Deconstructing the Myth

Deconstructing the Myth

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  • 52. Deconstructing the Atonement Pt. 1 (Summarizing Theories/Motifs)

    Welcome to Season 4 of Deconstructing the Myth! Liz Mall (MA of Christian Apologetics, Biola) and Jenny White (MA of Museum Studies, Harvard) join forces again to bring you another research season to help you on your deconstruction journey.


    From today's episode:

    10 theories/motifs drawn from Saving Power: Theories of Atonement and Forms of the Church by Peter Schmiechen

    • 1. Sacrifice-this motif compares Jesus’ death to sin offerings in the Old Testament (Calvin)

    • 2. Justification by Grace-in a “legal” sense, the death of Christ provided a way for humans to be judged as innocent (Luther)

    • 3. Penal Substitution-a replacement is needed to pay the penalty for humans to be judged as innocent (Hodge)

    • 4. Liberation-the death and resurrection primarily liberates us from sin

    • 5. Renewal of Creation—a new spiritual existence is inaugurated by the death and resurrection (Athanasius)

    • 6. The Restoration of Creation-creation and humanity need to be restored to its original state (Anselm)

    • 7. Christ as the Goal of Creation-Christ and the new Christian community brought about by the death and resurrection is the completion of creation (Schleiermacher)

    • 8. Christ the Way to the Knowledge of God-Christ came to restore our understanding/knowing of God (Niebuhr)

    • 9. Christ the Reconciler-Christ reconciles those caught up in spiritual warfare (1 Corinthians 1 and 2)

    • 10. The Wondrous Love of God-Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection are all about pointing us to God’s love (Abelard, Wesley, Moltmann)

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      For a compilation of this season's show notes in one place, check out Patreon.com/deconstructingthemyth and consider supporting us there financially to help keep the lights on (and for additional perks and opportunities!)



      53 min
    • 51. Deconstructing Doctrines-Introduction to Season 4

      Welcome to Season 4 of Deconstructing the Myth! Liz Mall (MA of Christian Apologetics, Biola) and Jenny White (MA of Museum Studies, Harvard) join forces again to bring you another research season to help you on your deconstruction journey. This season is all about deconstructing the doctrines that have shaped the American Evangelical experience by looking closely at the historical, cultural, and Biblical context behind each one.


      For a compilation of this season's show notes in one place, check out Patreon.com/deconstructingthemyth and consider supporting us there financially to help keep the lights on (and for additional perks and opportunities!)

      20 min
    • 50. The Practice of Being Present
      How can being present impact our deconstruction? Today I share my personal experience with cultivating presence in this season of life. I reference the podcast Mindfulness+ with Thomas McConkie that you may enjoy checking out!
Thank you for joining me for a season 3 bonus episode! These episodes are a sampling of the weekly solo episodes I provide at Patreon.com/deconstructingthemyth and I hope you will consider joining us there for more content like this and exclusive community opportunities.
      12 min
    • 49. Nondualism—Season 3 Bonus Episode
      Nondualism is one of my favorite concepts that I’ve gleaned during deconstruction. Today I share my own story of embracing this concept over the past few years and I share its ongoing importance in my deconstruction journey and life.
      Thank you for joining me for a season 3 bonus episodes! These episodes are a sampling of the weekly solo episodes I provide at Patreon.com/deconstructingthemyth and I hope you will consider joining us there for more content like this and exclusive community opportunities.
      30 min
    • 48. Having Fruitful Dialogue with Evangelicals-Season 3 Bonus Episode
      Recently I was asked how to have "fruitful dialogue with Evangelicals" as I navigate my own deconstruction. I think it is absolutely possible and beautiful when it happens! Today I share what that dialogue looks like for me personally.
      Thank you for joining me for a season 3 bonus episodes! These episodes are a sampling of the weekly solo episodes I provide at Patreon.com/deconstructingthemyth and I hope you will consider joining us there for more content like this and exclusive community opportunities.
      17 min
    • 47. Coming Full Circle in Deconstruction-Season 3 Bonus Episode
      Today I share thoughts about the concept of "returning home" and what that looks like currently for me in deconstruction.
      Thank you for joining me for a season 3 bonus episodes! These episodes are a sampling of the weekly solo episodes I provide at Patreon.com/deconstructingthemyth and I hope you will consider joining us there for more content like this and exclusive community opportunities.
      22 min
    • 11. Michael Gungor: The Intersection of Spirituality and Creativity
      Michael Gungor shares his spiritual story with Nathaniel Schweinberg and me today, as well as discussing the intersection of spirituality and creativity and why it’s important to let go of our spiritual labels. We discuss songs and concepts from his new album “Love Song to Life” coming out 11/11/22.
      https://linktr.ee/gungormusic
      1 hr 11 min
    • 45. Trey Ferguson Author of “Theologizin’ Bigger” (Season 3 Bonus Episode)
      On today’s bonus episode I chat with Trey Ferguson—a pastor, author, and “theologizer” who writes and speaks publicly about faith and race. He provides such a refreshing view of Christianity, a curious faith, the intersection of technology and religion, and a reframing of what the Good News of Christ might be about after all.
      Website:
      https://www.pastortrey05.com
      Twitter:
      @PastorTrey05
      Instagram:
      @pastorytrey05
      Amazon Link to “Theologizin’ Bigger: Homilies on Living Freely and Loving Wholly”
      https://www.amazon.com/dp/1957687363?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_5V6NJ1XQXG7Q0NDP552Z
      57 min
    • 45. Sarah Hayward author of “Giving Up God” (Season 3 Bonus Episode)
      Today’s guest and I chat about her book “Giving Up God,” her journey of deconstructing, and then finding herself on the other side of Christianity as an awe-filled agnostic-atheist who sees life as full of opportunity and wonder now.
      Connect with Sarah on Instagram at @shayward writes and at her website sarahhennhayward.com
      Find her book “Giving Up God” at all major online book sales spots!
      53 min

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    A podcast exploring why those who grew up in the American Evangelical church are now leaving it behind.