This is a live conversation with Houston, Texas based pastor and writer Ashley Maydwell Jennings. We discuss how sexuality is understood in Christianity, her experiences as a queer minister in the South, the state of the local church in Houston

Episode 15 - Understanding Pragmatism Feat. Pete Davis

Oct 20th, 2019 1h 2m

This a conversation with Virginia based podcast host, author and political thinker Pete Davis. We discuss the philosophical tradition of Pragmatism and its history.Show NotesPete Davis (https://petedavis.org/) (https://twitter.com/PeteDDavi

Episode 14 - Listening to Black Women Feat. Ally Henny

Aug 15th, 2019 2h 1m

This is a conversation with Missouri based podcast host, writer and theologian Ally Henny. We discuss the way black women are perceived in society, the demonization of single black motherhood and the value of the collective wisdom of black wome

Episode 13 - Holy Nihilism Feat. Gerhard Stubben

Jul 20th, 2019 1h 15m

This is a conversation with Waco, Texas based podcast host, author and scholar Gerhard Stubben. We discuss the message of the biblical book Ecclesiastes, how the Buddhist mindfulness tradition intersects with Christian spirituality, the dangers

Episode 12 - The Importance of Literacy Feat. Shane Blackshear

Jul 19th, 2019 1h 3m

This is a conversation with Austin, Texas based minister, blogger and podcast host Shane Blackshear. We discuss the value of reading, the limitations of language, how engaging literature relates to essential spiritual disciplines and much more.

Episode 11 - Progressive Orthodoxy Feat. The Augustinian

Jun 4th, 2019 1h 43m

This is a conversation with Waco, Texas based Christian writers, podcasters and scholars Jake Rabbe, Tylor Standley and Gerhard Stubben of The Augustinian. We discuss the origins of their publication, the role of Christianity in politics, the c

Episode 10 - How To Give An Argument Feat. Ben Burgis

Apr 28th, 2019 1h 6m

This is a conversation with New Jersey based video contributor, author and professor of logic and philosophy at Rutgers University Ben Burgis. We discuss why the Left should be willing to debate, the errors in libertarian political philosophy,

Episode 9 - The Openess of Christ Feat. Daniel Kent

Apr 27th, 2019 1h 56m

This is a conversation with Minnesota based Christian spiritual teacher, podcaster and writer Daniel Kent. We discuss political tribalism, the value of Open Theism (openess theology), his new book Confident Humility: Becoming Your Full Self Wit

Episode 8 - Understanding Justice Feat. Tyler Burns

Apr 13th, 2019 1h 42m

This is a conversation with Florida based podcaster, activist and Christian thinker Tyler Burns. We discuss the theology and philosophy of justice, what a just world would look like, reparations for slavery and much more.Show NotesTyler Bur

Episode 7 - Alternative Ideals feat. Allison Torres

Mar 4th, 2019 2h 10m

This is a conversation with natural life coach Allison Torres. We discuss how consumption (diet) in all its forms shapes us as human beings, how patriarchy in society creates toxic femininity, the nature of psychedelics and much more.Show Not

Episode 6 - Seeing the Unseen feat. Jacqueline Taylor

Feb 25th, 2019 1h 24m

This is a conversation with Houston,Texas based educator and LGBTQ advocate Jacqueline Taylor. We discuss the ways in which discrimination, stereotypes and poverty affects the LGTBQ community.(Note: This was recorded before the current revela

Episode 5 - The Mind of Society feat. Nathan Staley

Jan 13th, 2019 1h 40m

Kansas City based therapist, blogger and podcast host Nathan Staley returns for another conversation. We discuss (and critique) the worldview of Jordan Peterson, the nature of fascism, and the possible psychological effects of the Trump adminis

Episode 4 - Remaining Human in a Dehumanizing World feat. New Persuasive Words

Dec 15th, 2018 59m 56s

This is a conversation with Pennsylvania based theologians and podcasters Bill Borror and Scott Jones of New Persuasive Words. We discuss the dehumanization within society and how to live in light of that reality.Show NotesBill Borror (http

Episode 3 - Don't Stay In Your Lane

Dec 6th, 2018 27m 41s

This is a reflection on what happens when we disconnect our theories from raw human experience, the lack of integrated thought in our society and a plea for compassion.Show NotesNew Persuasive Words podcast (https://npw.fireside.fm/)NRA t

Episode 2 - Being Holistically Pro-Life feat. Nathan Staley

Nov 5th, 2018 1h 31m

This is a conversation with Kansas City based therapist, blogger and podcast host Nathan Staley. Topics discussed include the weakness of the Church's pro-life movement, letting spirituality guide our political beliefs, the flaws of libertarian

Episode 1 - Our National Gun Disease

Oct 20th, 2018 35m 23s

From the shootings at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Route 91 music festival in Las Vegas and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, the issue of gun violence has caused fervor in our political discourse. What would it look like for us