Punk Journalism

JT Burk is a Lutheran pastor in Washington state, and along with his wife Erin, they have three children; the oldest of whom is bisexual and the middle kiddo is trans. We discuss the challenges of leading a congregation with this family dynamic, as well as what kind of support they've received within their community.

Lisa (aka Froggy) is a Buddhist who's married to Lee Ann, a Christian minister in Fort Worth, Texas. Lisa shares her story of how she came out as a following a rural upbringing, and how her and Lee Ann practice compassion and acceptance in a part of the country that's very conservative.

We chat with the co-chapter head of the Missouri Chapter of the Satanic Temple about the organization's beliefs (or non-beliefs), community involvement and misconceptions.

Disclaimer:

The views of Nevin Morrow are her own, and she does not speak on behalf of the Satanic Temple.

Our grandparents' generation (Depression era) argues that they didn’t divorce, because they “made it work.” Is there perhaps more to it than that? Often, people tolerated intolerable behavior, because in many cases, divorce simply wasn’t an option. We discuss why there shouldn’t be shame in recognizing when it’s time to throw in the towel.

We attempt to define what Punk Journalism is, and why it is needed in an era so inundated with "news" and information in every flavor.

One is all about individuality, and the other is all about being part of a whole. Punk expresses itself through unconventional clothing styles and hairstyles, the other requires that everyone wear the same uniform and maintain standards of dress and appearance.

Can you question authority while also having a job that requires that you fall in line?

Redlining was a completely lawful practice from banks and lenders to deny a loan or insurance to someone because they lived in an area deemed to be a poor financial risk. Consequently, this affected ethnic neighborhoods the most. Listen to us discuss the history of redlining and how people in these neighborhoods were practically doomed to a life of poverty and disadvantage. Although made unlawful by 1968, the fallout from the policy still looms large.

Many angry, straight white conservative men feel they're missing out on opportunities their fathers came by with greater ease. The culprit in their eyes: marginalized groups who are entitled to the same rights everyone enjoys. Have a listen while three whiteys do our best to understand why.

Best-selling author Aaron James dissects the philosophy of Donald Trump's behavior, and how he's been able to cultivate such a loyal and huge following by being such an . James is a professor of philosophy at University of California Irvine.

There are a many who don't see any one religion as the only correct and righteous path, but are instead "spiritually fluid." Duane Bidwell is one such person who practices Christianity and Buddhism. Bidwell is a professor of Practical Theology, Spiritual Care, and Counseling at Claremont School of Theology at Willamette University, and author of When One Religion Isn't Enough: The Lives of Spiritually Fluid People.