Progressive Spirit

Bishop John Shelby Spong has been on the leading edge of progressive

Christianity. 

Over the decades he has shared his own honest journey with faith, doubt, and

social activism as an Episcopal priest, bishop, and author. Some of his many

books include: Living in Sin? A ...

Bishop John Shelby Spong has been on the leading edge of progressive

Christianity.

Over the decades he has shared his own honest journey with faith, doubt, and

social activism as an Episcopal priest, bishop, and author. Some of his many

books include: Living in Sin? A B...

"Jesus of Nazareth is one of the most famous men in history.  There are good

reasons to believe that he walked the earth some two thousand years ago, and

was eventually crucified.

But what about Jesus Christ, son of God?  What if he never existed?  What

if the divine, v...

This is the second part of series on Revisioning Christianity. Different

scholars bring different views to help us understand the history of

Christianity and its future. How did Christianity become empire’s religion?

Was Christianity a hoax? Is it believable today? Does ...

Johann Hari suffered from depression since he was a child and took

anti-depressants as a teenager because he was told that depression is the

result of a chemical imbalance in the brain. He went on a quest to see if

this is really the case. In his book,  Lost Connections:...

John Shuck begins a five-part series on Revisioning Christianity. How did

Christianity triumph? Was it a hoax? Is it unbelievable? Does it yet have a

message to inspire peace and justice?

My five guests include:

1) Bart Ehrman, author of the newly released, The Triumph ...

In 1957, Melba Patillo Beals, was one of nine African-American high school

students chosen to integrate Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas.

She became a journalist, professor, author, and at the age of 52 adopted twin

sons. In her book, I Will Not Fear: My Stor...

On February 3rd, 2018, Roots of Conflict and KBOO/Portland, co-sponsored a

presentation at Portland State University called US-Saudi Coalition: Bringing

Peace or War?

In this episode you will hear from Yemeni activist, Aisha Jumaan and Mohammad

al-Nimr, son of executed ...

Ira Israel is a licensed professional clinical counselor and a licensed

marriage and family therapist. He has graduate degrees in philosophy,

religious studies, and psychology. He has a private practice in Santa Monica,

California as well as on-line coaching. He leads wo...

Dr. Samuel Harrington, MD, is the author of At Peace: Choosing a Good Death

After a Long Life. In this important book, which James Fallows of The

Atlantic calls “deeply humane,”  he argues the case for taking a

clear-eyed yet compassionate view towards the end of life. M...