Michael Frost

Host of the In the Shift podcast Michael Frost is a researcher, writer and theologian. In this episode he shares from his own experience of faith and church, as he unpicks the language that has so often been co-opted in Christian spaces to enforce power and perpetuate unhealthy systems of control. Afterwards Nick Thorley and Joy Brooks consider the impact of this misuse of power on their own lives and reflect on how they have found healthier ways of engaging with their own faith. Interview starts at 15m 34s  Show Notes → The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, wonderfully ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful, wonderful listeners. Supporting us gives access to Nomad's online communities through the Beloved Listener Lounge, Enneagram Lounge and Nomad Book Club - as well as bonus content like Nomad Contemplations, Nomad Devotionals and Nomad Revisited. If you'd like to join our lovely supporters head to our Patreon Page to donate and you may even be rewarded with a pen or Beloved Listener mug! If you're hoping to connect with others who are more local, you can also take a look at our Listener Map or join our Nomad Gathering Facebook page. Additionally, we share listener's stories on our blog, all with the hope of facilitating understanding, connection and supportive relationships.

Host of the <a href="https://intheshift.com/podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">In the Shift</a> podcast <a href="https://intheshift.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Frost</a> is a researcher, writer and theologian. In this episode he shares from his own experience of faith and church, as he unpicks the language that has so often been co-opted in Christian spaces to enforce power and perpetuate unhealthy systems of control. Afterwards Nick Thorley and Joy Brooks consider the impact of this misuse of power on their own lives and reflect on how they have found healthier ways of engaging with their own faith. Interview starts at 15m 34s <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/michael-frost-deconstructing-the-christian-narrative-of-power-n302/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Show Notes</a> → The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, wonderfully ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful, wonderful listeners. Supporting us gives access to Nomad's online communities through the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenerlounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beloved Listener Lounge</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/enneagramlounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Enneagram Lounge</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nomadbookclub/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Book Club</a> - as well as bonus content like <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-contemplations/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Contemplations</a>, <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-devotionals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Devotionals</a> and <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-revisited/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Revisited</a>. If you'd like to join our lovely supporters head to our <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon Page</a> to donate and you may even be rewarded with a pen or Beloved Listener mug! If you're hoping to connect with others who are more local, you can also take a look at our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Map</a> or join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nomadgathering/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Gathering</a> Facebook page. Additionally, we share listener's stories on our <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog</a>, all with the hope of facilitating understanding, connection and supportive relationships.

Michael Frost - Deconstructing the Christian Narrative of Power (N302)

Theologian and community gardener Sam Ewell reflects on his years as a missionary and a neighbour, and how a radical priest called Ivan Illich led him back to the soil. After the interview, Nomad hosts David Blower and Anna Robinson ponder how the life and teaching of Illich might help shape their evolving faith.  Interview starts at 10m 50s Show Notes → The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, wonderfully ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful, wonderful listeners. Supporting us gives access to Nomad's online communities through the Beloved Listener Lounge, Enneagram Lounge and Nomad Book Club - as well as bonus content like Nomad Contemplations, Nomad Devotionals and Nomad Revisited. If you'd like to join our lovely supporters head to our Patreon Page to donate and you may even be rewarded with a pen or Beloved Listener mug! If you're hoping to connect with others who are more local, you can also take a look at our Listener Map or join our Nomad Gathering Facebook page. Additionally, we share listener's stories on our blog, all with the hope of facilitating understanding, connection and supportive relationships.

Theologian and community gardener Sam Ewell reflects on his years as a missionary and a neighbour, and how a radical priest called Ivan Illich led him back to the soil. After the interview, Nomad hosts David Blower and Anna Robinson ponder how the life and teaching of Illich might help shape their evolving faith.  Interview starts at 10m 50s <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/sam-ewell-a-convivial-faith-n301/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a> → The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, wonderfully ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful, wonderful listeners. Supporting us gives access to Nomad's online communities through the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenerlounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beloved Listener Lounge</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/enneagramlounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Enneagram Lounge</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nomadbookclub/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Book Club</a> - as well as bonus content like <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-contemplations/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Contemplations</a>, <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-devotionals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Devotionals</a> and <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-revisited/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Revisited</a>. If you'd like to join our lovely supporters head to our <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon Page</a> to donate and you may even be rewarded with a pen or Beloved Listener mug! If you're hoping to connect with others who are more local, you can also take a look at our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Map</a> or join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nomadgathering/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Gathering</a> Facebook page. Additionally, we share listener's stories on our <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog</a>, all with the hope of facilitating understanding, connection and supportive relationships.

Sam Ewell - A Convivial Faith (N301)

Claire Gilbert

During two and a half years of cancer treatment, Claire Gilbert found a spiritual companion in Julian of Norwich. We speak to Claire about her experience of writing Julian's fictional autobiography. She considers the tensions between Julian's visions and Holy church, whilst reflecting on the possibilities that open up when we are transformed by both suffering and love. Following the interview, Anna and Joy consider the themes of Julian's life and how they apply to their experiences of faith and spirituality. Interview starts at 18m 13s  Show Notes → The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, wonderfully ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful, wonderful listeners. Supporting us gives access to Nomad's online communities through the Beloved Listener Lounge, Enneagram Lounge and Nomad Book Club - as well as bonus content like Nomad Contemplations, Nomad Devotionals and Nomad Revisited. If you'd like to join our lovely supporters head to our Patreon Page to donate and you may even be rewarded with a pen or Beloved Listener mug! If you're hoping to connect with others who are more local, you can also take a look at our Listener Map or join our Nomad Gathering Facebook page. Additionally, we share listener's stories on our blog, all with the hope of facilitating understanding, connection and supportive relationships.

During two and a half years of cancer treatment, Claire Gilbert found a spiritual companion in Julian of Norwich. We speak to Claire about her experience of writing Julian's fictional autobiography. She considers the tensions between Julian's visions and Holy church, whilst reflecting on the possibilities that open up when we are transformed by both suffering and love. Following the interview, Anna and Joy consider the themes of Julian's life and how they apply to their experiences of faith and spirituality. Interview starts at 18m 13s <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/claire-gilbert-revelations-of-divine-love-n300/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Show Notes</a> → The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, wonderfully ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful, wonderful listeners. Supporting us gives access to Nomad's online communities through the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenerlounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beloved Listener Lounge</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/enneagramlounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Enneagram Lounge</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nomadbookclub/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Book Club</a> - as well as bonus content like <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-contemplations/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Contemplations</a>, <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-devotionals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Devotionals</a> and <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-revisited/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Revisited</a>. If you'd like to join our lovely supporters head to our <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon Page</a> to donate and you may even be rewarded with a pen or Beloved Listener mug! If you're hoping to connect with others who are more local, you can also take a look at our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Map</a> or join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nomadgathering/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Gathering</a> Facebook page. Additionally, we share listener's stories on our <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog</a>, all with the hope of facilitating understanding, connection and supportive relationships.

Claire Gilbert - Revelations of Divine Love (N300)

Doug King

We speak with Doug King about the evolution of his faith, progressing from Christian fundamentalism to a post-Christian identity. At the heart of Doug’s understanding of this journey is the historical framework of Spiral Dynamics, a model that illuminates the evolution of worldviews across cultures worldwide. This model reveals that the journey many of us have been on - from fundamentalism, through deconstruction, to a more expansive, inclusive spirituality - are not isolated personal experiences, but an integral part of the collective evolution of the human race.   After the interview Tim and Nick share their own experience of Spiral Dynamics, and how it’s helped them make sense of their own journeys. Interview starts at 18m 58s   Show Notes → The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, wonderfully ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful, wonderful listeners. Supporting us gives access to Nomad's online communities through the Beloved Listener Lounge, Enneagram Lounge and Nomad Book Club - as well as bonus content like Nomad Contemplations, Nomad Devotionals and Nomad Revisited. If you'd like to join our lovely supporters head to our Patreon Page to donate and you may even be rewarded with a pen or Beloved Listener mug! If you're hoping to connect with others who are more local, you can also take a look at our Listener Map or join our Nomad Gathering Facebook page. Additionally, we share listener's stories on our blog, all with the hope of facilitating understanding, connection and supportive relationships.

We speak with <a href="https://www.presence.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Doug King</a> about the evolution of his faith, progressing from Christian fundamentalism to a post-Christian identity. At the heart of Doug’s understanding of this journey is the historical framework of Spiral Dynamics, a model that illuminates the evolution of worldviews across cultures worldwide. This model reveals that the journey many of us have been on - from fundamentalism, through deconstruction, to a more expansive, inclusive spirituality - are not isolated personal experiences, but an integral part of the collective evolution of the human race.   After the interview Tim and Nick share their own experience of Spiral Dynamics, and how it’s helped them make sense of their own journeys. Interview starts at 18m 58s  <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/doug-king-spiral-dynamics-deconstruction-and-the-future-of-faith-n299/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Show Notes</a> → The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, wonderfully ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful, wonderful listeners. Supporting us gives access to Nomad's online communities through the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenerlounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beloved Listener Lounge</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/enneagramlounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Enneagram Lounge</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nomadbookclub/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Book Club</a> - as well as bonus content like <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-contemplations/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Contemplations</a>, <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-devotionals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Devotionals</a> and <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-revisited/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Revisited</a>. If you'd like to join our lovely supporters head to our <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon Page</a> to donate and you may even be rewarded with a pen or Beloved Listener mug! If you're hoping to connect with others who are more local, you can also take a look at our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Map</a> or join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nomadgathering/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Gathering</a> Facebook page. Additionally, we share listener's stories on our <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog</a>, all with the hope of facilitating understanding, connection and supportive relationships.

Doug King - Spiral Dynamics, Deconstruction and the Future of Faith (N299)

Sally Mann

Sally Mann has lived on the same road in East Ham that her family have lived on since the 1800s. She and Dave have worked and played with their neighbours to form all kinds of shared spaces for common life: community halls, gardens, sports fields and more. This is a story about faith shaped more by encounters with people and place than by institutions and dogma. After the interview David Blower and Joy Brooks reflect on their own experiences of place and encounter with others. They consider the impact of power and politics on how they experience connection, community and spirituality. Interview starts at 14m 40s  Show Notes → The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, wonderfully ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful, wonderful listeners. Supporting us gives access to Nomad's online communities through the Beloved Listener Lounge, Enneagram Lounge and Nomad Book Club - as well as bonus content like Nomad Contemplations, Nomad Devotionals and Nomad Revisited. If you'd like to join our lovely supporters head to our Patreon Page to donate and you may even be rewarded with a pen or Beloved Listener mug! If you're hoping to connect with others who are more local, you can also take a look at our Listener Map or join our Nomad Gathering Facebook page. Additionally, we share listener's stories on our blog, all with the hope of facilitating understanding, connection and supportive relationships.

Sally Mann has lived on the same road in East Ham that her family have lived on since the 1800s. She and Dave have worked and played with their neighbours to form all kinds of shared spaces for common life: community halls, gardens, sports fields and more. This is a story about faith shaped more by encounters with people and place than by institutions and dogma. After the interview David Blower and Joy Brooks reflect on their own experiences of place and encounter with others. They consider the impact of power and politics on how they experience connection, community and spirituality. Interview starts at 14m 40s <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/sally-mann-encountering-the-neighbourhood-n298/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Show Notes</a> → The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, wonderfully ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful, wonderful listeners. Supporting us gives access to Nomad's online communities through the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenerlounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beloved Listener Lounge</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/enneagramlounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Enneagram Lounge</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nomadbookclub/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Book Club</a> - as well as bonus content like <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-contemplations/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Contemplations</a>, <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-devotionals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Devotionals</a> and <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-revisited/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Revisited</a>. If you'd like to join our lovely supporters head to our <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon Page</a> to donate and you may even be rewarded with a pen or Beloved Listener mug! If you're hoping to connect with others who are more local, you can also take a look at our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Map</a> or join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nomadgathering/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Gathering</a> Facebook page. Additionally, we share listener's stories on our <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog</a>, all with the hope of facilitating understanding, connection and supportive relationships.

Sally Mann - Encountering the Neighbourhood (N298)

Simon Jay

Over the last 20 years Rachel and Simon Jay have been parents to many children through fostering and adoption as well as raising their own biological children. In this conversational episode, we listen in as they reflect on their experiences, discuss what they've learnt, and explore the expectations, challenges and delights of being family.  Show Notes → The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, wonderfully ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful, wonderful listeners. Supporting us gives access to Nomad's online communities through the Beloved Listener Lounge, Enneagram Lounge and Nomad Book Club - as well as bonus content like Nomad Contemplations, Nomad Devotionals and Nomad Revisited. If you'd like to join our lovely supporters head to our Patreon Page to donate and you may even be rewarded with a pen or Beloved Listener mug! If you're hoping to connect with others who are more local, you can also take a look at our Listener Map or join our Nomad Gathering Facebook page. Additionally, we share listener's stories on our blog, all with the hope of facilitating understanding, connection and supportive relationships.

Over the last 20 years Rachel and Simon Jay have been parents to many children through fostering and adoption as well as raising their own biological children. In this conversational episode, we listen in as they reflect on their experiences, discuss what they've learnt, and explore the expectations, challenges and delights of being family. <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/rachel-and-simon-jay-complex-families-n297/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Show Notes</a> → The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, wonderfully ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful, wonderful listeners. Supporting us gives access to Nomad's online communities through the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenerlounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beloved Listener Lounge</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/enneagramlounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Enneagram Lounge</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nomadbookclub/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Book Club</a> - as well as bonus content like <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-contemplations/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Contemplations</a>, <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-devotionals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Devotionals</a> and <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-revisited/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Revisited</a>. If you'd like to join our lovely supporters head to our <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon Page</a> to donate and you may even be rewarded with a pen or Beloved Listener mug! If you're hoping to connect with others who are more local, you can also take a look at our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Map</a> or join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nomadgathering/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Gathering</a> Facebook page. Additionally, we share listener's stories on our <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog</a>, all with the hope of facilitating understanding, connection and supportive relationships.

Rachel and Simon Jay - Complex Families (N297)

Brad Jersak

We speak with author and teacher Brad Jersak about his book  Out of the Embers: Faith After the Great Deconstruction, and how his dark night of the soul led him to a 12 Step program, the Eastern Orthodox Church and to a new kind of faith. Brad also reflects on the roots of what he refers to as The Great Deconstruction, and the wider cultural shifts that situate our evolving faith. After the interview Nomad hosts Tim Nash and Nick Thorley ponder their own evolving faith journey, how they’ve been shaped by a changing culture, and how they now relate to Christianity.  Interview starts at 18m 36s Show Notes → The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, wonderfully ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful, wonderful listeners. Supporting us gives access to Nomad's online communities through the Beloved Listener Lounge, Enneagram Lounge and Nomad Book Club - as well as bonus content like Nomad Contemplations, Nomad Devotionals and Nomad Revisited. If you'd like to join our lovely supporters head to our Patreon Page to donate and you may even be rewarded with a pen or Beloved Listener mug! If you're hoping to connect with others who are more local, you can also take a look at our Listener Map or join our Nomad Gathering Facebook page. Additionally, we share listener's stories on our blog, all with the hope of facilitating understanding, connection and supportive relationships.

We speak with author and teacher <a href="https://bradjersak.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brad Jersak</a> about his book <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09TXB4HKJ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Out of the Embers: Faith After the Great Deconstruction</a>, and how his dark night of the soul led him to a 12 Step program, the Eastern Orthodox Church and to a new kind of faith. Brad also reflects on the roots of what he refers to as The Great Deconstruction, and the wider cultural shifts that situate our evolving faith. After the interview Nomad hosts Tim Nash and Nick Thorley ponder their own evolving faith journey, how they’ve been shaped by a changing culture, and how they now relate to Christianity.  Interview starts at 18m 36s <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a> → The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, wonderfully ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful, wonderful listeners. Supporting us gives access to Nomad's online communities through the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenerlounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beloved Listener Lounge</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/enneagramlounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Enneagram Lounge</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nomadbookclub/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Book Club</a> - as well as bonus content like <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-contemplations/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Contemplations</a>, <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-devotionals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Devotionals</a> and <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-revisited/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Revisited</a>. If you'd like to join our lovely supporters head to our <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon Page</a> to donate and you may even be rewarded with a pen or Beloved Listener mug! If you're hoping to connect with others who are more local, you can also take a look at our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Map</a> or join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nomadgathering/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Gathering</a> Facebook page. Additionally, we share listener's stories on our <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog</a>, all with the hope of facilitating understanding, connection and supportive relationships.

Brad Jersak - The Great Deconstruction (N296)

Olivia Jackson

Frustrated at the lack of literature on faith deconstruction, Olivia Jackson carried out her own research as she sought to provide hope and solidarity to others on a similar journey. Here she talks about her own story, alongside the impact of receiving hundreds of questionnaires and listening to 140 individual experiences in order to draw together 'a collective memoir of deconstructing faith'. Following the interview, Nomad hosts Tim Nash and Joy Brooks consider their own experiences and how connecting with the wider story affects their view of deconstruction. Interview starts at 16m 13s  Show Notes → The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, wonderfully ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful, wonderful listeners. Supporting us gives access to Nomad's online communities through the Beloved Listener Lounge, Enneagram Lounge and Nomad Book Club - as well as bonus content like Nomad Contemplations, Nomad Devotionals and Nomad Revisited. If you'd like to join our lovely supporters head to our Patreon Page to donate and you may even be rewarded with a pen or Beloved Listener mug! If you're hoping to connect with others who are more local, you can also take a look at our Listener Map or join our Nomad Gathering Facebook page. Additionally, we share listener's stories on our blog, all with the hope of facilitating understanding, connection and supportive relationships.

Frustrated at the lack of literature on faith deconstruction, <a href="https://www.oliviajacksonwriter.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Olivia Jackson</a> carried out her own research as she sought to provide hope and solidarity to others on a similar journey. Here she talks about her own story, alongside the impact of receiving hundreds of questionnaires and listening to 140 individual experiences in order to draw together '<a href="https://scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/9780334063636/uncertain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a collective memoir of deconstructing faith'</a>. Following the interview, Nomad hosts Tim Nash and Joy Brooks consider their own experiences and how connecting with the wider story affects their view of deconstruction. Interview starts at 16m 13s <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/olivia-jackson-stories-of-deconstructing-faith-n295/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Show Notes</a> → The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, wonderfully ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful, wonderful listeners. Supporting us gives access to Nomad's online communities through the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenerlounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beloved Listener Lounge</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/enneagramlounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Enneagram Lounge</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nomadbookclub/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Book Club</a> - as well as bonus content like <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-contemplations/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Contemplations</a>, <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-devotionals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Devotionals</a> and <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-revisited/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Revisited</a>. If you'd like to join our lovely supporters head to our <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon Page</a> to donate and you may even be rewarded with a pen or Beloved Listener mug! If you're hoping to connect with others who are more local, you can also take a look at our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Map</a> or join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nomadgathering/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Gathering</a> Facebook page. Additionally, we share listener's stories on our <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog</a>, all with the hope of facilitating understanding, connection and supportive relationships.

Olivia Jackson - Stories of Deconstructing Faith (N295)

Ched Myers

In this Easter special we interviewed the theologian Ched Myers about the politics of the passion narratives, exploring what the cross and its religious atonement ideas have to do with colonialism, capitalism and the power structures we live in today.  Show Notes → The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, wonderfully ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful, wonderful listeners. Supporting us gives access to Nomad's online communities through the Beloved Listener Lounge, Enneagram Lounge and Nomad Book Club - as well as bonus content like Nomad Contemplations, Nomad Devotionals and Nomad Revisited. If you'd like to join our lovely supporters head to our Patreon Page to donate and you may even be rewarded with a pen or Beloved Listener mug! If you're hoping to connect with others who are more local, you can also take a look at our Listener Map or join our Nomad Gathering Facebook page. Additionally, we share listener's stories on our blog, all with the hope of facilitating understanding, connection and supportive relationships.

In this Easter special we interviewed the theologian <a href="https://chedmyers.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ched Myers</a> about the politics of the passion narratives, exploring what the cross and its religious atonement ideas have to do with colonialism, capitalism and the power structures we live in today. <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/ched-myers-easter-and-empire-n294/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Show Notes</a> → The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, wonderfully ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful, wonderful listeners. Supporting us gives access to Nomad's online communities through the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenerlounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beloved Listener Lounge</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/enneagramlounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Enneagram Lounge</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nomadbookclub/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Book Club</a> - as well as bonus content like <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-contemplations/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Contemplations</a>, <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-devotionals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Devotionals</a> and <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-revisited/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Revisited</a>. If you'd like to join our lovely supporters head to our <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon Page</a> to donate and you may even be rewarded with a pen or Beloved Listener mug! If you're hoping to connect with others who are more local, you can also take a look at our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Map</a> or join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nomadgathering/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Gathering</a> Facebook page. Additionally, we share listener's stories on our <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog</a>, all with the hope of facilitating understanding, connection and supportive relationships.

Ched Myers - Easter and Empire (N294)

Pete Enns

We speak with Bible scholar and author, Pete Enns about his new book  Curveball, and how he allowed his crisis of faith and deconstruction to open him up to new ways of engaging with the Bible, and to a God who was bigger and more mysterious than he could have previously imagined.  After the interview Nomad hosts Tim Nash and Anna Robinson talk about their journey with the Bible, the curveballs life has thrown them, and how their faith has evolved and shifted as a result.  Interview starts at 15m 09s  Show Notes → The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, wonderfully ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful, wonderful listeners. Supporting us gives access to Nomad's online communities through the Beloved Listener Lounge, Enneagram Lounge and Nomad Book Club - as well as bonus content like Nomad Contemplations, Nomad Devotionals and Nomad Revisited. If you'd like to join our lovely supporters head to our Patreon Page to donate and you may even be rewarded with a pen or Beloved Listener mug! If you're hoping to connect with others who are more local, you can also take a look at our Listener Map or join our Nomad Gathering Facebook page. Additionally, we share listener's stories on our blog, all with the hope of facilitating understanding, connection and supportive relationships.

We speak with Bible scholar and author, <a href="https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/about-pete-enns/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pete Enns</a> about his new book <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Curveball-Coming-Stumbled-Tripped-Finding-ebook/dp/B09ZYDLLSH/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2E095IRYXZLP1&amp;keywords=curveball&amp;qid=1679645421&amp;sprefix=curveball%2Caps%2C65&amp;sr=8-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Curveball</a>, and how he allowed his crisis of faith and deconstruction to open him up to new ways of engaging with the Bible, and to a God who was bigger and more mysterious than he could have previously imagined.  After the interview Nomad hosts Tim Nash and Anna Robinson talk about their journey with the Bible, the curveballs life has thrown them, and how their faith has evolved and shifted as a result.  Interview starts at 15m 09s <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/pete-enns-curveballs-the-bible-and-finding-a-bigger-god-n293/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Show Notes</a> → The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, wonderfully ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful, wonderful listeners. Supporting us gives access to Nomad's online communities through the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenerlounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beloved Listener Lounge</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/enneagramlounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Enneagram Lounge</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nomadbookclub/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Book Club</a> - as well as bonus content like <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-contemplations/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Contemplations</a>, <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-devotionals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Devotionals</a> and <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/nomad-revisited/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Revisited</a>. If you'd like to join our lovely supporters head to our <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon Page</a> to donate and you may even be rewarded with a pen or Beloved Listener mug! If you're hoping to connect with others who are more local, you can also take a look at our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Map</a> or join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nomadgathering/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Gathering</a> Facebook page. Additionally, we share listener's stories on our <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog</a>, all with the hope of facilitating understanding, connection and supportive relationships.

Pete Enns - Curveballs, the Bible and Finding a Bigger God (N293)

For over a decade we’ve been hosting conversations with theologians, activists and contemplatives from across the Christian spectrum and beyond. Reflecting on our evangelical heritage we explore the possibilities of a more inclusive, generous and hopeful faith.

It’s great even in this side of the pond. Imagine hanging out with a couple of blokes at the pub talking about life, God, and religion. That’s this podcast except they just happen to have people like Tom Wright and Alexander Shaia drop by for a bit.

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Nadia Bolz Weber

Nadia Bolz Weber is anything but boring, Raised in a fundamentalist church, she rebelled, immersed herself in a hedonistic lifestyle, found faith again, and now leads House for all Sinners and Saints. Tune in for a fascinating interview, full of insight, wisdom, and gritty honesty. If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at Patreon or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our support page. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

Nadia Bolz Weber is anything but boring, Raised in a fundamentalist church, she rebelled, immersed herself in a hedonistic lifestyle, found faith again, and now leads House for all Sinners and Saints. Tune in for a fascinating interview, full of insight, wisdom, and gritty honesty. If you want more from Nomad, check out our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, and follow us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a> If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Map</a>, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/support/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">support page</a>. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

Nadia Bolz Weber - How Not to Be a Boring Christian (N74)

Rachel Held Evans

Rachel Held Evans was brought up in the 'buckle of the Bible Belt' and inherited a conservative evangelical faith. But shaken by the realities of our broken world, cracks began to form, and questions turned to doubts, doubts to cynicism and cynicism to despair. But through this journey she continued to wrestle with the Bible, sometimes exasperated by its apparent complicity with the bloody, ugly, mess of this world, and other times challenged and inspired by it. So how does she understand this book now? How, with all its contradictions, violence, patriarchy, and bewildering images of God, can she say it's inspired? How has she found a way to love the Bible again? After the interview, Nomad hosts Tim Nash and David Blower reflect on the changing role the Bible has played in their own evolving faith. Interview begins at 11m 59s If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter. Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. As a thank you, our donors gain access to a wide range of bonus content, such as Nomad Book Club, The Beloved Listener Lounge, Nomad Contemplations, Nomad Devotionals, and of course, the Beloved Listener mug! Head over to our Patreon page for more information. If you're not fussed about the bonus content, you can make a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our support page. And if you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map, and see if any other nomads are in your area. 

<a href="https://rachelheldevans.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rachel Held Evans</a> was brought up in the 'buckle of the Bible Belt' and inherited a conservative evangelical faith. But shaken by the realities of our broken world, cracks began to form, and questions turned to doubts, doubts to cynicism and cynicism to despair. But through this journey she continued to wrestle with the Bible, sometimes exasperated by its apparent complicity with the bloody, ugly, mess of this world, and other times challenged and inspired by it. So how does she understand this book now? How, with all its contradictions, violence, patriarchy, and bewildering images of God, can she say it's inspired? How has she found a way to love the Bible again? After the interview, Nomad hosts Tim Nash and David Blower reflect on the changing role the Bible has played in their own evolving faith. Interview begins at 11m 59s If you want more from Nomad, check out our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, and follow us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.</a> Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. As a thank you, our donors gain access to a wide range of bonus content, such as <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nomadbookclub/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Book Club,</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenerlounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Beloved Listener Lounge</a>, Nomad Contemplations, Nomad Devotionals, and of course, the Beloved Listener mug! Head over to our <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> page for more information. If you're not fussed about the bonus content, you can make a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/support/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">support page</a>. And if you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Map</a>, and see if any other nomads are in your area.

Rachel Held Evans - Loving the Bible Again (N172)

Christlike God

At the core of author and teacher Brad Jersak's faith is the belief that God looks like Jesus. Simple enough, right? But what about the violent 'God of the Old Testament'? What about the parable's of Jesus that liken God to an angry king? And what about all the suffering in the world that God seems to simply stand by and watch. How do these look like Jesus? We caught up with Brad in Telford, and asked him to explain. If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at Patreon or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our support page. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

At the core of author and teacher <a href="https://pioneer.cms-uk.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brad Jersak</a>'s faith is the belief that God looks like Jesus. Simple enough, right? But what about the violent 'God of the Old Testament'? What about the parable's of Jesus that liken God to an angry king? And what about all the suffering in the world that God seems to simply stand by and watch. How do these look like Jesus? We caught up with Brad in Telford, and asked him to explain. If you want more from Nomad, check out our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, and follow us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a> If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Map</a>, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/support/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">support page</a>. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

Brad Jersak - A More Christlike God (N109)

Tom Wright

New Testament scholar extraordinaire, Tom Wright (how does he write so many books?!) is back on the show. This time Tom's helping us get our heads round the connection between academics and the local church and what exactly our Christian hope is (we might go to heaven when we die, but we're certainly not going to stay there!). If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at Patreon or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our support page. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

New Testament scholar extraordinaire, Tom Wright (how does he write so many books?!) is back on the show. This time Tom's helping us get our heads round the connection between academics and the local church and what exactly our Christian hope is (we might go to heaven when we die, but we're certainly not going to stay there!). If you want more from Nomad, check out our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, and follow us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a> If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Map</a>, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/support/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">support page</a>. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

Tom Wright - Heaven is Not the End of the World (N38)

Nadia Bolz Weber is the founding pastor of House for All Sinners and Saints, and a leading voice in the emerging church movement, known for her honest and provocative style. And today she's bringing a Christmas reflection just for you!  If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at Patreon or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our support page. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

Nadia Bolz Weber is the founding pastor of House for All Sinners and Saints, and a leading voice in the emerging church movement, known for her honest and provocative style. And today she's bringing a Christmas reflection just for you!  If you want more from Nomad, check out our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, and follow us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a> If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Map</a>, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/support/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">support page</a>. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

12 Days of Christmas: Nadia Bolz Weber – My First Advent (NS09)

Brian McLaren

Brian McLaren is pastor, author, speaker, activist and one of the leading figures in the emerging church movement. Brian tells us about some of the questions he's been wrestling with as he's journeyed towards new forms of Christian faith and church. If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at Patreon or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our support page. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

Brian McLaren is pastor, author, speaker, activist and one of the leading figures in the emerging church movement. Brian tells us about some of the questions he's been wrestling with as he's journeyed towards new forms of Christian faith and church. If you want more from Nomad, check out our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, and follow us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a> If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Map</a>, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/support/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">support page</a>. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

Brian McLaren - A Journey Towards an Emerging Church (N23)

With Easter fast approaching, we thought it was about time we had a fresh look at the central symbol of our faith, the cross. And who better to help us than one of the world's most respected and influential theologians, Professor N. T. Wright. So we ask Tom how through the cross Jesus's revolution began, and why after 2000 year does it often look like the revolution is struggling to transform the world.  Interview starts at 6m 23s David Benjamin Blower's album The Book of Jonah is available from Minor Artists and Bandcamp. And make sure you also grab a copy of the accompanying book Sympathy for Jonah. If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at Patreon or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our support page. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

With Easter fast approaching, we thought it was about time we had a fresh look at the central symbol of our faith, the cross. And who better to help us than one of the world's most respected and influential theologians, Professor N. T. Wright. So we ask Tom how through the cross Jesus's revolution began, and why after 2000 year does it often look like the revolution is struggling to transform the world.  Interview starts at 6m 23s David Benjamin Blower's album The Book of Jonah is available from <a href="https://www.minorartists.com/product/the-book-of-jonah-david-benjamin-blower/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Minor Artists</a> and <a href="https://benjaminblower.bandcamp.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a>. And make sure you also grab a copy of the accompanying book <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sympathy-Jonah-Reflections-Humiliation-Enemy-Love-ebook/dp/B01IQQ7NOU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1489401546&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=sympathy+for+jonah" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sympathy for Jonah</a>. If you want more from Nomad, check out our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, and follow us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a> If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Map</a>, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/support/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">support page</a>. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

Tom Wright - The Day the Revolution Began (N141)

Alan Hirsch

Alan Hirsch is an influential missiologist, author and leader in the Missional Church movement. We chat with him about the need for mission and church to be shaped by the person of Jesus.  If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at Patreon or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our support page. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

Alan Hirsch is an influential missiologist, author and leader in the Missional Church movement. We chat with him about the need for mission and church to be shaped by the person of Jesus.  If you want more from Nomad, check out our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, and follow us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a> If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Map</a>, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/support/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">support page</a>. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

Alan Hirsch - How to Re-Jesus the Church (N13)

Brad Jersak was in town recently, so we took the opportunity to quiz him about why his faith journey led him to the Eastern Orthodox Church. Despite many Western Christians being only vaguely aware of this ancient Christian tradition, it is increasingly influencing our beliefs. So we ask Brad, could the Orthodox Church be a home for spiritual nomads? If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at Patreon or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our support page. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

<a href="https://bradjersak.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brad Jersak</a> was in town recently, so we took the opportunity to quiz him about why his faith journey led him to the Eastern Orthodox Church. Despite many Western Christians being only vaguely aware of this ancient Christian tradition, it is increasingly influencing our beliefs. So we ask Brad, could the Orthodox Church be a home for spiritual nomads? If you want more from Nomad, check out our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, and follow us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a> If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Map</a>, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/support/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">support page</a>. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

Brad Jersak - The Orthodox Way (N165)

Brian McLaren has a knack for articulating what many of us are feeling. For a decade he has been the voice of those Christians who are concerned about, for example, the Church's overemphasis on doctrinal belief, its lack of inclusivity, and its lack of concern for the many global issues we are facing.  In his latest book -  The Great Spiritual Migration - he draws together all these themes into a manifesto for a new Christian movement, one that seeks nothing less than the healing of the world. Interview begins at 8m 1s If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at Patreon or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our support page. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

<a href="http://brianmclaren.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian McLaren</a> has a knack for articulating what many of us are feeling. For a decade he has been the voice of those Christians who are concerned about, for example, the Church's overemphasis on doctrinal belief, its lack of inclusivity, and its lack of concern for the many global issues we are facing.  In his latest book - <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Great-Spiritual-Migration-Religion-Christian/dp/1473626714/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1476890145&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=brian+mclaren" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Great Spiritual Migration</a> - he draws together all these themes into a manifesto for a new Christian movement, one that seeks nothing less than the healing of the world. Interview begins at 8m 1s If you want more from Nomad, check out our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, and follow us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a> If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Map</a>, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/support/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">support page</a>. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

Brian McLaren - The Great Spiritual Migration (N132)

Brian Zahnd

In many ways Brian Zahnd is like many of Nomad's guests in that he deconstructed (although he doesn't like that term) what he came to see as a very narrow faith, and reconstructed something much deeper and broader. The difference with Brian, though, is that he went through this process while pastoring a mega-church. So we asked him, how can you lead a church, or indeed be a member of a church, when your faith is changing and you feel like you're in a very different place from everyone else.  Interview starts at 13m 25s If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at Patreon or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our support page. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

In many ways <a href="https://brianzahnd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Zahnd</a> is like many of Nomad's guests in that he deconstructed (although he doesn't like that term) what he came to see as a very narrow faith, and reconstructed something much deeper and broader. The difference with Brian, though, is that he went through this process while pastoring a mega-church. So we asked him, how can you lead a church, or indeed be a member of a church, when your faith is changing and you feel like you're in a very different place from everyone else.  Interview starts at 13m 25s If you want more from Nomad, check out our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, and follow us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a> If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Map</a>, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/support/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">support page</a>. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

Brian Zahnd - How to Deconstruct Without Quitting Church (N149)

Brian Zahnd is back on the show. This time we’re chatting with him about the themes raised in his soon to be released book  Postcards From Babylon. In it he takes aim at the toxic relationship between Church and Empire, and the religion that has emerged from it, which he calls Americanism. This religion has its own liturgies, gods and sacrificial systems, nearly all of which stands in direct opposition to how the early church understood what it meant to follow Jesus. So how are followers of Jesus meant to respond? What does it mean to be Church? What spiritual practices can help us stay awake to what feels like an ever more toxic political and religious environment? What does it mean to be a Christian in the age of Trump? After the interview, Nomad hosts David Blower and Tim Nash reflect on these and many other questions. Interview begins at 16m 26s If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter. Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. Our donors gain access to the Nomad community, which manifests in such ways as Nomad Book Club, The Beloved Listener Lounge, Nomad Contemplations and Nomad Devotionals. And you may find yourself the proud owner of a Beloved Listener mug! Head over to our Patreon page for more information. If you're not fussed about the bonus content, you can make a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our support page. You might also want to have a look at our blog, which we're now using to share the stories of the evolving faith of our podcast guests and listeners.  And if you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map, and see if any other nomads are in your area.

<a href="https://brianzahnd.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brian Zahnd</a> is back on the show. This time we’re chatting with him about the themes raised in his soon to be released book <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Postcards-Babylon-Church-American-Exile-ebook/dp/B07M5HJ5XB/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1546592796&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=postcards+from+babylon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Postcards From Babylon</a>. In it he takes aim at the toxic relationship between Church and Empire, and the religion that has emerged from it, which he calls Americanism. This religion has its own liturgies, gods and sacrificial systems, nearly all of which stands in direct opposition to how the early church understood what it meant to follow Jesus. So how are followers of Jesus meant to respond? What does it mean to be Church? What spiritual practices can help us stay awake to what feels like an ever more toxic political and religious environment? What does it mean to be a Christian in the age of Trump? After the interview, Nomad hosts David Blower and Tim Nash reflect on these and many other questions. Interview begins at 16m 26s If you want more from Nomad, check out our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, and follow us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.</a> Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. Our donors gain access to the Nomad community, which manifests in such ways as <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nomadbookclub/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Book Club,</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenerlounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Beloved Listener Lounge</a>, Nomad Contemplations and Nomad Devotionals. And you may find yourself the proud owner of a Beloved Listener mug! Head over to our <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> page for more information. If you're not fussed about the bonus content, you can make a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/support/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">support page</a>. You might also want to have a look at our <a href="https://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blog</a>, which we're now using to share the stories of the evolving faith of our podcast guests and listeners.  And if you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Map</a>, and see if any other nomads are in your area.

Brian Zahnd - Christians in the Age of Trump (N188)

Tony Campolo

Tony Campolo is a sociologist, pastor, author, speaker and former spiritual advisor to US president Bill Clinton. Tony is helping us explore the relationship between evangelism and social action. Together with your emails and the usual discussion and reflections it's another packed Nomad Podcast. If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at Patreon or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our support page. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

Tony Campolo is a sociologist, pastor, author, speaker and former spiritual advisor to US president Bill Clinton. Tony is helping us explore the relationship between evangelism and social action. Together with your emails and the usual discussion and reflections it's another packed Nomad Podcast. If you want more from Nomad, check out our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, and follow us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a> If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Map</a>, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/support/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">support page</a>. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

Tony Campolo - Evangelism or Social Action? (N05)

Rowan Williams

What actually is prayer? What happens when we do it? What difference can it make, if any, to the events and circumstances we find ourselves in? Should we expect to sense God in prayer, or perhaps even hear him communicate to us? And if so, why do so few of us ever seem to have these sorts of experiences.  For many of us, these questions, and others like them, have led us to a place of disillusionment and prayerlessness. And yet we still yearn for the deep, rooted, holistic connectedness that prayer promises.  So we brought these questions, and others, to Dr. Rowan Williams, Master of Magdalen College, Cambridge, former Archbishop of Canterbury, and expert in the history of Christian spirituality. He's known as a man of great wisdom and deep spirituality. And he didn't disappoint!  Interview starts at 8m 5s If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at Patreon or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our support page. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

What actually is prayer? What happens when we do it? What difference can it make, if any, to the events and circumstances we find ourselves in? Should we expect to sense God in prayer, or perhaps even hear him communicate to us? And if so, why do so few of us ever seem to have these sorts of experiences.  For many of us, these questions, and others like them, have led us to a place of disillusionment and prayerlessness. And yet we still yearn for the deep, rooted, holistic connectedness that prayer promises.  So we brought these questions, and others, to Dr. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rowan_Williams" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rowan Williams</a>, Master of Magdalen College, Cambridge, former Archbishop of Canterbury, and expert in the history of Christian spirituality. He's known as a man of great wisdom and deep spirituality. And he didn't disappoint!  Interview starts at 8m 5s If you want more from Nomad, check out our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, and follow us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a> If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Map</a>, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/support/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">support page</a>. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

Rowan Williams - The Problem of Prayer (N146)

Brian McLaren is an internationally recognised and sort after author, speaker and activist. In this episode we're chatting with Brian about his latest challenging and provocative book that explores the vital topic of Christianity's relationship with other religions. If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at Patreon or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our support page. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

Brian McLaren is an internationally recognised and sort after author, speaker and activist. In this episode we're chatting with Brian about his latest challenging and provocative book that explores the vital topic of Christianity's relationship with other religions. If you want more from Nomad, check out our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, and follow us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a> If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Map</a>, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/support/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">support page</a>. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

Brian McLaren - Finding God in the Religion of Others (N59)

Pete Rollins

Pete Rollins is a philosopher, writer and founder of the Ikon community. Pete believes that unless we die to certainty and embrace doubt then God becomes just another consumer product. God, in effect, becomes an idol. Sounds interesting! If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at Patreon or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our support page. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

Pete Rollins is a philosopher, writer and founder of the Ikon community. Pete believes that unless we die to certainty and embrace doubt then God becomes just another consumer product. God, in effect, becomes an idol. Sounds interesting! If you want more from Nomad, check out our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, and follow us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a> If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Map</a>, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/support/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">support page</a>. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

Pete Rollins - In God We Doubt (N69)

Rob Bell

Millones Cajones

As if building a church of 10,000+, producing an international bestselling  DVD series, writing critically acclaimed bestselling  books, producing a hugely popular podcast, and having his own TV show wasn't enough, Rob Bell has decided to write a novel. And much to the frustration of all us lesser mortals, it's really rather good! But what does Milliones Cajones reveal about Rob's own struggle to find himself amidst all this success? If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at Patreon or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our support page. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

As if building a <a href="http://marshill.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">church</a> of 10,000+, producing an international bestselling <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;field-keywords=nooma" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> DVD</a> series, writing critically acclaimed bestselling <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rob-Bell/e/B001JSEA3A/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3?qid=1449327200&amp;sr=8-3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> books</a>, producing a hugely popular <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-robcast/id956742638?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">podcast</a>, and having his own TV show wasn't enough, Rob Bell has decided to write a novel. And much to the frustration of all us lesser mortals, it's really rather good! But what does <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-robcast/id956742638?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Milliones Cajones</a> reveal about Rob's own struggle to find himself amidst all this success? If you want more from Nomad, check out our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, and follow us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a> If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Map</a>, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/support/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">support page</a>. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

Rob Bell - Millones Cajones (N111)

James Martin

As well as our usual interview shows we like to give you some food for thought focussed around the Church Calendar. This Easter we've asked the Jesuit Priest, Father James Martin to reflect on how he relates to the suffering and resurrected Jesus. If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at Patreon or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our support page. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

As well as our usual interview shows we like to give you some food for thought focussed around the Church Calendar. This Easter we've asked the Jesuit Priest, Father James Martin to reflect on how he relates to the suffering and resurrected Jesus. If you want more from Nomad, check out our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, and follow us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a> If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Map</a>, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/support/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">support page</a>. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

James Martin - Jesus Understands You (NS25)

Frank Viola

Frank Viola is one of the leading figures in the Organic Church movement. Frank is an advocate for a return to New Testament models of church, which he believes means keeping it small, informal, highly participatory and Spirit led. If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at Patreon or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our support page. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

Frank Viola is one of the leading figures in the Organic Church movement. Frank is an advocate for a return to New Testament models of church, which he believes means keeping it small, informal, highly participatory and Spirit led. If you want more from Nomad, check out our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, and follow us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter</a> If you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Map</a>, and see if any other nomads are in your area.  Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. If you want to join them, you can make regular donations at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> or a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/support/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">support page</a>. As a thank you, you'll have access to Nomad Book Club, our online community The Beloved Listener Lounge, and Nomad Devotionals, where we're attempting to reconstruct worship through a creative mix of songs, music, readings, prayers and guest reflections.

Frank Viola - What is Organic Church? (N09)

Professor Tom Wright has got another book out! If you found the 1800 page tome that was Paul and the Faithfulness of God a little intimidating, then perhaps try his mere 500 page Paul: A Biography. Or failing that, how about a 50 minute Nomad interview to bring you up to speed with Tom's new insights on the apostle Paul. And fascinating insights they are too. Did you know, for example, that Paul struggled with doubts and with his mental health? After the interview Nomad hosts Tim Nash and David Blower ponder these fresh Pauline revelations and ponder what it means for their evolving faith. Interview begins at 9m 13s If you want more from Nomad, check out our website, and follow us on Facebook and twitter. Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. Our donors gain access to the Nomad community, which manifests in such ways as Nomad Book Club, The Beloved Listener Lounge, Nomad Contemplations and Nomad Devotionals. And you may find yourself the proud owner of a Beloved Listener mug! Head over to our Patreon page for more information. If you're not fussed about the bonus content, you can make a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our support page. And if you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our Listener Map, and see if any other nomads are in your area.

Professor Tom Wright has got another book out! If you found the 1800 page tome that was Paul and the Faithfulness of God a little intimidating, then perhaps try his mere 500 page Paul: A Biography. Or failing that, how about a 50 minute Nomad interview to bring you up to speed with Tom's new insights on the apostle Paul. And fascinating insights they are too. Did you know, for example, that Paul struggled with doubts and with his mental health? After the interview Nomad hosts Tim Nash and David Blower ponder these fresh Pauline revelations and ponder what it means for their evolving faith. Interview begins at 9m 13s If you want more from Nomad, check out our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>, and follow us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.</a> Nomad can only keep going because a small group of faithful listeners help us pay the bills. Our donors gain access to the Nomad community, which manifests in such ways as <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nomadbookclub/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nomad Book Club,</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/listenerlounge/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Beloved Listener Lounge</a>, Nomad Contemplations and Nomad Devotionals. And you may find yourself the proud owner of a Beloved Listener mug! Head over to our <a href="http://www.patreon.com/nomadpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a> page for more information. If you're not fussed about the bonus content, you can make a one-off or regular donation through PayPal, the links to which you can find on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/support/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">support page</a>. And if you're looking for other people to share this journey with, then register on our <a href="http://www.nomadpodcast.co.uk/listeners/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Listener Map</a>, and see if any other nomads are in your area.

Tom Wright - The Reconstruction of Paul (N181)

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