Latest episodes from The Armchair Philosopher

Everyone Is Agnostic With Marie D'Elephant

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2019 78:31


A lost episode has been found! In our final episode of Season 5, Marie D'Elephant joins me to discuss her story of challenging and then leaving her faith. She is one of the hosts of the Everyone's Agnostic podcast (which is on an indefinite hiatus, but there is a wealth of episodes to listen to), and Marie has […]

Facing The Music With Jennifer Knapp

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2018 77:49


On the season finale of Season 5, I'm honored to have Jennifer Knapp as a guest! We discuss her faith journey as well as her music. We also discuss Inside Out Faith, a non-profit Jennifer created to actively engage faith communities in order to educate, affirm and foster support of LGBTQ persons and their allies. About […]

Life At All Costs With Asha Dahya

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2018 53:52


Many people see the Pro Choice vs. Pro Life debate in simple terms. Sometimes this even affects how people will vote or what political party they align themselves with. Asha Dahya seeks to change this conversation. On this episode we discuss her recently funded docuseries “Life At All Costs: Going Beyond Pro Choice Vs. Pro […]

Chasing Ghosts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2018 68:31


Halloween is upon us! I sit down with Jill Worsley to talk about her podcast At The Fire, hear ghost stories and talk about her experience as the child of a recreational ghost hunter! About Jill Worsley: Jill Worsley is the host of the podcast At The Fire along with her husband, Ben.  At The […]

The Church Of Satan

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2018 88:08


On this episode I sit down with Magister Bill M. of The Church Of Satan. We have a fantastic conversation about his journey and why the philosophies of Satanism have resonated with him. About Bill M: Bill M. is a Magister in The Church Of Satan. He also hosts a podcast over at Radio Free […]

The Most Beautiful Thing I've Seen with Lisa Gungor

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2018 56:40


On this episode Lisa Gungor joins me to discuss her book The Most Beautiful Thing I've Seen and her journey of marriage, kids and viewing faith through a different lens. About Lisa Gungor: Lisa Gungor has been scribbling songs since she was seven years old. After studying art in college, she and her husband, Michael, […]

Enemy, Love. A Conversation With John Mark McMillan

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2018 71:11


Singer/Songwriter John Mark McMillan joins us this week to discuss his faith journey, as well as tribalism, anxiety, doubt and pursuing Jesus no matter where it takes him. About John Mark McMillan: John Mark McMillan is something of an anomaly: an artist and Platinum-selling songwriter bending genres and defying categorization by carving out his own […]

Journey To Wonder with Michael Gungor

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2018 67:51


On this episode, Michael Gungor stops by to discuss music, life, faith, ego and deconstruction. About Michael Gungor:   Michael and Lisa Gungor are curators of the Grammy-nominated musical collective simply known as Gungor. The duo uses their skills as accomplished song writers and multi-instrumentalists to tell honest and forthright stories – some personal and […]

The Carnality Of Josiah Hesse

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2018 55:35


This week my old friend Josiah Hesse drops by to talk about his new book Carnality: Sebastian Phoenix and the Dark Star out now on Suspect Press. We discuss his Carnality series, atheism, Evangelicalism, Christian music, the Exvangelical movement and a whole lot more. About Josiah Hesse: Josiah is a freelance journalist in Denver, Colorado. He […]

Gender Liberation With Alex Iantaffi

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2018 59:57


This week we wrap up (for now) the LGBTQ+ Conversations with an exploration of gender. I am joined by Alex Iantaffi to discuss his journey as well as the research behind understanding gender identity. 

Beer & Hymns

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2018 51:35


What if Seekers, Doubters, Believers, Thinkers, Straight, Gay, Transgender, Men, Women, Conformist, Non-conformist, Christians, Atheists, Humanists, Young, Old, Lawyers, Theologians, Strange Minister Types...What if EVERYONE felt safe gathering in a space to drink beer and sing along with old school hymns and maybe a few classic rock tunes? No agenda, just a community sing-along to celebrate our differences and similarities? Beer And Hymns seeks to do just that. 

Coming Out, Part Two

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2018 70:50


We are continuing our series called "Coming Out." Throughout the rest of the year, you will hear personal stories from the LBGTQ Community about the impact of embracing who they are. This episode Kylie Justine and BJ Colangelo share their stories and we hear from an anonymous listener email.

The Gospel Of Inclusion with Jay Bakker

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2018 49:48


Jay Bakker returns to dive a little deeper into his continued message of love and grace. 

Coming Out, Part One

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2018 79:20


This week we begin an informal series called "Coming Out." Throughout the rest of the year, you will hear personal stories from the LBGTQ Community about the impact of embracing who they are and celebrating true freedom. This episode I sit down with John Doolan and Brady Hardin to hear their stories.

Loosen The Bible Belt With Jay Bakker and Kristen Becker

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2018 43:04


What happens when you put an evangelical minister and a lesbian comedian together in a van? An event for anyone who believes that love and laughter can change the world. The fight for civil rights is in full force in 2017, with a slew of discriminatory laws rearing their ugly heads in Southern states all […]

God, Monsters, and Hell

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2018 60:21


Mimetic Theory, Monsters, Hell and God collide on today's Armchair Philosopher Podcasts. Hellbound? Director Kevin Miller joins the conversation to discuss a class he was preparing called Mimetic Theory & Monsters. The class would eventually be cancelled because of events outside his control, but it's a very eye-opening conversation and one that Kevin hopes to transfer into future projects.

The Healing Power Of Horror

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2017 82:30


BJ Colangelo is a survivor. Raised in Chicago, IL, she now resides in Cleveland, OH where she writes about horror films, creates her own films and is continuing to kick cancer's ass. BJ joins me to discuss her battle with Pancreatic Cancer and how Horror films helped in many aspects of her healing and empowerment.

The AxPx Diaries #6 [8/23/17]

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2017 32:51


I run down the insanity of this summer!

So I Married A Feminist…

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2017 83:10


We continue with our series Ask Me About My Feminist Agenda and this week my wife joins in on the fun! Jennifer and I have a candid conversation about her childhood, church background, time in Bible School and how her faith journey has impacted her perspective as a feminist.

The AxPx Diaries #5 [7/15/17]:

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2017 30:05


I ramble and read a couple of emails. Enjoy!

The Politics Of Race And Feminism

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2017 41:40


We continue with our series Ask Me About My Feminist Agenda and are delighted to have The Rev. Wil Gafney back on the podcast. Her unique approach to The Bible in regards to Race, Gender, and Culture have been a blessing in my own "faith journey." We discuss her ideas on Feminism, Race and Politics as well as her book Womanist Midrash: A Reintroduction to the Women of the Torah and the Throne.

The AxPx Diaries #4 [6/25/17]

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2017 28:39


I discuss some materials that helped me through my "deconstruction" process in my faith and gave me a hopeful outlook on the future.

Gender Roles, Sexuality & The Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2017 85:07


We begin a new series called Ask Me About My Feminist Agenda this week! Lauren R. E. Larkin and Sarah Taras from the Ezer Uncaged podcast help me kick off the conversation. This episode we discuss Feminism from a Progressive Christian perspective focusing on gender roles, sexuality and their place in "The Church".

The AxPx Diaries #3 [6/14/17]

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2017 28:11


Shunning Jehovah's Witnesses via a doorbell, The Bible Answer Man embraces Eastern Orthodoxy & the terrifying fact that I'm a dad with older kids...

Processing Belief Through Music, Part 3 – David Bazan

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2017 97:34


When I had the idea for this series "Processing Belief Through Music," I wrote out a wish list of songwriters I'd want to speak to. David Bazan was at the top of my list. His songwriting has been a major part of the soundtrack for over a decade now. Scheduling an interview proved that perseverance can be damn hard, but rewarding. As I spoke to TW Walsh and then Derek Webb, Bazan seemed to be the connective tissue of the conversations. It was an honor to be able to speak with David Bazan about his new album and his perspectives on wrestling with belief through songwriting.

The AxPx Diaries #2 [6/5/2017]

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2017 27:45


I go back to church. My thoughts on Church, my kids in church and Pentecost.

Processing Belief Through Music, Part 2 – Derek Webb

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2017 67:33


Our series "Processing Belief Through Music" continues as Derek Webb joins me to discuss his music, upcoming album and his tumultuous relationship with Christianity.

The AxPx Diaries #1 [5/27/2017]

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2017 30:31


I wasn't a fan of Patreon's changing pricing structure, so I took it all down. In 2018, I'll be re-structuring "premium" content for those who are interested in The AxPx Diaries continuing or for those who just want to financially support The AxPx Podcast. Look for a "Patron Saint" page launching soon. Until then, check out the handful of AxPx Diaries episodes I've done so you can get a taste for what the AxPx premium content will be like. Here's my first "AxPx Diary" episode! Enjoy!

Processing Belief Through Music, Part 1 – TW Walsh

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2017 51:17


TW Walsh kicks off our series "Processing Belief Through Music." I've been a fan of his music since discovering The Soft Drugs in 2008. Before that, TW spent time on the road and in the studio as a member of Pedro The Lion. Since he didn't grow up around "Christian Culture," his insights as an outsider looking in are valuable.

Stephen Tobolowsky's Adventures With God

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2017 56:53


This episode I sit down with beloved character actor Stephen Tobolowsky (Groundhog Day, Silicon Valley, Heroes just to name a few) to discuss his new book My Adventures With God.

The Philosophy and Theology Of Star Trek

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2017 94:21


While Star Wars was a cornerstone to my fascination with Science Fiction and Fantasy, Star Trek's ideas and philosophies gave me more to chew on as I grew up. Today's episode is dedicated to Star Trek and the impact Gene Roddenberry has made in our lives.

Explore/Create With Richard Garriott

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2017 48:36


This week we take things to space as I sit down with Richard Garriott to discuss video game development and space travel!

The Second Naïveté

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2017 74:03


This episode dives into The Second Naïveté and are joined on the podcast by Michael Hardin and Margaret Placentra Johnston to help lay the groundwork. Rob Davis then joins me as we attempt to unpack this very important concept of our Deconstruction and Spiritual Journey.

Grüss von Krampus!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2015 56:50


It's almost Christmas! Which only means one thing…Krampus is coming to town for all the bad girls and boys! I have a conversation with Greg Horton about the history of Krampus and other Christmas time folklore.  

The Gnostic Church Of Dharma And Virtue

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2015 63:38


I have a conversation with Bob McDonald about his journey through most of the major religions and his decision to start up a church of his own: The Gnostic Church Of Dharma And Virtue.

Life After Deconstruction (or How I Stopped Caring About The Big Questions)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2015 68:22


Rob Davis returns to the show in an impromptu discussion about life on the other side of his journey from full-time ministry 6 years ago to normal, every day life. When anyone “deconstructs” their faith there is a natural progression that takes place, very similar to the various steps of grief. Rob and I talk […]

Finding God Through Grief

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2015 50:40


As we journey through life we will lose people we love along the way. It's something that can shake us to our core and challenge our world view. This week I have a conversation with Ronn Compestine about his faith journey after the loss of both parents 10 years ago.

Hunting For Ghosts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2015 66:42


As we near Halloween, ghost stories are on everyone's minds. This week I have a conversation with Ghost Hunter Ray Friis. We discuss the paranormal, demonic activity and even the Catholic Church's real life exorcism division.

Analyzing Horror Flicks From a Christian Perspective

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2015 86:33


The AxPx is back! After a hiatus that went far too long, I am very happy to be in a place in my life where I can bring this podcast back. This week I talk to Blake Collier about Horror movies and how he approaches these films as a Christian.

Enjoying the Unknown

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2014 55:39


Joey Avalos finally returns to the show! Sean and Joey catch up and discuss their journey so far. Music by Shearwater.

Daniel G. Harmann

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2014 59:01


Daniel G. Harmann is the founding member of the band The Trouble Starts. I have a history with his music since about 2010 when I discovered his album “Risk.” Since then, I've wanted to get the chance to interview him and the stars finally aligned. Here is my candid conversation with Daniel G. Harmann. Show […]

Forge A New You

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2014 44:27


We're back! I know, you've missed us. Welcome to Season 2 of The AxPx Podcast. I've been wanting to get this going again for some time, but life always seemed to get in the way. This week I talk to an old friend of mine, Mike Wittig. He's just launched Wittig Works a personal training […]

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Ohvaur – A Memories Chase

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2013 65:29


Tim was born in Taiwan, but at the age of 10, legally moved to Miami with his mother and sister, where they lived for seven years (with a good chunk of that time also spent in Ecuador) before a legal mess ensued, forcing them to return to Taiwan. They managed to make their way to […]

This Whole Gay Marriage Thing

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2013 58:03


In this imprompu episode, Sean drinks Gin & Fresca, attempts a call-in show and ends up talking to Joey for almost an hour about Gay Marriage and other random topics. Enjoy!

The Re-Branding Of Exodus International

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2013 54:11


On June 19th, Exodus International (a Christian “Gay Therapy” organization well known for their “Pray The Gay Away” strategies) announced that they were closing up shop. This announcement was came by way of Alan Chambers, president of Exodus International with a blog post simply titles “I Am Sorry.” Chambers then announced a day later at […]

Breaking Theology

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2013 71:21


Greg Horton (@expastor) joins us this week to discuss skepticism and theology. We piggyback off of last week's podcast with Tripp Fuller, so I suggest you give that one a listen before this one. Enjoy! Show Notes: Greg Horton interviews Trip Fuller Suggested Reading: Christian America?: Perspectives on Our Religious Heritage  Schools Of Theology: Calvinism […]

Process Theology (According to Tripp Fuller)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2013 82:51


  These past couple of months have peaked our curiosity in Process Theology. So, we enlisted the help of Tripp Fuller from the Homebrewed Christianity and the Theology Nerd Throwdown podcasts to explain to us what the hell “Process Theology” actually is. The result? We've barely scratch the surface. Enjoy! Show Notes: Guest: Tripp Fuller Website: Homebrewed Christianity Links […]

Need For Community

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2013 72:47


The AxPx Podcast is a year old! Wow. I had no idea it would last this long. Joey and I reflect on how we've grown this past year. We're both more comfortable in our skins and realize that a sense of community is to thank for that. We're both looking forward to the conversations we're […]

The AxPx Bonus 4: SKPTC

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2013 11:50


Sorry it's been a while. Sean checks in with the announcement of SKPTC. A local meet-up that will begin in Temecula, California on June 5th. SKPTC: Beer, Wine & Free Thought June 5th at Crush and Brew in Temecula, CA Click the above link to RSVP

All Are Welcome

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2013 89:43


This week, I (Sean) travel to Brea, California to visit the Brea Congregational United Church of Christ. I went to the morning Sunday School where they were doing A Faith & Reason series by John Dominic Crossan “The Challenge of Jesus,” then I visited the church service. Everyone at the church had a smile on their face. […]

Balance?

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2013 102:21


  Sean and Joey have a casual conversation with Rob Davis (@coffeeorsuicide) about doubt, depression, health and balancing doubt, unbelief and a healthy lifestyle. Show Notes: Musical Break #1: Mike Hale, “Fuck The World” from the album Broken With No Hope. Musical Break #2: Mike Hale, “Lives Like Mine” from the album Lives Like Mine.

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