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Whether I'm facing moments of self doubt, discouragement, or even if im just feeling unmotivated, success stories never fail to make me realize the true power we all have over our stories and the legacy we create for ourselves. In this episode, I'll be sharing my all time favorite success stories that will undoubtedly inspire and motive you. Socials:  ( lets connect

Today's episode focuses on the Jesus Movement and how Christianity can get back to the heart of the pure love of God.  Vern Fein has dedicated his life to ridding the modern Christian church of negative influences so that mercy and justice, which we need so much of, can re-surface.  Kelly and Vern discuss literal and figurative interpretations of the Bible and how to orient ourselves within communities, especially amid times of dizzying political strife.  Although it's been more than 50 years since the Jesus Movement of the 1970s, there are ripples of those same inclinations and desires in progressive Christian circles today. Vern has some thoughts on what's happening in the Christian church and where things might be headed in the next 50 years. Meet Vern Vern Fein is an octogenarian who has lived a rich and storied life. He studied American Literature at the graduate level at the University of Illinois in the early 1970s. During that time, he became heavily involved in political activism with the anti-Vietnam War and Civil Rights Movements. And moved from being an atheist to becoming Christian as part of the Jesus Movement. He and his friends were among the many young people who left conventional Christian churches in search of more fulfilling and countercultural spiritual experiences. These years significantly shaped the rest of Vern's life and the way the Urbana community looks. Vern served as the outreach pastor for two area churches, and through his work helped to start or sustain area ministries including the Eastern Illinois Food Bank and vegatarian restaurant The Red Herring.  He's now retired after 45 years as a special ed teacher at Cunningham Children’s Home. Since retiring, he's written a book called Radical Faith: From 60s Counterculture to Jesus about the connection between his faith and politics, both of which are still significant in his life. He also writes poetry, essays, and short stories, and is working on his first poetry book.  Active at New Covenant Fellowship Church in Champaign IL, he's proud to be involved in their study to implement reparations in our community and nationally.  Vern Fein's poetry and prose – https://www.vernfein.com Resources We Mention After Evangelism: The Path to a New Christianity by David Gushee Changing Our Mind: The Landmark Call for Inclusion of LGBTQ Christians by David Gushee What Is the Bible?: How an Ancient Library of Poems, Letters, and Stories Can Transform the Way You Think and Feel About Everything by Rob Bell How the Bible Actually Works: In Which I Explain How an Ancient, Ambiguous, and Diverse Book Leads Us to Wisdom Rather Than Answers–And Why That’s Good News by Peter E

What does it mean to be a witnessing professional in the climate crisis? What responsibility do scientists, doctors, journalists, lawyers, military officers and public health officials have to speak out and share their message of truth with the world? How does the religious concept of bearing witness translate to this secular context? And what can you and I do to become constructive witnesses for climate change? Dr. Evan Kuehn is an Assistant Professor of Informational Literacy at North Park University and the author of Troeltsch’s Eschatological Absolute and Theology Compromised: Schleiermacher, Troeltsch, and the Possibility of a Sociological Theology. On this episode of Reversing Climate Change, Dr. Kuehn joins Ross to discuss the recent Dædalus issue on Witnessing Climate Change, describing what it means to be a witness, how the concept shifts from a sacred to a secular context, and what risks are associated with witnessing in public as a professional. Dr. Kuehn explores Robert Socolow’s idea of witnessing for the middle to depolarize the climate conversation, explaining what it looks like to engage in situational ethics and sharing how he deals with extreme views and guillotine memes. Listen in for Dr. Kuehn’s insight around the Jewish tradition of preserving social criticism and learn what you can do to be a middle builder and serve as a constructive witness for climate change. Connect with Nori: Purchase Nori Carbon Removals Join Nori on Patreon Nori Nori on Facebook Nori on Twitter Resources: There are so many things referenced in this episode and not much space to add them all here unfortunately. If Anchor ups their character cap we will add them all back in. N.B. Ross couldn't remember at the time of recording which scholar provided that insight about Jewish scripture preserving social criticism in this episode, but is pretty sure it came from Amy-Jill Levine, and most likely her Great Courses lecture series on the Old Testament. Dr. Evan Kuehn on Reversing Climate Change Bonus Episode We’re Doomed. Now What? Essays on War and Climate Change by Roy Scranton What Is the Bible? How an Ancient Library of Poems, Letters, and Stories Can Transform the Way You Think and Feel About Everything by Rob Bell Proverbs 26:4-5 ‘What is the Social Responsibility of Climate Scientists?’ by Naomi Oreskes ‘Witnessing for the Middle to Depolarize the Climate Change Conversation’ by Robert H. Socolow --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/reversingclimatechange/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reversingclimatechange/support

Student voice is an essential element for school health, vitality and success. The Voices Framework project team interviews students about key issues such as diversity, race, safety and school culture, and creates videos reflecting these voices and stories. The videos are then presented to school leaders, followed by facilitated conversations that unpack adult narratives and guide participants in examining their pedagogy, beliefs and practices. The Voices Framework is designed to help school leaders get to know their students in a new and authentic way and ensure that they feel valued and respected, which bolsters achievement. Staff from Brooklyn Center Community Schools will share how this process can unlock new ways to improve student achievement and strengthen school culture. Presenters: Josh Fraser, Principal at Brooklyn Center Middle and High School STEAM Ambar Hanson, Community Relationship Officer for the Mortenson Family Foundation Expanding Opportunities for Children and Families program area EDTalks is co-sponsored by AchieveMpls and The Citizen's League. Thanks to Bush Foundation and Comcast for their generous financial support.

Ben and Nathan launch into a new series talking about the Christian Bible and what it has and does mean to them personally. We also have great historical question about the Templar Knights. So tune in for all the fun.Resources Mentioned: PODCASTS: 'The bible for normal people' hosted by Peter Enns and Jared ByasBOOKS/AUTHORS:'Scripture and the Authority of God' by N.T. Wright'What Is the Bible?: How an Ancient Library of Poems, Letters, and Stories Can Transform the Way You Think and Feel About Everything" by Rob Bell'Inspired' by Rachel Held EvensWalter Brueggemann

When was the last time your team had a conversation about a non-work topic? That might seem like an unusual question when in fact, it’s an important component to building a high performing team. When people connect on a human level, they develop and deepen trust and respect, enabling them to constructively engage in conflict, openly share ideas and much more. This week, I speak with Ann Smith, Executive Director of the non-profit Books@Work. Books@Work partners with employers to break down barriers, build connections and foster openness, trust and respect. Using facilitated dialogue about a carefully-curated piece of narrative literature, the program invites colleagues to deepen the relationships that anchor healthy and inclusive organizations. Join the Modern Manager community to get 3 stories from Books@Work to use with your team. Plus, access additional guest bonuses and other resources to support your learning journey when you join.. Subscribe to my newsletter to get episodes, articles and mini-guides delivered to your inbox. Read the related blog post: How to use Stories to Transform Relationships   Key Takeaways: Using narrative text as the basis for a discussion tees up conversations that don't normally happen, enabling the group to address topics as potentially challenging as race, and gender, and politics. The story creates an alternate reality to talk about, so people feel more open to share their view. When people engage in a narrative text, they each bring their own perspective, often seeing different things. There's almost no organization or industry where the ability to connect more deeply with other people isn't relevant and profound. Books@Work has impact any place that the human relationship lies at the core of being successful. The big difference between the Books@Work approach and other common forms of team bonding such as a happy hour, is that a happy hour is wonderful in the moment, but most people will gravitate to the people they already know. To elevate the conversation, don't use business books or self-help books, and select stories that are on topics unrelated to your work. Use narratives because they bring up human stories which actually attract you to share your own. Once you've shared your own, others will share theirs as well. Really bring everybody to the table for the conversation. Even beyond your direct team - bring people from different functions, different roles, different levels of the organization.  People are always pleasantly surprised that the most insightful comments don't always come from the most senior person in the room or the most educated person in the room. If possible, have somebody who's trained to facilitate the discussion through questions. This will help ensure the conversation is open and that the text becomes a starting point but not the only thing you talk about. The facilitator allows people to go deeper and deeper into the story and bridge to the implications for people in the workplace. Different stories tee-up different conversations on big topics like creativity, accountability, free will, etc. Start by asking some of the fundamental human questions: What are the actions that this character took that really intrigued you? What are the actions that the character took that gave you pause? Is there somebody that you identify with? And then to move to more essential, topical questions e.g. What does it take for human nature to be innovative? Or, would you make the same choice as the character? Don’t be afraid of silence. Give people space to reflect, gather their thoughts and speak up. Ask open-ended questions rather than yes-no. Don’t ask if people liked the story. This doesn’t lead to productive discussion. Only at the end might you ask if there are any implications or connections to your work.   KEEP UP WITH ANN AND BOOKS@WORK Website: www.booksatwork.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annkowalsmith/ Twitter: @anksmith1 and @books_at_work Facebook: facebook.com/readbooksatwork

When was the last time your team had a conversation about a non-work topic? That might seem like an unusual question when in fact, it’s an important component to building a high performing team. When people connect on a human level, they develop and deepen trust and respect, enabling them to constructively engage in conflict, openly share ideas and much more. This week, I speak with Ann Smith, Executive Director of the non-profit Books@Work. Books@Work partners with employers to break down barriers, build connections and foster openness, trust and respect. Using facilitated dialogue about a carefully-curated piece of narrative literature, the program invites colleagues to deepen the relationships that anchor healthy and inclusive organizations. Join the Modern Manager community to get 3 stories from Books@Work to use with your team. Plus, access additional guest bonuses and other resources to support your learning journey when you join.. Subscribe to my newsletter to get episodes, articles and mini-guides delivered to your inbox. Read the related blog post: How to use Stories to Transform Relationships   Key Takeaways: Using narrative text as the basis for a discussion tees up conversations that don't normally happen, enabling the group to address topics as potentially challenging as race, and gender, and politics. The story creates an alternate reality to talk about, so people feel more open to share their view. When people engage in a narrative text, they each bring their own perspective, often seeing different things. There's almost no organization or industry where the ability to connect more deeply with other people isn't relevant and profound. Books@Work has impact any place that the human relationship lies at the core of being successful. The big difference between the Books@Work approach and other common forms of team bonding such as a happy hour, is that a happy hour is wonderful in the moment, but most people will gravitate to the people they already know. To elevate the conversation, don't use business books or self-help books, and select stories that are on topics unrelated to your work. Use narratives because they bring up human stories which actually attract you to share your own. Once you've shared your own, others will share theirs as well. Really bring everybody to the table for the conversation. Even beyond your direct team - bring people from different functions, different roles, different levels of the organization.  People are always pleasantly surprised that the most insightful comments don't always come from the most senior person in the room or the most educated person in the room. If possible, have somebody who's trained to facilitate the discussion through questions. This will help ensure the conversation is open and that the text becomes a starting point but not the only thing you talk about. The facilitator allows people to go

It was a personal honor to interview today's guest.   With the uproar of the political and cultural climate in 2016, a lot of spiritual wounds came to the surface for me.  I watched as racism, xenophobia, and misogyny pushed its agenda in the US wearing the cloak of conservative Christianity.  The agendas I was witnessing being pushed in Christ's name left a bitter taste in my mouth.  Is this really what Christ was about?  Is this what it really meant to be Christian? It'd been a long time since I'd been in church.  I'd been on a spiritual path since I was fifteen turning my back on religion because it seemed far too concerned with who was in and who was out and not nearly concerned enough with inclusivity, nonjudgment, and Divine love, the very qualities Christ promoted. The bitterness I was feeling though, wouldn't go away.  I was determined to get to the bottom of who Christ really was and what Christianity was really about.  So I went back to church in January of 2017 to start my personal exploration, which was difficult and scary in and of itself.   It was around this time that I found Rob Bell and his amazing podcast, The Robcast.   I started downloading a few episodes titled the Wisdom Series and was hooked from that moment on.   Rob has a way of showing the historical and cultural context of the Bible that goes far beyond just literal interpretation.  The Bible, a book that I had once feared and condemned, started to have a whole new life to me.   There was no doubt in my mind that Rob Bell had to be on the podcast as we started to lay the groundwork for practicing spiritual discernment to find our truth and honor our souls.   Rob's wisdom shines bright on this episode as we dive into his latest book, What is the Bible? How an Ancient Library of Poems, Letters, and Stories Can Transform the Way You Think and Feel About Everything.  If you loved this episode as much as I did, I'd love for you to leave a quick review on iTunes. Your words straight from the heart are priceless in helping us reach other spiritual seekers and the religious and curious who are craving a safe space to explore God, their divinity, and create lives that honor their souls.   I've detailed how to leave a quick review right here (complete with pictures!).  Your support is SO appreciated!  I'll see you again soon for another episode on Wild & Holy Radio!   This episode was sponsored by Honey & Sage Co., a women's wellness subscription care package and apothecary, who believe in holy wellness and self-care is sacred. Honey & Sage Co. is giving you 10% off your first subscription box or shop order.  The product I can't stop raving about is called their Aura Mist, Focused Intentions, which you can find here! Simply enter the code HOLYANDWILD at checkout!  Self-care is part of any spiritual practice.  Let Honey & Sage Co. open you to a whole new world of conscious products!  "Better woman.  Better Earth."  Honey & Sage Co.

https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/whatisthebible I read. A lot.  On an average week, I read 3-5 books, listen to 15-20 podcasts, and read several dozen research articles. And one of my secrets to this hyperproductive digestion of information is through the use of services, websites, journals, newsletters and, well, “digests” that disseminate information into readily accessible bite-size pieces that allow me to cut through the clutter and quickly get to the main summaries, takeaways and actionable items from all the content. For example, I'm a huge fan of the book reviews produced by gentleman such as and and In addition, I stay up to date with health, medical and science news via the , exercise and nutrition research via the website , cutting-edge new fitness and supplement research via the and, for general life knowledge, the for staying up-to-date with the best recently published books and articles from around the web. Furthermore, if you visit my house, my library is massive. There are books everywhere, stacked by my bedside, strewn across the living room coffee table, and, much to the chagrin of my wife, in ever-evolving, towering, overflowing shelves of books in the downstairs office and basement. But one book rises above them all. I have more copies of this one book than any other book. That book is The Bible. So when author Rob Bell, my guest on today's podcast, released his brand new book , I not only stayed up until 2am to read the entire thing in a single evening, but I also realized it is the perfect book and Rob is the perfect person to help explain why I like and why I read the Bible so freakin' much. Rob is actually the author of ten books, including the New York Times Bestsellers Love Wins, What We Talk About When We Talk About God, The Zimzum of Love, and What is the Bible?. His podcast, called the RobCast, was named by iTunes Best of 2015. He’s been profiled in the New Yorker, toured with Oprah, and in 2011 Time Magazine named him one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. He has a regular show at Largo, the legendary comedy and music club in Los Angeles, where he lives with wife Kristen and their three kids. In this new book " Rob takes us deep into actual passages to reveal the humanity behind the Scriptures. He addresses the concerns of all those who see the Bible as God’s Word but are troubled by the ethical dilemmas, errors, and inconsistencies in Scripture. He recaptures the Bible's magic and reaffirms its power and inspiration to shape and inspire our lives today. During our discussion, you'll discover: -Why the Bible is a relevant historical book vs. simply, as many would argue, a collection of random, unverified stories mysteriously “inspired by God”...[11:10 & 17:30] - Why Rob thinks most people read the Bible wrong...[12:50] -The shocking decline of culture that occurs when the farming advice in the Bible is ignored...[19:07]  -Why the Bible is a “library” and not a single book...[24:00] -How a story of Herod, Joanna and Jesus turns out to be a fascinating way to explain the depth and intrigue and innuendo in the Bible...[25:40] -How you can deal with all the "violence" in the Bible...[31:05] -How Rob accounts for all the seeming inaccuracies or contradictions in the Bible...[40:25] -Why Americans often miss the major themes in the Bible...[45:30] -The single best question to ask when you are reading the Bible...[49:15] -What to do if you want to read the Bible or learn about it, but your family and friends aren’t on board...[56:25] -And much more! Resources from this episode: - - - Show Sponsors: Marc Pro – For pain relief and faster muscle recovery time, use promo code BEN for 5% off at . Kimera Koffee – Proven to help you increase focus, power output and cognition. Go to  and use code BEN to get 10% off! Orchestra One – An all-in-one platform for independent healthcare practices and providers. Go to  and use code BEN for 6 months of Orchestra One FREE! Rootz Nutrition – Protein and Energizing Superfoods made with clean and whole-food ingredients. Go to and use code BEN10 for 10% off! Do you have questions, thoughts or feedback for Rob or me? Leave your comments at and one of us will reply!

TIME magazine named author Rob Bell one of its “100 Most Influential People in the World” for many reasons. Listen in as Linda and her guest co-host—NYT bestselling novelist of THE SECOND SON, Charles Sailor (our April guest)—chat with this beloved author of many binge-worthy NYT bestsellers including LOVE WINS, HOW TO BE HERE, and WHAT WE TALK ABOUT WHEN WE TALK ABOUT GOD. From his top-rated podcast, The RobCast; his wildly popular sermons; touring with Oprah, and performances on stages around the world, being around this husband and father of three is an addictive experience. Some would say, do say, they can’t get enough, and tap into his high-speed DSL line to the Divine as often as possible. Rob is currently on tour for his new book, WHAT IS THE BIBLE?: How an Ancient Library of Poems, Letters, and Stories Can Transform the Way You Think and Feel About Everything (HarperOne). By bringing dry, historical characters to life, he's forever changing people’s perceptions of this book from an outdated, primitive, barbaric collection of fairy tales to a work of surprising relevance and transformative power for modern-day living. And, what these two men have to share about the exhausting, crazy making, mind-is-always-elsewhere, death-to-normalcy act of being a writer? Oh, Lord! Guys, their experiences are a lifeline. You just might never see things the same way again. Thank heavens! Welcome.

Guest Info/Bio: This week we try to redeem ourselves from our infamous Rob Bell “fanboy” episode and are somewhat successful! We had the pleasure of recording live with Rob in Dayton, Ohio on the last top of his bookstore tour. Rob had a lot of great stuff to say about his brand new bestselling book, “What is the Bible?: How an Ancient Library of Poems, Letters, and Stories Can Transform the Way You Think and Feel About Everything.” We dive into how we read the bible, how it’s still relevant today, and it continues to evolve. Rob Bell is The New York Times bestselling author of Love Wins, What We Talk About When We Talk about God, The Zimzum of Love and How To Be Here. iTunes named his podcast, The RobCast, Best of 2015. He’s been profiled in The New Yorker, he’s toured with Oprah on her Life You Want Tour, and in 2011 Time Magazine named him one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. He has a regular show at Largo, the legendary music and comedy club in West Hollywood and is currently touring to support his latest book, “What is the Bible?:How an Ancient Library of Poems, Letters, and Stories Can Transform the Way You Think and Feel About Everything.” Guest Publications: “Velvet Elvis: Repainting the Christian Faith; Sex God: Exploring The Endless Connections Between Sexuality and Spirituality; Jesus Wants to Save Christians: Learning to Read a Dangerous Book; Drops Like Stars: A Few Thoughts on Creativity & Suffering; Love Wins: A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived; What We Talk about When We Talk about God; The Zimzum of Love: A New Way of Understanding Marriage; How To Be Here; Millones Cajones; and What is The Bible?: How an Ancient Library of Poems, Letters, and Stories Can Transform the Way You Think and Feel About Everything.” Guest Website/Social Media: www.robbell.com Twitter: @realrobbell Instagram: @realrobbell Facebook: @realrobbell iTunes: The RobCast Special guest music on this episode provided by: Civil Twilight Facebook: @CivilTwilight Twitter: @civiltwilight Instagram: @civiltwilight Enjoy the songs? Songs featured on this episode were: “Let It Go; Oh, Daniel; Believe, & Story of an Immigrant” from the album “Story Of An Immigrant.” “Letters From The Sky” from the album “Civil Twilight.” “Fire Escape” from the album “Holy Weather.” Civil Twilight’s music is available on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube, Apple Music, and anywhere good music is sold. The Deconstructionist’s Podcast is mixed and edited by Nicholas Rowe at National Audio Preservation Society: A full service recording studio and creative habitat, located in Heath, Ohio. Find them on Facebook and Twitter or visit their website for more information. www.nationalaudiopreservationsociety.weebly.com www.facebook.com/nationalaudiopreservationsociety Twitter: @napsrecording Donation: If you’re digging what we’re doing here consider making a small donation. Maintaining a podcast isn’t cheap and every dollar donated helps us to keep this thing going. Money donated goes to helping to purchase research materials, maintenance of the website, storage of episodes, etc. Click the link below to donate: https://squareup.com/store/thedeconstructionists Brand new T-Shirts now available! An original design by Joseph Ernst (@joernst1 on Instagram), this limited edition uni-sex t-shirt is soft and durable poly/cotton in charcoal grey with white screen printed graphic. Grab one to support your favorite podcast and remember when you embraced the beauty of your deconstruction. https://squareup.com/store/thedeconstructionists Find us on social media! www.thedeconstructionists.com Twitter: @deconstructcast Facebook: deconstructionistsanonymous Instagram: deconstructionistspodcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-deconstructionists/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

TNS 4-8: Rob Bell! Author and Podcaster RobCast RobBell.com Author of: What Is the Bible?: How an Ancient Library of Poems, Letters, and Stories Can Transform the Way You Think and Feel About Everything Love Wins What We Talk About When We Talk about God The Zimzum of Love How To Be Here

Whaaaaat? Rob Bell is on the podcast today. I've been looking forward to this one for a very long time. Rob Bell has written a bunch of books, including Velvet Elvis, What We Talk About When We Talk About God, and Love Wins. His most recent book is called What is the Bible? How An Ancient Library of Poems, Letters, and Stories Can Transform the Way You Think and Feel About Everything.  I'm finding it really delicious, satisfying, and enjoyable. Order it now! I'd also encourage you to listen to the RobCast, Rob's weekly podcast. Sooooooooo good. The music on today's episode is from my friend Stefan Van Voorst. The song is called Hope Take Hold. 

Rob returns to HOME! He talks to the girls about his newest (incredible) book, "What is The Bible? How an Ancient Library of Poems, Letters, and Stories Can Transform the Way You Think and Feel about Everything" which is now out in the wild as of...today! www.robbell.com