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Diana Butler Bass: De/Constructing Jesus & the Lenten Journey

Homebrewed Christianity Podcast - March 04, 2022 10:42 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 525 ratings
Yesterday we launched Jesus De/Constructed, an open online class with Diana Butler Bass.  This is session one, so receive it as an invitation to join the group. We are thrilled over 3000 people have already signed up 🙂   Don’t forget to join Tripp & Diana this Lent for an open online class – Jesu...

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Ruining Dinner with Diana Butler Bass and Robyn Henderson-Espinoza

Homebrewed Christianity Podcast - October 28, 2020 14:06 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 525 ratings
Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza is founder and co-director of The Activist Theology Project, is a nonbinary transqueer activist, Latinx scholar, and public theologian living and working in the American South. Henderson- Espinoza, who teaches at Duke Divinity School, is author of Activist Theology (2...

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Grateful: The Subversive Practice of Giving Thanks with Diana Butler Bass

What and Why with Max Roth - May 20, 2019 06:30 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Does gratitude ever feel like a burden? It does to me. I think I should just naturally feel grateful, but I don't. In this weeks episode, bestselling author and historian Diana Butler Bass takes us on her journey to learn about gratitude at a time she didn't feel all that grateful herself. It's a...

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“All I Need is Right Here: Being Thankful with Diana Butler Bass.”

With Friends Like These - November 23, 2018 08:01 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratings
CW: Sexual Assault. If you are struggling with sexual assault, there is help available. Please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673 This week Diana Butler Bass (@dianabutlerbass) joined host Ana Marie Cox (@anamariecox) to talk about gratefulness, and the contradictions...

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Nancy Pelosi, Female Leadership, and the Politics of Gratitude (with Diana Butler Bass)

Pantsuit Politics - November 20, 2018 08:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 4.6K ratings
The holiday is fast approaching and we've brought back Diana Butler Bass to discuss the politics of Thanksgiving. Plus, we talk about Nancy Pelosi, Theresa May, and the contentious conversation around female leadership. We also share some thoughts about criminal justice reform and the potential ...

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Thankful AGAIN!! With DIANA BUTLER BASS.

Holy Heretics - November 15, 2018 00:34 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
  Lets talk Gratitude and thanksgiving with the amazing Diana Butler Bass. Boom! Diana Butler Bass is an author, speaker, and independent scholar specializing in American religion and culture. She holds a Ph.D. in religious studies from Duke University and is the award-winning author of te...

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REBROADCAST: TNS 5-6: Diana Butler Bass

Pulpit Fiction Podcast - November 12, 2018 17:17 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 185 ratings
This episode originally aired on April 3, 2018 A conversation with Diana Butler Bass, Christian Historian, Religious Scholar, Writer, Protestant Mystic and Public Theologian Grateful: The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks  is available now! dianabutlerbass.com Facebook Twitter: @dia...

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RERELEASE - Grateful with Dr. Diana Butler Bass

Can I Say This At Church‽ - November 08, 2018 12:59 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 197 ratings
Thanksgiving is a beautiful month for Gratitude and what better way to talk about it than with intention and purpose. I hope you'll enjoy this special re-release of "Grateful" with Dr. Diana Butler Bass. Four out of five Americans have said that they feel gratitude in their daily lives, but th...

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GRATEFUL TEASER with Dr Diana Butler Bass

Holy Heretics - November 02, 2018 14:40 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
  Lets talk Gratitude and thanksgiving with the amazing Diana Butler Bass. Boom! Diana Butler Bass is an author, speaker, and independent scholar specializing in American religion and culture. She holds a Ph.D. in religious studies from Duke University and is the award-winning author of te...

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Season 2 Episode 9 "Grateful" with Dr Diana Butler Bass

Holy Heretics - August 21, 2018 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
Lets talk Gratitude and thanksgiving with the amazing Diana Butler Bass. Boom! Diana Butler Bass is an author, speaker, and independent scholar specializing in American religion and culture. She holds a Ph.D. in religious studies from Duke University and is the award-winning author of ten bo...

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#139: Diana Butler Bass, 100 Days of Gratitude

Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris - June 13, 2018 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11.1K ratings
Author and religion scholar Diana Butler Bass has tried on many forms of Christianity, from growing up Methodist to becoming an Evangelical Christian for years and then joining the Episcopal Church, where she started exploring Centering Prayer and eventually meditation. Though her 10 books span a...

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The G7 and North Korean Summits, More Indictments from Mueller, and Civic Gratitude with Diana Butler Bass

Pantsuit Politics - June 12, 2018 07:41 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 4.6K ratings
The President faces backlash from the G7 heading into talks with North Korea, and Robert Mueller's work. We take a closer look at the new indictments and what they mean for the continuing case. We also talk with Diana Butler Bass about the need for civic gratitude.  Recommended Resources: The...

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Diana Butler Bass...there is a gap between our desire to be grateful and our ability to behave gratefully

Nobody Told Me! - June 08, 2018 13:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 1K ratings
Most of us know that gratitude is good…and good for us. But, many of us find it hard to sustain a meaningful life of gratefulness. So says Diana Butler Bass, who is the award-winning author of ten books on American religion. Her latest book is called, Grateful: The Transformative Power of Giving ...

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"Grateful (in Trump-adjusted terms) with Diana Butler Bass"

With Friends Like These - May 25, 2018 07:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratings
This week, Diana Butler Bass (@DianaButlerBass), historian and author of the new book Grateful: The Transformative Power of Giving Grace, joined Ana (@anamariecox). Diana wrote the book during the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, and she talked about how the act of practicing gratitud...

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Diana Butler Bass: Grateful

Norsworthy - April 23, 2018 06:57 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 250 ratings
Diana Butler Bass returns to discuss gratitude, practice, The Power of Habits,  Eucharist, and her new book Grateful.

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“Atheism and the Alt-Right, with Chris Stedman and Diana Butler Bass”

With Friends Like These - April 20, 2018 07:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratings
This week, Humanist chaplain and community activist Chris Stedman joined Ana to discuss the unique relationship between movement atheism and the Alt-Right. Chris wrote a piece on the trend from prominent atheists like Bill Maher, Sam Harris, and Richard Dawkins to promote some liberal social pol...

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112 - Grateful w/ Diana Butler Bass

Inglorious Pasterds - April 05, 2018 01:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 367 ratings
Saving Jesus, Help Wanted, Oregon Man, Ramen Pringles, Collapsing the Golden Gate, Joggling Champion   DIANA BUTLER BASS LINKS: Website: http://dianabutlerbass.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dianabutlerbass Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/d.butler.bass/ STEVE AUSTIN'S KICKSTARTER: h...

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TNS 5-6: Diana Butler Bass

Pulpit Fiction Podcast - April 03, 2018 21:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 185 ratings
A conversation with Diana Butler Bass, Christian Historian, Religious Scholar, Writer, Protestant Mystic and Public Theologian Grateful: The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks  is available now! dianabutlerbass.com Facebook Twitter: @dianabutlerbass

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Grateful: The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks with Diana Butler Bass

Good / True / & Beautiful | with Ashton Gustafson - March 30, 2018 00:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
Diana Butler Bass is an author, speaker, and independent scholar specializing in American religion and culture. She holds a Ph.D. in religious studies from Duke University and is the award-winning author of ten books, including Grounded: Finding God in the World —A Spiritual Revolution ...

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15 - "Grateful" with Dr. Diana Butler Bass

Can I Say This At Church‽ - March 17, 2018 04:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 197 ratings
Transcript for this episode Four out of five Americans have said that they feel gratitude in their daily lives, but this seems to be at odds with the discontent that permeates modern society. How do we navigate the chasm between our desire to be grateful and our ability to behave gratefully...

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Diana Butler Bass

Exvangelical - January 30, 2018 14:12 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 410 ratings
This week's guest is the author, scholar, and historian Diana Butler Bass. Ms. Bass has written several books on church history and American Christianity. In this conversation, we discuss her life of faith through the lens of her recently re-released memoir \*Strength for the Journey: A Pilgrimag...

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“Karma Is A Magnificent B*tch” w/ Diana Butler Bass and Rick Wilson

With Friends Like These - December 08, 2017 08:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6.3K ratings
First, [3:17] author and theologian Diana Butler Bass (@dianabutlerbass) drops by to give us an explainer on the really long theological history behind Trump’s decision to proclaim Jerusalem the capital of Israel, and how that decision appeals specifically to members of his conservative evangeli...

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Episode 27 | Diana Butler Bass: On Being Grounded

Holy Heretics - July 04, 2017 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
Diana Butler Bass, public theologian, author, and Religion PhD, joins Scott and Jon in this episode to talk themes from her latest book, Grounded. Scott, Jon and Diana also dive into other topics including the intersection of Christianity and politics. Diana gives seasoned wisdom on being ground...

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#6 You've Got To Have Faith with Diana Butler Bass

No Place Like Home - February 22, 2017 05:47 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 124 ratings
Religion has long played a powerful role in shaping American politics and culture, including the climate debate. Diana Butler Bass, renowned religious scholar and author, is our guest on this episode, where we chat about what faith has to offer climate activism. We also explore how different conc...

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'Grounded' with Diana Butler Bass

Good / True / & Beautiful | with Ashton Gustafson - October 13, 2016 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 103 ratings
Diana Butler Bass is an author, speaker, and independent scholar specializing in American religion and culture. She holds a Ph.D. in religious studies from Duke University and is the author of nine books, including her latest, Grounded: Finding God in the World—A Spiritual Revolution Di...

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Diana Butler Bass - A Horizontal Church for a Horizontal Spirituality (N125)

Nomad Podcast - July 08, 2016 08:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 402 ratings
The question 'who is God?' used to be the starting point for religious reflection, but increasingly spiritual seekers are concerning themselves with the question 'where is God?'. We ask historian, religious commentator and author of Grounded: Finding God in the World, Diana Butler Bass, about h...

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016 - Interview with Diana Butler Bass

Life After God's tracks - December 16, 2015 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 140 ratings
This week I speak with Diana Butler Bass about her new book, "Grounded: Finding God in the World, a Spiritual Revolution," and the gradual evolution of her religious and spiritual convictions. We discuss her current mysticism, panentheism, and why she still finds value in theism and the Christian...

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TNS 3-3: Diana Butler Bass

Pulpit Fiction Podcast - November 05, 2015 22:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 185 ratings
We sat down with Diana over a warm cup of Skype to talk about the dirt, dogs, Protestant mysticism and her newest book, Grounded: Finding God in the World- A Spiritual Revolution! Grounded: Finding God in the World- A Spiritual Revolution is available now! You can order your copy and support ...

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Diana Butler Bass: Grounded

Norsworthy - September 27, 2015 22:31 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 250 ratings
Dr. Diana Butler Bass joins the show to discuss loving a serial killer as a neighbor , finding God in nature, and her new book Grounded.

Books written by Diana Butler Bass

From Nomads to Pilgrims: Stories from Practicing Congregations
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179 pages - ★★★★ - 13 ratings