God is Better Than You Think
10 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -A weekly interview with someone you may not have heard of in Christianity, but who has important stuff to say about theology, politics, entertainment, sexuality, or a number of other topics. The theme each week might feel different, but one basic idea unites them all: God is better than you think.
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Wade Mullen Says God Is Better Than Our Church Cultures
October 21, 2020 22:24 - 1 hour - 115 MBWhy 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 problem. There is a five minute run in this podcast that might be the most important moment on this podcast series so far. I really hope you listen. Love this podcast? Donate here! It gives me permission to take time out to keep doing it and also fee...
Alan Noble Says God is Better Than Our Society's Fatal Distraction
September 09, 2020 00:17 - 59 minutes - 109 MBO. 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://www.ivpress.com/disruptive-witness Support this YouTube channel:https://venmo.com/Josh-Pease
Jack Jenkins, Reporter Extraordinaire, On the Underreported Religious Left
September 01, 2020 21:30 - 1 hour - 134 MBDid 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's book: http://www.jackjenkins.me/american-pr... Find Jack on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmjenkins
Becky Castle Miller Asks "How Would Jesus FEEL?"
August 24, 2020 23:30 - 1 hour - 109 MBThe 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 how Christianity has misunderstood the science AND theology of emotions and has harmed many people in the process. BUT, the good news is that God is way more interested in our emotional world than we think.
"The Christian Sex Lady," Sheila Wray Gregoire
August 19, 2020 16:30 - 1 hour - 106 MBSheila 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 to learn more about how to have a healthy sex life in your marriage, make sure you don't miss this episode! 5:00 - How Sheila got her start as the "sex lady." 7:45 - "We had terrible sex when we first got married." 11:40 - How we see God impacts o...
Bridget Eileen Rivera
August 11, 2020 21:07 - 1 hour - 108 MBFrom 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, and wherever you *think* this story is going ... you're probably wrong. This is a must watch interview for anyone who has been wrestling publicly or privately with human sexuality and Christianity. Bridget is almost certain to challenge your position, no...
Kaitlyn Schiess
August 06, 2020 23:08 - 50 minutes - 30.7 MBKaitlyn 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, and the transition to full time ministry 13:14 - "it's not that churches are TOO political, it's that they are insufficiently political." 18:22 - the impossibility of being "separate from the world." 22:00 - churches need to learn to tell bett...
Kat Armas
August 06, 2020 20:16 - 52 minutes - 32.8 MBThe 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/theprotagonistaspodcast Kat on Twitter: twitter.com/kat_armas Kat on IG: instagram.com/kat_armas SHOW NOTES: Kat's background: 2:52 When you're perpetuating and protesting abusive power structures: 6:05 The Bible talks often about systemic oppre...
Jemar Tisby
August 06, 2020 19:59 - 48 minutes - 31.6 MBJemar talks about racism, evangelicalism, and Christianity's historical complicity in white supremacy.
Chad Bruegmann
August 06, 2020 19:40 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBA 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, ultimately leading to him stepping away from his role at the church to de-and-reconstruct his faith. If you've ever felt like the questions you have about Christianity are too big or too scandalous for the churches around you, I REALLY hope you watch this in...