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What happens when your faith no longer makes sense? Brian McLaren, author of Faith After Doubt and Life After Doom, joins Rainn Wilson for a deep dive into the personal and societal crises of faith that many are facing today. They explore the psychological impact of religious trauma, why so many struggle with the rigid dogma of organized religion, and how doubt can actually lead to a more profound, harmonious spirituality. The conversation also tackles the intersection of fundamentalist theology, climate change, and capitalism—unpacking how our deepest beliefs shape the world we live in. Thank you to our sponsors! Calm (40% OFF a Premium Subscription!): https://calm.com/soulboom MERCH OUT NOW! https://soulboom.com/store God-Shaped Hole Mug: https://bit.ly/GodShapedHoleMug Sign up for our newsletter! https://soulboom.substack.com SUBSCRIBE to Soul Boom!! https://bit.ly/Subscribe2SoulBoom Watch our Clips: https://bit.ly/SoulBoomCLIPS Watch WISDOM DUMP: https://bit.ly/WISDOMDUMP Follow us! Instagram: http://instagram.com/soulboom TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@soulboom Sponsor Soul Boom: partnerships@voicingchange.media Work with Soul Boom: business@soulboom.com Send Fan Creations, Questions, Comments: hello@soulboom.com Produced by: Kartik Chainani Executive Produced by: Ford Bowers, Samah Tokmachi Companion Arts Production Supervisor: Mike O'Brien Voicing Change Media Theme Music by: Marcos Moscat
There is faith after doubt. We conclude our Falling Upward collection by talking about some helpful ways to get us started on our journey of rebuilding and reconstructing our faith.
How can we stay open to ongoing learning and growth, even when we don't have all the answers? In this episode, we're joined by CAC's Dean of Core Faculty, Brian McLaren. Together, we continue our chapter-by-chapter exploration of Eager to Love with Chapter 6: “An Alternative Orthodoxy: Paying Attention to Different Things.” In this episode, we explore the concept of "alternative orthodoxy," examining how Franciscan spirituality, Richard Rohr's personal teachings, and the Christian contemplative tradition challenge conventional religious frameworks and invite us to pay attention to different things. Before Mike and Drew begin the conversation with Brian, Mike and Paul catch up with Richard at his hermitage to hear his reflections on the sixth chapter of Eager to Love. Brian McLaren is the Dean of CAC Faculty. A former evangelical pastor, Brian D. McLaren is a champion for a more loving, inclusive and contemplative Christianity. A faculty member at the Center for Action and Contemplation, he teaches ways to reconnect with the message Jesus lived and died for—unconditional love. He is the author of Faith After Doubt, The Great Spiritual Migration, and host of CAC's podcast Learning How to See. Hosted by CAC Staff: Mike Petrow, Paul Swanson, and Drew Jackson Resources: A PDF of the transcript for this episode can be found here. Grab a copy of Eager to Love here. To learn more about Brian McLaren, visit his website here.
“Hypocrisy and self-deception proved to be far greater dangers than uncertainty.” B. McLaren, Faith After Doubt, page 28 This resonated 1000% with me when I read it. One must be in congruence with their personal integrity. It will literally make you ill if you do not. And so, leaning into one's integrity, or one's truth we go on with this journey of faith. Brian McLaren's four stages of faith has been the answer to prayer for many sojourner's on the path of their personal faith journey's. He has broken this concept of faith development down into stages much like psychologists have broken down human development into stages. In fact that was his inspiration. Sources Cited: The 4 STAGES of FAITH Chart, B. McLaren GO HERE Faith After Doubt on Amazon, https://a.co/d/2yTgKc9 From The Bible For Normal People: Episode 174: Brian McLaren - The Four Stages of Faith, Jul 25, 2021 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-for-normal-people/id1215420422?i=1000530001607 Faith Matters: 185. Your Faith Isn't Broken — Brian McLaren at Restore, Sep 23, 2023 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-matters/id1307757928?i=1000628941691 ___________________________________ The Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™ podcast is a proud member of the Dialogue Podcast Network found at DialogueJournal.com/podcasts. Part of the Dialogue Journal, the Dialogue Podcast Network was founded by Eugene England, a Mormon writer, teacher and scholar. “My faith encourages my curiosity and awe,” Gene wrote in the very first issue of the journal. “It thrusts me out into relationship with all creation” and “encourages me to enter into dialogue.” My hope is that this podcast is an extension of his vision. Hopeful Spaces is a Dallas Hope Charities component of Hopeful Discussions, which is sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA. Hopeful Spaces is a monthly parent support group facilitated by Meagan Skidmore Coaching. To join Hopeful Spaces send an email to chc@dallashopecharities.org. Go here to get your 'Determine Your Values Guide': https://paperbell.me/meagan-skidmore Come join "First Fridays Free Coaching." GO HERE: https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/71129)! Connect with me at meaganskidmorecoaching.com; click "Work with Me" to subscribe to get my free Pronouns 101 guide & download my free 20+ page LGBTQ+ Resource Guide for families. Also, schedule a complimentary chat with me here: https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages?provider_id=17026. Please help the podcast grow by following, leaving a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple podcasts and sharing with friends.
Sunday, May 19, 2024 | Faith After Doubt | Pastor Michelle continues in the Faith After Doubt sermon and conversation series about the four stages of faith development: Simplicity, Complexity, Perplexity, and Harmony.
Sunday, April 28, 2024 | Faith After Doubt | Pastor Michelle continues in the Faith After Doubt sermon and conversation series about the four stages of faith development: Simplicity, Complexity, Perplexity, and Harmony.
Sunday, April 21, 2024 | Faith After Doubt | Pastor Michelle continues in the Faith After Doubt sermon and conversation series about the four stages of faith development: Simplicity, Complexity, Perplexity, and Harmony.
Sunday, April 14, 2024 | Faith After Doubt | Pastor Michelle introduces the Faith After Doubt sermon and conversation series about the four stages of faith development: Simplicity, Complexity, Perplexity, and Harmony.
“Hypocrisy and self-deception proved to be far greater dangers than uncertainty.” B. McLaren, Faith After Doubt, page 28 This resonated 1000% with me when I read it. One must be in congruence with their personal integrity. It will literally make you ill if you do not. And so, leaning into one's integrity, or one's truth we go on with this journey of faith. Brian McLaren's four stages of faith has been the answer to prayer for many sojourner's on the path of their personal faith journey's. He has broken this concept of faith development down into stages much like psychologists have broken down human development into stages. In fact that was his inspiration. Sources Cited: Faith After Doubt on Amazon, https://a.co/d/2yTgKc9 Faith Matters: 185. Your Faith Isn't Broken — Brian McLaren at Restore, Sep 23, 2023 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-matters/id1307757928?i=1000628941691 ___________________________________ The Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™ podcast is a proud member of the Dialogue Podcast Network found at DialogueJournal.com/podcasts. Part of the Dialogue Journal, the Dialogue Podcast Network was founded by Eugene England, a Mormon writer, teacher and scholar. “My faith encourages my curiosity and awe,” Gene wrote in the very first issue of the journal. “It thrusts me out into relationship with all creation” and “encourages me to enter into dialogue.” My hope is that this podcast is an extension of his vision. Hopeful Spaces is a Dallas Hope Charities component of Hopeful Discussions, which is sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA. Hopeful Spaces is a monthly parent support group facilitated by Meagan Skidmore Coaching. To join Hopeful Spaces send an email to chc@dallashopecharities.org. Go here to schedule your StoryMapping™ Session: https://paperbell.me/meagan-skidmore OR https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/81740 Come join "First Fridays Free Coaching." Click here to register (or go here: https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/71129)! Connect with me at meaganskidmorecoaching.com; click "Work with Me" to subscribe to get my free Pronouns 101 guide & download my free 20+ page LGBTQ+ Resource Guide for families. Also, schedule a complimentary chat with me here: https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages?provider_id=17026. Please help the podcast grow by following, leaving a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple podcasts and sharing with friends.
“Hypocrisy and self-deception proved to be far greater dangers than uncertainty.” B. McLaren, Faith After Doubt, page 28 This resonated 1000% with me when I read it. One must be in congruence with their personal integrity. It will literally make you ill if you do not. And so, leaning into one's integrity, or one's truth we go on with this journey of faith. Brian McLaren's four stages of faith has been the answer to prayer for many sojourner's on the path of their personal faith journey's. He has broken this concept of faith development down into stages much like psychologists have broken down human development into stages. In fact that was his inspiration. Sources Cited: Faith After Doubt on Amazon, https://a.co/d/2yTgKc9 Faith Matters: 185. Your Faith Isn't Broken — Brian McLaren at Restore, Sep 23, 2023 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-matters/id1307757928?i=1000628941691 ___________________________________ The Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™ podcast is a proud member of the Dialogue Podcast Network found at DialogueJournal.com/podcasts. Part of the Dialogue Journal, the Dialogue Podcast Network was founded by Eugene England, a Mormon writer, teacher and scholar. “My faith encourages my curiosity and awe,” Gene wrote in the very first issue of the journal. “It thrusts me out into relationship with all creation” and “encourages me to enter into dialogue.” My hope is that this podcast is an extension of his vision. Hopeful Spaces is a Dallas Hope Charities component of Hopeful Discussions, which is sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA. Hopeful Spaces is a monthly parent support group facilitated by Meagan Skidmore Coaching. To join Hopeful Spaces send an email to chc@dallashopecharities.org. Go here to schedule your StoryMapping™ Session: https://paperbell.me/meagan-skidmore OR https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/81740 Come join "First Fridays Free Coaching." Click here to register (or go here: https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/71129)! Connect with me at meaganskidmorecoaching.com; click "Work with Me" to subscribe to get my free Pronouns 101 guide & download my free 20+ page LGBTQ+ Resource Guide for families. Also, schedule a complimentary chat with me here: https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages?provider_id=17026. Please help the podcast grow by following, leaving a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple podcasts and sharing with friends.
“Hypocrisy and self-deception proved to be far greater dangers than uncertainty.” B. McLaren, Faith After Doubt, page 28 This resonated 1000% with me when I read it. One must be in congruence with their personal integrity. It will literally make you ill if you do not. And so, leaning into one's integrity, or one's truth we go on with this journey of faith. Brian McLaren's four stages of faith has been the answer to prayer for many sojourner's on the path of their personal faith journey's. He has broken this concept of faith development down into stages much like psychologists have broken down human development into stages. In fact that was his inspiration. Sources Cited Mother Teresa: https://www.franciscanmedia.org/st-anthony-messenger/mother-teresa-a-saint-who-conquered-darkness/ Faith After Doubt on Amazon, https://a.co/d/2yTgKc9 The Bible For Normal People: Episode 174: Brian McLaren - The Four Stages of Faith, Jul 25, 2021 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-for-normal-people/id1215420422?i=1000530001607 Faith Matters: 185. Your Faith Isn't Broken — Brian McLaren at Restore, Sep 23, 2023 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faith-matters/id1307757928?i=1000628941691 ___________________________________ The Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™ podcast is a proud member of the Dialogue Podcast Network found at DialogueJournal.com/podcasts. Part of the Dialogue Journal, the Dialogue Podcast Network was founded by Eugene England, a Mormon writer, teacher and scholar. “My faith encourages my curiosity and awe,” Gene wrote in the very first issue of the journal. “It thrusts me out into relationship with all creation” and “encourages me to enter into dialogue.” My hope is that this podcast is an extension of his vision. Hopeful Spaces is a Dallas Hope Charities component of Hopeful Discussions, which is sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA. Hopeful Spaces is a monthly parent support group facilitated by Meagan Skidmore Coaching. To join Hopeful Spaces send an email to chc@dallashopecharities.org. Go here to schedule your StoryMapping™ Session: https://paperbell.me/meagan-skidmore OR https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/81740 Come join "First Fridays Free Coaching." Click here to register (or go here: https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages/71129)! Connect with me at meaganskidmorecoaching.com; click "Work with Me" to subscribe to get my free Pronouns 101 guide & download my free 20+ page LGBTQ+ Resource Guide for families. Also, schedule a complimentary chat with me here: https://app.paperbell.com/checkout/packages?provider_id=17026. Please help the podcast grow by following, leaving a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple podcasts and sharing with friends.
How has the interplay between gain and loss shaped your life's journey, and what new possibilities does this open up for you now? In this episode, we're joined by two members of the CAC faculty Dr. Barbara Holmes and Brian McLaren as we continue our chapter-by-chapter exploration of Falling Upward with Chapter 12: "New Problems and New Directions." In this conversation, we explore the continuous journey of transformation and renewal throughout all stages of life, reflecting on personal experiences, the rhythms of loss and gain, and the deep wisdom that guides us through both the first and second halves of life. Before we dive in to the interview with Barbara and Brian, CAC staff members Mike Petrow and Paul Swanson catch up with Richard at his hermitage to hear his reflections on the eleventh chapter a decade after he originally wrote it. About the guests: Dr. Barbara Holmes is a scholar of African American spirituality and mysticism. Dr. Barbara Holmes reveals how the cosmos can expand our limited constructs of religion, race, and power. As faculty at the Center for Action and Contemplation, she teaches how God's communal presence can inspire imagination and wisdom, especially in times of crisis. She is the author of Race and the Cosmos, Joy Unspeakable, and Crisis Contemplation. She hosts CAC's podcast The Cosmic We. Brian McLaren is the Dean of CAC Faculty. As a former evangelical pastor, Brian is a champion for a more loving, inclusive and contemplative Christianity. A faculty member at the Center for Action and Contemplation, he teaches ways to reconnect with the message Jesus lived and died for—unconditional love. He is the author of Faith After Doubt, The Great Spiritual Migration, and most recently, Life After Doom. He hosts CAC's podcast Learning How to See. Resources: A PDF of the transcript for this episode is available here. Grab a copy of the newly revised version of Falling Upward, with a new foreword by Brené Brown here. To learn more about Dr. Barbara Holmes, visit her website here. To learn more about Brian McLaren, visit his website here. Grab a copy of Brian's latest book, Life After Doom, here. Connect with us: Have a question or thought about this season that you'd like to share with us? Email us: podcasts@cac.org Send us a voicemail here: http://www.cac.org/voicemail
Brian McLaren joins me in this episode to discuss his new book Life After Doom. In it, we wrestle with redefining faith, civilization, and ecological consciousness. We delve into theological reflections, reinterpreting religious practices to align with Jesus's teachings, advocating for a paradigm shift in societal structures, and emphasizing the urgent need for sustainable living. Moreover, we discuss creating inclusive spaces for spiritual growth and action. Here's Brian's new book, Life After Doom: Wisdom & Courage for a World Falling Apart In the conversation, we discuss Kim Stanley Robinson's provocative book Ministry for the Future. WATCH THE PODCAST HERE Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. He is a faculty member of The Living School and podcaster with Learning How to See, which are part of the Center for Action and Contemplation. He is also an Auburn Senior Fellow and works closely with the Wild Goose Festival, the Fair Food Program, Vote Common Good, and Progressive Christianity. His recent projects include an illustrated children's book (for all ages) called Cory and the Seventh Story and The Galapagos Islands: A Spiritual Journey, and Faith After Doubt. His newest book is Do I Stay Christian? and we are going to read it together. Previous Episodes with Brian Should I Stay Christian if I Don't Believe? a God Worthy of Love Saying Yes to Christianity Questioning Christianity Do I Stay Christian? God – Pray – Driscoll Faith Beyond Fear in an Age of Terror 20 Years of Religious Decline A New Kind of Road Trip Parenting for the Common Good We need a new story! Avoiding spiritual and planetary collapse Brian McLaren & Pando Populus Join our upcoming class, FAITH & POLITICS FOR THE REST OF US! Come to THEOLOGY BEER CAMP. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Åter igen har jag den stora förmånen att få samtala med Brian McLaren. I maj månad kommer hans nya bok Life After Doom och är den tredje av trilogin Faith After Doubt och Do I stay Christian. Ibland kan livet och världen kännas som undergång och Brian skriver om vägar att navigera livet under och efter mörkret. Jag är fortfarande så överväldigad över förmånen att få vara vän med Brian och kunna skicka ett mail till honom när som helst och faktiskt få svar. Startstruck
It's General Conference weekend! Time to dig up the BINGO cards and park yourself in front of the TV with some cinnamon rolls and a Diet Coke or two, to soak in some inspiration and maybe even encounter some discomfort.We thought we'd release a re-edited episode with Patrick Mason that feels really timely.In this conversation with Patrick, we talked about creating what Brian McLaren has called a “four-stage community.”. The “stages” we're referencing here come from Brian's book Faith After Doubt, and refer to different stages in which people might find themselves in their journeys of faith. McLaren defines these stages as simplicity, where faith is straightforward; complexity, where faith becomes somewhat more complicated; perplexity, the stage where questions become more important than answers and previous faith paradigms often undergo massive shifts; and finally, harmony, where the gifts of each stage are finally realized and integrated.It seems to us that the diverse reactions and feelings engendered by General Conference are often the result of being members of a community in which all four of these stages are manifest. Messages that seem to be tailored to members at a particular stage of faith may not resonate with listeners at a different stage. This can feel like misalignment, and it can sometimes feel jarring.In this conversation, Patrick points to a couple of practices that have helped us turn that dissonance we sometimes feel into a gift: for one, being intentional about deeply listening to those we might be inclined to disagree with, and orienting ourselves toward generosity, asking what virtues and values might they be speaking from. Patrick also pointed out there's a real potential for growth when we choose to stay in relationship with people we disagree with. As Eugene England points out in his essay “The Church is As True as the Gospel,” in many ways, that struggle is the point.Patrick is the Leonard Arrington Chair of Mormon History and Culture at Utah State University and the author of several books including Restoration: God's Call to the 21st Century World. He brought the wisdom, insight, and optimism that he always seems to meld so beautifully. We really hope that you can take what feels valuable in this episode, and use it as we come together in solidarity as a community this weekend, with all our varied life experiences and perspectives to be inspired by and stretched by General Conference.
This week, Brian McLaren and John Dominic Crossan join us as we discuss Jesus's civilizational significance, hear his teachings in their historical context, examine the habit of interpreting Jesus against his intentions, and answer a host of questions from members of the online class. To join the class, head over to www.CrossanClass.com Watch the conversation on Video here. Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. He is a faculty member of The Living School and podcaster with Learning How to See, which are part of the Center for Action and Contemplation. He is also an Auburn Senior Fellow and works closely with the Wild Goose Festival, the Fair Food Program, Vote Common Good, and Progressive Christianity. His recent projects include an illustrated children's book (for all ages) called Cory and the Seventh Story and The Galapagos Islands: A Spiritual Journey, and Faith After Doubt. His newest book is Do I Stay Christian? and we are going to read it together. Previous Episodes with Brian Should I Stay Christian if I Don't Believe? a God Worthy of Love Saying Yes to Christianity Questioning Christianity Do I Stay Christian? God – Pray – Driscoll Faith Beyond Fear in an Age of Terror 20 Years of Religious Decline A New Kind of Road Trip Parenting for the Common Good We need a new story! Avoiding spiritual and planetary collapse Brian McLaren & Pando Populus John Dominic Crossan, professor emeritus at DePaul University, is widely regarded as the foremost historical Jesus scholar of our time. He is the author of several bestselling books, including The Historical Jesus, How to Read the Bible and Still Be a Christian, God and Empire, Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography, The Greatest Prayer, The Last Week, and The Power of Parable. He lives in Minneola, Florida. Previous Podcast Episodes with Dom & Tripp Brian Zahnd & John Dominic Crossan: God, Violence, Empire, & Salvation Why the Biblical Paul is Awesome Christian Resurrection & Human Evolution The Cross & the Crisis of Civilization The Coming Kingdom & the Risen Christ The Parables of Jesus & the Parable of God How to think about Jesus like a Historian the Last Week of Jesus' Life Jesus, Paul, & Bible Questions Saving the Biblical Christmas Stories the most important discovery for understanding Jesus The Bible, Violence, & Our Future Resurrecting Easter on the First Christmas From Jesus' Parables to Parables of God Render Unto Caesar on God & Empire JOIN our next class, GOD AFTER DECONSTRUCTION with Thomas Jay Oord Come to THEOLOGY BEER CAMP. Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
195. How To Reconstruct Faith After Doubt Or Loss Of Faith. In this episode we look at how we go about rebuilding out faith when we have has a serious season of doubt or lost faith. In this episode we talk about how to rebuild your spiritual foundations, make sure to seek out healthy community and remember rebuilding will look different for each person so be kind to yourself. Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/ To get a copy of What If We Knew What God Knows About Us head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/personal-life/christian-life/what-if-we-knew-what-god-knows-about-us/ To get a copy of Apprentice to Jesus head here... https://www.eden.co.uk/devotional/apprentice-to-jesus-cris-rogers Rev Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart
Leaving the faith system that you grew up in is difficult - and often traumatic and/or life-altering. But doubt need not be the death of faith. In this episode, you'll be provided with guidelines to maintaining one's own comfort level of fidelity to one's principles. Also, you'll hear what happens when a chalice decides to extinguish itself mid-service, and an improvised-on-the-spot musical duet for piano and recorder. "Musical Interlude" composed by Alex Pietsch and Donna Melcher. Copyright 2023. All rights reserved. Piano accompaniment by Music Director Alex Pietsch. Intro and outro background music by Tim Moor at Pixabay.UUMAN is a welcoming congregation and we thank you for taking the time to get to know us a bit better. You can learn more about us by visiting our website at www.UUMAN.org Unitarian Universalism is a religion based on seven moral principles which promote the inherent worth of all people and each individual's search for truth and meaning. Learn more at uua.org UUMAN is a 501(c)3 organization under the Internal Revenue Code. Your contribution is deductible to the full extent provided by law. https://www.uuman.org/donate/ UUMAN - Unitarian Universalist Metro Atlanta North 11420 Crabapple Rd, Roswell, GA 30075 (770) 992-3949 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcRwJlKGVhksTvxKeCXhxeQ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/UUMAN.ATL Instagram https://www.instagram.com/uuman_atl/ #UUMAN #Unitarian #Universalist #Universalism #UU
For this week's episode, we're sharing one more talk with you from our Restore gathering in 2022. This was one of our absolute favorite sessions, and it was the final presentation, right at the end on Saturday afternoon. We were privileged to hear from Brian McLaren, who shared his simple and incredibly resonant framework for faith development. It's one that we've referenced before on this podcast, and we think you'll love hearing Brian teach it. Brian does a beautiful job emphasizing that the point isn't to get everyone to a particular “stage” of faith — rather, it's creating a Church and a community where each stage is welcome and included.First, you'll hear Brian give his presentation, and afterward, Tim and Aubrey sit down for a live Q&A with him. We think Brian brought really key insights to both parts of this session. When we listened back, there was so much there that we hadn't fully absorbed, and even if you were with us at Restore last year, we think this one's really worth a listen.For those of you who haven't heard Brian from before, he's a bestselling author, speaker, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for a Christianity that is just, generous, and works with people of all faiths for the common good. He is a core faculty member of The Living School and podcaster with Learning How to See, which are part of the Center for Action and Contemplation. His newest books are Faith After Doubt, released in 2021, and Do I Stay Christian?, which was released in 2022.
What is an enemy? Do we Christians really even HAVE enemies? For that matter, are we supposed to? You can also read this episode at https://crucibleofthought.com/whos-your-enemy/ The book I reference, Faith After Doubt, can be found at https://amzn.to/3PfDKCx
As we inch towards Season 2 of AllIn Pod, here are some insights into the stages of faith development, moving from Simplicity to Complexity, then deconstructing to Perplexity and ultimately resolving to Harmony. Brian McLaren might have the best work on these four stages in his book, "Faith After Doubt". Listen to his discussion with Pete Enns and Jaryd Bayis on "The Bible for Normal People" here: https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/episode-174-brian-mclaren-the-four-stages-of-faith/
Based on 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, Rev. Wheeler attempts to provide some tools and encouragement for spiritual growth. For more info, he recommends Brian McLaren's book, “Faith After Doubt,” which he references extensively in this sermon.
Hartley and Reel once again invite Jana Spangler and Anthony Miller on to dive deep into the idea of Doubt. This is the Third and Final part using Brian McLaren's book “Faith After Doubt” as the framing for this conversation. And along the way they hope to address how to move away from right belief… Read More »Almost Awakened: 133: Faith After Doubt Part 3 The post Almost Awakened: 133: Faith After Doubt Part 3 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
This episode is part II of Valerie and Nathan's reflections on their journey out of orthodoxy. In this episode they respond to the large amount of feedback that the previous episode received by those listening to Valerie's former podcast “Generation Xhausted” and address several questions, including their thoughts on parenting, leaving institutional religion all together, and more. Val also talks about how the human brain as a “three member committee” struggles to meet separate needs and gives a neurological explanation for why faith expansion brings up so much angst in so many people. Book referenced in this episode: Faith After Doubt by Brian McLaren. ************************************************* Contact Valerie at info@valeriehamaker.com to get on a waitlist for one of her space limited processing/support groups mentioned in detail in this episode.
In this episode Val and Nathan open up with a refresher courses on the theories of faith development that have impacted their growth the most and break down a theory that is less about stages of faith and more cyclical in nature. This stage theory breaks down 1. Order 2. Disorder 3. Reorder. They give many examples in pop culture, nature, theology, and myth that illustrates that cycles of birth, death, and rebirth can be found virtually everywhere. This cycle reminds us that Jesus didn't begin the cycle of birth, death, and resurrection, but rather is one sublime manifestation of this pervasive phenomenon. Val and Nathan further talk about why we resist this cycle in our own lives, why this cycle is absolutely necessary to our growth and transformation, and how the cycles of order (birth), disorder (death/suffering), and reorder (rebirth/resurrection) can be found most significantly in our own lives as our own ideas, expectations, paradigms, and desires evolve ever upward. Books referenced in this episode: Stages of Faith by James Fowler, A Different Drum & The Road Less Traveled (3 book series) by M. Scott Peck, Faith After Doubt by Brian McLaren, Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell, Universal Christ by Richard Rohr, and episode 33 of Latter Day Struggles (for Valerie's Sunstone Symposium Lecture on Stages of Faith Development and Why we as a church are stuck). ************************************************* Contact Valerie at info@valeriehamaker.com to get on a waitlist for one of her space limited processing/support groups mentioned in detail in this
Britt & Bill once again invite Jana Spangler and Anthony Miller on to dive deep into the idea of Doubt. This is the second of three parts using Brian McLaren's book “Faith After Doubt” as the framing for this conversation. And along the way they hope to address the following. The post Almost Awakened: 129: Faith After Doubt Part 2 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Britt & Bill once again invite Jana Spangler and Anthony Miller on to dive deep into the idea of Doubt. This is the second of […]
Today we welcomed Annie King, a fellow therapist and colleague of Kelsi's in Chillicothe, OH to share her personal journey deconstructing faith. She discusses the waves of emotions and transitions felt throughout this process, as well as the importance of remaining open. Annie provides tangible recommendations for anyone also in a deconstructing process, as well as some book recommendations. Subscribe to Annie's Blog here Authors recommended: Brian D. McLaren, Rachel Held Evans, Kate Bowler, Sarah Bessey, Diana Butler Bass, Barbara Brown, Taylor Richard Rhor Books recommended: A New Kind of Christian by Brian D. McLaren, Faith After Doubt by Brian D. McLaren, Do I Stay Christian by Brian D. McLaren, Traveling Mercies by Ann Lamott, Inspired by Rachel Held Evans, Freeing Jesus by Diana Butler Bass, Everything Happens for a Reason and Other Lies I've Loved by Kate Bowler #Wellness #GrowYourPathToWellness #Podcast #Vlog #Deconstructing #DeconstructingFaith #Faith #Religion #ReligiousTrauma #Christianity #Christian --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gyptw/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gyptw/support
Do I Stay Christian? addresses in public the powerful question that surprising numbers of people―including pastors, priests, and other religious leaders―are asking in private. Picking up where Faith After Doubt leaves off, Do I Stay Christian? is not McLaren's attempt to persuade Christians to dig in their heels or run for the exit. Instead, he combines his own experience with that of thousands of people who have confided in him over the years to help readers make a responsible, honest, ethical decision about their religious identity.There is a way to say both yes and no to the question of staying Christian, McLaren says, by shifting the focus from whether we stay Christian to how we stay human. If Do I Stay Christian? is the question you're asking―or if it's a question that someone you love is asking―this is the book you've been waiting for. This is a recording of our book club's virtual Q&A session with Brian, recorded on November 30, 2022. Enjoy!
Britt & Bill once again invite Jana Spangler and Anthony Miller on to dive deep into the idea of Doubt. Using Brian McLaren’s book “Faith After Doubt” as the framing for this conversation. And along the way they hope to address the following. * Doubt as Loss – How did you experience doubt as a… Read More »Almost Awakened: 125: Faith After Doubt Part 1 The post Almost Awakened: 125: Faith After Doubt Part 1 appeared first on Mormon Discussions Podcasts - Full Lineup.
Britt & Bill once again invite Jana Spangler and Anthony Miller on to dive deep into the idea of Doubt. Using Brian McLaren’s book “Faith […]
We've been thinking and talking a lot recently about a phenomenon that sometimes happens and that we've occasionally felt ourselves — something you might call a “spiritual whiplash.” It can happen when we're really uplifted by something: maybe a book we've read, an inspiring group of people we've been around, or even a transcendental experience in nature. We're feeling fed, and our cup is full… but then, we come back down to earth. We're faced with the realities of the mundane, and the imperfections and humanity of the people all around us, including ourselves. So — what are we supposed to do when this happens? Is it realistic to expect to stay in this spiritually uplifted state all the time? What about when even our Church meetings don't feel like they're recharging our batteries, but instead are draining them? When we're feeling fed by something, how do we take that feeling with us to share in our everyday settings and communities, rather than resenting the contrast between them? How can we look at members of our communities as God might, rather than judging them for not meeting our standards — or even judging them for what we perceive as them judging us?To discuss these issues, we brought back a trusted friend and mentor, Patrick Mason. Patrick is the Leonard Arrington Chair of Mormon History and Culture at Utah State University, and a frequent guest on this show and advisor to Faith Matters. He's spoken and written quite a bit on this topic, including in his book Planted. He was an amazing conversation partner as we worked our way through some of these questions. We can't thank him enough for coming back on.As a note, we referenced our recent Restore gathering several times in the conversation, including presentations that were given by Brian McLaren, Jared Halverson, and Jody Moore. We also reference a few faith development frameworks that you'll hear, including Brian's which you can learn more about in his book Faith After Doubt.
In this episode, we were honored to bring back our friend Brian McLaren to talk about his brand new book, Do I Stay Christian?In this new book, Brian addresses a real question which underlies a startling sociological truth: people are leaving Christianity at a rapid pace. In fact, Pew Research shows that today, about 64% people in the US identify as Christian, after falling rapidly from a high of 90% just a few decades back.Brian's book takes an unflinching look at the reasons people might leave Christianity, before spending a lot of time on why someone might choose to stay, as Brian has. But you won't find any “apologetics” here — rather, Brian looks at staying as part of a broader faith journey — one that can take us out of a simple world of black-and-white into a new “stage” of our faith: one filled with paradox, mystery, and love. In one of the most compelling and memorable parts of the book, Brian asks “What if you're really trying to change stages, not religions?”While truly not prescribing any particular path for readers, Brian shows how all people of good will — including those with doubts, questions, and criticisms — can do so much to benefit their institutions and traditions if they choose to stay. We think this book does so much good work to paint compelling reasons for doing so, and to help illustrate a path forward.Brian McLaren an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. He is a faculty member of The Living School and podcaster with Learning How to See, which are part of the Center for Action and Contemplation. We'd also recommend going back and listening to Brian's first appearance on the Faith Matters podcast in episode #67, where we discuss his book Faith After Doubt.
In this episode, Brian gives language to the spiritual frustration many of us have felt at times and the importance of stage theories when understanding the maturation of our faith journey. He and Richard discuss the nature of Christian identity, non-dualism, and faith deconstruction. Brian is the author of 'Faith After Doubt' and 'Do I Stay Christian'. Visit the links below for his website and publications.https://brianmclaren.net/ https://www.amazon.com.au/Faith-after-Doubt-Beliefs-Stopped/dp/1529384451/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= https://www.amazon.com.au/Do-Stay-Christian-Disappointed-Disillusioned/dp/1250262798/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Dave G. kicks off our new series, showing how doubt can be a catalyst toward curiosity, new action and greater faith.
Dave G. kicks off our new series, showing how doubt can be a catalyst toward curiosity, new action and greater faith.
While Ken is out of town, we are bringing back the BEST OF the Beached White Male Podcast.In Part II, Ken and Brian pick up where they left off in Part I, beginning with a discussion of the "persecution complex" so common in the world of religion. Brian unpacks the way in which religious beliefs can be weaponized, often causing harm. They talk in-depth about Brian's new book, Faith after Doubt, some of the characters in the stories he tells, and then we explore the four stages of spiritual development. Brian's friendship with Rachel Held Evans comes to life as well as a visit to a Christian campus that required a bodyguard. SHOW NOTESBecome a Patron: www.patreon.com/beachedwhitemaleSupport the show
While Ken is traveling on the Civil Rights Tour, he's replaying some of his top podcasts. He's also asking you to check in with your thoughts on the celebration of his 200th Episode.Ken welcomes author, speaker, activist, and public theologian, BRIAN McLAREN to the podcast. It's a rich conversation, worthy of two parts. In Part I, Ken and Brian explore the early years that informed Brian's pursuit of books, theology, the Jesus movement, Calvinism, and a pastorate that lasted 24 years. He began as a professor of English literature, but his curiosity about the world and his quest to integrate it with his faith gave birth to a series of books that have had a powerful impact on a wide audience, including the Beached White Male. SHOW NOTES. SEND MESSAGE re EPISODE 200 to KEN | Send an audio message to kenk@beachedwhitemale.comBecome a Patron: www.patreon.com/beachedwhitemaleSupport the show
Author of books “A New Kind of Christian” and “Faith After Doubt”, stops by, along with friend of the pod Mike Petrow, to chat about Brian's new book “Do I Stay Christian?”. https://www.amazon.com/Do-Stay-Christian-Disappointed-Disillusioned/dp/1250262798/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3A676B9AKNZG6&keywords=do+i+stay+christian+by+brian+mclaren&qid=1652990282&sprefix=Do+I+s%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-1
Brian D. McLaren https://brianmclaren.net/ är författare, föreläsare, aktivist och populärteolog. Som f.d. lärare i engelska och pastor, är han en passionerad förespråkare för ”en ny sorts kristendom” – rättvis, generös, and samarbetande med människor från alla trosinriktningar för allas bästa. Han ingår i fakulteten vid The Living School och han gör podcasten Learning How to See, vilka båda är del av the Center for Action and Contemplation https://cac.org/ Hans nyaste böcker är Faith After Doubt (January 2021), och den helt nya Do I Stay Christian? (May 2022). Vi pratar om hans egen resa i tro och liv och om hans bok ”Faith After Doubt”. Vi nämner också lite om hans nyaste bok ”Do I Stay Christian”, vilket är en fråga många av oss säkert ställer sig någon gång i livet om man är på en resa där tron prövas. Gilla och dela gärna avsnittet på sociala medier och till vänner, samt följ podcastens Facebooksida https://www.facebook.com/Gudpunkten och Blogg https://gudpunktenpodcast.blogg.se/ Skriv gärna dina funderingar och kommentarer antingen i kommentarsfältet under avsnittet på Facebooksidan eller kommentera på bloggen. Intro och outtro-musik: Johan Klingstam
We had a fantastic time hanging out with Brian McLaren to talk about his new book, "Do I Stay Christian?" – the follow-up to his book "Faith After Doubt". The book first answers with "No" then "Yes" and then discusses "How" we should live, regardless of the way we answer that question. It's a brave, humbling, and important book. READ IT! Book: “Do I Stay Christian?” by Brian McLaren (https://amzn.to/3LIGNhc) Website: www.brianmclaren.net Book: “Faith After Doubt” by Brian McLaren (https://amzn.to/3MFQPAW) “By their fruits you shall know them…” - Matthew 7:15-20 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%207%3A15-20&version=NRSVUE) The Reformation (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reformation) Council of Trent (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Council_of_Trent) John Philip Newell (https://www.earthandsoul.org/john-philip-newell) Video: Presentation Steve attended by John Philip Newell (https://youtu.be/sDn7aGbWySo?t=1363) Richard Rohr (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Rohr) Center for Action and Contemplation (https://cac.org) Black-Owned Book Stores in the United States (https://aalbc.com/bookstores/list.php) Special Guest: Brian McLaren.
In our ongoing Parable Series, we're subverting the Parable of the Generous Landowner. Plus, Brian McLaren, author of Faith After Doubt is our Heretic of the Week!
This week, Julie concludes her 3 Part series, 'What is the Church?', with an interview of Brian McLaren( https://www.celebratestorypod.com/guests/brian-mclaren/). Brian is the author of more than 15 books, including Faith After Doubt, Do I Stay Christian?, and A New Kind of Christian, he is a faculty member of The Living School at the Center for Action and Contemplation. Please enjoy this great conversation between Julie and Brian!Link to Brian McLaren's new book, 'Do I Stay Christian?'To cap off this series we are running a promotion! Please share your favorite episode from the 'What is the Church?' series to social media and tag Julie (links to her socials can be found at www. celebratestorypod.com) for a chance to win the 3 books from this series (A Church Called TOV, The Other Half of Church and Do I Stay Christian?). You can also share to your friends directly by text or email ... just send a screenshot to celebratestorypod@gmail.com.
In Good Faith is the place to hear stories and accounts from believers, told in their own words. Our hope is to listen with an open heart, celebrating the power of faith and belief, and what those stories mean to the ones who tell them. Host Steven Kapp Perry talks with believers from all walks of faith—Catholic and Episcopalian, Buddhist and Baptist, Jewish and Hindu, Presbyterian and Seventh Day Adventist, Muslim and Latter-day Saint—in other words, human beings and believers, sharing their personal experience with the sacred and the divine. Sundays on BYUradio—and be sure to subscribe to the podcast!
In this episode, I speak with one of my favorite authors, speakers, and thinkers-Brian McLaren.Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. He is a faculty member of The Living School and podcaster with Learning How to See, which are part of the Center for Action and Contemplation. He is also an Auburn Senior Fellow and is a co-host of Southern Lights. His newest book is Faith After Doubt (January 2021), and his next release, Do I Stay Christian? (May 2022) can be preordered now. His recent projects include an illustrated children's book (for all ages) called Cory and the Seventh Story and The Galapagos Islands: A Spiritual Journey.I talked to Brian about the process of decided to stay Christian...or not. We also talked about Brian's role in my own spiritual journey, his involvement in the Center for Action and Contemplation, and got a quick update on Father Richard Rohr.Be sure to check out Brian's website here.You can find Brian on Facebook and Twitter as well. Thanks so much for listening! We'd really appreciate your positive ratings and reviews on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. You can sponsor the next episode of our show by donating via Cash App ($MessySpirituality) or Venmo (@messyspirituality).This episode was mixed and engineered by Eric "The Podcast Doctor" Howell. Get bonus content on Patreon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
In these five episodes of Season 5, we'll be meeting stunning spiritual entrepreneurs who are making a profound impact as they follow God's call on their lives. They are the recipients of the 2022 Locke Innovative Leader Award. To help us set the stage for these conversations, we begin with Brian McLaren! In book after book (his newest book Do I Stay Christian? comes out in May… we talk about it!), with startling clarity, he lays bare the deeply troubling and the fundamentally beautiful aspects of the church and what it means to be the Body of Christ in the world. Being human, being Christian, is messy and imperfect. Christ, have mercy. And still, God is good. And the Holy Spirit is at work in the world. Our conversation is as challenging as it is hopeful. May it spark new conversations, renewed hope, and new imagination for what is possible. QUOTES “You realize for many people Christianity is defined by adherence to a set of beliefs. You can be a racist. You can be a bigot. You can be an abuser, but you're still an orthodox Christian because of beliefs. So it just raises this question, what does this word even mean?” -Brian McLaren [19:20] “Don't imitate. Innovate.” -Brian McLaren [34:43] TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Intro [00:45] Co-host Matt Russell [01:47] About the Locke Innovative Leader Award [04:21] About Brian McLaren [10:00] Brian's faith journey [16:42] Defining the word, Christian [22:14] What it is to be a new kind of Christian [31:01] The role of leaders and spiritual entrepreneurs [40:39] Outro RESOURCES & RELEVANT LINKS Brian McLaren's newest book Do I Stay Christian? A Guide for the Doubters, the Disappointed, and the Disillusioned, is coming out on May 24th but can be preordered now here. RSVP for the Locke Leader Virtual Event You are invited to attend a virtual event honoring the 2022 Tom Locke Innovative Leader Award recipients. Earlier this year, four extraordinary leaders received a surprising letter from our organization. Without their knowledge, each leader had been nominated and selected to receive the second annual Tom Locke Innovative Leader Award. We would be honored if you would join us to celebrate them at a virtual event on Sunday, May 22 at 5 pm CT / 6 pm ET. RSVP and find out more about the Locke Award at award.wesleyaninvestive.org. Expect to be inspired by their stories and filled with hope for the future of the church's witness! (45 minute virtual event, register today!) This podcast is brought to you by the Leadership Ministry team at TMF and Wesleyan Investive. Leadership Ministry connects diverse, high-capacity leaders in conversations and environments that create a network of courage, learning, and innovation in order to help the church lean into its God-appointed mission. Subscribe to our Leadership Ministry emails here. If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts / iTunes? Brian McLaren Bio Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. He is a faculty member of The Living School and podcaster with Learning How to See, which are part of the Center for Action and Contemplation. He is also an Auburn Senior Fellow and is a co-host of Southern Lights. His newest books are Faith After Doubt released in January 2021, and his next release, Do I Stay Christian is coming out in May and can be preordered now.
In this current cultural climate, with so many different ways to divide ourselves into separate camps how can we possibly find a way forward, together? In this episode of the podcast I welcome back author, theologian, and good friend Brian McLaren to the podcast. Brian and I discuss his latest book "Do I Stay Christian?" (May 24, 2022) and how he has provided a guide for navigating these interesting times whether or not you're religious, and whether or not you stay Christian. It's a fascinating conversation you won't want to miss! About Brian McLaren Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. He is a faculty member of The Living School and podcaster with Learning How to See, which are part of the Center for Action and Contemplation. He is also an Auburn Senior Fellow and is a co-host of Southern Lights. His newest book is Faith After Doubt (January 2021), and his next release, Do I Stay Christian? (May 2022) can be preordered now. His recent projects include an illustrated children's book (for all ages) called Cory and the Seventh Story and The Galapagos Islands: A Spiritual Journey. About "Do I Stay Christian?" Do I Stay Christian? addresses in public the powerful question that surprising numbers of people―including pastors, priests, and other religious leaders―are asking in private. Picking up where Faith After Doubt leaves off, Do I Stay Christian? is not McLaren's attempt to persuade Christians to dig in their heels or run for the exit. Instead, he combines his own experience with that of thousands of people who have confided in him over the years to help readers make a responsible, honest, ethical decision about their religious identity. There is a way to say both yes and no to the question of staying Christian, McLaren says, by shifting the focus from whether we stay Christian to how we stay human. If Do I Stay Christian? is the question you're asking―or if it's a question that someone you love is asking―this is the book you've been waiting for. In case you want to watch the conversation between James Baldwin & Nikki Giovanni I reference on this episode CLICK HERE To quickly and easily leave a rating/review for this podcast please go to: https://ratethispodcast.com/dtalkspodcast Thanks to Empire Toys for this episode of the podcast! Nostalgia is something everyone loves and Empire Toys in Keller Texas is on nostalgia overload. With toys and action figures from the 70's, 80's, 90's, and today, Empire Toys is a one-stop-shop for a trip down memory lane and a chance to reclaim what was once yours (but likely sold at a garage sale) Check out Empire Toys on Facebook, Instagram, or at TheEmpireToys.com The DTALKS Podcast has also been ranked #9 in the "Top 40 Detox Podcast You Must Follow in 2020" according to Feedspot.com for our work in the Cultural Detox space. Thank you so much to the Feedspot team! https://blog.feedspot.com/detox_podcasts/
Book Club: Faith After Doubt - by Brian McLaren Intro * Takin' a break until the new year * Facebook group is the BEST! (https://www.facebook.com/groups/487826142679626/) * Don't forget the Patreon! (https://www.patreon.com/followingthefire) * Contact us at followingthefirepodcast@gmail.com * Kristi's our guest! * Vacation Bible School (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vacation_Bible_school) * Obeying your parents is, like, a big deal Book discussion * Book: [Faith After Doubt]by Brian Mclaren](https://amzn.to/39lxbIw) * Episode 16 (https://www.followingthefire.com/16) with the “What type of Christian are you?” quiz * “Emerging Church” movement * About Brian McLaren (https://brianmclaren.net) * Book: “With” by Skye Jethani (https://amzn.to/3lHD484) * Video: Full interview with Brian McLaren (https://youtu.be/1gKQf7wnj8c?t=2265) * Philosopher: Alan Watts (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Watts) * Buddhism (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddhism) * Turtle Island (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turtle_Island_(Native_American_folklore)) * Nirvana (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nirvana_(Buddhism)) * Jonathan Haidt (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Haidt) * Moral Foundations Theory (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moral_foundations_theory) * Nihilism (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nihilism) * Film: “Joe vs. The Volcano” (https://youtu.be/yNYFtQIMB2Q) * Book: “Crucial Conversations” (https://amzn.to/3sjQcpx) * “Those who love me will keep my commands” - John 14:15 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+14%3A15&version=NRSV) * “Love God, Love your neighbors” - Mark 12:28—31 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=mark+12%3A28-31&version=NRSV) * Dark night of the soul (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Night_of_the_Soul) * Plymouth United Church of Christ beliefs statement (https://www.plymouthucc.org/blog/on-believing) * United Churches of Christ (https://www.ucc.org) * Author: Brené Brown (https://brenebrown.com) * Book: “Do I Stay Christian?” By Brian Mclaren (https://amzn.to/3FbNaHf)
Growing up as an Evangelical Christian, I never could imagine that some of the teachings or theology that I was being taught could possible be harmful or damaging. As an adult, I see now that not all teachings are good, just because they might be labeled “Christian”. Many Christian churches and communities have fostered toxic environments and now, there are many, many men and women trying to work through those teachings via some form of faith deconstruction.When I started my own deconstruction, I didn't have trusted guides and the disorientation of it all almost cost me my faith entirely. Luckily, there are wonderful counselors, leaders, and coaches who are helping people walk through deconstruction so that they don't have to give up all the beliefs that have served them well. Our guest this week is Dr. Camden Morgante and she is one of those trusted voices that is helping many safely navigate the deconstruction of toxic Christian cultures. Join us this week and we talk about some of those harmful teachings. ABOUT OUR GUEST:Dr. Camden Morgante is a licensed clinical psychologist and adjunct college professor. She writes and speaks about Christianity, psychology, and gender equality and is a regular contributor to Christians for Biblical Equality's blog Mutuality. She is currently writing a book on the myths of purity culture. Camden also provides Coaching services for purity culture recovery, egalitarianism, and faith reconstruction. Camden lives in Knoxville, TN with her husband, their daughter and two rescue dogs.Books Dr. Camden mentioned:"The Making of Biblical Womanhood" - https://amzn.to/3CdI2Af"Every Moment Holy" -- https://amzn.to/3Dh5cXB"To Light Their Way" - https://amzn.to/3Du87g1Other books helpful with deconstruction:"Faith After Doubt" by Brian McLaren -- https://amzn.to/3n97O4h"Faith Unraveled" by Rachel Held Evans -- https://amzn.to/3Fcc35kGod And My Girlfriends Ministries A non-profit ministry helping women flourish in their relationships with God and others. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit marciaramirez.substack.com
Join host Melinda our Men's Panel, and special guest Brian McLaren as they discuss how DOUBT is an important part of our Faith journey .. but that you can't remain there … and that we must move from doubt toward community, safety and the way of Jesus. Brian McLaren discusses the four stage model of faith described in his book Faith After Doubt, and how his own journey of faith led him to the recognition that our traditions of faith require rejecting certainty and simplicity to fully embrace unity with Jesus. Matt, Art and Chris beautifully share: - How they have experienced doubt in their own spiritual journey, and how did they find their way forward into a new place of Unity with Jesus. - What they have learned about the value of doubt, but also how they recognized that it isn't a final destination and landing place. - What does unity with Jesus look like for them, on the other side of doubt. - Their encouragement to people wrestling with their faith and in the middle of the “perplexity” stage right now.
Join host Melinda our Men's Panel, and special guest Brian McLaren as they discuss how DOUBT is an important part of our Faith journey .. but that you can't remain there … and that we must move from doubt toward community, safety and the way of Jesus. Brian McLaren discusses the four stage model of faith described in his book Faith After Doubt, and how his own journey of faith led him to the recognition that our traditions of faith require rejecting certainty and simplicity to fully embrace unity with Jesus. Matt, Art and Chris beautifully share: - How they have experienced doubt in their own spiritual journey, and how did they find their way forward into a new place of Unity with Jesus. - What they have learned about the value of doubt, but also how they recognized that it isn't a final destination and landing place. - What does unity with Jesus look like for them, on the other side of doubt. - Their encouragement to people wrestling with their faith and in the middle of the “perplexity” stage right now.
SHOW NOTES “ I can either pretend and say things I don't really believe so that I'll fit in or I will be honest, even knowing that that's going to create some difficulties for me.” - Brian McLaren We're in the midst of a conversation with Steve and Brian McLaren, talking about the four beautiful heart stages and phases that all of us go through in life. This episode is our 100th! And to celebrate we will have a giveaway of Steve's NEW book 30 Days with the Potter. Head on over to our Potter's Inn Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pottersinn and look for a post celebrating our 100th episode - it will be up later today! You are the reason we do this podcast, and we are so grateful you have been here, with us, for this soul care journey. Special Guest Brian McLaren Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. He is a faculty member of The Living School and podcaster with Learning How to See, which are part of the Center for Action and Contemplation. He is also an Auburn Senior Fellow and is a co-host of Southern Lights. His newest book is Faith After Doubt, and his next release, Do I Stay Christian? (May 2022) can be preordered now. Brian is married to Grace, and they have four adult children and five grandchildren. His personal interests include wildlife and ecology, fly fishing and kayaking, music and songwriting, and literature. Brian McLaren's Website Mentioned in podcast Faith After Doubt by Brian McLaren Moment to Breathe — from An Approach to God by Rev. Dr. Doug Gay The Four Stages of Faith Development that Brian described: 1. Simplicity (Stage of Dualism) — You're either for us or against us. It's all or nothing. 2. Complexity — There's more than one way to do things. Learning to think for yourself. 3. Perplexity — Everyone has an opinion. Who knows who is right? 4. Harmony/Humility — Seek first God's Kingdom; love God, love neighbors; unity. MUSIC USED IN PODCAST First Music Break at 15:41 - Artist: Christian Andersen | Title: Big Passion | courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Second Music Break at 35:05 – Artist: Johannes Bornlof | Title: Godsend | courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate Here for an individual contribution or on Patreon to set up monthly support. CONTACT US podcast@pottersinn.com INTERESTED IN MORE SOUL CARE RESOURCES? Check out our recommended reading, books on spiritual growth, and our soul care blog. Want to experience soul care in person? Learn more about our soul care intensives and retreats.
And so a big part of my life has been helping people find a way to stay Christian when the forms of Christianity they grew up with feel like a really badly fitting suit of clothes. -Brian McLaren SHOW NOTES Steve had an incredible conversation with author, pastor, theologian, and activist Brian McLaren and today is Part 1! Brian's story resonates with so many of us who feel lost, confused, and in tension about all that is happening in the world and in our hearts. This podcast will help you feel not so alone - we found Brian incredibly humble, honest, and wise. There's so much truth here - dive in and please, talk to us below in the comments. We would love to hear what you thought about today's conversation. Special Guest Brian McLaren Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. He is a faculty member of The Living School and podcaster with Learning How to See, which are part of the Center for Action and Contemplation. He is also an Auburn Senior Fellow and is a co-host of Southern Lights. His newest book is Faith After Doubt, and his next release, Do I Stay Christian? (May 2022) can be preordered now. Brian is married to Grace, and they have four adult children and five grandchildren. His personal interests include wildlife and ecology, fly fishing and kayaking, music and songwriting, and literature. Brian McLaren's Website MENTIONED IN PODCAST Faith After Doubt by Brian McLaren The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard A Prayer for Enemies by Nikolaj Velimirović Moment to Breathe Music - from Psalms from Scotland: Psalm 139, set to the tune Highland Cathedral. The First 2 Stages of Faith Development that Brian described: 1. Simplicity (Stage of Dualism)— You're either for us or against us. It's all or nothing. 2. Complexity — There's more than one way to do things. Learning to think for yourself. (Stages 3 and 4 will be discussed next week in Part 2) SUPPORT THE PODCAST Donate Here for an individual contribution or on Patreon to set up monthly support. CONTACT US podcast@pottersinn.com INTERESTED IN MORE SOUL CARE RESOURCES? Check out our recommended reading, books on spiritual growth, and our soul care blog. Want to experience soul care in person? Learn more about our soul care intensives and retreats.
Yay – Nathan is back! In this episode we follow up with some explanation behind the claims Steve made in the previous episode about how the Bible is not as “inerrant” as we think, although we just scratch the surface. Unfortunately, Steve breaks the rule of only one heresy per episode. Nathan's wife is home! She completed the Pacific Coast Trail! (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Crest_Trail) Her Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hcat_23/) Book club coming up - Faith After Doubt by Brian McLaren (https://amzn.to/39lxbIw) Steve's TikTok- @heystevemartin (https://www.tiktok.com/@heystevemartin) James Dobson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Dobson) Book: Jesus and John Wayne by Kristen Kobes Du Mez (https://amzn.to/3guco9Y) Podcast: The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill (https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill/) Episode 32: Dissonance (https://www.followingthefire.com/32) Biblical Inerrancy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biblical_inerrancy) Some sources on Steve's crazy claims: (There are many more than these, but these are all a good start/summary of the topic. Also, there are obviously many opinions on these things, so please search out and read multiple sides of the arguments) “1 & 2 Timothy and Titus not written by Paul” - link (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Authorship_of_the_Pauline_epistles#Pastoral_epistles) “The God of the Israelites was initially named “El” and it became “Jahweh” later in history” - link (https://www.worldhistory.org/Yahweh/) “The Bible never tells us that homosexual relationships are wrong” - start with this book (https://amzn.to/3Fx1r1N) “The book of Revelation almost didn't make it into the Bible at all” - link (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Revelation#Canonical_history) “Job was not a real person” - Book (https://amzn.to/2YBplZw) “Isaiah was written by multiple authors in different eras” - link (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Isaiah#Composition) “The Bible is so ancient in some places that we have no idea how to translate it” - link (http://nephicode.blogspot.com/2010/05/problems-in-translating-ancient-hebrew.html) “It's doubtful that Abraham was a real person” - link (https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/abraham/) “Moses didn't write the Pentateuch” - link (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosaic_authorship) “John was not written by John” - link (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Authorship_of_the_Johannine_works) Textual Criticism (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Textual_criticism) Chiasmus (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiasmus) Pseudepigrapha (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudepigrapha) Parable of the Good Samaritan - Luke 10:25-37 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+10%3A25-37&version=NRSV) Parable of the Prodigal Son - Luke 15:11-32 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2015%3A11-32&version=NRSV) Parable of Lazarus - Luke 16:19-31 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+16%3A19-31&version=NRSV) Henotheism (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henotheism) Canaanite god “El” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_(deity)) JHWH (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yahweh) Deuteronomy 32:8-9 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=%2A+Deuteronomy+32%3A8-9&version=NRSV) “The truth shall set you free” - John 8:31-32 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+8%3A31-32&version=NRSV)
The journey through doubt is one of the hardest in our lives. On that road, we can feel like we will never leave it again. But there is a path forward for those who can say yes to seeing it. Join Pastor Andrew and Missiongathering for this next installment of Faith After Doubt.
So much of our lives are spent making sure we have lined up and ordered our beliefs. But what if the point isn't neatly compiled systematic theologies? What if the call of faith after doubt is about something deeper and wider than all of that? What if the point the whole time was revolutionary love in action? Join us as we move into faith after doubt.
Our series Faith After Doubt could go in a lot of directions. But I think many of us buy books, go to conferences, listen to podcasts, and come to church. Because the big question we are trying to answer is why did my beliefs stop working? The clearest answer I can give you is because you outgrew it. Join Missiongathering to find out why.
What do we do after we deconstruct our faith? How do we process faith deconstruction in a healthy way? We're learning from Brian McLaren's new book as we learn ways doubt can be a doorway into a bigger, better, more loving spirituality and way of being.
Welcoming back a PWNA regular, [Subscribe here to keep up with all things "Pastor With No Answers" as well as a new digital family we'd love to have you a part of. Click here to lock yourself in as a $5 patron in an $8 Patreon giving tier. You don't have to be alone in your spiritual questions and you don't have to play by society's "new standard" of taking sides and being polarized. Join us!]Joey, in this brand new episode fresh after reading Faith After Doubt, probes many topics including the uneasiness Christians have when people find some truth in other religions, whether Christian leaders use fear to control "flocks," and how our beliefs about God will most certainly affect how we represent God and God's kingdom. Brian McLaren is committed to Jesus now more than ever, but equally more than ever, is staunchly opposed to Christianity being supreme over all over religions. Brian also updates us on the upcoming follow up to “Faith After Doubt,” “Do I Stay Christian” (release Spring 2022)."Ellen, Jed and Joey discuss masturbation, how their church-upbringings addressed sex in youth ministry and how church leaders 20 years ago, tried to use Joey's “yet to be conceived” daughters to scare him from porn viewing/addiction. Brian McLaren Brian McLaren TwitterOther Episodes with Brian McLaren:273 - Brian McLaren and His New Book Faith After Doubt 230 - Why Does Jesus Sound So Harsh? Ellen Mauro InstagramJed Payne InstagramJed Payne's “Church and Other Drugs” PodcastJoey/PWNA Instagram and Twitter Current DonorSee giving opportunity Support Us: Join us as a patron! or leave a Venmo tip Join the PWNA Discussion Facebook Group PWNAcontact@gmail.com for correspondence. Theme song, courtesy of Derek Minor Other music originally composed by Joel Hamilton and Joel Hamilton + friends. Executive Producer of PWNApod: Jared Svendsen *Chapter markers inserted for your listening convenience*Support the show
We're taking the week off, but we wanted to announce our next book for the book club: "Faith After Doubt" by Brian McLaren You can buy it here: https://amzn.to/39UHbZj Music on this episode by Daniel Wheat. Check him out on Spotify! (https://open.spotify.com/artist/26EjMDBdKGmxBXEwkGWCkd?si=4hic1joDTrqNuxkXcusG2w&dl_branch=1)
Abraham // Josh Swanson // Genesis 15 // 8-8-2021
Join us as we sit down with one Time Magazine's "25 Most Influential Evangelicals in America", Brian McLaren, to discuss his new book, "FAITH AFTER DOUBT". Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. He is a faculty member of The Living School and podcaster with Learning How to See, which are part of the Center for Action and Contemplation. He is also an Auburn Senior Fellow and works closely with the Wild Goose Festival, the Fair Food Program, Vote Common Good, and Progressive Christianity. His recent projects include an illustrated children's book (for all ages) called Cory and the Seventh Story and The Galapagos Islands: A Spiritual Journey. His newest book is Faith After Doubt (January 2021), and his next release, Do I Stay Christian? will be available Spring 2022.SEE MORE FROM BRAIN MCLAREN AT THE LINKS BELOW:Website: https://brianmclaren.net/ Podcast: https://cac.org/podcast/learning-how-to-see Books: https://brianmclaren.net/books-by-brian-mclaren/––––––––LINKS AND SOCIAL MEDIAWebsite • Facebook • InstagramEmail: christianafpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show (https://paypal.me/ChristianAFPodcast)
Brandon talks with Christian Abuse Coach, Natalie Hoffman about faith based abuse, misogyny, toxic churches, and the fear of God. Plus they discuss, smear campaigns, feminism, self advocacy, kernels of truth, sinning, shame/fear based churches, brain programming, and getting out. You can find Natalie Hoffman at https://www.flyingfreenow.com Natalie's podcast is called Flying Free and the episode mentioned on the show can be found here: Part One (episode 105) https://www.flyingfreenow.com/105 Part Two (episode 107) https://www.flyingfreenow.com/107 The books mentioned on the show are: Faith After Doubt by Brian D. Mclaren Jesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez Love Wins by Rob Bell The Making of Biblical Womanhood by Beth Allison Barr Domestic Violence Hotline Number - 1.800.799.SAFE Join our Patreon for extra content and our brand new live support groups at https://www.patreon.com/narcissistapocalypse Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA If you want to be a guest on our show, go to https://narcissistapocalypse.com To fill out our survey for a chance to win 1 of 10 $25 Amazon Giftcards go to https://forms.gle/QPMCooHV8yqiJoEKA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brandon talks with Christian Abuse Coach, Natalie Hoffman about faith based abuse, misogyny, toxic churches, and the fear of God. Plus they discuss, smear campaigns, feminism, self advocacy, kernels of truth, sinning, shame/fear based churches, brain programming, and getting out. You can find Natalie Hoffman at https://www.flyingfreenow.com Natalie's podcast is called Flying Free and the episode mentioned on the show can be found here: Part One (episode 105) https://www.flyingfreenow.com/105 Part Two (episode 107) https://www.flyingfreenow.com/107 The books mentioned on the show are: Faith After Doubt by Brian D. Mclaren Jesus and John Wayne by Kristin Kobes Du Mez Love Wins by Rob Bell The Making of Biblical Womanhood by Beth Allison Barr Domestic Violence Hotline Number - 1.800.799.SAFE Join our Patreon for extra content and our brand new live support groups at https://www.patreon.com/narcissistapocalypse Join our Instagram Channel at https://www.instagram.com/narcissistapocalypse Join our Youtube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpTIgjTqVJa4caNWMIAJllA If you want to be a guest on our show, go to https://narcissistapocalypse.com To fill out our survey for a chance to win 1 of 10 $25 Amazon Giftcards go to https://forms.gle/QPMCooHV8yqiJoEKA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of "Henri Nouwen, Now & Then", New York Times best-selling author Brian D. McLaren makes the bold proposition in his latest book "Faith After Doubt", that only doubt can save the world. And your faith. * EPISODE PAGE: https://henrinouwen.org/now-then-brian-mclaren/ * TO PURCHASE "Faith After Doubt" by Brian D. McLaren: Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/3cZFnAw Amason Canada: https://amzn.to/3d26dIh * TO PURCHASE "With Open Hands" by Henri Nouwen: Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/2UMpR1G Amason Canada: https://amzn.to/2XUtSTw * TO PURCHASE "The Return of the Prodigal Son" by Henri Nouwen: Amazon USA: amzn.to/2B7qE6u Amason Canada: amzn.to/2UsWt04 * TO WATCH FEATURE LENGTH DOCUMENTARY "Journey of the Heart: The Life of Henri Nouwen": www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U8M1gx5Rk4&t=1808s * LISTEN on iTUNES: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/henr…?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 * LISTEN on SPOTIFY: open.spotify.com/episode/4AfAnO1Mqu5Yal2Idix5ii * WATCH the PODCAST on YOUTUBE: youtu.be/1rEqHnkVxXc * TO SIGN-UP FOR FREE DAILY E-MEDITATIONS: henrinouwen.org/resources/daily-meditation/ * FOR HENRI NOUWEN SOCIETY CAREGIVING RESOURCES: henrinouwen.org/resources/caregiv…caregiving-books/ * MORE FREE RESOURCES: www.henrinouwen.org * READ HENRI NOUWEN: henrinouwen.org/read-nouwen/
Frank Schaeffer In Conversation with author Brian D. McLaren, exploring his new book, Faith After Doubt; a book for the millions of people around the world who feel that their faith is falling apart._____LINKSwww.brianmclaren.net_____From the author of A New Kind of Christianity comes a bold proposal: only doubt can save the world and your faith. "Will help you live fuller and breathe easier..” ―Glennon Doyle"Deeply reassuring to anyone who questions their faith or the existence of God... McLaren's book teaches us not to fear doubt and how to embody faith after doubt, with suggestions for reflection and action." ―Spirituality&HealthSixty-five million adults in the U.S. have dropped out of active church attendance and about 2.7 million more are leaving every year. Faith After Doubt is for the millions of people around the world who feel that their faith is falling apart.Using his own story and the stories of a diverse group of struggling believers, Brian D. McLaren, a former pastor and now an author, speaker, and activist shows how old assumptions are being challenged in nearly every area of human life, not just theology and spirituality. He proposes a four-stage model of faith development in which questions and doubt are not the enemy of faith, but rather a portal to a more mature and fruitful kind of faith. The four stages―Simplicity, Complexity, Perplexity, and Harmony―offer a path forward that can help sincere and thoughtful people leave behind unnecessary baggage and intensify their commitment to what matters most._____In Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer is a production of the George Bailey Morality in Public Life Fellowship. It is hosted by Frank Schaeffer, author of Fall In Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy.Learn more at https://www.lovechildrenplanet.comFollow Frank on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.https://www.facebook.com/frank.schaeffer.16https://twitter.com/Frank_Schaefferhttps://www.youtube.com/c/FrankSchaefferYouTubeIn Conversation… with Frank Schaeffer PodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-conversation-with-frank-schaeffer/id1570357787 _____Support the show
Brian McLaren, Enneagram 4, is back on the show today with Suzanne talking about his newest book, Faith After Doubt! "Using his own story and the stories of a diverse group of struggling believers, Brian D. McLaren, a former pastor, proposes a model of faith development in which questions and doubt are not the enemy of faith, but rather a portal to a more mature and fruitful kind of faith." PLUG TIME! We are less than 2 months away from Breaking The Cycle, an enneagram event with Suzanne, Russ Hudson, and Rev. Joseph Stabile! Join them in Dallas or online from anywhere in the world! lifeinthetrinityministry.com/btc
“Christian faith, for me, is no longer a static location but a great spiritual journey…what matters most…is not where we are but where we're going." This podcast is a gentle invitation to discover a way of faith defined by love. Brian and Jason discuss navigating rejection, stepping away from literalism, and inerrancy in our approach to scripture and faith, and their personal journey of trusting that God is better than our best thoughts about Him. To learn more or to support this podcast go to www.afamilystory.orgPlease rate, review, share, and subscribe!
It’s always a pleasure to have author, activist, and public theologian Brian McLaren on Nomad. This time we talk with Brian about the vital role that doubt plays in our faith development. Brian breaks down the faith journey into four stages - simplicity, complexity, perplexity and harmony. He talks about the struggles and joys of each stage, and how it’s only when we embrace our doubts that we can grow and move onto the next stage. As always, the conversation with Brian is wise, insightful, honest and life-giving. Interview starts at 20m 14s Show Notes → Nomad is able to host conversations like these because a group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. Our supporters gain access to the Nomad community - which manifests as Nomad Book Club and The Beloved Listener Lounge - and bonus episodes, such as Nomad Contemplations, Nomad Devotionals and Nomad Revisited. And you may find yourself the proud owner of a Beloved Listener mug! Head over to our Patreon page and our own members page to donate. You might also want to have a look at our blog, which we use to share the stories of the evolving faith of our podcast listeners. And if you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map and our Nomad Gathering Facebook page, and see if any other nomads are in your area.
Fr. Tim concludes his series on Faith After Doubt.
In this episode Jonathan and Travis Hayes have a conversation about something affecting Christian culture currently, deconstruction and doubt. We have an honest conversation about what it is, our own personal experiences and encouragement for moving forward. We hope you will lean in on this and utilize some of the resources Travis pointed us to. Book recommendation: Faith After Doubt by Brian McLaren: https://www.amazon.com/Faith-After-Doubt-Beliefs-Stopped/dp/1250262771 Podcast recommendation: You Have Permission: https://www.dankochwords.com/yhp.html The Bible For Normal People: https://peteenns.com/podcast/ Websites: https://www.soyouredeconstructing.com https://www.ravenfoundation.org Song: Fireside Chat by Ruslan --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Fr. Tim continues his Faith After Doubt series with Jesus as the "Good Shepherd", and how our faith is not a destination, but an ever continuing journey.
When you set out to create an online course that deals with one of today's most difficult topics, it's good to have experts on your side. Soon, the Lakelands Institute will be launching a course that will help churches learn how to be antiracist, and it begins with understanding the words we use to do this important work. Today, Neal Christie and I talk with Brian McLaren about his book, "Faith After Doubt," the ways our brains are wired toward bias, and how we can be freed to love more fully.
Today's guest, Brant Hansen, wrote a book called “Unoffendable.” He suggests that the idea of having “righteous anger” is a myth and not biblical. There's much peace to be found by recognizing the jacked up state of this world and adjusting expectations accordingly. And it's the right way, according to Brant. Guest co-host Jory Micah provides some valuable pushback to round out the discussion. What about Jesus flipping tables? What about the pissed off prophets? What about the mother of an innocently slain child? At the beginning of the episode, Ellen Mauro, Jack Hoey III and Joey discuss ableism as Joey thinks society as a whole is way too sensitive about the use of words. Brant Hansen: https://twitter.com/branthansenJory Micah: https://twitter.com/jorymicahJack Hoey: https://twitter.com/jackthelesserEllen Mauro: https://www.instagram.com/ellenmauro/Episodes referenced to on this episode: “How Shall We Love” (Jamie Lee Fitch and Propaganda): https://www.buzzsprout.com/1511929/episodes/7345084“Why Does Jesus Sound So Harsh” (Brian McLaren): https://www.buzzsprout.com/1511929/episodes/6549421"Faith After Doubt" (Brian McLaren):https://www.buzzsprout.com/1511929/episodes/7070269Joey/PWNA Instagram: www.instagram.com/joeysvendsenCurrent DonorSee giving opportunity: https://donorsee.com/pwnahelpsSupport Us:Join us as a patron! https://www.patreon.com/pwnapodor leave a Venmo tip right @ https://venmo.com/joey-svendsenJoin the discussion:https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNAtalkSocials:https://twitter.com/pwnapodhttps://twitter.com/joeysvendsenhttps://www.facebook.com/PWNApodCALL 507-403-PWNA (7962): Questions, Comments, Feedback, Pushback, frustration?Air it out on our voicemail and we may air it on an episode.E-mail PWNAcontact@gmail.com for correspondence.Theme Song courtesy of Derek Minor: http://www.derekminor.comOther music originally composed by Joel Hamilton/Mechanical Riverhttps://mechanicalriver.bandcamp.com/Executive Producer of PWNApod: Jared SvendsenSupport the show
On this week's podcast, Claire Gilbert talks to Gareth Higgins about her book Miles to Go Before I Sleep: Letters on hope, death and learning to live (Hodder & Stoughton). It's available to buy from the Church Times Bookshop for the reduced price of £14.99. After being diagnosed with myeloma, an incurable cancer of the blood, Claire Gilbert, who is the founder Director of the Westminster Abbey Institute, began writing to her siblings and a group of close friends about what she was going through. In a review of the book for the Church Times, Caroline Chartres writes: “This is not a book about dying, but, rather, a book about how facing death enables us truly to live.” Read the review and an extract from the book at www.churchtimes.co.uk This conversation was recorded on Saturday at an online event organised by the Church Times Festival of Faith and Literature, Finding Meaning. Other speakers at the event were the journalist and broadcaster Sarah Sands, talking about her book The Interior Silence; Gareth Higgins speaking about his book How Not to be Afraid; and Brian McLaren, who spoke about his latest book, Faith After Doubt. Buy access to a recording of the event at https://faithandliterature.hymnsam.co.uk/buy-tickets/ The conversation features occasional strong language. Find out about other forthcoming Church Times online events at www.churchtimes.co.uk/events. Sign up to receive our email newsletter at churchtimes.co.uk/newsletter-signup Try 10 issues of the Church Times for £10 or get two months access to our website and apps, also for £10. Go to churchtimes.co.uk/new-reader.
In this episode, Caleb talks with Brian McLaren about his book, Faith After Doubt *Episode Links* Brian McLaren ( https://brianmclaren.net/ ) Faith After Doubt by Brian McLaren ( https://www.amazon.com/Faith-After-Doubt-Beliefs-Stopped/dp/1250262771/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=faith+after+doubt&qid=1619049971&sr=8-1 )
Brian McLaren joins the pod to talk about his new book Faith After Doubt: Why Your Beliefs Stopped Working and What to Do About It. We talk about the book, the disruption taking place with culture and Christianity, and what future church might look like. Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. Brian has been active in networking and mentoring church planters and pastors since the mid 1980’s, and has assisted in the development of several new churches. He is a popular conference speaker and a frequent guest lecturer for denominational and ecumenical leadership gatherings – across the US and Canada, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. His public speaking covers a broad range of topics including postmodern thought and culture, Biblical studies, church leadership and spiritual formation, pastoral survival and burnout, inter-religious dialogue, and global crises. The Future Christian Podcast is a production of Torn Curtain Arts and Resonate Media. Support the Pod here!
Fr. Tim continues his Faith after Doubt series, talking about the "Sin of Certainty."
Fr. Tim begins his sermon series, "Faith After Doubt" by looking at the story of doubting Thomas, and talks a little about his own faith reconstruction story.
We're told that doubts are bad, that they destroy our faith, that they push us away from God, and leave us feeling empty and alone. But what if doubts are actually good? What if doubts actually press us closer to God? What if this journey, if taken together, can actually lead us into beautiful, wide open spaces of possibility? Lectionary Text: John 20.19-31
Brian McLaren joins Peter, Dom and Sue to talk about why sometimes our beliefs stop working and what we can do about it. While many people think of faith as unwavering certainty, Brian explores the idea of doubt as integral to the way of faith; a way which can move through stages with doubt as an adventurous and audacious companion. This conversation is perfect for anyone who has ever felt like a misfit in their faith community, for those who have been made to feel guilty for their lack of faith and for those courageous objectors accused of being a backslider or corrupting influence. Into this place of hurt and confusion, Brian points hopefully to communities of harmony where the search for the genuine is honoured: both in one another and in ourselves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, we chat with the one and only Brian McLaren. Brian has given his adult life to the Church in many ways and has created space for followers of Christ who feel like they exist on the margins of faith and Christianity. Brian has written many influential and important books, and in this episode we chat about his newest book: Faith After Doubt. This is a beautiful and brilliant book that will give you all sorts of space and permission to let your doubts come into the light and let them mature and grow your faith (even if that sounds really crazy right now). This was a truly delightful conversation that we're excited to share with you. Brian speaks to a number of different prayers, books, and resources in the episode. Here are all the things that were mentioned during the conversation:Bishop Nikolai Velimirovic: Prayer Regarding Critics and EnemiesMiguel de Unamuno: San Manuel Bueno, MartirMary Doria Russell: The SparrowBarbara Kingsolver: The Poisonwood BibleJohn Westerhoff: WIll Our Children Have Faith?The two whiskeys featured in this episode are Snake River Stampede Small Batch and their 100th Anniversary Limited Release from Snake River Stampede Ale and Whiskey.Support the show
Brian McLaren is a leading voice advocating for a new kind of Christianity. He was featured in Spirituality and Health's January/February 2021 issue as one of the seven trailblazers who are helping define the future of spirituality. He and Rabbi Rami discuss McLaren's latest book Faith After Doubt, and the dangerous rise of right-wing Christian nationalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Brian McLaren is a leading voice advocating for a new kind of Christianity. He was featured in Spirituality and Health's January/February 2021 issue as one of the seven trailblazers who are helping define the future of spirituality. He and Rabbi Rami discuss McLaren's latest book Faith After Doubt, and the dangerous rise of right-wing Christian nationalism.
A conversation with Brian McLaren about Trumpism, Church and Culture, and Brian's new book Faith after Doubt. To purchase a copy of Brian McLaren's book see link below: https://www.amazon.com/Faith-After-Doubt-Beliefs-Stopped/dp/1250262771
This episode I speak with Author, Speaker & Activist Brian Mclaren & some of the themes of his latest book Faith After Doubt. In this episode we explore - How to read the bible - Authoritarianism - Growing trend of Deconstruction - 4 Stages of development - The role of doubt in growth - Humanism V Christianity - Brian's journey our of fundamentalism Connect with Brian. https://brianmclaren.net/ Connect with us Tune in to our live podcast recordings on instagram https://www.instagram.com/ideasdigest/ https://twitter.com/ideas_digest Email: Ideasdigest@gmail.com Find out what we really think https://ideasdigest.substack.com/ Music: Lawson Hull https://www.instagram.com/lawsonhull/
GUEST: This week on our BONUS episode, Rob, Kevin and Iain welcome best-selling author, activist, and public theologian BRIAN MCLAREN. Brian is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. Brian's latest book - Faith After Doubt (2021) - makes the bold proposition that only doubt can save the world (and your faith).We discuss his latest book, the contributions of RACHEL HELD EVANS, the influence of the religious left in American politics and so much more. BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Each week in February the guys will highlight another Black Canadian Hero. Rob shares his memories and love for OSCAR PETERSON IT'S NOT A LIE OF YOU BELIEVE IT:Did Rob step on a famous golfer's foot?
Join Ken Fong, Brad Onishi and Ken Kemp for a LIVE EVENT, Tuesday Feb 10 at 5 PM - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.In Part II, Ken and Brian pick up where they left off in Part I, beginning with a discussion of the "persecution complex" so common in the world of religion. Brian unpacks the way in which religious beliefs can be weaponized, often causing harm. They talk in-depth about Brian's new book, Faith after Doubt, some of the characters in the stories he tells, and then we explore the four stages of spiritual development. Brian's friendship with Rachel Held Evans comes to life as well as a visit to a Christian campus that required a bodyguard. SHOW NOTESSupport the show (http://thebeachedwhitemale.com)
Join Ken Fong, Brad Onishi, and Ken Kemp for a LIVE EVENT, Tuesday, Feb 10 at 5 PM - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.In this episode, Ken welcomes author, speaker, activist, and public theologian, BRIAN McLAREN to the podcast. It's a rich conversation, worthy of two parts. In Part I, Ken and Brian explore the early years that informed Brian's pursuit of books, theology, the Jesus movement, Calvinism, and a pastorate that lasted 24 years. He began as a professor of English literature, but his curiosity about the world and his quest to integrate it with his faith gave birth to a series of books that have had a powerful impact on a wide audience, including the Beached White Male. SHOW NOTES. BWM Edition #70Support the show (http://thebeachedwhitemale.com)
Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. He is a faculty member of The Living School and podcaster with Learning How to See, which are part of the Center for Action and Contemplation. He is also an Auburn Senior Fellow and works closely with the Wild Goose Festival, the Fair Food Program, Vote Common Good, and Progressive Christianity. His recent projects include an illustrated children's book (for all ages) called Cory and the Seventh Story and The Galapagos Islands: A Spiritual Journey. His newest book is Faith After Doubt (January 2021) which makes the bold proposition that only doubt can save the world (and your faith). In this episode of the podcast Joe welcomes back author, theologian, and good friend Brian McLaren back to the podcast to discuss Brian's latest book "Faith After Doubt". What should one do with their faith or spirituality after they've confronted all of their doubts? Brian answers these questions and discusses his thoughts on the 2020 Presidential Election. We enjoyed having Brian return to the show and look forward to his next appearance on the podcast. #FaithAfterDoubt #beabetterdad To quickly and easily leave a rating/review for this podcast please go to: https://ratethispodcast.com/dtalkspodcast This episode of the podcast is brought to you by Snuffy! Snuffy is a clothing brand about empowering you to show your weird - unapologetically, with bravery and confidence. 10% of profit goes to LGBTQ+ organizations led by Trans* people of color. Shop online now at snuffy.co The DTALKS Podcast has also been ranked #9 in the "Top 40 Detox Podcast You Must Follow in 2020" according to Feedspot.com for our work in the Cultural Detox space. Thank you so much to the Feedspot team! https://blog.feedspot.com/detox_podcasts/
Brian McLaren returns to share about his brilliant and timely new book, Faith After Doubt. The tender and honest conversation explores the painful seasons when our faith stops working, and the new life that can be born in these dark nights of the soul. Brian teaches about four stages of faith and offers sage wisdom for moving forward, step by step, into a wider and more beautiful faith. Friends, new life is possible. A deeper peace is possible. Resurrection is possible. Even in these tumultuous days.
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.
Author, speaker, activist, former pastor, and friend to this podcast, Brian McLaren, just released his newest book “Faith After Doubt.” He submits to us that questions and doubt are not the enemies of faith, but rather a portal to a more mature and fruitful kind of faith. We also talk a bit about “Learning to See,” his new podcast with Fr. Richard Rohr and Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis.Brian McLaren:https://brianmclaren.net/https://twitter.com/brianmclaren Instagram account: www.instagram.com/PWNApodCurrent DonorSee: https://donorsee.com/pwnahelpsGet notifications each time we start raising money to get more information on our current opportunity to “save the day” for team humanity. Text PWNAd to 31010.Join us as a patron! https://www.patreon.com/pwnapodJoin the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNAtalkSocials: https://twitter.com/pwnapod https://twitter.com/joeysvendsen https://www.facebook.com/PWNApod CALL 507-403-PWNA (7962): Questions, Comments, Feedback, Pushback, frustration? Air it out on our voicemail and we may air it on an episode. E-mail PWNAcontact@gmail.com for correspondenceMusic courtesy of:http://www.derekminor.com/Executive Producer of PWNApod: Jared SvendsenSupport the show
Brian McLaren is a well-known theologian, activist, and author. His new book "Faith After Doubt" will be released on January 5th 2021. You don't want to miss it. Rob sits down with Brian for a conversation about his new book. Pre-Order here: https://read.macmillan.com/lp/faith-after-doubt/
In the second part of our conversation, Senior Pastor Shawn Zambrows and Associate Pastor Nick Quient are joined by Brian McLaren. Brian is an author, speaker, activist and public theologian. After teaching college English, Brian pastored Cedar Ridge Community Church in the Baltimore-Washington, DC area. Brain has been active in networking and mentoring church planters and pastors for over 20 years. He is a popular conference speaker and a frequent guest lecturer for denominational and ecumenical leadership gatherings in the US and internationally. In this episode, we are talking about Brian's new book, Faith After Doubt. If you are looking for a church service during COVID, we encourage you to enjoy our worship service on YouTube. We release the entire worship service Sunday mornings at 10am on YouTube. If you want to be kept up to date, you can also follow our church on Facebook, check out our webpage, and like our Podcast Facebook page as well.
In this first part of our conversation, Senior Pastor Shawn Zambrows and Associate Pastor Nick Quient are joined by Brian McLaren. Brian is an author, speaker, activist and public theologian. After teaching college English, Brian pastored Cedar Ridge Community Church in the Baltimore-Washington, DC area. Brain has been active in networking and mentoring church planters and pastors for over 20 years. He is a popular conference speaker and a frequent guest lecturer for denominational and ecumenical leadership gatherings in the US and internationally. In this episode, we are talking about Brian's new book, Faith After Doubt. If you are looking for a church service during COVID, we encourage you to enjoy our worship service on YouTube. We release the entire worship service Sunday mornings at 10am on YouTube. If you want to be kept up to date, you can also follow our church on Facebook, check out our webpage, and like our Podcast Facebook page as well.
Hadden Wilson talks to us about Sarah, and the faith that she showed in God's promise to her of a family, even though in Earthly terms it seemed impossible.How often do we limit God's promises to us through doubting, not trusting in Him and his timings?