New episode up with Brandon Andress talking to us about how fiction and various forms of art can be used to subversively speak to the issues of our day. Go get it!

SHOW NOTES:

BRANDON ANDRESS: https://www.brandonandress.com

AND SO BY FIRE: https://www.amazon.com/So-Fire-Brandon-Andress/dp/1957007729/ref=sr_1_2?crid=19U4W38FQRP0X&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._Rq-V444oIzDzXy1mvIIl6QXABInJNr_mDZ84kpAqR9_vspQUM9XCZHKsfmco1oYa_zthlM2kGvgzlHRl4sANr4XRRdJ486nJryuHnKSWpGLE46L8I0bVZinyRSrSLy3zibgU9wLFPNoGuEHI2-iaDkTZdbxkb1BXffHTVdRLOYRX6382UG_YJKp6Pb133Au4OXbFjPolbkuDn-Vx0Y-2Njhsc1UbFuftAKhQXPmEMw.KtYTmbPJjt6Zxr17iedAlJvoWyZqFToJajiNiKVzgq8&dib_tag=se&keywords=brandon+andress&qid=1712335070&sprefix=%2Caps%2C1158&sr=8-2

WHAT IF PROJECT ART! - https://www.whatifproject.net/art

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: John Runefelt (Artist) / Riding High (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

This week Carl McColman joins us to talk about Christian Mysticism and Contemplative Spirituality - this is a GOOD ONE, ENJOY! ✌🏻❤️

SHOW NOTES:

CARL MCCOLMAN: https://anamchara.com

THE NEW BIG BOOK OF CHRISTIAN MYSTICISM: https://www.amazon.com/New-Book-Christian-Mysticism-Contemplative/dp/1506486843/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7M7LXS25DQRK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.K6mwOEZKOjohibRxJ_yNRDmCecEZLMEIqwJwA1IKleOY5AkPd9lNdempTN8XBVppbFx4XR1KoJmPg-vlk1khLhfb7NgPXI2YMlMxmoBDSb8gnSA3ibk7lxSeIwtUPynZq0utby7AS4rz8uV1ol-J_RJi92CGVa8a-ouB07hiJwAwKUyOCkmDLXlIaDz0z8cVx6nYVmRJQDk3HnxMsnQ294pyk2sSTgoHzh-CbRtc-xA.3fOZJks55H14jC2kk5N44LVNC67n_hwpystIz5e4wmg&dib_tag=se&keywords=carl+mccolman&qid=1711983560&sprefix=carl+mc%2Caps%2C108&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: Rebecca Mardal (Artist) / Sonic Raindrops (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

New episode up with Natalie Perkins talking to us about finding wisdom for everyday life from books like the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary, The Acts of Paul and Thecla ... and more - ENJOY! ❤️🙏🏻

SHOW NOTES:

NATALIE PERKINS: https://www.middlechurch.org/natalie/

IN TREMBLING BOLDNESS: https://www.amazon.com/Trembling-Boldness-Wisdom-Ancient-People/dp/150648574X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=23HRA8C7GDR9I&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HqTxUEMGfe7ZgDw0K7QV3jCppXidh8LeJEjZduMBHbeaaWmhPQkVSOOYjZLYYdXYDly0YB7PSNdcxyYNQVJZR9vi2oaiQo6Mc_IXKJ8U1HmVv_7V4WPzCE0-pukTvy4MG2KUVoW1whWuBKhq0sBS288yfGVSBc-_AL6znnUn-gyWTYJtAzVKxrbshhSZACRMg1Z-f00zYsZPRb5kpXjVdVfrDG494n6xIS5MvoRMlkA.AVKM4Nu3wEp7gmbzKMbEdJYZifOEAk4cAL5jRZhKeBs&dib_tag=se&keywords=natalie+perkins&qid=1711553803&sprefix=natalie+perkin%2Caps%2C186&sr=8-1

WHAT IF PROJECT ART! - https://www.whatifproject.net/art

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: FLYIN (Artist) / HIGH RISES (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

New episode up with David Giles talking to us about his book, "There Once Were Orange Groves". We talk about grief, endings, and processing the losses we endure in life. Enjoy! ✌🏻❤️

SHOW NOTES:

DAVID GILES: https://www.instagram.com/davidgileswrites/

THERE ONCE WERE ORANGE GROVES: https://www.amazon.com/There-Once-Were-Orange-Groves/dp/B0CHL7K2WW/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=1by66&content-id=amzn1.sym.d0ebfbb2-6761-494f-8e2f-95743b37c35c%3Aamzn1.symc.50e00d6c-ec8b-42ef-bb15-298531ab4497&pf_rd_p=d0ebfbb2-6761-494f-8e2f-95743b37c35c&pf_rd_r=ZTG6X8J892EK4HJVGC2D&pd_rd_wg=8rUVS&pd_rd_r=8eb7ae84-7447-409b-ab3b-e05582a9acdb&ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m

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: TAGE (Artist) / Piece of Heaven (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

New episode up for Holy Week with Maria Francesca French talking to us about Jesus, the cross, and living the post-Christian life while navigating through Lent, Good Friday, and all the things. If you're wondering how to make sense of Jesus and the cross after Evangelicalism - this one will be helpful, ENJOY! ❤️🙏🏻

SHOW NOTES:

MARIA FRANCESCA FRENCH: https://www.mariafrancescafrench.com

RECONFIGURING: https://www.amazon.com/Reconfiguring-Collection-Post-Christian-Thoughts-Theologies-ebook/dp/B0C8DPQMNS?crid=1UPLXRJMACR3K&keywords=reconfiguring&qid=1701728300&sprefix=reconfiguring,aps,338&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=mariaffrench-20&linkId=0b05d5b9e586b8e174be49428dbbae10&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

WATCH THE EPISODE ON YOUTUBE (AND SUBSCRIBE): https://youtu.be/7bX0-0SbokM

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: Rocket Jr (Artist) / Vacation Mode (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

This week we talk to Perdita Finn about her amazing book, "Take Back the Magic". Perdita talks to us about reincarnation and explores the mystery of what happens when we die and how to begin a practice of communicating with our ancestors. Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

PERDITA FINN: https://takebackthemagic.com

TAKE BACK THE MAGIC: https://www.amazon.com/Take-Back-Magic-Conversations-Unseen/dp/0762482508/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2JD5VAJIF4ZPU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.14LPChVIyT2kFvH5XoP02IKWSwLeZuPZB9423fR3sr4yH5is0pGURTeXbCXa__Anr4P4vAwyCNGmVOQVlYuZjfEg8OSJ7hOlsYHrXu8GQd8_L-2D_MTcQt3u48Bj5SEHlRbWxC-PdnkjfhP5WIrkoKhXq3LnWHAjbWKZdPFEsakAAb2XfImKSSJ9Tyv_jXXLCqoqwtuwBWDWu9Q8Kkc8tagHcbDmhV0hlLkoDcvmPzw.Zy3gQyzqJ4UZPGwaXWHvWgQJnLxE10VuUJNQl4iv9ew&dib_tag=se&keywords=perdita+finn&qid=1710004941&sprefix=perdita%2Caps%2C202&sr=8-1

WATCH THE EPISODE ON YOUTUBE (AND SUBSCRIBE!): https://youtu.be/WfrQ1_56Eyw 

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: Ballpoint (Artist) / Highway 101 (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

This week we talk to Jonathan Foster about his book, "Indigo". He shares with us about the sudden death of his daughter, navigating grief, and evolving in his faith and understanding of God. Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

JONATHAN FOSTER: https://www.jonathanfosteronline.com

INDIGO: https://geni.us/indigo

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: Mind (Artist) / Sleepwalking (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

This week we are talking to Elaine Pagels about her book "Why Religion?" We talk about grief, loss, and experiences that surpass our understanding. Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

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

WHY RELIGION?: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Religion-Personal-Elaine-Pagels/dp/0062368540/ref=sr_1_5?crid=I4PB2QTUZP88&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yfo2bGO0S3IqJmtSysGHtBEhBxBLk2PSrCRToILleiuW0_qUKltgwCaWosr7wEDku2iil_JZRIUCFr9x_N4cGNliIJa3hrGRFr803tUKezkNq_E5fui4Wa-CoJ7xDn2tCANHSzmzrnarZ8cjcoGncQ4R1vywxNhNml8jIN61_kn6Uk46vN48pr82wDpwGCGFcyUkphwqfpuJTVmnTN2yZtXQkSBlLa3InQ7ANQ_f_cBHVBdm5LF2amQkoxInNJl5DvafvSA-ywf2L6eqlT8S8ZXThuKylbWY_212nDzydHA.JdnYwZLtWlmFNZWRnZeqMBjrMhAZ9GyJWAot121dbmI&dib_tag=se&keywords=elaine+pagels&qid=1709053771&sprefix=elaine+pagle%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-5

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: HATAMITSUNAMI (Artist) / Funky Munky Biznis (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

This week we are chatting with Rob Bell about his book, "Where'd You Park Your Spaceship?". Rob's dad passed away in June 2023 shortly after my dad passed in March 2023 and so we talk about our dad's, grief, and the spiritual journey. This is a good one - ENJOY!

SHOW NOTES:

ROB BELL: https://robbell.com

WHERE'D YOU PARK YOUR SPACESHIP?: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CBNN1SL5

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: Vicki Vox, Tape Machines (Artist) /Out Into Space (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

This week we talk to Dr. Kyle Smith about his book, "Cult of the Dead: A Brief History of Christianity". We talk about the history of Christianity through the lens of its martyrs and care of saints who have died by the sword, fire, etc. Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

KYLE SMITH: https://www.kylesmithto.com

CULT OF THE DEAD: https://www.amazon.com/Cult-Dead-Brief-History-Christianity/dp/0520345169/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2O0F29TGJGZS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gLhS-FDs1sp-XI5WKmBHdjfFlBNRzXd3V1Vn1oHn0qfb4iXoG3_uTL1Njg_6Cj_WBNcCEDbfER8Mjs110sNrw6OLoRxKC0Hq62aKR9fYuPhTY93fN_uVKEJhavCg4Hcc2bUv6xUehFzMMhVZJfgAZ9ICdXUX7stFUWO_rsF_aIVbJL4BgpIKG963kYpZS_9pC7NZ2MQ48rWO7zFKdVfLpDjLHbAMYvu41-5F537i_XM.6PGAxtMv4xg4_F-kvLXJUZdZ5M87uWz6PHREDQgTh74&dib_tag=se&keywords=kyle+smith&qid=1707939506&sprefix=kyle+smith%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-2

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: dasloe feat. Adelyn Paik (Artist) / Sunny Day, Sunny Day (Song Name) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com