The Spotted Goats Podcast

When did being a Christian become synonymous with being political? What happened, and is it even Biblical? Was Jesus idea for the church to wrap itself in a flag?

Editor's note: apologies for the audio quality, as we are going through a production transition.

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Who are you?

Join us as we learn how to ask the question and explore identity in a world of work in this episode.

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Is Satan what we imagined him to be? Is he the little red guy on your shoulder telling you to have one more bag of chips? In this episode, Nathan and Jeff take some time to take a lighthearted look at a very dark subject and trying to address the question "who or what is Satan, and what do we actually know?" This episode is not intended to be a definitive expose on the subject, but should certainly get the wheels turning on what we know about the guy downstairs.

Spoiler alert... it's less than you think.

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TRIGGER WARNING: DEPRESSION AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES -

In this episode, Nathan and Jeff take a personal look at Nathan's journey with depression and how it has affected his life, and church experience.

*This show is not intended in any way to provide medical advice.

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**Patreon Supporters get early access to future episodes, and coming soon, a monthly Zoom open discussion! Please consider subscribing and sharing, and if you are enjoying the show then we would ask that you would consider becoming a Patreon supporter. Doing so helps us to keep the lights on as producing a quality program is not easy. Thanks as always for your consideration!

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What does it mean that we are "made in the image of God?"

In a deeper textual study combined with their usual approachable conversation, the Goats take a look at what it means to be made in God's image and how does this jive with the idea that we are woeful wormy sinners that took near all of God's power to save?

How does being made in God's image intersect with the idea of total depravity? Grab a Bible and join the journey.

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Hello! We wanted to take a quick moment to update everyone on some new features with the show and how you as a listener can get the cheat code to listen to head to upcoming unpublished episodes. Also, coming soon we will be working on hosting monthly live discussion groups on Zoom. All the details are inside this supplemental episode.

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In this part 2 of this"What Is" segment, Jennifer Pirecki, LMFT, licensed therapist and author of Reckoning With Dust joins us for an amazing conversation surrounding the presence and affects of narcissism in her personal story, and also the church. Here we look at how we approach it when we see it.

In a world where everyone is labeled and the term is prolifically used, this longform discussion seeks to help define the phenomenon and also explore its presence not just in modern society but also the text of the Bible.

Show notes below will include many helpful resources for further exploration.

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SHOW NOTES/RESOURCES:

Reckoning with Dust - https://www.amazon.com/Reckoning-Dust-Jennifer-Pirecki-ebook/dp/B07N98T18P/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NKTCBFQ5EYZM&keywords=reckoning+with+dust&qid=1694176791&s=books&sprefix=reckoning+with+dust%2Cstripbooks%2C104&sr=1-1

The Wizard of Oz and Other Narcissists - https://www.amazon.com/Wizard-Oz-Other-Narcissists-Relationship/dp/0972072837/ref=asc_df_0972072837?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=79989588515106&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=m&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583589116216720&psc=1

The Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist - https://www.amazon.com/Covert-Passive-Aggressive-Narcissist-Recognizing-Psychological/dp/099862134X/ref=asc_df_099862134X?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80333185841601&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=m&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583932713505964&psc=1

Worthy of Love - https://www.amazon.com/Covert-Passive-Aggressive-Narcissist-Recognizing-Psychological/dp/099862134X/ref=asc_df_099862134X?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80333185841601&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=m&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583932713505964&psc=1

The Search for Real Self - https://www.amazon.com/Search-Real-Self-Unmasking-Personality/dp/0029202922

YouTube Channels:

https://m.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEA&search_query=richard+grannon+narcissist

https://m.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEA&search_query=narcdaily

In this "What Is" segment, Jennifer Pirecki, LMFT, licensed therapist and author of Reckoning With Dust joins us for an amazing conversation surrounding the presence and affects of narcissism in her personal story, and also the church.

In a world where everyone is labeled and the term is prolifically used, this longform discussion, part one of two, six to help define the phenomenon and also explore its presence not just in modern society but also the text of the Bible.

Show notes below will include many helpful resources for further exploration.

HOW DO I SUPPORT THIS SHOW?

Patreon - Become a supporter for a cup of coffee. - https://www.patreon.com/TheSpottedGoatsPodcast/membership

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spottedgoatspodcast

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Medium - https://medium.com/@spottedgoatspodcast

Please consider subscribing and sharing, and if you are enjoying the show then we would ask that you would consider becoming a Patreon supporter. Doing so helps us to keep the lights on as producing a quality program is not easy. Thanks as always for your consideration!

Contact us: www.spottedgoatspodcast.com

Music by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are those of the speakers alone. All rights reserved.

SHOW NOTES/RESOURCES:

Reckoning with Dust - https://www.amazon.com/Reckoning-Dust-Jennifer-Pirecki-ebook/dp/B07N98T18P/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NKTCBFQ5EYZM&keywords=reckoning+with+dust&qid=1694176791&s=books&sprefix=reckoning+with+dust%2Cstripbooks%2C104&sr=1-1

The Wizard of Oz and Other Narcissists - https://www.amazon.com/Wizard-Oz-Other-Narcissists-Relationship/dp/0972072837/ref=asc_df_0972072837?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=79989588515106&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=m&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583589116216720&psc=1

The Covert Passive Aggressive Narcissist - https://www.amazon.com/Covert-Passive-Aggressive-Narcissist-Recognizing-Psychological/dp/099862134X/ref=asc_df_099862134X?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80333185841601&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=m&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583932713505964&psc=1

Worthy of Love - https://www.amazon.com/Covert-Passive-Aggressive-Narcissist-Recognizing-Psychological/dp/099862134X/ref=asc_df_099862134X?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80333185841601&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=m&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583932713505964&psc=1

The Search for Real Self - https://www.amazon.com/Search-Real-Self-Unmasking-Personality/dp/0029202922

More resources to be listed in the part two, releasing in the coming weeks!

In this "stories" episode, Nicole joins us to share a very intimate look at her own personal journey of deconstruction in adulthood. We take a deep look at the personal side of deconstruction, how it affects relationships, and how to process so many difficult questions as a church and community leader.

Nicole is a lifelong active member in her faith community and influential leader in the early childhood sphere with her Christian family. She's an all-around exceptional human being that dared asked some questions of her God. If you've ever felt a calling to reconcile life with faith, this is definitely an episode for you.

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Please consider subscribing and sharing, and if you are enjoying the show then we would ask that you would consider becoming a Patreon supporter. Doing so helps us to keep the lights on as producing a quality program is not easy. Thanks as always for your consideration!

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Music by @WilliamNaaden. Opinions are those of the speakers alone. All rights reserved.

First a few updates!

Our website is finally up and running, as is our Medium, Facebook Goup, and Patreon. Links are below the show notes.

In this first of our "What Is..." series, Amy Fritz of Untangled Faith podcast Took the time to sit down with us for a entertaining but frank conversation about deconstruction and its current influence in the church.

If you love Jesus but have ever questioned why church people do the things they do, often hurting others along the way, this may be the episode for you. Nathan, Jeff, and Amy explore trauma, cognitive dissonance, loving Jesus with both eyes open in your local church, and more in this episode of the Spotted Goats Podcast.

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