Kelly talks about a couple of books on religious topics he’s been reading lately, Sober Spirituality by Erin Jean Warde and Godbreathed by Zack Hunt.

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Going solo in the studio this week while Mark is out of town, Kelly takes a look at recent legislation about trangender rights, how different religious voices are reacting to them, and if there is a better, kinder way for the opposing sides to approach these issues

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Mark and Kelly talk about items in the recent religious news, including psychedelics and faith, as well as playing religious programming to a captive audience

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Mark and Kelly talk about sexuality in the church and different perspectives on what we can and can't talk about. We use Joshua Butler's Beautiful Union and Nadia Bolz-Weber's Shameless as launching-off points.

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The third of three parts. Mark and Kelly talk with Maria Francesca French, author of Safer Than the Known Way: A Post-Christian Journey. In this episode, we talk about what happens after the deconstruction, evolution, and rebirth of faith.

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The second of three parts. Mark and Kelly talk with Maria Francesca French, author of Safer Than the Known Way: A Post-Christian Journey. In this episode, we talk about figures who have influenced and inspired the direction of our faith journeys.

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The first of three parts. Mark and Kelly talk with Maria Francesca French, author of Safer Than the Known Way: A Post-Christian Journey. In this episode, we talk about what are the breaking points that changed our direction from the belief systems of our youth.

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Mark and Kelly are back, and talk about what has been going on with their faith, growth, and evolution over the last 3 years.

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A lively conversation about how we are coping spiritually with the rapidly changing news about our world, and where we are finding hope. Johari Mayfield is a dancer, teacher, and healer based in NYC. Dr Sam Berrin Shonkoff is Associate Professor of Jewish Studies at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkely, California. Dr Devin Zuber is Associate Professor of American Studies, Religion, and Literature at the Graduate Theological Union. Find out more about Johari's work at http://www.johari-fitness.com/. Find out more about Sam and Devin's work, as well as the unique interreligious and interdisciplinary programs offered by the GTU at https://www.gtu.edu/ .

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Talking with Dr Thema about finding healing-and maybe even joy-amid religious abuse, racism, inequality, and pandemic.

Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis is a licensed psychologist, ordained minister, and sacred artist who has worked nationally and globally to provide relief and empowerment to marginalized persons. Dr. Thema, a professor at Pepperdine University, is a past president of the Society for the Psychology of Women. Her contributions to psychological research, policy, and practice have been honored by national and regional psychological associations. You can hear more from Dr Thema on her "Homecoming" podcast, found on most podcast platforms.

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