According to a study curated by Pew Research in 2017, about 30% of Americans are now identifying as spiritual but not religious. That’s right! You heard that correctly. This growing population – also known as SBNR, for short – has created its own category on every platform, from census reports to dating apps. Additionally, those who identify as SBNR, atheist, agnostic, or have no affiliation, capture a wide range of social locations from Democrat to Republican, from Generation Z to Baby Boomers, and a variety of educational and economic backgrounds. Join Rev. Mia McClain, Rev. Ben Boswell, and special guests as they explore what the evolution of spirituality means for communities of faith in the 21st century. Guest speaker in episode 4 is MPBC member Andrew Carmilani.

Sonya Renee Taylor: Founder and Radical Executive Officer of The Body is Not An Apology, a digital media and education company promoting radical self-love and body empowerment as the foundational tool for social justice and global transformation. | Matthew 22:34-40

According to a study curated by Pew Research in 2017, about 30% of Americans are now identifying as spiritual but not religious. That’s right! You heard that correctly. This growing population – also known as SBNR, for short – has created its own category on every platform, from census reports to dating apps. Additionally, those who identify as SBNR, atheist, agnostic, or have no affiliation, capture a wide range of social locations from Democrat to Republican, from Generation Z to Baby Boomers, and a variety of educational and economic backgrounds. Join Rev. Mia McClain, Rev. Ben Boswell, and special guests as they explore what the evolution of spirituality means for communities of faith in the 21st century. Guest speaker in episode 2 is MPBC member Artemis Elias.

Rev. W. Benjamin Boswell – Matthew 5:21-37

According to a study curated by Pew Research in 2017, about 30% of Americans are now identifying as spiritual but not religious. That’s right! You heard that correctly. This growing population – also known as SBNR, for short – has created its own category on every platform, from census reports to dating apps. Additionally, those who identify as SBNR, atheist, agnostic, or have no affiliation, capture a wide range of social locations from Democrat to Republican, from Generation Z to Baby Boomers, and a variety of educational and economic backgrounds. Join Rev. Mia McClain, Rev. Ben Boswell, and special guests as they explore what the evolution of spirituality means for communities of faith in the 21st century. Guest speaker in episode 2 is MPBC member Artemis Elias.

Dr. Jim Wallis : Matthew 25:31-46 and Acts 4:1-20 – Dr. Wallis is a New York Times bestselling author, founder of Sojourners, public theologian, renowned speaker, and regular international commentator on ethics and public life.

According to a study curated by Pew Research in 2017, about 30% of Americans are now identifying as spiritual but not religious. That’s right! You heard that correctly. This growing population – also known as SBNR, for short – has created its own category on every platform, from census reports to dating apps. Additionally, those who identify as SBNR, atheist, agnostic, or have no affiliation, capture a wide range of social locations from Democrat to Republican, from Generation Z to Baby Boomers, and a variety of educational and economic backgrounds. Join Rev. Mia McClain, Rev. Ben Boswell, and special guests as they explore what the evolution of spirituality means for communities of faith in the 21st century.

Rev. W. Benjamin Boswell – Matthew 5:1-12

Dr. Amy Meverden : Revelation 22:1-5

Rev. W. Benjamin Boswell – Matthew 4:12-25