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- S2:E40 Undoing the Knots of Anti-Blackness with Maureen O’Connell
In this episode, Christopher and Maggie have a conversation with Maureen O'Connell, Associate Professor at LaSalle University. We discuss her book Undoing the Knots: Five Generations of American Catholic Anti-Blackness. We discuss how the white church, not just the Catholic Church, has been complicit in propogating anti-blackness and what we can do to undo those knots. We discuss how racism is baked into our society in its laws and customs. And we discuss how we as Christians can work towards justice.
Christopher and Maggie are spiritual directors that like talking about spiritual things. Spiritual direction is a listening ministry that creates a sacred space for you to listen to God, see where God is at work in your life, and grow in awareness of who you were created to be. We would love to hear from you! Email Christopher and Maggie at [email protected].
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Undoing the Knots: Five Generations of American Catholic Anti-Blackness by Maureen O'Connell
The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America by Richard Rothstein
Our ministries:
Christopher: Steppingstoneslife.com
Maggie: Ravachministries.org
1 hr 4 min - S2:E39 Do I Stay Christian? with Brian McLaren
In this episode, Christopher and Maggie talk to Brian McLaren about his new book Do I Stay Christian? A Guide for the Doubters, the Disappointed, and the Disillusioned. This book is a resource for anyone who is unsure of if they even want to remain Christian after they've been hurt and have doubted many of the claims of Christianity. The book provides hope and encouragement.
Christopher and Maggie are spiritual directors that like talking about spiritual things. Spiritual direction is a listening ministry that creates a sacred space for you to listen to God, see where God is at work in your life, and grow in awareness of who you were created to be. We would love to hear from you! Email Christopher and Maggie at [email protected].
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Do I Stay Christian? by Brian McLaren
Faith After Doubt by Brian McLaren
We Make the Road by Walking by Brian McLaren
Episode 37: Church of the Wild with Victoria Loorz
Our ministries:
Christopher: Steppingstoneslife.com
Maggie: Ravachministries.org
56 min - S2:E38 Christians Against Christianity with Dr. Obery M. Hendricks, Jr.
In this episode, Christopher and Maggie talk to Dr. Obery M. Hendricks about his book Christians Against Christianity: How Right-Wing Evangelicals Are Destroying Our Nation and Our Faith. This conversation was wide-ranging. We talked about everything from what Jesus said is the root of the gospel, abortion, gun rights, and Donald Trump and the January 6 insurrection.
Christopher and Maggie are spiritual directors that like talking about spiritual things. Spiritual direction is a listening ministry that creates a sacred space for you to listen to God, see where God is at work in your life, and grow in awareness of who you were created to be. We would love to hear from you! Email Christopher and Maggie at [email protected].
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Christians Against Christianity by Dr. Obery M. Hendricks, Jr.
Our ministries:
Christopher: Steppingstoneslife.com
Maggie: Ravachministries.org
1 hr 1 min - S2:E37 Church of the Wild with Victoria Loorz
In this episode, Christopher and Maggie talk with Victoria Loorz about the Wild Church movement and her new book Church of the Wild: How Nature Invites us Into the Sacred. We talk about how in the Bible, whenever God wanted to speak to people, he often called them out into the wilderness. We also discuss what a wild church is like and how you can get involved.
Christopher and Maggie are spiritual directors that like talking about spiritual things. Spiritual direction is a listening ministry that creates a sacred space for you to listen to God, see where God is at work in your life, and grow in awareness of who you were created to be. We would love to hear from you! Email Christopher and Maggie at [email protected].
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Church of the Wild by Victoria LoorzWild Church NetworkEpisode 7: Sacred PathwaysWild Grace Community, a wild church community in Knoxville, TNOur ministries:Christopher: Steppingstoneslife.comMaggie: Ravachministries.org1 hr 11 min - S2:E36 Every Possible Topic Ever with Rick Wilkerson and Desi Raines
In this episode, Maggie has a conversation with Rick Wilkerson and Desi Raines of the Agreed Podcast. Maggie, Rick, and Desi cover tons of ground in this episode, hence the name: Every possible topic ever! We hope you enjoy this conversation.
Christopher and Maggie are spiritual directors that like talking about spiritual things. Spiritual direction is a listening ministry that creates a sacred space for you to listen to God, see where God is at work in your life, and grow in awareness of who you were created to be. We would love to hear from you! Email Christopher and Maggie at [email protected].
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Agreed Podcast: https://agreed.captivate.fm/Rick Wilkerson: https://rickwilkersonmusic.com/Desi Raines: https://www.instagram.com/desirainesTeakwood: https://weareteakwood.com/Jane Elliott’s work: https://janeelliott.com/
Spiritual Pathways episodes: https://sdtas.podbean.com/e/sacred-pathways-and-spiritual-direction/
Our ministries:
Christopher: Steppingstoneslife.com
Maggie: Ravachministries.org
1 hr 43 min - S2:E35 Being an Ally for the Transgender Community with Kellie Keylon
In this episode, Christopher and Maggie talk with Kellie Keylon about being an ally for the transgender community. Kellie talks with us about her journey of embracing her identity as a transgender woman and finding acceptance in the church.
Christopher and Maggie are spiritual directors that like talking about spiritual things. Spiritual direction is a listening ministry that creates a sacred space for you to listen to God, see where God is at work in your life, and grow in awareness of who you were created to be. We would love to hear from you! Email Christopher and Maggie at [email protected].
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Renovus, an Atlanta-based organization to connect LGBTQ+ Christians. Renovus.org
Our ministries:
Christopher: Steppingstoneslife.com
Maggie: Ravachministries.org
59 min - S2:E34 Finding the Beauty in Other Religions with Abigail Davis
In this episode, Christopher and Maggie talk to Abigail Davis. In this conversation, we talk about finding the beauty in other world religions. In Christianity, we are often taught that the only reason to learn about other religions is to be able to refute them and convert their adherants to Christianity. But there is so much beauty and so many important things we can learn from them. Abigail speaks about how she embraces those religions and how it enriches her life.
Christopher and Maggie are spiritual directors that like talking about spiritual things. Spiritual direction is a listening ministry that creates a sacred space for you to listen to God, see where God is at work in your life, and grow in awareness of who you were created to be. We would love to hear from you! Email Christopher and Maggie at [email protected].
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Abigail’s blog: https://contemplativemillennialco.wordpress.com/Agape Center for Spiritual Formation: theagapecenter.orgA Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’EngleEverything Belongs by Richard Rohr...
Our ministries:
Christopher: Steppingstoneslife.com
Maggie: Ravachministries.org
1 hr 3 min - S2:E33 Reconstructing Your Mind with Todd Vick
In this episode, Christopher and Maggie talk to Todd Vick, the author of The Reconstructing of Your Mind, and The Renewing of Your Mind. Todd also has a podcast called The Reconstruction Rebel. We talk to Todd about deconstruction and reconstruction, what it means, and why it is an important part of the faith journey.
Christopher and Maggie are spiritual directors that like talking about spiritual things. Spiritual direction is a listening ministry that creates a sacred space for you to listen to God, see where God is at work in your life, and grow in awareness of who you were created to be. We would love to hear from you! Email Christopher and Maggie at [email protected].
Resources mentioned in this episode:
The Reconstructing of Your Mind: A Post-Deconstruction Journey by Todd Vick
The Renewing of Your Mind: Asking Modern Questions To Ancient Answers by Todd Vick
Awaken 2022 Conference, March 18-19, 2022 in Nashville, TN
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Our ministries:
Christopher: Steppingstoneslife.com
Maggie: Ravachministries.org
1 hr 4 min - S2:E32 Indigenization of Theology with Susanna Muntz
In this episode, Christopher and Maggie talk with Susanna Muntz about indigenization of theology. What do the teachings of Jesus look like in specific cultures, times, and geographies? How can we let theology grow out of the soil and people of a place instead of mass-producing a Christianity and exporting it everywhere? These are topics we discuss in this episode.
Christopher and Maggie are spiritual directors that like talking about spiritual things. Spiritual direction is a listening ministry that creates a sacred space for you to listen to God, see where God is at work in your life, and grow in awareness of who you were created to be. We would love to hear from you! Email Christopher and Maggie at [email protected].
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Jay Matenga (https://jaymatenga.com/)
The Land is Not Empty: Following Jesus in Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery by Sarah Augustine
The Robcast with Alexander John Shaia
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Our ministries:
Christopher: Steppingstoneslife.com
Maggie: Ravachministries.org
1 hr 11 min - S2:E31 Escaping from Religious Trauma and Purity Culture with Ashley Robbins
In this episode, Christopher and Maggie sit down with Ashley Robbins and hear about her fundamentalist upbringing and how she broke free from that. We discuss religious trauma, purity culture, and Ashley's more expansive view of God. Warning: we get into some heavy stuff, so we just wanted to let you know if you have little ears around.
Christopher and Maggie are spiritual directors that like talking about spiritual things. Spiritual direction is a listening ministry that creates a sacred space for you to listen to God, see where God is at work in your life, and grow in awareness of who you were created to be. We would love to hear from you! Email Christopher and Maggie at [email protected].
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Ashley's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spellboundshears_ (underscore included)The Shack - William Paul YoungThe Universal Christ - Richard RohrJoshua Harris: Why I regret writing ‘I Kissed Dating Goodbye’ - https://www.premierchristianity.com/home/joshua-harris-why-i-regret-writing-i-kissed-dating-goodbye/275.articleOur ministries:
Christopher: Steppingstoneslife.com
Maggie: Ravachministries.org
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Christopher and Maggie are spiritual directors that like talking about spiritual things. Spiritual direction is a listening ministry that creates a sacred space for you to listen to God, see where God is at work in your life, and grow in awareness of who you were created to be. We would love to hear from you! Email Christopher and Maggie at [email protected].
Check out their ministries: Christopher: SteppingStonesLife.com and Maggie: RavachMinistries.org.