Below the Upper Room

By Below the Upper Room

Are you interested in talking about theology but wish the convos were more fun and inviting and less exclusive and discouraging? Tune into Below the Upper Room! Childhood besties and women in ministry... more

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The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.

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October 13, 2023 IBLPlease Stop
In the early 2010s the Duggars were reality tv royalty, but behind all the denim and the perms was the IBLP. The gals discuss the beliefs of the IBLP, their thoughts on the documentary Shiny Happy People, Jill Duggar's book Counting the Cost, and how fundamentalism sects perpetuate abuse.
Shiny Happy People Documentary on Amazon Prime
Fundie Fridays YouTube Duggarverse Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL14QTLTKyyNafD5BrMxbFH6eGHI-jBqvm&si=-Z1w24L1DykbYEgQ
Ohlheiser, Abby; Bailey, Sarah Pulliam; Izadi, Elahi (May 22, 2015). "Josh Duggar apologizes amid molestation allegations, quits Family Research Council" (https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2015/05/21/josh-duggar-apologizes-resigns-from-family-research-council-amid-molestation-allegations/).
Ohlheiser, Abby (May 23, 2015). "A timeline of the molestation allegations against Josh Duggar" (https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/acts-of-faith/wp/2015/05/23/a-timeline-of-the-molestation-allegations-against-josh-duggar/) .

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1h 23min
August 14, 2023 Looking Camp Right in the Eye
Church Camp! What is it? Where did it come from? Why do we do it? The gals answer these questions and more in this episode. Utilizing Their own experience and listener submissions, Adrianna and Mackenzie discuss the epic highs and lows of summer church camp.
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1h 20min
July 07, 2023 A Very Special Episode: Pride Edition
On this very special episode of Below the Upper Room the gals highlight stories of LGBTQ+ Christians. Mackenzie discusses how the story of Saints Sergius and Baccus inspired gay academics and artists. Adrianna talks about the first openly affirming denomination in the USA and how the gay community in New Orleans triumphed in the face of tragedy. Pride month may be over but here at Below the Upper Room we celebrate and uplift year round! Click the link in our bio to listen!
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June 19, 2023 My Parents Are Getting Divorced: An Explanation of the UMC Spilt
The gals are back and better than ever! Adrianna recounts her recent Mamma Mia escapade, the new Duggar doc, the Taylor Swift/Matty Healy situation, and growing up in an affirming denomination. Mackenzie gives a crash course in Methodist history and the run down on the ongoing fracturing of the United Methodist Church. The table is open, pull up a seat while the gals dish, gab, and discuss!
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1h 48min
April 21, 2023 Casual Friday
Today's episode is extremally relaxed. Adrianna and Mackenzie discuss a variety of topics such as Carl Lentz's move to Tulsa, Taylor Swift's break up, Millie Bobbie Brown's engagement, Fill the Stadium, early 2000s worship music, and more!
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1h 15min
April 07, 2023 The Gals Go to the Movies: Jesus Revolution Review
The gals recap and review the movie Jesus Revolution, discuss the importance of malls for preteen development, and declare that the movies are back!
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1h 35min
March 10, 2023 We Need An American Girl Doll That Got Measles at the 2023 Asbury Revival
The gals discuss the real villain of the Hailey-Selena drama and pledge to go see the movie Jesus Revolution. Adrianna and Mackenzie then dive into their main topic: revivals. What are they? How do they happen? And what is their purpose? The gals give a timeline of the 2023 revival at Asbury and explain why some are celebrating it, some are decrying it, but most are cautiously hopeful.

Nadia Boltz-Weber's On longing and the Asbury Revival: https://thecorners.substack.com/p/on-longing-and-the-asbury-revival
Check out The New Evangelical's on the ground coverage of the 2023 Asbury Revival:
Twitter: @newvangelicals
Instagram: @thenewevangelicals
TikTok: @thenewevangelicals
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1h 30min
February 17, 2023 Purity Culture
Adrianna and Mackenzie discuss Maddie Prewit’s wedding, purity rings, youth pastor wives, christian dating culture, fundie purity balls, and their first hand encounter with the “sex educator” Shelly Donahue. The gals also read some listener submitted stories!
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1h 11min
February 03, 2023 Liberation Theology
The gals are back! Adrianna and Mackenzie discuss the lack of positive Christian male influences and how many churches still do not understand what therapy is. The gals then dive into a the topic of Liberation theology and the works of Gustavo Gutiérrez. This episode is dedicated to Dr. John Starkey who demonstrated what it meant to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with God.
Sources:
A Theology of Liberation: History, Politics, and Salvation
God of Life

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1h 10min
December 23, 2022 A Special Bonus Festive Treat
The gals discuss their Christmas plans and how church people actually love theatre. Adrianna the recounts going to Branson to see Sight and Sound Theater’s Nativity play. Happy holidays to all of our listeners! We’ll be back after the New Year! Jenny Nicolson’s The Church Play Cinematic Universe: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ZK4gM7RC1M0&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE
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40min

FAQs about Below the Upper Room:

How many episodes does Below the Upper Room have?

The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.