Thanks for joining the conversation for 200 episodes of Irenicast!  In this episode the hosts answer your questions.  The topics range from the bible, hell, marriage and more.  After 7 years and 200 episodes the Irenicast team is still so thankful to helping provoke the progressive Christian imagination.  Here’s to 200 more!   Thanks for Joining the Conversation Comments &amp; Questions: #1 (01:58) - New Zealand Listener Audio Question#2 (08:29) - New Zealand Listener #2, Email#3 (13:24) - Recent Apple Podcast Review#4 (14:25) - Audio Question #2#5 (25:04) - Listener Email from Former Adventist#6 (32:36) - Listener Email from Florida#7 (39:06) - Final Audio Question#8 (46:10) - Listener Email from Washington#9 (51:27) - Anonymous Listener Email#10 (59:58) - Final Message   ANNOUNCEMENTS As mentioned in the episode we are taking a short break from producing new episodes to prepare for future Intersection cohorts and classes.  But please stay connected while we are on another short break by subscribing to our email list.  Sign Up for our Email list HERE and stay up to date on all things Irenicast!   RELEVANT LINKS From Our Thanks for Joining the Conversation Q&amp;A  The Generational Divide – Special Guest Co-Host Selah Cluff – 193 Past episodes that are ‘salvation’ adjacent   Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part One – Waking Up – 183 Atonement Theology Revisited – What’s the Cross Got to Do with It? – 175 The Diversity of Christian Theologies – What Straight Old White Guys Don't Tell You – 136 The Evolution of Satan – Details in the Devil – 086 Why Did Jesus Die? – Standing at the Foot of Atonement Theology – 059 Heaven and Hell – Get the Hell Outta Here – 018   Haystacks Podcast (Bonnie &amp; Rajeev’s podcast for former Adventists) Past episodes concerning the Bible   Cosmology Shapes Our Theology – A Chaotic Journey – 138 The Nature of Biblical Texts – Wholly Scripture, Batman! – 004  Interpreting the Bible Part 1 – Literally Literature – 063 Interpreting the Bible Part 2 – A Scribed Meaning – 064 Interpreting the Bible Part 3 – Collecting Lenses – 065   A Generation of Sociopaths: How the Baby Boomers Betrayed America by Bruce Cannon Gibney (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)    SUPPORT THE SHOW You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.  However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show.  If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options. PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3). MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store.  We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings. AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link.  This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase.  No additional cost will be passed on to you.   IRENCAST HOSTS   Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC and haystackspodcast.com.   Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com You can follow Casey on Twitter and  Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org   Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer &amp; co-host | jeff@irenicast.com Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram &amp; twitter.  You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.   Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com You can connect with Rajeev at Parkside Community Church,  Facebook, Twitter, Medium, LinkedIn, and Haystacks Podcast.     ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Email Us at podcast@irenicast.comFollow Us on Twitter Like Us on Facebook Listen &amp; Subscribe to Us on  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Android,  Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, Spreaker,  Pandora and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on PayPal, Amazon or at our Store Love Us?   CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.   This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

Thanks for joining the conversation for 200 episodes of Irenicast!  In this episode the hosts answer your questions.  The topics range from the bible, hell, marriage and more.  After 7 years and 200 episodes the Irenicast team is still so thankful to helping provoke the progressive Christian imagination.  Here’s to 200 more! Thanks for Joining the Conversation Comments &amp; Questions: #1 (01:58) - New Zealand Listener Audio Question#2 (08:29) - New Zealand Listener #2, Email#3 (13:24) - Recent Apple Podcast Review#4 (14:25) - Audio Question #2#5 (25:04) - Listener Email from Former Adventist#6 (32:36) - Listener Email from Florida#7 (39:06) - Final Audio Question#8 (46:10) - Listener Email from Washington#9 (51:27) - Anonymous Listener Email#10 (59:58) - Final Message ANNOUNCEMENTS As mentioned in the episode we are taking a short break from producing new episodes to prepare for future Intersection cohorts and classes.  But please stay connected while we are on another short break by subscribing to our email list.  Sign Up for our Email list <a href="https://mailchi.mp/irenicast/email" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> and stay up to date on all things Irenicast! RELEVANT LINKS From Our Thanks for Joining the Conversation Q&amp;A <ul> <li><a href="http://irenicast.com/193" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Generational Divide – Special Guest Co-Host Selah Cluff – 193</a></li> <li>Past episodes that are ‘salvation’ adjacent</li> <li> <ul> <li><a href="http://irenicast.com/183" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part One – Waking Up – 183</a></li> <li><a href="http://irenicast.com/175" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atonement Theology Revisited – What’s the Cross Got to Do with It? – 175</a></li> <li><a href="http://irenicast.com/136" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Diversity of Christian Theologies – What Straight Old White Guys Don't Tell You – 136</a></li> <li><a href="http://irenicast.com/86" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Evolution of Satan – Details in the Devil – 086</a></li> <li><a href="http://irenicast.com/59" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Why Did Jesus Die? – Standing at the Foot of Atonement Theology – 059</a></li> <li><a href="http://irenicast.com/18" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heaven and Hell – Get the Hell Outta Here – 018</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://haystackspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Haystacks Podcast</a> (Bonnie &amp; Rajeev’s podcast for former Adventists)</li> <li>Past episodes concerning the Bible</li> <li> <ul> <li><a href="http://irenicast.com/138" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cosmology Shapes Our Theology – A Chaotic Journey – 138</a></li> <li><a href="http://irenicast.com/4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Nature of Biblical Texts – Wholly Scripture, Batman! – 004 </a></li> <li><a href="http://irenicast.com/63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Interpreting the Bible Part 1 – Literally Literature – 063</a></li> <li><a href="http://irenicast.com/64" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Interpreting the Bible Part 2 – A Scribed Meaning – 064</a></li> <li><a href="http://irenicast.com/65" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Interpreting the Bible Part 3 – Collecting Lenses – 065</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3KTXUx2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Generation of Sociopaths: How the Baby Boomers Betrayed America</a> by <a href="https://amzn.to/390AHet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bruce Cannon Gibney</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> </ul> SUPPORT THE SHOW You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.  However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show.  If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options. <a href="http://irenicast.com/paypal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PAYPAL</a> - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to <a href="http://Irenicast.com/PayPal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irenicast.com/PayPal</a> to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3). <a href="http://irenicast.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MERCH</a> - Irenicast has a merch store at <a href="http://Irenicast.com/Store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irenicast.com/Store</a>.  We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings. <a href="http://irenicast.com/amazon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AMAZON</a> - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link.  This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase.  No additional cost will be passed on to you. IRENCAST HOSTS Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | <a href="mailto:bonnie@irenicast.com">bonnie@irenicast.com</a> You can connect with Bonnie on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bonnie.langrambob" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and at <a href="https://www.parksideucc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parkside Community Church-UCC</a> and <a href="https://haystackspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">haystackspodcast.com.</a> Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | <a href="mailto:casey@irenicast.com">casey@irenicast.com</a> You can follow Casey on <a href="https://twitter.com/rev_tinnin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/casey.tinnin.98?fref=search" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Facebook</a>, or you can check out his blog <a href="https://thequeerlyfaithfulpastor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Queerly Faithful Pastor</a> or <a href="https://www.loomisucc.org/our-pastor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">loomisucc.org</a> Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer &amp; co-host | <a href="mailto:jeff@irenicast.com">jeff@irenicast.com</a> Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on <a href="https://facebook.com/jeffmanildi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/jeffmanildi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram</a> &amp; <a href="http://twitter.com/jeffmanildi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a>.  You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast <a href="http://divinecinema.net/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Divine Cinema</a>. Rev. 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Thanks for Joining the Conversation - 200

One thing that tends to get left out of many conversations on deconstruction is atheism and agnosticism.  Why is this?  Even when it is brought up, it is rarely spoken of as an ending point.  Why is that?  Can our deconstruction lead us to atheism and agnosticism?  Is that ‘okay’?  Spoilers, we think it is. In this episode the Irenicast hosts discuss the important space atheism and agnosticism hold for so many on their journeys.  Perhaps what we believe is less important than how we hold those beliefs.  Fundamentalism can rear its ugly head in any ideology, god or no god.   And in the spirit of irony, the hosts close out the episode by sharing the Top 3 things they are against.  And in Irenicast fashion, not all of the hosts understand the assignment. Conversation on Atheism and Agnosticism (02:12)Top 3 Segment (41:31)   ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign Up for our Email list HERE and stay up to date on all things Irenicast! Send us Your questions, comments and/or encouragements for our upcoming 200th episode!    You can reach out on all of our social media platforms Facebook, Twitter and Instagram     Or better yet!  Email us an audio clip to podcast@irenicast.com!  Please include your name and what state or country you’re from.      RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on Atheism and Agnosticism   Brian McLaren &amp; Rev. Dr. Penny Nixon – The Age of Secular Christianity – 155 (Irenicast Episode) Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion by Sam Harris (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Christopher Eric Hitchens (A British-American author, journalist, orator and columnist) Richard Dawkins (A British evolutionary biologist and author) Josh McDowell (An evangelical Christian apologist and evangelist)  Pluralism – You Be You, Unless You’re a Hobbit – 139 (Irenicast Episode)  Another Conversation with Jennifer Knapp – Theology, Music and Sous Vide – 125 (Irenicast Episode)   From Our Top 3 Segment  Tenet (2020 Film)  Why Americans still avoid MSG, even though its ‘health effects’ have been debunked (article)  University Of California Reaches Final Decision: No More Standardized Admission Testing    SUPPORT THE SHOW You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.  However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show.  If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options. PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3). MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store.  We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.  AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link.  This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase.  No additional cost will be passed on to you.   IRENCAST HOSTS Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com You can follow Casey on Twitter and  Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer &amp; co-host | jeff@irenicast.com Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram &amp; twitter.  You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema. Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn   ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter Like Us on Facebook Listen &amp; Subscribe to Us on  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Android,  Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, Spreaker,  Pandora and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on PayPal, Amazon or at our Store Love Us?   CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.   This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

One thing that tends to get left out of many conversations on deconstruction is atheism and agnosticism.  Why is this?  Even when it is brought up, it is rarely spoken of as an ending point.  Why is that?  Can our deconstruction lead us to atheism and agnosticism?  Is that ‘okay’?  Spoilers, we think it is. In this episode the Irenicast hosts discuss the important space atheism and agnosticism hold for so many on their journeys.  Perhaps what we believe is less important than how we hold those beliefs.  Fundamentalism can rear its ugly head in any ideology, god or no god.   And in the spirit of irony, the hosts close out the episode by sharing the Top 3 things they are against.  And in Irenicast fashion, not all of the hosts understand the assignment. Conversation on Atheism and Agnosticism (02:12)Top 3 Segment (41:31) ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign Up for our Email list <a href="https://mailchi.mp/irenicast/email" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> and stay up to date on all things Irenicast! Send us Your questions, comments and/or encouragements for our upcoming 200th episode!   <ul> <li>You can reach out on all of our social media platforms <a href="http://www.fb.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/irenicast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Or better yet!  Email us an audio clip to <a href="mailto:podcast@irenicast.com">podcast@irenicast.com</a>!  Please include your name and what state or country you’re from.</li> </ul> RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on Atheism and Agnosticism <ul> <li><a href="http://irenicast.com/2019/11/19/brian-mclaren-progressive-christian-podcast-irenicon-142/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Brian McLaren &amp; Rev. Dr. Penny Nixon – The Age of Secular Christianity – 155</a> (Irenicast Episode)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/35G5GuU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion</a> by <a href="https://amzn.to/3uUtnbp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sam Harris</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Hitchens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christopher Eric Hitchens</a> (A British-American author, journalist, orator and columnist)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Dawkins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richard Dawkins</a> (A British evolutionary biologist and author)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_McDowell" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Josh McDowell</a> (An evangelical Christian apologist and evangelist)</li> <li><a href="https://irenicast.com/2019/04/02/pluralism-progressive-christian-podcast-irenicon-139/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pluralism – You Be You, Unless You’re a Hobbit – 139</a> (Irenicast Episode)</li> <li><a href="https://irenicast.com/2018/09/04/another-conversation-with-jennifer-knapp-progressive-christian-podcast-irenicon-125/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Another Conversation with Jennifer Knapp – Theology, Music and Sous Vide – 125</a> (Irenicast Episode) </li> </ul> From Our Top 3 Segment <ul> <li><a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/tenet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tenet</a> (2020 Film)</li> <li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2018/03/20/why-americans-still-avoid-msg-even-though-its-health-effects-have-been-debunked/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Why Americans still avoid MSG, even though its ‘health effects’ have been debunked</a> (article)</li> <li><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/michaeltnietzel/2021/11/19/university-of-california-reaches-final-decision-no-more-standardized-admission-testing/?sh=1055d9e2ec58" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> University Of California Reaches Final Decision: No More Standardized Admission Testing</a></li> </ul> SUPPORT THE SHOW You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.  However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show.  If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options. <a href="http://irenicast.com/paypal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PAYPAL</a> - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to <a href="http://Irenicast.com/PayPal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irenicast.com/PayPal</a> to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3). <a href="http://irenicast.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MERCH</a> - Irenicast has a merch store at <a href="http://Irenicast.com/Store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irenicast.com/Store</a>.  We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.  <a href="http://irenicast.com/amazon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AMAZON</a> - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link.  This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase.  No additional cost will be passed on to you. IRENCAST HOSTS Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | <a href="mailto:bonnie@irenicast.com">bonnie@irenicast.com</a> You can connect with Bonnie on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bonnie.langrambob" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and at <a href="https://www.parksideucc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parkside Community Church-UCC</a> Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | <a href="mailto:casey@irenicast.com">casey@irenicast.com</a> You can follow Casey on <a href="https://twitter.com/rev_tinnin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/casey.tinnin.98?fref=search" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Facebook</a>, or you can check out his blog <a href="https://thequeerlyfaithfulpastor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Queerly Faithful Pastor</a> or <a href="https://www.loomisucc.org/our-pastor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">loomisucc.org</a> Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer &amp; co-host | <a href="mailto:jeff@irenicast.com">jeff@irenicast.com</a> Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on <a href="https://facebook.com/jeffmanildi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/jeffmanildi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram</a> &amp; <a href="http://twitter.com/jeffmanildi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a>.  You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast <a href="http://divinecinema.net/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Divine Cinema</a>. Rev. 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Atheism and Agnosticism - Is God Always the Answer? - 199

War and Christianity are certainly not strangers.  In fact, they seem pretty friendly many of the times.  In this episode Bonnie, Rajeev and Jeff discuss the complicated history of war and Christianity.  A discussion that seems especially timely considering the current invasion of Ukraine. The conversation starts by acknowledging the ample examples of divine mandated war in our religious text.  To which, the wide path of Biblical interpretations has come up with many theological ‘theories’ on war and peace.  Bonnie specifically lays out a great overview of the history of the peace movement in America from her studies to lay the foundation for the remainder of the episode. After sharing a little about their journeys through their thoughts and beliefs about war, the discussion delves deeper into pacifism.  There soon seems to be a quick distinction between theory and reality.  Struggling with questions like: What amount of privilege has led to your thoughts on war and peace?  What does pacifism and non-violence look like on the ground when it is no longer a thought exercise?  Are there moral absolutes when discussing war and violence?  Is there movement on the spectrum of violence and oppression and peace and pacifism? And speaking of things that are better in theory, we introduce a new segment called Connect the Dots to close the episode.  Conversation on War and Christianity (02:44)Connect the Dots Segment (42:33)   ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign Up for our Email list HERE and stay up to date on all things Irenicast! Send us Your questions, comments and/or encouragements for our upcoming 200th episode!    You can reach out on all of our social media platforms Facebook, Twitter and Instagram     Or better yet!  Email us an audio clip to podcast@irenicast.com!  Please include your name and what state or country you’re from.      RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on War and Christianity  William Lloyd Garrison Leo Tolstoy John Howard Yoder  John Howard Yoder’s Sexual Misconduct Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7 NRSV)  Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Resistance and Execution Just War Theory  West Nickel Mines School Shooting (Shooting in Amish Community)  From Our Connect the Dots Segment   Karate Kid (1984 Film) Beverly Hills Cop (1984 Film)  What is Love? – The Space Between – 191 (Listen to the segment in this episode for context on ‘Kibbles and Bits’)    SUPPORT THE SHOW You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.  However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show.  If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options. PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).  MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store.  We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings. AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link.  This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase.  No additional cost will be passed on to you.   IRENCAST HOSTS Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC and haystackspodcast.com. Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com You can follow Casey on Twitter and  Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer &amp; co-host | jeff@irenicast.com Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram &amp; twitter.  You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema. Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com You can connect with Rajeev at Parkside Community Church,  Facebook, Twitter, Medium, LinkedIn, and Haystacks Podcast.     ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Email Us at podcast@irenicast.comFollow Us on TwitterLike Us on FacebookListen &amp; Subscribe to Us on  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Android,  Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, Spreaker,  Pandora and SoundCloudSpeak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook GroupSee Us on InstagramSupport Us on PayPal, Amazon or at our StoreLove Us?   CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.   This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

War and Christianity are certainly not strangers.  In fact, they seem pretty friendly many of the times.  In this episode Bonnie, Rajeev and Jeff discuss the complicated history of war and Christianity.  A discussion that seems especially timely considering the current invasion of Ukraine. The conversation starts by acknowledging the ample examples of divine mandated war in our religious text.  To which, the wide path of Biblical interpretations has come up with many theological ‘theories’ on war and peace.  Bonnie specifically lays out a great overview of the history of the peace movement in America from her studies to lay the foundation for the remainder of the episode. After sharing a little about their journeys through their thoughts and beliefs about war, the discussion delves deeper into pacifism.  There soon seems to be a quick distinction between theory and reality.  Struggling with questions like: What amount of privilege has led to your thoughts on war and peace?  What does pacifism and non-violence look like on the ground when it is no longer a thought exercise?  Are there moral absolutes when discussing war and violence?  Is there movement on the spectrum of violence and oppression and peace and pacifism? And speaking of things that are better in theory, we introduce a new segment called Connect the Dots to close the episode.  Conversation on War and Christianity (02:44)Connect the Dots Segment (42:33) ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign Up for our Email list <a href="https://mailchi.mp/irenicast/email" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> and stay up to date on all things Irenicast! Send us Your questions, comments and/or encouragements for our upcoming 200th episode!   <ul> <li>You can reach out on all of our social media platforms <a href="http://www.fb.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/irenicast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Or better yet!  Email us an audio clip to <a href="mailto:podcast@irenicast.com">podcast@irenicast.com</a>!  Please include your name and what state or country you’re from.</li> </ul> RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on War and Christianity <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Lloyd_Garrison" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">William Lloyd Garrison</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leo_Tolstoy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leo Tolstoy</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Howard_Yoder" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Howard Yoder</a></li> <li><a href="https://peacetheology.net/john-h-yoder/john-howard-yoder%E2%80%99s-sexual-misconduct%E2%80%94part-five-2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> John Howard Yoder’s Sexual Misconduct</a></li> <li>Sermon on the Mount (<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%205-7&amp;version=NRSV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matthew 5-7 NRSV</a>)</li> <li><a href="https://www.ushmm.org/information/exhibitions/online-exhibitions/special-focus/dietrich-bonhoeffer/resistance-and-execution" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Resistance and Execution</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just_war_theory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Just War Theory</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Nickel_Mines_School_shooting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> West Nickel Mines School Shooting</a> (Shooting in Amish Community)</li> </ul> From Our Connect the Dots Segment <ul> <li><a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-karate-kid-1984" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Karate Kid</a> (1984 Film)</li> <li><a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/beverly-hills-cop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beverly Hills Cop</a> (1984 Film)</li> <li><a href="http://irenicast.com/2021/12/07/what-is-love-progressive-christian-podcast-irenicon-191/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> What is Love? – The Space Between – 191</a> (Listen to the segment in this episode for context on ‘Kibbles and Bits’)</li> </ul> SUPPORT THE SHOW You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.  However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show.  If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options. <a href="http://irenicast.com/paypal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PAYPAL</a> - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to <a href="http://Irenicast.com/PayPal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irenicast.com/PayPal</a> to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).  <a href="http://irenicast.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MERCH</a> - Irenicast has a merch store at <a href="http://Irenicast.com/Store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irenicast.com/Store</a>.  We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings. <a href="http://irenicast.com/amazon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AMAZON</a> - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link.  This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase.  No additional cost will be passed on to you. IRENCAST HOSTS Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | <a href="mailto:bonnie@irenicast.com">bonnie@irenicast.com </a>You can connect with Bonnie on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bonnie.langrambob" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and at <a href="https://www.parksideucc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parkside Community Church-UCC</a> and <a href="https://haystackspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">haystackspodcast.com.</a> Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | <a href="mailto:casey@irenicast.com">casey@irenicast.com </a>You can follow Casey on <a href="https://twitter.com/rev_tinnin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/casey.tinnin.98?fref=search" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Facebook</a>, or you can check out his blog <a href="https://thequeerlyfaithfulpastor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Queerly Faithful Pastor</a> or <a href="https://www.loomisucc.org/our-pastor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">loomisucc.org</a> Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer &amp; co-host | <a href="mailto:jeff@irenicast.com">jeff@irenicast.com </a>Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on <a href="https://facebook.com/jeffmanildi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/jeffmanildi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram</a> &amp; <a href="http://twitter.com/jeffmanildi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a>.  You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast <a href="http://divinecinema.net/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Divine Cinema</a>. Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | <a href="mailto:rajeev@irenicast.com">rajeev@irenicast.com </a>You can connect with Rajeev at <a href="https://www.parksideucc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parkside Community Church</a>,  <a href="http://www.facebook.com/revrajrambob" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/revrajrambob" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://rajeevrambob.medium.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Medium</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajeevrambob/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, and <a href="https://haystackspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Haystacks Podcast</a>.   ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Email Us at <a href="mailto:podcast@irenicast.com">podcast@irenicast.com</a>Follow Us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>Like Us on <a href="http://www.fb.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>Listen &amp; Subscribe to Us on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irenicast-a-progressive-christian-podcast/id973641238" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pcmVuaWNhc3QubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="http://subscribeonandroid.com/irenicast.libsyn.com/rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Android</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2I8ZocjK9u4d8PMEWeJFDU?si=F0PCz8RH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/irenicast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Irenicast-p716495/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, <a href="http://www.iheart.com/show/53-Irenicast-Convos-on-Faith-C/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iHeart Radio</a>, <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spreaker</a>, <a href="https://www.pandora.com/podcast/irenicast-a-progressive-christian-podcast/PC:9318?part=ug&amp;corr=18849318" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pandora</a> and <a href="https://soundcloud.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SoundCloud</a>Speak to Us on our <a href="http://irenicast.com/feedback" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feedback Page</a> and the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/postevangelicals" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Post Evangelical Facebook Group</a>See Us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/irenicast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>Support Us on <a href="http://irenicast.com/paypal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PayPal</a>, <a href="http://irenicast.com/amazon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> or at our <a href="http://irenicast.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Store</a>Love Us? 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War and Christianity - Striving for Co-Flourishing - 198

In this episode on queer legacy, Casey shares a recent revelation from a queer history class he has been taking.  He shares the history of the term two-spirit.  A term used by some to describe Indigenous North American people who fulfilled a traditional third-gender ceremonial and social role in their cultures.  As someone who is both queer and has Indigenous ancestry Casey expressed his deep sense of validation in his pastoral calling. Casey also takes this revelation and challenges us to take a new look at calling and purpose.  This shifts the conversation into challenging the ideas we’ve been given about calling and purpose.  Is calling for the few and capable or for all?  Is it something that happens to us or something we live into? The episode ends with a fun couple of rounds of Jesus Juke.  Listen to the end to find out just what it means to be a ‘Hot Tub Christian’.   Conversation on Queer Legacy (03:49) Jesus Juke Segment (36:59)   ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign Up for our Email list HERE and stay up to date on all things Irenicast! Send us Your questions, comments and/or encouragements for our upcoming 200th episode!    You can reach out on all of our social media platforms Facebook, Twitter and Instagram     Or better yet!  Email us an audio clip to podcast@irenicast.com!  Please include your name and what state or country you’re from.      RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on Queer Legacy  Two-Spirit - A modern, pan-Indian, umbrella term used by some Indigenous North Americans to describe Native people in their communities who fulfill a traditional third-gender (or other gender-variant) ceremonial and social role in their cultures. LGBT history in Mexico Chickasaw (An indigenous people of the Southeastern Woodlands)  Texas Governor Pushes to Investigate Medical Treatments for Trans Youth as ‘Child Abuse’ (NYT Article)  Florida House passes controversial measure dubbed the 'Don't Say Gay' bill by critics (NPR Article)  History of LGBTQ Rights Cases In Iowa Ted Haggard Jesus Camp (2006 Documentary)  Spanish Missions in California    SUPPORT THE SHOW You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.  However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show.  If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.  PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3). MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store.  We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.   AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link.  This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase.  No additional cost will be passed on to you.   IRENCAST HOSTS Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC and haystackspodcast.com.   Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com You can follow Casey on Twitter and  Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org   Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer &amp; co-host | jeff@irenicast.com Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram &amp; twitter.  You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.   Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com You can connect with Rajeev at Parkside Community Church,  Facebook, Twitter, Medium, LinkedIn, and Haystacks Podcast.     ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter Like Us on Facebook Listen &amp; Subscribe to Us on  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Android,  Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, Spreaker,  Pandora and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on PayPal, Amazon or at our Store Love Us?   CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.   This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

In this episode on queer legacy, Casey shares a recent revelation from a queer history class he has been taking.  He shares the history of the term two-spirit.  A term used by some to describe Indigenous North American people who fulfilled a traditional third-gender ceremonial and social role in their cultures.  As someone who is both queer and has Indigenous ancestry Casey expressed his deep sense of validation in his pastoral calling. Casey also takes this revelation and challenges us to take a new look at calling and purpose.  This shifts the conversation into challenging the ideas we’ve been given about calling and purpose.  Is calling for the few and capable or for all?  Is it something that happens to us or something we live into? The episode ends with a fun couple of rounds of Jesus Juke.  Listen to the end to find out just what it means to be a ‘Hot Tub Christian’. Conversation on Queer Legacy (03:49) Jesus Juke Segment (36:59) ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign Up for our Email list <a href="https://mailchi.mp/irenicast/email" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> and stay up to date on all things Irenicast! 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Queer Legacy - Spirit and Calling - 197

Thomas Oord

How do Eschatology and Process Theology fit together?  This week we try and answer that question by sitting down with Dr. Thomas Jay Oord.  Dr. Oord is an expert on Process Theology, also known as Open and Relational Theology. Many days it feels as though the end of the world is upon us.  This is even true for people across the proverbial aisle.  Although for much different reasons.  In this conversation we explore endings through a Process Theology lens. Will things get better?  Will there be an ultimate ending?  What is God’s role, or lack thereof, in endings?  Listen and find out what Dr. Oord and the Irencast team have to say about Eschatology and Process Theology.   ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign Up for our Email list HERE and stay up to date on all things Irenicast! Send us Your questions, comments and/or encouragements for our upcoming 200th episode!    You can reach out on all of our social media platforms Facebook, Twitter and Instagram     Or better yet!  Email us an audio clip to podcast@irenicast.com!  Please include your name and what state or country you’re from.      RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on Eschatology and Process Theology  Dr. Oord’s Latest Book: Pluriform Love: An Open and Relational Theology of Well-Being by Thomas Oord (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Dr. Oord’s Book with Bonnie as co-editor: Partnering with God: Exploring Collaboration in Open and Relational Theology (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Church of the Nazarene (Evangelical Christian Denomination) Holiness Movement  Cru (until 2011 known as Campus Crusade for Christ) (Interdenominational Christian parachurch organization)  Late Great Planet Earth by Hal Lindsey     Left Behind     Lutheran Augustine of Hippo Alfred North Whitehead (English Mathematician and Philosopher) Charles Hartshorne (American philosopher)  Matthew 16:24-26 NRSV (Take up cross to follow Jesus verse)  ORTCon 2022  ORTLine 2022    MORE ON OUR GUEST THOMAS JAY OORD Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. Oord is a best-selling and award-winning author, having written or edited more than twenty-five books. He directs a doctoral program at Northwind Theological Seminary and the Center for Open and Relational Theology. A twelve-time Faculty Award-winning professor, he teaches around the globe. Oord is known for his contributions to research on love, open and relational theology, science and religion, and the implications of freedom and relationships for transformation.  Check out his website at ThomasJayOord.com   SUPPORT THE SHOW You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.  However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show.  If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options. PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3). MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store.  We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings. AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link.  This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase.  No additional cost will be passed on to you.   IRENCAST HOSTS Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC and haystackspodcast.com. Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com You can follow Casey on Twitter and  Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer &amp; co-host | jeff@irenicast.com Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram &amp; twitter.  You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema. Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com You can connect with Rajeev at Parkside Community Church,  Facebook, Twitter, Medium, LinkedIn, and Haystacks Podcast.     ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter Like Us on Facebook Listen &amp; Subscribe to Us on  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Android,  Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, Spreaker,  Pandora and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on PayPal, Amazon or at our Store Love Us?   CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.   This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

How do Eschatology and Process Theology fit together?  This week we try and answer that question by sitting down with Dr. Thomas Jay Oord.  Dr. Oord is an expert on Process Theology, also known as Open and Relational Theology. Many days it feels as though the end of the world is upon us.  This is even true for people across the proverbial aisle.  Although for much different reasons.  In this conversation we explore endings through a Process Theology lens. Will things get better?  Will there be an ultimate ending?  What is God’s role, or lack thereof, in endings?  Listen and find out what Dr. Oord and the Irencast team have to say about Eschatology and Process Theology. ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign Up for our Email list <a href="https://mailchi.mp/irenicast/email" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> and stay up to date on all things Irenicast! Send us Your questions, comments and/or encouragements for our upcoming 200th episode!   <ul> <li>You can reach out on all of our social media platforms <a href="http://www.fb.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/irenicast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li>Or better yet!  Email us an audio clip to <a href="mailto:podcast@irenicast.com">podcast@irenicast.com</a>!  Please include your name and what state or country you’re from.</li> </ul> RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on Eschatology and Process Theology <ul> <li>Dr. Oord’s Latest Book: <a href="https://amzn.to/3uNuH1A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pluriform Love: An Open and Relational Theology of Well-Being</a> by <a href="https://amzn.to/3rMSGMv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thomas Oord</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li>Dr. Oord’s Book with Bonnie as co-editor: <a href="https://amzn.to/3Bmneb4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Partnering with God: Exploring Collaboration in Open and Relational Theology</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_the_Nazarene" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Church of the Nazarene</a> (Evangelical Christian Denomination)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holiness_movement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Holiness Movement</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cru_(Christian_organization)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Cru</a> (until 2011 known as Campus Crusade for Christ) (Interdenominational Christian parachurch organization)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Late_Great_Planet_Earth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Late Great Planet Earth by Hal Lindsey</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Left_Behind" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Left Behind</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lutheranism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lutheran</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augustine_of_Hippo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Augustine of Hippo</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_North_Whitehead" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alfred North Whitehead</a> (English Mathematician and Philosopher)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Hartshorne" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charles Hartshorne</a> (American philosopher)</li> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+16%3A24-26&amp;version=NRSV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Matthew 16:24-26 NRSV</a> (Take up cross to follow Jesus verse)</li> <li><a href="https://processnexus.net/event/ortcon-22-an-in-person-open-and-relational-theology-conference/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> ORTCon 2022</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ortline-tickets-219336089147" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> ORTLine 2022</a></li> </ul> MORE ON OUR GUEST THOMAS JAY OORD Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. Oord is a best-selling and award-winning author, having written or edited more than twenty-five books. He directs a doctoral program at Northwind Theological Seminary and the Center for Open and Relational Theology. A twelve-time Faculty Award-winning professor, he teaches around the globe. Oord is known for his contributions to research on love, open and relational theology, science and religion, and the implications of freedom and relationships for transformation.  Check out his website at <a href="http://thomasjayoord.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ThomasJayOord.com</a> SUPPORT THE SHOW You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.  However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show.  If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options. <a href="http://irenicast.com/paypal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PAYPAL</a> - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to <a href="http://Irenicast.com/PayPal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irenicast.com/PayPal</a> to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3). <a href="http://irenicast.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MERCH</a> - Irenicast has a merch store at <a href="http://Irenicast.com/Store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irenicast.com/Store</a>.  We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings. <a href="http://irenicast.com/amazon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AMAZON</a> - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link.  This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase.  No additional cost will be passed on to you. IRENCAST HOSTS Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | <a href="mailto:bonnie@irenicast.com">bonnie@irenicast.com</a> You can connect with Bonnie on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bonnie.langrambob" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and at <a href="https://www.parksideucc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parkside Community Church-UCC</a> and <a href="https://haystackspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">haystackspodcast.com.</a> Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | <a href="mailto:casey@irenicast.com">casey@irenicast.com</a> You can follow Casey on <a href="https://twitter.com/rev_tinnin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/casey.tinnin.98?fref=search" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Facebook</a>, or you can check out his blog <a href="https://thequeerlyfaithfulpastor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Queerly Faithful Pastor</a> or <a href="https://www.loomisucc.org/our-pastor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">loomisucc.org</a> Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer &amp; co-host | <a href="mailto:jeff@irenicast.com">jeff@irenicast.com</a> Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on <a href="https://facebook.com/jeffmanildi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/jeffmanildi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram</a> &amp; <a href="http://twitter.com/jeffmanildi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a>.  You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast <a href="http://divinecinema.net/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Divine Cinema</a>. Rev. 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Eschatology and Process Theology - A Conversation with Dr. Thomas Oord - 196

The problem with patriarchal Christianity may seem obvious to many listeners of Irenicast.  It is no surprise to us that patriarchy has done perhaps irrevocable damage to not just Christianity, but the nation as well.  We are seeing the ripples of that sad truth on every level in society. In this episode, three beneficiaries of the the f**ked up system we’ve come to know and loathe discuss ways we can lay aside our privilege to make room for others to lead.  It is not an easy task, and sometimes it seems like it is too little too late.  However, as Rajeev points out, there is still some hope left.  Is it enough to make a difference? And for our segment this week, Casey introduces the team to a new one called Bunker Buddies.  Since most days feel like the end of the world is here, we figure we would lean into it and share the items we would bring to the Irenicast bunker to wait out the apocalypse. Conversation on The Problem with Patriarchal Christianity (02:52)Bunker Buddies Segment (39:57)   ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign Up for our Email list HERE and stay up to date on all things Irenicast! Intersections is a group of un-fundies and exvangelicals meeting to support each other and process our evolving faith journeys. Facilitated by Bonnie, Casey, Rajeev and Jeff.  Our next session will be Thursdays, February 3rd through March 10th at 7pm PT.  Register today.   RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation The Problem with Patriarchal Christianity   A Conversation with Carolyn Baker, Author of Confronting Christofascism – 194 (Irenicast Episode)  The Generational Divide – Special Guest Co-Host Selah Cluff – 193 (Irenicast Episode) Angela Dorothea Merkel (Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021) Jacinda Ardern (Prime Minister of New Zealand) Malala Yousafzai (Pakistani Activist) Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo (Books - Amazon Affiliate Link)  Landing Spot (Non-Profit Organization Helping LGBTQIA+ Teens in Sacramento, CA) Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown (Books - Amazon Affiliate Link) Confronting Christofascism: Healing the Evangelical Wound (Kindle Edition) by Carolyn Baker (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Healing the Evangelical Wound: The End of Religious Authoritarianism by Carolyn Baker (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Encanto (2021 Film)  From Our Bunker Buddies Segment  Bob’s Burgers (Fox Animated Series)    SUPPORT THE SHOW You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.  However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show.  If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.  PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3). MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store.  We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings. AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link.  This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase.  No additional cost will be passed on to you.   IRENCAST HOSTS Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.comYou can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC and haystackspodcast.com. Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.comYou can follow Casey on Twitter and  Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer &amp; co-host | jeff@irenicast.comFollow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram &amp; twitter.  You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema. Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.comYou can connect with Rajeev at Parkside Community Church,  Facebook, Twitter, Medium, LinkedIn, and Haystacks Podcast.     ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Email Us at podcast@irenicast.comFollow Us on Twitter Like Us on Facebook Listen &amp; Subscribe to Us on  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Android,  Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, Spreaker,  Pandora and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on PayPal, Amazon or at our Store Love Us?   CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.   This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

The problem with patriarchal Christianity may seem obvious to many listeners of Irenicast.  It is no surprise to us that patriarchy has done perhaps irrevocable damage to not just Christianity, but the nation as well.  We are seeing the ripples of that sad truth on every level in society. In this episode, three beneficiaries of the the f**ked up system we’ve come to know and loathe discuss ways we can lay aside our privilege to make room for others to lead.  It is not an easy task, and sometimes it seems like it is too little too late.  However, as Rajeev points out, there is still some hope left.  Is it enough to make a difference? And for our segment this week, Casey introduces the team to a new one called Bunker Buddies.  Since most days feel like the end of the world is here, we figure we would lean into it and share the items we would bring to the Irenicast bunker to wait out the apocalypse. Conversation on The Problem with Patriarchal Christianity (02:52)Bunker Buddies Segment (39:57) ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign Up for our Email list <a href="https://mailchi.mp/irenicast/email" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> and stay up to date on all things Irenicast! Intersections is a group of un-fundies and exvangelicals meeting to support each other and process our evolving faith journeys. Facilitated by Bonnie, Casey, Rajeev and Jeff.  Our next session will be Thursdays, February 3rd through March 10th at 7pm PT.  <a href="http://theintersections.space/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Register today</a>. RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation The Problem with Patriarchal Christianity <ul> <li><a href="http://irenicast.com/2022/01/18/conversation-with-carolyn-baker-progressive-christian-podcast-irenicon-194/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> A Conversation with Carolyn Baker, Author of Confronting Christofascism – 194</a> (Irenicast Episode)</li> <li><a href="http://irenicast.com/2022/01/04/generational-divide-progressive-christian-podcast-irenicon-193/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Generational Divide – Special Guest Co-Host Selah Cluff – 193</a> (Irenicast Episode)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angela_Merkel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angela Dorothea Merkel</a> (Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacinda_Ardern" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jacinda Ardern</a> (Prime Minister of New Zealand)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malala_Yousafzai" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Malala Yousafzai</a> (Pakistani Activist)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3s7eMbt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls</a> by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo (Books - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://www.loomisucc.org/the-landing-spot-1?fbclid=IwAR3YxRj-C7f4UT7-IGcytbhvPkDqz-ysOfDJC1e7fGorCW79oj9ELlFleF8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Landing Spot</a> (Non-Profit Organization Helping LGBTQIA+ Teens in Sacramento, CA)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3HlIIXJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience</a> by <a href="https://amzn.to/3HlW6Ls" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brené Brown</a> (Books - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3FQBKsh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Confronting Christofascism: Healing the Evangelical Wound</a> (Kindle Edition) by Carolyn Baker (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3rrgPXm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Healing the Evangelical Wound: The End of Religious Authoritarianism</a> by Carolyn Baker (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/encanto" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Encanto</a> (2021 Film)</li> </ul> From Our Bunker Buddies Segment <ul> <li><a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/bobs-burgers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bob’s Burgers</a> (Fox Animated Series)</li> </ul> SUPPORT THE SHOW You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.  However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show.  If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.  <a href="http://irenicast.com/paypal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PAYPAL</a> - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to <a href="http://Irenicast.com/PayPal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irenicast.com/PayPal</a> to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3). <a href="http://irenicast.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MERCH</a> - Irenicast has a merch store at <a href="http://Irenicast.com/Store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irenicast.com/Store</a>.  We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings. <a href="http://irenicast.com/amazon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AMAZON</a> - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link.  This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase.  No additional cost will be passed on to you. IRENCAST HOSTS Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | <a href="mailto:bonnie@irenicast.com">bonnie@irenicast.com</a>You can connect with Bonnie on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bonnie.langrambob" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and at <a href="https://www.parksideucc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parkside Community Church-UCC</a> and <a href="https://haystackspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">haystackspodcast.com.</a> Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | <a href="mailto:casey@irenicast.com">casey@irenicast.com</a>You can follow Casey on <a href="https://twitter.com/rev_tinnin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/casey.tinnin.98?fref=search" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Facebook</a>, or you can check out his blog <a href="https://thequeerlyfaithfulpastor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Queerly Faithful Pastor</a> or <a href="https://www.loomisucc.org/our-pastor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">loomisucc.org</a> Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer &amp; co-host | <a href="mailto:jeff@irenicast.com">jeff@irenicast.com</a>Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on <a href="https://facebook.com/jeffmanildi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/jeffmanildi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram</a> &amp; <a href="http://twitter.com/jeffmanildi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a>.  You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast <a href="http://divinecinema.net/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Divine Cinema</a>. 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The Problem with Patriarchal Christianity - Let Go and Let Others - 195

Carolyn Baker

In this episode Bonnie sits down and has a compelling conversation with Carolyn Baker PhD mostly about her newest book, Confronting Christofascism: Healing the Evangelical Wound.  It is no secret that since 2016 the United States has felt as though it is on its last legs as a democracy.  Carolyn shares with us many of her perspectives on why that is the case from her book. This conversation includes many of the things we are not supposed to talk about at the dinner table: religion and politics.  Specifically the marrying of fascism and a large portion of American Christianity.  Carolyn’s revolutionary mindset is on full display when she expands on a terms like religious terrorism and her books namesake, Christofascism.   ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign Up for our Email list HERE and stay up to date on all things Irenicast! Intersections is a group of un-fundies and exvangelicals meeting to support each other and process our evolving faith journeys. Facilitated by Bonnie, Casey, Rajeev and Jeff.  Our next session will be Thursdays, February 3rd through March 10th at 7pm PT.  Register today.   RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation with Carolyn Baker  Carolyn Baker (Website) Carolyn Baker (Author Page)   Confronting Christofascism: Healing the Evangelical Wound (Kindle Edition) by Carolyn Baker (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Healing the Evangelical Wound: The End of Religious Authoritarianism by Carolyn Baker (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)   Billy Graham (American Evangelist) Josh Hawley (American Politician) Thomas Cotton (American Politician) Christopher Hedges (American journalist, Presbyterian minister, author and television host) American Theocracy: The Peril and Politics of Radical Religion, Oil, and Borrowed Money in the 21st Century by Kevin Phillips (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Leaving the Fold: A Guide for Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving Their Religion by Marlene Winell (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Texas Senate Bill 8 (Texas Abortion Law) George Walker Bush (43rd President of the United States) Jimmy Lee Swaggart (American Pentecostal Televangelist) Comfortable with Uncertainty: 108 Teachings on Cultivating Fearlessness and Compassion by Pema Chodron (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) The Cloud of Unknowing (an anonymous work of Christian mysticism written in Middle English in the latter half of the 14th century) New Age  Jungian Therapy The Hope: A Guide to Sacred Activism by Andrew Harvey (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Dietrich Bonhoeffer (German Lutheran pastor, theologian) James Finley (Clinical Psychologist and Author) The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe by Richard Rohr (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)    MORE ON OUR GUEST CAROLYN BAKER Carolyn Baker’s mission is to create islands of sanity in a sea of global chaos. This mission necessitates the development of a variety of emotional tools alongside a commitment to spiritual transformation. Through her multifaceted outreach via webinars, podcasts, live workshops, books, and articles, as well as one-on-one life coaching, Carolyn is touching the lives of thousands to assist them in deeply adapting and becoming resilient in the face of the unprecedented changes confronting humanity. Hundreds of people have worked with Carolyn in recent years to receive guidance around living and loving in turbulent times. Carolyn also offers spiritual counseling to provide meaning and purpose in a time of personal and collective suffering. Carolyn believes that one of the key tools we need for navigating the global crisis is solid information. For nearly a decade, Carolyn has published a comprehensive Daily News Digest, seven days per week unless she is traveling. This amazing, subscription-based newsletter contains key stories on economics, the environment, world news, civil liberties, civil unrest, and cultural trends—and contains a unique Inspiration section that offers options for responding to our planetary predicament. Carolyn graduated from Michigan State University, the University of Colorado, and Columbia Pacific University. She was a psychotherapist in private practice for eleven years and a college professor of psychology and history for ten years. Carolyn is the author of numerous books, and she lives and writes in Boulder, Colorado. For more on Carolyn Baker go to CarolynBaker.net   SUPPORT THE SHOW You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.  However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show.  If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options. PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3). MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store.  We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings. AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link.  This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase.  No additional cost will be passed on to you.   IRENCAST HOSTS Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.comYou can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC and haystackspodcast.com. Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.comYou can follow Casey on Twitter and  Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer &amp; co-host | jeff@irenicast.comFollow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram &amp; twitter.  You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema. Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.comYou can connect with Rajeev at Parkside Community Church,  Facebook, Twitter, Medium, LinkedIn, and Haystacks Podcast.     ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Email Us at podcast@irenicast.comFollow Us on Twitter Like Us on Facebook Listen &amp; Subscribe to Us on  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Android,  Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, Spreaker,  Pandora and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on PayPal, Amazon or at our Store Love Us?   CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.   This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

In this episode Bonnie sits down and has a compelling conversation with Carolyn Baker PhD mostly about her newest book, Confronting Christofascism: Healing the Evangelical Wound.  It is no secret that since 2016 the United States has felt as though it is on its last legs as a democracy.  Carolyn shares with us many of her perspectives on why that is the case from her book. This conversation includes many of the things we are not supposed to talk about at the dinner table: religion and politics.  Specifically the marrying of fascism and a large portion of American Christianity.  Carolyn’s revolutionary mindset is on full display when she expands on a terms like religious terrorism and her books namesake, Christofascism. ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign Up for our Email list <a href="https://mailchi.mp/irenicast/email" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> and stay up to date on all things Irenicast! Intersections is a group of un-fundies and exvangelicals meeting to support each other and process our evolving faith journeys. Facilitated by Bonnie, Casey, Rajeev and Jeff.  Our next session will be Thursdays, February 3rd through March 10th at 7pm PT.  <a href="http://theintersections.space/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Register today</a>. RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation with Carolyn Baker <ul> <li><a href="https://carolynbaker.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carolyn Baker</a> (Website)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3qD4AI9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carolyn Baker</a> (Author Page)</li> <li> <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3FQBKsh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Confronting Christofascism: Healing the Evangelical Wound</a> (Kindle Edition) by Carolyn Baker (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3rrgPXm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Healing the Evangelical Wound: The End of Religious Authoritarianism</a> by Carolyn Baker (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Graham" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Billy Graham</a> (American Evangelist)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Hawley" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Josh Hawley</a> (American Politician)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Cotton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thomas Cotton</a> (American Politician)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Hedges" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christopher Hedges</a> (American journalist, Presbyterian minister, author and television host)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3A6WXwJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Theocracy: The Peril and Politics of Radical Religion, Oil, and Borrowed Money in the 21st Century</a> by Kevin Phillips (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3qFfVHM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Leaving the Fold: A Guide for Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving Their Religion</a> by <a href="https://amzn.to/3FFjcLp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marlene Winell</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://legiscan.com/TX/text/SB8/id/2395961" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Texas Senate Bill 8</a> (Texas Abortion Law)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_W._Bush" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">George Walker Bush</a> (43rd President of the United States)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Swaggart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jimmy Lee Swaggart</a> (American Pentecostal Televangelist)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/328BXci" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Comfortable with Uncertainty: 108 Teachings on Cultivating Fearlessness and Compassion</a> by <a href="https://amzn.to/3GGOyCu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pema Chodron</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cloud_of_Unknowing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Cloud of Unknowing</a> (an anonymous work of Christian mysticism written in Middle English in the latter half of the 14th century)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Age" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Age</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapy-types/jungian-therapy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Jungian Therapy</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3GK38t1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Hope: A Guide to Sacred Activism</a> by <a href="https://amzn.to/33NqrU3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrew Harvey</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dietrich_Bonhoeffer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dietrich Bonhoeffer</a> (German Lutheran pastor, theologian)</li> <li><a href="https://cac.org/about/our-teachers/james-finley/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">James Finley</a> (Clinical Psychologist and Author)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3AcmUe5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe</a> by <a href="https://amzn.to/3fGGuFT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Richard Rohr</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> </ul> MORE ON OUR GUEST CAROLYN BAKER Carolyn Baker’s mission is to create islands of sanity in a sea of global chaos. This mission necessitates the development of a variety of emotional tools alongside a commitment to spiritual transformation. Through her multifaceted outreach via webinars, podcasts, live workshops, books, and articles, as well as one-on-one life coaching, Carolyn is touching the lives of thousands to assist them in deeply adapting and becoming resilient in the face of the unprecedented changes confronting humanity. Hundreds of people have worked with Carolyn in recent years to receive guidance around living and loving in turbulent times. Carolyn also offers spiritual counseling to provide meaning and purpose in a time of personal and collective suffering. Carolyn believes that one of the key tools we need for navigating the global crisis is solid information. For nearly a decade, Carolyn has published a comprehensive Daily News Digest, seven days per week unless she is traveling. This amazing, subscription-based newsletter contains key stories on economics, the environment, world news, civil liberties, civil unrest, and cultural trends—and contains a unique Inspiration section that offers options for responding to our planetary predicament. Carolyn graduated from Michigan State University, the University of Colorado, and Columbia Pacific University. She was a psychotherapist in private practice for eleven years and a college professor of psychology and history for ten years. Carolyn is the author of numerous books, and she lives and writes in Boulder, Colorado. 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The generational divide in our country feels massive.  With the rise of Gen Z and the sentiment of ‘Okay Boomer’, it doesn't feel as though one generation values the other.  If anything, younger generations especially are scapegoated for the direction our culture is taking.  In this episode we welcome Selah Cluff and as a member of GenZ to discuss this divide and explore how we might cross it. One of the first places this discussion goes is how each generation views the future and what cultural events define the generations represented. It is a wide road of experiences and events that shapes such diverse outlooks on the world and it’s future.  You won’t want to miss out on this conversation. And finally in an exercise of relevance, Selah quizzes the Irenicast hosts on current Gen Z slang.  Find out which of the Irenicast team is in the know and who is stuck in a moment. Introduction of Our Guest Co-Host, Selah Cluff (02:35)Conversation on The Generational Divide (08:29)Gen Z Slang Segment (56:22)   ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign Up for our Email list HERE and stay up to date on all things Irenicast! Intersections is a group of un-fundies and exvangelicals meeting to support each other and process our evolving faith journeys. Facilitated by Bonnie, Casey, Rajeev and Jeff.  Our next session will be Thursdays, February 3rd through March 10th at 7pm PT.  Register today.   RELEVANT LINKS From Our Generational Divide Conversation   TheArriving (Selah’s Podcast) Jon Batiste (American musician) Millennials Generation X Xennials Generation Z  September 11 Attacks: Facts, Background &amp; Impact Geroge W Bush (43rd President of the US) Barack Obama (44th President of the US) Cold War Geraldine Ferraro (First Female VP Nominee) Tamil (Dravidian ethno-linguistic group who trace their ancestry mainly to India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu, union territory of Puducherry and to Sri Lanka)  Space Shuttle Challenger (fatal accident in the United States' space program that occurred on January 28, 1986) Fishbone, Party at Ground Zero  Attempted Assassination of Ronald Reagan  The Columbine High School Shooting  Sandy Hook School Shooting  Oxford High School Shooting  Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting in Parkland, FL  Back to the Future (1985 Film) Greta Thunberg (Swedish activist)  Latchkey Kids Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Ph.D., Dangerous Old Woman: Myths and Stories of the Wise Woman Archetype  AIDS Epidemic Making Due by Lake Street Dive Jonah  Big Trouble in Little Sanchez (Rick and Morty Episode, S2E7)  From Our Gen Z Slang Segment  Yeet Simp  Devious licks    MORE ABOUT SELAH CLUFF AND HER PODCAST ‘THEARRIVING’ Selah Cluff is a UC Davis of California student majoring in sustainable Agriculture and host of a podcast called  TheArriving: A Podcast for Gen Z and Other Victims of Inexperience! This podcast intends to provide food for the soul, food for thought and food for growth. At TheArriving, it will illuminate answers to the questions that have already been found and strive to answer the ones still in hiding. This podcast is created with Generation Z in mind but it's totally cool if you are older or younger. At TheArriving we recognize that no matter how much amazingness or potential we have, we just can't know it all or do it all alone. So, this podcast will harvest, and freely share, the fruits of wisdom and experience of our elders with special guests and recurring features. Join her at TheArriving and begin learning, growing and thriving.   SUPPORT THE SHOW You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.  However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show.  If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options. 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The generational divide in our country feels massive.  With the rise of Gen Z and the sentiment of ‘Okay Boomer’, it doesn't feel as though one generation values the other.  If anything, younger generations especially are scapegoated for the direction our culture is taking.  In this episode we welcome Selah Cluff and as a member of GenZ to discuss this divide and explore how we might cross it. One of the first places this discussion goes is how each generation views the future and what cultural events define the generations represented. It is a wide road of experiences and events that shapes such diverse outlooks on the world and it’s future.  You won’t want to miss out on this conversation. And finally in an exercise of relevance, Selah quizzes the Irenicast hosts on current Gen Z slang.  Find out which of the Irenicast team is in the know and who is stuck in a moment. Introduction of Our Guest Co-Host, Selah Cluff (02:35)Conversation on The Generational Divide (08:29)Gen Z Slang Segment (56:22) ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign Up for our Email list <a href="https://mailchi.mp/irenicast/email" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> and stay up to date on all things Irenicast! Intersections is a group of un-fundies and exvangelicals meeting to support each other and process our evolving faith journeys. Facilitated by Bonnie, Casey, Rajeev and Jeff.  Our next session will be Thursdays, February 3rd through March 10th at 7pm PT.  <a href="http://theintersections.space/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Register today</a>. RELEVANT LINKS From Our Generational Divide Conversation <ul> <li><a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/thearrivingpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> TheArriving</a> (Selah’s Podcast)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Batiste" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jon Batiste</a> (American musician)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millennials" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Millennials</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Generation X</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xennials" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Xennials</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_Z" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Generation Z</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.history.com/topics/21st-century/9-11-attacks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> September 11 Attacks: Facts, Background &amp; Impact</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_W._Bush" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Geroge W Bush</a> (43rd President of the US)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barack Obama</a> (44th President of the US)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_War" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cold War</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geraldine_Ferraro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Geraldine Ferraro</a> (First Female VP Nominee)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamils" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tamil</a> (Dravidian ethno-linguistic group who trace their ancestry mainly to India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu, union territory of Puducherry and to Sri Lanka)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Shuttle_Challenger_disaster" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Space Shuttle Challenger</a> (fatal accident in the United States' space program that occurred on January 28, 1986)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Party_at_Ground_Zero" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fishbone, Party at Ground Zero</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attempted_assassination_of_Ronald_Reagan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Attempted Assassination of Ronald Reagan</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbine_High_School_massacre" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Columbine High School Shooting</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandy_Hook_Elementary_School_shooting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Sandy Hook School Shooting</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxford_High_School_shooting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Oxford High School Shooting</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoneman_Douglas_High_School_shooting" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting in Parkland, FL</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/back-to-the-future-part-i" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Back to the Future</a> (1985 Film)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greta_Thunberg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greta Thunberg</a> (Swedish activist)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latchkey_kid#:~:text=A%20latchkey%20kid%2C%20or%20latchkey,age%2C%20alone%20or%20with%20siblings." rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Latchkey Kids</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/3pSrxXt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Ph.D.</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/32Iwauu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dangerous Old Woman: Myths and Stories of the Wise Woman Archetype</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epidemiology_of_HIV/AIDS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> AIDS Epidemic</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bs4dR4YjGPg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Making Due by Lake Street Dive</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonah" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jonah</a></li> <li><a href="https://rickandmorty.fandom.com/wiki/Big_Trouble_in_Little_Sanchez" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Big Trouble in Little Sanchez</a> (Rick and Morty Episode, S2E7)</li> </ul> From Our Gen Z Slang Segment <ul> <li><a href="https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Yeet" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yeet</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Simp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Devious%20Lick" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Devious licks</a></li> </ul> MORE ABOUT SELAH CLUFF AND HER PODCAST ‘THEARRIVING’ Selah Cluff is a UC Davis of California student majoring in sustainable Agriculture and host of a podcast called <a href="https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/thearrivingpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> TheArriving: A Podcast for Gen Z and Other Victims of Inexperience</a>! This podcast intends to provide food for the soul, food for thought and food for growth. At TheArriving, it will illuminate answers to the questions that have already been found and strive to answer the ones still in hiding. This podcast is created with Generation Z in mind but it's totally cool if you are older or younger. At TheArriving we recognize that no matter how much amazingness or potential we have, we just can't know it all or do it all alone. So, this podcast will harvest, and freely share, the fruits of wisdom and experience of our elders with special guests and recurring features. Join her at TheArriving and begin learning, growing and thriving. 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The Generational Divide - Special Guest Co-Host Selah Cluff - 193

In Episode 192 Rebirthing Christmas - Virgin Mary Smashes the Patriarchy, Bonnie, Casey, Jeff, and Rajeev, discuss a broad range of feminist perspectives on Mary the mother of Jesus and virginity. Did ancient communities understand the concept of virginity through the lens of purity culture or did they hold a more sophisticated understanding of feminine power? We leaned towards the latter.  The Magnificat by Mary in the Gospel of Luke is discussed with great interest and reverence. It is a most powerful passage that is often omitted from most liturgies.  The conversation explores the fleshy, lived, experiences of women who have given birth, breastfed, and managed to carve out a place for themselves and their children in a patriarchal world. Ultimately we recognize the concept of virginity is a broad array of ideas and representative of feminine power that toxic-patriarchy has worked to suppress and control.  The segment “Don’t Yuck My Yum” devolves into some gross recipe’s that will surely taint your views on every host. And, twizzlers, have holes in them and someone owes someone some packs…juss-sayin.  Conversation on Rebirthing Christmas (01:56)Yuck or Yum Segment (47:08)   ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign Up for our Email list HERE and stay up to date on all things Irenicast! Intersections is a group of un-fundies and exvangelicals meeting to support each other and process our evolving faith journeys. Facilitated by Bonnie, Casey, Rajeev and Jeff.  Our next session will be Thursdays, February 3rd through March 10th at 7pm PT.  Register today.   RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation Rebirthing Christmas   Critical Essays Augustine's View of Sexuality Sojourner Truth (American abolitionist and women's rights activist)  Princess Bride (1987 Film) Magnificat Virgin Martyrs Patch Adams (1998 Film)  Call the Midwife (Netflix TV Show)  From Our Yuck or Yum Segment  Postum    SUPPORT THE SHOW You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.  However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show.  If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options. PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3). MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store.  We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings. AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link.  This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase.  No additional cost will be passed on to you.   IRENCAST HOSTS Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.comYou can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC and haystackspodcast.com. Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.comYou can follow Casey on Twitter and  Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer &amp; co-host | jeff@irenicast.comFollow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram &amp; twitter.  You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema. Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.comYou can connect with Rajeev at Parkside Community Church,  Facebook, Twitter, Medium, LinkedIn, and Haystacks Podcast.     ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Email Us at podcast@irenicast.comFollow Us on Twitter Like Us on Facebook Listen &amp; Subscribe to Us on  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Android,  Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, Spreaker,  Pandora and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on PayPal, Amazon or at our Store Love Us?   CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.   This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

In Episode 192 Rebirthing Christmas - Virgin Mary Smashes the Patriarchy, Bonnie, Casey, Jeff, and Rajeev, discuss a broad range of feminist perspectives on Mary the mother of Jesus and virginity. Did ancient communities understand the concept of virginity through the lens of purity culture or did they hold a more sophisticated understanding of feminine power? We leaned towards the latter.  The Magnificat by Mary in the Gospel of Luke is discussed with great interest and reverence. It is a most powerful passage that is often omitted from most liturgies.  The conversation explores the fleshy, lived, experiences of women who have given birth, breastfed, and managed to carve out a place for themselves and their children in a patriarchal world. Ultimately we recognize the concept of virginity is a broad array of ideas and representative of feminine power that toxic-patriarchy has worked to suppress and control.  The segment “Don’t Yuck My Yum” devolves into some gross recipe’s that will surely taint your views on every host. And, twizzlers, have holes in them and someone owes someone some packs…juss-sayin.  Conversation on Rebirthing Christmas (01:56)Yuck or Yum Segment (47:08) ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign Up for our Email list <a href="https://mailchi.mp/irenicast/email" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> and stay up to date on all things Irenicast! Intersections is a group of un-fundies and exvangelicals meeting to support each other and process our evolving faith journeys. Facilitated by Bonnie, Casey, Rajeev and Jeff.  Our next session will be Thursdays, February 3rd through March 10th at 7pm PT.  <a href="http://theintersections.space/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Register today</a>. RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation Rebirthing Christmas <ul> <li><a href="https://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/s/st-augustines-confessions/critical-essays/augustines-view-of-sexuality" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Critical Essays Augustine's View of Sexuality</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sojourner_Truth" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sojourner Truth</a> (American abolitionist and women's rights activist)</li> <li><a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-princess-bride" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Princess Bride</a> (1987 Film)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnificat" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Magnificat</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_(title)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Virgin Martyrs</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/patch-adams" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patch Adams</a> (1998 Film)</li> <li><a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/call-the-midwife" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Call the Midwife</a> (Netflix TV Show)</li> </ul> From Our Yuck or Yum Segment <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postum" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Postum</a></li> </ul> SUPPORT THE SHOW You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.  However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show.  If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options. <a href="http://irenicast.com/paypal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PAYPAL</a> - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to <a href="http://Irenicast.com/PayPal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irenicast.com/PayPal</a> to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3). <a href="http://irenicast.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MERCH</a> - Irenicast has a merch store at <a href="http://Irenicast.com/Store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irenicast.com/Store</a>.  We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings. <a href="http://irenicast.com/amazon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AMAZON</a> - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link.  This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase.  No additional cost will be passed on to you. IRENCAST HOSTS Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | <a href="mailto:bonnie@irenicast.com">bonnie@irenicast.com</a>You can connect with Bonnie on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bonnie.langrambob" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and at <a href="https://www.parksideucc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parkside Community Church-UCC</a> and <a href="https://haystackspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">haystackspodcast.com.</a> Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | <a href="mailto:casey@irenicast.com">casey@irenicast.com</a>You can follow Casey on <a href="https://twitter.com/rev_tinnin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/casey.tinnin.98?fref=search" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Facebook</a>, or you can check out his blog <a href="https://thequeerlyfaithfulpastor.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Queerly Faithful Pastor</a> or <a href="https://www.loomisucc.org/our-pastor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">loomisucc.org</a> Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer &amp; co-host | <a href="mailto:jeff@irenicast.com">jeff@irenicast.com</a>Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on <a href="https://facebook.com/jeffmanildi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook</a>, <a href="https://instagram.com/jeffmanildi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram</a> &amp; <a href="http://twitter.com/jeffmanildi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a>.  You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast <a href="http://divinecinema.net/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Divine Cinema</a>. Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | <a href="mailto:rajeev@irenicast.com">rajeev@irenicast.com</a>You can connect with Rajeev at <a href="https://www.parksideucc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parkside Community Church</a>,  <a href="http://www.facebook.com/revrajrambob" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/revrajrambob" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://rajeevrambob.medium.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Medium</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajeevrambob/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, and <a href="https://haystackspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Haystacks Podcast</a>.   ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Email Us at <a href="mailto:podcast@irenicast.com">podcast@irenicast.com</a>Follow Us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> Like Us on <a href="http://www.fb.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Listen &amp; Subscribe to Us on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irenicast-a-progressive-christian-podcast/id973641238" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9pcmVuaWNhc3QubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Google Podcasts</a>, <a href="http://subscribeonandroid.com/irenicast.libsyn.com/rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Android</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/2I8ZocjK9u4d8PMEWeJFDU?si=F0PCz8RH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotify</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/irenicast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Irenicast-p716495/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a>, <a href="http://www.iheart.com/show/53-Irenicast-Convos-on-Faith-C/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iHeart Radio</a>, <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spreaker</a>, <a href="https://www.pandora.com/podcast/irenicast-a-progressive-christian-podcast/PC:9318?part=ug&amp;corr=18849318" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pandora</a> and <a href="https://soundcloud.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SoundCloud</a> Speak to Us on our <a href="http://irenicast.com/feedback" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feedback Page</a> and the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/postevangelicals" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Post Evangelical Facebook Group</a> See Us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/irenicast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Support Us on <a href="http://irenicast.com/paypal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PayPal</a>, <a href="http://irenicast.com/amazon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon</a> or at our <a href="http://irenicast.com/store" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Store</a> Love Us? 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Rebirthing Christmas - Virgin Mary Smashes the Patriarchy - 192

What is love?  In this episode each host attempts to provide their definition of what they think love is.  It quickly becomes apparent that the concept of love is more difficult to pin down than expected.  Is love a feeling?  Is love an action?  Or is love where in between? And finally a new segment is introduced to end the show, Bad Advice Column.  This segment quickly goes off the rails and hilarity ensues and fun is had by all. Conversation on What is Love (02:35)Bad Advice Column Segment (35:55)   ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign Up for our Email list HERE and stay up to date on all things Irenicast! Intersections is a group of un-fundies and exvangelicals meeting to support each other and process our evolving faith journeys. Facilitated by Bonnie, Casey, Rajeev and Jeff.  Our next session will be Thursdays, February 3rd through March 10th at 7pm PT.  Register today.   RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on What is Love   1 Corinthians 13 RuPaul (American drag queen, actor, model, singer, television personality, and author) Lady Bird (2017 Film)   From Our Bad Advice Column Segment  Kibbles n’ Bits    SUPPORT THE SHOW You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.  However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show.  If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options. PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3). MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store.  We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings. AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link.  This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase.  No additional cost will be passed on to you.   IRENCAST HOSTS Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.comYou can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC and haystackspodcast.com. Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.comYou can follow Casey on Twitter and  Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer &amp; co-host | jeff@irenicast.comFollow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram &amp; twitter.  You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema. Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.comYou can connect with Rajeev at Parkside Community Church,  Facebook, Twitter, Medium, LinkedIn, and Haystacks Podcast.     ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.comFollow Us on Twitter Like Us on Facebook Listen &amp; Subscribe to Us on  Apple Podcasts,  Google Podcasts,  Android,  Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, Spreaker,  Pandora and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on PayPal, Amazon or at our Store Love Us?   CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.   This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

What is love?  In this episode each host attempts to provide their definition of what they think love is.  It quickly becomes apparent that the concept of love is more difficult to pin down than expected.  Is love a feeling?  Is love an action?  Or is love where in between? And finally a new segment is introduced to end the show, Bad Advice Column.  This segment quickly goes off the rails and hilarity ensues and fun is had by all. Conversation on What is Love (02:35)Bad Advice Column Segment (35:55) ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign Up for our Email list <a href="https://mailchi.mp/irenicast/email" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> and stay up to date on all things Irenicast! Intersections is a group of un-fundies and exvangelicals meeting to support each other and process our evolving faith journeys. Facilitated by Bonnie, Casey, Rajeev and Jeff.  Our next session will be Thursdays, February 3rd through March 10th at 7pm PT.  <a href="http://theintersections.space/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Register today</a>. RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on What is Love <ul> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+13&amp;version=NRSV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 1 Corinthians 13</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RuPaul" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RuPaul</a> (American drag queen, actor, model, singer, television personality, and author)</li> <li><a href="https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/lady-bird" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lady Bird</a> (2017 Film) </li> </ul> From Our Bad Advice Column Segment <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kibbles_'n_Bits" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kibbles n’ Bits</a></li> </ul> SUPPORT THE SHOW You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.  However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show.  If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options. <a href="http://irenicast.com/paypal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PAYPAL</a> - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. 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Rethinking and reimagining your faith? That matters. You are not alone. Follow those questions, doubts, and curiosities with us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. Hosts Bonnie, Casey, Jeff, and Rajeev cultivate thoughtful conversations for the spiritual journeyer. Especially if you’re evolving out of Evangelicalism or Christian Fundamentalism, you are Irenicast.

I wish I knew about this podcast sooner! It is a breath of fresh air. It&#39;s hard finding Christians who affirm both Christ and culture, faith and love, discipleship and scholarship. I&#39;m so grateful for this group of people, and grateful for the difficult subjects they thoughtfully discuss. I will recommend this podcast to everyone who believes that the head and the heart are both important.

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Irenicast - A Progressive Christian Podcast

Austin Channing Brown

Author Austin Channing Brown shares with us about her new book, I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness, and life of work as a black woman in predominantly white ministries and spaces. The discussion touches on topics from writing to anger, creativity, expression, parenthood and more. Austin is a freelance writer and speaker with a particular focus on black womanhood and faith. She is working on her first book to be released in May 2018. Her writing can be found in Sojourners Magazine, Relevant Magazine, Mutuality Magazine, and other places around the web.  She also wrote a column called Wild Hope for Today's Christian Woman which is still accessible to readers. Passionate about racial justice and reconciliation, Austin travels the country preaching and teaching about the ways this work intersects with Christian faith. Austin attended North Park University where she earned a degree in business management. She also has a masters degree in social justice from Marygrove College in Detroit, MI. Since earning her masters, Austin has worked with nonprofits, churches, parachurch ministries, and universities in both the urban and suburban context for the advancement of racial justice and reconciliation. Most recently she served as a Resident Director and Multicultural Liaison at Calvin College. There she was able to work with and learn from millennials for three years as they navigated college life. Austin misses living in Chicago, IL but is making Grand Rapids home. She is married to her best friend, Tommie, and adores her infant son and little puppy. RELEVANT LINKS Don’t hesitate and get Austin’s book  I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness right now, you won’t regret it! Follow Austin on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (her favorite) Also, check out Austin’s blog. From Our Conversation w/ Author Austin Channing Brown   James Baldwin (American novelist and social critic)  Audre Lorde (American writer, feminist, womanist, librarian, and civil rights activist)  James H. Cone (American theologian)  Cornel West (American philosopher, political activist, social critic, author, and public intellectual)  Ta-Nehisi Paul Coates (American author, journalist, comic book writer, and educator)  Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Paul Coates (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Lecrae (American Christian hip hop recording artist, songwriter, record producer, and actor)  Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) John Coltrane (American jazz saxophonist and composer) Michael Jackson (American singer, songwriter, and dancer) Jen Hatmaker (American Christian author, speaker, blogger, and television presenter)    YOUR SUPPORT Thank you for listening to Irenicast.  If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on  iTunes,  Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on. You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping.  This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show. IRENCAST HOSTS Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com Jeff is the husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies.  He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California.  In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.  Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc. You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook &amp; Twitter.  Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.   Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms. You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, &amp; Good Reads.  Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.   ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen &amp; Subscribe to Us on  iTunes,  Google Play,  Android,  Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, Spreaker and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on  Amazon Love Us?   CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.  This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

Author Austin Channing Brown shares with us about her new book, I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness, and life of work as a black woman in predominantly white ministries and spaces. The discussion touches on topics from writing to anger, creativity, expression, parenthood and more. Austin is a freelance writer and speaker with a particular focus on black womanhood and faith. She is working on her first book to be released in May 2018. Her writing can be found in Sojourners Magazine, Relevant Magazine, Mutuality Magazine, and other places around the web.  She also wrote a column called Wild Hope for Today's Christian Woman which is still accessible to readers. Passionate about racial justice and reconciliation, Austin travels the country preaching and teaching about the ways this work intersects with Christian faith. Austin attended North Park University where she earned a degree in business management. She also has a masters degree in social justice from Marygrove College in Detroit, MI. Since earning her masters, Austin has worked with nonprofits, churches, parachurch ministries, and universities in both the urban and suburban context for the advancement of racial justice and reconciliation. Most recently she served as a Resident Director and Multicultural Liaison at Calvin College. There she was able to work with and learn from millennials for three years as they navigated college life. Austin misses living in Chicago, IL but is making Grand Rapids home. She is married to her best friend, Tommie, and adores her infant son and little puppy. RELEVANT LINKS Don’t hesitate and get Austin’s book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1524760854/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1524760854&amp;linkId=98ecdbd7df05f983e0da78257362b88d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness</a> right now, you won’t regret it! Follow Austin on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/austinchanningbrown" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/austinchanning/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/austinchanning" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> (her favorite) Also, check out Austin’s <a href="http://austinchanning.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog</a>. From Our Conversation w/ Author Austin Channing Brown <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;keywords=James%20Baldwin&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=2768146a590a7540a4194b96e946ed1b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> James Baldwin</a> (American novelist and social critic)</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;keywords=audre%20lorde&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=43187039b1901a6634222896041176fa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Audre Lorde</a> (American writer, feminist, womanist, librarian, and civil rights activist)</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;keywords=James%20Cone&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=2a3a47cec2bea0934b2552480178081b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> James H. Cone</a> (American theologian)</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;keywords=Cornel%20West&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=a4863565f6cdce0668852f7f5c316da9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Cornel West</a> (American philosopher, political activist, social critic, author, and public intellectual)</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;keywords=Ta-Nehisi%20Paul%20Coates&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=eb8d09992620b7538f26e5c15f12bab0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ta-Nehisi Paul Coates</a> (American author, journalist, comic book writer, and educator)</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0812993543/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=0812993543&amp;linkId=c9107b419619bf9b4b2ccdfdbe9a6269" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Between the World and Me</a> by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ta-Nehisi_Coates" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ta-Nehisi Paul Coates</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lecrae" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lecrae</a> (American Christian hip hop recording artist, songwriter, record producer, and actor)</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1580911862/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1580911862&amp;linkId=23a3e508db38f6c83bcb231b44b66839" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Sister Outsider</a> by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audre_Lorde" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audre Lorde</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Coltrane" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Coltrane</a> (American jazz saxophonist and composer)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Jackson</a> (American singer, songwriter, and dancer)</li> <li><a href="http://jenhatmaker.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jen Hatmaker</a> (American Christian author, speaker, blogger, and television presenter)</li> </ul> YOUR SUPPORT Thank you for listening to Irenicast.  If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/irenicast/id973641238" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>, <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ikuvewnxse324ikmjsaxry67ul4?t%3DIrenicast_-_Conversations_on_Faith_and_Culture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/irenicast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, or whatever platform you’re listening on. 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IRENCAST HOSTS Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | <a href="mailto:jeff@irenicast.com">jeff@irenicast.com</a> Jeff is the husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies.  He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California.  In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.  Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc. You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on <a href="https://instagram.com/JeffManildi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://facebook.com/JeffManildi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffManildi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.  Also check out Jeff’s other podcast <a href="http://divinecinema.net/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Divine Cinema</a>. Allen O’Brien | co-host | <a href="mailto:allen@irenicast.com">allen@irenicast.com</a> Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms. 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The subject of church can be a joyous one or a difficult one depending on your experience.  This week Jeff, Mona and Allen explore some of the possible reasons why people are leaving church.  Specifically they discuss a group of people known as ‘The Dones’.  People who are done with church, but not done with their faith.  And then for something completely different, the team plays a round of Was it Hitler?   Why People Are Leaving Church Conversation (00:24) Was it Hitler Segment (49:57)  RELEVANT LINKS  Done and Almost Done: Renewed Hope for the Church? (article)   The Dones (blog site)    Church Refugees: Sociologist Reveal Why People are Done with Church But Not Their Faith by Josh Packard Ph.D. (book)    Church After Christendom by Stuart Murray (book)    The McDonaldization of Church: Consumer Culture and the Church’s Future by John Drane (book)    'Ghosting:' The 21st-Century Dating Problem Everyone Talks About, But No One Knows How To Deal With (article)  THANK YOU A big thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro music.  Check out his band Soulwise.  WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Thank you for supporting the podcast!  Your ratings, reviews and feedback are not only encouraging to us personally, but they help others find the show.  If you appreciate the content we provide please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher.   Join our conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:   Read Us on our blog An Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen to Us on iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud and TuneIn Speak to Us on our Feedback Page Love Us

The subject of church can be a joyous one or a difficult one depending on your experience.  This week Jeff, Mona and Allen explore some of the possible reasons why people are leaving church.  Specifically they discuss a group of people known as ‘The Dones’.  People who are done with church, but not done with their faith.  And then for something completely different, the team plays a round of Was it Hitler? Why People Are Leaving Church Conversation (00:24) Was it Hitler Segment (49:57) RELEVANT LINKS <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/patrick-vaughn/done-and-almost-done-rene_b_8011226.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Done and Almost Done: Renewed Hope for the Church?</a> (article) <a href="http://www.thedones.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Dones</a> (blog site) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Church-Refugees-Sociologists-reveal-people-ebook/dp/B00XUUZC9G" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Church Refugees: Sociologist Reveal Why People are Done with Church But Not Their Faith by Josh Packard Ph.D.</a> (book) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Church-Christendom-AfterChristendom-Stuart-Murray/dp/1842272926" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Church After Christendom by Stuart Murray</a> (book) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/McDonaldization-Church-Consumer-Culture-Churchs/dp/1573123749/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1442839418&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=the+mcdonaldization+of+church" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The McDonaldization of Church: Consumer Culture and the Church’s Future by John Drane</a> (book) <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/30/ghosting-dating-_n_6028958.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 'Ghosting:' The 21st-Century Dating Problem Everyone Talks About, But No One Knows How To Deal With</a> (article) THANK YOU A big thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro music.  Check out his band <a href="http://www.fb.com/SoulwiseMusic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soulwise</a>. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Thank you for supporting the podcast!  Your ratings, reviews and feedback are not only encouraging to us personally, but they help others find the show.  If you appreciate the content we provide please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/irenicast/id973641238" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/irenicast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>. Join our conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog <a href="http://www.irenicast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An Irenicon</a> Email Us at <a href="mailto:podcast@irenicast.com">podcast@irenicast.com</a> Follow Us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.google.com/+Irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google+</a> Like Us on <a href="http://www.fb.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Listen to Us on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/irenicast/id973641238" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/irenicast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://soundcloud.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SoundCloud</a> and <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Irenicast-p716495/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a> Speak to Us on our <a href="http://irenicast.com/feedback" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feedback Page</a> Love Us

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Inspired by a listener comment on a past episode, Jeff and Mona have a conversation about forgiveness.  Forgiveness is not forgetting.  It is all about remembering, reframing and creating healthy space.  But what else is it?  How do we practice it?  Our attempts to answer these questions lead us into topics like justice, trauma and reconciliation.  For our segment the theme of forgiveness continues as Jeff and Mona may give you reason to forgive by declaring themselves prophets of the 42nd dimension.   Forgiving is Not Forgetting Conversation (01:04) Create-a-Cult Segment (44:57)  RELEVANT LINKS   From our Conversation on Forgiveness  Terrorist Attacks in Baghdad, Beirut and Paris – When Peace Eludes Us – 037 (Irenciast Episode)  Dignity - Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict by Donna Hicks (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)  Forgiveness for Sandy Hook and Other Unthinkable Acts (Article)  ‘I forgive you.’ Relatives of Charleston church shooting victims address Dylann Roof (Article) Series of Podcast episodes from Rob Bell on forgiveness    Episode 38 | The Forgiving Flow - Part 1 - What it is  Episode 39 | The Forgiving Flow - Part 2 - Drop the Jawbone  Episode 40 | The Forgiving Flow - Part 3 - The Dog and its Vomit  Episode 41 | The Forgiving Flow - Part 4 - Sending it Away  Episode 42 | The Forgiving Flow - Part 5 - Power, Presence, Control and Surprises    The Science Behind PTSD Symptoms: How Trauma Changes The Brain By Michele Rosenthal (Article) A Christian Response to War – Finding A Third Way – 002 (Irenicast Episode)  Matthew 5:38-48 (“Turn the Other Cheek” passage)  The Moral Imagination - The Art and Soul of Building Peace by John Paul Lederach (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)  Spotlight (Film - Amazon Affiliate Link) Megan’s Law (Wikipedia Article)  No Future Without Forgiveness by Desmond Tutu (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Desmond Tutu, a South African social rights activist and retired Anglican bishop (Wikipedia Article)   From our Create-a-Cult Segment  Epigenetics (Wikipedia Article) 42 (Wikipedia Article) Gattaca (film) The Irenicast Super-Sized Holiday Extravaganza – Magic, Media and Mistranslation – 042 (Irenicast Episode)   THANK YOU Thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro music.  Check out his band Soulwise.  WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Thank you for supporting the podcast!  Your ratings, reviews and feedback are not only encouraging to us personally, but they help others find the show.  If you appreciate the content we provide please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on  iTunes and Stitcher.   Join our conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:   Read Us on our blog An Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen &amp; Subscribe to Us on  iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud and TuneIn Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on  Amazon Love Us   This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

Inspired by a listener comment on a past episode, Jeff and Mona have a conversation about forgiveness.  Forgiveness is not forgetting.  It is all about remembering, reframing and creating healthy space.  But what else is it?  How do we practice it?  Our attempts to answer these questions lead us into topics like justice, trauma and reconciliation.  For our segment the theme of forgiveness continues as Jeff and Mona may give you reason to forgive by declaring themselves prophets of the 42nd dimension. Forgiving is Not Forgetting Conversation (01:04) Create-a-Cult Segment (44:57) RELEVANT LINKS From our Conversation on Forgiveness <ul> <li><a href="http://irenicast.com/37" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Terrorist Attacks in Baghdad, Beirut and Paris – When Peace Eludes Us – 037</a> (Irenciast Episode)</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;keywords=Dignity:%20Its%20Essential%20Role%20in%20Resolving%20Conflict%20by%20Donna%20Hicks&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=417bd0ab31289b3152ba0e1cf7f366d8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Dignity - Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict by Donna Hicks</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/forgiveness_b_2317996" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Forgiveness for Sandy Hook and Other Unthinkable Acts</a> (Article)</li> <li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2015/06/19/i-forgive-you-relatives-of-charleston-church-victims-address-dylann-roof/?utm_term=.3119270f9fc2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> ‘I forgive you.’ Relatives of Charleston church shooting victims address Dylann Roof</a> (Article)</li> <li>Series of Podcast episodes from <a href="https://robbell.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rob Bell</a> on forgiveness</li> <li> <ul> <li><a href="http://robbell.podbean.com/e/episode-38-the-forgiving-flow-part-1-what-it-is/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Episode 38 | The Forgiving Flow - Part 1 - What it is</a></li> <li><a href="http://robbell.podbean.com/e/episode-39-the-forgiving-flow-part-2-drop-the-jawbone/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Episode 39 | The Forgiving Flow - Part 2 - Drop the Jawbone</a></li> <li><a href="http://robbell.podbean.com/e/episode-40-the-forgiving-flow-part-3-the-dog-and-its-vomit/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Episode 40 | The Forgiving Flow - Part 3 - The Dog and its Vomit</a></li> <li><a href="http://robbell.podbean.com/e/episode-40-the-forgiving-flow-part-4-send-it-away/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Episode 41 | The Forgiving Flow - Part 4 - Sending it Away</a></li> <li><a href="http://robbell.podbean.com/e/episode-42-the-forgiving-flow-part-5-power-present-control-and-surprises/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Episode 42 | The Forgiving Flow - Part 5 - Power, Presence, Control and Surprises</a></li> </ul> </li> <li><a href="http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2015/09/16/the-science-behind-ptsd-symptoms-how-trauma-changes-the-brain/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Science Behind PTSD Symptoms: How Trauma Changes The Brain By Michele Rosenthal</a> (Article)</li> <li><a href="http://irenicast.com/2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Christian Response to War – Finding A Third Way – 002</a> (Irenicast Episode)</li> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+5%3A38-48&amp;version=NRSV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Matthew 5:38-48</a> (“Turn the Other Cheek” passage)</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;keywords=The%20Moral%20Imagination:%20The%20Art%20and%20Soul%20of%20Building%20Peace%20by%20John%20Paul%20Lederach&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=9b2385d931346c5901ac9452a12889b6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Moral Imagination - The Art and Soul of Building Peace by John Paul Lederach</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;keywords=spotlight&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=c0d743b5427a9cddb034a0bc94d97105" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Spotlight</a> (Film - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megan%27s_Law" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Megan’s Law</a> (Wikipedia Article)</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;keywords=No%20Future%20Without%20Forgiveness%20by%20Desmond%20Tutu&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=9405896d067cbffab6ccb5f076615868" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> No Future Without Forgiveness by Desmond Tutu</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desmond_Tutu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Desmond Tutu</a>, a South African social rights activist and retired Anglican bishop (Wikipedia Article)</li> </ul> From our Create-a-Cult Segment <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epigenetics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Epigenetics</a> (Wikipedia Article)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/42_(number)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">42</a> (Wikipedia Article)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gattaca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gattaca</a> (film)</li> <li><a href="http://irenicast.com/42" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Irenicast Super-Sized Holiday Extravaganza – Magic, Media and Mistranslation – 042</a> (Irenicast Episode)</li> </ul> THANK YOU Thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro music.  Check out his band <a href="http://www.fb.com/SoulwiseMusic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soulwise</a>. 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In a follow-up episode on the Orlando attack, Mona interviews her friend Rafael who is an LGBTQ Latino. Rafael shares about about the impact of this shooting from a multifaceted cultural perspective, and offers some personal insights on the events and what it means to work across difference. They discuss internalized homophobia, faith, othering, and what brings them hope for overcoming hate in trying and fearful times.  RELEVANT LINKS    “Who You Call When You Ain’t Got No Other Hope? A Sermon on Orlando, the Garasene Demoniac, and God’s Mercy”  (Sermon by Nadia Bolz Weber)   René Girard and Mimetic Theory (Article)    Orlando shooting survivor harassed by online conspiracy kooks as a ‘crisis actor’ in a staged event (Article)   Stonewall Riots (Wikipedia Article)   ACT UP (Advocacy group for people suffering from HIV/AIDS)   Pinkwashing (Wikipedia Article)  THANK YOU   Thank you to Rafael for joining us this week.   Thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro music.  Check out his band Soulwise.  WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU   Thank you for supporting the podcast!  Your ratings, reviews and feedback are not only encouraging to us personally, but they help others find the show.  If you appreciate the content we provide please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on  iTunes and Stitcher.   Join our conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:   Read Us on our blog An Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen &amp; Subscribe to Us on  iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud and TuneIn Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on  Amazon Love Us  This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

In a follow-up episode on the Orlando attack, Mona interviews her friend Rafael who is an LGBTQ Latino. Rafael shares about about the impact of this shooting from a multifaceted cultural perspective, and offers some personal insights on the events and what it means to work across difference. They discuss internalized homophobia, faith, othering, and what brings them hope for overcoming hate in trying and fearful times. RELEVANT LINKS <a href="http://www.patheos.com/blogs/nadiabolzweber/2016/06/who-you-call-when-you-aint-got-no-other-hope-a-sermon-on-orlando-the-garasene-demoniac-and-gods-mercy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> “Who You Call When You Ain’t Got No Other Hope? A Sermon on Orlando, the Garasene Demoniac, and God’s Mercy”</a>  (Sermon by Nadia Bolz Weber) <a href="http://www.iep.utm.edu/girard/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">René Girard and Mimetic Theory</a> (Article) <a href="http://www.rawstory.com/2016/06/orlando-shooting-survivor-harassed-by-online-conspiracy-kooks-as-a-crisis-actor-in-a-staged-event/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Orlando shooting survivor harassed by online conspiracy kooks as a ‘crisis actor’ in a staged event</a> (Article) <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonewall_riots" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stonewall Riots</a> (Wikipedia Article) <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ACT_UP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ACT UP</a> (Advocacy group for people suffering from HIV/AIDS) <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinkwashing_(LGBT)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pinkwashing</a> (Wikipedia Article) THANK YOU Thank you to Rafael for joining us this week. Thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro music.  Check out his band <a href="http://www.fb.com/SoulwiseMusic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soulwise</a>. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Thank you for supporting the podcast!  Your ratings, reviews and feedback are not only encouraging to us personally, but they help others find the show.  If you appreciate the content we provide please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/irenicast/id973641238" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/irenicast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>. Join our conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog <a href="http://www.irenicast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An Irenicon</a> Email Us at <a href="mailto:podcast@irenicast.com">podcast@irenicast.com</a> Follow Us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.google.com/+Irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google+</a> Like Us on <a href="http://www.fb.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Listen &amp; Subscribe to Us on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/irenicast/id973641238" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/irenicast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://soundcloud.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SoundCloud</a> and <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Irenicast-p716495/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a> Speak to Us on our <a href="http://irenicast.com/feedback" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feedback Page</a> and the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/postevangelicals" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Post Evangelical Facebook Group</a> See Us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/irenicast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Support Us on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;linkId=YS3HIRWLI3TMKDZS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Amazon</a> Love Us This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to <a href="http://amazon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">amazon.com</a>

Internalized Homophobia, Othering, and Loving your Enemies - An Interview with Rafael - 069

Part one of a new series on interpreting the Bible starts this week.  Throughout the course of the next three episodes we will be answering the questions: How do we read the Bible as literature? How was the Bible written over time?  How do we read the Bible in and out of context?  Jeff, Mona and Allen kick everything off with a conversation laying out why the Bible should be recognized as literature and what that means for engaging the text.  Rounding out the episode is our second attempt at Pursuit of the Trivial. Interpreting the Bible Conversation (00:30) Pursuit of the Trivial Segment (50:43)   RELEVANT LINKS From our Interpreting the Bible Conversation  The Nature of Biblical Texts – Wholly Scripture, Batman! – 004 (Irenicast Episode)  Literary Criticism Biblical Exegesis &amp; Eisegesis Biblical Literary Genre Sitz im Leben Psalm 137 (example of violent prayers) Jonah Homer’s Iliad Epic of Gilgamesh Mark 6 (Herod vs. Jesus) Biblical Typology  Allegorical Interpretation of the Bible Origen Ezekiel 16  Biblical Chiastic Structure Son of Man in  Daniel 7:13-14 compared with the Gospel of Mark  1 Corinthians 10:4 Jump the Shark (Idiom) Henry Winkler Jumps the Shark... again… (YouTube Clip) Matthew 1 vs Luke 1  Heart and Mind: The Four-Gospel Journey for Radical Transformation by Alexander John Shaia (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)  New Oxford Annotated NRSV Bible with the Apocrypha (Book/Bible - Amazon Affiliate Link)  How to Read the Bible as Literature by Leland Ryken (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Blue Letter Bible (Bible Study Tools Website) Daniel Kirk (Contemporary Theologian)  Struggling with Scripture by Walter Brueggemann (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)  The Last Word by N.T. Wright (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)  Reading the Bible Again for the First TIme: Taking the Bible Seriously but not LIterally by Marcus Borg (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Bible Hub (Bible Study Website)    From Pursuit of the Trivial Segment - Previously on Irenicast Episode #034  Seinfeld (Television Show) Webcomic Cyanide and Happiness (Webcomic) Hyperbole and a Half (Webcomic)  Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened by Allie Brosh - (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) The Oatmeal (Webcomic)    OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES NOT MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE A great resource to dive deep into the numerous methods of interpreting the bible is a series of books called Guides to Biblical Scholarship Series. (Book Series - Amazon Affiliate Link) Another book not mentioned in the episode that might be of some value in approaching scripture is  How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon D. Fee (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Understand literary genre was an important topic in this week’s conversation.  Here are a couple resources for gaining a greater sense of the different literary genres in scripture.   Plowshares &amp; Pruning Hooks: Rethinking the Language of Biblical Prophecy and Apocalyptic by Brent Sandy (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Also check out this list of Biblical genres and subgenres.    THANK YOU Thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro music.  Check out his band Soulwise.   WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Thank you for supporting the podcast!  Your ratings, reviews and feedback are not only encouraging to us personally, but they help others find the show.  If you appreciate the content we provide please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on  iTunes and Stitcher. Join our conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog An Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen &amp; Subscribe to Us on  iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud and TuneIn Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on  Amazon Love Us This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

Part one of a new series on interpreting the Bible starts this week.  Throughout the course of the next three episodes we will be answering the questions: How do we read the Bible as literature? How was the Bible written over time?  How do we read the Bible in and out of context?  Jeff, Mona and Allen kick everything off with a conversation laying out why the Bible should be recognized as literature and what that means for engaging the text.  Rounding out the episode is our second attempt at Pursuit of the Trivial. Interpreting the Bible Conversation (00:30) Pursuit of the Trivial Segment (50:43)   RELEVANT LINKS From our Interpreting the Bible Conversation <ul> <li><a href="http://irenicast.com/4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Nature of Biblical Texts – Wholly Scripture, Batman! – 004</a> (Irenicast Episode)</li> <li><a href="http://www.oxfordbiblicalstudies.com/article/opr/t94/e1142" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Literary Criticism</a></li> <li>Biblical <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exegesis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Exegesis</a> &amp; <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eisegesis" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eisegesis</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biblical_genre" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Biblical Literary Genre</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sitz_im_Leben" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sitz im Leben</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.biblestudytools.com/nas/psalms/137.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Psalm 137</a> (example of violent prayers)</li> <li><a href="http://www.biblestudytools.com/nas/jonah/1.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jonah</a></li> <li><a href="http://classics.mit.edu/Homer/iliad.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Homer’s Iliad</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.aina.org/books/eog/eog.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Epic of Gilgamesh</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.biblestudytools.com/nas/mark/6.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mark 6</a> (Herod vs. Jesus)</li> <li><a href="http://www.theopedia.com/biblical-typology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Biblical Typology</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allegorical_interpretation_of_the_Bible" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Allegorical Interpretation of the Bible</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Origen</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.biblestudytools.com/nas/ezekiel/6.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ezekiel 16</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.bible-discernments.com/joshua/whatisachiasm.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Biblical Chiastic Structure</a></li> <li>Son of Man in <a href="http://www.biblestudytools.com/nas/daniel/passage/?q=daniel+7:13-14" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Daniel 7:13-14</a> compared with the Gospel of Mark</li> <li><a href="http://www.biblestudytools.com/nas/1-corinthians/10-4.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 1 Corinthians 10:4</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jumping_the_shark" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jump the Shark</a> (Idiom)</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jm6B31HKBw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Henry Winkler Jumps the Shark... again…</a> (YouTube Clip)</li> <li><a href="http://www.biblestudytools.com/nas/matthew/1.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matthew 1</a> vs <a href="http://www.biblestudytools.com/nas/luke/1.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Luke 1</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1498231373/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1498231373&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;linkId=65CUVCJQ3H7E26VT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Heart and Mind: The Four-Gospel Journey for Radical Transformation by Alexander John Shaia</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0195289609/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0195289609&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;linkId=5W7ZCJTI4KXRAHJ2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> New Oxford Annotated NRSV Bible with the Apocrypha</a> (Book/Bible - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0310390214/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0310390214&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;linkId=GNGGMPJPM2JLSSSP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How to Read the Bible as Literature by Leland Ryken</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://www.blueletterbible.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Letter Bible</a> (Bible Study Tools Website)</li> <li><a href="http://www.jrdkirk.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daniel Kirk</a> (Contemporary Theologian)</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0664224857/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0664224857&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;linkId=GRPZZ7ZRW6SPGT6X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Struggling with Scripture by Walter Brueggemann</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;index=aps&amp;keywords=the%20last%20word%20n.t.%20wright&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;linkId=25U3WSVIJOO3ZS6T" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Last Word by N.T. Wright</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;index=aps&amp;keywords=reading%20the%20bible%20again%20for%20the%20first%20time&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;linkId=IU7ATSGHL3E6K6CI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Reading the Bible Again for the First TIme: Taking the Bible Seriously but not LIterally by Marcus Borg</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="http://www.biblehub.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bible Hub</a> (Bible Study Website)</li> </ul>   From Pursuit of the Trivial Segment - Previously on <a href="http://irenicast.com/34" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irenicast Episode #034</a> <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seinfeld" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seinfeld</a> (Television Show)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Webcomic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Webcomic</a></li> <li><a href="http://explosm.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cyanide and Happiness</a> (Webcomic)</li> <li><a href="http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hyperbole and a Half</a> (Webcomic)</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;index=aps&amp;keywords=hyperbole%20and%20a%20half&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;linkId=ZH55XTCD3EAUVGLY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened by Allie Brosh</a> - (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="http://theoatmeal.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Oatmeal</a> (Webcomic)</li> </ul>   OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES NOT MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE A great resource to dive deep into the numerous methods of interpreting the bible is a series of books called <a href="http://amzn.to/1Th3KX6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guides to Biblical Scholarship Series</a>. (Book Series - Amazon Affiliate Link) Another book not mentioned in the episode that might be of some value in approaching scripture is <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;index=aps&amp;keywords=how%20to%20read%20the%20bible%20for%20all%20its%20worth&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;linkId=JR7ZRXLOQW76M7EV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon D. Fee</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Understand literary genre was an important topic in this week’s conversation.  Here are a couple resources for gaining a greater sense of the different literary genres in scripture. <ul> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/083082653X/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=083082653X&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;linkId=3J5RBHO6OCNDRRT5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Plowshares &amp; Pruning Hooks: Rethinking the Language of Biblical Prophecy and Apocalyptic by Brent Sandy</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li>Also check out this list of <a href="http://catholic-resources.org/Bible/Genres.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Biblical genres and subgenres</a>.</li> </ul>   THANK YOU Thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro music.  Check out his band <a href="http://www.fb.com/SoulwiseMusic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soulwise</a>.   WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Thank you for supporting the podcast!  Your ratings, reviews and feedback are not only encouraging to us personally, but they help others find the show.  If you appreciate the content we provide please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/irenicast/id973641238" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/irenicast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>. 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Interpreting the Bible Part 1 - Literally Literature - 063

How do we go about reconciling scripture with science?  This week Jeff, Mona &amp; Allen scratch the surface of the issues around Evolution versus Creationism, from ancient times to present.  Bookending their conversation they reflect on some moments from their history in youth groups and play a particularly scandalous round of Jesus Juke.   Host Check in (00:29) Conversation on Evolution and Creationism (07:48) Jesus Juke (45:08)   RELEVANT LINKS  Evolution Series (An Irenicon Blog Posts) The Enuma Elish (ancient text)  Understanding Genesis by Nahum M. Sarna (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)    THANK YOU A big thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro music.  Check out his band Soulwise.   WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Thank you for supporting the podcast!  Your ratings, reviews and feedback are not only encouraging to us personally, but they help others find the show.  If you appreciate the content we provide please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher.   Join our conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog An Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com  Follow Us on Twitter or on Google+ Like Us on Facebook Love Us   You can also send us a Voice Message at irenicast.com/feedback

How do we go about reconciling scripture with science?  This week Jeff, Mona &amp; Allen scratch the surface of the issues around Evolution versus Creationism, from ancient times to present.  Bookending their conversation they reflect on some moments from their history in youth groups and play a particularly scandalous round of Jesus Juke. Host Check in (00:29) Conversation on Evolution and Creationism (07:48) Jesus Juke (45:08) RELEVANT LINKS <ul> <li><a href="http://www.anirenicon.com/category/blog/evolution-series/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Evolution Series</a> (An Irenicon Blog Posts)</li> <li><a href="http://www.sacred-texts.com/ane/enuma.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Enuma Elish</a> (ancient text)</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0805202536/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0805202536&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=anire-20&amp;linkId=4F25QLPQMWNIXT6E" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Understanding Genesis by Nahum M. Sarna</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> </ul> THANK YOU A big thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro music.  Check out his band <a href="http://www.fb.com/SoulwiseMusic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soulwise</a>. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Thank you for supporting the podcast!  Your ratings, reviews and feedback are not only encouraging to us personally, but they help others find the show.  If you appreciate the content we provide please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/irenicast/id973641238" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/irenicast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>. Join our conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog <a href="http://www.irenicast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An Irenicon</a> Email Us at <a href="mailto:podcast@irenicast.com">podcast@irenicast.com</a> Follow Us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or on <a href="http://www.google.com/+Irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google+</a> Like Us on <a href="http://www.fb.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Love Us You can also send us a Voice Message at <a href="http://www.irenicast.com/feedback" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">irenicast.com/feedback</a>

Reconciling Scripture with Science – EVILution – 003

After catching up on their past two weeks of life filled with grilling and hammocks, Jeff, Mona and Allen begin an in-depth conversation about homosexuality and Christianity. They touch on historical attitudes toward sex, what the Bible says about “homosexuality” in its cultural context, present-day issues, and what the stakes are for us today. After an arousing conversation, they play Jesus or Jay-Z: the Sequel and try to guess whether song lyrics are Christian or secular.   Host Check In (00:24) Conversation on Homosexuality and Christianity (08:44) Jesus of Jay-Z? Segment (55:30)   RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on Homosexuality and Christianity   Ireland passes Gay Marriage Referendum (article)  N.T Wright’s Blunder on Homosexuality (blog post) Sexual orientation info from a psychological perspective “Answers to Your Questions For a Better Understanding of Sexual Orientation &amp; Homosexuality” (article) The Liturgists, Episode 20 - LGBTQ (podcast) Stonewall Riots - LGBTQ liberation and civil rights history (wikipedia) Kinsey Scale - psychological findings on most people being on a spectrum of attraction (article)  Radical Love by Patrick Cheng (book recommendation - Amazon Affiliate Link)    From Jesus or Jay-Z? Segment  Somewhere I Belong by Linkin Park (song) Take Me To Church by Sinead O'Connor (song) Locked in a Cage by Skillet (song) Without Words by Ray LaMontagne (song) Party by Chris Tomlin (song) Metalingus by Alter Bridge (song)    THANK YOU A big thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro music.  Check out his band Soulwise.   WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Thank you for supporting the podcast!  Your ratings, reviews and feedback are not only encouraging to us personally, but they help others find the show.  If you appreciate the content we provide please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher.   Join our conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog An Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter or on Google+ Like Us on Facebook Love Us   You can also send us a Voice Message at irenicast.com/feedback

After catching up on their past two weeks of life filled with grilling and hammocks, Jeff, Mona and Allen begin an in-depth conversation about homosexuality and Christianity. They touch on historical attitudes toward sex, what the Bible says about “homosexuality” in its cultural context, present-day issues, and what the stakes are for us today. After an arousing conversation, they play Jesus or Jay-Z: the Sequel and try to guess whether song lyrics are Christian or secular. Host Check In (00:24) Conversation on Homosexuality and Christianity (08:44) Jesus of Jay-Z? Segment (55:30) RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on Homosexuality and Christianity <ul> <li><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/24/world/europe/ireland-gay-marriage-referendum.html?_r=0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ireland passes Gay Marriage Referendum</a> (article)</li> <li><a href="http://paulandco-workers.blogspot.com/2011/11/nt-wrights-blunder-on-homosexuality.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> N.T Wright’s Blunder on Homosexuality</a> (blog post)</li> <li><a href="http://www.apa.org/topics/lgbt/orientation.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sexual orientation info from a psychological perspective “Answers to Your Questions For a Better Understanding of Sexual Orientation &amp; Homosexuality”</a> (article)</li> <li><a href="http://www.theliturgists.com/podcast/2015/5/18/episode-20-lgbtq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Liturgists, Episode 20 - LGBTQ</a> (podcast)</li> <li><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonewall_riots" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stonewall Riots - LGBTQ liberation and civil rights history</a> (wikipedia)</li> <li><a href="http://www.kinseyinstitute.org/research/ak-hhscale.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kinsey </a><a href="http://www.kinseyinstitute.org/research/ak-hhscale.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scale - psychological findings on most people being on a spectrum of attraction</a> (article)</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1596271329/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1596271329&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=anire-20&amp;linkId=R3W5BOEOS5GXFIFV" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Radical Love by Patrick Cheng</a> (book recommendation - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> </ul> From Jesus or Jay-Z? Segment <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsCD5XCu6CM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Somewhere I Belong by Linkin Park</a> (song)</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMzY_KQIKjU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Take Me To Church by Sinead O'Connor</a> (song)</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7Lv0cwpiAk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Locked in a Cage by Skillet</a> (song)</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWUgHjlPqsg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Without Words by Ray LaMontagne</a> (song)</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy7G8VHWuXc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Party by Chris Tomlin</a> (song)</li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wipc1iVJ31U" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Metalingus by Alter Bridge</a> (song)</li> </ul> THANK YOU A big thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro music.  Check out his band <a href="http://www.fb.com/SoulwiseMusic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soulwise</a>. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Thank you for supporting the podcast!  Your ratings, reviews and feedback are not only encouraging to us personally, but they help others find the show.  If you appreciate the content we provide please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/irenicast/id973641238" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/irenicast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>. Join our conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog <a href="http://www.irenicast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An Irenicon</a> Email Us at <a href="mailto:podcast@irenicast.com">podcast@irenicast.com</a> Follow Us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or on <a href="http://www.google.com/+Irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google+</a> Like Us on <a href="http://www.fb.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Love Us You can also send us a Voice Message at <a href="http://www.irenicast.com/feedback" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">irenicast.com/feedback</a>

Homosexuality and Christianity – Somewhere Over the Rainbow – 013

A God’s Not Dead 2 review is the subject of this bonus episode.  Adam and Dylan are back and join Jeff for another addition of Divine SINema.  This movie takes place in the same town as the first God’s Not Dead.  It is about a teacher named Grace who is a Christian and a teacher at a public school called Martin Luther King Jr. High.  During a lesson on the civil rights movement a student asks about Jesus’ words in connection to Martin Luther King Jr. and Gandhi's non-violent protests.  Grace answers by confirming that Martin Luther King Jr. especially was indeed influenced by the teaching of Jesus.  When word gets out that Grace talked about Jesus in her classroom it leads to outrage among the school officials, community and even the ACLU.  Things escalate quickly causing Grace to face a jury of her peers for her actions.  Ultimately it is Jesus himself that is put on trial.ANNOUNCEMENTS Our next Divine SINema episode will be on Tuesday, November 29th and we will be reviewing the first ever rapture movie called If Footmen Tire You, What Will Horses Do (1971). This movie is not available anywhere else but YouTube.  If you would like to watch in preparation for our next Divine SINema you can watch If Footman Tire You, What Will Horses Do? here.RELEVANT LINKS  Did the city of Houston, Texas, subpoena pastors' sermons as part of a crackdown on preaching against homosexuality? (Snopes Article) Melissa Joan Hart as Grace, the main character (Actor) A.C.L.U. - American Civil Liberties Union Lee Patrick Strobel, expert witness in film (Author) James "Jim" Warner Wallace, expert witness in film (Author) Ray Wise, prosecuting attorney in film (Actor)  Let’s Debunk the “Christian Persecution” Court Cases That Inspired the “God’s Not Dead” Films (Article) Ernie Hudson, judge in the film (Actor) Fred Thompson (Actor and Former Senator)  Last Days in the Desert (Film - Amazon Affiliate Link)  At the Death House Door (Film - Amazon Affiliate Link)  A Time to Kill (Film - Amazon Affiliate Link) YOUR SUPPORT Thank you for listening to Irenicast.  If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on  iTunes,  Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping.  This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:Read Us on our blog Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen &amp; Subscribe to Us on  iTunes,  Google Play,  Android, Stitcher, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, Spreaker and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on  Amazon Love Us?CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

A God’s Not Dead 2 review is the subject of this bonus episode.  Adam and Dylan are back and join Jeff for another addition of Divine SINema.  This movie takes place in the same town as the first God’s Not Dead.  It is about a teacher named Grace who is a Christian and a teacher at a public school called Martin Luther King Jr. High.  During a lesson on the civil rights movement a student asks about Jesus’ words in connection to Martin Luther King Jr. and Gandhi's non-violent protests.  Grace answers by confirming that Martin Luther King Jr. especially was indeed influenced by the teaching of Jesus.  When word gets out that Grace talked about Jesus in her classroom it leads to outrage among the school officials, community and even the ACLU.  Things escalate quickly causing Grace to face a jury of her peers for her actions.  Ultimately it is Jesus himself that is put on trial.ANNOUNCEMENTS Our next Divine SINema episode will be on Tuesday, November 29th and we will be reviewing the first ever rapture movie called <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0336618/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">If Footmen Tire You, What Will Horses Do (1971)</a>. This movie is not available anywhere else but YouTube.  If you would like to watch in preparation for our next Divine SINema <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5o_LwqX77I" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">you can watch If Footman Tire You, What Will Horses Do? here</a>.RELEVANT LINKS <ul> <li><a href="http://www.snopes.com/politics/religion/houston.asp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Did the city of Houston, Texas, subpoena pastors' sermons as part of a crackdown on preaching against homosexuality?</a> (Snopes Article)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melissa_Joan_Hart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Melissa Joan Hart</a> as Grace, the main character (Actor)</li> <li><a href="https://www.aclu.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A.C.L.U.</a> - American Civil Liberties Union</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Strobel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lee Patrick Strobel</a>, expert witness in film (Author)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Warner_Wallace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">James "Jim" Warner Wallace</a>, expert witness in film (Author)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ray_Wise" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ray Wise</a>, prosecuting attorney in film (Actor)</li> <li><a href="http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/2016/04/08/lets-debunk-the-christian-persecution-court-cases-that-inspired-the-gods-not-dead-films/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Let’s Debunk the “Christian Persecution” Court Cases That Inspired the “God’s Not Dead” Films</a> (Article)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernie_Hudson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ernie Hudson</a>, judge in the film (Actor)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Thompson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fred Thompson</a> (Actor and Former Senator)</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;keywords=last%20days%20in%20the%20desert&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=55e8c206b29c814d71a080af13ab511f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Last Days in the Desert</a> (Film - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;keywords=at%20the%20death%20house%20door&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=08318f8edfc6e601f90f696d8b0ccbd9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> At the Death House Door</a> (Film - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;keywords=a%20time%20to%20kill&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=3467a03f7cde56afe07b285cfc4c4165" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> A Time to Kill</a> (Film - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> </ul>YOUR SUPPORT Thank you for listening to Irenicast.  If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/irenicast/id973641238" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>, <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ikuvewnxse324ikmjsaxry67ul4?t%3DIrenicast_-_Conversations_on_Faith_and_Culture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/irenicast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, or whatever platform you’re listening on.You can also help support the show financially by going to <a href="http://irenicast.com/amazon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">irenicast.com/amazon</a> to do your Amazon shopping.  This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:Read Us on our blog <a href="http://www.anirenicon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irenicon</a> Email Us at <a href="mailto:podcast@irenicast.com">podcast@irenicast.com</a> Follow Us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.google.com/+Irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google+</a> Like Us on <a href="http://www.fb.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Listen &amp; 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God’s Not Dead 2 Review - Divine SINema Series - 086.5

Concluding our series of episodes on gender and sexuality Jeff sits down for an interview with a gay couple, Jim and Richard.  Jim and Richard share their individual stories of coming out and how they met.  They also discuss how they’ve remained in the faith despite their experience with people’s reactions to homosexuality and the church.    RELEVANT LINKS  Organization: Reconciling Ministries Network is a United Methodist organization that helps congregations learn how to reconcile homosexuality and the church and to be completely open and affirming to all members of the LBGTQIA community.    THANK YOU A big thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro music.  Check out his band Soulwise.   WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Thank you for supporting the podcast!  Your ratings, reviews and feedback are not only encouraging to us personally, but they help others find the show.  If you appreciate the content we provide please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher.   Join our conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog An Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter or on Google+ Like Us on Facebook Love Us   You can also send us a Voice Message at irenicast.com/feedback

Concluding our series of episodes on gender and sexuality Jeff sits down for an interview with a gay couple, Jim and Richard.  Jim and Richard share their individual stories of coming out and how they met.  They also discuss how they’ve remained in the faith despite their experience with people’s reactions to homosexuality and the church.  RELEVANT LINKS <ul> <li>Organization: <a href="http://www.rmnetwork.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reconciling Ministries Network</a> is a United Methodist organization that helps congregations learn how to reconcile homosexuality and the church and to be completely open and affirming to all members of the LBGTQIA community.</li> </ul> THANK YOU A big thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro music.  Check out his band <a href="http://www.fb.com/SoulwiseMusic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soulwise</a>. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Thank you for supporting the podcast!  Your ratings, reviews and feedback are not only encouraging to us personally, but they help others find the show.  If you appreciate the content we provide please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/irenicast/id973641238" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/irenicast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>. Join our conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog <a href="http://www.irenicast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An Irenicon</a> Email Us at <a href="mailto:podcast@irenicast.com">podcast@irenicast.com</a> Follow Us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or on <a href="http://www.google.com/+Irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google+</a> Like Us on <a href="http://www.fb.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Love Us You can also send us a Voice Message at <a href="http://www.irenicast.com/feedback" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">irenicast.com/feedback</a>

Homosexuality and the Church – Interview with Jim and Richard – 014

Our first Process Theology episode is finally here!  We know many of our listeners have been waiting to hear more about this particular theology that was introduced to the Irenicast audience by Bonnie in episode #136.  We expect there will be more conversations on this topic to follow. Because, in this episode, we just dip our toes into the realm of possibilities embedded in process thought and theology. As you’ll hear, Process Theology emerges out of Alfred North Whitehead’s metaphysics of reality as process which fundamentally contradicts reality as substance.  This creates an opportunity for a shift in the way we see God. What if God’s everlastingness is rooted in eternal evolution/change? What if the stars are not aligned according to God’s purposes but instead they are in constant flux in relationship to God’s and each other’s processes of becoming? What if God’s love for the world is not a controlling love but a vulnerable, receptive love that delights in each one’s process of becoming?  If we follow the “what ifs”, everything changes. You decide if it's for the better.  The episode finishes by engaging in a roller coaster of a round of Would You Rather.  Prepare to get weird and thoughtful with a segment that quickly goes off the rails, finds a new track and finally ends with a return to the original track.  If that sounds confusing, it is. But also super fun! Conversation on Process Theology (01:20) Would You Rather Segment (50:31)  RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on Process Theology  The Diversity of Christian Theologies – What Straight Old White Guys Don't Tell You – 136 (Irenicast Episode Introducing Process Theology) Theism (Theological Term) Process Theology The Creation of Adam - Sistine Chapel's ceiling John Shelby "Jack" Spong (Bishop of the Episcopal Church) Process and Reality by Alfred North Whitehead  (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Heraclitus (pre-Socratic Greek philosopher) Newtonian Physics or Classical Mechanics Watchmaker Analogy or Watchmaker Argument (Teleological Argument) Charles Hartshorne (American philosopher who concentrated primarily on the philosophy of religion and metaphysics) On the Mystery: Discerning Divinity in Process by Catherine Keller (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)  1 John 1 (CEB) Rob Bell Everything is Connected -- Here's How: | Tom Chi | TEDxTaipei (YouTube Video) Process Theology by John B. Cobb (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) From a Broken Web by Catherine Keller (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Center for Process Studies Claremont Institute for Process Studies  From Our Would You Rather Segment (This segment has also been played on episodes #011, #053, #080)   Efforts to Impeach Donald Trump (Wiki)   SUPPORT THE SHOW Thank you for listening to Irenicast!  We are so appreciative of those who take the time to thoughtfully listen to our show.  If you find value in what we provide there are a number of ways you can support our work. Contact us!  Any feedback from our listeners is so valuable to us.  You can contact us through any of the ways listed at the bottom of the show notes, or leave a rating/review on your preferred listening platform. You can also help support the show financially by donating through PayPal or going to irenicast.com/support to do your Amazon shopping.  This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.  IRENCAST HOSTS Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder &amp; co-host | allen@irenicast.com Allen is a venerator of emotionality. He thrives on education, peace, and interconnectedness— passions which permeate his work as pastor, writer, lover of all the things, and occasional vegan. You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, &amp; LinkedIn.   Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com As a pastor, activist, educator, mom, and possibility artist, Bonnie invites people into newness. She loves climbing trees, knitting and hiking while conversing with friends about smashing the patriarchy. You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC   Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com Preacher, protester, everybody’s pastor. Casey geeks out on comic books, talking theology, politics, and sex.  He’s most free when he is dancing, cooking with his partner Jose, or walking their dog Kole. You can follow Casey on Twitter and  Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org   Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer &amp; co-host | jeff@irenicast.com Chaser of tales and climax initiator, Jeff rises to the occasion, edging to a satisfying completion. Get your mind out of the gutter, we’re talking story, not sex. Jeff expresses his creativity by curating diverse ideas, energies and people. Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram &amp; twitter.  You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.   Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com Rajeev loves thoughtful and provocative conversation over food and drink, most often with his family. He’s a loyal, smart-ass friend who believes in the power of spiritual journeys. 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Our first Process Theology episode is finally here!  We know many of our listeners have been waiting to hear more about this particular theology that was introduced to the Irenicast audience by Bonnie in episode #136.  We expect there will be more conversations on this topic to follow. Because, in this episode, we just dip our toes into the realm of possibilities embedded in process thought and theology. As you’ll hear, Process Theology emerges out of Alfred North Whitehead’s metaphysics of reality as process which fundamentally contradicts reality as substance.  This creates an opportunity for a shift in the way we see God. What if God’s everlastingness is rooted in eternal evolution/change? What if the stars are not aligned according to God’s purposes but instead they are in constant flux in relationship to God’s and each other’s processes of becoming? What if God’s love for the world is not a controlling love but a vulnerable, receptive love that delights in each one’s process of becoming?  If we follow the “what ifs”, everything changes. You decide if it's for the better.  The episode finishes by engaging in a roller coaster of a round of Would You Rather.  Prepare to get weird and thoughtful with a segment that quickly goes off the rails, finds a new track and finally ends with a return to the original track.  If that sounds confusing, it is. But also super fun! Conversation on Process Theology (01:20) Would You Rather Segment (50:31) RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on Process Theology <ul> <li><a href="http://irenicast.com/136" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Diversity of Christian Theologies – What Straight Old White Guys Don't Tell You – 136</a> (Irenicast Episode Introducing Process Theology)</li> <li><a href="https://www.theopedia.com/theism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Theism</a> (Theological Term)</li> <li><a href="https://www.theopedia.com/process-theology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Process Theology</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Creation_of_Adam" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Creation of Adam - Sistine Chapel's ceiling</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Shelby_Spong" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John Shelby "Jack" Spong</a> (Bishop of the Episcopal Church)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2M86PPi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Process and Reality</a> by <a href="https://amzn.to/2IKpz5f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alfred North Whitehead</a>  (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heraclitus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heraclitus</a> (pre-Socratic Greek philosopher)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classical_mechanics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Newtonian Physics or Classical Mechanics</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watchmaker_analogy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Watchmaker Analogy or Watchmaker Argument</a> (Teleological Argument)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Hartshorne" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charles Hartshorne</a> (American philosopher who concentrated primarily on the philosophy of religion and metaphysics)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2IHbKog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On the Mystery: Discerning Divinity in Process</a> by <a href="https://amzn.to/2M8Hu82" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Catherine Keller</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+1&amp;version=CEB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 1 John 1</a> (CEB)</li> <li><a href="https://robbell.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rob Bell</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPh3c8Sa37M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Everything is Connected -- Here's How: | Tom Chi | TEDxTaipei</a> (YouTube Video)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/33lRWyw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Process Theology</a> by <a href="https://amzn.to/2IJ9eha" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">John B. Cobb</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2MBAUWE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From a Broken Web</a> by <a href="https://amzn.to/2q6pum1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Catherine Keller</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://ctr4process.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Center for Process Studies</a></li> <li><a href="https://claremontprocess.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Claremont Institute for Process Studies</a></li> </ul> From Our Would You Rather Segment (This segment has also been played on episodes <a href="http://irenicast.com/11" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#011</a>, <a href="http://irenicast.com/53" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#053</a>, <a href="http://irenicast.com/80" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#080</a>) <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Efforts_to_impeach_Donald_Trump" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Efforts to Impeach Donald Trump</a> (Wiki)</li> </ul> SUPPORT THE SHOW Thank you for listening to Irenicast!  We are so appreciative of those who take the time to thoughtfully listen to our show.  If you find value in what we provide there are a number of ways you can support our work. 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Process Theology - Being is Becoming - 153

Linda Kay Klein

Linda Kay Klein author of PURE: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free joins us this week.  Sexuality, sexual purity as Christian faithfulness, girls, boys, women, men, shame, guilt, American Evangelicalism, political opportunism, the Virgin Mary, healing, hope and community – these are just a few of the topics Linda discusses with Irenicast co-host, Bonnie Rambob. The conversation begins with Linda’s relay of her own personal experiences with purity culture during her adolescence.  As Linda grew, left the church and entered the secular world, she likens her struggle in the wake of purity indoctrination to include almost PTSD-like symptoms.  Though impacted women (and men) often find it hard to talk about their shame regarding sexuality, Linda heard “me too” whispers along the way coming from others with whom Linda shares a similar background.  Hence, her life-changing (according to Bonnie) well-researched book. Linda unpacks a little bit about the history of sexual repression within American Christianity and its devastating generational impact.  In the 90s, purity culture became purity industry. She and Bonnie briefly consider the influential book, I Kissed Dating Goodbye written by a young Joshua Harris.  Linda and Bonnie discuss the deep spiritual work of repentance, listening, talking and healing, all of which is part of breaking free from the oppression of purity culture. Linda shares her own spiritual journey as a Christian though not a church member.  In a rich detour from the central topic, Linda and Bonnie explore the value of spiritual community in relation to going it alone or belonging to religious institutions such as church. The conversation ends with an important question – what now?  How do we move forward? Linda shares her insights into the healing power of values- based, lifespan sexuality education curricula such as OWL (Our Whole Lives) developed in collaboration between Unitarian Universalists, United Church of Christ and Planned Parenting.  Bonnie and Linda reflect on biblical images of women’s sexuality, for example the Virgin Mary. Together they wonder about whether there is potential for reframing these images in liberative ways. In addition, Linda shares her emerging and ground-breaking work as founder of Break Free Together. If, as part of your faith life, you’ve ever experienced shame just because you are a sexual being, you might be a survivor of purity culture – and, this episode is for you.   RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation with Linda Kay Klein Author of PURE  PURE: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free by Linda Kay Klein (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Joshua Harris (American Pastor and Author)  Evangelical Writer Kisses An Old Idea Goodbye (Article on Joshua Harris’ recently apology for I Kissed Dating Goodbye)  Faith, Hope, Chastity : Thousands of teen-agers are embracing a new Christian abstinence program. Why? Many long for moral certainties. Also, "Sex is now a matter of life and death." (1994 LA Times Article)  Our Whole Lives aka OWL (comprehensive sexuality curriculum)  Mary’s Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55 CEB) Break Free Together    THANK YOU A big thank you to Linda Kay Klein for talking with us this week! Linda Kay Klein author of PURE: Inside the Evangelical Movement that Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free, is also a storyteller and innovator.  Linda is also founder of Break Free Together, an organization committed to helping people release sexual shame and claim their whole selves. Linda has been featured on NPR, Elle.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, PopSugar, Refinery29, New York Magazine’s The Cut, the New York Post, Fox News Online, Mother Jones, and several other media outlets. Click here for a sampling of these media pieces. To keep up on Linda’s continuing work follow her on Twitter  @LindaKayKlein or check out her website LindaKayKlein.com   YOUR SUPPORT Thank you for listening to Irenicast.  If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on  iTunes,  Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on. You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping.  This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.   IRENCAST HOSTS Jeff Manildi | producer &amp; co-host | jeff@irenicast.com Jeff  is co-founder of Irenicast.  In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.  Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc. Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram &amp; twitter.  You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.   Rev. Allen Marshall O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com Allen is the pastor of a UCC church in Northern California, resident chaplain at an area hospital, and co-founder of Irenicast. He believes in the importance of education, peace, and ecology and writes for multiple platforms. You can follow Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, &amp; Good Reads.  Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast calledIntersections.   Rev. Bonnie Rambob | co-host Bonnie is the co-pastor at Parkside Community Church. Bonnie has also served the Congregational Church of San Mateo as Transitional Minister for Intergenerational Education.  As a graduate of Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, she offers expertise in multi-faith leadership, the spirituality of children, process theology and church organizational structure.  Drawing from her fundamentalist Christian background, she co-leads several outreach ministries to those spiritual travelers who are migrating out of fundamentalist Christianity.  Raj Rambob | co-host Rajeev Rambob (Raj) is spouse, of 26 years, to Bonnie Rambob. Both Bonnie and Raj are ordained ministers in the United Church of Christ. They have two adult children who are intelligent, creative, hilarious and kind. Raj has been a K-12 educator and principal.  Raj transitioned from K-12 leadership to executive leadership in the nonprofit sector. Raj's non-profit experience is largely in homelessness. Currently Raj is Executive Director of Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency (ATCAA). ATCAA is a multi-service, anti-poverty, agency that serves two counties.  Raj loves thoughtful and irreverent conversation over food and drink with family and trusted friends. You can follow Raj on Facebook   Pastor Casey Tinnin | co-host Casey is the pastor of Loomis Basin Congregational Church in Loomis California.  He is one of the co-creators of Intersections which is a support group that meets once a month to deconstruct their evangelical past. Casey also created a non-religious LGBT teen group, The Landing Spot, that meets once a month. When Casey isn’t preaching, protesting, or providing pastoral care he enjoys spending his time reading comic books, talking about theology, politics and sex, baking, cooking, kayaking and spending time with his partner Jose of six years and walking their dog Kole. You can follow Casey on Twitter and  Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or Gutter Theology   ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen &amp; Subscribe to Us on  iTunes,  Google Play,  Android,  Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, Spreaker and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on  Amazon Love Us?   CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.   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Linda Kay Klein author of PURE: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free joins us this week.  Sexuality, sexual purity as Christian faithfulness, girls, boys, women, men, shame, guilt, American Evangelicalism, political opportunism, the Virgin Mary, healing, hope and community – these are just a few of the topics Linda discusses with Irenicast co-host, Bonnie Rambob. The conversation begins with Linda’s relay of her own personal experiences with purity culture during her adolescence.  As Linda grew, left the church and entered the secular world, she likens her struggle in the wake of purity indoctrination to include almost PTSD-like symptoms.  Though impacted women (and men) often find it hard to talk about their shame regarding sexuality, Linda heard “me too” whispers along the way coming from others with whom Linda shares a similar background.  Hence, her life-changing (according to Bonnie) well-researched book. Linda unpacks a little bit about the history of sexual repression within American Christianity and its devastating generational impact.  In the 90s, purity culture became purity industry. She and Bonnie briefly consider the influential book, I Kissed Dating Goodbye written by a young Joshua Harris.  Linda and Bonnie discuss the deep spiritual work of repentance, listening, talking and healing, all of which is part of breaking free from the oppression of purity culture. Linda shares her own spiritual journey as a Christian though not a church member.  In a rich detour from the central topic, Linda and Bonnie explore the value of spiritual community in relation to going it alone or belonging to religious institutions such as church. The conversation ends with an important question – what now?  How do we move forward? Linda shares her insights into the healing power of values- based, lifespan sexuality education curricula such as OWL (Our Whole Lives) developed in collaboration between Unitarian Universalists, United Church of Christ and Planned Parenting.  Bonnie and Linda reflect on biblical images of women’s sexuality, for example the Virgin Mary. Together they wonder about whether there is potential for reframing these images in liberative ways. In addition, Linda shares her emerging and ground-breaking work as founder of Break Free Together. If, as part of your faith life, you’ve ever experienced shame just because you are a sexual being, you might be a survivor of purity culture – and, this episode is for you. RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation with Linda Kay Klein Author of PURE <ul> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2RsO24S" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PURE: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free</a> by <a href="https://amzn.to/2VocMKt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linda Kay Klein</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshua_Harris_(pastor)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joshua Harris</a> (American Pastor and Author)</li> <li><a href="https://www.npr.org/2018/12/17/671888011/evangelical-writer-kisses-an-old-idea-goodbye" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Evangelical Writer Kisses An Old Idea Goodbye</a> (Article on Joshua Harris’ recently apology for I Kissed Dating Goodbye)</li> <li><a href="http://articles.latimes.com/1994-04-29/news/ls-52025_1_christian-abstinence-program" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Faith, Hope, Chastity : Thousands of teen-agers are embracing a new Christian abstinence program. Why? Many long for moral certainties. Also, "Sex is now a matter of life and death."</a> (1994 LA Times Article)</li> <li><a href="http://www.ucc.org/justice_sexuality-education_our-whole-lives" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Our Whole Lives aka OWL</a> (comprehensive sexuality curriculum)</li> <li><a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+1%3A46-55&amp;version=CEB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mary’s Magnificat</a> (Luke 1:46-55 CEB)</li> <li><a href="https://lindakayklein.com/break-free-together/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Break Free Together</a></li> </ul> THANK YOU A big thank you to Linda Kay Klein for talking with us this week! Linda Kay Klein author of PURE: Inside the Evangelical Movement that Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free, is also a storyteller and innovator.  Linda is also founder of <a href="https://lindakayklein.com/break-free-together/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Break Free Together</a>, an organization committed to helping people release sexual shame and claim their whole selves. Linda has been featured on NPR, <a href="http://Elle.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elle.com</a>, <a href="http://GoodHousekeeping.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GoodHousekeeping.com</a>, PopSugar, Refinery29, New York Magazine’s The Cut, the New York Post, Fox News Online, Mother Jones, and several other media outlets. <a href="https://lindakayklein.com/media/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> for a sampling of these media pieces. To keep up on Linda’s continuing work follow her on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/lindakayklein?lang=en&amp;lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @LindaKayKlein</a> or check out her website <a href="https://lindakayklein.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LindaKayKlein.com</a> YOUR SUPPORT Thank you for listening to Irenicast.  If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/irenicast/id973641238" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>, <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ikuvewnxse324ikmjsaxry67ul4?t%3DIrenicast_-_Conversations_on_Faith_and_Culture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/irenicast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, or whatever platform you’re listening on. 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Linda Kay Klein Author of PURE  - 133

Christian Theologies

Despite what many of us from fundamentalist backgrounds have been told, there is a diverse array of Christian theologies.  Liberation, Queer, Womanist and Process theology are some of the lenses we will be looking through on this week’s episode. This week Raj, Bonnie and Casey share their learnings and leanings on the the theologies of Liberation, Queer, Womanist and Process in ways that are moving, inspiring, troubling and down right blasphemous. The co-hosts explore the power and possibility of each theology and connect dots and highlight intersectionality all over the place. Liberation theology posits that God is “on the side of the oppressed.” The co-hosts unpack the economic and social ramifications of an embrace of liberation theology. The team also wonders if “total liberation” is possible and what might be left to do if/when liberation is achieved. Queer theology invites us to look at the Bible and God with a lense that has few, if any, limitations of traditional gender roles, sexual standards, anything - an opportunity to see things anew. Womanist theology says “have a seat at the table” and talk about the deep, dark things and the high and bright things and you will be heard. The best theology is often created at the kitchen table by those who have never been to seminary. Process theology stems from the work of Alfred North Whitehead’s work “Process and Reality.” The nature of God is in radical relationship WITH all of creation not creation a subject of God. In the segment Raj, Bonnie and Casey reveal their “least liked” Christian phrases. Triggers all around! Beware some will cause feelings of nausea, irritability and down-right anger.   Conversation on Christian Theologies (00:35) Bottom 3 Segment (49:15)  RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on Christian Theologies  Liberation Theology (Wiki) Gustavo Gutiérrez (Liberation Theologian - Amazon Affiliate Link) Saul Alinsky (American community organizer and writer) Year of Jubilee Annie Lamott (Progressive political activist, public speaker, and writing teacher - Amazon Affiliate Link) James Cone (American theologian - Amazon Affiliate Link)  Conversation on Race – A Kick in the Walls – 134 (Irenicast Episode) Queer Theology (Wiki)  The Queerness of Cana (Queerly Faithful blog post by Casey) Womanist Theology (Wiki) Alice Walker (American novelist, short story writer, poet, and activist - Amazon Affiliate Link) Katie G Cannon (American Christian theologian and ethicist associated with womanist theology and black theology) The Oxford Handbook of African American Theology by Katie G. Cannon (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Jacquelyn Grant (African-American professor, theologian, author, and one of the founding developers of womanist theology) White Women's Christ and Black Women's Jesus: Feminist Christology and Womanist Response by Jacquelyn Grant (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Delores S. Williams (Theologian - Amazon Affiliate Link)  Dr. Valerie Miles-Tribble (Associate Professor of Ministerial Leadership &amp; Practical Theology) The Cosmic Christ  Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (Wiki) Process and Reality by Alfred North Whitehead (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Catherine Keller (Theologian - Amazon Affiliate Link) Monica Coleman (Contemporary theologian associated with process theology - Amazon Affiliate Link) Christina Hutchens Cornel West (American philosopher, political activist, social critic, author, and public intellectual - Amazon Affiliate Link) Surprised by Joy by C. S. Lewis (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) American Baptist Seminary of the West   YOUR SUPPORT Thank you for listening to Irenicast.  If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on  iTunes,  Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on. You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping.  This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.  IRENCAST HOSTS Jeff Manildi | producer &amp; co-host | jeff@irenicast.com Jeff is co-founder of Irenicast and loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc. Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram &amp; twitter.  You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.   Rev. Allen Marshall O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com Allen is the pastor of a UCC church in Northern California, resident chaplain at an area hospital, and co-founder of Irenicast. He believes in the importance of education, peace, and ecology and writes for multiple platforms. You can follow Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, &amp; Good Reads.  Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called  Intersections.   Rev. Bonnie Rambob | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com Bonnie is the co-pastor at Parkside Community Church. Bonnie has also served the Congregational Church of San Mateo as Transitional Minister for Intergenerational Education.  As a graduate of Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, she offers expertise in multi-faith leadership, the spirituality of children, process theology and church organizational structure.  Drawing from her fundamentalist Christian background, she co-leads several outreach ministries to those spiritual travelers who are migrating out of fundamentalist Christianity.   Rev. Raj Rambob | co-host | raj@irenicast.com Rajeev Rambob (Raj) is spouse, of 26 years, to Bonnie Rambob. Both Bonnie and Raj are ordained ministers in the United Church of Christ. They have two adult children who are intelligent, creative, hilarious and kind. Raj has been a K-12 educator and principal.  Raj transitioned from K-12 leadership to executive leadership in the nonprofit sector. Raj's non-profit experience is largely in homelessness. Currently Raj is Executive Director of Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency (ATCAA). ATCAA is a multi-service, anti-poverty, agency that serves two counties.  Raj loves thoughtful and irreverent conversation over food and drink with family and trusted friends. You can follow Raj on Facebook and at www.christianprocess.blogspot.com   Pastor Casey Tinnin | co-host | casey@irenicast.com Casey is the pastor of Loomis Basin Congregational Church in Loomis California.  He is one of the co-creators of Intersections which is a support group that meets once a month to deconstruct their evangelical past. Casey also created a non-religious LGBT teen group, The Landing Spot, that meets once a month. When Casey isn’t preaching, protesting, or providing pastoral care he enjoys spending his time reading comic books, talking about theology, politics and sex, baking, cooking, kayaking and spending time with his partner Jose of six years and walking their dog Kole. 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Despite what many of us from fundamentalist backgrounds have been told, there is a diverse array of Christian theologies.  Liberation, Queer, Womanist and Process theology are some of the lenses we will be looking through on this week’s episode. This week Raj, Bonnie and Casey share their learnings and leanings on the the theologies of Liberation, Queer, Womanist and Process in ways that are moving, inspiring, troubling and down right blasphemous. The co-hosts explore the power and possibility of each theology and connect dots and highlight intersectionality all over the place. Liberation theology posits that God is “on the side of the oppressed.” The co-hosts unpack the economic and social ramifications of an embrace of liberation theology. The team also wonders if “total liberation” is possible and what might be left to do if/when liberation is achieved. Queer theology invites us to look at the Bible and God with a lense that has few, if any, limitations of traditional gender roles, sexual standards, anything - an opportunity to see things anew. Womanist theology says “have a seat at the table” and talk about the deep, dark things and the high and bright things and you will be heard. The best theology is often created at the kitchen table by those who have never been to seminary. Process theology stems from the work of Alfred North Whitehead’s work “Process and Reality.” The nature of God is in radical relationship WITH all of creation not creation a subject of God. In the segment Raj, Bonnie and Casey reveal their “least liked” Christian phrases. Triggers all around! Beware some will cause feelings of nausea, irritability and down-right anger. Conversation on Christian Theologies (00:35) Bottom 3 Segment (49:15) RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on Christian Theologies <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberation_theology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Liberation Theology</a> (Wiki)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2Ej4MUH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gustavo Gutiérrez</a> (Liberation Theologian - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saul_Alinsky" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saul Alinsky</a> (American community organizer and writer)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jubilee_(biblical)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Year of Jubilee</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2T3fwyw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Annie Lamott</a> (Progressive political activist, public speaker, and writing teacher - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2EhMxPq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">James Cone</a> (American theologian - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="http://irenicast.com/2019/01/15/conversation-on-race-progressive-christian-podcast-irenicon-134/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Conversation on Race – A Kick in the Walls – 134</a> (Irenicast Episode)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queer_theology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Queer Theology</a> (Wiki)</li> <li><a href="https://thequeerlyfaithfulpastor.com/2019/01/28/the-queerness-of-cana/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Queerness of Cana</a> (Queerly Faithful blog post by Casey)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Womanist_theology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Womanist Theology</a> (Wiki)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2EiGoTn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alice Walker</a> (American novelist, short story writer, poet, and activist - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katie_Cannon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Katie G Cannon</a> (American Christian theologian and ethicist associated with womanist theology and black theology)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2InujA9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Oxford Handbook of African American Theology by Katie G. Cannon</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacquelyn_Grant" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jacquelyn Grant</a> (African-American professor, theologian, author, and one of the founding developers of womanist theology)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2TUJbY1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">White Women's Christ and Black Women's Jesus: Feminist Christology and Womanist Response by Jacquelyn Grant</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2EfthST" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Delores S. Williams</a> (Theologian - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="http://www.absw.edu/staff-member/valerie-miles-tribble/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Dr. Valerie Miles-Tribble</a> (Associate Professor of Ministerial Leadership &amp; Practical Theology)</li> <li><a href="https://cac.org/the-cosmic-christ-2015-11-05/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Cosmic Christ</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Teilhard_de_Chardin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pierre Teilhard de Chardin</a> (Wiki)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2IjWIas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Process and Reality by Alfred North Whitehead</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2DUisUz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Catherine Keller</a> (Theologian - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2DUisUz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Monica Coleman</a> (Contemporary theologian associated with process theology - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="http://christinahutchins.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christina Hutchens</a></li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2EgbRWa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cornel West</a> (American philosopher, political activist, social critic, author, and public intellectual - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2DTM8kM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Surprised by Joy by C. S. Lewis</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="http://www.absw.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Baptist Seminary of the West</a></li> </ul> YOUR SUPPORT Thank you for listening to Irenicast.  If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/irenicast/id973641238" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>, <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ikuvewnxse324ikmjsaxry67ul4?t%3DIrenicast_-_Conversations_on_Faith_and_Culture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/irenicast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, or whatever platform you’re listening on. 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Bonnie Rambob | co-host | <a href="mailto:bonnie@irenicast.com">bonnie@irenicast.com</a> Bonnie is the co-pastor at Parkside Community Church. Bonnie has also served the Congregational Church of San Mateo as Transitional Minister for Intergenerational Education.  As a graduate of Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, she offers expertise in multi-faith leadership, the spirituality of children, process theology and church organizational structure.  Drawing from her fundamentalist Christian background, she co-leads several outreach ministries to those spiritual travelers who are migrating out of fundamentalist Christianity. Rev. Raj Rambob | co-host | <a href="mailto:raj@irenicast.com">raj@irenicast.com</a> Rajeev Rambob (Raj) is spouse, of 26 years, to Bonnie Rambob. Both Bonnie and Raj are ordained ministers in the <a href="http://www.ucc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">United Church of Christ</a>. They have two adult children who are intelligent, creative, hilarious and kind. Raj has been a K-12 educator and principal.  Raj transitioned from K-12 leadership to executive leadership in the nonprofit sector. Raj's non-profit experience is largely in homelessness. Currently Raj is Executive Director of <a href="https://atcaa.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency</a> (ATCAA). ATCAA is a multi-service, anti-poverty, agency that serves two counties.  Raj loves thoughtful and irreverent conversation over food and drink with family and trusted friends. You can follow Raj on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/revrajrambob" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and at <a href="http://www.christianprocess.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.christianprocess.blogspot.com</a> Pastor Casey Tinnin | co-host | <a href="mailto:casey@irenicast.com">casey@irenicast.com</a> Casey is the pastor of Loomis Basin Congregational Church in Loomis California.  He is one of the co-creators of Intersections which is a support group that meets once a month to deconstruct their evangelical past. Casey also created a non-religious LGBT teen group, The Landing Spot, that meets once a month. When Casey isn’t preaching, protesting, or providing pastoral care he enjoys spending his time reading comic books, talking about theology, politics and sex, baking, cooking, kayaking and spending time with his partner Jose of six years and walking their dog Kole. 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The Diversity of Christian Theologies - What Straight Old White Guys Don't Tell You - 136

Brian McLaren

Penny Nixon

In this episode two innovative spiritual leaders and thinkers, Brian McLaren and Rev. Dr. Penny Nixon, have an intimate conversation beginning with the story of their conservative Christian upbringings, ending with their visions of the future of American Christianity.  Co-hosts, Rajeev Rambob and Bonnie Rambob, ask for insights on faith, doubt, belief, Christian identity and secular Christianity. Have you ever heard of secular Christianity? Well, it’s a thing. Listen to learn more about these fascinating and inspiring visionaries and their evolving faith. Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. He is a faculty member of  The Living School, which is part of the Center for Action and Contemplation, and he co-leads the Common Good Messaging Team, which is part of Vote Common Good. He is also an Auburn Senior Fellow and a leader in the Convergence Network, through which he has developed an innovative training/mentoring program for pastors, church planters, and lay leaders called Convergence Leadership Project. He works closely with the Wild Goose Festival, the Fair Food Program‘s Faith Working Group, and  Progressive Christianity. His most recent joint project is an illustrated children’s book (for all ages) called Cory and the Seventh Story and his upcoming writing projects include  The Galapagos Islands: A Spiritual Journey (Fall 2019) Faith After Doubt (Spring 2021), and Do I Stay Christian? (Spring 2022). Penny Nixon has been the Senior Minister of the Congregational Church of San Mateo (CCSM), United Church of Christ, since 2007. CCSM is a vibrant, progressive spiritual community of over 600 members and in 2017 received the MLK award from the county of San Mateo. A community leader and political activist, she has received numerous awards and recognitions for her work in both San Francisco and San Mateo, the most recent being named 2019 Woman of the Year for Assembly District 22. She also is Director of the SMC Solidarity Cohort, which is a group of 30 interfaith clergy engaged in addressing the most pressing social needs in San Mateo County.   MORE ABOUT BRIAN MCLAREN &amp; REV. DR. PENNY NIXON To learn more about the Rev. Dr. Penny Nixon and hear her sermons go to her church’s website, Congregational Church of San Mateo And for Brian McLaren you can visit his website, follow him on Twitter or pick up one of his many books.   RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation with Brian McLaren &amp; Rev. Dr. Penny Nixon   Congregational Church of San Mateo (Penny’s Church) Brian McLaren (Author, Speaker, Activist) Liberation Theology Feminist Theology Ecofeminism Alan Wilson Watts (British writer who interpreted and popularised Eastern philosophy for a Western audience) Marcus Borg (American New Testament scholar and theologian)  The Scofield Reference Bible Phyllis Tickle (American Author) Get There Early: Sensing the Future to Compete by Bob Johansen (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Woodstock (Music Festival held August 1969) Gretta Vosper (An ordained minister of the United Church of Canada who is a self-professed atheist) A Secular Age by Charles Taylor (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) The Discarded Image: An Introduction to Medieval and Renaissance Literature by C. S. Lewis  (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)  Washington Redskins name controversy  Did Christopher Columbus Seize, Sell, and Export Sex Slaves? 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In this episode two innovative spiritual leaders and thinkers, Brian McLaren and Rev. Dr. Penny Nixon, have an intimate conversation beginning with the story of their conservative Christian upbringings, ending with their visions of the future of American Christianity.  Co-hosts, Rajeev Rambob and Bonnie Rambob, ask for insights on faith, doubt, belief, Christian identity and secular Christianity. Have you ever heard of secular Christianity? Well, it’s a thing. Listen to learn more about these fascinating and inspiring visionaries and their evolving faith. Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. He is a faculty member of  <a href="https://cac.org/living-school/living-school-welcome/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Living School</a>, which is part of the <a href="https://cac.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Center for Action and Contemplation,</a> and he co-leads the Common Good Messaging Team, which is part of <a href="https://www.votecommongood.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vote Common Good</a>. He is also an <a href="http://auburnseminary.org/senior-fellows/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Auburn Senior Fellow</a> and a leader in <a href="http://convergenceus.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the Convergence Network</a>, through which he has developed an innovative training/mentoring program for pastors, church planters, and lay leaders called <a href="http://convergenceleadership.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Convergence Leadership Project.</a> He works closely with the <a href="http://wildgoosefestival.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wild Goose Festival,</a> the <a href="http://www.fairfoodprogram.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fair Food Program</a>‘s Faith Working Group, and <a href="https://progressivechristianity.org/?s=brian+mclaren&amp;sv=phrase&amp;submit=Search" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Progressive Christianity</a>. His most recent joint project is an illustrated children’s book (for all ages) called <a href="https://brianmclaren.net/store/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cory and the Seventh Story</a> and his upcoming writing projects include <a href="https://fortresspress.com/thegalapagosislandsaspiritualjourney" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Galapagos Islands: A Spiritual Journey</a> (Fall 2019) Faith After Doubt (Spring 2021), and Do I Stay Christian? (Spring 2022). Penny Nixon has been the Senior Minister of the Congregational Church of San Mateo (CCSM), United Church of Christ, since 2007. CCSM is a vibrant, progressive spiritual community of over 600 members and in 2017 received the MLK award from the county of San Mateo. A community leader and political activist, she has received numerous awards and recognitions for her work in both San Francisco and San Mateo, the most recent being named 2019 Woman of the Year for Assembly District 22. She also is Director of the SMC Solidarity Cohort, which is a group of 30 interfaith clergy engaged in addressing the most pressing social needs in San Mateo County. MORE ABOUT BRIAN MCLAREN &amp; REV. DR. PENNY NIXON To learn more about the Rev. Dr. Penny Nixon and hear her sermons go to her church’s website, <a href="https://ccsm-ucc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Congregational Church of San Mateo</a> And for Brian McLaren you can visit his <a href="https://brianmclaren.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, follow him on <a href="https://twitter.com/brianmclaren" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or pick up one of his many <a href="https://amzn.to/2Qwmtqg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">books</a>. RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation with Brian McLaren &amp; Rev. Dr. Penny Nixon  <ul> <li><a href="https://ccsm-ucc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Congregational Church of San Mateo</a> (Penny’s Church)</li> <li><a href="https://brianmclaren.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian McLaren</a> (Author, Speaker, Activist)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberation_theology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Liberation Theology</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feminist_theology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feminist Theology</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecofeminism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ecofeminism</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Watts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alan Wilson Watts</a> (British writer who interpreted and popularised Eastern philosophy for a Western audience)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Borg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marcus Borg</a> (American New Testament scholar and theologian)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scofield_Reference_Bible" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Scofield Reference Bible</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phyllis_Tickle" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Phyllis Tickle</a> (American Author)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/37eUlOo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get There Early: Sensing the Future to Compete</a> by <a href="https://amzn.to/2QuOjDu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bob Johansen</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woodstock" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Woodstock</a> (Music Festival held August 1969)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gretta_Vosper" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gretta Vosper</a> (An ordained minister of the United Church of Canada who is a self-professed atheist)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2CWsdSo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Secular Age</a> by <a href="https://amzn.to/35cYxwb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charles Taylor</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://amzn.to/2XrgRPq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Discarded Image: An Introduction to Medieval and Renaissance Literature</a> by <a href="https://amzn.to/2XnYiM6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">C. S. Lewis</a>  (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Redskins_name_controversy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Washington Redskins name controversy</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/columbus-sex-slaves/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Did Christopher Columbus Seize, Sell, and Export Sex Slaves?</a> (Snopes Article)</li> </ul> SUPPORT THE SHOW You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.  However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options. <a href="http://irenicast.com/paypal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">PAYPAL</a> - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to <a href="http://Irenicast.com/PayPal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irenicast.com/PayPal</a> to make your donation. 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Brian McLaren & Rev. Dr. Penny Nixon - The Age of Secular Christianity - 155

In this interview, Mona talks to Nathan, who self-identifies as a gay, queer, Catholic divinity student. Nathan shares their story about being a part of the community of genderqueer people of faith and not fitting into a gender binary - including gender performance, coming out, internalized homophobia, and what faith and the belief in the Image of God has meant for their life. They discuss ways to the church can be more responsive and loving toward trans and genderqueer people.   RELEVANT LINKS  Organization: I Am From Drift Wood - From their About page, “I’m From Driftwood aims to help LGBTQ people learn more about their community, straight people learn more about their neighbors and everyone learn more about themselves through the power of storytelling and story sharing.  Increasing empathy and empowering individuals is accomplished by creating an apolitical forum for LGBTQ stories from every age, race, gender, background and culture. The stories deepen our understanding of each other, preserve history, and open hearts and minds.” Blog: A Safe Space for Queer Christians - From their About page, “This blog seeks to be a safe space for queer Christians, at all stages in their faith and regardless of sexuality/gender identity. A place to accept, but also to encourage. And to provide resources of all forms, from sermons promoting equality to articles taking you down the finer points of Biblical translation.  We don’t have all the answers, nor do we claim to have them, but we’re here to support, to accept, and to remind you that God is love.  Feel free to message with questions, concerns, or just to share your story.” Personality: Andrea Gibson Book - Amazon Affiliate Link: Pastrix - The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner &amp; Saint by Nadia Bolz-Weber Organization: Metropolitan Community Church - Resources on Queer Christianity.  From their About page, “Since its founding in 1968, MCC has been at the vanguard of civil and human rights movements by addressing important issues such as racism, sexism, homophobia, ageism, and other forms of oppression.  MCC has been on the forefront in the struggle towards marriage equality in the US and other countries worldwide and continues to be a powerful voice in the LGBT equality movement.”    THANK YOU A big thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro music.  Check out his band Soulwise.   WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Thank you for supporting the podcast!  Your ratings, reviews and feedback are not only encouraging to us personally, but they help others find the show.  If you appreciate the content we provide please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher.   Join our conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog An Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter or on Google+ Like Us on Facebook Love Us   You can also send us a Voice Message at irenicast.com/feedback

In this interview, Mona talks to Nathan, who self-identifies as a gay, queer, Catholic divinity student. Nathan shares their story about being a part of the community of genderqueer people of faith and not fitting into a gender binary - including gender performance, coming out, internalized homophobia, and what faith and the belief in the Image of God has meant for their life. They discuss ways to the church can be more responsive and loving toward trans and genderqueer people. RELEVANT LINKS <ul> <li>Organization: <a href="http://imfromdriftwood.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I Am From Drift Wood</a> - From their About page, “I’m From Driftwood aims to help LGBTQ people learn more about their community, straight people learn more about their neighbors and everyone learn more about themselves through the power of storytelling and story sharing.  Increasing empathy and empowering individuals is accomplished by creating an apolitical forum for LGBTQ stories from every age, race, gender, background and culture. The stories deepen our understanding of each other, preserve history, and open hearts and minds.”</li> <li>Blog: <a href="http://christianandqueer.tumblr.com/info" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Safe Space for Queer Christians</a> - From their About page, “This blog seeks to be a safe space for queer Christians, at all stages in their faith and regardless of sexuality/gender identity. A place to accept, but also to encourage. And to provide resources of all forms, from sermons promoting equality to articles taking you down the finer points of Biblical translation.  We don’t have all the answers, nor do we claim to have them, but we’re here to support, to accept, and to remind you that God is love.  Feel free to message with questions, concerns, or just to share your story.”</li> <li>Personality: <a href="http://www.andreagibson.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea Gibson</a></li> <li>Book - Amazon Affiliate Link: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1455527076/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1455527076&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=anire-20&amp;linkId=VMFX2IRWZGINKTM5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pastrix - The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner &amp; Saint by Nadia Bolz-Weber</a></li> <li>Organization: <a href="http://mccchurch.org/resources/mcc-theologies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Metropolitan Community Church</a> - Resources on Queer Christianity.  From their About page, “Since its founding in 1968, MCC has been at the vanguard of civil and human rights movements by addressing important issues such as racism, sexism, homophobia, ageism, and other forms of oppression.  MCC has been on the forefront in the struggle towards marriage equality in the US and other countries worldwide and continues to be a powerful voice in the LGBT equality movement.”</li> </ul> THANK YOU A big thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro music.  Check out his band <a href="http://www.fb.com/SoulwiseMusic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soulwise</a>. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Thank you for supporting the podcast!  Your ratings, reviews and feedback are not only encouraging to us personally, but they help others find the show.  If you appreciate the content we provide please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/irenicast/id973641238" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/irenicast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>. Join our conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog <a href="http://www.irenicast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An Irenicon</a> Email Us at <a href="mailto:podcast@irenicast.com">podcast@irenicast.com</a> Follow Us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or on <a href="http://www.google.com/+Irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google+</a> Like Us on <a href="http://www.fb.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Love Us You can also send us a Voice Message at <a href="http://www.irenicast.com/feedback" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">irenicast.com/feedback</a>

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With a show hosted by all youth group kids and two former youth pastors we were bound to have an episode on the joys of adolescence eventually.  Understanding teenagers can be a difficult undertaking, especially the further we are removed from our own youth.  This week we look at what adolescence is, how it has changed and how we can help be a part of creating a space for the emerging generation to thrive.  The episode finishes with a new segment called Top 3.  Jeff, Mona and Allen share their top 3 fictional adolescent characters.   Understanding Teenager Conversation (00:26) Top 3 Fictional Adolescent Characters Segment (52:22)  RELEVANT LINKS  From our Understanding Teenagers Conversation   Adolescence overview (article)  The Invention of Adolescence (article)  The Teen Brain: Still Under Construction (article)  Hurt 2.0: Inside the World of Today's Teenagers (book)  A Tribe Apart: A Journey into the Heart of American Adolescence (book)  Righteous: Dispatches from the Evangelical Youth Movement (book)  The Last Christian Generation (book)  Why a medieval peasant got more vacation time than you (article)  We Must Stop Criminalizing Adolescence (article)  Returning To The Teachings: Exploring The Aboriginal Justice (book) Your Brain on Porn: How Internet porn affects the brain (article)  Vulnerability and the Ritz Cracker People (irenicon blog post)    From our Top 3 Fictional Adolescent Characters Segment  A Goofy Movie (imdb) The Vampire Diaries (imdb) The Goldbergs (imdb) Deep Impact (imdb) Little Giants (imdb) Weird Science (imdb) Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (imdb) Allen’s mind melding with Cameron - museum scene (youtube) Daria (imdb) The Simpsons (imdb) The Sandlot (imdb) Good Burger (imdb) Smallville (imdb) A Walk to Remember (imdb)   THANK YOU Thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro music.  Check out his band Soulwise.  WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Thank you for supporting the podcast!  Your ratings, reviews and feedback are not only encouraging to us personally, but they help others find the show.  If you appreciate the content we provide please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on  iTunes and Stitcher.   Join our conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:   Read Us on our blog An Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen to Us on  iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud and TuneIn Speak to Us on our Feedback Page Love Us

With a show hosted by all youth group kids and two former youth pastors we were bound to have an episode on the joys of adolescence eventually.  Understanding teenagers can be a difficult undertaking, especially the further we are removed from our own youth.  This week we look at what adolescence is, how it has changed and how we can help be a part of creating a space for the emerging generation to thrive.  The episode finishes with a new segment called Top 3.  Jeff, Mona and Allen share their top 3 fictional adolescent characters. Understanding Teenager Conversation (00:26) Top 3 Fictional Adolescent Characters Segment (52:22) RELEVANT LINKS  From our Understanding Teenagers Conversation <ul> <li><a href="http://www.education.com/reference/article/adolescence1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Adolescence overview</a> (article)</li> <li><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/199501/the-invention-adolescence" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Invention of Adolescence</a> (article)</li> <li><a href="http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/the-teen-brain-still-under-construction/index.shtml?utm_source=LifeSiteNews.com+Daily+Newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=2c0fa9560b-LifeSiteNews_com_Intl_Full_Text_12_18_2012" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Teen Brain: Still Under Construction</a> (article)</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hurt-2-0-Inside-Teenagers-Culture/dp/080103941X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Hurt 2.0: Inside the World of Today's Teenagers</a> (book)</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Tribe-Apart-American-Adolescence-Ballantine/dp/034543594X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> A Tribe Apart: A Journey into the Heart of American Adolescence</a> (book)</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Righteous-Dispatches-Evangelical-Youth-Movement/dp/0143112376" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Righteous: Dispatches from the Evangelical Youth Movement</a> (book)</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Last-Christian-Generation-Josh-McDowell/dp/1932587667" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Last Christian Generation</a> (book)</li> <li><a href="http://blogs.reuters.com/great-debate/2013/08/29/why-a-medieval-peasant-got-more-vacation-time-than-you/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Why a medieval peasant got more vacation time than you</a> (article)</li> <li><a href="http://youthtoday.org/2015/06/we-must-stop-criminalizing-adolescence/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> We Must Stop Criminalizing Adolescence</a> (article)</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Returning-Teachings-Exploring-Aboriginal-Justice/dp/0140258701/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1443015191&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=Returning+To+The+Teachings%3A+Exploring+The+Aboriginal+Justice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Returning To The Teachings: Exploring The Aboriginal Justice</a> (book)</li> <li><a href="http://yourbrainonporn.com/your-brain-on-porn-series" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Your Brain on Porn: How Internet porn affects the brain</a> (article)</li> <li><a href="http://anirenicon.com/2012/04/09/vulnerability-and-the-ritz-cracker-people/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Vulnerability and the Ritz Cracker People</a> (irenicon blog post)</li> </ul> From our Top 3 Fictional Adolescent Characters Segment <ul> <li><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113198/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Goofy Movie</a> (imdb)</li> <li><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1405406/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Vampire Diaries</a> (imdb)</li> <li><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2712740/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Goldbergs</a> (imdb)</li> <li><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120647/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deep Impact</a> (imdb)</li> <li><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110364/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Little Giants</a> (imdb)</li> <li><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090305/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weird Science</a> (imdb)</li> <li><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091042/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ferris Bueller’s Day Off</a> (imdb)</li> <li>Allen’s mind melding with Cameron - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubpRcZNJAnE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">museum scene</a> (youtube)</li> <li><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118298/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daria</a> (imdb)</li> <li><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096697/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Simpsons</a> (imdb)</li> <li><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108037/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sandlot</a> (imdb)</li> <li><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119215/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Good Burger</a> (imdb)</li> <li><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0279600/?ref_=nv_sr_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smallville</a> (imdb)</li> <li><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0281358/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Walk to Remember</a> (imdb)</li> </ul> THANK YOU Thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro music.  Check out his band <a href="http://www.fb.com/SoulwiseMusic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soulwise</a>. 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The cross has to be one of the most talked about, debated and sacred aspects of the life of Jesus.  Why Did Jesus Die?  Amazingly enough, Irenicast has yet to dip it’s proverbial toe into the pool that is the “Atonement,” so hosts Jeff, Mona and Allen jump in. They discuss different views and theories and conclude with surprising cohesion on what the death of Jesus means for them personally.  Then they indulge in another round of Sorta Scattergories.   Why Did Jesus Die Conversation on Atonement (00:30) Sorta Scattergories Segment (46:49)   RELEVANT LINKS   From Our Conversation  Monks - Monty Python and The Holy Grail (YouTube Clip) Open Theism (Wikipedia) Process Theology (Wikipedia)  Atonement (Wikipedia)   What is Sin ? – Dun Dun Duuunn – 015 (Irenicast Episode) Womanism (Wikipedia) Irenaeus, Early Church Bishop (Wikipedia)  Ranson Theory of Atonement (Wikipedia)  The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Kurt Vonnegut, Author (Wikipedia) Christus Victor Theory of Atonement (Wikipedia)  Substitutionary Theory of Atonement (Wikipedia)  Satisfaction Theory of Atonement (Wikipedia)  On the Medieval Theory of Atonement – Anselm and Abelard (Article) Supersessionism (Wikipedia)  Blood Sacrifices? But God Didn’t Even Like Blood Sacrifices! By Benjamin L Corey (Blog Post)  The Nature Of The Atonement Four Views The Nature Of The Atonement (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)  The Atonement Debate (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)  The Lost Message of Jesus (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)  The Cross and the Lynching Tree (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)    From Our Segment  Other rounds of Sorta Scattergories can be found on Irenicast episodes 16 and 45.    THANK YOU Thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro music.  Check out his band Soulwise.   WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Thank you for supporting the podcast!  Your ratings, reviews and feedback are not only encouraging to us personally, but they help others find the show.  If you appreciate the content we provide please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on  iTunes and Stitcher.   Join our conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:   Read Us on our blog An Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen &amp; Subscribe to Us on  iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud and TuneIn Speak to Us on our Feedback Page See Us on Instagram Support Us on  Amazon Love Us  This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

The cross has to be one of the most talked about, debated and sacred aspects of the life of Jesus.  Why Did Jesus Die?  Amazingly enough, Irenicast has yet to dip it’s proverbial toe into the pool that is the “Atonement,” so hosts Jeff, Mona and Allen jump in. They discuss different views and theories and conclude with surprising cohesion on what the death of Jesus means for them personally.  Then they indulge in another round of Sorta Scattergories. Why Did Jesus Die Conversation on Atonement (00:30) Sorta Scattergories Segment (46:49) RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgYEuJ5u1K0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Monks - Monty Python and The Holy Grail</a> (YouTube Clip)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_theism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Open Theism</a> (Wikipedia)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Process_theology" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Process Theology</a> (Wikipedia)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atonement_in_Christianity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Atonement</a> (Wikipedia)</li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="http://irencast.com/15" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What is Sin ? – Dun Dun Duuunn – 015</a> (Irenicast Episode)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Womanism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Womanism</a> (Wikipedia)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irenaeus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irenaeus, Early Church Bishop</a> (Wikipedia)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ransom_theory_of_atonement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Ranson Theory of Atonement</a> (Wikipedia)</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0064404994/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0064404994&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;linkId=VUTDXDDJ5LO4UOYS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Vonnegut" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kurt Vonnegut, Author</a> (Wikipedia)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christus_Victor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Christus Victor Theory of Atonement</a> (Wikipedia)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Substitutionary_atonement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Substitutionary Theory of Atonement</a> (Wikipedia)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satisfaction_theory_of_atonement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Satisfaction Theory of Atonement</a> (Wikipedia)</li> <li><a href="http://www.covenantalthoughts.com/on-the-medieval-theory-of-atonement-anselm-and-abelard/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> On the Medieval Theory of Atonement – Anselm and Abelard</a> (Article)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supersessionism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Supersessionism</a> (Wikipedia)</li> <li><a href="http://www.patheos.com/blogs/formerlyfundie/blood-sacrifices-but-god-didnt-even-like-blood-sacrifices/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Blood Sacrifices? But God Didn’t Even Like Blood Sacrifices! By Benjamin L Corey</a> (Blog Post)</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E5D6ZZC/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00E5D6ZZC&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;linkId=T5XDHDZH7OF2KLN5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Nature Of The Atonement Four Views The Nature Of The Atonement</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0310273390/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0310273390&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;linkId=MPWVK4EN4J4EUU6U" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Atonement Debate</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0310248825/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0310248825&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;linkId=BOGQ266AJIZO4OJJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Lost Message of Jesus</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1626980055/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1626980055&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;linkId=HAFMQYVYMO5PALIO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Cross and the Lynching Tree</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> </ul> From Our Segment <ul> <li>Other rounds of Sorta Scattergories can be found on Irenicast episodes <a href="http://irenicast.com/16" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">16</a> and <a href="http://irenicast.com/45" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">45</a>.</li> </ul> THANK YOU Thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro music.  Check out his band <a href="http://www.fb.com/SoulwiseMusic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soulwise</a>. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Thank you for supporting the podcast!  Your ratings, reviews and feedback are not only encouraging to us personally, but they help others find the show.  If you appreciate the content we provide please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/irenicast/id973641238" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/irenicast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>. 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Why Did Jesus Die? - Standing at the Foot of Atonement Theology - 059

Hipsters, the Bible and Batman this week on Irenicast. The team gets into a deep discussion of the nature of Biblical texts, what interpretation means, and how to treat ancient sacred texts with respect. Also, Mona and Allen play a round of Missing Link, while Jeff plays an entirely different game.   Host Check-In (00:22) Biblical Texts Discussion (08:10) Missing Link (50:54)   RELEVANT LINKS   The Bible Tells Me So: Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable to Read It by Peter Enns (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)  How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon D. Fee (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)  The Last Word by N.T. Wright (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)  Plowshares &amp; Pruning Hooks: Rethinking the Language of Biblical Prophecy and Apocalyptic by Brent Sandy (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)  Reading the Bible Again for the First Time by Marcus J. Borg (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)  Wisdom Ways: Introducing Feminist Biblical Interpretation by Elisabeth Schussler Fiorenza (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)  Democratizing Biblical Studies: Toward an Emancipatory Educational Space by Elisabeth Schussler Fiorenza (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)  Battered Love (Overtures to Biblical Theology) by Renita Weems (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)    THANK YOU A big thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro music.  Check out his band Soulwise.   WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Thank you for supporting the podcast!  Your ratings, reviews and feedback are not only encouraging to us personally, but they help others find the show.  If you appreciate the content we provide please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Stitcher.   Join our conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog An Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com  Follow Us on Twitter or on Google+ Like Us on Facebook Love Us   You can also send us a Voice Message at irenicast.com/feedback

Hipsters, the Bible and Batman this week on Irenicast. The team gets into a deep discussion of the nature of Biblical texts, what interpretation means, and how to treat ancient sacred texts with respect. Also, Mona and Allen play a round of Missing Link, while Jeff plays an entirely different game. Host Check-In (00:22) Biblical Texts Discussion (08:10) Missing Link (50:54) RELEVANT LINKS <ul> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062272039/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0062272039&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=anire-20&amp;linkId=3J5KGZG3DEBAYEL2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Bible Tells Me So: Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable to Read It by Peter Enns</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0310517826/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0310517826&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=anire-20&amp;linkId=P5CCSR5EDOZVIZQJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon D. Fee</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060816090/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0060816090&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=anire-20&amp;linkId=3LCAIBXWPAQRGDZ2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Last Word by N.T. Wright</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/083082653X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=083082653X&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=anire-20&amp;linkId=34LSLTQ43AMEWZOP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Plowshares &amp; Pruning Hooks: Rethinking the Language of Biblical Prophecy and Apocalyptic by Brent Sandy</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060609192/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0060609192&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=anire-20&amp;linkId=6DCVTEZS6ANRVK3L" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Reading the Bible Again for the First Time by Marcus J. Borg</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1570753830/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1570753830&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=anire-20&amp;linkId=QACWTEIMBWBKEPSY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Wisdom Ways: Introducing Feminist Biblical Interpretation by Elisabeth Schussler Fiorenza</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0664235093/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0664235093&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=anire-20&amp;linkId=HXZ3II7WZTQDDREC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Democratizing Biblical Studies: Toward an Emancipatory Educational Space by Elisabeth Schussler Fiorenza</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0800629485/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0800629485&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=anire-20&amp;linkId=XLPV45544MC345BC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Battered Love (Overtures to Biblical Theology) by Renita Weems</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> </ul> THANK YOU A big thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro music.  Check out his band <a href="http://www.fb.com/SoulwiseMusic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soulwise</a>. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Thank you for supporting the podcast!  Your ratings, reviews and feedback are not only encouraging to us personally, but they help others find the show.  If you appreciate the content we provide please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/irenicast/id973641238" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/irenicast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>. Join our conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog <a href="http://www.irenicast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An Irenicon</a> Email Us at <a href="mailto:podcast@irenicast.com">podcast@irenicast.com</a> Follow Us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or on <a href="http://www.google.com/+Irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google+</a> Like Us on <a href="http://www.fb.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Love Us You can also send us a Voice Message at <a href="http://www.irenicast.com/feedback" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">irenicast.com/feedback</a>

The Nature of Biblical Texts – Wholly Scripture, Batman! – 004

Week two of our interpreting the Bible series centers around a conversation on the editing of the Biblical texts.  How was the Bible written over time?  Jeff, Mona &amp; Allen discuss the progression of the Biblical text over time through the lense of Source and Redaction criticism.  The episode finished with a fun round of Sound Charades.   Irenicast Book Club Announcement (01:02) Interpreting the Bible Part 2 Conversation (03:30) Sound Charades Segment (50:22)   ANNOUNCEMENTS   Irenicast Book Club   Our first Irenicast Book Club with Mona will be July 11, from 8:30pm - 10:00pm Eastern Standard Time.  The Club will meet every second Monday of the month.  We are reading the Introduction, Parts I and II of  Obery M. Hendricks’ The Politics of Jesus: Rediscovering the True Revolutionary Nature of Jesus' Teachings and How They Have Been Corrupted.  (Amazon Affiliate Link)   The desire for this book club is to co-create a community where everyone feels safe and welcome. To such an end, we will break the time into two sections:    The beginning of the meeting will be introductions and making a community agreement for engaging the conversation and each other We will spend the rest of time time in a guided conversation on what you found most moving, surprising, or challenging about the book and what these things might mean for the ways we walk around in the world. Please mark passages you want to talk about.    For more information go to irenicast.com/bookclub    Click here to register   RELEVANT LINKS   From Our Interpreting the Bible Part 2 Conversation  Jefferson Bible  Source Criticism  Redaction Criticism J.E.D.P. Theory Tetragrammaton - YHWH Elohim - Name for God Q Theory of the Synoptic Gospels  The Nature of Biblical Texts – Wholly Scripture, Batman! – 004 (Irenicast Episode) Biblical Inerrancy Monotheism and Monolatrism Abraham and a Foreign Name for God -  Genesis 14:17-24  Development of the Christian Biblical Canon  Reading the Pentateuch: A Historical Introduction by John J McDermott (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link  Anchor Biblical Commentaries (Amazon Affiliate Link)  Word Biblical Commentaries (Amazon Affiliate Link)  New International Commentaries (Amazon Affiliate Link If you looking for a resource to discover more biblical commentaries go to BestCommentaries.com    From Our Sound Charades Segment - Previously on Irenicast Episode #047  Charades Word Generator    THANK YOU   Thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro music.  Check out his band Soulwise.   WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU   Thank you for supporting the podcast!  Your ratings, reviews and feedback are not only encouraging to us personally, but they help others find the show.  If you appreciate the content we provide please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on  iTunes and Stitcher.   Join our conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:   Read Us on our blog An Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen &amp; Subscribe to Us on  iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud and TuneIn Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on  Amazon Love Us  This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

Week two of our interpreting the Bible series centers around a conversation on the editing of the Biblical texts.  How was the Bible written over time?  Jeff, Mona &amp; Allen discuss the progression of the Biblical text over time through the lense of Source and Redaction criticism.  The episode finished with a fun round of Sound Charades. Irenicast Book Club Announcement (01:02) Interpreting the Bible Part 2 Conversation (03:30) Sound Charades Segment (50:22) ANNOUNCEMENTS Irenicast Book Club Our first Irenicast Book Club with Mona will be July 11, from 8:30pm - 10:00pm Eastern Standard Time.  The Club will meet every second Monday of the month.  We are reading the Introduction, Parts I and II of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;index=aps&amp;keywords=The%20Politics%20of%20Jesus%3A%20Rediscovering%20the%20True%20Revolutionary%20Nature%20of%20Jesus%27%20Teachings%20and%20How%20They%20Have%20Been%20Corrupted&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;linkId=BQFSUDQJHYXWLFP4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Obery M. Hendricks’ The Politics of Jesus: Rediscovering the True Revolutionary Nature of Jesus' Teachings and How They Have Been Corrupted.</a>  (Amazon Affiliate Link) The desire for this book club is to co-create a community where everyone feels safe and welcome. To such an end, we will break the time into two sections: <ol> <li>The beginning of the meeting will be introductions and making a community agreement for engaging the conversation and each other</li> <li>We will spend the rest of time time in a guided conversation on what you found most moving, surprising, or challenging about the book and what these things might mean for the ways we walk around in the world. Please mark passages you want to talk about.</li> </ol> For more information go to <a href="http://irenicast.com/bookclub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">irenicast.com/bookclub</a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ULDZqPt5EnJf2Tcf3AUPp6kTi5fk007i2k82tDFrw8g/viewform" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Click here</a> to register RELEVANT LINKS From Our Interpreting the Bible Part 2 Conversation <ul> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jefferson_Bible" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jefferson Bible</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Source_criticism_(biblical_studies)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Source Criticism</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.oxfordbiblicalstudies.com/article/opr/t94/e1597" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Redaction Criticism</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.theopedia.com/jedp-theory" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">J.E.D.P. Theory</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetragrammaton" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tetragrammaton - YHWH</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elohim" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elohim - Name for God</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Q_source" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Q Theory</a> of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synoptic_Gospels" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Synoptic Gospels</a></li> <li><a href="http://anirenicon.com/2015/03/31/004-wholly-scripture-batman-the-nature-of-biblical-texts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Nature of Biblical Texts – Wholly Scripture, Batman! – 004</a> (Irenicast Episode)</li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biblical_inerrancy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Biblical Inerrancy</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monotheism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Monotheism</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monolatrism" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Monolatrism</a></li> <li>Abraham and a Foreign Name for God - <a href="http://www.biblestudytools.com/nas/genesis/passage/?q=genesis+14:17-24" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Genesis 14:17-24</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Development_of_the_Christian_biblical_canon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Development of the Christian Biblical Canon</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0809140829/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0809140829&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;linkId=XJYUVC4O3SRSWNQ7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Reading the Pentateuch: A Historical Introduction by John J McDermott</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;index=aps&amp;keywords=anchor%20bible%20commentaries&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;linkId=NCWE6UCITRJUM4BK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Anchor Biblical Commentaries</a> (Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;index=aps&amp;keywords=word%20biblical%20commentaries&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;linkId=UTZGOGH3ASDO6WMT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Word Biblical Commentaries</a> (Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;index=aps&amp;keywords=new%20international%20commentaries&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;linkId=NNANRGRXJY2GBZUT" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> New International Commentaries</a> (Amazon Affiliate Link</li> <li>If you looking for a resource to discover more biblical commentaries go to <a href="http://bestcommentaries.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BestCommentaries.com</a></li> </ul> From Our Sound Charades Segment - Previously on <a href="http://irenciast.com/47" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Irenicast Episode #047</a> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.wordgenerator.net/charades-generator.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Charades Word Generator</a></li> </ul> THANK YOU Thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro music.  Check out his band <a href="http://www.fb.com/SoulwiseMusic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soulwise</a>. 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Interpreting the Bible Part 2 - A Scribed Meaning - 064

A super episode for Super Tuesday 2016! Jeff, Mona and Allen discuss the place of politics in the church, the way politics has polarized people of faith, and the promise of dialogue for doing things differently. In the spirit of public discourse, each of them have needlessly censored a soundbite from politicians in their new segment Out of Context.   Church in Politics Conversation (00:24) Out of Context Segment (43:03)  RELEVANT LINKS Super Tuesday (Wikipedia)  Detailed Study Confirms High Suicide Rate Among Recent Veterans (Article)  The Little Book of Circle Processes - A New/Old Approach to Peacemaking by Kay Pranis (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Talmud (Wikipedia)  THANK YOU Thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro music.  Check out his band Soulwise.  WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Thank you for supporting the podcast!  Your ratings, reviews and feedback are not only encouraging to us personally, but they help others find the show.  If you appreciate the content we provide please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on  iTunes and Stitcher.   Join our conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:   Read Us on our blog An Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen &amp; Subscribe to Us on  iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud and TuneIn Speak to Us on our Feedback Page See Us on Instagram Support Us on  Amazon Love Us  This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

A super episode for Super Tuesday 2016! Jeff, Mona and Allen discuss the place of politics in the church, the way politics has polarized people of faith, and the promise of dialogue for doing things differently. In the spirit of public discourse, each of them have needlessly censored a soundbite from politicians in their new segment Out of Context. Church in Politics Conversation (00:24) Out of Context Segment (43:03) RELEVANT LINKS <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Tuesday" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Super Tuesday</a> (Wikipedia) <a href="http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-veteran-suicide-20150115-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Detailed Study Confirms High Suicide Rate Among Recent Veterans</a> (Article) <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/156148461X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=156148461X&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;linkId=SOUAIBYMAVMD3KPB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Little Book of Circle Processes - A New/Old Approach to Peacemaking by Kay Pranis</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talmud" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Talmud</a> (Wikipedia) THANK YOU Thank you to Mike Golin for our intro and outro music.  Check out his band <a href="http://www.fb.com/SoulwiseMusic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soulwise</a>. WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU Thank you for supporting the podcast!  Your ratings, reviews and feedback are not only encouraging to us personally, but they help others find the show.  If you appreciate the content we provide please rate, review and subscribe to the podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/irenicast/id973641238" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> and <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/irenicast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>. Join our conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog <a href="http://www.irenicast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An Irenicon</a> Email Us at <a href="mailto:podcast@irenicast.com">podcast@irenicast.com</a> Follow Us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.google.com/+Irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google+</a> Like Us on <a href="http://www.fb.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> Listen &amp; Subscribe to Us on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/irenicast/id973641238" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/irenicast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://soundcloud.com/irenicast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SoundCloud</a> and <a href="http://tunein.com/radio/Irenicast-p716495/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a> Speak to Us on our <a href="http://irenicast.com/feedback" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feedback Page</a> See Us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/irenicast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Support Us on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;linkId=YS3HIRWLI3TMKDZS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Amazon</a> Love Us This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to <a href="http://amazon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">amazon.com</a>

Politics in the Church - Dialogue Over Debate - 052

Jennifer Knapp

Anyone remotely plugged into 90’s contemporary Christian music has probably heard of Jennifer Knapp. This week Jeff has a wonderful conversation with her about everything from early years in the Christian music industry to her current music and work with LGBTQ people of faith. MORE ABOUT JENNIFER KNAPP’S NEW ALBUM Jennifer Knapp has experienced enough chaos and turmoil in her life that she could write about it on every album. Instead, she made Love Comes Back Around, a collection of songs that focus on what really matters. Funded through a PledgeMusic campaign and produced by Viktor Krauss, Knapp’s latest features 10 compelling new tunes exploring love — but not the easy kind. These are love songs for grown-ups who have come a few miles. “It’s not just sex, it’s not just physical relationships,” Knapp says. “It’s hard work. It’s loss, it’s forgiveness, it’s a lot of things wrapped up in one.” Love Comes Back Around pairs her fearless songwriting and strong, expressive voice with rootsy arrangements: there’s growling guitar and a snakey beat on opener “Straight Road,” subtle horns layered into the background on “Perfect Pardon” and the mournful interplay of piano and acoustic guitar on “Roll Over Me.” Knapp’s vocals are the centerpiece of the title track, which she says is “a look at the mundane things in our lives, between who makes the bed and who doesn’t, and what makes you miss your partner when she’s gone.” In other words, the real stuff. Knapp knows plenty about that. Love Comes Back Around is her sixth album in a music career with two distinct sections. After releasing three contemporary Christian albums in the late ’90s and early 2000s, she took a long break from music and moved to Australia before resuming her career in 2009. The following year, she came out as gay and released Letting Go, her first mainstream album. Set Me Free followed in 2014, in conjunction with a memoir, Facing the Music: My Story. “At this point in my life, I’ve been in a relationship for well over a decade, I’ve had a public controversy and had to weather the storm over my sexual orientation in public, I’ve had to deal with what my faith does or doesn’t mean to my music,” Knapp says. After all that, she was ready to focus on something else. “I started thinking about a universal approach to what love is, and not just the sappy part.” Knapp’s return to music included moving back to Nashville, where she was based earlier in her career. “I’ve experienced Nashville in two ways,” she says. “At the heart of my stardom, so to speak, when things were really busy and I toured a lot, the irony was that even though I made my home here and worked professionally here, I wasn’t home enough to enjoy the camaraderie.” This time around, she’s home enough to have become part of a creative community. That’s how she connected with Krauss: friends of Knapp’s who knew the producer’s work recommended him. After Knapp listened, she invited Krauss out for ice cream and asked him to work with her on Love Comes Back Around. “If you don’t deliver music that creates the emotional space to dive into the lyrics, a lot of the subtlety is lost, and Viktor really understands that,” Knapp says. “He’s seen everything and played with everybody and has all these phone numbers, but he’s actually really humble and sincere, and that allows an artist like me to have confidence in my own work.” When she’s not occupied with music, or doing advocacy work on behalf of LGBTQ people of faith through her Inside Out Faith organization, Knapp is working on a master’s degree in theological studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School. It’s not what she thought she’d be doing now when she was a young singer first starting out, but life has a way of carving its own unexpected path — and so does love. “There’s something beautiful in all of that,” Knapp says. “That’s why we call it love. And if it weren’t hard sometimes, we wouldn’t appreciate the beauty. And if it weren’t beautiful, we wouldn’t be willing to keep going through the hard parts.” RELEVANT LINKS  Jennifer Knapp (Musician, Activist)  Reaching Out by Henri Nouwen (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Inside Out Faith (Non-Profit Organization)  Jennifer Knapp Discography   Kansas (1998 Album) Lay It Down (2000 Album) The Way I Am (2001 Album) The Collection (2003 Album) Jennifer Knapp Live (2006 Album) Evolving EP (2009 EP) Let it Go (2010 Album)  The Hymns of Christmas (2012 Album with  Margaret Becker) Set Me Free (2014 Album)  Love Comes Back Around (2017 Album)    YOUR SUPPORT Thank you for listening to Irenicast.  If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on  iTunes,  Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on. You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping.  This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.   ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog Irenicon Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com Follow Us on Twitter and Google+ Like Us on Facebook Listen &amp; Subscribe to Us on  iTunes,  Google Play,  Android, Stitcher, TuneIn,  iHeart Radio, Spreaker and SoundCloud Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group See Us on Instagram Support Us on  Amazon Love Us? CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.   This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

Anyone remotely plugged into 90’s contemporary Christian music has probably heard of Jennifer Knapp. This week Jeff has a wonderful conversation with her about everything from early years in the Christian music industry to her current music and work with LGBTQ people of faith. MORE ABOUT JENNIFER KNAPP’S NEW ALBUM Jennifer Knapp has experienced enough chaos and turmoil in her life that she could write about it on every album. Instead, she made Love Comes Back Around, a collection of songs that focus on what really matters. Funded through a PledgeMusic campaign and produced by Viktor Krauss, Knapp’s latest features 10 compelling new tunes exploring love — but not the easy kind. These are love songs for grown-ups who have come a few miles. “It’s not just sex, it’s not just physical relationships,” Knapp says. “It’s hard work. It’s loss, it’s forgiveness, it’s a lot of things wrapped up in one.” Love Comes Back Around pairs her fearless songwriting and strong, expressive voice with rootsy arrangements: there’s growling guitar and a snakey beat on opener “Straight Road,” subtle horns layered into the background on “Perfect Pardon” and the mournful interplay of piano and acoustic guitar on “Roll Over Me.” Knapp’s vocals are the centerpiece of the title track, which she says is “a look at the mundane things in our lives, between who makes the bed and who doesn’t, and what makes you miss your partner when she’s gone.” In other words, the real stuff. Knapp knows plenty about that. Love Comes Back Around is her sixth album in a music career with two distinct sections. After releasing three contemporary Christian albums in the late ’90s and early 2000s, she took a long break from music and moved to Australia before resuming her career in 2009. The following year, she came out as gay and released Letting Go, her first mainstream album. Set Me Free followed in 2014, in conjunction with a memoir, Facing the Music: My Story. “At this point in my life, I’ve been in a relationship for well over a decade, I’ve had a public controversy and had to weather the storm over my sexual orientation in public, I’ve had to deal with what my faith does or doesn’t mean to my music,” Knapp says. After all that, she was ready to focus on something else. “I started thinking about a universal approach to what love is, and not just the sappy part.” Knapp’s return to music included moving back to Nashville, where she was based earlier in her career. “I’ve experienced Nashville in two ways,” she says. “At the heart of my stardom, so to speak, when things were really busy and I toured a lot, the irony was that even though I made my home here and worked professionally here, I wasn’t home enough to enjoy the camaraderie.” This time around, she’s home enough to have become part of a creative community. That’s how she connected with Krauss: friends of Knapp’s who knew the producer’s work recommended him. After Knapp listened, she invited Krauss out for ice cream and asked him to work with her on Love Comes Back Around. “If you don’t deliver music that creates the emotional space to dive into the lyrics, a lot of the subtlety is lost, and Viktor really understands that,” Knapp says. “He’s seen everything and played with everybody and has all these phone numbers, but he’s actually really humble and sincere, and that allows an artist like me to have confidence in my own work.” When she’s not occupied with music, or doing advocacy work on behalf of LGBTQ people of faith through her Inside Out Faith organization, Knapp is working on a master’s degree in theological studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School. It’s not what she thought she’d be doing now when she was a young singer first starting out, but life has a way of carving its own unexpected path — and so does love. “There’s something beautiful in all of that,” Knapp says. “That’s why we call it love. And if it weren’t hard sometimes, we wouldn’t appreciate the beauty. And if it weren’t beautiful, we wouldn’t be willing to keep going through the hard parts.” RELEVANT LINKS <ul> <li><a href="http://jenniferknapp.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jennifer Knapp</a> (Musician, Activist)</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;keywords=reaching%20out%20Henri%20Nouwen&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=af28dcc7b6dafd95f0a2c432c5aec2ba" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Reaching Out by Henri Nouwen</a> (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)</li> <li><a href="http://insideoutfaith.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Out Faith</a> (Non-Profit Organization)</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;keywords=Jennifer%20Knapp&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=92435ffabbf93851858e404d638338e6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Jennifer Knapp Discography</a></li> </ul> <ul> <li><a href="http://jenniferknapp.com/music/kansas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kansas</a> (1998 Album)</li> <li><a href="http://jenniferknapp.com/music/lay-it-down/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lay It Down</a> (2000 Album)</li> <li><a href="http://jenniferknapp.com/music/the-way-i-am/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Way I Am</a> (2001 Album)</li> <li><a href="http://jenniferknapp.com/music/the-collection/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Collection</a> (2003 Album)</li> <li><a href="http://jenniferknapp.com/music/jennifer-knapp-live/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jennifer Knapp Live</a> (2006 Album)</li> <li><a href="http://jenniferknapp.com/music/evolving-ep/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Evolving EP</a> (2009 EP)</li> <li><a href="http://jenniferknapp.com/music/letting-go/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Let it Go</a> (2010 Album)</li> <li><a href="http://jenniferknapp.com/music/the-hymns-of-christmas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Hymns of Christmas</a> (2012 Album with <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=irenicon-20&amp;keywords=Margaret%20Becker&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=e2ad96e03eba1f9d64787ad9f9271485" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Margaret Becker</a>)</li> <li><a href="http://jenniferknapp.com/music/set-me-free/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Set Me Free</a> (2014 Album)</li> <li><a href="http://jenniferknapp.com/music/love-comes-back-around/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Love Comes Back Around</a> (2017 Album)</li> </ul> YOUR SUPPORT Thank you for listening to Irenicast.  If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/irenicast/id973641238" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>, <a href="https://goo.gl/app/playmusic?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&amp;isi=691797987&amp;ius=googleplaymusic&amp;link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Ikuvewnxse324ikmjsaxry67ul4?t%3DIrenicast_-_Conversations_on_Faith_and_Culture" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Google Play</a>, <a href="http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/irenicast?refid=stpr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a>, or whatever platform you’re listening on. 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CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin. This post may contain affiliate links.  An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to <a href="http://amazon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">amazon.com</a>

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