Scott and Jon are back together and this episode is the first in a brand new season of the Holy Heretics podcast. In this episode, Scott and Jon chat about the ironies of Good Friday, including: pandemics, fear, existential dread, and all of those warm fuzzies. A constant theme throughout this episode is the idea how suffering and crisis reveals the truth that theology is mostly based on experience. Listen, enjoy, and welcome back to the journey! SUPPORT AND CONNECT WITH THE HOLY HERETICS DONATE www.patreon.com/holyheretics FOLLOW  THE HOLY HERETICS Twitter: @HolyHeretics Instagram: @theholyheretics Email: theholyheretics@gmail.com DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe

Scott and Jon are back together and this episode is the first in a brand new season of the Holy Heretics podcast. In this episode, Scott and Jon chat about the ironies of Good Friday, including: pandemics, fear, existential dread, and all of those warm fuzzies. A constant theme throughout this episode is the idea how suffering and crisis reveals the truth that theology is mostly based on experience. Listen, enjoy, and welcome back to the journey! SUPPORT AND CONNECT WITH THE HOLY HERETICS DONATE <a href="http://www.patreon.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/holyheretics</a> FOLLOW  THE HOLY HERETICS Twitter: @HolyHeretics Instagram: @theholyheretics Email: <a href="mailto:theholyheretics@gmail.com">theholyheretics@gmail.com</a> DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe

The Reset

Rabbi Rami Shapiro

While my personal life is between me, Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos, here are some highlights from my professional life: I was born on April 26, 1951 and circumcised eight days later. (OK, that was personal.) I earned rabbinic ordination from Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion in 1981, and a PH.D. in religion from Union Graduate School in 1985. Over the past forty years I’ve been a USAF chaplain, a congregational rabbi, a business consultant, a university professor, and an author of three dozen books on religion and spirituality. In 2010 I was initiated into the Ramakrishna Order of Vedanta Hinduism by Swami Swahananda, and became a 32° Scottish Rite Mason (KCCH). Several years later I founded the Order of the Holy Rascal, and joined another secret society, The Grand Lodge of All Beings. I currently co-direct the One River Foundation (oneriverfoundation.org), write the “Roadside Assistance for the Spiritual Traveler” column for Spirituality &amp; Health Magazine and host the magazine’s podcast “Essential Conversations with Rabbi Rami (spiritualityhealth.com). And through it all I have wrestled with my addiction to food. (Ah, again with the personal. http://www.rabbirami.com/ twitter.com/rabbirami   CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS      DONATE www.patreon.com/holyheretics  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... www.twitter.com/holyheretics www.instagram.com/theholyheretics Email: theholyheretics@gmail.com   DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe

While my personal life is between me, Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos, here are some highlights from my professional life: I was born on April 26, 1951 and circumcised eight days later. (OK, that was personal.) I earned rabbinic ordination from Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion in 1981, and a PH.D. in religion from Union Graduate School in 1985. Over the past forty years I’ve been a USAF chaplain, a congregational rabbi, a business consultant, a university professor, and an author of three dozen books on religion and spirituality. In 2010 I was initiated into the Ramakrishna Order of Vedanta Hinduism by Swami Swahananda, and became a 32° Scottish Rite Mason (KCCH). Several years later I founded the Order of the Holy Rascal, and joined another secret society, The Grand Lodge of All Beings. I currently co-direct the One River Foundation (<a href="http://www.rabbirami.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">oneriverfoundation.org</a>), write the “Roadside Assistance for the Spiritual Traveler” column for Spirituality &amp; Health Magazine and host the magazine’s podcast “Essential Conversations with Rabbi Rami (<a href="http://www.rabbirami.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">spiritualityhealth.com</a>). And through it all I have wrestled with my addiction to food. (Ah, again with the personal. <a href="http://www.rabbirami.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.rabbirami.com/</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/rabbirami" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/rabbirami</a> CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS  DONATE <a href="http://www.patreon.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/holyheretics</a>  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... <a href="http://www.twitter.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/holyheretics</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/theholyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/theholyheretics</a> Email: <a href="mailto:theholyheretics@gmail.com">theholyheretics@gmail.com</a> DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe

Episode 8 Season 4 with Rabbi Rami Shapiro

Today we're to my personal Dr and how he sees the world as a gay professional man and a Christian Mystic.     Connect with our partners at www.wildfoods.co     CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS      DONATE www.patreon.com/holyheretics  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... www.twitter.com/holyheretics www.instagram.com/theholyheretics Email: theholyheretics@gmail.com   DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscrib

Today we're to my personal Dr and how he sees the world as a gay professional man and a Christian Mystic. Connect with our partners at <a href="http://www.wildfoods.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wildfoods.co</a> CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS  DONATE <a href="http://www.patreon.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/holyheretics</a>  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... <a href="http://www.twitter.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/holyheretics</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/theholyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/theholyheretics</a> Email: <a href="mailto:theholyheretics@gmail.com">theholyheretics@gmail.com</a> DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscrib

Season 4 Episode 7 "The Widness of God's Love and being Gay" With Dr John Destito

Lauren Burba

We welcome Lauren Burba (The Church Witch) back to our show today to talk about planets, stars, Jupiter, and Mars. Oh yeah and.... Witch Craft as well as modern paganism. What it is and what it isn't.   www.facebook.com/thechurchwitc www.themysticandmundane.com/my-stor www.instagram.com/thechurchwitch www.themysticandmundane.com   Check out our friends at www.wildfoods.co   CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS      DONATE www.patreon.com/holyheretics  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... www.twitter.com/holyheretics www.instagram.com/theholyheretics Email: theholyheretics@gmail.com   DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscrib

We welcome Lauren Burba (The Church Witch) back to our show today to talk about planets, stars, Jupiter, and Mars. Oh yeah and.... Witch Craft as well as modern paganism. What it is and what it isn't. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/thechurchwitc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/thechurchwitc</a> <a href="http://www.themysticandmundane.com/my-stor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.themysticandmundane.com/my-stor</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thechurchwitch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/thechurchwitch</a> <a href="http://www.themysticandmundane.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.themysticandmundane.com</a> Check out our friends at <a href="http://www.wildfoods.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wildfoods.co</a> CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS  DONATE <a href="http://www.patreon.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/holyheretics</a>  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... <a href="http://www.twitter.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/holyheretics</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/theholyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/theholyheretics</a> Email: <a href="mailto:theholyheretics@gmail.com">theholyheretics@gmail.com</a> DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscrib

Season 4 Ep 6 "Interview with the Church Witch" Lauren Burba

We welcome Rev Diaz to our show to talk about her life in a Mega Church family and her own personal journey, crisis of faith, deconstruction of her faith, and how she got out into a wide open spiritual life. You can connect with and her ministry by going to http://mytruthsanctuary.com/   Connect with our partners at www.wildfoods.co     CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS      DONATE www.patreon.com/holyheretics  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... www.twitter.com/holyheretics www.instagram.com/theholyheretics Email: theholyheretics@gmail.com   DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscrib

We welcome Rev Diaz to our show to talk about her life in a Mega Church family and her own personal journey, crisis of faith, deconstruction of her faith, and how she got out into a wide open spiritual life. You can connect with and her ministry by going to <a href="http://mytruthsanctuary.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://mytruthsanctuary.com/</a> Connect with our partners at <a href="http://www.wildfoods.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wildfoods.co</a> CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS  DONATE <a href="http://www.patreon.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/holyheretics</a>  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... <a href="http://www.twitter.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/holyheretics</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/theholyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/theholyheretics</a> Email: <a href="mailto:theholyheretics@gmail.com">theholyheretics@gmail.com</a> DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscrib

Season 4 Ep5 "Mega Church and Beyond" with Rev LaDonna Paulk Diaz Diaz

Tony Jones

Tony Jones is the author of Did God Kill Jesus? Searching for Love in History’s Most Famous Execution, is theologian-in-residence at Solomon’s Porch in Minneapolis, and teaches theology at Fuller Theological Seminary and United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Tony serves as a senior acquisitions editor at Fortress Press, curating the Theology for the People line of books. He’s developed an iPhone app called Ordain Thyself. Tony is the author of many books on Christian ministry and spirituality, including The New Christians: Dispatches from the Emergent Frontier and The Sacred Way: Spiritual Practices for Everyday Life, and he is a sought after speaker and consultant in the areas of emerging church, postmodernism, and Christian spirituality. Tony served as a pastor and non-profit executive for two decades before earning his Ph.D. in practical theology from Princeton Theological Seminary. He also holds degrees from Dartmouth College (A.B.) and Fuller Theological Seminary (M.Div.). His work has been awarded grants from the Lilly Endowment and the Templeton Foundation. He co-owns an event planning company and produces several leadership conferences each year. Tony is married, has three children, and lives in Edina, Minnesota. In his spare time, he trains his yellow lab, Albert, and takes Albert hunting for ducks, grouse, and pheasants. http://tonyj.net/#sthash.fMgjiKRw.dpbs   https://www.wildfoods.co     CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS      DONATE www.patreon.com/holyheretics  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... www.twitter.com/holyheretics www.instagram.com/theholyheretics Email: theholyheretics@gmail.com   DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe

Tony Jones is the author of <a href="http://tonyj.net/dgkj/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Did God Kill Jesus? Searching for Love in History’s Most Famous Execution</a>, is theologian-in-residence at Solomon’s Porch in Minneapolis, and teaches theology at Fuller Theological Seminary and United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. Tony serves as a senior acquisitions editor at Fortress Press, curating the Theology for the People line of books. He’s developed an iPhone app called Ordain Thyself. Tony is the author of many books on Christian ministry and spirituality, including <a href="http://tonyj.net/portfolio-view/new_christians/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The New Christians: Dispatches from the Emergent Frontier</a> and <a href="http://tonyj.net/portfolio-view/the_sacred_way/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sacred Way: Spiritual Practices for Everyday Life</a>, and he is a sought after speaker and consultant in the areas of emerging church, postmodernism, and Christian spirituality. Tony served as a pastor and non-profit executive for two decades before earning his Ph.D. in practical theology from Princeton Theological Seminary. He also holds degrees from Dartmouth College (A.B.) and Fuller Theological Seminary (M.Div.). His work has been awarded grants from the Lilly Endowment and the Templeton Foundation. He co-owns an event planning company and produces several leadership conferences each year. Tony is married, has three children, and lives in Edina, Minnesota. In his spare time, he trains his yellow lab, Albert, and takes Albert hunting for ducks, grouse, and pheasants. <a href="http://tonyj.net/#sthash.fMgjiKRw.dpbs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://tonyj.net/#sthash.fMgjiKRw.dpbs</a> <a href="https://www.wildfoods.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wildfoods.co</a> CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS  DONATE <a href="http://www.patreon.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/holyheretics</a>  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... <a href="http://www.twitter.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/holyheretics</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/theholyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/theholyheretics</a> Email: <a href="mailto:theholyheretics@gmail.com">theholyheretics@gmail.com</a> DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe

Season 4 Ep 4 "Did God Kill Jesus?" with Tony Jones

Bob Fabey

We have Father Bob Fabey on the show today to talk the struggling artist from centuries ago. JESUS!! He's the author of the book "Not My Jesus" (Embracing our sacred role in a changing world.) When not practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, traveling, or having coffee with his wife; Bob loves to speak about Dignity in keynotes, conferences, workshops and retreats. He draws upon 20 years of experience with a variety of organizations working with teams and leaders to increase effectiveness. www.bobfabey.com   This pod is brought to you in part by www.wildfood.co Go check out their real wild food products.   CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS    DONATE www.patreon.com/holyheretics  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... www.twitter.com/holyheretics www.instagram.com/theholyheretics Email: theholyheretics@gmail.com   DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscrib

We have Father Bob Fabey on the show today to talk the struggling artist from centuries ago. JESUS!! He's the author of the book "Not My Jesus" (Embracing our sacred role in a changing world.) When not practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, traveling, or having coffee with his wife; Bob loves to speak about Dignity in keynotes, conferences, workshops and retreats. He draws upon 20 years of experience with a variety of organizations working with teams and leaders to increase effectiveness. <a href="http://www.bobfabey.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bobfabey.com</a> This pod is brought to you in part by <a href="http://www.wildfood.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wildfood.co</a> Go check out their real wild food products. CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS  DONATE <a href="http://www.patreon.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/holyheretics</a>  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... <a href="http://www.twitter.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/holyheretics</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/theholyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/theholyheretics</a> Email: <a href="mailto:theholyheretics@gmail.com">theholyheretics@gmail.com</a> DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscrib

Season 4 Ep 3 "Not My Jesus Not Your Jesus" with Bob Fabey

Craig Hostetler

We welcome our friend Craig Hostetler from The Black Sheep Experience Podcast to the show to chat about our journey from Fundy Evangelical Charismatic and Pentecostal Christianity to finding peace in allot of Eastern thought. We're talking Tao and Zen and how these practices have helped us find deep inner peace and healing. All kinds of great heretical talk.   Also Connect with our friends at Wild Food by going to www.wildfood.co   CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS      DONATE www.patreon.com/holyheretics  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... www.twitter.com/holyheretics www.instagram.com/theholyheretics Email: theholyheretics@gmail.com   DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscrib

We welcome our friend Craig Hostetler from The Black Sheep Experience Podcast to the show to chat about our journey from Fundy Evangelical Charismatic and Pentecostal Christianity to finding peace in allot of Eastern thought. We're talking Tao and Zen and how these practices have helped us find deep inner peace and healing. All kinds of great heretical talk. Also Connect with our friends at Wild Food by going to <a href="http://www.wildfood.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wildfood.co</a> CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS  DONATE <a href="http://www.patreon.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/holyheretics</a>  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... <a href="http://www.twitter.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/holyheretics</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/theholyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/theholyheretics</a> Email: <a href="mailto:theholyheretics@gmail.com">theholyheretics@gmail.com</a> DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscrib

Season 4 EP 2 "Go East Young Man" with Craig Hostetler

Robyn Henderson-Espinoza

We are back for SEASON 4!!! Boom!! and we have our friend and Queer Activist Theologian Dr Robyn Espinoza with us. Dr Robyn is Visiting Professor | Duke Divinity School, Durham North Carolina Visiting Scholar | Vanderbilt University Divinity School Activist Theology Project | Founder Currently located in Nashville, TN We are talking about what it means to truly be an activist and sharing in Dr Robyn's background that informs the passion for activist theology. https://irobyn.com/ http://activistheology.co   This Pod is brought to you in part by www.wildfoods.co   CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS      DONATE www.patreon.com/holyheretics  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... www.twitter.com/holyheretics www.instagram.com/theholyheretics Email: theholyheretics@gmail.com   DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe

We are back for SEASON 4!!! Boom!! and we have our friend and Queer Activist Theologian Dr Robyn Espinoza with us. Dr Robyn is Visiting Professor | Duke Divinity School, Durham North Carolina Visiting Scholar | Vanderbilt University Divinity School Activist Theology Project | Founder Currently located in Nashville, TN We are talking about what it means to truly be an activist and sharing in Dr Robyn's background that informs the passion for activist theology. <a href="https://irobyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://irobyn.com/</a> <a href="http://activistheology.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://activistheology.co</a> This Pod is brought to you in part by <a href="http://www.wildfoods.co" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wildfoods.co</a> CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS  DONATE <a href="http://www.patreon.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/holyheretics</a>  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... <a href="http://www.twitter.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/holyheretics</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/theholyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/theholyheretics</a> Email: <a href="mailto:theholyheretics@gmail.com">theholyheretics@gmail.com</a> DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe

Season 4 Episode 1 "Activating your activism" with Dr Robyn Henderson-Espinoza

Rainier Wylde

We're getting extra wild with the wild man himself!  Spiritual Teacher, Coach, and Author   Rainier Wylde, MA is a teacher, coach, podcaster, and author who creates the conditions for deep change in peoples lives. He has studied under leading Western psychologists, Eastern mystics, and contemplative teachers. He lived for over a decade in intentional proximity community, took monastic vows, traveled the world searching for ascended masters, earned a graduate degree in Community Counseling, worked as a clinical psychotherapist with chronically suicidal and self-harming clients, a spiritual director, taught grad school in eco-therapy and evolutionary psychology, and has been certified in CBT life coaching and am a certified vocational specialist. Rainier has co-authored several books, have been published in professional journals around the effects of civilization, spirituality, ecology and men’s issues. He and his partner live in the Cascadia Bio-Region with their four children and two dogs.   https://rewilder.net/   CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS      DONATE www.patreon.com/holyheretics  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... www.twitter.com/holyheretics www.instagram.com/theholyheretics Email: theholyheretics@gmail.com   DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe

We're getting extra wild with the wild man himself! Spiritual Teacher, Coach, and Author Rainier Wylde, MA is a teacher, coach, podcaster, and author who creates the conditions for deep change in peoples lives. He has studied under leading Western psychologists, Eastern mystics, and contemplative teachers. He lived for over a decade in intentional proximity community, took monastic vows, traveled the world searching for ascended masters, earned a graduate degree in Community Counseling, worked as a clinical psychotherapist with chronically suicidal and self-harming clients, a spiritual director, taught grad school in eco-therapy and evolutionary psychology, and has been certified in CBT life coaching and am a certified vocational specialist. Rainier has co-authored several books, have been published in professional journals around the effects of civilization, spirituality, ecology and men’s issues. He and his partner live in the Cascadia Bio-Region with their four children and two dogs. <a href="https://rewilder.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://rewilder.net/</a> CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS  DONATE <a href="http://www.patreon.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/holyheretics</a>  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... <a href="http://www.twitter.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/holyheretics</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/theholyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/theholyheretics</a> Email: <a href="mailto:theholyheretics@gmail.com">theholyheretics@gmail.com</a> DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe

Season 3 Ep 11 "Men Gone Wild!" with Rainier Wylde

Alternative Theology for Spiritual Misfits from a guy who once pastored in the Evangelical Church setting.

An absolutely fantastic interview pod with extremely interesting guests and conversations.

Fantastic

Humble, funny, smart, kind. Thanks for being in my life. 🌿

Charming and smart

Holy Heretics

Jen Hatmaker

Jen Hatmaker joins Scott and Jon this week to chat about her journey over the last year. In 2016, Jen publically affirmed the LGBTQ community and felt the sting of the Christian machine as a result. Lifeway Christian Bookstores dropped her books and so many others distanced themselves from her. Even though Jen was deeply wounded, she is now more determined than ever to proclaim a message of love and hope for the world, a love that she believes is rooted in the Jesus message. In this chat, Jen shares openly and honestly about her journey and it is sure to encourage those who have also been wounded by the Christian Machine. Scott, Jon and Jen also chat about her new book, "Of Mess and Moxie." Make sure you enter the contest to win the book! Winner announced on Twitter on August 9th.   - ORDER JEN HATMAKER'S NEW BOOK - OF MESS AND MOXIE  Of Mess and Moxie via Amazon Online   - CONNECT WITH JEN HATMAKER Social Media www.twitter.com/jenhatmaker www.facebook.com/jenhatmaker www.instagram.com/jenhatmaker Web Site www.jenhatmaker.com    - READ JEN'S GOOD FRIDAY BLOG POST ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN MACHINE  My Saddest Good Friday   DONATE www.patreon.com/holyheretics FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... www.twitter.com/holyheretics www.instagram.com/theholyheretics Email: theholyheretics@gmail.com DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe!

Jen Hatmaker joins Scott and Jon this week to chat about her journey over the last year. In 2016, Jen publically affirmed the LGBTQ community and felt the sting of the Christian machine as a result. Lifeway Christian Bookstores dropped her books and so many others distanced themselves from her. Even though Jen was deeply wounded, she is now more determined than ever to proclaim a message of love and hope for the world, a love that she believes is rooted in the Jesus message. In this chat, Jen shares openly and honestly about her journey and it is sure to encourage those who have also been wounded by the Christian Machine. Scott, Jon and Jen also chat about her new book, "Of Mess and Moxie." Make sure you enter the contest to win the book! Winner announced on Twitter on August 9th. - ORDER JEN HATMAKER'S NEW BOOK - OF MESS AND MOXIE <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mess-Moxie-Wrangling-Delight-Glorious/dp/0718031849" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Of Mess and Moxie via Amazon Online</a> - CONNECT WITH JEN HATMAKER Social Media <a href="http://www.twitter.com/jenhatmaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/jenhatmaker</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/jenhatmaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/jenhatmaker</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/jenhatmaker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/jenhatmaker</a> Web Site <a href="http://www.jenhatmaker.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jenhatmaker.com</a> - READ JEN'S GOOD FRIDAY BLOG POST ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN MACHINE <a href="http://jenhatmaker.com/blog/2017/04/14/my-saddest-good-friday-in-memory-when-treasured-things-are-dead" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> My Saddest Good Friday</a> DONATE <a href="http://www.patreon.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/holyheretics</a> FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... <a href="http://www.twitter.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/holyheretics</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/theholyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/theholyheretics</a> Email: <a href="mailto:theholyheretics@gmail.com">theholyheretics@gmail.com</a> DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe!

Episode 31 | Jen Hatmaker: A Benevolent Orthodoxy

Jay Bakker

We are on with Jay Bakker an American pastor, author, speaker and theologian.He is the son of televangelists Jim Bakker and Tammy Faye Bakker Messner. Jay is world changer with a beautiful message of grace, love, and acceptance. twitter.com/JayBakker www.facebook.com/Jay.Bakker  Co-Hosting with me is Craig Hostetler of "The Black Sheep Experience Podcast.      SUPPORT AND CONNECT WITH THE HOLY HERETICS   DONATE   www.patreon.com/holyheretics  by PayPal jonscottmusic@gmail.com     FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS...  Twitter: @HolyHeretics  Instagram: @theholyheretics  Email: theholyheretics@gmail.com   DON'T FORGET...  Rate, Review, and Subscribe!

We are on with Jay Bakker an American pastor, author, speaker and theologian.He is the son of televangelists Jim Bakker and Tammy Faye Bakker Messner. Jay is world changer with a beautiful message of grace, love, and acceptance. <a href="http://twitter.com/JayBakker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/JayBakker</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Jay.Bakker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/Jay.Bakker</a> Co-Hosting with me is Craig Hostetler of "The Black Sheep Experience Podcast. SUPPORT AND CONNECT WITH THE HOLY HERETICS DONATE <a href="http://www.patreon.com/holyheretics" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> www.patreon.com/holyheretics</a> by PayPal jonscottmusic@gmail.com FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/holyheretics" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@HolyHeretics</a> Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/theholyheretics" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@theholyheretics</a> Email: <a href="mailto:theholyheretics@gmail.com" rel="noopener">theholyheretics@gmail.com</a> DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe!

Season 2 Ep 14 "A Black Sheep, A Heritic, and the Jay Bakker"

Pete Enns

We welcome Pete Enns to the show today to talk about the Bible!! Here's what Pete says about himself. I spent half my 20s and 30s in graduate school–first seminary then getting my PhD. I’ve been teaching, writing, and speaking about the Bible for over 20 years. I like to ask questions and I don’t like quick, safe answers to make the hard questions go away. I am an explorer. I’m wired to say, ”Yeah, but. . . .” I’ve gotten into trouble now and then for it. And I love telling Bible stories. Not the stories you might tell your children. In fact, not just stories that are in the Bible–although there’s that, too. I tell stories about everyday normal people and their struggles with the Bible. The Bible is supposed to be the book that tells us what God is up to, but once you start reading, you get more than you bargained for. The Bible is ancient, weird, unfamiliar, from another world and another time. Some of it is bizarre, unbelievable, and even morally suspect. The Bible that tells us about God is a messy book that just won’t behave itself. I tell stories about this messy Bible and what it means to read it with both eyes open to its problems and challenges, and to its promises and possibilities. I tell stories about the Bible to try to make sense of it. Today we talk about his new "What the Bible Actually does." CONNECT WITH PETE https://peteenns.com/   CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS      DONATE www.patreon.com/holyheretics  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... www.twitter.com/holyheretics www.instagram.com/theholyheretics Email: theholyheretics@gmail.com   DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe

We welcome Pete Enns to the show today to talk about the Bible!! Here's what Pete says about himself. I spent half my 20s and 30s in graduate school–first seminary then getting my PhD. I’ve been teaching, writing, and speaking about the Bible for over 20 years. I like to ask questions and I don’t like quick, safe answers to make the hard questions go away. I am an explorer. I’m wired to say, ”Yeah, but. . . .” I’ve gotten into trouble now and then for it. And I love telling Bible stories. Not the stories you might tell your children. In fact, not just stories that are in the Bible–although there’s that, too. I tell stories about everyday normal people and their struggles with the Bible. The Bible is supposed to be the book that tells us what God is up to, but once you start reading, you get more than you bargained for. The Bible is ancient, weird, unfamiliar, from another world and another time. Some of it is bizarre, unbelievable, and even morally suspect. The Bible that tells us about God is a messy book that just won’t behave itself. I tell stories about this messy Bible and what it means to read it with both eyes open to its problems and challenges, and to its promises and possibilities. I tell stories about the Bible to try to make sense of it. Today we talk about his new "What the Bible Actually does." CONNECT WITH PETE <a href="https://peteenns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://peteenns.com/</a> CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS  DONATE <a href="http://www.patreon.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/holyheretics</a>  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... <a href="http://www.twitter.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/holyheretics</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/theholyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/theholyheretics</a> Email: <a href="mailto:theholyheretics@gmail.com">theholyheretics@gmail.com</a> DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe

Season 3 Episode 5 "What the BIBLE actually does" with Pete Enns

We welcome the Dr Phil back and we talk about SEX! Don't want to miss this conversation! http://phillipnikao.com/ Recognized as a Passionate Voice of Oneness, Reason, and Relevance, Dr. Nikao is blazing new trails in the vast world of business, success, psychology, and science-based spirituality.   In his raw and compelling style, he has evolved from the corporate desk to entrepreneur, from institutionalized religion to transformational practicality, from following the crowd to leading it.   Dr. Nikao believes that within every person is a spark of genius, creativity, and passion. His pursuit in life is laser focused on connecting people to that spark in consciousness and manifest reality. Along the way, he has discovered that the conventional systems of change and growth are often severely lacking, and mediocre at best. So Dr. Nikao has taken the road less traveled, often at great personal sacrifice, to help pave the high road of empowered living,impactful prosperity, and authentic success.   Growing up in an Amish home set the stage for Dr. Nikao’s life-journey, experiencing early in life the difficulty and pain of “breaking out”, yet the reward and joy of life transformation. With Degrees in both religion and neuroscience, and his Doctorate in Psychology, Dr. Nikao continues to lead and study from a perspective of finding practical solutions to life’s complexity. His passion for life-transformation quickly led to public speaking early in life, which in turn brought Nikao face-to-face with the incredible need for personal life-coaching, a real and touchable process that brings practicality to information.   In 1999, Dr. Nikao developed and implemented a highly successful Life Coaching team, and yet again, built bridges between the mass audiences in his public speaking career with the personalization of life-coaching.   In his journey, he has spoken before thousands, even sharing the stage with leaders like Zig Ziglar, Rudolph Guliani, and Margaret Thatcher. He has traveled to other countries, spoken and lectured in high schools and colleges, and is a confidant to business and spiritual leaders across the country.     CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS      DONATE www.patreon.com/holyheretics  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... www.twitter.com/holyheretics www.instagram.com/theholyheretics Email: theholyheretics@gmail.com   DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe!

We welcome the Dr Phil back and we talk about SEX! Don't want to miss this conversation! <a href="http://www.phillipnikao.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://phillipnikao.com/</a> Recognized as a Passionate Voice of Oneness, Reason, and Relevance, Dr. Nikao is blazing new trails in the vast world of business, success, psychology, and science-based spirituality. In his raw and compelling style, he has evolved from the corporate desk to entrepreneur, from institutionalized religion to transformational practicality, from following the crowd to leading it. Dr. Nikao believes that within every person is a spark of genius, creativity, and passion. His pursuit in life is laser focused on connecting people to that spark in consciousness and manifest reality. Along the way, he has discovered that the conventional systems of change and growth are often severely lacking, and mediocre at best. So Dr. Nikao has taken the road less traveled, often at great personal sacrifice, to help pave the high road of empowered living,impactful prosperity, and authentic success. Growing up in an Amish home set the stage for Dr. Nikao’s life-journey, experiencing early in life the difficulty and pain of “breaking out”, yet the reward and joy of life transformation. With Degrees in both religion and neuroscience, and his Doctorate in Psychology, Dr. Nikao continues to lead and study from a perspective of finding practical solutions to life’s complexity. His passion for life-transformation quickly led to public speaking early in life, which in turn brought Nikao face-to-face with the incredible need for personal life-coaching, a real and touchable process that brings practicality to information. In 1999, Dr. Nikao developed and implemented a highly successful Life Coaching team, and yet again, built bridges between the mass audiences in his public speaking career with the personalization of life-coaching. In his journey, he has spoken before thousands, even sharing the stage with leaders like Zig Ziglar, Rudolph Guliani, and Margaret Thatcher. He has traveled to other countries, spoken and lectured in high schools and colleges, and is a confidant to business and spiritual leaders across the country. CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS  DONATE <a href="http://www.patreon.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/holyheretics</a>  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... <a href="http://www.twitter.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/holyheretics</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/theholyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/theholyheretics</a> Email: <a href="mailto:theholyheretics@gmail.com">theholyheretics@gmail.com</a> DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe!

Episode 60 "SEX!" Dr Phil

We welcome Lauren Burba to our show to tell her story. She is a Mystic, Holistic, Autentic, Alchemical Life Coach, Esoteric teacher, Medicine Woman, Yoga Teacher, and Astrologer. We're talking about her journey from Charismatic Prophetis to becoming a mystical witch.   CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS      DONATE www.patreon.com/holyheretics  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... www.twitter.com/holyheretics www.instagram.com/theholyheretics Email: theholyheretics@gmail.com   DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe

We welcome Lauren Burba to our show to tell her story. She is a Mystic, Holistic, Autentic, Alchemical Life Coach, Esoteric teacher, Medicine Woman, Yoga Teacher, and Astrologer. We're talking about her journey from Charismatic Prophetis to becoming a mystical witch. CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS  DONATE <a href="http://www.patreon.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/holyheretics</a>  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... <a href="http://www.twitter.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/holyheretics</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/theholyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/theholyheretics</a> Email: <a href="mailto:theholyheretics@gmail.com">theholyheretics@gmail.com</a> DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe

Season 3 Episode 6 "Into the mist with a WITCH."

William Paul Young

Paul Young joins us to chat about his life experience and gives us some insight for what inspired the writing of "The Shack" and his other great books. http://wmpaulyoung.com/ “I thought the way I grew up was ‘normal’ but I think most would probably agree that my history and journey have been a bit unusual.” We live in a world where ‘normal’ does not truly exist except as a concept or wishful thought. For each of us, where and how we grew up plays a foundational role in our sense of ‘normal’, and only when we begin to experience the ‘bigness and diversity’ of the world are we tempted to evaluate our roots. I thought the way I grew up was ‘normal’ but most would probably agree that my history and journey have been a bit unusual. The eldest of four, born May 11th, 1955, in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, the majority of my first decade was lived with my missionary parents in the highlands of Netherlands New Guinea (West Papua), among the Dani, a technologically stone age tribal people. These became my family and as the first white child and outsider who ever spoke their language, I was granted unusual access into their culture and community. Although at times a fierce warring people, steeped in the worship of spirits and even occasionally practicing ritualistic cannibalism, they also provided a deep sense of identity that remains an indelible element of my character and person. By the time I was flown away to boarding school at age 6, I was in most respects a white Dani. In the middle of a school year, my family unexpectedly returned to the West. My father worked as a Pastor for a number of small churches in Western Canada and by the time I graduated, I had already attended thirteen different schools. I paid my way through Bible College working as a radio disc jockey, lifeguard and even a stint in the oil fields of northern Alberta. I spent one summer in the Philippines and another touring with a drama troupe before working in Washington D.C. at Fellowship House, an international guesthouse. Completing my undergraduate degree in Religion, I graduated summa cum laude from Warner Pacific College in Portland, Oregon. The following year, I met and married Kim Warren and for a time worked on staff at a large suburban church while attending seminary. I have owned businesses and worked for others in diverse industries, from insurance to construction, venture capital companies to telecom, contract work to food processing; whatever was needed to help feed and house our growing family. I have always been a writer, whether songs, poetry, short stories or newsletters; never for public consumption but for friends and family. While I have extensively written for business, creating web content, business plans, white papers etc., The Shack was a story written for my six children, with no thought or intention to publish. No one is more surprised that I am now considered an ‘author’. The truth is, I am a rather simple guy; I have one wife, six kids, two daughter-in-laws, a son-in-law and six grandkids, and incredible friends and extended family surround us. New friends, like you, are part of our expanding world and adventure. These are some of the facts of my life, but they don’t begin to tell the real story. That would take much more room than is available here. The journey has been both incredible and unbearable, a desperate grasping after grace and wholeness. These facts don’t tell you about the pain of trying to adjust to different cultures, of life losses that were almost too staggering to bear, of walking down railroad tracks at night in the middle of winter screaming into the windstorm, of living with an underlying volume of shame so deep and loud that it constantly threatened any sense of sanity, of dreams not only destroyed but obliterated by personal failure, of hope so tenuous that only the trigger seemed to offer a solution. These few facts also do not speak to the potency of love and forgiveness, the arduous road of reconciliation, the surprises of grace and community, of transformational healing and the unexpected emergence of joy. The data of history might help you understand where a person has been, but often hide who they actually are. The Shack and Cross Roads will tell you much more about me than a few facts ever could, but a writer is always more, intentionally illusive behind the curtain of words. For me as a human being, everything is about Jesus and Father and Holy Spirit, about relationships, and to live is to participate in an adventure of faith which can only be experienced inside one day’s worth of grace at a time. Aspirations of success, visions of significance and dreams of grandeur all died a long time ago and I have absolutely no interest in resurrecting them. I have finally figured out that I have nothing to lose by living a life of faith and trust. I know more joy every minute of every day than seems appropriate, but I love the wastefulness of my Papa’s grace and presence.         CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS      DONATE www.patreon.com/holyheretics  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... www.twitter.com/holyheretics www.instagram.com/theholyheretics Email: theholyheretics@gmail.com   DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe!

Paul Young joins us to chat about his life experience and gives us some insight for what inspired the writing of "The Shack" and his other great books. <a href="http://wmpaulyoung.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://wmpaulyoung.com/</a> “I thought the way I grew up was ‘normal’ but I think most would probably agree that my history and journey have been a bit unusual.” We live in a world where ‘normal’ does not truly exist except as a concept or wishful thought. For each of us, where and how we grew up plays a foundational role in our sense of ‘normal’, and only when we begin to experience the ‘bigness and diversity’ of the world are we tempted to evaluate our roots. I thought the way I grew up was ‘normal’ but most would probably agree that my history and journey have been a bit unusual. The eldest of four, born May 11th, 1955, in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada, the majority of my first decade was lived with my missionary parents in the highlands of Netherlands New Guinea (West Papua), among the Dani, a technologically stone age tribal people. These became my family and as the first white child and outsider who ever spoke their language, I was granted unusual access into their culture and community. Although at times a fierce warring people, steeped in the worship of spirits and even occasionally practicing ritualistic cannibalism, they also provided a deep sense of identity that remains an indelible element of my character and person. By the time I was flown away to boarding school at age 6, I was in most respects a white Dani. In the middle of a school year, my family unexpectedly returned to the West. My father worked as a Pastor for a number of small churches in Western Canada and by the time I graduated, I had already attended thirteen different schools. I paid my way through Bible College working as a radio disc jockey, lifeguard and even a stint in the oil fields of northern Alberta. I spent one summer in the Philippines and another touring with a drama troupe before working in Washington D.C. at Fellowship House, an international guesthouse. Completing my undergraduate degree in Religion, I graduated summa cum laude from Warner Pacific College in Portland, Oregon. The following year, I met and married Kim Warren and for a time worked on staff at a large suburban church while attending seminary. I have owned businesses and worked for others in diverse industries, from insurance to construction, venture capital companies to telecom, contract work to food processing; whatever was needed to help feed and house our growing family. I have always been a writer, whether songs, poetry, short stories or newsletters; never for public consumption but for friends and family. While I have extensively written for business, creating web content, business plans, white papers etc., The Shack was a story written for my six children, with no thought or intention to publish. No one is more surprised that I am now considered an ‘author’. The truth is, I am a rather simple guy; I have one wife, six kids, two daughter-in-laws, a son-in-law and six grandkids, and incredible friends and extended family surround us. New friends, like you, are part of our expanding world and adventure. These are some of the facts of my life, but they don’t begin to tell the real story. That would take much more room than is available here. The journey has been both incredible and unbearable, a desperate grasping after grace and wholeness. These facts don’t tell you about the pain of trying to adjust to different cultures, of life losses that were almost too staggering to bear, of walking down railroad tracks at night in the middle of winter screaming into the windstorm, of living with an underlying volume of shame so deep and loud that it constantly threatened any sense of sanity, of dreams not only destroyed but obliterated by personal failure, of hope so tenuous that only the trigger seemed to offer a solution. These few facts also do not speak to the potency of love and forgiveness, the arduous road of reconciliation, the surprises of grace and community, of transformational healing and the unexpected emergence of joy. The data of history might help you understand where a person has been, but often hide who they actually are. The Shack and Cross Roads will tell you much more about me than a few facts ever could, but a writer is always more, intentionally illusive behind the curtain of words. For me as a human being, everything is about Jesus and Father and Holy Spirit, about relationships, and to live is to participate in an adventure of faith which can only be experienced inside one day’s worth of grace at a time. Aspirations of success, visions of significance and dreams of grandeur all died a long time ago and I have absolutely no interest in resurrecting them. I have finally figured out that I have nothing to lose by living a life of faith and trust. I know more joy every minute of every day than seems appropriate, but I love the wastefulness of my Papa’s grace and presence. CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS  DONATE <a href="http://www.patreon.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/holyheretics</a>  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... <a href="http://www.twitter.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/holyheretics</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/theholyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/theholyheretics</a> Email: <a href="mailto:theholyheretics@gmail.com">theholyheretics@gmail.com</a> DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe!

Episode 59 "Behind the SHACK" with William Paul Young

Carlton Pearson

This episode features two of the most inclusive voices in spirituality today - Bishop Carlton Pearson and Rev. D.E. Paulk. They chat with Scott and Jon about theology and many other things including Carlton's upcoming movie called "Come Sunday."  Carlton was mentored by world-renowned tele-evangelist, the late Oral Roberts. Carlton was a mega-church pastor in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but lost it all when he began to preach that there is no literal eternal-torture chamber called hell and beyond that, began preaching about the inclusive love of God. These personal beliefs that Carlton spoke of publicly set in a motion a chain of events that ultimately led to him being excommunicated by his denomination and officially branded a heretic. Carlton has since been an advocate and agent for peace and inclusion as he has spoken on numerous media outlets including: NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, BET, etc. Carlton has authored numerous books (see below) and a movie about his story is currently in production entitled "Come Sunday." The lead role of Carlton is played by Chiwetel Ejiofor who was the lead actor in the movie "12 Years A Slave".  Rev. D.E. Paulk is also a leading voice in the inclusive spiritual movement and is a fifth generation minister. Through life experiences and personal growth, D.E. also came to understand that the love of God is inclusive and not exclusive. D.E.'s passionate message centers around the Oneness of all things. D.E. pastors Spirit and Truth Sanctuary in Atlanta, Georgia where he leads the trendiest, friendliest, most radically inclusive church in Atlanta. People from all religions are both welcome and celebrated.  For more information about Carlton Pearson's schedule, books, upcoming movie and other information, visit www.bishoppearson.com For more information about D.E. Paulk's schedule, books, and other information, visit www.mytruthsanctuary.com DONATE www.patreon.com/holyheretics FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... Twitter: @HolyHeretics Instagram: @theholyheretics Email: theholyheretics@gmail.com   Tags: Religion, Spirituality, Theology, Christianity, Evangelicalism, God, Pastoral Ministry, Church, Carlton Pearson

This episode features two of the most inclusive voices in spirituality today - Bishop Carlton Pearson and Rev. D.E. Paulk. They chat with Scott and Jon about theology and many other things including Carlton's upcoming movie called "Come Sunday."  Carlton was mentored by world-renowned tele-evangelist, the late Oral Roberts. Carlton was a mega-church pastor in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but lost it all when he began to preach that there is no literal eternal-torture chamber called hell and beyond that, began preaching about the inclusive love of God. These personal beliefs that Carlton spoke of publicly set in a motion a chain of events that ultimately led to him being excommunicated by his denomination and officially branded a heretic. Carlton has since been an advocate and agent for peace and inclusion as he has spoken on numerous media outlets including: NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, BET, etc. Carlton has authored numerous books (see below) and a movie about his story is currently in production entitled "Come Sunday." The lead role of Carlton is played by Chiwetel Ejiofor who was the lead actor in the movie "12 Years A Slave".  Rev. D.E. Paulk is also a leading voice in the inclusive spiritual movement and is a fifth generation minister. Through life experiences and personal growth, D.E. also came to understand that the love of God is inclusive and not exclusive. D.E.'s passionate message centers around the Oneness of all things. D.E. pastors Spirit and Truth Sanctuary in Atlanta, Georgia where he leads the trendiest, friendliest, most radically inclusive church in Atlanta. People from all religions are both welcome and celebrated.  For more information about Carlton Pearson's schedule, books, upcoming movie and other information, visit <a href="http://www.bishoppearson.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bishoppearson.com</a> For more information about D.E. Paulk's schedule, books, and other information, visit <a href="http://www.mytruthsanctuary.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mytruthsanctuary.com</a> DONATE <a href="http://www.patreon.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/holyheretics</a> FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... Twitter: @HolyHeretics Instagram: @theholyheretics Email: <a href="mailto:theholyheretics@gmail.com">theholyheretics@gmail.com</a> Tags: Religion, Spirituality, Theology, Christianity, Evangelicalism, God, Pastoral Ministry, Church, Carlton Pearson

Episode 6 | Carlton Pearson and D.E. Paulk Interview | Part 1

Brian Zahnd

Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church, a non-denominational Christian congregation in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Brian and his wife, Peri, founded the church in 1981. Brian is also the author of several books, including, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, Water to Wine, A Farewell To Mars, Beauty Will Save the World, and Unconditional?: The Call of Jesus to Radical Forgiveness.   Connect with Brian by going to https://brianzahnd.com/   CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS      DONATE www.patreon.com/holyheretics  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... www.twitter.com/holyheretics www.instagram.com/theholyheretics Email: theholyheretics@gmail.com   DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe

Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of <a href="http://wolc.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Word of Life Church</a>, a non-denominational Christian congregation in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Brian and his wife, Peri, founded the church in 1981. Brian is also the author of several books, including, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, Water to Wine, A Farewell To Mars, Beauty Will Save the World, and Unconditional?: The Call of Jesus to Radical Forgiveness. Connect with Brian by going to <a href="https://brianzahnd.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brianzahnd.com/</a> CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS  DONATE <a href="http://www.patreon.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/holyheretics</a>  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... <a href="http://www.twitter.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/holyheretics</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/theholyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/theholyheretics</a> Email: <a href="mailto:theholyheretics@gmail.com">theholyheretics@gmail.com</a> DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe

Season Episode 3 "Postcards from Babylon" with Brian Zahnd

Jonathan Merritt

Jonathan Merritt is an award-winning writer on religion, culture, and politics. He currently serves as a contributing writer for The Atlantic and contributing editor for The Week.  Jonathan has published more than 3500 articles in respected outlets such as The New York Times, USA Today, Buzzfeed, The Washington Post and Christianity Today. As a respected voice, he regularly contributes commentary to television, print, and radio news outlets and has been interviewed by ABC World News, NPR, CNN, PBS, MSNBC, Fox News, and CBS’ “60 Minutes.” Jonathan is author of several critically-acclaimed books, including  Learning to Speak God from Scratch, Jesus is Better Than You Imagined, and A Faith of Our Own: Following Jesus Beyond the Culture Wars. and has collaborated on or ghostwritten more than 50 additional books, with several titles landing on the New York Times, USA Today, or Wall Street Journal bestsellers lists. Additionally, he trains hundreds of young writers through his Write Brilliant course. Named one of “30 young influencers reshaping Christian leadership“ by Outreach Magazine, Jonathan is a sought after speaker at colleges, conferences, and churches. He holds a Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and a Master of Theology from Emory University’s Candler School of Theology. Jonathan currently resides in Brooklyn, NY.   http://jonathanmerritt.com/ https://twitter.com/JonathanMerritt     SUPPORT AND CONNECT WITH THE HOLY HERETICS   DONATE   www.patreon.com/holyheretics  by PayPal jonscottmusic@gmail.com     FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS...  Twitter: @HolyHeretics  Instagram: @theholyheretics  Email: theholyheretics@gmail.com   DON'T FORGET...  Rate, Review, and Subscribe!

Jonathan Merritt is an award-winning writer on religion, culture, and politics. He currently serves as a contributing writer for <a href="http://www.theatlantic.com/author/jonathan-merritt/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Atlantic</a> and contributing editor for <a href="http://theweek.com/authors/jonathan-merritt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Week. </a> Jonathan has published more than 3500 articles in respected outlets such as The New York Times, USA Today, Buzzfeed, The Washington Post and Christianity Today. As a respected voice, he <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/jmmerritt1" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">regularly contributes commentary </a>to television, print, and radio news outlets and has been interviewed by ABC World News, NPR, CNN, PBS, MSNBC, Fox News, and CBS’ “60 Minutes.” Jonathan is author of several critically-acclaimed books, including <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1601429304/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=jonatha05-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1601429304&amp;linkId=94166561732d34e28b8ae3c84dae4922" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Learning to Speak God from Scratch</a>, <a href="http://amzn.to/1idbwC2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jesus is Better Than You Imagined</a>, and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0446557234/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0446557234&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=jonatha05-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Faith of Our Own: Following Jesus Beyond the Culture Wars.</a> and has collaborated on or ghostwritten more than 50 additional books, with several titles landing on the New York Times, USA Today, or Wall Street Journal bestsellers lists. Additionally, he trains hundreds of young writers through his <a href="http://www.writebrilliant.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Write Brilliant course</a>. Named one of “30 young influencers reshaping Christian leadership“ by <a href="http://www.outreachmagazine.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Outreach Magazine</a>, Jonathan is a sought after speaker at colleges, conferences, and churches. He holds a Master of Divinity from<a href="http://www.sebts.edu/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary</a> and a Master of Theology from <a href="http://www.candler.emory.edu/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Emory University’s Candler School of Theology</a>. Jonathan currently resides in Brooklyn, NY. <a href="http://jonathanmerritt.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://jonathanmerritt.com/</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/JonathanMerritt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/JonathanMerritt</a> SUPPORT AND CONNECT WITH THE HOLY HERETICS DONATE <a href="http://www.patreon.com/holyheretics" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> www.patreon.com/holyheretics</a> by PayPal jonscottmusic@gmail.com FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/holyheretics" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@HolyHeretics</a> Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/theholyheretics" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@theholyheretics</a> Email: <a href="mailto:theholyheretics@gmail.com" rel="noopener">theholyheretics@gmail.com</a> DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe!

Episode 12 "Learning to Speak God From Scratch" with Jonathan Merritt

Rob Bell

Rob Bell visits the show to talk about his new book "What Is The Bible?" And by the way, this book has the most epic subtitle ever: "How an Ancient Library of Poems, Letters, and Stories Can Transform the Way You Think and Feel About Everything." That is quite a claim and Rob is here to chat about the truth of that statement with Scott and Jon. In this episode, Rob, Scott and Jon discuss questions like... - How do Americans misread the Bible? - Why do we need to begin with the human factor when reading the Bible? - Are doctrines like inerrancy and infallibility valid? Scott, Jon, and Rob discuss all of this and so much more! If you enjoy this interview, please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast in iTunes.   BUY ROB BELL'S NEW BOOK AND GET ALL THE DETAILS ABOUT HIS BOOK TOUR AND UPCOMING BIBLE BELT TOUR... Web site: www.robbell.com   CONNECT WITH ROB BELL Instagram: @realrobbell Twitter: @realrobbell Facebook: @realrobbell   DONATE www.patreon.com/holyheretics   2017 WILDGOOSE FESTIVAL The Holy Heretics will be at the 2017 WildGoose Festival and podcasting LIVE on-stage. Want to be there? Visit: www.wildgoosefestival.org for tickets.   FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... Twitter: @HolyHeretics Instagram: @theholyheretics Email: theholyheretics@gmail.com   DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe!   Tags: Religion, Spirituality, Theology, Inclusion, Oneness, Christianity, Evangelicalism, God, Pastoral Ministry, Church, Divine, Pastor, Bible, Rob Bell, Author

Rob Bell visits the show to talk about his new book "What Is The Bible?" And by the way, this book has the most epic subtitle ever: "How an Ancient Library of Poems, Letters, and Stories Can Transform the Way You Think and Feel About Everything." That is quite a claim and Rob is here to chat about the truth of that statement with Scott and Jon. In this episode, Rob, Scott and Jon discuss questions like... - How do Americans misread the Bible? - Why do we need to begin with the human factor when reading the Bible? - Are doctrines like inerrancy and infallibility valid? Scott, Jon, and Rob discuss all of this and so much more! If you enjoy this interview, please be sure to rate, review and subscribe to this podcast in iTunes. BUY ROB BELL'S NEW BOOK AND GET ALL THE DETAILS ABOUT HIS BOOK TOUR AND UPCOMING BIBLE BELT TOUR... Web site: <a href="http://www.robbell.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.robbell.com</a> CONNECT WITH ROB BELL Instagram: @realrobbell Twitter: @realrobbell Facebook: @realrobbell DONATE <a href="http://www.patreon.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/holyheretics</a> 2017 WILDGOOSE FESTIVAL The Holy Heretics will be at the 2017 WildGoose Festival and podcasting LIVE on-stage. Want to be there? Visit: <a href="http://www.wildgoosefestival.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wildgoosefestival.org</a> for tickets. FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@HolyHeretics</a> Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/theholyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theholyheretics</a> Email: <a href="mailto:theholyheretics@gmail.com">theholyheretics@gmail.com</a> DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe! Tags: Religion, Spirituality, Theology, Inclusion, Oneness, Christianity, Evangelicalism, God, Pastoral Ministry, Church, Divine, Pastor, Bible, Rob Bell, Author

Episode 20 | Rob Bell: What Is The Bible?

Peter Rollins

 This week, Scott and Jon talk with Peter Rollins. Peter is a writer, philosopher, storyteller and public speaker who has gained an international reputation for overturning traditional notions of religion and forming “churches” that preach the Good News that we can’t be satisfied, that life is difficult, and that we don’t know the secret. Scott, Jon, and Peter dive right into these ideas in this episode as they discuss how Christianity is actually absurd (which is good news!) and how Christianity is similar to punk rock. They also discuss other various topics like: doubt, certainty, uncertainty, the end of meaning, and how all of it is really good news! Seriously, it is really good news. Enjoy!  CONNECT WITH PETER ROLLINS  Web site: www.peterrollins.com  Twitter: @PeterRollins  Instagram: @peter_rollins  Facebook: Peter Rollins   PURCHASE PETE'S BOOKS  Amazon: Click Here   SUPPORT PETE ON PATREON AND KICKSTARTER  Patreon: Click Here  Kickstarter: Click Here   SUPPORT AND CONNECT WITH THE HOLY HERETICS   DONATE   www.patreon.com/holyheretics   2017 WILDGOOSE FESTIVAL  The Holy Heretics will be at the 2017 WildGoose Festival and podcasting LIVE on-stage. Want to be there? Visit: www.wildgoosefestival.org for tickets.   FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS...  Twitter: @HolyHeretics  Instagram: @theholyheretics  Email: theholyheretics@gmail.com   DON'T FORGET...  Rate, Review, and Subscribe!    Tags: Religion, Spirituality, Theology, Inclusion, Oneness, Christianity, Evangelicalism, God, Pastoral Ministry, Church, Divine, Pastor, Bible, Parables, Author, Judaism, Jesus, Peter Rollins, Doubt, Absurd, Certainty, Uncertainty

This week, Scott and Jon talk with Peter Rollins. Peter is a writer, philosopher, storyteller and public speaker who has gained an international reputation for overturning traditional notions of religion and forming “churches” that preach the Good News that we can’t be satisfied, that life is difficult, and that we don’t know the secret. Scott, Jon, and Peter dive right into these ideas in this episode as they discuss how Christianity is actually absurd (which is good news!) and how Christianity is similar to punk rock. They also discuss other various topics like: doubt, certainty, uncertainty, the end of meaning, and how all of it is really good news! Seriously, it is really good news. Enjoy! CONNECT WITH PETER ROLLINS Web site: <a href="http://www.peterrollins.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.peterrollins.com</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterRollins?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@PeterRollins</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/peter_rollins/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@peter_rollins</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OrthodoxHeretic/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peter Rollins</a> PURCHASE PETE'S BOOKS Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Peter-Rollins/e/B001JRZZC6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click Here</a> SUPPORT PETE ON PATREON AND KICKSTARTER Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/peterrollins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click Here</a> Kickstarter: <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1074789850/making-love-a-short-film-conceived-by-peter-rollin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click Here</a> SUPPORT AND CONNECT WITH THE HOLY HERETICS DONATE <a href="http://www.patreon.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> www.patreon.com/holyheretics</a> 2017 WILDGOOSE FESTIVAL The Holy Heretics will be at the 2017 WildGoose Festival and podcasting LIVE on-stage. Want to be there? Visit: <a href="http://www.wildgoosefestival.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wildgoosefestival.org</a> for tickets. FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@HolyHeretics</a> Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/theholyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@theholyheretics</a> Email: <a href="mailto:theholyheretics@gmail.com">theholyheretics@gmail.com</a> DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe! Tags: Religion, Spirituality, Theology, Inclusion, Oneness, Christianity, Evangelicalism, God, Pastoral Ministry, Church, Divine, Pastor, Bible, Parables, Author, Judaism, Jesus, Peter Rollins, Doubt, Absurd, Certainty, Uncertainty

Epsiode 22 | Peter Rollins: Christianity and the Absurd

It's 2018 and we're talking about things that make a difference in 2018. Social Justice, Sexism, Racism, how to build a healthier society. You can connect with Nic by going to: www.facebook.com/nicolas.orourke www.lwucc.org/about-us/staff-members/rev-nicolas-orourke powerinterfaith.org     CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS      DONATE www.patreon.com/holyheretics  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... www.twitter.com/holyheretics www.instagram.com/theholyheretics Email: theholyheretics@gmail.com   DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe!

It's 2018 and we're talking about things that make a difference in 2018. Social Justice, Sexism, Racism, how to build a healthier society. You can connect with Nic by going to: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nicolas.orourke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/nicolas.orourke</a> <a href="http://www.lwucc.org/about-us/staff-members/rev-nicolas-orourke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lwucc.org/about-us/staff-members/rev-nicolas-orourke</a> <a href="http://powerinterfaith.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">powerinterfaith.org</a> CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS  DONATE <a href="http://www.patreon.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/holyheretics</a>  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... <a href="http://www.twitter.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/holyheretics</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/theholyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/theholyheretics</a> Email: <a href="mailto:theholyheretics@gmail.com">theholyheretics@gmail.com</a> DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe!

Ep 53 with Rev Nicolas V O'Rourke

John Pavlovitz

In this much anticipated episode, Scott and Jon talk with the Pastor of the Resistance Movement, John Pavlovitz. In part one of this series, John Pavlovitz tells his story of once being employed as an evangelical pastor, but was terminated from that position because he "did not fit." Although painful and disorienting at the time, John's termination paved the way for him to speak passionately and unapologetically about numerous issues including: politics, LGBTQ equality, toxic evangelicalism, and the Jesus message. John Pavlovitz and the Holy Heretics not only discuss all of these topics, but also how the White Evangelical-American Church could overwhelmingly elect a President that seems to be the antithesis of all things Christ-like. It seems as though the American Church is dying and possibly on the brink of a rebirth; becoming a Church that is more representative of the inclusive, love-filled Jesus message. John Pavlovitz and the Holy Heretics discuss all of this and more. Read below to discover how to connect with and support John Pavlovitz and also how to pre-order his new book, A Bigger Table. - PRE-ORDER JOHN PAVLOVITZ'S NEW BOOK - A BIGGER TABLE  A Bigger Table via AMAZON ONLINE   - CONNECT WITH JOHN PAVLOVITZ Social Media www.twitter.com/johnpavlovitz www.facebook.com/johnpavlovitzofficial Blog www.johnpavlovitz.com (Stuff That Needs To Be Said)   - SUPPORT JOHN PAVLOVITZ www.patreon.com/johnpavlovitz     DONATE www.patreon.com/holyheretics FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... www.twitter.com/holyheretics www.instagram.com/theholyheretics Email: theholyheretics@gmail.com DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe!   Tags: Religion, Spirituality, Theology, Inclusion, Oneness, Christianity, Evangelicalism, God, Pastoral Ministry, Church, Divine, Pastor, Bible, John Pavlovitz, Trump, Politics, LGBTQ, Jesus, American Church

In this much anticipated episode, Scott and Jon talk with the Pastor of the Resistance Movement, John Pavlovitz. In part one of this series, John Pavlovitz tells his story of once being employed as an evangelical pastor, but was terminated from that position because he "did not fit." Although painful and disorienting at the time, John's termination paved the way for him to speak passionately and unapologetically about numerous issues including: politics, LGBTQ equality, toxic evangelicalism, and the Jesus message. John Pavlovitz and the Holy Heretics not only discuss all of these topics, but also how the White Evangelical-American Church could overwhelmingly elect a President that seems to be the antithesis of all things Christ-like. It seems as though the American Church is dying and possibly on the brink of a rebirth; becoming a Church that is more representative of the inclusive, love-filled Jesus message. John Pavlovitz and the Holy Heretics discuss all of this and more. Read below to discover how to connect with and support John Pavlovitz and also how to pre-order his new book, A Bigger Table. - PRE-ORDER JOHN PAVLOVITZ'S NEW BOOK - A BIGGER TABLE <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;field-keywords=a+bigger+table" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> A Bigger Table via AMAZON ONLINE</a> - CONNECT WITH JOHN PAVLOVITZ Social Media <a href="http://www.twitter.com/johnpavlovitz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/johnpavlovitz</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/johnpavlovitzofficial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/johnpavlovitzofficial</a> Blog <a href="http://www.johnpavlovitz.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.johnpavlovitz.com</a> (Stuff That Needs To Be Said) - SUPPORT JOHN PAVLOVITZ <a href="http://www.patreon.com/johnpavlovitz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/johnpavlovitz</a> DONATE <a href="http://www.patreon.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/holyheretics</a> FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... <a href="http://www.twitter.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/holyheretics</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/theholyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/theholyheretics</a> Email: <a href="mailto:theholyheretics@gmail.com">theholyheretics@gmail.com</a> DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe! Tags: Religion, Spirituality, Theology, Inclusion, Oneness, Christianity, Evangelicalism, God, Pastoral Ministry, Church, Divine, Pastor, Bible, John Pavlovitz, Trump, Politics, LGBTQ, Jesus, American Church

Episode 11 | John Pavlovitz: The Death and Rebirth of the American Church | Part 1

Mark Gregory

Gregory Karris

We welcome Mark Karris to our heretical show to talk about prayer. Mark Gregory Karris, the author of Divine Echoes, is a husband, licensed marriage and family therapist, ordained pastor, theologian, writer, recording artist, Red Cross volunteer and worship leader. He’s a voracious reader, researcher  and all around biophilic. He has received a Masters in Counseling through the Alliance Graduate School of Counseling in Nyack, N.Y., a Master of Divinity from Drew Theological School in N.J., and currently working through his PsyD from Alliant International University in San Diego. Mark currently lives in San Diego. He is a therapist and facilitates workshops on topics such as attachment theory, shame, self-compassion, relationships, trauma, and others. Mark is an adjunct professor at Alliant International University. Mark also serves churches as a speaker, worship leader, and church consultant. Mark’s book, entitled Season of Heartbreak: Healing for the Heart, Brian, and Soul, has recently been published by Kregel Publications (2017). You can check it out here:  Season of Heartbreak Mark’s pioneering research article on trauma and couple’s therapy has been published in a peer-reviewed journal [Karris, M., Caldwell, B. (2015) Integrating Emotionally Focused Therapy, Self-Compassion &amp; Compassion-Focused Therapy to Assist Shame-Prone Couples who have Experienced Trauma, The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families]. You can check it out here:  Research Article Mark has an essay entitled, “Rethinking the Phrase “God Allowed,”” which is included in a recent book entitled Uncontrolling Love: Exploring the Uncontrolling Love of God (SacraSage Press, 2017). You can check it out here:  Uncontrolling Love I have been serving and ministering in various communities for over 20 years. I have a diverse and eclectic background that has not only changed and enriched my life but also gives me the ability to view the faith experience from many different vantage points and practice from many different perspectives. I have been involved with and served within many different denominations such as Christian &amp; Missionary Alliance, Methodist, Southern Baptist, Pentecostal, including working in a Korean Presbyterian Church for four years. I have been taught and trained by extraordinary therapists, psychologists, pastors, spiritual leaders and theologians. http://conspiringprayer.com/ http://markgregorykarris.com/ www.Amazon.com/Mark Karris      SUPPORT AND CONNECT WITH THE HOLY HERETICS   DONATE   www.patreon.com/holyheretics  by PayPal jonscottmusic@gmail.com     FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS...  Twitter: @HolyHeretics  Instagram: @theholyheretics  Email: theholyheretics@gmail.com   DON'T FORGET...  Rate, Review, and Subscribe!

We welcome Mark Karris to our heretical show to talk about prayer. Mark Gregory Karris, the author of Divine Echoes, is a husband, licensed marriage and family therapist, ordained pastor, theologian, writer, recording artist, Red Cross volunteer and worship leader. He’s a voracious reader, researcher  and all around biophilic. He has received a Masters in Counseling through the Alliance Graduate School of Counseling in Nyack, N.Y., a Master of Divinity from Drew Theological School in N.J., and currently working through his PsyD from Alliant International University in San Diego. Mark currently lives in San Diego. He is a therapist and facilitates workshops on topics such as attachment theory, shame, self-compassion, relationships, trauma, and others. Mark is an adjunct professor at Alliant International University. Mark also serves churches as a speaker, worship leader, and church consultant. Mark’s book, entitled Season of Heartbreak: Healing for the Heart, Brian, and Soul, has recently been published by Kregel Publications (2017). You can check it out here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Season-Heartbreak-Healing-Heart-Brain/dp/0825444713/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1511677589&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=mark+karris" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Season of Heartbreak</a> Mark’s pioneering research article on trauma and couple’s therapy has been published in a peer-reviewed journal [Karris, M., Caldwell, B. (2015) Integrating Emotionally Focused Therapy, Self-Compassion &amp; Compassion-Focused Therapy to Assist Shame-Prone Couples who have Experienced Trauma, The Family Journal: Counseling and Therapy for Couples and Families]. You can check it out here: <a href="http://self-compassion.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Karris-Caldwell_2015.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Research Article</a> Mark has an essay entitled, “Rethinking the Phrase “God Allowed,”” which is included in a recent book entitled Uncontrolling Love: Exploring the Uncontrolling Love of God (SacraSage Press, 2017). You can check it out here: <a href="http://self-compassion.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Karris-Caldwell_2015.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Uncontrolling Love</a> I have been serving and ministering in various communities for over 20 years. I have a diverse and eclectic background that has not only changed and enriched my life but also gives me the ability to view the faith experience from many different vantage points and practice from many different perspectives. I have been involved with and served within many different denominations such as Christian &amp; Missionary Alliance, Methodist, Southern Baptist, Pentecostal, including working in a Korean Presbyterian Church for four years. I have been taught and trained by extraordinary therapists, psychologists, pastors, spiritual leaders and theologians. <a href="http://conspiringprayer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://conspiringprayer.com/</a> <a href="http://markgregorykarris.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://markgregorykarris.com/</a> <a href="https://www.bing.com/aclick?ld=d34zi-jBl0bZ9obSFHKj-W7DVUCUwe9fsOVa-o_aU678Nok5izMz8R_OTeiHevTgFggZHlhAKG9W6bkIMtJt7924sPYr75Eth8YZkxeIuLIsMk07w1BS4YPYdGjS-kB7sOZ2muFBTX709NNLHL9GuBBZsRcXSEILWxxb2SjE7Nm3Tg-B_z&amp;u=http%3a%2f%2fwww.amazon.com%2fs%2f%3fie%3dUTF8%26keywords%3dmark%2bkarris%26tag%3dmh0b-20%26index%3daps%26hvadid%3d78134091118117%26hvqmt%3de%26hvbmt%3dbe%26hvdev%3dc%26ref%3dpd_sl_7wu1db17ux_e" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.Amazon.com/Mark Karris</a> SUPPORT AND CONNECT WITH THE HOLY HERETICS DONATE <a href="http://www.patreon.com/holyheretics" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank"> www.patreon.com/holyheretics</a> by PayPal jonscottmusic@gmail.com FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... Twitter: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/holyheretics" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@HolyHeretics</a> Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/theholyheretics" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">@theholyheretics</a> Email: <a href="mailto:theholyheretics@gmail.com" rel="noopener">theholyheretics@gmail.com</a> DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe!

Season 2 Episode 11 "PRAYER!!!! WTH?" with Mark Gregory Karris

We talk with Adam about his journey and how he's still an evangelical pastor with a desire to grow past what the church at large has become. This is a great talk y'all!     CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS      DONATE www.patreon.com/holyheretics  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... www.twitter.com/holyheretics www.instagram.com/theholyheretics Email: theholyheretics@gmail.com   DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe!

We talk with Adam about his journey and how he's still an evangelical pastor with a desire to grow past what the church at large has become. This is a great talk y'all! CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS  DONATE <a href="http://www.patreon.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/holyheretics</a>  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... <a href="http://www.twitter.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/holyheretics</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/theholyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/theholyheretics</a> Email: <a href="mailto:theholyheretics@gmail.com">theholyheretics@gmail.com</a> DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe!

A Chat with ADAM!! 

Episode 2 is the final installment of Scott's story. Scott discusses his six years working in the Evangelical Church setting and how his thinking began to change through his lived experience. Eventually, Scott came to a place of such holy discontent that he left paid, professional pastoring for the unknown, mystery-filled walk of faith.  Follow us... Twitter: @HolyHeretics Instagram: @theholyheretics Email: theholyheretics@gmail.com Tags: Religion, Spirituality, Theology, Christianity, Evangelicalism, God, Pastoral Ministry, Church

Episode 2 is the final installment of Scott's story. Scott discusses his six years working in the Evangelical Church setting and how his thinking began to change through his lived experience. Eventually, Scott came to a place of such holy discontent that he left paid, professional pastoring for the unknown, mystery-filled walk of faith.  Follow us... Twitter: @HolyHeretics Instagram: @theholyheretics Email: <a href="mailto:theholyheretics@gmail.com">theholyheretics@gmail.com</a> Tags: Religion, Spirituality, Theology, Christianity, Evangelicalism, God, Pastoral Ministry, Church

Episode 2 | Breaking Church: Scott's Story | Part 2

This week we talk about messiness and moxie with Jen Hatmaker!   She shares what is happening with her new book released back in August and the tour she has coming up.   For more info on Jen and her tour go to www.jenhatmaker.com     DONATE www.patreon.com/holyheretics   FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... www.twitter.com/holyheretics www.instagram.com/theholyheretics Email: theholyheretics@gmail.com   DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe!

This week we talk about messiness and moxie with Jen Hatmaker! She shares what is happening with her new book released back in August and the tour she has coming up. For more info on Jen and her tour go to <a href="http://www.jenhatmaker.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jenhatmaker.com</a> DONATE <a href="http://www.patreon.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/holyheretics</a> FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... <a href="http://www.twitter.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/holyheretics</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/theholyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/theholyheretics</a> Email: <a href="mailto:theholyheretics@gmail.com">theholyheretics@gmail.com</a> DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe!

Messes and Moxie!

Steve Austin

We talk with a very genuine guy who has a real grasp on what it is to struggle and wrestle with faith and religion and come out on the other side better for it. Steve Austin joins us for a shit shooting heretical time!   on Twitter @iAmsteveaustin www.iamsteveaustin.com     CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS      DONATE www.patreon.com/holyheretics  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... www.twitter.com/holyheretics www.instagram.com/theholyheretics Email: theholyheretics@gmail.com   DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe!

We talk with a very genuine guy who has a real grasp on what it is to struggle and wrestle with faith and religion and come out on the other side better for it. Steve Austin joins us for a shit shooting heretical time! on Twitter @iAmsteveaustin <a href="http://www.iamsteveaustin.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.iamsteveaustin.com</a> CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS  DONATE <a href="http://www.patreon.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/holyheretics</a>  FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... <a href="http://www.twitter.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/holyheretics</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/theholyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/theholyheretics</a> Email: <a href="mailto:theholyheretics@gmail.com">theholyheretics@gmail.com</a> DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe!

Episode 58 Faith.... I doubt it! with Steve Austin

Today we talk with Steve Austin.   Steve Austin is a life-coach, speaker, writer, and host of the #AskSteveAustin Podcast. Steve's goal is to help clients and audiences create a lifestyle of focused emotional health and clarity. As a seasoned writer and speaker, Steve engages audiences with his energetic and respectfully raw delivery. Steve focuses on everyday faith, mental wellness, and embracing wonder to encourage, educate, and empower audiences from every walk of life. He has been featured in RELEVANT Magazine, The Huffington Post, The Mighty, Good Men Project, Converge Magazine, Christian Courier, People of the Second Chance, and Covenant Eyes, among others. Steve uses his training as a wellness coach to focus on the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. And his passion for self-care consulting gives his clients the tools to turn their roadblocks into launching pads. Steve is available to speak to churches, schools, and civic organizations.  You can find out more about Steve by going to his website http://iamsteveaustin.net       CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS   DONATE www.patreon.com/holyheretics FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... www.twitter.com/holyheretics www.instagram.com/theholyheretics Email: theholyheretics@gmail.com DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe!

Today we talk with Steve Austin. Steve Austin is a life-coach, speaker, writer, and host of the #AskSteveAustin Podcast. Steve's goal is to help clients and audiences create a lifestyle of focused emotional health and clarity. As a seasoned writer and speaker, Steve engages audiences with his energetic and respectfully raw delivery. Steve focuses on everyday faith, mental wellness, and embracing wonder to encourage, educate, and empower audiences from every walk of life. He has been featured in <a href="http://archives.relevantmagazine.com/god/im-pastor-and-i-attempted-suicide" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">RELEVANT Magazine</a>, <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steve-austin/it-really-sucks-to-be-a-christian-right-now_b_9348080.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Huffington Post</a>, <a href="https://themighty.com/2016/09/why-suicide-prevention-matters/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Mighty</a>, <a href="https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/stopped-hating-church-jnky/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Good Men Project</a>, <a href="https://convergemagazine.com/18137-18137/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Converge Magazine</a>, <a href="http://www.christiancourier.ca/columns-op-ed/entry/god-works-ordinarily" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Christian Courier,</a> <a href="http://www.secondchance.org/potsc/potsc/a-present-for-planned-parenthood" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">People of the Second Chance</a>, and <a href="http://www.covenanteyes.com/2016/01/25/ill-stop-watching-porn-when/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Covenant Eyes</a>, among others. Steve uses his training as a wellness coach to focus on the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. And his passion for self-care consulting gives his clients the tools to turn their roadblocks into launching pads. Steve is available to speak to churches, schools, and civic organizations.  You can find out more about Steve by going to his website <a href="http://iamsteveaustin.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://iamsteveaustin.net</a> CONNECT WITH AND SUPPORT THE HOLY HERETICS DONATE <a href="http://www.patreon.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/holyheretics</a> FOLLOW THE HOLY HERETICS... <a href="http://www.twitter.com/holyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/holyheretics</a> <a href="http://www.instagram.com/theholyheretics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/theholyheretics</a> Email: <a href="mailto:theholyheretics@gmail.com">theholyheretics@gmail.com</a> DON'T FORGET... Rate, Review, and Subscribe!

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