The Ruins
83 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★ - 17 ratingsWelcome to The Ruins, a podcast about the journey of faith, hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson.
For more information, visit our website: www.thepetersons.cc.
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Episodes
53. Hermeneutics, PSA, and Theologizin' Bigger | with Trey Ferguson
February 07, 2024 00:44 - 48 minutes - 45.2 MBIn episode 53, we are joined by pastor, author, podcast host, and public theologian, Trey Ferguson and talking with him about his new book Theologizin' Bigger. We’ll also talk about reading the Bible, the deconstruction movement, politics, God’s commitment to our wholeness, and why the middle ground isn’t actually holy. SHOW NOTES Theologizin Bigger Book Trey's Website Trey's Twitter ABOUT The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson. Instagr...
52. A Pastoral Response to "Let Us Worship" Spokane
August 29, 2023 03:04 - 17 minutes - 20 MBIn episode 52, I am going to be sharing a few pastoral thoughts on the recent happenings around the “Let Us Worship” event here in Spokane that featured white Christian Nationalist Sean Feucht, Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward, Matt Shea, and others, and offer a few pastoral responses to what I experienced. SHOW NOTES Let Us Worship Twitter Thread ABOUT The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson. To contact us, visit: Instagram | Email
51. Opposing Christo-Fascism In Christianity | with Dr. Joan Braune
March 19, 2023 13:45 - 50 minutes - 57.4 MBIn episode 51, we are joined by scholar, writer, and Gonzaga University professor, Dr. Joan Braune and talking with her about empathy and fascism. We’ll talk about how we can organize and oppose fascism in our every day lives, and how people of faith can live with integrity in the face of the ongoing threat of Christo-fascism. SHOW NOTES Dr. Braune Website International Conference on Hate Studies No Pasarán Book ABOUT The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph a...
50. Voting, Elections, and Expanding Your Perspective | With Sarah Dixit
November 07, 2022 22:41 - 49 minutes - 56.1 MBIn episode 50, we are joined by Sarah Dixit, and talking with her about voting. We’ll also talk about evangelicalism, Democrats, abortion access, moving away from our inherited beliefs, and how we can love our neighbors well by voting to create a world where we all can flourish. SHOW NOTES Planned Parenthood Abortion Fund vote.org ABOUT The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson. To find more about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patre...
49. Leaving Evangelicalism, Innovation From the Margins, And New Wine Collective | With Eugene Kim
October 05, 2022 16:29 - 47 minutes - 54.3 MBIn episode 49, we are joined by my dear friend and mentor, Eugene Kim, and talking with him about the future of Christianity. We’ll talk about his journey of quitting pastoral ministry, common themes he sees in his conversations with people leaving with evangelicalism, and how New Wine Collective might just change the world. SHOW NOTES Eugene Kim Twitter Eugene Kim Facebook Eugene Kim Instagram New Wine Collective Newsletter New Wine Collective Twitter New Wine Collective Instagram New Wine C...
49. Spiritual Nomads, Leaving Evangelicalism, And The Future of Christianity | With Eugene Kim
October 05, 2022 16:29 - 47 minutes - 54.3 MBIn episode 49, we are joined by my dear friend and mentor, Eugene Kim, and talking with him about the future of Christianity. We’ll talk about his journey of quitting pastoral ministry, common themes he sees in his conversations with people leaving with evangelicalism, and how New Wine Collective might just change the world. SHOW NOTES Eugene Kim Twitter Eugene Kim Facebook Eugene Kim Instagram New Wine Collective Newsletter New Wine Collective Twitter New Wine Collective Instagram N...
48. Polarization, Jesus Takes A Side, and Why the Third Way Is Toxic | With Jonny Rashid
September 07, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 52.6 MBIn episode 48, we are joined by Jonny Rashid, and talking with him about his new book Jesus Takes A Side. We’ll also talk about the future of Christianity, Christian Nationalism, white supremacy, the harm of the third way, how much salt you need while cooking, and why bipartisanship in the church doesn’t work. SHOW NOTES Jesus Takes a Side Book Jonny Rashid Twitter Jonny Rashid Instagram Johnny Rashid Website Resist and Restore Podcast Circle of Hope Church, Philly Food Pastor Instag...
48. Being Divisive, The Toxic Third Way, and How Jesus Takes A Side | With Jonny Rashid
September 07, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 52.6 MBIn episode 48, we are joined by Jonny Rashid, and talking with him about his new book Jesus Takes A Side. We’ll also talk about the future of Christianity, Christian Nationalism, white supremacy, the harm of the third way, how much salt you need while cooking, and why bipartisanship in the church doesn’t work. SHOW NOTES Jesus Takes a Side Book Jonny Rashid Twitter Jonny Rashid Instagram Johnny Rashid Website Resist and Restore Podcast Circle of Hope Church, Philly Food Pastor Instag...
Liberation, A Burning Police Precinct, And Taking Back The Radical Jesus | With Damon Garcia
August 09, 2022 18:47 - 58 minutes - 66.5 MBIn episode 47, we are joined by Damon Garcia, and talking with him about his new book The God Who Riots— Taking Back the Radical Jesus. We’ll also talk about liberation theology, capitalism in the church, abolition, forgiveness, marginalized communities, and how we can live into a better way forward, together. SHOW NOTES Damon's IG Damon's Twitter Damon's TikTok Damon's Youtube Damon's Patreon Buy The God Who Riots Book ABOUT The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted ...
47. Liberation, A Burning Police Precinct, And Taking Back The Radical Jesus | With Damon Garcia
August 09, 2022 18:47 - 58 minutes - 66.5 MBIn episode 47, we are joined by Damon Garcia, and talking with him about his new book The God Who Riots— Taking Back the Radical Jesus. We’ll also talk about liberation theology, capitalism in the church, abolition, forgiveness, marginalized communities, and how we can live into a better way forward, together. SHOW NOTES Damon's IG Damon's Twitter Damon's TikTok Damon's Youtube Damon's Patreon Buy The God Who Riots Book ABOUT The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted ...
46. White Homework, Neuroscience, and Why I Left Evangelicalism | With Tori Glass
June 16, 2022 02:58 - 58 minutes - 67.2 MBIn episode 46, we are joined by Tori Glass and talking with her about leaving Evangelicalism. We're also neuroscience, white supremacy, capitalism, bad theology, Christian Nationalism, and why Republican politics is inseparable from white evangelicalism. Show Notes Tori's Twitter Tori's Instagram White Homework Tori Glass About The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson. To find more about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | In...
White Homework, Neuroscience, and Why I Left Evangelicalism | With Tori Glass
June 16, 2022 02:58 - 58 minutes - 67.2 MBIn episode 46, we are joined by Tori Glass and talking with her about leaving Evangelicalism. We're also neuroscience, white supremacy, capitalism, bad theology, Christian Nationalism, and why Republican politics is inseparable from white evangelicalism. Show Notes Tori's Twitter Tori's Instagram White Homework Tori Glass About The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson. To find more about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | In...
Christian Supremacy, Youtube Discipleship, and the Future of Christianity | With Kai Ngu
June 09, 2022 18:31 - 36 minutes - 42.3 MBIn episode 45, we are joined by Kai Ngu and talking with them about Christian Supremacy. We’ll also talk about hermeneutics, Youtube discipleship, and how we can live into the way of Jesus and usher in the next 500 years of Christianity. We experienced some technical difficulties with Kai’s audio near the end of the episode, so keep that in mind as you’re listening. Show Notes Kai's Twitter Kai's Instagram Kai's Website Theology Thursday Christian Supremacy Sermon About The R...
Maverick City, Gospel Music, And Placating to White Audiences | With Kayla, Ariel, and Greg
June 01, 2022 18:44 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBIn episode 44, we are joined by Greg, Ariel, and Kayla and talking with them about Maverick City Music. We’ll also talk about gospel music, Black artists placating to white audiences, respectability politics, capitalism, intersectionality, the white gaze, and what we do moving forward for worship music. Show Notes Kayla's Twitter Kayla's Instagram Kayla's Patreon Greg's Twitter Greg's Instagram Greg's Facebook About The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph ...
Purity Culture, Abolition, And Restorative Relationships in Community | With Camille Hernandez
May 25, 2022 22:28 - 42 minutes - 48.3 MBIn episode 43, we are joined by Camille Hernandez and talking with her about purity culture in the church. We're also talking about trauma, militarization, the consent of Jesus, violence, decolonization, and how we can move forward in the way of Jesus and see restoration and healing in our communities. Show Notes Camille's Instagram Camille's Twitter Camille's TikTok Camille's Substack About The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson. To fin...
Atonement Theories, Black Motherhood, and Jesus the Abolitionist | With Dr. Nikia Smith Robert
May 18, 2022 12:02 - 53 minutes - 61.8 MBIn episode 42, we are joined by Dr. Nikia Smith Robert and talking with her about carceral logic and abolition. We’ll also talk about Womanist theology, her non-profit Abolition Sanctuary, Black motherhood, atonement theories, and the role that abolition has and will continue to play in the church in the years ahead. Show Notes: Dr. Nikia Website Abolitionist Sanctuary Instagram Abolitionist Sanctuary Twitter Abolitionist Sanctuary Facebook Penitence, Plantation, and the Penitentiary ...
Please Stop Doing Mother's Day In Church | With Sena Hughes Lauer
May 08, 2022 22:47 - 55 minutes - 63.7 MBIn (bonus!) episode 41 we are joined by Sena Hughes Lauer and talking with her about the harm of Mother's Day in the church. We'll also talk gender roles, God as Mother, and how we can create spaces where elevation women is an integral part of church life. Show Notes Sena's Instagram Nicole's Instagram Shannon's Post on Instagram About Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. To find more about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Pat...
Calvinism, Traveling Choirs, and Let's Give A Damn! | With Nick Laparra
May 04, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBIn episode 40, we are joined by Nick Laparra, and talking with him about why and how he left evangelicalism. We’ll also talk about his podcast Let’s Give a Damn, Calvinist theology, smoking cigars, living in New York City, making people mad on social media, and what it looks like for us to be a damn-givers who care about seeing the world become a better place. Show Notes Nick's Instagram Nick's Twitter Let's Give A Damn Instagram Let's Give A Damn Twitter Let's Give A Damn Websit...
Abuelita Faith, Cognitive Justice, and Why We Need To Center Women of Color | With Kat Armas
April 28, 2022 00:44 - 37 minutes - 42.5 MBIn episode 39 we are joined by the amazing Kat Armas and talking with her about the unnamed and overlooked theologians of our faith. We’ll also talk about her book Abuelita Faith, hermeneutics, women in the Scripture, growing up in conversation church spaces, and what it looks like for us to center and learn from abuelita theologians and discover what liberation for all of us looks like. Show Notes Kat's Instagram Kat's Twitter Kat's Facebook Abuelita Faith The Protagonistas Podcast K...
3 Years Later: What I've Learned Since Getting Fired From Church
March 12, 2022 14:00 - 18 minutes - 20.8 MBIn episode 38 we're talking spiritual abuse. It's been 3 years to the day since we were fired and excommunicated from our church in Vancouver, BC. Here are 5 lessons and a word of encouragement for anyone who's experienced spiritual abuse. If you don't have anyone to talk to about your experience, please reach out to us. We'd love to hold space alongside you for whatever you're feeling. Show Notes Episode 22: Spiritual Abuse About Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and...
Coming Out as Trans, Pastoral Ministry, And The Good Work of Co-Creation | With Rev. June Joplin
February 16, 2022 17:04 - 53 minutes - 60.7 MBIn episode 37 we are joined by the amazing Rev. June Joplin and talking with her about gender binaries in the church. We’ll also talk about her journey of coming out, how patriarchy affects our our theology, how we can break down toxic and oppressive binaries, and how our trans/non-binary/gnc siblings help us know God better. Show Notes June's Twitter June's Instagram June's Website MCC Toronto June's Coming Out Sermon June's Surgery GoFundMe BBC World Service Feature on June 25 Wom...
The Whiteness of Deconstruction and Reclaiming Christianity On The Margins | With Rohadi
February 09, 2022 14:00 - 59 minutes - 68.5 MBIn episode 36, we are joined by Rohadi, and talking with him about the whiteness of deconstruction. We’ll also talk about how his upcoming book When We Belong, pastoral ministry in Canada, and how we can move forward to reclaim Christianity on the Margins. Show Notes Rohadi Twitter Rohadi Instagram www.rohadi.com When We Belong Book Faith in a Fresh Vibe Podcast Episode 41 Conversation with Omar Reyes About Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane...
Reclaiming Our Theology from Systems and Structures That Oppress | With Brandi Miller
January 28, 2022 17:51 - 53 minutes - 60.8 MBIn episode 35 we are joined by THE Brandi Miller and talking with her about white supremacy and spiritual formation. We’ll also talk about patriarchy, her podcast Reclaiming My Theology, and how we can create and form a community experience around faith deconstruction and reconstruction that isn’t led by white men. Show Notes Brandi's Instagram Brandi's Twitter Reclaiming My Theology Instagram Reclaiming My Theology Podcast reclaimingmytheology.com About Joseph and Nicole are living ...
Sex Positivity, Pleasure, and What Abstinence Only Sex Education Gets Wrong | With Julia Feldman
January 19, 2022 23:32 - 43 minutes - 49.3 MBIn episode 34, we are joined by Julia Feldman-DeCoudreaux and talking with them about what it looks like to be embody sex positivity and have access to helpful sex education. We’ll also talk about human development, what abstinence only sex ed gets wrong, and how we can learn to have more empowering, inclusive, medically accurate, and compassionate conversations about sex. Show Notes Julia's Instagram Giving the Talk Website About Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors an...
Patriarchy, Interfaith Marriage, and Women in Church Planting | with Donna Burkland
January 13, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBIn episode 33 we are joined by Donna Burkland, and talking with her about patriarchy and women in church planting. We’ll also talk about interfaith marriage, deconstruction, toxic theology, and how white faith leaders and can de-center themselves and help facilitate communities of liberation, anti-racism, and inclusion. Show Notes: becomingpastor.com Donna's Instagram Safe Harbor Orange Country (Their new church plant name!!!) About Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors...
Why We Changed Our Name
January 01, 2022 18:30 - 12 minutes - 14.8 MBEPISODE 32 Today we are sharing a little update about why we decided to change the name of our podcast. We'll read the recent statement we shared and talk about why we chose the name "The Ruins." SHOW NOTES Live Your Theology Out Loud by Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney ABOUT Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. To support us financially or find more info about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | Email
The Binary Breaking Transness of Jesus | with Avery Arden
December 08, 2021 21:42 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBEPISODE 31 Today, we are joined by Avery Arden, and talking with them about Trans Christianity. We’ll also talk about their podcast Blessed Are The Binary Breakers, the transness of Jesus, and how we can learn to center the perspective and experience of our trans siblings and see heaven come to earth. SHOW NOTES Blessed Are The Binary Breakers Podcast Queer Nativity Podcast Episode Avery’s Instagram Avery’s Twitter Avery’s Facebook www.blessedarethebinarybreakers.com www.binarybreak...
The Decolonized Christian | with Greg Mason
December 01, 2021 21:52 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBEPISODE 30 Today, I am joined by Greg Mason, and talking with him about how white supremacy shaped his view of God, faith, and theology. We’ll also talk about his podcast the Decolonized Christian podcast and how we can learn to do faith in a way that leads to the liberation of everyone. SHOW NOTES Greg's Twitter Greg's Facebook Greg's Instagram The Decolonized Christian Podcast The Decolonized Christian Facebook Group Black Theology of Liberation by Dr. James Cone Sexuality and the...
Black Lives Matter and Biblical Authority | with Dr. Angela Parker
November 17, 2021 14:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBEPISODE 29 Today, I am joined by Dr. Angela Parker, and talking with her about her new book, If God Still Breathes, Why Can’t I?: Black Lives Matter and Biblical Authority. We’ll also talk womanist theology, hermeneutics, and how inerrancy is a tool of white supremacy and authoritarianism used to oppress and control people. SHOW NOTES Dr. Parker's Twitter Dr. Parker's Facebook If God Still Breathes, Why Can't I? Book One Womanist's View Of Racial Reconciliation in Galatians Article Mc...
Womanist Theology, MAGA Hermeneutics, and Centering Women in the Church
August 16, 2021 13:00 - 55 minutes - 63.3 MBEPISODE 28 Today, I am joined by Sharifa Stevens, and talking with her about women in ministry, how we’ve mishandled Bible verses and used them to oppress women, and we as the church can reorient ourselves and learn to center women, specifically women of color, and build our theology from their perspective. SHOW NOTES Sharifa's Instagram Sharifa's Twitter www.sharifawrites.com Abuelita Faith- Kat Armas Dr. Wilda Gafney The Protagonistas Podcast ABOUT Joseph and Nicole are living as...
Womanist Theology, MAGA Hermeneutics, and Centering Women in the Church | with Sharifa Stevens
August 16, 2021 13:00 - 55 minutes - 51.4 MBEPISODE 28 Today, I am joined by Sharifa Stevens, and talking with her about women in ministry, how we’ve mishandled Bible verses and used them to oppress women, and we as the church can reorient ourselves and learn to center women, specifically women of color, and build our theology from their perspective. SHOW NOTES Sharifa's Instagram Sharifa's Twitter www.sharifawrites.com Abuelita Faith- Kat Armas Dr. Wilda Gafney The Protagonistas Podcast ABOUT Joseph and Nicole are living as...
Shiphrah and Puah Are Subversive Badasses
July 19, 2021 21:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBEPISODE 27 Today we’re talking about how two Egyptian Midwives that set the stage for one of the most important moments in the entire Bible. We'll talk about Shiphrah and Puah, civil disobedience, and how we can model their subversive rebellion against violence and empire. SHOW NOTES Kat Armas- How Shiphrah and Puah Mock the Violence of Empire Dr. Wil Gafney- Womanist Midrash ABOUT Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. To support us financia...
The Subversive Rebellion of Shiphrah and Puah
July 19, 2021 21:00 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBEPISODE 27 Today we’re talking about how two Egyptian Midwives that set the stage for one of the most important moments in the entire Bible. We'll talk about Shiphrah and Puah, civil disobedience, and how we can model their subversive rebellion against violence and empire. SHOW NOTES Kat Armas- How Shiphrah and Puah Mock the Violence of Empire Dr. Wil Gafney- Womanist Midrash ABOUT Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. To support us f...
Why Mega-Church Evangelicalism Doesn't Work | with Nathanial Green
July 12, 2021 16:00 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MBEPISODE 26 We are joined by Nathaniel Green and having a conversation about his experience in and around mega-church evangelicalism. We’ll talk about the pitfalls of the mega-church, why people are leaving it, and what progressive Christianity has to offer us as we move into healthier and more liberating ways of doing faith, community, and theology. SHOW NOTES Nathanial's Instagram Nathanial's Twitter Q Christian Fellowship Gracepointe Church What is Progressive Christianity Sermon Se...
A Quick Podcast Update!
June 28, 2021 16:00 - 5 minutes - 5.43 MBEPISODE 25 Today, we're talking about a little shift happening on the Kings and Queens podcast! Tune in to hear more! ABOUT Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. To support us financially or find more info about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Twitter | Instagram | Email
Toxic vs. Healthy Youth Ministry | with Irene Cho
June 21, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBEPISODE 24 Today, we are joined by the amazing Irene Cho to talk about her experience in Youth Ministry and how we, as the church, can move out of spaces of toxic theology and abusive patterns of discipleship with our young people and move into liberating, inclusive, and empowering spaces of hope and love. This is SUCH a helpful episode, specifically for those who are currently working with young people. Don't miss it! SHOW NOTES The In Between Irene Cho Twitter | Instagram | Facebook A...
Empathetic Accountability | with Kyle Cryan
June 14, 2021 14:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBEPISODE 23 I am joined by my friend Kyle Cryan to talk about his experience in Bible college and the way he’s using his social media to give voice to those who’ve experienced harassment, discrimination, and abuse at Clarks Summit University. We’ll also talk about empathy and how film and art help us learn the heart of God for ourselves and others. SHOW NOTES #BSConfessional REAP LGBTQ+ The Critical Millennial Kyle's Instagram Kyle's Twitter ABOUT Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-...
Our Story of Spiritual Abuse
June 07, 2021 23:55 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MBEPISODE 22 Nicole and I share our story of spiritual abuse in Vancouver, Canada. If you have or are going through abuse of any kind, specifically in the church, know that we love you, you are not alone, and there is hope. The journey towards healing can be daunting, but we would love to be a friend and help you begin or continue that journey. Please feel free to reach out to us at: [email protected]. SHOW NOTES Emotionally Healthy Discipleship Transitions Podcast Episode Our Move to ...
White Evangelicalism and A Coalition for Racial Justice in PDX | with Dr. Eva Oriakhi
May 10, 2021 19:21 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBEPISODE 21 We are joined by an incredible friend, pharmacist, and low-key pastor, Dr. Eva Oriakhi, to talk about her experience in and around white evangelicalism, and how she helped lead a Coalition of Racial Justice in Portland, Oregon. We’ll also hear her thoughts on how we, as the church, can move out of spaces of white supremacy, patriarchy, and oppression, and into spaces of liberation, inclusion, and love. SHOW NOTES Dr. Eva's Instagram Coalition for Racial Justice ABOUT Joseph ...
XXX Church and Purity Culture | with PJ Gal-Szabo
April 21, 2021 22:30 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MBEPISODE 20 I had the opportunity to sit down with filmmaker, father-to-be, and former XXX Church employee, PJ Gal-Szabo, to have a conversation about the harmful and toxic narratives of purity culture. This was a really healing and restorative conversation for both of us and PJ has so much wisdom and insight to offer throughout the episode. Note: This is a very honest and vulnerable conversation around some pretty sensitive issues. So for those of you who have trauma around purity culture...
XXX Church and Purity Culture | A Conversation with PJ Gal-Szabo
April 21, 2021 22:30 - 46 minutes - 53.5 MBEPISODE 20 I had the opportunity to sit down with filmmaker, father-to-be, and former XXX Church employee, PJ Gal-Szabo, to have a conversation about the harmful and toxic narratives of purity culture. This was a really healing and restorative conversation for both of us and PJ has so much wisdom and insight to offer throughout the episode. Note: This is a very honest and vulnerable conversation around some pretty sensitive issues. So for those of you who have trauma around purity culture...
Lil Nas X, Hell, and Homophobia | Conversation with Darren Calhoun
April 14, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBEPISODE 19 I recently got the chance to sit down with the incredible Darren Calhoun to talk about the recent Montero (Call Me By Your Name) music video by Lil Nas X that is making white evangelicals SO MAD, and hear his thoughts on how the future of the church can be one of liberation, inclusion, freedom, and celebration. SHOW NOTES DarrenCalhoun.com TheManyAreHere.com Love Greater than Fear by The Many The Trevor Project (suicide prevention and LGBTQ youth resource) A resource from Q...
Lil Nas X, Hell, and Homophobia | with Darren Calhoun
April 14, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBEPISODE 19 I recently got the chance to sit down with the incredible Darren Calhoun to talk about the recent Montero (Call Me By Your Name) music video by Lil Nas X that is making white evangelicals SO MAD, and hear his thoughts on how the future of the church can be one of liberation, inclusion, freedom, and celebration. SHOW NOTES DarrenCalhoun.com TheManyAreHere.com Love Greater than Fear by The Many The Trevor Project (suicide prevention and LGBTQ youth resource) A resource from Q...
Where Does Your Support Money Go?
March 31, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBIn our 18th episode, we’re talking about a few of the non-profits and partnerships that we support and are involved with here in Spokane. Since we are bivocational (only work at a church part time), we raise support to supplement our income. We thought we'd give our listeners a little glimpse into our vision for support raising and some of the organizations we love to partner with in our city. SHOW NOTES YWCA Spokane: The Black Lens: NAACP Spokane NAOMI Shalom Ministries Lumen 90+...
WHERE DOES YOUR SUPPORT MONEY GO?
March 31, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 47.3 MBIn our 18th episode, we’re talking about a few of the non-profits and partnerships that we support and are involved with here in Spokane. Since we are bivocational (only work at a church part time), we raise support to supplement our income. We thought we'd give our listeners a little glimpse into our vision for support raising and some of the organizations we love to partner with in our city. SHOW NOTES YWCA Spokane: The Black Lens: NAACP Spokane NAOMI Shalom Ministries Lumen 90+...
GRIEF AND JOY | IN HONOR OF GRAMMY MAVIS
March 24, 2021 23:31 - 16 minutes - 19.3 MBIn our 17th episode, we’re talking about grief in death, joy in celebration, and the importance of the work of racial justice. This episode was recorded in response to the recent passing of our Grammy Mavis. We love you, Grammy!! ABOUT Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. We are learning to embody the love of Jesus and host His presence in our home and city. To support us or find more info about our story, visit our website. Patreon Ni...
Grief and Joy | In Honor of Grandma Mavis
March 22, 2021 23:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBIn our 17th episode, we’re talking about grief in death, joy in celebration, and the importance of the work of racial justice. This episode was recorded in response to the recent passing of our Grammy Mavis. We love you, Grammy!! ABOUT Joseph and Nicole are living as bi-vocational pastors and leaders in Spokane, Washington. We are learning to embody the love of Jesus and host His presence in our home and city. To support us or find more info about our story, visit our website. Patreon Ni...
Power, Privilege, and Toxic Theology
February 09, 2021 17:25 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBIn our 16th episode, we’re talking about how our power and privilege can often lead to toxic theology and bad Bible reading. We'll look at how Jesus leveraged his power and privilege for the inclusion, affirmation, freedom, healing, salvation, and liberation for the people who were most marginalized, oppressed, abused, and rejected by society. Joseph shares a little bit about his journey with toxic theology and offers a few questions for those who might still currently hold to various forms ...
POWER, PRIVILEGE, AND TOXIC THEOLOGY
February 09, 2021 17:25 - 18 minutes - 21 MBIn our 16th episode, we’re talking about how our power and privilege can often lead to toxic theology and bad Bible reading. We'll look at how Jesus leveraged his power and privilege for the inclusion, affirmation, freedom, healing, salvation, and liberation for the people who were most marginalized, oppressed, abused, and rejected by society. Joseph shares a little bit about his journey with toxic theology and offers a few questions for those who might still currently hold to various forms ...
2021 Rule of Life
February 03, 2021 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBIn our 15th episode, we’re talking about our 2021 Rule of Life and answering the question “who am I becoming by what I am doing.” Our rule of life is a schedule and set of habits and relational rhythms that help us create space to be present to ourselves, God, and others, as we learn to abide in Jesus and become the best version of ourself. Essentially, it helps us dismantle my destructive rhythms and routines that prohibit us from pursuing life to the full and helps us live in alignment wit...