The Ruins

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  • 55. Charlie Kirk, Fascist Theology, and the Gospel of MAGA

    In episode 55, we're unpacking the bizarre canonization of Charlie Kirk by conservative white evangelicals in the wake of his death, exposing how pastors and faith leaders have transformed a fascist, misogynist, and white supremacist into a supposed Christian martyr.

    SHOW NOTES

    THE Facebook Status

    Commoners Website

    Commoners Instagram

    47 min
  • 54. Family Expectations, Spiritual Gifts, and Being a "Christian" | with Jade Faletoi

    In episode 54 we are joined by Jade Faletoi and talking with her about what it means to identify as a Christian in 2024. We’ll also talk about Jade’s Samoan-American family legacy, her take on worship music, and what’s it like being a queer woman of color who works at a Christian university.

    SHOW NOTES

    Jade's Instagram


    ABOUT

    The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson.

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    1 hr 1 min
  • 53. Hermeneutics, PSA, and Theologizin' Bigger | with Trey Ferguson

    In episode 53, we are joined by pastor, author, podcast host, and public theologian, Trey Ferguson and talking with him about his new book Theologizin' Bigger. We’ll also talk about reading the Bible, the deconstruction movement, politics, God’s commitment to our wholeness, and why the middle ground isn’t actually holy.


    SHOW NOTES

    Theologizin Bigger Book

    Trey's Website

    Trey's Twitter


    ABOUT

    The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson.

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    49 min
  • 52. A Pastoral Response to "Let Us Worship" Spokane

    In episode 52, I am going to be sharing a few pastoral thoughts on the recent happenings around the “Let Us Worship” event here in Spokane that featured white Christian Nationalist Sean Feucht, Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward, Matt Shea, and others, and offer a few pastoral responses to what I experienced.


    SHOW NOTES

    Let Us Worship Twitter Thread


    ABOUT

    The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson. To contact us, visit:
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    18 min
  • 51. Opposing Christo-Fascism In Christianity | with Dr. Joan Braune

    In episode 51, we are joined by scholar, writer, and Gonzaga University professor, Dr. Joan Braune and talking with her about empathy and fascism. We’ll talk about how we can organize and oppose fascism in our every day lives, and how people of faith can live with integrity in the face of the ongoing threat of Christo-fascism.


    SHOW NOTES

    Dr. Braune Website

    International Conference on Hate Studies

    No Pasarán Book


    ABOUT

    The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson. To find more about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc.

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    51 min
  • 50. Voting, Elections, and Expanding Your Perspective | With Sarah Dixit

    In episode 50, we are joined by Sarah Dixit, and talking with her about voting. We’ll also talk about evangelicalism, Democrats, abortion access, moving away from our inherited beliefs, and how we can love our neighbors well by voting to create a world where we all can flourish. 

    SHOW NOTES

    Planned Parenthood Abortion Fund

    vote.org

    ABOUT

    The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson. To find more about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc.

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    50 min
  • 49. Leaving Evangelicalism, Innovation From the Margins, And New Wine Collective | With Eugene Kim
    In episode 49, we are joined by my dear friend and mentor, Eugene Kim, and talking with him about the future of Christianity. We’ll talk about his journey of quitting pastoral ministry, common themes he sees in his conversations with people leaving with evangelicalism, and how New Wine Collective might just change the world.
    SHOW NOTES
    Eugene Kim Twitter
    Eugene Kim Facebook
    Eugene Kim Instagram
    New Wine Collective Newsletter
    New Wine Collective Twitter
    New Wine Collective Instagram
    New Wine Collective Facebook 
    New Wine Collective Website
    ABOUT
    The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson. To find more about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc.
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    48 min
  • 48. Being Divisive, The Toxic Third Way, and How Jesus Takes A Side | With Jonny Rashid

    In episode 48, we are joined by Jonny Rashid, and talking with him about his new book Jesus Takes A Side. We’ll also talk about the future of Christianity, Christian Nationalism, white supremacy, the harm of the third way, how much salt you need while cooking, and why bipartisanship in the church doesn’t work.

    SHOW NOTES

    Jesus Takes a Side Book

    Jonny Rashid Twitter

    Jonny Rashid Instagram

    Johnny Rashid Website

    Resist and Restore Podcast

    Circle of Hope Church, Philly

    Food Pastor Instagram

    ABOUT

    The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson. To find more about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc.

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    46 min
  • 47. Liberation, A Burning Police Precinct, And Taking Back The Radical Jesus | With Damon Garcia

    In episode 47, we are joined by Damon Garcia, and talking with him about his new book The God Who Riots— Taking Back the Radical Jesus. We’ll also talk about liberation theology, capitalism in the church, abolition, forgiveness, marginalized communities, and how we can live into a better way forward, together.

    SHOW NOTES

    Damon's IG

    Damon's Twitter

    Damon's TikTok

    Damon's Youtube

    Damon's Patreon

    Buy The God Who Riots Book

    ABOUT

    The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson. To find more about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc.

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    59 min
  • 46. White Homework, Neuroscience, and Why I Left Evangelicalism | With Tori Glass

    In episode 46, we are joined by Tori Glass and talking with her about leaving Evangelicalism. We're also neuroscience, white supremacy, capitalism, bad theology, Christian Nationalism, and why Republican politics is inseparable from white evangelicalism. 

    Show Notes

    Tori's Twitter

    Tori's Instagram

    White Homework

    Tori Glass

    About

    The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson. To find more about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc.

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    59 min

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Welcome to The Ruins, a podcast about the journey of faith, hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson.