Podcasts about inside out faith

You don't have to pretend you have it all together—when you don't! Real change is possible if you're willing to start from the inside out. God has designed a plan of genuine transformation for every person. In this series, Inside Out Faith, Dr. Chappell encourages us to take an honest look at our innermost struggles and bring them before God. Only then can you be set free, and experience a truly fulfilling Christian life.

You don't have to pretend you have it all together—when you don't! Real change is possible if you're willing to start from the inside out. God has designed a plan of genuine transformation for every person. In this series, Inside Out Faith, Dr. Chappell encourages us to take an honest look at our innermost struggles and bring them before God. Only then can you be set free, and experience a truly fulfilling Christian life.

You don't have to pretend you have it all together—when you don't! Real change is possible if you're willing to start from the inside out. God has designed a plan of genuine transformation for every person. In this series, Inside Out Faith, Dr. Chappell encourages us to take an honest look at our innermost struggles and bring them before God. Only then can you be set free, and experience a truly fulfilling Christian life.

You don't have to pretend you have it all together—when you don't! Real change is possible if you're willing to start from the inside out. God has designed a plan of genuine transformation for every person. In this series, Inside Out Faith, Dr. Chappell encourages us to take an honest look at our innermost struggles and bring them before God. Only then can you be set free, and experience a truly fulfilling Christian life.

You don't have to pretend you have it all together—when you don't! Real change is possible if you're willing to start from the inside out. God has designed a plan of genuine transformation for every person. In this series, Inside Out Faith, Dr. Chappell encourages us to take an honest look at our innermost struggles and bring them before God. Only then can you be set free, and experience a truly fulfilling Christian life.

You don't have to pretend you have it all together—when you don't! Real change is possible if you're willing to start from the inside out. God has designed a plan of genuine transformation for every person. In this series, Inside Out Faith, Dr. Chappell encourages us to take an honest look at our innermost struggles and bring them before God. Only then can you be set free, and experience a truly fulfilling Christian life.

You don't have to pretend you have it all together—when you don't! Real change is possible if you're willing to start from the inside out. God has designed a plan of genuine transformation for every person. In this series, Inside Out Faith, Dr. Chappell encourages us to take an honest look at our innermost struggles and bring them before God. Only then can you be set free, and experience a truly fulfilling Christian life.

You don't have to pretend you have it all together—when you don't! Real change is possible if you're willing to start from the inside out. God has designed a plan of genuine transformation for every person. In this series, Inside Out Faith, Dr. Chappell encourages us to take an honest look at our innermost struggles and bring them before God. Only then can you be set free, and experience a truly fulfilling Christian life.

You don't have to pretend you have it all together—when you don't! Real change is possible if you're willing to start from the inside out. God has designed a plan of genuine transformation for every person. In this series, Inside Out Faith, Dr. Chappell encourages us to take an honest look at our innermost struggles and bring them before God. Only then can you be set free, and experience a truly fulfilling Christian life.

You don't have to pretend you have it all together—when you don't! Real change is possible if you're willing to start from the inside out. God has designed a plan of genuine transformation for every person. In this series, Inside Out Faith, Dr. Chappell encourages us to take an honest look at our innermost struggles and bring them before God. Only then can you be set free, and experience a truly fulfilling Christian life.

You don't have to pretend you have it all together—when you don't! Real change is possible if you're willing to start from the inside out. God has designed a plan of genuine transformation for every person. In this series, Inside Out Faith, Dr. Chappell encourages us to take an honest look at our innermost struggles and bring them before God. Only then can you be set free, and experience a truly fulfilling Christian life.

You don't have to pretend you have it all together—when you don't! Real change is possible if you're willing to start from the inside out. God has designed a plan of genuine transformation for every person. In this series, Inside Out Faith, Dr. Chappell encourages us to take an honest look at our innermost struggles and bring them before God. Only then can you be set free, and experience a truly fulfilling Christian life.

You don't have to pretend you have it all together—when you don't! Real change is possible if you're willing to start from the inside out. God has designed a plan of genuine transformation for every person. In this series, Inside Out Faith, Dr. Chappell encourages us to take an honest look at our innermost struggles and bring them before God. Only then can you be set free, and experience a truly fulfilling Christian life.

You don't have to pretend you have it all together—when you don't! Real change is possible if you're willing to start from the inside out. God has designed a plan of genuine transformation for every person. In this series, Inside Out Faith, Dr. Chappell encourages us to take an honest look at our innermost struggles and bring them before God. Only then can you be set free, and experience a truly fulfilling Christian life.

Feb. 9 - Inside Out Faith: Envy With Contentment | Emily Wright by WHPC

You don't have to pretend you have it all together—when you don't! Real change is possible if you're willing to start from the inside out. God has designed a plan of genuine transformation for every person. In this series, Inside Out Faith, Dr. Chappell encourages us to take an honest look at our innermost struggles and bring them before God. Only then can you be set free, and experience a truly fulfilling Christian life.

You don't have to pretend you have it all together—when you don't! Real change is possible if you're willing to start from the inside out. God has designed a plan of genuine transformation for every person. In this series, Inside Out Faith, Dr. Chappell encourages us to take an honest look at our innermost struggles and bring them before God. Only then can you be set free, and experience a truly fulfilling Christian life.

You don't have to pretend you have it all together—when you don't! Real change is possible if you're willing to start from the inside out. God has designed a plan of genuine transformation for every person. In this series, Inside Out Faith, Dr. Chappell encourages us to take an honest look at our innermost struggles and bring them before God. Only then can you be set free, and experience a truly fulfilling Christian life.

You don't have to pretend you have it all together—when you don't! Real change is possible if you're willing to start from the inside out. God has designed a plan of genuine transformation for every person. In this series, Inside Out Faith, Dr. Chappell encourages us to take an honest look at our innermost struggles and bring them before God. Only then can you be set free, and experience a truly fulfilling Christian life.

You don't have to pretend you have it all together—when you don't! Real change is possible if you're willing to start from the inside out. God has designed a plan of genuine transformation for every person. In this series, Inside Out Faith, Dr. Chappell encourages us to take an honest look at our innermost struggles and bring them before God. Only then can you be set free, and experience a truly fulfilling Christian life.

We will go Inside Out of Faith together as we continue focusing on how scripture speaks to our mental health and wellness this year. We will examine common emotions that, while not inherently bad, can lead to us feeling unwell. Our faith in Christ makes us well, not physically but in a deeper sense—living life fully and abundantly with faith, hope, contentment, peace, trust, and joy.

You don't have to pretend you have it all together—when you don't! Real change is possible if you're willing to start from the inside out. God has designed a plan of genuine transformation for every person. In this series, Inside Out Faith, Dr. Chappell encourages us to take an honest look at our innermost struggles and bring them before God. Only then can you be set free, and experience a truly fulfilling Christian life.

In today's sermon we will go Inside Out of Faith together as we continue focusing on how scripture speaks to our mental health and wellness this year. We will examine common emotions that, while not inherently bad, can lead to us feeling unwell. Our faith in Christ makes us well, not physically but in a deeper sense—living life fully and abundantly with faith, hope, contentment, peace, trust, and joy

If the Gospel is truly in you, it should come out of you.

Episode 054 - A Better Place Than Here (With Jennifer Knapp) What would you learn if you had the opportunity to go back and revisit your spiritual journey of twenty-five years ago? What if that experience happened in community, with folks who were there with you, when it happened? What would you learn? How are you different? What losses and what growth would you notice? The release of Kansas 25, a re-recording of her award-winning album, Kansas, gave singer songwriter, Jennifer Knapp, just that experience. Show Notes Get Kansas 25 Digital, CD & Vinyl Streaming on all major services. Scroll down for a full transcript of this episode. You can also watch and share the video version on Youtube. More about My Conversation Partner Jennifer Knapp is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, author, speaker, and advocate whose two-decade career has significantly impacted the music industry. With over one million albums sold from her first three releases—"Kansas" (1998), "Lay It Down" (2000), and "The Way I Am" (2001)—Knapp achieved Gold certification for "Kansas" and earned four Dove Awards along with two Grammy nominations. Originating from Kansas, she has performed globally alongside artists like Jars of Clay and participated in the Lilith Fair Tour in 1999 and 2010. Known for her poignant exploration of human experiences and spirituality, Knapp took a seven-year hiatus in 2002, returning with the album "Letting Go" in 2010, which debuted at No. 73 on the Billboard Hot 200 Chart. Beyond music, she is a pioneer in LGBTQ+ advocacy within Christian communities, being the first major artist to openly discuss her identity, which sparked national dialogue and led to appearances on platforms like Larry King Live and TEDx. In 2012, she founded Inside Out Faith, a non-profit organization advocating for LGBTQ+ rights in faith contexts. Recently, she completed a master's degree in theological studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School, reinforcing her commitment to social justice through music and advocacy. Jennifer Knapp's diverse talents and dedication to inclusivity continue to inspire audiences worldwide. Find Jenn at https://jenniferknapp.com Facebook: JenniferKnappMusic Instagram: @JenniferKnappMusic Today's Sponsor The Apprenticehip Notes Newsletter - Monthly-ish writing just for you on spiritual growth in the other-centered, co-suffering way of Jesus. Transcription Marc Schelske 0:00Hey, friends, I'm Marc Alan Schelske, and this is The Apprenticeship Way, a podcast about spiritual growth, following the way of Jesus. This is episode 55: A Better Place Than Here. THIS WEEK'S SPONSORToday's podcast is made possible by The Writers Advance. I'm a writer. I love supporting writers. Five years ago, I created The Writer's Advance. It's exactly what I needed--A writing weekend that has been crafted to be precisely what writers need to push forward their current project. It's not about networking or listening to experts speak or trying desperately to get an agent or editor to notice you. Nope. It's about writing and reconnecting with why writing matters to you. At the end of every writing weekend, I send all the participants an anonymous survey to get feedback so that I can improve the experience. You can read their words on the event website, but I wanted to just read a couple of their comments to you right now, because they really tell the story. This is an anonymous feedback from the retreat two years ago. "This was an amazing weekend. The hosting was on target. The venue was peaceful and offered more than I expected. I loved the pacing. Marc is a great host and guide, and provides just the right amount of encouragement and accountability. So looking forward to the next one." Here's another. This is a comment about last year's event. "This weekend reenergized my commitment to my writing craft. It was an excellent blend of accountability, flexibility,

Jennifer Knapp is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, author, speaker and advocate. In her rich musical career, she has earned four Dove Awards and two Grammy nominations. With a considerable fan base and critical and commercial success, Knapp walked away from music in 2002 at the height of her career. After a seven-year hiatus she returned in 2010 with a renewed passion for music. As the first major artist in the Christian music world to speak openly about LGBTQ identity, her unique position created opportunities for national dialogue. In 2012 Knapp founded the non-profit organization Inside Out Faith, through which she continues to speak and perform nationally as an advocate for LGBTQ & faith issues. A true Renaissance woman, Knapp recently completed a Master's Degree in Theological Studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School. *Music shared with permission* Connect with Jennifer Knapp: The Dot Com: https://jenniferknapp.com/ | Patreon: https://jenniferknapp.com/patreon/ | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferknappmusic/?hl=en Connect with Maggie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hello_deconstructionists/ | Email: hello.decons@gmail.com Learn more about Amy's music: Amy's Website: ⁠⁠https://www.amyazzara.com/⁠ ⁠⁠ | Foray Music: ⁠⁠https://www.foraymusic.com/⁠⁠ | Amy's Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/amyazzara/⁠

Acknowledge what you find inside—and what Jesus can do with it.

Jesus on living life inside out. Plus: How do you react to misuse of God's name? And: OTD, Oreo cookies made their debut!

This Quoircast episode is brought to you by Deadly Faith Podcast: a true crime podcast that explores the world where religion and crime collide.In this episode we chat with Jennifer KnappJennifer Knapp is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, author, speaker and advocate. Her impressive history includes selling over one million albums with her first three releases Kansas (debut 1998, Gold-certified), Lay It Down (2000), and The Way I Am (2001). She has earned four Dove Awards and two Grammy nominations. The Kansas-born musician has toured the globe with artists such as Jars of Clay and was featured on the Lilith Fair Tour in 1999 and 2010. Knapp received critical acclaim for her human approach to the divine, with The Los Angeles Times calling her “a rising star” and People Magazine describing her as “an uncommonly literate songwriter.” With a considerable fan base and critical and commercial success, Knapp walked away from music in 2002 at the height of her career. After a seven-year hiatus she returned in 2010 with a renewed passion for music showcased in her album Letting Go, which debuted at No. 73 on the Billboard Hot 200 Chart. Set Me Free followed in 2014 on Righteous Babe Records in conjunction with a memoir, Facing the Music: My Story, published by Simon & Schuster. Her 2017 album Love Comes Back Around, produced by Viktor Krauss, pairs her fearless songwriting and strong, expressive voice with Americana style rootsy arrangements. As the first major artist in the Christian music world to speak openly about LGBTQ identity, her unique position created opportunities for national dialogue, including appearances on Larry King Live and the TEDx stage. In 2012 Knapp founded the non-profit organization Inside Out Faith, through which she continues to speak and perform nationally as an advocate for LGBTQ & faith issues.You can follow Jennifer on:Facebook     Twitter     Instagram     TikTok     YouTubeYou can find all things Jennifer Knapp related on her websiteYou can purchase Jennifer's book Facing the Music and her music at her online storeYou can connect with This Is Not Church on:Facebook     Instagram      Twitter     TikTok     YouTubeAlso check out our Linktree for all things This Is Not Church relatedPlease like and follow our Quoircast Partners:Heretic Happy Hour     Messy Spirituality     Apostates Anonymous    Second Cup with Keith     The Church Needs TherapyIdeas Digest     The New Evangelicals     Snarky Faith Podcast     Wild Olive     Deadly FaithJonathan Foster     Sacred Thoughts     Holy Heretics     Reframing Our StoriesEach episode of This Is Not Church Podcast is expertly engineered by our producer The Podcast Doctor Eric Howell. If you're thinking of starting a podcast you need to connect with Eric!

Philippians 2:6-13

Philippians 2:6-13

This week we continue our summer series, Mark, where we will unpack one story in Chapter 7 about outside-in verses inside-out faith. You will hear from our Discipleship Pastor, John Grandy.  If you want more information about the church, we highly encourage you to download the Church Center App. The app will be able to guide toward our Calendar of Events, ways to Give, and fill out a Connect Card. 

“When Jesus arrived, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days.” Jesus is still calling us out into the world, still bringing us opportunities to reconnect with the life giving Spirit of God…even when we feel like we are too far gone to be reached

The Samaritan Woman at the Well. Her name is Photini - which in Greek means LIGHT. Appropriate because she truly is a light for many who feel unseen or unheard.

Nicodemus comes to Jesus with a question, and Jesus answers him in a way totally different from what Nicodemus was anticipating – totally unexpected. This is week two in Lent, and we are working our way toward Easter and Resurrection in an attempt to understand how we have an inside/out kind of faith.

Jesus is an incredible storyteller. One of the greatest to have ever lived. Today as we continue our series through the Gospel of Mark, we see Jesus tell a masterful story about sowing seed. This wasn't just a regular story, but a parable pointing to a deeper truth. Jesus used a story about everyday things to communicate a much deeper truth in a way the people could understand. Jesus invites them into the work of the Gospel, not to horde the seeds, but to scatter seeds in the sharing of the Gospel and the living out of our faith. We invite you to listen and share with a friend. We pray this message will be a challenge and a blessing to you.

Welcome to Lent, and the wilderness - what will your first step into the season look like?

Mark 7:1-23 Two ways to approach faith. One is hypocritical. The other is genuine.

True Righteousness Flows From A Pure Heart

Jennifer Knapp is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, author, speaker and advocate. She has earned four Dove Awards and has two Grammy nominations. As the first major artist in the Christian music world to speak openly about LGBTQ identity, her unique position created opportunities for a national dialogue, including appearances on Larry King Live and theTEDxstage. In 2012 Knappfounded the non-profit organization Inside Out Faith, through which she continues to speak and perform nationally as an advocate for LGBTQ & faith issues. Knapp recently completed a master's degree in Theological Studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School Become a Legend! Get perks for being a supporter of the show by choosing an Emoji! Visit www.patreon.com/christianpodcast SPONSORS: Soundstripe offers Unlimited, royalty free music and sound effects for creators. Visit soundstripe.com and enter Promo Code: ChristianPodcast for a 10% Discount in your subscription. --- 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/christianpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/christianpodcast/support

Inside-out Faith - John Fanous

From the message series "Inside Out Faith" at Artisan Church, Rochester, NY. www.artisanchurch.com

From the message series "Inside Out Faith" at Artisan Church, Rochester, NY. www.artisanchurch.com

From the message series "Inside Out Faith" at Artisan Church, Rochester, NY. www.artisanchurch.com

From the message series "Inside Out Faith" at Artisan Church, Rochester, NY. www.artisanchurch.com

Have you heard the phrase “Controlling the Narrative”? We hear about in politics. Infamous scandals. It is also a driving theme in Mark.  The Gospel of Mark is this continual struggle for control over the narrative of God. (custody battle) Mark 7:1 “One day some Pharisees and teachers of religious law arrived from Jerusalem to see Jesus.” “Come to intimidate Jesus”. “Come to shut up Jesus”. “Come to interrogate Jesus”. “Come to regain control over God." 5 So the Pharisees and teachers of religious law asked him, “Why don’t your disciples follow our age-old tradition? They eat without first performing the hand-washing ceremony.”6 Jesus replied, “You hypocrites! Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you, for he wrote,‘These people honor me with their lips,
    but their hearts are far from me.7 Their worship is a farce,
    for they teach man-made ideas as commands from God.’8 For you ignore God’s law and substitute your own tradition.”9 Then he said, “You skillfully sidestep God’s law in order to hold on to your own tradition. 10 For instance, Moses gave you this law from God: ‘Honor your father and mother,’ and ‘Anyone who speaks disrespectfully of father or mother must be put to death.’ 11 But you say it is all right for people to say to their parents, ‘Sorry, I can’t help you. For I have vowed to give to God what I would have given to you.’ 12 In this way, you let them disregard their needy parents. 13 And so you cancel the word of God in order to hand down your own tradition. And this is only one example among many others.”14 Then Jesus called to the crowd to come and hear. “All of you listen,” he said, “and try to understand. 15 It’s not what goes into your body that defiles you; you are defiled by what comes from your heart.” Inside-Out Faith vs. Outside-In “Faith” Who controls Jesus? Who controls worship/practice? Who controls Scripture? “You skillfully sidestep God’s law in order to hold on to your own tradition. Example of Outside-In “faith”: Pharisees - Jesus compares them to the non-kosher food Example of Inside-Out faith Jesus gives: Gentile Women A deaf person unable to speak. Who are we? Am I inside out or Outside in? Do you fight the light? Who controls how I worship?Religion can be Idol Worship Religious words can be taking God’s name in vain Do you read the meaning into the Scripture, or does the Scripture read meaning into you? The truth will ultimately control the narrative. Luke 8:17 all that is secret will eventually be brought into the open, and everything that is concealed will be brought to light and made known to all. John 8:31 Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teachings. 32 And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”John 14:6 Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.

When Jennifer Knapp broke into Christian music in the 90s, we’d never heard anyone quite like her before. A soulful voice with lyrics to match, Jennifer took the CCM scene by storm—until she stepped out of the spotlight just a few years into her career, after an unrelenting scheduled left her body exhausted and her creative well drained. After a seven-year hiatus, Jennifer came back in full force with a powerful, courageous confession: she is gay and had been in a relationship with a woman since 2002. With unapologetic honesty, Jennifer has kept exploring her faith publicly in a memoir called Facing the Music, and even started an organization called Inside Out Faith, which advocates for the affirmation of our LGBTQ brothers and sisters in our faith communities. Today she and Jen talk about how she found faith in her college years and started weaving it into her music, and after she returned from her extended break—where she engaged in a fight for her own belovedness and belonging—she is now helping others find theirs.

Grammy-nominated songwriter, author, and advocate Jennifer Knapp joins the show to discuss coming out, liberal Christianity, and her music career. Jennifer Knapp runs Inside Out Faith, a non-profit focused on confronting non-affirming churches to encourage more inclusive faith communities. Her memoir, “Facing the Music: My Story,” is available on Amazon, and she is promoting her newest album “Love Comes Around,” which can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, and wherever you stream music. For more information, you can visit her website: Jenniferknapp.org. The Life After Podcast and Community | We hold space for people leaving Christian Fundamentalism. thelifeafter.org | patreon.com/thelifeafter keeps us going and growing.

Too many people have never approached God with the concept of "new". Most have resigned themselves that God will just improve their messed up life but that they could never be their best, and think they will just wait and be perfect in heaven. God wants to make all things new now through Christ.

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

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

In this week’s episode, I have the extreme honor of sitting down with singer songwriter and Kansas native, Jennifer Knapp. We talk about her coming out process and the choice to return to the public eye after years “underground.” We also talk about her adventures in self-discovery and how the Enneagram can help! Here’s more about Jennifer: Jennifer Knapp is a Grammy-nominated songwriter, author, and advocate. Her impressive history includes selling over one million albums with her first three releases Kansas (debut 1998, Gold-certified), Lay It Down (2000), and The Way I Am (2001). She has earned four Dove Awards and two Grammy nominations. The Kansas-born musician has toured the globe with artists such as Jars of Clay and was featured on the Lilith Fair Tour in 1999 and again in 2010. Knapp has received critical acclaim for her human approach to the divine, with the Los Angeles Times calling her "a rising star" and People Magazine describing her as "an uncommonly literate songwriter." With a considerable fan base and critical and commercial successes, Knapp walked away from music in 2002 at the height of her career. After a seven-year hiatus she returned in 2010 with a renewed passion for music showcased in her album Letting Go, which debuted at No. 73 on the Billboard Hot 200 Chart. Set Me Free followed in 2014 on Righteous Babe Records in conjunction with a memoir, Facing the Music: My Story, on Howard Books/Simon & Schuster. Her 2017 album Love Comes Back Around, produced by Viktor Krauss, pairs her fearless songwriting and strong, expressive voice with rootsy arrangements. As the first major artist known by the Christian music world to speak openly about LGBT identity, her unique position has created opportunities for dialogue at churches and universities through her organization Inside Out Faith and on the TEDx stage at University of Nevada. A true Renaissance woman, Knapp recently completed a master's degree in theological studies from Vanderbilt Divinity School. Connect with Jennifer Here:  www.jenniferknapp.com   And look! You can support me on Patreon! www.patreon.com/consciousconstruction If you want to learn more about me and what I do, check out my website here: www.abirobinsyoga.com And if you want to be the first to know what's up with me and when new episodes drop, sign up for my email list here: https://www.abirobinsyoga.com/email-signup I just launched an Enneagram specific Instagram and Twitter, so be sure to connect with me on my new social medias! Facebook Instagram Twitter  

Jeff and Allen have another conversation with Jennifer Knapp about the many things she is currently working on.  The discussion takes us through her recently finished theology degree from Vanderbilt University, her upcoming tour and finally one of her favorite cooking methods. For those unfamiliar with Jennifer Knapp’s work, she has been a recording artist since the late 1990s.  She started her music as a CCM artist. After an extended hiatus and coming out as a lesbian Jennifer started the second half of her musical career outside CCM.  She refers to her current musical trajectory as career 2.0. In addition to being an accomplished singer and songwriter Jennifer is also the founder of a non-profit  called Inside Out Faith.  Inside Out Faith helps faith communities educate, affirm and foster support of LGBTQ persons and their allies. In this episode Jennifer shares how her theological education is shaping her current work and gives some solid recommended reading for anyone looking to move forward in their religious exploration.  Her recommendations include works from Karen Armstrong, Diarmaid MacCulloch and John Shelby Spong. She also shares more about her upcoming tour in which she plays songs from her career 1.0 as a CCM artist.  She talks about that the tour was at the request of her fans, many of whom have grown right alongside Jennifer and view many of her songs, old and new, as the soundtrack of their lives.  Her upcoming Christmas music with Margaret Becker is also discussed. Finally, we end on a lighter note as Jeff and Jennifer nerd out on the wonder that is cooking Sous Vide.  They share go-to recipes practically turning the show into a foodie podcast. To find out more about Jennifer Knapp and all her work visit her website at www.JenniferKnapp.com. RELEVANT LINKS From Another Conversation with Jennifer Knapp A Conversation with Jennifer Knapp – Isolation, Creativity & Career 2.0 – 102 (First Irenicast episode with Jennifer Knapp) Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Theologian) Reinhold Niebuhr (Theologian) Matthias Roberts (Host of the Queerology Podcast) Live from SpiritPride Vancouver – E56 (Queerology Podcast Episode) Wesleyan Quadrilateral (Methodology for Theological Reflection) A History of God by Karen Armstrong (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) The Reformation by Diarmaid Macculloch (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Bart Ehrman (Biblical Scholar & Author - Amazon Affiliate Link) Jesus for the Non-Religious by John Shelby Spong (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) The Future of Faith by Harvey Cox (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Bonnie Raitt (Musician) The B-52's - Love Shack (Official Music Video) Tracy Chapman (Musician) Natalie Merchant (Musician) Tommy Boy Movie CLIP - JoJo the Idiot Circus Boy (YouTube Video) Chris Farley Interview with Paul McCartney (YouTube Video) Margaret Becker (Musician) Jennifer Knapp Concerts through Concert Window Sous-vide (Wiki) ChefSteps Joule Sous Vide (Amazon Affiliate Link) Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker (Amazon Affiliate Link) Inside Out Faith (Jennifer Knapp’s LGBTQ+ Advocacy Group) CORRECTIONS At 48:11 Jeff mentions Jennifer Knapp’s online concert series called Second Thursdays, however Jeff mistakenly refers to them as Second Tuesdays. YOUR SUPPORT Thank you for listening to Irenicast.  If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on. You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping.  This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show. IRENCAST HOSTS Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com Jeff  is the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California and co-founder of Irenicast.  In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.  Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc. You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter.  You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema. Rev. Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com Allen is the pastor of a UCC church in Northern California and co-founder of Irenicast. He believes in the importance of education, peace, and ecology, throws things to his border collie Sonata, and writes for multiple platforms. 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Join Jennifer Knapp, Beth Carlson-Malena, Tyler Alan Jacobs, and Michelle Douglas as they discuss the gifts of the LGBTQ2 community on a panel moderated by Matthias. This long-form episode was recorded live from SpiritPride Vancouver in downtown Vancouver, BC, Canada on July 28, 2018. Tyler Alan Jacobs is a First Nations two spirit activist and Salish warrior representing the ways of the LGBTQ2+ and Squamish Nation. Born and raised Coast Salish, he is also a designer making traditional clothing and regalia’s for the past twelve years. Although he is now sought out as a teacher, speaker and healer, he was not always accepted. Shortly after coming out as a youth, he was beaten so severely that his face required $30,000 of reconstructive surgery, leaving still-visible scars. Historically, individuals with cross-gender identity were revered in First Nations cultures and looked to as leaders, visionaries, and healers. Embodying both masculine and feminine traits, two-spirit people were thought to be blessed with the ability to move between gender roles and were given important spiritual responsibilities as result. Tyler has embraced this heritage and says his history has made him who he is today. Michelle Douglas is the Director of International Relations at the Canadian Department of Justice and Chair of the Reconciliation Panel for the Federal LGBTQ2 Apology. For more than a decade, Michelle has volunteered as the Chair of the Board of Directors of WE Charity – an international charity that empowers and inspires young people to create positive and transformative change in their lives and their communities. Her passion for social justice and LGBTQ2 rights in particular, has garnered her the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012. Jennifer Knapp is an Grammy-nominated and Dove Award winning musician, singer and LGBTQ2 advocate who has appeared in various interviews with CNN, The Advocate, and Christianity Today.  She is the presenter of Inside/Out Faith events – a platform of dialogue and music that “seeks to actively engage faith communities in order to educate, affirm, and foster support of LGBT persons and their allies.” Her very public “coming out” experience in 2010 has empowered her message of inclusion; addressing the controversial topic of “Can you be gay and also Christian?”  Through her music, story-telling, and conversations Jennifer has discovered the healing that comes from breaking the silence. Beth Carlson-Malena, MDiv is Director of Community at Generous Space Ministries in Canada. After completing her BSc in Biology, she moved to Vancouver to study theology at Regent College, where her dual call to pastor and to work alongside marginalized people became clear. She loves her work at Generous Space Ministries, facilitating connections and understanding between LGBTQ+ Christians, their families, and their churches, and offering pastoral care to people with diverse perspectives and experiences. Beth also co-pastors a new Vancouver church startup called Open Way Community Church, a diverse, inter-generational, inclusive community that welcomes everyone.

Season 1 of Touch Podcast: Conversations of Spirit and Body looks closely at Religious America and Sex. Hosts Nate and Ryan Nate talk about reconnecting after being best friends in college and then living in two different parts of the country. One thing becomes stunningly clear at their reunion; they both had baggage they brought into their sexual experiences with their partners. Nathan had moved to Los Angeles and became a filmmaker and Ryan to Georgia for seminary and a professional career in ministry. Rooted in the sexual purity movements of the 1990’s each took a different but converging path to overcome their own sexual hangups. Ryan and Nate interview Jennifer Knapp, former Christian Popstar about her experience of almost becoming the poster child of the evangelical sexual purity movement. They discuss faith, sex, shame, and Christian consumerism. Jennifer Knapp is a Dove Award winner and two-time Grammy Nominee, 2015 Ted Talk speaker, author, and song artist in Nashville, TN. When she’s not occupied with music, or doing advocacy work on behalf of LGBTQ people of faith through her Inside Out Faith organization, she is working on a master’s degree in theological studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School.

Anyone remotely plugged into 90’s contemporary Christian music has probably heard of Jennifer Knapp. This week Jeff has a wonderful conversation with her about everything from early years in the Christian music industry to her current music and work with LGBTQ people of faith. MORE ABOUT JENNIFER KNAPP’S NEW ALBUM Jennifer Knapp has experienced enough chaos and turmoil in her life that she could write about it on every album. Instead, she made Love Comes Back Around, a collection of songs that focus on what really matters. Funded through a PledgeMusic campaign and produced by Viktor Krauss, Knapp’s latest features 10 compelling new tunes exploring love — but not the easy kind. These are love songs for grown-ups who have come a few miles. “It’s not just sex, it’s not just physical relationships,” Knapp says. “It’s hard work. It’s loss, it’s forgiveness, it’s a lot of things wrapped up in one.” Love Comes Back Around pairs her fearless songwriting and strong, expressive voice with rootsy arrangements: there’s growling guitar and a snakey beat on opener “Straight Road,” subtle horns layered into the background on “Perfect Pardon” and the mournful interplay of piano and acoustic guitar on “Roll Over Me.” Knapp’s vocals are the centerpiece of the title track, which she says is “a look at the mundane things in our lives, between who makes the bed and who doesn’t, and what makes you miss your partner when she’s gone.” In other words, the real stuff. Knapp knows plenty about that. Love Comes Back Around is her sixth album in a music career with two distinct sections. After releasing three contemporary Christian albums in the late ’90s and early 2000s, she took a long break from music and moved to Australia before resuming her career in 2009. The following year, she came out as gay and released Letting Go, her first mainstream album. Set Me Free followed in 2014, in conjunction with a memoir, Facing the Music: My Story. “At this point in my life, I’ve been in a relationship for well over a decade, I’ve had a public controversy and had to weather the storm over my sexual orientation in public, I’ve had to deal with what my faith does or doesn’t mean to my music,” Knapp says. After all that, she was ready to focus on something else. “I started thinking about a universal approach to what love is, and not just the sappy part.” Knapp’s return to music included moving back to Nashville, where she was based earlier in her career. “I’ve experienced Nashville in two ways,” she says. “At the heart of my stardom, so to speak, when things were really busy and I toured a lot, the irony was that even though I made my home here and worked professionally here, I wasn’t home enough to enjoy the camaraderie.” This time around, she’s home enough to have become part of a creative community. That’s how she connected with Krauss: friends of Knapp’s who knew the producer’s work recommended him. After Knapp listened, she invited Krauss out for ice cream and asked him to work with her on Love Comes Back Around. “If you don’t deliver music that creates the emotional space to dive into the lyrics, a lot of the subtlety is lost, and Viktor really understands that,” Knapp says. “He’s seen everything and played with everybody and has all these phone numbers, but he’s actually really humble and sincere, and that allows an artist like me to have confidence in my own work.” When she’s not occupied with music, or doing advocacy work on behalf of LGBTQ people of faith through her Inside Out Faith organization, Knapp is working on a master’s degree in theological studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School. It’s not what she thought she’d be doing now when she was a young singer first starting out, but life has a way of carving its own unexpected path — and so does love. “There’s something beautiful in all of that,” Knapp says. “That’s why we call it love. And if it weren’t hard sometimes, we wouldn’t appreciate the beauty. And if it weren’t beautiful, we wouldn’t be willing to keep going through the hard parts.” RELEVANT LINKS Jennifer Knapp (Musician, Activist) Reaching Out by Henri Nouwen (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Inside Out Faith (Non-Profit Organization) Jennifer Knapp Discography Kansas (1998 Album) Lay It Down (2000 Album) The Way I Am (2001 Album) The Collection (2003 Album) Jennifer Knapp Live (2006 Album) Evolving EP (2009 EP) Let it Go (2010 Album) The Hymns of Christmas (2012 Album with Margaret Becker) Set Me Free (2014 Album) Love Comes Back Around (2017 Album)   YOUR SUPPORT Thank you for listening to Irenicast.  If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on. 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Week 4 of the Hot Mess series at Dayspring UMC.

Christianity: An Inside-Out Faith by Providence Church

We talk with Jennifer Knapp, and Kevin does a terrible job hiding his excitement. Once he calms down, we are able to talk about Jennifer’s coming out in Christian music, the importance of a church community, and the best way to start conversations. Our Kickstarter is LIVE! Click to watch our trailer! Links from the conversation: […] The post Episode 13 – Inside Out Faith with Jennifer Knapp appeared first on At The End Of The Day [Film].

Chuck DeGroat on July 24, 2011. Matthew 4:18-5:12