With a freshman in high school, Amy and Christian Piatt are getting familiar with a whole new set of doubts. This got them thinking about how much doubt we’re surrounded by every day. But a question keep nagging at them… Is our doubt getting worse? From AI mimicry to feel-good stories gone bad, it seems like we have to question the very reality around us. So that’s what the Piatts do in this CultureCast. Christian also interviews Austin Fischer, author of “Faith in the Shadows: Finding Christ in the Midst of Doubt,” Amy turns our hair gray (those of us who have any) with her weekly fear, and the recommendations help you clear both your head and mind. Listen on iTunes HERE Connect with us HERE Fins us on Facebook HERE

<p><a href="https://trippfuller.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/image1-1.jpeg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>With a freshman in high school, Amy and Christian Piatt are getting familiar with a whole new set of doubts. This got them thinking about how much doubt we’re surrounded by every day. But a question keep nagging at them…</p> <p>Is our doubt getting worse?</p> <p>From AI mimicry to feel-good stories gone bad, it seems like we have to question the very reality around us. So that’s what the Piatts do in this <a href="http://www.patreon.com/culturecast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CultureCast</a>.</p> <p>Christian also interviews Austin Fischer, author of “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Shadows-Finding-Christ-Midst/dp/0830845437/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1536780458&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=faith+in+the+shadows" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Faith in the Shadows: Finding Christ in the Midst of Doubt,</a>” Amy turns our hair gray (those of us who have any) with her weekly fear, and the recommendations help you clear both your head and mind.</p> <h2>Listen on iTunes <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/homebrewed-culture-cast/id562041949?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h2> <h2>Connect with us <a href="http://www.patreon.com/culturecast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h2> <h2>Fins us on Facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/culturecast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h2>

Season of Doubt

Words we use – or withhold – shape our culture, opinions and identities. From media and Church to the White House, our words are at war to claim attention more than ever before. We examine Trump’s words (and silence) regarding Sen. McCain’s death, the Vatican’s response to recent abuse allegations, what various media outlets chose to cover after the Manafort and Cohen dramas, and whether preaching is a dying craft. Our guest is Jonathan Merritt, author of “Learning to Speak God from Scratch,” in which he argues why the loss of sacred language is important, and what can be done. Connect with the show HERE Join us on Facebook HERE Subscribe on iTunes HERE

<p><a href="https://trippfuller.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_7847.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Words we use – or withhold – shape our culture, opinions and identities. From media and Church to the White House, our words are at war to claim attention more than ever before.</p> <p>We examine Trump’s words (and silence) regarding Sen. McCain’s death, the Vatican’s response to recent abuse allegations, what various media outlets chose to cover after the Manafort and Cohen dramas, and whether preaching is a dying craft.</p> <p>Our guest is <a href="http://jonathanmerritt.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jonathan Merritt</a>, author of “<a href="https://www.speakgodbook.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learning to Speak God from Scratch</a>,” in which he argues why the loss of sacred language is important, and what can be done.</p> <h3>Connect with the show <a href="https://www.patreon.com/culturecast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Join us on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HomebrewedCultureCast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Subscribe on iTunes <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/homebrewed-culture-cast/id562041949?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3>

Words at War

It’s been a year since the deadly “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville took place. What has happened since then? Amy and Christian Piatt reflect on the impact of last year’s events, consider the recent “Unite the Right 2” rally in DC and consider MSNBC’s recent “Breaking Hate” special featuring former Hammerskin Nation leader and friend of the show, Christian Picciolini. Christian interviews Clive Thompson, writer for Wired Magazine, about his recent article about how extremist groups are taking the war for your mind to the internet and how it’s impacting our children. Plus we review Spike Lee’s new film, BlacKKKlansman and more. Connect with the CultureCast HERE

<p><a href="https://trippfuller.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/IMG_7738.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>It’s been a year since the deadly “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville took place. What has happened since then?</p> <p>Amy and Christian Piatt reflect on the impact of last year’s events, consider the recent “Unite the Right 2” rally in DC and consider MSNBC’s recent “<a href="https://christianpicciolini.com/BreakingHate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breaking Hate</a>” special featuring former Hammerskin Nation leader and friend of the show, Christian Picciolini.</p> <p>Christian interviews Clive Thompson, writer for Wired Magazine, about <a href="https://www.wired.com/story/covering-online-hate/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">his recent article</a> about how extremist groups are taking the war for your mind to the internet and how it’s impacting our children.</p> <p>Plus we review Spike Lee’s new film, <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7349662/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BlacKKKlansman</a> and more.</p> <h3><strong>Connect with the CultureCast <a href="https://www.patreon.com/culturecast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></strong></h3>

Blood and Soil: One Year After Charlottesville

In this episode, Christian and Amy ask why white Evangelicals support Trump in such big numbers. As much as 77% of white Evangelicals support Trump. Why do they continue to support him? Do progressives share anything with Evangelicals besides the name Christian? They talk about the moral compromise and rationalization of supporting Trump, the perceived loss of (white) identity, support for a populist movement, and comfort with a patriarchal order. Plus, and update and continuation from the last episode on 3D printable guns and limiting free speech for the greater good in the age of the Internet. Christian also talks with Tripp Fuller from the Homebrewed Christianity podcast and co-star of the new film The Road to Edmond. At the heart of the movie is an exploration of the tension between those parts of your religious upbringing that have blessed you, and the need to leave it behind, and how friendship can be the bridge between the two. Hear about the movie, where the idea came from, how the movie provokes conversation, developing a character who is antagonistic towards organized religion, faithfully depicting people of faith on screen, and the real-life inspiration behind the story. Plus, hear about what didn’t make it in the film, and the most offensive scene in the film. Click here if you’d like to host a screening in your town. Subscribe and listen to the CultureCast on iTunes HERE Subscribe and Listen to the Surviving the Bible Podcast HERE Get Bonus Content HERE Join us on Facebook HERE

<p>In this episode, Christian and Amy ask why white Evangelicals support Trump in such big numbers.</p> <p>As much as 77% of white Evangelicals support Trump. Why do they continue to support him? Do progressives share anything with Evangelicals besides the name Christian? They talk about the <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/national/wp/2018/07/21/feature/god-trump-and-the-meaning-of-morality/?utm_term=.aacbcd9569bb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">moral compromise and rationalization of supporting Trump</a>, the perceived loss of (white) identity, support for a populist movement, and comfort with a patriarchal order.</p> <p>Plus, and update and continuation from the <a href="https://trippfuller.com/2018/07/20/modern-feminism-and-the-death-throes-of-patriarchy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">last episode</a> on 3D printable guns and limiting free speech for the greater good in the age of the Internet.</p> <p>Christian also talks with Tripp Fuller from the <a href="http://trippfuller.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homebrewed Christianity</a> podcast and co-star of the new film <a href="http://theroadtoedmond.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em>The Road to Edmond</em></a>. At the heart of the movie is an exploration of the tension between those parts of your religious upbringing that have blessed you, and the need to leave it behind, and how friendship can be the bridge between the two.</p> <p>Hear about the movie, where the idea came from, how the movie provokes conversation, developing a character who is antagonistic towards organized religion, faithfully depicting people of faith on screen, and the real-life inspiration behind the story.</p> <p>Plus, hear about what didn’t make it in the film, and the most offensive scene in the film. <a href="https://theroadtoedmond.ticketspice.com/the-road-to-edmond-house-parties" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here if you’d like to host a screening in your town</a>.</p> <h3>Subscribe and listen to the CultureCast on iTunes <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/homebrewed-culture-cast/id562041949?mt=2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Subscribe and Listen to the Surviving the Bible Podcast <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/homebrewed-christianity/id995137026?mt=2#" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Get Bonus Content <a href="https://www.patreon.com/culturecast" rel="external nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Join us on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hcculturecast" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3>

The Moral Compromise of Supporting Trump

In this episode of the CultureCast, Amy and Christian talk about Jeff Sessions and Romans 13, Thai cave rescues and babies in cages, and free speech and feminism. You’ll hear about how a political cartoon sparked a debate about the difference between the efforts to rescue the soccer team trapped in a cave in Thailand and the relative inaction in regards to the children detained at the US border, Jeff Session’s defense of separating children using Romans 13, and drawing the line between what is and isn’t safe to share online. Christian is joined by Erin Wathen, pastor outside of Kansas City, friend of the podcast, and author of the new book Resist and Persist: Faith and the Fight for Equality. She also runs the Irreverin blog on Patheos. They chat about a feminist response to a culture of deeply ingrained misogyny, how patriarchy is so deeply embedded in our daily lives that it is beyond recognition, the roots of toxic masculinity, how millennial women find traditional feminism off-putting and building brides between different generations, the cross as a symbol of empire, the intersectional effects of patriarchy, and under representation of women in politics.  what does addressing patriarchy look like in the age of Trump? was Jesus a feminist? has the #metoo movement gone too far?  Plus, the motherhood myth, how we understand the different cultural and religious norms for women, and what the faithful response to all of this would even look like. Subscribe and listen to the CultureCast on iTunes HERE Subscribe and Listen to the Surviving the Bible Podcast HERE Get Bonus Content HERE Join us on Facebook HERE

<p>In this episode of the CultureCast, Amy and Christian talk about Jeff Sessions and Romans 13, Thai cave rescues and babies in cages, and free speech and feminism.</p> <p>You’ll hear about how a political cartoon sparked a debate about the difference between the efforts to rescue the soccer team trapped in a cave in Thailand and the relative inaction in regards to the children detained at the US border, Jeff Session’s defense of separating children using Romans 13, and drawing the line between what is and isn’t safe to share online.</p> <p>Christian is joined by Erin Wathen, pastor outside of Kansas City, friend of the podcast, and author of the new book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Resist-Persist-Faith-Fight-Equality/dp/0664263909" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em>Resist and Persist: Faith and the Fight for Equality</em></a>. She also runs the <a href="http://www.patheos.com/blogs/irreverin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irreverin blog</a> on Patheos.</p> <p>They chat about a feminist response to a culture of deeply ingrained misogyny, how patriarchy is so deeply embedded in our daily lives that it is beyond recognition, the roots of toxic masculinity, how millennial women find traditional feminism off-putting and building brides between different generations, the cross as a symbol of empire, the intersectional effects of patriarchy, and under representation of women in politics.</p> <ul> <li>what does addressing patriarchy look like in the age of Trump?</li> <li>was Jesus a feminist?</li> <li>has the #metoo movement gone too far?</li> </ul> <p>Plus, the motherhood myth, how we understand the different cultural and religious norms for women, and what the faithful response to all of this would even look like.</p> <h3>Subscribe and listen to the CultureCast on iTunes <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/homebrewed-culture-cast/id562041949?mt=2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Subscribe and Listen to the Surviving the Bible Podcast <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/homebrewed-christianity/id995137026?mt=2#" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Get Bonus Content <a href="https://www.patreon.com/culturecast" rel="external nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Join us on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hcculturecast" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3>

Modern Feminism and the Death Throes of Patriarchy

This is our first ever ‘Best Of’ episode, looking back at some of the best interviews from the 6 months… ish. These are just short clips from 7 different interviews, so if you want to listen to the whole thing just click on the links:  Carol Howard Merritt talks about overcoming religious trauma Dr. Pamela Ayo Yetunde talks a little about her Theology of Prince project Dr. Daniel White Hodge and the theology of hip-hop Michael Poffenberger about why contemplation and activism need to go hand in hand Bishop Elizabeth Eaton reflects on the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation John Kiriakou about when doing good breaks the law Ira Glass talks about the portrayal of Christians in the media  As always, you can go to patreon.com/culturecast to help support the podcast, and get some sweet bonus content. Subscribe and listen to the CultureCast on iTunes HERE Subscribe and Listen to the Surviving the Bible Podcast HERE Get Bonus Content HERE Join us on Facebook HERE

<p><a href="http://patreon.com/culturecast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>This is our first ever ‘Best Of’ episode, looking back at some of the best interviews from the 6 months… ish. These are just short clips from 7 different interviews, so if you want to listen to the whole thing just click on the links:</p> <ol> <li><a href="https://trippfuller.com/2017/08/11/pastoral-burnout-healing-spiritual-wounds-and-how-to-hack-an-election/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carol Howard Merritt</a> talks about overcoming religious trauma</li> <li><a href="https://trippfuller.com/2017/11/21/homebrewed-culturecast-live-from-minneapolis/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Pamela Ayo Yetunde</a> talks a little about her Theology of Prince project</li> <li><a href="https://trippfuller.com/2018/04/24/the-soul-of-hip-hop-culturecast-live-in-chicago/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Daniel White Hodge</a> and the theology of hip-hop</li> <li><a href="https://trippfuller.com/2018/01/16/racism-in-the-white-house-and-how-to-train-an-activist-with-michael-poffenberger/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Poffenberger</a> about why contemplation and activism need to go hand in hand</li> <li><a href="https://trippfuller.com/2017/11/28/reformation-500-with-bishop-elizabeth-eaton-and-rick-steves/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bishop Elizabeth Eaton</a> reflects on the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation</li> <li><a href="https://trippfuller.com/2017/12/12/when-doing-good-breaks-the-law-with-john-kiriakou/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Kiriakou</a> about when doing good breaks the law</li> <li><a href="https://trippfuller.com/2018/04/17/razing-hell-with-ira-glass/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ira Glass</a> talks about the portrayal of Christians in the media</li> </ol> <p>As always, you can go to <a href="http://patreon.com/culturecast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/culturecast</a> to help support the podcast, and get some sweet bonus content.</p> <h3>Subscribe and listen to the CultureCast on iTunes <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/homebrewed-culture-cast/id562041949?mt=2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Subscribe and Listen to the Surviving the Bible Podcast <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/homebrewed-christianity/id995137026?mt=2#" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Get Bonus Content <a href="https://www.patreon.com/culturecast" rel="external nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Join us on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hcculturecast" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3>

Best of the CultureCast

In this week’s episode, Christian and Amy talk about autism, families, and ableism in the church. Their son, Mattias, who is on the spectrum, comes on the podcast to talk a little bit about what it’s like being on the spectrum, some of the challenges he faces, the most difficult moments in his life, what has changed, his experience in a new school environment, and about the time he told everyone in his class about being on spectrum. Amy and Christian also share their perspective as parents and ask Mattias to share a little bit about his talents and what advice he would give parents of kids with autism. Christian also talks with Nathanael Welch, producer of the CultureCast and Homebrewed Christianity podcasts, about life with a sibling with austism. Nathanael shares about his brother Benjamin, who is profoundly disabled, when he first noticed Ben was different, the shifts in identity that took place as a result of growing up with a disabled sibling, the struggle with resentment,and  how his experiences taking care of Ben have changed the way he sees the world, other people, and God. Plus, they also chat about the ways in which our society is inherently ableist, the failure of the church and faith communities to address the needs of people with disabilities, and how encountering people with disabilities can reveal those things we repress as a society Learn more about Benjamin’s situation here. You can help support the CultureCast! Just go to patreon.com/culturecast. If you become a patron (at any level) by May 5th, you will be entered to win a set of 3 Common English Bibles (the Study Bible, Women’s Bible, and Storyteller’s Bible). So sign up to support the podcast now! Subscribe and listen to the CultureCast on iTunes HERE Subscribe and Listen to the Surviving the Bible Podcast HERE Get Bonus Content HERE Join us on Facebook HERE

<p>In this week’s episode, Christian and Amy talk about autism, families, and ableism in the church. Their son, Mattias, who is on the spectrum, comes on the podcast to talk a little bit about what it’s like being on the spectrum, some of the challenges he faces, the most difficult moments in his life, what has changed, his experience in a new school environment, and about the time he told everyone in his class about being on spectrum.</p> <p>Amy and Christian also share their perspective as parents and ask Mattias to share a little bit about his talents and what advice he would give parents of kids with autism.</p> <p>Christian also talks with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nathanlovestrees" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nathanael Welch</a>, producer of the CultureCast and Homebrewed Christianity podcasts, about life with a sibling with austism. Nathanael shares about his brother Benjamin, who is profoundly disabled, when he first noticed Ben was different, the shifts in identity that took place as a result of growing up with a disabled sibling, the struggle with resentment,and  how his experiences taking care of Ben have changed the way he sees the world, other people, and God.</p> <p>Plus, they also chat about the ways in which our society is inherently ableist, the failure of the church and faith communities to address the needs of people with disabilities, and how encountering people with disabilities can reveal those things we repress as a society</p> <p><a href="https://funds.gofundme.com/dashboard/emergency-hotel-for-ben" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about Benjamin’s situation here</a>.</p> <p>You can help support the CultureCast! Just go to <a href="http://patreon.com/culturecast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/culturecast</a>. If you become a patron (at any level) by May 5th, you will be entered to win a set of 3 Common English Bibles (the Study Bible, Women’s Bible, and Storyteller’s Bible). <a href="http://patreon.com/culturecast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">So sign up to support the podcast now!</a></p> <h3>Subscribe and listen to the CultureCast on iTunes <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/homebrewed-culture-cast/id562041949?mt=2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Subscribe and Listen to the Surviving the Bible Podcast <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/homebrewed-christianity/id995137026?mt=2#" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Get Bonus Content <a href="https://www.patreon.com/culturecast" rel="external nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Join us on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hcculturecast" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3>

Autism, God, and Family

Live from Chicago at Fourth Presbyterian Church for the Associated Church Press Conference. Gregg Brekke is Christian’s co-host with guests J. Kwest and Dr. Daniel White Hodge. Learn a little about the history of the Associated Church Press, and our sponsor Lutheran World Relief. If you go to lwr.org/coffee and use the promo code LWRCOFFEE, you’ll get 10% off your order of fair trade coffee. In News of the World, Gregg and Christian take a look at fake news and the responsibility and role of media in a fake news culture.  has trust in media been misplaced? are we getting more realistic about the relative truth of all media? how do we define truth in a post-fact culture? how can we tell the difference between legitimate news and propaganda?  Then, Daniel White Hodge, Associate Professor of Intercultural Communications at North Park University in Chicago, talks about the relationship between urban missions and colonialism, the lack of intercultural competencies in urban mission work, the prophetic voice in hip-hop, the history of hip-hop, how it has replaced the civil rights movement, and whether mainstream recognition of hip-hop is a good thing, or just another example of being co-opted by white culture. Plus, you’ll get to hear two live performances by J. Kwest, and the 3 (or 7) hip-hop albums everyone needs to have in their collection. Subscribe and listen on iTunes HERE Get Bonus Content HERE Join us on Facebook HERE

<p>Live from Chicago at Fourth Presbyterian Church for the Associated Church Press Conference. Gregg Brekke is Christian’s co-host with guests <a href="http://jkwest.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J. Kwest</a> and <a href="https://www.whitehodge.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Daniel White Hodge.</a></p> <p>Learn a little about the history of the <a href="http://www.theacp.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Associated Church Press</a>, and our sponsor <a href="https://lwr.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lutheran World Relief</a>. If you go to <a href="http://lwr.org/coffee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lwr.org/coffee</a> and use the promo code LWRCOFFEE, you’ll get 10% off your order of fair trade coffee.</p> <p>In News of the World, Gregg and Christian take a look at fake news and the responsibility and role of media in a fake news culture.</p> <ul> <li>has trust in media been misplaced?</li> <li>are we getting more realistic about the relative truth of all media?</li> <li>how do we define truth in a post-fact culture?</li> <li>how can we tell the difference between legitimate news and propaganda?</li> </ul> <p>Then, Daniel White Hodge, Associate Professor of Intercultural Communications at North Park University in Chicago, talks about the relationship between urban missions and colonialism, the lack of intercultural competencies in urban mission work, the prophetic voice in hip-hop, the history of hip-hop, how it has replaced the civil rights movement, and whether mainstream recognition of hip-hop is a good thing, or just another example of being co-opted by white culture.</p> <p>Plus, you’ll get to hear two live performances by J. Kwest, and the 3 (or 7) hip-hop albums everyone needs to have in their collection.</p> <h3>Subscribe and listen on iTunes <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/homebrewed-culture-cast/id562041949?mt=2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Get Bonus Content <a href="https://www.patreon.com/culturecast" rel="external nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Join us on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hcculturecast" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3>

The Soul of Hip Hop (CultureCast LIVE in Chicago)

In this episode of the CultureCast, Amy gets to share some big news about her new position in Texas, and Christian gets his nerd credentials boosted by Ira Glass. Amy and Christian look at the state of leadership in the church today.  what does it take to truly lead the church in the 21st century? what does society need from a faith leader? how do faith leaders best care for people today? how do you lead people in something that doesn’t allow for certainty? and what about when you feel compelled to lead in a direction that you know will not be welcomed?  Up first, Christian interviews Amy in a pre-interview interview about what it takes to be a leader, the challenges of leading people who are leaders in other contexts, the problems with and tensions of being welcoming, and the lure of certainty. Then, Christian talks with Ira Glass about his movie Come Sunday, now available on Netflix. From IMDB: Based on an episode of the public radio series This American Life, which centers on Bishop Carlton Pearson, a rising star among evangelicals until he was ostracized by his own church and declared a heretic after he started preaching that there is no Hell.  Hear about what drew Ira, a self-proclaimed atheist, to this story and what about it made him want to make it into a movie, what excited him about the movie, the lack of mainstream movies or shows that accurately depict Christians and the importance of correcting that (especially given our current cultural moment), the tension between relationships and ideology, intent versus impact, his philosophy behind telling any story, what makes for a good story, and the role that This American Life plays in our society. Plus:  have Christians gotten gotten a bad rap? have they earned that portrayal? is God a God of love, or of wrath?  The very first episode of the Surviving the Bible podcast is out! You can listen to it here. Make sure to subscribe and share. Christian will be doing a live podcast in Chicago this Wednesday, April 18th. You can get more info and tickets here. Amy’s book recommendation – Resist and Persist: Faith and the Fight for Equality by Erin Wathen

<p>In this episode of the CultureCast, Amy gets to share some big news about her new position in Texas, and Christian gets his nerd credentials boosted by Ira Glass.</p> <p>Amy and Christian look at the state of leadership in the church today.</p> <ul> <li>what does it take to truly lead the church in the 21st century?</li> <li>what does society need from a faith leader?</li> <li>how do faith leaders best care for people today?</li> <li>how do you lead people in something that doesn’t allow for certainty?</li> <li>and what about when you feel compelled to lead in a direction that you know will not be welcomed?</li> </ul> <p>Up first, Christian interviews Amy in a pre-interview interview about what it takes to be a leader, the challenges of leading people who are leaders in other contexts, the problems with and tensions of being welcoming, and the lure of certainty.</p> <p>Then, Christian talks with Ira Glass about his movie Come Sunday, now available on Netflix. <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1690967/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From IMDB</a>: Based on an <a href="https://www.thisamericanlife.org/304/heretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">episode of the public radio series This American Life</a>, which centers on Bishop Carlton Pearson, a rising star among evangelicals until he was ostracized by his own church and declared a heretic after he started preaching that there is no Hell. </p> <p>Hear about what drew Ira, a self-proclaimed atheist, to this story and what about it made him want to make it into a movie, what excited him about the movie, the lack of mainstream movies or shows that accurately depict Christians and the importance of correcting that (especially given our current cultural moment), the tension between relationships and ideology, intent versus impact, his philosophy behind telling any story, what makes for a good story, and the role that This American Life plays in our society. Plus:</p> <ul> <li>have Christians gotten gotten a bad rap?</li> <li>have they earned that portrayal?</li> <li>is God a God of love, or of wrath?</li> </ul> <p>The very first episode of the Surviving the Bible podcast is out! <a href="https://trippfuller.com/2018/04/16/surviving-the-bible-an-inconvenient-christianity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can listen to it here</a>. Make sure to subscribe and share.</p> <p>Christian will be doing a live podcast in Chicago this Wednesday, April 18th. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2070981449855961/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can get more info and tickets here</a>.</p> <p>Amy’s book recommendation – <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Resist-Persist-Faith-Fight-Equality/dp/0664263909" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em>Resist and Persist: Faith and the Fight for Equality</em></a> by Erin Wathen</p>

Razing Hell with Ira Glass

In this week’s episode, Christian and Amy are exploring some questions about church and get a little help from some friends.  What does the church mean in the 21st century? What of our identity, systems, or traditions should be preserved or continued? What needs to die? How do you think the Christian religion will look differently a generation or two from now?  Topics and themes discussed: intersectionality, that is, the overlap of the labels we use for people, how differentiation and the safety that brings plays out in the church today, the ingredients for dehumanization present in the church, and the curiosity of church for those in a post-church culture. Plus, holding the tension of difference and the cohesion of community, the symbol of the table, the frustration of trying to include people you disagree with, redeeming the loving mother image of God, and Amy shares some big news. Don’t miss the CultureCast live in Chicago on Wednesday, April 18th. Click here for more information and tickets. You can help support the CultureCast (and get some sweet perks) by going to patreon.com/culturecast

<p>In this week’s episode, Christian and Amy are exploring some questions about church and get a little help from some friends.</p> <ul> <li>What does the church mean in the 21st century?</li> <li>What of our identity, systems, or traditions should be preserved or continued?</li> <li>What needs to die?</li> <li>How do you think the Christian religion will look differently a generation or two from now?</li> </ul> <p>Topics and themes discussed: intersectionality, that is, the overlap of the labels we use for people, how differentiation and the safety that brings plays out in the church today, the ingredients for dehumanization present in the church, and the curiosity of church for those in a post-church culture.</p> <p>Plus, holding the tension of difference and the cohesion of community, the symbol of the table, the frustration of trying to include people you disagree with, redeeming the loving mother image of God, and Amy shares some big news.</p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2070981449855961/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Don’t miss the CultureCast live in Chicago on Wednesday, April 18th. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2070981449855961/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for more information and tickets</a>.</p> <p>You can help support the CultureCast (and get some sweet perks) by going to <a href="http://patreon.com/culturecast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/culturecast</a></p>

What Does “Church” Mean Today?

Portland-based writer Christian Piatt, along with Rev. Amy Piatt and Slim Moon (founder of Kill Rock Stars and a Unitarian Universalist seminarian) discuss pop culture and news through the lens of progressive Christian spirituality.

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Homebrewed Culture Cast

Christian Picciolini

He was a skinhead in his youth, and now he run an organization (Life After Hate) to get people out of that life. In the first part of this two-episode interview, Christian Picciolini talks with us about what makes a skinhead in America, what the current socio-political climate is doing to mainstream similar views and what can be done to address it. If you like what he has to say, check out his book, ROMANTIC VIOLENCE: Memoirs of an American Skinhead, or listen to the next CultureCast episode to get the rest of the interview. We’re excited to welcome our new cohost this week, Matthew David Morris, singer/songwriter, theologian and generally groovy dude. His resume is way to impressive and long to detail here, so just listen to him as he corrects all the things Christian added to his bio last episode. Apparently Matthew writes songs for Jesus himself! We talk about why the Pacific Northwest may well be the most racist region in America, why Amy is afraid of toes and hair, and we explore Christian’s unnatural affinity for Lord Buckethead. Confused? Listen and we won’t promise it’ll make any more sense. But hey, it’s fun to try. Become a CultureCast Patron HERE Join us on Facebook HERE

<p><a href="https://trippfuller.loc/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Christian-Picciolini.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>He was a skinhead in his youth, and now he run an organization (<a href="https://www.lifeafterhate.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Life After Hate</a>) to get people out of that life. In the first part of this two-episode interview, <a href="https://www.christianpicciolini.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christian Picciolini</a> talks with us about what makes a skinhead in America, what the current socio-political climate is doing to mainstream similar views and what can be done to address it. If you like what he has to say, check out his book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0986240427?keywords=romantic%20violence&amp;qid=1449084245&amp;ref_=sr_1_1&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ROMANTIC VIOLENCE: Memoirs of an American Skinhead</a>, or listen to the next CultureCast episode to get the rest of the interview.</p> <p>We’re excited to welcome our new cohost this week, <a href="http://matthewdavidmorris.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matthew David Morris</a>, singer/songwriter, theologian and generally groovy dude. His <a href="https://trippfuller.loc/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/MDM.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>resume is way to impressive and long to detail here, so just listen to him as he corrects all the things Christian added to his bio last episode. Apparently Matthew writes songs for Jesus himself!</p> <p>We talk about why the Pacific Northwest may well be the most racist region in America, why Amy is afraid of toes and hair, and we explore Christian’s unnatural affinity for Lord Buckethead.</p> <p>Confused? Listen and we won’t promise it’ll make any more sense. But hey, it’s fun to try.</p> <h3>Become a CultureCast Patron <a href="https://www.patreon.com/culturecast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Join us on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HCCultureCast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3>

Christian Picciolini on Skinheads in America

Benjamin Corey

In this episode, all the way from Hawaii, Christian and Amy talk about the Christian obsession with sex and fear.  Are we too focused on sex and sexuality too much? Are we sometimes focusing on things like inclusion of LGBTQ to the exclusion of other things like poverty, homelessness, ecology? Is defending one’s identity or group all there is? Are we stuck in a spiritual or emotional adolescence?  Christian interviews Benjamin Corey about his new book Unafraid: Moving Beyond Fear-Based Faith, and his move from fundamentalist Christianity into something else. Hear about why writing this book was a big challenge for him, the major shifts that occurred while writing, the experience of losing community overnight, his period of theological deconstruction and how a conversation with Rob Bell sparked it. Plus, how our views about God inform our views about ourselves and Benjamin tells the story of meeting Joe Biden with his Dad. You can check out Benjamin’s blog here. It’s not too late to sign up for Surviving the Bible for Lent! Sure, we all know Bible verses and may have even tried to read the “whole Bible,” maybe even more than once. But it can be confusing, contradictory and – if we’re being honest – really freaking boring in places. But there’s another way to approach scripture that can actually make sense, and might even be enjoyable. Join Amy, Christian, and Homebrewed Christianity’s Tripp Fuller in figuring out how to “Survive the Bible” together this Lent. If you’d like to get your question answered on the show, get a copy of Christian’s book Surviving the Bible, plus a bunch of other sweet perks, become a member at patreon.com/culturecast.

<p>In this episode, all the way from Hawaii, Christian and Amy talk about the Christian obsession with sex and fear.</p> <ul> <li>Are we too focused on sex and sexuality too much?</li> <li>Are we sometimes focusing on things like inclusion of LGBTQ to the exclusion of other things like poverty, homelessness, ecology?</li> <li>Is defending one’s identity or group all there is?</li> <li>Are we stuck in a spiritual or emotional adolescence?</li> </ul> <p>Christian interviews Benjamin Corey about his new book <em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unafraid-Moving-Beyond-Fear-Based-Faith/dp/0062471589" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unafraid: Moving Beyond Fear-Based Faith</a>, </em>and his move from fundamentalist Christianity into something else. Hear about why writing this book was a big challenge for him, the major shifts that occurred while writing, the experience of losing community overnight, his period of theological deconstruction and how a conversation with Rob Bell sparked it.</p> <p>Plus, how our views about God inform our views about ourselves and Benjamin tells the story of meeting Joe Biden with his Dad. <a href="http://www.patheos.com/blogs/formerlyfundie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can check out Benjamin’s blog here</a>.</p> <p>It’s not too late to sign up for <a href="https://homebrewedchristianity.lpages.co/surviving-the-bible-for-lent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Surviving the Bible for Lent</a>! Sure, we all know Bible verses and may have even tried to read the “whole Bible,” maybe even more than once. But it can be confusing, contradictory and – if we’re being honest – really freaking boring in places. But there’s another way to approach scripture that can actually make sense, and might even be enjoyable.</p> <p><a href="http://survivingthebible.club/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join Amy, Christian, and Homebrewed Christianity’s Tripp Fuller in figuring out how to “Survive the Bible” together this Lent.</a></p> <p>If you’d like to get your question answered on the show, get a copy of Christian’s book <em>Surviving the Bible</em>, plus a bunch of other sweet perks, become a member at <a href="http://patreon.com/culturecast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/culturecast</a>.</p>

The Christian Obsession with Sex and Fear, with Benjamin Corey

Gareth Higgins

Films move our culture in profound ways, but how? Did Hollywood, and particularly, the Oscars, elevate women this year after major fallout last year? How about ethnic minorities? LQBTQ? And what do 2016’s films tell us about ourselves and our world? Gareth Higgins, founder of The Porch Magazine and the Movies and Meaning Festival, joins us to break down this year’s Oscar winners, the show itself (fails and all) which films you missed this year but need to see, and his ten favorites (Spoiler: Muppet Movie made the list and Citizen Kane didn’t). We break down the “Platinum Age of Television” and how it’s changing media and society, plus I ask him questions that annoy him like whether Disney has saved the Star Wars Franchise (it matters to me!!!).Be sure to check out The Porch if you appreciate thoughtful, literary writing, and when you check out the festival (happening in Albuquerque in April), make sure to use the code WALKER” for 10% off your festival pass. And yes, that stands for Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple, who will be there along with lots of others. Bulk up your “to watch” list with this special episode that’s 100% about film and TV. Become a CultureCast Patron HERE Join us on Facebook HERE

<p><a href="https://trippfuller.loc/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/jimmy-kimmel-oscars-host.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Films move our culture in profound ways, but how? Did Hollywood, and particularly, the Oscars, elevate women this year after major fallout last year? How about ethnic minorities? LQBTQ? And what do 2016’s films tell us about ourselves and our world?</p> <p>Gareth Higgins, founder of <a href="http://theporchmagazine.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Porch Magazine</a> and the <a href="http://www.moviesandmeaning.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Movies and Meaning Festival</a>, joins us to break down this year’s Oscar winners, the show itself (fails and all) which films you missed this year but need to see, and his ten favorites (Spoiler: Muppet Movie made the list and Citizen Kane didn’t).</p> <p>We break down the “Platinum Age of Television” and how it’s changing media and society, plus I ask him questions that annoy him like whether Disney has saved the Star Wars Franchise (it matters to me!!!).Be sure to check out The Porch if you appreciate thoughtful, literary writing, and when you check out the festival (happening in Albuquerque in April), make sure to use the code WALKER” for 10% off your festival pass. And yes, that stands for Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple, who will be there along with lots of others.</p> <p>Bulk up your “to watch” list with this special episode that’s 100% about film and TV.</p> <h3>Become a CultureCast Patron <a href="https://www.patreon.com/culturecast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Join us on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HCCultureCast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3>

Movies, Meaning and the Oscars with Gareth Higgins

What is an Evangelical today? In this episode, Christian, Amy, and friends talk about evangelicals and evangelicalism. White Evangelicals were largely responsible for getting Trump elected. This seems very strange (to some of us), considering he is considered neither a Christian nor a moral person. So considering this, we posed 3 questions to some of our friends who either currently or formerly identified as Evangelical:  What does it mean to be an Evangelical today? What’s the biggest misconception about Evangelicalism? What needs to change about Evangelicalism?  The Homebrewed Christianity CultureCast app is officially available! You can email us directly through the app, you can save and favorite shows you want to revisit or share, and more. Head over to the app store (available on Android and iTunes) and get it today! Do you need help suriving the bible for Lent? Then the Surviving the Bible (for Lent) series with Christian, Amy, and Tripp Fuller is for you. We want you (yes, you) to submit your questions about the bible for Tripp, Amy and Christian to answer. They will answer and discuss 40 questions throughout Lent (one for each day) plus 6 weekly live sessions. This will lead into the Surviving the Bible podcast which will be available to our Patreon supporters. …Speaking of Patreon – we need your support! Go to patreon.com/culturecast and sign up to help support the podcast. If you sign up for $10 a month Christian will send you a copy of Surviving the Bible, and donors at any level will get access to the weekly Surviving the Bible podcast which will be starting after Lent.

<p>What is an Evangelical today?</p> <p>In this episode, Christian, Amy, and friends talk about evangelicals and evangelicalism. White Evangelicals were largely responsible for getting Trump elected. This seems very strange (to some of us), considering he is considered neither a Christian nor a moral person. So considering this, we posed 3 questions to some of our friends who either currently or formerly identified as Evangelical:</p> <ol> <li>What does it mean to be an Evangelical today?</li> <li>What’s the biggest misconception about Evangelicalism?</li> <li>What needs to change about Evangelicalism?</li> </ol> <p>The Homebrewed Christianity CultureCast app is officially available! You can email us directly through the app, you can save and favorite shows you want to revisit or share, and more. Head over to the app store (available on <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.culturecast.android.culture&amp;hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Android</a> and <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/homebrewed-culturecast/id1337211841?mt=8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>) and get it today!</p> <p>Do you need help suriving the bible for Lent? Then the <em>Surviving the Bible (for Lent)</em> series with Christian, Amy, and Tripp Fuller is for you. We want you (yes, you) to submit your questions about the bible for Tripp, Amy and Christian to answer. They will answer and discuss 40 questions throughout Lent (one for each day) <em>plus</em> 6 weekly live sessions. This will lead into the <em>Surviving the Bible</em> podcast which will be available to our <a href="http://patreon.com/culturecast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> supporters.</p> <p>…Speaking of Patreon – we need your support! Go to <a href="http://patreon.com/culturecast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/culturecast</a> and sign up to help support the podcast. If you sign up for $10 a month Christian will send you a copy of <em>Surviving the Bible, </em>and donors at any level will get access to the weekly <em>Surviving the Bible </em>podcast which will be starting after Lent.</p>

What is an Evangelical Today?

Do progressives and skinheads have overlapping agendas in the Pacific Northwest? Is “Alt Right” a synonym for “White Nationalist?” In the second half of our interview with former skinhead leader Christian Picciolini we talk about the larger implications of current political and media environments, how they contribute to racist extremism and what role we all play in our daily lives. In the echo chamber, we break down the politicization of violence, and discuss the fact that Congressman Steve Scalise, known for his support of anti-gay, arguably racist politics was saved by a queer black woman named Crystal Griner. In the Echo Chamber, you’ll find out how hipster the CultureCast Crew is (Matthew is in denial), and we learn in Amy’s Fear of the Week that, apparently, she’s been using razors incorrectly all her life. Summer’s here, the ‘cast is hot and we’re sweaty…which isn’t sexy or cool. But true. Become a CultureCast Patron HERE Join us on Facebook HERE

<p><a href="https://trippfuller.loc/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Picciolini.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Do progressives and skinheads have overlapping agendas in the Pacific Northwest? Is “Alt Right” a synonym for “White Nationalist?” In the second half of our interview with former skinhead leader <a href="http://Christianpicciolini.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christian Picciolini</a> we talk about the larger implications of current political and media environments, how they contribute to racist extremism and what role we all play in our daily lives.</p> <p>In the echo chamber, we break down the politicization of violence, and discuss the fact that Congressman Steve Scalise, known for his support of anti-gay, arguably racist politics was saved by a queer black woman named Crystal Griner.</p> <p>In the Echo Chamber, you’ll find out how hipster the CultureCast Crew is (Matthew is in denial), and we learn in Amy’s Fear of the Week that, apparently, she’s been using razors incorrectly all her life.</p> <p>Summer’s here, the ‘cast is hot and we’re sweaty…which isn’t sexy or cool. But true.</p> <h3>Become a CultureCast Patron <a href="https://www.patreon.com/culturecast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Join us on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HCCultureCast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3>

Skinheads in America (pt 2 of 2) with Christian Picciolini

Todd Komarnicki

In this CultureCast mini-sode, I chat with Todd Komarnicki, screenwriter for the new Clint Eastwood/Tom Hanks flick, SULLY. The movie focuses on Chelsea Sullenberger, captain of the US Air flight that he landed in the middle of the Hudson River after engine failures, saving all 155 people on board. Turns out there was more controversy around the heroic act than many of us may remember, and Todd breaks down why this is a story that needed to be told on the big screen. Todd is also the producer and writer for several other movies, including the iconic holiday comedy, ELF, starring Will Farrell. We talked about how a movie about a guy in green tights actually can stir friction within the Christian ranks, how his faith informs his own work in Hollywood, and he drops  little gem on me at the end that kinda makes me a hero with my kids. So I’ve got that goin’ for me. SULLY opens everywhere on September 9. Become a CultureCaster to get CultureCast swag and free access to all our live shows.

<p><a href="https://trippfuller.loc/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sully.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>In this CultureCast mini-sode, I chat with Todd Komarnicki, screenwriter for the new Clint Eastwood/Tom Hanks flick, SULLY. The movie focuses on Chelsea Sullenberger, captain of the US Air flight that he landed in the middle of the Hudson River after engine failures, saving all 155 people on board.</p> <p>Turns out there was more controversy around the heroic act than many of us may remember, and Todd breaks down why this is a story that needed to be told on the big screen. Todd is also the producer and writer for several other movies, including the iconic holiday comedy, ELF, starring Will Farrell. We talked about how a movie about a guy in green tights actually can stir friction within the Christian ranks, how his faith informs his own work in Hollywood, and he drops  little gem on me at the end that kinda makes me a hero with my kids.</p> <p>So I’ve got that goin’ for me.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://youtu.be/mjKEXxO2KNE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SULLY</a> opens everywhere on September 9.</strong></p> <h3>Become a CultureCaster to get <a href="https://www.patreon.com/culturecast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CultureCast swag</a> and free access to all our live shows.</h3>

SULLY Screenwriter Todd Komarnicki

We had our friend, Rev. Aaron Metcalf, on the CultureCast this week to share his amazing story about his childhood. He went from being a relative pariah and the subject of relentless bullying to being the one who shoved others outside the circle. But it turns out that, at least in this case, karma is real, and it’s a mofo. He also challenges our stereotypes about the Church of Christ, of which he’s a part, which is always a good thing. Right, Martha Stewart? In the rest of the show, we hit on the systemic racism emerging in the political discourse, along with the various ways Hillary Clinton seems designed to shoot herself in the foot, despite an apparent golden road, headed straight to Pennsylvania Avenue. And if that ain’t enough to tickle your nerd fancy, listen to why cohost Slim Moon thinks all alcohol should be outlawed. Prohibition, anyone? Become a CultureCast patron HERE and get yer swag on

<p><a href="https://trippfuller.loc/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Metcalf.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>We had our friend, Rev. Aaron Metcalf, on the CultureCast this week to share his amazing story about his childhood. He went from being a relative pariah and the subject of relentless bullying to being the one who shoved others outside the circle. But it turns out that, at least in this case, karma is real, and it’s a mofo.</p> <p>He also challenges our stereotypes about the Church of Christ, of which he’s a part, which is always a good thing. Right, Martha Stewart?</p> <p>In the rest of the show, we hit on the systemic racism emerging in the political discourse, along with the various ways Hillary Clinton seems designed to shoot herself in the foot, despite an apparent golden road, headed straight to Pennsylvania Avenue.</p> <p>And if that ain’t enough to tickle your nerd fancy, listen to why cohost Slim Moon thinks all alcohol should be outlawed. Prohibition, anyone?</p> <h3>Become a CultureCast patron <a href="https://www.patreon.com/culturecast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> and get yer swag on</h3>

Bully Karma and Church as Sanctuary

Michael Poffenberger

White nationalism looks a lot different today than it used to. In this episode Christian and Amy discuss the new face of white nationalism, how Trump is setting that example, and how we can counteract it. Where is the line between presidents as public figures and human beings? Do comments made by the president normalize racism in our culture? What do we do about it? To that end, Christian speaks with Michael Poffenberger, executive director for the the Center for Action and Contemplation. They talk about how a life of contemplation can transform our inner lives as well as the world around us, how to train activists, why contemplation and activism need to go hand in hand, the role of suffering in activism, and reformation from the inside. Plus, Amy responds to a conversation happening on Facebook about something she said in the last episode concerning the nature of faith, belief, and service. Get the full interview at patreon.com/culturecast Articles and books mentioned: Obama’s Stern Warning for Trump, Hate groups make unprecedented push to recruit on college campuses, Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer, Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life Subscribe and listen on iTunes HERE Get Bonus Content HERE Join us on Facebook HERE

<p>White nationalism looks a lot different today than it used to. In this episode Christian and Amy discuss the new face of white nationalism, how Trump is setting that example, and how we can counteract it. Where is the line between presidents as public figures and human beings? Do comments made by the president normalize racism in our culture? What do we do about it?</p> <p>To that end, Christian speaks with Michael Poffenberger, executive director for the the <a href="https://cac.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Center for Action and Contemplation</a>. They talk about how a life of contemplation can transform our inner lives as well as the world around us, how to train activists, why contemplation and activism need to go hand in hand, the role of suffering in activism, and reformation from the inside.</p> <p>Plus, Amy responds to a conversation happening on Facebook about something she said in the last episode concerning the nature of faith, belief, and service. Get the full interview at <a href="http://patreon.com/culturecast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/culturecast</a></p> <p>Articles and books mentioned: <em><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2018/01/13/opinions/trump-comment-and-our-tolerance-zelizer-opinion/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Obama’s Stern Warning for Trump</a></em>, <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/hate-groups-make-unprecedented-push-to-recruit-on-college-campuses/2018/01/12/c66cf628-e4f8-11e7-833f-155031558ff4_story.html?utm_term=.5cf2ff113f78" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em>Hate groups make unprecedented push to recruit on college campuses</em></a>, <em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Belongs-Gift-Contemplative-Prayer/dp/0824519957" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer</a></em>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Falling-Upward-Spirituality-Halves-Life/dp/0470907754/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=8DJZZSRRVW999E8HVCVM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em>Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life</em></a></p> <h3>Subscribe and listen on iTunes <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/homebrewed-culture-cast/id562041949?mt=2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Get Bonus Content <a href="https://www.patreon.com/culturecast" rel="external nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Join us on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hcculturecast" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3>

Racism in the White House and How to Train an Activist with Michael Poffenberger

Bishop Elizabeth Eaton

Rick Steves

Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and Rick Steves, travel journalist and host of  the PBS show Rick Steves’ Europe, and the public radio show Travel with Rick Steves, sat down with Christian and Amy in Washington DC to talk about the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Is the Reformation still significant 500 years later? Was it really as revolutionary as everyone makes it out to be? How do you claim grace over works, yet compel good works? What do we say to people who say they don’t need the church? Do we make a case for church? What is the role of corporate worship? Plus, hear bishop Eaton and Rick talk about why they are Lutheran, what Lutheranism has to offer, about faith, doubt, and coming back to faith, embodiment and incarnation, the material versus the spiritual, and what it means to be in the world but not of it. This show is free, but it isn’t free to produce. You can help support the podcast for as little as $1 a month, and if you sign up for $10 a month you will get a copy of Christian’s new book, Surviving the Bible. Sign up by January first at that level and also get a signed copy of Leaving A-Holiness Behind.  Subscribe and listen on iTunes HERE Get Bonus Content HERE Join us on Facebook HERE

<p>Bishop Elizabeth Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and Rick Steves, travel journalist and host of  the PBS show <em>Rick Steves’ Europe</em>, and the public radio show <em>Travel with Rick Steves</em>, sat down with Christian and Amy in Washington DC to talk about the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation.</p> <p>Is the Reformation still significant 500 years later? Was it really as revolutionary as everyone makes it out to be? How do you claim grace over works, yet compel good works? What do we say to people who say they don’t need the church? Do we make a case for church? What is the role of corporate worship?</p> <p>Plus, hear bishop Eaton and Rick talk about why they are Lutheran, what Lutheranism has to offer, about faith, doubt, and coming <em>back</em> to faith, embodiment and incarnation, the material versus the spiritual, and what it means to be in the world but not of it.</p> <p>This show is free, but it isn’t free to produce. <a href="http://patreon.com/culturecast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">You can help support the podcast</a> for as little as $1 a month, and if you sign up for $10 a month you will get a copy of Christian’s new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Surviving-Bible-Devotional-Church-Year/dp/1506420656/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1509645537&amp;ref_=tmm_pap_title_0&amp;sr=1-1#featureBulletsAndDetailBullets_secondary_view_div_1509723636192" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em>Surviving the Bible</em></a>. Sign up by January first at that level and also get a signed copy of <em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Leaving-Holiness-Behind-Pious-Not-So-Pious/dp/1945455993/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leaving A-Holiness Behind</a>. </em></p> <h3>Subscribe and listen on iTunes <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/homebrewed-culture-cast/id562041949?mt=2" rel="external nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Get Bonus Content <a href="https://www.patreon.com/culturecast" rel="external nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Join us on Facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/hcculturecast" rel="external nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3>

Reformation 500 with Bishop Elizabeth Eaton and Rick Steves

A mixture of Greek, Roman and Byzantine Ruins on the outskirts of Jarrash, Jordan. Photo by Christian PiattChristian Piatt’s recent trip to the middle east – specifically the Kingdom of Jordan – was themed “Strong in the Broken Places.” In a region surrounded by such conflict, violence and division, how does Jordan remain a safe haven for citizens, immigrants and pilgrims alike? In the midst of brokenness, from where do they find their strength? After two years of struggling with both epilepsy and hypertension, dual diagnoses given to him within weeks of each other, Christian went in search of strength in the rubble of some of his own feelings of brokenness. This is is the first of his audio entry “mini-sodes” from that trip, which came from the day when he was sitting in the midst of millennia-old ruins, some of which were being renovated, while others disintegrated into nothingness. How do we decide what really matters? Sometimes it takes things falling apart for us to figure it out. Christian’s trip was sponsored generously by the Jordan Tourism Board and by Phillips Theological Seminary. Learn more about having your own Jordan experience by clicking HERE; discover how you can enrich and broaden your theological education by visiting HERE.

A mixture of Greek, Roman and Byzantine Ruins on the outskirts of Jarrash, Jordan. Photo by Christian Piatt<br><p>Christian Piatt’s recent trip to the middle east – specifically the Kingdom of Jordan – was themed “Strong in the Broken Places.” In a region surrounded by such conflict, violence and division, how does Jordan remain a safe haven for citizens, immigrants and pilgrims alike? In the midst of brokenness, from where do they find their strength?</p> <p>After two years of struggling with both epilepsy and hypertension, dual diagnoses given to him within weeks of each other, Christian went in search of strength in the rubble of some of his own feelings of brokenness. This is is the first of his audio entry “mini-sodes” from that trip, which came from the day when he was sitting in the midst of millennia-old ruins, some of which were being renovated, while others disintegrated into nothingness.</p> <p>How do we decide what really matters? Sometimes it takes things falling apart for us to figure it out.</p> <p>Christian’s trip was sponsored generously by the <a href="http://www.visitjordan.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jordan Tourism Board</a> and by <a href="http://www.ptstulsa.edu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Phillips Theological Seminary</a>. Learn more about having your own Jordan experience by clicking <a href="http://www.visitjordan.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>; discover how you can enrich and broaden your theological education by visiting <a href="http://www.ptstulsa.edu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</p>

Finding Hope in the Jordanian Ruins

Jake Morrill

Slim Moon sits down with Jake Morrill, head of the Christian Universalist Church, for the second part of their chat: this time about the future of the institutional church as a whole. Does it have a chance at survival? What will change, and what will remain? Do we need organized religion to pursue an authentic experience of the Divine? The CultureCast trio then talks about when, or if, violence are ever justified for police. And as people of faith, can we ever justify violence? Finally, in addition to your go-to Fear of the Week and Recommendations deliciosity, we bump heads about whether the electoral college in the United States still serves any democratically constructive purpose, or if Donald Trump’s candidacy is an argument to keep it. Listen to it, live it and love it, folks.   Become a CultureCast patron and get show swag HERE

<p><a href="https://trippfuller.loc/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/church-america.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Slim Moon sits down with Jake Morrill, head of the Christian Universalist Church, for the second part of their chat: this time about the future of the institutional church as a whole. Does it have a chance at survival? What will change, and what will remain? Do we need organized religion to pursue an authentic experience of the Divine?</p> <p>The CultureCast trio then talks about when, or if, violence are ever justified for police. And as people of faith, can we ever justify violence?</p> <p>Finally, in addition to your go-to Fear of the Week and Recommendations deliciosity, we bump heads about whether the electoral college in the United States still serves any democratically constructive purpose, or if Donald Trump’s candidacy is an argument to keep it.</p> <p>Listen to it, live it and love it, folks.</p> <p> </p> <h3>Become a CultureCast patron and get show swag <a href="https://www.patreon.com/culturecast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3>

Jake Morrill on the Future of Church

Mandy Moore

This week on the CultureCast we continue with highlights from the Surviving the Bible for Lent course. Tripp gives you your Bible-nerd fact of the day, you’ll hear about why David is like the Harvey Weinstein of the Hebrew Bible, what Mandy Moore has to do with the Psalms, and our avoidance of suffering. First up, Jeremiah 31:31-34. Tripp once again gives you many options for preaching this text: who has access to God in the new covenant? the tension between institutions and movements, the democratization of God, the deep political divisions latent in the passage, and how new life is stymied by needing to be right in that divide. In the Psalm (51:1-12) we see David’s internal struggle and our uncomfortability with God using someone like David for something good. For Hebrews 5:5-10, Tripp helps explain how the text can short-circuit latent penal-substitutionary atonement interpretations by noticing what it doesn’t say, how Jesus’ faithfulness helps re-frame our understanding of sin and salvation, and how Jesus changes the job description of high priest.  Lastly, in John 12:20-33, Christian and Amy talk about our inability to recognize the truth right in front of us, the requirements of transformation, what is truly necessary to be born again, and hurting for the right reasons. Plus, Amy gives some advice and reasons for engaging in contemplative practices. And don’t forget you can enter to win some sweet new bibles from our friends at the Common English Bible.

<p>This week on the CultureCast we continue with highlights from the Surviving the Bible for Lent course. Tripp gives you your Bible-nerd fact of the day, you’ll hear about why David is like the Harvey Weinstein of the Hebrew Bible, what Mandy Moore has to do with the Psalms, and our avoidance of suffering.</p> <p>First up, Jeremiah 31:31-34. Tripp once again gives you many options for preaching this text: who has access to God in the new covenant? the tension between institutions and movements, the democratization of God, the deep political divisions latent in the passage, and how new life is stymied by needing to be right in that divide.</p> <p>In the Psalm (51:1-12) we see David’s internal struggle and our uncomfortability with God using someone like David for something good. For Hebrews 5:5-10, Tripp helps explain how the text can short-circuit latent penal-substitutionary atonement interpretations by noticing what it <em>doesn’t</em> say, how Jesus’ faithfulness helps re-frame our understanding of sin and salvation, and how Jesus changes the job description of high priest.</p> <p><a href="https://trippfuller.com/giveaways/common-english-bible-giveaway/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a></p> <p>Lastly, in John 12:20-33, Christian and Amy talk about our inability to recognize the truth right in front of us, the requirements of transformation, what is truly necessary to be born again, and hurting for the right reasons. Plus, Amy gives some advice and reasons for engaging in contemplative practices.</p> <p><a href="https://trippfuller.com/giveaways/common-english-bible-giveaway/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">And don’t forget you can enter to win some sweet new bibles from our friends at the Common English Bible</a>.</p>

Mandy Moore, Harvey Weinstein and the Democratization of God (#SurvivingTheBible for Lent)

Will our connections be our salvation? Or our destruction? In this Homebrewed CultureCast episode, Christian and Amy explore:  how we are bound together by trauma, silence, and genetics the connection between neutron stars, gravitational waves, and Christian’s wedding ring difference and balance between cultural appropriation and respectful connection  Christian talks with AJ Jacobs, author of The Year of Living Biblically, is back on to talk about his latest book, It’s All Relative, the world’s biggest family reunion, the dangers of genealogy and an obsession with genetics, why we should’t idealize our ancestors, embracing failure, how our tribal bias plays a role in situations of abuse, and AJ asks: should “the family” be abolished? Plus, Harvey Weinstein, #metoo, sexual abuse in and out of the church, and the culture of silence surrounding abuse. Hear Amy’s spontaneous jingles for some of the Patreon supporters (you can get your very own jingle here), and make sure you sign up for Christian’s newsletter. If you do, you’ll get a free sampler, an amuse bouche, if you will, from his soon-to-be-released book, Surviving the Bible. If you’re in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, don’t miss a live CultureCast show – including a segment on the theology of Prince – on November 11th at the Voices Conference. Click here for more info. Subscribe and listen on iTunes HERE Get Bonus Content HERE Join us on Facebook HERE

<p><a href="https://trippfuller.loc/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/connections.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Will our connections be our salvation? Or our destruction?</p> <p>In this Homebrewed CultureCast episode, Christian and Amy explore:</p> <ul> <li>how we are bound together by trauma, silence, and genetics</li> <li>the connection between neutron stars, gravitational waves, and Christian’s wedding ring</li> <li>difference and balance between cultural appropriation and respectful connection</li> </ul> <p>Christian talks with AJ Jacobs, author of <em>The Year of Living Biblically</em>, is back on to talk about his latest book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Its-All-Relative-Adventures-Worlds/dp/1476734496/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em>It’s All Relative</em></a>, the world’s biggest family reunion, the dangers of genealogy and an obsession with genetics, why we should’t idealize our ancestors, embracing failure, how our tribal bias plays a role in situations of abuse, and AJ asks: should “the family” be abolished?</p> <p>Plus, Harvey Weinstein, #metoo, sexual abuse in and out of the church, and the culture of silence surrounding abuse.</p> <p>Hear Amy’s spontaneous jingles for some of the Patreon supporters (<a href="https://www.patreon.com/culturecast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">you can get your very own jingle here</a>), and make sure you <a href="https://www.facebook.com/christianpiattauthor/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sign up for Christian’s newsletter</a>. If you do, you’ll get a free sampler, an <em>amuse bouche</em>, if you will, from his soon-to-be-released book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Surviving-Bible-Devotional-Church-Year/dp/1506420656/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1508778753&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=surviving+the+bible" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em>Surviving the Bible</em></a>.</p> <p><em>If you’re in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, don’t miss a live CultureCast show – including a segment on the theology of Prince – on November 11th at the Voices Conference. <a href="http://www.fccminneapolis.org/home/voices/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for more info</a>.</em></p> <h3>Subscribe and listen on iTunes <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/homebrewed-culture-cast/id562041949?mt=2" rel="external nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Get Bonus Content <a href="https://www.patreon.com/culturecast" rel="external nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Join us on Facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/hcculturecast" rel="external nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3>

Our Connections Can Save (and Destroy) Us

John Burnett

Christian and Amy go through the Acts of Mercy (Matt. 25) and give the country a grade for our efforts in food and nutrition, clean water access, affordable housing, homelessness, health care, prison reform, and immigration. How would Jesus say we’re doing? Are we living into the things Jesus calls us to? Plus, a look at the 7 words and phrases the CDC is banned from using, and will 2018 be the year of women?  Christian got to hang out with John Burnett, national immigration correspondent for NPR, and     do an in-person interview about his day-to-day work as an immigration correspondent, how covering this presidency differs from the last, how the perception has changed among immigrants, and the implications of Trump’s immigration policy both within and without of the country. Plus DACA, sanctuary cities, and a look at undocumented immigrants and their relation to jobs and crime in the US. Does moving undocumented immigrants out of US cities make them safer? Does it mean less competition for jobs? PLUS, you’ll get to hear about a brand new podcast coming in the new year. A weekly podcast called, you guessed it, Surviving the Bible, breaking down the weekly passages for pastors, small groups, or just for people who want a fresh way of looking at the Bible. It’s not too late to sign up to support the CultureCast! New members will not only get to take part in the new segment, Ask the Caster and the Pastor, where you get to be on the podcast asking Amy and Christian a question about anything (only six spots left), but if you join at the $10 level or above, you’ll get a signed copy of Christian’s new book, Surviving the Bible. Go to patreon.com/culturecast Subscribe and listen on iTunes HERE Get Bonus Content HERE Join us on Facebook HERE

<p>Christian and Amy go through the Acts of Mercy (Matt. 25) and give the country a grade for our efforts in food and nutrition, clean water access, affordable housing, homelessness, health care, prison reform, and immigration. How would Jesus say we’re doing? Are we living into the things Jesus calls us to? Plus, <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/cdc-gets-list-of-forbidden-words-fetus-transgender-diversity/2017/12/15/f503837a-e1cf-11e7-89e8-edec16379010_story.html?utm_term=.e3413234c5f7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a look at the 7 words</a> and phrases the CDC is <a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/cdc-director-says-there-are-no-banned-words-at-the-agency" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">banned</a> from using, and will 2018 be the year of women?</p> <p></p> <p>Christian got to hang out with <a href="https://twitter.com/radiobigtex" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Burnett</a>, national immigration <a href="https://www.npr.org/people/1936301/john-burnett" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">correspondent for NPR</a>, and</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>do an in-person interview about his day-to-day work as an immigration correspondent, how covering this presidency differs from the last, how the perception has changed among immigrants, and the implications of Trump’s immigration policy both within and without of the country. Plus DACA, sanctuary cities, and a look at undocumented immigrants and their relation to jobs and crime in the US. Does moving undocumented immigrants out of US cities make them safer? Does it mean less competition for jobs?</p> <p>PLUS, you’ll get to hear about a brand new podcast coming in the new year. A weekly podcast called, you guessed it, <strong>Surviving the Bible</strong>, breaking down the weekly passages for pastors, small groups, or just for people who want a fresh way of looking at the Bible.</p> <p><a href="http://patreon.com/culturecast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">It’s not too late to sign up to support the CultureCast</a>! New members will not only get to take part in the new segment, <em>Ask the Caster and the Pastor</em>, where you get to be on the podcast asking Amy and Christian a question about anything (only six spots left), but if you join at the $10 level or above, you’ll get a signed copy of Christian’s new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Surviving-Bible-Devotional-Church-Year/dp/1506420656" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em>Surviving the Bible</em></a>. Go to <a href="http://patreon.com/culturecast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/culturecast</a></p> <h3>Subscribe and listen on iTunes <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/homebrewed-culture-cast/id562041949?mt=2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Get Bonus Content <a href="https://www.patreon.com/culturecast" rel="external nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Join us on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hcculturecast" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3>

Matthew 25’s Acts of Mercy: A National Report Card with John Burnett

Welcome to Homebrewed SabbathCast! Amy and Christian are not talking about anything serious on this week’s episode. Well, they try not to. Christian talk to Dana Trent, author of For Sabbath’s Sake: Embracing Your Need For Rest, Worship, and Community. Is the Sabbath just something we’re supposed to give to God? Where does personal rest come into play? Hear about Dana’s q-tip moment (and what that is), the need for balance, and our tendency to be in denial, Isn’t Sabbath just another thing to do? How can Sabbath be a form a worship? How do we actually build a community from rest? Hear Dana talk about how to make your own Sabbath plan and 3 steps to help you begin. Make sure to follow Dana on twitter, Facebook, and at her website jdanatrent.com Later, Amy and Christian ask, are we raising little fascists? How powerful is the content our children are consuming? Has our culture become obsessed with good guys, bad guys, and rigid consequences? Plus our very first “ask the pastor and the caster” segment, and obligatory gift-giving, politics of gift-giving, and gift-giving disasters stories. If you are a regular listener, you should really consider helping support the podcast. We are so close to our goal of getting 10 new patrons and $100 a month in support. Supporters who donate at least $10 a month will get to take part in the ask the pastor and the caster segment, as well as a copy of Christian’s new book and access to the new podcast starting next year called Surviving the Bible. Make sure to like and follow us on Facebook, and sign up for our newsletter. That way you won’t miss any opportunities to give input into the show, you’ll get access to exclusive drawings and content, and never miss out on opportunities to see the CultureCast live. Subscribe and listen on iTunes HERE Get Bonus Content HERE Join us on Facebook HERE

<p>Welcome to Homebrewed SabbathCast!</p> <p><a href="https://trippfuller.loc/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/chill.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Amy and Christian are not talking about anything serious on this week’s episode. Well, they try not to. Christian talk to Dana Trent, author of <em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sabbaths-Sake-Embracing-Worship-Community/dp/0835817199" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">For Sabbath’s Sake: Embracing Your Need For Rest, Worship, and Community</a>. </em>Is the Sabbath just something we’re supposed to give to God? Where does personal rest come into play? Hear about Dana’s q-tip moment (and what that is), the need for balance, and our tendency to be in denial,</p> <p>Isn’t Sabbath just <em>another</em> thing to do? How can Sabbath be a form a worship? How do we actually build a community from rest?</p> <p>Hear Dana talk about how to make your own Sabbath plan and 3 steps to help you begin. Make sure to follow Dana on <a href="https://twitter.com/jdanatrent" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jdanatrent.author" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, and at her website <a href="http://jdanatrent.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jdanatrent.com</a></p> <p>Later, Amy and Christian ask, <a href="http://www.cnn.com/2017/12/22/health/thomas-tank-engine-paw-patrol-fascist-cartoon-strauss/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">are we raising little fascists?</a> How powerful is the content our children are consuming? Has our culture become obsessed with good guys, bad guys, and rigid consequences?</p> <p>Plus our very first “ask the pastor and the caster” segment, and obligatory gift-giving, politics of gift-giving, and gift-giving disasters stories.</p> <p>If you are a regular listener, <a href="http://patreon.com/culturecast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">you should really consider helping support the podcast</a>. We are so close to our goal of getting 10 new patrons and $100 a month in support. Supporters who donate at least $10 a month will get to take part in the ask the pastor and the caster segment, as well as a copy of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Surviving-Bible-Devotional-Church-Year/dp/1506420656" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christian’s new book</a> and access to the new podcast starting next year called <em>Surviving the Bible</em>.</p> <p>Make sure to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HomebrewedCultureCast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">like and follow us on Facebook</a>, and sign up for our newsletter. That way you won’t miss any opportunities to give input into the show, you’ll get access to exclusive drawings and content, and never miss out on opportunities to see the CultureCast live.</p> <h3>Subscribe and listen on iTunes <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/homebrewed-culture-cast/id562041949?mt=2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Get Bonus Content <a href="https://www.patreon.com/culturecast" rel="external nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Join us on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hcculturecast" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3>

Homebrewed SabbathCast

John Kiriakou

This week’s theme: when doing good breaks the law. Christian and Amy take a look at civil disobedience and discuss their personal struggles with protest and civil disobedience, Jim Wallis’s recent arrest for civil disobedience in the Senate Office Building, the 6 steps to prepare your community for civil disobedience, the most (and least) effective tactics, and Christian, in what may the hardest interview he’s ever done, talks with CIA whistle-blower John Kiriakou. As followers Jesus, people who believe we are called to do what’s right in the world, is breaking the law ever OK? What does it really mean to resist? Plus, Billy Bush one year later, and the challenge of remembering someone’s good works only and not their faults. Would JFK, Ghandi, MLK have be indicted under the #MeToo movement? Should someone’s moral and ethical failings change how we view their legacy?  In the interview with John Kiriakou (columnist with Reader Supported News, former CIA analyst and senior investigator for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Counter-Terrorism consultant with ABC news, author of Doing Time Like a Spy, and perhaps most significantly a whistle-blower concerning torture techniques) Christian and John talk about getting recruited into the CIA, what a CIA analyst does, his switch from intelligence to counter-terrorism, what compelled him to share about the CIA’s use of waterboarding, and the fallout from that decision. They also touch on fake news and state-owned media organizations, and the difference between news and propaganda, whistle-blowing and leaking. Plus, John suggests that the Justice Department and Judiciary are in cahoots to fix trials involving the Justice Department. You won’t want to miss this one! You can listen to the full, unedited interview with John Kiriakou by supporting the podcast at patreon.com/culturecast. Not only will you be able to hear the full interview, you’ll be helping us reach our December goal of 10 new patrons! Help us makes our December goal and get a chance to be on the show! Our goal is to get ten new patrons in December. Anyone who signs up in December (or increases their donation) will get to be a part of a new segment called Ask the Caster and the Pastor. This is where you’ll get to send in a 30 second audio clip asking a question about anything and Christian and Amy will answer it on air. Plus, each new patron will get a copy of Christian’s new book, Surviving the Bible. Visit patreon.com/culturecast to begin your support today. Links from Jim Wallis and Sojourners:  Resistance is Patriotic – and Christian: A 6-point Strategy Video of their protest at the Senate Office Building Warning! Senate is NSFBR (Not Safe for Bible Readers) – full audio of Jim Wallis describing the events  Other links mentioned:  An odd kind of piety: The truth about Gandhi’s sex life JFK File: FBI Monitored Martin Luther King’s ‘Abnormal’ Sex Life or Orgies, Hookers, and Joan Baez Billy Bush: Yes, Donald Trump, You Said That  Photos: JFK’s alleged affairs  Subscribe and listen on iTunes HERE Get Bonus Content HERE Join us on Facebook HERE

<p>This week’s theme: when doing good breaks the law. Christian and Amy take a look at civil disobedience and discuss their personal struggles with protest and civil disobedience, Jim Wallis’s recent arrest for civil disobedience in the Senate Office Building, the 6 steps to prepare your community for civil disobedience, the most (and least) effective tactics, and Christian, in what may the hardest interview he’s ever done, talks with CIA whistle-blower John Kiriakou.</p> <p>As followers Jesus, people who believe we are called to do what’s right in the world, is breaking the law ever OK? What does it really mean to resist?</p> <p>Plus, Billy Bush one year later, and the challenge of remembering someone’s good works only and not their faults. Would JFK, Ghandi, MLK have be indicted under the #MeToo movement? Should someone’s moral and ethical failings change how we view their legacy?</p> <p></p> <p>In the interview with <a href="http://johnkiriakou.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Kiriakou</a> (columnist with Reader Supported News, former CIA analyst and senior investigator for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Counter-Terrorism consultant with ABC news, author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Doing-Time-Like-Spy-Survive/dp/1945572418" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em>Doing Time Like a Spy</em></a>, and perhaps most significantly a whistle-blower concerning torture techniques) Christian and John talk about getting recruited into the CIA, what a CIA analyst does, his switch from intelligence to counter-terrorism, what compelled him to share about the CIA’s use of waterboarding, and the fallout from that decision. They also touch on fake news and state-owned media organizations, and the difference between news and propaganda, whistle-blowing and leaking. Plus, John suggests that the Justice Department and Judiciary are in cahoots to fix trials involving the Justice Department. You won’t want to miss this one!</p> <p>You can listen to the full, unedited interview with John Kiriakou by supporting the podcast at <a href="http://patreon.com/culturecast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/culturecast</a>. Not only will you be able to hear the full interview, you’ll be helping us reach our December goal of 10 new patrons!</p> <p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/culturecast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Help us makes our December goal and get a chance to be on the show!</strong></a> Our goal is to get ten new patrons in December. Anyone who signs up in December (or increases their donation) will get to be a part of a new segment called <em>Ask the Caster and the Pastor</em>. This is where you’ll get to send in a 30 second audio clip asking a question about <em>anything</em> and Christian and Amy will answer it on air. Plus, each new patron will get a copy of Christian’s new book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0754QZQ79/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><em>Surviving the Bible</em></a><em>. </em>Visit <a href="https://www.patreon.com/culturecast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/culturecast</a> to begin your support today.</p> <p>Links from Jim Wallis and Sojourners:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://sojo.net/articles/resistance-patriotic-and-christian" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em>Resistance is Patriotic – and Christian: A 6-point Strategy</em></a></li> <li><a href="https://sojo.net/media/christians-arrested-reading-scripture-senate-office-building" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Video of their protest at the Senate Office Building</a></li> <li><a href="https://sojo.net/media/warning-senate-nsfbr-not-safe-bible-readers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em>Warning! Senate is NSFBR (Not Safe for Bible Readers)</em></a> – full audio of Jim Wallis describing the events</li> </ul> <p>Other links mentioned:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/features/thrill-of-the-chaste-the-truth-about-gandhis-sex-life-1937411.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em>An odd kind of piety: The truth about Gandhi’s sex life</em></a></li> <li><a href="http://www.newsweek.com/declassified-jfk-file-details-fbi-sex-smears-about-martin-luther-king-701996" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em>JFK File: FBI Monitored Martin Luther King’s ‘Abnormal’ Sex Life or Orgies, Hookers, and Joan Baez</em></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/03/opinion/billy-bush-trump-access-hollywood-tape.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Billy Bush: </a><em><em>Yes, Donald Trump, You Said That </em></em></li> <li><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/14/politics/gallery/jfk-alleged-affairs/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Photos: JFK’s alleged affairs</a></li> </ul> <h3>Subscribe and listen on iTunes <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/homebrewed-culture-cast/id562041949?mt=2" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Get Bonus Content <a href="https://www.patreon.com/culturecast" rel="external nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3> <h3>Join us on Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hcculturecast" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a></h3>

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