Podcasts about Deconstruction

Buy Paul Anleitner's new book BASED ON A TRUE STORY: Vibe Shifts, the End of Deconstruction, and the Reboot of Meaning https://a.co/d/02xpRbWK ---- James Taylor Foreman, writer and former Silicon Valley "narrative strategist", shares his spiritual journey from atheism to Christianity, exploring the influence of culture, mythology, and philosophy on his beliefs. This episode delves into the nature of faith, the role of ritual, and the cultural shifts shaping modern spirituality. https://www.taylorforeman.com/ To find out more about Goodmakers: www.goodmakers.co

In this week's main episode, Matthew sits down with Kenneth Tanner to discuss his forthcoming book, Vulnerable God, available September 29, 2026. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The Quollective today! Use code "matthew50" to save 50% off a yearly subscription. Check out Pink Beam Press at pinkbeampress.com Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on Patreon If you want to be a guest on the show, email keith@quoir.com. LINKS QuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this conversation, bestselling historian Bart Ehrman argues that ideas we now take for granted—caring for strangers, helping those in need and expanding our moral concern beyond family and tribe—were anything but obvious in the ancient world.Bart has spent much of his career challenging traditional Christian beliefs. But in Love Thy Stranger he makes a surprising historical case for Christianity's positive legacy, while remaining candid about the harm the church has also caused. Along the way we explore Jesus' relationship to Judaism, why the early church may have changed his teaching on forgiveness, whether Christianity transformed the moral imagination of the West, and what—if anything—we stand to lose as faith continues to decline.After the interview, Nomad hosts Tim and Nick wrestle with what it means to be shaped by Jesus' moral vision while no longer holding all the beliefs that once came with it.Interview starts at 11m 44sBooks, quotes, links →The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful and wonderful listeners. By supporting us, you gain access to Nomad's online spaces—like the Beloved Listener Lounge, Enneagram Lounge, and Book Club—as well as bonus episodes such as Nomad Contemplations, Homegrown Conversations, and Nomad Revisited.If you'd like to join our lovely community of supporters, head over to our Patreon page. You might even be rewarded with a Nomad pen or our coveted Beloved Listener mug!If a monthly commitment isn't possible right now, a one-off donation is always deeply appreciated—you can do that here.Looking to connect with others nearby? Check out the Listener Map or join our Nomad Gathering Facebook group.And if you're up for sharing your own story, we regularly post reflections from listeners on our blog—all with the hope of fostering deeper understanding, connection and supportive relationships. If you'd like to share your story on the blog, contact us for more information here.

What if the very things church tradition labeled demonic are natural tools hidden in plain sight throughout the Bible? In this episode, TruthSeekah and Arien tackle the viral list of everyday items, holistic practices, and natural elements condemned by modern religion, from crystals, sound baths, and breathwork to ancient stargazing, astrology, and the sacred feminine.We examine the original Hebrew and Greek texts behind biblical concepts of "clean vs. unclean," expose fear-based religious legalism, and explore how Christian mysticism reconciles the supernatural realms with the true message of Jesus.

Deconstruction, doubt, and church hurt are reshaping how many people see Christianity, but what happens after you pull everything apart? In this episode, Dave and Josh unpack the deconstruction movement, share honestly about pain, abuse, and big questions about God, and wrestle with whether atheism, science, or “spiritual but not religious” offers anything solid to stand on. They explore what it could look like to move from endless critique to reconstructing a thoughtful, durable faith in Jesus.

Jen Hatmaker says she no longer believes in a literal hell—but this isn't just a debate about one doctrine. It's a revealing case study in how deconstruction can reshape the entire Christian faith.In this episode, we break down Hatmaker's reasons for rejecting hell and examine a pattern we see again and again in progressive Christianity: bad experiences or bad theology are identified, but instead of going back to Scripture to correct them, biblical doctrines themselves are discarded.Is the biblical doctrine of hell really cruel? Is believing you know the truth inherently arrogant? Does rejecting Calvinism require rejecting Christianity? And what happens to evangelism when there's ultimately nothing to be saved from?We also tackle a bigger question: When something in Christianity makes us deeply uncomfortable, who gets the final word—our feelings or God?This isn't ultimately about Jen Hatmaker. It's about where deconstruction can lead when Scripture is no longer the authority by which everything else is tested.

In this week's main episode, Matthew chats with Angela Thompson and Halley Kim about the patriarchy, forgiving God, and the problem of suffering in a world where God is supposedly in control. Content Warning: Discussions of sexual assault, abuse, and trauma. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The Quollective today! Use code "matthew50" to save 50% off a yearly subscription. Check out Pink Beam Press at pinkbeampress.com Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on Patreon If you want to be a guest on the show, email keith@quoir.com. LINKS QuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, the hosts explore the nuances of faith deconstruction, leadership accountability, and community resilience within Christian faith. They share personal stories, biblical insights, and practical advice for navigating faith challenges and church dynamics. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Personal Stories02:15 Encounter with a Mysterious Creature06:20 Squatch Watch09:23 Deconstruction and Construction in Faith10:45 Healthy Deconstruction vs. Reckless Tearing Down12:02 Deconstructing Faith and Traditions16:39 Resurrection as an Anchor of Faith18:21 Responding to Church Hurt and Leadership Failures22:23 Grace, Doctrine, and Humility in Faith27:38 The Path of Self-Emptying and Servanthood39:24 Handling Difficult Church Situations44:24 Maintaining Relationships and Patience45:51 Church Leadership and Accountability54:54 Forgiveness and Leadership Reinstatement01:00:12 Deconstructing Cultural and Theological Norms01:02:29 The Importance of Community and Wisdom01:04:05 Closing Remarks and Future Topics

In this episode of Honoring the Journey, Leslie sits down with writer, artist, playwright, and speaker Rob Bell—someone whose work had a tremendous impact on her own deconstruction journey. If you've spent any time questioning or reexamining the faith you inherited, chances are you've come across Rob's work. His groundbreaking book Love Wins famously landed him in hot water within evangelical circles for challenging long-held beliefs about hell, salvation, and the character of God.   In this rich and vulnerable conversation, Rob reflects on what it was like to experience rejection from the evangelical world he had once been such a prominent part of, and shares some beautiful wisdom for anyone currently navigating a season of questioning, uncertainty, or deconstruction. He also catches us up on life now—what he's creating, what he's discovering, and what midlife is teaching him about growth, identity, and becoming. This conversation is thoughtful, funny, tender, and full of the kind of wisdom that makes you want to grab a notebook. You won't want to miss this one! Want to listen to the series Jesus H. Christ that Leslie & Rob spoke about? HERE is a link to the first episode!  Find out more about Rob's work and where you can find him online on his website: https://robbell.com/ Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease.Pick up Leslie's book, Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian here.Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.comIf you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team on Substack, click here! You can find her work and also support her financially if you desire.Would you like to leave a voicemail for Leslie? Click here!If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Katherine Massey Book Club @ The C.O.W.S. hosts session 6 on The Memoirs of Robert & Mabel Williams: African American Freedom, Armed Resistance, & International Solidarity. Moving forward from last week's analysis of his early military environment, we continue digging directly into the primary-source reality of Chapter 37. Recap & Deconstruction of North Carolina KKK & Cowardly Racist Violence: Last week, Williams described the hypocrisy and cowardice of black males insisting upon "nonviolent" approaches to dealing with White people, when black people are regularly violent with each other. "Many Black men concealed their unmanly timidity in a newly adorned cloak of pacifism. They had instantly developed split personalities. Black men who never hesitated to use violence against other Black men, and even against their women and children, suddenly started to preach of the glorious virtue and power of nonviolence and love" #100 We also heard about the cowardly behavior of the Klu Klux Klan. The Racists would call the Williams' household all throughout the night - making menacing, terrorist threats. Then when Williams located the source of the threatening calls and confronted the White Supremacists directly, they turned "yellow" and declined any sort of direct confrontation. Williams also told us about how unjust networking from White Supremacists made it impossible for him to secure employment. Some of the local Victims of Racism pitched in to give him $2 per week to "make ends meet." Williams also details being chastised by NAACP officials to desist from making contact with people born in or associated with area known as Cuba. Some black people believed that Fidel Castro and other so-called Cubans were a "red," "Communist" menace. #TheCOWS17Years #RobertAndMabelWilliams #MilitaryIntelligence #CounterRacism #RadioFreeDixie #GlobalWhiteSupremacy #RacialRealism #MonroeNC #Cuba #FOIA Call-In Number: 720.716.7300 Code: 564943#

Steve reacts to the latest Fauci bombshell, involving texts proving he was aware of the risks the COVID jab posed to pregnant women and their babies. Then, Dr. Scott Atlas joins the program to reflect on the enormous influx of revelations from the era of COVID and what the country needs to guard against in the days ahead. Hour Two is the latest edition of Deconstructing Tucker Deconstructing, featuring clips of Tucker Carlson's descent into apostasy. TODAY'S SPONSORS: PREBORN: https://give.preborn.com/preborn/media-partner?sc=IABSD0123RA REAL ESTATE AGENTS I TRUST: https://realestateagentsitrust.com/ WORLD WATCH NEWS: https://worldwatch.news/ CHEFMAN: https://chefman.com/ PROMO CODE STEVE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode, Ian Morgan Cron and I talk about Chasing Francis, the novel he wrote twenty years ago (before anyone called it deconstruction) about a megachurch pastor who loses his faith mid-sermon and goes looking for St. Francis in Italy. We get into a 13th-century church that looks a lot like ours, beauty as a doorway back to God, why Francis walked across a battlefield to meet a sultan, the difference between spotlight attention and lantern attention, and why the sermon on the mount should be read as instructions.Ian Morgan Cron is a bestselling author, Episcopal priest, trained psychotherapist, Enneagram teacher, Dove Award-winning songwriter, and one of the most sought-after voices in American spirituality today. His Enneagram primer The Road Back to You has sold over one million copies and launched a global conversation about self-knowledge and spiritual formation. But Chasing Francis is where it all started — and where it still leads. Ian's work spans psychology, theology, the arts, and pastoral care. He speaks from lived experience: he has sat with the burned out, the doubting, the spiritually shipwrecked — and he has been all three himself. He is the host of the widely popular podcast Typology and has appeared on media across the country.Ian's Book:Chasing FrancisIan's RecommendationsThe Master and His EmissaryThe Myth of NormalConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeSupport the podcast and the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Support the show

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What does it mean to become a man? And who teaches us how? In this episode, Tim is joined by author Shannon Kearns to explore the stories, expectations and assumptions that shape masculinity. Drawing on his experience as a trans man, Shannon offers a unique perspective on what it means to consciously navigate a world that many assume comes naturally.Together they explore male loneliness, friendship, vulnerability, violence, faith, and the quiet fear many men carry of not being enough. Rather than offering another culture-war take on masculinity, this conversation asks a more generous question: what might it look like to improvise a better way of being a man?After the interview, Nomad hosts Tim and Joy reflect on their own experiences of gender, friendship and vulnerability, and wonder whether some of the familiar stories we tell about men and women are quite as simple as they seem.Interview starts at 13m 13s Books, quotes, links →The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful and wonderful listeners. By supporting us, you gain access to Nomad's online spaces—like the Beloved Listener Lounge, Enneagram Lounge, and Book Club—as well as bonus episodes such as Nomad Contemplations, Homegrown Conversations, and Nomad Revisited.If you'd like to join our lovely community of supporters, head over to our Patreon page. You might even be rewarded with a Nomad pen or our coveted Beloved Listener mug!If a monthly commitment isn't possible right now, a one-off donation is always deeply appreciated—you can do that here.Looking to connect with others nearby? Check out the Listener Map or join our Nomad Gathering Facebook group.And if you're up for sharing your own story, we regularly post reflections from listeners on our blog—all with the hope of fostering deeper understanding, connection and supportive relationships. If you'd like to share your story on the blog, contact us for more information here.

In this episode, Michael and Jeff explore the importance of community, the dangers of digital culture, and the significance of resurrection in shaping Christian faith and practice. They discuss how to build authentic, incarnational communities that resist superficial online influences and foster genuine spiritual growth. 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage02:15 Upcoming Hiatus and Personal Updates03:54 Encounter with a Shadowy Figure and Cryptid Theories07:59 The Significance of Embodied Community11:58 Formation and Deconstruction in Digital Culture15:53 The Goal of Christianity and Resurrection Hope20:59 The Danger of Christian Nationalism26:01 The Call for Humility and Community in Faith31:07 Counterforming Practices for Faith Formation36:01 Understanding the Resurrection and Its Implications43:57 Re-examining Beliefs and Theological Foundations50:14 The Mission of the Church in the World54:48 Practical Steps for Reconstructing Faith and Community 

This week is part two of our conversation with Old Testament scholar and theologian Dr. John Oswalt to discuss his 2009 book The Bible Among the Myths - Unique Revelation or Just Ancient Literature? John continues to outline his case that the Bible is utterly unique in ancient literature, despite any alleged similarities in its pages with its surrounding pagan cultures often unnecessarily overemphasized by skeptics and critics of the Bible. Dr. John Oswalt Asbury served on the faculty of Asbury Theological seminary from 1970 to 1982 as professor of Old Testament and Semitic languages, and again from 1989 to 1999 as Professor of Old Testament. He rejoined Asbury in 2009 as visiting distinguished professor of Old Testament studies. He has also served as research professor of Old Testament at Wesley Biblical Seminary in Jackson, Miss., from 1999 to 2009, was president of Asbury College from 1983 to 1986, a member of the faculty of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Ill., from 1986 to 1989, and  Interim President of Wesley Biblical Seminary, Ridgeland, MS from April 2019 through March 2020.He is the author of 16 books, most notable of which is the two-volume commentary on the book of Isaiah in the New International Commentary of the Old Testament. His most recent book is The Holy One of Israel: Studies in the Book of Isaiah, released in 2014. He has also written numerous articles that have appeared in Bible encyclopedias, scholarly journals and popular religious periodicals. Dr. Oswalt is an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church, with membership in the Kentucky Annual Conference. He has served as a part-time pastor in congregations in New England and Kentucky, and is a frequent speaker in conferences, camps and local churches. Oswalt received a B.A. from Taylor University; a B.D. and Th.M. from Asbury Seminary; and a M.A. and Ph.D. from Brandeis University.The Bible Among the Myths Isaiah CommentaryFree Resources from Watchman Fellowship:  Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Bart Ehrman by Dr. Rhyne Putman: www.watchman.org/Ehrman  Atheism: www.watchman.org/Atheism Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Deconstruction by Daniel Ray: www.watchman.org/Deconstruction   Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Divine Hiddenness by Daniel Ray: www.watchman.org/Hiddenness  Other Resources from Watchman FellowshipFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.The complete Profile Notebook (Digital Edition, PDF): www.watchman.org/DigitalNotebookSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © 2026 Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

Today on Honoring the Journey, Leslie welcomes back Britt Hartley from No-nonsense Spirituality for a wide-ranging conversation about navigating relationships with family members who are still religious after leaving the faith. The two cover the emotional dynamics of deconstruction, including the desperate need for validation, the defensive reactions of loved ones, and why leading with vulnerability rather than debate tends to be far more effective for maintaining connection. They explore how differing core values (truth-seeking vs. loyalty) can explain why people have such vastly different experiences within the same religion, discuss the ethics of sharing one's evolving worldview publicly without destabilizing others, and reflect on what it means to follow Jesus outside of institutional religion. The conversation also touches on existential crisis, the psychological benefits of releasing the need for ultimate truth, and the meaningful distinction between religious deconstruction coaching and spiritual direction — all woven together with warmth, humor, and a shared sense that human-to-human connection ultimately transcends theological differences. Find Britt online! Her Website Instagram TikTok Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease.Pick up Leslie's book, Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian here.Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.comIf you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team on Substack, click here! You can find her work and also support her financially if you desire.Would you like to leave a voicemail for Leslie? Click here!If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What are we to do when the tradition that taught us to ask "what would Jesus do?" no longer reflects what Jesus showed us in his life and teachings? Deconstruction. Decolonization. Reconstruction. For many people of faith, these three words mark the moments when they realized the religious beliefs embedded in their childhood were at odds with their experience of God as Divine Love. Those three words could also describe how the disciples experienced Jesus' teachings, which challenged parts of their religious traditions. www.TheLoftLA.org

The Katherine Massey Book Club @ The C.O.W.S. hosts Session 5 on The Memoirs of Robert & Mabel Williams: African American Freedom, Armed Resistance, & International Solidarity. Moving forward from last week's analysis of his early military environment, we continue digging directly into the primary-source reality of Chapter 31. Recap & Deconstruction of Military Incarceration & Surveillance: Last week, Williams described his involvement in the so-called "Kissing Case" - where two black boys were falsely accused of sexually abusing White girls who kissed them on the cheek. Interestingly, Williams writes that the NAACP immediately rejected his requests for assistance with the case and maintained a dismissive attitude about these accused raping black boys until the case became an international outrage. Mrs. Mary Ruth Reed & Systemic Rape of black Females: Williams also details the case of Mrs. Reed, who was in third trimester of pregnancy, when Racist demon Lewis Medlin attempted to rape her. Williams transcribed Medlin's attorney's defense to the White Judge: "Your Honor, the white woman is God's greatest gift to man. Do you think that this white man would leave God's lovely creature for that!” The case was immediately dismissed, and the black people Williams had been laboring to keep composed and law-abiding now looked at him like he was the most worthless, impotent, creature in the known universe. #TheCOWS17Years #RobertAndMabelWilliams #MilitaryIntelligence #CounterRacism #RadioFreeDixie #GlobalWhiteSupremacy #RacialRealism #MonroeNC #Cuba #FOIA Call-In Number: 720.716.7300 Code: 564943#

On In The Market with Janet Parshall this week, Alisa Childers issued a timely warning about the efforts to destroy the church from the inside out by those who support a deconstructionist viewpoint. She provided clear guidance on what Deconstruction is and how believers can stand against it. Joe Dallas was discussed the United Kingdom’s efforts to criminalize any kind of therapy that leads people away from a same-sex lifestyle and why this is effort is a direct attack on the transforming hope of the gospel message. Climate rhetoric has led to concern and confusion, but Dr. Cal Beisner & Dr. David Legates turned their expertise to this many faceted issue and explained the hidden agendas behind the distrust of traditional energy sources. How do you share the hope of the gospel with resistant people without becoming antagonistic yourself? Lindsey Medenwaldt showed us how to create tender, compassionate relationships with those we are reaching out to and how those bonds can create doorways for the love of Christ to reach into their lives. We have a seat ready and waiting for you in our radio classroom as Janet and Craig continue teaching us how to examine the headlines through the lens of scripture.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode with Natalia Terfa we talk about her book It All Counts, why questions deepen faith instead of eroding it, how to tell human authority from God's, what love looks like when a protest turns ugly, and why the prosperity gospel falls apart at a child's funeral. We get into loneliness and the risk community asks of us, the incarnation as an argument for the goodness of bodies, and how breath and creation return us to who we are.Natalia is a Lutheran pastor, podcaster, and author who lives in Minneapolis with her her loves, Sam and Layla, and kitty babies. When she's not working or writing, you'll find her reading in her couch nest, ideally with a cat on her lap, watching Turkish television, taking walks in the neighborhood, looking at trees, or making good food for the people she loves.Natalia's Book:It All CountsConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeSupport the podcast and the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Support the show

Is deconstruction simply another word for apostasy? We examine that claim, look at biblical examples of testing religious truth claims, and ask what really separates honest examination from abandoning the faith.

Is deconstruction simply another word for apostasy? We examine that claim, look at biblical examples of testing religious truth claims, and ask what really separates honest examination from abandoning the faith.

Text us your questions!Prayer can fall apart slowly. One day you are sure your words move heaven, and eventually you can't tell if you're talking to anyone at all. We return to the topic of prayer to discuss what happens when it stops feeling natural, when the old charismatic certainty no longer fits, and when trying to pray the way you used to would feel performative instead of real.We dig into how Pentecostal and charismatic Christianity formed us with beautiful gifts as well as disappointed expectations, especially the pressure to pray with confidence, eloquence, and nonstop positivity. From public prayer “for the room” to private prayer that feels like a foreign language, we name the awkwardness, the grief, and the fear that prayer struggles can signal a bigger faith crisis. We share stories of spiritual experience, including moments that feel like the Holy Spirit's presence and the unsettling moments that feel like absence.Then we turn toward rebuilding. We talk about liturgical prayer and communal rhythms, written prayers that give us words when we do not have them, and how practices like contemplative prayer, attention in creation, gratitude, and the Eucharist can become genuine ways of connecting with God without pretending we have it all figured out. We also wrestle with a hard question for progressive Christianity and post-evangelical life: if you change enough ingredients, is it still prayer, or did it become something else?If you feel stuck, cynical, hopeful, or all of the above about prayer, you are not alone. We'd love to hear from you.Catch our first conversation about prayer here.=====Want to support us?The best way is to subscribe to our Patreon. Annual memberships are available for a 10% discount.If you'd rather make a one-time donation, you can contribute through our PayPal.Other important info:Rate & review us on Apple & SpotifyFollow us on social media at @PPWBPodcastWatch & comment on YouTubeEmail us at pastorandphilosopher@gmail.comCheers!

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Can demons read your mind? Tara-Leigh Cobble believes they can, and she believes God built it that way on purpose. The creator of The Bible Recap has read the Bible almost twenty times, and somewhere in there she stopped fearing the enemy and started fighting back in silence. She tells the story of the night terrors that taught her to pray the name of Jesus without moving her lips, and the afternoon in a New York City cafe when she prayed a manifesting man back into his right mind from ten feet away. Nobody heard a word. Something still happened.We take her everywhere the mainstream Bible world refuses to go. The Nephilim of Genesis 6. The body of Moses that Michael and Satan fought over. Her theory that the enemy wanted to reanimate the mouthpiece of God and turn him against God's own people. Along the way, she explains why deconstruction almost always ends the same place, why thinking a good thought is an act of war, and the terrifying thing she once realized she had in common with Satan. The weird parts are not a distraction from the gospel. They are the doorway back to it. This episode is sponsored by: https://livemomentous.com — Get up to 35% OFF your first order with code BLURRY at checkout! http://blurrygold.com/ — Get a FREE Gold & Silver Kit while supplies last! https://shopremi.com — Get 55% off your new night guard from now until the end of August with Remi Club Subscribe and Save using code BLURRY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A movement called ‘deconstruction’ is sweeping through our churches and it is affecting our loved ones. It has disrupted, dismantled, and destroyed the faith of so many. Maybe you’re experiencing doubt yourself and facing hard questions about truth, God, the Bible, theology and the gospel. Alisa Childers joins us to help us understand what deconstruction is, where it comes from, why it is compelling to some, and how it disorients the lives of so many.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has there been a vibe shift in American culture where we're tired of cynical stories and want more optimistic ones? Are we tired of deconstructing the culture and want to start repairing it? If so, why, and what do we do about it? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with cultural theologian and author Paul Anleitner his new book: "Based on a True Story: Vibe Shifts, the End of Deconstruction, and the Reboot of Meaning" Websites Overthinkers: theoverthinkersjournal.world Nathan Clarkson: nathanclarkson.me Joseph Holmes: linktr.ee.com/josephholmes

A frequent argument leveled against the Bible by skeptics and non-believers is that the Bible is just a collection of borrowed myths from surrounding pagan nations. But is that actually true? Are stories in the Bible just borrowed mythology from other pagan cultures? The short answer is "Absolutely not." The longer answer can be found in Old Testament scholar and theologian Dr. John Oswalt, in his 2009 book, The Bible Among the Myths - Unique Revelation or Just Ancient Literature? This week and next on Apologetics Profile, Watchman staff apologist Daniel Ray sits down with John for a lively and highly accessible and pastoral conversation about his book. From Zondervan Academic: Dr. John N. Oswalt (PhD, Brandeis University) is Visiting Distinguished Professor of Old Testament at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. He is the author of numerous articles and several books, including the two-volume commentary on Isaiah in the New International Commentary on the Old Testament series and Called to be Holy: A Biblical Perspective.The Bible Among the Myths Isaiah CommentaryFree Resources from Watchman Fellowship:   Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Bart Ehrman by Dr. Rhyne Putman: www.watchman.org/Ehrman  Atheism: www.watchman.org/Atheism Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Deconstruction by Daniel Ray: www.watchman.org/Deconstruction   Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Divine Hiddenness by Daniel Ray: www.watchman.org/Hiddenness  Other Resources from Watchman FellowshipFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.The complete Profile Notebook (Digital Edition, PDF): www.watchman.org/DigitalNotebookSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © 2026 Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

The Katherine Massey Book Club @ The C.O.W.S. hosts Session 4 on The Memoirs of Robert & Mabel Williams: African American Freedom, Armed Resistance, & International Solidarity. Moving forward from last week's analysis of his early military environment, we continue digging directly into the primary-source reality of Chapter 22. Recap & Deconstruction of Military Incarceration & Surveillance: Last week, we were struck by Williams' strategic request to obtain his own Military Intelligence Records, uncovering the vast, extensive surveillance grid white power state actors deployed against him for years. We interrogated Williams' visceral commentary during his time in the stockade military prison, where he documented that captured German Nazi POWs were granted superior treatment, diet, and freedoms compared to Black American troops. Upon a thorough counter-racist investigation, we deconstructed the psychological warfare of this environment, noting how Black troops pathologically internalized Nazi POWs leaving behind a few loose cigarettes as proof of their German "friends." We apply counter-racist logic to show how the system engineered this stark caste contrast to humiliate Black soldiers and maintain White Domination even within military confinement. The California Disillusionment & Broken Promises: Furthermore, we investigate Robert's detailed accounts of his sincere optimism and hopes for structural advancement when he was shipped to California. Williams expected to finally secure a pathway to journalism training and professional elevation within the Marines. Instead, he was abruptly and systematically stripped of all promotional opportunities. We break down the Racist malice of these military gatekeepers, analyzing how the White power structure intentionally dangled progress to extract Black labor, only to enforce a rigid racial ceiling to prevent non-white autonomy and literacy. Call-In Number: 720.716.7300 Code: 564943#

The Katherine Massey Book Club @ The C.O.W.S. hosts Session 4 on The Memoirs of Robert & Mabel Williams: African American Freedom, Armed Resistance, & International Solidarity. Moving forward from last week's analysis of his early military environment, we continue digging directly into the primary-source reality of Chapter 22. Recap & Deconstruction of Military Incarceration & Surveillance: Last week, we were struck by Williams' strategic request to obtain his own Military Intelligence Records, uncovering the vast, extensive surveillance grid white power state actors deployed against him for years. We interrogated Williams' visceral commentary during his time in the stockade military prison, where he documented that captured German Nazi POWs were granted superior treatment, diet, and freedoms compared to Black American troops. Upon a thorough counter-racist investigation, we deconstructed the psychological warfare of this environment, noting how Black troops pathologically internalized Nazi POWs leaving behind a few loose cigarettes as proof of their German "friends." We apply counter-racist logic to show how the system engineered this stark caste contrast to humiliate Black soldiers and maintain White Domination even within military confinement. The California Disillusionment & Broken Promises: Furthermore, we investigate Robert's detailed accounts of his sincere optimism and hopes for structural advancement when he was shipped to California. Williams expected to finally secure a pathway to journalism training and professional elevation within the Marines. Instead, he was abruptly and systematically stripped of all promotional opportunities. We break down the Racist malice of these military gatekeepers, analyzing how the White power structure intentionally dangled progress to extract Black labor, only to enforce a rigid racial ceiling to prevent non-white autonomy and literacy. Call-In Number: 720.716.7300 Code: 564943#

The Katherine Massey Book Club @ The C.O.W.S. hosts Session 4 on The Memoirs of Robert & Mabel Williams: African American Freedom, Armed Resistance, & International Solidarity. Moving forward from last week's analysis of his early military environment, we continue digging directly into the primary-source reality of Chapter 22. Recap & Deconstruction of Military Incarceration & Surveillance: Last week, we were struck by Williams' strategic request to obtain his own Military Intelligence Records, uncovering the vast, extensive surveillance grid white power state actors deployed against him for years. We interrogated Williams' visceral commentary during his time in the stockade military prison, where he documented that captured German Nazi POWs were granted superior treatment, diet, and freedoms compared to Black American troops. Upon a thorough counter-racist investigation, we deconstructed the psychological warfare of this environment, noting how Black troops pathologically internalized Nazi POWs leaving behind a few loose cigarettes as proof of their German "friends." We apply counter-racist logic to show how the system engineered this stark caste contrast to humiliate Black soldiers and maintain White Domination even within military confinement. The California Disillusionment & Broken Promises: Furthermore, we investigate Robert's detailed accounts of his sincere optimism and hopes for structural advancement when he was shipped to California. Williams expected to finally secure a pathway to journalism training and professional elevation within the Marines. Instead, he was abruptly and systematically stripped of all promotional opportunities. We break down the absolute malice of these military gatekeepers, analyzing how the white power structure intentionally dangled progress to extract Black labor, only to enforce a rigid racial ceiling to prevent non-white autonomy and literacy. Call-In Number: 720.716.7300 Code: 564943#

What does it mean to live on mission? In this conversation, Pastor Mathew Stephen Brown sits down with Pastor Erik Salley from Sandals Church Hunter Park Campus to discuss how we can honor God through the way we care for our bodies, and what role does physical health play in living out our faith. Together, we explore what it looks like to support missionaries, live on mission wherever God has placed us, and use our gifts and resources to advance the Gospel.

Abuse cover-up at Wheaton College and Lindsey Graham died leading to a thirty-three percent drop in war just kidding I made that last part up.  The guys welcome a special four-legged guest—Ranger the pod dog—before diving straight into the chaos of the internet comment section. Things get spicy as they tackle wild online reactions to their controversial takes on Noah's flood, divine violence, and the Nephilim.  Later in the show, the hosts reflect on the passing of Lindsey Graham, unravel the troubling cover-up scandal out of Wheaton College, and dissect the subtle art of soccer flopping and terrible baseball umpires.  Grab a drink, stick around through the technical choppiness, and let us know in the comments where we got it wrong! 00:00:30 - Show Intro & Pod Dog Ranger Joins 00:02:09 - Drink Sponsor Ideas & Riverside Technical Issues 00:04:06 - Internet Comments: The Flood & Divine Violence 00:07:22 - Dealing with Blasphemy Accusations & Fundamentalist Energy 00:18:54 - Enthusiast Personalities & Deep Dive Hobbies 00:24:23 - Lindsey Graham's Passing & War Theories 00:29:19 - Wheaton College Controversy & Institutional Cover-ups 00:46:12 - Zach's Odd Visit to Wheaton 00:50:31 - Institutional Fear vs. Truth 00:58:10 - Sports Talk: The Lakers & Soccer Flopping 00:03:31 - Bad Umpires & John Boy Media SUBSCRIBE & SHARE us this week!Contact Us: brosbiblesbeer@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Leave Us A VoicemailYouTubeSimpleCastSpotifyApple PodcastsXInstaWe Should Know Better is: Zack Krater & Andy McCraw Find us wherever fine podcasts are distributed. Oh, and share us with a friend this week! Grace. Peace. Cheers! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

She was born three generations into one of the most extreme cults in American history - where child abuse was doctrine and children were the product. She escaped at 15 with nothing.In this episode I sit down with Daniella Mestyanek Young, who went from a childhood in the Children of God cult to graduating valedictorian, becoming a U.S. Army intelligence officer stationed in Afghanistan, and still, through all of it, convinced she was fine.She wasn't. And the way she found that out is one of the most honest things I've heard on this show.We talk about the difference between running from trauma and running toward achievement, and why they can look identical from the outside. We get into how the happiest-looking children can be the most exploited, why cult leaders might believe their own lies, and the line that defined her entire childhood: "I was born a soldier."But underneath all of it, this conversation is about something much more universal. The trap of telling yourself you're fine, and fine, and fine, until you're not, and everything catches up at once.Daniella Mestyanek Young is a former Army captain, organizational psychologist, and author of Uncultured and The Culting of America. She writes and teaches under the name Knitting Cult Lady, helping people recognize the tactics used by cults, dictators, and abusive relationships, and is currently developing a musical based on her own upbringing.Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction: Child Performers and Trafficking(00:27) Meet Daniella & Trauma(01:36) Numbing and Acceptance(07:46) A Decade of Deconstruction(09:09) Inside Children of God(12:26) Thrown Into High School(15:36) Early Doubts and Escape(20:34) Hiding her Backstory(24:51) Performance Cult Exposed(28:01) Musical and New Language(38:16) Do Leaders Know?(41:59) Army as Another Cult(50:39) Knitting Cult Lady Mission(55:28) Peace and Advice(59:47) Truth and Where to Find Her(01:02:08) ClosingJoin the Move Your Mind Community:go.nickbracks.com/mymcommunityConnect with Nick:Instagram: https://instagram.com/nickbracksWebsite: http://nickbracks.comEmail: contact@nickbracks.comConnect with Daniella:https://knittingcultlady.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful and deeply healing episode, Keana explores the truth about faith deconstruction, what it is, where the term came from, why so many people are experiencing it, and how it can actually lead you closer to the Real God rather than away from Him.Drawing from psychology, theology, and lived spiritual experience, this episode helps listeners understand that questioning their beliefs is not rebellion, it's spiritual honesty. You'll learn how deconstruction works, why it often begins after spiritual harm, and how to navigate it safely while protecting your emotional wellness.This episode is a safe space for anyone who has ever wondered: “Am I losing my faith… or am I finally finding God?”

We dive deep into the future of construction: Design for Deconstruction (DfD) and the Circular Economy. Instead of swinging wrecking balls and dumping tons of waste into landfills, what if we designed buildings to be taken apart, repurposed, and regenerated?Jill and Leslie break down how Three Squared is challenging convention. We discuss the perks of DfD for developers to real-world examples like preserving historic barns and panelized core systems. Plus, we get into the nitty-gritty of Mass Timber funding, navigating regulatory hurdles, and why "material passports" could completely change the USA building industry.Episode Highlights:Why should we be designing buildings to be taken apart and reused, not dumped in landfills?How "Design for Deconstruction" (DfD) increases long-term profits for developers.Navigating the financial proformas, US funding hurdles, and regulatory gaps.What is a "material passport”? Lessons from historic barn preservation to panelized core systems built for easy repair.View the full show notes for Episode 83.Ready to move forward with your project? Contact us here and we will put you in contact with the right member of our team. Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on new project releases, trainings, and more. 

In this week's main episode, Keith sits down with author and publisher David Morris of Lake Drive Books to talk about the intersection of Freud and deconstruction. If you want to call in to the Bonus Show, leave a voicemail at (530) 332-8020. We'll get to your calls on next Friday's Bonus Show. Or, you can email Matthew at matthew@quoir.com. Join The Quollective today! Use code "matthew50" to save 50% off a yearly subscription. Pick up Keith's and Matt's book, Reading Romans Right, today! Please consider signing up to financially support the Network: QuoirCast on Patreon If you want to be a guest on the show, email keith@quoir.com. LINKS QuoirCast on PatreonQuoirCast on Patheos Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What happens when someone wakes up and starts to question their entire life? He was MAGA, happily patriarchal and deep in evangelicalism, but one day he began to question it all. In this episode of Honoring the Journey, Leslie chats with Steven Francisi, founder of Healing Roots On Up and author of From A-Hole to All Right. Steven shares a raw and wide-ranging story that begins with a difficult childhood in New York marked by inconsistent parenting, feeling like an outsider in his own Italian family due to his red hair and fair skin, and early trauma that led to a suicide attempt at 16. He joined the Navy at 17 partly to earn his father's approval, later got drawn into evangelical Christianity through an Amway meeting, and spent years in high-control religious environments that deepened his shame while masking his unresolved trauma. After a serious motorcycle accident in 2015 that left him with a traumatic brain injury, a subsequent marriage breakdown, and a second suicidal crisis, Steven finally entered trauma-informed therapy through the VA, where he experienced a breakthrough moment of grief that unlocked decades of suppressed emotion. Through therapy, a close friendship with a younger, non-Christian man, and reading works like The Power of Myth, Steven began deconstructing not just his faith but also his patriarchal worldview and far-right political identity, including walking away from the MAGA movement. The conversation is an honest, compassionate exploration of shame, healing, masculinity, religious trauma, and what it means to become a whole person. Get his book, From A-Hole to Alright HERE. Follow Steven on all social media outlets at Healing Roots On Up!   Honoring the Journey is hosted, produced and edited by Leslie Nease.Pick up Leslie's book, Honoring the Journey: The Deconstruction of Sister Christian here.Interested in working with Leslie as your Life/Faith Transitions Coach? Check out her website and learn more about what she offers! https://www.leslieneasecoaching.comIf you'd like to be a part of the Honoring the Journey Team on Substack, click here! You can find her work and also support her financially if you desire.Would you like to leave a voicemail for Leslie? Click here!If you are looking for community as you deconstruct or just a place to go and enjoy the company of people who are seekers, learners and who are looking to connect with the Divine without religious baggage, please join the Private Facebook Community! Leslie is very passionate about connection and community, so if that sounds like you, please come join us! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Anthony Bartlett traces the impact of the theory of Ferdinand de Saussure and Levi Strauss on the rise of structuralism and the deconstruction of Martin Heidegger, Jacques Derrida, and René Girard, giving rise to a clear split between two notions of Logos. If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider donating to support our work. Become a Patron!

The Katherine Massey Book Club @ The C.O.W.S. hosts Session 3 on The Memoirs of Robert and Mabel Williams: African American Freedom, Armed Resistance, and International Solidarity. Moving forward from last week's analysis, we continue digging directly into the primary-source reality of Monroe, North Carolina. Recap & Deconstruction of the Benny Montgomery Case: Last week, we unlocked the foundational catalyst of armed self-defense in Monroe: the case of Benny Montgomery. Gus T. found it highly notable and odd that Williams brands Montgomery as being simply "shellshocked" from his World War II combat service. Upon a thorough counter-racist investigation of Montgomery's 1946 conviction and subsequent 1947 execution, Gus exposed that this privileged Black veteran was attacked because his Racist boss refused to relinquish his hard-earned wages and struck him directly in the face. Montgomery executed immediate tactical counter-violence by slitting the Racist's throat and liberating his stolen wages. We detailed the legendary military standoff where Williams and a platoon of armed Black veterans trained high-caliber rifles on a Ku Klux Klan motorcade to protect Montgomery's corpse from desecration—a telling, pivotal moment in Williams' development that is never revisited in the text and is completely omitted from his 1962 book, Negroes With Guns. The Toll of Environmental Racism & Biological Warfare: Furthermore, we deconstructed the severe, physical impact of Environmental Racism on a young Robert F. Williams. Williams admitted to being plagued with frequent, pounding headaches as a child. He detailed living in the segregated Black section of Monroe that was intentionally blanketed with toxic railroad coal soot and heavily inundated with local tobacco plants and constant smoke. We apply counter-racist logic to show how these environmental hazards—compounded daily by the chronic neurological stress of crippling Racism—directly impact a non-white person's biological ability to breathe or maintain a healthy brain-computer. [#TheCOWS17Years](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thecows17years?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZajJgIEs5PR9CC5VdXkY9WZPnH-le9y7DO-hpyOtQEM1tRfCEU2JqyYxnhDXjJWr8eQtnKPnULqQ1-Q_g6OAMdUZFufoTIiFz5oZw1fqw9rmqIafRj_L58IynuJ0Fzs5Mykf8bPJ2MsGrDRFQVdroN_&__tn__=q) [#RobertAndMabelWilliams](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/robertandmabelwilliams?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZajJgIEs5PR9CC5VdXkY9WZPnH-le9y7DO-hpyOtQEM1tRfCEU2JqyYxnhDXjJWr8eQtnKPnULqQ1-Q_g6OAMdUZFufoTIiFz5oZw1fqw9rmqIafRj_L58IynuJ0Fzs5Mykf8bPJ2MsGrDRFQVdroN_&__tn__=q) [#BennyMontgomery](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/bennymontgomery?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZajJgIEs5PR9CC5VdXkY9WZPnH-le9y7DO-hpyOtQEM1tRfCEU2JqyYxnhDXjJWr8eQtnKPnULqQ1-Q_g6OAMdUZFufoTIiFz5oZw1fqw9rmqIafRj_L58IynuJ0Fzs5Mykf8bPJ2MsGrDRFQVdroN_&__tn__=q) [#ArmedSelfDefense](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/armedselfdefense?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZajJgIEs5PR9CC5VdXkY9WZPnH-le9y7DO-hpyOtQEM1tRfCEU2JqyYxnhDXjJWr8eQtnKPnULqQ1-Q_g6OAMdUZFufoTIiFz5oZw1fqw9rmqIafRj_L58IynuJ0Fzs5Mykf8bPJ2MsGrDRFQVdroN_&__tn__=q) [#RadioFreeDixie](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/radiofreedixie?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZajJgIEs5PR9CC5VdXkY9WZPnH-le9y7DO-hpyOtQEM1tRfCEU2JqyYxnhDXjJWr8eQtnKPnULqQ1-Q_g6OAMdUZFufoTIiFz5oZw1fqw9rmqIafRj_L58IynuJ0Fzs5Mykf8bPJ2MsGrDRFQVdroN_&__tn__=q) [#GlobalWhiteSupremacy](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/globalwhitesupremacy?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZajJgIEs5PR9CC5VdXkY9WZPnH-le9y7DO-hpyOtQEM1tRfCEU2JqyYxnhDXjJWr8eQtnKPnULqQ1-Q_g6OAMdUZFufoTIiFz5oZw1fqw9rmqIafRj_L58IynuJ0Fzs5Mykf8bPJ2MsGrDRFQVdroN_&__tn__=q) [#CounterRacism](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/counterracism?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZajJgIEs5PR9CC5VdXkY9WZPnH-le9y7DO-hpyOtQEM1tRfCEU2JqyYxnhDXjJWr8eQtnKPnULqQ1-Q_g6OAMdUZFufoTIiFz5oZw1fqw9rmqIafRj_L58IynuJ0Fzs5Mykf8bPJ2MsGrDRFQVdroN_&__tn__=q) [#EnvironmentalRacism](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/environmentalracism?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZajJgIEs5PR9CC5VdXkY9WZPnH-le9y7DO-hpyOtQEM1tRfCEU2JqyYxnhDXjJWr8eQtnKPnULqQ1-Q_g6OAMdUZFufoTIiFz5oZw1fqw9rmqIafRj_L58IynuJ0Fzs5Mykf8bPJ2MsGrDRFQVdroN_&__tn__=q) [#MonroeNC](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/monroenc?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZajJgIEs5PR9CC5VdXkY9WZPnH-le9y7DO-hpyOtQEM1tRfCEU2JqyYxnhDXjJWr8eQtnKPnULqQ1-Q_g6OAMdUZFufoTIiFz5oZw1fqw9rmqIafRj_L58IynuJ0Fzs5Mykf8bPJ2MsGrDRFQVdroN_&__tn__=q) [#RacialRealism](https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/racialrealism?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZajJgIEs5PR9CC5VdXkY9WZPnH-le9y7DO-hpyOtQEM1tRfCEU2JqyYxnhDXjJWr8eQtnKPnULqQ1-Q_g6OAMdUZFufoTIiFz5oZw1fqw9rmqIafRj_L58IynuJ0Fzs5Mykf8bPJ2MsGrDRFQVdroN_&__tn__=q) INVEST in The COWS! PayPal: [http://paypal.me/TheCOWS](http://paypal.me/TheCOWS) Cash App: [https://cash.app/$TheCOWS](https://cash.app/$TheCOWS) CALL IN NUMBER: 720.716.7300 CODE: 564943#

We talk about the Bible verses that changed Rick Warren's mind about women in church leadership positions as well as the feud between him and the Souther Baptist Convention.  What happens when you let your wife produce the podcast and you threaten to fire her during the show? Absolute chaos!  In this episode, we're joined by special guest producer Lyndsey to break down everything from the marital magic of "chore play" and listener voicemails, to Rick Warren and the Southern Baptist Conventions split over women in church leadership, and why rigid church cultures struggle with nuance.  Plus, we take a detour through ancient text interpretations, first-century euphemisms, and what it really feels like to step into a brand new church community after a decade of leading the old one. 00:00 - Meet the Producer: Lyndsey Joins the Show 03:00 - Chore Play: The Secret to Romance? 10:15 - Questions with Quaid & Catching Up with Scott 17:30 - The SBC vs. Saddleback: Rick Warren and Women in Leadership 37:00 - First Vagilonians and Linguistic Rabbit Holes 51:00 - The Brittleness of Deconstruction and Church Transitions 1:05:00 - Spotting Cult Tactics and Managing Nuance SUBSCRIBE & SHARE us this week!Contact Us: brosbiblesbeer@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Leave Us A VoicemailYouTubeSimpleCastSpotifyApple PodcastsXInstaWe Should Know Better is: Zack Krater & Andy McCraw Find us wherever fine podcasts are distributed. Oh, and share us with a friend this week! Grace. Peace. Cheers! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What impact do father wounds have on our relationships, our faith, and the way we see God? In this episode of The Debrief Podcast with Mathew Stephen Brown, we sit down with Dr. Joshua Knabb for a meaningful conversation about fatherlessness, attachment, forgiveness, and healing through Christ. Together, we explore how an absent or unhealthy father relationship can affect our emotional and spiritual lives, and why healthy attachment is so important for growth and connection. Dr. Knabb also shares insights from his research on human relationships, church community, and our attachment to God. Whether you're carrying pain from the past or seeking deeper healing, this episode provides wisdom, biblical insight, and hope for the future ahead.

How do you hold onto a spiritual tradition after being deeply disappointed by the people who represent it? That's a question Swami Padmanabha — a Hindu monk, teacher and author of Evolution in Divine Love — has had to wrestle with more than once. Rather than walking away, those experiences led him into a deeper exploration of authority, uncertainty, love and the possibility that healthy traditions are those that continue to evolve.In this conversation, Tim and Swami explore what it means to stay rooted without becoming rigid, to question without becoming cynical, and to remain open to wisdom wherever it is found. Along the way they discover some surprising resonances between Hinduism and Christianity, and ask whether the future of religion might depend less on having all the answers and more on learning how to keep growing.After the interview, Tim is joined by Nick to reflect on what stayed with them most. From caring for God as though God were a child, to learning from other faith traditions without losing your own roots, they explore where Swami's vision resonated, where it challenged them, and the questions they're still left pondering.Interview starts at 12m 48sBooks, quotes, links →The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful and wonderful listeners. By supporting us, you gain access to Nomad's online spaces—like the Beloved Listener Lounge, Enneagram Lounge, and Book Club—as well as bonus episodes such as Nomad Contemplations, Homegrown Conversations, and Nomad Revisited.If you'd like to join our lovely community of supporters, head over to our Patreon page. You might even be rewarded with a Nomad pen or our coveted Beloved Listener mug!If a monthly commitment isn't possible right now, a one-off donation is always deeply appreciated—you can do that here.Looking to connect with others nearby? Check out the Listener Map or join our Nomad Gathering Facebook group.And if you're up for sharing your own story, we regularly post reflections from listeners on our blog—all with the hope of fostering deeper understanding, connection and supportive relationships. If you'd like to share your story on the blog, contact us for more information here.

I. Red Flag #1: A Denial of AccountabilityII. Red Flag #2: A Deterioration of MoralityIII. Red Flag #3: A Deconstruction of BeliefIV. Green Flag: A Determination to Finish Well

Bel joins us from Australia to share her story of growing up in a church in the Sydney Anglican Diocese. When she was six, she nearly died in an accident at church. Soon after, her family moved to a new church led by a man we call Rev T. He called himself a counselor and claimed he could help people no doctor could. Bel describes a community shaped by control, fear, and the constant feeling of being watched. She shares how Rev T's counsel tore her family apart, how her sister was sent away from home and put through an exorcism, and how a private meeting in his office crossed lines no pastor should ever cross. Today, Bel is a wife, a mom, and a survivor. She shares her story in the hope of making the church a safer place.Support the show

What is God's purpose for your life? How do you know if you're following His calling? And what should you do when you feel lost, stuck, or unsure of your next step? In this episode of The Debrief Podcast with Mathew Stephen Brown, we sit down with Chris Stewart to hear his testimony and have a real conversation about discovering God's purpose, understanding His calling, and finding direction in your faith. Together, let's explore how to share our testimony and reflect how God is moving in our lives.

Faith deconstruction has become one of the defining conversations in modern Christianity—but what does it actually mean to deconstruct your faith? In this episode of The Biblical Mind Podcast, Dru Johnson sits down with pastor, YouTuber, and book reviewer Joel Wentz to explore why so many Christians are questioning their beliefs and how those questions can lead to deeper spiritual maturity rather than cynicism.Drawing from his own experience growing up in evangelical Christianity, Joel shares how wrestling with doctrines like hell, eschatology, and biblical interpretation led him through a season of deconstruction before discovering a richer understanding of historic Christian faith. Together, Dru and Joel discuss the difference between sincere faith exploration and tearing down beliefs for their own sake, the role of church culture and church hurt, why asking difficult questions is deeply biblical, and how the Nicene Creed and church history provide stability amid uncertainty.The conversation also explores theological humility, the importance of Christian tradition, the dangers of intellectual arrogance, and how pastors, churches, and Christian communities can create safe spaces for honest questions without abandoning biblical orthodoxy.Whether you're personally deconstructing your faith, walking alongside someone who is, or simply want to understand one of today's most important conversations in Christianity, this episode offers thoughtful, compassionate, and biblically grounded wisdom.Visit Joel's youtube channel (Click Here), or his Patreon (Click Here)Contact us at The Biblical Mind: Click HereWe are listener supported. Give to the cause here:https://thebiblicalmind.org/give/For more articles:https://thebiblicalmind.org/Social Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebraicThoughtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hebraicthoughtThreads: https://www.threads.net/hebraicthoughtX: https://www.twitter.com/HebraicThoughtBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hebraicthought.orgChapters:00:00 Introduction to Deconstruction and Faith04:56 Different Understandings of Deconstruction06:03 Interrogating Inherited Beliefs Without Negativity08:16 Biblical Questions and Cultural Fears09:39 The Skeptical Mood of Scripture10:53 Questioning in the Bible: Examples from Scripture12:26 Personal Stories of Faith and Questioning16:30 Deconstruction of Eschatology and Hope19:11 The Compelling Vision of the Renewed Earth21:24 The Impact of Eschatology on Personal Hope23:42 Starting the YouTube Journey During COVID25:03 Sharing Faith and Books Online27:24 Encouraging Questions and Faith in Community28:51 Balancing Questions and Faithful Answers30:38 The Dangers of Going to Foundations Without Humility31:48 The Role of Sincerity and Humility in Deconstruction33:10 The Pool Analogy: Standing in the Water34:41 Rich Christian Thought on Deconstruction Questions36:24 Historical Answers to Faith Questions38:31 Healing Through Confession and Love40:30 Trust and Gentle Care in Discipleship42:00 The Continuum of Beliefs and Non-negotiables44:32 The Nicene Creed and Core Doctrines45:58 Evolving Views on Doctrine of Hell49:00 The Journey from Open Theism to Classical Theism52:31 The Impact of Doctrine on Prayer and Spiritual Life55:09 The Richness of Christian Thought and TraditionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nobody “deconstructs” from Christianity in a day. Deconstruction is not an immediate decision but a process in which someone questions, dissects and assesses what they believe. But what some people are calling deconstruction is actually heresy and false teaching. There's a thoughtful and Biblical way to evaluate your faith, so let's talk about it. Pastor Jerome Gay, Jr. joins the Perrys to discuss the seven reasons people deconstruct, the importance of critical thinking and apologetics, and the compassion required for walking with someone who is deconstructing. Connect with Pastor Jerome Gay, Jr. https://www.instagram.com/jeromegay https://jeromegayjr.com/ Check out Pastor Jerome's book, “Church Hurt: Holding the Church Accountable and Helping Hurt People Heal” – https://www.amazon.com/Church-Hurt-Holding-Accountable-Helping/dp/1952602548 This Episode is Sponsored By: https://meetfabric.com/perry — Help protect your family today with Fabric by Gerber Life. You could be offered coverage instantly with NO health exam required! https://weekendtoremember.com — Register now with code PERRY to save $100 on any getaway! Https://fieldofgreens.com — Get 20% off with promo code PERRY Scripture References: Romans 3:15 Romans 1:22 1 John 4:7-8 John 14:15 1 Corinthians 6:18 Matthew 16:24 Ephesians 6 Exodus 21:16 Genesis 3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices