Podcast appearances and mentions of karl forehand

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Evolving From Religious Trauma is a book created by Karl and Laura Forehand © 2024 Images are courtesy of Filmora® https://thedesertsanctuary.org/ Religious Trauma Resources The Desert Sanctuary Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-desert-sanctuary/id1345562241 Religious Trauma Resources The Desert Sanctuary Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-desert-sanctuary/id1345562241 Karl Forehand is a former pastor, podcaster, and award-winning author. His books include Out into the Desert, Leaning Forward,  Apparent […]

Evolving From Religious Trauma is a book created by Karl and Laura Forehand © 2024 Images are courtesy of Filmora® https://thedesertsanctuary.org/ Religious Trauma Resources The Desert Sanctuary Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-desert-sanctuary/id1345562241 Karl Forehand is a former pastor, podcaster, and award-winning author. His books include Out into the Desert, Leaning Forward,  Apparent Faith: What Fatherhood Taught Me About the Father's […]

Karl Forehand is a former pastor, podcaster, and award-winning author. His books include Out into the Desert, Leaning Forward,  Apparent Faith: What Fatherhood Taught Me About the Father's Heart, The Tea Shop and Being: A Journey Toward Presence and Authenticity.  He is the creator of The Desert Sanctuary podcast and community.  He is married to his […]

Check in with us as we talk about elections. Karl Forehand is a former pastor, podcaster, and award-winning author. His books include Out into the Desert, Leaning Forward,  Apparent Faith: What Fatherhood Taught Me About the Father's Heart, The Tea Shop and Being: A Journey Toward Presence and Authenticity.  He is the creator of The Desert […]

We continue our series on Ex-Pastor’s wives and daughters with Bex. How Religion Lowers our Expectations The World I Want to Live In What Kind of Father is the Christian God? Karl Forehand is a former pastor, podcaster, and award-winning author. His books include Out into the Desert, Leaning Forward,  Apparent Faith: What Fatherhood Taught Me […]

Podcast https://www.facebook.com/bradyhardin/ Karl Forehand is a former pastor, podcaster, and award-winning author. His books include Out into the Desert, Leaning Forward,  Apparent Faith: What Fatherhood Taught Me About the Father's Heart, The Tea Shop and Being: A Journey Toward Presence and Authenticity.  He is the creator of The Desert Sanctuary podcast and community.  He is married […]

Brittney Hartley is an Atheist Spiritual Director, Author of No Nonsense Spirituality, and has a Masters Degree in Theology with a focus on the Future of American Religion. https://nononsensespirituality.com/ Karl Forehand is a former pastor, podcaster, and award-winning author. His books include Out into the Desert, Leaning Forward,  Apparent Faith: What Fatherhood Taught Me About the […]

Pride month finale’. Karl Forehand is a former pastor, podcaster, and award-winning author. His books include Out into the Desert, Leaning Forward,  Apparent Faith: What Fatherhood Taught Me About the Father's Heart, The Tea Shop and Being: A Journey Toward Presence and Authenticity.  He is the creator of The Desert Sanctuary podcast and community.  He is […]

In our new book, Leaning Forward, I talk about my religious journey of understanding. On Christmas Eve, Laura and I sat down to reflect on my story. I hope you enjoy it! Check out the Leaning Forward Conference, powered exclusively by women! Karl Forehand is a former pastor, podcaster, and award-winning author. His books include Out into…Read more →

The Forehands: Not Your Typical Spiritual GuidesLet's get one thing straight: Karl and Laura Forehand aren't here to sell you the same old, tired spiritual clichés. Nope, they're here to wrestle—wrestle with beliefs, wrestle with trauma, and maybe even wrestle with you a bit. So, buckle up, because this episode of Snarky Faith is about to get real.Deconstruction: More Than Just a BuzzwordAh, deconstruction—the buzzword that's been making the rounds in spiritual circles faster than you can say "heretic." But what does it really mean? And more importantly, what comes after? Karl and Laura are here to break it down, and trust us, they're not pulling any punches.Pathways Forward: Because Stagnation is OverratedWe've all been there—stuck in the muck of outdated beliefs, toxic religious practices, and spiritual stagnation. But how do you move forward? Or should we say, how do you Lean Forward? Karl and Laura share their insights, and let's just say, it's not your grandma's spiritual advice.Snarky TakeawaysLook, if you're here for a feel-good, Kumbaya moment, you're in the wrong place. But if you're looking for a raw, unfiltered, and yes, snarky take on spirituality, deconstruction, and the journey ahead, then this episode is a must.We'll talk about all that and plenty more snark!Leaning Forward is available now on Amazon Featured Crackpots, Grifters, and Prophets: Greg Locke, Kat Kerr, Jim Bakker, and more. Big thanks to these outlets that make the Christian Crazy possible:Right Wing WatchChristian NightmaresFriendly AtheistCome along for the ride as we skewer through life, culture, and spirituality in the face of a changing world.www.SnarkyFaith.comCheck out the other fantastic Quoircast partners: The Heretic Happy Hour Podcast, Apostates Anonymous, The Messy Spirituality Podcast, Ideas Digest, The New Evangelicals, This is Not Church, and Wild Olive.

Karl & Laura Forehand talk about their book “Out into the Desert: Thriving Outside of Organized Religion” For their book: Their Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/734685066692244 Their blog: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/thedesertsanctuary/ Their website: https://karlforehand.com/

This week we sit down with Karl Forehand to talk about his new book, "Out Into The Desert" where he and his wife Laura talk about thriving outside the box of organized religion and the need to reimagine church. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siepert+book%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1  PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject  BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject  HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/  KARL FOREHAND: https://karlforehand.com  OUT INTO THE DESERT: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=karl+forehand&crid=W6GKPUOHNMIG&sprefix=karl+forehand%2Caps%2C96&ref=nb_sb_noss_1  (SPECIAL MUSIC) YUNG CITIZEN: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yung-citizen/945553400 

This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by Heretic Happy Hour. Whose tagline is burning questions not people. In this episode we chat with Karl Forehand Karl J. Forehand was a bi-vocational pastor for 20 years and has training in spiritual leadership coaching, plant-based nutrition, and spiritual direction. He lives in Missouri with his wife Laura and dog Winston. He has three grown children and two grandchildren. Karl is the cohost of the podcast The Desert Sanctuary with his wife Laura. Karl is the author of Apparent Faith, The Tea Shop, Being, The Hotel, and his latest book Out Into The Desert. You can connect with Karl on: Facebook     Twitter     Instagram  Check out his podcast: The Desert Sanctuary You can find all this Karl Forehand at his website You can purchase all of Karl's book on Amazon.com You can connect with This Is Not Church on: Facebook     Instagram      Twitter     TikTok     YouTube Also check out our Linktree for all things This Is Not Church related Please like and follow our Quoircast Partners: Heretic Happy Hour     Messy Spirituality     Apostates Anonymous   Each 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!  

Do you find yourself questioning your participation in organized religion? Are you in the midst of leaving organizational religion or have you already started your journey for a deeper sense of Truth? The collective is going through a deconstruction of many types of institutions, including the ones of worship as we move through The Great Awakening. Our guests Karl and Laura Forehand, podcast Hosts of “The Desert Sanctuary Podcast,” share with us their deconstruction of their own spiritual beliefs to arrive at a deeper practice of Faith in the mystery. To find out more, read about it in their book, ”Out Into The Desert: Thriving Outside of Organized Religion.” Listen or watch for a powerful message of following your heart and divine truth. You're invited! MORE ABOUT KARL & LAURA FOREHAND Karl and Laura Forehand are the founders of the Desert Sanctuary. They are the co-authors of “Out Into the Desert: Thriving Outside Organized Religion”. Karl Forehand has 20 years experience as a pastor and counselor. Through the years he has counseled people in marriage, career, spirituality and general life struggles. He is the author of the award-winning book Apparent Faith: What Fatherhood Taught Me About the Father's Heart, Being: A Journey Toward Presence and Authenticity, The Hotel, and The Tea Shop. Laura Forehand is a second grade teacher.  She also teaches a classroom management technique called “Whole Brain Teaching.”  She loves her children and is passionate about her grandchildren.  She has recently found her voice and is working through reconstruction.  Laura is a gifted writer, speaker and teacher. Karl and Laura went through a deconstruction of their beliefs around 2017 and stepped down from their third church.  They still attended church for a couple of years, but as of late 2019 stopped attending an organizational church. They work together on the Desert Sanctuary podcast and related blogs / website. LISTEN: The Desert Sanctuary Podcast https://desert-sanctuary.com/category/podcasts/ ENGAGE: The Desert Sanctuary Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/734685066692244/ READ: Out Into The Desert https://www.amazon.com/Out-Into-Desert-Thriving-Organized/dp/1957007230/ Connect with Karl and Laura: Web   https://desert-sanctuary.com/ Podcast    http://desert-sanctuary.com/category/podcasts/ Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/groups/734685066692244/ Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/karl.forehand Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/karl4hand/ Twitter    https://twitter.com/karl4hand LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-forehand-9288414/   YOUR GUIDE TO SOUL NECTAR: KERRI HUMMINGBIRD I love mentoring women to rewrite the story of their lives through inner transformation, connection to essence, remembrance of purpose, and realignment to authenticity and truth. If you don't want to settle for anything less than a life of passion and purpose, book a Discovery Call and let's talk! Schedule today!  http://bit.ly/2CpFHFZ JOIN SOUL NECTAR TRIBE! https://kerrihummingbird.com/membership/ Do you lack the confidence to trust yourself and go for what you want? When you take actions towards your dreams, does self-doubt infect your certainty? Do you find yourself distracting and numbing while also feeling something is missing inside? Do you feel disrespected and like your wisdom is being dismissed? Do you have a hard time asking for what you need? You may benefit from healing the Mother Wound and reconnecting with the Divine Mother for love. Find out more at www.motherwoundbook.com You may be a member of The Second Wave, here to uplift human consciousness from the inside out by healing patterns of suffering that run through your ancestry. Find out about “The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama” and receive a guided meditation at www.thesecondwave.media

In this new uncut conversation, Jason Elam discusses finding life and community outside of church with authors Laura and Karl Forehand.Karl Forehand is the award-winning author of Apparent Faith, The Tea Shop, Being, and The Hotel. Laura Forehand is an educator specializing in whole brain teaching. Laura and Karl are the authors of the new book, Out into the Desert: Thriving Outside Organized Religion which is available now in paperback and e-book format. Karl and Laura host The Desert Sanctuary podcast. Karl is a columnist for Patheos. They have three children and three grandchildren that they adore. Here's Jason's quick review of Out Into the Desert:"Many of us are on a spiritual journey with no known destination. We have tried mainstream religion and have found it to be lacking and often corrupt. So we walked away from it all with no particular place to go. This journey into the unknown is a lonely quest and the isolation can sometimes feel overwhelming. Karl and Laura Forehand have been there and share their wealth of transparency and hard-fought wisdom with us in the pages of "Out Into the Desert". Laura and Karl are on this unfamiliar path right beside us and don't pretend to have all the answers. Their only agenda is to help us know that we're not alone and that this desert isn't as barren as it seems." Get bonus content on Patreon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

When people begin brave journeys outside what they have known, it is often harder than they imagined. Karl and Laura Forehand Pastored/led churches for 2 decades. In their deconstruction process and journey outside the church, they have discovered healing and beautiful eternal truths of who they are, who others are and the mysteries of God and spiritual growth. Their book, “Out into the Desert: Thriving Outside Organized Religion”, is brave, refreshing, humble, and honoring, even as it asks tough questions. Join Karl, and Laura Forland and myself as they share their refreshing candid insights! Karl Forehand is an author, podcaster, blogger, and former Pastor who shares his story to help transform other lives through healing and recovery. He encourages you to be where you are, be who you are, be at peace! Laura Forehand is a Laura 2nd grade teacher, grandmother, and all around wonderful human being, who is journeying with God, Karl and a community of other spiritual seekers to heal and grow, and experience God in new ways. Facebook: @Karl Forehand - Author & @Laura Forehand Instagram: @Karl Forehand Twitter: @karl4hand YouTube: @Karl Forehand Website: https://desert-sanctuary.com karl@karlforehand.com Stay connected with Catherine: Catherinetoon.com FB: Catherine Toon, MD IG: @CatherineToon Watch on YouTube: Catherine Toon, MD (like & subscribe for more!)

"People are finding acceptance, love, and healing outside of the organizational church. They feel like they were supporting the organization of the church and the church was not supporting them."  Karl Forehand ~ Out Into The Desert   Karl J. Forehand was a bi-vocational pastor for 20 years and has training in spiritual leadership coaching, plant-based nutrition, and spiritual direction. He's the author of The Tea Shop, The Hotel, Apparent Faith and Being.  Soon, Karl is releasing his new book, Out into the Desert, which he co-wrote with his wife.  Karl has long had a penchant for bringing light to the forgotten postures of faith. This time, he's joined by Laura, his wife, and their voices together speak truth to different sides of the same coin, from surviving church ministry to wandering and embracing the vulnerable ways of Christ. This book spoke deeply to my soul, as it will yours. Join me, as I talk with Karl about his book, enduring ministry trauma, and finding another path towards being. It's an insightful conversation that you'll enjoy.   We'll talk about all that and more snark! Find Karl's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Karl-Forehand/e/B07VGKNC23 For more on Karl: https://karlforehand.com/ Leaning Forward Conference: https://karlforehand.com/leaning-forward-2022 Show notes Episode Timestamp: Christian Crazy: 02:03 Conversation with Karl Forehand: 34:30  Bonus: 56:30 Big thanks to these outlets that make the Christian Crazy possible: Right Wing Watch Christian Nightmares Friendly Atheist Come along for the ride as we skewer through life, culture, and spirituality in the face of a changing world. www.SnarkyFaith.com

My good friend, Karl Forehand, had a stroke in January 2022. A month later, he and his wife, Laura, joined me for a conversation about the stroke, Karl's recovery, ongoing therapy, hopes for the future, and Karl's first ever fiction book which is releasing March 22, 2022.If you are able, please help Karl and Laura as they navigate this difficult season in which Karl is unable to work by contributing to the online fundraiser we've started for them here.You can connect with Karl and Laura via their website.Karl recently wrote about his stroke on Patheos.You can order Karl's brand new book, The Hotel, here-PLEASE WAIT TO PURCHASE IT ON MARCH 22, 2022. Thank you! Get bonus content on Patreon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

The five of us: Laura Forehand, Jason Elam, Aaron Tomlinson, Kyle Butler and Karl Forehand talk about authenticity. All four of us were pastors and told to follow our calling, but that really meant becoming what people wanted us to do, since God’s will was interpreted through people. In this episode we talk about what…Read more →

Religious trauma is no joke. And while it's not new, the conversation around deconstruction is crescendoing as people around the globe are outing systematic indoctrination and toxic theology. Join me and my guest Karl Forehand as we hold space for the vulnerability of examining belief structures and the hope and wholeness found in designing a life you love on your personal pathway of Becoming.Follow and join the conversation. Access show notes at grittymystic.com/ep25

This week, Karl Forehand joins the podcast to discuss concepts from his latest book "Being: A Journey Towards Presence and Authenticity". Many of us spend our lives searching for worth, value, and security through doing "enough." Karl believes it's time to discover a new way of living and becoming where we remember that we are human beings, not human doings. Karl invites us on a journey toward presence and authenticity, learning how to be where we are and who we are. Because after all, "being" is not a destination-it is an ongoing and meaningful adventure. RESOURCES: Being: A Journey Towards Presence and Authenticity (book) KarlForehand.com

We're back! I really missed podcasting so my retirement was short-lived. In this brand new episode, we talk to author Karl Forehand about making the transition from "doing" to "being" and from "reacting" to "responding".I'll be joining the conversation over on Karl and Laura's podcast, The Desert Sanctuary, on a monthly basis starting this month. We'd love for you to listen in and then join the conversation on their private FB group here.You can order Karl's new book, Being, here.The book also has a companion workbook that you can purchase here.Check out Karl's website here.You can read Karl's latest column for Patheos here.You can follow Karl on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.While you're at it, you can follow this podcast on FB, Instagram, and Twitter as well.Please take a minute to rate and review our show on your podcasting app of choice. This makes a huge difference!Finally, if you'd like to help us produce future episodes of the show, please join the community over on Patreon. In exchange for your monthly support of $1 or more you'll get access to exclusive perks like patron exclusive videos, e-books, and more.Thanks so much for you support! It's so good to be back! Get bonus content on Patreon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this brief uncut message, Jason talks about the myth of safety and how to look for signs of health in our relationships and communities.Books referenced in this episode: "Being: A Journey Toward Presence and Authenticity" by Karl Forehand"Before You Lose Your Mind: Deconstructing Bad Theology in the Church" edited by Keith GilesCheck out the following communities online:The Desert SanctuaryThis is Not ChurchWe'd really appreciate it if you'd take time to subscribe to this podcast and rate and review our show wherever you listen.Want to help us produce new episodes of The Messy Spirituality Podcast? Check out our Patreon page where you can get great rewards like monthly e-books and patron exclusive videos in exchange for your monthly support.Thanks so much for listening! We'll be back with a new episode next week. Get bonus content on Patreon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we talk to Karl Forehand Karl J. Forehand was a bi-vocational pastor for 20 years and has training in spiritual leadership coaching, plant-based nutrition, and spiritual direction. He lives in Missouri with his wife Laura and dog Winston. He has three grown children and two grandchildren. You can connect with Karl Forehand on: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Patheos, and his Website You can find Karl's books on Amazon Please follow us on the following social media platforms Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Want to help us with our future episodes of This Is Not Church Podcast? Join us on Patreon where you will get access to exclusive patron content such as early access to episode, videos of upcoming episodes, and live Q&A sessions. Also check out our website for upcoming interviews and blog posts If you enjoy our show, could you take a moment to rate and review the podcast on your platform of choice. This will help new listeners find us.

In this episode, Christopher and Maggie talk to Karl Forehand. Karl is a former pastor, author of 2 (soon to be 3) books, and podcast host of The Desert Sanctuary Podcast. We talk about "being who you are, and being where you are," as Karl says. We also talk about focusing and shadow work. Christopher was recently a guest on Karl's podcast episode 122 called Too Many Spiritual Directors. Christopher and Maggie are spiritual directors that like talking about spiritual things. Spiritual direction is a listening ministry that creates a sacred space for you to listen to God, see where God is at work in your life, and grow in awareness of who you were created to be. We would love to hear from you! Email Christopher and Maggie at SDTASinfo@gmail.com.  Resources mentioned in this episode: Karl's website: https://karlforehand.com/  Karl's books: https://karlforehand.com/books-by-karl-forehand  The Desert Sanctuary podcast: https://karlforehand.com/the-desert-sanctuary  Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God by Brian Zahnd A More Christlike God by Bradley Jersak Everything is Spiritual by Rob Bell

Loved getting to chat with my friend Karl once again. We discuss his upcoming book Being and what he has been learning through his journey. Check out his work here.

In this episode, we welcome our good friends, Karl and Laura Forehand, as we explore practical ways to keep our peace in chaotic times. This conversation was real and raw and I think you'll really enjoy it. Laura Forehand is an educator, author, podcaster, mom, grandmother, and so much more. Her podcast is "The Whole Brain Teaching Podcast".Karl Forehand is a former pastor, podcaster on "The Desert Sanctuary", and is the award winning author of "Apparent Faith" and the forthcoming book, "Being".  You can connect with both Laura and Karl on Facebook. Check out Laura's podcast here. Check out Karl's podcast here. Don't miss their website as well.  I was so grateful to have my incredible wife, Brandi, join me for this conversation. She is a former youth minister and worship leader, an all star mom, and the number one supporter of this podcast. I can't wait to have my brilliant and beautiful co-host join me again on future episodes. Please be sure to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast on your platform of choice! Video of this conversation is available for patrons (starting at just $1 per month) on our Patreon page. Join the conversation over on our Messy Conversations Facebook group. This private group is exclusively for listeners of this podcast.  Thanks so much for listening! We really appreciate you. Get bonus content on Patreon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 56 of the podcast featuring the one and only Karl Forehand. Karl is a former pastor and is the award winning author of the wonderful book, "Apparent Faith" for which he won a 2020 Christian Indie Award. He and his wife, Laura, host The Desert Sanctuary podcast and website. He writes a thought provoking column for Patheos and, somehow, still finds time to be one of my best friends in the world. He is the creative force behind the wildly successful Nomad Conference and Too Many Podcasts online broadcasts. He has a brand new book releasing today called "The Tea Shop" and I can't wait for you to read it. In this new interview, we discuss why Karl no longer considers himself a Christian and the Divine encounter he had in a tea shop in Taiwan that changed his life. You can purchase Karl's brand new book "The Tea Shop" here. Visit Karl's website here. You can find Karl's Patheos column here. You can connect with Karl on Facebook and Instagram and join his Desert Sanctuary FB group. We'd love for you to follow our podcast on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram and join the conversation on our FB group exclusively for listeners of this podcast here. Please be sure to answer the two quick membership questions for fast approval! Be sure to check out my Patheos column here. I'd be really grateful if you'd consider supporting the show (and all of my creative work) via Patreon. You'll get exclusive access to videos, articles, and early access to every new episode of the podcast as my way of saying thanks for your support! We really appreciate all of the ratings, reviews, subscriptions, and episode shares of this podcast. Thanks so much! Get bonus content on Patreon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

After serving conservative religious congregations for over 20 years, Karl Forehand found himself standing at the pulpit saying “Maybe we should admit that we might be wrong.” He realized that he had become complacent in his own personal inquiry into God, and needed to walk through a new door. The door Karl walked through led him to build the Desert Sanctuary with his wife Laura. It's a safe space for people to ask questions and have no answers, to deconstruct, doubt, process and share without judgement. His podcast, The Desert Sanctuary, explores the shift from religion to spirituality, from top-down God to God within. Watch this episode on Sunday June 28, 2020 for heart-felt insights from a man who has dedicated his life to understanding the greater presence within all of life. LISTEN: The Desert Sanctuary Podcast https://desert-sanctuary.com/category/podcasts/ ENGAGE: The Desert Sanctuary Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/734685066692244/ READ: Apparent Faith by Karl Forehand https://www.amazon.com/Apparent-Faith-Fatherhood-Taught-Fathers-ebook/dp/B07THDKG8D More About Karl Forehand Karl J. Forehand was a bi-vocational pastor for 20 years and has training in spiritual leadership coaching, plant-based nutrition, and spiritual direction. He lives in Missouri with his wife Laura and dog Winston. He has three grown children and two grandchildren. Connect with Karl: Web   https://desert-sanctuary.com/ Podcast    http://ttps//desert-sanctuary.com/category/podcasts/ Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/groups/734685066692244/ Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/karl.forehand Instagram    https://www.instagram.com/karl4hand/ Twitter    https://twitter.com/karl4hand LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-forehand-9288414/   YOUR GUIDE TO SOUL NECTAR – KERRI HUMMINGBIRD SAMI I love mentoring women to rewrite the story of their lives through inner transformation, connection to essence, remembrance of purpose, and realignment to authenticity and truth. If you don't want to settle for anything less than a life of passion and purpose, book a Discovery Call and let's talk! Schedule today! http://bit.ly/2CpFHFZ FREE GIFT: The Love Mastery Game, an oracle for revealing your soul's curriculum in every day challenges. http://www.kerrihummingbird.com/play Do you lack the confidence to trust yourself and go for what you want? When you take actions towards your dreams, does self-doubt infect your certainty? Do you find yourself distracting and numbing while also feeling something is missing inside? Do you feel disrespected and like your wisdom is being dismissed? Do you have a hard time asking for what you need? You may benefit from healing the Mother Wound and reconnecting with the Divine Mother for love. Find out more at www.motherwoundbook.com You may be a member of The Second Wave, here to uplift human consciousness from the inside out by healing patterns of suffering that run through your ancestry. Find out about “The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama” and receive a guided meditation at www.thesecondwave.media READ an Excerpt from the Award-Winning memoir, Awakening To Me.

Karl is a former pastor for 20 years, the award winning author of Apparent Faith, and a podcaster/blogger at The Desert Sanctuary. His new book, "The Tea Shop" is due out soon. He lives in NW Missouri with Laura, his wife of 32 years and is very close to his 3 grown children and 2 grandchildren. He is also the Instigator and a speaker of the NOMAD 2020 virtual conference in June!   Connect with him at  Facebook: The Desert Sanctuary Twitter: karl4hand Website: www.desert-sanctuary.com 

Recently, I had the chance to sit down for a raw, uncut conversation about the current state of the church with my friend, author, and former pastor Karl Forehand. We discuss the following:Is evangelism still a factor in light of our evolving theology?Is it possible to be addicted to church?Is there a "best" model of church?Feeding the machineWould Jesus go to church?The Role of Women in the ChurchPurity CultureFinding community after walking away from churchAs you can see, this was a wide ranging conversation-but it was also a lot of fun.Please take a minute now to subscribe to Karl and Laura's wonderful podcast, The Desert Sanctuary, wherever you listen to podcasts.Visit Karl's website here.If you haven't already, purchase Karl's beautiful book, Apparent Faith, here.You can engage with Karl and me over on The Desert Sanctuary and Messy Conversations groups on Facebook.Thanks for listening! Your ratings, reviews, and support on Patreon make this podcast possible and help us grow the show. Get bonus content on Patreon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Doing church is tough. It can be wonderful, yet other times toxic. When/if you walk out, remember that Christ goes with you. He will never leave or forsake us. "We" are the church, not a building. Karl's book Apparent Faith: What Fatherhood Taught Me About the Father's Heart will remind you that God is the ultimate parent. Perfectly loving, God is restorative, not retributive. Contact Karl and Laura at https://desert-sanctuary.com.

Something brand new for you today...For awhile now, I've wanted to go back and reengage with some of the early guests of The Messy Spirituality Podcast to discuss what has been happening with them post deconstruction. So I decided to start a new series of raw and unedited conversations that  I'm calling Messy Conversations in addition to the original podcast.This is the first episode of that effort. My first guests on this brand new series are Laura and Karl Forehand. Laura is a 2nd grade teacher, grandmother, and all around wonderful human being. Karl is an author, podcaster, and former pastor.If you haven't heard our original conversation with Karl about his beautiful book "Apparent Faith: What Fatherhood Taught Me About The Father's Heart", please check out Episode 10 of The Messy Spirituality Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.In this new conversation, we discuss how Laura and Karl came to the point of deciding that they would no longer attend church  services after being involved in local church ministry for many years. It was a wonderful conversation with a lot of honesty and transparency from both Laura and Karl. You can follow Laura and Karl on Facebook. Please check out their website at The Desert Sanctuary to find Karl and Laura's podcast.You can order Karl's book here.Join The Desert Sanctuary Facebook group here.If you haven't already, please follow our show on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram as well. We'd love for you to join the conversation over on our private FB group exclusively for listeners of this podcast- Messy Conversations. Please consider supporting this podcast on Patreon! In exchange for your generous support (starting for as little as $1 per month) you can get cool perks like early access to every episode of the podcast and a free copy of my new book releasing later this year! Get bonus content on Patreon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Karl Forehand is an author, former pastor, and podcaster. Today, Karl shares the story of his deconstruction, an idea that has been bantered around a bit lately. But what is it? Deconstruction is simply the process of letting go of false beliefs about God, the world, and yourself and discovering the reality of all three. As Karl shares in his story, it can be painful and you can lose friends when you ask questions. But the process is also liberating and Karl found new practices, places of inspiration, and even wrote a book called Apparent Faith. This part of the journey can feel lonely and if you're there, listen to Karl's story and know you are not alone. Stories Karl shared: His current season of deconstruction Writing a book and his current work and situation Growing up in Oklahoma in a relatively spiritual home Struggling to fit in with his personality and feeling underestimated Feeling called to ministry and planting a church Realizing he could no longer fake his faith Learning from his children through conversation Finding contemplative practices to help him Learning centering prayer Learning about the shadow parts of himself What this season of dark night has taken out of him Why he wrote his book Apparent Faith The tea shop encounter that convinced him to be on the journey Great quotes from Karl: I think people underestimate me. It makes people uneasy when you start to grow. When I deconstructed as far as I did, Jesus was still compelling to me, the way of Christ was compelling to me. That was the part I couldn't give up. Resources we mentioned: Karl's website Apparent Faith: What Fatherhood Taught Me About the Father's Heart by Karl Forehand Heart Connexon Richard Foster's books Celebration of Discipline and Prayer Related episodes: Phileena Heuertz and Christian Contemplation Richard Jacobson and Unchurching Cari Jenkins and Who You Really Are The post Karl Forehand and the Experience of Deconstruction appeared first on Eric Nevins.

How does becoming a parent change your faith life? How does one get wifi in the park? What moments call for crankin' up the stereo? All of these questions and more are unpacked in this episode with Karl. . Karl J. Forehand was a bi-vocational pastor for 20 years and has training in spiritual leadership coaching, plant-based nutrition, and spiritual direction. He lives in Missouri with his wife, Laura, and dog, Winston. He has three grown children and two grandchildren. Check out his website! You can also order his book- "Apparent Faith: What Fatherhood Taught Me About the Father's Heart" . . This episode is sponsored by BeADisciple.com - a hub for Christian Online Education.  The Listening Chair is an outlet of the Institute for Discipleship (IFD). . . No animals were harmed in the making of this episode ;)

How can we describe God as a good Father if he acts worse than us-namely, if he abandons and even tortures his own children when they displease him? Karl faced this issue when he realized the God he believed in did not measure up to even his own paternal instincts.  Listen as Karl shares about his book, his journey, and the realizations that have helped him move forward.

What does it mean to deconstruct parenting? Is God really a “good” father? Is He a father at all? How do we view God after we deconstruct? This week we are talking with Karl Forehand, author of Apparent Faith about his deconstruction process and what it was like as a parent. We discuss the goodness of God and how God is bigger than our doubts. Karl shares his story of telling his children that his beliefs were changing and how unity came through honesty. This week we talked about: • Is God in control? • How God loves us. • Is God good? • Deconstruction as a parent GUEST INFO: Karl Forehand has 20 years of experience as a pastor and counselor. Through the years he has counseled people in marriage, career, spirituality and general life struggles. This has not only provided experience within his own belief system, but also an appreciation for all beliefs. --- RESOURCES: Karl's Website: https://karlscoaching.com Find Karl on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karl.forehand Apparent Faith (Affiliate Link): https://amzn.to/2Qq3qzz Quoir Publishing Link: http://www.quoir.com/apparent-faith.html?fbclid=IwAR3klUWAUUnqGEDl2X86ZDqlmYLsICn3O0I9E1eQy39Fr8zmSXvyixZIaiE --- WEEKLY QUESTION/s: • Go back to your inner child and ask this: What is it like to trust, to love, and to just be? We'd love to hear from you! send your response to mail@therecklesspursuit.com or find us on social media! Links below! --- JOIN THE COMMUNITY: If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part! http://bit.ly/trp_community --- CONNECT: Web: http://therecklesspursuit.com/ Facebook: http://bit.ly/trp_fb Youtube: http://bit.ly/trp_youtube Twitter: http://bit.ly/trp_twitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/trp_insta --- ITINERANT Enjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: http://itinerantpodcast.com --- PROJECT OUTCAST: A visual representation of the mission here at The Reckless Pursuit. Find more info here: https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/ --- Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!

In this episode, I speak to former pastor and author Karl Forehand about his journey out of the shadows of his false self and into the light, what he learned about God through his relationships with his own children, and his forthcoming book, "Apparent Faith: What Fatherhood Taught Me About The Father's Heart", which will release on July 1st.You can follow Karl on Facebook here.You can purchase his book "Apparent Faith" here on July 1st. Get bonus content on Patreon Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karl shares about his upcoming book “Apparent Faith” and how his kids have impacted his journey.