I'm back! After a break from the pod, I've returned with a life update and reflections from my first year as a graduate student at Harvard Divinity School studying religion, ethics, and politics.

This episode is for anyone navigating a major life reset (whether school, career change, move, etc.). In the middle (or on the precipice) of big changes, life often gets scary, and doubts are ever-present. But often we find that the leap of faith only makes things brighter. You're more resilient than you think. 

Then, this episode rounds off with some things I love (“so my ministry”) and some things I don’t (“not my ministry”). Go in peace! 

Topic ideas? Comments? Questions? I’d love to know! [email protected]

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What happens when grief reshapes your entire world? In this unique episode I share my deeply personal journey of navigating the loss of my mother during Holy Week 2024.

I pray this episode brings you comfort and hope, especially if you're also experiencing a grief journey. All love and appreciation to those who listen. Go in peace.


Stuff that’s helped me feel a bit less “griefy” and more “hope-y”:

Untangle Grief (online bereavement groups, also has IG page) - https://untanglegrief.com

Good Mourning: https://goodmourning.com.au

Magic Hour with Taylor Paige: https://magichourpod.com

Stages of Grief: https://www.healthline.com/health/stages-of-grief#5-stages 

Sensual Faith by Lyvonne Briggs  

Briggs, Lyvonne. “ Sensual Faith: The Art of Coming Home to Your Body. Convergence Books, New York, New York, 2023. 


Honorable Mention: The grief-fiest album "The Tortured Poets Department" by Taylor Swift and the song "I Hate it Here" 

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In this episode, I explore Biblical Literalism: A Gentile Heresy by John Shelby Song then wrap-up with a Keep Me Near the Cross segment all about meeting St. Rita in Paris and New Year's goals!

For full show notes: www.faithfullyuncool.com

Sources Referenced:

Spong, John Shelby. Biblical Literalism: A Gentile Heresy: A Journey into a New Christianity through the Doorway of Matthew’s Gospel. HarperOne, 2016.

The Bible for Normal People podcast - Jared Byas - "The Making of the Modern Mindset, Part 1" - https://thebiblefornormalpeople.com/episode-176-jared-byas-the-making-of-the-modern-mindset-part-1/

Straight White American Jesus podcast - Daniel Miller - "It's In the Code Episode 81: The Inerrant Bible" - https://www.straightwhiteamericanjesus.com/episodes/its-in-the-code-ep-81-the-inerrant-bible/

About Faithfully Uncool:

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Let's chat about why I'm an LGBTQ-Affirming Christian, the difference between affirming vs. "welcoming", and the most important reason of all to appreciate and accept each other.

Sources Mentioned/Referenced in this Episode:

Scholar Dan McClellan on Genesis 19 (Sodom and Gomorrah) - https://www.instagram.com/p/CuE3wnKsDQZ/

Hagar story; Jewish Women’s Archive Encyclopedia: https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/hagar-bible#:~:text=In%20this%20encounter%20with%20God's,(Gen%2016%3A13). 

- Straight White American Jesus Podcast - https://www.straightwhiteamericanjesus.com/episodes/its-in-the-code-ep-56-religious-freedom-part-1/   

- Bible For Normal People - “Reading Scripture as a Transgender Christian”

- Bible For Normal People - “What It Means to Read the Bible Literally”

- The Reformation Project - https://www.instagram.com/thereformationproject/ 

About Faithfully Uncool:

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Somber. Joy. Peace. Fresh. Solemn.

A few words to describe my Holy Week of 2023. Filled with new experiences and challenges, led with a tender heart, but an open mind. Tune in to hear how I spent the week leading up to Easter. Special features in this episode include my favorite book right now in the "Keep Me Near the Cross" segment and the unprecedented change at the Synod of Bishops in "Not My Ministry."

Referenced:

Holy Week Summary:

https://www.trinity.unimelb.edu.au/about/news-media/news/holy-week-explainer

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Holy-Week

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Week

Good Friday Virtual Sit Meditation by the Center for Action and Contemplation

Book: The Meaning of Mary Magdalene: Discovering the Woman at the Heart of Christianity by Cynthia Bourgeault

Synod of Bishops:

“Crack in the Stained Glass Ceiling: Pope Gives Women Right to Vote at Crucial Bishop Meeting”

“Pope Gives Women Right to Vote in Bishops’ Meeting for the First Time”

"Pope Francis Gives Women Historic Right to Vote at Meeting"

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This episode explores some tips for moving through the “deconstruction to reconstruction” pipeline in your faith journey. There’s also the debut of 2 new segments in the show, “Not My Ministry” & “Keep Me Near the Cross.”

Referenced in this Episode

Asbury Revival:

https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/18/us/asbury-revival-christian-what-is-cec/index.html

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2023/02/27/how-asbury-university-revival-started-globe-by-storm/69937478007/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2023/02/15/asbury-university-christian-revival/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Asbury_revival

Candice Benbow:

Full IG Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CnUbQVKOpwl/ 

https://www.instagram.com/candicebenbow/

https://candicebenbow.com

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An episode great for anytime you listen (I promise, friends!) Tune in for the top 4 parts of my life that shaped my faith in 2022 along with some hopes for 2023. This episode is a dash of encouragement for all my other goal setters out there. Let's go inward as we move forward. 


Mentioned in this episode:
A Race Well-Lived by Michelle Moore Bible Study:
https://www.amazon.com/Race-Well-Lived-Michelle-Moore/dp/B09BY3NY3D/ref=sr_1_1?crid=30PYOJMRTYIWP&keywords=a+race+well+lived+michelle+moore&qid=1672533976&sprefix=a+race+well+lived+michelle+moore%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-1 

About Faithfully Uncool:

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Doing something scary on this episode -- reading out an original story! I've always had a special love for expressing myself through writing, and I hope this episode encourages you to step out of your own comfort zone. Dare yourself and be proud. Courage is within you. 

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Details about my experience at the courageous 2022 Jude 3 Project conference in Washington, D.C.  Tune in to find out which hard hitting sessions I went to, what resonated, and my favorite songs on Taylor Swift's new album.

About the Jude 3 Project:
https://jude3project.org

https://www.instagram.com/jude3project/

About Faithfully Uncool:

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Maybe these habits are a part of your Christian faith practice, perhaps they're not. Maybe you're comfortable with the terms progressive Christian or traditional/fundamentalist Christian,  perhaps you try to avoid labels altogether. Whatever the case may be, I've realized that my faith has grown since deconstruction and this episode covers some spiritual practices that I've developed on my journey. What about you? Do you have any unique sacred practices that you've incorporated in your life (whether or not you've experienced times of deconstruction/faith renewal)? I'd love to know. 

Join the conversation & share your thoughts with me:

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Sources Referenced:

Pete Enns' reel on "adaptive Christianity" - https://www.instagram.com/tv/CeGuzcaAPco/

About Faithfully Uncool:

Substack: https://substack.com/@jasmyneharper 

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