Miriam Samuelson-Roberts is a co-host of the podcast Alter Guild and the author of our featured OBA devotional, New Year, Healed You. In this episode we discuss her amazing devotional which does away with the usual “new year, new you” traps. We also talk about what it’s like to be a bisexual pastor in a heterosexual (and monogamous) marriage and why it’s important to talk about that. It was such a pleasure to chat with Miriam. I hope you feel the warmth too.

Miriam Samuelson-Roberts - New Year, HEALED You!

Join Crystal Cheatham, the maker of Our Bible App, as she digs deep into discussions about God, Sex, and the Bible. In each episode she interviews writers, authors, and those who have trending devotionals on Our Bible App, to discover more about the person behind the pen. What is their theology? What is the foundation of their faith? Who do they hope to inspire within the pages their pages? Listen along as you engage with the app or independently on your own. 

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Bri-anne Swan is Singing Poems

The author of the best-selling novel "Bad Theology Kills," is back, and this time he's left his deconstruction era for his thriving era. And you know what? He wants you along for the ride. Crystal Cheatham sits down with Kevin to discuss his new book, "What Makes You Bloom" (just out on January 9th!). Together they reminisce about how the exvangelical scene has shifted over the years and why they are still doing what they do best—making waves!

Kevin Garcia is Blooming!

Kevin Sweeney is the host behind the podcast The Church Need Therapy. He is also the author of a near and dear devotional on the Our Bible App titled, "This is Still About Joy." Crystal Cheatham sits down to chat with him about magic mushrooms, church planting, and what it's like trying to find a home church in Honolulu that isn't toxic.

Kevin Sweeney is Trying to Get You to Relax

Jacob Knight, author of "Charismatically Queer: Queer and Spirit-Led," reached out to Crystal Cheatham with a devotional pitch. He said he wanted to write a piece about coming out as LGBT+ while also remaining a Christian. In this interview, Jacob expands on what that journey was like, and what inspired him to put pen to paper. Tune in and then read his devotional in the app.

Jacob Knight is Still Talking to Jesus

At what point do we as Christians need to pay attention to what is going on in the tech world? Rev. Annanda Barclay calls this time in history another industrial revolution, but for tech. Who will get left behind this time? Join host, Crystal Cheatham, in her discussion with Annanda Barclay about her new podcast, Moral Repair, out now wherever you listen to podcasts.

Miriam Samuelson-Roberts - New Year, HEALED You!

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