Rethinking Faith

This week I had the pleasure of being joined by Dr. Daryl Van Tongeren to discuss his latest book "Done: How to Flourish After Leaving Religion". It is no secret that Americans today are deconstructing and leaving religion in record numbers. This shift comes with a high price as people's entire meaning making system is being taken away from them. How can people who are done with religion find meaning and purpose in the world? How can they process the grief that plagues these religious changes? Daryl draws from extensive research and psychological theories to examine the emotional and social processes involved with religious change and offers science-based guidance for building a new life after religion. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Done: How to Flourish After Leaving Religion

DarylVanTongeren.Com

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This week I am joined once again by my friend Dr. Tripp Fuller for a fun, introductory conversation about Panpsychism. For those who don't know, Tripp did his post-doc work in philosophy of mind. This is a subject that I have been very interested in, and Tripp has been gracious enough to talk to me about it offline as I have been reading and learning. At the time of this recording, I am pretty convinced that Panpsychism, or Panexperientialism, is the best way to think about Consciousness and Philosophy of Mind. I wanted to have Tripp on to do an introductory conversation on Panpsychism to see if you dear listener would be as intrigued as me and feel the lure to not only join the #ProcessParty but also swim around in the cosmic pool of Panpsychism... come on in, the water is fine! Enjoy.

RESOURCES:

TrippFuller.Com

Homebrewed Christianity Podcast

Galileo's Error: Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness (Book)

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This week I was joined by Dr. Preston Hill to talk about the overlaps of Theology & Psychology as well as the Spiritual First Responders Project. Is it possible to have a thriving spiritual life following faith deconstruction? We sure think so, and Preston Hill has collaborated on an amazing project to help you do just that. The SFRP cultivates healthy spirituality and healing for people who have left a religious community, using methods supported by psychology. SFRP is devoted to providing access to mental health care, and spiritual health is a big part of that. Preston and company are creating spaces where meaningful spiritual work can be done, tailor-made for those who feel done with religion. They believe those experiencing deconstruction deserve access to the healthy spiritual meaning they desire. This was a great conversation that I hope you find helpful! Enjoy.

RESOURCES:

Spiritual First Responders Project

DrPrestonHill.Com

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This week my friend Jory Pryor joins me to discuss his new book "Becoming All Light: the Non-Dual Heart of Christianity". After deconstruction, or the demythologizing of the Christian story, many spirituality minded people find themselves alienated, not just from other traditions, but from their own. In his book and in this conversation, Jory invites us to realize that we are not just observers of a divine spectacle, but rather active participants in a cosmic dance. In this cosmic dance, every moment provides the opportunity for awakening to our true luminous and divine nature. Jory contends that this realization is not an endpoint but a beginning, marking our entry into a life of boundless freedom, creativity, and compassion, embodying the light of awareness that illuminates all. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Becoming All Light: the Non-Dual Heart of Christianity (Book)

Methods of Contemplation (Instagram)

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This week I had the privilege of hanging out with Jordan Morris to discuss his new Graphic Novel "Youth Group". I stumbled upon Jordan's book by accident and I LOVED it. Jordan is a great writer and the artwork in the book is simply stunning. We had a great conversation about some of the themes of the book, the creative process, Jordan's own youth group experience, and more. This was a fun conversation, with a super fun and creative person. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Youth Group (Book)

JordanMorris.net

Bowen's IG page

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This week I got to hang out with my friend Annie DeRolf for a really fun conversation. Annie introduced me to the concept of anti-theodicy and I just had to have her on to talk about it. Theodicy for me has been a HUGE part of my theological development and one of the main reasons I have come to embrace Process-Relational thinking. The conversation we had pokes holes in my beloved philosophical / theological positions in all the right ways. Even though this is a darker topic, we share a lot of laughter and have an honest conversation wrestling through the problems of evil and suffering. Enjoy!

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This week Jonny Morrison joins the podcast to talk about his new book "Prodigal Gospel: Getting Lost and Found Again in the Good News". Too often the Gospel is presented in ways that doesn't really sound like good news... Our gospel has become too small, looks nothing like Jesus, and for good reasons people are leaving the so called good news behind. Is there a better way to talk about the Gospel that passes the vibe check of love? How do we recover the Gospel so it rings true and good today? Johnny turns to the story of the Prodigal Son, but not in ways you might think, to address this issue at hand. Not going to lie, I was nervous for this one but I had a lot of fun with Jonny. Enjoy.

Resources:

Prodigal Gospel: Getting Lost and Found Again in the Good News (Book)

Bonhoeffer's Black Jesus (Book)

The Fundamentals of a Recovering Fundamentalist (Book)

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This week we are back at it again with another rendition of 20ish Q's. This time I was excited to have Jennifer Garcia Bashaw return to the podcast to play my silly game. We had a BLAST and Jennifer brought the fire. I wonder who she nominated to go next? Give it a listen and find out. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

John for Normal People (Book)

Scapegoats: The Gospel through the Eyes of Victims (Book)

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This week Dr. James F. McGrath returns to the podcast to discuss his latest book, "Christmaker: A Life of John the Baptist". Typically John the Baptist is treated as a mere footnote in the gospels... but what would happen if we took a closer look? James did just that, reconstructed the life of the Historical John the Baptist and it turns out he was a fascinating and influential religious leader in his own right. We take a deep dive into the life of John the Baptist, learn about his massive influence on Jesus, discover a religious group that still follows John today, and more. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:

Christmaker: A Life of John the Baptist

John of History, Baptist of Faith

Dr. James McGrath

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This week I was joined by not one, not two, but three guests to discuss their edited volume "Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God". Nichole Torbitzky, Vikki Randall, & Jeff Wells join the show to get pragmatic and put Open & Relational Theology to work. What would it look like to apply Open & Relational thought to our Leadership, Preaching, and Pastoral care? Is it possible to find a church that is Open and Relational? This was a fun conversation getting three different perspectives on these kinds of questions. The volume they edited together, along with Thomas Jay Oord, has over 75 essays including sermons and worship elements from within an Open and Relational framework. It is a great resources for clergy and lay members alike. Enjoy!

RESOSURCES:

Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God: Sermons, Essays, and Worship Elements from the Perspective of Open, Relational, and Process Theology (Book)

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