Active Listening

In this episode, Ariana chats with Bible scholar and theologian Pete Enns. They dive into what it means to be honest about questions regarding faith and the Bible; especially when they don't make sense based on our faith communities. Pete is a fantastic teacher and desires to help others understand the nuances found in scripture.

You can hear more from him via his podcast The Bible for Normal People, check out his blog, or read his books.

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In today’s episode, Ariana decided to record an impromptu interview with her husband Scott DeVries. We take a bit of a detour and dive into our current world crisis - the COVID19 virus. We know this is something on many people’s minds, if not all of us.

So if you’re looking for a bit of hope, are feeling overwhelmed with all the panic and fear, are unsure of what you should do, want accurate information, and don’t know how faith factors into all of this, please listen in as we talk about Church & Crisis.

Peace and love to you all during this time.

For more information on this crisis, here are several links to point you in the right direction.
- Flatten the Curve
- CNN Podcast
- How to Flatten the Curve
- Do's and Don'ts of Social Distancing
- Coronavirus: Why You Must Act Now
- Social Distancing: This is Not a Snow Day

Also, here are some music albums that we have been listening to during this time.
- The Brilliance: World Keeps Spinning
- Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors: Dragons

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In today's episode, Ariana is joined by Brother Guy Consolmagno. He is a Jesuit and the Director of the Vatican Observatory. He is an astronomer and is actively practicing how to find God in all things. Brother Guy helps to bring new perspectives on loving God and science. So enjoy this conversation on Church & Science.

For those who would like to read the poem mentioned in the episode, you can find it here.

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In this episode, Ariana has the pleasure of chatting with Birgit Schreyer Duarte; a director, translator and dramaturg. She is from Germany and currently resides in Toronto. Birgit shares her thoughts and the journey behind how the production Nathan the Wise came to be and how people from varying religions can share the same space and learn to do life together regardless of differences. Listen in as she shares her experience of being "the other" and how that personally affected her.

To learn more about Birgit and upcoming productions, you can visit her website. To read the parable that is mentioned in the show, click here.

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In this episode, Bill deVries shares his heart for Church & Family. He is a strong advocate for grace and sharing the Gospel with everyone he meets. He’s not afraid of disagreement and loves his family dearly. Let's hear what he has to say.

In this episode, Ariana gets to chat with one of her faith journey heroines, Sarah Bessey. She has a huge heart for women and people on the margins. Sarah doesn't mince words, but still finds a way to speak with a spirit of gentleness and poise. Let's hear what she has to say about women becoming bold and breaking molds in the Church.

To read more from Sarah, visit her website. You can sign up for her Field Notes newsletter, see her upcoming speaking engagements, or follow her on social media.

In the next episode of our series, we get to hear from one of the world's leading climate scientists, Katharine Hayhoe. She's done her homework and knows her stuff. Katharine has a huge heart for people and cares deeply about communicating her message in a way people will hear and understand. Let's dive into how Church and Climate cross paths.

For more information, visit Katharine's website, watch the Global Weirding series, or read her articles here and here.

In this episode, Ariana has the pleasure of interviewing Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers of the Pantsuit Politics podcast. We go deep into Church & Politics and get to hear their thoughts on how they work together.

To hear more from Sarah and Beth, you can join them on tour, read their book, or listen to their podcast.

In the next episode of our season, Ariana sits down with Janette Drost to hear her thoughts on Church & Community. Janette shares with us what it was like growing up in the church, moving away, returning home, starting a family and finding her place in community. She has some great insights on how to do life with those around us.

In this episode, Ariana chats with her long time friend Sarah Brown on what it was like for her in coming out, her thoughts on what the Bible says regarding homosexuality, and how she is choosing to walk that out now.