Cowboy Jesus - The Rodeo of Life and Religion

In this episode I interview Rev. Dee Cooper. Dee is a pastor, leader, and visionary. She is a long time member of the Presbytery of Denver who has just been hired into her new position as Lead Presbytery. Dee is more than just a member of the Presbytery but she has a vision for the denomination and Christianity as a whole. She is as personable as she dynamic. Enjoy the conversation. 

In this episode I interview a friend and colleague, Rev. Russ Kane. Russ is a recently retired Presbyterian Pastor. Together we talk about his career and his insights about the history of the PCUSA. Russ is a leader in the Presbyterian Church and the Denver Presbytery. He is a friend and mentor to many of us who have worked alongside of Russ. Enjoy our conversation together. 

This is the annual Christmas Cowboy Jesus episode. I'm joined by Jill VanderWal, Sarah Rex, and Samantha Bronson. We laugh and share together our fun Christmas memories and traditions. Only one serious topic, the rest is fun! 

In this episode I interview  Rev. Jessica Rooks from the Mountain Sky Conference of the United Methodist Church. Rev. Rooks is a District Superintendent who has oversight of the Denver Metro churches. We talk together about the current conflict within the denomination over LGBTQI+ issues. It's an eye opening conversation. She has some great insights about the status of the church, our Mountain Sky Conference and the future of the United Methodist Church. Enjoy Rev. Rooks. 

It's one thing to be a progressive theologian, it's an altogether different thing to be a progressive parent raising your children with progressive values. In this episode I sit down with my colleague Jill VanderWal and we explore what it means, and how to do progressive parenting. 

In this episode I interview Matt Mattson. Matt is a true visionary. We talk together about his faith journey and what has brought him to the point where he is now with a global vision of ministry. He talks about his social media presence in "Today I Pray for You." Matt also shares his new ministry project "Between." Matt believes, and I concur, Between has the potential to reach the world. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as Matt and I did talking together. 

In this episode I interview Samantha Bronson. Samantha is the Minister of Children and Youth at Columbine Untied Church. Samantha has a compelling story of growing up in a conservative evangelical church. She charts her deconstruction process through education and family support. Through committed work and faith exploration she explains how she reconstructed her to faith to where she is today, a very progressive Christian. Give a listen and enjoy Samantha!

In this episode I interview Sarah Rex, the minister of music and worship at Columbine United Church. If you know Sarah she has a lot of energy and vision. Sarah has a compelling story to tell about her life growing up in the conservative evangelical church and how she moved away from fundamentalism in her adult years to embrace a progressive view of God. Sarah get's pretty excited in this episode. She  gets so wound up she drops an F-bomb. Just pretend you hear the beep. Enjoy the interview! 

Should you stay a Christian? There is a huge exodus away from Christianity right now. Many are leaving for some very good reasons. I believe something else. Give me 30 minutes and let's explore Christianity and world religions and why I choose to stay. 

Today I talk about Death with Dignity and euthanasia.  When we approach the end of our lives the option to end our life with dignity should be a choice we are all able to choose. I explore how euthanasia is similar, but different than Death with Dignity, and why one is illegal and the other is legal. Take thirty minutes and enjoy the conversation.