Joel’s had too much, Megan’s not much help, and the world is going to hell in a hand basket. BUT, Jesus is still awesome, God is good all the time, and Good is God. Come see how we try to recharge our batteries when we’re all fed up.Last Week T

Boo on Brees for Your Birthday

Sep 8th, 2019 41m 2s

Megan and Joel discuss their old favorite Saint and consider the importance of vetting your allies and owning your own mistakes.Make a donation for adult literacy in honor of Megan’s birthday!Backsliding to Glory is a podcast all about living a

A Little Bit of Blasphemy - B2G011

Sep 1st, 2019 38m 17s

Megan and Joel are back after their extended summer hiatus to talk about blasphemy, nationalism and more fun party favors. But we don’t make you pledge allegiance to anything around here, don’t worry.Backsliding to Glory is a podcast all about

Things My Father Taught Me - B2G010

Jun 17th, 2019 42m 31s

1. Be willing to be wrong.2. Live and learn. Know better? Do better.3. Organizing sucks, but it’s necessary.4. If you don’t like how things are, make them better.5. Even when we don’t like each other, we can love each other.6. Stand on the side

Finding a New Church - B2G009

Jun 9th, 2019 59m 42s

Whether it’s moving to a new town, finding a church for the very first time, or leaving the denomination or tradition you were raised in, finding the church that fits your theology (or at least welcomes it) is tough, especially if you’re not an

Living Waters in Cuba - Moving, Living Christianity - B2G008

Jun 2nd, 2019 44m 1s

We’re back from our unintended hiatus with updates on tornado recovery in Ruston and most especially Megan’s trip to Cuba! Hear about her experience, Cuban life as well as ideas for how you and your congregation can get active as the hands of f

Resurrection and Rebuilding - Opelousas Church Fires Followup - B2G007

Apr 21st, 2019 46m 50s

Megan Goes Viral, All the Churches Get Funded, What Next?Megan’s mentions are trash now, but the goal has been met and the three St. Landry Parish Black churches that were burned by an arson earlier this month, have met their funding goal. What

Then Came the Morning - Lent and Easter - B2G006

Apr 14th, 2019 40m 43s

“I will love the light for it shows me the way; yet I will love the darkness for it shows me the stars.”— Og MandinoMegan and Joel wrestle with Friday night and pray for Sunday morning. They discuss their history with the Lenten season and how

The Church is on Fire, What Will We Do About It? - B2G005

Apr 7th, 2019 37m 13s

Four Black Church Fires in Louisiana in Two WeeksMegan and Joel discuss the news of these fires, the systemic issues that make this a less noticeable issue than it should be, and what we can do as churches and individuals to help today and tomo

Something More than Space-Moses, Gendering & Misgendering God - B2G004

Mar 31st, 2019 39m 40s

God, Deity of the Universe, He/Him?Where and when did you first consider God’s gender? Does it even make sense to gender the 4th Dimensional Creator of the Universe? Megan and Joel discuss their own experiences around this question and point to

‘Reagan Made Me Homeless’ The Prosperity Gospel & Poor Shaming - B2G003

Mar 24th, 2019 40m 6s

Prosperity Gospel & CapitalismHow do you talk to your children about money? What was the relationship with money you were raised with? How much is the Church to blame for our monetary outlook?Megan and Joel discuss their own backgrounds with mo

Wesley and Calvin Were Just Fine Fellows - B2G002

Mar 17th, 2019 41m 52s

In this second debut episode, hear how Megan found herself a progressive Christian, living in south Louisiana.We discuss modern seminarian output, finding your own place in your local church congregations, and outside the pew.Backsliding to Glo

I Sometimes Just Wanna Shout - B2G001

Mar 17th, 2019 40m 12s

In this debut episode, hear how Joel and Megan began their conversation as well as background on Joel's Spiritual journey.Backsliding to Glory is a podcast all about living a Progressive Christian life in the middle of the Bible Belt, if that s

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Meet Your Backsliders - B2G000

Mar 15th, 2019 3m 12s

Megan Loves Jesus, but cusses a little | Joel cries during the Hymns & HARRUMPHS during the sermonTrying desperately to live the Love of Jesus in the middle of the Bible Belt, these two fully-affirming progressive Christians are raising kids, a