Beyond the Pale

Steve & Tammy continue their conversation with former pastor Giles Parker and end up examining "What is "Progressive Christianity"?  Along the way they discuss connecting for the first time at Pete Rollins event in Belfast, why their Sunday morning service attendance is a bit spotty these days, as well as meeting up last year on England's 200 mile Wainwright Coast to Coast Walk. 

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Belfast 2014- 5:11

Is church something you attend?- 9:14

What is "Progressive Christianity?" - 20:47

Walking England's 200 Mile Coast to Coast - 31:45

Steve & Tammy talk with former pastor Giles Parker about his journey to a more progressive Christianity, how the church should operate in the world, and why sometimes God just seems to break his own rules.

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3:30- New Book Recommendations

6:20- Drawn to leaders who pilgrimage

10:30 God breaks rules for relationship

14:06- Giles shares his story

23:35- Building church or building community?

25:27- Avoiding spiritual arrogance

With the tragic passing of actor Gene Wilder, Steve & Tammy explore links between his most iconic character and the Christian Gospel.  Join our adventure exploring the magical chocolate factory of Mr. Willy Wonka!

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8:10 - Wonka & the Kingdom of God

15:34- Wonka & the Old Testament

18:00- Wonka & predestination

22:00- Wonka & our expectations of God

24:40- Wonka & walking without fear

26:25- Wonka & the Garden of Eden

31:50- Wonka & thinking God has failed us

36:50- Wonka & your inheritance

Adventurer Rob del Bosque shares with Steve & Tammy how his 500 mile pilgrimage across Spain on the Camino de Santiago has helped shape his faith and life.

Mark & Christine Cattanach share their unique story of how they came to faith in Christ and why, despite being friends with Steve & Tammy, they "still go to church".  Along the way they share how their faith helped them face the loss of their first child as well as why Christianity needs a more "Christ-like" God!

Beyond the Pale "Geek Correspondent" Martin Daniel returns to review the new Star Trek movie. But then things turn political as we discuss Donald Trump, Hillary, Bernie, as well as the pros and cons of having kids recite the Pledge of Allegiance 

What happens when you are part of a church leadership team and your spouse tells you he doesn't believe in God anymore?  Marylee Hackman shares the challenges and breakthroughs as she and her husband found a better, more "Christ-like" life, outside of religious belief.

4:35  Marylee shares about the walk where Andy told her he didn't believe in God anymore

9:50  Andrew shares how the church they helped establish ostracised them

18:00  Marylee shares how moving outside the evangelical system made them better people

20:25  How the next generation will have less religious baggage

22:20  The bad theology of Jack Chick comics

26:00  How to respond when your spouse begins to doubt

Steve & Andrew go off topic during their "basement discussion" with Tammy and talk race issues in America and why, despite the anger and heartache in the U.S. right now, there is reason to believe there is still hope and light at the end of the tunnel.

Steve's brother Andrew returns and chats with Steve & Tammy about his perspective on why Christians struggle to "grow up" and take responsibilities for their decisions.

2:00- The 10 Commandments vs. The Sermon on the Mount

8:39- Tammy's experiences questioning "pillars of her faith"

16:45- Why Christians should stop acting childish

21:35- Getting Christians to take responsibility for their decisions

27:20- Why some Christians have more in common with some atheists than with other Christians

Ever thought of running with a dream you had...even if you aren't so young anymore? Actor & comedian Matt Baca shares how approaching middle age was a catalyst for a mid-life career change.