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Episode 12: In this episode, we discuss the hermeneutics of the biblical writers with Dr. Abner Chou, professor of biblical studies at The Master's College and Seminary. How do the prophets and apostles interpret Scripture?

What are some key current issues in Canadian Youth Ministry? Eldon Wright, Director of the Youth Ministry Major at Master's College holds a round-table discussion with a great group of youth pastors. Pt. 2/2 Recorded March 11, 2019

What are some key current issues in Canadian Youth Ministry? Eldon Wright, Director of the Youth Ministry Major at Master's College holds a round-table discussion with a great group of youth pastors. Pt. 1/2 Recorded March 11, 2019

How can churches minister more effectively to those with special needs? Peter Neumann interviews Wendy Holmes, expert in special needs education (and Director of the Academic Success Centre at Master's College!). To contact Wendy for information about having her help your church minister to individuals and families with special needs, contact her at reacheverychildministries@gmail.com, or at 905-706-2037. Recorded on Apr. 10, 2019

This is a free webinar excerpt from the Dr. William Morrow Leadership Centre. This excerpt is from an interview with Dr. Dom Ruso, Lead Pastor of 180church in Laval, Quebec, recorded on Mar. 21, 2019. Dom will be presenting a 2-day workshop at the Peterborough Campus of Master's College on June 19-20, 2019, on the topic: "Connecting with Culture." To find out more information on how you or your ministry team can register for this valuable workshop, please visit mcs.edu/leadership/.

Eric Hall is back on the show with us today. We had rave reviews when he appeared in Episode 29 called I’m Not the Holy Spirit. So many of you wanted to hear more from him, but let us introduce again in case you haven't yet heard that episode. Eric Hall is an adjunct professor of English at Bakersfield College where he teaches writing and literature. Eric has a B.A. in English from the Master's College followed by graduate studies in theology at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland, and studies in rhetoric and philosophy at Clemson University. In keeping with his diverse interests in literature, theology, and philosophy, Eric aspires to integrate learning within the humanities to develop a deeper appreciation of how God may be encountered diversely in everything that is. In his spare time, Eric likes to rock climb and read St. Thomas Aquinas. Today’s conversation with Eric is perfect if you plan to attend his Spring Training Sessions, yes, but also perfect if you ever plan to read a book on educational philosophy. Brandy and Mystie talk with him about what philosophy really is and what are some best practices when it comes to studying it. You’ll love this discussion! *** This episode is sponsored by our very own Spring Training Sessions! Eric Hall will be leading us in these amazing three sessions that will help YOU get started with classical Christian education by thinking deeply about philosophy. These sessions take place the first three Monday evenings of May (yes replays will be available). The first session answers the question Why Education? Why do our children need to be educated in the first place? The second answers the question Why Classical? What really make classical education distinct from modern education? The third sessions answers the question Why Christian? This last session will help you think deeply about the integration of faith and learning. Registration is now open so click here to sign up unless of course you are a Sistership Premier member. In that case, your registration is included in Premier and you will receive an email that explains how to attend the sessions. For the rest of you, we repeat: click here to register for these amazing Spring Training Sessions. *** Click here to get the show notes for today's episode. Click here to join the Sistership. Don't forget to find us on Facebook! Click here to follow us on Instagram!

It seems too often that euphemisms in our culture go beyond softening social interaction to propping up the powerful. This week Allen and Jeff explore euphemistic language in various Scriptures, political spin, and how it might create life (or manufacture manipulation) in our own speech. Maybe we don’t take language seriously enough? More pointedly, how do we choose between softening words to foster connection and, on the other hand, telling it like it is and speaking truth to power? Also in this episode Jeff and Allen bring back a classic segment formally called ‘Jesus or Jay-Z?’.  However, in light of their conversation on language, Jeff and Allen realize it is probably time for a segment name-change.  Listen to find out why and give your suggestion on what would be a more fitting.   Main Conversation on Euphemisms (02:48) Jesus or Jay-Z Segment (41:50)   RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on Euphemisms Massive Genetic Study Reveals 90 Percent Of Earth’s Animals Appeared At The Same Time (Article) The Actual Study Reconciling Scripture with Science – EVILution – 003 (Irenicast Episode) Waiting for Your Boaz (Blog) Ruth 3:7 (Boaz’s ‘feet’ uncovered) 1 Samuel 24:3-4 (Saul uncovers his ‘feet’ to relieve himself) Isaiah 7:20 (The hair of their ‘feet/legs’ shaved) Johnny Q Public (Christian Band) Women of Zion by Johnny Q Public (Song) Isaiah 3:17 (Their ‘foreheads’ are laid bare) Genesis 24:1-4 (Places his hand on his ‘thigh’) Genesis 21:9-10 (Ishmael ‘playing’ or ‘mocking’) Judges 11:39-40 (he did to her according to the vow he made) Euphemisms are dangerous (An unfortunate blog post Jeff refers to in regard to sex workers) Worst euphemism of the decade: ‘enhanced interrogation techniques’ (Article) Abu Ghraib torture and prisoner abuse (Wiki Article) Roseanne Barr Leaves Twitter, Apologizes After Racially Charged Tweet Sparks Outrage (Example article headline using a euphemism for racist) George Orwell (English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic) The Hidden Danger of Euphemisms (Article Jeff mentions with the quote “Euphemistic language is the timeless enemy of anyone concerned with clarity.) Human bias is a huge problem for AI. Here’s how we’re going to fix it (Article)   Evangelist Franklin Graham: “Progressive” Is Just “Another Word for Godless” (Blog Post) Shane Claiborne Says Liberty U Threatened to Have Him Arrested After Asking Falwell For Campus Prayer Vigil (Article) FBI: Hate crimes reach 5-year high in 2016, jumped as Trump rolled toward presidency (Article)   From Our Segment (This segment has also been done on episodes #001, #013, #022 & #060) Leaving Evangelicalism – East of Eden – 001 (Irenicast Episode) Break Free by Decyfer Down (YouTube Video) Secular vs Sacred – Part 1, Stories – 024 Secular vs Sacred – Part 2, Spaces – 025 Secular vs Sacred – Part 3, Selves – 026 Holy Diver by Dio (YouTube Video) Christian Rock Hard (South Park Episode S07E09) Plus One (Christian Boy Band) Heathens by 21 Pilots (YouTube Video) Stressed Out by 21 Pilots (YouTube Video) Kill Me, Heal Me by Skillet (YouTube Video) Facing Changes by Hangnail (YouTube Video) I Need Love by LL Cool J (YouTube Video) 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 husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies.  He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California.  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.  Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema. Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms. You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads.  Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections. ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen & Subscribe to Us on iTunes, Google Play, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on Amazon Love Us? CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin. This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

Kara Lee Daley is the Pastor, Administrator and Worship Leader for an inner city church in the downtown core of Toronto, Canada. Originally from Bathurst, New Brunswick, she graduated from Master's College and Seminary with a Bachelor of Theology in Cross-Cultural Studies and was ordained with the CAOG in 2012. Among many other skills, she is a graphic designer, a counsellor, and an aspiring author working on multiple projects at the moment. On this episode we talk about her process, being a female in a typically male driven field, her international missions trips and how to find peace and purpose in the midst of hardship. Makeup Done By Felicia Fatima: https://www.instagram.com/feliciafatima/ Connect with Real Community Talks: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ljehipjij2ioj Instagram: http://instagram.com/realcommunitytalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Real-Community-Talks-163630714364865 Website: http://www.realcommunitytalks.com Special Guest: Kara Lee Daley.

Author Austin Channing Brown shares with us about her new book, I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness, and life of work as a black woman in predominantly white ministries and spaces. The discussion touches on topics from writing to anger, creativity, expression, parenthood and more. Austin is a freelance writer and speaker with a particular focus on black womanhood and faith. She is working on her first book to be released in May 2018. Her writing can be found in Sojourners Magazine, Relevant Magazine, Mutuality Magazine, and other places around the web.  She also wrote a column called Wild Hope for Today's Christian Woman which is still accessible to readers. Passionate about racial justice and reconciliation, Austin travels the country preaching and teaching about the ways this work intersects with Christian faith. Austin attended North Park University where she earned a degree in business management. She also has a masters degree in social justice from Marygrove College in Detroit, MI. Since earning her masters, Austin has worked with nonprofits, churches, parachurch ministries, and universities in both the urban and suburban context for the advancement of racial justice and reconciliation. Most recently she served as a Resident Director and Multicultural Liaison at Calvin College. There she was able to work with and learn from millennials for three years as they navigated college life. Austin misses living in Chicago, IL but is making Grand Rapids home. She is married to her best friend, Tommie, and adores her infant son and little puppy. RELEVANT LINKS Don’t hesitate and get Austin’s book I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness right now, you won’t regret it! Follow Austin on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (her favorite) Also, check out Austin’s blog. From Our Conversation w/ Author Austin Channing Brown James Baldwin (American novelist and social critic) Audre Lorde (American writer, feminist, womanist, librarian, and civil rights activist) James H. Cone (American theologian) Cornel West (American philosopher, political activist, social critic, author, and public intellectual) Ta-Nehisi Paul Coates (American author, journalist, comic book writer, and educator) Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Paul Coates (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Lecrae (American Christian hip hop recording artist, songwriter, record producer, and actor) Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) John Coltrane (American jazz saxophonist and composer) Michael Jackson (American singer, songwriter, and dancer) Jen Hatmaker (American Christian author, speaker, blogger, and television presenter)   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 husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies.  He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California.  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.  Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.   Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms. You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads.  Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.   ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen & Subscribe to Us on iTunes, Google Play, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on Amazon Love Us?   CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin. This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

Evangelicals meet to discuss their political base and its connection to Trump, forming two cohorts with markedly different ideas about how to respond, and Jeff helps Allen develop a more nuanced understanding of cult-like culture. Evangelical Summit on Trump (01:04) The Culture of a Cult (19:52) Judging a Book by It’s Cover (44:12)   RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on the Evangelical Summit on Trump At a Private Meeting in Illinois, a Group of Evangelicals Tried to Save Their Movement from Trumpism (Article that prompted our first conversation segment) Leaving Evangelicalism – BONUS Episode – 001.5 (Irenicast Bonus Episode where Mona and Allen give a comprehensive history of Evangelicalism’s place in Christendom) California Proposition 8 (A 2008 Proposition against same sex marriage) Firing the House chaplain politicized one of the last apolitical parts of Congress (Article) From Our Conversation on the Culture of Cults Wild Wild Country (2018 Netflix Docuseries) A Running List of the Women Allison Mack Attempted to Recruit to Nxivm (Article about former Smallville Actress involved in recruiting women to an alleged sex trafficking cult) The Kingdom of the Cults by Walter Martin (Book - AMazon Affiliate Link) Larson's New Book of Cults by Bob Larson (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Case for Christ by Lee Strobel (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Evidence that Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Exorcist Bob Larson confronts demons of Scientology and Orion! (YouTube Video)... pretty disturbing Bill Cosby's Special BBQ Sauce (YouTube Video)... also disturbing now Create-a-cult episode Five Proven Keys to Improve Your Well-Being (Psychology Today Article) 5,000 Pastors Rally to Defend Housing Tax Break Ruled Unconstitutional (Article) North Carolina pastor says swanky $1.7 million mansion is a ‘gift from God’ (Article) From Our Judging a Book by It’s Cover Segment (This segment has also appeared on episodes #007, #020, #074 and #103) Largest collection of books autographed The Three-Martini Playdate: A Practical Guide to Happy Parenting by Christie Mellor (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) The Relaxed Rabbit: Massage for Your Pet Bunny by Chandra Beal (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Do Penguins Have Knees? by David Feldman (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) The Sidepiece Handbook by toniwo (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) 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 husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies.  He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California.  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.  Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema. Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms. You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads.  Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections. ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen & Subscribe to Us on iTunes, Google Play, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on Amazon Love Us? CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin. This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

They say “that’s what friends are for,”  but who are they and what is it? Finding and maintaining friendships seems like frustrating business for many of us: Jeff and Allen included. This episode asks whether it’s better to have a small group of close friends or a large group of ones further away, the possible limitations of our social brains, and more, before capping off with another “Top Three” segment about iconic duos. Conversation on What Friends are For (01:02) Top 3 Duos Segment (40:02) RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on What Friends Are For The Facebook post that inspired it all (Irenicast Facebook) The Purpose of Friendship (YouTube Video Allen mentions several times throughout our conversation from the School of Life channel) How I Met Your Mother (2005-2014 TV Show) Brigid of Kildare (Celtic saint Allen mentions who introduces the idea of soul friend, or anam cara) When Is It Good to Have a Few Close Friends? (Psychology Today article) Heaven and Hell – Get the Hell Outta Here – 018 (Irenicast Episode where we discuss our thoughts on hell) Dunbar's number (Theory on Relationships)   From Our Top 3 Duos Segment   Allen’s Top 3 Duos: The Boy and the Giving Tree (from the book, The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein - Amazon Affiliate Link) Frodo & Sam (from The Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien - Amazon Affiliate Link… also the films by Peter Jackson) Turk and JD (from Scrubs)   Jeff’s Top 3 Duos: Shawn and Gus (from Psych) Amy Poehler & Tina Fey Rob Dyrdek and Christopher "Big Black" Boykin (from Rob & Big) Craig & Smokey (from Friday) Cheech and Chong (from various Cheech & Chong films) Batman and Superman Troy & Abed (from Community) Honorable Mentions   Rudy (1993 film) The Goonies (1985 film) Sean Astin (Actor) Secular vs Sacred – Part 1, Stories – 024 (Irenicast Episode) Secular vs Sacred – Part 2, Spaces – 025 (Irenicast Episode) Secular vs Sacred – Part 3, Selves – 026 (Irenicast Episode) 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 “Social Vampire” Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com Jeff is the husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies.  He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California.  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.  Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.   Allen “Meme Lord” O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms. You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads.  Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections. ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen & Subscribe to Us on iTunes, Google Play, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on Amazon Love Us? CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin. This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

Allen believes the church is for cultivating story.  So let’s talk about that. And in this episode, the hosts answer “Ask Me Anything” questions submitted by listeners, including science and miracles, spiritual formation for children, and revisiting pacifism. Cultivating Story Conversation (00:55) AMA Segment (31:02) RELEVANT LINKS  From Our Cultivating Story Conversation Intersections Roundtable – A Community of EXvangelicals and UNfundies – 113 (Irenicast Episode) Field of Dreams (1989 Film) Brian's Song (1971 TV Film) The Simpsons (TV Show)   StoryCorps (Non-Profit Organization)   From Our Irenicast AMA Segment A Christian Response to War – Finding A Third Way – 002 (Irenicast Episode) Israeli forces kill 16 Palestinians in Gaza border protests: Gaza medics (Article) Delonte Gholston Facebook Status Center for Prophetic Imagination (Non-Profit Organization) Interview with Author Mark Van Steenwyk – 062 (Irenicast Episode) Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Theologian) The Critical Journey, Stages in the Life of Faith by Janet O. Hagberg (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Matthew Paul Turner When God Made You (Children’s Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) When God Made Light (Children’s Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Marie-Helene Delval Psalms for Young Children (Children’s Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Images of God for Young Children (Children’s Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Godly Play (Foundation) Hume on Miracles - Philosophy Tube (YouTube Video) Baruch Spinoza's Physical Theory Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts by Craig S. Keener (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Halloween and the Supernatural – Paranormal Proclivities – 034 (Irenicast Episode) Reconciling Scripture with Science – EVILution – 003 (Irenicast Episode) Mike McHargue (Author & Podcaster) Finding God in the Waves by Mike McHargue (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) THANK YOU Thank you to all the listeners that submitted questions for this episode, we are so grateful for your participation in the conversation. 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 husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies.  He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California.  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.  Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema. Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms. You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads.  Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections. ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen & Subscribe to Us on iTunes, Google Play, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on Amazon Love Us? CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin. This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

Is there value in reclaiming repentance?  The word itself connotes different things for all of us and, in this episode, Jeff and Allen unpack the stuff it brings up for them. Is it condemnation or invitation? Transformation or challenge? After the conversation, they try to guess who said what on another edition of Famous Christians for 100.   Reclaiming Repentance Conversation (01:03) Famous Christians for 100 Segment (40:31) RELEVANT LINKS  From Our Conversation on Reclaiming Repentance Kirk Cameron (Actor and Christian Personality) Connect (2018 Film) The Way of the Master Romans Road (YouTube Video) Mike McHargue aka Science Mike (Podcaster and Writer) The Liturgists (Podcast) Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Sarah Over the Moon (Blog) March for Our Lives Scrubs (TV Show) Florida Gun Bill: What’s in It, and What Isn’t (Article) The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)   From Our Famous Christians for 100 Segment (This segment has also appeared on episodes #002, #017 & #066) “Negative personal attacks have no place in public life and serve to erode public confidence in our basic institutions of government.” - Mike Pence “If the church is not victorious over the world, then we will cease to survive. We are called to be salt and light in a world filled with corruption and darkness.” - John Hagee “Oh, how I would like a poor Church, and for the poor.” - Pope Francis “I always say that almost any time the word ‘racial’ is used, it can be replaced by ‘racist’.” - Broderick Greer “When a youngster tries this kind of stiff-necked rebellion… you had better take it out of him, and pain is a marvelous purifier” -James Dobson “It is not uncommon to meet pastors’ wives who really let themselves go…” - Mark Driscoll THANK YOU Thank you to Bob37748 for your 5 star review in Apple Podcasts which says...   It speaks to me!   “I have only recently discovered this long running podcasts and I am only up to episode 10. I love it so far and based on the titles of the "future" podcast I can't wait to hear what they have to say. I am a disillusioned former evangelical wondering what to believe now. I still believe in God and Jesus, but I wonder what does that mean now. This podcast explores those issues.” 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 husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies.  He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California.  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.  Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema. Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms. You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads.  Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections. ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen & Subscribe to Us on iTunes, Google Play, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on Amazon Love Us? CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin. This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

This is the story of Intersections, told by pastors Allen, Casey, Bonnie and Raj -- a diverse group of clergy with their own stories of leaving Evangelical and Fundamentalist communities of faith. Together they’ve established a group for spiritual conversations between people with similar paths. Jeff and Adam (from Divine Cinema) host the roundtable. RELEVANT LINKS From Our Intersections Roundtable Get more information on Intersections at https://www.facebook.com/theintersections/ You can hear more of Adam on these Irenicast episodes or on every episode of Divine Cinema. Deconstructing Your Faith – Guest Host Adam Loveridge – 020 Simply Simplicity – With Returning Guest Host Adam Loveridge – 079 UCC - United Church of Christ (Denomination of our guests) Loomis Basin Congregational United Church of Christ (Rev. Casey Tinnin’s Church) Parkside Community Church (Boonie’s Church) Elk Grove Congregational Church (Allen’s Church) Seventh Day Adventist (Bonnie & Raj’s former denomination) A Conversation with Jennifer Knapp – Isolation, Creativity & Career 2.0 – 102 (Irenicast Episode) Harold Camping (Religious Leader) UU - Unitarian Universalists (Denomination) The Monk’s Cellar (Roseville pub where Intersections meets) Plato’s Allegory of the Cave Trinitarianism (Theological Term) The Divine Dance by Richard Rohr (Book - AMazon Affiliate Link) RuPaul (Celebrity) Process Theology The Enneagram 13th (2016 Documentary) Prisons of Our Own Making – God Have Mercy on the Criminal Justice System – 094 (Irenicast episode where we discuss the documentary, 13th) Peace Village Community Initiatives for Visiting Immigrants in Confinement (CIVIC) THANK YOU A big thank you to the Intersections crew for joining us this week.  Check them out at the following links… Rev. Bonnie Rambob | Co-pastor, Parkside Community Church Rev. Raj Rambob | Executive Director, Amador Tuolomne Community Action Agency Rev. Casey Tinnin | Solo Pastor, Loomis Basin Congregational Church 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 husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies.  He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California.  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.  Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema. Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms. You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads.  Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections. ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen & Subscribe to Us on iTunes, Google Play, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on Amazon Love Us? CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.   This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

Pain, media portrayal, and empathy. Who of us hasn’t come across images of suffering?  Jeff and Allen discuss the nature of pain, the way presentations of suffering get used, and alternately consumed, and how we might provide spaces for healing in honest and genuine ways.  The episode ends in a moment of honesty through admission how their inner “fundies” occasionally slip.   Conversation on Pain, Media Portrayal and Empathy (00:54) ‘You Fundie is Showing’ Segment (48:49) RELEVANT LINKS Regarding the Pain of Others by Susan Sontag (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link… this book is the inspiration for this conversation on pain, media portrayal and empathy) The Body in Pain by Elaine Scarry (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) “To know pain is to know certainty, to hear about pain is to know doubt.” - Allen’s quote from The Body in Pain God and Aliens – The Universe Doesn’t Revolve Around You, Probably – 032 (During the segment of this episode Allen expresses his desire for the superpower of empathy) My Moment of Un-Truth - Season 3, Episode 17 (Scrubs Episode) The Long History of Discrimination in Pain Medicine (Article) The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Getting to the Whole Truth About America’s Torture of Suspected Terrorists (Article) Coco (2017 Film) Ways social media is like fire, both good and bad, and how that metaphor helps us navigate the digital world (Article) Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone by Brené Brown (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Vicarious Traumatization (VT) 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 husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies.  He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California.  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.  Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.   Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms. You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads.  Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections. ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen & Subscribe to Us on iTunes, Google Play, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on Amazon Love Us? CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin. This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

Of all the out of context verses Revelation has its fair share.  One of the most used and abused passages of the New Testament, the “hot or cold” verse means exactly the opposite of what you think it means. Jeff and Allen discuss the virtues of doing good work (read: being useful) despite religious affections, then share the most useful and useless items in their own lives.   Conversation on Out of Context Verses Revelation 3:15-16 (01:37) Our Usefulness Segment (38:19) RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on Out of Context Verses Revelation Casual Christian by DeGarmo & Key (Contemporary Christian Song) Aggelos (Greek word for angel or messenger) The Church of Laodicea in the Bible and Archaeology (Article) Best of Tobias Fünke (YouTube Video) Laodicea (Blog Post) Laodicea Midrash Yvette Flunder (American singer and senior pastor of the City of Refuge United Church of Christ in Oakland) Previous Irenicast Episodes on the Bible The Nature of Biblical Texts – Wholly Scripture, Batman! – 004 (Irenicast Episode) Interpreting the Bible Part 1 – Literally Literature – 063 (Irenicast Episode) Interpreting the Bible Part 2 – A Scribed Meaning – 064 (Irenicast Episode) Interpreting the Bible Part 3 – Collecting Lenses – 065 (Irenicast Episode) Out of Context Verses Philippians 4:13 – 103 (Irenicast Episode) From Our Segment Instant Pot (Amazon Affiliate Link) Pho (Vietnamese Soup) Chef’s Steps Sous Vide (YouTube Playlist) Serious Eats Sous Vide Recipes Anova (Jeff’s Sous Vide machine of choice - Amazon Affiliate Link) Waterpik (Amazon Affiliate Link) Periodontal Disease #AllensBigAdventure on Instagram #AllensBigAdventure on Facebook Pourover AeroPress (Amazon Affiliate Link) Inventor of K-Cups regrets the idea (Article) Hannity Fans Destroy Keurig Coffee Makers After Company Pulls Advertising (Article) Mud Before Blood (Allen’s New Blog) 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 husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies.  He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California.  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.  Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema. Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms. You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads.  Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections. ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen & Subscribe to Us on iTunes, Google Play, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on Amazon Love Us? CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.   This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

Mona returns to the booth for a discussion on Christian hegemony and its negative impact on Christianity.  There are those that believe the United States is, and should continue to be, a Christian nation.  However, what makes a nation Christian?  Who decides what form of Christianity becomes the dominant form?  Have we really ever been a Christian nation?  These are some of the questions  Jeff, Mona & Allen explore this week.  The episode finishes with the crew indulging in meaningless arguments in a round of Pursuit of the Trivial. Conversation on Christian Hegemony (01:09) Pursuit of the Trivial Segment (48:54) RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on Christian Hegemony Hegemony JK Rowling mocks defeated Roy Moore: 'God is a black woman' (Article) Anabaptism Mennonites The truth about those 7 words 'banned' at the CDC (article) Dominion Theology City Council accepts Bethel donation for police unit (article) The Seven Mountains What Was a Nazi Church Service Like? (article) Half Measures (Episode #280 of 99% Invisible) Michel Foucault (Philosopher) PHILOSOPHY - Michel Foucault (YouTube Video) From Our Pursuit of the Trivial Segment (This segment also appeared on episode #034) Check out Mona’s new band Yes Commander Past, Present and Future – Irenicast Live – 100 (Irenicast Episode) 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 husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies.  He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California.  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.  Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema. Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms. You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads.  Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections. ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen & Subscribe to Us on iTunes, Google Play, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on Amazon Love Us? CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin. This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

Can We Get Better At Doing Spirituality?  Astrology to Astronomy, Phrenology to Psychology, and Alchemy to Chemistry -- in what ways is theology becoming? Is there such a thing as spiritual intelligence? And what do we do with the Evangelical ideas of progress and work ethic in relation to individualized faith? Jeff and Allen tackle the topic of “bettering” ourselves and our faith traditions in honor of the New Year, then share their own resolutions for 2018. Can We Get Better At Doing Spirituality? Conversation (01:17) New Year Resolutions (40:15) RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on Can We Get Better At Doing Spirituality? The primary article Allen mentioned at the top of the episode is behind a paywall, but here is a link to the author’s bio.   9 Types Of Intelligence – Infographic Word ban at CDC includes 'vulnerable,' 'fetus,' 'transgender' (Video) 2017, in 7 minutes (Vox Video) Phrenology Social Psychology and Neuroscience: Strange Bedfellows or a Healthy Marriage? (article) From Our New Year Resolution Segment Firestone Brewery Allen mentions a conversation we had on the podcast about sandwiches.  That can be found in the Pursuit of the Trivial segment on episode #034 of the podcast. Allen’s New Year Resolution Progress 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 husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies.  He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California.  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.  Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema. Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms. You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads.  Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.  Also check out Allen’s new year resolution progress at https://mudbeforeblood.wordpress.com/ ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen & Subscribe to Us on iTunes, Google Play, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on Amazon Love Us? CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin. This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

The illustrious Deborah Blades joins us to discuss the incarnation, the disruption that are bodies, and what a theology formed in postcolonial and feminist theory might look like around the holidays. For the segment, Jeff, Allen, and Debbie talk about those times they each discovered Santa was a little too incredible.   Incarnation Conversation (01:23) When We Stopped Believing in Santa Segment (57:59) RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on Incarnation The Story of Gentle Thursday – Loss, Language and Feminist Theology – Guest Hosts Kat & Dr. Debbie – 072 (Deborah Blades’ First Appearance on Irenicast) Dr. Nancy Bedford (Theologian, Professor) Selected Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Allen’s Picture of the Hindu Mandir (Instagram Pic)   Homoousios (Theological Term) Beyond Monotheism: A Theology of Multiplicity by Laurel Schneider (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Theotokos (Theological Term) Julian of Norwich: Celebrating Mother Jesus by Kittredge Cherry (Blog Post) Gnosticism Orange is the New Black (Netflix TV Series) Carman - The Champion (YouTube Video) The Historical Jesus: The Life of a Mediterranean Jewish Peasant by John Crossan (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)   From Our When We Found Our Santa Wasn't Real Segment   The Star (2017 Film) Thor: Ragnarok (2017 Film) THANK YOU We are extremely grateful for Dr. Deborah Blades being a voice on this episode.   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 husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies.  He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California.  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.  Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema. Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms. You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads.  Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections. ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen & Subscribe to Us on iTunes, Google Play, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on Amazon Love Us? CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.   This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

The sovereignty of God can bring with it a lot of questions and/or baggage depending upon your religious context.  Is God in control?  What is God’s will for our lives?  Is history already determined?  This week Allen and Jeff discuss how their answers to these questions have changed for them over the years and what that has meant for their lives and spirituality. Conversation on the Sovereignty of God (00:37) Wacky News Segment (43:18) RELEVANT LINKS From Our Sovereignty of God Conversation Decision Making and the Will of God by Garry Friesen and J. Robin Maxson (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Divine Concurrence (Theological Term) Calvinism (Theological Term) Hammurabi (6th king of the First Babylonian Dynasty) Code of Hammurabi (Babylonian Code of Law) Wolfhart Pannenberg (Theologian) Process Theology (Theological Term) Alfred North Whitehead (Theologian) Theology for the Community of God by Stanley J. Grenz (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Open Theism (Theological Term) Numbers 22 (CEB) - The Story of Balaam Daniel 4 (CEB) - Nebuchadnezzar's Animal Transformation Donnie Darko (2001 Film - Amazon Affiliate Link) From Our Wacky News Segment   At a Navajo veterans' event, Trump makes 'Pocahontas' crack (Article) Trump's latest tweetstorm called Kim Jong Un “short and fat” (Article) “Dog Tamagotchi” - Super Deluxe English firefighters saved some piglets from a blaze; then they ate them as sausages (Article)   Used Car Commercial (YouTube Video) It’s Time To Rename Fire Ants ‘Spicy Boys’ (Article) David Beckham (Soccer Player)     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 husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies.  He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California.  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.  Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.   Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms. You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads.  Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections. ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen & Subscribe to Us on iTunes, Google Play, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on Amazon Love Us? CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin. This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

Is sincerity dead?  “I don’t stand by anything” - both presidential quotation and epitaph on the tombstone of sincerity. Do we believe one another? Ourselves? And does it matter anymore? Jeff and Allen debate the presence of sincerity in public space and places of faith, before crafting their perfect Thanksgiving guest list.   Our Conversation on Is Sincerity Dead? (00:50) Thanksgiving Dinner Party Segment (38:42) RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on Is Sincerity Dead Trump Proud to be a Troll (Tweet) The Trump Presidency: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (YouTube Video) Danica Roem of Virginia to be first openly transgender person elected, seated in a U.S. statehouse (Article) ‘Peak TV in America’: Is there really too much good scripted television? (Article) Danica Roem Had the Perfect Response When Asked About Her Opponent Post-Election (Article) Doubling Down (South Park Episode)   From Our Thanksgiving Dinner Party Segment (Our Diner Party Segment was also done on Episode #025) Allen’s Thanksgiving Dinner JK Rowling (Author) Ethan Klein (YouTube Personality, H3H3 Productions) Joe Lo Truglio (Actor, plays Detective Charles Boyle in Brooklyn Nine-Nine) I Love You, Man (3/10) Best Movie Quote - Here we go Galaxy! (YouTube Clip) Dennis Haysbert (Actor, played President David Palmer in the original 24) Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody ('Ghost' Soundtrack) (YouTube Clip) Serj Tankian (Musician)   Jeff’s Thanksgiving Dinner Alton Brown (Celebrity Cook) How to Build a Derrick, Alton Brown (YouTube Video) Edgar Wright (Writer/Director) Edgar Wright’s 1000 Favorite Movies (Article) Patton Oswalt (Actor/Comedian) Patton Oswalt, Annihilation (Comedy Special) Donald Glover (Modern Day Renaissance Man) Gail Simone (Comicbook Writer) 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 husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies.  He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California.  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.  Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema. Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms. You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads.  Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections. ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen & Subscribe to Us on iTunes, Google Play, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on Amazon Love Us? CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin. This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

What do we do with our Evangelical roots in reconciling the past?  How do we navigate our former relationships? Jeff and Allen review their own efforts to reconnect and reframe at this point in their journeys through the post-evangelical wilderness and offer a few ideas that have helped them immensely along the way. And in the spirit of reflection, they name the top three things from their childhoods that didn’t hold up so well.   Reconciling the Past Conversation (01:00) Top 3 Things From Our Childhood That Did Not Age Well Segment (43:52)   RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on Reconciling the Past The United Church of Christ, aka the UCC (Christian Denomination) Hot Fuzz (2007 Film) O'Brien, Oregon Why Most Evangelicals Don’t Condemn Trump (Article) How fights over Trump have led evangelicals to leave their churches Article) From Our Top 3 Segment How I Met Your Mother (2005 TV Series) IT (2017 Film) IT (1990 TV Mini-series) Big League Chew Buttercream gang movie highlights (YouTube Video) McGee and Me! (Christian Video Series) Friends (1994 TV Series)   THANK YOU Thank you Katherine for your kind review of the show in Apple Podcasts!  She writes, “Fantastic for theology geeks and Christians with questions... I love this podcast! I have a Bachelor of Divinity, and Irenicast helps me to keep my theology brain going. Allen, Jeff & Mona and their guests have also opened my eyes to ways I can be more inclusive and more like Jesus.”   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 husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies.  He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California.  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.  Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.   Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms. You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads.  Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.   ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen & Subscribe to Us on iTunes, Google Play, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on Amazon Love Us?   CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.   This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

The witch hunts of the early modern period were served by the very things we trade in today: uncritical reception of tradition, groupthink, the impulse toward comfort and away from “otherness.” Since Halloween is just around the corner, Jeff and Allen discuss that perhaps we still hunt witches in our own time by proposing a spiritual discipline of resisting.  The episode closes with a classic round of Jesus Juke. This time, they Jesus-ify Horror Film tropes.   Conversation on Are The Witch Hunts Behind Us (00:49) Jesus Juke Horror Trope Edition (46:14)   RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on Are the Witch Hunts Behind Us? Witch Village - Monty Python and the Holy Grail (YouTube Video) The Baby-Makin’, Prone-to-Evil, “Other” Gender: Woman. (Irenicon Blog Post by Allen) Heinrich Kramer (Author of Hammer of Witches, Churchman and Inquisitor) Jacob Sprenger (Co-Author of Hammer of Witches, Dominican Friar) Malleus Maleficarum aka Hammer of Witches (Treatise on witchcraft) Thomas Aquinas (Theologian) The Summa Theologica (Document) Aristotle's Views on Women Nadia Bolz-Weber (Twitter Account) Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link… Allen was talking about the analogy of our theology being like a trampoline, which some from this book) Do Humans Have Souls ? – I Challenge You To A Dualism! – 007 (Irenicast Episode on the Soul) Eminem Rips Donald Trump In BET Hip Hop Awards Freestyle Cypher (YouTube Video) Rick and Morty Forever 100 Years | Rick and Morty | Adult Swim (YouTube Video) Rick and Morty - I WANT THAT MULAN MCNUGGETS SAUCE MORTY (YouTube Video) Souad Mekhennet Was Told To Come Alone (Robcast Episode interviewing Souad Mekhennet about her interviews with ISIS members) I Was Told To Come Alone by Souad Mekhennet (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) From Our Jesus Juke Segment (Jesus Juke has also been done on episodes 003, 039, 075, 096) Jon Acuff (Author) The Fog (1980 and 2005 Film) The Mist (2007 Film) Small Soldiers (1998 Film) Forgiving is NOT Forgetting - Doing Wholly Work - 073 (Irenicast Episode with the Create-a-Cult Segment) Shawn of the Dead (2004 Film)   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 husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies.  He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California.  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.  Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema. Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms. You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads.  Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.   ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen & Subscribe to Us on iTunes, Google Play, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on Amazon Love Us?   CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin. This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

The texts we love to misquote. In this new series, Jeff and Allen will occasionally spend an episode tackling infamously out of context verses in the Bible thrown around the Christian world. This time it's a passage used by everyone from athletes to those who oppose psychology. Philippians 4:13 Out of Context Verses Philippians 4:13 Conversation (00:59) Judging a Book by Its Cover Segment (36:35)   RELEVANT LINKS Previous Episodes on the Bible The Nature of Biblical Texts – Wholly Scripture, Batman! – 004 (Irenicast Episode) Interpreting the Bible Part 1 – Literally Literature – 063 (Irenicast Episode) Interpreting the Bible Part 2 – A Scribed Meaning – 064 (Irenicast Episode) Interpreting the Bible Part 3 – Collecting Lenses – 065 (Irenicast Episode) From Our Out of Context Verses Philippians 4:13 Conversation 11 Bible Verses on Tim Tebow’s Eye Black (Article) Nacho Libre (Film) Stoicism You’re Not ‘Blessed’ You’re Privileged, So Shut Up (Article) Colin Kaepernick (Football Player) Nouthetic Counseling (aka Biblical Counseling Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (Formerly National Association of Nouthetic Counselors) Competent to Counsel by Jay E. Adams (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Competent to Counsel: An Interview with Jay Adams (Article) From Our ‘Judging a Book by Its Cover’ Segment (This segment has also been done on episodes #007, #020 & #074) For Steam And Country by Jon Del Arroz (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) The Pocket Book of Boners (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Dr. Seuss (Author) The Mushroom in Christian Art: The Identity of Jesus in the Development of Christianity by John Rush (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Nipple on My Knee (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) 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 husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies.  He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California.  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.  Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema. Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms. You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads.  Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections. ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen & Subscribe to Us on iTunes, Google Play, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on Amazon Love Us? CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin. This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

Saturday 6/18/16 1pm ET/ 12pm CNTL/ 11am MTN/ 10am Pac Call in and listen, ask questions, or share comments also online at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/healingxoutreach/2016/06/18/btr-guest-former-jehovahs-witness-linda-mccoy You can also listen via Six screens telenetwork dial in via your telephone (712)432-8710 When prompted dial 9925 Have a comment would like to talk with us press *1 to unmute yourself or by video suite at: http://www.sixscreensofthewatchtower.com/telenetwork/telenetwork-directions.php Linda McCoy was a Jehovah's Witness for 20 years her husband also served as an elder. she now serves as a volunteer counselor at the Master's College and her husband is a Care Pastor at Cornerstone Community Church. Linda tells her testimony today of coming out of the cult into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ.

What is white privilege? Why do two white, male educators think it's an important subject for all educators?" Follow: @gustafsonbrad, @benjamingilpin @soledadfrancis @bamradionetwork Brandi L. Bates is an international, best-selling author, entrepreneur, and mentor from Los Angeles, California; educated at Phillips Exeter Academy, Spelman College, Meredith College, University of Southern California and The Master's College and Seminary.

John MacArthur is the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, as well as an author, conference speaker, president of The Master’s College and Seminary, and featured teacher with the Grace to You media ministry. In 1985, John became president of The Master's College (formerly Los Angeles Baptist College), an accredited, four-year liberal arts Christian college in Santa Clarita, California. In 1986, John founded The Master's Seminary, a graduate school dedicated to training men for full-time pastoral roles and missionary work. Since completing his first best-selling book The Gospel According to Jesus in 1988, John has written nearly 400 books and study guides, including Our Sufficiency in Christ, Charismatic Chaos, Ashamed of the Gospel, The Murder of Jesus, A Tale of Two Sons, Twelve Ordinary Men, The Truth War, The Jesus You Can’t Ignore, Slave, and The MacArthur New Testament Commentary series. John's titles have been translated into more than two dozen languages. The MacArthur Study Bible, the cornerstone resource of his ministry, is available in English (NKJ, NAS, and ESV), Spanish, Russian, German, French, Portuguese, and Italian, with Chinese and Arabic translations underway.