We are delighted and humbled that Titan of Celtic Christianity, John Philip Newell, joined us from Edinburgh, Scotland to talk about his upcoming book, Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul.

John Philip is one of the leading Celtic teachers and authors of spirituality in the world. He calls the modern world to reawaken to the sacredness of the earth and every human being.

Hyphenated Life bonds with JP around the similar paths we take towards breaking down the wall between the sacred and the secular by recognizing the sacredness in everything and everyone.

Justice advocate, worship leader, and photographer based out of Chicago, Darren Calhoun, sits down with David and Andrew and shares the story of his personal journey as we discuss the state of open and affirming acceptance in the Church today. Darren is a dynamic and powerful soul with eye-opening expertise in some of the most important elements of the state of Christianity in America today. Join us!

Self described recovering lawyer and politico turned food writer, Adrian Miller joins Hyphenated Life for a truly intriguing episode about race, food and faith, soul food (Adrian is the anointed "Soul Food Scholar), barbecue, and his time with former president Bill Clinton.

You don't want to miss this conversation, where Adrian really does drop knowledge like hot biscuits!

In this episode Andrew and David do something a little different by sitting down to discuss a topic that might not be the first thing to come to mind for a podcast that explores the connection between the sacred and the secular. SPORTS! and politics... Whether you like sports, or don't, or like "politics" in your sports, or don't, it can't be denied that the tapestry of our social fabric has every aspect of our lives connected, from Race, to Sports, to Politics, to Loving Kindness, and it's difficult to keep them all in their separate buckets. So please join us on this journey as we try to keep a wide angle lens on the world in which we live.

Humility, passion, kindness, and brilliance all shine through in this episode of Hyphenated Life. A perfect guest for a podcast that covers topics at the intersection of the sacred and the secular, our conversations cover the spiritual, political, and social state of our country from the perspective of this titan of the theological world. We also discuss how Serene's upbringing and generational history shaped her worldview and life path.

"We welcome guest co-host George Mason who interviews Anne Scalfaro and Andrew Daugherty about their newly released book of a collection of sermons about the New Testament book of Hebrews. 

Hebrews contains one of the most sophisticated discussions of the meaning of Jesus for the life of faith today. Andrew and Anne engage deeply about a complex book that makes Hebrews relatable. They guide us through a relevant way to hear the voice through whom God spoke in the first century, and who also speaks to us in the twenty-first century."

Jamie Beachy's interreligious background as a former Christian minister with a deep interest in Buddhism and earth-based indigenous practices emerged through engaging the wisdom of care seekers, colleagues, students, and non-human relatives.  As the current director of  Naropa University's Center for Contemplative Chaplaincy Jamie teaches other care givers and healers how to care for themselves in this potentially exhausting path of work.

Among other topics, Andrew and David talk about how Jamie got to where she is in her life and career, as well as her work in more expansive understandings of Chaplaincy, care giving, and personal healing around trauma related wellness issues. Jamie is on the front lines of the up and coming science based healing movement centered around the use of psychedelics.

Friend of the show, Kristin Gornstein, joins Andrew and David for fun, moving, and candid conversations around her professional journey of the the past decade.  Having recently moved back to Colorado, Kristin has become the newest member of the Pine Street Band, the official band of Pine Street Church. This is a great chance to get to know her through our conversations on this episode of Hyphenated Life. Be sure to listen all the way to the end to hear a song from a recent musical release of Kristin's.

Follow Kristin's music career through her website and check out her recent EP on Spotify.

In a time when national healing is such a deep need, today we talk with public theologian, author, and pastor, Dr. Steve Shoemaker, about reality-based religion, the collective psychosis of our country, the tangled beauty of America and original sin, a poetry of protest and praise, and how we move forward toward justice and healing for all people.

Rev. Dr. Steve Shoemaker is an author, theologian, and pastor. He is currently pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Statesville, NC. He served previously as pastor of Myers Park Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC, Broadway Baptist in Fort Worth, TX, and Crescent Hill Baptist Church in Louisville, KY.

Bobbi Jo: Under the Influence is one of the most inspirational stories you will ever hear. For 25 years, Bobbi Jo Reed has rescued thousands of addicts. But before she could help others, Bobbi Jo needed to help herself.
 
This true life story takes an honest look into the world of alcoholism and addiction and provides keys to long term recovery in Kansas City’s most dangerous neighborhood.
 
After a middle class upbringing, Bobbi Jo turned to drinking and drugs at a young age. Soon, her life spiraled out of control. Addiction led to abuse, prostitution, and homelessness. When she hit rock bottom, Bobbi Jo had a spiritual awakening.
 
With newfound strength, Bobbi Jo was lifted out of a personal hell. That strength gave her the courage to return to the streets to help others. Using the testimony of her dark past as a “blueprint of hope”, Bobbi Jo Reed reflects on her transformation. How she was saved. Why she was chosen. And why more than 10,000 souls now call her, “Mom.”