Backsliding to Glory
14 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsMegan Loves Jesus, but cusses a little | Joel cries during the Hymns & HARRUMPHS during the sermon Trying desperately to live the Love of Jesus in the middle of the Bible Belt, these two fully-affirming progressive Christians are raising kids, and raising hell on their way to Heaven.
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Dabblin' in Depression - How to Know When You've Had Too Much, and What to Do About It
September 22, 2019 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBJoel’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 Tonight’s segment on Crisis Pregnancy Centers Backsliding to Glory is a podcast all about living a Progressive Christian life in the middle of the Bible Belt, if that sounds like you, join our Facebook Group, follow Megan on Twitter @meganromer and J...
Boo on Brees for Your Birthday
September 08, 2019 10:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBMegan 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 Progressive Christian life in the middle of the Bible Belt, if that sounds like you, join our Facebook Group, follow Megan on Twitter @meganromer and Joel on Twitter @therogueslife or find links and info for the show anytime at Backslidingtoglory....
A Little Bit of Blasphemy - B2G011
September 01, 2019 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBMegan 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 living a Progressive Christian life in the middle of the Bible Belt, if that sounds like you, join our Facebook Group, follow Megan on Twitter @meganromer and Joel on Twitter @therogueslife or find links and info for the show anytime at Backslidingto...
Things My Father Taught Me - B2G010
June 17, 2019 19:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB1. 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 of the oppressed or overlooked. Always. No exceptions. This week, Megan and Joel talk about their fathers as well as the complicated nature of fatherhood and celebrating it for some of us. Thanks, Papa Romer and Sharpton for helping to make...
Finding a New Church - B2G009
June 09, 2019 18:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBWhether 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 introvert. Joel and Megan talk around the question (reasons to stay, where the mainline denoms stand, some to definitely avoid), and then give some great tips on how to smooth your search process. If you’re looking for a progressive Mennonite pastor...
Living Waters in Cuba - Moving, Living Christianity - B2G008
June 02, 2019 16:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBWe’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 feet of Jesus. Resources: The World That Made New Orleans: From Spanish Silver to Congo Squareby Amazon.com Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1556529589/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_F8P7CbGR7RKF9 Learn more about Living Waters for the World: https://w...
Resurrection and Rebuilding - Opelousas Church Fires Followup - B2G007
April 21, 2019 18:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBMegan 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’s next for Megan’s crusade of social media Robin Hooding? Resources BBC on Opelousas Church Fires: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-47961014?fbclid=IwAR3nHTgAr82YuOsBODr2xEr2a0eSOVKSHFPfSTmhALVLza38cpB53gTUGw4 NYTimes on Opelousas Church ...
Then Came the Morning - Lent and Easter - B2G006
April 14, 2019 22:48 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB“I will love the light for it shows me the way; yet I will love the darkness for it shows me the stars.” — Og Mandino Megan and Joel wrestle with Friday night and pray for Sunday morning. They discuss their history with the Lenten season and how they celebrate it now as parents and progressive Christians. They discuss resurrection, the new Canon and using your imagination. Jesus Christ Superstar (Special Edition) A Wrinkle in Time (Time Quintet) Info on how to donate to congregation...
The Church is On Fire, What Will We Do About it? - B2G005
April 07, 2019 16:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBFour Black Church Fires in Louisiana in Two Weeks Megan 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 tomorrow. Resources UPDATED - Info on donating to these congregations: https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/crime_police/article_514ad244-5b0c-11e9-bee1-cfb119d9fb2e.html Solomon Missouri on Twitter - https://twitter.com/solomonmissouri CBS News...
Something Beyond Space Moses - Gendering & Misgendering God - B2G004
March 31, 2019 16:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBGod, 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 some resources to help with why it matters and what it means for a modern Christian. Resources Jesus has no Y Chromosome: http://nonadventures.com/2015/10/24/the-blast-supper/?fbclid=IwAR1-NQDhWyC5RRdehvTHEBAJ6OS6Yk9r2-xJySQhhcqR3TYiAoZkEWJIQ88 D...
‘Reagan Made Me Homeless’ The Prosperity Gospel & Poor Shaming - B2G003
March 24, 2019 16:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBProsperity Gospel & Capitalism How 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 money and how they think progressive Christians can change the money culture moving forward. Resources Epicurious Job Posting: https://twitter.com/davidtamarkin/status/1105188484015419395?s=21 Megan’s thread on Queer Eye & working class ”luxury” h...
Wesley and Calvin Were Just Fine Fellows - B2G002
March 17, 2019 18:02 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBIn 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 Glory is a podcast all about living a Progressive Christian life in the middle of the Bible Belt, if that sounds like you, join our Facebook Group, follow Megan on Twitter @meganromer and Joel on Twitter @therogueslife or find links and info for the ...
I Sometimes Just Wanna Shout! - B2G001
March 17, 2019 18:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBIn 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 sounds like you, join our Facebook Group, follow Megan on Twitter @meganromer and Joel on Twitter @therogueslife or find links and info for the show anytime at Backslidingtoglory.com Email us your thoughts and experiences to backslidingtoglory@gmail....
Meet Your Backsliders - B2G000
March 15, 2019 20:00 - 3 minutes - 2.92 MBMegan Loves Jesus, but cusses a little | Joel cries during the Hymns & HARRUMPHS during the sermon Trying desperately to live the Love of Jesus in the middle of the Bible Belt, these two fully-affirming progressive Christians are raising kids, and raising hell on their way to Heaven. Backsliding to Glory is a podcast all about living a Progressive Christian life in the middle of the Bible Belt, if that sounds like you, join our Facebook Group, follow Megan on Twitter @meganromer and Joel o...