Sacred Tension

In this episode of Sacred Tension, I talk to former Salvation Army officer Timothy McPherson about his journey from conservative minister to being excommunicated from his church for coming out as bisexual and progressive. 

Artwork is by Justin Caleb Bryant

Music by The Jellyrox

In this episode of the Sacred Tension podcast, my good friend Justin and I have a long, raw, late-night conversation about our tumultuous religious upbringing in fundamentalist pentecostal and charismatic homes, our spiritual experiences, and the deconstruction of our faiths.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sacredtension.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode of the Sacred Tension podcast, my good friend Justin and I have a long, raw, late-night conversation about our tumultuous religious upbringing in fundamentalist pentecostal and charismatic homes, our spiritual experiences, and the deconstruction of our faiths.

A mini-episode in which I ramble, perhaps incoherently, about my thoughts on racism in the United States and on the Charlottesville protests. The protests were a wake up call for me, helping me understand how ignorant I am of racial issues and how complicit I've been in perpetuating racist systems.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sacredtension.substack.com/subscribe

A mini-episode in which I ramble, perhaps incoherently, about my thoughts on racism in the United States and on the Charlottesville protests. The protests were a wake up call for me, helping me understand how ignorant I am of racial issues and how complicit I've been in perpetuating racist systems.

In this episode I have a conversation with author David Dark about how to navigate the murky and triggering topic of religion. Many of us have religious baggage of some kind, and David Dark provides some thought provoking insights into engaging the subject of religion in a new way.

David Dark's website

David Dark on Twitter

Music for the show is provided by The Jellyrox

Artwork by Justin Caleb Bryant

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sacredtension.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode I have a conversation with author David Dark about how to navigate the murky and triggering topic of religion. Many of us have religious baggage of some kind, and David Dark provides some thought provoking insights into engaging the subject of religion in a new way.

David Dark's website

David Dark on Twitter

Music for the show is provided by The Jellyrox

Artwork by Justin Caleb Bryant

In this episode I have a conversation with Chris Shelton, who was a member of Scientology for nearly three decades. We talk about his experience of horrific abuse in the Sea Org, how he eventually escaped, and how easy it is for human beings to fall prey to cults and crazy beliefs.

Chris's Show: The Sensibly Speaking Podcast

My appearance on Sensibly Speaking.

Music for the podcast is provided by The Jellyrox.

Artwork by Justin Caleb Bryant.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sacredtension.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode I have a conversation with Chris Shelton, who was a member of Scientology for nearly three decades. We talk about his experience of horrific abuse in the Sea Org, how he eventually escaped, and how easy it is for human beings to fall prey to cults and crazy beliefs.

Chris's Show: The Sensibly Speaking Podcast

My appearance on Sensibly Speaking.

Music for the podcast is provided by The Jellyrox.

Artwork by Justin Caleb Bryant.

Welcome to Sacred Tension: a podcast about entering the spiritual discipline of asking questions. 

I was born gay and Christian, and struggling with that dichotomy my entire life has led me to understand that most of us are in similar interstitial spaces: between religion and science, faith and skepticism, conservative and liberal, gay and straight. 

This podcast is an invitation to explore those uncomfortable places with me. 

Thanks for joining me. I hope we learn a lot together.

Music is provided by The Jellyrox.

Artwork is by Justin Caleb Bryant.

This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sacredtension.substack.com/subscribe