Why are there so many narcisstic leaders in churches? Why do so many churches cover up scandal? Wade Mullen is an expert on crisis management in Christian organizations, and one of the ONLY people in the world who has actual research about the

Alan Noble Says God is Better Than Our Society's Fatal Distraction

Sep 9th, 2020 59m 22s

O. Alan Noble, hat-wearer, professor, author, and all around smart person, talks about mental health, our increasing disconnect from each other, and what being a "disruptive witness" looks like. We also laugh a lot. Buy Alan's book! https://ww

Jack Jenkins, Reporter Extraordinaire, On the Underreported Religious Left

Sep 1st, 2020 1h 23m

Did you know the religious left was instrumental in passing the affordable care act? Did you know the predate the religious right by decades? All this and more with the amazing Jack Jenkins. Donate here: https://venmo.com/Josh-Pease Buy Jack'

Becky Castle Miller Asks "How Would Jesus FEEL?"

Aug 24th, 2020 1h 8m

The internet reception in this audio gets a little spotty, and there are a couple brief musical interludes while Becky bribes her kids to stay upstairs while she records. Apologies! Fresh off a move back to the U.S., Becky talks with me about

"The Christian Sex Lady," Sheila Wray Gregoire

Aug 19th, 2020 1h 7m

Sheila talks about purity culture, how the book "Love and Respect" is harming people, how women can have more orgasms, whether sex toys are a good idea, and uses the "c" word more than a few times (no not that one, the other one). If you want t

Bridget Eileen Rivera

Aug 11th, 2020 1h 9m

From an early age Bridget knew there was something different about her, but it wasn't until college she realized what that difference was: she was gay. This is her story of reconciling her sexuality, spirituality, and religious upbringing, an

Kaitlyn Schiess

Aug 6th, 2020 50m 48s

Kaitlyn talks about the power of understanding both sides (even if you disagree), a theology of politics, and how the church needs to tell better stories. SHOW NOTES: 1:00 - Kaitlyn's debate team roots 9:15 - the cutthroat world of seminary

Kat Armas

Aug 6th, 2020 52m 36s

The super smart, funny, and inspiring Kat Armas sits down to talk about how the Bible is more nuanced than we think, and the faith of desperate, overlooked people can change nations. LINKS: The Protagonistas Podcast: https://katarmas.com/th

Jemar Tisby

Aug 6th, 2020 48m 32s

Jemar talks about racism, evangelicalism, and Christianity's historical complicity in white supremacy.

Chad Bruegmann

Aug 6th, 2020 1h 3m

A church Chad helped plant and lead had become one of the most influential megachurches in the greater Denver area. He'd arrived at the pinnacle of success. When all of a sudden, questions he'd dodged asking for years began to surface, ultimate

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