In this episode Ed talks about his hopes for Simplifying Religion. He hopes this book gives believers a voice, takes back the power from Leadership and gives it to the people, and creates a more helpful dialogue between generations and others w

Moment of Clarity / How can change happen?

Nov 5th, 2021 37m 9s

In this episode Ed wraps up the book by talking about the last two chapters. What if we get a moment of clarity, where all the "stuff" that man has added and messed up falls away and we stand face to face with reality? Ed talks about this conce

A Second Chance

Oct 29th, 2021 30m 45s

Ed talks about a conversation with his son that sparked a new way of thinking. Why do we bicker so much, even between groups that claim to believe the same things? In our brokenness, humans have muddied the waters of religion over centuries. Is

Millennials, what makes them tick?

Oct 22nd, 2021 34m 2s

Ed tries to help the Baby Boomers understand what makes the millennials tick. He looks at 5 core “defining values” that seem to set this younger group apart from their parents. Understanding each other better is a great start to dialoging about

Fit it all in a nice little box.

Oct 15th, 2021 30m 39s

Ed looks at several themes that are in the Bible and tries to make sense of them. The Garden story, the Arc, the flood. Dinosaurs and how old the earth is? Was Jonah in the whale 3 whole days and who really cares. Just a few of the items to pon

Why is Hell such a “Hot Topic”?

Oct 8th, 2021 37m 37s

Ed looks at the concept of Hell that is portrayed in the Bible and talks through the different versions that have been created in religious circles. He tries to explain why we think we need it and how it has been used for evil purposes.

Monogamy should be good enough!

Oct 1st, 2021 38m 56s

Ed takes on the concept of same-sex attraction in this episode. He does not take the same course as conservative religion has taken over the centuries. No, Ed looks at committed, adult, monogamous same sex couples and asks why this group is not

The word of God is Inspired! Is that good enough?

Sep 24th, 2021 36m 13s

Ed goes after a touchy subject in this episode. Does the word of God need to be inerrant or can it be Inspired and powerful. Hold on for an intense ride as we look deep into the origins of what the Bible says.

Can free will still be a part of your faith journey?

Sep 17th, 2021 35m 53s

Ed looks at the tension that is at the center of the battle to keep “free will” in the world of religion. This episode explores the different mind sets that exists in the religious marketplace. Free will or predetermination. Which one is health

Politics and Religion don't mix.

Sep 10th, 2021 34m 14s

Ed looks at how politics and religion have blended together over the last 30 years and the negative effects that has had on the last two generations. Faith can exist separate from religion, but you would not think that if you look at the landsc

How did we get here?

Sep 2nd, 2021 46m 11s

Ed dives into the deep end of the pool to lay out the concepts for a “simpler” version of faith. He breaks down the 3 key elements: Hope, Need, Connect. Great discussion about what needs to change to bring millennials back to church.

Real! Simple. Religion - Episode 1

May 20th, 2021 33m 41s

I was burdened by seeing so much of a divide between my generation (Boomers) and my kids (Millennials). I wanted to put something out that would get down to the real issues that are holding us back from being able to speak openly and honestly t

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