A prominent Christian author recently said in an interview that if he was a pastor today he would be willing to perform a same-sex marriage. This answer gave credence to an underserved sect of American evangelicals. But then... the next day he took it all back. Gail joins me on this episode to share some of her background in education and the church so we can compare and contrast how our personal experiences led us to respond in unique ways to this Eugene Peterson news. 

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You can follow Gail on Twitter @GailAGoldsmith

How can one's appreciation for art change by experiencing it in a group rather than alone? My guest, Faith, was on a recent episode to discuss how she connected with the Hamilton soundtrack and what it meant to her even if she might not be getting the "full experience" by not seeing it on a stage. I recently saw Hamilton performed onstage in San Francisco and Faith has all sorts of questions that need answering. We discuss the most surprising moments of the play, how seeing the production preformed live enhanced the impact of the play, and the wonderful moment when you feel a deep connection to a group of strangers who suddenly all feel similar emotions. 

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You can follow Faith on Twitter @FaithWartt but you won't understand it if you're not a teenager.

Matthew 19:21 "sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor."

I am not typically a fan of literalizing a random verse from the Bible and trying to apply it to a modern context, but I think it would be pretty badass if churches started doing that in this case. Josh joins me on the episode to discuss his changing points of view on evangelical christianity. We discuss the manipulative environments at church camps, the rapture, and what it would take for Josh and I to start attending church once again. 

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If you want to see what Josh looks like in a graduation gown you can follow him on Twitter @Bradshaw0510

There is so much that goes into witnessing a theatrical production; the actors performing in the same room as you, the stagecraft and set design, hearing the voices and music reverberating off of the walls. There's no way to fall in love with a play by just listening to it apart from the theater. Except that is exactly what happened to Faith while listening to the Hamilton soundtrack by herself in the middle of the night. She joins me on this episode to tell me what drew her Lin-Manuel Miranda's opus as well as how it has helped her search for the narrative in history rather than see it as a random collection of dates to memorize.

She is also filled with envy as I am about to see Hamilton on stage in San Francisco, but we'll discuss that later. 

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You can follow Faith on Twitter @FaithWartt but you won't understand it if you're not a teenager. 

Anyone who comes from a religious background has to come to terms with their indoctrination in adulthood. It can be a difficult process to figure out how the lessons you heard as a child still have profound effects later in life. This is perhaps a larger task for women as they are often taught to hide their bodies, serve their husbands, and lower their voices. Melissa joins me on the podcast once again to discuss her process of recognizing the ways in which her religious upbringing has impacted her and how she is healing from the trauma she experienced. 

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If you are interested in the thoughts of a politically minded statistician, you can follow Melissa on Twitter @MelWardP

Dating is hard. Currently, most dates, hookups, or relationships start with the assistance of an app used to swipe left or right or via a carefully manicured social media profile. But does the ease with which you could be connected with dozens of other eligible single people make things easier or more difficult? Lauren joins me on this episode to share some of her experiences and horror stories about dating. We also discuss dating lingo, the proper expectations for a Tinder date, and lay some ground rules regarding the dick pic epidemic.

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You can follow Lauren on Instagram @LoDoFaSho and if you are in the Scottsdale area on Bumble. 

How freeing would it be to never be worried about your spouse seeing your browser history? I have been married for almost a decade and my wife, Katie, joins me on this episode to discuss some of the changes and challenges we've experienced over the years. We discuss how much shame we experienced while single and during the first part of our marriage, how honesty has led to us expressing love in a deeper way, and butt stuff. 

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You can follow Katie on Instagram @Kestabrook and her art/lettering @HappyLetterCo

Women make up roughly 50% of moviegoers, and yet it's taken decades to get the most popular female superhero onto the big screen. With so much anticipation many people have walked out of their Wonder Woman screenings, including myself, feeling a rush of emotions. Sterling joins me to discuss what that experience was like for her, the process of her embracing feminism, and what impact it has on young audiences to be able to see a little of themselves in the heroes that inspire them. 

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Sterling does not want you to follow her on social media or in real life, but she does ask that you leave a review for this podcast instead. 

I have a lot of hobbies and interests, but there are many things that I have absolutely no knowledge of that I know others are obsessed with. One of those interests is wrestling. I can name a few character, but that's about it. I have no idea why this is such an enduring form of entertainment for so many people for decades. To correct that my guest, Dash Kwiatkowski, and I discuss his fandom of the WWE and what is so compelling about the characters' storylines, behind the scenes drama, and the spectacle. 

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You can follow Dash on Twitter @TheTrollverine and see his touring schedule at www.DashComedy.com

Kathleen joins me on this episode to speak frankly about her romantic experiences past and present, specifically her current polyamorous relationship with her wife and girlfriend. Most people grow up learning that monogamous relationships are the norm (either for religious or cultural reasons). In this conversation we discuss the potentially harmful tendencies that come from an environment that only allows for monogamy as well as ways to overcome shame and grow in trust, vulnerability, and honesty. We have the capability to love more than we think. It is unhealthy to see your partner as the fulfillment of all your needs. Sorry, Jerry Maguire. "You complete me" is still a terrible, codependent way to connect with someone. 

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You can connect with Kathleen and read her thoughts on love and life at www.KathleenRansom.com