What Does Pouring into Someone Mean? And How Do I Know it’s Safe?When we pour into others, we are sharing the contents of our hearts. Sometimes this comes from wanting to share our passion and love for someone or something while other times it comes from needing to convey our deepest held secrets. If you’re in a mutually healthy and safe relationship or environment, pouring your heart may come easy. But if you’re not in a safe and healthy relationship or environment, it’s not always reciprocal and can cause more harm than good. We’re curious though, what are your thoughts? What does pouring into someone look like for you? How do you know when it’s safe to do so? We’d love to hear from you! Leave us a comment in our NOMADS community or reach out via social media. As always, our DM's are always open!*This week’s question came from a conversation on the Open Christian Reddit Forum! https://www.reddit.com/r/OpenChristian/---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join our NOMADS Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/trpcommunity ---CONNECT:Web:  http://therecklesspursuit.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_trppodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therecklesspursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56Pqk48BMqa0Jr4Xp7WZg ---ITINERANTEnjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Cody’s podcast, Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: http://itinerantpodcast.comBRAILLE ATLAS“Music to turn every day into an adventure!” What if there was a soundtrack to your Spiritual Journey? If you love instrumental music for studying, meditation, or for your next adventure, check out Cody’s music, Braille Atlas: https://links.brailleatlas.com ---THE FASHION PSYCHLove all things Fashion History and Style Psychology? Follow Elaine as she takes a deeper look at the history of fashion design and uncovers why we wear what we wear at The Fashion Psych: https://drum.io/elainejohnston

What Does Pouring into Someone Mean? And How Do I Know it’s Safe? When we pour into others, we are sharing the contents of our hearts. Sometimes this comes from wanting to share our passion and love for someone or something while other times it comes from needing to convey our deepest held secrets. If you’re in a mutually healthy and safe relationship or environment, pouring your heart may come easy. But if you’re not in a safe and healthy relationship or environment, it’s not always reciprocal and can cause more harm than good. We’re curious though, what are your thoughts? What does pouring into someone look like for you? How do you know when it’s safe to do so? We’d love to hear from you! Leave us a comment in our NOMADS community or reach out via social media. As always, our DM's are always open! *This week’s question came from a conversation on the Open Christian Reddit Forum! <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/OpenChristian/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.reddit.com/r/OpenChristian/</a> --- JOIN THE COMMUNITY: If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join our NOMADS Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/trpcommunity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/trpcommunity</a> --- CONNECT: Web: <a href="http://therecklesspursuit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://therecklesspursuit.com/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_trppodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/_trppodcast/</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@therecklesspursuit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@therecklesspursuit</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56Pqk48BMqa0Jr4Xp7WZg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56Pqk48BMqa0Jr4Xp7WZg</a> --- ITINERANT Enjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Cody’s podcast, Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: <a href="http://itinerantpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://itinerantpodcast.com</a> BRAILLE ATLAS “Music to turn every day into an adventure!” What if there was a soundtrack to your Spiritual Journey? If you love instrumental music for studying, meditation, or for your next adventure, check out Cody’s music, Braille Atlas: <a href="https://links.brailleatlas.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://links.brailleatlas.com</a> --- THE FASHION PSYCH Love all things Fashion History and Style Psychology? Follow Elaine as she takes a deeper look at the history of fashion design and uncovers why we wear what we wear at The Fashion Psych: <a href="https://drum.io/elainejohnston" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drum.io/elainejohnston</a>

What Does Pouring into Someone Mean? And How Do I Know it’s Safe?

Why Does it Matter?You may be asking, “why does what matter”, which is exactly the right question. Why does it matter? What is it? Why are we here, doing this thing? What purpose does it serve? What even is it are we looking for? This week’s question opens up the conversation for even more questions. But what’s new? Whether you’re a business owner, a podcast host, a dentist, a ring leader, a pastor, or a middle school art teacher, you’ve probably asked yourself why does any of it matter? What purpose does it serve to do what you’re doing right now in this moment? And does there have to be a deeper meaning or purpose behind what we’re doing (or not doing)? The only answer we have for you is simply, or not so simply, “Yes, and”. It’s all up for interpretation. You have the freedom to go as deep as you want to go.We’re curious though, what are your thoughts? Why does it all matter to you? We’d love to hear from you! Leave us a comment in our NOMADS community or reach out via social media. As always, our DM's are always open!---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join our NOMADS Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/trpcommunity ---CONNECT:Web:  http://therecklesspursuit.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_trppodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therecklesspursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56Pqk48BMqa0Jr4Xp7WZg ---ITINERANTEnjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Cody’s podcast, Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: http://itinerantpodcast.comBRAILLE ATLAS“Music to turn every day into an adventure!” What if there was a soundtrack to your Spiritual Journey? If you love instrumental music for studying, meditation, or for your next adventure, check out Cody’s music, Braille Atlas: https://links.brailleatlas.com ---THE FASHION PSYCHLove all things Fashion History and Style Psychology? Follow Elaine as she takes a deeper look at the history of fashion design and uncovers why we wear what we wear at The Fashion Psych: https://drum.io/elainejohnston

Why Does it Matter? You may be asking, “why does what matter”, which is exactly the right question. Why does it matter? What is it? Why are we here, doing this thing? What purpose does it serve? What even is it are we looking for? This week’s question opens up the conversation for even more questions. But what’s new? Whether you’re a business owner, a podcast host, a dentist, a ring leader, a pastor, or a middle school art teacher, you’ve probably asked yourself why does any of it matter? What purpose does it serve to do what you’re doing right now in this moment? And does there have to be a deeper meaning or purpose behind what we’re doing (or not doing)? The only answer we have for you is simply, or not so simply, “Yes, and”. It’s all up for interpretation. You have the freedom to go as deep as you want to go. We’re curious though, what are your thoughts? Why does it all matter to you? We’d love to hear from you! Leave us a comment in our NOMADS community or reach out via social media. As always, our DM's are always open! --- JOIN THE COMMUNITY: If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join our NOMADS Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/trpcommunity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/trpcommunity</a> --- CONNECT: Web: <a href="http://therecklesspursuit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://therecklesspursuit.com/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_trppodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/_trppodcast/</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@therecklesspursuit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@therecklesspursuit</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56Pqk48BMqa0Jr4Xp7WZg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56Pqk48BMqa0Jr4Xp7WZg</a> --- ITINERANT Enjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Cody’s podcast, Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: <a href="http://itinerantpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://itinerantpodcast.com</a> BRAILLE ATLAS “Music to turn every day into an adventure!” What if there was a soundtrack to your Spiritual Journey? If you love instrumental music for studying, meditation, or for your next adventure, check out Cody’s music, Braille Atlas: <a href="https://links.brailleatlas.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://links.brailleatlas.com</a> --- THE FASHION PSYCH Love all things Fashion History and Style Psychology? Follow Elaine as she takes a deeper look at the history of fashion design and uncovers why we wear what we wear at The Fashion Psych: <a href="https://drum.io/elainejohnston" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drum.io/elainejohnston</a>

Why Does it Matter?

How Do You Reconstruct?What’s the difference between deconstruction and reconstruction? What does it look like to rebuild from the ground up? How do we give ourselves room to grow and space to evaluate ourselves? Where should we end up after asking our questions?This week, we’re sharing a question submitted through our NOMADS community about reconstruction. Many of us are familiar with the idea of deconstruction and questioning our beliefs but unsure of what to do with those questions. The beautiful thing is that de/re construction is a cyclical process, meaning that we’re constantly growing and changing our beliefs based on experiences and communing with others. In order to reconstruct, we must be open to new possibilities and allow ourselves to not have all the answers. We’re curious though, how do you reconstruct? Have you recently reconstructed your faith? We’d love to hear from you!Leave us a comment in our NOMADS community or reach out via social media. As always, our DM's are always open!---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join our NOMADS Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/trpcommunity ---CONNECT:Web:  http://therecklesspursuit.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_trppodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therecklesspursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56Pqk48BMqa0Jr4Xp7WZg ---ITINERANTEnjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Cody’s podcast, Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: http://itinerantpodcast.comBRAILLE ATLAS“Music to turn every day into an adventure!” What if there was a soundtrack to your Spiritual Journey? If you love instrumental music for studying, meditation, or for your next adventure, check out Cody’s music, Braille Atlas: https://links.brailleatlas.com ---THE FASHION PSYCHLove all things Fashion History and Style Psychology? Follow Elaine as she takes a deeper look at the history of fashion design and uncovers why we wear what we wear at The Fashion Psych: https://drum.io/elainejohnston

How Do You Reconstruct? What’s the difference between deconstruction and reconstruction? What does it look like to rebuild from the ground up? How do we give ourselves room to grow and space to evaluate ourselves? Where should we end up after asking our questions? This week, we’re sharing a question submitted through our NOMADS community about reconstruction. Many of us are familiar with the idea of deconstruction and questioning our beliefs but unsure of what to do with those questions. The beautiful thing is that de/re construction is a cyclical process, meaning that we’re constantly growing and changing our beliefs based on experiences and communing with others. In order to reconstruct, we must be open to new possibilities and allow ourselves to not have all the answers. We’re curious though, how do you reconstruct? Have you recently reconstructed your faith? We’d love to hear from you! Leave us a comment in our NOMADS community or reach out via social media. As always, our DM's are always open! --- JOIN THE COMMUNITY: If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join our NOMADS Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/trpcommunity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/trpcommunity</a> --- CONNECT: Web: <a href="http://therecklesspursuit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://therecklesspursuit.com/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_trppodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/_trppodcast/</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@therecklesspursuit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@therecklesspursuit</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56Pqk48BMqa0Jr4Xp7WZg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56Pqk48BMqa0Jr4Xp7WZg</a> --- ITINERANT Enjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Cody’s podcast, Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: <a href="http://itinerantpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://itinerantpodcast.com</a> BRAILLE ATLAS “Music to turn every day into an adventure!” What if there was a soundtrack to your Spiritual Journey? If you love instrumental music for studying, meditation, or for your next adventure, check out Cody’s music, Braille Atlas: <a href="https://links.brailleatlas.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://links.brailleatlas.com</a> --- THE FASHION PSYCH Love all things Fashion History and Style Psychology? Follow Elaine as she takes a deeper look at the history of fashion design and uncovers why we wear what we wear at The Fashion Psych: <a href="https://drum.io/elainejohnston" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drum.io/elainejohnston</a>

How Do You Reconstruct?

Is “Christian” Still the Right Term for a Follower of Christ?Can I still call myself a Christian if many of the actions of others don’t represent Christ? Is there a better alternative than the term “Christian”? Does “Follower of the Way or “Follower of Christ” mean the same thing as Christianity? Does it have the same connotation? Is there anything wrong with the term Christian or is it outdated? Can the term “Christian” evolve into something else that means truth and love to us? This week, we polled our NOMADS group if they struggled with calling themselves Christian, and while we had varying answers, the majority of everyone said yes. Throughout many conversations we’ve had in our group and on our social media channels, other individuals shared that while they don’t have a hard time associating with the term Christian, they had a hard time associating with other Christians. So we wanted to bring the conversation behind the mic. Have a question you'd like featured on the show? Looking for a topic to learn more about? Let us know in our NOMADS community or leave a comment on TikTok or IG. And as always, our DM's are always open!---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join our NOMADS Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/trpcommunity ---CONNECT:Web:  http://therecklesspursuit.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_trppodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therecklesspursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56Pqk48BMqa0Jr4Xp7WZg ---ITINERANTEnjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Cody’s podcast, Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: http://itinerantpodcast.comBRAILLE ATLAS“Music to turn every day into an adventure!” What if there was a soundtrack to your Spiritual Journey? If you love instrumental music for studying, meditation, or for your next adventure, check out Cody’s music, Braille Atlas: https://links.brailleatlas.com ---THE FASHION PSYCHLove all things Fashion History and Style Psychology? Follow Elaine as she takes a deeper look at the history of fashion design and uncovers why we wear what we wear at The Fashion Psych: https://drum.io/elainejohnston

Is “Christian” Still the Right Term for a Follower of Christ? Can I still call myself a Christian if many of the actions of others don’t represent Christ? Is there a better alternative than the term “Christian”? Does “Follower of the Way or “Follower of Christ” mean the same thing as Christianity? Does it have the same connotation? Is there anything wrong with the term Christian or is it outdated? Can the term “Christian” evolve into something else that means truth and love to us? This week, we polled our NOMADS group if they struggled with calling themselves Christian, and while we had varying answers, the majority of everyone said yes. Throughout many conversations we’ve had in our group and on our social media channels, other individuals shared that while they don’t have a hard time associating with the term Christian, they had a hard time associating with other Christians. So we wanted to bring the conversation behind the mic. Have a question you'd like featured on the show? Looking for a topic to learn more about? Let us know in our NOMADS community or leave a comment on TikTok or IG. And as always, our DM's are always open! --- JOIN THE COMMUNITY: If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join our NOMADS Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/trpcommunity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/trpcommunity</a> --- CONNECT: Web: <a href="http://therecklesspursuit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://therecklesspursuit.com/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_trppodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/_trppodcast/</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@therecklesspursuit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@therecklesspursuit</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56Pqk48BMqa0Jr4Xp7WZg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56Pqk48BMqa0Jr4Xp7WZg</a> --- ITINERANT Enjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Cody’s podcast, Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: <a href="http://itinerantpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://itinerantpodcast.com</a> BRAILLE ATLAS “Music to turn every day into an adventure!” What if there was a soundtrack to your Spiritual Journey? If you love instrumental music for studying, meditation, or for your next adventure, check out Cody’s music, Braille Atlas: <a href="https://links.brailleatlas.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://links.brailleatlas.com</a> --- THE FASHION PSYCH Love all things Fashion History and Style Psychology? Follow Elaine as she takes a deeper look at the history of fashion design and uncovers why we wear what we wear at The Fashion Psych: <a href="https://drum.io/elainejohnston" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drum.io/elainejohnston</a>

Is “Christian” Still the Right Term for a Follower of Christ?

“What are Green Flags to Look for in a Spiritual Leader, Mentor, or Parent?Do pastors have “spiritual authority” over their congregation? Are titles given or received? And what does it mean to have a “spiritual parent”?This week, we are wrapping up our 3-part series of “Green Flags,” where we explore what makes a healthy church, creating a healthy community, and what to look for when in a healthy Spiritual leader. In part 3, we discuss green flags to look for in a spiritual leader, mentor, and parent. If you’ve ever wondered what makes a healthy spiritual leader, green flags in leadership, and what level of authority pastors actually have, then this episode is for you! Whether you’re a pastor, an authority figure in the church, or you’re simply looking for spiritual counsel, here are a few green flags to ensure healthy leadership!Have a question you'd like featured on the show? Let us know in our NOMADS community or leave a comment on TikTok or IG. And as always, our DM's are always open!---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join our NOMADS Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/trpcommunity ---CONNECT:Web:  http://therecklesspursuit.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_trppodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therecklesspursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56Pqk48BMqa0Jr4Xp7WZg ---ITINERANTEnjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Cody’s podcast, Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: http://itinerantpodcast.comBRAILLE ATLAS“Music to turn every day into an adventure!” What if there was a soundtrack to your Spiritual Journey? If you love instrumental music for studying, meditation, or for your next adventure, check out Cody’s music, Braille Atlas: https://links.brailleatlas.com ---THE FASHION PSYCHLove all things Fashion History and Style Psychology? Follow Elaine as she takes a deeper look at the history of fashion design and uncovers why we wear what we wear at The Fashion Psych: https://drum.io/elainejohnston

“What are Green Flags to Look for in a Spiritual Leader, Mentor, or Parent? Do pastors have “spiritual authority” over their congregation? Are titles given or received? And what does it mean to have a “spiritual parent”? This week, we are wrapping up our 3-part series of “Green Flags,” where we explore what makes a healthy church, creating a healthy community, and what to look for when in a healthy Spiritual leader. In part 3, we discuss green flags to look for in a spiritual leader, mentor, and parent. If you’ve ever wondered what makes a healthy spiritual leader, green flags in leadership, and what level of authority pastors actually have, then this episode is for you! Whether you’re a pastor, an authority figure in the church, or you’re simply looking for spiritual counsel, here are a few green flags to ensure healthy leadership! Have a question you'd like featured on the show? Let us know in our NOMADS community or leave a comment on TikTok or IG. And as always, our DM's are always open! --- JOIN THE COMMUNITY: If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join our NOMADS Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/trpcommunity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/trpcommunity</a> --- CONNECT: Web: <a href="http://therecklesspursuit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://therecklesspursuit.com/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_trppodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/_trppodcast/</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@therecklesspursuit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@therecklesspursuit</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56Pqk48BMqa0Jr4Xp7WZg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56Pqk48BMqa0Jr4Xp7WZg</a> --- ITINERANT Enjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Cody’s podcast, Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: <a href="http://itinerantpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://itinerantpodcast.com</a> BRAILLE ATLAS “Music to turn every day into an adventure!” What if there was a soundtrack to your Spiritual Journey? If you love instrumental music for studying, meditation, or for your next adventure, check out Cody’s music, Braille Atlas: <a href="https://links.brailleatlas.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://links.brailleatlas.com</a> --- THE FASHION PSYCH Love all things Fashion History and Style Psychology? Follow Elaine as she takes a deeper look at the history of fashion design and uncovers why we wear what we wear at The Fashion Psych: <a href="https://drum.io/elainejohnston" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drum.io/elainejohnston</a>

Green Flags, Pt. 3 | What to Look for in a Spiritual Leader or Mentor

“What are Green Flags to Look for in a Church?”And what are the green flags to look for in a community? Do you have to be like-minded to find a healthy community? Or can you disagree on beliefs and still love and respect one another? This week, we are continuing our 3-part series of “Green Flags,” where we explore what makes a healthy church, creating a healthy community, and what to look for when in a healthy Spiritual leader. In part 2, we discuss green flags to look for in a church. Whether you’ve been away from church for a season and are longing to find a new church community, seeking a new church community, or you’ve never been to a church service before and are interested in learning more, this episode is for you!Have a question you'd like featured on the show? Let us know in our NOMADS community or leave a comment on TikTok or IG. And as always, our DM's are always open!---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join our NOMADS Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/trpcommunity ---CONNECT:Web:  http://therecklesspursuit.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_trppodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therecklesspursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56Pqk48BMqa0Jr4Xp7WZg ---ITINERANTEnjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Cody’s podcast, Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: http://itinerantpodcast.comBRAILLE ATLAS“Music to turn every day into an adventure!” What if there was a soundtrack to your Spiritual Journey? If you love instrumental music for studying, meditation, or for your next adventure, check out Cody’s music, Braille Atlas: https://links.brailleatlas.com ---THE FASHION PSYCHLove all things Fashion History and Style Psychology? Follow Elaine as she takes a deeper look at the history of fashion design and uncovers why we wear what we wear at The Fashion Psych: https://drum.io/elainejohnston

“What are Green Flags to Look for in a Church?” And what are the green flags to look for in a community? Do you have to be like-minded to find a healthy community? Or can you disagree on beliefs and still love and respect one another? This week, we are continuing our 3-part series of “Green Flags,” where we explore what makes a healthy church, creating a healthy community, and what to look for when in a healthy Spiritual leader. In part 2, we discuss green flags to look for in a church. Whether you’ve been away from church for a season and are longing to find a new church community, seeking a new church community, or you’ve never been to a church service before and are interested in learning more, this episode is for you! Have a question you'd like featured on the show? Let us know in our NOMADS community or leave a comment on TikTok or IG. And as always, our DM's are always open! --- JOIN THE COMMUNITY: If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join our NOMADS Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/trpcommunity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/trpcommunity</a> --- CONNECT: Web: <a href="http://therecklesspursuit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://therecklesspursuit.com/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_trppodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/_trppodcast/</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@therecklesspursuit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@therecklesspursuit</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56Pqk48BMqa0Jr4Xp7WZg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56Pqk48BMqa0Jr4Xp7WZg</a> --- ITINERANT Enjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Cody’s podcast, Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: <a href="http://itinerantpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://itinerantpodcast.com</a> BRAILLE ATLAS “Music to turn every day into an adventure!” What if there was a soundtrack to your Spiritual Journey? If you love instrumental music for studying, meditation, or for your next adventure, check out Cody’s music, Braille Atlas: <a href="https://links.brailleatlas.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://links.brailleatlas.com</a> --- THE FASHION PSYCH Love all things Fashion History and Style Psychology? Follow Elaine as she takes a deeper look at the history of fashion design and uncovers why we wear what we wear at The Fashion Psych: <a href="https://drum.io/elainejohnston" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drum.io/elainejohnston</a>

Green Flags, pt. 2 | What to Look for in a Church

“What is Church?”How do you define Church? Is it a building you attend on specific days of the week? Is the Church more of a diverse, like-hearted community? Or is it a mixture of both? You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Church isn’t a building; We are the Church.” But if you’ve experienced church hurt or have never attended a single church service in your life, it may be hard to convey what it truly is. Once you’ve defined what Church is (or isn’t) for yourself, this opens the door for even more conversation to flourish, such as defining what a healthy Church body looks like and Church leadership. If you feel like you have more questions than answers, this series is for you!This week, we are starting our 3-part series of “Green Flags,” where we explore what makes a healthy church, creating a healthy community, and what to look for when in a healthy Spiritual leader. As we share our personal ideas of what makes a Church in part one, we also explore the difference between Church as a noun vs. Church as a verb. ---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join our NOMADS Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/trpcommunity ---CONNECT:Web:  http://therecklesspursuit.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_trppodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therecklesspursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56Pqk48BMqa0Jr4Xp7WZg ---ITINERANTEnjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Cody’s podcast, Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: http://itinerantpodcast.comBRAILLE ATLAS“Music to turn every day into an adventure!” What if there was a soundtrack to your Spiritual Journey? If you love instrumental music for studying, meditation, or for your next adventure, check out Cody’s music, Braille Atlas: https://links.brailleatlas.com ---THE FASHION PSYCHLove all things Fashion History and Style Psychology? Follow Elaine as she takes a deeper look at the history of fashion design and uncovers why we wear what we wear at The Fashion Psych: https://drum.io/elainejohnston

“What is Church?” How do you define Church? Is it a building you attend on specific days of the week? Is the Church more of a diverse, like-hearted community? Or is it a mixture of both? You’ve probably heard the phrase, “Church isn’t a building; We are the Church.” But if you’ve experienced church hurt or have never attended a single church service in your life, it may be hard to convey what it truly is. Once you’ve defined what Church is (or isn’t) for yourself, this opens the door for even more conversation to flourish, such as defining what a healthy Church body looks like and Church leadership. If you feel like you have more questions than answers, this series is for you! This week, we are starting our 3-part series of “Green Flags,” where we explore what makes a healthy church, creating a healthy community, and what to look for when in a healthy Spiritual leader. As we share our personal ideas of what makes a Church in part one, we also explore the difference between Church as a noun vs. Church as a verb. --- JOIN THE COMMUNITY: If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join our NOMADS Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/trpcommunity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/trpcommunity</a> --- CONNECT: Web: <a href="http://therecklesspursuit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://therecklesspursuit.com/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_trppodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/_trppodcast/</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@therecklesspursuit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@therecklesspursuit</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56Pqk48BMqa0Jr4Xp7WZg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56Pqk48BMqa0Jr4Xp7WZg</a> --- ITINERANT Enjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Cody’s podcast, Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: <a href="http://itinerantpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://itinerantpodcast.com</a> BRAILLE ATLAS “Music to turn every day into an adventure!” What if there was a soundtrack to your Spiritual Journey? If you love instrumental music for studying, meditation, or for your next adventure, check out Cody’s music, Braille Atlas: <a href="https://links.brailleatlas.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://links.brailleatlas.com</a> --- THE FASHION PSYCH Love all things Fashion History and Style Psychology? Follow Elaine as she takes a deeper look at the history of fashion design and uncovers why we wear what we wear at The Fashion Psych: <a href="https://drum.io/elainejohnston" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drum.io/elainejohnston</a>

Green Flags, Pt. 1 | What is Church?

“What did you learn in your off-season about spirituality that surprised you?”Welcome to Season 2 of The Reckless Pursuit! If you’re new here, we are “A Safe Place for Christians to Ask Unsafe Questions”. In 2021, we took a pause on the podcast to focus on personal endeavors and go inward on our personal spiritual journies. But, we couldn’t shake the feeling that while we were off-air, we weren’t finished having these types of conversations. Now, a year later, we are dedicated to bringing deeper conversations by asking deeper questions. But, we want to hear from YOU. Have a question you’d like to ask or a topic you’d like featured on the show? Our DM’s are open! Follow the links below to leave your questions, comments, and feedback.Let’s do this together!---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join our NOMADS Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!  https://www.facebook.com/groups/trpcommunity ---CONNECT:Web:  http://therecklesspursuit.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_trppodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therecklesspursuit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56Pqk48BMqa0Jr4Xp7WZg ---ITINERANTEnjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Cody’s podcast, Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: http://itinerantpodcast.com---BRAILLE ATLAS“Music to turn every day into an adventure!” What if there was a soundtrack to your Spiritual Journey? If you love instrumental music for studying, meditation, or for your next adventure, check out Cody’s music, Braille Atlas: https://links.brailleatlas.com ---THE FASHION PSYCHLove all things Fashion History and Style Psychology? Follow Elaine as she takes a deeper look at the history of fashion design and uncovers why we wear what we wear at The Fashion Psych: https://drum.io/elainejohnston

“What did you learn in your off-season about spirituality that surprised you?” Welcome to Season 2 of The Reckless Pursuit! If you’re new here, we are “A Safe Place for Christians to Ask Unsafe Questions”. In 2021, we took a pause on the podcast to focus on personal endeavors and go inward on our personal spiritual journies. But, we couldn’t shake the feeling that while we were off-air, we weren’t finished having these types of conversations. Now, a year later, we are dedicated to bringing deeper conversations by asking deeper questions. But, we want to hear from YOU. Have a question you’d like to ask or a topic you’d like featured on the show? Our DM’s are open! Follow the links below to leave your questions, comments, and feedback. Let’s do this together! --- JOIN THE COMMUNITY: If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join our NOMADS Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/trpcommunity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/trpcommunity</a> --- CONNECT: Web: <a href="http://therecklesspursuit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://therecklesspursuit.com/</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_trppodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/_trppodcast/</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@therecklesspursuit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@therecklesspursuit</a> YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56Pqk48BMqa0Jr4Xp7WZg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl56Pqk48BMqa0Jr4Xp7WZg</a> --- ITINERANT Enjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Cody’s podcast, Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: <a href="http://itinerantpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://itinerantpodcast.com</a> --- BRAILLE ATLAS “Music to turn every day into an adventure!” What if there was a soundtrack to your Spiritual Journey? If you love instrumental music for studying, meditation, or for your next adventure, check out Cody’s music, Braille Atlas: <a href="https://links.brailleatlas.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://links.brailleatlas.com</a> --- THE FASHION PSYCH Love all things Fashion History and Style Psychology? Follow Elaine as she takes a deeper look at the history of fashion design and uncovers why we wear what we wear at The Fashion Psych: <a href="https://drum.io/elainejohnston" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://drum.io/elainejohnston</a>

What Did You Learn in Your Off-Season About Spirituality That Surprised You?

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Ecclesiastes 3:1-8There is a time for everything,and a season for every activity under heaven:a time to be born and a time to die,a time to plant and a time to uproot,a time to kill and a time to heal,a time to tear down and a time to build,a time to weep and a time to laugh,a time to mourn and a time to dance,a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,a time to embrace and a time to refrain,a time to search and a time to give up,a time to keep and a time to throw away,a time to tear and a time to mend,a time to be silent and a time to speak,a time to love and a time to hate,a time for war and a time for peace.This is our season. To pursue what sparks a fire in our spirit. WHERE TO FIND ELAINE:https://www.instagram.com/_elainejohnston/ https://www.tiktok.com/@fashionisspiritualWHERE TO FIND CODY:https://www.instagram.com/brailleatlas/ https://www.tiktok.com/@brailleatlas/BE BRAVE. BE BOLD. BE RECKLESS.Love, Cody &amp; Elaine

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance, a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain, a time to search and a time to give up, a time to keep and a time to throw away, a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, a time to love and a time to hate, a time for war and a time for peace. This is our season. To pursue what sparks a fire in our spirit. WHERE TO FIND ELAINE: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_elainejohnston/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/_elainejohnston/</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@fashionisspiritual" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@fashionisspiritual</a> WHERE TO FIND CODY: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brailleatlas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/brailleatlas/</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@brailleatlas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@brailleatlas/</a> BE BRAVE. BE BOLD. BE RECKLESS. Love, Cody &amp; Elaine

164 - For In Everything There is a Season (And this is ours)

A Safe Place for Christians to Ask Unsafe Questions - We are for the spiritual nomads, the outcasts, and the ones who desire to ask the hard questions. A shelter in the desert, a safe place to share our thoughts, our hopes, and our dreams. We are pursuing the Truth and we don’t care about the consequences. We invite you to come and sit at our table and be a part of our tribe. We are brave. we are bold. We are, The Reckless Pursuit.

I found The Reckless Pursuit podcast like I have found most of the others I listen too. I heard Cody &amp; Elaine interview on another podcast that I listen too. I love their openness, their honesty, and the overall joy that they speak from. I love the topics. They are engaging and ask us to come along for the ride. I cannot suggest their podcast more.

I’m along for the ride

I absolutely love this podcast! It is very real and I would highly recommend this to others!

The best podcast

A Safe Place for Christians to Ask Unsafe Questions - We are for the spiritual nomads, the outcasts, and the ones who desire to ask the hard questions. A shelter in the desert, a safe place to share our thoughts, our hopes, and our dreams. We are pursuing the Truth and we don’t care about the consequences. We invite you to come and sit at our table and be a part of our tribe. We are brave. we are bold. We are, The Reckless Pursuit.

The Reckless Pursuit

Kristofer Flatt

DETAILS:This week, Cody and Elaine are talking with Kristofer Flatt about the differences and common grounds of the catholic and protestant churches. They also talk about what both denominations can learn from each-other. - Christianity is a very diverse, very large religion that has been divided into so many smaller segments of belief but that was never Jesus’ Intent. This episode it to try to help us come together in unity as one church.---DEFINITION:“de·nom·i·na·tion” - /dəˌnäməˈnāSH(ə)n/ - a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church.---GUEST DETAILS:Kristofer Flatt has spent his life split between Catholicism and Protestantism and is familiar with both. He is newly married to Catherine Flatt and is a videographer and co-owner of “Flattkat Productions”. Check out Flattkat Productions here: https://www.flattkatt.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/krisfire/---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!  http://bit.ly/trp_community ---CONNECT:Now, go be reckless! Web:   http://therecklesspursuit.com/Facebook:   http://bit.ly/trp_fbTwitter:   http://bit.ly/trp_twitterInstagram:   http://bit.ly/trp_insta---Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to rate/review our show! It will only take a moment and it helps us out a ton!

DETAILS: This week, Cody and Elaine are talking with Kristofer Flatt about the differences and common grounds of the catholic and protestant churches. They also talk about what both denominations can learn from each-other. - Christianity is a very diverse, very large religion that has been divided into so many smaller segments of belief but that was never Jesus’ Intent. This episode it to try to help us come together in unity as one church. --- DEFINITION: “de·nom·i·na·tion” - /dəˌnäməˈnāSH(ə)n/ - a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church. --- GUEST DETAILS: Kristofer Flatt has spent his life split between Catholicism and Protestantism and is familiar with both. He is newly married to Catherine Flatt and is a videographer and co-owner of “Flattkat Productions”. Check out Flattkat Productions here: <a href="https://www.flattkatt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.flattkatt.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/krisfire/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/krisfire/</a> --- JOIN THE COMMUNITY: If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part! <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_community</a> --- CONNECT: Now, go be reckless! Web: <a href="http://therecklesspursuit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://therecklesspursuit.com/</a> Facebook: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_fb</a> Twitter: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_twitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_twitter</a> Instagram: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_insta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_insta</a> --- Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to rate/review our show! It will only take a moment and it helps us out a ton!

028 - Catholic Vs. Protestant (With Kristofer Flatt)

Did Jesus deconstruct faith? What does it mean to be of one spirit with other believers? How do we validate and love those who do not understand our beliefs? Some of the best conversations are had when you are able to unplug and allow the mind to drift. Nature offers a hard reset for a cluttered mind and that is exactly what brought on this mixed bag of topics we cover in this week’s episode. We pressed pause on life for a day to get away and pressed record as we walked through the woods and strung up a conversation that was too good not to capture. So join us as we discuss the idea of Jesus’ own deconstruction, why deconstruction is healthy, and how to be like spirited despite not being like-minded.This week we talked about: * Solution-based mindset* Learning from the perspectives of others* Being aware of other people’s beliefs* Living free from playing a defensive roll in your spiritual practice* Being a safe place for someone else’s beliefs* How you can’t deconstruct more than one thing at once* Respecting people’s doubts* The Deconstruction of Jesus* Getting on other people’s wavelength to love them where they are* Being honest with people not because you don’t care but rather because you do* Responding in love* You can be one in spirit bet that doesn't mean you have to be one in mind* People that preach out of hate are looking for validation---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!  http://bit.ly/trp_community ---CONNECT:Web:   http://therecklesspursuit.com/Facebook:   http://bit.ly/trp_fbYoutube:   http://bit.ly/trp_youtubeTwitter:   http://bit.ly/trp_twitterInstagram:   http://bit.ly/trp_insta---ITINERANTEnjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Cody’s podcast, Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: http://itinerantpodcast.com---THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTERIf you are a woman looking to find your God-given purpose and let it loose, Elaine has a podcast for you. visit The Prodigal Daughter: http://theprodigaldaughter.com---

Did Jesus deconstruct faith? What does it mean to be of one spirit with other believers? How do we validate and love those who do not understand our beliefs? Some of the best conversations are had when you are able to unplug and allow the mind to drift. Nature offers a hard reset for a cluttered mind and that is exactly what brought on this mixed bag of topics we cover in this week’s episode. We pressed pause on life for a day to get away and pressed record as we walked through the woods and strung up a conversation that was too good not to capture. So join us as we discuss the idea of Jesus’ own deconstruction, why deconstruction is healthy, and how to be like spirited despite not being like-minded. This week we talked about: * Solution-based mindset * Learning from the perspectives of others * Being aware of other people’s beliefs * Living free from playing a defensive roll in your spiritual practice * Being a safe place for someone else’s beliefs * How you can’t deconstruct more than one thing at once * Respecting people’s doubts * The Deconstruction of Jesus * Getting on other people’s wavelength to love them where they are * Being honest with people not because you don’t care but rather because you do * Responding in love * You can be one in spirit bet that doesn't mean you have to be one in mind * People that preach out of hate are looking for validation --- JOIN THE COMMUNITY: If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part! <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_community</a> --- CONNECT: Web: <a href="http://therecklesspursuit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://therecklesspursuit.com/</a> Facebook: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_fb</a> Youtube: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_youtube" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_youtube</a> Twitter: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_twitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_twitter</a> Instagram: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_insta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_insta</a> --- ITINERANT Enjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Cody’s podcast, Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: <a href="http://itinerantpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://itinerantpodcast.com</a> --- THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTER If you are a woman looking to find your God-given purpose and let it loose, Elaine has a podcast for you. visit The Prodigal Daughter: <a href="http://theprodigaldaughter.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theprodigaldaughter.com</a> ---

106 - Did Jesus Deconstruct His Faith? (A conversation recorded while we were hiking)

David Hayward

We all have questions. We all have doubts. We all have times of unlearning what we once thought we knew. But what we don’t always have is a community to share these things with. It can seem lonely to be isolated with all these questions and have nowhere to turn, but you are not alone! This week, we are talking with David Hayward, but you might know him better as “the Naked Pastor”. Through art and writing, David provides a sense of comfort to the many of us who are facing deconstruction by showing us we are not alone and we are not broken. There is beauty in the asking and though many around us might view us as challengers, backslidden, or even heretics, the truth is much simpler; we just want to know God without all the filters that water down His message. If this resonates with you then take a listen. You might be amazed that you’re not the only one with these thoughts and that you are most likely a lot closer to God than you give yourself credit for. ---BONUS CONTENT: Follow this link to get free access to the final 5, as well as a ton of other cool stuff! This week we talked with David about tips to help someone who has recently started deconstruction. You don't want to miss it! Get it here: https://therecklesspursuit.com/subscribe/---GUEST INFO: David was baptized Anglican as a baby, came to faith in a Baptist church when he was a teenager, changed to Pentecostal in his late teens, married another Pentecostal named Lisa, was ordained Presbyterian, pastored a Vineyard church, went Independent, and planted others. He has a Masters in Theological Studies from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, as well as a Diploma in Religious Studies and Ministry from McGill University in Montreal.In 2010 he left the professional paid clergy after almost 30 years of ministry. He is passionate about how people can find and follow their own spiritual path with courage and joy, as well as in how people can freely gather and form community in healthy ways. From David - “I help people lose their faith without losing their minds. I help people undress their religion to the core essential of their own unique spirituality. I call this spiritual independence”.Visit David’s Site: https://nakedpastor.com---RESOURCES:Visit David’s Community: https://thelastingsupper.comSupport David! Visit The Naked Pastor on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/nakedpastorFind David’s Books: http://www.amazon.com/David-Hayward/e/B006GARC8Q/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;tag=nakedpastor-20---WEEKLY QUESTION/s:•   How far are you willing to go to grow spiritually?We’d love to hear from you! send your response to mail@therecklesspursuit.com or find us on social media! Links below! ---BECOME A NOMAD:NOMADS is a safe community to ask unsafe questions about faith, life, and religion. We all desire community. We all want to feel welcomed despite our doubts. In NOMADS all of your questions and doubts are welcome. We want to join you in your spiritual travels because after all, God is found in our journey not in our destination. Click the link and ask to be a part! http://therecklesspursuit.com/nomads---CONNECT:Web:   http://therecklesspursuit.com/Facebook:   http://bit.ly/trp_fbYoutube:   http://bit.ly/trp_youtubeTwitter:   http://bit.ly/trp_twitterInstagram:   http://bit.ly/trp_insta---PROJECT OUTCAST:A visual representation of the mission here at The Reckless Pursuit. Find more info here: https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/---Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!

We all have questions. We all have doubts. We all have times of unlearning what we once thought we knew. But what we don’t always have is a community to share these things with. It can seem lonely to be isolated with all these questions and have nowhere to turn, but you are not alone! This week, we are talking with David Hayward, but you might know him better as “the Naked Pastor”. Through art and writing, David provides a sense of comfort to the many of us who are facing deconstruction by showing us we are not alone and we are not broken. There is beauty in the asking and though many around us might view us as challengers, backslidden, or even heretics, the truth is much simpler; we just want to know God without all the filters that water down His message. If this resonates with you then take a listen. You might be amazed that you’re not the only one with these thoughts and that you are most likely a lot closer to God than you give yourself credit for. --- BONUS CONTENT: Follow this link to get free access to the final 5, as well as a ton of other cool stuff! This week we talked with David about tips to help someone who has recently started deconstruction. You don't want to miss it! Get it here: <a href="https://therecklesspursuit.com/subscribe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://therecklesspursuit.com/subscribe/</a> --- GUEST INFO: David was baptized Anglican as a baby, came to faith in a Baptist church when he was a teenager, changed to Pentecostal in his late teens, married another Pentecostal named Lisa, was ordained Presbyterian, pastored a Vineyard church, went Independent, and planted others. He has a Masters in Theological Studies from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, as well as a Diploma in Religious Studies and Ministry from McGill University in Montreal. In 2010 he left the professional paid clergy after almost 30 years of ministry. He is passionate about how people can find and follow their own spiritual path with courage and joy, as well as in how people can freely gather and form community in healthy ways. From David - “I help people lose their faith without losing their minds. I help people undress their religion to the core essential of their own unique spirituality. I call this spiritual independence”. Visit David’s Site: <a href="https://nakedpastor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nakedpastor.com</a> --- RESOURCES: Visit David’s Community: <a href="https://thelastingsupper.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thelastingsupper.com</a> Support David! Visit The Naked Pastor on Etsy: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/nakedpastor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/shop/nakedpastor</a> Find David’s Books: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/David-Hayward/e/B006GARC8Q/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;tag=nakedpastor-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/David-Hayward/e/B006GARC8Q/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;tag=nakedpastor-20</a> --- WEEKLY QUESTION/s: • How far are you willing to go to grow spiritually? We’d love to hear from you! send your response to mail@therecklesspursuit.com or find us on social media! Links below! --- BECOME A NOMAD: NOMADS is a safe community to ask unsafe questions about faith, life, and religion. We all desire community. We all want to feel welcomed despite our doubts. In NOMADS all of your questions and doubts are welcome. We want to join you in your spiritual travels because after all, God is found in our journey not in our destination. Click the link and ask to be a part! <a href="http://therecklesspursuit.com/nomads" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://therecklesspursuit.com/nomads</a> --- CONNECT: Web: <a href="http://therecklesspursuit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://therecklesspursuit.com/</a> Facebook: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_fb</a> Youtube: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_youtube" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_youtube</a> Twitter: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_twitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_twitter</a> Instagram: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_insta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_insta</a> --- PROJECT OUTCAST: A visual representation of the mission here at The Reckless Pursuit. Find more info here: <a href="https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/</a> --- Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!

071 - Questions, Doubts, and Deconstructing (With David Hayward - the Naked Pastor)

Brian Gregory

DETAILS:This week, Cody and Elaine talk with Brian Gregory from “The More Than Milk Podcast”. They talk about how race in the church is handled, the misconceptions different races have of one another, and how the past and present play a part. They discuss racism and how often racism isn’t even intentional and how we can come together in unity instead of racial devision.  ---DEFINITION:/ˈrās/ - each of the major divisions of humankind, having distinct physical characteristics. - a group of people sharing the same culture, history, language, etc.; an ethnic group. - the fact or condition of belonging to a racial division or group; the qualities or characteristics associated with this.---GUEST DETAILS:Brian Gregory is a co-host of The More Than Milk Podcast. He recently finished his bachelors in Political Science and can quote the Lion King word-for-word. Find him Here:Podcast: http://themorethanmilkpodcast.libsyn.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bgregory2021Twitter: https://twitter.com/bjgregory1---SPONSORS:This week's Episode is sponsored by:Cedar Temple Trade Company. - Go Inspire!Use promo code TRPPODCAST to receive 20% any single item you purchase!http://cedartemple.com/---CONNECT:Web:   http://therecklesspursuit.com/Facebook:   http://bit.ly/trp_fbTwitter:   http://bit.ly/trp_twitterInstagram:   http://bit.ly/trp_instaHey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to rate/review our show! It won't take but a moment and it helps us out a ton! Also, if you'd like to keep the conversation going, we have a facebook group just for all you reckless listeners. Follow this link and ask to be a part! http://bit.ly/trp_community - Now, go be reckless!

DETAILS: This week, Cody and Elaine talk with Brian Gregory from “The More Than Milk Podcast”. They talk about how race in the church is handled, the misconceptions different races have of one another, and how the past and present play a part. They discuss racism and how often racism isn’t even intentional and how we can come together in unity instead of racial devision. --- DEFINITION: /ˈrās/ - each of the major divisions of humankind, having distinct physical characteristics. - a group of people sharing the same culture, history, language, etc.; an ethnic group. - the fact or condition of belonging to a racial division or group; the qualities or characteristics associated with this. --- GUEST DETAILS: Brian Gregory is a co-host of The More Than Milk Podcast. He recently finished his bachelors in Political Science and can quote the Lion King word-for-word. Find him Here: Podcast: <a href="http://themorethanmilkpodcast.libsyn.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://themorethanmilkpodcast.libsyn.com</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bgregory2021" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/bgregory2021</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/bjgregory1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/bjgregory1</a> --- SPONSORS: This week's Episode is sponsored by: Cedar Temple Trade Company. - Go Inspire! Use promo code TRPPODCAST to receive 20% any single item you purchase! <a href="http://cedartemple.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://cedartemple.com/</a> --- CONNECT: Web: <a href="http://therecklesspursuit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://therecklesspursuit.com/</a> Facebook: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_fb</a> Twitter: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_twitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_twitter</a> Instagram: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_insta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_insta</a> Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to rate/review our show! It won't take but a moment and it helps us out a ton! Also, if you'd like to keep the conversation going, we have a facebook group just for all you reckless listeners. Follow this link and ask to be a part! <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_community</a> - Now, go be reckless!

015 - Race In The Church - With Brian Gregory

DETAILS:This is part 2 of our previous episode on purity culture. Previously we discussed the ways purity culture has given us a false sense of sexuality. This week, we are continuing the conversation on purity culture and the way we talk about sex in the church. Purity culture has often left men and women alike feeling ashamed of their bodies and their individuality. Let's change the way we look at purity culture! We want to change the conversation from something that has been used inadvertently to instill shame and guilt into something that embraces honesty and allows room for open discussion. There is something powerful about being able to freely discuss our emotions and experiences with one another. ---DEFINITION:Purity: /ˈpyo͝orədē/ - freedom from adulteration or contamination.---WEEKLY QUESTION/s	•	What are some small steps that each of us can take to change this conversation for the better in our Christian communities?	•	How can we change the way teach sex education to children as well as young adults?	•	How can we show people that sexuality makes up part of their identity by God and to not be afraid of talking about their bodies and experiences?We’d love to hear from you! send your response to mail@therecklesspursuit.com or find us on social media! Links below!---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!  http://bit.ly/trp_community ---CONNECT:Web:   http://therecklesspursuit.com/Facebook:   http://bit.ly/trp_fbYoutube:   http://bit.ly/trp_youtubeTwitter:   http://bit.ly/trp_twitterInstagram:   http://bit.ly/trp_insta---Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!

DETAILS: This is part 2 of our previous episode on purity culture. Previously we discussed the ways purity culture has given us a false sense of sexuality. This week, we are continuing the conversation on purity culture and the way we talk about sex in the church. Purity culture has often left men and women alike feeling ashamed of their bodies and their individuality. Let's change the way we look at purity culture! We want to change the conversation from something that has been used inadvertently to instill shame and guilt into something that embraces honesty and allows room for open discussion. There is something powerful about being able to freely discuss our emotions and experiences with one another.  --- DEFINITION: Purity: /ˈpyo͝orədē/ - freedom from adulteration or contamination. --- WEEKLY QUESTION/s 	•	What are some small steps that each of us can take to change this conversation for the better in our Christian communities? 	•	How can we change the way teach sex education to children as well as young adults? 	•	How can we show people that sexuality makes up part of their identity by God and to not be afraid of talking about their bodies and experiences? We’d love to hear from you! send your response to mail@therecklesspursuit.com or find us on social media! Links below! --- JOIN THE COMMUNITY: If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part! <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_community</a> --- CONNECT: Web: <a href="http://therecklesspursuit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://therecklesspursuit.com/</a> Facebook: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_fb</a> Youtube: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_youtube" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_youtube</a> Twitter: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_twitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_twitter</a> Instagram: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_insta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_insta</a> --- Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!

052 - Purity Culture (Part 2)

DETAILS:This week, Cody and Elaine talk about Elaine’s struggle to fight an unidentified sickness that left her hospitalized for 6 days. They talk about how fear tried to take her life and how faith had to overcome. They also talk about the truths of who Christ is and how easy it is for us as Christians to let our guard down. This episode is different, intimate, emotional, and powerful.---DEFINITION:/ˈfir/ - an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. - be afraid of (someone or something) as likely to be dangerous, painful, or threatening.---INTRO MUSICThis weeks intro music is the instrumental rendition of “Gypsy Doll”, the song Cody wrote to Elaine for their wedding day. You can find it and more of Cody’s music (Braille Atlas) here: http://bit.ly/brailleatlas---SPONSORS:This week's Episode is sponsored by:Cedar Temple Trade Company. - Go Inspire!Use promo code TRPPODCAST to receive 20% any single item you purchase!http://cedartemple.com/---CONNECT:Web:   http://therecklesspursuit.com/Facebook:   http://bit.ly/trp_fbTwitter:   http://bit.ly/trp_twitterInstagram:   http://bit.ly/trp_instaHey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to rate/review our show! It won't take but a moment and it helps us out a ton! Also, if you'd like to keep the conversation going, we have a facebook group just for all you reckless listeners. Follow this link and ask to be a part! http://bit.ly/trp_community - Now, go be reckless!

DETAILS: This week, Cody and Elaine talk about Elaine’s struggle to fight an unidentified sickness that left her hospitalized for 6 days. They talk about how fear tried to take her life and how faith had to overcome. They also talk about the truths of who Christ is and how easy it is for us as Christians to let our guard down. This episode is different, intimate, emotional, and powerful. --- DEFINITION: /ˈfir/ - an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. - be afraid of (someone or something) as likely to be dangerous, painful, or threatening. --- INTRO MUSIC This weeks intro music is the instrumental rendition of “Gypsy Doll”, the song Cody wrote to Elaine for their wedding day. You can find it and more of Cody’s music (Braille Atlas) here: <a href="http://bit.ly/brailleatlas" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/brailleatlas</a> --- SPONSORS: This week's Episode is sponsored by: Cedar Temple Trade Company. - Go Inspire! Use promo code TRPPODCAST to receive 20% any single item you purchase! <a href="http://cedartemple.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://cedartemple.com/</a> --- CONNECT: Web: <a href="http://therecklesspursuit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://therecklesspursuit.com/</a> Facebook: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_fb</a> Twitter: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_twitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_twitter</a> Instagram: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_insta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_insta</a> Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to rate/review our show! It won't take but a moment and it helps us out a ton! Also, if you'd like to keep the conversation going, we have a facebook group just for all you reckless listeners. Follow this link and ask to be a part! <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_community</a> - Now, go be reckless!

017 - Faith Over Fear

DETAILS:This week, Cody and Elaine hear from five people who have been through or are going through deconstruction. They talk about what deconstruction is, what it looks like, and what it feels like. They discuss the statistics around deconstruction and how certain backgrounds change the way in which we deconstruct. Then, you will hear each one of their individual deconstruction stories and key take aways from each. Deconstructing Christianity can be an intense topic, but even more so for those of us who have been through it. Let’s come together to understand one another and to learn what goes on behind the veil of the mind and how faith has to be experienced in a personal way, not just taught. PLEASE NOTE:This is part one in a two part episode. ---DEFINITION:de·con·struct: /ˌdēkənˈstrəkt/ - reduce (something) to its constituent parts in order to reinterpret it.---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part. Now, go be reckless! http://bit.ly/trp_community ---SPECIAL LINKS:The Liturgists Podcast: http://www.theliturgists.comJordan’s Band: https://www.thedependence.band---CONNECT:Web:   http://therecklesspursuit.com/Facebook:   http://bit.ly/trp_fbTwitter:   http://bit.ly/trp_twitterInstagram:   http://bit.ly/trp_insta---Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to rate/review our show! It will only take a moment and it helps us out a ton!

DETAILS: This week, Cody and Elaine hear from five people who have been through or are going through deconstruction. They talk about what deconstruction is, what it looks like, and what it feels like. They discuss the statistics around deconstruction and how certain backgrounds change the way in which we deconstruct. Then, you will hear each one of their individual deconstruction stories and key take aways from each. Deconstructing Christianity can be an intense topic, but even more so for those of us who have been through it. Let’s come together to understand one another and to learn what goes on behind the veil of the mind and how faith has to be experienced in a personal way, not just taught. PLEASE NOTE: This is part one in a two part episode. --- DEFINITION: de·con·struct: /ˌdēkənˈstrəkt/ - reduce (something) to its constituent parts in order to reinterpret it. --- JOIN THE COMMUNITY: If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part. Now, go be reckless! <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_community</a> --- SPECIAL LINKS: The Liturgists Podcast: <a href="http://www.theliturgists.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.theliturgists.com</a> Jordan’s Band: https://www.thedependence.band --- CONNECT: Web: <a href="http://therecklesspursuit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://therecklesspursuit.com/</a> Facebook: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_fb</a> Twitter: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_twitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_twitter</a> Instagram: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_insta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_insta</a> --- Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to rate/review our show! It will only take a moment and it helps us out a ton!

033 - Deconstructing Christianity (Part 1)

Are we asking the right questions? Is there even a right question to ask? What is the point in asking questions if we never take any action? This week, we are talking about how to turn church from a noun to a verb and to put movement to our questions. We have a passion and desire to give voice to the questions that are being asked in private but how can we do that even better? We believe by sharing experience. This week we talked about: Learning about God through other perspectivesChurch is a Verb, not a nounExperiencing God, not just learning about GodThe action of prayer and churchexperiencing God at this moment through the Holy SpiritWEEKLY QUESTION/s:•   How are you experiencing God in this moment?We’d love to hear from you! send your response to mail@therecklesspursuit.com or find us on social media! Links below! ---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!  http://bit.ly/trp_community ---CONNECT:Web:   http://therecklesspursuit.com/Facebook:   http://bit.ly/trp_fbYoutube:   http://bit.ly/trp_youtubeTwitter:   http://bit.ly/trp_twitterInstagram:   http://bit.ly/trp_insta---ITINERANTEnjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Cody’s podcast, Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: http://itinerantpodcast.com---THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTERIf you are a woman looking to find your God-given purpose and let it loose, Elaine has a podcast for you. visit The Prodigal Daughter: http://theprodigaldaughter.com---PROJECT OUTCAST:A visual representation of the mission here at The Reckless Pursuit. Find more info here: https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/---Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!

Are we asking the right questions? Is there even a right question to ask? What is the point in asking questions if we never take any action? This week, we are talking about how to turn church from a noun to a verb and to put movement to our questions. We have a passion and desire to give voice to the questions that are being asked in private but how can we do that even better? We believe by sharing experience. This week we talked about: Learning about God through other perspectives Church is a Verb, not a noun Experiencing God, not just learning about God The action of prayer and church experiencing God at this moment through the Holy Spirit WEEKLY QUESTION/s: • How are you experiencing God in this moment? We’d love to hear from you! send your response to mail@therecklesspursuit.com or find us on social media! Links below! --- JOIN THE COMMUNITY: If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part! <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_community</a> --- CONNECT: Web: <a href="http://therecklesspursuit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://therecklesspursuit.com/</a> Facebook: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_fb</a> Youtube: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_youtube" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_youtube</a> Twitter: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_twitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_twitter</a> Instagram: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_insta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_insta</a> --- ITINERANT Enjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Cody’s podcast, Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: <a href="http://itinerantpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://itinerantpodcast.com</a> --- THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTER If you are a woman looking to find your God-given purpose and let it loose, Elaine has a podcast for you. visit The Prodigal Daughter: <a href="http://theprodigaldaughter.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theprodigaldaughter.com</a> --- PROJECT OUTCAST: A visual representation of the mission here at The Reckless Pursuit. Find more info here: <a href="https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/</a> --- Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!

091 - Are We Asking the Right Questions?

Red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in His sight. Straight or gay, trans or Bi, God is love and love is kind. We have done a terrible job at the greatest commandment. We have turned our backs on and cast out those who dress different, have a different skin color, or who love in a unique way. We have taken a few scriptures and used them as a weapon against our fellow brothers and sisters. Some might say it is “calling out sin”. Others may argue “they are accepted but not affirmed”. But every single person needs emotional support. How? By listening and learning to see past someone's sexual orientation into the heart of the created being, just as God does. This week, David Hayward, “The Naked Pastor” is back to talk about how to love and listen to those who we have deemed as outcasts or unloveable. We discuss different sexual orientations, gender identities, and even skin tones and religions. David shares his story and how he came from a Pentecostal upbringing to realizing that God is an inclusive God who looks deeper than our surface: He looks at the heart. ---GUEST INFO:David was baptized Anglican as a baby, came to faith in a Baptist church when he was a teenager, changed to Pentecostal in his late teens, married another Pentecostal named Lisa, was ordained Presbyterian, pastored a Vineyard church, went Independent, and planted others. He has a Masters in Theological Studies from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, as well as a Diploma in Religious Studies and Ministry from McGill University in Montreal.In 2010 he left the professional paid clergy after almost 30 years of ministry. He is passionate about how people can find and follow their own spiritual path with courage and joy, as well as in how people can freely gather and form community in healthy ways. From david - “I help people lose their faith without losing their minds. I help people undress their religion to the core essential of their own unique spirituality. I call this spiritual independence”.Visit David’s Site: https://nakedpastor.com---RESOURCES:Visit David’s Community: https://thelastingsupper.comSupport David! Visit The Naked Pastor on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/nakedpastorFind David’s Books: http://www.amazon.com/David-Hayward/e/B006GARC8Q/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;tag=nakedpastor-20---WEEKLY QUESTION/s:•   Do you know a gay or transgender person? If so, would you be willing to take the time to listen?We’d love to hear from you! send your response to mail@therecklesspursuit.com or find us on social media! Links below! ---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!  http://bit.ly/trp_community ---SUBSCRIBE:Join our mailing list and get access to our Final Five's and tons more!https://therecklesspursuit.com/subscribe---CONNECT:Web:   http://therecklesspursuit.com/Facebook:   http://bit.ly/trp_fbYoutube:   http://bit.ly/trp_youtubeTwitter:   http://bit.ly/trp_twitterInstagram:   http://bit.ly/trp_insta---ITINERANTEnjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: http://itinerantpodcast.com---PROJECT OUTCAST:A visual representation of the mission here at The Reckless Pursuit. Find more info here: https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/---Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!

Red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in His sight. Straight or gay, trans or Bi, God is love and love is kind. We have done a terrible job at the greatest commandment. We have turned our backs on and cast out those who dress different, have a different skin color, or who love in a unique way. We have taken a few scriptures and used them as a weapon against our fellow brothers and sisters. Some might say it is “calling out sin”. Others may argue “they are accepted but not affirmed”. But every single person needs emotional support. How? By listening and learning to see past someone's sexual orientation into the heart of the created being, just as God does. This week, David Hayward, “The Naked Pastor” is back to talk about how to love and listen to those who we have deemed as outcasts or unloveable. We discuss different sexual orientations, gender identities, and even skin tones and religions. David shares his story and how he came from a Pentecostal upbringing to realizing that God is an inclusive God who looks deeper than our surface: He looks at the heart. --- GUEST INFO: David was baptized Anglican as a baby, came to faith in a Baptist church when he was a teenager, changed to Pentecostal in his late teens, married another Pentecostal named Lisa, was ordained Presbyterian, pastored a Vineyard church, went Independent, and planted others. He has a Masters in Theological Studies from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, as well as a Diploma in Religious Studies and Ministry from McGill University in Montreal. In 2010 he left the professional paid clergy after almost 30 years of ministry. He is passionate about how people can find and follow their own spiritual path with courage and joy, as well as in how people can freely gather and form community in healthy ways. From david - “I help people lose their faith without losing their minds. I help people undress their religion to the core essential of their own unique spirituality. I call this spiritual independence”. Visit David’s Site: <a href="https://nakedpastor.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://nakedpastor.com</a> --- RESOURCES: Visit David’s Community: <a href="https://thelastingsupper.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thelastingsupper.com</a> Support David! Visit The Naked Pastor on Etsy: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/nakedpastor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/shop/nakedpastor</a> Find David’s Books: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/David-Hayward/e/B006GARC8Q/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;tag=nakedpastor-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.amazon.com/David-Hayward/e/B006GARC8Q/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;tag=nakedpastor-20</a> --- WEEKLY QUESTION/s: • Do you know a gay or transgender person? If so, would you be willing to take the time to listen? We’d love to hear from you! send your response to mail@therecklesspursuit.com or find us on social media! Links below! --- JOIN THE COMMUNITY: If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part! <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_community</a> --- SUBSCRIBE: Join our mailing list and get access to our Final Five's and tons more! <a href="https://therecklesspursuit.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://therecklesspursuit.com/subscribe</a> --- CONNECT: Web: <a href="http://therecklesspursuit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://therecklesspursuit.com/</a> Facebook: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_fb</a> Youtube: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_youtube" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_youtube</a> Twitter: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_twitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_twitter</a> Instagram: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_insta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_insta</a> --- ITINERANT Enjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: <a href="http://itinerantpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://itinerantpodcast.com</a> --- PROJECT OUTCAST: A visual representation of the mission here at The Reckless Pursuit. Find more info here: <a href="https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/</a> --- Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!

081 -  Church and LGBTQ+ (With David Hayward, the Naked Pastor)

Thomas Jay Oord

Have you ever asked yourself, “why do bad things happen to good people?” DO you find yourself being mad at God in times of crisis or feeling like He has abandoned you? How do you feel about asking God for healing? If you have ever gone through any kind of tragedy, you know these questions all too well. That’s why this week, we invited Thomas Jay Oord, Author of God Can’t on the show to address this common, yet so deeply painful topic. Thomas’ book speaks life into our tragedy and paints a picture of God that we can relate to in a more intimate way. Topics we talked about: Sin and judgement.Why do bad things happen to good people?does God punish me?guilt vs shame.demonic entities vs Spiritual forces.Does God allow bad to happen to his children?Victim blaming for lack of healing.faith and it’s relation to healing.GUEST INFO:Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multidisciplinary studies. Oord is a best-selling and award-winning author, having written or edited more than twenty-five books. A twelve-time Faculty Award winning professor, Oord teaches at institutions around the globe. A gifted speaker, Oord is known for his contributions to research on love, open and relational theology, science and religion, and the implications of freedom and relationships for transformation.---RESOURCES:Visit Thomas Jay Oord Online: http://thomasjayoord.comFind Thomas on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThomasJayOordPublicFigure/Grab a copy of Thomas’ book, God Can’t (affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1948609126/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thereckless07-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1948609126&amp;linkId=11ed6ecc64f2dd277751b4d8025fb0bb---WEEKLY QUESTION/s:•   Do you think a loving parent allows their children to suffer and die when stopping it is possible?We’d love to hear from you! send your response to mail@therecklesspursuit.com or find us on social media! Links below! ---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!  http://bit.ly/trp_community ---CONNECT:Web:   http://therecklesspursuit.com/Facebook:   http://bit.ly/trp_fbYoutube:   http://bit.ly/trp_youtubeTwitter:   http://bit.ly/trp_twitterInstagram:   http://bit.ly/trp_insta---ITINERANTEnjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: http://itinerantpodcast.com---PROJECT OUTCAST:A visual representation of the mission here at The Reckless Pursuit. Find more info here: https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/---Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!

Have you ever asked yourself, “why do bad things happen to good people?” DO you find yourself being mad at God in times of crisis or feeling like He has abandoned you? How do you feel about asking God for healing? If you have ever gone through any kind of tragedy, you know these questions all too well. That’s why this week, we invited Thomas Jay Oord, Author of God Can’t on the show to address this common, yet so deeply painful topic. Thomas’ book speaks life into our tragedy and paints a picture of God that we can relate to in a more intimate way. Topics we talked about: Sin and judgement. Why do bad things happen to good people? does God punish me? guilt vs shame. demonic entities vs Spiritual forces. Does God allow bad to happen to his children? Victim blaming for lack of healing. faith and it’s relation to healing. GUEST INFO: Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multidisciplinary studies. Oord is a best-selling and award-winning author, having written or edited more than twenty-five books. A twelve-time Faculty Award winning professor, Oord teaches at institutions around the globe. A gifted speaker, Oord is known for his contributions to research on love, open and relational theology, science and religion, and the implications of freedom and relationships for transformation. --- RESOURCES: Visit Thomas Jay Oord Online: <a href="http://thomasjayoord.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://thomasjayoord.com</a> Find Thomas on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThomasJayOordPublicFigure/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/ThomasJayOordPublicFigure/</a> Grab a copy of Thomas’ book, God Can’t (affiliate link): <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1948609126/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thereckless07-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1948609126&amp;linkId=11ed6ecc64f2dd277751b4d8025fb0bb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1948609126/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thereckless07-20&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=1948609126&amp;linkId=11ed6ecc64f2dd277751b4d8025fb0bb</a> --- WEEKLY QUESTION/s: • Do you think a loving parent allows their children to suffer and die when stopping it is possible? We’d love to hear from you! send your response to mail@therecklesspursuit.com or find us on social media! Links below! --- JOIN THE COMMUNITY: If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part! <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_community</a> --- CONNECT: Web: <a href="http://therecklesspursuit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://therecklesspursuit.com/</a> Facebook: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_fb</a> Youtube: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_youtube" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_youtube</a> Twitter: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_twitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_twitter</a> Instagram: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_insta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_insta</a> --- ITINERANT Enjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: <a href="http://itinerantpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://itinerantpodcast.com</a> --- PROJECT OUTCAST: A visual representation of the mission here at The Reckless Pursuit. Find more info here: <a href="https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/</a> --- Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!

084 - Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People (With Thomas Jay Oord)

Jason Elam

Experiencing the love of Jesus isn’t always what we claim it is in church. It’s not a worship service, a fuzzy feeling, or a strung together set of songs. Experiencing the true love of God goes deeper and is intensely more personal. This week, we are talking with Jason Elam, host of the Messy Spirituality podcast about his journey through deconstruction after spending years as a pastor, missionary, and evangelist. Jason was “that guy” who other pastors called in to straighten out a church that was asking too many questions. But one day he had an encounter with a God he didn’t recognize through all the layers of religiosity he had been attempting to view God through. God is bigger than our box, bolder than our attempts to define Him, and way less religious than most of those who claim His name. When we allow our minds to venture out a bit further from our preconceived notions, we begin to experience a deeper love then we could ever have witnessed from the shoreline. This week we are talking about: * Experiencing the love of God in a new way* Encountering God beyond the ways we have always been taught* Coming to a place of grace for those who do not believe the same as you* What constitutes church---GUEST INFO:Jason Elam is Brandi’s grateful husband, proud dad of 4 awesome kids, a former professional wrestler and radio broadcaster, and former pastor for over 20 years. He currently oversees The Hope Center, a community resource center serving one of Alabama’s poorest communities, and hosts The Messy Spirituality Podcast.Website: http://jasonelam.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bartenderofgraceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beingjasonelamTwitter: https://twitter.com/beingjasonelam---WEEKLY QUESTION/s:•   If you found out that nobody was going to hell would that make you happy or angry?We’d love to hear from you! send your response to mail@therecklesspursuit.com or find us on social media! Links below! ---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!  http://bit.ly/trp_community ---CONNECT:Web:   http://therecklesspursuit.com/Facebook:   http://bit.ly/trp_fbYoutube:   http://bit.ly/trp_youtubeTwitter:   http://bit.ly/trp_twitterInstagram:   http://bit.ly/trp_insta---ITINERANTEnjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Cody’s podcast, Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: http://itinerantpodcast.com---THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTERIf you are a woman looking to find your God-given purpose and let it loose, Elaine has a podcast for you. visit The Prodigal Daughter: http://theprodigaldaughter.com---PROJECT OUTCAST:A visual representation of the mission here at The Reckless Pursuit. Find more info here: https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/---Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!

Experiencing the love of Jesus isn’t always what we claim it is in church. It’s not a worship service, a fuzzy feeling, or a strung together set of songs. Experiencing the true love of God goes deeper and is intensely more personal. This week, we are talking with Jason Elam, host of the Messy Spirituality podcast about his journey through deconstruction after spending years as a pastor, missionary, and evangelist. Jason was “that guy” who other pastors called in to straighten out a church that was asking too many questions. But one day he had an encounter with a God he didn’t recognize through all the layers of religiosity he had been attempting to view God through. God is bigger than our box, bolder than our attempts to define Him, and way less religious than most of those who claim His name. When we allow our minds to venture out a bit further from our preconceived notions, we begin to experience a deeper love then we could ever have witnessed from the shoreline. This week we are talking about: * Experiencing the love of God in a new way * Encountering God beyond the ways we have always been taught * Coming to a place of grace for those who do not believe the same as you * What constitutes church --- GUEST INFO: Jason Elam is Brandi’s grateful husband, proud dad of 4 awesome kids, a former professional wrestler and radio broadcaster, and former pastor for over 20 years. He currently oversees The Hope Center, a community resource center serving one of Alabama’s poorest communities, and hosts The Messy Spirituality Podcast. Website: <a href="http://jasonelam.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://jasonelam.org</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/bartenderofgrace" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/bartenderofgrace</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beingjasonelam" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/beingjasonelam</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/beingjasonelam" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/beingjasonelam</a> --- WEEKLY QUESTION/s: • If you found out that nobody was going to hell would that make you happy or angry? We’d love to hear from you! send your response to mail@therecklesspursuit.com or find us on social media! Links below! --- JOIN THE COMMUNITY: If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part! <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_community</a> --- CONNECT: Web: <a href="http://therecklesspursuit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://therecklesspursuit.com/</a> Facebook: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_fb</a> Youtube: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_youtube" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_youtube</a> Twitter: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_twitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_twitter</a> Instagram: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_insta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_insta</a> --- ITINERANT Enjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Cody’s podcast, Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: <a href="http://itinerantpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://itinerantpodcast.com</a> --- THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTER If you are a woman looking to find your God-given purpose and let it loose, Elaine has a podcast for you. visit The Prodigal Daughter: <a href="http://theprodigaldaughter.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theprodigaldaughter.com</a> --- PROJECT OUTCAST: A visual representation of the mission here at The Reckless Pursuit. Find more info here: <a href="https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/</a> --- Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!

099 - Experiencing the True Love of God (With Jason Elam)

DETAILS:This week, Cody and Elaine continue to hear from five people who have been through or are deconstructing Christianity. Last week, you heard their stories. This week, hear their answers to these questions: “What made you realize what you thought you believed might not be all there is to believe?” and “ How has God changed and who is He to you now versus who He was to you then?” - Also, Cody and Elaine share their beliefs and how they have grown, deconstructed, and reconstructed. Remember: This is a time to learn about one-another and to come together and grow. If you are one of the 43% who have gone or are going through deconstruction, we hope you know you’re not alone. If you are one of the 57% who haven’t, use this tool to understand and relate to those you love who are going through a lot in their mental and spiritual journeys. PLEASE NOTE:This is part 2 of our series on Deconstructing Christianity. If you haven’t listened to part 1, we strongly urge you to go back and give it a listen first. ---DEFINITION:per·spec·tive: /pərˈspektiv/ - a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part. Now, go be reckless! http://bit.ly/trp_community ---SPECIAL LINKS:The Liturgists Podcast: http://www.theliturgists.comJordan’s Band: https://www.thedependence.band---CONNECT:Web:   http://therecklesspursuit.com/Facebook:   http://bit.ly/trp_fbTwitter:   http://bit.ly/trp_twitterInstagram:   http://bit.ly/trp_insta---Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!

DETAILS: This week, Cody and Elaine continue to hear from five people who have been through or are deconstructing Christianity. Last week, you heard their stories. This week, hear their answers to these questions: “What made you realize what you thought you believed might not be all there is to believe?” and “ How has God changed and who is He to you now versus who He was to you then?” - Also, Cody and Elaine share their beliefs and how they have grown, deconstructed, and reconstructed. Remember: This is a time to learn about one-another and to come together and grow. If you are one of the 43% who have gone or are going through deconstruction, we hope you know you’re not alone. If you are one of the 57% who haven’t, use this tool to understand and relate to those you love who are going through a lot in their mental and spiritual journeys. PLEASE NOTE: This is part 2 of our series on Deconstructing Christianity. If you haven’t listened to part 1, we strongly urge you to go back and give it a listen first. --- DEFINITION: per·spec·tive: /pərˈspektiv/ - a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view --- JOIN THE COMMUNITY: If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part. Now, go be reckless! <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_community</a> --- SPECIAL LINKS: The Liturgists Podcast: <a href="http://www.theliturgists.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.theliturgists.com</a> Jordan’s Band: https://www.thedependence.band --- CONNECT: Web: <a href="http://therecklesspursuit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://therecklesspursuit.com/</a> Facebook: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_fb</a> Twitter: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_twitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_twitter</a> Instagram: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_insta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_insta</a> --- Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!

034 - Deconstructing Christianity (Part 2)

DETAILS:What do we mean when we claim the Bible is inspired? What even is inspiration? Is the Bible infallible? What about all those contradictions? This week, we are discussing is the Bible inspired. We talk about how a single verse can mean different things to different people, how people can misuse scripture as a weapon, what personal convictions are, the differences in conviction and shame, what inspiration means, and so much more. This episode is LOADED!---DEFINITION:in·spire: /inˈspī(ə)r/ - of extraordinary quality, as if arising from some external creative impulse.---RESOURCES:Is The Bible Inspired? (video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZ8FddG2ghoItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/is-the-bible-inspired-single/1451382322Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0eCXLucPUABBKA4bNpXssl?si=43200sQUS6SamO8pSMZA1Q---WEEKLY QUESTION/s:•    How does the Bible inspire you? We’d love to hear from you! send your response to mail@therecklesspursuit.com or find us on social media! Links below! ---PROJECT OUTCAST:A visual representation of the mission here at The Reckless Pursuit. Find more info here: https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/ ---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!  http://bit.ly/trp_community ---CONNECT:Web:   http://therecklesspursuit.com/Facebook:   http://bit.ly/trp_fbYoutube:   http://bit.ly/trp_youtubeTwitter:   http://bit.ly/trp_twitterInstagram:   http://bit.ly/trp_insta---Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!

DETAILS: What do we mean when we claim the Bible is inspired? What even is inspiration? Is the Bible infallible? What about all those contradictions? This week, we are discussing is the Bible inspired. We talk about how a single verse can mean different things to different people, how people can misuse scripture as a weapon, what personal convictions are, the differences in conviction and shame, what inspiration means, and so much more. This episode is LOADED! --- DEFINITION: in·spire: /inˈspī(ə)r/ - of extraordinary quality, as if arising from some external creative impulse. --- RESOURCES: Is The Bible Inspired? (video) - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZ8FddG2gho" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZ8FddG2gho</a> Itunes: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/is-the-bible-inspired-single/1451382322" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/is-the-bible-inspired-single/1451382322</a> Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0eCXLucPUABBKA4bNpXssl?si=43200sQUS6SamO8pSMZA1Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/album/0eCXLucPUABBKA4bNpXssl?si=43200sQUS6SamO8pSMZA1Q</a> --- WEEKLY QUESTION/s: • How does the Bible inspire you? We’d love to hear from you! send your response to mail@therecklesspursuit.com or find us on social media! Links below! --- PROJECT OUTCAST: A visual representation of the mission here at The Reckless Pursuit. Find more info here: <a href="https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/</a> --- JOIN THE COMMUNITY: If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part! <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_community</a> --- CONNECT: Web: <a href="http://therecklesspursuit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://therecklesspursuit.com/</a> Facebook: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_fb</a> Youtube: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_youtube" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_youtube</a> Twitter: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_twitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_twitter</a> Instagram: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_insta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_insta</a> --- Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!

061 - Is the Bible Inspired?

DETAILS:This week, Cody and Elaine talk about the unpredictability of life in all its twists and turns. They talk about the process of mourning the loss of a loved one while discussing losing Cody’s mother this last week. They talk about having faith in Christ to guide us through every circumstance, and how with Him, we can overcome tragedy. - Tragedy can trap us in a moment to keep us from moving forward.In this episode, We referenced a blog post previously written by Elaine. Here is the link for those who would like to read: http://theprodigaldaughter.com/grave-clothes/---DEFINITION:/dəˈrekSH(ə)n/ - a course along which someone or something moves. - the management or guidance of someone or something.---CONNECT:Web:   http://therecklesspursuit.com/Facebook:   http://bit.ly/trp_fbTwitter:   http://bit.ly/trp_twitterInstagram:   http://bit.ly/trp_insta---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we have a facebook group just for all you reckless listeners. Follow this link and ask to be a part!http://bit.ly/trp_community Now, go be reckless!---SPONSORS:This week's Episode is sponsored by:Cedar Temple Trade Company. - Go Inspire!Use promo code TRPPODCAST to receive 20% any single item you purchase!http://cedartemple.com/Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to rate/review our show! It will only take a moment and it helps us out a ton!

DETAILS: This week, Cody and Elaine talk about the unpredictability of life in all its twists and turns. They talk about the process of mourning the loss of a loved one while discussing losing Cody’s mother this last week. They talk about having faith in Christ to guide us through every circumstance, and how with Him, we can overcome tragedy. - Tragedy can trap us in a moment to keep us from moving forward. In this episode, We referenced a blog post previously written by Elaine. Here is the link for those who would like to read: <a href="http://theprodigaldaughter.com/grave-clothes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theprodigaldaughter.com/grave-clothes/</a> --- DEFINITION: /dəˈrekSH(ə)n/ - a course along which someone or something moves. - the management or guidance of someone or something. --- CONNECT: Web: <a href="http://therecklesspursuit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://therecklesspursuit.com/</a> Facebook: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_fb</a> Twitter: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_twitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_twitter</a> Instagram: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_insta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_insta</a> --- JOIN THE COMMUNITY: If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we have a facebook group just for all you reckless listeners. Follow this link and ask to be a part! <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_community</a> Now, go be reckless! --- SPONSORS: This week's Episode is sponsored by: Cedar Temple Trade Company. - Go Inspire! Use promo code TRPPODCAST to receive 20% any single item you purchase! <a href="http://cedartemple.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://cedartemple.com/</a> Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to rate/review our show! It will only take a moment and it helps us out a ton!

023 - He Will Direct Our Path

Matthew Challenor

Is there a literal Hell? Is it a lake of fire that never goes out? Is eternal torment really God’s way of handling people who refuse to accept Christ? Doesn’t that seem a bit harsh? Where did this whole idea even come from? Is hell in the bible or did we just make all this crap up?This week we are talking with Matthew Challenor. Matthew was born and raised in a Baptist household but once he reached his early twenties, walked away from the church. After a spiritual encounter, he found his way back as a follower of Christ but then ended up in the hospital with what everyone believed was a heart attack. After some extensive testing, Matthew was diagnosed with extreme stress and this, along with some already pressing questions lead him into deconstruction. The pressures of living up to God’s supposed standard were replaced with an understanding of God’s love. One of the areas Matthew found himself deconstructing was Hell. The idea that a good God would send people into a pit of eternal torment didn’t seem to add up according to God’s character. So Matthew began researching where the idea of hell came from and where we misconstrued it along the way. GUEST INFO:Find Matthew Challenor on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthew.challenor.5WEEKLY QUESTION/s:•   If you are in deconstruction, what is your “anchor”?We’d love to hear from you! send your response to mail@therecklesspursuit.com or find us on social media! Links below! ---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!  http://bit.ly/trp_community ---CONNECT:Web:   http://therecklesspursuit.com/Facebook:   http://bit.ly/trp_fbYoutube:   http://bit.ly/trp_youtubeTwitter:   http://bit.ly/trp_twitterInstagram:   http://bit.ly/trp_insta---PROJECT OUTCAST:A visual representation of the mission here at The Reckless Pursuit. Find more info here: https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/---Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!

Is there a literal Hell? Is it a lake of fire that never goes out? Is eternal torment really God’s way of handling people who refuse to accept Christ? Doesn’t that seem a bit harsh? Where did this whole idea even come from? Is hell in the bible or did we just make all this crap up? This week we are talking with Matthew Challenor. Matthew was born and raised in a Baptist household but once he reached his early twenties, walked away from the church. After a spiritual encounter, he found his way back as a follower of Christ but then ended up in the hospital with what everyone believed was a heart attack. After some extensive testing, Matthew was diagnosed with extreme stress and this, along with some already pressing questions lead him into deconstruction. The pressures of living up to God’s supposed standard were replaced with an understanding of God’s love. One of the areas Matthew found himself deconstructing was Hell. The idea that a good God would send people into a pit of eternal torment didn’t seem to add up according to God’s character. So Matthew began researching where the idea of hell came from and where we misconstrued it along the way. GUEST INFO: Find Matthew Challenor on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/matthew.challenor.5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/matthew.challenor.5</a> WEEKLY QUESTION/s: • If you are in deconstruction, what is your “anchor”? We’d love to hear from you! send your response to mail@therecklesspursuit.com or find us on social media! Links below! --- JOIN THE COMMUNITY: If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part! <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_community</a> --- CONNECT: Web: <a href="http://therecklesspursuit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://therecklesspursuit.com/</a> Facebook: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_fb</a> Youtube: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_youtube" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_youtube</a> Twitter: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_twitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_twitter</a> Instagram: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_insta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_insta</a> --- PROJECT OUTCAST: A visual representation of the mission here at The Reckless Pursuit. Find more info here: <a href="https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/</a> --- Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!

077 - Deconstructing Hell (With Matthew Challenor)

What happens when the filter on your refrigerator explodes and no one is home for over a week to catch it? You end up with rotten hardwood floors, moldy tapestries, and mushy drywall. Then you get to spend the evening you get home attempting to clean it all up. But the honest truth is sometimes things are torn up beyond repair and all you can do is start deconstructing down till you find what’s good so you can start fresh. This week, we are talking about life lessons learned from a literal deconstruction. There are so many lessons to be learned when life happens. We hope to capture and share here the spiritual inclinations we picked up along the way as we pump out a lot of elbow grease and even more patience. WEEKLY QUESTION/s:•   What is your word for 2020?We’d love to hear from you! send your response to mail@therecklesspursuit.com or find us on social media! Links below! ---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!  http://bit.ly/trp_community ---CONNECT:Web:   http://therecklesspursuit.com/Facebook:   http://bit.ly/trp_fbYoutube:   http://bit.ly/trp_youtubeTwitter:   http://bit.ly/trp_twitterInstagram:   http://bit.ly/trp_insta---ITINERANTEnjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Cody’s podcast, Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: http://itinerantpodcast.com---THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTERIf you are a woman looking to find your God-given purpose and let it loose, Elaine has a podcast for you. visit The Prodigal Daughter: http://theprodigaldaughter.com---PROJECT OUTCAST:A visual representation of the mission here at The Reckless Pursuit. Find more info here: https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/---Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!

What happens when the filter on your refrigerator explodes and no one is home for over a week to catch it? You end up with rotten hardwood floors, moldy tapestries, and mushy drywall. Then you get to spend the evening you get home attempting to clean it all up. But the honest truth is sometimes things are torn up beyond repair and all you can do is start deconstructing down till you find what’s good so you can start fresh. This week, we are talking about life lessons learned from a literal deconstruction. There are so many lessons to be learned when life happens. We hope to capture and share here the spiritual inclinations we picked up along the way as we pump out a lot of elbow grease and even more patience. WEEKLY QUESTION/s: • What is your word for 2020? We’d love to hear from you! send your response to mail@therecklesspursuit.com or find us on social media! Links below! --- JOIN THE COMMUNITY: If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part! <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_community</a> --- CONNECT: Web: <a href="http://therecklesspursuit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://therecklesspursuit.com/</a> Facebook: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_fb</a> Youtube: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_youtube" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_youtube</a> Twitter: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_twitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_twitter</a> Instagram: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_insta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_insta</a> --- ITINERANT Enjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Cody’s podcast, Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: <a href="http://itinerantpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://itinerantpodcast.com</a> --- THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTER If you are a woman looking to find your God-given purpose and let it loose, Elaine has a podcast for you. visit The Prodigal Daughter: <a href="http://theprodigaldaughter.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theprodigaldaughter.com</a> --- PROJECT OUTCAST: A visual representation of the mission here at The Reckless Pursuit. Find more info here: <a href="https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/</a> --- Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!

098 - Life Lessons Learned from Literal Deconstruction

Have you ever wondered what God is? How is He omnipresent? What makes up the spiritual world? While we are at it, what about reincarnation? Is that in the Bible?Everything around us is moving to some degree and movement is energy. So if God is moving on the earth than He must be a form of energy too! This week we talk about how to identify and get on God’s wavelength, how getting in sync with God is a lot like reincarnation, and how we can inherit certain mentalities (aka vibrations) from our ancestors. Nothing but good vibes up in here! Oh, and if that offends you then maybe this episode is for you after all. This week we talked about: • Reincarnation • The energy• spirituality as energy• God’s omnipresence• Generational curses and the passing down of Spiritual mantles ---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!  http://bit.ly/trp_community ---CONNECT:Web:   http://therecklesspursuit.com/Facebook:   http://bit.ly/trp_fbYoutube:   http://bit.ly/trp_youtubeTwitter:   http://bit.ly/trp_twitterInstagram:   http://bit.ly/trp_insta---ITINERANTEnjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: http://itinerantpodcast.com---PROJECT OUTCAST:A visual representation of the mission here at The Reckless Pursuit. Find more info here: https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/---Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!

Have you ever wondered what God is? How is He omnipresent? What makes up the spiritual world? While we are at it, what about reincarnation? Is that in the Bible? Everything around us is moving to some degree and movement is energy. So if God is moving on the earth than He must be a form of energy too! This week we talk about how to identify and get on God’s wavelength, how getting in sync with God is a lot like reincarnation, and how we can inherit certain mentalities (aka vibrations) from our ancestors. Nothing but good vibes up in here! Oh, and if that offends you then maybe this episode is for you after all. This week we talked about: • Reincarnation • The energy • spirituality as energy • God’s omnipresence • Generational curses and the passing down of Spiritual mantles --- JOIN THE COMMUNITY: If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part! <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_community</a> --- CONNECT: Web: <a href="http://therecklesspursuit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://therecklesspursuit.com/</a> Facebook: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_fb</a> Youtube: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_youtube" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_youtube</a> Twitter: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_twitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_twitter</a> Instagram: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_insta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_insta</a> --- ITINERANT Enjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: <a href="http://itinerantpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://itinerantpodcast.com</a> --- PROJECT OUTCAST: A visual representation of the mission here at The Reckless Pursuit. Find more info here: <a href="https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/</a> --- Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!

089 - God Is Energy

Mark Cox

DETAILS:This week, Cody and Elaine talk with Mark Cox on the differences in being hurt by the church, harboring pain from church, and feeling hurt by God. They talk about how to overcome the hurt, when it's time to move on, how to find where you belong, and also how to help others in their time of hurting. ---DEFINITION:/hərt/ - (of a part of the body), to suffer. - To cause mental pain or distress to (a person or their feelings). - be detrimental to.---ABOUT MARK:Mark Cox is the Lead Pastor/Church Planter at Access Church in Columbus, Ohio. He married his college sweetheart, Christi. They have three boys: Kipton, Caden and Cohen. Mark is a serious coffee addict and a big time Buckeye fan.You can find Mark on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @markhcox.Check out Access Church on their website at: http://accesscolumbus.orgAlso, be sure and check out Mark’s blog at: http://leadbeyondsunday.com---SPONSORS:This week's Episode is sponsored by:Cedar Temple Trade Company. - Go Inspire!Use promo code TRPPODCAST to receive 20% any single item you purchase!http://cedartemple.com/---CONNECT:Web:   http://therecklesspursuit.com/Facebook:   https://goo.gl/Lrb9juTwitter:   https://goo.gl/C9ZSC8Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to rate/review our show! It won't take but a moment and it helps us out a ton! Also, if you'd like to keep the conversation going, we have a facebook group just for all you reckless listeners. Follow this link and ask to be a part! https://goo.gl/XpAccj - Now, go be reckless!

DETAILS: This week, Cody and Elaine talk with Mark Cox on the differences in being hurt by the church, harboring pain from church, and feeling hurt by God. They talk about how to overcome the hurt, when it's time to move on, how to find where you belong, and also how to help others in their time of hurting. --- DEFINITION: /hərt/ - (of a part of the body), to suffer. - To cause mental pain or distress to (a person or their feelings). - be detrimental to. --- ABOUT MARK: Mark Cox is the Lead Pastor/Church Planter at Access Church in Columbus, Ohio. He married his college sweetheart, Christi. They have three boys: Kipton, Caden and Cohen. Mark is a serious coffee addict and a big time Buckeye fan. You can find Mark on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @markhcox. Check out Access Church on their website at: <a href="http://accesscolumbus.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://accesscolumbus.org</a> Also, be sure and check out Mark’s blog at: <a href="http://leadbeyondsunday.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://leadbeyondsunday.com</a> --- SPONSORS: This week's Episode is sponsored by: Cedar Temple Trade Company. - Go Inspire! Use promo code TRPPODCAST to receive 20% any single item you purchase! <a href="http://cedartemple.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://cedartemple.com/</a> --- CONNECT: Web: <a href="http://therecklesspursuit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://therecklesspursuit.com/</a> Facebook: <a href="https://goo.gl/Lrb9ju" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/Lrb9ju</a> Twitter: <a href="https://goo.gl/C9ZSC8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/C9ZSC8</a> Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to rate/review our show! It won't take but a moment and it helps us out a ton! Also, if you'd like to keep the conversation going, we have a facebook group just for all you reckless listeners. Follow this link and ask to be a part! <a href="https://goo.gl/XpAccj" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://goo.gl/XpAccj</a> - Now, go be reckless!

011 - Church Hurt vs. God Hurt - with Mark Cox

DETAILS:God does not make your path straight, but He will direct your path. - This week we are talking about two commonly quoted scriptures designed to give us comfort but can in some instances actually cause us to feel alone and angry at God. So often we take scripture out of the context surrounding it or worse; at face value and miss the nuances of what God might be trying to tell us. We hope this episode shows you that God is not the cause of your hurt but He is there with you in it and desires for you to follow your God-given passion.---DEFINITION:pur·pose: /ˈpərpəs/ - the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.---RESOURCES:Is The Bible Inspired? (video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZ8FddG2gho---WEEKLY QUESTION/s:•    Have I been waiting on God to show me His plan to take action when I know in my heart my purpose?We’d love to hear from you! send your response to mail@therecklesspursuit.com or find us on social media! Links below! ---PROJECT OUTCAST:A visual representation of the mission here at The Reckless Pursuit. Find more info here: https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/ ---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!  http://bit.ly/trp_community ---CONNECT:Web:   http://therecklesspursuit.com/Facebook:   http://bit.ly/trp_fbYoutube:   http://bit.ly/trp_youtubeTwitter:   http://bit.ly/trp_twitterInstagram:   http://bit.ly/trp_insta---Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!

DETAILS: God does not make your path straight, but He will direct your path. - This week we are talking about two commonly quoted scriptures designed to give us comfort but can in some instances actually cause us to feel alone and angry at God. So often we take scripture out of the context surrounding it or worse; at face value and miss the nuances of what God might be trying to tell us. We hope this episode shows you that God is not the cause of your hurt but He is there with you in it and desires for you to follow your God-given passion. --- DEFINITION: pur·pose: /ˈpərpəs/ - the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists. --- RESOURCES: Is The Bible Inspired? (video) - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZ8FddG2gho" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZ8FddG2gho</a> --- WEEKLY QUESTION/s: • Have I been waiting on God to show me His plan to take action when I know in my heart my purpose? We’d love to hear from you! send your response to mail@therecklesspursuit.com or find us on social media! Links below! --- PROJECT OUTCAST: A visual representation of the mission here at The Reckless Pursuit. Find more info here: <a href="https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/</a> --- JOIN THE COMMUNITY: If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part! <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_community</a> --- CONNECT: Web: <a href="http://therecklesspursuit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://therecklesspursuit.com/</a> Facebook: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_fb</a> Youtube: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_youtube" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_youtube</a> Twitter: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_twitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_twitter</a> Instagram: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_insta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_insta</a> --- Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!

060 - God Doesn't Have a Plan For You

How can you make God an idol? What does it mean to worship the idea of God more than God His/Herself? Whos image of God do you look to when you worship?Have you ever taken any time to look at a portrait of someone else? Take the Mona-Lisa as an example. While it’s true that without that painting none of us would even know who this was, it still doesn’t really tell us much about her. As a matter of fact, we have no idea of what makes her, her at all!How often do we do this very thing with God? We spend our time looking at other people’s portrayals of God and craft for ourselves an idol out of their revelation. But that leaves us complacent without learning who God is to us uniquely. There is no relationship with a painting, no depth to who was originally depicted beyond the scene portrayed. We can spend our time looking to other people, church, systems, and even our own works but it is all in vain if we do not take the tie to get to know who God is to us. It’s time to quit committing idolatry with an idea of God. This week we talked about: * Making an idea of God into an idol* Fears of certain practices as being Godless* The dangers of idolizing the church* God versus systems* Making an idol out of someone else’s understanding of God* Making an idol out of working for God* Making yourself an idol to others instead of allowing them to come to God on their own* The simplicity of having a relationship with God---RESOURCES:Check out our new merch: https://therecklesspursuit.com/merch---JOIN THE COMMUNITY:If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part!  http://bit.ly/trp_community ---CONNECT:Web:   http://therecklesspursuit.com/Facebook:   http://bit.ly/trp_fbYoutube:   http://bit.ly/trp_youtubeTwitter:   http://bit.ly/trp_twitterInstagram:   http://bit.ly/trp_insta---ITINERANTEnjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Cody’s podcast, Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: http://itinerantpodcast.com---THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTERIf you are a woman looking to find your God-given purpose and let it loose, Elaine has a podcast for you. visit The Prodigal Daughter: http://theprodigaldaughter.com---PROJECT OUTCAST:A visual representation of the mission here at The Reckless Pursuit. Find more info here: https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/---Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!

How can you make God an idol? What does it mean to worship the idea of God more than God His/Herself? Whos image of God do you look to when you worship? Have you ever taken any time to look at a portrait of someone else? Take the Mona-Lisa as an example. While it’s true that without that painting none of us would even know who this was, it still doesn’t really tell us much about her. As a matter of fact, we have no idea of what makes her, her at all! How often do we do this very thing with God? We spend our time looking at other people’s portrayals of God and craft for ourselves an idol out of their revelation. But that leaves us complacent without learning who God is to us uniquely. There is no relationship with a painting, no depth to who was originally depicted beyond the scene portrayed. We can spend our time looking to other people, church, systems, and even our own works but it is all in vain if we do not take the tie to get to know who God is to us. It’s time to quit committing idolatry with an idea of God. This week we talked about: * Making an idea of God into an idol * Fears of certain practices as being Godless * The dangers of idolizing the church * God versus systems * Making an idol out of someone else’s understanding of God * Making an idol out of working for God * Making yourself an idol to others instead of allowing them to come to God on their own * The simplicity of having a relationship with God --- RESOURCES: Check out our new merch: <a href="https://therecklesspursuit.com/merch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://therecklesspursuit.com/merch</a> --- JOIN THE COMMUNITY: If you'd like to keep the conversation going, we want to invite you, our reckless listeners, to join The Reckless Community! Follow this link and ask to be a part! <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_community" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_community</a> --- CONNECT: Web: <a href="http://therecklesspursuit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://therecklesspursuit.com/</a> Facebook: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_fb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_fb</a> Youtube: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_youtube" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_youtube</a> Twitter: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_twitter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_twitter</a> Instagram: <a href="http://bit.ly/trp_insta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/trp_insta</a> --- ITINERANT Enjoy history, folklore, and campfire stories? Check out Cody’s podcast, Itinerant: Biblical History Beyond the Bible: <a href="http://itinerantpodcast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://itinerantpodcast.com</a> --- THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTER If you are a woman looking to find your God-given purpose and let it loose, Elaine has a podcast for you. visit The Prodigal Daughter: <a href="http://theprodigaldaughter.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://theprodigaldaughter.com</a> --- PROJECT OUTCAST: A visual representation of the mission here at The Reckless Pursuit. Find more info here: <a href="https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://therecklesspursuit.com/projectoutcast/</a> --- Hey listener! If you don't mind, take a moment to subscribe/rate/review our show! It will only take a moment, it keeps you updated whenever a new episode airs, and it would help us out a ton!

095 - Making God an Idol

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