Untidy Faith
109 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -You’re listening to the Untidy Faith podcast — where we have honest conversations and gentle encouragement for when following Jesus gets messy.
I’m your host, Kate Boyd, author, speaker, and gentle guide for Christians who are disentangling their faith from culture, rebuilding their relationship with Scripture, and desiring to find joy in following Jesus again.
There can be a life of faith after deconstruction. Let’s find yours together.
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Acts 15-16 | Megan Nesson & Hector Martinez
January 31, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBHector Martinez kives in Seattle, WA. Currently filling the “all things media” role at his church in the north end of the city. He loves all things media and believes that music is a love language and spotify playlists are an art. He also cohosts the Pocket Pulpit podcast in an effort to explore social media ministry. Twitter and IG: @seatexhex Megan Nesson lives in East Tennessee with her husband and 3 boys. She helps her husband manage the family ranch operations across 3 states, plus f...
Acts 13-14 | Lyndall Cave and Tim Amor
January 24, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBLyndall Cave likes to confuse people by telling them she’s 100% Australian and 100% Canadian. Her favourite things usually involve creativity, community, and making connections. She was trained as a seamstress in college, then got involved in YWAM’s film and acting schools in Dunham, Quebec. She currently lives in Central Alberta, where she does her best to survive the ridiculously long winters, and is learning how to work with her (relatively-newly diagnosed) ADHD brain. You can find her ne...
Acts 11-12 | Becky Gonzalez & Lindsay Benedetto
January 18, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 52.5 MBMy guests today are Becky Gonzalez and Lindsay Benedetto. Rebecca "Becky" Gonzalez is a hopeful encourager and freedom fighter. She loves to share glimpses of how she fights to love God and others...clumsily. Becky is a wife and mom to three, along with their rescue dog, Riley. Becky is a 1 on the Enneagram, which also makes her a recovering perfectionist and people-pleaser. She is a writer, speaker, and teacher who embraces the grit and grace to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly, ...
Acts 9-10 | Nathan Worthington and Kristin Mockler Young
January 10, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBToday, I’m joined by Nathan Worthington and Kristin Mockler Young, and we talk about the deep theology of Stephen’s speech, meet Saul for the first time in a not-so-flattering light, and dig into the movement of the gospel to Ethiopia. Let’s do it! Nate is a former pastor of 11 years who now works as a student advisor at a university in Phoenix, AZ where he gets to work with college students; a demographic near and dear to his heart given his own faith journey of faith and doubt. He has bee...
Acts 7-8 | Nathan Wheat & Rebecca Carrell
January 03, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBYou’re listening to Happy & Holy, the podcast where Scripture comes to life through a small group discussion. This season we’re walking through the birth of the Church in the book of Acts, and you get to be a fly on the wall to see what new things we learn with and from one another as we engage Scripture in community. I’m your host, Kate Boyd. I’m a disciple maker, writer, and speaker who is making space in the church for Christians caught in the messy middle between conservative and progre...
Acts 5-6 | Kristyn DeNooyer and Trey Ferguson
November 08, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBToday I’m joined by Kristyn DeNooyer and Trey Ferguson to talk through Acts 5 and 6. In this episode, we cover the curious case of Ananias and Sapphira, what happens when the status quo gets threatened by the Holy Spirit’s work, and how the early church handled a conflict about those who felt uncared for. Kristyn DeNooyer writes at the intersections of singleness, spiritual formation, and chronic pain. She holds degrees in English & Nonprofit Communications and Bible & Theology and owns a ...
Acts 3-4 | Scott Walters & Heather Lobe Johnson
November 01, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBToday I’m joined by Scott Walters and Heather Lobe Johnson. And the three of us talk about what it means to actually see people, how the Holy Spirit impacts the character development of Peter, and what radical prayer and generosity looked like in the early church. Scott Walters is Professor Emeritus of Drama at the University of North Carolina Asheville, where he taught theatre history, play analysis, and directing for more than 20 years. He is the author of several articles in American The...
Acts 1-2 | Courtney Ellis & Elisa Johnston
October 25, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBToday I’m joined by Courtney Ellis and Elisa Johnston. And the three of us talk about what you do when you’re expecting Jesus to come back quickly, the weird and wild wonder of Pentecost, and what the church looked like when it was first growing. Courtney Ellis serves as a pastor at Presbyterian Church of the Master. Her books include Uncluttered, Almost Holy Mama: Life-giving spiritual practices for weary parents, and Happy Now: Let playfulness lift your load and renew your spirit (Tynda...
Fan Favorites | Faith and Feminism with Meghan Tschanz
October 18, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBMy guest today is Meghan Tschanz, a writer, speaker, and former missionary who is passionate about empowering women and reclaiming feminism for the Christian faith. She's a co-author of the cookbook "Recipes To Take Down the Patriarchy", host of the Faith and Feminism podcast, and an avid traveler. She and her husband, Dustin, live in northeast Georgia. We talk about faith, feminism, and finding purpose from life overseas. Quick content warning: there is discussion of sex trafficking and s...
Fan Favorites | Mark 1-2 Discussion
October 11, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBOn Today’s show, I’m joined by DeVon Wade and Joy Vetterlein for a walk through Mark 1-2. We talk about how the complex politics of the Israel/Jordan/Palestine region informed our ideas of Jesus’ baptism, what terrifies demons, what wine and bodies have in common, and a lot more. Joy Vetterlein | Instagram | Twitter DeVon Wade | Instagram | Twitter If you enjoyed our discussion, I’d love if you would rate + review on your favorite podcast player. This helps more people to find the show and...
Fan Favorites | Evangelicals and Sex with Sheila Gregoire
October 04, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBMy guest today is Sheila Wray Gregoire is passionate about changing the evangelical conversation about sex! A popular speaker, marriage blogger, and award-winning author of nine books, including The Good Girl’s Guide to Great Sex, and her latest book, The Great Sex Rescue, she wants to challenge Christians to go beyond pat answers on marriage to reach real intimacy. Sheila believes in authenticity, and gives real solutions to the very real and messy problems women, and couples, can face. She...
Fan Favorites | Finding Jesus in Harry Potter
September 27, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBWhat if we didn't just rediscover Jesus in the Bible? What if we took a look all around us, and found Jesus in unexpected places. You’re listening to Happy & Holy, a podcast about discipleship and community and how we meet each other right where we are to be the people of God on planet earth. And when we do, we have the potential to become the happy and holy disciples we are meant to be. I’m your host Kate Boyd, and this is our last episode of season three around rediscovering Jesus. So I...
Fan Favorites | What is Church Anyway? with Dr. Sandra Glahn
September 20, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBWhat happens to the Church when it can't go in the building? How do you figure out how to worship when gathering like you're used to isn't really doable? The good news is that Church history and even believers around the world today have already shown us how. Join me as I talk with my friend, Dr. Sandra Glahn, about what church is and how we can continue to do and be it even in these "unprecedented" (but totally precedented) times. Let me know what you thought of our conversation on Instag...
Fan Favorites | Contemplative Practices with Nathan Albert
September 13, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBYour outer circumstances don’t have to determine your inner steadiness. That’s a message I wrote to myself on a sticky note recently because I needed it. Maybe you do too. Because here’s the truth: we can’t control what happens to us, but we can control how we respond. Today, my guest, Nathan Albert, will be talking about some of the practices that can help us stay grounded and connected to God so we can have peace even in the chaos. Nathan is a professional actor turned ordained preacher, ...
Chapters 15-16 | Gospel of Mark
September 06, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBOn Today’s show, I’m joined by Amanda Waldron and Jill Richardson. Amanda is a Clinical Social Worker and works as a therapist in Grand Rapids, MI. She’s just launched a new venture called Hey Amanda! where she will be mentoring thoughtful Christian in the midst of doubt and deconstruction, who want to toss toxic teachings, retain the authentic parts of their faith, and discover a deeper way to believe in Jesus. Instagram: heyamandawaldron Twitter: heyamandawal Jill pastors Real Hope ...
Confronting Homelessness with Kevin Nye
August 30, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBToday, I have the pleasure of sharing my interview with Kevin Nye. Kevin is a writer living in Los Angeles who works in homeless services and advocacy. He has an MDiv from Fuller Seminary and an expired minister's license in the Church of the Nazarene. He is currently working on his first book, which is about homelessness and grace. We talked about how you can drop some of our assumptions and help those experiencing homelessness. If you want to keep up with Kevin, you can find him online at...
Chapters 13-14 | Gospel of Mark
August 23, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBOn Today’s show, I’m joined by Brianna Wilkerson and Bailey Welch-Pomerantz. In her business Made Well, 345 LLC, Brianna Wilkerson is a Holistic Health and Life Coach, wife and momma, chai tea lover and at-home crossfitter. She helps women find peace with food, feel confident in their bodies again, and develop a healthy lifestyle that’s more than just about their weight. She is also an Essential Oils Advocate for doTERRA Essential Oils and loves helping women to use essential oils in simp...
Learning from Women on the Margins with Kat Armas
August 09, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBMy guest today is Kat Armas. Kat Armas is a Cuban-American writer and podcaster from Miami, FL who holds a dual MDiv and MAT from Fuller Theological Seminary. Her first book Abuelita Faith: What Women on the Margins Teach Us About Wisdom, Persistence and Strength (August 2021, Brazos Press) tells the stories of unnamed and overlooked women in Scripture and society. She also explores this on her podcast, "The Protagonistas", which centers the voices of Black, Indigenous, and other women of c...
Chapters 11-12 | Gospel of Mark
August 02, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBOn Today’s show, I’m joined by Mary Martin and Rick Hill to discuss Mark 11-12. Mary is the managing editor of Dallas Doing Good and the founder of Lift Communications, a communications consulting firm serving small nonprofits. Mary loves reading, listening to podcasts, and baking bread. She graduated from Southeastern University with a degree in Journalism & Public Relations, giving her a permanent excuse to ask people to share their life stories. Originally from Orlando, Florida, Mary li...
Becoming a Brave Church with Elizabeth Hagan
July 26, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBToday, I have the pleasure of sharing my interview with Elizabeth Hagan. Elizabeth is a graduate of Duke Divinity School and has been a pastor for 15 years. She saw - and personally experienced - the isolation, loneliness, and shame that remains unspoken when Christians shy away from difficult conversations. She knew that the church could do better to foster a sense of acceptance and belonging. So she wrote Brave Church to open the door to the presence of God in difficult conversations.We ta...
Chapters 9-10 | Gospel of Mark
July 19, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBOn Today’s show, I’m joined by Sarah Callen and Michael Lomuscio to talk through Mark 9-10. Sarah J. Callen is a published author currently living in Dallas, Texas. She believes every number has a name, every name has a story, and every story is worthy of being shared. Some of her favorites include: coffee shops, rainy days, and a beautiful work of art. Some dislikes include: having her photo taken and driving in traffic. You can connect with her on her website, sarahjcallen.com or on so...
Faith and Feminism with Meghan Tschanz
July 12, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBMy guest today is Meghan Tschanz, a writer, speaker, and former missionary who is passionate about empowering women and reclaiming feminism for the Christian faith. She's a co-author of the cookbook "Recipes To Take Down the Patriarchy", host of the Faith and Feminism podcast, and an avid traveler. She and her husband, Dustin, live in northeast Georgia. We talk about faith, feminism, and finding purpose from life overseas. Quick content warning: there is discussion of sex trafficking and s...
Chapters 7-8 | The Gospel of Mark
July 05, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBOn Today’s show, I’m joined by Bekka Luiten and Roland Millington. Bekka is a former family pastor and current mental health counselor. Like Kate, her faith was turned upside down and inside out while living and traveling internationally. She lives in Illinois with her husband, and soon they will be moving up to the Chicago area so she can pursue a Doctor of Clinical Psychology. She loves reading, creating paleo and vegetarian dinner recipes, and making music with her band “The Luiten Dile...
Evangelicals and Sex with Sheila Gregoire
June 28, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBMy guest today is Sheila Wray Gregoire is passionate about changing the evangelical conversation about sex! A popular speaker, marriage blogger, and award-winning author of nine books, including The Good Girl’s Guide to Great Sex, and her latest book, The Great Sex Rescue, she wants to challenge Christians to go beyond pat answers on marriage to reach real intimacy. Sheila believes in authenticity, and gives real solutions to the very real and messy problems women, and couples, can face. She...
Chapters 5 & 6 | Gospel of Mark
June 21, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBYou’re listening to Happy & Holy, the podcast where Scripture comes to life through a small group discussion. This season as we talk through the rough and tumble gospel of Mark, you get to be a fly on the wall and see what new things we learn with and from one another as we engage Scripture in community. I’m your host, Kate Boyd. I’m a disciple maker, writer, and speaker who is making space in the church for Christians caught in the messy middle between conservative and progressive. We love...
Not All Who Wander are Spiritually Lost with Traci Rhoades
June 14, 2021 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBToday, I have the pleasure of sharing my interview with Traci Rhoades. Traci is a writer and Bible teacher. She lives in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area with her family. She is the author of Not All Who Wander (Spiritually) Are Lost. We talk all about discovering the beauty in other church traditions and how we can pursue unity in the Church even with our differences. If you find yourself in the messy middle as a Christian, you’re not alone, and I’d love to help. I’ve created the Untidy Fa...
Chapters 3-4 | Gospel of Mark
June 07, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBOn Today’s show, I’m joined by Morgan Strehlow and Amanda Webb for a walk through Mark 3-4. We talk about Jesus’ redefining of family, people calling Jesus bad names, mustard seeds, and more parables. If you find yourself in the messy middle as a Christian, you’re not alone, and I’d love to help. I’ve created the Untidy Faith newsletter just for you. Together, we'll navigate the many tensions of the Christian life and in the process find ourselves wandering closer to the Way of Jesus. When ...
Prey Tell with Tiffany Bluhm
May 31, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBToday, I have the pleasure of sharing my interview with Tiffany Bluhm. Tiffany Bluhm is the author of She Dreams and Never Alone and their companion Bible studies, and her latest, Prey Tell: Why We Silence Women Who Tell the Truth and How Everyone Can Speak Up. She is cohost of the podcast Why Tho and speaks at conferences and events around the world. Her work has been featured in World Vision magazine and on the YouVersion Bible app, the Hallmark Channel, and the Jenny McCarthy Show. She ...
Chapters 1-2 | The Gospel of Mark
May 24, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.9 MBOn Today’s show, I’m joined by DeVon Wade and Joy Vetterlein for a walk through Mark 1-2. We talk about how the complex politics of the Israel/Jordan/Palestine region informed our ideas of Jesus’ baptism, what terrifies demons, what wine and bodies have in common, and a lot more. Joy Vetterlein | Instagram | Twitter DeVon Wade | Instagram | Twitter If you enjoyed our discussion, I’d love if you would rate + review on your favorite podcast player. This helps more people to find the show and...
Jesus in Harry Potter | Rediscovering Jesus
March 22, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBWhat if we didn't just rediscover Jesus in the Bible? What if we took a look all around us, and found Jesus in unexpected places. You’re listening to Happy & Holy, a podcast about discipleship and community and how we meet each other right where we are to be the people of God on planet earth. And when we do, we have the potential to become the happy and holy disciples we are meant to be. I’m your host Kate Boyd, and this is our last episode of season three around rediscovering Jesus. So I...
Communicating in Community with Heather Thompson Day | Rediscovering Jesus
March 15, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBWhat if there was one magic skill that could change how you relate to any kind of person? Guess what, there is! It’s called communication. You’re listening to Happy & Holy, a podcast about discipleship and community and how we meet each other right where we are to be the people of God on planet earth. And when we do, we have the potential to become the happy and holy disciples we are meant to be. I’m your host Kate Boyd, and today, I am joined by Dr. Heather Day. Dr. Heather Thompson Day ...
Praying with Your Feet with Lindsey Krinks | Rediscovering Jesus
March 08, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB“Thoughts and prayers” has become one of the king cliches of our time. So how do we begin to put meaningful action behind them to make a difference in the lives of the suffering? You’re listening to Happy & Holy, a podcast about discipleship and community and how we meet each other right where we are to be the people of God on planet earth. And when we do, we have the potential to become the happy and holy disciples we are meant to be. I’m your host Kate Boyd, and today, I am joined by Li...
The Price of Nice with Sharon Hodde Miller | Rediscovering Jesus
February 22, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBCan niceness be an enemy of holiness? There’s a lot of talk about the cost of “cancel culture,” but there is less talk about the price we pay by putting niceness ahead of holiness in approaching our communities and its dynamics. Why is that and how do we change that? You’re listening to Happy & Holy, a podcast about discipleship and community and how we meet each other right where we are to be the people of God on planet earth. And when we do, we have the potential to become the happy and ...
A God with Empathy | Rediscovering Jesus
February 15, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBI have a feeling that some people prefer a God that’s more like a robot. A detached, programmable, predictable deity in the sky. And while God is consistent in character and characteristics, I think we lose something when we divorce him from his human experience -- and all that comes with it. You’re listening to Happy & Holy, a podcast about discipleship and community and how we meet each other right where we are to be the people of God on planet earth. And when we do, we have the potential...
Prophetic Imagining with Sharifa Stevens | Rediscovering Jesus
February 08, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBWhat if reading the Bible isn’t just an invitation to know God and your beliefs better but also to imagine a better world? What if it’s an invitation to empathy and understanding? You’re listening to Happy & Holy, a podcast about discipleship and community and how we meet each other right where we are to be the people of God on planet earth. And when we do, we have the potential to become the happy and holy disciples we are meant to be. I’m your host Kate Boyd, and today, I am joined by S...
Redefining Power | Rediscovering Jesus
February 01, 2021 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBThere’s a lot of talk about how Christians should interact with power today, and with good reason. In the US over the last few weeks, we’ve seen the name of Jesus invoked in some strange ways in the pursuit of power. Is that how Jesus would want us to lead? You’re listening to Happy & Holy, a podcast about discipleship and community and how we meet each other right where we are to be the people of God on planet earth. And when we do, we have the potential to become the happy and holy discip...
Creating Safe Communities | Rediscovering Jesus
January 25, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBScandal has become a part of the evangelical reputation, pushing many to leave churches. So how do we create a community that feels safe? You’re listening to Happy & Holy, a podcast about discipleship and community and how we meet each other right where we are to be the people of God on planet earth. And when we do, we have the potential to become the happy and holy disciples we are meant to be. I’m your host Kate Boyd, and we’re talking about safe spaces. With many leaving larger congreg...
The Big Picture | Rediscovering Jesus
January 18, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBHave you ever taken the time to re-examine what you believe about Jesus? I have, and this season on happy and holy, we're talking all about the surprising things that I found when I re-examined the life of Jesus as an adult. You’re listening to Happy & Holy, a podcast about discipleship and community and how we meet each other right where we are to be the people of God on planet earth. And when we do, we have the potential to become the happy and holy disciples we are meant to be. I’m you...
Finding Hope in a Hard Season with Kat Armstrong | Rediscovering Jesus
January 11, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBEver found yourself in the middle of a hard season or circumstance? Ever wondered where Jesus was or if he would ever see you there? He will, and he does. And more than that, he enters into your story to change it. You’re listening to Happy & Holy, a podcast about discipleship and community and how we meet each other right where we are to be the people of God on planet earth. And when we do, we have the potential to become the happy and holy disciples we are meant to be. I’m your host K...
Season 3 Trailer - Rediscovering Jesus
January 05, 2021 20:00 - 3 minutes - 2.74 MBThe Jesus I follow today is not the same Jesus I thought I knew when I was growing up. Digging into the Gospels as an adult with experience in different contexts and circumstances changed what I thought about Jesus, and it made him more beautiful to me than ever. Following Jesus is the one thing I'll not stop doing, because he's worth following. But he's also surprising. This season I'm digging into a few things that surprised me when I took a look back on Jesus of Scripture as an adult. He...
Contemplative Christian Practices for Chaotic Times with Nathan Albert | Doing + Being Church in COVID
October 19, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBYour outer circumstances don’t have to determine your inner steadiness. That’s a message I wrote to myself on a sticky note recently because I needed it. Maybe you do too. Because here’s the truth: we can’t control what happens to us, but we can control how we respond. Today, my guest, Nathan Albert, will be talking about some of the practices that can help us stay grounded and connected to God so we can have peace even in the chaos. Welcome to Happy & Holy, the podcast about creating bibli...
Designing a Worship Space at Home with Amber Brandt | Doing + Being Church in COVID
October 12, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBLife right now can feel like a blur. Days turn into weeks and now months later, we’re staring at our same 4 walls at home feeling overwhelmed. It’s hard to worship in a space that also functions for work, school, relaxing, cooking, cleaning, and a million other things. But today, we’re talking with Amber Brandt who is going to give you not just tips to create a space for worship physically but also mentally. Amber Brandt is a StoryBrand certified copywriter, speaker, and an IAPO certified ...
Caring for Singles in the Church | Doing + Being Church in COVID
October 05, 2020 05:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBDo you have single people in your life? Are you the single in the church and you need a different layer of care in the pandemic? You are not alone. We are all stretched in different ways, and those who live alone are feeling extra lonely and often extra on the outside of church. Stick with us today, and we’ll cover how we can be mindful of that and care for the needs of our single brothers and sisters. Welcome to Happy & Holy, the podcast about creating biblical community with intimacy and ...
Pastoral Care with Amy Ickes | Doing + Being Church in COVID
September 28, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBIt’s no secret that we’re all feeling the strain of being far from our churches over the last six months, and the same has gone for our pastors. So how can our pastors care for us and how can we care for them? That’s today’s hot topic. Welcome to Happy & Holy, the podcast about creating biblical community with intimacy and integrity wherever you find yourself in location or in life. I’m your host, Kate Boyd, and I’m so glad you’ve joined us. My guest today to talk all about pastoral care --...
Neighbor and Community Engagement with DL Mayfield⎜Doing + Being Church in COVID
September 21, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBNeighborhoods are often designed to keep you isolated from your neighbors, but with a little intentionality, you can change that. Author D.L. Mayfield joins me to share how she became passionate about loving her literal neighbors and how it challenged her to make bigger changes for the sake of their flourishing. Come let me know what you thought of our conversation on Instagram @kateboyd.co to be entered to win a copy of Myth of the American Dream. D.L. Mayfield is an author and activist...
Staying Connected to Friends with Bailey T. Hurley⎜Doing + Being Church in COVID
September 14, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBAre you feeling lonely right now? You're not alone, and also you're totally normal. It turns out we're wired for friendships, and statistics show that online connections don't always cut it. But there are ways to stay connected to our friends even while COVID continues to be top of mind. Bailey T. Hurley shares her best tips and ideas for keeping our friends close and drawing near to our neighbors even when we can't be together in the same way we were before. Bailey T. Hurley is everyone's...
Christian Political Engagement with Kaitlyn Schiess ⎜Doing + Being Church in COVID
September 07, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBWhat does it mean to be faithful with your vote in 2020? It's actually a much bigger question than you think, and it all starts with helping us define politics and the Christian's role on earth. Kaitlyn Schiess guides us with this thoughtful interview into viewing politics on a broader scale and helping us with some "gut check" questions to work through our lives every day but that also apply at the ballot box. Come let me know what you thought of our conversation on Instagram @kateboyd.c...
What is Church? with Dr. Sandra Glahn ⎜Doing + Being Church in COVID
August 31, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBWhat happens to the Church when it can't go in the building? How do you figure out how to worship when gathering like you're used to isn't really doable? The good news is that Church history and even believers around the world today have already shown us how. Join me as I talk with my friend, Dr. Sandra Glahn, about what church is and how we can continue to do and be it even in these "unprecedented" (but totally precedented) times. Let me know what you thought of our conversation on Instag...
Season 2 Preview -- Being + Doing Church in COVID
August 24, 2020 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.57 MBWe can't be together like we normally would be, but that doesn't stop us from being the Church or doing what the Church does for each other and in the world. At least, it doesn't have to. It does mean we've gotta think outside the box. In season 2, we're making the shift to all things biblical community centered on intimacy and integrity. And we're kicking off with a series all about what it looks like to do all of that even when we can't be together in the same ways. Tune into the preview...
Wrestling with Doubt with Megan Westra
August 10, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBThe Christian life requires radical transformation -- not just once but for the rest of our lives. Today, Megan joins me to talk through wrestling with doubt and deconstruction to reconstructing your faith and repeating the process. Megan Westra is a dynamic and passionate public speaker, and holds an MDiv from Northern Seminary. With over a decade of pastoral experience, she is deeply committed to the work of the Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven, and particularly in the Sherman Park nei...