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The Tenpenny Files – Pedro Garcia joins Dr. Sherri Tenpenny to explore why many people are not leaving Jesus, but pain, hypocrisy, legalism, and unanswered suffering. He reveals how doubt often begins in heartbreak, how Gen Z struggles with inherited faith, and how families can face deconstruction with compassion, courage, and renewed hope today...
What if the very thing pushing you away from God isn't actually Him—but something (or someone) He warned you about? Before you walk away completely, you might want to rethink what's really going on behind the scenes. Matthew 7:15-16John 8:31-32#ChurchHurt#FaithOverFeelings#RealTalkFaith#DontQuitGod#SpiritualGrowth
Women are walking away from church in record numbers, not because they’ve lost faith, but because something went wrong inside the walls. In this episode, Dr. Catherine Toon names what’s really driving the quiet exodus and brings a radically different voice to the conversation: what does God—who is Love—have to say to women who are done? This part 1 of this 2-part series you'll discover: • Why Gen Z women are leaving church at higher rates than any previous generation • How overemphasis on purity culture and gender roles damaged women’s spiritual lives • The burnout epidemic and why women were the church’s unpaid labor force • What authentic community (not fake niceness) actually looks like • How seeing God as Love, not a cosmic authority demanding submission, changes everything Exhausted and worn out? Register for Pursued By Love: A Love Encounter with the God Who Adores You - https://catherinetoon.com/pursuedbylove To support the ministry with tax-deductible donations: https://catherinetoon.com/support/ Marked by Love, Revised & Expanded Edition is here: #1 Best Seller & #1 New Release in our category! Get your copy: https://amzn.to/3K2J9ZV God, Male & Female?: https://amzn.to/49hzCIM CONNECT WITH CATHERINE: ► Website: https://catherinetoon.com/ ► Facebook: @catherinetoonmd ► Instagram: @catherinetoon ► Twitter: @catherinetoonmd ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CatherineToonMD FREE RESOURCES: ► Podcast: https://catherinetoon.com/perspectives-podcast/ ► Free eBooks: https://catherinetoon.com/free-downloads/ ► Blog: https://catherinetoon.com/blog/ ► Free chapter of Marked by Love: https://catherinetoon.com/mblfreechapter/ ABOUT CATHERINE: Encouraging you to experience God and discover who you truly are! Catherine has been in the business of changing lives for decades as an author, speaker, and prophetic coach. She is incredibly gifted at calling forth personal destiny and has helped thousands of individuals who are on that journey.
In this episode, Dudley and Sam dive into the reality of deconstruction and why so many men are walking away from church, yet still searching for Jesus. You'll hear how faith was never meant to be reduced to self-improvement, but rooted in the finished work of Christ, where salvation is a gift, not something we earn.This conversation calls men back to their true identity in Christ, moving beyond disappointment and into a deeper understanding of grace, purpose, and truth. It speaks into biblical masculinity, reminding us that real strength is found in surrender, and that our role in fatherhood and life flows from knowing who we are in Him.Get Dudley's Weekly Word delivered right to your inbox every Friday! Click here to get access ➡️ https://dudleysweeklyword.com/opt-inTo recommend a candidate for Leadership Expedition, visit https://kerygmaventures.com/event/leadership-expedition/For more information and resources, visit https://kerygmaventures.com/podcast/ Follow and subscribe:Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/41N9SAP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3LEIxeo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kerygmaventures Watch our "Conversations At The Ranch" series: https://bit.ly/conversations-at-the-ranch Watch our “Dudley's Monthly Message” series: https://bit.ly/dudleys-monthly-message
IF YOU ARE STRUGGLING AND NEED TO TALK TO SOMEONE, CALL OR TEXT 988 (SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE) ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED STATES, US TERRITORIES AND CANADAWHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: People struggling with grief, depression, suicidal thoughts, or anyone searching for an authentic path to healing after loss.WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: An honest conversation about grief recovery, mental health, faith, therapy, and how people can begin untangling grief in their own way.DESCRIPTION: In this powerful episode of Grief Is Not A Dirty Word, Nick Gaylord speaks with author, poet, and grief advocate Keya McClain about her journey through profound loss, depression, and multiple suicide attempts. After losing the uncle she considered her father at nineteen, Keya struggled for decades to find healing. When traditional grief advice and religious expectations failed to help, she began searching for a more authentic path forward. Through therapy, journaling, walking, and deep self-reflection, she discovered that grief does not follow stages and healing cannot be forced. Together, Nick and Keya explore grief myths, mental health, spiritual identity, and the courage required to rebuild a life after loss. Their conversation is both deeply honest and unexpectedly hopeful for anyone navigating grief.THIS EPISODE ANSWERS• Why do common grief phrases like “they're in a better place” sometimes hurt more than help? • What happens when traditional grief advice or religious support doesn't help you heal? • Can therapy, journaling, and nature actually help untangle long-term grief and depression? • Why do the “five stages of grief” fail many people who are grieving deeply? • How can someone begin healing after years of suicidal thoughts and emotional pain?KEY TAKEAWAYS• Grief does not follow stages and healing is rarely linear. • Well-intentioned grief advice can sometimes invalidate real emotional pain. • Authentic healing often begins when people reconnect with themselves. • Simple practices like journaling and walking can create powerful emotional breakthroughs. • People struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts are not alone and help exists.CONTACT KEYA! (Links below)Website / Work With Keya / Coaching: https://keyascoaching.com Book – Untangling Grief: Unraveling the Emotions of Loss https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F59KYZZHInstagram (Primary Account)https://www.instagram.com/hardcorehealingpencoachInstagram (Poetry / Writing)https://www.instagram.com/cigarchroniclespoetPodcast – The Healing Poetic Podcast Support the showGIVE THE SHOW A 5-STAR RATING ON APPLE PODCASTS! FOLLOW US ON APPLE OR YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST PLATFORM! BOOKMARK OUR WEBSITE: www.griefisnotadirtyword.com FOLLOW OUR DEAD DADS ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griefisnotadirtyword Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griefisnotadirtyword TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griefisnotadirtywordYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmmv6sdmMIys3GDBjiui3kw LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-gaylord/
Many people leave what has been labeled “church” and finally feel relief—only to discover they're still not as free as they expected. In this episode, Russ explores why clarity isn't the same as freedom, how self-reliance quietly survives outside religion, and why real freedom requires more than understanding—it requires a different way of life.Learn more at Larksite.com ______________________________________________________________________Helping You Learn To Live Loved...Become a Lark Supporter: https://larksite.com/donateWeb: https://larksite.comLarkcast: https://larksite.com/larkcastBook: Reclaim (Available on Amazon) https://larksite.com/reclaimInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lark_social/
"If you leave church because you are hurt, you never understood what church was about." - Pastor FemiControversial? Absolutely. But before you comment, hear the full conversation.Young people are leaving church in record numbers—especially African immigrants and diaspora Christians who grew up in the faith. Pastor Femi, Kenneth, and Esther tackle why this is happening and whether walking away is actually the answer.**The Real Problem:** The church's message isn't relevant anymore. Prosperity gospel, performative religion, and outdated approaches don't address real-world struggles. Young people can get what church promises—success, happiness, community—without the restrictions.**The Internet Christianity Trap:** The pandemic normalized watching church online. But PF warns: isolated faith can't survive spiritual warfare. "You watch service for one hour, shut the screen—there's no interaction with anything spiritual. The devil whispers something, and there's no one there to challenge it."**Church Hurt—The Hard Truth:** PF's take: "Church is a hospital. We're all patients." Everyone is imperfect. You've hurt people. People will hurt you. The question isn't whether to leave when hurt happens—it's understanding that church is where broken people heal together.But here's the key distinction: Leave a toxic congregation if you must. Don't abandon the body of Christ. Find a church that fits—different worship styles, different emphases, but stay connected to community.**What We Cover:**• Why young African Christians are leaving church• The danger of YouTube theology and self-proclaimed teachers• Spectator church vs. real community• Accountability vs. forgiveness in church leadership• How to find the right church without church shopping• The woman caught in adultery: loving people into repentance**Key Quotes:**"Church is a hospital. We're all patients." - PF"How can you say you love God but despise his body?" - PF"YouTube made deconstruction fashionable." - PF"We don't abandon relationships; we try to make relationships better." - PFIf you've been hurt by church or you're questioning whether to stay, this conversation is for you.**Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations about faith, culture, and real Christian living.**---### Timestamps / Chapters0:00 - Intro: New Covenant House Goes Viral2:45 - Why Young People Are Leaving Church5:05 - The Problem with the Prosperity Gospel Message9:19 - Church Hurt: Why People Are Walking Away13:24 - Internet Christianity & The Pandemic Effect16:20 - The Dangers of YouTube Theology18:43 - Self-Proclaimed Teachers & Bible Studies Gone Wrong23:35 - The Spectator Church Problem25:27 - Church Hurt: Should You Leave or Stay?28:31 - Church as a Hospital for Imperfect People32:05 - When Worship Style Becomes a Dealbreaker36:55 - Finding the Right Church Community38:55 - Accountability vs. Forgiveness in Church Leadership41:24 - Loving People Into Repentance (The Woman Caught in Adultery)45:03 - Final Encouragement: Don't Turn Your Back on the Body of Christ#ChurchHurt #ChristianPodcast #PFUnfiltered #LeavingChurch #ChristianCommunity #FaithJourney #ChurchLeadership #BlackChurch #AfricanDiaspora #OnlineChurch #InternetChristianity #Deconstruction #ChristianYouTube #BibleTeaching #PastorFemi #NewCovenantHouse #FaithAndCulture #ChurchAccountability #ForgivenessInChurch #ChristianConversations
This week's thought is taken from the parable of the lad with a dull ax, from Timothy Merrill. Once upon a time, a long time ago, a young man approached a logging crew in the verdant and forested woodlands of British Columbia. He was looking for work. The foreman asked George, for that was his name, if he could fell a tree with an ax. He had never chopped down a tree before, but how hard could it be? With nary a syllable out of his mouth, he lumbered over to a nearby blue spruce and felled it like a...Article Link
White Oak Baptist Church
White Oak Baptist Church
White Oak Baptist Church
White Oak Baptist Church
In this candid car conversation, Marc and Fuller tackle some of the most common and difficult questions about church life that the RTC Online Facebook Community has been asking. They dive deep into the thorny issue of church attendance - when it's okay to miss and when you might be making excuses - while sharing personal stories about their own church search experiences. The discussion gets particularly honest when they explore the challenges of finding a new church home, including what to look for, how long the process might take, and the difference between healthy church transfers versus unhealthy "church shopping." The conversation takes a personal turn as they share their own stories of leaving churches - one for doctrinal reasons and another for family reestablishment after major life changes. They also wrestle with one of the most challenging scenarios many couples face: what to do when your spouse, whether saved or unsaved, simply doesn't want to attend church. Their advice emphasizes patience, prayer, and having difficult but loving conversations while maintaining the importance of remaining connected to the body of Christ, even when circumstances make it complicated. On, and we almost hit a deer. //Other Episode You Might Enjoy// 36: What's Up With All of These Different Denominations? 121: Why Mega Church Pastors Fall 198: Is Church Membership a Real Thing? 217: Has the Church Become Too Corporate? 220: When Should I Leave My Church? // Helpful Links // https://www.youtube.com/@realtalkchristianpodcast The Christian Standard Bible: https://csbible.com Lifeway Christian Resources: www.lifeway.com Got Questions?: www.gotquestions.org Dwell Bible App: https://dwellapp.io Cross Formed Kids from Ryan Coatney: https://www.crossformedkids.com RTC Quick Links: https://linktr.ee/realtalkchristianpodcast RTC Online: www.realtalkchristianpodcast.com Twin Valley Coffee: https://www.coffeehelpingmissions.com Revive festival : Music Festival | En Gedi Music Fest | Leonidas, MI (myrevivefest.com) Toccoa Coffee:https://toccoacoffee.com RTC Merch-https://rtcpodcast.redbubble.com Let Them Live: https://letthemlive.org
White Oak Baptist Church
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"Join us for a raw, thought-provoking conversation with Matt Carter (Emery, Bad Christian) as we dive into deconstructing Christianity, questioning the church, and rebuilding faith. From blasphemous truths to kingdom values, Matt shares his journey of spotting patterns, predicting cultural shifts, and exploring faith's future through algorithms and interconnectedness. Perfect for exvangelicals, truth-seekers, and anyone wrestling with leaving church while seeking hope. #Deconstruction #Exvangelical #FaithJourney"https://www.christianpodcast.com
We're blessed to hear from our East Jordan Campus Pastor, Jason Richey, this morning as he brings us a new message in our series of Hot Topics. This sermon tackles one of the most urgent and heartfelt issues facing the church today: why so many young adults are walking away from faith and what we, as followers of Jesus, can do about it. Rooted in Psalm 78:4–7, the message explores how authenticity, humility, and honest conversations are key to rebuilding trust and relevance with the next generation. Whether you're grieving someone who has stepped away, questioning your own beliefs, or passionate about helping bridge the gap between generations, this message offers hope, clarity, and a clear call to action.
The podcast kicks off with Tyler asking Lino if he ever thought of leaving the Church. After that, they find Bible stories that are Bad Days for Dads. Then, the question is raised as to what the greatest honor is. And the podcast wraps up celebrating Cardinal Dolan's 49th anniversary of priesthood!
This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her article, “Beth Allison Barr: Becoming the Leader She Knew Could Be: A Review of ‘Becoming the Pastor's Wife: How Marriage Replaced Ordination as a Woman's Path to Ministry' “. This is also part of Anne's ongoing “Theological Trends Column”. https://www.equip.org/articles/beth-allison-barr-becoming-the-leader-she-knew-could-be-a-review-of-becoming-the-pastors-wife-how-marriage-replaced-ordination-as-a-womans-path-to-ministry/Related and recent articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 240: Be Free! The Making of Biblical Womanhood A Summary Critique review of The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women became Gospel Truth by Beth Allison BarrBe Free! The Making of Biblical Womanhood: A Summary Critique of The Making of Biblical Womanhood: How the Subjugation of Women Became Gospel Truth by Beth Allison BarrEpisode 440: Reimagining ‘Snow White': How Counterfeits Reveal the TrueReimagining ‘Snow White': How Counterfeits Reveal the TrueEpisode 426 Leaving Church, Finding A Platform: A Look at the Content of Rev KarlaLeaving Church, Finding A Platform: A Look at the Content of Rev KarlaEpisode 419: Richard Hays Changes His Mind About Sexuality and God: A Review of ‘The Wideness of God's Mercy: Sexuality Within the Biblical Story'Richard Hays Changes His Mind About Sexuality and God: A Review of ‘The Wideness of God's Mercy: Sexuality Within the Biblical Story'Don't miss an episode; please subscribe to the Postmodern Realities podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Please help spread the word about Postmodern Realities by giving us a rating and review when you subscribe to the podcast. The more ratings and reviews we have, the more new listeners can discover our content.
This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her review article, “That Sounds Really Hard: Assessing the Theology of Peter Enns”. Coming Soon! This is also part of Anne's ongoing “Theological Trends Column”. Related articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 440: Reimagining ‘Snow White': How Counterfeits Reveal the TrueReimagining ‘Snow White': How Counterfeits Reveal the TrueEpisode 426 Leaving Church, Finding A Platform: A Look at the Content of Rev KarlaLeaving Church, Finding A Platform: A Look at the Content of Rev KarlaEpisode 419: Richard Hays Changes His Mind About Sexuality and God: A Review of ‘The Wideness of God's Mercy: Sexuality Within the Biblical Story'Richard Hays Changes His Mind About Sexuality and God: A Review of ‘The Wideness of God's Mercy: Sexuality Within the Biblical Story'Don't miss an episode; please subscribe to the Postmodern Realities podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Please help spread the word about Postmodern Realities by giving us a rating and review when you subscribe to the podcast. The more ratings and reviews we have, the more new listeners can discover our content.
Join us for our new series, Disenchanted: Reclaiming Sacred Ground in a Disenchanted World
Terry was a guest October 14th, 2020. At the time he was active as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, or the Mormon church. Since then, he has left and is not a part of a church in traditional Christianity, a non-denominational protestant church. We talk about he journey from where he was to where he is now. Terry
Why Men Are Leaving the Church & How to Win Them Back In this episode of the March or Die Show, Jeremy Stalnecker and Sean Kennard sit down with Jason Shepperd, founding pastor of Church Project, to tackle one of the toughest issues facing the church today: the masculine exodus from Sunday mornings. Jason shares his radical model for a church of house churches, why tough, authentic leadership matters, and how decentralizing power and restoring biblical community are key to drawing men back in. We explore how performative faith and inauthentic leadership are driving men away and what it really takes to earn their respect and help them heal. If you're a pastor, leader, or man searching for deeper meaning in your faith journey, this episode will challenge your perspective and leave you with a renewed vision for what the Church can and should be. Learn more about Jason & Church Project:https://jasonshepperd.com Learn more about the work that we do with our First Responder & Military Communities at Mighty Oaks: https://MightyOaksPrograms.org Please Hit The LIKE and SUBSCRIBE BUTTONS as well as the NOTIFICATION BELL. Thanks For Watching. Follow Me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremystalneckerofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremystalnecker Twitter: https://twitter.com/jstalnecker Also at: https://jeremystalnecker.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her review article,”Reimagining ‘Snow White': How Counterfeits Reveal the True”. (Editor's Note: This article contains spoilers for the live-action film Snow White.)This is also part of Anne's ongoing “Theological Trends Column”. https://www.equip.org/articles/reimagining-snow-white-how-counterfeits-reveal-the-true/Related articles and podcasts by this author:Episode 426 Leaving Church, Finding A Platform: A Look at the Content of Rev KarlaLeaving Church, Finding A Platform: A Look at the Content of Rev KarlaEpisode 419: Richard Hays Changes His Mind About Sexuality and God: A Review of ‘The Wideness of God's Mercy: Sexuality Within the Biblical Story'Richard Hays Changes His Mind About Sexuality and God: A Review of ‘The Wideness of God's Mercy: Sexuality Within the Biblical Story'Episode 413: A Christian's Response to Pastor Lawson's Moral Failure“A Christian's Response to Pastor Lawson's Moral Failure”Episode 402: Blessings and Liberty: The Politics and Religion of David FrenchBlessings and Liberty: The Politics and Religion of David FrenchDon't miss an episode; please subscribe to the Postmodern Realities podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Please help spread the word about Postmodern Realities by giving us a rating and review when you subscribe to the podcast. The more ratings and reviews we have, the more new listeners can discover our content.
This is why men today are leaving the church. It's become weak.✝️ COACHING WITH DAVID! https://imdavidhammond.com✝️ COACHING WITH BRAYDEN! https://www.braydensteckler.com
What we do is what we become. Christians replace cultural habits we've imbibed with spiritual habits we intentionally embrace. What if we thought of our spiritual community as a spiritual habit?The sermon today is titled "The Habit of Community." It is the ninth installment in our series "Follow Me", and the first in the sub-series "Spiritual Habits." The Scripture reading is from Hebrews 10:24-25 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on March 30, 2025. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under GROW: Spiritual Disciplines.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Sermon, “Our King's Table,” Fellowship Bible Church (Searcy, AR)Tim Keller Sermon, “Hope For The Church,” Nov 1, 2009.Barbara Brown Taylor, Leaving Church.Everett Ferguson, The Church of Christ: A Biblical Ecclesiology.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.
Send us a textWhy are Young People Leaving Church? Pastor Bradshaw's Advice to Church MembersAre churches really losing their youth? In this powerful interview with Pastor Rickie Bradshaw, a veteran minister with 39 years of experience, we dive deep into why young people are disconnecting from church - and his answer might surprise you.After seeing his own congregation transform, Pastor Bradshaw shares raw, honest insights about:Why traditional church programs aren't enough anymoreThe missing element that's driving youth awayHow his radical decision to sell a 600-member church building led to unexpected growthThe simple but powerful way to reconnect with the next generationPastor Bradshaw's journey from leading a traditional mega-church to a smaller, more impactful ministry offers a fresh perspective on what authentic faith looks like in today's world. His story of reaching his skeptical neighbor will inspire you to rethink how we "do church" in modern times.
It's well attested by generations: church is full of quarrels, hypocrites, and dysfunction. Explore how church can move faithfully from the ideal to the real, and find new life. 1 Cor 1:10-18.
Church hurt is real, and it impacts everyone: from abuse to toxic theology, from spiritual malpractice to poor accountability. Explore how the church can follow Jesus's love for the wounded, and move from hurting to healing. John 8:1-11,59.
Support our channel & Become a Partner ⇨ https://www.missiondelafe.org/ Listen on Podcast Spotify Podcast ⇨ https://spoti.fi/3RBKdq3Apple Podcast ⇨ https://apple.co/3evzCuuConnect with ushttps://www.facebook.com/delafetestimonieshttps://www.instagram.com/delafetestimonies/Connect with Samantha: Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/samkingg/Credits:Testimony by Samantha KingDirected by Eric Villatoro Interviewed by Eric VillatoroEdited By Joshua GayleAudio Mixed by Paul Nicholas Testimony Recorded in MarylandDelafé Testimonies is a global evangelistic project with the mission of creating the world's largest archive of Jesus testimonies until His return. Our vision is to save souls, build community, and set people free through the testimony of Jesus.Chapters00:00 Growing Up in the Bronx, NY01:50 Moving to Upstate New York at Age 1203:11 Tumultuous High School Years04:52 Diving Deeper into Partying, Drinking and Drugs in College08:54 Looking for Purpose, Exploring Philosophy12:38 My First Demonic Encounter16:54 Loneliness, Suicidal Thoughts, and Crying Out to God19:16 God Answers24:13 The Lord Begins Convicting Me31:19 Mental Health Struggles Continue While Following Jesus34:33 God Blesses Me With a New Job37:22 Receiving a Prophetic Word, Still Struggling41:03 Falling Back into Smoking44:49 Leaving Church, Going Back to Old Habits47:48 Desiring Freedom After God Does THIS For Me…52:08 Deliverance and Restoration55:26 How I Know I'll Never Go Back55:57 Who is Jesus To You?56:58 Prayer59:38 Final Words1:00:42 One Last QuestionI Couldn't Break Free from Weed and Depression Until Jesus Did This!Samantha King Testimony
Church can't help but be an institution. But there remains an important difference between an institutional church and a missional church. Luke 9:23-25.
This Postmodern Realities episode is a conversation with JOURNAL author Anne Kennedy about her online article entitled, “Leaving Church, Finding A Platform: A Look at the Content of Rev Karla”. Coming Soon!This is also part of Doug's ongoing “Theological Trends Column”. Related Articles and Podcasts by this author:Episode 419: Richard Hays Changes His Mind About Sexuality and God: A Review of ‘The Wideness of God's Mercy: Sexuality Within the Biblical Story'Richard Hays Changes His Mind About Sexuality and God: A Review of ‘The Wideness of God's Mercy: Sexuality Within the Biblical Story'Episode 413: A Christian's Response to Pastor Lawson's Moral Failure“A Christian's Response to Pastor Lawson's Moral Failure”Episode 402: Blessings and Liberty: The Politics and Religion of David FrenchBlessings and Liberty: The Politics and Religion of David FrenchEpisode 396 How Traditional Are Tradwives: Evaluating the Social Media Movement“How Traditional Are Tradwives: Evaluating the Social Media Movement“Don't miss an episode; please subscribe to the Postmodern Realities podcast wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Please help spread the word about Postmodern Realities by giving us a rating and review when you subscribe to the podcast. The more ratings and reviews we have, the more new listeners can discover our content.
This is an episode from the Broken to Beloved podcast with Brian Lee. Brian interviews Scot Mcknight and Tommy Preson Philips about their new book Invisible Jesus: A Book about Leaving the Church and Looking for Christ Episode Resources and Links The Myth of a Christian Nation by Greg Boyd on Bookshop | Amazon Revelation for the Rest of Us by Scot McKnight & Cody Hatchett on Bookshop | on Amazon Guest Spotlight Scot has been a professor of NT for more than four decades. He is the author of more than 90 books, including the award-winning The Jesus Creed as well as A Church Called TOV. Tommy Preson Phillips is a pastor at Watermark Church in Tampa, FL. He is also a songwriter and recording artist with his band Preson Phillips. He holds an MA in NT from Northern Seminary. Scot: Website | Instagram | Twitter/X | Threads Tommy: Substack | Instagram | Threads | Preson Phillips band Get your copy of Invisible Jesus on Amazon | on Bookshop Links in these show notes are affiliate links that pay a small portion of the purchase price to Brian Lee at Broken to Beloved at no extra cost to you.
Support our channel & Become a Partner ⇨ https://www.missiondelafe.org/ Listen on Podcast Spotify Podcast ⇨ https://spoti.fi/3RBKdq3Apple Podcast ⇨ https://apple.co/3evzCuuConnect with ushttps://www.facebook.com/delafetestimonieshttps://www.instagram.com/delafetestimonies/Connect with Yesenia:Credits:Testimony by Yesenia Patti RomeroDirected by Eric Villatoro Interviewed by Eric VillatoroEdited By Joshua GayleAudio Mixed by Paul Nicholas Testimony Recorded in Houston, TexasDelafé Testimonies is a global evangelistic project with the mission of creating the world's largest archive of Jesus testimonies until His return. Our vision is to save souls, build community, and set people free through the testimony of Jesus.Chapters00:00 Introduction00:37 My Mom Stops Going to Church After Her Dad's Passing01:55 Mom Becomes Abusive, Dad Becomes a Drug Dealer03:36 Turning to Smoking, Drinking and Sex As a Teenager08:10 Losing My Father at 1512:14 Getting Pregnant at 1613:14 Becoming A Stripper at 1815:59 Feeling The Presence of God For the First Time18:32 New Job, Same Mindset21:51 Getting an Abortion23:02 An Old Friend Invites Me to Church24:26 Giving My Life to Jesus26:37 My First Marriage29:01 Leaving Church and Then Coming Back31:01 Getting into Another Toxic Relationship33:19 My Second Marriage To an Evangelist34:45 Getting Counseling 39:05 Divorcing Again, Meeting My Pastors40:46 Shattered, Yet Gathered42:40 Meeting and Marrying My Husband46:20 Who is Jesus To You?47:59 Prayer50:05 Final WordsGOD Gave Me a Second Chance After I Thought He Was Done With Me…
This month, the Academy Podcast features Barbara Brown Taylor's teaching from a Five-Day in Alabama in 2022. In this episode, Barbara reflects on the spiritual significance of twilight, exploring how this threshold time between light and dark mirrors our own journeys through faith, transformation, and the unknown. Join us for a compelling discussion as Barbara invites us to embrace the sacredness of liminal spaces, to find divine presence in moments of transition, and to open ourselves to the mystery that twilight holds. Discover how twilight can be a teacher in the journey of descent and transformation, where we are invited to live faithfully in the tensions of life. Barbara Brown Taylor is a best-selling author, teacher, and Episcopal priest. Her first memoir, Leaving Church, won an Author of the Year award from the Georgia Writers Association in 2006. Her next three books earned places on the New York Times bestseller list. Taylor has served on the faculties of Piedmont College, Emory University, Mercer University, Columbia Seminary, Oblate School of Theology, and the Certificate in Theological Studies program at Arrendale State Prison for Women in Alto, Georgia. Her latest book, Always a Guest, was released in October 2020 from Westminster John Knox Press. JOIN US We're excited to announce that the next Two-Year Academy begins November 3, 2025. Lear more at https://academy.upperroom.org/event/two-year-43/. The online application for Academy #43 will be available in the very near future. If you want to be one of the first to know when registration is open, please complete this simple form to give us your name and contact information so that we can inform you as soon as the application is ready. Show Notes: Episode tracks: “Far Side of the Sea,” “Versailles,” and “Fearless” by Amy Stroup, used with permission. For more information and resources visit: academy.upperroom.org/resources Support Our Work If the Academy Podcast or any of the ministries of The Academy for Spiritual Formation have benefited your life and spirituality, please consider making a one-time or monthly donation to show your support. You can learn more about how your gifts make a difference at https://academy.upperroom.org/donate/
For the first time in history women are leading the leaving of the faith. For the last 15 years, they have led the American apostasy on the pop-culture scene, and they have led in the popular evangelly fish book market. Almost all top-ten Christian books have been authored by women for the last 10 years or so, paving the exit ramps off the highway of orthodoxy for other women. But young men are going back to church. They want to hear the hard truths, and they are staying in discipleship. Good signs for the church in the 21st Century. This program includes: 1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus (Kamala would have done nothing differently than Biden; David Brainerd, missionary to Indians, an inspiration) 2. Generations with Kevin Swanson
For the first time in history women are leading the leaving of the faith. For the last 15 years, they have led the American apostasy on the pop-culture scene, and they have led in the popular evangelly fish book market. Almost all top-ten Christian books have been authored by women for the last 10 years or so, paving the exit ramps off the highway of orthodoxy for other women. But young men are going back to church. They want to hear the hard truths, and they are staying in discipleship. Good signs for the church in the 21st Century.This program includes:1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus (Kamala would have done nothing differently than Biden; David Brainerd, missionary to Indians, an inspiration)2. Generations with Kevin Swanson
For the first time in history women are leading the leaving of the faith. For the last 15 years, they have led the American apostasy on the pop-culture scene, and they have led in the popular evangelly fish book market. Almost all top-ten Christian books have been authored by women for the last 10 years or so, paving the exit ramps off the highway of orthodoxy for other women. But young men are going back to church. They want to hear the hard truths, and they are staying in discipleship. Good signs for the church in the 21st Century.--This program includes---1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus -Kamala would have done nothing differently than Biden- David Brainerd, missionary to Indians, an inspiration---2. Generations with Kevin Swanson
A new MP3 sermon from Generations Radio is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Women Leading the Leaving Church - Women Lead. . . over the Line of Despair Speaker: Kevin Swanson Broadcaster: Generations Radio Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 10/14/2024 Length: 33 min.
A new MP3 sermon from Generations Radio is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Women Leading the Leaving Church - Women Lead. . . over the Line of Despair Speaker: Kevin Swanson Broadcaster: Generations Radio Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 10/14/2024 Length: 33 min.
Surprising new data is in on whether GenZ men or women are leaving the church. We dig into and get all robust with this conversation.Are young men feeling isolated, unsupported, and under constant attack in today's culture? When they turn to the church for guidance, they often find little support, leading many to seek controversial internet figures instead. Some feel masculinity has been attacked and stripped away in the social media age, yet it remains prominent in the real world. Amidst discussions on toxic masculinity, there's a perceived lack of initiatives nurturing positive masculine growth and responsibility among young men. This may be contributing to Gen Z Christian males becoming more religious than their female peers, who are increasingly religiously unaffiliated, and disillusioned potentially by abuse revelations like #MeToo and #ChurchToo. For the first time ever, young men are outpacing young women when it comes to church affiliation and religious expression. • Young men are now more religious than young women, contradicting a long-held narrative. • Young men feeling unsupported, isolated, and under constant attack, turning to controversial internet figures for guidance. • Masculinity has been attacked and stripped away in the social media age, leading to a lack of personal connection and reality. • Gen Z women increasingly religiously unaffiliated, disillusioned by #MeToo, #ChurchToo abuse revelations. • Young women leaving churches due to pastors' sexual misconduct and abuse. • Young men value traditional family life more than young women, contrasting with societal narratives promoting career success. • Complementarian churches reduce women's visibility, driving them away yet liberal denominations ordaining women decline steeply. • Conservative and liberal churches face challenges regarding growth and retention, with liberal churches struggling due to a lack of clear boundaries. What do you think? Let us know! SUBSCRIBE & SHARE us this week!Contact Us: brosbiblesbeer@gmail.com Leave Us A VoicemailYouTubeSimpleCastSpotifyApple PodcastsFacebook XInstaBros Bibles & Beer is: Jeff, Zack & Andy Find us wherever fine podcasts are distributed. Oh, and share us with a friend this week! Grace. Peace. Cheers!
Let's get into it, what an absolute nightmare. On this episode, Jake and Brooke break down what exactly 'purity culture' even means, down to its rotten roots. Horrifying histories, awful anecdotes, and blood-boiling beliefs abound in this one.Citations (hyperlinks do not work on every platform)About the AIDS quiltAbstinence-Only-Until-Marriage Programs from Planned ParenthoodCan Antibiotics Affect My Birth Control? From Planned Parenthood by AttiaPurity Culture and Its Effect on Mental Health from VeryWellMind by John LoeppkyRickabaugh, T (2022), Leaving Church, Learning Love: Experiences of Queer Women in Purity Culture. University of Missouri.Sex and HIV Education (2023) from the Guttmacher InstituteThe FAQs: What You Should Know about Purity Culture from TheGospelCoalition by Joe CarterThe Flaw at the Center of Purity Culture from The Atlantic by Angie HongThe Impact of Christian Purity Culture is still being felt – including in Britian from TheConversation by Christabelle ThwaitesThe Racist Link Between Purity Culture and Christian Nationalism and Why It Matters In Elections from Reckon.news by Anna Beahm:What is Purity Culture from Lindakayklein.comWhy Nearly Every 2000s Disney Channel Star Wore a Purity Ring from Cracked.com by Carly Tennes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Women are leaning left and bucking mediating institutions. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment go to Breakpoint.org.
Millions of Americans are leaving church. Are they also leaving their faith? Thirty years ago, about 90 percent of Americans identified as Christian. Today, that's dropped to about 60 percent.Meanwhile, the number of people without any religious affiliation at all continues to grow.For some, the decision to leave is rooted in conflict and pain. But for most people, the reasons for leaving church are a lot more mundane.MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon talks with a researcher and a pastor about the historic exodus from Christian congregations, what some have called the “great de-churching.”
The Survey Center on American Life finds Gen Z women are much more likely to leave the church. Men are actually doing better than the previous generation. Why are women abandoning religion? Leading authors, journalists, and teachers are increasingly women, and they don't teach good stuff. They are leading the apostasy, and their folly is manifest to all, as the Apostle Paul put it. This program includes: 1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus (Ukrainian Christians are being tortured & murdered for their faith; Study: Most kids grow out of “gender confusion;” George Müller's first orphanage anniversary) 2. Generations with Kevin Swanson
The Survey Center on American Life finds Gen Z women are much more likely to leave the church. Men are actually doing better than the previous generation. Why are women abandoning religion-- Leading authors, journalists, and teachers are increasingly women, and they don't teach good stuff. They are leading the apostasy, and their folly is manifest to all, as the Apostle Paul put it.--This program includes- --1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus -Ukrainian Christians are being tortured - murdered for their faith- Study- Most kids grow out of -gender confusion-- George M-ller's first orphanage anniversary---2. Generations with Kevin Swanson
Why are people leaving church? And with what we know—what could parents do differently? Jim Davis, author of The Great Dechurching, and church planter Michael Aitcheson offer ideas for shaping kids who want to stay. Show Notes and Resources Hear more from Jim Davis on his podcast. And grab Jim's book, "The Great Dechurching" in our shop. Intrigued by today's episode? Catch more on deconversion and deconstruction in FamilyLife Today episodes with Dr. John Marriott. Find resources from this podcast at shop.familylife.com. See resources from our past podcasts. Find more content and resources on the FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network
It's Mailbox Monday and I'm answering all your questions! What are your thoughts on divorce? | Why do you still use The Good and the Beautiful even though it's written by Mormons? | Our neighbors are needing far too much help and our own property is failing. How do I help my husband see this? | My friends say they are homeschooling but abusing the privilege. What do I do about this? | We want to leave our church, but they are guilting us. How do we go? | Join me, friends! I think you'll be encouraged. SHOW NOTES --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heidistjohn/message
"I like it much better than ‘religious' or ‘spiritual' — to be a seeker after the sacred or the holy, which ends up for me being the really real."– Rev. Barbara Brown TaylorFrom Krista, about this week's show:It's fascinating to trace the arc of spiritual searching and religious belonging in my lifetime. The Episcopal priest and public theologian Barbara Brown Taylor was one of the people I started learning about when I left diplomacy to study theology in the early 1990s. At that time, she was leading a small church in Georgia. And she preached the most extraordinary sermons, and turned them into books read far and wide. Then in 2006, she wrote Leaving Church — about her decision to leave her life of congregational ministry, finding other ways to stay, as she's written, "alive and alert to the holy communion of the human condition, which takes place on more altars than anyone can count.” She's written other books since, with titles like An Altar in the World, Learning to Walk in the Dark, and Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others. Being in the presence of Barbara Brown Taylor's wonderfully wise and meandering mind and spirit, after all these years of knowing her voice in the world, is a true joy. I might even use a religious word — it feels like a "blessing." And this is not a conversation about the decline of church or about more and more people being "spiritual but not religious." We both agree that this often-repeated phrase is not an adequate way of seeing the human hunger for holiness. This is as alive as it has ever been in our time — even if it is shape-shifting in ways my Southern Baptist and Barbara's Catholic and Methodist forebears could never have imagined.Barbara Brown Taylor is the author of many books, including An Altar in the World, Leaving Church, Holy Envy, and Learning to Walk in the Dark. Her 2020 book is Always a Guest, a compilation of recent sermons. She is the former rector of Grace-Calvary Episcopal Church of Clarkesville, Georgia, and she taught for two decades in the religion department at Piedmont College.This interview is edited and produced with music and other features in the On Being episode "Barbara Brown Taylor — ‘This Hunger for Holiness'." Find the transcript for that show at onbeing.org.___________Please share On Being with friends, family, book clubs, neighbors, colleagues, and perfect strangers in the checkout line at the grocery store. And if you can take a minute to rate On Being in this podcast app, you'll be bending the arc of algorithms towards this community of conversation and living.Also: sign up for our Saturday morning ritual of a newsletter, The Pause, for replenishment and invigoration in your inbox — and of course all things On Being — at onbeing.org/newsletter. And delve more across our social channels: Instagram, YouTube, TikTok.
"I like it much better than ‘religious' or ‘spiritual' — to be a seeker after the sacred or the holy, which ends up for me being the really real."– Rev. Barbara Brown TaylorFrom Krista, about this week's show:It's fascinating to trace the arc of spiritual searching and religious belonging in my lifetime. The Episcopal priest and public theologian Barbara Brown Taylor was one of the people I started learning about when I left diplomacy to study theology in the early 1990s. At that time, she was leading a small church in Georgia. And she preached the most extraordinary sermons, and turned them into books read far and wide. Then in 2006, she wrote Leaving Church — about her decision to leave her life of congregational ministry, finding other ways to stay, as she's written, "alive and alert to the holy communion of the human condition, which takes place on more altars than anyone can count.” She's written other books since, with titles like An Altar in the World, Learning to Walk in the Dark, and Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others. Being in the presence of Barbara Brown Taylor's wonderfully wise and meandering mind and spirit, after all these years of knowing her voice in the world, is a true joy. I might even use a religious word — it feels like a "blessing." And this is not a conversation about the decline of church or about more and more people being "spiritual but not religious." We both agree that this often-repeated phrase is not an adequate way of seeing the human hunger for holiness. This is as alive as it has ever been in our time — even if it is shape-shifting in ways my Southern Baptist and Barbara's Catholic and Methodist forebears could never have imagined.Barbara Brown Taylor is the author of many books, including An Altar in the World, Leaving Church, Holy Envy, and Learning to Walk in the Dark. Her 2020 book is Always a Guest, a compilation of recent sermons. She is the former rector of Grace-Calvary Episcopal Church of Clarkesville, Georgia, and she taught for two decades in the religion department at Piedmont College.Find the transcript for this show at onbeing.org.___________Let's get together. We're going to do another listening party — listening, all together and with Krista, to the final episode of this season. Register here.___________Please share On Being with friends, family, book clubs, neighbors, colleagues, and perfect strangers in the checkout line at the grocery store. And if you can take a minute to rate On Being in this podcast app, you'll be bending the arc of algorithms towards this community of conversation and living.Also: sign up for our Saturday morning ritual of a newsletter, The Pause, for replenishment and invigoration in your inbox — and of course all things On Being — at onbeing.org/newsletter. And delve more across our social channels: Instagram, YouTube, TikTok.
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