The Church's Shadow: Recent Episodes
Matthew Haak
The Church’s Shadow is a podcast hosted by Matthew Haak, a pastor who sits down with individuals of various experiences, faiths, and backgrounds to discuss differing perspectives of Christianity and the Church in America. We all carry our own baggage, pain, and perspectives. Hear from individuals about how the Church has caused both hurt and healing in the lives of real people often excluded from church life. This is a podcast connecting people from various walks of life to the humanity in us all. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/matthew-haak/support
In this conversation with Andrew, we talk through some of the struggles of homosexuality in the church, the hurt that can come from interactions with some Christians in this context, attempts to reconcile your faith and sexuality, and what we can all learn from Andrew and others with similar experiences.
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In this episode, we sit down with Brett and discover two main things. 1) A church is more than just its staff. It is important that anyone who claims Christianity shows the grace and love of God to others. This is not just a call for pastors, but to all believers. 2) There are real people behind sin and hurt. When people step out of a church for whatever reason, it is not our job to judge whether they deserve to be reached out to. We must reach out, care, and love regardless of the circumstances.
Brett provides great insight into how the church can better care for its members and for people in general.
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In this episode, I sit down and talk with Mike about some of the more common experiences people have in the church that lead them to never coming back, even if they keep their faith. It is very easy to feel forgotten, unloved, and unwanted. Listen to Mike's story, and I bet most of us hear a little bit of our own story. Hopefully this is an encouragement you are not alone, and a motivation to step back into a church that cares for you. Christians, we HAVE to show our love for everyone who steps through those doors, and not just when they are at the church. Reach out and let them know they are cared for and loved.
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In this episode we briefly discuss some of the overarching truths found not just in the conversation with Heidi, but also in every episode.
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Have you ever been forced to question your faith and everything you know about church? Heidi shares with us her story and how it has impacted her life and forced her to experience trauma from people and places that are supposed to be safe. There is something for everyone to learn from this conversation. You are not alone in your hurt, you are not alone in your trauma, and you have a way forward to experience healing.
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The Church in America has not always done the best job at producing disciples in the last 20 years, but we must return to what God has called the Church to be. Thankfully many are doing that and individual Christians understand the necessity of it. Listen to some of the ways the Church can continue to improve on that call as I discuss some of the issues brought up in my conversation with Chrissy.
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In this episode you get to hear the story of Chrissy, and the hurt caused by people who are supposed to protect and love. We can all learn from Chrissy's story, and can likely relate to various parts of it.
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In this episode we go into a little more detail about the intimidations of visiting a new church, deconstruction, and touch on race. Let me know your thoughts on these topics and maybe what I got wrong.
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In this week's episode, I sit down with Laura as we talk through how intimidating it can be for visitors stepping foot in a new church, deconstruction of Christianity, mission work that does more harm than good, and the experiences Laura and her husband have had due to race. There is a lot to think through and learn from through Laura's story.
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In this episode, I dive deeper into some of the things mentioned from my conversation with Abby last week, particularly from a Christian perspective. Much of this episode sets the stage for the rest of the podcast. It gives Christians challenges in how to learn from some of the discussion with Abby and grow. It gives non-Christians a better understanding of the how the Bible speaks into certain issues from last week.
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Trigger Warning In this episode we get to hear Abby's story. We talk through some intense issues such as depression, SI, and more. We discuss how some people in her church responded, and how that affected her. We all have something to learn from Abby.
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A quick intro of The Church's Shadow. Please let me know if you have any suggestions or ideas so this podcast can improve and grow! I'm excited for this journey, and hope you join me!
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