathan Merritt

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 45:58


Teaching Theology - Spirituality Adventures feat. Dr. Adam Clark

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 59:09


Year End Reflections with my Producer

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2024 40:01


Breaking Free - Spirituality Adventures feat. Jim Palmer

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 78:19


The Moral Teachings of Jesus - Spirituality Adventures feat. David Gushee

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 58:22


Nonviolent Resistance - Spirituality Adventures feat John Dominic Crossan

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 75:54


Process Theology - Spirituality Adventures feat. Jonathan Foster

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 67:08


Don't miss this episode with Author, Jonathan Foster as we discuss Process Theology.

Non-Violent Living - Spirituality Adventures feat. Sami Awad

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 72:25


Don't miss this episode with Palestinian nonviolent activist Sami Awad.

Life After Doom - Spirituality Adventures feat. Brian McLaren

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 58:11


In this episode we chat with Author, Brian McLaren, we discuss the earth, our lives and his new book "Life After Doom".

The Making Of A Mystic - Spirituality Adventures feat. Kevin Sweeney

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 67:23


Seeing God - Spirituality Adventures

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 28:59


Hymn For The 81% - Spirituality Adventures feat. Dan Deitrich

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2024 64:04


God Of Wild Places - Spirituality Adventures feat. Tony Jones

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 60:57


Join us in this captivating podcast episode as we interview renowned author Tony Jones about his latest book, "God of Wild Places." Tony offers exclusive insights into the inspiration behind "God of Wild Places". This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about literature and storytelling. Tune in for an enriching conversation that brings "God of Wild Places" to life. Keywords: Tony Jones, God of Wild Places, author interview, podcast episode, book discussion, writing process, literary themes, storytelling, new book release, literature enthusiasts.

Play Your Own Song - Spirituality Adventures feat. Ezgi Karakus

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2024 60:20


In this special episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with the incredibly talented Ezgi Karakus, a rising star in the world of music.

Fierce Love - Spirituality Adventures feat. Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 54:13


The Color Of Grief - Spirituality Adventures feat. Jonathan Foster

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 70:59


As A Woman - Spirituality Adventures feat. Paula Stone Williams

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2024 61:58


Uncontrolling Love Of God - A Group Conversation - Spirituality Adventures

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 79:54


Home Brewed - Spirituality Adventures feat. Tripp Fuller

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2024 60:34


Don't miss this episode featuring the host and founder of Homebrewed Christianity, Tripp Fuller.  https://trippfuller.com/

Shameless Parenting - Spirituality Adventures feat. Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 86:44


Healing All The Time - Spirituality Adventures feat. Frances Story

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 66:04


Frances Story (formerly known as Poet Jen Harris) shares her incredible story of growing up, dealing with a mental health misdiagnosis, relationships and so much more. Don't miss this episode, Frances' story is one that we all need to hear.

Chase It - Spirituality Adventures feat. Glenn Robinson

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2024 61:23


Glenn Robinson aka The Epitome is a multi talented rapper, artist and social personality/influencer located in Kansas City. Join us as we chat about his upbringing, his influences and why he chose to chase his ideas.

There's The Glue - Spirituality Adventures feat. Hot Glue & The Gun

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 65:34


In this episode, Fred chats with New York based music duo "Hot Glue & The Gun about their music experience, goals and what drives them to write the music they perform around the globe. http://www.hotglueandthegun.com/

Church Of The Wild - Spirituality Adventures feat.Victoria Loorz

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 71:46


Un Clobber - Spirituality Adventures feat. Colby Martin

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 66:59


In this podcast Fred speaks with Pastor/Author Colby Martin about his new book Un Clobber and how we may have misused the Bible, and new practices and ways to show love moving forward. Support Spirituality Adventures: https://spiritualityadventures.com/support Purchase Coby's Book "Un Clobber" https://amzn.to/4cz3OSi

The Wood Between The Worlds - Spirituality Adventures feat. Brian Zahnd

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 63:57


Spark The Heart - Spirituality Adventures feat. Dr. Nicole Price

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 63:43


"A SPEAKER EVERY LEADER NEEDS TO HEAR" Nicole Price, a crowd favorite, combines humor with insight, sparking empathy into organizations. Author of six books, including the Forbes Books hit “Spark the Heart,” her background in engineering underpins her skill in fostering human connections, captivating audiences." Buy Dr Price's Book: https://drnicoleprice.com/   Join us for this podcast episode as Dr. Price speaks of forgiveness, humanity and the meaning of Empathy. Support Spirituality Adventures so we can continue this work: https://spiritualityadventures.com/support

Spirituality Adventures - Non-Violent God of Love

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 31:05


Shame Less - Spirituality Adventures feat. Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 69:51


In this episode, we chat with author of Sex, God and the Conservative Church, Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers about Sexual Ethics, Shame Based Teaching VS Positivity Based Teaching and more! You don not want to miss this episode! This is a lesson the entire world needs to hear. You can learn more and find her books here: https://www.tinaschermersellers.com/ Support Spirituality Adventures so we can continue bringing your episodes like this one: https://spiritualityadventures.com/support

As Time Goes On - Spirituality Adventures feat. Pete Enns

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 54:59


Join us as Fred interviews Pete Enns about faith, life and the Bible in this latest episode of the Spirituality Adventures Podcast.

Experience Your Life - Spirituality Adventures feat. Joshua Paszkiewicz

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 67:36


Welcome To My Sound - Spirituality Adventures feat. Cera impala

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 47:24


Making New Space

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 63:12


Religion and Justice - Spirituality Adventures feat. Joerg Rieger

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 73:31


2024 MLK Event - Spirituality Adventures

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 111:42


Soul Confidence - Spirituality Adventures feat. Whitney Sauce

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 59:11


Risk With Direction - Spirituality Adventures

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 27:26


Carving A New Trail

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 73:01


Sacred & Sustaining - Spirituality Adventures feat. Frank Rogers

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 72:40


I Will Overcome - Spirituality Adventures feat. Kadesh Flow

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 60:33


Bonus Episode: 2023 Recap- Spirituality Adventures

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 7:05


Thank you to everyone for making 2023 such a great year for Spirituality Adventures! Here's to 2024! Please consider joining our support team so we can keep doing what we do! https://spiritualityadventures.com/support

The Anticipated Christ - Spirituality Adventures feat. Brian Zahnd

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 74:25


Defending Democracy - Spirituality Adventures feat. David Gushee

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 72:49


Exploring New Paths - Spirituality Adventures feat. Julia Reynolds

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 58:20


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