This week we're talking to Shannon Kearns about his book, "In the Margins" and what unique insights our transgender friends bring to the Scriptures. This book (and convo!) will stretch you, inspire you, and give you some fresh perspective on some very familiar passages/stories of the Bible. You read? Let's do it!

SHOW NOTES:

SHANNON KEARNS: https://www.shannontlkearns.com/

IN THE MARGINS: https://www.amazon.com/Margins-Transgender-Mans-Journey-Scripture/dp/0802879489/ref=sr_1_1?crid=731VHCLLJGVE&keywords=shannon+kearns&qid=1700515363&sprefix=sh%2Caps%2C301&sr=8-1

MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B051GGV2WCSI&keywords=glenn+siepert&qid=1700157759&sprefix=glenn+%2Caps%2C399&sr=8-1

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SPECIAL MUSIC:  I'MIN (Artist) / Subtle Flavor (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

This week we're talking to Nicole LePera aka The Holistic Psychologist about her newest book, "How to Be the Love You Seek". Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

NICOLE LEPERA: https://theholisticpsychologist.com

HOW TO BE THE LOVE YOU SEEK: https://howtobetheloveyouseek.com

MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B051GGV2WCSI&keywords=glenn+siepert&qid=1700157759&sprefix=glenn+%2Caps%2C399&sr=8-1

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SPECIAL MUSIC: Spring Gang (Artist) / Can't Help It (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

This week we sit down with FIVE contributors to the amazing book, "Sitting in the Shade of Another Tree" and talk about the importance of listening and learning from faiths other than our own. This is a GOOD ONE!

SHOW NOTES:

KEITH GILES: https://www.facebook.com/keithagiles

HURUNNESSA FARIAD: https://www.facebook.com/hurie.fariad

CALEB GILLELAND: https://www.facebook.com/caleb.gilleland

HEATHER HAMILTON: https://www.facebook.com/heatherhamilton

DUNCAN PILE: https://www.facebook.com/duncan.pile

SITTING IN THE SHADE OF ANOTHER TREE: https://www.amazon.com/Sitting-Shade-Another-Tree-Listening/dp/B0CJ49HV8R/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3OWJRKZONV911&keywords=sitting+in+the+shade+of+another+tree&qid=1699462098&sprefix=sitting+in+the+shade%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-1

MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=glenn+siepert&qid=1696259826&sr=8-1

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SPECIAL MUSIC: Bonkers Beat Club (Artist) / Just Like the Sun (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

This week we talk to Andrew Lang about his amazing book, "Unmasking the Inner Critic". We talk about the inherent goodness that is planted in us all and what to do when we realize that it's been covered up by the baggage we pick up in life. Lots of practical stuff in here mixed with (what I think is!) some pretty good theology. Check it out!

SHOW NOTES:

ANDREW LANG: https://www.andrewglang.com

UNMASKING THE INNER CRITIC: https://www.andrewglang.com/unmaskingtheinnercritic

MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=glenn+siepert&qid=1696259826&sr=8-1

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SPECIAL MUSIC: Torii Wolf (Artist) / Bright Blue Diamonds (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

In this episode with sit down with Dana Hicks to have our boundaries PUSHED. We talk about the history of marriage, how marriage as we know it in the West is only about 250 years old, "Biblical Marriage", polygamy, polyamory, Song of Solomon, and Mark Driscoll. It's all here - buckle up and go get it!

SHOW NOTES:

DANA HICKS: https://www.danahicks.blog/theknot

THE KNOT: https://www.amazon.com

MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=29CHHUZGNTDW9&keywords=glenn+siepert&qid=1697117753&sprefix=glenn+sieper%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1

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SPECIAL MUSIC: Gloria Tells (Artist) / Good Friends (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

In this episode with sit down with Elaine Pagels and talk about her book, "Revelations: Visions, Prophecy, and Politics in the Book of Revelation" and deep dive into the background and context of Revelation and the very real consequences of ignoring that context in modern day interpretations. Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

ELAINE PAGELS: https://www.elaine-pagels.com

REVELATIONS: https://www.amazon.com/Revelations-Visions-Prophecy-Politics-Revelation/dp/0143121634/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2285RF63KZB83&keywords=elaine+pagels+revelation&qid=1697475242&sprefix=elaine+pagels+reve%2Caps%2C255&sr=8-1

MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=29CHHUZGNTDW9&keywords=glenn+siepert&qid=1697117753&sprefix=glenn+sieper%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1

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SPECIAL MUSIC: Oomiee (Artist) / Married to the Light (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

This week we sit down with Antonio Pagliarulo to talk about his new book, "The Curse of the Evil Eye". What is it? What are its origins? Where is it found in the Bible? And what do you do if you're the recipient of it? We'll talk about it all on this spooky Halloween Week episode. Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

ANTONIO PAGLIARULO: https://antoniopagliarulo.com

THE EVIL EYE: https://www.amazon.com/Evil-Eye-History-Mystery-Magic/dp/157863797X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1662844622&sr=8-1

MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=glenn+siepert&qid=1696259826&sr=8-1

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SPECIAL MUSIC: Roof (Artist) / Spoiled Brat (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

In this episode with sit down with Theresa Reed (aka "The Tarot Lady") and talk about her new book, "The Cards You're Dealt". We talk about using tarot to work through grief and the gift of our inner, intuitive voice. Theresa also does a tarot reading for our listeners at the close of the episode - enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

THERESA REED: https://www.thetarotlady.com

THE CARDS YOU'RE DEALT: https://www.thetarotlady.com/cards-you-are-dealt/

MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=29CHHUZGNTDW9&keywords=glenn+siepert&qid=1697117753&sprefix=glenn+sieper%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-1

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SPECIAL MUSIC: Rymdklang Soundtracks (Artist) / Rise of the Dead (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

Karen Tate is on the show today talking about her book, "Normalizing Abuse". We talk about factors that contribute to our culture where various kinds of abuse have become normalized and accepted. TRIGGER WARNING: we do talk about abuse, trauma, rape, toxic spirituality, and some other big topics ... and Karen does it in the most gentle of ways. 

SHOW NOTES:

KAREN TATE: https://www.karentate.net/

NORMALIZING ABUSE: https://www.amazon.com/Normalizing-Abuse-Commentary-Culture-Pervasive/dp/B0BPW1YF44/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3VWQZG18YMJHT&keywords=karen+tate+abuse&qid=1695656483&sprefix=karen+tate+abus%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-1

MY BOOK: https://a.co/d/dZ4XBK0

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SPECIAL MUSIC: Ryan James Carr (Artist) / Celestial Haze (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

Father James Martin, SJ is back on the show this week to talk to us about his latest book, "Come Forth". Father Martin brings some unique perspective to one of the most well-known stories in the Gospels so do yourself a favor and add this book to your library - you WON'T BE SORRY.

FATHER JAMES MARTIN: https://www.facebook.com/FrJamesMartin/

COME FORTH: https://www.amazon.com/Come-Forth-Promise-Greatest-Miracle/dp/0062694383/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1VZE16W0NGSI1&keywords=james+martin+sj&qid=1695653775&sprefix=james+martin+sj%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-2

MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=glenn+siepert&qid=1696259826&sr=8-1

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SPECIAL MUSIC: Tigerblood Jewel (Artist) / Lasers and Stuff (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com