Podcast appearances and mentions of matthew paul turner

In this episode of Faith for Normal People, Pete and Jared are joined by Matthew Paul Turner, co-author of the new kids' book “What Is the Bible?” alongside the late Rachel Held Evans. Matthew opens up about how parenting has shaped him, from questioning his own beliefs to embracing a more open, loving approach. He talks about learning from his kids, unlearning old mindsets, and creating a space where curiosity and kindness lead the way. Show Notes → https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/episode-55-matthew-paul-turner-the-challenge-of-raising-kids-with-the-bible/  Watch this episode on YouTube → https://youtu.be/YPo8gCpAxTg ********** This episode is sponsored by Greenlight. Greenlight is a debit card and money app made for families: parents can send money to their kids and keep an eye on kids' spending and saving, while kids and teens build money confidence and lifelong financial literacy skills. Sign up for Greenlight today at greenlight.com/normalpeople. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"Pride 365" is the podcast from Free Moms Hugs, which empowers the world to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community through visibility, education, and conversation. Season Two is here! Its focus: "Out for Equality." With Coming Out Day on October 11 and an historic election fast approaching, we felt it was important to speak to LGBTQ+ folks about their coming out stories -- and to hear devoted allies describe their journeys to not just supporting the LGBTQ+ community but fighting boldly for their equality. Episode 01: Matthew Paul Turner, #1 New York Times best-selling author. His books include "When God Made You" and "When I Pray for You." Learn more at https://matthewpaulturner.com/ The "Pride 365: Out for Equality" podcast is produced by Good Faith Media for Free Mom Hugs. Hosts: Sara Cunningham (she/her) and Katrina Kalb (she/her) of Free Mom Hugs. Executive producers: Karrie Fletcher (she/her) of Free Mom Hugs and Mitch Randall (he/him) of Good Faith Media. Producer and editor: Cliff Vaughn (he/him) of Good Faith Media. Music: Pond5. Theme Song: "Stand Up" by Heather Mae @heathermaemusic heathermaemusic.com Anyone needing help may reach out to TheTrevorProject.org or may call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. Listen to the “Pride 365” podcast on Megaphone, Spotify, Apple, Audible and other platforms. Learn more: FreeMomHugs.org GoodFaithMedia.org Released October 3, 2024.

"Pride 365" is the podcast from Free Moms Hugs, which empowers the world to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community through visibility, education, and conversation. Season Two is here! Its focus: "Out for Equality." With Coming Out Day on October 11 and an historic election fast approaching, we felt it was important to speak to LGBTQ+ folks about their coming out stories -- and to hear devoted allies describe their journeys to not just supporting the LGBTQ+ community but fighting boldly for their equality. New episodes will drop on Thursdays in October 2024. Guests will include Matthew Paul Turner, Jennifer Knapp, John Pavlovitz and Kathy Baldock. The "Pride 365: Out for Equality" podcast is produced by Good Faith Media for Free Mom Hugs. Hosts: Sara Cunningham (she/her) and Katrina Kalb (she/her) of Free Mom Hugs. Executive producers: Karrie Fletcher (she/her) of Free Mom Hugs and Mitch Randall (he/him) of Good Faith Media. Producer and editor: Cliff Vaughn (he/him) of Good Faith Media. Music: Pond5. Theme Song: "Stand Up" by Heather Mae @heathermaemusic heathermaemusic.com Anyone needing help may reach out to TheTrevorProject.org or may call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. Listen to the “Pride 365” podcast on Megaphone, Spotify, Apple, Audible and other platforms. Learn more: FreeMomHugs.org

From 2018 - This is my memorable interview with writer Matthew Paul Turner - talking about the experience of finishing a beautiful children's picture book by Rachel Held Evans titled "What is God like?" after that renowned author unexpectedly died before she had completed what turned out to be her final book.

This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by Bros Bibles and Beer Podcast. Serious conversations on faith and culture while not taking ourselves too seriously, Bros Bibles & Beer is a podcast about life, faith & our favorite beverage - Unpolished and potentially unsafe. Kind of like life. Grace-Peace-Cheers!In this episode we chat with Matthew Paul TurnerMatthew Paul Turner is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller What Is God Like? as well as When God Made You and When I Pray for You. When the father of three isn't writing books, he's photographing interesting people and places, practicing wood carving, and watching his children play soccer. Visit his website at matthewpaulturner.com.You can follow Matthew on:Facebook     Instagram     YouTube You can find all things Matthew Paul Turner related on his websiteYouy can purchase Matthew's books on Amazon.comYou can connect with This Is Not Church on:Facebook     Instagram      Twitter     TikTok     YouTubeAlso check out our Biolink for all things This Is Not Church relatedPlease like and follow our Quoircast Partners:Heretic Happy Hour     Messy Spirituality     Apostates Anonymous    Second Cup with Keith     The Church Needs TherapyIdeas Digest      Snarky Faith Podcast     Wild Olive     Deadly Faith     Spirituality Brew Pub     Faith For The Rest Of UsJonathan_Foster     Sacred Thoughts     Holy Heretics     Reframing Our Stories     Bros Bibles & Beer      Liminal LivingLove Covered Life     The Social Jesus Project     I Was A Teenage FundamentalistEach episode of This Is Not Church Podcast is expertly engineered by our producer The Podcast Doctor Eric Howell. If you're thinking of starting a podcast you need to connect with Eric!

Today we continue our summer series, where we interview authors. Next up, Matthew Paul Turner. Turner's storied writing career started nearly 20 years ago, and he has published a book every year. Called “one of Christianity's fresh voices” by Publisher's Weekly, Turner's other notable works include Our Great Big American God, Churched, Coffeehouse Gospel and The Christian Culture Survival Guide. Questions for reflection: - Where have you encountered God this week? Readings for next week: Take a break and get ready for the New Testament this fall! Links mentioned in this episode: - https://matthewpaulturner.com/ - https://www.instagram.com/MatthewPaulTurner - https://www.facebook.com/matthewpaulturner/ - https://www.youtube.com/MatthewPaulTurner - Check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@biblelovepodcast) The show music is "Silver Lining" by Brent Wood, licensed under Soundstripe

Who is someone who makes you feel safe? On this Good Shepherd Sunday, Kelly Cutbirth leads us through practices that ground us in the goodness of God's companioning presence. [Psalm 23]   Reflection What familiar advice do you often ignore? What practices help you find a sense of safety and rest? How does the Shepherd's promise of mercy and goodness, even in the midst of life's challenges and hardships, feel to you?   Resources Book: Good Enough: 40ish Devotionals for a Life of Imperfection by Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie Book: What Is God Like? by Rachel Held Evans and Matthew Paul Turner

  Matthew Paul Turner is on Reading With Your Kids to celebrate his children's book "You Will Always Belong." He explained that the book encourages children to feel a sense of self-acceptance and belonging. Matthew emphasized that loving oneself is important for truly loving and accepting others. He discussed previously feeling called to provide his own children with a healthy introduction to God through children's literature. Matthew shared his experience finishing a deceased friend's unfinished books, saying it helped with the grieving process. He found it powerful when a pastor later told him one of his books brought comfort to a woman in her final days. The conversation touched on themes of community, self-doubt and God's message of not being afraid. Matthew hopes "You Will Always Belong" will help children feel seen and empowered in their own belonging. Jed Doherty recommended supporting Matthew's work and reflecting on fostering belonging in the face of life's uncertainties. The discussion provided thoughtful insights into faith, mental health and using children's stories to start meaningful family discussions. We also hear a highlight from one of our past conversations with Mitali Perkins Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com, 

“God is like a fort, strong and secure with walls that are mighty and safe. Inside, there are hidden places to hold you when you're scared or need a quiet place to rest.” What is God Like (Matthew Paul Turner & Rachel Held Evans)The spunky and amazing Matthew Paul Turner is our guest this week on the podcast. Matthew is a dad of three, New York Time's best-selling children's author, and accomplished photographer and journalist.Matthew's fiery, yet gentle spirit and his passion to help others belong to and be completely themselves and to understand the unconditional love of God is contagious.On this episode, you will hear wild stories of burning Barbies and tears in parking lots, guns hidden in pulpits and unforeseen joy and healing. Matthew speaks of his long journey into deconstructing his faith, how his gift of writing children's books unfolded, and the gift of belonging that he has given to himself and now is pouring into others, especially his children.You will find yourself laughing and crying all within moments of each other as you listen, but mostly you will find yourself, period.Don't miss out!You can find the Matthew in these spaces:Instagram:  @matthewpaulturnerFacebook:  @matthewpaulturnerWebsite:  www.matthewpaulturner.comSubstack: @matthewpaulturner

Renowned children's book author Matthew Paul Turner joins April and Paul to talk about his journey to being an openly gay Christian man and the impact his own embrace of authenticity has had on the books he writes. Get his latest book: You Will Always Belong Follow Matthew on social media: @matthewpaulturner Stay connected or support us by visiting our website: evangelicalish.com Follow the Evangelicalish team on Tiktok, IG, FB & X: @evangelicalish, @aprilajoy @unconventionalpastorpaul,

Jessica N. Turner is a content creator and tastemaker for busy moms looking for hacks to live life with more intention and less stress. She is a blogging veteran, having established her platform in 2006, and has continued to evolve to meet the needs of her community and the influencer industry. Jessica lives with her three children in Nashville, Tennessee. She is also a vocal LGBTQ ally and is proud of her positive co-parenting relationship with her ex-husband, author Matthew Paul Turner, who came out as gay in 2020. Today Jessica and I are talking all about her experience as a divorced mom and what she's learned about co-parenting. So whether you're in that situation needing to co-parent through the holidays or you're trying to be a supportive family member to someone going through this, I think you're really going to learn a lot and feel very uplifted after hearing Jessica's story and message today. ALSO, this whole topic came about because we are doing a big series live on Instagram on healthy holiday boundaries! Every day the week of November 13-17, Monday through Friday at 10am Pacific Time, I'II be going live on Instagram on my personal account @corrinestokoe to give you some tips on how to establish healthy holiday boundaries in your family interactions and what makes a healthy boundary, what's NOT a healthy boundary, and then some of the most common mistakes you can avoid while setting boundaries, especially during the holidays. If you happen to find this episode after that week, you can still go back and find the replays of all of those lives by going to my Instagram page @corrinestokoe and I'II have the series saved to a highlight bubble called BOUNDARIES. You'll hear Jessica mention in today's episode that one of the key things she did in her divorce journey was her own work on herself, and if any of the episodes or content I've shared here or on Instagram about boundaries and codependency have spoken to you, we're officially RE-OPENING the becoming codafree bootcamp this week with a Black Friday discount, THE biggest discount we'll offer the entire year. If you want to hear more, DM me the word codafree on Instagram and I'lI send you more info. Now let's get into today's episode. Time Stamps: [02:40] - Jessica Turner talks about how she started her blog. [06:53] - Jessica recalls the start of her divorce and her journey into co-parenting. [10:11] - Jessica talks about being able to recognize herself as a person among the many roles she fills for others. [15:44] - How can co-parents discuss ways to manage the time children spend with each parent? [20:52] - What is Jessica's advice if you're starting your co-parenting journey? [24:33] - What if it's your first holiday season while co-parenting? [32:46] - Jessica talks about the people in her support system that helped make things easier. [41:36] - How do you create a new normal while co-parenting, especially during the holidays? Supporting Resources: Jessica's IG @jessicanturner  Jessica's Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we conclude our worship series titled, “What Is God Like?” This series has been inspired by the children's book of the same title, written by Rachel Held Evans and Matthew Paul Turner. Today we are reminded that God is like the stars, forever present and bright. Even when they feel far away, you can always look up and see them winking at you.

Today we continue our worship series titled, “What Is God Like?” It's inspired by the children's book of the same title, written by Rachel Held Evans and Matthew Paul Turner. Then the book uses images and descriptions found throughout scripture to illustrate what God is like. We're using this book as a tool to remind us that all throughout our lives, God invites us to continue to search and wonder and learn.

"God is like three dancers, graceful and precise. They move to the same music in very different ways, showcasing all of God's elegance and rhythm in your life." - from the book "What is God Like?" by Rachel Held Evans and Matthew Paul Turner

Today we continue our worship series titled, “What Is God Like?” It's inspired by the children's book of the same title, written by Rachel Held Evans and Matthew Paul Turner. Today we are reminded that God is like an artist, creative and unpredictable, always busy making and remaking everything brilliant and new.

Who am I and how do I fit into this larger picture we call life? Have you ever asked yourself this question? Have you ever looked through the lense of a children's book to help you find the answers? Matthew Paul Turner's book “When God Made You” can help us answer this question.

Today on the pod we sit down for a conversation with Damon Garcia to discuss his story of faith and his new book The God Who Riots: Taking Back the Radical Jesus (Broadleaf Books, 2022) (available now wherever you buy books). Damon Garcia (he/him) is a writer, video essayist, and public theologian. His work is centered around the intersection between liberation and faith. He lives in Santa Maria, California. Follow Damon's work on Twitter and Instagram @whoisdamon https://twitter.com/whoisdamon https://www.instagram.com/whoisdamon/ Visit his website at DamonGarcia.com Subscribe to his YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/damongarcia On our #TwitBits intro today we discuss some heavy topics (TW/CW we discuss transphobia and threats toward the trans community). If you want to skip straight to the interview feel free to jump ahead to the 32min mark. We mention Matthew Paul Turner in this discussion and wanted to link to his twitter here. If you don't follow MPT yet, you should go give him a follow and if you have a moment to send some encouragement his way we'd love it if you would go send him some love on Twitter (https://twitter.com/HeyMPT). We also mention the event we will be attending that Brad Onishi from Straight White American Jesus Podcast is hosting in Denver this Nov. If you are interested in attending (in person or virtually) head over to find out more info and snag a ticket here: https://www.bradonishi.com/nationalism/ Lastly, we'd love for you to join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ThereafterPod As always, we love hearing from our listeners. Please consider leaving a rate and review on Apple Podcasts and reach out to say hello on social media! Twitter: @ThereafterPod, @CortlandCoffey, @ThePursuingLife Instagram: @ThereafterPodcast, @CortlandCoffey, @ThePursuingLife

You don't have to look far or listen long to know why we need to teach our kids empathy. Basic kindness seems to be harder and harder to find, and if you're like me, you are deeply motivated to encourage your kids to be better. To be more inclusive, to be kinder, to be different than what we're surrounded by.   And that is why my friend, Matthew Paul Turner, is here today to talk with me about specific children's books that help us do just that. Matthew is a children's author himself; he's written some of my family's favorites like When God Made You, When I Pray for You, and What Is God Like. So what I'm saying here is that he's an expert. And, as you'll hear, he's genuinely dedicated to teaching his kids about the wonder and beauty of all people and the importance of showing each of them kindness and love.   Of course, because this is The Couch, where side notes and rabbit trails are always welcome, we also discuss game shows and Netflix shows about teen ghosts that may include a whole lot of cursing.   It's almost time to get started, but one more quick note: Thank you to everyone who has already purchased my new book, Prayers from the Parking Lot! I am so grateful and I'm also hopeful it's an encouragement to you and the moms you know. And to those of you who not only bought the book but then shared it on social media? Well, you are obviously my favorite. Thank you, friends.   MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   All the books on this list!   NOT-SO-GUILTY PLEASURES: Press Your Luck, hosted by Elizabeth Banks Boo, Bitch on Netflix   DON'T FORGET: Join The Couch on Facebook! It's so much fun! Find Matthew on Instagram at @matthewpaulturner, on Twitter at @heympt, or on his website. And you can find me on Instagram at @marycarver or at marycarver.com.   Welcome to The Couch!   This post may include affiliate links. This means that if you click and purchase, I might receive a small commission at no extra charge to you.

I had the absolute honor to chat with New York Times best selling author, Matthew Paul Turner about faith, sexuality, love, and God.  I've been following Matthew's writing for years and am indebted to him and those like him who paved the way for so many of us. Take an moment or two to listen into this conversation and if you're anything like me, grab a tissue.

Episode 68 Matthew Paul TurnerWe've been hearing a LOT about deconstruction the last few years, even featuring episodes about the topic here and there on this podcast. But what comes AFTER deconstruction? The answer will of course be different for each person. Matthew Paul Turner– a forerunner of the current deconstruction movement by over a decade– has found an answer that suits him well, and might work for many others: telling better stories. Specifically in the form of picture books.His work in this particular genre began with When God Made You, and since then he has published many more, including What is God Like?, When I Pray For You, and his most recent book, I Am God's Dream.https://matthewpaulturner.com/https://matthewpaulturner.com/category/jesus-needs-new-pr/Our broad ranging discussion covers a LOT of ground, including: How the campaign of George W. Bush gave him a spiritual orgasm with the catchy phrase “compassionate conservatism,” but eventually left him empty, especially in the wake of Hurricane Katrina (which Matthew notes as the deconstruction starting point for him) “I no longer wanted my theology to be against people.”How he started first critiquing what was wrong with his Evangelical subculture in his classic blog, “Jesus Needs New PR.” The path led him to start writing children's books, because he was “looking for words to read over their kids” that weren't destructive of left his children thinking God was a monster. How “children's literature” is a misnomer, and his preference for the term “picture books”, which enable others to see the spiritual life anew. The importance of representing all people in his books, and having a girl of color , first Illustrated by David Catrow, provide a powerful way forward by be the stand in for us all in his books.About his latest book I Am God's Dream being written during hard times, and includes that reality in the pages– but is ultimately driven by hope and joy. Matthew shares withs us a little about how he finds joy.AND MUCH MORE

Matthew Paul Turner is a New York Times bestselling author of multiple books, including his Children's books — When God Made You and When I Pray For You. His newest children's book, I Am God's Dream released last week.Matthew's writing career started nearly 20 years ago, and he has published a book every year. Called “one of Christianity's fresh voices” by Publisher's Weekly, Matthew's other notable works include Our Great Big American God, Churched, Coffeehouse Gospel and The Christian Culture Survival Guide.But, when he came out nearly two years ago and announced an impending divorce with his wife, his entire career was threatened. Today we're chatting about his experience coming out and what he has learned along the way. Links + ResourcesI Am God's DreamMatthew Paul Turner's WebsiteMatthew on TwitterMatthew on InstagramJoin Matthias and Dr. Robyn Henderson Espinoza on May 12 at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology as they engage in conversation around Dr. Robyn's new book Body Becoming: A Path to Our Liberation. This event has both in-person and online attendance options. All the details can be found at https://theseattleschool.edu/event/body-becoming-a-path-to-our-liberation/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week we're exploring the spiritual practice of mothering, a practice that is accessible to all humans as we undergo to care for others and help them grow. We'll examine references in the Bible to God as mother, and look to God's example to lead us forward in the necessary and holy work of mothering and being mothered, too. If you'd like to connect with me, find me on Instagram or on my blog. If you'd like to help support this podcast financially, there's now a way to do just that, and thank you - visit me on my page at buymeacoffee.com! Thanks as always for sharing, subscribing, rating, and reviewing, as this helps our community to grow! Here are some resources I hope will help you to engage with this week's topic in a deeper way for yourself: 1. Song: A Mother Never Rests, by Lori McKenna 2. Scriptural references to God as mother, from womensordination.org 3. Song: Mary, by Patty Griffin 4. Writer Laura Fanucci, writing @thismessygrace and on her blog, Mothering Spirit: Everyday Parenting as Spiritual Practice 5. Raised Catholic episode: Mother Mary 6. Podcast: Abiding Together, part 1 of a 4-part series on spiritual motherhood 7. Song: Ave Maria by Franz Biebl, performed by Chanticleer 8. Memoir: Looking for Mary (The Blessed Mother and Me), by Beverly Donofrio 9. Memoir: Glitter and Glue, by Kelly Corrigan 10. Children's Book: What is God Like?, by Rachel Held Evans and Matthew Paul Turner

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Children who are introduced to God, through attending church or having loved ones who speak about God, often have a lot of questions, including this ever-popular one: What is God like? The late Rachel Held Evans loved the Bible and loved showing God's love through the words and pictures found in that ancient text. Through these pictures from the Bible, children see that God is like a shepherd, God is like a star, God is like a gardener, God is like the wind, and more. God is a comforter and support. And whenever a child is unsure, What Is God Like? encourages young hearts to “think about what makes you feel safe, what makes you feel loved, and what makes you feel brave. That's what God is like.” --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avant-garde-books/support

Support the show: Patreon l Glow l Episode TranscriptYou are the you you are supposed to be. That's way to many "you's" but I just do not care :).Guest Bio:Matthew Paul Turner is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller What Is God Like? as well as When God Made You and When I Pray for You. When the father of three isn't writing books, he's photographing interesting people and places, practicing wood carving, and watching his children play soccer. Visit his website at matthewpaulturner.com.Get the BookGuest Music by Forrest ClayYou can also find all the musical selections from all our episodes on our Spotify Playlist. Check out all the things over at the store...it's a great way to support the show www.canisaythisatchurch.com/storeWhat are you waiting for; consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $3/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported. Follow the show:Facebook, Twitter, Store, BookShop.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

One of my favorite people, Hillary McBride, recently posted this on Twitter: “Spiritual trauma is someone handing you an inner critic and telling you it's the voice of God.”    I love that quote because it paints the picture of religious trauma so well. Trauma doesn't always have to involve one disastrous event; it can be the result of the script we were given in childhood that stuck with us.   Matthew Paul Turner is a children's author who does amazing work towards reversing that harmful script. He is trying to put a better story into the hearts and minds of children, specifically using the language and vocabulary of God.    Matthew is joining us on this episode of Parenting Forward to discuss some of his best-selling books. We also talk about how parents can give their kids a better script. If we don't want our children to have to rewrite their scripts or “recover from God” in adulthood, we must be proactive about introducing them to God the right way now.   Show Highlights:   The script I was given as a child about God. The damage that harmful script does to children's brains. The gossip chain that develops in fundamental communities. Why it's so hard for us deconstructed believers to accept compliments or love ourselves. How our body holds trauma. Why Matthew didn't write evangelical books. How children's books can benefit adults too. What it was like for Matthew to write his most recent book, I Am God's Dream, right after coming out. How I Am God's Dream teaches kids to be happy with their bodies. The importance of genuine apologies.   Links (affiliates included): Matthew Paul Turner - https://matthewpaulturner.com Parenting is Revolutionary Conference: https://www.parentingforwardconference.com Register with the discount code: PFPOD for 20% off! Parenting After Religious Trauma Membership - https://cindy-brandt.mykajabi.com/partmembership Help keep the podcast going by joining the Parenting Forward Patreon Team - https://www.patreon.com/cindywangbrandt Parenting Forward, the Book - https://amzn.to/3g0LJPn *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.

For spiritual parents who are looking for a different kind of creation book, Matthew Paul Turner's When God Made the World focuses on the complex way that God created our vast and scientifically operating universe, including the biodiversity of life on our planet and the intricacies of a vast solar system. Scottish illustrator Gillian Gamble brings the natural world to vibrant life with rich colors and poignant detail certain to stretch young minds and engage imaginations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/avant-garde-books/support

On today's episode, Meghan and Cortland chat with New York Times Bestselling Children's book author Matthew Paul Turner. In this interview Matthew shares his story of growing up in fundamentalism, discovering Sandi Patty, and starting down the slippery slope of Contemporary Christian Music. Matthew spent years working as a writer in the CCM world as well as writing several Christian books. As his faith expanded he began pushing back against the fundamentalism he grew up in advocating for a more inclusive faith. After finding an audience among the progressive faith community Matthew began writing Children's books. We know our listeners will appreciate hearing stories behind his children's book that are LGBTQ+ inclusive and create space for wonder and divinity unlike the messages so many of us received in church as kids. In 2020, after years as an ally and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community Matthew publicly came out as gay. Since coming out, Matthew and his incredibly supportive ex-wife Jessica have been a shining example of how families can support each other and embrace authenticity as they discover and embrace their truths together. Please take a minute to check out his website and pre-order his book, I Am God's Dream, that comes out this month! Also, be sure to follow him on Twitter @HeyMPT and Instagram @MatthewPaulTurner. We start the episode with our usual #twitbits segment, but If you want to skip straight to the interview, jump to 23:10. As always, we love hearing from our listeners. Please consider leaving a rate and review on Apple Podcasts and reach out to say hello on social media. Twitter: Thereafter, Cortland, Meghan Instagram: Thereafter, Cortland, Meghan

Matthew Paul Turner is an accomplished photographer and journalist. Turner traveled all over the world documenting National Geographic's “The Story of God with Morgan Freeman”. For the past decade, he has also traveled extensively with World Vision to places such as Tacloban, Philippines; Entebbe, Uganda; Cochabamba, Bolivia; Gyumri, Armenia; and other locations documenting the vast effects of poverty and the humanitarian efforts of the non-profit. His writing has appeared in outlets that include the Washington Post, National Geographic, USA Today and Daily Beast.www.ATGcast.comPatreon.com/ATGcast@ATGcast

There's little chance that we are able to discern biblical truth from the spirit of the times until our roots go deep through washing and delighting ourselves each and every day in the Word of God. Sadly, many of those called to nurture children and teens in the faith today are misleading the young by never faithfully teaching the truths of God's Word. And without a knowledge of the truth, the enemies lies are more easily believed. Even what seems like an innocent Christian children's book can put kids on a fast road away from the true Christian faith. That's why I'm chatting today with Elizabeth Urbanowicz about how to train our kids in biblical discernment, on this episode of Youth Culture Matters.  

This week we're joined by Matthew Paul Turner (author of children's books like When God Made Light, When God Made You, and more). Matthew talks to us about why children's books is important in our view of ourselves & God, he answers some questions from young fans, and he reads us some portions from his upcoming books. In the intro, Robert & Holly talk about their favorite children's books.Things we mention in this episode/other resources:- Preorder Holly's book, The Soul of the Helper: Seven Stages to Seeing the Sacred Within Yourself So You Can See It in Others!- Matthew's books that we mention:- - I Am God's Dream (releasing March 2022)- - What Is God Like? (with Rachel Held Evans)- - When God Made You- - When God Made Light- - When I Pray For You- - Our Great Big American God: A Short History of Our Ever-Growing Deity (one of MPT's adult non-fiction books)Connect with Matthew on his website, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube. Buy his books on Amazon.Join the Cxmhunity on Facebook!Connect with Robert on his website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect with Holly on her website, Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram.Connect more with CXMH on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest.Ways to support CXMH:- make a pledge on Patreon and get rewards like submitting questions for upcoming interviews, a mug, sticker, t-shirt, or more!- give a one-time gift using PayPal- Buy books from previous guests on Bookshop- Do your Amazon shopping through this link- Leave us a rating & review on iTunes or Google Play- Check out our CXMH merchandise to show off your support- Check out other episodes and find your favorites guests on our website.Intro/Outro music for this episode is ‘Fall Down' by Rivers & Robots.

Today on the podcast, hosts Rachael Gallagher and Elizabeth Varaso talk with Philadelphia-area-based pastor and author, Matt Gorkos. Matt has built Storied Church Ministry Consulting , focused on cultivating connections through stories. One of his latest efforts: The Storied Church: A Strategy for Congregational Renewal explores the power of a good story and how harnessing that power can be impactful in the church and beyond.Matt mentions a children's book series written by Kobi Yamada with beautiful illustrations by Mae Besom. The titles are “What Do You Do With a Problem?” “What Do You Do With An Idea?” And “What Do You Do With A Chance?”Matt would love to point listeners to the Human Library Project. Also mentioned in this episode: What is God Like? by Rachel Held Evans and Matthew Paul Turner.

One of our favorite interviews from 2021: Author Matthew Paul Turner talks about the experience of completing the final book by Rachel Held Evans, who died unexpectedly before she was able to finish "What is God Like?", a breathtakingly beautiful children's book.

Reading together is a great way to share our faith and values with our kids, especially our teens and tweens. We listen back to moments with four powerful, faithfilled authors, Fr Greg Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries, the largest gang intervention program in the World, recording artist Phil Joel formerly of the Newsboys, Fr James Martin, author of When We Pray and Matthew Paul Turner, co-author of What Is God Like? Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

Peter Choi, D.L. Mayfield, and Riana Shaw Robinson talk about the outward journey, fumbling through Advent, their conflicted relationship with Christmas music, Rachel Held Evans' Wholehearted Faith, James Cone on Reinhold Niebuhr, the perils and promise of deconstruction, and the role of Jesus and the Bible in the midst of it all.  A few resources mentioned (get the books from your local bookstore, library, or wherever you get your books!): https://kelleynikondeha.com/books/ (Kelley Nikondeha) (who will be a podcast guest on the next episode!) https://www.reclaimingmytheology.com/product/rmt-advent-e-book-download/ (Reclaiming My Theology Advent Book) https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/646056/what-is-god-like-by-rachel-held-evans-and-matthew-paul-turner/ (What is God Like?) (and all of https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/82928/matthew-paul-turner/ (Matthew Paul Turner)'s children books) https://citychurchsf.org/Audio (D.L. and Kelley's sermon) (scroll down to March 7, 2021) https://jessicakantrowitz.com/ (Jessica Kantrowitz) (check out her website to find her on your favorite social media platform)

Originally aired in August 2019Best selling author, world traveler, and accomplished photographer Matthew Paul Turner shares with us his many adventures, the highs and lows of his faith journey, and the power of representation in literature.

This week Amy and Mike talk with author Dave Connis about his new picture book, The Inventions of God (and Eva) From whirligigs to robots, children love to imagine and create. But where does all of their curiosity and innovation come from? In The Inventions of God (and Eva), Dave Connis, author and father of three tells an adorable story that shows children that their creativity is not a coincidence but is the image and imagination of God living in them. Masterfully illustrated by Amy Domingo, the book introduces little Eva, a budding engineer. Just like God, Eva loves to invent all kinds of things and make broken things new. While Eva isn't always happy with the earlier forms of her creations, God loves every version of His—including Eva! While celebrating innovation and a STEAM approach to learning, The Inventions of God (and Eva) also shines a light on God's limitless creativity, His love for His children, and what it means to be made in His image. Lively and full of heart, this one-of-a-kind picture book for readers of Matthew Paul Turner and kids ages 3-7 is sure to be treasured by families who long to instill in their children a love for and knowledge of their Creator. Dave Connis is a former librarian and the author of several YA novels, including The Temptation of Adam and Suggested Reading, recipient of a starred review from Kirkus Reviews. He lives in Georgia with his wife and three kids.

Matthew Paul Turner was raised in a religious family and has spent his career authoring books about faith. However, in this episode, Annmarie and Matthew talk about the importance of uncertainty, questions, and doubt. Matthew reminds us that doubt and belief can work together as both children and adults grow in love, faith, and understanding.

When Rachel Held Evans died, on May 4 of 2019, she left a significant m emotional and cultural void; one that was felt by her followers and readers but also one that was felt differently by those she was working alongside. See, Rachel was part of a whole tribe of persons working to establish and celebrate a new language for a generation of people of faith. In the long shadow of her passing, other members of the tribe felt a kind of witty responsibility to continue the legacy she was forging. Among those people was (and is) Matthew Paul Turner. when I met Matthew recently, he was quite literally surrounded by hundreds of copies of his most recent children's book. As a New York Times best-selling children's author, Matthew had taken on the particular and beautiful responsibility of finishing a children's book project Rachel had begun before she passed. Entitled, “What Is God Like?” the book is less an effort to answer the question precisely and more an imaginative exploration of the possibilities that question presents; possibilities that might mean that there is room in God for everyone. It is a poignant and appropriate continuation of Rachel Held Evans‘s legacy. It is also a beautiful and powerful addition to the body of work Matthew Paul Turner is releasing into the world.I truly enjoyed my conversation with Matthew and I think you will too. Check it out

We are joined by New York Times Bestselling author Matthew Paul Turner. He tells about his experience coming out as a gay man and the grief that came from living his truth. He tells us about reconciling the hurt he knew it would bring his wife, the mental undoing of damage from his religious background, and how his new book (co-authored by the now deceased Rachel Held Evans) helped him heal long before it was released. This was such a special conversation for us and we hope you enjoy it! Follow Matthew Paul Turner: Buy his new book "What is God Like?" here: https://amzn.to/3B7Kcly Twitter: https://twitter.com/heympt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MatthewPaulTurner/ https://matthewpaulturner.com/ Follow Emotional Duct Tape at: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmotionalDTPod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalducttapepodcast/ Tikok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalducttapepodcast Email us with questions or comments at emotionalducttape@gmail.com

Hi All, This week, while Tim is away, we’ll be hearing from Misty Blake-Knox. Here’s a preview of what to expect: A few weeks ago I received a children’s book called What Is God Like by the late Rachel Held Evans and Matthew Paul Turner.  I purchased it because I love Rachel’s work and this […]

This episode of the Zeitcast features Matthew Paul Turner co-author of the recent book What is God Like. Here's a note from Jonathan. “I can't tell you what a soul-stirring, hope-building, heart-rending conversation I had with William Paul Turner focusing in on this was new book with the late @rachelheldevans is a gift that people of any & every age need, & I cannot recommend it highly enough. Thank you for this exquisite book and conversation—I am so much richer for them both. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sonofapreacherman/Visit Jonathan's Website: http://www.jonathanmartinwords.com/Watch The Zeitcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdHzTuNKhTK-AZjfmkxQiwwPlease rate, review, share, and subscribe!Edited and produced by Joel Everson

The passage: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13. The sermon included a reading of Rachel Held Evan's and Matthew Paul Turner's "What Is God Like?" as we open our hearts wide to the God of mystery. For the entire service, here is the YouTube link: https://youtu.be/CotXVJzxSaE

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We speak with writer Matthew Paul Turner about his career as a Christian writer- and his most recent picture book for children, "What is God Like?", in which he completed the work begun by best-selling author Rachel Held Evans before her untimely death at the age of 37. We also talk about Turner's experience of coming out as a gay man last summer.

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Matthew Paul Turner returns to the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate "What Is God Like?" Matthew tells us that this touching #picturebook was started by his dear friend Rachel Held Evans. Matthew was asked to finish creating the project after Rachel passed away. What Is God Like? encourages young hearts to "think about what makes you feel safe, what makes you feel loved, and what makes you feel brave. That's what God is like." Click here to visit Matthew's website - https://matthewpaulturner.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.readingwithyourkids.com

How do you talk to your kids or loved ones about God when you feel like you don't have all the answers? When you have big questions of your own? How about when the story books and church lessons don't seem to fit with what you know about faith, and God, and Jesus? Author Matthew Paul Turner began writing children's books because he faced those same challenges in talking to his own kids about God and faith. Listen in as we hear his story, and talk about some great ways to engage discussions of faith for our kids, and even ourselves! What if we weren't afraid of questions? What if we embraced the idea that God delights in us? What if we were curious? What if we stepped into a bit of whimsey? On a personal note, our whole team and our kids have been blessed by Matthew's books. We highly recommend them! And... We say it every time, but this was such a good convo!  Don't miss it. :)And don't miss Matthew's latest book: What is God Like? , co-written by the late Rachel Held Evans.Check out Matthew's other books at matthewpaulturner.comFind Matthew on social media @matthewpaulturnerSupport the show (https://uncommongoodsd.com/give)

Matthew Paul Turner joins us to talk about the new book he completed with our late friend Rachel Held Evans, and we chat about our memories of her. BJ gives advice on finding a good therapist for kids.  In this episode we also talk about: What Is God Like? by Rachel Held Evans and Matthew Paul Turner Jordans Skinny Syrups Sugar Free Blueberry Lavender Sencha Green Tea Powder Decaf 30 Single Serving Packets Anastasia Brow Freeze Amazon Essentials Tech Tee 2-Pack

How should we talk to our kids about God and the Bible? On this episode, Matthew Paul Turner discusses the importance of allowing children the space to explore spirituality and ask questions about God. Show Notes → ( https://peteenns.com/episode-166-matthew-paul-turner-teaching-god-to-our-kids/ ) Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-bible-for-normal-people/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Matthew Paul turner is the beloved children's author of When God Made You, When God Made Light, All The Colors of Christmas, and more.  His upcoming book, What Is God Like? was co-written posthumously with Rachel Held Evans.  Check it out!

Matthew Paul turner is the beloved children's author of When God Made You, When God Made Light, All The Colors of Christmas, and more.  His upcoming book, What Is God Like? was co-written posthumously with Rachel Held Evans.  Check it out!

Zach and Dave chat about Dave Ramsey's financial guru empire that grew out of the Evangelical Church with a syncretistic blend of faith and American capitalism. Also Zach shares a warning about the inherent demonic danger of Christian ventriloquial performance. On Ventriloquism: -Liberty Gospel Tracts - "What does the Bible say about ventriloquism?" - http://www.libertygospeltracts.com/question/prequest/ventriloquism.htm?fbclid=IwAR0iBlt5vDPhjhghnVNXFVisXy1NXc1FMIYFAd2-XvKq-YCyo3CqpmBZvxE Articles on Dave Ramsey mentioned or used as source material on the pod: -Matthew Paul Turner on Dave Ramsey "Spies, Cash and Fear: Inside Christian Money Guru Dave Ramsey's Social Media Witch Hunt" https://www.thedailybeast.com/spies-cash-and-fear-inside-christian-money-guru-dave-ramseys-social-media-witch-hunt -Bob Smietana's article, "Is Dave Ramsey's Empire the Best Place to Work in America? Say 'No' and You're Out". https://religionnews.com/2021/01/15/dave-ramsey-is-tired-of-being-called-a-jerk-for-his-stands-on-sex-and-covid/ -Dave Ramsey's full emailed response (through his public relations arm) to Bob Smietana's article: https://religionnews.com/2021/01/15/full-ramsey-solutions-response/ -Article: "The Gospel According to Dave" https://archive.is/9oIiJ -Article: "Dave Ramsey Offers Powerful, Biblically Sound Response to Criticism over his Multi-Million Dollar Home". https://web.archive.org/web/20160306021332/http://www.gospelherald.com/articles/54676/20150310/dave-ramsey-offers-powerful-biblically-sound-response-to-criticism-over-his-multi-million-dollar-home.htm Zach's music can be experienced at https://muzach.bandcamp.com/ Dave occasionally blogs at: www.dangeroushope.wordpress.com Twitter: Zach - @muzach Dave- @davejlester Music on podcast by Zach Malm Logo by Zach Malm

Did you know that the Christmas season technically ends January 5th? In the church calendar, Christmas is followed by Epiphany. This day is associated with the visitation of the magi and their gifts to the Christ child. We know that this season has been quite chaotic. We saved one of our Christmas story time episodes for the transition into the Epiphany season. We hope that you join us as Dr. David Young, Chaplain of ENC, and part of his family read the story, “All the Colors of Christmas” by Matthew Paul Turner.

Matthew Paul Turner returns to the podcast to celebrate his new picture book All The Colors Of Christmas. This is a delightful story that not only captures the wonder of Christmas and the joy of Jesus' birth it also reminds us that we can all be Christmas for someone.

Best Selling author of multiple Children's Books, including “When God Made You” and “When I Pray for You,” Matthew Paul Turner joins the show to talk about (among other things) his newest work, “All the Colors of Christmas.” On tonight's show we do a Viewer Check-in about your “irrational” fear (then debate the usage of the term “irrational”). During the “What's Giving you Life” segment, Colby shares about his recent losing streak at all things. The Kate & Colby Show goes LIVE on Wednesdays at 7pm Pacific on YouTube and Facebook. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or wherever you get your pods. Thanks for being our PodPham!

Join Pastor Kate as she reads “All the Colors of Christmas,” by Matthew Paul Turner, and then reflects on how YOU are the reason for the season. (Also featuring a meditation from Huck & Fable!)

Matthew Paul Turner joins us today to talk about encouraging friendships, Christmas, and the joys of writing for children. He shares his journey to writing kids' books, has a remarkable memory when it comes to the first time he and Shawn met, and has some revealing words regarding one of Shawn's high school crushes (ahem, Amy Grant). Maile, staying on topic, gushes about Matthew's latest book, All the Colors of Christmas. When God Made You When God Made Light

It's the 10th episode of Better Sects! My friend, author Matthew Paul Turner joins me today. I was introduced to Matthew several years ago when he was curating a blog called Jesus Needs New PR…it was intriguing to me to see someone unpacking their spiritual trauma and journey so candidly and publicly. Over the years, he's been able to share his poignant writing in publications such as the Washington Post, the Daily Beast, and USA Today. A couple years ago, he also joined actor Morgan Freeman as the photojournalist for the National Geographic docu-series, The Story of God. This summer, Matthew made the announcement, along with his wife, blogger Jessica, that he was gay, and they would be ending their marriage, but were forging a path to remain dear friends and co-parent their three children, even as they navigated uncharted relational waters. This episode is very emotional and raw as Matthew holds nothing back, but shares deeply from his heart about the pain and joy he's experienced, but also how writing for children, and especially his new Christmas book is allowing him to tell the stories he believes every child, and all of us need to hear. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bettersects/message

Listen to the beautiful book, All the Colors of Christmas by Matthew Paul Turner and use your imagination to picture all the colors of Christmas.

This week we talk to another renaissance creative, Matthew Paul Turner! He is a memoir author, journalist, photographer and children’s book creator. Matthew has been on the forefront of revolutionizing faith based children’s books by creating inclusive texts that any child can enjoy. From using all pronouns to refer to God to being intentional about the language he uses to include all types of families, he is making way for a world that includes all stories. Listen to be inspired by one creative’s journey from self-publishing to being part of a major publication house and how never giving up on your dreams and creativity really is always the way to go. To learn more about Matthew Check out His Instagram www.instagram.com/matthewpaulturner His Website https://matthewpaulturner.com/ To get in touch with us at Making Spaces follow us www.instagram.com/revsarahheath and www.instagram.com/josietakestheworld Email us at- makingspacespodcast@gmail.com Youtube.com/revsarahheath The podcast audio is edited by Steven Burnett from “The Cult Popcast” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/makingspaces/message Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Beardcast we sat down with author Matthew Paul Turner to talk about his new book. All the Colors of Christmas Find the book on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/0525654143/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_rswRFbMBZA7PZ Connect with the Bearded Theologians here: www.linktr.ee/Beardedtheologians

Jonah is dramatically, laughably angry about God's mercy for the Ninevites, and carries on a stompy, pouty tantrum. Often I laugh at his expense; this week I relate. We also recall that God's mercy for Nineveh follows sincere repentance and reparation of harm on the part of the powerful; and that Jesus centered his life and ministry among those at the pointy end of the State's violence. May we seek to do the same as we spread the faith. [sermon begins at 19:03; child dedication at 32:55]--Scripture: Jonah 3.1-10; 4.1-11Photo by Neil Fedorowycz on Unsplash--Permission to podcast the music in this service obtained from One License with license #A-726929. All rights reserved.Here in this place - Words and Music: Marty Haugen © 1981 GIA Publications.Lord we bring to you our children - Words: Frank von Christierson © 1976 The Hymn Society, Hope Publishing Co. Music: American Folks Melody.Other ResourcesJust as I am - Words: Charlotte Elliot, 1834. Music: English traditional.Hard Times Come Again No More - Words and Music: Stephen Foster 1894.When God Made You, by Matthew Paul Turner. Illustrated by David Catrow.

Episode 2 When God made you by Matthew Paul Turner

Illustrated by David Catrow. No matter where you are and who is around you, God knows you inside and out. You are loved, and you are seen by the God who made and cares for you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/therevjulia/support

A conversation with children's book author / adult book author / journalist / photographer Matthew Paul Turner about our trying times, including a discussion of the importance of reading to children. Learn more about Matthew here: http://matthewpaulturner.com/

  Voices & Stories:  Jackie Hill- Youtube Channel With the Perrys: So… about Racism Lucretia Berry: Brownicity Latasha Morrison: Be The Bridge  Stephanie Broussard  Embo Tshimanga Jo Saxton Dr. Eric Mason  Dr. Tony Evans  Derwin Gray AND Campaign    Podcasts:  Lets Talk  Be a Bridge Builder  Word of the Week : TGC I can’t Breathe: A sermon by Charlie Dates 5/31/20 MYCR: Ep 18 Real Talk about Race w/ Stephanie Broussard  Culture Matters: Ep. 128- Black Lives Matter  Just Thinking Podcast: Whiteness        Websites :www.thegospelcoalition.org - “We Need to be Uncomfortable”- Justin Holmes , “George Floyd and Me” - Shai Linne  www.browncitity.com  Be the Bridge to Racial Unity: Homebethebridge.com www.booksforlittles.com  www.embracerace.org Books:  White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo  Im Still Here: Black Dignity in A World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown  Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson  So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo Unseen: Unpublished Black History from the New York times Photo Archives by Rachel Swarns et al  When God Made You by Matthew Paul Turner  ThoughtFull: Discovering the Unique Gifts in Each of Us by Ms. Dorena Williamson  The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas  Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender, and Parenting in America by Nefertiti Austin  Theirs is the Kingdom:Celebrating the Gospel in Urban America by Robert D. Lupton His Testimonies, My Heritage by Kristie Anyabwile and Kim Cash Tate  All the Colors We Will See: Reflections on Barriers, Brokenness, and Finding our Way by Patrice Gopo Mother to Son: Letters to a Black Boy on Identity and Hope by Jasmine L. Holmes  Oneness Embraced by Dr. Tony Evans  God’s Very Good Idea (Children’s Book) by Trillia Newbell    Connect with MYCR:   Instagram: @mycrelate    Facebook: Maybe You Can Relate    www.mycrelate.com   

Blessings for graduates abound! Today's homily by Pastor Megan (starts at 19:00) is a pastoral blessing for high school graduates and ALL. About not losing heart... until we inevitably do... and then what?? Also: pudgie pies & inherited tradition, but you're going to have to listen to make that "infinitely more tasty" connection. What a joy to be led by Pastor Amy (starts at 27:35) in wrapping each of our high school graduates in a hand-made comforter made just for each one, to bless them, and to send them with our love and our prayers! +++Permission to podcast the music in this service obtained from One License with license #A-726929. All rights reserved.Be thou my vision - Words: Traditional Irish, translated by Mary E. Byrne; Music by Martin Shaw © 1931, Oxford University Press.Guide my feet - Words and Music: African-American Spiritual; Harmonization by Wendell Whalum, © Estate of Wendell Whalum.Other credits:Som’lan dela (We will follow) - Words and Music by Zimbabwean traditionalWhen God Made Light, by Matthew Paul Turner, Illus. by David Catrow.

A couple of weeks ago, we wrapped up the Parenting Forward conference.  Today, I’m going to air some highlights from the conference so that you can experience some of the best parts of the speakers too.   It may feel hyperbolic to say the conference changed my life, but in many ways, it did. Not only were the conversations I had with the speakers so incredibly life-giving, but the experience of going live with the attendees and engaging with them more intimately reminded me powerfully of how listeners of this podcast are full, powerful human beings with families, jobs, and hobbies.    Please go check out each of the speakers’ work: follow them on Twitter, buy their books, and let’s continue to be in conversation about parenting with healthy spirituality.   Show Highlights: Barbara Brown Taylor shared six different ideas parents can help to re-enchant the world with our children. Next up, Casper ter Kuile shared the problem we all are facing as a culture of loneliness, and how we can begin to address it with ritual and belonging.  Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg talked about how we find theology and profound spirituality in the act of parenting. Lauren Duca discussed the different ways that young people have been boxed out of connection to a sense of agency. Next up, we had Danny Cortez, who talked about parenting and the patriarchy. Rev. Jacqui Lewis helped parents to tell a better story for their children. Our job is to be story weavers or to midwife a story to help a child midwife a story, to own an account, to change a story, and to be transformed. Micky Scottbey Jones discussed Enneagram and Parenting. Sometimes Enneagram spaces can feel very white and evangelical, so I appreciated having Micky’s perspective as a certified Enneagram instructor.  Jessica Taft goes through five different assumptions, how to become aware of these assumptions, examine them, and disrupt them.  Rachel Goble and Matthew Paul Turner talked about the ethics of telling children’s stories.  Last, but certainly not least, Science Mike shared with us what it’s like to parent after faith deconstruction.   Links (affiliates included): Parenting Forward Conference 2020 Sessions - https://www.parentingforwardconference.com/2020-sessions Join us at the Parenting Forward Patreon Team - https://www.patreon.com/cindywangbrandt Parenting Forward, the Book - https://amzn.to/2GB6eDB3   *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com    

In honor of Mother's Day, in today's episode I talk about the cultural responsibility we have as mothers and I share my perspective as a Black mother. I name why I believe we have a responsibility and why it is important to take this responsibility seriously. You should take a listen, this is it's a great episode. For the cultural tidbit section I encourage listeners to look up several books that are geared towards African-American children. 1) Enough by Grace Byers 2) Brown Sugar Babe by Charlotte Watson Sherman 3) Sulwe by Lupita Nyong'O 4) When God Made You by Matthew Paul Turner. Also, feel free to check out all the other things happening with my business below: MONTHLY NEWSLETTER INFORMATION: If you aren't subscribed to one of my newsletters you are truly missing out. Check them out on my website. https://www.bloomintoyourbestself.com/NewsletterSubscriptions.en.html INFORMATION ON PREORDER ITEMS: You can check out the details of the preorder items I have described in the episode by visiting my website and checking out the "books and products" section. https://www.bloomintoyourbestself.com/BooksProducts.en.html THE SERVICES OFFERED WITH MY HUSBAND: To find out more about our cultural training program or our therapeutic services that are culturally centered, feel free to look at our website: www.culture1st.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Best-selling children's book author, Matthew Paul Turner, will read his books and talk about why he started writing books for kids. For kids, families, lovers of children's books, or those interested in learning more about the children's book publishing world - Matthew Paul Turner, author of When God Made You and When I Pray for You, will read his books, his favorite books by other authors, and answer your questions. Whether you're a child or a child at heart, you'll enjoy this session with Turner.

When God Made the World By Matthew Paul Turner, read by Captain Jennifer Schmidt. Find it at the link below: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0525650660/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_O6KOEbV1Y5GA8

Parents, we’re trying our best here. Who’d have ever thought we’d find ourselves in the middle of a pandemic, trying to help our offspring navigate a world we don’t really know how to wade through ourselves? Two of our fellow parents, blogger Jessica Turner and children’s book author Matthew Paul Turner, share how they’re managing all the moving pieces, and how they’re trying to balance structure with whimsy to keep kids on track. The Turners also give us the scoop on which tools and resources that are helping them navigate life with their three kids from pre-K to 5th grade (spoiler alert: subscription boxes are worth their weight in gold). As busy working parents, Jessica and Matthew remind us that we can put away the expectations for perfect homeschooling (scratch that, crisis schooling) or perfect anything, really, and trust that being present and hopeful in this new season will carry us through.

YOU, you… God thinks about you. God was thinking of you long before your debut. Matthew Paul Turner is on the #RWYK #Podcast to celebrate his beautiful #PictureBook "When God Made You." This book inspires young readers to learn about their own special gifts and how they fit into God’s divine plan as they grow, explore, and begin to create for themselves.

On this episode of the Voices of Wisdom podcast, best-selling children's book author, Matthew Paul Turner and Tony sit down and talk about life, children, parenting, writing, and the state of our world. Matthew Paul Turner's books are available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, Books-A-Million, Wal-Mart, indiebound.com, and Book Depository. www.tonycaldwell.com Podcast production: Music - www.birdsofchicago.com Melanie Cummings - www.melaniercummings.com Pete Lepley - phonetichero.bandcamp.com Matt Lepley - www.mattlepley.com

Sponsors: Fuller Seminary, The Center for Congregational Health. Music by Nicolai Heidlas from HookSounds.com

This week on the Beardcast we sat down with author Matthew Paul Turner and talk about his Children's books that have come out and one on the way.

Writing for children is a different kind of writing. One of the beautiful things about it is when you successfully keep things simple, you can end up reaching far beyond children. That's how it's worked for Matthew Paul Turner, a long time writer who tried writing for children as an experiment. He's now written “When God Made Light,” “When God Made You,” and “When I Pray for You” which you can find at Target and Sam's and Walmart and all over the place. How is writing for children different? How do you think and see in a very simple - but sometimes profound - way? What goes on inside the mind of a children's author? Well, if you're interested in writing for children, or think you might be someday, or if you just want to see how to tap into the parts inside you that can matter to others, this episode is for you.

Writing for children is a different kind of writing. One of the beautiful things about it is when you successfully keep things simple, you can end up reaching far beyond children.  That’s how it’s worked for Matthew Paul Turner, a long time writer who tried writing for children as an experiment. He’s now written “When God Made Light,” “When God Made You,” and “When I Pray for You” which you can find at Target and Sam’s and Walmart and all over the place. How is writing for children different? How do you think and see in a very simple - but sometimes profound - way? What goes on inside the mind of a children’s author?  Well, if you’re interested in writing for children, or think you might be someday, or if you just want to see how to tap into the parts inside you that can matter to others, this episode is for you.   

Listen in on my interview with Matthew Paul Turner, best selling author, recovering fundamentalist and family man.

Let’s face it; our lives are inundated by distractions, a varied list of things that suck up our time and keep us from becoming overly successful, tackling long to-do lists, and/or fixing our kids dinner.   Few people are more distracted than friends and fellow writers, Jamie Wright and Matthew Paul Turner, which is why they’ve started a podcast to discuss all of the good, weird, indulgent, self-helping distractions that keep them sane and less preoccupied with all of life’s less enjoyable activities.   So, if you’re looking for a good excuse as to why you haven’t started or finished something, join Jamie and Matthew each week for My Favorite Distraction. 

Let’s face it; our lives are inundated by distractions, a varied list of things that suck up our time and keep us from becoming overly successful, tackling long to-do lists, and/or fixing our kids dinner.   Few people are more distracted than friends and fellow writers, Jamie Wright and Matthew Paul Turner, which is why they’ve started a podcast to discuss all of the good, weird, indulgent, self-helping distractions that keep them sane and less preoccupied with all of life’s less enjoyable activities.   So, if you’re looking for a good excuse as to why you haven’t started or finished something, join Jamie and Matthew each week for My Favorite Distraction. 

Let’s face it; our lives are inundated by distractions, a varied list of things that suck up our time and keep us from becoming overly successful, tackling long to-do lists, and/or fixing our kids dinner.   Few people are more distracted than friends and fellow writers, Jamie Wright and Matthew Paul Turner, which is why they’ve started a podcast to discuss all of the good, weird, indulgent, self-helping distractions that keep them sane and less preoccupied with all of life’s less enjoyable activities.   So, if you’re looking for a good excuse as to why you haven’t started or finished something, join Jamie and Matthew each week for My Favorite Distraction. 

Meredith and Kaytee have a special guest again this week to discuss our favorite picture books for the 2-5 year kiddos in your life! You’ll hear a “bookish moment of the week” from each host: an author event, kid librarians, and a fantastic iTunes review. Next, we discuss our current reads for the week. We are each talking about two recent reads and we’ve got a variety of new titles that we cannot wait to discuss this week. For our deep dive, we are discussing our very favorite picture books for the 2-5 year old range. These kids are enraptured by great pictures, willing to sit for a great story, and ready to laugh at great jokes, so we’ve chosen some stand-out titles to share with you or the littles in your life. Abbey has a lot of great expertise in this area, so we are only too happy to have her input. As always, we finish up with A Book (yep, capitalized) that we’d like to press into every reader’s hands. We’ve got a childhood favorite, which may not be for kids, that has been read over and over again, a WWII novel told in a totally new way, and a reference book that belongs on every parent’s shelves. As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down!  .  .  .  .  .  2:39 - City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert 6:11 - The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett 7:07 - The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides 8:43 - Recursion by Blake Crouch 11:29 - Dark Matter by Blake Crouch 13:45 - Pines (Wayward Pines Series) by Blake Crouch 14:55 - Parkland by Dave Cullen 15:01 - Columbine by Dave Cullen 16:40 - The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker 19:08 - The River by Peter Heller 19:45 - Dog Stars by Peter Heller 24:14 - Stay Sexy and Don’t Get Murdered by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstack 24:26 - My Favorite Murder podcast 26:21 - The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker 30:01 - The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman 31:58 - Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey 33:37 - Other People’s Houses by Abbi Waxman 33:30 - The Garden of Small Beginnings by Abbi Waxman 34:17 - Beartown by Fredrik Backman 36:09 - A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 39:37 - Us Against You by Fredrik Backman 42:18 - Books, Inc Campbell - Abbey’s local bookstore Abbey’s favorites from Henry and Isaac: 43:02 - Elephant and Piggie books - especially Can I Play Too? by Mo Willems 43:54 - Eat Pete by Michael Rex 43:56 - Julia’s House for Lost Creatures by Ben Hatke 44:01 - Warning: Do Not Open this Book by Adam Lehrhaupt & Matthew Forsythe 44:08 - The Book with No Pictures by BJ Novak 44:23 - Beyond the Pond by Joseph Kuefler 44:43 - We Don’t Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins 44:52 - Children Make Terrible Pets by Peter Brown 44:56 - The “Hat” Series by Jon Klassen, especially I Want My Hat Back Kaytee’s Books she shoved down her kid’s throats: 45:55 - The Mitten by Jan Brett 45:58 - Do Not Open by Brinton Turkle 46:10- King Bidgood’s in the Bathtub by Audrey and Don Wood 46:14 - The Napping House by Audrey and Don Wood 46:20 - Papagayo, Coyote, and Raven by Gerald McDermott 46:31 - Blueberries for Sal and Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey 46:36 - Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans Meredith’s Fun Read Alouds: 47:16 - A Mouse Told His Mother by Bethany Roberts 47:18 - Counting Crocodiles by Judy Sierra 47:26 - The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear by Audrey and Don Wood 47:34 - Gilbert de la Frogponde by Jennifer Rae 47:45 - Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. 47:49 - Is Your Mama A Llama? by Deborah Guarino 48:07 - Where is the Green Sheep by Mem Fox 48:13 - Red Truck by Kersten Hamilton Abbey’s Character Development Favorites: 48:45 - Pink is for Boys by Robb Pearlman & Eda Kaban 48:50 - Morris Micklewhite & the Tangerine Dress by Christine Bablacchino & Isabelle Malenfant 49:06 - When Sadness is at Your Door by Eva Eland 49:39 - Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller & Jen Hill 49:44 - The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld Kaytee’s Sweet and Funny Favorites: 50:57 - When God Made You, When God Made Light, and When I Pray for You by Matthew Paul Turner 51:11- Skippyjohn Jones by Judy Schachner 51:15 - Where You Came From by Sarah O’Leary 51:37 - This is My Home, This is My School by Jonathan Bean 51:41 - Maybe God is Like That Too by Jennifer Grant 51:46 - Imaginary Fred by Eoin Colfer Meredith’s Favorite Books in Series: 52:24 - Mrs. Piggle Wiggle Treasury by Betty MacDonald 52:54 - George and Martha Stories by James Marshall 53:00 - Berenstain Bears Books by Stan and Jan Berenstain 53:30 - Dinofours series by Steve Metzger 54:44 - The Night Before… books by Natasha Wing 55:02 - Richard Scarry books, especially Busy Town 55:30 - Roadwork by Sally Sutton Abbey’s choices for Gorgeous Illustrators: 56:04 - Melissa Sweet 56:11 - The Boy Who Drew Birds by Jacqueline Davies 56:13 - The Right Word by Jen Bryant 56:14 - A Splash of Red by Jen Bryant 56:26 - Some Writer! 56:42 - Genvieve Godbout 56:50 - Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers 56:53 - Goodnight, Anne by Kallie George 56:58 - When Santa Was a Baby by Linda Bailey 57:01 - The Pink Umbrella by Amelie Callot 57:06 - Emily Winfield Martin 57:08 - Dream Animals by Emily Winfield Martin 57:09 - Day Dreamers by Emily Winfield Martin 57:11 - The Wonderful Things You Will Be by Emily Winfield Martin 57:14 - Teagan White 57:16 - Adventures with Barefoot Critters by Teagan White 57:18 - Counting with Barefoot Critters by Teagan White 57:19 - Bunny Roo, I Love You by Melissa Marr 57:26 - Wednesday Kirwan 57:35 - Henry’s Bright Idea by Lauren Bradshaw 57:36 - Magnolia’s Magnificent Map by Lauren Bradshaw 57: 40 - Jill Barklem 57:43 - The Brambly Hedge Series by Jill Barklem 57:56 - Kaya Doi 58:00 - Chirri & Chirra Series by Kaya Doi Be sure to click through to the website for the full show notes to see Abbey's bookstack with the rest of the books she didn't have time to mention! Other Favorites of my kids that I didn’t have time to mention because it was already the longest episode ever: Drew Daywalt’s books - The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors, The Day the Crayons Quit, and The Day the Crayons Came Home Usborne Pipkin books: How High is the Sky? How Big was a Dinosaur? How Deep is the Sea? How Big is a Million? Herve Tullet books - Press Here and Mix It Up Pete the Cat books - especially Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons by Eric Litwin Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site by Sherri Dunsky Rinker Back to regularly scheduled programming: 1:00:57 - Llama Llama books by Anna Dewdney 1:01:39 - Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney 1:01:45 - I Love You Forever by Robert Munsch 1:03:08 - The Suitcases by Anne Hall Whitt 1:05:06 - Life After Life by Kate Atkinson 1:05:28 - Choose Your Own Adventure Books by R.A. Montgomery 1:06:02 - Case Histories (Jackson Brodie series) by Kate Atkinson 1:06:07 - A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson 1:06:58 - The Artful Parent by Jean Van Thul 1:07:02 - The Artful Parent Blog *Please note that all book titles linked above are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!*

Kaytee and Meredith are so excited to get back into our discussion this week that we have a hard time keeping our bookish opinions to ourselves. You’ll hear a “bookish moment of the week” from each of the hosts: getting sucked in by a book to the detriment of…. the rest of your life, and fun book mail deliveries. Next, we discuss our current reads. We have some very seriously large opinions about our books this week. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like for Meredith to get spicy, you’re in luck! Our deep dive this week centers on the Currently Reading Challenge! If you’ve been wondering about some of our favorite classics for that second category on your challenge sheet, you are in luck! We’ve got 20 titles for you for this category alone! As always, we finish up with A Book (yep, capitalized) that we’d like to press into every reader’s hands: two more classics are on our lists this week. They’re both lovely and SO vital to the reading cannon. As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down!  .  .  .  .  .  4:18 - Episode 7 with Jessica Turner 4:32 - When I Pray for You by Matthew Paul Turner (one day left for that awesome pre-order bonus!) Get that here: http://matthewpaulturner.com/books/when-i-pray-for-you/ 6:18 - The Au Pair by Emma Rous 6:30 - The Book Drop subscription 10:08 - Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris 10:10 - Bring Me Back by B.A. Paris 10:11 - The Breakdown by B.A. Paris 10:41 - The Clockmaker’s Daughter by Kate Morton 10:47 - The Witch Elm by Tana French 11:25 - The Lost Man by Jane Harper 11:46 - The Dry by Jane Harper 11:47 - Force of Nature by Jane Harper 13:53 - The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough 16:05 - Mac Undercover (Mac B., Kid Spy #1) by Mac Barnett 16:17 - The Impossible Crime (Mac B., Kid Spy #2) by Mac Barnett 21:51 - Hamilton: The Revolution by Lin Manuel Miranda 21:58 - Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow 24:54 - PBS Hamilton Documentary 25:48 - Class Mom by Lori Gelman 26:04 - Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty 28:24 - Where’d You Go, Bernadette? by Maria Semple 29:42 - We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter 32:37 - Sarah’s Bookshelves Live Podcast 33:48 - In Cold Blood by Truman Capote 35:50 - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas 37:05 - East of Eden by John Steinbeck 38:53 - And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie 39:34 - Les Miserables by Victor Hugo 41:05 - The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald 42:43 - Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery 42:45 - The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery 43:18 - The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame 43:46 - 100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez 44:21 - A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith 44:57 - Little Women by Louisa May Alcott 45:46 - Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers 45:55 - Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie 46:04 - Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White 46:15 - To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 46:16 - The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett 46:35 - 1984 by George Orwell 46:46 - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley 46:56 - Lord of the Flies by William Golding 47:32 - The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien 47:57 - Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien 50:31 - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 51:16 - The Hating Game by Sally Thorne 51:46 - Unmarriageable by Soniah Kamal 52:46 - Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld 52:48 - Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Steve Hockensmith *Please note that all book titles linked above are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!* 

Meredith is on vacation, so Kaytee has a special guest co-host join her for this week’s episode. She is so excited to share her conversation with Jessica Turner! You’ll hear a “bookish moment of the week” from each of us: one that only a family of two authors will ever experience and a new discovery at the library that made for a quiet weekend at home. We dive in to discussing 2 books each. One of which we both cannot stop talking about. Next, we get to discuss Jessica’s new book, Stretched Too Thin, as well as her previous work, The Fringe Hours. Both are books you need on your shelves! Who wants to win a copy of STT? I’ll be giving away a copy on Instagram this week, so pop on over there to enter! We finish up with A Book (yep, capitalized) that we’d like to put into every reader’s hands. Jessica does a great job pushing BOTH of our books into your hands this week, as I promise you’ll want to pick up each of them for totally different reasons. They also kind of follow a theme (unintentionally, as usual!). Time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you’d like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don’t scroll down!  .  .  .  .  .  0:42 - Stretched Too Thin by Jessica Turner 1:51 - When God Made You by Matthew Paul Turner 1:52 - When God Made Light by Matthew Paul Turner 1:55 - When I Pray For You by Matthew Paul Turner 3:28 - Playaways at the library 4:09 - How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell 4:11 - The Problim Children by Natalie Lloyd 6:22 - Modern Girls by Jennifer S. Brown 8:44 - The Heart’s Invisible Furies by John Boyne 8:46 - Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly 8:53 - Maybe In Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid 9:00 - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid 9:18 - Sliding Doors (movie) 10:04 - Dark Matter by Blake Crouch 10:48 - How to Walk Away by Katherine Center 11:12 - Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides 11:38 - Lies by TM Logan 13:49 - I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown 15:15 - March: Book One by John Lewis 15:27 - Ghost by Jason Reynolds 15:51 - To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee 18:18 - The Fringe Hours by Jessica Turner 19:57 - Stretched Too Thin by Jessica Turner 31:51 - I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown (yep, again) 35:18 - American Marriage by Tayari Jones 35:32 - A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L’Engle 36:11 - Documentary 13th by Ana DuVernay on Netflix 38:14 - Jessica’s bookstagram account: booksnobbery 38:20 - TheMomCreative.com *Please note that all book titles linked above are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!*  

Today we are reading "When God Made Light" by Matthew Paul Turner. Enjoy!

Sometimes, we don't find our purpose; it finds us. This is exactly the position Matthew Paul Turner found himself in, and that is exactly why we needed to have him on the show! Matthew is a writer and photographer who has contributed his work to National Geographic and is one of the most influential progressive Christian voices the music media. Like so many of us, Matthew has struggled with doubt and uncertainty, but God has also blessed him greatly! He is certainly an inspiration to me, and I hope he will be for you as well. Today, you will get to hear how Matthew thought he had turned away from Christian Music only to become the editor of a Christian Music Magazine. You will learn why he is an unlikely photographer, and how he came to self-publish several books. Matthew will explain why writing books for children hits close to home, and he will share why his family remains the most important source of inspiration in his life. You will also find out just how Matthew came to travel the world with Morgan Freeman. Yes, that Morgan Freeman. Throughout all of his creative endeavors, Matthew remains committed to God's mission. He cares deeply about children across the globe, and his work with World Vision speaks for itself. If you are the creative type who never thought you could make a go at having a creative career, give this episode a listen. Matthew has a story that will speak to just about everyone! More in this episode: Message us on Facebook to win a copy of Matthew's book! How Matthew stumbled into his career as a writer in the music industry. The insane story about how Matthew got to travel the world with Morgan Freeman and National Geographic. Matthew's Life Scripture: “Fix your eyes on Jesus, the founder, and perfecter of our faith.” Advice for writers and inspiration for getting started. All the places Matthew has traveled with World Vision. Matthew wants people to experience the world. Get the inside scoop on “The Story of God.” Gaining hope from the most unexpected places. Give yourself permission to be a little disappointed. Why Matthew was drawn to write children's books. The ins and outs of publishing! Make sure you have good people in your life! Matthews' best advice: keep moving forward Resources When God Made You Twitter: @Heympt Instagram @MatthewPaulTurner Matthew Paul Turner

8/27/17

This week Jeff, Mona and Allen have a conversation with Benjamin L. Corey.   Benjamin is a leading voice among post-evangelical and progressive Christians, the author of both the blog Formerly Fundie and the book Undiluted: Rediscovering the Radical Message of Jesus, as well as a co-host for his own podcast That God Show with Matthew Paul Turner.  In this episode Ben shares with us his personal journey, which includes the challenges of things like overnight notoriety and the loss of community. He also shares about his doctoral work in trauma after-care, the reception of his recent series on Hell and the Atonement, and thinks out loud about his commitment to pacifism.  Finally, Ben joins the team for a good ol’ fashioned round of Jesus or Jay-Z?   New Post Evangelical Facebook Group Announcement (00:33) Conversation with Benjamin L. Corey (01:30) Jesus or Jay-Z Segment (51:12)   RELEVANT LINKS From our Conversation with Benjamin L Corey Formerly Fundie (Benjamin L Corey’s Blog) Don Henley (Musician) Frank Schaeffer (American author, film director, screenwriter, public speaker and painter) Interview with Rob Bell (That God Show Podcast Episode #36) Dispensationalism (Theological Term) Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome: A Memoir of Humor and Healing by Reba Riley (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Things I’d Do Differently, If I Could Do Seminary Over Again (Blog Post by Benjamin L Corey) Hypocrisy from Pro-Life Legislators (Benjamin L Corey on HuffPost Live) Congolese Refugees Undiluted: Rediscovering the Radical Message of Jesus by Benjamin L. Corey (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Our Great Big American God: A Short History of Our Ever-Growing Deity by Matthew Paul Turner (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Jeff Cook Letting Go Of Hell - Without Letting Go Of The Bible (Benjamin L Corey Blog Post) Ken Hamm Anabaptist (Wikipedia Page) Dr. Greg Boyd - Theologian (Wikipedia Page)   From our Jesus or Jay-Z Segment Check out the other times we’ve played Jesus or Jay-Z on episodes 001, 013, and 022 Dirty by Audio Adrenaline Hammer and a Nail by the Indigo Girls Wherever You Would Go by The Calling It’s A Great Day to Be Alive by Travis Tritt Locked Out of Heaven by Bruno Mars Made for Me by Toby Mac In the Secret Christian Hard Rock (South Park Episode)   THANK YOU Thank you Benjamin L. Corey for joining us this week!  Follow Ben on Facebook and Twitter, read his blog Formerly Fundie and listen to his podcast called That God Show.   Thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro music.  Check out his band Soulwise.   WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Thank you for supporting the podcast!  Your ratings, reviews and feedback are not only encouraging to us personally, but they help others find the show.  If you appreciate the content we provide please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher.   Join our conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:   Read Us on our blog An Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen & Subscribe to Us on iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud and TuneIn Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on Amazon Love Us 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

Matthew Paul Turner, known by some as @JesusNeedsNewPR, joins the show to talk GodTM, commercialized Christianity, shaping God into our image, certainty and his new book Our Great Big American God.

A conversation about faith with Matthew Paul Turner.

[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/jeffgoins/Matthew_Paul_Turner.mp3] The Wrecked Sessions with Jeff Goins and Andy Traub. Matthew Paul Turner is a full-time writer and author who also works with World Vision. He travels the world, facilitating trips for bloggers to help others learn about the work World Vision is doing in the developing world. In this episode of the Wrecked Sessions, [...]