Finally, it’s episode #46 of The Audra Show. Thank you and apologies to my guest, Joshua NS, the Sexton of the 6th Avenue United Church of Christ in Denver.  We had a fun and fascinating conversation that originally ran almost 3 hours, so took this long to edit (with a vacation in-between). Topics of discussion include:

What is a sexton?

Joshua’s time with the guerilla in the Guatemalan jungle at age 15

His art project entitled “Who Is Nellie Bly?” featuring revolutionary American women from the turn of the century

How to find a commune

Why more people aren’t married by Jedi Knights (or are they?)

What it means to be a Christian Anarchist and why it’s about hope (which i finally understood)

Religion vs Spirituality vs Science

The purpose of religion

The concept of America as a Christian nation

The Open and Affirming Project of the United Church of Christ to invite congregations to think about their relationships with the LGBTQ community

Discussions provoked by statements he’s put on the church marquis

Our thoughts on how to solve racism and other bigotry