The last year has been a season of disintegration and reintegration and a lot has changed since the last podcast episode. It has been a time of rethinking my calling and discerning what I feel called to now. In this episode, I discuss how my mo

Is the Bible the Word of God?

Mar 23rd, 2023 56m 24s

Finally, I am going there. Remember that time God told Moses that men without penises couldn't enter God's house, and then a few centuries later God told Isaiah that men without penises could enter God's house, and that they would be honored th

Doing the Laundry

Mar 9th, 2023 46m 40s

Jack Kornfield's "After the Ecstasy, the Laundry" book asks the question, "What happens when the Christian mystic goes shopping?" In this episode I argue for a Christian spirituality that embraces the rhythms of our religious practices- beginni

My Reaction to Christian Outrage Over Sam Smith and the Asbury Revival

Feb 18th, 2023 59m 32s

All about the Asbury Revival, Sam Smith's devilish Grammy performance, Christian outrage and cynicism, inclusion of LGBTQ Christians in the church, my first sermon, mystical experiences, and a trip to Church of God prayer conference. I offer my

Worship, Be-Leaving, and Church Furniture

Jan 17th, 2023 29m 45s

I share how I am healthier when I follow Jesus and worship and confess regularly that God loves me and has my best interest at heart. I also share passages and reflections from Brad Jersak's book "Out of the Embers: Life After the Great Deconst

It's The End of The World. Again.

Jan 4th, 2023 51m 1s

An ancient genre of literature has been trying for generations to convey the seasons of our existence and the cycles of power and empire that dominate our imagination. Apocalyptic literature uses symbols to show us that the end of the world as

It's The End of the World. Again.

Jan 4th, 2023 51m 1s

Backsliding

Dec 1st, 2022 35m 5s

Back in April of this year Pete Enns tweeted, “In my experience people do not so much deconstruct from Christianity but from certain forms of Christianity that claim to be the only Christianity.” In this episode I reflect on being raised in a c

An Apologetic For Depression

Oct 31st, 2022 43m 52s

In this episode I push back against the idea that being sad, depressed, or anxious is bad. Often in church we are led to believe that God wants something better for us, and that we should be happy and joyous. But what if what we feel is importa

A Holy-Ween Episode

Oct 4th, 2022 22m 23s

I like horror movies, trick-or-treating, and haunted houses. In fact, Halloween is my favorite holiday. In this episode I explore the history of Halloween as Christian holiday and try to answer the questions, "Why do we commemorate death, trage

Having "The Talk" Part 2

Jul 22nd, 2022 30m 31s

In this episode I talk about how my religious upbringing created a cycle of shame, fear, and anxiety that kept me from being myself and from having talks that were long overdue. I share the work I put in to heal those religious wounds and how t

Having "The Talk" Part 1

Jul 11th, 2022 35m 17s

The Uncensored Wizard community has been discussing what it is like to tell your religious friends and family that you no longer believe like they do. In this episode, I begin sharing how I experienced having this talk with the people who matte

Apocalypse and Grief

May 29th, 2022 39m 39s

We are living in apocalyptic times. As the curtains fall and the wizardry behind them is found lacking, we experience trauma and grief. I think we are all experiencing that together in some way— as apocalypse leads to corporate lament. In this

Just Tell the Truth

May 12th, 2022 33m 58s

In this episode I reflect on how personal development material helped me find spirituality outside of church. Finding spirit "outside of the gates" confirmed for me one of my biggest issues with church: it's lack of honesty. Not everything the

The Unraveling of My Faith

Apr 25th, 2022 41m 52s

I begin telling my story of the unraveling of my faith by sharing experiences from my first pastorate and how they exposed some bare threads in the tapestry of my “worldview.”

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The Eyes of Tammy Faye | Bonus Episode

Mar 30th, 2022 1h 41m

This week Jessica Chastain won Academy Award for best actress in a leading role for her portrayal of Tammy Faye Bakker in The Eyes of Tammy Faye movie that came out in theaters on September 17, 2021. The film, based on a 2000 documentary by th

On Sharing Your Energy

Mar 27th, 2022 26m 26s

Every day, we interact with other people in various environments. It’s inevitable that we will share energy and experiences with others. This episode explores the power we have over our own energy, and how we might wisely discern how to use it.

What does Uncensored Wizard Even Mean?

Mar 15th, 2022 31m 51s

In this episode I explain what Uncensored Wizard means and why it is the mission of this podcast to live up to its title. If you’ve followed me over the years, you’re probably scratching your head over my departure from the church and my seemin

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Uncensored Wizard (Trailer)

Mar 14th, 2022 37s

Uncensored Wizard 3: Steven Mauney

Nov 4th, 2020 1h 18m

Steven Mauney is a talented musician, singer, and song-writer who recently released a new album entitled “Seeing Now.” We talk about depression, faith, deconstruction, and theology. Plus you will get to hear some of his music.