Through the Kaleidoscope

Roy and I sit down to discuss the Roman Catholic faith of his childhood, the pain of having his identity excluded and suppressed within this environment, and his ongoing quest for inspiration. Theme music is provided by Nathan Williams. Stream Nathan’s music on Soundcloud.

Nathan Rosswog grew up a committed evangelical Christian. He followed the ideal prescribed path for evangelical kids, attending a Christian college and spending time as a missionary abroad. This experience, however, led him to question the fundamentalist beliefs he’d been taught and today he embraces a more expansive, progressive faith than he ever imagined as an evangelical kid. You’re already familiar with Nathan’s music from the theme song of this podcast, and much of his music explores the struggles, questions and doubts he’s experienced as his faith has transformed.

The Christian church is a powerful place of healing for many of us, but can also be a place where shame, guilt and pain are perpetuated. Autumn Brownlee, my guest in this episode is deeply familiar with this complex reality. She works as a therapist within the church, helping those who have been hurt by the church to find freedom. Autumn works through the Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute. Theme music is provided by Nathan Williams. Stream Nathan’s music on Soundcloud.

Beth Zabiegalski joins me to share experiences of exploration and adventure, and the crucial roles they play in our lives.

Maggie Smith, ordained minister (PCUSA), joins Elizabeth to chat about the ways her experience in ministry has shaped her Christian faith.

A conversation with a progressive Christian pastor about his own faith transformations.