The Ocean Podcast

Homeless services worker and advocate, Kevin Nye, discussing the solutions to homelessness, and why our resistance is so strong.

Host Adam Mosley discusses embodied, relational theology with Latinx, transqueer scholar and theologian, Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza.

Host Adam Mosley discusses his personal journey of life and faith, pointing out some of the significant moments which have shaped and redirected him over the course of his life.

Guests Lauren DeLeary and Adam Frost from "Deconstruct" join us to talk about their journey down the slippery slope, and host Adam Mosley has some thoughts on guns and racism.

The Christian music industry, like any other business is competitive, and not everyone is so nice. Guest Chris Hauser (on of the nice ones) shares his perspective from 40 years in the Christian music business.

Host Adam Mosley and Rev Martin discuss the intersection of church and politics, the long journey of faith discovery, and the future of the church.

Host Adam Mosley reflects on this week's events.

Guest Jo Luehmann talks about her journey of faith, deconstruction, and decolonization.

Join host, Adam Mosley, and author Dr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez, as they discuss the events that have shaped evangelicalism over the past 75 years, and how they lead directly to Donald Trump and white Christian nationalism.

Is it possible to have faith without certainty? Some would say no. On this episode, host Adam Mosley suggests that, in fact, certainty is a hinderance to faith and a falsehood in its own right.

Author and speaker Rebekah Taussig is once again with us, discussing the universality of disability, life during COVID, and dealing with the unexpected.

Author and speaker Rebekah Taussig talks about disability, ablism, and how growing up in a Christian family and community impacted her view of herself.

The good, the bad, and the ugly. Our lives are made up of moments, big and small, that help to define who we are. In this episode, we discuss how we can embrace all the versions of ourselves, past and present, as we look toward a preferred future.

Our Bible App CEO, Crystal Cheatham, sits down to talk about live, love, loneliness, and an online community for progressive Christians. We also discuss the new anthology, The Deconstructionist Playbook.

Pastor Josh Scott of GracePointe Church in Nashville joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about progressive Christianity, the future of the church, and some of the challenges of leaving old theologies and systems behind.

Breaking out of our relational silos can lead to life-changing revelation which also has the potential to change the world. In this episode, host Adam Mosley discusses the power of co-creation in our lives.

Too often, self-care is seen a selfishness or sinful. In this episode, host, Adam Mosley, talks about taking care of yourself for the sake of yourself–of being a healthier, more vibrant you.

In the midst of chaos and overwhelming news, we look to find our way forward. In this episode, host Adam Mosley looks at his own path–where he's been, where he is, and where he's going–and encourages us all on our own journeys.

What now? Having survived 2020, jumping into 2021, what's next for us in The Ocean community? What future can we envision, and what actions can we take to get us there? This is an episode about hope for the future.

As we come to the end of our first season, Adam takes a look back at some memorable moments from our first 15 episodes.

Guest Meghan Tschanz talks faith, feminism, purity culture, and the toxic theology that feeds rape culture and patriarchy.

Election Day is here at last. In this episode, Adam discusses some of the historic runs made by women in U.S. presidential politics.

Obedience is a highly held virtue in many faith communities. But who or what are we supposed to obey, and what systems are we upholding when we do? In this episode, we look at patriarchal authoritarianism and consider an alternative.

Are Christians really persecuted in America? Many American Christians insist that they are. On this episode, we take a look at what these Christians call persecution, the harm their persecution complex has done, and how we can counter their exclusionary narrative.

How important is certainty to your life and faith? In this episode, we discuss how certainty has been used to subjugate and marginalize people of faith throughout history and in the present day.

In part 2 of our interview with Darren Calhoun, we discuss Darren's intersectional advocacy work and how his message filters through church communities.

Special guest, Darren Calhoun, talks faith, disfunction, and offering others the grace we've been given.

Outcomes matter. Starting places matter. Equal opportunity isn't enough. In this episode, we explore how our treatment of others directly reflects our love of God.

Sometimes it becomes difficult to make room for yourself within your faith. In this episode, we discuss how to have a self-welcoming, self-affirming faith.

The common refrain when asked about the Church is that it's full of hypocrites. In this episode, we own up to our hypocrisy, and confront the double-edged sword of the purity system.

Our special guest, spiritual director, Brian Jeansonne helps us do a deep dive on the topics of authenticity and vulnerability, deconstruction and reconstruction, and how we respond in times of crisis.

In times of crisis, it can feel like the universe is spinning wildly out of control. Host, Adam Mosley, talks about some practical ways to prepare for, and respond to crisis.

Sometimes, you have to demolish to remodel. This episode explores the idea of deconstructing our faith and rebuilding it anew.

What does it mean to be an ocean person and to create a new ocean for others? In this episode, we look at an interesting human ritual, and what it can teach us about vulnerability and the need for spaces and people who allow us to be our true selves.

What is The Ocean Podcast all about? Host Adam Mosley explains why the ocean is a perfect metaphor for life and faith that is welcoming, affirming, and encouraging to others...and yourself.

The Ocean Podcast is fostering a virtual community gathering place that is open, affirming, and encouraging for everyone. Reconnect with the God you thought rejected you, reconstruct the faith you thought you couldn't have, and reignite a passion for life that is meaningful and impactful in this world. Join us on this journey in helping create a safe space where a diverse group of people can join as one community in making faith more accessible for all.