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Rev'd Up Theolitics: Progressive Spirituality

47 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -

Agnostic, sex-positive, & socialist minister Rev. MaKendree VanHall talks politics & theology.

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Nanna's Pecan Pie

December 09, 2021 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.79 MB

Grief is hard. Boundaries are hard. Loss is hard. Life is hard.  Learning to make the best of our finite existence in times of struggle is so important. In loving memory of Jackie Tucker. The best Nanna the world has ever seen. 

"There is No God"

October 31, 2021 23:00 - 12 minutes - 8.48 MB

MaKendree talks about the journey that led them, as a minister, to the conclusion that in all likelihood there is no God/afterlife. 

There Are No Rules

October 17, 2021 21:00 - 6 minutes - 4.38 MB

 What do we do about all the guidelines we used to adhere to in the Church when we are deconstructing? Join the conversation. 

Repeat After Me. I. WAS. WRONG!

October 03, 2021 20:00 - 9 minutes - 6.66 MB

Why are Americans so proud? Why is this is such a serious matter?

Whoah Livin on a Prayer

September 26, 2021 18:00 - 12 minutes - 8.67 MB

What happens when prayer causes trauma and unresolved issues to fester? Join the conversation

Deconstruction or Destruction

September 19, 2021 18:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MB

 Let's talk quantum mechanics, cosmology, the need for deconstructing our collective faith and the possible cost of being unwilling to do so and embrace science. 

Pick Your Battles

September 12, 2021 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.46 MB

You gotta know when it is time for self care and when it is time to fight.

SHOTS SHOTS SHOTS SHOTS SHOTS SHOTS

September 12, 2021 17:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MB

Tired of antivaxxers? So is MaKendree. Join the conversation

Vaccine Passports: With Comedian DNA

August 03, 2021 19:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

Talking vaccine passports for indoor venues with one of the funniest people I know. A local legend, Santa Cruz comedian and MC, DNA. 

Ground Control to Major Dong

July 26, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.65 MB

Space Balls is not just a movie anymore. Talking about Jeff Bezos recent astronomically huge dick move this week and the ship that is designed in kind. 

Burnout: With Sandhya Jha

July 22, 2021 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

Sandhya Jha is an incredibly gifted theologian, activist, scholar, and author. Join us as we discuss the reality of trauma and burnout induced by conspiracy theories, a divided nation, and a vicious pandemic. 

Sexy Faith Pt 3: With Former Bachelor Contestant Taylor Nolan

July 22, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MB

The third part of my conversation with former Bachelor contestant  Taylor Nolan. You do not want to miss this. Taylor is a wonderful conversationalist and more importantly a gifted podcaster, activist, coach, and sex positivity expert.  Please subscribe to their podcast, "Let's Talk About It."

Sexy Faith Pt 4: With Former Bachelor Contestant Taylor Nolan

July 22, 2021 20:00 - 14 minutes - 9.75 MB

The fourth and final part of my conversation with former Bachelor contestant Taylor Nolan. You do not want to miss this. Taylor is a wonderful conversationalist and more importantly a gifted podcaster, activist, coach, and sex positivity expert.  Please subscribe to her podcast, "Let's Talk About It."

Sexy Faith: With Taylor Nolan Pt 2

July 22, 2021 20:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

The second part of my conversation with former Bachelor contestant  Taylor Nolan. You do not want to miss this. Taylor is a wonderful conversationalist and more importantly a gifted podcaster, activist, coach, and sex positivity expert.  Subscribe to her podcast, "Let's Talk About It."

The "Elle" Word

July 21, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11 MB

Rev. Elle Dowd, activist, minister, and author of Baptized in Tear Gas shares her story and insights on this treat of an episode. You do not want to miss it.

Sexy Faith: Masturbation pt 1: With Former Bachelor Contestant Taylor Nolan

July 21, 2021 20:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

Taylor Nolan is a former Bachelor contestant and now is an amazing podcaster for a sex positive show called Let's Talk About It as well as an awesome coach. I highly recommend subscribing. Here part 1 of our simulcast where she featured Rev. VanHall as a guest to discuss sex, sexuality, masturbation, and much more. 

Part 3 of Whose Your God Cast

July 21, 2021 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

Sorry for the delay folks I was on a much needed vacation with my kiddos and I had not seen them in over a year due to covid. Massive Episode upload today. Stay tuned for plenty of content.  Here is the final part of my awesome dialogue with comedians Amy Miller and Steve Hernandez on their podcast, "Who's Your God."

Whos Your God? With Last Comic Standing's Amy Miller Pt 2

May 25, 2021 20:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

Comedians Amy Miller of Last Comic Standing, and her hilarious cohost Steve Hernandez interviewed me and agreed to simulcast the interview on both of our podcasts.  The  "Who's Your Godcast" is a brilliant podcast to add to your cue so smash that subscribe button.  Enjoy Part 2

Whos Your God? With Last Comic Standing's Amy Miller Pt 1

May 25, 2021 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

Comedians Amy Miller of Last Comic Standing, and her hilarious cohost Steve Hernandez interviewed me and agreed to simulcast the interview on both of our podcasts.  Their podcast, the "Who's Your Godcast" is a brilliant podcast to add to your cue so smash that subscribe button.  Enjoy Part 1. 

Sex With God: With Author Suzanne DeWitt Hall

May 12, 2021 19:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

This week we interviewed Suzanne DeWitt Hall who is the author of Where True Love Is: An LGBTQIA+ Devotional. 

When Hope Harms

May 04, 2021 01:00 - 11 minutes - 8 MB

Sometimes hope is used to keep the marginalized and oppressed complacent. Join the conversation.

The Church is to Blame: Climate Crisis

April 29, 2021 18:00 - 7 minutes - 5.2 MB

This past Earth Day Rev. Christopher VanHall reflects on the depleted state of our biosphere and how The Church initiated this destruction. 

Seaspiracy & Blue Theology

April 22, 2021 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

Christopher VanHall talks with Rev. Dan Paul as they share their thoughts about ocean conservation, they review the Seaspiracy documentary, and they discuss Dan Paul's environmental education endeavor called Blue Theology. 

Deconstructing Easter: A Sermon for Agnostics and Atheists

April 05, 2021 01:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

Christopher, an agnostic minister, discusses faith deconstruction and the difficulties that holidays like Easter present to those questioning their faith.

Qanon -sense: What to Do About Toxic Conspiracy Theories in The Church

March 30, 2021 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Rev. Christopher VanHall and Dr. Bernie Zaleha discuss what to do about MAGA and Q cultists running rampant in The Church.

Pure Evil: The Plague of Purity Culture

March 24, 2021 01:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Purity culture is evil? Let's talk about it. 

Pure Evil

March 24, 2021 01:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

Purity culture is evil? Let's talk about it. 

Get Out: The Royal Addition

March 16, 2021 22:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

Talking about the Royally fucked up treatment of the former Duke and Duchess. 

The Bern Notice: Christian Atheism?

February 26, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 19.9 MB

Rev. VanHall interviews Dr. Bernie Zaleha, an atheistic Christian Pantheist, who describes his Christianity as ethics and not spirituality.

End of The World & I Feel Fine

February 16, 2021 23:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB

Rev. Christopher condemns Christian nationalist nut jobs like Marjorie Taylor Greene and explains how 99% of American Christians vastly misunderstand the context of The Book of Revelation.  

Ancient Aliens?

February 08, 2021 05:00 - 11 minutes - 7.77 MB

Are aliens and UFO'S mentioned in the Bible? Let's find out. 

Say Nope to Bible Quotes

January 31, 2021 20:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

 Tired of people using scripture to justify their bullshit? Here is the solution.

No News is Good News!

January 25, 2021 03:00 - 13 minutes - 9.6 MB

Trump, the Tyrant Turd Truffle, has been removed by the democratic process. Thank God! It is time for a well earned break. Breathe it in as we prepare to march toward equity and progress.

End of Trumpism

January 10, 2021 22:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MB

 Rev. VanHall condemns the insurrection at the capitol and all those that allow this cycle of dangerous ideology to continue. Especially in the Church. 

Fancy Pants

November 30, 2020 17:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Brian Falduto, aka the actor that played "Fancy Pants" in School of Rock gives an exclusive interview about his faith journey, acting career, and his latest LGBT inclusive worship song. You are going to love this!

Trump, You're Fired!

November 09, 2020 04:00 - 13 minutes - 9.48 MB

How should we feel about Joe Biden's election?  Tune in for Rev. VanHall's reaction to the news.

Spiritual Death

October 18, 2020 23:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

🏳️‍🌈 ⛪️ Do you have doubts about The Church, Spirituality, and God? Embrace it! 🍻 

The Church Doesn't Give a Fuck!

October 12, 2020 04:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

The Rev. is fresh out of fucks to give! The Michigan terrorists that tried to kidnap their governor were a direct result of Christian neutrality in the face of the ever going presence of white supremacy, extremism, and Trumpism in The Church. Let's talk about that and how to confront this epidemic of complicity and terrorism. 

Death, Taxes, Tyrants, and Plagues

October 04, 2020 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

Trump has coronavirus. No justice for Breonna Taylor. RIP RBG. And how should we feel? All this and more. Check it out.

Brian McLaren Interview

September 29, 2020 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

Brian McLaren has an exclusive interview for you. Join us as Brian shares his thoughts on American politics, the church, the climate crisis, the pandemic, and the incompetence of the Trump administration. As a bonus, Brian gives you a sneak peak at his coming literary works. You have to hear this amazing dialogue with the Rev. Cheers.

#Landback Decolonize America

September 23, 2020 04:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

Native activist and journalist, Corrine Rice, tells us her story and offers advice in how to become better allies for indigenous peoples. So many mic drops.

Live Bearded

September 17, 2020 02:00 - 12 minutes - 8.77 MB

 Rev. Christopher VanHall accidentally trimmed their mighty beard too short and in so doing learned a valuable lesson for spiritual growth.

That's What THEY Said!

August 19, 2020 03:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

In this episode Christopher discusses their recent revelation in being nonbinary. 

Call-ins to Ministry: Rev. Dr. LaTaunya Bynum

August 09, 2020 22:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

Our first guest is the amazing Rev. Dr. LaTaunya Bynum, the Regional Minister of The Christian Church Disciples of Christ, Northern California and Nevada.  On this brand new episode of Rev'd Up, Dr. Bynum discusses her cultural views in the current age of terrible political leadership from Donald Trump.  Dr. Bynum offers wonderful encouragements during the difficult circumstances surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, and we even have a chance to discuss what is happening in the current new ...

Bye Felicia

August 02, 2020 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

The Bible should be required reading for nonviolent political resistance to extremism and Trump, but it has become a recipe for disaster. In this week's episode, Rev. Christopher VanHall discusses healthy boundaries and how conservative Christianity is often the vehicle for terrible advice that often leads to toxic relational dynamics. 

Big D*ck Energy

July 26, 2020 02:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

Yes, the title is a Bible reference and you'll love the story because it is hysterical. On our second episode of this podcast Christopher discusses Trump's latest televised shit show, aka the Chris Wallace interview. Christopher compares Trump's "leadership skills" to ancient tyrants in The Hebrew Bible, and explains a significant reason why inept dictators rise to power in the first place.

Infamous Amos (Pilot Episode)

July 20, 2020 03:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MB

Wearing a mask is a Christian mandate during a global pandemic. So is ousting this "president" in November. Sadly, so many Christians are harming others with dangerous arrogance and bigotry regarding their handling of coronavirus and their support of Trump.  Speaking directly like this is not always popular but hard truths rarely are. Just ask the prophet Amos.  Let's dive in.