Irenicast - A Progressive Christian Podcast

Talk of truth continues with an exploration of trusted sources of truth. Co-hosts wonder what makes us think something is true. Since the printing press and ensuing Reformation, have we been programmed to think the truth can only be told through the printed word? Co-hosts share their stories of questioning the fundamental truths handed to them by the authorities in their former lives.

The conversation turns toward the differences between facts and truth. Each co-host reveals their personal discernment processes. Rajeev's truth discernment strategy is so good, Casey writes it down. As the conversation unfolds, co-hosts discover their experiences of truth shifting as a superpower. They vow to dedicate one more episode to truth, continuing the series. Next time the conversation will focus on changing one's truth - something Irenciast co-hosts and listeners alike can speak to with authority.

Wait until after the music to hear your new favorite conspiracy theory; 'cause co-hosts share theirs. We dare you to resist following a newly forged google trail into conspiracy theory lalaland.

Conversation on Who Tells the Truth (47:50)

Lie to Me Segment (01:18)

FACEBOOK LIVE EVENTS

During quarantime, we are offering additional ways to connect via Facebook Live. You can find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Irenicast

On Thursdays, Casey will be popping on to share his thoughts on the week and let you know about what else might be happening with the show. He is calling this time Thoughtful Thursdays.

Every Sunday morning at 10am PST, Jeff and Rajeev are going to live to hangout. It is a great opportunity to ask questions, share some of our favorite things and have a generally good time. We're calling it Sunday Mic Check.

And finally, as a supplement to the podcasts we will be starting something called, Continuing the Conversation. This will be an opportunity give your thoughts on the current Irenicast episode in addition to getting a preview for the next episode. We will be doing this the Mondays after new episodes post at 5pm PST.

RELEVANT LINKS

From Our Conversation on Who Tells the Truth

• The Truth Series so Far
• • What Is Truth? – Spilling the Capital Tea – 165
  • Continuing the Conversation on Episode #165 – What is Truth – 165b
  • Moral Truth – Relative or Reality? – 166
  • Continuing the Conversation on Moral Truth – 166b
• Printing Press
• 'Please don't inject bleach': Trump's wild coronavirus claims prompt disbelief (Guardian Article)
• Gnats Inside the Wind by Rumi (Sufi Poet)

From Our Lie to Me Segment

• Dyatlov Pass Incident
• Bigfoot
• DaVinci Code
• Jesus in India (2008 Documentary)
• Patmos Apocalypse Cave
• Avril Lavigne responds to rumours she died and was replaced by body double named Melissa (Independent Article)

SUPPORT THE SHOW

You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.

PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).

MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.

AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.

IRENCAST HOSTS

Rev. Allen O'Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | [email protected]

You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.

Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | [email protected]

You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC

Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | [email protected]

You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org

Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | [email protected]

Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff's other podcast Divine Cinema.

Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | [email protected]

You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

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CREDITS

Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.

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For our continuing conversation on moral truth (Episode #166) Allen, Bonnie, Jeff and Rajeev discuss the most recent episode with listeners live on Facebook and Youtube. Some additional thoughts on moral truth are offered. Specifically the dynamic between individual and systemic morality. Thanks to everyone who participated in this continuing conversation. Join us on May 25th at 5pm PST for our next conversation on episode #167.

FACEBOOK LIVE EVENTS

During quarantime, we are offering additional ways to connect via Facebook Live. You can find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Irenicast

On Thursdays, Casey will be popping on to share his thoughts on the week and let you know about what else might be happening with the show. He is calling this time Thoughtful Thursdays.

Every Sunday morning at 10am PST, Jeff and Rajeev are going to live to hangout. It is a great opportunity to ask questions, share some of our favorite things and have a generally good time. We're calling it Sunday Mic Check.

And finally, as a supplement to the podcasts we will be starting something called, Continuing the Conversation. This will be an opportunity give your thoughts on the current Irenicast episode in addition to getting a preview for the next episode. We will be doing this the Mondays after new episodes post at 5pm PST.

RELEVANT LINKS from Continuing the Conversation on Moral Truth

• The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
• Flight Behaviour by Barbara Kingsolver (Books - Amazon Affiliate Link)
• Outlander (Starz Television Series)

SUPPORT THE SHOW

You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.

PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).

MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.

AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.

IRENCAST HOSTS

Rev. Allen O'Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | [email protected]

You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.

Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | [email protected]

You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC

Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | [email protected]

You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org

Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | [email protected]

Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff's other podcast Divine Cinema.

Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | [email protected]

You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION

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CREDITS

Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.

This post may contain affiliate links. An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

Because you can't cover Truth in just one episode, all five co-hosts come back for round two on Moral Truth. Jeff begins the conversation with the annoying question of God and the Bible as the ultimate authority on morality. All of the co-hosts weigh in with excitement. After getting that question out of the way, the repartee between co-hosts weaves together thoughts on evolving moral truth, absolute evil, forming frameworks for ethics as well as criticism of conservative and liberal approaches to morals and ethics. The conversation moves between the world of ideas and the real world applications of those ideas.

Undergirding the conversation are the questions: Where does the responsibility to develop morals/ethics reside? Is it the individual person's responsibility? Is it the community's responsibility? What guides can we rely upon to help navigate deconstructing one moral framework while rebuilding another moral framework? Process theology makes several appearances in this episode. One might even say it "robs" the show.

Listen to the end to hear co-hosts play a new game invented by our own Pastor Casey, "This I Believe". Spoiler alert: The Trump of pizza is revealed with talk of building a wall around pizza (gasp). Perhaps the broccoli-lovers of the world will pay for it.

Conversation on (00:02:30)

Segment (01:00:30)

FACEBOOK LIVE EVENTS

During quarantime, we are offering additional ways to connect via Facebook Live. You can find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Irenicast

On Thursdays, Casey will be popping on to share his thoughts on the week and let you know about what else might be happening with the show. He is calling this time Thoughtful Thursdays.

Every Sunday morning at 10am PST, Jeff and Rajeev are going to live to hangout. It is a great opportunity to ask questions, share some of our favorite things and have a generally good time. We're calling it Sunday Mic Check.

And finally, as a supplement to the podcasts we will be starting something called, Continuing the Conversation. This will be an opportunity give your thoughts on the current Irenicast episode in addition to getting a preview for the next episode. We will be doing this the Mondays after new episodes post at 5pm PST.

RELEVANT LINKS

From Our Conversation on Moral Truth

• Alfred North Whitehead (Theologian)
• The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
• Everything That Rises Must Converge (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link - This book contains the short story "Revelation" by Flannery O'Connor that Bonnie mentions)

From Our This I Believe Segment

• Tiger King (Netflix DocuSeries)
• Kenji Lopez-Alt (Chef)
• Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin A. Abbott (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
• Triangles Taste Better

SUPPORT THE SHOW

You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.

PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).

MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.

AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.

IRENCAST HOSTS

Rev. Allen O'Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | [email protected]

You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.

Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | [email protected]

You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC

Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | [email protected]

You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org

Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | [email protected]

Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff's other podcast Divine Cinema.

Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | [email protected]

You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION

Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:

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CREDITS

Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.

This post may contain affiliate links. An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

In our very first in the Continuing the Conversation series we follow up on episode #165, What is Truth? - Spilling the Capital Tea. Continuing the Conversation will be a limited run of Live events on Facebook and YouTube to expand on the previous episode and provide a platform to hear from you, our listeners.

Join us on the Monday's after each episode posts at 5pm PST on Facebook or YouTube or catch the replay on either platform. If you cannot join us live for these events please email us your questions and comments in advance at [email protected].

To watch instead of listen go to our YouTube Channel.

FACEBOOK LIVE EVENTS

During quarantime, we are offering additional ways to connect via Facebook Live. You can find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Irenicast

On Thursdays, Casey will be popping on to share his thoughts on the week and let you know about what else might be happening with the show. He is calling this time Thoughtful Thursdays.

Every Sunday morning at 10am PST, Jeff and Rajeev are going to live to hangout. It is a great opportunity to ask questions, share some of our favorite things and have a generally good time. We're calling it Sunday Mic Check.

And finally, as a supplement to the podcasts we will be starting something called, Continuing the Conversation. This will be an opportunity give your thoughts on the current Irenicast episode in addition to getting a preview for the next episode. We will be doing this the Mondays after new episodes post at 5pm PST.

SUPPORT THE SHOW

You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.

PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).

MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.

AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.

IRENCAST HOSTS

Rev. Allen O'Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | [email protected]

You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.

Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | [email protected]

You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC

Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | [email protected]

You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org

Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | [email protected]

Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff's other podcast Divine Cinema.

Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | [email protected]

You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION

Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:

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Follow Us on Twitter

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See Us on Instagram

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CREDITS

Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.

This post may contain affiliate links. An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

What is truth? The co-hosts take on the little topic of truth. Capital "T" truth? Lowercase "t" truth? You decide. Given that none of us expected 2020 to bring a pandemic lockdown, it makes sense that Irenicast would quarantime to boldly enter a crisis of truth and reality. What can we claim to know as true? The conversation begins with an attempt at defining the nature of truth. Co-hosts discuss uncertainty, relationship to truth, views on reality and the relationship between truth and power. Who gets to decide what is true? Who benefits from a collectively accepted truth?

The conversation turns toward pseudo-intellectualism and its hold on people. Co-hosts wonder about human agency, choosing one's individual truth, human development, and ultimately the journey toward accepting "not-knowing" as a valid path.

The episode ends where the next episode will begin - a discussion of moral truth. Is there a universal and pragmatic "right" and "wrong"? You will have to wait until the next episode for the answer to that question. However if you stay tuned until the end, you will not have to wait to hear about Rajeev's naked escapades in a pick-up truck which he reveals (pun intended) in a rousing segment: Two Truths and a Lie.

Special Announcements (00:00:00)

Conversation on What is Truth (00:03:28)

2 Truths and a Lie Segment (01:07:56)

ANNOUNCEMENTS - FACEBOOK LIVE EVENTS

During quarantime, we are offering additional ways to connect via Facebook Live. You can find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Irenicast

On Thursdays, Casey will be popping on to share his thoughts on the week and let you know about what else might be happening with the show. He is calling this time Thoughtful Thursdays.

Every Sunday morning at 10am PST, Jeff and Rajeev are going to live to hangout. It is a great opportunity to ask questions, share some of our favorite things and have a generally good time. We're calling it Sunday Mic Check.

And finally, as a supplement to the podcasts we will be starting something called, Continuing the Conversation. This will be an opportunity give your thoughts on the current Irenicast episode in addition to getting a preview for the next episode. We will be doing this the Mondays after new episodes post at 5pm PST.

RELEVANT LINKS

From Our Conversation on What is Truth

• Cloud of the Impossible: Negative Theology and Planetary Entanglement by Catherine Keller
• Alfred North Whitehead
• "If you don't occasionally contradict yourself your position isn't near complex enough." - Terance McKenna
• They Live (1988 Film)
• Imagine by John Lennon
• Emily Dickinson (American Poet)

From Our 2 Truths and a Lie Segment

• John Kerry (American Politician & Presidential Candidate)
• Lizzo (American Singer)
• Lizzo Tiny Desk Concert
• God and Aliens – The Universe Doesn't Revolve Around You, Probably – 032 (Irenicast Episode)
• Christina Aguilera (America Singer)
• Bo Jackson (American Athlete)

SUPPORT THE SHOW

You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.

PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).

MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.

AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.

IRENCAST HOSTS

Rev. Allen O'Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | [email protected]

You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.

Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | [email protected]

You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC

Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | [email protected]

You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org

Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | [email protected]

Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff's other podcast Divine Cinema.

Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | [email protected]

You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION

Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:

Read Us on our blog Irenicon

Email Us at [email protected]

Follow Us on Twitter

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See Us on Instagram

Support Us on PayPal, Amazon or at our Store

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CREDITS

Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.

This post may contain affiliate links. An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

In this episode co-hosts juxtapose isolation and connection in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It begins with each co-host describing their own COVID coma as they shelter-in-place. Collectively the descriptions expose both connection and diversity in what has become a globally shared experience. The conversation turns toward learning and meaning-making. Co-hosts imagine the ways our shared life could be changed forever, for the better, like with a different attitude toward capitalism and health care.

Along the way -- trigger warning -- co-hosts reflect on their fundamentalist backgrounds revealing how they might have responded to the pandemic if they were still in their former religious communities. Terms like "God's protection," "Christ's coming," "the end times" and "prophecy" surface. Co-hosts reflect on the hidden loneliness embedded in having all one's "connections" controlled or managed through dogma.

With a nice mix of disorientation, frustration, uncertainty, fear and isolation, all five co-hosts find their way through a conversation about an unfolding experience -- one that seems to change day by day, maybe even hour by hour, while befuddled experts tell us what to do and expect. When life throws you a novel virus, you'll need a good and angry playlist. Listen to the end to hear Jeff's, Allen's, Bonnie's, Casey's and Rajeev's favorite angry songs.

Conversation on Isolation and Connection (00:03:59)

Playlist Segment (01:04:42)

RELEVANT LINKS

From Our Conversation on Isolation and Connection

• The Trolley Problem
• The Good Place - The Trolley Problem (YouTube Problem)

From Our Playlist Segment

• The Completed Spotify Playlist
• Casey's Picks
• • No Scrubs by TLC (YouTube Video)
  • Lose Yourself by Eminem (YouTube Video)
  • Not Ready to Make Nice by Dixie Chicks (YouTube Video)
• Bonnie's Picks
• • Gloria by Patti Smith (YouTube Video)
  • Inside Out by Eve 6 (YouTube Video)
  • Ironic by Alanis Morrisette (YouTube Video)
• Rajeev's Picks
• • Maggie's Farm by Rage Against the Machine (YouTube Video)
  • Drawing Flies by Sound Garden (YouTube Video)
  • The Ghost of Tom Joad by Rage Against the Machine (YouTube Video)
• Allen's Picks
• • B.Y.O.B. by System of a Down (YouTube Video)
  • Dukes Up by Modest Mouse (YouTube Video)
  • Bodies by Drowning Pool (YouTube Video)
  • BENNY HINN: Let The Bodies Hit The Floor (YouTube Video)
• Jeff's Picks
• • Dear God by Dax (YouTube Video)
  • The Way I Am by Eminem (YouTube Video)
  • Here's To Us by Halestorm (YouTube Video)
• Other Mentions
• • Killing in the Name of by Rage (YouTube Video)
  • Billie Jean by Chris Cornell (YouTube Video)
  • Forgiven by Alanis Morissette (YouTube Video)
  • War Pigs by Black Sabbath (YouTube Video)
  • Dear Mr. President by Pink (YouTube Video)
  • So What by Pink (YouTube Video)
  • Pork & Beans by Weezer (YouTube Video)

Trans Musician - KC SHANE

Singer, songwriter and musician KC Shane grew up in small town Indiana but in the spring of 2012 he decided to adventure out west and is currently based in Sacramento, CA. He has been singing his whole life and started writing and composing his own music in 2004 at age 14. Some of the words used to describe KC's music are hauntingly beautiful, powerful, emotional, and soulful. Many compare him to City & Colour, Hozier, Sam Smith, Stained, James Taylor and Tracy Chapman. KC is well known for his talents but is also known for being an out and proud transgender queer man. His most favorite compliment he has received is that his music is "good medicine." Bringing people together, building community, sharing the healing power of music and letting people know they are important and they matter are his ultimate goals when sharing his music with the world.

KC Shane is releasing his first single "Empty Words" on January 1, 2020 which is available on all streaming services. Follow KS Shane on Facebook and YouTube.

SUPPORT THE SHOW

You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.

PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).

MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.

AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.

IRENCAST HOSTS

Rev. Allen O'Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | [email protected]

You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.

Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | [email protected]

You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC

Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | [email protected]

You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org

Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | [email protected]

Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff's other podcast Divine Cinema.

Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | [email protected]

You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION

Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:

Read Us on our blog Irenicon

Email Us at [email protected]

Follow Us on Twitter

Like Us on Facebook

Listen & Subscribe to Us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker, Pandora and SoundCloud

Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group

See Us on Instagram

Support Us on PayPal, Amazon or at our Store

Love Us?

CREDITS

Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.

This post may contain affiliate links. An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

A feminist approach to the bible may on the surface seem like a narrow lense in which to view scripture. However, as you'll hear in this episode, it is more accurate to say that the interpretations that we've been given since the beginning of biblical scholarship are far more limiting. Especially if we believe the bible is to have a prominent place in modern Christianity.

The conversation in this episode takes us through the damages and limited scope of the type of biblical interpretation taught in many churches. How a women's voice and experience is many times lost in scripture that value hierarchy, patriarchy and authority over context, evolving cultures and inclusivity. And let's not forget that the bible was originally written for men, by men.

The discussion also takes us into the diverse thoughts and opinions within a feminist approach to the bible. Bonnie provides us with three different ways in which some feminist scholars hold the bible. Learn what it means to be a rejectionist, a loyalist and a revisionalist. Which one are you?

The episode finished with a brand new segment called 'I Would But…' And despite Jeff's efforts, everyone is kind and cordial in a game that could have taken a dark turn.

Conversation on A Feminist Approach to the Bible (00:00:57)

Segment (01:00:10)

RELEVANT LINKS

From Our Conversation A Feminist Approach to the Bible

• Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
• Brian McLaren & Rev. Dr. Penny Nixon – The Age of Secular Christianity – 155 (Irenicast Episode)
• Beyond God the Father: Toward a Philosophy of Women's Liberation by Mary Daly (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link… Comes from a rejectionist point of view)
• Women and the Word of God: A Response to Biblical Feminism by Susan T. Foh (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link… Comes from a loyalist point of view)
• Revisionist View
• Texts of Terror: Literary-Feminist Readings of Biblical Narratives by Phyllis Trible (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link… Comes from a revisionist point of view)
• Dr. Renita J. Weems (American biblical scholar, author, academic administrator, acclaimed speaker, and public intellectual)
• Literary Criticism
• Form Criticism
• Brainchild (Netflix TV Show)
• Little Women (2019 Film)
• Bible Series Irenicast Episodes
• • Interpreting the Bible Part 1 – Literally Literature – 063 (Irenicast Episode)
  • Interpreting the Bible Part 2 – A Scribed Meaning – 064 (Irenicast Episode)
  • Interpreting the Bible Part 3 – Collecting Lenses – 065 (Irenicast Episode)
• The Song of Songs: Love Lyrics from the Bible by Marcia Falk

From Our 'I Would But...' Segment

• Doctor Who (BBC TV Series)

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IRENCAST HOSTS

Rev. Allen O'Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | [email protected]

Allen is a venerator of emotionality. He thrives on education, peace, and interconnectedness— passions which permeate his work as pastor, writer, lover of all the things, and occasional vegan.

You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.

Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | [email protected]

As a pastor, activist, educator, mom, and possibility artist, Bonnie invites people into newness. She loves climbing trees, knitting and hiking while conversing with friends about smashing the patriarchy.

You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC

Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | [email protected]

Preacher, protester, everybody's pastor. Casey geeks out on comic books, talking theology, politics, and sex. He's most free when he is dancing, cooking with his partner Jose, or walking their dog Kole.

You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org

Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | [email protected]

Chaser of tales and climax initiator, Jeff rises to the occasion, edging to a satisfying completion. Get your mind out of the gutter, we're talking story, not sex. Jeff expresses his creativity by curating diverse ideas, energies and people.

Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff's other podcast Divine Cinema.

Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | [email protected]

Rajeev loves thoughtful and provocative conversation over food and drink, most often with his family. He's a loyal, smart-ass friend who believes in the power of spiritual journeys. Feminist, Anti-colonial, Process Theology-nerd.

You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

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Linda Midgett and Dr. Larycia Hawkins join the show this episode to discuss embodied solidarity via their new documentary film, Same God. Dr. Hawkins's Christian practice of embodied solidarity. In the documentary film Same God directed by Linda Midgett viewers follow the story of Wheaton College tenured professor Dr. Hawkins who wore a hijab in solidarity with Muslim women following the 2015 mass shooting in San Bernardino, CA. Dr. Hawkins's act of embodied solidarity prompted her termination from Wheaton College.

Dr. Hawkins shares a Christianity-grounded explanation of embodied solidarity in contrast to cultural appropriation. Co-hosts and guests talk white supremacy, identity politics, American Christianity and even go out of bounds into a meaningful discussion of Eucharist theology. The episode includes exclusive content -- something about make-up and broken mirrors. Listen to the end to hear Dr. Hawkins's advice for those on a spiritual path that is leading into unchartered waters, sometimes far from home.

Though the interfaith dimension of Linda Midgett's and Dr. Hawkins's work is evident in their film. In a time of American Christian division, they call out an intra-communal question: Do American Christians across the divide worship the same God? Take a listen and then share what you think.

Conversation on Embodied Solidarity in the Film, Same God (02:54)

RELEVANT LINKS

From Our Conversation on Embodied Solidarity

• Same God (2020 Film)
• Dr. Larycia Hawkins (Professor)
• Linda Midgett (Director, Producer, Writer)
• Wheaton College
• San Bernardino Shootings
• Council on American-Islamic Relations: CAIR
• James P. Carse (Author - Amazon Affiliate Link)

MORE ON OUR GUESTS AND THE FILM, SAME GOD

Same God - For information on how to find a screening near you, please visit SameGodFilm.com

Laryica Hawkings - Larycia Hawkins, PhD., is a scholar, a political science professor, and activist. Professor Hawkins teaches and researches at the University of Virginia, where she is jointly appointed as Assistant Professor in the departments of Politics and Religious Studies; serves as a Faculty Fellow at the university's Institute of Advanced Studies in Culture; is a Contributor to the Project on Lived Theology; and co-convenes the Henry Luce Foundation project, Religion and Its Publics. Follow Laryica's work at her website, LaryciaHawkins.com or on Twitter, @LaryciaHawkins

Linda Midgett - Linda Midgett is an Emmy award-winning writer, producer, and showrunner with a proven track record of developing hit and critically acclaimed series. She has directed, written and supervised more than 600 hours of programming for networks such as NBC-Universal, The History Channel, Discovery and National Geographic. Her credits include Starting Over, the syndicated daytime reality series produced by Bunim-Murray Productions, and The History Channel's iconic series, Gangland. Follow Linda on Twitter, @MidgetProd

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Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | [email protected]

You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC

Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | [email protected]

You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org

Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | [email protected]

Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff's other podcast Divine Cinema.

Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | [email protected]

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In this episode Casey dives right into talking redemption with Jay Bakker. Jamie Charles "Jay" Bakker is an American pastor, author and speaker. He is the son of televangelists Jim Bakker and Tammy Faye Bakker Messner. During his young adult years Bakker became disillusioned with mainstream Christianity, becoming particularly critical of Christian fundamentalism and the Christian right. He has pastored the Revolution Church in Minneapolis since 1994.

Casey and Jay challenge and affirm each other as they exchange their perspectives on LGTBQ+ treatment by the church, the current political climate, the path to redemption and more. True to Irenicast form, this episode reveals the intermingling of diverse opinions within the unifying desire for wholeness. To have your thoughts provoked, take a listen.

Conversation on Redemption with Jay Bakker (00:36)

RELEVANT LINKS

From Our Conversation on Redemption with Jay Bakker

• Revolution Church
• Jim Bakker (American televangelist and former Assemblies of God minister)
• Tammy Fay Bakker Messner (American Christian singer, evangelist, author, talk show hostess, and television personality)
• Son of a Preacher Man: My Search for Grace in the Shadows by Jay Bakker (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
• Fall to Grace: A Revolution of God, Self & Society by Jay Bakker (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
• Faith, Doubt, and Other Lines I've Crossed: Walking with the Unknown God by Jay Bakker (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
• Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - ELCA
• Redemption (Dictionary Definition)
• Redemption Song by Bob Marley
• You Are Accepted by Paul Tillich
• RuPaul (American drag queen, actor, model, singer, songwriter, and television personality)
• Conversion Therapy – Praying the Gay Away – 150 (Irenicast Episode)
• Social Distortion (American punk rock band)
• Pride Month Celebration – Grand Marshal Pastor Casey and Trans Pastor & Author Rev. Lawrence T. Richardson – 144 (Irenicast Episode)

MORE ON JAY BAKKER

Jay Bakker lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he is pastor of Revolution, a church that meets in a bowling alley and has a worldwide online audience. Jay speaks to congregations and other groups all over the country about faith, grace, and his experiences with the underbelly of life and Christianity. Jay has authored the books Fall to Grace, Son of A Preacher Man, as well as his most recent title, Faith, Doubt, and Other Lines I've Crossed: Walking with the Unknown God. To stay connected to Jay Bakker's work follow him on Twitter @jaybakker

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IRENCAST HOSTS

Rev. Allen O'Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | [email protected]

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Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | [email protected]

You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC

Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | [email protected]

You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org

Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | [email protected]

Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff's other podcast Divine Cinema.

Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | [email protected]

You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

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This week Jeff has a conversation with The Next Question co-hosts Chi Chi Okwu and Jenny Booth Potter. The Next Question is a revolutionary web series where racial justice happens face-to-face. It dares to ask hard questions, listen, and then ask the next question. Chi Chi and Jenny, along with Austin Channing Brown, sit with intellectuals and artists, activists and historians, journalists and authors to expand our imaginations for racial justice.

In this episode Chi Chi and Jenny discuss the process of starting a web series like this. They share the highs and lows of everything from production, booking guests and all that goes into setting the table for hard conversations about race. It gets a little meta when Chi Chi, Jenny and Jeff discuss the art of interviewing and being entertaining.

Chi Chi and Jenny also touch on the many issues tackled in the Next Question and the line up of amazing guests. All episodes of The Next Question are available at tnqshow.com.

RELEVANT LINKS

From Our Conversation with The Next Question Co-hosts Chi Chi Okwu & Jenny Booth Potter

• The Next Question (Web Series)
• I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
• Nikole Hannah Jones (American Investigative Journalist)
• Brené Brown (Author & Research Professor at the University of Houston)
• Queer Eye (Netflix Television Show)
• Rachel Cargle (Public Academic, Writer, and Lecturer)
• Andre Howard
• The Problem We All Live With - Part One (Nikole Hannah Jones' This American Life special)
• Author Austin Channing Brown – I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness – 118 (Irenicast Episode)
• Michelle Alexander (Writer, civil rights advocate, and visiting professor at Union Theological Seminary)
• Roxanne Gay (American writer, professor, editor, and commentator)

MORE ABOUT CHI CHI & JENNY

Chi Chi Okwu is a gifted leader who specializes in strategic planning and mobilization. For more than a decade, Chi Chi has been responsible for partner development, fundraising, empowering teams, and implementing programs to address local justice issues. Chi Chi is a graduate of the University of Alabama and has a Masters Degree in Public Health and Business Administration. She has also completed graduate work at North Park Seminary focusing on Urban Ministry. Chi Chi is the Content Producer and Co-Host of the show. You can follow Chi Chi on Twitter @chichiokwu and Instagram @cokwu

Jenny Booth Potter's day job is Creative Producer. She has been involved in video production for nearly 10 years. She has developed scripts, overseen casting and story interviews, provided creative direction and logistics on-set, and loves making a finished product out of a single idea. She is a storyteller at heart and is passionate about racial justice. Jenny has a degree in Psychology and Non Profit Management and loves leading workshops to teach others tips and tricks for bringing creative visions to life. She is the Creative Producer and Co-Host of The Next Question. You can follow Jenny Booth Potter on Twitter @JennyBPotter and check out her website at JennyBoothPotter.com

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PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).

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AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.

IRENCAST HOSTS

Rev. Allen O'Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | [email protected]

You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.

Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | [email protected]

You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC

Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | [email protected]

You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org

Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | [email protected]

Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff's other podcast Divine Cinema.

Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | [email protected]

You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION

Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:

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CREDITS

Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.

This post may contain affiliate links. An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com