We all have questions. We all have doubts. We all have times of unlearning what we once thought we knew. But what we don’t always have is a community to share these things with. It can seem lonely to be isolated with all these questions and have nowhere to turn, but you are not alone! This week, we are talking with David Hayward, but you might know him better as “the Naked Pastor”. Through art and writing, David provides a sense of comfort to the many of us who are facing deconstruction by showing us we are not alone and we are not broken. There is beauty in the asking and though many around us might view us as challengers, backslidden, or even heretics, the truth is much simpler; we just want to know God without all the filters that water down His message. If this resonates with you then take a listen. You might be amazed that you’re not the only one with these thoughts and that you are most likely a lot closer to God than you give yourself credit for.
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GUEST INFO:
David was baptized Anglican as a baby, came to faith in a Baptist church when he was a teenager, changed to Pentecostal in his late teens, married another Pentecostal named Lisa, was ordained Presbyterian, pastored a Vineyard church, went Independent, and planted others. He has a Masters in Theological Studies from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, as well as a Diploma in Religious Studies and Ministry from McGill University in Montreal.
In 2010 he left the professional paid clergy after almost 30 years of ministry. He is passionate about how people can find and follow their own spiritual path with courage and joy, as well as in how people can freely gather and form community in healthy ways.
From David - “I help people lose their faith without losing their minds. I help people undress their religion to the core essential of their own unique spirituality. I call this spiritual independence”.
Visit David’s Site: https://nakedpastor.com
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RESOURCES:
Visit David’s Community: https://thelastingsupper.com
Support David! Visit The Naked Pastor on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/nakedpastor
Find David’s Books: http://www.amazon.com/David-Hayward/e/B006GARC8Q/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&linkCode=ur2&tag=nakedpastor-20
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• How far are you willing to go to grow spiritually?
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