The Kate and Colby Show: Recent Episodes
Pastors Kate and Colby Martin
The Kate and Colby Show is about Holistic Care for the Soul. We explore all the things (marriage, parenting, church, religion, faith, and more) through a Progressive Christian lens, empowering YOU to truly thrive.
We have moralized the experiences of feeling either UP (it’s good!) or DOWN (that’s bad). It’s seen as better to be happy, peppy, and positive; whereas if you’re feeling blue or sad or angry, we’ve turned that in to a negative. Part of what still needs deconstructing for many of us is this moralization of our emotional world. Rather than bottling or repressing our “down” feelings, may we learn to name, accept, and release them.
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Past Episodes in this Series:
Part 1: When Evangelical Leaders Tell You YOUR “Why”
Part 2: Investigating Our Savior Complexes
Part 3: Why We Don’t Entirely Identify with the #Deconstruction Movement
Part 4: Deconstructing While Still Going to Church
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ABOUT THE KATE & COLBY SHOW
Our mission is Holistic Care for the Soul.
As post-Evangelicals, and self-identifying Progressive Christians (or at least, most days), we offer unique insights into the world of relationships, spiritual practices, parenting, and more.
We met in Junior High, got married in 2003, and soon grew our family to four kids.
Living in San Diego, we also co-Pastor the church we started in 2014, Sojourn Grace Collective: https://www.sojourngrace.com
Don’t forget to check out The Kate & Colby Show on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPECswRcM6SUr-bwUNwuX_A) where you can see past episodes of our LIVE Show.
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THREE WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SHOW
1) Financially
Express your gratitude and help with the costs of producing and growing the Show with one-time gifts or monthly backing: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kateandcolby
2) Socially
Subscribe to our channel on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPECswRcM6SUr-bwUNwuX_A
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kateandcolby
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateandcolby
Get our Newsletter: https://www.thekateandcolbyshow.com
3) Reviewingly
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Anna, Melanie, Bill, Patty, Amanda, Lisa, Erin, and Jason!
Lots of us have experienced a kind of Deconstruction from conservative/evangelical religion. A good portion of those folks have left the church entirely (for very good reasons). But some of us have remained in the world of church. And then a handful of us (like, well, Kate & Colby) have both stayed AND tried to LEAD churches. What is like to try and deconstruct while still attending (and leading!) church?
This is a faaaaascinating conversation!!
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Past Episodes in this Series:
Part 1: When Evangelical Leaders Tell You YOUR “Why”
Part 2: Investigating Our Savior Complexes
Part 3: Why We Don’t Entirely Identify with the #Deconstruction Movement
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ABOUT THE KATE & COLBY SHOW
Our mission is Holistic Care for the Soul.
As post-Evangelicals, and self-identifying Progressive Christians (or at least, most days), we offer unique insights into the world of relationships, spiritual practices, parenting, and more.
We met in Junior High, got married in 2003, and soon grew our family to four kids.
Living in San Diego, we also co-Pastor the church we started in 2014, Sojourn Grace Collective: https://www.sojourngrace.com
Don’t forget to check out The Kate & Colby Show on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPECswRcM6SUr-bwUNwuX_A) where you can see past episodes of our LIVE Show.
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THREE WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SHOW
1) Financially
Express your gratitude and help with the costs of producing and growing the Show with one-time gifts or monthly backing: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kateandcolby
2) Socially
Subscribe to our channel on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPECswRcM6SUr-bwUNwuX_A
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kateandcolby
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateandcolby
Get our Newsletter: https://www.thekateandcolbyshow.com
3) Reviewingly
Listen, Rate and Review our Podcast.
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Anna, Melanie, Bill, Patty, Amanda, Lisa, Erin, and Jason!
You know what can suck? Reading your Bible and feeling like you are neither included nor counted.
You know what can be incredibly healing? Having someone show you how, in fact, you are right there on the page, part of the story.
This is one of the many gifts Austen Hartke gives people, a way to read the Bible so that trans and gender-expansive people see themselves in scripture.
In part three of our series, “Quote, unQuote, Deconstruction,” we attempt to get a little more clear about why it is that we don’t always entirely resonate with or connect to the #Deconstruction movement. We totally affirm the value of such language and terms, and yet sometimes we find ourselves feeling, well, not very deconstruction-y.
Past Episodes in this Series:
Part 1: When Evangelical Leaders Tell You YOUR “Why”
Part 2: Investigating Our Savior Complexes
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ABOUT THE KATE & COLBY SHOW
Our mission is Holistic Care for the Soul.
As post-Evangelicals, and self-identifying Progressive Christians (or at least, most days), we offer unique insights into the world of relationships, spiritual practices, parenting, and more.
We met in Junior High, got married in 2003, and soon grew our family to four kids.
Living in San Diego, we also co-Pastor the church we started in 2014, Sojourn Grace Collective: https://www.sojourngrace.com
Don’t forget to check out The Kate & Colby Show on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPECswRcM6SUr-bwUNwuX_A) where you can see past episodes of our LIVE Show.
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THREE WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SHOW
1) Financially
Express your gratitude and help with the costs of producing and growing the Show with one-time gifts or monthly backing: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kateandcolby
2) Socially
Subscribe to our channel on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPECswRcM6SUr-bwUNwuX_A
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kateandcolby
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateandcolby
Get our Newsletter: https://www.thekateandcolbyshow.com
3) Reviewingly
Listen, Rate and Review our Podcast.
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Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Vh4jdH
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Podbean: https://bit.ly/3fZ4yCj
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY BARISTAS (aka, our Supporters on Buy Me A Coffee)
Anna, Melanie, Bill, Patty, Amanda, Lisa, Erin, and Jason!
Continuing our series, “Quote, unQuote, Deconstruction,” we talk about how we grew up being told a story where we were responsible for the eternal safety of our loved ones. We needed to get them to be Christians, or else they’d spend forever in hell. Now, even on the other side of such (bad) theology, we still suffer from the impact of a kind of savior complex. Past Episodes in this Series: Part 1: When Evangelical Leaders Tell You YOUR “Why” : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kate-and-colby-show/id1282190339?i=1000545526779
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ABOUT THE KATE & COLBY SHOW
Our mission is Holistic Care for the Soul.
As post-Evangelicals, and self-identifying Progressive Christians (or at least, most days), we offer unique insights into the world of relationships, spiritual practices, parenting, and more.
We met in Junior High, got married in 2003, and soon grew our family to four kids.
Living in San Diego, we also co-Pastor the church we started in 2014, Sojourn Grace Collective: https://www.sojourngrace.com
Don’t forget to check out The Kate & Colby Show on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPECswRcM6SUr-bwUNwuX_A) where you can see past episodes of our LIVE Show.
THREE WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SHOW
1) Financially
Express your gratitude and help with the costs of producing and growing the Show with one-time gifts or monthly backing: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kateandcolby
2) Socially
Subscribe to our channel on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPECswRcM6SUr-bwUNwuX_A
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kateandcolby
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateandcolby
Get our Newsletter: https://www.thekateandcolbyshow.com
3) Reviewingly
Listen, Rate and Review our Podcast.
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Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Vh4jdH
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Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2VeotoT
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Podbean: https://bit.ly/3fZ4yCj
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Susan, Joel, Anna, Melanie, James, Julie, Bill, Patty, Amanda, Lisa, and Erin
More and more people don't believe in God anymore. At least, not as they've previously thought of "God."
In our modern, secular age, dominated by science and technology, is there space for enchantment any longer? Or have we left all that behind?
In his latest book, "Hunting Magic Eels" (https://amzn.to/3gpDIWz) Richard Becks offers a way to re-enchant our faith in the midst of this, our skeptical age.
We met Richard years ago at our church camp, and instantly we knew he was one of our favs.
Hope you enjoy either getting to know him for the first time, or learning more about his latest work!
progressivechristianity #postevangelical #enchantedfaith
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ALSO THIS EPISODE
Viewer Check-in: When it comes to magic, what's your general feeling/attitude?
Pets and Pet Hair: Does pet hair gross you out? Or, are you just fine with it? Join us for an impromptu "Who's Team Are You On" segment!
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ABOUT THE KATE & COLBY SHOW
Our mission is Holistic Care for the Soul.
As post-Evangelicals, and self-identifying Progressive Christians (or at least, most days), we offer unique insights into the world of relationships, spiritual practices, parenting, and more.
We met when we were in Junior High, got married in 2003, and soon grew our family to four kids.
Living in San Diego, we also co-Pastor the church we started in 2014, Sojourn Grace Collective: https://www.sojourngrace.com
The Kate & Colby Show was a podcast first (and still is!), and is also now a LIVE Show that streams on Wednesdays at 7pm pacific.
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THREE WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SHOW
1) Financially
Express your gratitude and help with the costs of producing and growing the Show with one-time gifts or monthly backing: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kateandcolby
2) Socially
Subscribe to our channel here on Youtube
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kateandcolby
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateandcolby
Get our Newsletter: https://www.thekateandcolbyshow.com
3) Reviewingly
Listen, Rate and Review our Podcast.
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Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Vh4jdH
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Podbean: https://bit.ly/3fZ4yCj
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY BARISTAS (aka, our Supporters on Buy Me A Coffee)
Susan, Joel, Anna, Melanie, James, Julie, Bill, Patty, Amanda, Lisa
As the author of, "Your Grief, Your Way" (https://amzn.to/3D2k7VS), Shelby Forsythia offers a refreshing approach to living life after the loss of a loved one.
Shelby is an Intuitive Grief Guide (can we talk about what that means? Yay!), and a podcast host (check out "Grief Seeds" and "Coming Back") who helps grieving people reclaim their power and peace of mind after death, divorce, diagnosis, and major life transitions.
Learn more about her and her work at: https://www.shelbyforsythia.com
progressivechristianity #postevangelical #grief
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ALSO THIS EPISODE
Viewer Check-in: What was your favorite back-to-school ritual or experience?
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ABOUT THE KATE & COLBY SHOW
Our mission is Holistic Care for the Soul.
As post-Evangelicals, and self-identifying Progressive Christians (or at least, most days), we offer unique insights into the world of relationships, spiritual practices, parenting, and more.
We met when we were in Junior High, got married in 2003, and soon grew our family to four kids.
Living in San Diego, we also co-Pastor the church we started in 2014, Sojourn Grace Collective: https://www.sojourngrace.com
The Kate & Colby Show was a podcast first (and still is!), and is also now a LIVE Show that streams on Wednesdays at 7pm pacific.
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THREE WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SHOW
1) Financially
Express your gratitude and help with the costs of producing and growing the Show with one-time gifts or monthly backing: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kateandcolby
2) Socially
Subscribe to our channel here on Youtube
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kateandcolby
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateandcolby
Get our Newsletter: https://www.thekateandcolbyshow.com
3) Reviewingly
Listen, Rate and Review our Podcast.
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iTunes: https://apple.co/2VfFgb3
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Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Vh4jdH
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Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2VeotoT
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Podbean: https://bit.ly/3fZ4yCj
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY BARISTAS (aka, our Supporters on Buy Me A Coffee)
Susan, Joel, Anna, Melanie, James, Julie, Bill, Patty, Amanda, Lisa
In her gripping new memoir, Paula Stone Williams tells the many stories of being a transgender pastor who transitioned from male to female--all that was lost and gained along the way.
Including the many unique insights and observations about power, sex, and the patriarchy.
We've been friends with Paula for several years now, learning from her wisdom and experience in ministry, as well as being the recipients of her giant heart for humanity.
It's an honor to have Paula back on the Show!
Check out her book, "As a Woman: What I Learned About Power, Sex, and the Patriarchy after I Transitioned" : https://amzn.to/3xmXJ5R
For more about Paula, check out her TED talk (with other 4 million views): https://tinyurl.com/3tcp82te
as well as her blog: https://paulastonewilliams.com
progressivechristianity #postevangelical #transgenderchristian
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ABOUT THE KATE & COLBY SHOW
Our mission is Holistic Care for the Soul.
As post-Evangelicals, and self-identifying Progressive Christians (or at least, most days), we offer unique insights into the world of relationships, spiritual practices, parenting, and more.
We met when we were in Junior High, got married in 2003, and soon grew our family to four kids.
Living in San Diego, we also co-Pastor the church we started in 2014, Sojourn Grace Collective: https://www.sojourngrace.com
The Kate & Colby Show was a podcast first (and still is!), and is also now a LIVE Show that streams on Wednesdays at 7pm pacific.
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THREE WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SHOW
1) Financially
Express your gratitude and help with the costs of producing and growing the Show with one-time gifts or monthly backing: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kateandcolby
2) Socially
Subscribe to our channel here on Youtube
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kateandcolby
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateandcolby
Get our Newsletter: https://www.thekateandcolbyshow.com
3) Reviewingly
Listen, Rate and Review our Podcast.
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iTunes: https://apple.co/2VfFgb3
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Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Vh4jdH
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Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2VeotoT
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Podbean: https://bit.ly/3fZ4yCj
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Susan, Joel, Anna, Melanie, James, Julie, Bill, Patty, Amanda, Lisa, and Erin
As an author, speaker, disability advocate, and trauma survivor, Stephanie Tait aims to do what she believes is sorely lacking in and around Christianity--connect sound theology and practice with the unashamed acceptance of struggle in the present tense.
According to Stephanie, pain does not exist on a spectrum opposite of joy. Rather, pain, with the way it weaves into our lives, families, and work habits, has been the connecting point of grace and struggle that defines her career.
Come be a part of what will surely be a real, raw, and fascinating conversation!
Learn more about Stephanie: https://www.stephanietaitwrites.com
Check out her latest book, The View From Rock Bottom: https://amzn.to/3rQYuCN
progressivechristianity #postevangelical #theologyofsuffering
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ABOUT THE KATE & COLBY SHOW
Our mission is Holistic Care for the Soul.
As post-Evangelicals, and self-identifying Progressive Christians (or at least, most days), we offer unique insights into the world of relationships, spiritual practices, parenting, and more.
We met when we were in Junior High, got married in 2003, and soon grew our family to four kids.
Living in San Diego, we also co-Pastor the church we started in 2014, Sojourn Grace Collective: https://www.sojourngrace.com
The Kate & Colby Show was a podcast first (and still is!), and is also now a LIVE Show that streams on Wednesdays at 7pm pacific.
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THREE WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SHOW
1) Financially
Express your gratitude and help with the costs of producing and growing the Show with one-time gifts or monthly backing: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kateandcolby
2) Socially
Subscribe to our channel here on Youtube
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kateandcolby
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateandcolby
Get our Newsletter: https://www.thekateandcolbyshow.com
3) Reviewingly
Listen, Rate and Review our Podcast.
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Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Vh4jdH
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Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2VeotoT
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Podbean: https://bit.ly/3fZ4yCj
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY BARISTAS (aka, our Supporters on Buy Me A Coffee)
Susan, Joel, Anna, Melanie, James, Julie, Bill, Patty, Amanda, Lisa
In this Garage Session, we discuss the phenomenon occurring right now where evangelical leaders are attempting to tell people why they’re deconstructing.
Kate points out that this experience—of leaders/pastors telling us our story for us—is precisely what evangelicalism has always been about.
Join us as we begin pushing back against this effort to control those of us who’ve left evangelicalism behind.
THREE WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SHOW
1) Financially
Express your gratitude and help with the costs of producing and growing the Show with one-time gifts or monthly backing: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kateandcolby
2) Socially
Subscribe to our channel on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPECswRcM6SUr-bwUNwuX_A
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kateandcolby
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateandcolby
Get our Newsletter: https://www.thekateandcolbyshow.com
3) Reviewingly
Listen, Rate and Review our Podcast.
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Podbean: https://bit.ly/3fZ4yCj
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY BARISTAS (aka, our Supporters on Buy Me A Coffee)
Susan, Joel, Anna, Melanie, James, Julie, Bill, Patty, Amanda, Lisa, and Erin
In this Garage Session, join us as we talk publicly for the first time about Kate’s journey of discovering and naming her sexual orientation as bisexual.
While it has always been a part of how she’s seen herself, it wasn’t until fairly recently (via a post on Instagram) that she realized this part of her was less clear—at least, explicitly so—to others in her life.
May you, however you identify, find acceptance, belonging, safety and love in this special episode.
THREE WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SHOW
1) Financially
Express your gratitude and help with the costs of producing and growing the Show with one-time gifts or monthly backing: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kateandcolby
2) Socially
Subscribe to our channel on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPECswRcM6SUr-bwUNwuX_A
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kateandcolby
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateandcolby
Get our Newsletter: https://www.thekateandcolbyshow.com
3) Reviewingly
Listen, Rate and Review our Podcast.
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Susan, Joel, Anna, Melanie, James, Julie, Bill, Patty, Amanda, Lisa, and Erin
Rev Jennifer Butler has the heart of a community organizer and is the founding Executive Director of Faith in Public Life, which works to change the narrative about the role of faith in politics, wins major policy victories, and empowers religious leaders to fight for the common good.
We were honored to invite her on as our guest this week, but had NO idea just HOW much we would love the Reverend Jen!
Her insight, charm, and heart simply blew us away. We do hope you go check out her work with Faith in Public Life (https://www.faithinpubliclife.org) as well as check out her new book, "Who Stole My Bible?" https://amzn.to/2UrCrqh
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ALSO IN THIS EPISODE
Viewer Check-in: What's one of the earliest political issues you recall caring about?
Let's Discuss: We are slowly beginning to crawl out of being in a global pandemic. How do we handle such transitions? Kate & Colby discuss the importance of care and nurture as we move from one space to another during this time.
OTHER EPISODES TO CHECK OUT
The New Evangelicals, with Tim Whitaker: https://youtu.be/MNKoAFfZfbs
New Imagery for New Christianity, with Scott Erickson: https://youtu.be/eNwvGSrlocQ
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ABOUT THE KATE & COLBY SHOW
Our mission is Holistic Care for the Soul.
As post-Evangelicals, and self-identifying Progressive Christians (or at least, most days), we offer unique insights into the world of relationships, spiritual practices, parenting, and more.
We met when we were in Junior High, got married in 2003, and soon grew our family to four kids.
Living in San Diego, we also co-Pastor the church we started in 2014, Sojourn Grace Collective: https://www.sojourngrace.com
The Kate & Colby Show was a podcast first (and still is!), and is also now a LIVE Show that streams on Wednesdays at 7pm pacific.
———
THREE WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SHOW
1) Financially
Express your gratitude and help with the costs of producing and growing the Show with one-time gifts or monthly backing: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kateandcolby
2) Socially
Subscribe to our channel here on Youtube
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kateandcolby
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateandcolby
Get our Newsletter: https://www.thekateandcolbyshow.com
3) Reviewingly
Listen, Rate and Review our Podcast.
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iTunes: https://apple.co/2VfFgb3
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Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Vh4jdH
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Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2VeotoT
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Podbean: https://bit.ly/3fZ4yCj
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY BARISTAS (aka, our Supporters on Buy Me A Coffee)
Susan, Joel, Anna, Melanie, James, Julie, Bill, Patty, Amanda, Lisa
When Susan Cottrell was faced with the decision to either support her daughter (who'd just come out as a lesbian) or maintain alignment with her evangelical church, she chose her child.
Then, she created Freed Hearts (https://www.freedhearts.org) because she knew that other people had to make similar choices, and needed resources, support, and belonging.
We welcome Susan to The Kate & Colby Show with wide open hearts, astonished by her tenacious insistence to love people unconditionally. Listen in as Susan talks about her journey of discovery that sometimes in order to more closely follow Jesus we must shift away from conventional religious systems.
To learn more about her story, watch her TED talk which has been viewed over one million times: https://youtu.be/rP01bH9Ljf4
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ALSO IN THIS EPISODE
Viewer Check-in: What's one of the hardest decisions you've had to make?
Who's Team Are You On?: Join in as Kate and Colby go head to head in a duel to see who viewers more closely align with. This week's topic: Around the House. Who are you, Team Kate or Team Colby?
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ABOUT THE KATE & COLBY SHOW
Our mission is Holistic Care for the Soul.
As post-Evangelicals, and self-identifying Progressive Christians (or at least, most days), we offer unique insights into the world of relationships, spiritual practices, parenting, and more.
We met when we were in Junior High, got married in 2003, and soon grew our family to four kids.
Living in San Diego, we also co-Pastor the church we started in 2014, Sojourn Grace Collective: https://www.sojourngrace.com
The Kate & Colby Show was a podcast first (and still is!), and is also now a LIVE Show that streams on Wednesdays at 7pm pacific.
———
THREE WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SHOW
1) Financially
Express your gratitude and help with the costs of producing and growing the Show with one-time gifts or monthly backing: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kateandcolby
2) Socially
Subscribe to our channel here on Youtube
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kateandcolby
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateandcolby
Get our Newsletter: https://www.thekateandcolbyshow.com
3) Reviewingly
Listen, Rate and Review our Podcast.
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iTunes: https://apple.co/2VfFgb3
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Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Vh4jdH
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Stitcher: https://bit.ly/2VeotoT
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Podbean: https://bit.ly/3fZ4yCj
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY BARISTAS (aka, our Supporters on Buy Me A Coffee)
Susan, Joel, Anna, Melanie, James, Julie, Bill, Patty, Amanda, Lisa
When Matthew Lovegood posted a video-sermon on TikTok--while transforming into Flamy Grant--he had no clue it would go on to be viewed almost one million times (see it here: https://tinyurl.com/flamyontiktok)
Since then, @FlamyGrant has become one of the platform's leading #postevangelical Drag Spirituality Polygendered Preachers.
Also, she's a dear friend of Kate & Colby's.
Join us for what will sure to be a night of laughter, tears, and a-ha moments as Flamy shares how Matthew grew up knowing that there was a Flamy inside him, but religion and culture squashed her. Now, as an adult, s/he's out to eff-up gender and liberate people from harmful religious ideas.
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ALSO THIS EPISODE
Viewer Check-in: What is a skill you acquired during Quarantine?
Consumer Report: We share what we've been watching, reading, and listening to!
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ABOUT THE KATE & COLBY SHOW
Our mission is Holistic Care for the Soul.
As post-Evangelicals, and self-identifying Progressive Christians (or at least, most days), we offer unique insights into the world of relationships, spiritual practices, parenting, and more.
We met when we were in Junior High, got married in 2003, and soon grew our family to four kids.
Living in San Diego, we also co-Pastor the church we started in 2014, Sojourn Grace Collective: https://www.sojourngrace.com
The Kate & Colby Show was a podcast first (and still is!), and is also now a LIVE Show that streams on Wednesdays at 7pm pacific.
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Susan, Joel, Anna, Melanie, James, Julie, Bill, Patty, Amanda, Lisa
What do you do in a close relationship when one of you starts shifting to new/different ideas and beliefs? Maybe it’s religious beliefs, or political… but suddenly, you (or your partner) are not on the same page anymore. Scary, right?
In this Garage Session, Kate and Colby share from their experience when they began moving in different directions from the agreed-upon-script they were both given (and dutifully lived out) from their evangelical heritage.
Listen in as Kate shares how, no, actually she’s not just “okay” when her and Colby disagree on something. Rather, she moves through a process of discernment to figure out what the feelings are and why.
It’s some real good stuff, y’all. You’re gonna love it.
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ALSO IN THIS EPISODE
-Our dog, Belle, struggles to let us get started. She’s a needy (and loud) pup.
-Kate and Colby discuss how/why the feel differently about greeting each other in the morning and wishing one another goodnight. This little convo is worth the price of admission!
-The hosts reflect on how humans became so tribal (good and necessary!) and how now that mentality can work against us.
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The GARAGE Sessions are special episodes where we pick a particular subject to discuss, share stories from the heart, and laugh while we learn to love one another.
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What do you do when you're trying to raise kids in this world and you don't want them weighed down with some of the same religious baggage you had, but you also want to contribute to shaping their values and inspiring them to see what it means to show up in the world for things like justice and peace?
Well, if you're Daneen Akers, you create a stunning illustrated book of modern day saints and holy troublemakers.
Kate & Colby welcome their friend, Daneen, to the show to talk about, "Holy Troublemakers & Unconventional Saints."
Check out the book here: https://amzn.to/3wLt9Tq
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OTHER SEGMENTS IN THIS EPISODE
Viewer Check-in: Who was one of your Heroes growing up?
Celebration: Colby launched his all new UnClobber Online Courses, and we celebrate! https://unclobber.mykajabi.com/
progressivechristianity #postevangelical #progressivechristianchildrensbooks
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ABOUT THE KATE & COLBY SHOW
Our mission is Holistic Care for the Soul.
As post-Evangelicals, and self-identifying Progressive Christians (or at least, most days), we offer unique insights into the world of relationships, spiritual practices, parenting, and more.
We met when we were in Junior High, got married in 2003, and soon grew our family to four kids.
Living in San Diego, we also co-Pastor the church we started in 2014, Sojourn Grace Collective: https://www.sojourngrace.com
The Kate & Colby Show was a podcast first (and still is!), and is also now a LIVE Show that streams on Wednesdays at 7pm pacific.
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THREE WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SHOW
1) Financially
Express your gratitude and help with the costs of producing and growing the Show with one-time gifts or monthly backing: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kateandcolby
2) Socially
Subscribe to our channel here on Youtube
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Get our Newsletter: https://www.thekateandcolbyshow.com
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY BARISTAS: SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR MONTHLY BARISTAS (aka, our Supporters on Buy Me A Coffee)
Susan, Joel, Anna, Melanie, James, Julie, Bill, Patty, Amanda, Lisa
Welcome to The GARAGE Sessions! Beginning with Season 6, The Kate & Colby Show became a LIVE show on YouTube and Facebook. Which we love. AND, we also miss the old days of just sitting down talking to each other about life, love, heartache, faith, and all the other good stuff.
Enter, The GARAGE Sessions.
These special episodes are for those of you who, like us, miss the format of Kate and Colby taking on a particular subject, or, sharing stories from the heart, or, just laughing and learning to love one another.
On this episode, we explore the idea that even though within progressive land there exists high values on tolerance, the truth is that in order for that to be most fully lived out there must be a kind of intolerance toward certain ideas, beliefs, and postures.
It’s a tricky balance, but Colby thinks Kate is on to something when we she starts considering the work of birth and death doulas.
You’ll just have to listen to know what we mean.
Many of us were raised where all things sex was either ignored/repressed on one end, or made the center of the universe (in a bad way) on the other. This created so much Shame. Dr Tina Schermer Sellers is here to help.
This episode is created in part thanks to our Buy Me a Coffee supporters, aka, our Baristas!
Thank you to: Bill, Julie, James, Melanie, Anna, Joel, and Susan!
If you’ve been around The Kate & Colby Show for even a little bit then you know we have feels about evangelicalism—the religious heritage from whence we came. So when the IG account @thenewevangelicals started popping up everywhere, we got curious. So curious, in fact, that we invited the founder, Tim Whitaker, to come on the Show and chat with us. What ensued was educational, inspiring, and gave us all dose of hope for the future.
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Other Segments in this Episode
VIEWER CHECK-IN: What is something you miss about your previous church days?
COCKTAILS WITH COLBY: We edited this segment out of the audio podcast, so make sure to see how Colby created the Bleedin’ Hot Margarita over on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MNKoAFfZfbs?t=1045
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From skincare to soul care, heartache to home decor, mixed bevies to messy feels, The Rev Sarah Heath and The Kevin Garcia (aka, Your Favorite Aunts) are here to slay. Join us as we romp through the weird world of spirituality, sexuality, psychology, and fun, all the while receiving permission to enjoy and create a righteous ruckus. Check out Your Favorite Aunts podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-favorite-aunts/id1558511974
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VIEWER CHECK-IN: Who were your fav aunt/uncle growing up?
WHO'S TEAM ARE YOU ON: Team Colby has suffered humiliating defeat every time we've played this game. Is tonight finally the night he earns his three stars?
NEW SHORT FILM: Colby shares a new short-film he debuted, his love letter to post-conservative Christians. You can check it out here: https://youtu.be/Df9FP4p_npc ----
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Joining the show this week is author, podcaster, and revolution starter, Cindy Wang Brandt! (https://cindywangbrandt.com)
Cindy has stirred up all sorts of good, holy trouble in the world of parenting--specifically as it relates to trying to raise children without the baggage of religious fundamentalism. We (Kate & Colby) can't get enough of important conversations around raising children to be compassionate, kind, and emotionally balanced. We were amazed at how much alignment Cindy and us have when it comes to treating kids as fully human worthy of respect, and trust, and freedom.
We highly recommend Cindy's book, Parenting Forward, for all you Progressive Christian parents out there! https://www.amazon.com/Parenting-Forward-Children-Justice-Kindness/dp/080287603X
Other Segments in this Episode
VIEWER CHECK-IN: What do you wish you knew THEN that you know NOW as a parent?
WHAT'S GIVING YOU LIFE? Kate shares about the book, "See No Stranger" (https://www.amazon.com/See-No-Stranger-Manifesto-Revolutionary/dp/0525509097) and Colby shares about the book, "Hunting Magic Eels" (https://www.amazon.com/Hunting-Magic-Eels-Recovering-Enchanted/dp/1506464653)
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Our favorite painter/digital artist, Scott Erickson (@scottthepainter) joins us LIVE to share his heart for making new imagery, new symbols, to express a type of Christianity that is more generous, compassionate, and just.
Plus, we laugh a lot, because we’ve known Scott for years and his presence is like a cozy blanket and hot tea for our souls.
We hope you enjoy hearing (or watching over on YouTube!) our conversation with Scott, because we sure enjoyed having it.
LGBTQ Coach and Sexual Revolutionist, Coach Yeamah joined the show and absolutely made our day (week? month?!). Phew, so good.
We promise, you’ve never heard someone so liberated, so free, and so passionate as Coach. She is insistent (and persuasive) about the truth that God made us to feel good—and that’s a premise that we here at The Kate & Colby Show can totally get down with.
Go check her out and follow her on Instagram: @coachyeamah
Other Segments in this Episode
VIEWER CHECK-IN: Tell us about your First Kiss.
WHO’S TEAM ARE YOU ON: Colby tries to finally win a round. The topic this time? “Public Behavior.”
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Desert Voices podcast is all about sparking curiosity and boldly exploring spirituality, all for the sake of contributing to human flourishing. So, you know, small goals. 🤣
While the co-hosts (Shaleen Kendrick and Holland Fields) of the podcast excel at hosting fabulous conversations on their pod, they also are building out a massive resource hub over at https://www.desertvoices.com.
We were honored to have them on the Show, and no joke y'all, they took us to CHURCH!
So, so good.
Other Segments in this Episode
VIEWER CHECK-IN: What have you not yet checked off your Bucket List? And what HAVE you?
CONSUMER REPORT: In which we suggest to you things we've been watching, listening to, and reading.
COCKTAILS WITH COLBY: This one is special...
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Lauren DeLeary and Adam Frost used to be aaaallll the way in the world of Christian (Evangelical) music... and, well, NOW THEY A'INT!
Now, they want to help start or continue conversations about the messy parts of life, specifically as it relates to the process of deconstructing an evangelical upbringing. Which, obviously, is right up our alley! Making them a clear and obvious (and lovely) choice to have on the show!
Check out their Podcast at: https://anchor.fm/deconstructpod
Follow them on IG at: https://www.instagram.com/deconstruct.pod/?hl=en
Other Segments in this Episode
VIEWER CHECK-IN: What crew did you roll with in High School?
CONSUMER REPORT: In which we suggest to you things we've been watching, listening to, and reading.
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We are joined by Candice Czubernat, founder of the nation's premiere LGBTQ telehealth organization, The Christian Closet (thechristiancloset.com)
Candice became a dear friend of ours when (among other things) she visited Sojourn Grace years ago, was a brilliant guest speaker, and challenged us as leaders to be MORE clear about just how open and affirming our faith community is. And she was/is RIGHT! That sort of clarity is desperately needed.
We talked about all sorts of good things, such as: when she told us about some of the gifts of being queer; how an LGBTQ person can navigate the complexities of a family that doesn't accept them, and why tele-health is actually really, really good and important.
Other Segments in this Episode
VIEWER CHECK-IN: What's your go-to snack?
COCKTAILS WITH COLBY: Colby shows you how to make a brand new cocktail he just created for Valentine's Day: 2 oz Gin, 1 oz Campari, 4 oz Blood Orange juice freshly squeezed from the blood oranges on our tree (if you can get 'em).
HELP US DECIDE: And then we invited viewers to help us decide the name for said Valentine's Cocktails. Because Colby's original idea sucked.
We are joined by Jared Byas, co-host of the wildly popular "The Bible for Normal People Podcast" as well as author of the recent book, "Love Matters More.”
Together we dive in to topics such as the three different kinds of "truth," as well as why it is that people are more likely to change when they are accepted as opposed to judged.
Other Segments in this Episode Include
VIEWER CHECK-IN: What's your comfort TV show?
LET'S DISCUSS: Kate and Colby discuss our culture's current relationship with technology (in which we show the video of "I'm Not a Cat," where one lawyer accidentally has a cat filter on his zoom!)
WHO'S TEAM YOU ON?: We debut this new segment in which we invite viewers to pick a side, Team Kate or Colby, depending on who you're more like. Tonight's topics are around Food and Drink (spoiler alert: Team Kate dominates)
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The Kate & Colby Show is joined LIVE by best-selling author, activist, and personal hero of the hosts, Brian McLaren.
Brian joined us to talk about his most recent book, “Faith After Doubt: Why Your Beliefs Stopped Working and What to Do About it.”
We had an incredible time talking with him about the stages of faith, the important role of doubt, and how it is that so much of our country feels massively divided.
(If you’d like to watch the full episode, visit our YouTube Page at: https://bit.ly/2NZhUpo)
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The Kate & Colby Show LIVE kicks off a brand new, bigger than ever season!
Every Wednesday night at 7pm PST we go LIVE on YouTube and FB to do “Holistic Care for the Soul.” For season 6 we are bringing in one amazing human after another, all who do incredible work in helping others care for their Soul.
For this Season Premiere episode we are joined by special guest Brenda Marie Davies, aka, “God is Grey,” a fabulous YouTuber and Podcaster who helps guide people toward a shame-free, sex positive faith.
We hope you continue to enjoy the podcast AND will join us LIVE on Wednesday nights at 7pm.
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Best Selling author of multiple Children’s Books, including “When God Made You” and “When I Pray for You,” Matthew Paul Turner joins the show to talk about (among other things) his newest work, “All the Colors of Christmas.”
On tonight’s show we do a Viewer Check-in about your “irrational” fear (then debate the usage of the term “irrational”). During the “What’s Giving you Life” segment, Colby shares about his recent losing streak at all things.
The Kate & Colby Show goes LIVE on Wednesdays at 7pm Pacific on YouTube and Facebook.
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Recipe for The Scofflaw:
2oz Bourborn
1oz Dry Vermouth
3/4 oz Fresh squeezed lemon
3/4 oz grenadine
3 dashes orange bitters
Shake with ice
Serve straight up
Garnish with lemon peel
No one is “grateful” for the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent quarantine life. AND, also, there have been things that have happened during—and as a result of—it that, well, we might really be thankful for.
In this week’s show, Kate and Colby discuss navigating that tension. Of honoring and holding space for life’s Lemons, but also being grateful for the Lemonade.
PLUS: We ask for your help deciding how much Christmas music is enough/too much?
On this week's live Kate & Colby Show we welcome special guest Ben Grace! Ben is a singer-songwriter based out of San Diego who's first full length album, "As if Words Could Heal the Wounds" just recently dropped. It's a gorgeous exploration of love, loss, and the complexities of the human soul.
Plus, Kate and Colby check in with you about how your hair is doing; what is saving their soul right now; and ask you to help them see who is more/less normal when it comes to SMELLS.
Tune in LIVE on Wednesdays at 7pm Pacific.
It’s the night after the 2020 Election, we sat down, turned on the camera, and invited you—our Pod Pham—to sit and be with us. Thanks for sharing the space with us as we shared how the watching of the election results impacted our souls.
Plus, we shared some things that are steadying our souls at the moment: For Kate, “The is Us” on ABC. For Colby, Rob Bell’s new book, “Everything is Spiritual.”
Join us LIVE on Wednesdays at 7pm on our Youtube or Facebook pages.
Hey Pod Pham! This is our PREMIERE episode of The Kate & Colby Show: LIVE!
We’ve decided to start live-streaming our podcasts, Wednesday nights at 7pm on YouTube and Facebook.
Please join in, it’s a ton of fun!
For the podcasts, then, we’ll take the audio from the Live Show and put it here in your normal channels.
For this first episode, Kate and Colby explore their different reactions to John Piper’s recent article in which he criticized Christians for supporting Trump. You can watch the show online, or enjoy the podcast audio here!
Maybe you, like us, grew up in a religious context where “justice” was basically just something God would deal with—and much later down the road. In this episode, we share how our evolving beliefs led us to understand that seeking justice HERE and NOW is very, very much a part of what it means to have and do Faith. If God hears the cries of the oppressed, and if we are how God moves in the world, then its up to us to do something about injustice.
Last week we described faith as, “The things we choose to believe, which inform how we choose to act.” Some people weren’t digging our use of the word “choice.” So in this message, we explore how much agency do we really have in terms of what we believe and how we act. Is it really our “choice?” Such a fascinating conversation.
Can we talk about FAITH for a bit? What IS it? Why do we have it? How do we practice it?
In this episode, we share a talk that we gave together at Sojourn Grace Collective exploring two lexical categories of the word faith: as a noun and a verb. Sometimes we need to swing the pendulum from one usage to another as we round out what it means to have/do faith.
Our religious heritage taught us to mistrust our emotions, thus creating a whirlwind of shame and confusion. In this, our final of a three part series on emotional wellbeing and intelligence, we dig in to how Christianity contributed to the emotional stunting of its adherents. Plus, Colby shares about the only 3 times he can remember crying as a kid/teenager/young adult. And Kate takes on the “head vs heart” false dichotomy.
The Kate and Colby show is recorded in San Diego and produced by Wholly Living Studios.
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(Song during the episode is “Peace Be Still” by The Hunts)
Myth: Woman have too many emotions, Men have none. Can we talk about that, please? What if ALL humans have deep emotional realities, but women (for a number of reasons) tend to be more connected/in-tune with them than men. Kate shares how society contributes to this dynamic, and Colby shares how he spent most of his life completely detached from his emotions. Plus, have you heard of #Gaslighting? Let’s talk about it.
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Have you ever been told “stop being so emotional?” Or maybe thought, “wow, that person isn’t thinking with their head, they’re being controlled by their emotions.” In this episode, Kate and Colby dive in to this phenomenon, where society often over values what we call “rational thinking” and under vales our emotional capacity. This often shows up in gendered stereotypes as well (which Kate and Colby happen to fulfill rather predictably, so we need to talk about THAT, yes? ;)
Subscribe to make sure you get more great content like this, including next week’s Part 2 of this topic!
In this mini-episode, Colby offers a guided meditation focused on identifying and moving through a defensive response. Specially designed for this moment, those of us who are white are being challenged right now to learn better how to listen and learn about racial injustice WITHOUT getting defensive about it. For some of us, that’s easier said than done. We hope this guided meditation will help you in this effort.
So about that whole “perfectionism” thing… yeah, let’s talk about that. Both of us are perfectionists, but each in our own unique way. Learn as Kate encourages us to not try and do away with those parts of us, but rather try and turn up the things to help us find balance. Plus: an insightful conversation about the illusion of a “perfect fit” in relationships.
Also, episode includes more original meditations written by Kate. So that’s a win.
We are BAAAACK! Hey PodPham, we’ve missed you. And since we’ve been apart, a lot has happened… most notably, a worldwide viral sensation known as COVID-19. We are kicking off our brand new season by talking openly about what life has been like for us during quarantine. Turns out, it’s been quite the Teacher. In this episode we talk about mental health and depression, perfectionism and over-identifying with work. As always, we hope to have real talk about things that matter, all in hopes of helping you come more alive.
Also in the episode, several all-new reading mediations from Kate.
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Thanks for joining us once again!
In our first season of this podcast, we used to end each episode with a quick example of a piece of art, a book, a quote, or something else that was making us come alive—i.e., inspiring, motivating, and moving us. We haven't done that in awhile, but today that changes. Here's a whole entire episode of us sharing all the things that are giving us major energy right now. From magic shows to children's TV to old-fashioned dating, come along as we share a few of our favorite things.
Hello Pod Pham, we're just so happy to introduce you to some of our favorite people this week! Yes, Erica and Logan Martin are family (Colby and Logan are brothers), but that's far from the only reason why we wanted to sit down and have a conversation with them. They have an incredible story about their journey together and as individuals as they've navigated a lot of loss in leaving church and a lot of new life on the other side. These are beautiful people doing beautiful work in the world, and we think you ought to know about them. Thanks for listening!
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Pod Pham! We are so, so delighted to bring you today's conversation. Welcome Paula Stone Williams: pastor, counselor, coach, speaker, and so much more. We have both been so lucky to get to know Paula as a friend—she is a kind, wise, straight shooter who has done so much to help us come more alive. If you haven't encountered her yet, it's a treat to make the introduction; and if you have, we bet you'll still find some powerful resonance with the stories she shares in today's really special interview.
https://paulastonewilliams.com/
Paula's TedX Talk
Pod Pham, check it out: For the first time in our show’s history we have guests! In this rambunctious and oft-tangented (but the tangents are GOOD, dangit!) episode we sit down with the co-hosts of one of our favorite podcasts, Heathen: Spiritual Conversations for the Godless. Matthew Blake and Karyn Thurston host an incredible podcast that creates sacred space for those who have history with either leaving or being exiled from their faith community. Full of laughs, inappropriate comments, and free-therapy, this episode is a keeper.
Gardening & woodworking & parenting, oh my. We love the metaphors that kinder-gardener Alison Gopnik shared on a recent episode of NPR's Hidden Brain podcast, and it sparked our own discussion about raising children. Let's talk the relatively new idea of "parenting," and what we can learn from the art of gardening.
What happens when you're already enjoying a book before you realize its author is an unofficial spokesperson for the Alt Right? Today's conversation is a deeply nuanced look at our reactions and responses to people when we discover they're not perfect, have different ideologies than we do, or break faith with us—otherwise known as "cancel culture." What does it mean to receive information from sources we might disagree with—or are we better off in our bubble?
Welcome to season three of The Kate and Colby Show! We're excited to be back and we have a whole new series of questions and topics to talk through, starting with what it's like to grow up girl. Kate shares a piece she wrote about how it comes to be that the only question young girls are taught to answer is, Am I pretty? Then we talk it out: feminine/masculine roles in society and church, the ways we learn to interact with each other based on sex, and more.
Check out: SheIsCalled.com
(Originally aired December 20, 2017.) Welcome to the final episode of season 1! Kate and Colby close out their 4-part discussion about their faith journeys by talking about how they're different now that they've moved from a conservative to a more progressive understanding of Christianity, as well as the (surprisingly few) things they would tell their younger selves about what they know now. Kate opens with a meditation on motherhood and pursuing your own passions, then she and Colby share what's making them come alive—which happens to be the same thing for both this week!
Ready to get real? Kate and Colby talk about the myth of a Christian marriage and share some of their own story along the way. Kate imagines what she'd do with a time machine - do we tell our younger selves the things we've learned, or do we let them experience the reckonings to come? Lastly, what do pop star P!nk and those cute Dreamworks Trolls have in common - besides brightly-colored hair? They're both making Kate and Colby come alive.
(Original air date: January 17, 2018) We're continuing to sift through some of the questions you've sent our way, and today's is a doozy! Andrea wrote in to share that she's become an "accidental agnostic," and wanted to know what we think about the nature of God. Being, spirit, energy, force, guy in the sky—what do we mean when we say "God?" Let's dive in the deep end together!
(Original air date: October 24, 2017) This week Colby talks about what it means to be in the splash zone, then he and Kate get into current events with a discussion about Colin Kaepernick, the NFL, and #TakeAKnee before finishing with two very different but equally impactful book recommendations to help you come more alive.
It's the season 2 finale! We've had a great time responding to a whole bunch of listener questions in this season, and we're closing it out with one more big one. Julie wrote to us sharing her thoughts about how we can learn so much from other religions when we approach one another with respect and open minds, but what do we do about the seemingly exclusive claim to truth that Christians often insist belongs to Jesus alone? Specifically, what do we do with the words of Jesus himself found in John 14:6: "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." Let's do a bit of a deep dive into these words from the Bible and see what we uncover. Thanks for tuning in for this round of "Ask Kate and Colby," and we're looking forward to kicking off a new season of The Kate and Colby Show in a few weeks!
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A very important question—which came first, the chicken or the egg?—leads to an even more important question: what is masculinity? This extension of last week's episode where Kate interviewed Colby goes deeper into what we've both been learning about gender roles and how we're not truly whole people when we only live into the parts society tells us we're supposed to play. How do we reframe our understanding of masculinity and femininity so that all of us can be both strong and tender, bold and nurturing? This is one of the most important topics we've discussed, and we hope you find yourself coming alive through the conversation.
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A couple of episodes ago, we let Colby ask the questions as he interviewed Kate. Today, we're flipping the script and it's Kate's turn to draw some interesting stories out of Colby as we get to know him better. We talked career choices, masculinity, what it's like to be a published author, and more. Find out a bit more about what makes Colby tick in today's special episode.
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This week's question from Mary Jo is a straightforward one: what are the most important things you teach your kids? From bodies and boundaries to hospitality to emotional intelligence, here are some of those top priorities for us. Parenting is hard and beautiful and one of the most important things many of us will ever do. Here's to the parents out there!
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The Kate Interview! We've had such a great time answering listener questions in Season 2 of The Kate and Colby Show. In today's very special episode, we decided to shake things up a bit. How about Colby asks Kate some questions of his own? Get to know Kate a little better through this incisive, world-premiere face-to-face interview from one host to another.
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We are so thankful for today's listener question. It's not often these days that people who find themselves disagreeing are willing to work to understand one another, but that's exactly what Liza is doing. She is attempting to better understand progressive Christianity as someone who considers herself a modern Christian, but who holds to some more traditional beliefs: things like heaven and hell, for instance. She confesses that sometimes she feels like we are attacking traditional Christianity, and has some questions for us about that approach. Her letter opened the door for some great conversation about how we hope to interact with our fellow Christians who are more traditional, and what we can all do to better understand one another.
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Today's question comes from Sara, who is working out how to handle a message she carries with her from her time in a traditional evangelical upbringing. Sara really just feels compelled to live what she calls a simple life: raise great kids, take care of the land she feels fortunate to live on, love the hell out of her husband. But she struggles with the narrative of the "epic Christian" life—one that so many of us have been told our own lives should resemble. Sell everything, go into missions, serve 19 times a week at church—do BIG things for God! How can we reframe our understanding of "big" and "small" things, and the value they each have when it comes to how we live our lives?
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Rebekah sent us a great question to discuss this week. She is dating—and lately, talking marriage and kids with—a partner who is agnostic, which has created some tension with her traditionally conservative Christian family. She was raised to believe that being "unequally yoked with unbelievers" is a pretty serious offense. We can relate. Let's talk about where that idea comes from (the apostle Paul), who it was meant for (Christ followers in the city of Corinth), and how it's been used and abused in our modern lives (Colby may have once quoted this principle when breaking up with a girlfriend!).
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We are still taking questions! This week, Matt, who is a worship leader at a progressive Christian church, writes in with a question we've found to be a common one—in fact, it's one we've asked ourselves over the years. When you've embraced a more open and progressive theology, how do then find ways to worship that better align with these values?
The bottom line: it's hard to keep singing songs about substitutionary atonement and total depravity when those things are no longer the crux of your faith. We've had quite a journey with this topic, and it turned out we had a lot to say about where we've found great resources and music to help the people who attend the church we pastor worship in a way that aligns with our mission to help people come alive in the truth that they are loved, liberated, and empowered. You might even be surprised to hear that we didn't completely ditch the whole traditional church music catalog... listen in as we share our thoughts and journey around this issue that so many progressive Christians seem to encounter.
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This week's question comes from Tina, who is looking for a little guidance on how to overcome the fear that inevitably shows up when your soul is calling you to make, write, create, say, and share something. This question got us very excited, because we LOVE to make stuff and we know how challenging the creative process can be, especially when you're battling that inner critic and the fear it likes to stir up. We're excited to share some of the practices and ideas that help us when we need to write books and blogs, preach sermons, or even make this podcast. This conversation is all about how to create fearlessly—let's dive in!
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We're continuing to answer listener questions, and this week's comes from James, who champions feminism AND also likes to hold doors for the women he dates. What place, if any, does chivalry have in modern relationships between women and men? There are quite a few layers to this quandary, and today we're going to unpack the roots of chivalry, power dynamics between the sexes, and courteous impulses that just might stem from a patriarchal system that still has a small foothold in our thinking.
We're continuing to sift through some of the questions you've sent our way, and today's is a doozy! Andrea wrote in to share that she's become an "accidental agnostic," and wanted to know what we think about the nature of God. Being, spirit, energy, force, guy in the sky—what do we mean when we say "God?" Let's dive in the deep end together!
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SEASON 2 PREMIERE. Happy New Year and welcome back to The Kate and Colby Show! We're starting our second season by answering YOUR questions! You've been talking to us, and we're excited to respond to some of the great comments and questions you've sent our way. Today, we're responding to Mackenzie who asked: how do I move from a worldview that says "you are completely sinful" to one that says "you are beloved and good?" Join us as we talk about why it matters that we believe in our inherent goodness, and how that changes how we look at everything—the world, people, the Bible, and more.
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Part 4 of 4. Welcome to the final episode of 2017! Kate and Colby close out their 4-part discussion about their faith journeys by talking about how they're different now that they've moved from a conservative to a more progressive understanding of Christianity, as well as the (surprisingly few) things they would tell their younger selves about what they know now. Kate opens with a meditation on motherhood and pursuing your own passions, then she and Colby share what's making them come alive—which happens to be the same thing for both this week!
Part 3 of 4—Kate and Colby continue their discussion about their journey from a conservative faith to a more progressive one and this week it's all about the experience of losing your tribe and finding the balance between boundaries and openness with friends and family members who challenge your journey. Colby opens with an meditation on the "no that comes before the yes that comes before the no," and he and Kate close out the episode with recommendations for kids' yoga and a fantastic movie to help you come alive.
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Part 2 of 4 - Kate and Colby continue the discussion of their faith journey by talking about the very different paths they each took after leaving behind conservative Christianity and moving into something a little bigger. Also, Kate talks about working out (it's hard!) and the parallels she's found in spiritual practice, and she and Colby share a song and a comedy special that are making them come alive.
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Today, Kate and Colby start a multi-episode discussion on the story of their personal faith journey. How did two evangelical kids from Oregon grow up to be passionate about progressive Christianity? In part one, they'll talk about the things they found compelling and helpful in their early church and faith experiences as well as the things that pushed them away. Also, Colby shares a story about a major mistake, and you'll hear about an artist and another podcast that might help you come more alive.
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Kate and Colby are parents of four boys, and finding the best way to do school for their family has been a journey. Listen in as they discuss how they had to confront their own ideas about education in order to find what worked best for their family. Also, Kate shares thoughts on gardening and grace, and a video game and book recommendations might help you come more alive.
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When someone tells you their story, do you ever wonder if you're getting the fairy tale version? Kate and Colby had everyone's favorite "how we met" story, and they had telling it down to an art. The only problem? It wasn't the whole truth. Tune in to hear about their transition from telling their Disney story to something just a little more authentic. Also, Colby gives you something to consider the next time you take communion, and he and Kate share about a crooner and a greeting card artist that are making them come alive.
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Ready to get real? Kate and Colby talk about the myth of a Christian marriage and share some of their own story along the way. Kate imagines what she'd do with a time machine - do we tell our younger selves the things we've learned, or do we let them experience the reckonings to come? Lastly, what do pop star P!nk and those cute Dreamworks Trolls have in common - besides brightly-colored hair? They're both making Kate and Colby come alive.
A conversation on Facebook becomes fodder for a deeper discussion about how we view the Bible as Kate and Colby examine the conflicting creation stories in Genesis. Also, Colby shares a story about giving other the benefit of the doubt, and he and Kate look at two beautiful works - one that comes from a broken piano and another from a Celtic prayer.
Kate and Colby talk about some practical ways to save your mental and emotional health in a chaotic world. Also, Kate encourages you to use your voice (even if it's clunky!) and she and Colby share from a couple of books that are helping them come alive.
In today's episode, Kate shares thoughts on two types of reality, then she and Colby get real about the idea of Biblical authority before they wrap up with some Kierkegaard and an Irish film that are making them come alive.
Why are parables so obscure? What makes a text sacred? Should you read poetry, play vinyl, or maybe both? Kate and Colby talk about these questions and more in this week's episode of The Kate and Colby Show.
This week Colby talks about what it means to be in the splash zone, then he and Kate get into current events with a discussion about Colin Kaepernick, the NFL, and #TakeAKnee before finishing with two very different but equally impactful book recommendations to help you come more alive.
This week Kate and Colby talk about reframing a really damaging question, dive into the challenge of creating a church where everyone is welcome (but... really?), and share a book and film that are making them come alive.
In today's episode, Colby speaks to that frustrating experience when you feel like the bad guy no matter what you say. Then Kate and Colby discuss some strategies for helping your kids get along. Finally the hosts share what's making them come alive: a movie (adventure! clashing of values!) and a book (smash the patriarchy!)
Welcome to the Kate and Colby Show, in our Pilot Episode we introduce ourselves a bit and explain why you need this podcast in your life!