Ravel
296 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★ - 105 ratingsWe all grew up in different parts of American Christianity, and we still keep thinking about how to take it seriously, even as we leave some beliefs behind. Join us our round-table discussion as we ravel out our faith in a complex world, pulling on one thread at a time, seeking Meaning at the end of it all.
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91. Denominational Diversity 102
June 15, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBWhy do we have so many different denominations of Christian churches? What is gained and lost with so many divisions, drawing lines in the sands? This question comes from the Patreon group as Sarah wonders why we insist on fracturing when the promise of the new heavens and new earth seems to be unity. What are we missing that we can't begin forging that unity now? Mentioned in the episode: Columbine by Dave Cullen churchclarity.org Imaginary Jesus by Matt Mikalatos Join our Pat...
90. Trust Me, I'm Full of Doubts
June 08, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBJoin us in supporting a friend and community member, Courtney Clark, through our GoFundMe campaign and listen to our previous episode featuring Courtney's voice on 75. The Problems We Have With Suffering! Donate HERE! https://gofund.me/d7b3b43c - - - How do we know what we know? And how do we know we can trust what we know? Today, we try to tease apart the twisted threads of what trust, faith, doubt, and mistrust represent as we grow into life-giving theology. Mentioned in the e...
90. Trust Me, I'm Full of Doubts [Press F To Doubt]
June 08, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBSTARTER PACK: Press F To Doubt How do we know what we know? And how do we know we can trust what we know? Today, we try to tease apart the twisted threads of what trust, faith, doubt, and mistrust represent as we grow into life-giving theology. Mentioned in the episode: Matthrew 25:14-30 - Parable of the Talents 2 Timothy 3:16-17 - God Breathed Scripture La Mancha Screwjob RadioLab John 20:24-29 - Doubting Thomas Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as littl...
89. Metanoia
June 01, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBChange your mind, for the Kingdom of God is here. Like water carving canyons out of the land, our thoughts carve habits in our minds. But what inspires true change? What incentivizes repentance? What causes a shift in our minds? Mentioned in the episode: How To Change Your Mind Freakonomics Podcast Rach Angard Know Normal People Podcast Walden by Henry David Thoreau Secular Buddhism Podcast Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also...
88. Doomed to Deconstruct
May 25, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBBeing part of a movement that is inherently decentralized, is this podcast being part of the deconstruction project doomed to fail? After five centuries of the protestant reformation, are we due for a reunification of the church? Or will we continue to splinter into increasingly smaller micro-communities? We're trying something new this week! We read an ad on the show for Fyfe Created at fyfecreated.com! We'd love it if you looked around their shop and if you choose to buy somethin...
87. Fruit of the Spiritual Loom
May 18, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBComing to us from our topic suggestion channel in Discord, we're tackling the fruits and gifts of the Spirit today. What does it mean to grow in and live out the fruits of the Spirit as Paul calls them in Galatians 6? Do you need to experience the "bonus" gifts that come from baptism in the Holy Spirit like tongues and prophecy to be a Christian? And why does Stephen find it so hard to accept a compliment? Mentioned in the episode: Galatians 5:22-23 - The Fruits of the Spirit Isa...
86. Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace
May 11, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBMarriage. Marriage is what brings us together today. At least in the sense that Emily wants to talk about it, as she heads into wedding season as a pastor. We discuss premarital counseling, the expectations of child bearing, and a few of the bad stereotypes out there. Should anyone know of any reason that this podcast should not talk about holy matrimony, speak now or forever hold your peace. Mentioned in the episode: Why Don't We Talk About Fertility? (feat. Dixie Lee Henning) Ra...
85. Wholesome Habits and Religious Routines
May 04, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBRecord every Sunday afternoon. Open every episode by sharing our beverage of choice. Close every episode with a pastoral benediction. These are the habits that Ravel participates in. So now Stephen is wondering if we can talk about the habits and rituals that make up our lives as individuals and communities. GUEST SPOT HIGHLIGHT(S)! Stephen visited Trans Regrets Snoopy Presents the Bible to study Romans 5:12-21, available exclusively on the TRS and Ravel Patreon Private Feeds! T...
84. A Theology of Hospitality [I Need Something Life-Giving]
April 27, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBSTARTER PACK: I Need Something Life-Giving We're thinking about creating space today. Working with a definition of "creating a space where folks would rather spend time than their own home", we talk about places we've loved growing up and our favorite hospitality practices today and how those all influence our theologies. GUEST SPOT HIGHLIGHT(S)! The whole gang had a wonderful time with the Reclaiming the Garden Podcast discussing big things like Heaven, Hell, and Making All Thi...
84. A Theology of Hospitality
April 27, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBWe're thinking about creating space today. Working with a definition of "creating a space where folks would rather spend time than their own home", we talk about places we've loved growing up and our favorite hospitality practices today and how those all influence our theologies. GUEST SPOT HIGHLIGHT(S)! The whole gang had a wonderful time with the Reclaiming the Garden Podcast discussing big things like Heaven, Hell, and Making All Things New Stephen visited Trans Regrets Snoop...
83. I Wanna Know What Love Is
April 20, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBWhat is love? The outpouring of ones self to another person? A selfless act that betters someone else? If God is Love, then is Love God? This massive question brought to you by our friend Tyler in the Ravel Community! GUEST SPOT HIGHLIGHT(S)! Stephen went on The Worship Review to review So Will I (100 Billion X) by Hillsong Josh and Stephen went on The Recovering Evangelical Podcast - Ravel to discuss our spiritual backgrounds, deconstruction, and why we use Ravel as our chosen ...
The Path To Ordination
April 13, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBIt's been a long 9 years in the process. Emily is in the final steps on the path to ordination within the United Methodist Church and wanted to reflect on the journey. We talk about the preparation required of ordinans, the difference between high church and low church settings, and why this process could serve to better weed out abusers and opportunists from pursuing church leadership. GUEST SPOT HIGHLIGHT! Stephen went on The Worship Review - Stephen from Ravel and Know Normal Pe...
82. The Path To Ordination
April 13, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBIt's been a long 9 years in the process. Emily is in the final steps on the path to ordination within the United Methodist Church and wanted to reflect on the journey. We talk about the preparation required of ordinans, the difference between high church and low church settings, and why this process could serve to better weed out abusers and opportunists from pursuing church leadership. GUEST SPOT HIGHLIGHT! Stephen went on The Worship Review - Stephen from Ravel and Know Normal Pe...
81. Jesus Christ! And Other Cuss Words
April 06, 2022 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBDo not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. And don't use other cuss words while you're at it. At least that's how some of us were raised. But we're wondering what we were so afraid of? Words have the ability to capture emotion, build someone up, and tear someone down. We discuss taboo words, child appropriate words, and the intent behind them. Mentioned in the episode: Jim Gaffigan on Working It Out with Mike Birbiglia Whiskey Bench: Spotify and Joe Rogan Join our Patreo...
81. Jesus Christ! And Other Cuss Words [Meet Me At The Hot Topic]
April 06, 2022 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBSTARTER PACK: Meet Me At The Hot Topic Do not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. And don't use other cuss words while you're at it. At least that's how some of us were raised. But we're wondering what we were so afraid of? Words have the ability to capture emotion, build someone up, and tear someone down. We discuss taboo words, child appropriate words, and the intent behind them. Mentioned in the episode: Jim Gaffigan on Working It Out with Mike Birbiglia Whiskey Bench...
80. We Regret to Misinform You
March 30, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBIn a world where the word "misinformation" shows up a lot, Josh is wondering if it can be applied to theology? Are we talking about error? Are we talking about heresy? At what point should we try to correct someone who we believe holds a misinformed belief? ANNOUNCEMENT: Less than 3 minutes of your time could get you a free Ravel stickers by taking the Highline Survey! Mentioned in the episode: Ravel Episode 29: The Mission Behind Missions How to Change Your Mind by Michael Poll...
[Patreon Teaser] Emily and Josh Get to Know Each Other
March 25, 2022 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MB[Teaser clip for Bonus Episode 3] They each have an episode featured on Know Normal People. They've made over 75 episodes of Ravel together. They've spent one afternoon together, in person, when they met in September. But otherwise, Josh and Emily don't know each other that well. So today, they start to change that! Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod. Follow the hosts on Twitter...
79. Theophobia
March 23, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBWe welcome the voice of one of our friends and supporters to get us started on the concept of "the fear of God". Chad wonders how we should read this idea out of the biblical text and if it could mean something different than "fear". We discuss the linguistic options before us as senses of terror, awe, reverence, respect, and trembling. ANNOUNCEMENT: Less than 3 minutes of your time could get you a free Ravel stickers by taking the Highline Survey! Mentioned in the episode: 7 Gif...
78. #Blessed Are The Lucky
March 16, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBBlessed are the meek. Blessed are the poor. And maybe blessed are the lucky? With St. Patrick's Day upon us, Emily wanted to interrogate the concept of luck and how it might overlap with the idea that God gives blessings. ANNOUNCEMENT: Less than 3 minutes of your time could get you a free Ravel stickers by taking the Highline Survey! GUEST SPOT HIGHLIGHT! Stephen went on Whiskey Bench - News and Brews: Joe Rogan and Spotify Mentioned in the episode: Louie Giglio White Blessing W...
77. Hope, Privilege, and Optimus Prime [I Need Something Life-Giving]
March 09, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBSTARTER PACK: I Need Something Life-Giving Is it possible to be *too* optimistic? That's what Stephen's wondering today as he grapples with the possible links between his sense of optimism and hope for the world and his experience of privilege. We discuss the helplessness of hope, being God's gift to the world, and the inherently optimistic mindset of continuous improvement. ANNOUNCEMENT: Less than 3 minutes of your time could get you a free Ravel stickers by taking the Highline S...
77. Hope, Privilege, and Optimus Prime
March 09, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBIs it possible to be *too* optimistic? That's what Stephen's wondering today as he grapples with the possible links between his sense of optimism and hope for the world and his experience of privilege. We discuss the helplessness of hope, being God's gift to the world, and the inherently optimistic mindset of continuous improvement. ANNOUNCEMENT: Less than 3 minutes of your time could get you a free Ravel stickers by taking the Highline Survey! GUEST SPOT HIGHLIGHT! Veterans of Cu...
76. Pushy Christian Prescriptions
March 02, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBJosh, once again, had too many topics on his mind. But instead of rolling a dice, we let the Patreon community decide, so we're talking about pushy Christians! We attempt to nuance the role of advice, opinion, and calling others out like Jesus did. Mentioned in the episode: Take the Highline Survey! Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod. We would greatly appreciate the one minute ...
[Patreon Teaser] The Rise and Fall of The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast Podcast
February 25, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB[Teaser clip for Bonus Episode 2] We do a deep dive on The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast produced by Mike Cosper at Christianity Today. Talking points include: Cosper's audience, the othering of other religions and denominations, bad apple spoils the whole bunch, Biblical womanhood, coffee ties to religious groups, Trinity Church in Arizona, Josh Harris, journalistic practices, and much, much more! Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can als...
75. The Problems We Have With Suffering
February 23, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBWe welcome the voice of one of our friends and supporters to kick us off on the topic of suffering! Courtney wonders if there's a better way to conceptualize suffering beyond the one interpretation she was taught at a young age. We discuss the book of Job, our desire for suffering to mean something, tears in heaven, conditioning and positive reinforcement, and much more. Mentioned in the episode: Courtney Clark featured on Know Normal People Julian of Norwich Wiki On Being with ...
74. When Faith Doesn't Feel Great [Press F To Doubt]
February 16, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBSTARTER PACK: Press F To Doubt Is there anything more meta than a faith podcast talking about faith directly? What do we mean exactly when we talk about faith and how does it differ from beliefs or trust? What does it mean to leave "the faith"? Can you ever lose faith or do you just place your faith in something else? What does it mean for God to have faith in us? Mentioned in the episode: Great Is Thy Faithfulness From the Perspective of God by Bo Burnham Dr. Who Wiki After E...
74. When Faith Doesn't Feel Great
February 16, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBIs there anything more meta than a faith podcast talking about faith directly? What do we mean exactly when we talk about faith and how does it differ from beliefs or trust? What does it mean to leave "the faith"? Can you ever lose faith or do you just place your faith in something else? What does it mean for God to have faith in us? Mentioned in the episode: Great Is Thy Faithfulness From the Perspective of God by Bo Burnham Dr. Who Wiki After Evangelicalism by David Gushee J...
73. Drums, CCM, and the Devil's Music
February 09, 2022 09:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBDid you know that all the hosts of Ravel are drummers? Neither did some of our hosts... so it was time we talked about music in church and in worship! Join us for a conversation on playing drums in church, the devil's music in secular genres, and when Kanye boosted his record sales when he went Christian that one time! Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod. We would greatly apprecia...
72. Denominational Socio-Economics 101
February 02, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBInspired in part by a thought he had while watching a documentary about snake handling, Josh has questions about the way different denominations are able to appeal to certain demographics and people of varying economic classes. Should a church seek to appeal to one group or another? Mentioned in the episode: Dr. Timothy Gombis on the Voxology Podcast Ryan Burge Tweet Alabama Snake Documentary Join our Ravel community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also ...
71. The Spiritual Side of Mental Health
January 26, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBWe're trying a few new things in 2022! And today we're kicking off our first monthly community submitted topic by our friend and supporter, Danelle! Listen in for a discussion about mental health and the way Christian's have struggled to make sense of it. Emily shares the nuances of pastoral care and therapy and when each might be appropriate and Stephen offers an alternative to the classical "problem of suffering". Mentioned in the episode: You Have Permission Podcast with Dan Ko...
70. The Art of Comfort
January 19, 2022 09:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBWhere do you find comfort? Maybe it's your favorite chair with a good cup of tea or listening to your favorite podcast. Maybe it's in some common Bible verses like Psalm 23. Maybe you're like Stephen who likes to meditate at weird places in public. Emily guides us through a discussion of the place and role of comfort in our lives and why we should talk about it more. Mentioned in the episode: Everything Is Spiritual on Youtube Everything Is Spiritual by Rob Bell Join our communi...
70. The Art of Comfort [I Need Something Life-Giving]
January 19, 2022 09:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBSTARTER PACK: I Need Something Life-Giving Where do you find comfort? Maybe it's your favorite chair with a good cup of tea or listening to your favorite podcast. Maybe it's in some common Bible verses like Psalm 23. Maybe you're like Stephen who likes to meditate at weird places in public. Emily guides us through a discussion of the place and role of comfort in our lives and why we should talk about it more. Mentioned in the episode: Everything Is Spiritual on Youtube Everythin...
69. Let's (Finally) Talk About Sex!
January 12, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBWe made it, friends! Episode 69! The funny sex number! We launch into our first explicit tagged conversation [language is still censored] about sexuality and anatomy. [We have frank discussions about human anatomy that you may not want to share with the kids around you, wherever you listen.] We talk about purity culture, sexual ethics in the Bible, pre-marital sex, the celibacy of Jesus, sexual norms, Paul's singleness, and the social construct of virginity that Stephen definitely ...
I Think I Had A Dream About This
January 05, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBWelcome to 2022! After the New Years holiday where we all famously make resolutions (and a Patreon bonus episode about next steps and the future), Josh wants to talk about our hopes and dreams! Both in the sense of our vision for the future and the dreams we get in our sleep. We tell stories of memorable dreams, our vivid imaginations, and deja vu! Mentioned in the episode: Tick Tick BOOM on Netflix Lawrence Welk Stars sing "Goodnight" Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod ...
68. I Think I Had A Dream About This
January 05, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBWelcome to 2022! After the New Years holiday where we all famously make resolutions (and a Patreon bonus episode about next steps and the future), Josh wants to talk about our hopes and dreams! Both in the sense of our vision for the future and the dreams we get in our sleep. We tell stories of memorable dreams, our vivid imaginations, and deja vu! Mentioned in the episode: Tick Tick BOOM on Netflix Lawrence Welk Stars sing "Goodnight" Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod ...
[Patreon TEASER] Bonus Episode 1
December 29, 2021 21:58 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MB[Teaser clip for Bonus Episode 1] In our first bonus episodes exclusive to Patreon supporters, Josh and Stephen discuss their work histories, good pranks, and what might be in store for 2022. Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod. Follow the hosts on Twitter: Josh: @joshlieuallen Emily: @RevRettinghouse Stephen: @stephenghenning Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In F...
[TEASER] Bonus Episode 1
December 29, 2021 21:58 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MB[Teaser clip for Bonus Episode 1] In our first bonus episodes exclusive to Patreon supporters, Josh and Stephen discuss their work histories, good pranks, and what might be in store for 2022. Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod. Follow the hosts on Twitter: Josh: @joshlieuallen Emily: @RevRettinghouse Stephen: @stephenghenning Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In F...
67. Obligatory Christmas Episode
December 22, 2021 09:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBMerry Christmas and Happy New Year! The time of the year where every podcast should address the holidays in some way, so we discuss our favorite (and overrated) Christmas movies, the traditions we've held onto around the season, and what it looks like to leave traditions behind. Is obligation good for the sake of 'this is how we've always done it'? Mentioned in the episode: Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire Follow the hosts on Twitter: Josh: @joshlieuallen Emily: @RevRetti...
Obligatory Christmas Episode
December 22, 2021 09:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBMerry Christmas and Happy New Year! The time of the year where every podcast should address the holidays in some way, so we discuss our favorite (and overrated) Christmas movies, the traditions we've held onto around the season, and what it looks like to leave traditions behind. Is obligation good for the sake of 'this is how we've always done it'? Mentioned in the episode: Robbie the Reindeer: Hooves of Fire Follow the hosts on Twitter: Josh: @joshlieuallen Emily: @RevRetti...
Anger Is One Helluva Drug
December 15, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBAfter a couple anger-fueled rants in last week's episode, Stephen asks us to unpack the role of anger in our lives, Christian or otherwise. We do our best with the passages of the Bible where we see Jesus get angry and try to sort out what it means to be angry at God. And if God's wrath needs an object to direct it toward, could God be capable of targeting the sin and not the sinner? Mentioned in the episode: Unoffendable by Brent Hansen All I Want For Christmas John Mark McMil...
66. Anger Is One Helluva Drug
December 15, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBAfter a couple anger-fueled rants in last week's episode, Stephen asks us to unpack the role of anger in our lives, Christian or otherwise. We do our best with the passages of the Bible where we see Jesus get angry and try to sort out what it means to be angry at God. And if God's wrath needs an object to direct it toward, could God be capable of targeting the sin and not the sinner? Mentioned in the episode: Unoffendable by Brent Hansen All I Want For Christmas John Mark McMil...
Persecution Porn
December 08, 2021 09:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MBWe circle back to a missed topic on our last roulette with Josh leading us through questions about oppression and persecution. We interrogate the difference between the two words, why some like to deny the felt experience of others, and Stephen goes on an uncharacteristically angry rant! And we pray together on the pod for the first time EVER! Mentioned in the episode: Stephen's response to MT Congressman Kataponeo Diagmos Stephen's jab at Sean Feucht Follow the hosts on Twit...
65. Persecution Porn
December 08, 2021 09:00 - 58 minutes - 54 MBWe circle back to a missed topic on our last roulette with Josh leading us through questions about oppression and persecution. We interrogate the difference between the two words, why some like to deny the felt experience of others, and Stephen goes on an uncharacteristically angry rant! And we pray together on the pod for the first time EVER! Mentioned in the episode: Stephen's response to MT Congressman Kataponeo Diagmos Stephen's jab at Sean Feucht Follow the hosts on Twit...
64. Baptism
December 01, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBIt was a special day in the Rettinghouse home! Emily got to be part of baptizing her daughter--and thought it was a good space to explore. We tell the story of our own baptisms, learn just how many Protestants actually practice infant baptism, and discuss the importance of voluntary consent in adult baptism. We get to explore the background Jewish practices and ideas of consecration, purification and initiation. And forgive us for being on the short side! Sometimes the duties of mot...
Baptism
December 01, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBIt was a special day in the Rettinghouse home! Emily got to be part of baptizing her daughter--and thought it was a good space to explore. We tell the story of our own baptisms, learn just how many Protestants actually practice infant baptism, and discuss the importance of voluntary consent in adult baptism. We get to explore the background Jewish practices and ideas of consecration, purification and initiation. And forgive us for being on the short side! Sometimes the duties of mot...
It's All About Food
November 24, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBHappy Thanksgiving! We could have easily done an entire episode about the benefits of gratitude, but we chose to spare you. Instead, we're talking food! Stephen has a sneaking feeling lately that our whole world is about being able to acquire and enjoy food, so naturally we get pulled into thoughts on food drives and church driven charity. Mentioned in the episode: Ishmael by Daniel Quinn Follow the hosts on Twitter: Josh: @joshlieuallen Emily: @RevRettinghouse Stephen: @ste...
63. It's All About Food
November 24, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBHappy Thanksgiving! We could have easily done an entire episode about the benefits of gratitude, but we chose to spare you. Instead, we're talking food! Stephen has a sneaking feeling lately that our whole world is about being able to acquire and enjoy food, so naturally we get pulled into thoughts on food drives and church driven charity. Mentioned in the episode: Ishmael by Daniel Quinn Follow the hosts on Twitter: Josh: @joshlieuallen Emily: @RevRettinghouse Stephen: @ste...
God Has Entered the Chat
November 17, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBWill a church that doesn't evolve with modern technology survive? Certainly some have and some haven't. So Josh leads us in a discussion of tech, the metaverse church of the future, and the humble website. Emily talks about her experience in church leadership with certain apps and platforms, including voting at the UMC General Conference. And Stephen shares some insider knowledge having once been on staff at a megachurch. Mentioned in the episode: Cody UMC Website Follow the hos...
62. God Has Entered the Chat
November 17, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBWill a church that doesn't evolve with modern technology survive? Certainly some have and some haven't. So Josh leads us in a discussion of tech, the metaverse church of the future, and the humble website. Emily talks about her experience in church leadership with certain apps and platforms, including voting at the UMC General Conference. And Stephen shares some insider knowledge having once been on staff at a megachurch. Mentioned in the episode: Cody UMC Website Follow the hos...
HIGHLINE PRESENTS: Keller's Couch
November 14, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.14 MBKeller‘s Couch is a mixture of talk show vibes and improv comedy. Episodes include interviews and ridiculous, witty, lame jokes. Tune in every couple weeks for new episodes! Learn more and subscribe by visiting us at highline.network/shows/kellerscouch ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
61. (De)Theologizing Abortion
November 10, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBEmily dives straight into what may be our culture's most controversial subjects! We discuss how we were raised to think about abortions and the shortcomings of polarized arguments that often talk past each other. We ravel out the meaning of "pro-life" and attempt to untangle the thin basis for theology among these debates. Mentioned in the episode: Who Lives? Who Dies? Who Decides? by Sheldon Ekland-Olson The Evangelical Vote on Throughline The God Committee on the IN2 Podcast ...