Ep 47- David Hayward, aka Naked Pastor.

You know when you feel like you are old friends with someone even though it's the first time you've met? This conversation with David Hayward aka @nakedpastor felt that way. Sharing a similar story, we had a raw conversation swapping accounts about what it has been like to redefine ourselves and discover new freedom along the way.  

We talk about:

Being our authentic selves 

How questions actually reflect spiritual maturity

Deconstruction-how it’s gotten a bad rap, but is a natural part of spiritual growth

Why it’s scary for pastors and spiritual leaders to empower people on their own journey 

How fear and control are powerful motivators, but don’t foster freedom or true growth

Fear based parenting vs. relationship first parenting

David’s story of his changing beliefs changing his marriage

What to do when you and your spouse are on a different spiritual journey

How spiritual independence and community aren’t mutually exclusive

You can find David's work at https://nakedpastor.com/

You can find him on Instagram @nakedpastor

The books referenced in podcast can be found on Amazon:

Til Doubt Do Us Part: When Changing Beliefs Change Your Marriage

https://www.amazon.com/Til-Doubt-Do-Us-Part/dp/B08C97TH22/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=till+doubt+do+us+part&qid=1674767646&sr=8-1

Questions Are The Answer: Naked Pastor and the search for understanding

https://www.amazon.com/Questions-Are-Answer-nakedpastor-understanding/dp/0232531889/ref=pd_bxgy_vft_none_img_sccl_1/142-6878859-1660826?pd_rd_w=MHHxG&content-id=amzn1.sym.7f0cf323-50c6-49e3-b3f9-63546bb79c92&pf_rd_p=7f0cf323-50c6-49e3-b3f9-63546bb79c92&pf_rd_r=C2YVHX7S3201GF7XJAMN&pd_rd_wg=QP63T&pd_rd_r=a62f0a5b-0351-4933-9c84-f8c353c950d6&pd_rd_i=0232531889&psc=1