That Whole Thing Podcast

Frank Scheaffer is an award winning author of more than a dozen books. He has appeared on such shows as Oprah and the Today Show. In this episode, we discuss his new book, Fall in Love, Have Children Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy. There is so much in this discussion and in his book that is relevant and refreshing for the times we are living in. Check out his work here and at https://www.lovechildrenplanet.com/ Make sure to preorder his book: https://www.amazon.com/Fall-Love-Children-Planet-Happy/dp/0757324118/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1612650815&sr=1-4  

Author Keith Giles enlightens us on what is really going on with all the 'end times' passages in scripture.

Matthew is a best-selling author, blogger, podcaster, long-time social worker, and hip-hop artist. In this episode we discuss God's demeanor towards victims and violence in scripture, and how this can impact our lives and our world. Check out Matthew's work here.

Jeff King is a podcaster and soon to be Enneagram Coach. He formed his nonprofit, Transmuto, to help people walk the path to personal development and spiritual formation. In this episode Jeff gives us a breakdown of the Enneagram, what each type is, and how knowing your type can help you to grow.

Loved getting to chat with my friend Karl once again. We discuss his upcoming book Being and what he has been learning through his journey. Check out his work here.

Brian McLaren is an activist, speaker, and my favorite author. He has written such fantastic books as The Secret Message of Jesus, Everything Must Change, and A New Kind of Christian. In this episode, we discuss Brian's new book, Faith After Doubt. Check out Brian and his work here.

Nora Sophia is a podcaster, writer, youtuber, teacher and co-founder of Shaia-Sophia Publishing House.  Nora uses her own journey to help people find their own courage to be who they truly are. Connect with her at norasophia.com/

In this episode I got to chat with Brian McLaren. He is an activist, speaker, and my favorite author. Check out his many books and other work here.

If you are struggling, or know someone who is struggling with their faith transforming, this interview will be helpful. Mark uses his personal as well as his therapeutic experience to discuss the journey from deconstruction to reconstruction. Make sure to check out his book here.  

In this episode Alexander John Shaia shares his illuminating approach to the Gospels that sees each Gospel as answering a particular question that we all face at several times in our lives. This approach is making the Gospels come alive for me in a whole new way. Make sure to check out Alexander John Shaia's work at https://www.quadratos.com/ Get his beautiful book "Hearts and Minds: The Four-Gospel Journey For Radical Transformation" on here 

Jason has a huge heart and a great story. We discuss finding healing from our spiritual trauma and experiencing love in those hurting places in our hearts. Check out his Messy Spirituality podcast and the upcoming NOMAD conference at his site http://jasonelam.org/

In this episode I chat with my friend Brad Hill, who is an author, podcast host, life coach, and Director of Heart Connexion Ministries. He offers a lot of wisdom from the journey he has walked. If you have ever wrestled with how to follow the whispers in your heart about what your next step is, this will be a great encouragement. Enjoy!

Does the typical view of hell make it hard for you to see God as a loving Father? Join Keith Giles and I as we explore this topic. We discuss his new book, "Jesus Undefeated: Condemning the False Doctrine of Eternal Torment." Check it out here. I dive into this topic as well in my book, "There's a God In My Closet: Encountering the Love Who Embraces Our Skeletons." Check it out here.

Wonderful conversation with Paul Young about his book "The Shack", and entering into our hearts to find the healing God has for us. Check out Paul's work at wmpaulyoung.com Check out my book "There's a God In My Closet" at bdelong.com

Stephanie Lobdell is a pastor, preacher, and writer. She currently serves as the Campus Pastor at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. She is the author of Signs of Life: Resurrecting Hope Out of Ordinary Losses. She is an incredibly gifted writer, and her book gives inspirational insight into how the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ impacts our everyday lives. Check out her work at http://www.stephanielobdell.com

  In this episode, I chat with Brad Jersak about finding a healthier understanding of faith. Check out his work at his website, bradjersak.com Also, check out this video with Brad: The Gospel In Chairs  

Paul continues discussing the dynamics of internalized shame and trauma and the effects they have in our relational, spiritual, and emotional health. He also discusses ways to move forward and find healing.

Many people struggle with lingering shame over things they have done, or things that were done to them. Many have also grown up in dysfunctional families and spiritual communities, leaving lingering difficulties in their ability to experience life and relationships in a healthy way. In this episode, Dr. Paul Fitzgerald shares his experience and insight into these sorts of dynamics.  

How can we describe God as a good Father if he acts worse than us-namely, if he abandons and even tortures his own children when they displease him? Karl faced this issue when he realized the God he believed in did not measure up to even his own paternal instincts.  Listen as Karl shares about his book, his journey, and the realizations that have helped him move forward.

This podcast stems from the book that Ben DeLong wrote called "There's a God In My Closet: Encountering the Love Who Embraces Our Skeletons." This podcast will explore that metaphor deeper through interviews and conversations.  In this episode, Ben shares how his journey has led him here.