Irenicast - A Progressive Christian Podcast: Recent Episodes
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, Pastor Casey Tinnin, Jeff Manildi and, Rev. Rajeev Ramb
Rethinking and reimagining your faith? That matters. You are not alone. Follow those questions, doubts, and curiosities with us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. Hosts Bonnie, Casey, Jeff, and Rajeev cultivate thoughtful conversations for the spiritual journeyer. Especially if you’re evolving out of Evangelicalism or Christian Fundamentalism, you are Irenicast.
Thanks for joining the conversation for 200 episodes of Irenicast! In this episode the hosts answer your questions. The topics range from the bible, hell, marriage and more. After 7 years and 200 episodes the Irenicast team is still so thankful to helping provoke the progressive Christian imagination. Here’s to 200 more!
Thanks for Joining the Conversation Comments & Questions:
#1 (01:58) - New Zealand Listener Audio Question
2 (08:29) - New Zealand Listener #2, Email
3 (13:24) - Recent Apple Podcast Review
4 (14:25) - Audio Question #2
5 (25:04) - Listener Email from Former Adventist
6 (32:36) - Listener Email from Florida
7 (39:06) - Final Audio Question
8 (46:10) - Listener Email from Washington
9 (51:27) - Anonymous Listener Email
10 (59:58) - Final Message
ANNOUNCEMENTS
As mentioned in the episode we are taking a short break from producing new episodes to prepare for future Intersection cohorts and classes. But please stay connected while we are on another short break by subscribing to our email list. Sign Up for our Email list HERE and stay up to date on all things Irenicast!
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Thanks for Joining the Conversation Q&A
- The Generational Divide – Special Guest Co-Host Selah Cluff – 193
- Past episodes that are ‘salvation’ adjacent
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- Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part One – Waking Up – 183
- Atonement Theology Revisited – What’s the Cross Got to Do with It? – 175
- The Diversity of Christian Theologies – What Straight Old White Guys Don't Tell You – 136
- The Evolution of Satan – Details in the Devil – 086
- Why Did Jesus Die? – Standing at the Foot of Atonement Theology – 059
- Heaven and Hell – Get the Hell Outta Here – 018
- Haystacks Podcast (Bonnie & Rajeev’s podcast for former Adventists)
- Past episodes concerning the Bible
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- Cosmology Shapes Our Theology – A Chaotic Journey – 138
- The Nature of Biblical Texts – Wholly Scripture, Batman! – 004
- Interpreting the Bible Part 1 – Literally Literature – 063
- Interpreting the Bible Part 2 – A Scribed Meaning – 064
- Interpreting the Bible Part 3 – Collecting Lenses – 065
- A Generation of Sociopaths: How the Baby Boomers Betrayed America by Bruce Cannon Gibney (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
SUPPORT THE SHOW
You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.
PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
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IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC and haystackspodcast.com.
Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
You can connect with Rajeev at Parkside Community Church, Facebook, Twitter, Medium, LinkedIn, and Haystacks Podcast.
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One thing that tends to get left out of many conversations on deconstruction is atheism and agnosticism. Why is this? Even when it is brought up, it is rarely spoken of as an ending point. Why is that? Can our deconstruction lead us to atheism and agnosticism? Is that ‘okay’? Spoilers, we think it is.
In this episode the Irenicast hosts discuss the important space atheism and agnosticism hold for so many on their journeys. Perhaps what we believe is less important than how we hold those beliefs. Fundamentalism can rear its ugly head in any ideology, god or no god.
And in the spirit of irony, the hosts close out the episode by sharing the Top 3 things they are against. And in Irenicast fashion, not all of the hosts understand the assignment.
Conversation on Atheism and Agnosticism (02:12)
Top 3 Segment (41:31)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Atheism and Agnosticism
- Brian McLaren & Rev. Dr. Penny Nixon – The Age of Secular Christianity – 155 (Irenicast Episode)
- Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion by Sam Harris (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Christopher Eric Hitchens (A British-American author, journalist, orator and columnist)
- Richard Dawkins (A British evolutionary biologist and author)
- Josh McDowell (An evangelical Christian apologist and evangelist)
- Pluralism – You Be You, Unless You’re a Hobbit – 139 (Irenicast Episode)
- Another Conversation with Jennifer Knapp – Theology, Music and Sous Vide – 125 (Irenicast Episode)
From Our Top 3 Segment
- Tenet (2020 Film)
- Why Americans still avoid MSG, even though its ‘health effects’ have been debunked (article)
- University Of California Reaches Final Decision: No More Standardized Admission Testing
SUPPORT THE SHOW
You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.
PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.
AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
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War and Christianity are certainly not strangers. In fact, they seem pretty friendly many of the times. In this episode Bonnie, Rajeev and Jeff discuss the complicated history of war and Christianity. A discussion that seems especially timely considering the current invasion of Ukraine.
The conversation starts by acknowledging the ample examples of divine mandated war in our religious text. To which, the wide path of Biblical interpretations has come up with many theological ‘theories’ on war and peace. Bonnie specifically lays out a great overview of the history of the peace movement in America from her studies to lay the foundation for the remainder of the episode.
After sharing a little about their journeys through their thoughts and beliefs about war, the discussion delves deeper into pacifism. There soon seems to be a quick distinction between theory and reality. Struggling with questions like:
What amount of privilege has led to your thoughts on war and peace? What does pacifism and non-violence look like on the ground when it is no longer a thought exercise? Are there moral absolutes when discussing war and violence? Is there movement on the spectrum of violence and oppression and peace and pacifism?
And speaking of things that are better in theory, we introduce a new segment called Connect the Dots to close the episode.
Conversation on War and Christianity (02:44)
Connect the Dots Segment (42:33)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on War and Christianity
- William Lloyd Garrison
- Leo Tolstoy
- John Howard Yoder
- John Howard Yoder’s Sexual Misconduct
- Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7 NRSV)
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Resistance and Execution
- Just War Theory
- West Nickel Mines School Shooting (Shooting in Amish Community)
From Our Connect the Dots Segment
- Karate Kid (1984 Film)
- Beverly Hills Cop (1984 Film)
- What is Love? – The Space Between – 191 (Listen to the segment in this episode for context on ‘Kibbles and Bits’)
SUPPORT THE SHOW
You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.
PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
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AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.comYou can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC and haystackspodcast.com.
Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.comYou can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.comFollow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.comYou can connect with Rajeev at Parkside Community Church, Facebook, Twitter, Medium, LinkedIn, and Haystacks Podcast.
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In this episode on queer legacy, Casey shares a recent revelation from a queer history class he has been taking. He shares the history of the term two-spirit. A term used by some to describe Indigenous North American people who fulfilled a traditional third-gender ceremonial and social role in their cultures. As someone who is both queer and has Indigenous ancestry Casey expressed his deep sense of validation in his pastoral calling.
Casey also takes this revelation and challenges us to take a new look at calling and purpose. This shifts the conversation into challenging the ideas we’ve been given about calling and purpose. Is calling for the few and capable or for all? Is it something that happens to us or something we live into?
The episode ends with a fun couple of rounds of Jesus Juke. Listen to the end to find out just what it means to be a ‘Hot Tub Christian’.
Conversation on Queer Legacy (03:49)
Jesus Juke Segment (36:59)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Queer Legacy
- Two-Spirit - A modern, pan-Indian, umbrella term used by some Indigenous North Americans to describe Native people in their communities who fulfill a traditional third-gender (or other gender-variant) ceremonial and social role in their cultures.
- LGBT history in Mexico
- Chickasaw (An indigenous people of the Southeastern Woodlands)
- Texas Governor Pushes to Investigate Medical Treatments for Trans Youth as ‘Child Abuse’ (NYT Article)
- Florida House passes controversial measure dubbed the 'Don't Say Gay' bill by critics (NPR Article)
- History of LGBTQ Rights Cases In Iowa
- Ted Haggard
- Jesus Camp (2006 Documentary)
- Spanish Missions in California
SUPPORT THE SHOW
You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.
PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.
AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC and haystackspodcast.com.
Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
You can connect with Rajeev at Parkside Community Church, Facebook, Twitter, Medium, LinkedIn, and Haystacks Podcast.
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
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Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
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How do Eschatology and Process Theology fit together? This week we try and answer that question by sitting down with Dr. Thomas Jay Oord. Dr. Oord is an expert on Process Theology, also known as Open and Relational Theology.
Many days it feels as though the end of the world is upon us. This is even true for people across the proverbial aisle. Although for much different reasons. In this conversation we explore endings through a Process Theology lens.
Will things get better? Will there be an ultimate ending? What is God’s role, or lack thereof, in endings? Listen and find out what Dr. Oord and the Irencast team have to say about Eschatology and Process Theology.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Eschatology and Process Theology
- Dr. Oord’s Latest Book: Pluriform Love: An Open and Relational Theology of Well-Being by Thomas Oord (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Dr. Oord’s Book with Bonnie as co-editor: Partnering with God: Exploring Collaboration in Open and Relational Theology (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Church of the Nazarene (Evangelical Christian Denomination)
- Holiness Movement
- Cru (until 2011 known as Campus Crusade for Christ) (Interdenominational Christian parachurch organization)
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Late Great Planet Earth by Hal Lindsey
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Left Behind
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Lutheran
- Augustine of Hippo
- Alfred North Whitehead (English Mathematician and Philosopher)
- Charles Hartshorne (American philosopher)
- Matthew 16:24-26 NRSV (Take up cross to follow Jesus verse)
- ORTCon 2022
- ORTLine 2022
MORE ON OUR GUEST THOMAS JAY OORD
Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. Oord is a best-selling and award-winning author, having written or edited more than twenty-five books. He directs a doctoral program at Northwind Theological Seminary and the Center for Open and Relational Theology. A twelve-time Faculty Award-winning professor, he teaches around the globe. Oord is known for his contributions to research on love, open and relational theology, science and religion, and the implications of freedom and relationships for transformation. Check out his website at ThomasJayOord.com
SUPPORT THE SHOW
You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.
PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.
AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC and haystackspodcast.com.
Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
You can connect with Rajeev at Parkside Community Church, Facebook, Twitter, Medium, LinkedIn, and Haystacks Podcast.
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
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Support Us on PayPal, Amazon or at our Store
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CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
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The problem with patriarchal Christianity may seem obvious to many listeners of Irenicast. It is no surprise to us that patriarchy has done perhaps irrevocable damage to not just Christianity, but the nation as well. We are seeing the ripples of that sad truth on every level in society.
In this episode, three beneficiaries of the the f**ked up system we’ve come to know and loathe discuss ways we can lay aside our privilege to make room for others to lead. It is not an easy task, and sometimes it seems like it is too little too late. However, as Rajeev points out, there is still some hope left. Is it enough to make a difference?
And for our segment this week, Casey introduces the team to a new one called Bunker Buddies. Since most days feel like the end of the world is here, we figure we would lean into it and share the items we would bring to the Irenicast bunker to wait out the apocalypse.
Conversation on The Problem with Patriarchal Christianity (02:52)
Bunker Buddies Segment (39:57)
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Intersections is a group of un-fundies and exvangelicals meeting to support each other and process our evolving faith journeys. Facilitated by Bonnie, Casey, Rajeev and Jeff. Our next session will be Thursdays, February 3rd through March 10th at 7pm PT. Register today.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation The Problem with Patriarchal Christianity
- A Conversation with Carolyn Baker, Author of Confronting Christofascism – 194 (Irenicast Episode)
- The Generational Divide – Special Guest Co-Host Selah Cluff – 193 (Irenicast Episode)
- Angela Dorothea Merkel (Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021)
- Jacinda Ardern (Prime Minister of New Zealand)
- Malala Yousafzai (Pakistani Activist)
- Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo (Books - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Landing Spot (Non-Profit Organization Helping LGBTQIA+ Teens in Sacramento, CA)
- Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience by Brené Brown (Books - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Confronting Christofascism: Healing the Evangelical Wound (Kindle Edition) by Carolyn Baker (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Healing the Evangelical Wound: The End of Religious Authoritarianism by Carolyn Baker (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Encanto (2021 Film)
From Our Bunker Buddies Segment
- Bob’s Burgers (Fox Animated Series)
SUPPORT THE SHOW
You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.
PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.
AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.comYou can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC and haystackspodcast.com.
Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.comYou can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.comFollow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.comYou can connect with Rajeev at Parkside Community Church, Facebook, Twitter, Medium, LinkedIn, and Haystacks Podcast.
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
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Follow Us on Twitter
Like Us on Facebook
Listen & Subscribe to Us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker, Pandora and SoundCloud
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See Us on Instagram
Support Us on PayPal, Amazon or at our Store
Love Us?
CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
This post may contain affiliate links. An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com
In this episode Bonnie sits down and has a compelling conversation with Carolyn Baker PhD mostly about her newest book, Confronting Christofascism: Healing the Evangelical Wound. It is no secret that since 2016 the United States has felt as though it is on its last legs as a democracy. Carolyn shares with us many of her perspectives on why that is the case from her book.
This conversation includes many of the things we are not supposed to talk about at the dinner table: religion and politics. Specifically the marrying of fascism and a large portion of American Christianity. Carolyn’s revolutionary mindset is on full display when she expands on a terms like religious terrorism and her books namesake, Christofascism.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Intersections is a group of un-fundies and exvangelicals meeting to support each other and process our evolving faith journeys. Facilitated by Bonnie, Casey, Rajeev and Jeff. Our next session will be Thursdays, February 3rd through March 10th at 7pm PT. Register today.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation with Carolyn Baker
- Carolyn Baker (Website)
- Carolyn Baker (Author Page)
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- Confronting Christofascism: Healing the Evangelical Wound (Kindle Edition) by Carolyn Baker (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Healing the Evangelical Wound: The End of Religious Authoritarianism by Carolyn Baker (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Billy Graham (American Evangelist)
- Josh Hawley (American Politician)
- Thomas Cotton (American Politician)
- Christopher Hedges (American journalist, Presbyterian minister, author and television host)
- American Theocracy: The Peril and Politics of Radical Religion, Oil, and Borrowed Money in the 21st Century by Kevin Phillips (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Leaving the Fold: A Guide for Former Fundamentalists and Others Leaving Their Religion by Marlene Winell (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Texas Senate Bill 8 (Texas Abortion Law)
- George Walker Bush (43rd President of the United States)
- Jimmy Lee Swaggart (American Pentecostal Televangelist)
- Comfortable with Uncertainty: 108 Teachings on Cultivating Fearlessness and Compassion by Pema Chodron (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Cloud of Unknowing (an anonymous work of Christian mysticism written in Middle English in the latter half of the 14th century)
- New Age
- Jungian Therapy
- The Hope: A Guide to Sacred Activism by Andrew Harvey (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer (German Lutheran pastor, theologian)
- James Finley (Clinical Psychologist and Author)
- The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe by Richard Rohr (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
MORE ON OUR GUEST CAROLYN BAKER
Carolyn Baker’s mission is to create islands of sanity in a sea of global chaos. This mission necessitates the development of a variety of emotional tools alongside a commitment to spiritual transformation. Through her multifaceted outreach via webinars, podcasts, live workshops, books, and articles, as well as one-on-one life coaching, Carolyn is touching the lives of thousands to assist them in deeply adapting and becoming resilient in the face of the unprecedented changes confronting humanity.
Hundreds of people have worked with Carolyn in recent years to receive guidance around living and loving in turbulent times. Carolyn also offers spiritual counseling to provide meaning and purpose in a time of personal and collective suffering.
Carolyn believes that one of the key tools we need for navigating the global crisis is solid information. For nearly a decade, Carolyn has published a comprehensive Daily News Digest, seven days per week unless she is traveling. This amazing, subscription-based newsletter contains key stories on economics, the environment, world news, civil liberties, civil unrest, and cultural trends—and contains a unique Inspiration section that offers options for responding to our planetary predicament.
Carolyn graduated from Michigan State University, the University of Colorado, and Columbia Pacific University. She was a psychotherapist in private practice for eleven years and a college professor of psychology and history for ten years. Carolyn is the author of numerous books, and she lives and writes in Boulder, Colorado.
For more on Carolyn Baker go to CarolynBaker.net
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The generational divide in our country feels massive. With the rise of Gen Z and the sentiment of ‘Okay Boomer’, it doesn't feel as though one generation values the other. If anything, younger generations especially are scapegoated for the direction our culture is taking. In this episode we welcome Selah Cluff and as a member of GenZ to discuss this divide and explore how we might cross it.
One of the first places this discussion goes is how each generation views the future and what cultural events define the generations represented. It is a wide road of experiences and events that shapes such diverse outlooks on the world and it’s future. You won’t want to miss out on this conversation.
And finally in an exercise of relevance, Selah quizzes the Irenicast hosts on current Gen Z slang. Find out which of the Irenicast team is in the know and who is stuck in a moment.
Introduction of Our Guest Co-Host, Selah Cluff (02:35)
Conversation on The Generational Divide (08:29)
Gen Z Slang Segment (56:22)
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RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Generational Divide Conversation
- TheArriving (Selah’s Podcast)
- Jon Batiste (American musician)
- Millennials
- Generation X
- Xennials
- Generation Z
- September 11 Attacks: Facts, Background & Impact
- Geroge W Bush (43rd President of the US)
- Barack Obama (44th President of the US)
- Cold War
- Geraldine Ferraro (First Female VP Nominee)
- Tamil (Dravidian ethno-linguistic group who trace their ancestry mainly to India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu, union territory of Puducherry and to Sri Lanka)
- Space Shuttle Challenger (fatal accident in the United States' space program that occurred on January 28, 1986)
- Fishbone, Party at Ground Zero
- Attempted Assassination of Ronald Reagan
- The Columbine High School Shooting
- Sandy Hook School Shooting
- Oxford High School Shooting
- Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting in Parkland, FL
- Back to the Future (1985 Film)
- Greta Thunberg (Swedish activist)
- Latchkey Kids
- Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Ph.D., Dangerous Old Woman: Myths and Stories of the Wise Woman Archetype
- AIDS Epidemic
- Making Due by Lake Street Dive
- Jonah
- Big Trouble in Little Sanchez (Rick and Morty Episode, S2E7)
From Our Gen Z Slang Segment
- Yeet
- Simp
- Devious licks
MORE ABOUT SELAH CLUFF AND HER PODCAST ‘THEARRIVING’
Selah Cluff is a UC Davis of California student majoring in sustainable Agriculture and host of a podcast called TheArriving: A Podcast for Gen Z and Other Victims of Inexperience! This podcast intends to provide food for the soul, food for thought and food for growth. At TheArriving, it will illuminate answers to the questions that have already been found and strive to answer the ones still in hiding. This podcast is created with Generation Z in mind but it's totally cool if you are older or younger. At TheArriving we recognize that no matter how much amazingness or potential we have, we just can't know it all or do it all alone. So, this podcast will harvest, and freely share, the fruits of wisdom and experience of our elders with special guests and recurring features. Join her at TheArriving and begin learning, growing and thriving.
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IRENCAST HOSTS
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Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.comYou can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.comFollow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
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In Episode 192 Rebirthing Christmas - Virgin Mary Smashes the Patriarchy, Bonnie, Casey, Jeff, and Rajeev, discuss a broad range of feminist perspectives on Mary the mother of Jesus and virginity. Did ancient communities understand the concept of virginity through the lens of purity culture or did they hold a more sophisticated understanding of feminine power? We leaned towards the latter.
The Magnificat by Mary in the Gospel of Luke is discussed with great interest and reverence. It is a most powerful passage that is often omitted from most liturgies.
The conversation explores the fleshy, lived, experiences of women who have given birth, breastfed, and managed to carve out a place for themselves and their children in a patriarchal world. Ultimately we recognize the concept of virginity is a broad array of ideas and representative of feminine power that toxic-patriarchy has worked to suppress and control.
The segment “Don’t Yuck My Yum” devolves into some gross recipe’s that will surely taint your views on every host. And, twizzlers, have holes in them and someone owes someone some packs…juss-sayin.
Conversation on Rebirthing Christmas (01:56)
Yuck or Yum Segment (47:08)
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RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation Rebirthing Christmas
- Critical Essays Augustine's View of Sexuality
- Sojourner Truth (American abolitionist and women's rights activist)
- Princess Bride (1987 Film)
- Magnificat
- Virgin Martyrs
- Patch Adams (1998 Film)
- Call the Midwife (Netflix TV Show)
From Our Yuck or Yum Segment
- Postum
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Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.comYou can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
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What is love? In this episode each host attempts to provide their definition of what they think love is. It quickly becomes apparent that the concept of love is more difficult to pin down than expected. Is love a feeling? Is love an action? Or is love where in between?
And finally a new segment is introduced to end the show, Bad Advice Column. This segment quickly goes off the rails and hilarity ensues and fun is had by all.
Conversation on What is Love (02:35)
Bad Advice Column Segment (35:55)
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RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on What is Love
- 1 Corinthians 13
- RuPaul (American drag queen, actor, model, singer, television personality, and author)
- Lady Bird (2017 Film)
From Our Bad Advice Column Segment
- Kibbles n’ Bits
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IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.comYou can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC and haystackspodcast.com.
Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.comYou can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.comFollow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
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What is hope? Christianity is filled with buzz words that we can easily take for granted or turn into catch phrases. In this episode the hosts discuss one of those words, hope. Hope can mean a lot of different things for different people. It can also feel like a concept that is slowly fading from view in the current world we live in.
Each host shares their current definition of hope. This leads to a short detour into a discussion on hope’s connection to the afterlife. Given the hosts' evangelical pasts this is an important elephant in the room to acknowledge before a fuller view of hope can be obtained. The conversation eventually shifts to some of the more crucial elements in obtaining hope. Wonder and gratitude quickly enter the mix as strong foundations for hope.
The episode ends with a new segment from the mind of Rajeev. The segment is called Buddy Bingo. Get to know the Irenicast hosts better by learning a few of their ticks and consistencies in personality and most used catch phrases. The process will 100 percent be worth it honey.
Conversation on What is Hope? (00:46)
Buddy Bingo Segment (46:19)
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Intersections is a group of un-fundies and exvangelicals meeting to support each other and process our evolving faith journeys. Facilitated by Bonnie, Casey, Rajeev and Jeff. Our next session will be Thursdays, February 3rd through March 10th at 7pm PT. Register today.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on What is Hope?
- Jesse Jackson (American political activist, Baptist minister, and politician)
- Fred Rogers (aka Mr. Rogers)
- Harvey Milk (American politician)
- The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, and Douglas Carlton Abrams (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Alfred North Whitehead (English mathematician and philosopher)
- In Time (2011 film)
From Our Buddy Bingo Segment
- Cold Open: Boyle Bingo Turkey Day Edition - Brooklyn Nine-Nine (YouTube Video)
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PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
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IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.comYou can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC and haystackspodcast.com.
Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.comYou can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.comFollow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.comYou can connect with Rajeev at Parkside Community Church, Facebook, Twitter, Medium, LinkedIn, and Haystacks Podcast.
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What is Faith? Bonnie, Jeff, Casey, and Rajeev share perspectives that are found just beyond the edge of clarity - “objects” are visible but there is little certainty about what those objects might be. After all, faith is murky and shifty. As the crew discusses the evolution of their personal faith journeys they confront each other by what is meant by faith and how the misunderstanding and misuse of the term has caused a lot of confusion within, and between, people.
The hosts delve into the realities, and tensions, of whether faith is a personal thing, a communal thing, neither, or both. True to the Irenicast way - you may have to decide this for yourself.
After a winding and personal conversation on faith, the team finishes off this episode with a round of “Faith Songs.” Brace yourself for some cringes, some “oh yea, that’s my jam,” and “oh, hell to the no.” And - if you are up for it, the hosts would love to hear your definition, understanding, experience, of faith. You can contact them at irenicast.com.
Thanks for listening.
Conversation on What is Faith (00:52)
Playlist Segment (36:56)
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Intersections is a group of un-fundies and exvangelicals meeting to support each other and process our evolving faith journeys. Facilitated by Bonnie, Casey, Rajeev and Jeff. Our next session will be Thursdays, February 3rd through March 10th at 7pm PT. Register today.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our What is Faith Conversation
- James 2:14-26 - New Revised Standard Version (Faith without Works Is Dead)
- Enneagram
- Hebrews 11 - New Revised Standard Version
- Hebrews (Wisdom Commentary Series Book 54) by Mary Ann Beavis and HyeRan Kim-Cragg (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Genesis 32 - New Revised Standard Version (Jacob Wrestles)
- Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again by Rachel Held Evans (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
From Our Playlist Segment
- You can get the fully crafted playlist on Apple Music and Spotify. Note that Rajeev’s pick, This is the Year of Losing Things by Tom Pradsa-Rao is not available on these music platforms. To hear every song, below are YouTube links for all the songs mentioned in the episode.
- Rajeev’s Picks
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- Amazing Grace by Aretha Franklin
- He's Got the Whole World In His Hands by Mahalia Jackson
- We Are by Jon Batiste
- The Year of Losing Things by Tom Prasada-Rao
- Honorable Mention - Faith by George Michael
- Honorable Mention - Like a Prayer by Madonna
- Honorable Mention - Pray Enough by The Wood Brothers
- Casey’s Picks
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- Jesus Take the Wheel by Carrie Underwood
- I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack
- Ironic by Alanis Morissette
- Everywhere by Tim McGraw
- Honorable Mention - Another Day from Rent
- Jeff’s Picks
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- Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay by Otis Redding
- The Day I Tried To Live by SoundGarden
- Somewhere Only We Know by Keane
- Cult of Personality by Living Colour
- Honorable Mention - I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For by U2
- Bonnie’s Picks
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- Landslide by Fleetwood Mac
- Unwritten by Natasha Bedingfield
- Roar by Katie Perry
- Hold On by Alabama Shakes
- Bandleader Jon Batiste (Fresh Air Podcast Episode)
SUPPORT THE SHOW
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PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
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AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.comYou can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC and haystackspodcast.com.
Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.comYou can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.comFollow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.comYou can connect with Rajeev at Parkside Community Church, Facebook, Twitter, Medium, LinkedIn, and Haystacks Podcast.
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In Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Six the co-hosts explore the diversity of what community can be: quilting club, birdwatchers, family-groups (biological or chosen), faith community, and so many more. While there is agreement that what a community looks like can vary greatly, the hosts have differing thoughts on the importance of belonging, responsibility, and duty.
Ultimately there is a recognition that there is no singular way to integrate past connections, present realities, and future possibilities, when it comes to community - but it is important work to do.
In the segment, Two Truths and a Lie, we learn a little about the past lives of the community involvements of each host. In the process we learn who is the best at lying. Spoiler alert, it’s Jeff.
Conversation on Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Six (01:18)
Two Truths and a Lie Segment (45:28)
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Get Bonnie's New Book - Partnering with God: Exploring Collaboration in Open and Relational Theology! Can creatures actually partner with God? This book answers that question... in the affirmative. The responses vary and the proposals provoke new insights. Along the way, the ideas break new ground. Get Your Copy Today!
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Six
- Rev. Rosemary McCombs Maxey
- Seventh Day Adventism
From Our 2 Truths and a Lie Segment
- YWAM
- Sacramento Leather Community
- MOPS
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IRENICAST HOSTS
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.comYou can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC and haystackspodcast.com.
Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.comYou can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.comFollow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.comYou can connect with Rajeev at Parkside Community Church, Facebook, Twitter, Medium, LinkedIn, and Haystacks Podcast.
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In Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Five, the multiverse of self, co hosts, Bonnie, Casey, Jeff, and Rajeev dive into the most uncomfortable and awkward of spaces “the self.”
The work and interview with Debbie Glander is referenced to remind us that our formation (childhood, puberty, adolescence) was not a solo project but many, in trusted positions, had major impacts on who we have become.
Each co-host still feels the lingering stings of being told we were sinful-to-the-core and the profound difficulty that creates when trying to trust oneself. This results in a reduction of the idea of self and a rejection of self as complex.
“It takes a lot of work to become truly oneself.” Bonnie
The conversation explores the problems when “trusting self” is claimed in the “alternate facts, anti-vax, crowd;” and the difficulties social media imposes on all people.
Facing the “facts” about why we have come to certain conclusions may be the first real step to self discovery. It is essential for many of us to get professional therapy, not the “christian” counselor in the church basement.
A necessary developmental ingredient is the “deliciousness of adolescence” that many of us in the evangelical/fundamentalist world were denied. How were the decisions you made shaped? A possible way forward isn’t a hollow reclamation of a rebellious youth but instead a wholly-process-of-grieving and of forgiveness of younger selves.
Sometimes, the shadow side should be brought forward in order to disperse the controls in place that force us into gender roles and relational dynamics that serve to uphold the toxicity of “men as the head of everything.”
A primary fallacy is that the self is fixed. We are not the sum total of our stories. And while Enneagram is helpful to self discovery, we must not be defined by our number. Self is a process, a moment by moment discovery. The journey should reject “conformity equals unity” and lean into respectful conflict between authentic self-moments in order to get anywhere real.
And maybe find things to have gratitude for along the way.
And finally, ever wonder what a “train wreck of a segment” sounds like - take a listen. Each host takes a well known and well loved story and shares a synopsis - the other hosts try to guess the title of the work.
“Dazed and Uncomprehending” is suggested as the title for a handbook on men.
Ya...it’s a mess but an endearing mess.
Conversation on Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Five (02:08)
Title Me This Segment (42:21)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Join Casey’s Enneagram Class starting TOMORROW, October 6th at 7pm PT via ZOOM. This 3-week class is absolutely free, just sign up by emailing Casey at pastor@loomisucc.org.
Get Bonnie's New Book - Partnering with God: Exploring Collaboration in Open and Relational Theology! Can creatures actually partner with God? This book answers that question... in the affirmative. The responses vary and the proposals provoke new insights. Along the way, the ideas break new ground. Get Your Copy Today!
Intersections is a group of un-fundies and exvangelicals meeting to support each other and process our evolving faith journeys. Facilitated by Bonnie, Casey, Rajeev and Jeff. Our next session will be Thursdays, February 3rd through March 10th at 7pm PT. Register today.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Five
- The Series So Far…
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- Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part One – Waking Up – 183 (Part 1 also includes a portion of our interview with Debbie Glander mentioned at the beginning of this episode)
- Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Two – Becoming Less Dangerous – 184
- Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Three – Flying Through the Soup On a Treasure Hunt – 185
- Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Four – The Rob Bell is Full of Sh*t Spectrum – 186
- Erik Erikson's Stages of Psychosocial Development
- What Does Christmas Mean to You? – The Great Birth Narrative Debate – 181
- Quanita Roberson – Grief, Healing and Hope – 169
From Our Title Me This Segment
- Quest of the Highlander by Cynthia Wright
- E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982 Film)
- Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
- Love and Death on Long Island (1997 Film)
- Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
- Stand By Me (1986 Film)
- The Body by Stephen King
- Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
- The Song of Lunch (2010 Film)
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IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.comYou can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC and haystackspodcast.com.
Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.comYou can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.comFollow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.comYou can connect with Rajeev at Parkside Community Church, Facebook, Twitter, Medium, LinkedIn, and Haystacks Podcast.
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In Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part 4 the hosts discuss the voices that helped them reconstruct some semblance of belief… or non-belief. The legend and public persona of Rob Bell unexpectedly becomes the yardstick that each host measures their rebuilding experiences against. Each host shares a ton of resources and voices that helped them in their movement away from fundamentalist authority. Some that became irrelevant and others that still ring true today.
The episode finishes with the revival of an old segment formerly known as Jesus or Jay-Z and now rebranded as Friday Night or Sunday Morning. Each host guesses if a set of lyrics is from a ‘christian’ or ‘secular’ musician.
Conversation on Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Four (01:26)
Friday Night or Sunday Morning Segment (44:07)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Get Bonnie's New Book - Partnering with God: Exploring Collaboration in Open and Relational Theology! Can creatures actually partner with God? This book answers that question... in the affirmative. The responses vary and the proposals provoke new insights. Along the way, the ideas break new ground. Get Your Copy Today!
Intersections is a group of un-fundies and exvangelicals meeting to support each other and process our evolving faith journeys. Facilitated by Bonnie, Casey, Rajeev and Jeff. Our next session will be Thursdays, February 3rd through March 10th at 7pm PT. Register today.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Conversation on Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Four
- Rob Bell (American author, speaker and former pastor)
- N.T. Wright (English New Testament scholar, Pauline theologian and Anglican bishop)
- Walter Brueggemann (American Protestant Old Testament scholar and theologian)
- Harold Camping (American Christian radio broadcaster and evangelist)
- Bart Ehrman (American New Testament scholar)
- John Dominic Crossan (Irish-American New Testament scholar, historian of early Christianity, and former Catholic priest who was a prominent member of the Jesus Seminar)
- Frontline Series from Jesus to Christ
- Donald Miller (American author, public speaker, and business owner)
- Philip Yancey (American author)
- What’s So Amazing About Grace by Philip Yancy (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Anne Lamott (American novelist and non-fiction writer, progressive political activist, public speaker, and writing teacher)
- Paul Ricœur (French philosopher)
- John Milbank (English Anglican theologian)
- Radical orthodoxy (Christian theological and philosophical school of thought which makes use of postmodern philosophy to reject the paradigm of modernity)
- Renita Weems (Ordained minister, a Hebrew Bible scholar, and author)
- Gustavo Gutiérrez (Peruvian philosopher, Catholic theologian, and Dominican priest, regarded as one of the founders of Latin American liberation theology)
- We Drink from Our Own Wells: The Spiritual Journey Of A People by Gustavo Gutierrez (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
From Our Friday Night or Sunday Morning Segment
- Christian Rock Hard (ninth episode of the seventh season and the 105th overall episode of the American animated series South Park)
- Semi-Charmed Life by Third Eye Blind
- Touch Me Lord Jesus
- Medicine Man by Keb’ Mo’
- Deconstruction by Justin McRoberts
- Life Is Sweet by Natalie Merchant
- Holy by Justin Beiber
- Jesus, Baby - South Park
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PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
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IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC and haystackspodcast.com.
Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
You can connect with Rajeev at Parkside Community Church, Facebook, Twitter, Medium, LinkedIn, and Haystacks Podcast.
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In Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Three, the Irencast crew try desperately to come up with suitable metaphors for the ‘Dark Night of the Soul’ stage in deconstruction. Since each host had such different experiences the task becomes difficult, which leads to a beautiful discussion on why these moments cannot be boiled down to a formula.
We all experience our faith journey differently, and while there are some commonalities, we cannot prescribe a specific way out for any one person. Sometimes we need to sit, listen and just experience certain moments in life. This conversation is emblematic of that truth.
The episode ends with the return of an old segment, formerly known as Jesus or Jay-Z. Rebranded as Friday Night or Sunday Morning. Each host shares some song lyrics that could be taken as either ‘Christian’ or ‘secular’. The other hosts decide where they stand and per usual the segment degrades into some good old fashion banter.
Conversation on Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Three (02:16)
Friday Night or Sunday Morning Segment (43:03)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Get Bonnie's New Book - Partnering with God: Exploring Collaboration in Open and Relational Theology! Can creatures actually partner with God? This book answers that question... in the affirmative. The responses vary and the proposals provoke new insights. Along the way, the ideas break new ground. Get Your Copy Today!
Intersections is a group of un-fundies and exvangelicals meeting to support each other and process our evolving faith journeys. Facilitated by Bonnie, Casey, Rajeev and Jeff. Our next session will be Thursdays, February 3rd through March 10th at 7pm PT. Register today.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Three
- St John of the Cross (Spanish Catholic priest, mystic, and a Carmelite friar of converso origin)
- Dark Night of the Soul (Poem by St John of the Cross)
- Smallville (CW Television Show)
- Hook (1991 Film)
- Healing Through the Dark Emotions: The Wisdom of Grief, Fear, and Despair by Miriam Greenspan (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
From Our Friday Night or Sunday Morning Segment
- DC Talk (Christian Rap/Rock Group)
- Audio Adrenaline (Christian Rock Group)
- The O.C. Supertones (Christian Ska Band)
- Uh, Did a Former Member of Audio Adrenaline Threaten a Doctor Because He Called for Mask Mandates? (Article)
- Michael W. Smith (Contemporary Christian Singer)
- Bad Motorfinger (1991 Soundgarden Album)
- Casey’s Worship Playlist
- The Young Messiah
- Five Iron Frenzy (Christian Ska Band)
- Insyderz (Christian Ska Band)
- Switchfoot (Christian Rock Band)
- Third Day (Christian Rock Band)
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PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
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AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC and haystackspodcast.com.
Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
You can connect with Rajeev at Parkside Community Church, Facebook, Twitter, Medium, LinkedIn, and Haystacks Podcast.
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In Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Two, the discussion centers around the aftermath of waking up. What do you do with the shame, regret and anger of living in a high control environment? Each host shares their journey through that cloud of emotions.
Being gracious with yourself, finding a safe place to express anger and learning to listen are some of the lessons learned by our hosts in their waking up aftermaths. They also explore how those manifestations of waking up can be connected to our place in this world. Race, gender and sexual identities can play a big part in what we feel we are “allowed” to feel or express. Triggers are also talked about as important revelations about our own assumptions.
The episode concludes with our Overrated/Underrated segment. The segment leads into a detailed tiered system that Jeff has devised on restaurants. Some lines are drawn in the sand during this segment and we hope that in the end you will stay with us :)
Conversation on Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Two (00:59)
Overrated/Underrated Segment (32:12)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sign up for our email list and get the full interview Bonnie conducted with Debbie Glander, LMFT.
To learn more about Intersection and sign up for our next session go to TheIntersections.Space
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Two
- Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part One – Waking Up – 183 (First Irenicast Episode in This Series)
- The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World, Second Edition by Alan Downs (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
From Overrated/Underrated Our Segment
- In-N-Out Burger
- Five Guys
- Shake Shack
- Denny’s
- Waffle House
- Zaxby's
- David Makes Man (OWN TV Show)
- The Handmaid's Tale (Hulu TV Show)
- The Mandalorian (Disney+ TV Show)
- Ted Lasso (Apple TV+ Show)
- Divine Cinema (Podcast)
- Brisket
- Tri Tip
- 'Revenge Travel' Will Be All The Rage Over The Next Few Years
SUPPORT THE SHOW
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PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
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AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.comYou can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC and haystackspodcast.com.
Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.comYou can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.comFollow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.comYou can connect with Rajeev at Parkside Community Church, Facebook, Twitter, Medium, LinkedIn, and Haystacks Podcast.
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Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part One explores the first movement in someone’s journey toward change, waking up. To lay the groundwork, not only for this episode but the episodes to come in this series, each host shares some of the experiences that put them on the path of deconstruction. Because of the benefit of highsight, insight is given into the difficulty and eventual freedom in the deconstruction process. Toward the end of the main conversation we share a relevant portion of an interview with Debbie Glander, LMFT. Debbie’s insights into the negative effects of many fundamentalists communities is invaluable.
The episode closes with a segment called This or That. Once again during the segment Jeff and Rajeev enter into their timeless battle about what makes pizza pizza. Progressivism and Fundamentalism once again do battle on the cheesy field of goodness.
Conversation on Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part One: Waking Up (01:06)
Portion of Interview w/ Debbie Glander, LMFT (30:14)
This or That Segment (41:52)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sign up for our email list and get the full interview Bonnie conducted with Debbie Glander, LMFT.
To learn more about Intersection and sign up for our next session go to TheIntersections.Space
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part One: Waking Up
- Saved (2004 Film)
- Matrix (1999 Film)
- Intersections Roundtable – A Community of EXvangelicals and UNfundies – 113 (Irenicast Episode)
- More about Intersections
- Mr. Burns (Simpsons Character)
From Our This or That Segment
- Every Night is Pizza Night by Kenji Lopez-Alt (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
MORE ON DEBBIE GLANDER, LMFT
Debbie is a licensed marriage and family therapist maintaining a private practice in Davis, California. She has received her undergraduate degree in Social Work at California State University of Sacramento and graduate degree in counseling from The University of San Francisco. Personal commitment to her own growth and transformation has inspired her to specialize in working with individuals and families as a Psychotherapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and feedback to help clients regulate their emotions and express their needs in healthy and adaptive ways. Her practice is dedicated to building a relationship with clients that is based on respect, empathy, professionalism and honesty.
Visit Debbie's website for more on her work.
SUPPORT THE SHOW
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PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
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AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.comYou can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC and haystackspodcast.com.
Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.comYou can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.comFollow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.comYou can connect with Rajeev at Parkside Community Church, Facebook, Twitter, Medium, LinkedIn, and Haystacks Podcast.
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Since we’ve been gone a lot has happened in the world. An election, an insurrection, a vaccine, a new president, and a whole lot of the same old crap in the world. Things have also changed for the hosts of Irenicast. A lot of personal and professional shifts in addition to planning new stuff for Irenicast. In this come-back episode, we will be discussing all things Irenicast as we move forward into a new era of the show. We hope that you continue with Irenicast as we unpack the notions of Deconstruction and Reconstruction over the next several episodes.
Thank You, Allen (01:02)
Upcoming Episode Preview (03:22)
Intersections (03:35)
Since We’ve Been Gone - 2020/21 Year in Review (07:21)
Thank You (13:04)
More Coming (15:37)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
A new virtual Intersections group will be starting Wednesday, August 18th at 7pm PT for 6 weeks every Wednesday night. Intersections is a group of un-fundies and ex-vangelicals meeting to support each other and process our evolving faith journeys. Gatherings are facilitated by Bonnie, Casey, and Rajeev. REGISTER HERE to be a part of our next Intersections group.
Sign up here for our email list and get regular updates on episodes, courses, and new sessions of Intersections.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Since We’ve Been Gone
- Intersections Roundtable – A Community of EXvangelicals and UNfundies – 113 (First Irenicast Episode with Bonnie, Casey & Rajeev)
- Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) - Beyoncé
- 1+1 - Beyoncé
- White Supremacy in Evangelicalism – Hidden in Plain Sight – 170 (Irenicast Episode)
- Haystacks (Bonnie & Rajeev’s Podcast)
- Divine Cinema (Jeff’s Podcast)
- The Enneagram and Progressive Christianity – Two Two’s and A Four Walk Into A Bar – 127 (Irenicast Episode)
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PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
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Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
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Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
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What Does Christmas Mean to You? Join the hosts of Irenicast as they ponder the birth narrative, and the multiple ways that the story of Jesus' birth has been told and understood over the years.
Jeff invites the team to consider what Christmas means to them this year. The conversation begins with each of the cohosts pondering what it has been like to try to find Christmas cheer in 2020. The conversation slowly moves from finding cheer into a discussion about how each cohost interprets the story of Jesus' birth. Bonnie invites the team to recognize the importance of birth narratives and the centering of children and women's voices.
Before the episode finished the team shares some news about the future of the podcast. Irenicast will be taking a short hiatus to focus on the next phase of the show. But not before leaving you with some Christmas cheer via a brand new virtual mix tape in the closing segment, Playlist.
Conversation What Christmas Means To You (02:52)
State of the Podcast Special Announcement (46:03)
Segment Top Three Christmas Songs of 2020 (57:43)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Irenicast is going on a break for the first few months of 2021. Please make sure you stay up to date on what we’re preparing upon our return! The best way to do that is to sign up to our email list.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on What Does Christmas Mean to You?
- American Gods (STARZ TV Show)
- Magnificat, Luke 1:46-55 NRSV
- Christopher Nolan (American Film Maker)
- Batman Begins (2005 Film)
- The Dark Knight (2008 Film)
- The Dark Knight Rises (2012 Film)
- Australia Fires
- Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth by Reza Aslan (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Above All by Michael W. Smith
- Literary Criticism
- Sojourner Truth (American abolitionist and women's rights activist)
- Neo-Calvinism
From Our State of the Podcast Update and Upcoming Break
- Sign Up for Our Email List
- Haystacks
- The Queerly Faithful Pastor
- Divine Cinema
From Our Playlist Segment
- Playlists from Past Episodes
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- An Angry Journey (Irenicast Playlist)
- Protest Songs (Irenicast Playlist)
- Irenicast Christmas 2020 Playlist on Spotify
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- All I Want For Christmas by Mariah Carey
- Blue Christmas by Elvis
- A Charlie Brown Christmas - O Tannenbaum
- O Holy Night by Patti LaBelle
- Home Alone Theme by August Burns Red
- White Christmas by Bing Crosby
- Hippopotamus for Christmas by Gayla Peevey
- The Christmas Song by Nat King Cole
- O Come O Come Emmanual by the Civil Wars
- I Wish It Was Christmas Today by Cheap Trick
- Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays by *NSYNC
- Christmas in Hollis RUN DMC
- The Season’s Upon Us by Dropkick Murphys
- Waltz of the Flowers
- What Child is This by Yolanda Adams
- Christmas Blues Traveler
- A Song From SNL: I Wish It Was Christmas Today - SNL (YouTube Video)
- Home Alone (1990 Film)
- Christmas Shoes Bit by Patton Oswalt
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PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.
AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen “The Mouse King” O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MDiv, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
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Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
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Discovering your authentic self is something that can seem like a vague or cliche notion. Is there a balance between authentic inner life and authentic communal life? Where are the tensions? What does it even mean to be your authentic self? These are some of the questions explored in this episode as Allen, Bonnie, Jeff & Rajeev discuss the difficult task of figuring out our place in this insane world.
Self awareness and our relation to one another become prominent talking points during this conversation. Self reflection, along with a solid community, can be powerful allies in our journeys toward peace about who we are and what we are becoming.
The episode closed with a new segment called One of These Things IS Like The Other. A game where two things are compared to a completely different thing. Don’t worry, when you listen it’ll make a lot more sense.
Conversation on Your Authentic Self (00:51)
Segment (47:39)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation Your Authentic Self
- Keeping It Real Can Go Very Wrong - Chappelle’s Show (YouTube Video)
- A Hidden Wholeness: The Journey Toward an Undivided Life by Parker Palmer (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Brene Brown (Research Professor, Author, Podcaster)
- Pema Chödrön (American Tibetan Buddhist)
- Parenting – Simple Word, Infinite Implications – 173 (Irenicast Episode)
- Be Right Back (Black Mirror Episode)
- Maslow's hierarchy of needs
- The Guest House by Jalaluddin Rumi (Poem)
- Lojong (Mind Training Practice in the Tibetan Buddhist)
- Spiral Dynamics
From Our One of These Things IS Like the Other Segment
- Taylor Swift (Pop Artist)
- Six Flags Magic Mountain
SUPPORT THE SHOW
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PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.
AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
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In response to a listener question about God’s immutability, all five co-hosts discuss a changing God. The conversation begins with the God of the bible before it turns toward the God of human experience. Co-hosts reflect on the groups that might benefit from a fixed or static God and those groups that might benefit from a God who is impacted (and therefore changed) by a relational life with creation.
Rajeev wonders about God ideas as connected to the ego. The conversation includes an exploration of various God narratives and systems. Are there “right” ideas about God? To close, Bonnie proposes consideration of how a changing God opens up an uncertain future. Now what? Co-hosts agree. They may need to follow-up with another episode.
If you can take in a few other calamities (real and unreal) to round out 2020, listen to the end to hear the segment: Church Signs. It turns out coming up with a creative church sign is harder than it sounds.
Conversation on Changing God (00:51)
Church Signs Segment (48:20)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Changing God?
- Open & Relational Theology
- Irenicast Roundtable – The Art of Oversharing – 135 (Irenicast Episode)
- Creeds
- Ontological Argument was proposed by St. Anselm of Canterbury
- Augustine of Hippo
- Martin Luther
- John Calvin
- Moral Truth – Relative or Reality? – 166 (Irenciast Episode)
- Gnostic Gospels
- The Truth Series (Irenicast Episodes)
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- What Is Truth? – Spilling the Capital Tea – 165
- Continuing the Conversation on Episode #165 – What is Truth – 165b
- Moral Truth – Relative or Reality? – 166
- Continuing the Conversation on Moral Truth – 166b
- Who Tells the Truth? – Rajeev’s Three R’s – 167
- Continuing the Conversation on Who Tells the Truth – 167b
- Changing Truth – An Ever Evolving Journey – 168
- Continuing the Conversation on Episode #168 - An Ever Evolving Truth - 168b
- Alfred North Whitehead
- Carl Jung
- Who Tells the Truth? – Rajeev’s Three R’s – 167 (Irenicast Episode)
From Our Church Signs Segment
- The End of the World As We Know It? – Arma-gettin’ It On – 045 (Irenicast Episode)
SUPPORT THE SHOW
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PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.
AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
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The episode begins by framing some language around stages of spiritual development. Co-hosts take a trip down memory lane as they dig up developmental language from their former faith communities and from broader American culture. The conversation continues with the inclusion of helpful models as well as critiques of developmental theory. While discussing spiral dynamics and various approaches to understanding development, co-hosts agree - no approach to human or spiritual development is universal.
The conversation turns to the ways we internalize shame in relation to our interpretation of the progress we are making toward some idealized goal. Allen brings in Sam Keen’s model of growth stages outlined in his book The Passionate Life. This leads to further insights on levels of consciousness, moving forward and backward, existential crisis, individual versus communal movement and how it all may be related to an acceptance of finitude.
In the final stage of this episode, co-hosts play a lively game of Classy and Trashy. Because, you know, that’s how we shake our booties. (It will make sense if you listen to the end.)
Conversation on (00:00:50)
Segment (01:03:43)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Stages of Spiritual Development
- 1 Corinthians 3:2 NRSV (Meat & Milk Passage)
- Spiral Dynamics
- Eugenics
- Enneagram
- Charles Hartshorne (American Philosopher)
- Erik Homburger Erikson (German-American Developmental Psychologist and Psychoanalyst)
- St John of the Cross
- St Teresa of Avila
- The Passionate Life: Stages of Loving by Sam Keen (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Before a fatal shooting, teenage Kenosha suspect idolized the police (Article)
- Bundy Stand Off
- On the Mystery: Discerning Divinity In Process by Catherine Keller (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Death of the Mythic God: The Rise of Evolutionary Spirituality by Jim Marion (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Kenneth Earl Wilber II (American Philosopher)
- Robert Kegan (American Developmental Psychologist, Author, and Consultant)
From Our Classy or Trashy Segment
- Austin Channing Brown (Author)
- Author Austin Channing Brown – I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness – 118 (Irenicast Episode)
- U2 (Band)
- Coldplay (Band)
- Mumford and Sons (Band)
- Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988 Film)
SUPPORT THE SHOW
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PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.
AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
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All five co-hosts grab some tea, full of compassion for one another, to talk about awakening compassion. The conversation begins with definitions and connections to spirituality. Since everyone thinks compassion is a good thing, co-hosts wonder how we become more compassionate. By awakening? By watering a seed inside of ourselves? Through training?
The conversation turns to a Christianity informed by compassion. Allen brings Tibetan Buddhism and tonglen breathing practice into the space. Bonnie brings in an Orthodox Christian breathing practice. Connecting breath and compassion, co-hosts discuss the possibility of a compassion-centered Christianity. It turns out compassion is a rather divisive, controversial idea within Christianity. Co-hosts’ formation and evolving Christian identity become exposed in interesting ways. Co-hosts realize the effects of being formed within Christianity communities that disavow Christ’s vulnerability and woundedness are still present in them.
The episode closes with a rousing round of Sound Charades. It’s obvious the cups of tea (and perhaps, compassion) have grown cold as co-hosts compete to the bitter, disputed end.
Conversation on Awakening Compassion (00:59)
Sound Charades Segment (55:12)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation, Awakening Compassion
- The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe by Richard Rohr (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Saint Francis of Assisi (Wiki)
- Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time: The Historical Jesus and the Heart of Contemporary Faith by Marcus J. Borg (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Tonglen
- Matthew 25:31-46 NRSV - The Sheep and the Goats
- Park J Palmer (American author, educator, and activist)
- Wage Peace by Judyth Hill (Poem)
- Start Where You Are: A Guide to Compassionate Living by Pema Chodron (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
From Our Sound Charades Segment
- Word Generator
SUPPORT THE SHOW
You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.
PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.
AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
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CREDITS
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Casey and Bonnie have a heart to heart on the topic of abortion. They begin by sharing their experiences with abortion, planned parenthood, anti-choice protestors and sexuality education. Casey shares his mom’s story. Bonnie shares her own. Co-hosts take an incredulous look back in time at the attitudes about abortion they inherited from their formative evangelical and fundamentalist Christian communities. Bonnie and Casey consider the opportunistic way the oppressive forces of male supremacy and patriarchy infused with American evangelical Christianity after Roe v. Wade.
Using biblical references, co-hosts propose a basic moral framework to ground an actual “pro-life” stance rather than an “anti-choice” stance when deciding whether or not to continue a pregnancy. Bonnie insists that it is safe for society to trust women with their own uteruses. Casey agrees. To close the episode, co-hosts lament the legacy of shame so many women who chose abortion continue to live with.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Abortion
- Donald Trump's Track Record with Reproductive Rights
- John 4 NRSV (Woman at the Well)
- John 8:1-11 NRSV (Woman Caught in Adultery)
- The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism by Katherine Stewart (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Power Worshippers: A look inside the American religious right
- Governor Reagan Signs Liberal California Abortion Law
- Equal Rights Amendment
- Jesus Camp
- The Strange Bedfellows of the Anti-Contraception Alliance (article)
SUPPORT THE SHOW
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PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.
AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
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At the terrific suggestion of a listener, the Irenicast crew takes up the Atonement Doctrine for round 2 in Atonement Theology Revisited. The episode begins with each co-host picking up from where we left off in Episode #59 - Why Did Jesus Die? The conversation does not last long before the question of Sin enters the room. Then co-hosts explore how Jesus’ death on the cross fits into the theological categories of Sin and Atonement.
The conversation meanders through the lineage of Western Christianity which dealt us the inheritance of a particular understanding of Atonement in which violence becomes sanctified. Co-hosts continue by connecting White Supremacy, Patriarchy, Militarism, and Policing to a neat and tidy, albeit violent, vision of one bloody sacrifice for all. Co-hosts reconstruct the Passion story sans Atonement doctrine before each describing the evolution of their own Atonement Theologies.
The episode closes by bringing back the segment: Sort of Scattergories. You might be surprised at how lint finds its way into the darndest places.
Intersections Announcement (00:39)
Conversation on Atonement Theology Revisited (02:07)
Sorta-Scattergories Segment (57:58)
INTERSECTIONS - Registration Opens Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Intersections is brave space where ex-vangelicals and unfundies come together to have spiritual conversations about their experiences of unraveling faith. Intersections is facilitated by Irenicast co-hosts, Bonnie Rambob, Casey Tinnin and Allen O’Brien, who have been there and get it. In community, participants will process, evaluate, feel, support and be supported.
- Session 1 -- My Story Meets Your Story
- Session 2 -- God and the Bible
- Session 3 – Me, Myself and I: Relationship with Self
- Session 4 -- Purity Culture and Sexuality
- Session 5 -- Spiritual Trauma and Grief
- Session 6 -- Gratitude for the Journey
New Intersections Group forming now: Thursdays, October 8 – November 12, 5:00-6:30 PM, PST. Space is limited. $120 for the whole series. (If that is a hardship, please let us know.)
You can REGISTER HERE, starting Wednesday, September 16, 2020
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation Atonement Theology Revisited
- Why Did Jesus Die? – Standing at the Foot of Atonement Theology – 059 (Irenicast Episode)
- Don’t Understand This Sean Feucht Controversy? Stop Talking & Listen (Article)
- What is Sin ? – Dun Dun Duuunn – 015 (Irenicast Episode)
- Alfred North Whitehead (Process Theologian)
- The Cross and the Lynching Tree by James H. Cone (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Matthew Shephard
- Call and Consequences: A Womanist Reading of Mark by Raquel Annette St. Clair (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Satisfaction Theory of Atonement (Made Popular by Anselm of Canterbury)
- Ruby Nell Sales (African-American Social Justice Activist)
- Who Tells the Truth? – Rajeev’s Three R’s – 167 (Irenicast Episode)
From Our Sorta-Scattergories Segment
- Kim's Convenience (Netflix Show)
SUPPORT THE SHOW
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Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
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Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
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Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
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In this interview Casey draws out wisdom carried by his friend Tenneson Woolf. Tenneson is a consultant, facilitator, workshop leader, coach, teacher, and writer. Keeping an eye on our collective global pandemic experience, Casey and Tenneson talk religion, human spirituality, and questions of who we are and who we want to be. They acknowledge profound challenges stirred up by the novel coronavirus and wonder about the gifts those challenges, courtesy of the virus, might have to offer us.
The conversation includes an indepth look into the formation of Tenneson’s most recent book, A Cadence of Despair: Poems and Reflections on Heartbreak, Loss and Renewal. Together Casey and Tenneson explore the contours of despair and its close cousin: shame. Tenneson offers insights, lessons and liberation found within the courageous descent into dark, closed, fearful interior spaces. As Tenneson says, “Humans find medicine there.” The episode ends with a beautiful, honest and resonant poem from Tenneson’s book along with Tenneson’s reflection.
This is an episode that will feed you as well as require something of you… all of it reaching toward our deepest spiritual yearnings.
THANK YOU TENNESON WOOLF
Tenneson Woolf is a consultant, facilitator, workshop leader, coach, teacher, and writer. His work over 20+ years has been to design and lead meetings in participative formats. From strategic visioning with boards to large conference design to communities just learning to listen again to one another.
His education background includes an undergraduate degree in psychology and a graduate degree in organizational behavior. His work lineages include The Berkana Institute with Margaret Wheatley, The Circle Way with Christina Baldwin and Ann Linnea, and The Art of Hosting with Toke Moeller and Monica Nissen.
Originally from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Tenneson now lives in a small town where urban meets rural, Lindon, Utah, on the traditional lands of the Utes and Goshutes, in a high desert valley at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains.
To learn more about Tenneson Woolf and his work check out his website, TennsonWoolf.com. You can also follow him on Facebook and Twitter.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation with Tenneson Woolf
- Tenneson Woolf’s Website
- Human to Human Podcast with Casey Tinnin — Pastor, Community Activist, Friend (Casey’s appearance on Tenneson’s podcast)
- Quanita Roberson – Grief, Healing and Hope – 169 (Irenicast Episode)
- The Fire and Water Podcast (Tenneson Wolf and Quaninta Roberson’s podcast)
- A Cadence of Despair: Poems and Reflections on Heartbreak, Loss and Renewal by Tenneson Woolf (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings of Authenticity, Connection, and Courage by Brené Brown PhD (Amazon Affiliate Link)
CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION
As a supplement to the podcasts we will be starting something called, Continuing the Conversation. This will be an opportunity to give your thoughts on the current Irenicast episode in addition to getting a preview for the next episode. We will be doing this the Mondays after new episodes post at 5pm PST on Facebook Live and YouTube Live.
SUPPORT THE SHOW
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PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
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Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
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Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
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In this episode, Jeff, Bonnie and Rajeev take on the topic of parenting. They begin with their definitions of parenting before moving into the struggles of parenting. Co-hosts notice how parenting children often triggers a return to the parent’s own process of growing up. They reflect on the grief involved in the transitions from one stage of the child’s development to another. Co-hosts consider the influence their parents’ parenting-style has had on their own, for better or for worse. They discuss the need to shed expectations of their kids as well as themselves as parents. Because... mistake-making is classic parenting, and yet because we love our truly amazing kids, we trust they will be okay.
The episode includes a deeper dive into the stage of parenting through adolescence. Of course adolescence cannot be discussed without talking about youth group and all the axillary parents -- pastors, teachers, coaches, aunties, uncles and others -- that primary parents rely upon as collaborative parenting partners. As with adolescence, co-hosts observe parenting as a time for significant theological/spiritual growth and discovery.
In keeping with the times, co-hosts share their thoughts about schooling during a time of pandemic. The pandemic lens seems to shine brightly on the many ways the American education system could use reform.
On the other side of the music, Jeff, Bonnie and Rajeev share their all-time favorite family TV shows. Gather up the kiddos. Pop the popcorn. We got your next family show viewing experience covered.
Conversation on Parenting (01:15)
Top 3 Segment (53:23)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Parenting
- Deconstructing with Kids – Two Young Adults Tell Their Parents What’s Up – 142 (Irenicast Episode)
- Defund the Police? How About Defunding the Schools Instead?
From Top 3 Our Segment
- Bob's Burgers (Fox Animated Sitcom)
- Little House on the Prairie
- Married with Children
- The Best Sitcom of the Past 30 Years, Round One: The Cosby Show vs. The Simpsons
- Ugly Betty
- Smallville
- Good Times
- One Day at a Time Remake
- Community
- Black-ish
- Gentefied
- All in the Family
- Transparent
- The Carmichael Show
CONTINUING THE CONVERSATION
As a supplement to the podcasts we will be starting something called, Continuing the Conversation. This will be an opportunity to give your thoughts on the current Irenicast episode in addition to getting a preview for the next episode. We will be doing this the Mondays after new episodes post at 5pm PST on Facebook Live and YouTube Live.
SUPPORT THE SHOW
You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.
PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
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AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
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Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
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Rajeev and the Rev. Dr. Miguel De La Torre converse about belonging, sexism, racism, pluralism, immigration, internal integrations and synthesis, violence, hope and hopelessness, the climate of Trump’s America and more in this packed episode that is right on time! Rajeev and Miguel close out the conversation with Over/Under that leads to more gems of insight and personal story.
Conversation with Rev. Dr. Miguel De La Torre (01:55)
Over/Under Segment (50:11)
MORE ON REV. DR. MIGUEL DE LA TORRE
Rev. Dr. Miguel A. De La Torre, Professor of Social Ethics and Latinx Studies at the Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colorado. He has served as the elected 2012 President of the Society of Christian Ethics and served as the Executive Officer for the Society of Race, Ethnicity and Religion (2012-17). Dr. De La Torre is a recognized international Fulbright scholar who has taught courses at the Cuernavaca Center for Intercultural Dialogue on Development (Mexico), Indonesian Consortium for Religious Studies (Indonesia), University of Johannesburg (South Africa), Johannes Gutenberg University (Germany). Additionally, he has lectured at Universidad Bíblica Latinoamericana (Costa Rica), The Association for Theological Education in South East Asia (Thailand) and the Council of World Mission (Mexico and Taiwan).
Advocating for an ethics of place, De La Torre has taken students on immersion classes to Cuba and the Mexico/U.S. border to walk the migrant trails. Among multiple yearly speaking engagements, he has also been a week-long speaker at the Chautauqua Institute, and the plenary address at the Parliament of World Religions De La Torre has received several national book awards and is a frequent speaker at national and international scholarly religious events and meetings. He also speaks at churches and nonprofit organizations on topics concerning the intersection of race, class, gender, and sexuality with religion.
Stay up to date on De La Torre’s work by checking out his website: DrMiguelDeLaTorre.com
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation with Rev. Dr. Miguel De La Torre
- Sublime - Santeria (Official Video)
- Elegua, African Trickster
- Burying White Privilege: Resurrecting a Badass Christianity by Miguel A. De La Torre (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Spirit of Hope: Theology for a World in Peril by Jürgen Moltmann (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Trial of God by Elie Wiesel (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
From Our Over/Under Segment
- Muhammad Ali
- ¡Coño! (But With A Swing) by La Cocodrila (De La Torre’s Wife’s Jazz Album)
SUPPORT THE SHOW
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PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
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IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
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Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
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This is the audio from our Continuing the Conversation on White Supremacy in Progressive Christianity on Facebook and YouTube Live. Jeff and Rajeev take thoughts and questions from listeners about episode #171. Catch these conversations the Monday’s after each regular episode at 5pm PST.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Continuing the Conversation on White Supremacy in Progressive Christianity
- Multiracial Congregations May Not Bridge Racial Divide (Article)
- Celeste Williams (Congressional Candidate in Arkansas)
IRENCAST FACEBOOK LIVE EVENTS
During quarantime, we are offering additional ways to connect via Facebook Live and YouTube Live.
Every Sunday morning at 10am PST, Jeff is going to live to hangout. It is a great opportunity to ask questions, share some of our favorite things and have a generally good time. We’re calling it Sunday Mic Check.
And finally, as a supplement to the podcasts we will be starting something called, Continuing the Conversation. This will be an opportunity give your thoughts on the current Irenicast episode in addition to getting a preview for the next episode. We will be doing this the Mondays after new episodes post at 5pm PST.
SUPPORT THE SHOW
You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.
PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.
AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
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The conversation begins with co-hosts’ varying views on white supremacy in progressive Christianity. From there the talk turns to progressive Christian purity codes, boundary training and other forms of white-centeredness. Co-hosts take an honest look at the average progressive white Christian’s struggle with following POC leaders though they say they want to. There is discussion on the evangelical and progressive Christian responses to the Black Lives Matter movement with speculation about the future.
Toward the end of the conversation, co-hosts wonder about the impact of white supremacy on white people’s souls. Does progressive Christianity have a framework for understanding a suffering soul? How do white progressive Christians #BreakUpWithWhiteJesus? Co-hosts offer some thoughts on ways to disrupt white supremacy in progressive Christian circles. Listeners, this is an all-hands-on-deck moment. We’d love to hear your ideas on co-creating a racially-just church and world.
For those who make it all the way through, you will hear co-hosts’ curate a playlist of protest songs. Jeff agrees to take the song selections and craft a musical journey. His inner elitist gets the better of him and he mansplains that there is a right way to make a playlist.
Conversation on White Supremacy in Progressive Christianity (00:01:26)
Playlist Segment (01:00:36)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on White Supremacy in Progressive Christianity
- The Reformation at 500: Grappling with Martin Luther's anti-Semitic legacy
- Irenicast Episodes about Whiteness
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- Continuing the Conversation of White Supremacy in Evangelicalism – 170b
- White Supremacy in Evangelicalism – Hidden in Plain Sight – 170
- Conversation on Race – A Kick in the Walls – 134
- Evangelicals Shift Progressive in Proximity to Whiteness – With Special Guest Joey Torres – 121
- Robert’s Rules of Order
- Minneapolis City Council Votes To Abolish Police Force
- White Guy Jesus Meme From Facebook
- Police: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
- This city disbanded its police department 7 years ago. Here's what happened next (Article)
- Holy Post - Race in America (YouTube Video by Veggie Tales Creator, Phil Vischer, on Race)
- Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie (2002 Film)
- The Diversity of Christian Theologies – What Straight Old White Guys Don't Tell You – 136 (Irenicast Episode)
From Our Playlist Segment
- Anger Playlist from Episode #164 (Spotify)
- Poor People’s Campaign Songbook
- Koolulam | One Day - Matisyahu | Haifa | Feb. 14th, 2018 (YouTube Video)
- Protest Songs Playlist (Spotify)
- Honorable Mentions
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- Just a Girl by No Doubt (Bonnie)
IRENCAST FACEBOOK LIVE EVENTS
During quarantime, we are offering additional ways to connect via Facebook Live. You can find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Irenicast
On Thursdays, Casey will be popping on to share his thoughts on the week and let you know about what else might be happening with the show. He is calling this time Thoughtful Thursdays.
Every Sunday morning at 10am PST, Jeff and Rajeev are going to live to hangout. It is a great opportunity to ask questions, share some of our favorite things and have a generally good time. We’re calling it Sunday Mic Check.
And finally, as a supplement to the podcasts we will be starting something called, Continuing the Conversation. This will be an opportunity give your thoughts on the current Irenicast episode in addition to getting a preview for the next episode. We will be doing this the Mondays after new episodes post at 5pm PST.
SUPPORT THE SHOW
You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.
PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.
AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
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CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
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This is the audio from our Continuing the Conversation on White Supremacy in Evangelicalism on Facebook and YouTube live on Monday, July 13, 2020 at 5pm PST. For this conversation Bonnie and Casey are on assignment and Rajeev, Jeff and Allen field listeners' questions and thoughts. You can watch the video by going to our Facebook page or YouTube channel.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Continuing the Conversation on White Supremacy in Evangelicalism
- Haystacks (Bonnie and Rajeev’s new podcast for fringe, questioning, ex or former Seventh-Day Adventists)
- Miss America (Netflix)
- Southern Baptist Convention
- The Poisonwood Bible: A Novel by Barbara Kingsolver (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The life and death of John Chau, the man who tried to convert his killers (Article about a missionary attempting to convert the inhabitants of an island in the Indian Ocean. Rajeev mentioned this story in our conversation)
- The 1619 Project
- Freedom for Immigrants (Organization)
IRENCAST FACEBOOK LIVE EVENTS
During quarantime, we are offering additional ways to connect via Facebook Live. You can find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Irenicast
Every Sunday morning at 10am PST, Jeff is going to live to hangout. It is a great opportunity to ask questions, share some of our favorite things and have a generally good time. We’re calling it Sunday Mic Check.
And finally, as a supplement to the podcasts we will be starting something called, Continuing the Conversation. This will be an opportunity to give your thoughts on the current Irenicast episode in addition to getting a preview for the next episode. We will be doing this the Mondays after new episodes post at 5pm PST.
SUPPORT THE SHOW
You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.
PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.
AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
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Co-hosts begin this raw and real conversation about white supremacy in Evangelicalism by reflecting on their experiences of white supremacy in their formative churches. Memories arise from Awana, mission trips, seminary and other church settings. Co-hosts recall witnessing the pervasive project to marginalize people of color across all aspects of their formative church life. The white co-hosts marvel that with all the talk of sin, never did that talk include racism.
The conversation dips into topics like colonialism, school/church integration and the invisibility of whiteness. Rajeev shares his immigrant experience of being taught to master the white code so that he might be ready for opportunity. Co-hosts wonder (in the tradition of Maya Angelou) - when we know better, how do we do better? The discussion includes a variety of responses including breaking up with white Jesus, sinking into deep grief, questioning the space of church and American Christianity’s potential for redemption.
At Jeff’s suggestion, the Irenicast crew agrees to extend the conversation for another episode by taking it into an arena a little closer to home: white supremacy in progressive Christianity.
Listen through the segment to hear what co-hosts would… but. Then join the movement to get Casey on Queer Eye.
Conversation on White Supremacy in Evangelicalism (00:59)
I Would But Segment (59:28)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on White Supremacy in Evangelicalism
- Martin Luther and Antisemitism (Wiki)
- Election Night - SNL Sketch w/ Dave Chapelle (YouTube Video)
- School Integration in the United States (Wiki)
- Bob Jones University Drops Interracial Dating Ban
- Ellen G. White (7th Day Adventism Founder)
- Southern Baptist Convention (Wiki)
- Frederick Douglass (American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman)
- Quanita Roberson – Grief, Healing and Hope – 169 (Irenicast Episode)
From Our ‘I Would But’ Segment
- Loving Day
IRENCAST FACEBOOK LIVE EVENTS
During quarantime, we are offering additional ways to connect via Facebook Live. You can find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Irenicast
On Thursdays, Casey will be popping on to share his thoughts on the week and let you know about what else might be happening with the show. He is calling this time Thoughtful Thursdays.
Every Sunday morning at 10am PST, Jeff and Rajeev are going to live to hangout. It is a great opportunity to ask questions, share some of our favorite things and have a generally good time. We’re calling it Sunday Mic Check.
And finally, as a supplement to the podcasts we will be starting something called, Continuing the Conversation. This will be an opportunity give your thoughts on the current Irenicast episode in addition to getting a preview for the next episode. We will be doing this the Mondays after new episodes post at 5pm PST.
SUPPORT THE SHOW
You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.
PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.
AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
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CREDITS
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In our continuing the conversation on Quanita Roberson’s episode the full cast reflects on the firehose of wisdom in episode #169. The Irenicast team specifically centers their conversation on collective grief and the value in calling on our ancestors. If you’d like to see the video replay of this conversation you can do that on Facebook and YouTube.
MORE ON QUANITA ROBERSON
Quanita Roberson is a facilitator dedicated to addressing embedded trauma. She is a spiritual teacher, speaker, author, life coach, and a storyteller. Her work over the past 20 years has been focused in the areas of healing, initiation, grief, leadership, diversity, and inclusion. Recent work has included work with The Kellogg Foundation’s, Truth, Racial Healing, & Transformation Program and People’s Action’s Heartland Initiative: A Listening Tour of Rural and Small Town America.
She has a background in Organizational Management and Development with a concentration in Integral Theory which has supported her in looking at the world in a more holistic way. She lives in Cincinnati, OH with Her two children. She is inspired by the Ohio River and the stories of freedom that were birth from here.
Check out all of Quanita’s work on her website, nzuzu.com. You can also follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Continuing the Conversation on Quanita Roberson
- Facebook Replay
- YouTube Replay
- Quanita Roberson – Grief, Healing and Hope – 169 (Irenicast Episode)
- Quanita Roberson
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019 Film)
IRENCAST FACEBOOK LIVE EVENTS
During quarantime, we are offering additional ways to connect via Facebook Live. You can find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Irenicast
On Thursdays, Casey will be popping on to share his thoughts on the week and let you know about what else might be happening with the show. He is calling this time Thoughtful Thursdays.
Every Sunday morning at 10am PST, Jeff and Rajeev are going to live to hangout. It is a great opportunity to ask questions, share some of our favorite things and have a generally good time. We’re calling it Sunday Mic Check.
And finally, as a supplement to the podcasts we will be starting something called, Continuing the Conversation. This will be an opportunity give your thoughts on the current Irenicast episode in addition to getting a preview for the next episode. We will be doing this the Mondays after new episodes post at 5pm PST.
SUPPORT THE SHOW
You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.
PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.
AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
Read Us on our blog Irenicon
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Follow Us on Twitter
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See Us on Instagram
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CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
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Casey and Bonnie sat down with spiritual teacher, speaker, author, life coach, storyteller and shaman Quanita Roberson to talk about the strange and fertile time of this present moment. If you have felt moments of despair in these tumultuous times, listen to hear Quanita’s wisdom. As herself, she offers embodied hope.
MORE ON QUANITA ROBERSON
Quanita Roberson is a facilitator dedicated to addressing embedded trauma. She is a spiritual teacher, speaker, author, life coach, and a storyteller. Her work over the past 20 years has been focused in the areas of healing, initiation, grief, leadership, diversity, and inclusion. Recent work has included work with The Kellogg Foundation’s, Truth, Racial Healing, & Transformation Program and People’s Action’s Heartland Initiative: A Listening Tour of Rural and Small Town America.
She has a background in Organizational Management and Development with a concentration in Integral Theory which has supported her in looking at the world in a more holistic way. She lives in Cincinnati, OH with Her two children. She is inspired by the Ohio River and the stories of freedom that were birth from here.
Check out all of Quanita’s work on her website, nzuzu.com. You can also follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation with Quanita Roberson
- Quanita Roberson
- The Medicine Wheel Teachings
- Tenneson Woolf
- In Over Our Heads: The Mental Demands of Modern Life by Robert Kegan (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Landing Spot
- The Matrix Reloaded (2003 Film)
- Malidoma Patrice Somé (Writer)
- The Lord of the Rings - Two Towers (2002 Film)
- The Lord of the Rings - Return of the King (2003 Film)
- Iron John: A Book about Men by Robert Bly (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Soul's Code: In Search of Character and Calling by James Hillman (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
IRENCAST FACEBOOK LIVE EVENTS
During quarantime, we are offering additional ways to connect via Facebook Live. You can find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Irenicast
On Thursdays, Casey will be popping on to share his thoughts on the week and let you know about what else might be happening with the show. He is calling this time Thoughtful Thursdays.
Every Sunday morning at 10am PST, Jeff and Rajeev are going to live to hangout. It is a great opportunity to ask questions, share some of our favorite things and have a generally good time. We’re calling it Sunday Mic Check.
And finally, as a supplement to the podcasts we will be starting something called, Continuing the Conversation. This will be an opportunity give your thoughts on the current Irenicast episode in addition to getting a preview for the next episode. We will be doing this the Mondays after new episodes post at 5pm PST.
SUPPORT THE SHOW
You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.
PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.
AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
Read Us on our blog Irenicon
Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com
Follow Us on Twitter
Like Us on Facebook
Listen & Subscribe to Us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker, Pandora and SoundCloud
Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group
See Us on Instagram
Support Us on PayPal, Amazon or at our Store
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CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
This post may contain affiliate links. An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com
This week we are continuing the conversation on Changing Truth and officially wrapping up our 4 part truth series. This is the audio from our live conversation with listeners on Facebook and YouTube. Thank you to everyone who participated. We had some great comments and questions. Check us out on Facebook and YouTube the Monday after each regular episode at 5pm PST.
ANTI-RACIST RESOURCE LIST
This list is an evolving anti-racist resource list, and consists of material we have found helpful in our journey into anti-racism. To view the update list please visit Irenicast.com/AntiRacist. To recommend resources to be added to the list please email us at podcast@irenicast.com.
In addition to the informational resources below, you can also go to Ways You Can Help for information on real steps you can take to make a difference wherever you are.
Books
- I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown
- Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson
- We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy by Ta-Nehisi Coates
- The Cross and the Lynching Tree by James H. Cone
- Race Matters by Cornel West
- Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X Kendi
- The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration In The Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander
- What Movies Teach About Race: Exceptionalism, Erasure, and Entitlement by Roslyn M. Satchel
- Dear Church: A Love Letter from a Black Preacher to the Whitest Denomination in the US by Lenny Duncan
- Beyond Inclusion, Beyond Empowerment: A Developmental Strategy to Liberate Everyone by Leticia Nieto
- Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
- Raising White Kids: Bringing up Children in a Racially Unjust America by Jennifer Harvey
- All the Colors of the Earth by Sheila Hamanaka
- Black is Brown is Tan by Arnold Adoff
- Two Mrs. Gibsons by Toyomi Igus
People to Follow
- Austin Channing Brown (Author)
- Tori Williams Douglass (Anti-Racist Educator, Founder of White Homework)
- Andre Henry (Musician, Artist, Podcaster, Activist)
- Nikole Hannah-Jones (Journalist)
Podcasts
- Hope & Hard Pills
- Intersectionality Matters
- Code Switch
- Truth’s Table
Films/Videos
- The Next Question (Web Series)
- 13th (2016 Netflix Documentary)
- Blindspotting (2018 Film)
- Get Out (2017 Film)
Organizations
- Black Lives Matter
- Showing Up For Racial Justice
- Ida B. Wells Society
- Understanding Race
Curriculum
- White Privilege Curriculum from the UCC
Articles & Other Resource Lists
- An Antiracist Reading List by Ibram X. Kendi on books to help America transcend its racist heritage. (New York Times Article)
- Educate Yourself: An Essential Anti-Racism Reading Guide by Dan Ahwa (Viva Article)
None of the links on this list will use our Amazon Affiliate links. If there is anything on this list to be purchased they will be linked to POC owned businesses or to the author’s own site.
FACEBOOK LIVE EVENTS
During quarantime, we are offering additional ways to connect via Facebook Live. You can find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Irenicast
On Thursdays, Casey will be popping on to share his thoughts on the week and let you know about what else might be happening with the show. He is calling this time Thoughtful Thursdays.
Every Sunday morning at 10am PST, Jeff and Rajeev are going to live to hangout. It is a great opportunity to ask questions, share some of our favorite things and have a generally good time. We’re calling it Sunday Mic Check.
And finally, as a supplement to the podcasts we will be starting something called, Continuing the Conversation. This will be an opportunity give your thoughts on the current Irenicast episode in addition to getting a preview for the next episode. We will be doing this the Mondays after new episodes post at 5pm PST.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Continuing the Conversation on Changing Truth
- The Truth Series so Far
-
- What Is Truth? – Spilling the Capital Tea – 165
- Continuing the Conversation on Episode #165 – What is Truth – 165b
- Moral Truth – Relative or Reality? – 166
- Continuing the Conversation on Moral Truth – 166b
- Who Tells the Truth? – Rajeev’s Three R’s – 167
- Continuing the Conversation on Who Tells the Truth - 167b
- Changing Truth - An Ever Evolving Journey - 168
-
Beyond Inclusion, Beyond Empowerment A Developmental Strategy to Liberate Everyone by Leticia Nieto (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Aurora police ban carotid pressure holds, maneuver used to restrain Elijah McClain, who died after encounter (Denver Post Article)
SUPPORT THE SHOW
You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.
PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.
AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
Read Us on our blog Irenicon
Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com
Follow Us on Twitter
Like Us on Facebook
Listen & Subscribe to Us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker, Pandora and SoundCloud
Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group
See Us on Instagram
Support Us on PayPal, Amazon or at our Store
Love Us?
CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
This post may contain affiliate links. An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com
Our truth series is wrapped up this week with a deeply personal conversation on changing truth. Everyone on this show, and the vast majority of our listeners, have experienced a truth change. Many times we refer to that process as deconstruction. A term that reflects a reality we all share, but that falls short of communicating the depth and heartache involved in the process of changing truth.
Bonnie starts the conversation with the question, “What was it like for you to wake up one morning and know you were not operating with the same set of beliefs?” The answers get personal and lead to an unexpected reminder of the privilege inherent in questioning truth. Race, gender and sexuality can be a huge catalyst for how traumatic a truth revision can be.
As the group continues to share it also becomes apparent that representation in our education into new truths is paramount. It helps us see ourselves so that we can better see others. We are not on this journey alone.
This episode closes with a round of Famous Christians for 100. Each host has provided a quote from a ‘famous’ ‘christian’ and the others need to tap their vast knowledge of Christian culture to guess the source.
Conversation on Changing Truth (00:04:23)
Famous Christians for 100 Segment (01:08:15)
ANTI-RACIST RESOURCE LIST
This list is an evolving anti-racist resource list, and consists of material we have found helpful in our journey into anti-racism. To view the update list please visit Irenicast.com/AntiRacist. To recommend resources to be added to the list please email us at podcast@irenicast.com.
In addition to the informational resources below, you can also go to Ways You Can Help for information on real steps you can take to make a difference wherever you are.
Books
- I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown
- Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson
- We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy by Ta-Nehisi Coates
- The Cross and the Lynching Tree by James H. Cone
- Race Matters by Cornel West
- Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America by Ibram X Kendi
- The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration In The Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander
- What Movies Teach About Race: Exceptionalism, Erasure, and Entitlement by Roslyn M. Satchel
- Dear Church: A Love Letter from a Black Preacher to the Whitest Denomination in the US by Lenny Duncan
- Beyond Inclusion, Beyond Empowerment: A Developmental Strategy to Liberate Everyone by Leticia Nieto
- Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
- Raising White Kids: Bringing up Children in a Racially Unjust America by Jennifer Harvey
- All the Colors of the Earth by Sheila Hamanaka
- Black is Brown is Tan by Arnold Adoff
- Two Mrs. Gibsons by Toyomi Igus
People to Follow
- Austin Channing Brown (Author)
- Tori Williams Douglass (Anti-Racist Educator, Founder of White Homework)
- Andre Henry (Musician, Artist, Podcaster, Activist)
- Nikole Hannah-Jones (Journalist)
Podcasts
- Hope & Hard Pills
- Intersectionality Matters
- Code Switch
- Truth’s Table
Films/Videos
- The Next Question (Web Series)
- 13th (2016 Netflix Documentary)
- Blindspotting (2018 Film)
- Get Out (2017 Film)
Organizations
- Black Lives Matter
- Showing Up For Racial Justice
- Ida B. Wells Society
- Understanding Race
Curriculum
- White Privilege Curriculum from the UCC
Articles & Other Resource Lists
- An Antiracist Reading List by Ibram X. Kendi on books to help America transcend its racist heritage. (New York Times Article)
- Educate Yourself: An Essential Anti-Racism Reading Guide by Dan Ahwa (Viva Article)
None of the links on this list will use our Amazon Affiliate links. If there is anything on this list to be purchased they will be linked to POC owned businesses or to the author’s own site.
FACEBOOK LIVE EVENTS
During quarantime, we are offering additional ways to connect via Facebook Live. You can find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Irenicast
On Thursdays, Casey will be popping on to share his thoughts on the week and let you know about what else might be happening with the show. He is calling this time Thoughtful Thursdays.
Every Sunday morning at 10am PST, Jeff and Rajeev are going to live to hangout. It is a great opportunity to ask questions, share some of our favorite things and have a generally good time. We’re calling it Sunday Mic Check.
And finally, as a supplement to the podcasts we will be starting something called, Continuing the Conversation. This will be an opportunity give your thoughts on the current Irenicast episode in addition to getting a preview for the next episode. We will be doing this the Mondays after new episodes post at 5pm PST.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Changing Truth
- The Truth Series so Far
-
- What Is Truth? – Spilling the Capital Tea – 165
- Continuing the Conversation on Episode #165 – What is Truth – 165b
- Moral Truth – Relative or Reality? – 166
- Continuing the Conversation on Moral Truth – 166b
- Who Tells the Truth? – Rajeev’s Three R’s – 167
- Continuing the Conversation on Who Tells the Truth - 167b
- Memoir of a Gay Pastor – Closets and Calling – 131 (Irenicast Episode)
- Jeremiah 20 (CEB)
- The Pagan Christ: Is Blind Faith Killing Christianity? by Tom Harpur (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Adventures in Missing the Point: How the Culture-Controlled Church Neutered the Gospel by Brian D. McLaren & Tony Campolo (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- N.T. Wright (New Testament Scholar)
- Liberation Theology
- Just a Sister Away: Understanding the Timeless Connection Between Women of Today and Women in the Bible by Renita J. Weems (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Dance of the Dissident Daughter: A Woman's Journey from Christian Tradition to the Sacred Feminine by Sue Monk Kidd (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Death of the Mythic God: The Rise of Evolutionary Spirituality by Jim Marion (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Our Religions: The Seven World Religions Introduced by Preeminent Scholars from Each Tradition by Arvind Sharma (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Five Stages of the Soul: Charting the Spiritual Passages That Shape Our Lives by Harry R. Moody (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others by Barbara Brown Taylor (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Autobiography of Malcolm X by MALCOLM X (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Gustavo Gutiérrez (Peruvian philosopher, theologian, and Dominican priest regarded as one of the founders of liberation theology)
- We Drink from Our Own Wells: The Spiritual Journey of a People by Gustavo Gutierrez (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Rob Bell (American Author and Speaker)
- Pema Chödrön's Compassion Cards: Teachings for Awakening the Heart in Everyday Life Cards by Pema Chodron (Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Love Wins by Rob Bell (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Evangelicals Shift Progressive in Proximity to Whiteness – With Special Guest Joey Torres – 121 (Irenicast Episode)
- Samwise Gamgee (Fictional Character from The Lord of the Rings)
From Our Famous Christians for 100 Segment
- Jeopardy (America Game Show)
- John Piper
- John MacArthur
- Franklin Graham
- Pat Robertson
- Carman
- Desmond Mpilo Tutu (South African Anglican Cleric, Theologian and Nobel Prize Winner)
- C.S. Lewis
- Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis (Book - AMazon Affiliate Link)
SUPPORT THE SHOW
You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.
PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.
AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
Read Us on our blog Irenicon
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Follow Us on Twitter
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CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
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Once again we are Continuing the Conversation on Who Tells the Truth, episode 167. For this edition Bonnie, Jeff, Rajeev, and showing up a little late to the party, Allen, expand their thoughts on who tells the truth. A couple of the topics explored are research methods and tradition. Listen here or watch this conversation on Facebook or YouTube.
FACEBOOK LIVE EVENTS
During quarantime, we are offering additional ways to connect via Facebook Live. You can find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Irenicast
On Thursdays, Casey will be popping on to share his thoughts on the week and let you know about what else might be happening with the show. He is calling this time Thoughtful Thursdays.
Every Sunday morning at 10am PST, Jeff and Rajeev are going to live to hangout. It is a great opportunity to ask questions, share some of our favorite things and have a generally good time. We’re calling it Sunday Mic Check.
And finally, as a supplement to the podcasts we will be starting something called, Continuing the Conversation. This will be an opportunity give your thoughts on the current Irenicast episode in addition to getting a preview for the next episode. We will be doing this the Mondays after new episodes post at 5pm PST.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Continuing the Conversation on Who Tells the Truth
- The Truth Series so Far
-
- What Is Truth? – Spilling the Capital Tea – 165
- Continuing the Conversation on Episode #165 – What is Truth – 165b
- Moral Truth – Relative or Reality? – 166
- Continuing the Conversation on Moral Truth – 166b
- Who Tells the Truth? – Rajeev’s Three R’s – 167
- Balaam’s Donkey from Numbers 22-24
SUPPORT THE SHOW
You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.
PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.
AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
Read Us on our blog Irenicon
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Follow Us on Twitter
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CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
This post may contain affiliate links. An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com
Talk of truth continues with an exploration of trusted sources of truth. Co-hosts wonder what makes us think something is true. Since the printing press and ensuing Reformation, have we been programmed to think the truth can only be told through the printed word? Co-hosts share their stories of questioning the fundamental truths handed to them by the authorities in their former lives.
The conversation turns toward the differences between facts and truth. Each co-host reveals their personal discernment processes. Rajeev’s truth discernment strategy is so good, Casey writes it down. As the conversation unfolds, co-hosts discover their experiences of truth shifting as a superpower. They vow to dedicate one more episode to truth, continuing the series. Next time the conversation will focus on changing one’s truth - something Irenciast co-hosts and listeners alike can speak to with authority.
Wait until after the music to hear your new favorite conspiracy theory; ‘cause co-hosts share theirs. We dare you to resist following a newly forged google trail into conspiracy theory lalaland.
Conversation on Who Tells the Truth (47:50)
Lie to Me Segment (01:18)
FACEBOOK LIVE EVENTS
During quarantime, we are offering additional ways to connect via Facebook Live. You can find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Irenicast
On Thursdays, Casey will be popping on to share his thoughts on the week and let you know about what else might be happening with the show. He is calling this time Thoughtful Thursdays.
Every Sunday morning at 10am PST, Jeff and Rajeev are going to live to hangout. It is a great opportunity to ask questions, share some of our favorite things and have a generally good time. We’re calling it Sunday Mic Check.
And finally, as a supplement to the podcasts we will be starting something called, Continuing the Conversation. This will be an opportunity give your thoughts on the current Irenicast episode in addition to getting a preview for the next episode. We will be doing this the Mondays after new episodes post at 5pm PST.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Who Tells the Truth
- The Truth Series so Far
-
- What Is Truth? – Spilling the Capital Tea – 165
- Continuing the Conversation on Episode #165 – What is Truth – 165b
- Moral Truth – Relative or Reality? – 166
- Continuing the Conversation on Moral Truth – 166b
- Printing Press
- ‘Please don’t inject bleach’: Trump’s wild coronavirus claims prompt disbelief (Guardian Article)
- Gnats Inside the Wind by Rumi (Sufi Poet)
From Our Lie to Me Segment
- Dyatlov Pass Incident
- Bigfoot
- DaVinci Code
- Jesus in India (2008 Documentary)
- Patmos Apocalypse Cave
- Avril Lavigne responds to rumours she died and was replaced by body double named Melissa (Independent Article)
SUPPORT THE SHOW
You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.
PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.
AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
Read Us on our blog Irenicon
Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com
Follow Us on Twitter
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See Us on Instagram
Support Us on PayPal, Amazon or at our Store
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CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
This post may contain affiliate links. An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com
For our continuing conversation on moral truth (Episode #166) Allen, Bonnie, Jeff and Rajeev discuss the most recent episode with listeners live on Facebook and Youtube. Some additional thoughts on moral truth are offered. Specifically the dynamic between individual and systemic morality. Thanks to everyone who participated in this continuing conversation. Join us on May 25th at 5pm PST for our next conversation on episode #167.
FACEBOOK LIVE EVENTS
During quarantime, we are offering additional ways to connect via Facebook Live. You can find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Irenicast
On Thursdays, Casey will be popping on to share his thoughts on the week and let you know about what else might be happening with the show. He is calling this time Thoughtful Thursdays.
Every Sunday morning at 10am PST, Jeff and Rajeev are going to live to hangout. It is a great opportunity to ask questions, share some of our favorite things and have a generally good time. We’re calling it Sunday Mic Check.
And finally, as a supplement to the podcasts we will be starting something called, Continuing the Conversation. This will be an opportunity give your thoughts on the current Irenicast episode in addition to getting a preview for the next episode. We will be doing this the Mondays after new episodes post at 5pm PST.
RELEVANT LINKS from Continuing the Conversation on Moral Truth
- The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Flight Behaviour by Barbara Kingsolver (Books - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Outlander (Starz Television Series)
SUPPORT THE SHOW
You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.
PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.
AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
Read Us on our blog Irenicon
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Follow Us on Twitter
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CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
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Because you can’t cover Truth in just one episode, all five co-hosts come back for round two on Moral Truth. Jeff begins the conversation with the annoying question of God and the Bible as the ultimate authority on morality. All of the co-hosts weigh in with excitement. After getting that question out of the way, the repartee between co-hosts weaves together thoughts on evolving moral truth, absolute evil, forming frameworks for ethics as well as criticism of conservative and liberal approaches to morals and ethics. The conversation moves between the world of ideas and the real world applications of those ideas.
Undergirding the conversation are the questions: Where does the responsibility to develop morals/ethics reside? Is it the individual person’s responsibility? Is it the community’s responsibility? What guides can we rely upon to help navigate deconstructing one moral framework while rebuilding another moral framework? Process theology makes several appearances in this episode. One might even say it “robs” the show.
Listen to the end to hear co-hosts play a new game invented by our own Pastor Casey, “This I Believe”. Spoiler alert: The Trump of pizza is revealed with talk of building a wall around pizza (gasp). Perhaps the broccoli-lovers of the world will pay for it.
Conversation on (00:02:30)
Segment (01:00:30)
FACEBOOK LIVE EVENTS
During quarantime, we are offering additional ways to connect via Facebook Live. You can find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Irenicast
On Thursdays, Casey will be popping on to share his thoughts on the week and let you know about what else might be happening with the show. He is calling this time Thoughtful Thursdays.
Every Sunday morning at 10am PST, Jeff and Rajeev are going to live to hangout. It is a great opportunity to ask questions, share some of our favorite things and have a generally good time. We’re calling it Sunday Mic Check.
And finally, as a supplement to the podcasts we will be starting something called, Continuing the Conversation. This will be an opportunity give your thoughts on the current Irenicast episode in addition to getting a preview for the next episode. We will be doing this the Mondays after new episodes post at 5pm PST.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Moral Truth
- Alfred North Whitehead (Theologian)
- The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Everything That Rises Must Converge (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link - This book contains the short story “Revelation” by Flannery O’Connor that Bonnie mentions)
From Our This I Believe Segment
- Tiger King (Netflix DocuSeries)
- Kenji Lopez-Alt (Chef)
- Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin A. Abbott (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Triangles Taste Better
SUPPORT THE SHOW
You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.
PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.
AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
Read Us on our blog Irenicon
Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com
Follow Us on Twitter
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Listen & Subscribe to Us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker, Pandora and SoundCloud
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See Us on Instagram
Support Us on PayPal, Amazon or at our Store
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CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
This post may contain affiliate links. An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com
In our very first in the Continuing the Conversation series we follow up on episode #165, What is Truth? - Spilling the Capital Tea. Continuing the Conversation will be a limited run of Live events on Facebook and YouTube to expand on the previous episode and provide a platform to hear from you, our listeners.
Join us on the Monday’s after each episode posts at 5pm PST on Facebook or YouTube or catch the replay on either platform. If you cannot join us live for these events please email us your questions and comments in advance at podcast@irenicast.com.
To watch instead of listen go to our YouTube Channel.
FACEBOOK LIVE EVENTS
During quarantime, we are offering additional ways to connect via Facebook Live. You can find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Irenicast
On Thursdays, Casey will be popping on to share his thoughts on the week and let you know about what else might be happening with the show. He is calling this time Thoughtful Thursdays.
Every Sunday morning at 10am PST, Jeff and Rajeev are going to live to hangout. It is a great opportunity to ask questions, share some of our favorite things and have a generally good time. We’re calling it Sunday Mic Check.
And finally, as a supplement to the podcasts we will be starting something called, Continuing the Conversation. This will be an opportunity give your thoughts on the current Irenicast episode in addition to getting a preview for the next episode. We will be doing this the Mondays after new episodes post at 5pm PST.
SUPPORT THE SHOW
You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options.
PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
MERCH - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings.
AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
Read Us on our blog Irenicon
Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com
Follow Us on Twitter
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Listen & Subscribe to Us on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker, Pandora and SoundCloud
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See Us on Instagram
Support Us on PayPal, Amazon or at our Store
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CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
This post may contain affiliate links. An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com
What is truth? The co-hosts take on the little topic of truth. Capital “T” truth? Lowercase “t” truth? You decide. Given that none of us expected 2020 to bring a pandemic lockdown, it makes sense that Irenicast would quarantime to boldly enter a crisis of truth and reality. What can we claim to know as true? The conversation begins with an attempt at defining the nature of truth. Co-hosts discuss uncertainty, relationship to truth, views on reality and the relationship between truth and power. Who gets to decide what is true? Who benefits from a collectively accepted truth?
The conversation turns toward pseudo-intellectualism and its hold on people. Co-hosts wonder about human agency, choosing one’s individual truth, human development, and ultimately the journey toward accepting “not-knowing” as a valid path.
The episode ends where the next episode will begin - a discussion of moral truth. Is there a universal and pragmatic “right” and “wrong”? You will have to wait until the next episode for the answer to that question. However if you stay tuned until the end, you will not have to wait to hear about Rajeev’s naked escapades in a pick-up truck which he reveals (pun intended) in a rousing segment: Two Truths and a Lie.
Special Announcements (00:00:00)
Conversation on What is Truth (00:03:28)
2 Truths and a Lie Segment (01:07:56)
ANNOUNCEMENTS - FACEBOOK LIVE EVENTS
During quarantime, we are offering additional ways to connect via Facebook Live. You can find us on Facebook at Facebook.com/Irenicast
On Thursdays, Casey will be popping on to share his thoughts on the week and let you know about what else might be happening with the show. He is calling this time Thoughtful Thursdays.
Every Sunday morning at 10am PST, Jeff and Rajeev are going to live to hangout. It is a great opportunity to ask questions, share some of our favorite things and have a generally good time. We’re calling it Sunday Mic Check.
And finally, as a supplement to the podcasts we will be starting something called, Continuing the Conversation. This will be an opportunity give your thoughts on the current Irenicast episode in addition to getting a preview for the next episode. We will be doing this the Mondays after new episodes post at 5pm PST.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on What is Truth
- Cloud of the Impossible: Negative Theology and Planetary Entanglement by Catherine Keller
- Alfred North Whitehead
- “If you don’t occasionally contradict yourself your position isn’t near complex enough.” - Terance McKenna
- They Live (1988 Film)
- Imagine by John Lennon
- Emily Dickinson (American Poet)
From Our 2 Truths and a Lie Segment
- John Kerry (American Politician & Presidential Candidate)
- Lizzo (American Singer)
- Lizzo Tiny Desk Concert
- God and Aliens – The Universe Doesn’t Revolve Around You, Probably – 032 (Irenicast Episode)
- Christina Aguilera (America Singer)
- Bo Jackson (American Athlete)
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In this episode co-hosts juxtapose isolation and connection in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It begins with each co-host describing their own COVID coma as they shelter-in-place. Collectively the descriptions expose both connection and diversity in what has become a globally shared experience. The conversation turns toward learning and meaning-making. Co-hosts imagine the ways our shared life could be changed forever, for the better, like with a different attitude toward capitalism and health care.
Along the way -- trigger warning -- co-hosts reflect on their fundamentalist backgrounds revealing how they might have responded to the pandemic if they were still in their former religious communities. Terms like “God’s protection,” “Christ’s coming,” “the end times” and “prophecy” surface. Co-hosts reflect on the hidden loneliness embedded in having all one's “connections” controlled or managed through dogma.
With a nice mix of disorientation, frustration, uncertainty, fear and isolation, all five co-hosts find their way through a conversation about an unfolding experience -- one that seems to change day by day, maybe even hour by hour, while befuddled experts tell us what to do and expect. When life throws you a novel virus, you’ll need a good and angry playlist. Listen to the end to hear Jeff’s, Allen’s, Bonnie’s, Casey’s and Rajeev’s favorite angry songs.
Conversation on Isolation and Connection (00:03:59)
Playlist Segment (01:04:42)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Isolation and Connection
- The Trolley Problem
- The Good Place - The Trolley Problem (YouTube Problem)
From Our Playlist Segment
- The Completed Spotify Playlist
- Casey’s Picks
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- No Scrubs by TLC (YouTube Video)
- Lose Yourself by Eminem (YouTube Video)
- Not Ready to Make Nice by Dixie Chicks (YouTube Video)
- Bonnie’s Picks
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- Gloria by Patti Smith (YouTube Video)
- Inside Out by Eve 6 (YouTube Video)
- Ironic by Alanis Morrisette (YouTube Video)
- Rajeev’s Picks
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- Maggie’s Farm by Rage Against the Machine (YouTube Video)
- Drawing Flies by Sound Garden (YouTube Video)
- The Ghost of Tom Joad by Rage Against the Machine (YouTube Video)
- Allen’s Picks
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- B.Y.O.B. by System of a Down (YouTube Video)
- Dukes Up by Modest Mouse (YouTube Video)
- Bodies by Drowning Pool (YouTube Video)
- BENNY HINN: Let The Bodies Hit The Floor (YouTube Video)
- Jeff’s Picks
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- Dear God by Dax (YouTube Video)
- The Way I Am by Eminem (YouTube Video)
- Here’s To Us by Halestorm (YouTube Video)
- Other Mentions
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- Killing in the Name of by Rage (YouTube Video)
- Billie Jean by Chris Cornell (YouTube Video)
- Forgiven by Alanis Morissette (YouTube Video)
- War Pigs by Black Sabbath (YouTube Video)
- Dear Mr. President by Pink (YouTube Video)
- So What by Pink (YouTube Video)
- Pork & Beans by Weezer (YouTube Video)
Trans Musician - KC SHANE
Singer, songwriter and musician KC Shane grew up in small town Indiana but in the spring of 2012 he decided to adventure out west and is currently based in Sacramento, CA. He has been singing his whole life and started writing and composing his own music in 2004 at age 14. Some of the words used to describe KC's music are hauntingly beautiful, powerful, emotional, and soulful. Many compare him to City & Colour, Hozier, Sam Smith, Stained, James Taylor and Tracy Chapman. KC is well known for his talents but is also known for being an out and proud transgender queer man. His most favorite compliment he has received is that his music is "good medicine." Bringing people together, building community, sharing the healing power of music and letting people know they are important and they matter are his ultimate goals when sharing his music with the world.
KC Shane is releasing his first single "Empty Words" on January 1, 2020 which is available on all streaming services. Follow KS Shane on Facebook and YouTube.
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Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
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Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
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Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
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A feminist approach to the bible may on the surface seem like a narrow lense in which to view scripture. However, as you’ll hear in this episode, it is more accurate to say that the interpretations that we’ve been given since the beginning of biblical scholarship are far more limiting. Especially if we believe the bible is to have a prominent place in modern Christianity.
The conversation in this episode takes us through the damages and limited scope of the type of biblical interpretation taught in many churches. How a women’s voice and experience is many times lost in scripture that value hierarchy, patriarchy and authority over context, evolving cultures and inclusivity. And let’s not forget that the bible was originally written for men, by men.
The discussion also takes us into the diverse thoughts and opinions within a feminist approach to the bible. Bonnie provides us with three different ways in which some feminist scholars hold the bible. Learn what it means to be a rejectionist, a loyalist and a revisionalist. Which one are you?
The episode finished with a brand new segment called ‘I Would But…’ And despite Jeff’s efforts, everyone is kind and cordial in a game that could have taken a dark turn.
Conversation on A Feminist Approach to the Bible (00:00:57)
Segment (01:00:10)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation A Feminist Approach to the Bible
- Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Brian McLaren & Rev. Dr. Penny Nixon – The Age of Secular Christianity – 155 (Irenicast Episode)
- Beyond God the Father: Toward a Philosophy of Women's Liberation by Mary Daly (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link… Comes from a rejectionist point of view)
- Women and the Word of God: A Response to Biblical Feminism by Susan T. Foh (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link… Comes from a loyalist point of view)
- Revisionist View
- Texts of Terror: Literary-Feminist Readings of Biblical Narratives by Phyllis Trible (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link… Comes from a revisionist point of view)
- Dr. Renita J. Weems (American biblical scholar, author, academic administrator, acclaimed speaker, and public intellectual)
- Literary Criticism
- Form Criticism
- Brainchild (Netflix TV Show)
- Little Women (2019 Film)
- Bible Series Irenicast Episodes
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- Interpreting the Bible Part 1 – Literally Literature – 063 (Irenicast Episode)
- Interpreting the Bible Part 2 – A Scribed Meaning – 064 (Irenicast Episode)
- Interpreting the Bible Part 3 – Collecting Lenses – 065 (Irenicast Episode)
- The Song of Songs: Love Lyrics from the Bible by Marcia Falk
From Our 'I Would But...' Segment
- Doctor Who (BBC TV Series)
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Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is a venerator of emotionality. He thrives on education, peace, and interconnectedness— passions which permeate his work as pastor, writer, lover of all the things, and occasional vegan.
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
As a pastor, activist, educator, mom, and possibility artist, Bonnie invites people into newness. She loves climbing trees, knitting and hiking while conversing with friends about smashing the patriarchy.
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
Preacher, protester, everybody’s pastor. Casey geeks out on comic books, talking theology, politics, and sex. He’s most free when he is dancing, cooking with his partner Jose, or walking their dog Kole.
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Chaser of tales and climax initiator, Jeff rises to the occasion, edging to a satisfying completion. Get your mind out of the gutter, we’re talking story, not sex. Jeff expresses his creativity by curating diverse ideas, energies and people.
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
Rajeev loves thoughtful and provocative conversation over food and drink, most often with his family. He’s a loyal, smart-ass friend who believes in the power of spiritual journeys. Feminist, Anti-colonial, Process Theology-nerd.
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Linda Midgett and Dr. Larycia Hawkins join the show this episode to discuss embodied solidarity via their new documentary film, Same God. Dr. Hawkins’s Christian practice of embodied solidarity. In the documentary film Same God directed by Linda Midgett viewers follow the story of Wheaton College tenured professor Dr. Hawkins who wore a hijab in solidarity with Muslim women following the 2015 mass shooting in San Bernardino, CA. Dr. Hawkins’s act of embodied solidarity prompted her termination from Wheaton College.
Dr. Hawkins shares a Christianity-grounded explanation of embodied solidarity in contrast to cultural appropriation. Co-hosts and guests talk white supremacy, identity politics, American Christianity and even go out of bounds into a meaningful discussion of Eucharist theology. The episode includes exclusive content -- something about make-up and broken mirrors. Listen to the end to hear Dr. Hawkins’s advice for those on a spiritual path that is leading into unchartered waters, sometimes far from home.
Though the interfaith dimension of Linda Midgett’s and Dr. Hawkins’s work is evident in their film. In a time of American Christian division, they call out an intra-communal question: Do American Christians across the divide worship the same God? Take a listen and then share what you think.
Conversation on Embodied Solidarity in the Film, Same God (02:54)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Embodied Solidarity
- Same God (2020 Film)
- Dr. Larycia Hawkins (Professor)
- Linda Midgett (Director, Producer, Writer)
- Wheaton College
- San Bernardino Shootings
- Council on American-Islamic Relations: CAIR
- James P. Carse (Author - Amazon Affiliate Link)
MORE ON OUR GUESTS AND THE FILM, SAME GOD
Same God - For information on how to find a screening near you, please visit SameGodFilm.com
Laryica Hawkings - Larycia Hawkins, PhD., is a scholar, a political science professor, and activist. Professor Hawkins teaches and researches at the University of Virginia, where she is jointly appointed as Assistant Professor in the departments of Politics and Religious Studies; serves as a Faculty Fellow at the university's Institute of Advanced Studies in Culture; is a Contributor to the Project on Lived Theology; and co-convenes the Henry Luce Foundation project, Religion and Its Publics. Follow Laryica’s work at her website, LaryciaHawkins.com or on Twitter, @LaryciaHawkins
Linda Midgett - Linda Midgett is an Emmy award-winning writer, producer, and showrunner with a proven track record of developing hit and critically acclaimed series. She has directed, written and supervised more than 600 hours of programming for networks such as NBC-Universal, The History Channel, Discovery and National Geographic. Her credits include Starting Over, the syndicated daytime reality series produced by Bunim-Murray Productions, and The History Channel's iconic series, Gangland. Follow Linda on Twitter, @MidgetProd
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In this episode Casey dives right into talking redemption with Jay Bakker. Jamie Charles “Jay” Bakker is an American pastor, author and speaker. He is the son of televangelists Jim Bakker and Tammy Faye Bakker Messner. During his young adult years Bakker became disillusioned with mainstream Christianity, becoming particularly critical of Christian fundamentalism and the Christian right. He has pastored the Revolution Church in Minneapolis since 1994.
Casey and Jay challenge and affirm each other as they exchange their perspectives on LGTBQ+ treatment by the church, the current political climate, the path to redemption and more. True to Irenicast form, this episode reveals the intermingling of diverse opinions within the unifying desire for wholeness. To have your thoughts provoked, take a listen.
Conversation on Redemption with Jay Bakker (00:36)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Redemption with Jay Bakker
- Revolution Church
- Jim Bakker (American televangelist and former Assemblies of God minister)
- Tammy Fay Bakker Messner (American Christian singer, evangelist, author, talk show hostess, and television personality)
- Son of a Preacher Man: My Search for Grace in the Shadows by Jay Bakker (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Fall to Grace: A Revolution of God, Self & Society by Jay Bakker (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Faith, Doubt, and Other Lines I've Crossed: Walking with the Unknown God by Jay Bakker (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - ELCA
- Redemption (Dictionary Definition)
- Redemption Song by Bob Marley
- You Are Accepted by Paul Tillich
- RuPaul (American drag queen, actor, model, singer, songwriter, and television personality)
- Conversion Therapy – Praying the Gay Away – 150 (Irenicast Episode)
- Social Distortion (American punk rock band)
- Pride Month Celebration – Grand Marshal Pastor Casey and Trans Pastor & Author Rev. Lawrence T. Richardson – 144 (Irenicast Episode)
MORE ON JAY BAKKER
Jay Bakker lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he is pastor of Revolution, a church that meets in a bowling alley and has a worldwide online audience. Jay speaks to congregations and other groups all over the country about faith, grace, and his experiences with the underbelly of life and Christianity. Jay has authored the books Fall to Grace, Son of A Preacher Man, as well as his most recent title, Faith, Doubt, and Other Lines I’ve Crossed: Walking with the Unknown God. To stay connected to Jay Bakker’s work follow him on Twitter @jaybakker
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Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
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Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
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Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
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This week Jeff has a conversation with The Next Question co-hosts Chi Chi Okwu and Jenny Booth Potter. The Next Question is a revolutionary web series where racial justice happens face-to-face. It dares to ask hard questions, listen, and then ask the next question. Chi Chi and Jenny, along with Austin Channing Brown, sit with intellectuals and artists, activists and historians, journalists and authors to expand our imaginations for racial justice.
In this episode Chi Chi and Jenny discuss the process of starting a web series like this. They share the highs and lows of everything from production, booking guests and all that goes into setting the table for hard conversations about race. It gets a little meta when Chi Chi, Jenny and Jeff discuss the art of interviewing and being entertaining.
Chi Chi and Jenny also touch on the many issues tackled in the Next Question and the line up of amazing guests. All episodes of The Next Question are available at tnqshow.com.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation with The Next Question Co-hosts Chi Chi Okwu & Jenny Booth Potter
- The Next Question (Web Series)
- I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness by Austin Channing Brown (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Nikole Hannah Jones (American Investigative Journalist)
- Brené Brown (Author & Research Professor at the University of Houston)
- Queer Eye (Netflix Television Show)
- Rachel Cargle (Public Academic, Writer, and Lecturer)
- Andre Howard
- The Problem We All Live With - Part One (Nikole Hannah Jones’ This American Life special)
- Author Austin Channing Brown – I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness – 118 (Irenicast Episode)
- Michelle Alexander (Writer, civil rights advocate, and visiting professor at Union Theological Seminary)
- Roxanne Gay (American writer, professor, editor, and commentator)
MORE ABOUT CHI CHI & JENNY
Chi Chi Okwu is a gifted leader who specializes in strategic planning and mobilization. For more than a decade, Chi Chi has been responsible for partner development, fundraising, empowering teams, and implementing programs to address local justice issues. Chi Chi is a graduate of the University of Alabama and has a Masters Degree in Public Health and Business Administration. She has also completed graduate work at North Park Seminary focusing on Urban Ministry. Chi Chi is the Content Producer and Co-Host of the show. You can follow Chi Chi on Twitter @chichiokwu and Instagram @cokwu
Jenny Booth Potter's day job is Creative Producer. She has been involved in video production for nearly 10 years. She has developed scripts, overseen casting and story interviews, provided creative direction and logistics on-set, and loves making a finished product out of a single idea. She is a storyteller at heart and is passionate about racial justice. Jenny has a degree in Psychology and Non Profit Management and loves leading workshops to teach others tips and tricks for bringing creative visions to life. She is the Creative Producer and Co-Host of The Next Question. You can follow Jenny Booth Potter on Twitter @JennyBPotter and check out her website at JennyBoothPotter.com
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Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
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Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
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We’re survivors of high control religious environments? What? Irenicast co-hosts offer the (sometimes) uncomfortable awareness that if you were in an evangelical/fundamentalist community, much of your life, inside and outside of church, was probably highly controlled.
The conversation includes the harmful legacy of growing up and living within a highly controlled religious environment. For example, strong leadership equals controlling people; vulnerability is exploited and access to “worldly” information is heavily managed.
Each co-host shares their own experiences of how being part of a high control religious environment impacted them developmentally and psychically. Using recent research as inspiration, co-hosts tell how they are healing from the realities of being both victims and participants in controlling religious communities.
The episode ends with a rousing round of Appledash. Let’s just say -- for people leaving evangelical/fundamentalist faith, delayed adolescence is real.
Conversation on High Control Religious Environments (01:05)
Appledash Segment (52:17)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on High Control Religious Environments
- Cracking the Cult Code for Therapists: What Every Cult Victim Wants Their Therapist to Know by Bonnie Zieman (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link - This is the book Allen is primarily referencing in this episode)
- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix Show)
- Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- How We Fight for Our Lives: A Memoir by Saeed Jones (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Learned Helplessness (Psychological Term)
- Epic of Gilgamesh (Creation Myth)
- The Five Stages of the Soul: Charting the Spiritual Passages by Harry R. Moody and David Carroll (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Paul Rudd Hot Ones Meme
From Our Appledash Segment (Appledash has also been played on episodes #024 and #081)
- Apples 2 Apples (Board Game - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Balderdash (Board Game - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Bumfuzzle
- Sackbut
- One of Allen’s Hurdy Gurdy Videos
- Otiose
SUPPORT THE SHOW
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Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
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Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
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Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
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Jeff & Casey sit down for a conversation with Matthias Roberts, author of the new book Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms. Before discussion the book, Matthias talks a little bit about his podcast Queerology and his trademark opening question: How do you identify and how would you say your faith has informed that identity?
Focus soon turns toward his new book. Matthias shares how the book came together and what motivated him to write it. He shares how Beyond Shame encourages each of us to determine our own definition of healthy sex, while avoiding the ditches of boundaryless sex positivity on the one hand and strict moralistic boundaries on the other. We are encouraged to define our sexual values on our own terms, overcome our shame, and start having great, healthy sex.
The conversation finishes on a lighter note as Matthias shares with us some of the music that inspired him throughout his journey. Including a couple amazingly titled playlists: Narcissism: A Love Story & Songs of Self Compassion. Make sure to get Matthias’ book if you haven’t already.
Conversation with Matthias Roberts, Author of Beyond Shame (00:01:41)
Irenicast 2020 Announcements (01:06:26)
MORE ON MATTHIAS ROBERTS
Matthias Roberts is author of Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms (Fortress, 2020) and host of Queerology: A Podcast on Belief and Being which was named as one of the best LGBTQ+ podcasts of 2019 by O: The Oprah Magazine. He holds two master's degrees, one in theology and culture and one in counseling psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. In his psychotherapy practice, he specializes in helping LGBTQ+ teens and adults live confident and fulfilling lives. Matthias writes and speaks nationwide about the intersections between gender, sexuality, mental health, and theology.
Make sure to order Matthais’ book Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms. To comes out today, January 7th 2020. Also follow Matthias’ work by visiting his website, listening to his podcast, Queerology and following him on Twitter, Instagram & Facebook
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation with Matthias Roberts, Author of Beyond Shame
- Matthais Roberts (Podcaster, Author, Speaker)
- Beyond Shame: Creating a Healthy Sex Life on Your Own Terms by Matthais Roberts (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Queerology Podcast
- Rev. Elizabeth M. Edman
- Rev. Elizabeth Edman on the Inherent Queerness of Christianity (Queerology Episode)
- Queer Virtue: What LGBTQ People Know About Life and Love and How It Can Revitalize Christianity by Rev Elizabeth M. Edman (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Brené Brown (Research Professor, Public Speaker)
- Coping Mechanisms
- Defense Mechanisms
- Stan Mitchell (Progressive Christian Pastor)
- Matthias’ Spotify Playlists
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- Narcissism: A Love Story
- Songs of Self Compassion
ENNEAGRAM COURSE
If you are interested in being a part of Casey’s upcoming course, Growing with the Enneagram please email us at podcast@irenicast.com. The course will be held in the Sacramento, CA area and will last for 6 weeks starting on Sunday, February 2nd and ending on Sunday, March 8th from 6pm-8pm. The cost for the course is $120.
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Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
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Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
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It’s a Process Theology Christmas, because that’s our thing now. In this conversation Bonnie leads the team in a super-sized discussion on all things Christmas. Through a process theology lens of course.
It begins with a discussion around an old Christmas classic, O Holy Night. Specifically the line, “and the soul felt its worth.” Where does our worth come from? God? Experience? Process theology may surprise you with its view on the value of life. It certainly did for one of our co-hosts.
And from the big questions of existence itself, the conversation moves into the very basis of human existence: childbirth. The hosts challenge the lack of emphasis on Mary in the Christmas narrative. Not just as a figure, but as an essential element to the theological idea of “incarnation”. Is process theology ruining our Christmas traditions and orthodoxy or is it actually expanding it?
And what conversation on Christmas is complete without a solid critique of the capitalistic forces that make us think less of the glorious gift of cookies? Process theology has plenty to say about how extreme excess can distort our connections with one another and the earth.
Finally, this Christmas episode closes out with a new segment called, I Will You. Each host shares what they would leave each other in their wills in case of their tragic demise. Some gifts are heartfelt, and others are drenched in cold-hearted sarcasm. Listen to find out who gives with the spirit of St. Nick and who is the grinch that steals sincerity.
Conversation on a Process Theology Christmas (00:01:30)
‘I Will You’ Segment (01:03:07)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on a Process Theology Christmas
- O Holy Night
- Krampus
- How happiness is challenging GDP as the measure of a country’s health
- Is the World Getting Better or Worse? – A Feisty Discussion on the Myth of Progress – 044
From Our Segment, ‘I Will You’
- Women in Church Leadership – Home Is Where The Pulpit Is – 156 (The “show ass” reference is from the closing moments of our conversation in this episode)
- Good Eats
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Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
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Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
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Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
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Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
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To begin, each of the co-hosts speaks to their experiences of women in church leadership. You might be surprised. Then questions surface like -- should we be gender-izing leadership? Aren’t we over the gender binary thing? Bonnie shares her own difficult journey toward claiming pastor-hood.
This episode holds an open-hearted conversation in which mistakes are made and forgiven. You’ll hear men own up to male privilege and brainstorm ways to detox masculinity. You’ll also hear Allen (and the other co-hosts, but especially Allen) get excited about the bible as the conversation turns to Christianity’s potential for disrupting Patriarchy’s stronghold on societal systems. A busted-up Patriarchy is all we really want for Christmas.
In case you still have gifts to buy, the episode ends with a game of Craigslist Price is Right. The lovely items are listed in the show notes; though you’ll probably get more “Ahhh, thanks. I love it.” from Irenicast merch.
Conversation on (00:49)
Segment (59:33)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Women in Church Leadership
- Scholar uncovers the Mary Magdalene whom early Christian scribes tried to blot out (article)
- Restored Rome catacomb frescoes add to debate on women priests
- John MacArthur Told Beth Moore to ‘Go Home’ for Having the Audacity to Preach the Gospel and Help People (article)
From Our Craigslist Price Is Right Segment
- Bonnie - Liberty Costume
- Rajeev - Woody the Woodpecker
- Allen - Barn Door
- Jeff - Magical Horse
- Casey - Antique Fire Truck
SUPPORT THE SHOW
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PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
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Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
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Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
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In this episode two innovative spiritual leaders and thinkers, Brian McLaren and Rev. Dr. Penny Nixon, have an intimate conversation beginning with the story of their conservative Christian upbringings, ending with their visions of the future of American Christianity. Co-hosts, Rajeev Rambob and Bonnie Rambob, ask for insights on faith, doubt, belief, Christian identity and secular Christianity. Have you ever heard of secular Christianity? Well, it’s a thing. Listen to learn more about these fascinating and inspiring visionaries and their evolving faith.
Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. He is a faculty member of The Living School, which is part of the Center for Action and Contemplation, and he co-leads the Common Good Messaging Team, which is part of Vote Common Good. He is also an Auburn Senior Fellow and a leader in the Convergence Network, through which he has developed an innovative training/mentoring program for pastors, church planters, and lay leaders called Convergence Leadership Project. He works closely with the Wild Goose Festival, the Fair Food Program‘s Faith Working Group, and Progressive Christianity. His most recent joint project is an illustrated children’s book (for all ages) called Cory and the Seventh Story and his upcoming writing projects include The Galapagos Islands: A Spiritual Journey (Fall 2019) Faith After Doubt (Spring 2021), and Do I Stay Christian? (Spring 2022).
Penny Nixon has been the Senior Minister of the Congregational Church of San Mateo (CCSM), United Church of Christ, since 2007. CCSM is a vibrant, progressive spiritual community of over 600 members and in 2017 received the MLK award from the county of San Mateo. A community leader and political activist, she has received numerous awards and recognitions for her work in both San Francisco and San Mateo, the most recent being named 2019 Woman of the Year for Assembly District 22. She also is Director of the SMC Solidarity Cohort, which is a group of 30 interfaith clergy engaged in addressing the most pressing social needs in San Mateo County.
MORE ABOUT BRIAN MCLAREN & REV. DR. PENNY NIXON
To learn more about the Rev. Dr. Penny Nixon and hear her sermons go to her church’s website, Congregational Church of San Mateo
And for Brian McLaren you can visit his website, follow him on Twitter or pick up one of his many books.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation with Brian McLaren & Rev. Dr. Penny Nixon
- Congregational Church of San Mateo (Penny’s Church)
- Brian McLaren (Author, Speaker, Activist)
- Liberation Theology
- Feminist Theology
- Ecofeminism
- Alan Wilson Watts (British writer who interpreted and popularised Eastern philosophy for a Western audience)
- Marcus Borg (American New Testament scholar and theologian)
- The Scofield Reference Bible
- Phyllis Tickle (American Author)
- Get There Early: Sensing the Future to Compete by Bob Johansen (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Woodstock (Music Festival held August 1969)
- Gretta Vosper (An ordained minister of the United Church of Canada who is a self-professed atheist)
- A Secular Age by Charles Taylor (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Discarded Image: An Introduction to Medieval and Renaissance Literature by C. S. Lewis (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Washington Redskins name controversy
- Did Christopher Columbus Seize, Sell, and Export Sex Slaves? (Snopes Article)
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PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
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Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
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Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
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In keeping with the shadow side of Halloween, Jeff, Casey and Rajeev ask the question, what is evil? -- capital E, Evil. Each co-host brings his own, different perspective. Is Evil personal? Is it systemic? Should it be a category at all? Does the Good-Evil binary serve us or harm us? What about the Devil?
Through the conversation, the co-hosts model another E word -- Evolution. Perhaps a conversation on Evil exposes an evolving spiritual/theological journey more than any other concept.
The episode concludes with a rousing rendition of Irenicasting. Listen to hear who gets cast as whom. “Stranger Things” have rarely happened.
Conversation on What is Evil? (00:58)
Segment (45:46)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on What is Evil?
- Process Theology – Being is Becoming – 153 (Irenicast Episode)
- Matthew 18:6 CEB
- Les Misérables
- Irenicast Halloween episodes
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- Halloween and the Supernatural – Paranormal Proclivities – 034
- The Evolution of Satan – Details in the Devil – 086
- Are The Witch Hunts Behind Us? – Different Pot, Same Brew – 104
- Halloween and Heritage – Have Your Soul Cake and Eat it Too – 128
- The Rolling Stones (Band)
From Our Irenicasting Segment (Irenicasting was also played on episode #58)
- Stranger Things (Netflix TV Show)
- The Goonies (1985 Film)
SUPPORT THE SHOW
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PAYPAL - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3).
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AMAZON - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
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Our first Process Theology episode is finally here! We know many of our listeners have been waiting to hear more about this particular theology that was introduced to the Irenicast audience by Bonnie in episode #136. We expect there will be more conversations on this topic to follow. Because, in this episode, we just dip our toes into the realm of possibilities embedded in process thought and theology.
As you’ll hear, Process Theology emerges out of Alfred North Whitehead’s metaphysics of reality as process which fundamentally contradicts reality as substance. This creates an opportunity for a shift in the way we see God. What if God’s everlastingness is rooted in eternal evolution/change? What if the stars are not aligned according to God’s purposes but instead they are in constant flux in relationship to God’s and each other’s processes of becoming? What if God’s love for the world is not a controlling love but a vulnerable, receptive love that delights in each one’s process of becoming? If we follow the “what ifs”, everything changes. You decide if it's for the better.
The episode finishes by engaging in a roller coaster of a round of Would You Rather. Prepare to get weird and thoughtful with a segment that quickly goes off the rails, finds a new track and finally ends with a return to the original track. If that sounds confusing, it is. But also super fun!
Conversation on Process Theology (01:20)
Would You Rather Segment (50:31)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Process Theology
- The Diversity of Christian Theologies – What Straight Old White Guys Don't Tell You – 136 (Irenicast Episode Introducing Process Theology)
- Theism (Theological Term)
- Process Theology
- The Creation of Adam - Sistine Chapel's ceiling
- John Shelby "Jack" Spong (Bishop of the Episcopal Church)
- Process and Reality by Alfred North Whitehead (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Heraclitus (pre-Socratic Greek philosopher)
- Newtonian Physics or Classical Mechanics
- Watchmaker Analogy or Watchmaker Argument (Teleological Argument)
- Charles Hartshorne (American philosopher who concentrated primarily on the philosophy of religion and metaphysics)
- On the Mystery: Discerning Divinity in Process by Catherine Keller (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- 1 John 1 (CEB)
- Rob Bell
- Everything is Connected -- Here's How: | Tom Chi | TEDxTaipei (YouTube Video)
- Process Theology by John B. Cobb (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- From a Broken Web by Catherine Keller (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Center for Process Studies
- Claremont Institute for Process Studies
From Our Would You Rather Segment (This segment has also been played on episodes #011, #053, #080)
- Efforts to Impeach Donald Trump (Wiki)
SUPPORT THE SHOW
Thank you for listening to Irenicast! We are so appreciative of those who take the time to thoughtfully listen to our show. If you find value in what we provide there are a number of ways you can support our work.
Contact us! Any feedback from our listeners is so valuable to us. You can contact us through any of the ways listed at the bottom of the show notes, or leave a rating/review on your preferred listening platform.
You can also help support the show financially by donating through PayPal or going to irenicast.com/support to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is a venerator of emotionality. He thrives on education, peace, and interconnectedness— passions which permeate his work as pastor, writer, lover of all the things, and occasional vegan.
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
As a pastor, activist, educator, mom, and possibility artist, Bonnie invites people into newness. She loves climbing trees, knitting and hiking while conversing with friends about smashing the patriarchy.
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
Preacher, protester, everybody’s pastor. Casey geeks out on comic books, talking theology, politics, and sex. He’s most free when he is dancing, cooking with his partner Jose, or walking their dog Kole.
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Chaser of tales and climax initiator, Jeff rises to the occasion, edging to a satisfying completion. Get your mind out of the gutter, we’re talking story, not sex. Jeff expresses his creativity by curating diverse ideas, energies and people.
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
Rajeev loves thoughtful and provocative conversation over food and drink, most often with his family. He’s a loyal, smart-ass friend who believes in the power of spiritual journeys. Feminist, Anti-colonial, Process Theology-nerd.
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
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Per listener request, the Irenicast crew takes up the topic of Faith Healing. Surprise! Not every evangelical and/or fundamentalist tradition approaches this topic in the same way. Co-hosts discuss personal experiences with Faith Healing through the filters of their former faith contexts as well as their current faith contexts.
The question of faith leaders using “faith healing” in manipulative or exploitative ways comes up. Because of Allen and Jeff, the bible comes up too. The conversation includes the underlying exploration of what it means to be broken/not well and what it means to be whole/healed. Who gets to decide? The discussion expands beyond the Christian faith tradition and beyond the borders of the United States.
The episode ends with a Good News/Bad News segment. The good news: Irenicast is made famous by the lost city Atlantis. The bad news: Mike Pence wears drag and… it all devolves from there. Extra points for making it all the way to the end.
Conversation on Faith Healing (01:19)
Good News/Bad News Segment (48:44)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Faith Healing
- Does Prayer Work? – Name It, Claim It or Reframe It – 081 (Irenicast Episode)
- Conversion Therapy – Praying the Gay Away – 150 (Irenicast Episode)
- Mark 10:46-52 CEB (Passage discussed about the blind man being healed)
- Benny Hinn (American Televangelist and Faith Healer)
- Trigeminal Neuralgia (Medical Condition)
- Elizabeth Jeffries PhD – Through the Kaleidoscope – 146 (Irenicast Episode)
- Process Theology
- Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others by Barbara Brown Taylor (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
From Our Good News/Bad News Segment (Good News/Bad News has also been played on episodes #048 & #071)
- Alton Brown (American television personality, food show presenter, author, actor, cinematographer, and musician)
- Good Eats (TV Show)
- J. Kenji Lopez-Alt (American chef and food writer)
- The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science by J. Kenji López-Alt (Book Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Aquaman (2018 Film)
- Sarah Palin (American politician)
- Michelle Obama (First lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017)
- Joe Rogan (American stand-up comedian, mixed martial arts color commentator, podcast host, and former actor and television host)
- Mike Pence (American politician and Vice President)
- You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman (Song - 1967 single released by American soul singer Aretha Franklin)
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IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
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Rajeev sits down and has a conversation on grief with author Megan Devine. Grief might be the most universal human experience and Megan shares her personal journey to her work as a grief advocate. She provides wisdom into developing one’s own grief skills, whether they are needed for personal griefs or to walk into grief with a loved one. As a loving act toward yourself, listen to this conversation and take a look at all of the amazing resources Megan has available. This may be the most practical episode we’ve ever recorded.
To top it off, Rajeev and Megan play a few rounds of Over/Under. Somehow avocado toast makes another appearance… but that is not the best part. Listen to the end.
Conversation on Grief with Author Megan Devine (01:38)
Over/Under Segment (37:31)
STREET TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT
If you are interested in being a part of our Irenicast Street Team please email us at podcast@irenicast.com with the “Street Team” in the subject line. We will be discussing more details on Sunday, September 22nd at 4pm PST via ZOOM.us.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Grief with Author Megan Devine
- Megan Devine
- It's OK That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand by Megan Devine (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Shooting of Stephon Clark (Wiki)
- Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting (aka Parkland Shooting)
From Our Segment Over/Under Segment (Over/Under was also played on Episode #134)
- VooDoo Donuts
- Tom Cruise (American Actor)
- Netflix (Video Rental & Streaming Service)
- Stranger Things (Netflix TV Show)
- Queer Eye (Netflix TV Show)
- The Beatles (English Rock Band)
- Yesterday (2019 Film)
- Rolling Stones (English Rock Band)
- The Smiths (English Rock Band)
- Dead Kennedys (American Punk Rock Band)
THANK YOU MEGAN DEVINE!
A big thank you to Megan Devine for speaking with us this week! If you are interested in following her and her work check out her website RefugeInGrief.com and follow her on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube!
SUPPORT THE SHOW
Thank you for listening to Irenicast! We are so appreciative of those who take the time to thoughtfully listen to our show. If you find value in what we provide there are a number of ways you can support our work.
Contact us! Any feedback from our listeners is so valuable to us. You can contact us through any of the ways listed at the bottom of the show notes, or leave a rating/review on your preferred listening platform.
You can also help support the show financially by donating through PayPal or going to irenicast.com/support to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is a venerator of emotionality. He thrives on education, peace, and interconnectedness— passions which permeate his work as pastor, writer, lover of all the things, and occasional vegan.
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
As a pastor, activist, educator, mom, and possibility artist, Bonnie invites people into newness. She loves climbing trees, knitting and hiking while conversing with friends about smashing the patriarchy.
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
Preacher, protester, everybody’s pastor. Casey geeks out on comic books, talking theology, politics, and sex. He’s most free when he is dancing, cooking with his partner Jose, or walking their dog Kole.
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Chaser of tales and climax initiator, Jeff rises to the occasion, edging to a satisfying completion. Get your mind out of the gutter, we’re talking story, not sex. Jeff expresses his creativity by curating diverse ideas, energies and people.
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
Rajeev loves thoughtful and provocative conversation over food and drink, most often with his family. He’s a loyal, smart-ass friend who believes in the power of spiritual journeys. Feminist, Anti-colonial, Process Theology-nerd.
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
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CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
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Allen, Casey and Jeff dive into the disturbing notion of “gay conversion therapy”, sometimes called “gay reparative therapy”. The episode begins with Casey sharing his personal experience with the horrific practice. Allen and Jeff share from their own experiences as straight white guys. All three reveal the influence of religiously institutionalized sexual purity culture and homophobia on their own formations as young men growing up. They each share their process toward seeing beauty and goodness in the entire spectrum of human sexuality.
You might be thinking --- there is no way conversion therapy is still happening. Yet as the co-hosts discuss, there are new forms -- of gay healing, conversion therapy, whatever they are calling it -- rising among various evangelical and fundamentalist Christian communities across the country. Even in the states where it is against the law. And, it’s no surprise that young people are the primary targets for this form of spiritual abuse. You’ll hear Allen, Jeff and Casey calling out: know where your church stands on this issue and hold them accountable. If “all are welcome” doesn’t mean welcome to participate in all of the privileges of membership, then take down the damn welcome sign.
As the episode progresses, Casey encourages all LGTBQ people to find the inner voice that tells them, you are good, beautiful and whole. Allow that voice to become strong and true… eventually the other voices will fade away.
To top it all off, Jeff, Allen and Casey play “What Kind of Gay Are YOU”? Oh yeah, you’ll want to listen to the very end.
Conversation on Conversion Therapy (02:02)
Segment (48:43)
STREET TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT
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RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Conversion Therapy
- Conversion Therapy
- IHOP - International House of Prayer (Charismatic Evangelical Movement)
- Gay Conversion Therapy's Disturbing 19th-Century Origins (Article)
- Born Perfect: The Facts About Conversion Therapy (Article)
- Pulse shooting survivors organize ex-gay 'Freedom March' in Orlando (article)
- This Megachurch Is 'Glamorizing' Conversion Therapy on Instagram (article)
- Changed (Bethel)
- Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (aka DSM)
- Linda Kay Klein Author of Pure - 133 (Irenicast Episode)
- Exodus International
- 2008 California Proposition 8
- The Velvet Rage: Overcoming the Pain of Growing Up Gay in a Straight Man's World by Downs Ph. D., Alan (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Ted Haggard (American Evangelical Pastor)
- Jesus Camp (2006 Film)
- UnErased (Podcast)
- Church Clarity Profile: Hillsong NYC
From Our What Type of Gay Are You Segment
- What Stereotyped Gay Are You? (Quiz Link)
- Rent (2005 Film)
- Latter Days (2003 Film)
SUPPORT THE SHOW
Thank you for listening to Irenicast! We are so appreciative of those who take the time to thoughtfully listen to our show. If you find value in what we provide there are a number of ways you can support our work.
Contact us! Any feedback from our listeners is so valuable to us. You can contact us through any of the ways listed at the bottom of the show notes, or leave a rating/review on your preferred listening platform.
You can also help support the show financially by donating through PayPal or going to irenicast.com/support to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is a venerator of emotionality. He thrives on education, peace, and interconnectedness— passions which permeate his work as pastor, writer, lover of all the things, and occasional vegan.
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
As a pastor, activist, educator, mom, and possibility artist, Bonnie invites people into newness. She loves climbing trees, knitting and hiking while conversing with friends about smashing the patriarchy.
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
Preacher, protester, everybody’s pastor. Casey geeks out on comic books, talking theology, politics, and sex. He’s most free when he is dancing, cooking with his partner Jose, or walking their dog Kole.
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Chaser of tales and climax initiator, Jeff rises to the occasion, edging to a satisfying completion. Get your mind out of the gutter, we’re talking story, not sex. Jeff expresses his creativity by curating diverse ideas, energies and people.
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
Rajeev loves thoughtful and provocative conversation over food and drink, most often with his family. He’s a loyal, smart-ass friend who believes in the power of spiritual journeys. Feminist, Anti-colonial, Process Theology-nerd.
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
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CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
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Rajeev and Bonnie interview their good friend in this episode, The Rev. Dr. Horace L. Griffin. Rev. Dr. Horace L. Griffin is an Episcopal Priest and gay man serving St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Atlanta, Georgia as Associate for Pastoral Care and Outreach. He is author of the award-winning book, Their Own Receive Them Not: African American Lesbians and Gays in Black Churches.
The episode begins with Horace Griffin’s story of growing up in the Black Church in the Florida Panhandle where, at a young age, he was called into ministry by his community. However, within the Black Church, the calling and Horace’s sexuality were in conflict. Horace traces his painful journey of leaving the Black Church and finding a home in the Episcopal Church (the irony is not lost on Horace). The conversation winds through a discussion of Liberation Theology, an update on the progress around inclusion of LGBTQ folks in the Black Church and what it takes to stay in institutional Christianity these days. Stay tuned until the end to discover one of Horace’s pastimes. (Here’s a hint -- it has something to do with the White House.)
Street Team Announcement (00:11)
Conversation with The Rev. Dr. Horace L. Griffin (03:20)
STREET TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT
If you are interested in being a part of our Irenicast Street Team please email us at podcast@irenicast.com with the “Street Team” in the subject line. We will be discussing more details on Sunday, September 22nd at 4pm PST via ZOOM.us.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation With The Rev. Dr. Horace L. Griffin
- Rev. Dr. Horace L. Griffin
- Their Own Receive Them Not: African American Lesbians and Gays in Black Churches by Rev. Dr. Horace L. Griffin (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Atlanta, GA
- Chilling Study Sums Up Link Between Religion And Suicide For Queer Youth (Aritcle)
- The Rev. Paul Eknes-Tucker
- Troy Deroy Perry Jr (founder of the Metropolitan Community Church)
- Rev. Kimberly Jackson
- 2008 California Proposition 8 (anti-same sex marriage bill)
- Ebenezer Baptist Church
- I Have a Dream Program at St. Luke’s
- Liberation Theology
- Gustavo Gutiérrez (Peruvian philosopher, theologian, and Dominican priest regarded as one of the founders of liberation theology)
- Rosemary Radford Ruether (American feminist scholar and Catholic theologian)
- James H. Cone (American theologian)
- Dwight Hopkins (professor of theology at the University of Chicago and an ordained American Baptist minister)
- Katie Cannon (American Christian theologian and ethicist associated with womanist theology and black theology)
- Delores S. Williams (American theologian notable for her formative role in the development of womanist theology)
- Jacquelyn Grant (American theologian and Methodist minister best known as one of the founding developers of womanist theology)
- Luke 4:18-19 CEB
- Memoir of a Gay Pastor – Closets and Calling – 131 (Irenicast Episode)
- Barbara Clementine Harris (Retired American bishop of the Episcopal Church. She was the first woman ordained a bishop in the Anglican Communion.)
- Vashti Murphy McKenzie (bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, first female to be elected as bishop in the denomination's history.)
- Jeremiah Alvesta Wright Jr. (Pastor emeritus of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago)
- Pat Robertson (American media mogul, televangelist, political commentator, former Republican presidential candidate, and former Southern Baptist minister)
- Michael Bruce Curry MStJ (First African American to serve as presiding bishop in The Episcopal Church)
- Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (American political figure, diplomat, activist and first lady)
- Lorena Hickok (American journalist known for her close relationship with First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt)
- No Ordinary Time: Franklin & Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War II by Doris Kearns Goodwin (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama (American lawyer, university administrator and writer, who was the first lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017)
- Daughters of the American Revolution (Organization for women who are directly descended from a person involved in the United States' efforts towards independence)
- Marian Anderson (American singer, one of the most celebrated of the twentieth century)
- Nancy Davis Reagan (American film actress and the wife of Ronald Reagan, the 40th president of the United States. She was the first lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989.)
- Ronald Wilson Reagan (American politician who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989)
- Mary Todd Lincoln (First Lady of the United States from 1861 to 1865)
THANK YOU
Thanks again to the Rev. Dr. Horace Griffin for joining us on this week’s episode of Irenicast. Stay up to date on Horace and his work by following him on Facebook and hearing his sermons at St. Luke’s.
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is a venerator of emotionality. He thrives on education, peace, and interconnectedness— passions which permeate his work as pastor, writer, lover of all the things, and occasional vegan.
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
As a pastor, activist, educator, mom, and possibility artist, Bonnie invites people into newness. She loves climbing trees, knitting and hiking while conversing with friends about smashing the patriarchy.
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
Preacher, protester, everybody’s pastor. Casey geeks out on comic books, talking theology, politics, and sex. He’s most free when he is dancing, cooking with his partner Jose, or walking their dog Kole.
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Chaser of tales and climax initiator, Jeff rises to the occasion, edging to a satisfying completion. Get your mind out of the gutter, we’re talking story, not sex. Jeff expresses his creativity by curating diverse ideas, energies and people.
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
Rajeev loves thoughtful and provocative conversation over food and drink, most often with his family. He’s a loyal, smart-ass friend who believes in the power of spiritual journeys. Feminist, Anti-colonial, Process Theology-nerd.
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
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Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com
Follow Us on Twitter and Google+
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CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
This post may contain affiliate links. An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com
Because the topic is worth repeating, the team is revisiting forgiveness. Previously, way back in episode 73, Jeff and Mel (aka Mona) came to the conclusion that forgiveness and reconciliation are not at all synonymous. This time around, Jeff, Allen, Bonnie and Rajeev explore humanity’s need for forgiveness, individually and communally. They consider the relationship between forgiving and “letting go” of harms done or wounds inflicted. This leads the conversation to God’s role in forgiveness.
Jeff acknowledges the baggage that words like “forgiveness” and “sin” tend to carry, especially for those migrating out of fundamentalist and evangelical backgrounds, and in Jeff-like fashion proposes taking the words out of circulation. This leads to a short-lived attempt by co-hosts to talk about forgiveness without using the word itself. The only mature solution they find to this ends up with them referring to forgiveness as the “F” word.
If you’ve wondered about the value of forgiveness, the relationship between forgiveness and power, the constellation of other spiritual resources connected to forgiveness, or how forgiveness and superglue can be used in the same sentence -- you will appreciate this conversation.
The episode closes with each co-host sharing their Staff Picks. Find out what things are currently making the team happy as they discuss film, tv, books, music, knitting and chairs. Yes, you heard that right— Chairs.
Conversation on Revisiting Forgiveness (03:30)
Staff Picks Segment (54:51)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Revisiting Forgiveness
- Forgiving is NOT Forgetting – Doing Wholly Work – 073 (Irenicast Episode)
- Cornel West (American philosopher, political activist, social critic, author, and public intellectual)
- Bishop Desmond Tutu (South African Anglican cleric and theologian)
- Bernie Sanders (American politician)
- Carl Jung (Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst)
From Our Staff Picks Segment
- Blockbuster (American-based provider of home movie and video game rental services)
- Bucket Chairs (Amazon Affiliate Link - Just in case your are in the market)
- Flea Bag (Amazon Prime TV Show)
- The Mothers: A Novel by Brit Bennett (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Knitting (In case you didn’t know, now you know)
- Lake Street Drive (Band)
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- Lake Street Dive - 'Lola (The Kinks Cover)' | The Bridge 909 in Studio
- Lake Street Dive - Good Kisser [Live Performance]
- Hamlet 2 (2008 Film)
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO TV Show)
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- Larry David (American comedian, writer, actor, director, and television producer)
- Barry (HBO TV Show)
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- Bill Hader (American comedian, actor, voice actor, writer, producer and director)
- Henry Winkler (American actor, comedian, director, producer, and author)
- Grosse Point Blank (1997 Film)
- Guava Island (2019 Amazon Original Film)
- By the Book (Podcast)
- Mr. Bean (TV Show)
YOUR SUPPORT
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Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is a venerator of emotionality. He thrives on education, peace, and interconnectedness— passions which permeate his work as pastor, writer, lover of all the things, and occasional vegan.
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
As a pastor, activist, educator, mom, and possibility artist, Bonnie invites people into newness. She loves climbing trees, knitting and hiking while conversing with friends about smashing the patriarchy.
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
Preacher, protester, everybody’s pastor. Casey geeks out on comic books, talking theology, politics, and sex. He’s most free when he is dancing, cooking with his partner Jose, or walking their dog Kole.
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Chaser of tales and climax initiator, Jeff rises to the occasion, edging to a satisfying completion. Get your mind out of the gutter, we’re talking story, not sex. Jeff expresses his creativity by curating diverse ideas, energies and people.
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
Rajeev loves thoughtful and provocative conversation over food and drink, most often with his family. He’s a loyal, smart-ass friend who believes in the power of spiritual journeys. Feminist, Anti-colonial, Process Theology-nerd.
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
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Does God Act? In an epilogue to their Community series, Irenicast co-hosts ask and answer the question where they find God showing up in the world. Spoilers: they don’t all agree!
After a brief discussion on the language we use for God, Casey helps turn the discussion toward the experiential, highlighting the diversity of the team. Eventually this connects to a more theoretical and systematic consideration of divine action, causality, process and a discussion on the trajectory and diversity of progressive thought.
The episode finishes with a new, hilarious segment Praise, Protest, Pray to: a variation of the classic F*ck, Marry, Kill. Each host chose three public or historic personalities and the rest have to determine who they’d praise, protest, etc. Things are said, regrets are had, but in the end hilarity reigns.
Conversation on Does God Act? (02:46)
Praise, Protest, Pray To Segment (54:06)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation Does God Act?
- Previous Episodes in Series on Relationship
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- Intrapersonal Intelligence – From Self Care to Self Aware – 140
- Family Systems – Our Given Community – 141
- Deconstructing with Kids – Two Young Adults Tell Their Parents What’s Up – 142
- Chosen Community - Creation, Cultivation & Consent - 143
- Footprints in the Sand (Poem)
- Alister McGrath (Theologian)
- Kurt Vonnegut (American Writer - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Luke 17:11-19 CEB (Story of the 10 Lepers)
- Cracking the Cult Code for Therapists: What Every Cult Victim Wants Their Therapist to Know by Bonnie Zieman (Book Bonnie mentions about the aftermath of high control groups - Amazon Affiliate Link)
From Our Praise, Protest, Pray To Segment
- Billy Graham (American Evangelist)
- Rick Warren (American Pastor and Writer)
- James Dobson (Focus on the Family Founder)
- Anne Lamott (America Author - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Brené Brown (Research Professor, Author)
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- The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings of Authenticity, Connection, and Courage by Brené Brown PhD (Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Nadia Bolz-Weber (Author & Speaker - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Martin Luther (Germon Theologian, Protestant Reformation)
- Jan Hus (Theologian & Philosopher)
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- Bohemian Reformation
- Rob Bell (Author & Speaker - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Oprah Winfrey (American Entertainer & Executive)
- Jerry Falwell Jr. (President of Liberty University)
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
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IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is a venerator of emotionality. He thrives on education, peace, and interconnectedness— passions which permeate his work as pastor, writer, lover of all the things, and occasional vegan.
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
As a pastor, activist, educator, mom, and possibility artist, Bonnie invites people into newness. She loves climbing trees, knitting and hiking while conversing with friends about smashing the patriarchy.
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
Preacher, protester, everybody’s pastor. Casey geeks out on comic books, talking theology, politics, and sex. He’s most free when he is dancing, cooking with his partner Jose, or walking their dog Kole.
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Chaser of tales and climax initiator, Jeff rises to the occasion, edging to a satisfying completion. Get your mind out of the gutter, we’re talking story, not sex. Jeff expresses his creativity by curating diverse ideas, energies and people.
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
Rajeev loves thoughtful and provocative conversation over food and drink, most often with his family. He’s a loyal, smart-ass friend who believes in the power of spiritual journeys. Feminist, Anti-colonial, Process Theology-nerd.
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
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Elizabeth Jeffries PhD, author of Through the Kaleidoscope, sits down with Irenicast co-host Jeff, bringing forth spiritual treasures out of the world of molecular biology. For anyone seeking to ground their religious affections and theological process in the solid matter of the natural world, Jeffries offers fresh ideas-- herself having navigated a path of deconstruction with an open mind and open heart.
Growing up evangelical, Elizabeth Jeffries was certain about how the world worked. She had an unfalsifiable understanding of scripture, sin, God’s will, and the role of women, and she carried this same certitude into her graduate study of cell biology. There, rather than discover the simplicity of the natural world, she instead discovered the simplistic lenses through which she was viewing the world all along.
In her first book, a work of deep reflection and vulnerable storytelling, Elizabeth invites readers to candidly tour her conservative Christian upbringing and the self-condemning doctrines that shaped her identity. With grace and intelligence, she critically engages her past without condemning it. She brilliantly draws from her insights in the laboratory and offers a new set of metaphors from the field of cell biology to help reframe concepts like identity, community, certainty, perfectionism and truth. The result is a rich tapestry of the scientific and the sacred.
Through the Kaleidoscope is Elizabeth’s journey through the emergence, maturation, and collapse of the evangelical worldview—as well as her re-enchantment with an inclusive truth too deep and too wide to ever be contained in just one set of religious metaphors.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation with Elizabeth Jeffries PhD
- Through the Kaleidoscope: How Exploring Cell Biology Transforms My Relationship with God by Elizabeth Jeffries (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Molecular Biology
- Horizontal Gene Transfer
- The Martian by Andy Weir (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Cosmology Shapes Our Theology – A Chaotic Journey – 138 (Irenicast Episode)
THANK YOU - ELIZABETH JEFFRIES PhD
A big thank you to Elizabeth Jeffries PhD for being on the show this week. Make sure to keep up to date on all her work on her website http://www.elizabethjeffrieswrites.com. Also follow her on Instagram and Twitter. And of course make sure to get your copy of Through the Kaleidoscope: How Exploring Cell Biology Transforms My Relationship with God
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is a venerator of emotionality. He thrives on education, peace, and interconnectedness— passions which permeate his work as pastor, writer, lover of all the things, and occasional vegan.
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
As a pastor, activist, educator, mom, and possibility artist, Bonnie invites people into newness. She loves climbing trees, knitting and hiking while conversing with friends about smashing the patriarchy.
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
Preacher, protester, everybody’s pastor. Casey geeks out on comic books, talking theology, politics, and sex. He’s most free when he is dancing, cooking with his partner Jose, or walking their dog Kole.
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Chaser of tales and climax initiator, Jeff rises to the occasion, edging to a satisfying completion. Get your mind out of the gutter, we’re talking story, not sex. Jeff expresses his creativity by curating diverse ideas, energies and people.
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | raj@irenicast.com
Rajeev loves thoughtful and provocative conversation over food and drink, most often with his family. He’s a loyal, smart-ass friend who believes in the power of spiritual journeys. Feminist, Anti-colonial, Process Theology-nerd.
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
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Author Lenny Duncan is the unlikeliest of pastors. Formerly incarcerated and homeless, he is now a black preacher in the whitest denomination in the United States: The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Shifting demographics and shrinking congregations make the all headlines, but Duncan sees something else at work—drawing a direct line between the church’s lack of diversity and the church’s lack of vitality. The problems the ELCA faces are theological, not sociological. But so are the answers.
Part manifesto, part confession, and all love letter, Dear Church offers a bold new vision for the future of his denomination and the broader mainline Christian community of faith. Dear Church rejects the narrative of ‘church decline’ and calls everyone—leaders and laity alike—to the front lines of the church’s renewal through racial equality and justice.
It is time for the church to rise up, dust itself off, and take on forces of this world that act against God: whiteness, misogyny, nationalism, homophobia, and economic injustice. Duncan gives a blueprint for the way forward and urges us to follow in the revolutionary path of Jesus.
Lenny Duncan (he/him) is a follower of Jesus Christ and is in a passionate love affair with grace. Lenny spent most of his teens homeless after leaving home at age 13. He has spent time in all 48 contiguous states, sleeping by the side of the highway or in penthouses along the way. He has been a prisoner of war in the so-called war on drugs. After systemic oppression or drugs didn't kill him, Lenny found himself in a strange place: the church.
Lenny has been everything from high school drop out, drug dealer, sex worker, street corner poet, hitchhiker, dharma bum, small town drifter, seminarian, political activists, father, pastor, lover, public theologian, and writer. Now he parties dead sober and thrives in NYC.
In March 2018 the Metro New York Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America issued Lenny a call to serve the people of Jehu's Table as a mission developer (church planter). He is also a frequent voice at the intersection where the cries of the oppressed meet the Church. He pays special attention to Black Liberation movements in his work, but lifts up the many intersections with other marginalized peoples as well. Lenny is a queer pastor and serves as Chaplain to the board of Reconciling Works. believes that the reason the ELCA has remained so white is a theological problem, not a sociological one. He holds a Master of Divinity from United Lutheran Seminary.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation with Pastor & Author Lenny Duncan
- Dear Church: A Love Letter from a Black Preacher to the Whitest Denomination in the U.S by Lenny Duncan (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Lenny’s Tweet about TheoBROgians (Tweet)
- The Jesus Jawn (Lenny Duncan’s podcast)
- Charleston 9
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer (German Theologian)
- Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Philadelphia MOVE Bombings (Wiki)
- Sixteen Candles (1984 Film)
- Better Off Dead (1985 Film)
- John Cusack (American Actor)
- Rev. Jason Chesnut, @crazypastor on Twitter (Lenny Duncan’s co-host)
THANK YOU TO AUTHOR LENNY DUNCAN
Thank you to Rev. Lenny Duncan for joining us for this episode of Irenicast! You can find all of Lenny’s work at https://lennyduncan.com/. Follow him on Twitter & Instagram and like him on Facebook.
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is a venerator of emotionality. He thrives on education, peace, and interconnectedness— passions which permeate his work as pastor, writer, lover of all the things, and occasional vegan.
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
As a pastor, activist, educator, mom, and possibility artist, Bonnie invites people into newness. She loves climbing trees, knitting and hiking while conversing with friends about smashing the patriarchy.
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
Preacher, protester, everybody’s pastor. Casey geeks out on comic books, talking theology, politics, and sex. He’s most free when he is dancing, cooking with his partner Jose, or walking their dog Kole.
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Chaser of tales and climax initiator, Jeff rises to the occasion, edging to a satisfying completion. Get your mind out of the gutter, we’re talking story, not sex. Jeff expresses his creativity by curating diverse ideas, energies and people.
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | raj@irenicast.com
Rajeev loves thoughtful and provocative conversation over food and drink, most often with his family. He’s a loyal, smart-ass friend who believes in the power of spiritual journeys. Feminist, Anti-colonial, Process Theology-nerd.
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
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If you didn’t get out to your local LGBTQ Pride festivities -- no worries -- this episode is a Pride month celebration. Our own Pastor Casey Tinnin was elected the Grand Marshal of the Sacramento, California Pride Parade. What do you wear when you’re the Grand Marshal of a Pride parade? In the first half of this celebration, Casey recounts his experience, internally and externally, of representing and serving his community in Sacramento Pride. In part two of this episode, Casey sits down with author and pastor, Rev. Lawrence T. Richardson.
Rev. Lawrence T. Richardson is an African-American trans man who wears many hats. He is Pastor at Linden Hills United Church of Christ, media trainer with Auburn Seminary, leadership coach with The Center for Progressive Renewal, and a writer for The Salt Collective. He recently wrote the book, I Know What Heaven Looks Like: A Modern Day Coming of Age Story.
In addition to his new book, Rev. Richardson writes about and advocates for LGBTQ people, people of color and the flourishing of all. His works have appeared in Huffington Post Religion, The Root, Believe Out Loud, The Salt Collective, Rachel Murr’s Unnatural: Spiritual Resiliency in Queer Christian Women, Austen Hartke’s Transforming: The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians, and numerous other national and international publications. He has also received awards and commendations for his service from Black Transmen, Inc. and the Stellar Awards for his work in global communication.
You will not want to miss this conversation between two men who, through struggle, have found their callings into ministry. The conversation, like Pastor Casey and Rev. Lawrence, is authentic, real, vulnerable and full of testimony to the power of finding Love in God and in people who know how to Love freely and abundantly.
Pride Month Celebration Part One w/ Pastor Casey (01:23)
Pride Month Celebration Part Two w/ Rev. Lawrence T. Richardson (18:03)
PASTOR CASEY’S SPEECH FROM SACRAMENTO PRIDE
My name is Pastor Casey Tinnin, I am the Pastor of Loomis United Church of Christ. I am the founder of The Landing Spot a non religious support group for LGBTQIA+ teens and their adult caregivers, the Co-Founder of Intersections a recovery group for ex fundamentalists and ex evangelicals, and a co-host on the podcast Irenicast. I want to say thank you to the four thousand people who voted for me. It is my deepest honor to be one of your grand marshals.
It recently has been said that the only way forward is for “everyone to be accepted.” This is true, however true love and acceptance comes with a deep since of humility and truth telling. Acceptance is not created by back door deals and forced participation. Love and acceptance comes when we are willing to tell the truth of our own lives and to take account of our own actions and how our actions are perceived.
Today, I am aware that as a gay cist gendered Pastor and for many in the LGBTQ+ community seeing a pastor stand before them is triggering. And so this morning I want to say I am sorry on behalf of God and Christianity for the violence that has been inflected upon you. For the ways spoken and unspoken that the message of Christianity has been coopted and used to harm each of us. Sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, body shaming…. I am sorry…
I am also aware of how cis gendered gay men and lesbians have fallen short in their support for the transgendered community. We stand on the shoulders of giants, and it is on the shoulders of those trans women who lead the fight at stone wall that we have any rights at all. But fifty years later it is still trans people, and trans people of color who are still the victims of abuse, hate, murder, infection, suicide, and homelessness. And apart of your suffering is because as cis gendered gay and lesbian people we have been complicit, and for that I am sorry.
Beloved family, the only way forward is together. There is a new wind blowing through this place, and my prayer is that it stirs among us and through our capital, and throughout the nation. We are in trying times, but we can not combat hate with hate, it is only love that can see us forward. Every week I see the boldness and courage of young LGBT teens in the work that I do that are looking for love and acceptance, and it is our job together to make the world a more safe and loving world for them. And in creating that world it will require us to take bold action, like we have seen the Pride Center Staff do. So thank you Pride Center staff… not just for standing up and living boldly this week but every day that you show up for the most vulnerable among us. You have stood with us, and we will stand with you. A powerful wind of change is blowing among us, may we be committed to rolling with it together and continuing to build the arc of justice together. Because the only way we truly rise, is together.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Pride Month Celebration Part 1 - Grand Marshal Casey
- Video of Casey Speaking at Pride (posted by his church, Loomis Basin UCC)
- The Gay Pastor Fighting for LGBTQ Lessons at a Calif. School District (Advocate Article on Pastor Casey)
- Who will lead the Sacramento Pride parade? A pastor, an activist and Ms. Sacramento Leather (Sacramento Bee Article on Pride)
- Tinnin Up for Gay Pride Honor (Article from Pastor Casey’s Hometown Paper)
- The Landing Spot
- Ru Paul’s Drag Race (TV Show)
- Memoir of a Gay Pastor – Closets and Calling – 131 (Irenicast episode where Pastor Casey tells his story)
- Plans To Protest Sacramento Pride Parade (Video)
- Rajeev’s “Straight Pride” Facebook Post
- Stonewall Riots (Wiki)
- GLAAD calls for increased and accurate media coverage of transgender murders
- The Enneagram and Progressive Christianity – Two Two’s and A Four Walk Into A Bar – 127 (Irenicast Episode)
From Pride Month Celebration Part 2 - Interview with Lawrence T. Richardson
- Linden Hills United Church of Christ (Rev. Richardson’s Congregation)
- Auburn Seminary
- The Center for Progressive Renewal
- The Salt Collective
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I Know What Heaven Looks Like: A Modern Day Coming of Age Story by Lawrence Tanner Richardson (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
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Our Whole Lives aka OWL (comprehensive sexuality curriculum)
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The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- All-male historically black Morehouse College will admit transgender men (article)
THANK YOU
A special thank you to Lawrence T. Richardson for joining us this week. For all things Lawrence T. Richardson visit his website at www.ltrichardson.com. Also follow him on Facebook and Twitter.
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is a venerator of emotionality. He thrives on education, peace, and interconnectedness— passions which permeate his work as pastor, writer, lover of all the things, and occasional vegan.
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
As a pastor, activist, educator, mom, and possibility artist, Bonnie invites people into newness. She loves climbing trees, knitting and hiking while conversing with friends about smashing the patriarchy.
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
Preacher, protester, everybody’s pastor. Casey geeks out on comic books, talking theology, politics, and sex. He’s most free when he is dancing, cooking with his partner Jose, or walking their dog Kole.
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Chaser of tales and climax initiator, Jeff rises to the occasion, edging to a satisfying completion. Get your mind out of the gutter, we’re talking story, not sex. Jeff expresses his creativity by curating diverse ideas, energies and people.
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | raj@irenicast.com
Rajeev loves thoughtful and provocative conversation over food and drink, most often with his family. He’s a loyal, smart-ass friend who believes in the power of spiritual journeys. Feminist, Anti-colonial, Process Theology-nerd.
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
Read Us on our blog Irenicon
Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com
Follow Us on Twitter and Google+
Like Us on Facebook
Listen & Subscribe to Us on iTunes, Google Play, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker and SoundCloud
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CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
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In the final episode of the “relational” series, the Irenicast crew reflects on chosen community. We all need a chosen family to do life with. This is especially true for people in marginalized, oppressed groups like those who are LGBTQ+ and are those who minortized because of their race/ethnicity. Co-hosts discuss the formation and cultivation of chosen community, the distribution of power and the nature of consent -- as Allen puts it: it gets meta.
Surprise, surprise, the conversation takes a theological turn. Co-hosts wonder how is God reflecting, acting, creating (or none of the above) in relation to earthly communities of choice? Bonnie cites Jesus, “You did not choose me, I chose you.” Questions tumble into the conversation: Is it okay to choose some and not others? How does God act in the world, really? How many ways can we be triggered by God-language? Collectively, Jeff, Allen, Bonnie, Casey and Rajeev decide to defer the God in/as Community to another episode before wrapping up the episode with wisdom from Casey.
Casey reminds us to honor grief as we transition in and out of communal relationships. Growth requires change. Sometimes our chosen community which may have been life-giving for a time can become harmful to our well-being. Navigating a “leaving” of one’s community is often fraught with heartbreak and grief while at the same time it can facilitate relief and joy. Perhaps this deep shared experience is what holds the Irenicast chosen family together. We all know something about the complexities of “leaving”.
Jeff expresses gratitude to the Irenicast community -- you all -- who tune into the random and sometimes rambling conversations a.k.a. Irenicast podcasts. Thank you. The Irenicast team is humbled and honored to be on this sometimes crazy journey with you.
Pinky swear -- this will be your only chance to hear the segment, “That’s Not My Name”. Rajeev shares a little bit about his personal reclamation of his name, Rajeev, before the segment devolves into the revelation of everyone’s Pretentious Folk Singer name.
Chosen Community Conversation (01:05)
That’s Not My Name Segment (52:23)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Chosen Community
- The Series SO far
- Intrapersonal Intelligence – From Self Care to Self Aware – 140
- Family Systems – Our Given Community – 141
- Deconstructing with Kids – Two Young Adults Tell Their Parents What’s Up – 142
- LGBT culture in San Francisco
- HIV/AIDS in the United States
- The Woman Who Cared for Hundreds of Abandoned Gay Men Dying of AIDS
- “Third places” as community builders
- John 15:16 Common English Bible (CEB) - You didn’t choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you could go and produce fruit and so that your fruit could last. As a result, whatever you ask the Father in my name, he will give you.
- Matthew 12:48 Common English Bible (CEB) - Jesus replied, “Who is my mother? Who are my brothers?”
- Lisa Jane Miller (professor, researcher and clinical psychologist, best known as a research scholar on spirituality in psychology)
- Pose (TV Show)
- “The moment goodness knows itself, some of it is lost” -C.S. Lewis
From Our 'That’s Not My Name' Segment
- Childish Gambino (aka Donald Glover)
- The Pretentious Folk Singer Name Generator
- Wu-Tang Names Generator
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IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien, MAT | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is a venerator of emotionality. He thrives on education, peace, and interconnectedness— passions which permeate his work as pastor, writer, lover of all the things, and occasional vegan.
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
As a pastor, activist, educator, mom, and possibility artist, Bonnie invites people into newness. She loves climbing trees, knitting and hiking while conversing with friends about smashing the patriarchy.
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
Preacher, protester, everybody’s pastor. Casey geeks out on comic books, talking theology, politics, and sex. He’s most free when he is dancing, cooking with his partner Jose, or walking their dog Kole.
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Chaser of tales and climax initiator, Jeff rises to the occasion, edging to a satisfying completion. Get your mind out of the gutter, we’re talking story, not sex. Jeff expresses his creativity by curating diverse ideas, energies and people.
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | raj@irenicast.com
Rajeev loves thoughtful and provocative conversation over food and drink, most often with his family. He’s a loyal, smart-ass friend who believes in the power of spiritual journeys. Feminist, Anti-colonial, Process Theology-nerd.
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
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Parenting is hard, but deconstructing with kids adds an extra layer to the hard. Some parents feel the need to reform fundamentalist/evangelical Christian values into progressive Christian values. Other parents want to distance children from conservative Christianity by raising children outside of religious faith. Still other parents jerk the family back and forth as they figure it out. Because, maybe spiritual migration doesn’t happen in a straight line.
In this episode co-hosts Bonnie and Rajeev Rambob interview their young adult children, Julian and Nik Rambob who share their perspectives on what it was like to move out of fundamentalist Seventh-day Adventism as kids. This move especially impacted family life and identity since Bonnie and Rajeev were educators in the SDA K-12 school system. Julian and Nik were students. Family life centered around church, church, church.
When Bonnie and Rajeev, on differing timelines, began to experience the questions which led to an unraveling of faith, their sons’ world shook. They lost everything they knew, their friends and their own existential certainties. From their vantage point on the other side of transition, Julian and Nik share concrete insights on how parents can accompany children during family faith shift.
As they recollect, Julian and Nik analyze the fundamentalist circles of their childhood. Their critique includes the observation of arrested state of development and a resistance to the pursuit of actualization. But there is hope when family is rooted in genuine love for one another.
To close out the episode the Rambob family play a game of “Jesus Juke”. This game proves --despite Rajeev’s and Bonnie’s seminary training, you’ll rather hear Julian or Nik preach.
Announcements (00:09)
Conversation on Deconstructing with Kids (01:25)
Jesus Juke Segment (46:45)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our very own Pastor Casey Tinnin has been nominated to be the Grand Marshal of the Sacramento, California Pride Parade. Please consider supporting Casey by voting for him HERE.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Deconstructing with Kids
- Parenting During Deconstruction - Nurturing the Spiritual Child and Adolescent - 129 (Irenicast Episode)
- Seventh-day Adventism
- Hannah Arendt (American Philosopher)
- Natural Theology
- Pragmatism
- Naturalism
- Pluralism
Jesus Juke Segment (Jesus Juke has also been played on episodes #003, #039, #075, #096, #104 (Horror Movie Trope Edition), and #123)
YOUR SUPPORT
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IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is a venerator of emotionality. He thrives on education, peace, and interconnectedness— passions which permeate his work as pastor, writer, lover of all the things, and occasional vegan.
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
As a pastor, activist, educator, mom, and possibility artist, Bonnie invites people into newness. She loves climbing trees, knitting and hiking while conversing with friends about smashing the patriarchy.
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
Preacher, protester, everybody’s pastor. Casey geeks out on comic books, talking theology, politics, and sex. He’s most free when he is dancing, cooking with his partner Jose, or walking their dog Kole.
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Chaser of tales and climax initiator, Jeff rises to the occasion, edging to a satisfying completion. Get your mind out of the gutter, we’re talking story, not sex. Jeff expresses his creativity by curating diverse ideas, energies and people.
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | rajeev@irenicast.com
Rajeev loves thoughtful and provocative conversation over food and drink, most often with his family. He’s a loyal, smart-ass friend who believes in the power of spiritual journeys. Feminist, Anti-colonial, Process Theology-nerd.
You can follow Rajeev on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
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It gets real as the Irenicast team talks about one’s given community -- or family of origin-- as family systems rather than a collection of individuals. Thinking about family as a system impacts the way we think about ourselves in relation to family members. Family relationships can be especially hard to navigate when one’s views of the world are very different from other family members’ views.
Post-evangelicals know this all too well. Looking through the lens of Murray Bowen’s Family Systems Theory, co-hosts, Allen, Bonnie, Casey, Jeff and Raj offer multiple perspectives on navigating complicated family relationships while protecting oneself.
The discussion covers a broad range of relational topics such as: adjusting expectations, staying connected when it’s hard, triangulation, fusion, overfunctioning/underfunctioning, cultural diversity and more.
The episode ends with a game of Title Me This which transported our co-hosts back to their Evangelical childhoods -- wooo, scary! If you spend any time wondering how you are going to make through the next holiday dinner or gathering with your given community, this episode may offer you pre-dinner food for thought.
Conversations on Family Systems (02:08)
Title Me This Segment (53:42)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our very own Pastor Casey Tinnin has been nominated to be the Grand Marshal of the Sacramento, California Pride Parade. Please consider supporting Casey by voting for him HERE.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Family Systems
- Family Systems Theory
- Freudian Psychology
- Murray Bowen (American psychiatrist)
- Family Therapy in Clinical by Murray Bowen (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Luke 15:11-32 Parable of the Prodigal Son
- Brady Bunch (TV Show)
- Adams Family (TV Show)
- Malcolm in the Middle (TV Show)
From Our Title Me This Segment (Title Me This has also been played on episode #055 & #083)
- Chris Tomlin (CCM Artist)
- Pat Barrett (CCM Artist)
- Tuck Everlasting (2002 Film)
- Good Good Father by Chris Tomlin & Pat Barrett (Book - Amazon Affiliate LInk)
- The Poisonwood Bible: A Novel by Barbara Kingsolver (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Mystery at the Hot Pond by David DeVowe (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- I'm Not a Scaredy Cat: A Prayer for When You Wish You Were Brave by Max Lucado (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Adventures in Odyssey (Evangelical Radio Drama Series)
- Terror in the Tunnel by Marianne Hering (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
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You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is a venerator of emotionality. He thrives on education, peace, and interconnectedness— passions which permeate his work as pastor, writer, lover of all the things, and occasional vegan.
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
As a pastor, activist, educator, mom, and possibility artist, Bonnie invites people into newness. She loves climbing trees, knitting and hiking while conversing with friends about smashing the patriarchy.
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
Preacher, protester, everybody’s pastor. Casey geeks out on comic books, talking theology, politics, and sex. He’s most free when he is dancing, cooking with his partner Jose, or walking their dog Kole.
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Chaser of tales and climax initiator, Jeff rises to the occasion, edging to a satisfying completion. Get your mind out of the gutter, we’re talking story, not sex. Jeff expresses his creativity by curating diverse ideas, energies and people.
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Raj Rambob, MCL | co-host | raj@irenicast.com
Raj loves thoughtful and provocative conversation over food and drink, most often with his family. He’s a loyal, smart-ass friend who believes in the power of spiritual journeys. Feminist, Anti-colonial, Process Theology-nerd.
You can follow Raj on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
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Conceptualizing the self, building intrapersonal intelligence, becoming aware of our interconnectedness, reclaiming self-love in theological context, moving beyond platitudes about self-care, and more mix in this week’s conversation. Officially kicking off our series on relationships, the team begins with that person nearest and dearest to us - our own selves. A game of Desert Island rounds off the discussion and reveals the personalities of our co-hosts.
Our Conversation on Intrapersonal Intelligence (01:11)
Desert Island Segment (50:43)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Intrapersonal Intelligence
- Glide Memorial United Methodist Church
- Julius Henry "Groucho" Marx (American comedian, writer, stage, film, radio, and television star)
- 9 Types Of Intelligence
- Thích Nhất Hạnh (Vietnamese Buddhist monk and peace activist, founder of the Plum Village Tradition)
- The Enneagram
- Family Systems Theory
- Original Blessing: Putting Sin in Its Rightful Place by Danielle Shroyer (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- To Know as We Are Known: Education as a Spiritual Journey by Parker J. Palmer (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences by Howard Gardner (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Blog worthlessness http://anirenicon.com/2019/02/23/church-and-codified-feelings-of-worthlessness/
- Blog mystical experience http://anirenicon.com/2019/03/14/i-floated-in-a-sensory-deprivation-tank-on-valentines-because-im-dramatic/
- Cosmology Shapes Our Theology – A Chaotic Journey – 138 (Irenicast Episode)
From Our Desert Island Segment (This segment was also played on Episode #079)
- Survivor (Reality Competition)
- Gilligan’s Island (TV Show)
- Cast Away (2001 Film)
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Allen O’Brien | co-founder & co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is a venerator of emotionality. He thrives on education, peace, and interconnectedness— passions which permeate his work as pastor, writer, lover of all the things, and occasional vegan.
You can connect with Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, GoodReads, & LinkedIn.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
As a pastor, activist, educator, mom, and possibility artist, Bonnie invites people into newness. She loves climbing trees, knitting and hiking while conversing with friends about smashing the patriarchy.
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC
Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
Preacher, protester, everybody’s pastor. Casey geeks out on comic books, talking theology, politics, and sex. He’s most free when he is dancing, cooking with his partner Jose, or walking their dog Kole.
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Chaser of tales and climax initiator, Jeff rises to the occasion, edging to a satisfying completion. Get your mind out of the gutter, we’re talking story, not sex. Jeff expresses his creativity by curating diverse ideas, energies and people.
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Raj Rambob, MCL | co-host | raj@irenicast.com
Raj loves thoughtful and provocative conversation over food and drink, most often with his family. He’s a loyal, smart-ass friend who believes in the power of spiritual journeys. Feminist, Anti-colonial, Process Theology-nerd.
You can follow Raj on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn
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Jeff, Allen, Casey and Raj embark on a heart and head heavy journey towards pluralism as guided by Diana Eck’s markers of pluralism:
"First, pluralism is not diversity alone, but the energetic engagement with diversity. Diversity can and has meant the creation of religious ghettoes with little traffic between or among them. Today, religious diversity is a given, but pluralism is not a given; it is an achievement. Mere diversity without real encounter and relationship will yield increasing tensions in our societies.
Second, pluralism is not just tolerance, but the active seeking of understanding across lines of difference.Tolerance is a necessary public virtue, but it does not require Christians and Muslims, Hindus, Jews, and ardent secularists to know anything about one another. Tolerance is too thin a foundation for a world of religious difference and proximity. It does nothing to remove our ignorance of one another, and leaves in place the stereotypes, the half-truths, the fears that underlie old patterns of division and violence. In the world in which we live today, our ignorance of one another will be increasingly costly.
Third, pluralism is not relativism, but the encounter of commitments. The new paradigm of pluralism does not require us to leave our identities and our commitments behind, for pluralism is the encounter of commitments. It means holding our deepest differences, even our religious differences, not in isolation, but in relationship to one another.
Fourth, pluralism is based on dialogue. The language of pluralism is that of dialogue and encounter, give and take, criticism and self-criticism. Dialogue means both speaking and listening, and that process reveals both common understandings and real differences. Dialogue does not mean everyone at the “table” will agree with one another. Pluralism involves the commitment to being at the table — with one’s commitments."
—Diana L. Eck, 2006, http://pluralism.org/
The co hosts discuss past teachings on the “evils of pluralism,” acknowledge the difficulties of being in relationship with people who are different, reveal past hurts and present fears around being in relationship across boundaries, and express hope for a more pluralistic world.
Conversation on Pluralism (00:47)
Appledash Segment (56:24)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Pluralism
- Diana L. Eck (Harvard Scholar)
- Pluralism
- Relativism
- Hobbits
- The Evolution of Satan – Details in the Devil – 086 (Irenicast Episode)
- Dante’s Inferno
- PURE: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free by Linda Kay Klein (Book – Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Queer as Folk (Television Series)
- The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down: A Hmong Child, Her American Doctors, and the Collision of Two Cultures by Anne Fadiman (Book – Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Our Religions: The Seven World Religions Introduced by Preeminent Scholars from Each Tradition by Arvind Sharma (Book – Amazon Affiliate Link)
From Our Segment Appledash (This segment is also on episodes #024 & #081)
- Mogwai
- Gremlins (1984 Film)
- Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018 Film)
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is co-founder of Irenicast and loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Allen Marshall O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is the pastor of a UCC church in Northern California, resident chaplain at an area hospital, and co-founder of Irenicast. He believes in the importance of education, peace, and ecology and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
Bonnie is the co-pastor at Parkside Community Church. Bonnie has also served the Congregational Church of San Mateo as Transitional Minister for Intergenerational Education. As a graduate of Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, she offers expertise in multi-faith leadership, the spirituality of children, process theology and church organizational structure. Drawing from her fundamentalist Christian background, she co-leads several outreach ministries to those spiritual travelers who are migrating out of fundamentalist Christianity.
Rev. Raj Rambob | co-host | raj@irenicast.com
Rajeev Rambob (Raj) is spouse, of 26 years, to Bonnie Rambob. Both Bonnie and Raj are ordained ministers in the United Church of Christ. They have two adult children who are intelligent, creative, hilarious and kind. Raj has been a K-12 educator and principal. Raj transitioned from K-12 leadership to executive leadership in the nonprofit sector. Raj's non-profit experience is largely in homelessness. Currently Raj is Executive Director of Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency (ATCAA). ATCAA is a multi-service, anti-poverty, agency that serves two counties. Raj loves thoughtful and irreverent conversation over food and drink with family and trusted friends.
You can follow Raj on Facebook and at www.christianprocess.blogspot.com
Pastor Casey Tinnin | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
Casey is the pastor of Loomis Basin Congregational Church in Loomis California. He is one of the co-creators of Intersections which is a support group that meets once a month to deconstruct their evangelical past. Casey also created a non-religious LGBT teen group, The Landing Spot, that meets once a month. When Casey isn’t preaching, protesting, or providing pastoral care he enjoys spending his time reading comic books, talking about theology, politics and sex, baking, cooking, kayaking and spending time with his partner Jose of six years and walking their dog Kole.
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or Gutter Theology
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
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CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
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How cosmology shapes our theology: as our understanding of our origins and universe shifts, what does that mean for our concepts of ourselves and of God? Jeff, Allen, Raj, and Casey talk all things science and literature, touching on biological evolution, the evolution of galaxies, ancient cosmologies, fundamental shifts like the Copernican revolution and the cosmological principle, overcoming misconceptions in physics, and how all of these inform theology.
Conversation on How Cosmology Shapes Our Theology (00:53)
Sound Charades Segment (55:23)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on How Cosmology Shapes Our Theology
- Biblical Cosmology (wiki)
- Biblical Inerrancy (wiki)
- Supergirl (CW Television Show)
- Stars Beneath Us: Finding God in the Evolving Cosmos by Paul Wallace (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Copernican Revolution (wiki)
- 1929: Edwin Hubble Discovers the Universe is Expanding
- 1995: Robert Williams Peers into Deep Space
- Ken Ham (Christian Fundamentalist & Young Earth Creationist)
- Process Theology
- Men in Black (1997 Film)
- Gravitational Lens (wiki)
- Switchfoot (American Rock Band)
- Gonads: The Primordial Journey (Radiolab Podcast Episode)
From Our Segment Sound Charades Segment (Sound Charades is also played on episodes #047, #064, #124)
- Word Generator
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is co-founder of Irenicast and loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Allen Marshall O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is the pastor of a UCC church in Northern California, resident chaplain at an area hospital, and co-founder of Irenicast. He believes in the importance of education, peace, and ecology and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
Bonnie is the co-pastor at Parkside Community Church. Bonnie has also served the Congregational Church of San Mateo as Transitional Minister for Intergenerational Education. As a graduate of Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, she offers expertise in multi-faith leadership, the spirituality of children, process theology and church organizational structure. Drawing from her fundamentalist Christian background, she co-leads several outreach ministries to those spiritual travelers who are migrating out of fundamentalist Christianity.
Rev. Raj Rambob | co-host | raj@irenicast.com
Rajeev Rambob (Raj) is spouse, of 26 years, to Bonnie Rambob. Both Bonnie and Raj are ordained ministers in the United Church of Christ. They have two adult children who are intelligent, creative, hilarious and kind. Raj has been a K-12 educator and principal. Raj transitioned from K-12 leadership to executive leadership in the nonprofit sector. Raj's non-profit experience is largely in homelessness. Currently Raj is Executive Director of Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency (ATCAA). ATCAA is a multi-service, anti-poverty, agency that serves two counties. Raj loves thoughtful and irreverent conversation over food and drink with family and trusted friends.
You can follow Raj on Facebook and at www.christianprocess.blogspot.com
Pastor Casey Tinnin | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
Casey is the pastor of Loomis Basin Congregational Church in Loomis California. He is one of the co-creators of Intersections which is a support group that meets once a month to deconstruct their evangelical past. Casey also created a non-religious LGBT teen group, The Landing Spot, that meets once a month. When Casey isn’t preaching, protesting, or providing pastoral care he enjoys spending his time reading comic books, talking about theology, politics and sex, baking, cooking, kayaking and spending time with his partner Jose of six years and walking their dog Kole.
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor.
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Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
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While some may play the Alphabet Game on a road trip, Casey and Bonnie get into a deep conversation on two tried and true Christian approaches - Apologist or Evangelist.
Jeff and Raj are brought into Casey’s and Bonnie’s road trip question: Are you an apologist or an evangelist? In other words, are you more interested in defending Christianity (or as Casey says, put lipstick on a pig) or in spreading the good news of unconditional love? Jeff wonders if the question poses a false dichotomy, maybe it’s possible to be both an apologist and an evangelist depending on the issue at hand.
For those of us who still find life in the way of Jesus after deconstructing our evangelical fundamentalist faith, Jeff, Casey, Raj and Bonnie invite us into deeper deconstruction -- like, deconstructing the motivation behind our decision to remain Christian, albeit progressive Christian. Using the story of an unconventional baptism in Casey’s hot tub, the mikvah scene from Netflix’s Orange is the New Black and a cry to abolish church organs, the Irenicast crew wonders about Christianity’s ability to overcome historical limitations and truly make all things new.
After all that talk about evangelism -- literally, the good message. In our segment, Jeff, Raj, Casey and Bonnie reveal the Top 3 pre-deconstruction Christian songs that they still jam to when no one is looking. ‘Cause it’s embarrassing and the message isn’t always good.
Conversation on Apologist or Evangelist (01:01)
Top 3 Pre-Deconstruction Christian Songs Segment (48:50)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Apologist or Evangelist
- Nadia Bolz-Weber (American Public Theologian)
- Richard Rohr (American author, spiritual writer and Franciscan friar)
- Irenicast Roundtable – The Art of Oversharing – 135 (Irenicast Episode)
- Brené Brown (American research professor)
- Mikveh
- Orange is the New Black (HBO TV Series)
- Siege of Jerusalem (70 CE)
- Rudolph Bultmann (German Theologian and Professor of New Testament)
- Rev. Wil Gafney, Ph.D.
- Martin Luther (German professor of theology, composer, priest, monk, and a seminal figure in the Protestant Reformation)
- John Calvin (a French theologian, pastor and reformer in Geneva during the Protestant Reformation)
- Hinduism
- Rama (major deity of Hinduism)
- Shiva (major deity of Hinduism)
- Durga (major deity of Hinduism)
From Our Top 3 Pre-Deconstruction Christian Songs Segment
- Blessed Be Your Name by Matt Redman
- Tree 63 (Contemporary Christian Music Band)
- DC10 by Audio Adrenaline
- I’ve Been Redeemed
- Breakfast by Newsboys
- God of Wonders by Third Day
- Jennifer Knapp (Singer/Song Writer)
- Jesus Is Just Alright by DC Talk
- I Can Only Imagine by Mercy Me
- I Can Only Imagine (2018 Film)
- Everywhere by Tim McGraw
- Red Hot Chili Peppers (American Rock Band)
- Running with the Devil by Van Halen
- Believe by Third Day
- Dare You To Move by Switchfoot
- INXS (Australian Rock Band)
- The O.C. Supertones (American Christian Ska Band)
- Relient K (American Christian Rock Band)
- Higher by Creed
- Alter Bridge (American Rock Band)
- Myles Kennedy (Rock Singer)
- Slash (Guitarist)
- Nickleback (American Rock Band)
- The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power
- Shackles (Praise You) by Mary Mary
- Destiny’s Child (American R&B Trio)
- Bumps in a Bump by MC Hammer
- Gospel Gangstaz (American Christian Rap Group)
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is co-founder of Irenicast and loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Allen Marshall O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is the pastor of a UCC church in Northern California, resident chaplain at an area hospital, and co-founder of Irenicast. He believes in the importance of education, peace, and ecology and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
Bonnie is the co-pastor at Parkside Community Church. Bonnie has also served the Congregational Church of San Mateo as Transitional Minister for Intergenerational Education. As a graduate of Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, she offers expertise in multi-faith leadership, the spirituality of children, process theology and church organizational structure. Drawing from her fundamentalist Christian background, she co-leads several outreach ministries to those spiritual travelers who are migrating out of fundamentalist Christianity.
Rev. Raj Rambob | co-host | raj@irenicast.com
Rajeev Rambob (Raj) is spouse, of 26 years, to Bonnie Rambob. Both Bonnie and Raj are ordained ministers in the United Church of Christ. They have two adult children who are intelligent, creative, hilarious and kind. Raj has been a K-12 educator and principal. Raj transitioned from K-12 leadership to executive leadership in the nonprofit sector. Raj's non-profit experience is largely in homelessness. Currently Raj is Executive Director of Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency (ATCAA). ATCAA is a multi-service, anti-poverty, agency that serves two counties. Raj loves thoughtful and irreverent conversation over food and drink with family and trusted friends.
You can follow Raj on Facebook and at www.christianprocess.blogspot.com
Pastor Casey Tinnin | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
Casey is the pastor of Loomis Basin Congregational Church in Loomis California. He is one of the co-creators of Intersections which is a support group that meets once a month to deconstruct their evangelical past. Casey also created a non-religious LGBT teen group, The Landing Spot, that meets once a month. When Casey isn’t preaching, protesting, or providing pastoral care he enjoys spending his time reading comic books, talking about theology, politics and sex, baking, cooking, kayaking and spending time with his partner Jose of six years and walking their dog Kole.
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or Gutter Theology
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
Read Us on our blog Irenicon
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Follow Us on Twitter and Google+
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CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
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Despite what many of us from fundamentalist backgrounds have been told, there is a diverse array of Christian theologies. Liberation, Queer, Womanist and Process theology are some of the lenses we will be looking through on this week’s episode.
This week Raj, Bonnie and Casey share their learnings and leanings on the the theologies of Liberation, Queer, Womanist and Process in ways that are moving, inspiring, troubling and down right blasphemous. The co-hosts explore the power and possibility of each theology and connect dots and highlight intersectionality all over the place.
Liberation theology posits that God is “on the side of the oppressed.” The co-hosts unpack the economic and social ramifications of an embrace of liberation theology. The team also wonders if “total liberation” is possible and what might be left to do if/when liberation is achieved.
Queer theology invites us to look at the Bible and God with a lense that has few, if any, limitations of traditional gender roles, sexual standards, anything - an opportunity to see things anew.
Womanist theology says “have a seat at the table” and talk about the deep, dark things and the high and bright things and you will be heard. The best theology is often created at the kitchen table by those who have never been to seminary.
Process theology stems from the work of Alfred North Whitehead’s work “Process and Reality.” The nature of God is in radical relationship WITH all of creation not creation a subject of God.
In the segment Raj, Bonnie and Casey reveal their “least liked” Christian phrases. Triggers all around! Beware some will cause feelings of nausea, irritability and down-right anger.
Conversation on Christian Theologies (00:35)
Bottom 3 Segment (49:15)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Christian Theologies
- Liberation Theology (Wiki)
- Gustavo Gutiérrez (Liberation Theologian - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Saul Alinsky (American community organizer and writer)
- Year of Jubilee
- Annie Lamott (Progressive political activist, public speaker, and writing teacher - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- James Cone (American theologian - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Conversation on Race – A Kick in the Walls – 134 (Irenicast Episode)
- Queer Theology (Wiki)
- The Queerness of Cana (Queerly Faithful blog post by Casey)
- Womanist Theology (Wiki)
- Alice Walker (American novelist, short story writer, poet, and activist - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Katie G Cannon (American Christian theologian and ethicist associated with womanist theology and black theology)
- The Oxford Handbook of African American Theology by Katie G. Cannon (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Jacquelyn Grant (African-American professor, theologian, author, and one of the founding developers of womanist theology)
- White Women's Christ and Black Women's Jesus: Feminist Christology and Womanist Response by Jacquelyn Grant (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Delores S. Williams (Theologian - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Dr. Valerie Miles-Tribble (Associate Professor of Ministerial Leadership & Practical Theology)
- The Cosmic Christ
- Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (Wiki)
- Process and Reality by Alfred North Whitehead (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Catherine Keller (Theologian - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Monica Coleman (Contemporary theologian associated with process theology - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Christina Hutchens
- Cornel West (American philosopher, political activist, social critic, author, and public intellectual - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Surprised by Joy by C. S. Lewis (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- American Baptist Seminary of the West
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is co-founder of Irenicast and loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Allen Marshall O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is the pastor of a UCC church in Northern California, resident chaplain at an area hospital, and co-founder of Irenicast. He believes in the importance of education, peace, and ecology and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
Bonnie is the co-pastor at Parkside Community Church. Bonnie has also served the Congregational Church of San Mateo as Transitional Minister for Intergenerational Education. As a graduate of Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, she offers expertise in multi-faith leadership, the spirituality of children, process theology and church organizational structure. Drawing from her fundamentalist Christian background, she co-leads several outreach ministries to those spiritual travelers who are migrating out of fundamentalist Christianity.
Rev. Raj Rambob | co-host | raj@irenicast.com
Rajeev Rambob (Raj) is spouse, of 26 years, to Bonnie Rambob. Both Bonnie and Raj are ordained ministers in the United Church of Christ. They have two adult children who are intelligent, creative, hilarious and kind. Raj has been a K-12 educator and principal. Raj transitioned from K-12 leadership to executive leadership in the nonprofit sector. Raj's non-profit experience is largely in homelessness. Currently Raj is Executive Director of Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency (ATCAA). ATCAA is a multi-service, anti-poverty, agency that serves two counties. Raj loves thoughtful and irreverent conversation over food and drink with family and trusted friends.
You can follow Raj on Facebook and at www.christianprocess.blogspot.com
Pastor Casey Tinnin | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
Casey is the pastor of Loomis Basin Congregational Church in Loomis California. He is one of the co-creators of Intersections which is a support group that meets once a month to deconstruct their evangelical past. Casey also created a non-religious LGBT teen group, The Landing Spot, that meets once a month. When Casey isn’t preaching, protesting, or providing pastoral care he enjoys spending his time reading comic books, talking about theology, politics and sex, baking, cooking, kayaking and spending time with his partner Jose of six years and walking their dog Kole.
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or Gutter Theology
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
Read Us on our blog Irenicon
Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com
Follow Us on Twitter and Google+
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Listen & Subscribe to Us on iTunes, Google Play, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker and SoundCloud
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CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
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Irenicast Roundtable y’all!
There are certain legends that speak of a round table where valiant heroes, thought leaders and purveyors of magic gathered to rid the world of injustice. Well f**k those guys. This is the round table worthy to be called a showcase of the immortals. Where else can you encounter a high caliber cast of characters that could be taken straight out of a Tolkien novel?
There is Jeff, the court jester who is skilled in avoiding the fiery darts of vulnerability with humor. Allen, a powerful empath and over-sharer dubbed by many as the occasional vegan. The esteemed man of the cloth who’s compassion and love for people, and slow jams, has garnered him the simple, yet powerful, tile of Pastor Casey. There is also the ever evolving and highly skilled social justice warrior, Bonnie. And finally, the sage who’s wisdom regarding choice of mate and love of bacon brings stability to his clan, Raj.
Listen this week as this cast of legends engages in the age old youth group practice of laughing and being vulnerable while creating a divine atmosphere where all are welcome. Where origin stories are shared and secrets revealed. A journey that takes you effortlessly from laughter to tears.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Irenicast Roundtable
- Intersections Roundtable – A Community of EXvangelicals and UNfundies – 113 (First Irenicast episode with all hosts in the same room)
- BE THOU MY VISION -- My Favorite Irish Hymn! :) (Allen’s Favorite Hymn)
- Keith Sweat Featuring Athena Cage - Nobody (Video) (Casey’s Jam)
- Boyz II Men (R&B vocal group)
- Heath Ledger (American Actor)
- 10 Things I Hate About You (1999 Film)
- The Dark Knight (2008 Film)
- A Knight's Tale (2001 Film)
- Channing Tatum (American Actor)
- Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson (American Actor & Producer)
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Portuguese Professional Footballer)
- What is the Enneagram?
- Radical Orthodoxy: A New Theology by John Milbank (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Road to Edmond (2018 Documentary Film)
- 40 Days of FriChik fad sweeps Adventism
- All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Isley Brothers (American musical group)
- Tobias Fünke (Arrested Development Character)
- U2 (Irish rock band)
- Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
- Halloween and Heritage – Have Your Soul Cake and Eat it Too – 128 (Irenicast episode with Childhood Fears segment)
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is co-founder of Irenicast and loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Allen Marshall O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is the pastor of a UCC church in Northern California, resident chaplain at an area hospital, and co-founder of Irenicast. He believes in the importance of education, peace, and ecology and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
Bonnie is the co-pastor at Parkside Community Church. Bonnie has also served the Congregational Church of San Mateo as Transitional Minister for Intergenerational Education. As a graduate of Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, she offers expertise in multi-faith leadership, the spirituality of children, process theology and church organizational structure. Drawing from her fundamentalist Christian background, she co-leads several outreach ministries to those spiritual travelers who are migrating out of fundamentalist Christianity.
Raj Rambob | co-host | raj@irenicast.com
Rajeev Rambob (Raj) is spouse, of 26 years, to Bonnie Rambob. Both Bonnie and Raj are ordained ministers in the United Church of Christ. They have two adult children who are intelligent, creative, hilarious and kind. Raj has been a K-12 educator and principal. Raj transitioned from K-12 leadership to executive leadership in the nonprofit sector. Raj's non-profit experience is largely in homelessness. Currently Raj is Executive Director of Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency (ATCAA). ATCAA is a multi-service, anti-poverty, agency that serves two counties. Raj loves thoughtful and irreverent conversation over food and drink with family and trusted friends.
You can follow Raj on Facebook
Pastor Casey Tinnin | co-host | casey@irenicast.com
Casey is the pastor of Loomis Basin Congregational Church in Loomis California. He is one of the co-creators of Intersections which is a support group that meets once a month to deconstruct their evangelical past. Casey also created a non-religious LGBT teen group, The Landing Spot, that meets once a month. When Casey isn’t preaching, protesting, or providing pastoral care he enjoys spending his time reading comic books, talking about theology, politics and sex, baking, cooking, kayaking and spending time with his partner Jose of six years and walking their dog Kole.
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or Gutter Theology
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
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Follow Us on Twitter and Google+
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CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
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Our conversation on race takes an honest look at the team’s understanding of race as a complex construct that has shaped every aspect of our identities, our relationships and our lives.
Raj suggests the topic in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Dr. King called us into uncomfortable spaces to do challenging work in the areas of economic justice, anti militarism, prison reform and racial equity.
Additionally Raj shares the observation that “white people” rarely have the opportunity to talk openly about race. The pursuit of racial justice requires engaged participants from all sectors of the racial spectrum to be involved, courageous and vulnerable. The team agrees to step into the uncomfortable space together.
Co-hosts Jeff, Allen, Bonnie and Casey respond to Raj’s questions on the definition of race, on racial identity, racial understanding, the linkage between faith formation and racial formation and what role each one has to play in the struggle for racial justice.
Then the team gets silly in a new segment “Over/Under.” Avocado Toast, Jerry Seinfeld, Titanic, Grunge. Listen and you’ll understand.
Conversation on Race (01:03)
Over/Under Segment (53:12)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Race
- Eugenics
- A Black Theology of Liberation by James H. Cone (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- 23AndMe (DNA Genetic Testing & Analysis)
- Insecure (HBO TV Show)
- Get Out (2017 Film)
- Joe Rogan Rejects Concept of White Privilege (YouTube Video)
- 1936 Summer Olympics (Wiki)
- Affirmative Action (Wiki)
- Castle Rock (Hulu TV Show)
- Marc Bernardin (Writer, Podcast Host)
- Kevin Smith (Writer/Director)
- Fatman Beyond (Podcast)
- Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018 Film)
- Why James Bond Should Be Black But Batman Should Stay White (Article)
- Author Austin Channing Brown – I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness – 118 (Irenicast Episode)
- Trayvon Martin (Wiki)
- NT Wright (Theologian)
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Theologian)
- Tamil (Wiki)
- Telugu (Wiki)
- Liberation Theology
- The Poisonwood Bible: A Novel by Barbara Kingsolver (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander
From Our Over/Under Segment
- Pilgrimage - Meaningful Movement - 078 (Irenicast episode with Top 3 Veggies Segment)
- Santa Maria Seasoning
- Jerry Seinfeld (Comedian)
- Seinfeld (TV Show)
- Larry David (Actor/Writer)
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO TV Show)
- Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (Netflix Show)
- Titanic (1997 Film)
- Badmotorfinger (Soundgarden Album)
- Nirvana’s Smells Like Teen Spirit in major key
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is co-founder of Irenicast. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Allen Marshall O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is the pastor of a UCC church in Northern California, resident chaplain at an area hospital, and co-founder of Irenicast. He believes in the importance of education, peace, and ecology and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob | co-host | bonnie@irenicast.com
Bonnie is the co-pastor at Parkside Community Church. Bonnie has also served the Congregational Church of San Mateo as Transitional Minister for Intergenerational Education. As a graduate of Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, she offers expertise in multi-faith leadership, the spirituality of children, process theology and church organizational structure. Drawing from her fundamentalist Christian background, she co-leads several outreach ministries to those spiritual travelers who are migrating out of fundamentalist Christianity.
Raj Rambob | co-host | raj@irenicast.com
Rajeev Rambob (Raj) is spouse, of 26 years, to Bonnie Rambob. Both Bonnie and Raj are ordained ministers in the United Church of Christ. They have two adult children who are intelligent, creative, hilarious and kind. Raj has been a K-12 educator and principal. Raj transitioned from K-12 leadership to executive leadership in the nonprofit sector. Raj's non-profit experience is largely in homelessness. Currently Raj is Executive Director of Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency (ATCAA). ATCAA is a multi-service, anti-poverty, agency that serves two counties. Raj loves thoughtful and irreverent conversation over food and drink with family and trusted friends.
You can follow Raj on Facebook
Pastor Casey Tinnin | co-host| casey@irenicast.com
Casey is the pastor of Loomis Basin Congregational Church in Loomis California. He is one of the co-creators of Intersections which is a support group that meets once a month to deconstruct their evangelical past. Casey also created a non-religious LGBT teen group, The Landing Spot, that meets once a month. When Casey isn’t preaching, protesting, or providing pastoral care he enjoys spending his time reading comic books, talking about theology, politics and sex, baking, cooking, kayaking and spending time with his partner Jose of six years and walking their dog Kole.
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or Gutter Theology
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
Read Us on our blog Irenicon
Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com
Follow Us on Twitter and Google+
Like Us on Facebook
Listen & Subscribe to Us on iTunes, Google Play, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker and SoundCloud
Speak to Us on our Feedback Page and the Post Evangelical Facebook Group
See Us on Instagram
Support Us on Amazon
Love Us?
CREDITS
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Linda Kay Klein author of PURE: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free joins us this week. Sexuality, sexual purity as Christian faithfulness, girls, boys, women, men, shame, guilt, American Evangelicalism, political opportunism, the Virgin Mary, healing, hope and community – these are just a few of the topics Linda discusses with Irenicast co-host, Bonnie Rambob.
The conversation begins with Linda’s relay of her own personal experiences with purity culture during her adolescence. As Linda grew, left the church and entered the secular world, she likens her struggle in the wake of purity indoctrination to include almost PTSD-like symptoms. Though impacted women (and men) often find it hard to talk about their shame regarding sexuality, Linda heard “me too” whispers along the way coming from others with whom Linda shares a similar background. Hence, her life-changing (according to Bonnie) well-researched book.
Linda unpacks a little bit about the history of sexual repression within American Christianity and its devastating generational impact. In the 90s, purity culture became purity industry. She and Bonnie briefly consider the influential book, I Kissed Dating Goodbye written by a young Joshua Harris. Linda and Bonnie discuss the deep spiritual work of repentance, listening, talking and healing, all of which is part of breaking free from the oppression of purity culture.
Linda shares her own spiritual journey as a Christian though not a church member. In a rich detour from the central topic, Linda and Bonnie explore the value of spiritual community in relation to going it alone or belonging to religious institutions such as church.
The conversation ends with an important question – what now? How do we move forward? Linda shares her insights into the healing power of values- based, lifespan sexuality education curricula such as OWL (Our Whole Lives) developed in collaboration between Unitarian Universalists, United Church of Christ and Planned Parenting. Bonnie and Linda reflect on biblical images of women’s sexuality, for example the Virgin Mary. Together they wonder about whether there is potential for reframing these images in liberative ways. In addition, Linda shares her emerging and ground-breaking work as founder of Break Free Together.
If, as part of your faith life, you’ve ever experienced shame just because you are a sexual being, you might be a survivor of purity culture – and, this episode is for you.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation with Linda Kay Klein Author of PURE
- PURE: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free by Linda Kay Klein (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Joshua Harris (American Pastor and Author)
- Evangelical Writer Kisses An Old Idea Goodbye (Article on Joshua Harris’ recently apology for I Kissed Dating Goodbye)
- Faith, Hope, Chastity : Thousands of teen-agers are embracing a new Christian abstinence program. Why? Many long for moral certainties. Also, "Sex is now a matter of life and death." (1994 LA Times Article)
- Our Whole Lives aka OWL (comprehensive sexuality curriculum)
- Mary’s Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55 CEB)
- Break Free Together
THANK YOU
A big thank you to Linda Kay Klein for talking with us this week!
Linda Kay Klein author of PURE: Inside the Evangelical Movement that Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free, is also a storyteller and innovator. Linda is also founder of Break Free Together, an organization committed to helping people release sexual shame and claim their whole selves.
Linda has been featured on NPR, Elle.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, PopSugar, Refinery29, New York Magazine’s The Cut, the New York Post, Fox News Online, Mother Jones, and several other media outlets. Click here for a sampling of these media pieces.
To keep up on Linda’s continuing work follow her on Twitter @LindaKayKlein or check out her website LindaKayKlein.com
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is co-founder of Irenicast. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Allen Marshall O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is the pastor of a UCC church in Northern California, resident chaplain at an area hospital, and co-founder of Irenicast. He believes in the importance of education, peace, and ecology and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast calledIntersections.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob | co-host
Bonnie is the co-pastor at Parkside Community Church. Bonnie has also served the Congregational Church of San Mateo as Transitional Minister for Intergenerational Education. As a graduate of Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, she offers expertise in multi-faith leadership, the spirituality of children, process theology and church organizational structure. Drawing from her fundamentalist Christian background, she co-leads several outreach ministries to those spiritual travelers who are migrating out of fundamentalist Christianity.
Raj Rambob | co-host
Rajeev Rambob (Raj) is spouse, of 26 years, to Bonnie Rambob. Both Bonnie and Raj are ordained ministers in the United Church of Christ. They have two adult children who are intelligent, creative, hilarious and kind. Raj has been a K-12 educator and principal. Raj transitioned from K-12 leadership to executive leadership in the nonprofit sector. Raj's non-profit experience is largely in homelessness. Currently Raj is Executive Director of Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency (ATCAA). ATCAA is a multi-service, anti-poverty, agency that serves two counties. Raj loves thoughtful and irreverent conversation over food and drink with family and trusted friends.
You can follow Raj on Facebook
Pastor Casey Tinnin | co-host
Casey is the pastor of Loomis Basin Congregational Church in Loomis California. He is one of the co-creators of Intersections which is a support group that meets once a month to deconstruct their evangelical past. Casey also created a non-religious LGBT teen group, The Landing Spot, that meets once a month. When Casey isn’t preaching, protesting, or providing pastoral care he enjoys spending his time reading comic books, talking about theology, politics and sex, baking, cooking, kayaking and spending time with his partner Jose of six years and walking their dog Kole.
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or Gutter Theology
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‘Tis the episode before 2019 and all through the show, we are politicizing Christmas and hoping to grow. Our new hosts are ready, and chosen with care. As we continue to cultivate a place for our souls to be laid bare. So, gather in and listen to our chatter, as we serve up something fun and challenging on a digital platter. Let us call out together without haste, Merry Christmas to all and lay the establishment to waste.
Irenicast is expanding its borders this week and welcoming Bonnie & Raj Rambob and Casey Tinnin as official co-hosts of Irenicast. Listen and hear how this came together and where Irenicast is headed with this new chorus of voices.
And that is not all for this super-sized holiday episode either. All 5 hosts have a short but meaningful discussion about whether politicizing Christmas is a needless distraction or a true response to the gospel. With everything happening in our world today it can seem that there are more parallels to the Christmas story then there has ever been.
The episode finishes as everyone gathers around the proverbial fire and shares their favorite Christmas and holiday traditions. It is fitting that this official roll out of a new direction for Irenicast happens as we celebrate the birth of a movement in the person of Jesus Christ.
The Introduction of Our New Co-Hosts (00:35)
Conversation on Politicizing Christmas (31:58)
Holiday Traditions Segment (56:30)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Special Announcement
- Intersections Roundtable – A Community of EXvangelicals and UNfundies – 113 (First episode featuring our now permanent Irenicast co-hosts)
- Pure: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free by Linda Kay Klein (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
From Our Conversation on Politicizing Christmas
- Twitter Users Mock Hannity’s Panicky New ‘War On Christmas’ Rant (Article)
- Parkside Community Church (Bonnie’s Church)
- How a local church is using a nativity scene to demand reunification of migrant families (News Coverage of Parkside’s Nativity Scene)
- Sacramento church protests immigration policies with caged nativity scene (More News Coverage of Parkside’s Nativity Scene)
- 7-year-old migrant girl taken into Border Patrol custody dies of dehydration, exhaustion (Article)
- Ammon Bundy breaks with Trump on anti-migrant rhetoric: ‘It’s all fear-based’ (Article)
- Groups want Placer County to join sanctuary state opposition (Article)
- The Beginning of the Gospel, Mark 1:1 (An article highlighting Mark’s parallel with the Priene Calendar Inscription)
- "No one puts their children in a boat unless the water is safer than the land"
- Trump signals US won't punish Saudi crown prince over Khashoggi killing (article)
- Prominent evangelical leader on Khashoggi crisis: let’s not risk “$100 billion worth of arms sales” (Article)
- A caravan of phony claims from the Trump administration (Article)
- Telling Us to Go Shopping (Article on Bush’s comments after 9/11)
From Our Holiday Traditions Segment
- Die Hard (1988 Film)
- Elf (2003 Film)
- Jingle All the Way (1996 Film)
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | producer & co-host | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is co-founder of Irenicast. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Allen Marshall O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is the pastor of a UCC church in Northern California, resident chaplain at an area hospital, and co-founder of Irenicast. He believes in the importance of education, peace, and ecology and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast calledIntersections.
Rev. Bonnie Rambob | co-host
Bonnie is the co-pastor at Parkside Community Church. Bonnie has also served the Congregational Church of San Mateo as Transitional Minister for Intergenerational Education. As a graduate of Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, she offers expertise in multi-faith leadership, the spirituality of children, process theology and church organizational structure. Drawing from her fundamentalist Christian background, she co-leads several outreach ministries to those spiritual travelers who are migrating out of fundamentalist Christianity.
Raj Rambob | co-host
Rajeev Rambob (Raj) is spouse, of 26 years, to Bonnie Rambob. Both Bonnie and Raj are ordained ministers in the United Church of Christ. They have two adult children who are intelligent, creative, hilarious and kind. Raj has been a K-12 educator and principal. Raj transitioned from K-12 leadership to executive leadership in the nonprofit sector. Raj's non-profit experience is largely in homelessness. Currently Raj is Executive Director of Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency (ATCAA). ATCAA is a multi-service, anti-poverty, agency that serves two counties. Raj loves thoughtful and irreverent conversation over food and drink with family and trusted friends.
You can follow Raj on Facebook
Pastor Casey Tinnin | co-host
Casey is the pastor of Loomis Basin Congregational Church in Loomis California. He is one of the co-creators of Intersections which is a support group that meets once a month to deconstruct their evangelical past. Casey also created a non-religious LGBT teen group, The Landing Spot, that meets once a month. When Casey isn’t preaching, protesting, or providing pastoral care he enjoys spending his time reading comic books, talking about theology, politics and sex, baking, cooking, kayaking and spending time with his partner Jose of six years and walking their dog Kole.
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or Gutter Theology
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Pastor Casey Tinnin, who is a gay pastor shares of his journey out of fundamentalism, coming out, and his process of being ordained in the United Church of Christ. Jeff and Pastor Casey have a lively discussion about the influence that fundamentalism and conservatism played in Casey’s coming out process.
Pastor Casey talks at length about his journey, and how his faith was formed in the wake of so many Christians telling him he would never be ordained. He also speaks about growing up in evangelical purity culture and “dating Jesus” all four years of high school. He even refers to Jesus as “his beard.”
The conversation is filled with thoughts around what remaining closeted does to a person, and the impact it has on a person's life. The conversation between Jeff and Casey moves to the importance of authenticity and truth telling, and how people can be allies to those who are coming out.
This week’s episode closes out with a fun round of Famous Christians for 100. Each host takes a shot at guessing who is behind some pretty amazing and terrifying quotes.
Conversation on Being a Gay Pastor (01:24)
Famous Christians for 100 Segment (41:30)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Being a Gay Pastor
- International House of Prayer (Organization)
- The Revolutionary War Hero Who Was Openly Gay
- Mark Driscoll (Evangelical Leader)
- Yvette Flunder (an American singer and senior pastor of the City of Refuge United Church of Christ in Oakland, California and Presiding Bishop of The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries)
- Come Sunday - 015 (Divine Cinema Episode)
- United Church of Christ - UCC (Denomination)
- Intersections Roundtable – A Community of EXvangelicals and UNfundies – 113 (Irenicast Episode)
From Our Famous Christians for 100 Segment
- Jessica Simpson and her fish or chicken tuna (YouTube Video)
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California and co-founder of Irenicast. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is the pastor of a UCC church in Northern California, resident chaplain at an area hospital, and co-founder of Irenicast. He believes in the importance of education, peace, and ecology and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
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In confronting masculinity, Jeff, Allen, and Raj discuss building a better social construction for themselves, particularly by tackling toxic masculinity and male supremacy. They examine their formations as cisgender-straight-males, reveal personal challenges, challenge each other and wonder what could be.
Patriarchy is examined in relationship to male supremacy and toxic masculinity. A definition of toxic masculinity offered in the show is from the good men project. Women After All: Sex, Evolution, and the End of Male Supremacy by Melvin Konner M.D is cited as a resource.
The reduction of testosterone in men is mentioned and an acknowledgement that those hurt by male supremacy and toxic masculinity are missing voices in the Confronting Masculinity - Building a Better Social Construction.
Conversation on Confronting Masculinity (02:52)
Pursuit of the Trivial Segment (51:17)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Confronting Masculinity
- Episode 151 - Incels and Masculinity in the 21st Century (Ask Science Mike Podcast Episode)
- Gender and Emotion Expression: A Developmental Contextual Perspective (Article that discusses some of what Allen mentions about boys typically being encouraged to deny their feelings earlier in development than girls)
- The Good Men Project
- Incel (Wikipedia Article)
- Model of masculinity under fascist Italy (Wikipedia Article)
- Are Young Males Disengaging from Society? – The Case of the the Incredible Disappearing Men – 084 (Irenicast Episode)
- The Mystery of Declining Testosterone (Article)
- Testosterone Rex: Myths of Sex, Science, and Society by Cordelia Fine (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Women After All: Sex, Evolution, and the End of Male Supremacy by Melvin Konner M.D. (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Womanist Midrash: A Reintroduction to the Women of the Torah and the Throne by Wilda C. Gafney (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California and co-founder of Irenicast. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is the pastor of a UCC church in Northern California, resident chaplain at an area hospital, and co-founder of Irenicast. He believes in the importance of education, peace, and ecology and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
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Parenting during deconstruction, nurturing the spiritual child and adolescent in our care and in our hearts -- Rev. Bonnie Rambob (from episodes #113 and #123) joins Allen and Jeff to delve into this much-requested topic. Drawing from Lisa Miller’s research, other sources and their own experiences with parenting and ministry, Jeff, Allen and Bonnie discuss ideas about natural spirituality and the spirituality of children and adolescents.
Bonnie shares her insights from parenting her kids (now adults) through her and her spouse’s (Raj Rambob from episodes #113 and #128) process of deconstruction, or as she calls it, spiritual metamorphosis. When it comes to parenting, hindsight is 20/20.
The conversation begins with definitions of spirituality and includes personal reflections on relating former fundamentalist expressions of spirituality and spiritual community to emerging spiritual understandings for the sake of our kids. Woven throughout the podcast is the latest research on helping kids develop their own spiritual cores which will help them get through life’s challenges and make meaning out of life.
Irenicast listeners have asked for a conversation on spiritual parenting during deconstruction and beyond. With Allen’s background as a youth pastor, Jeff’s wisdom as a parent and youth minister and Bonnie’s experience as a school teacher, children, youth and family minister, and a parent, this conversation is at least the beginning of a dive into navigating the complicated path of parenting as co-spiritual journeyers with our kids.
The episode ends with a Top Three segment in which each host’s top three childhood fears are revealed. It gets deep fast.
Conversation on Parenting During Deconstruction (01:33)
Top 3 Childhood Fears Segment (49:48)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Parenting During Deconstruction
- Intersections Roundtable – A Community of EXvangelicals and UNfundies – 113 (Irenicast Episode)
- Poverty and Protest – With Guest Co-Host Bonnie Rambob – 123 (Irenicast Episode)
- The Spiritual Child: The New Science on Parenting for Health and Lifelong Thriving by Dr. Lisa Miller (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
From Our Top 3 Segment (See what other Top 3s we done on episodes #078, #105 and #116)
- Alice in Wonderland Syndrome (also known as Todd's syndrome or dysmetropsia, a disorienting neuropsychological condition that affects perception)
THANK YOU
Thank you to Rev. Bonnie Rambob for joining us on another episode of Irenicast.
Bonnie began her working life as a credentialed elementary, middle school, high school teacher and school principal in various school settings in Maryland, Virginia and California. In her teaching career, she discovered her passion for the spirituality of children and youth. After raising two sons, Bonnie pursued her dream of tending to the spiritual well-being of children, youth and families by completing an MDiv at Pacific School of Religion.
Currently, she serves Parkside Community Church as Minister for Young Adults and Families. While serving at the Congregational Church of San Mateo, Bonnie co-founded Peace Village San Mateo, an interfaith peace education day camp for kids ages 7-13 as well as an interfaith leadership program for high school youth and college students. She has written spiritual curriculum for children, teens and families. She has presented workshops on topics such as: the Spirituality of Parenting, Race and Young Children and Media Literacy for Families, to name a few.
Relying on her training and experience as an educator, minister and parent along with her heart’s desire for nurturing communities of loving relationships, Bonnie relishes the opportunity to provide support to families who are cultivating spirituality in their homes.
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California and co-founder of Irenicast. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is the pastor of a UCC church in Northern California, resident chaplain at an area hospital, and co-founder of Irenicast. He believes in the importance of education, peace, and ecology and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
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Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
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Halloween and heritage, ancestors and the thinning of the veil between worlds- Rev. Raj Rambob (From episode #113) joins Jeff and Allen to talk about all this and more in Irenicast’s fourth Halloween special. In past Halloween episodes, they have discussed the supernatural, the devil and witches. This year they reflect on the holiday itself. They reflect on the larger historical development of the day and how it specifically changed for them in moving away from fundamentalist contexts.
The discussion takes them from childhood memories, how Halloween was approached in each of their fundamentalist spiritual development to what significance the holiday brings them today. Intertwined throughout the whole conversation is a concentration on heritage and ancestry.
Raj brings a particularly unique perspective to the conversation due to his Seventh Day Adventist background and Indian heritage. We’ve known for some time that Jeff comes from a Pentecostal background and Allen a more Baptist-like setting, so Raj’s background is a welcome perspective in this conversation and the overall conversation Irenciast has been bringing for the last 4 years.
This episode ends with a Horror Movie Edition of Judging a Book by Its Cover. Each host brings to the table two different horror movie titles that the other hosts have to guess the plot synopsis of.
Conversation on Halloween and Heritage (01:40)
Judging a Book by Its Cover Segment (49:04)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Halloween and Heritage
- Intersections Roundtable – A Community of EXvangelicals and UNfundies – 113 (Raj Rambob first appeared on this episode of the podcast)
- Past Halloween Irenicast Episodes
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- Halloween and the Supernatural – Paranormal Proclivities – 034
- The Evolution of Satan – Details in the Devil – 086
- Are The Witch Hunts Behind Us? – Different Pot, Same Brew – 104
- Satan the Musician, or Choir Director (Here is an explanation on how many have come to this conclusion)
- Isaiah 14:12 NRSV - (Bible verse referring to ‘Satan’ as the morning star)
- Ellen Gould White (Seventh Day Adventist Founder)
- The origin of Halloween lies in Celtic Ireland (Article)
- Anti-Catholicism in the United States (Wiki)
- Second Vatican Council (aka Vatican II)
From Our Judging a Book by Its Cover Segment (Judging a Book by Its Cover has been played on episodes #007, #020, #074, #103, and #117)
- Q (1982 Film)
- Grabbers (2012 Film)
- The Cat o' Nine Tails (1971 Film)
- Cocoon (1985 Film)
- It Conquered the World (1956 Film)
- Black Mirror (Netflix Anthology Series)
- Freakdog (2008 Film)
- Basket Case (1982 Film)
THANK YOU
A big thanks to Rajeev Rambob for joinning us this week and sharing part of his spiritual journey!
Rajeev Rambob (Raj) is spouse, of 26 years, to Bonnie Rambob. Both Bonnie and Raj are ordained ministers in the United Church of Christ. They have two adult children who are intelligent, creative, hilarious and kind.
Raj has been a K-12 educator and principal. Raj transitioned from K-12 leadership to executive leadership in the nonprofit sector. Raj's non-profit experience is largely in homelessness. Currently Raj is Executive Director of Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency (ATCAA). ATCAA is a multi-service, anti-poverty, agency that serves two counties.
Raj loves thoughtful and irreverent conversation over food and drink with family and trusted friends. You can follow Raj at...
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Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California and co-founder of Irenicast. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is the pastor of a UCC church in Northern California, resident chaplain at an area hospital, and co-founder of Irenicast. He believes in the importance of education, peace, and ecology and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
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How and why are the Enneagram and Progressive Christianity having their moment? Pastor Casey Tinnin joins Jeff and Allen for a discussion about personality typing, self-knowledge, emotional intelligence, relationship styles, and more as we dive deep into “heart-centered” types and the Enneagram in general.
Pastor Casey Tinnin, in addition to being an Enneagram guru, is the pastor of Loomis Basin Congregational Church in Loomis California and one of the co-creators of Intersections which is a support group that meets once a month to deconstruct their evangelical past. Casey also created a non-religious LGBT teen group, The Landing Spot, that meets once a month. Casey is passionate about being an example of progressive Christianity in the wake of conservative evangelicalism. “My role as pastor is to empower people to take on the task of following Jesus; to be the hands, feet, and voice of God in the world.”
Also in this episode, Jeff and Allen get personal with Casey in regard to their own numbers and wings. Also find out what numbers and wings mean within the Enneagram framework.
Although many within the Progressive Christianity framework seem to be very familiar with the Enneagram, this conversation might help shed some light as to why that may be.
Finally, for the segment, these three preachers dabble in another round of Jesus Juke. Casey, Jeff and Allen creating sermons out of nowhere using a dry erase erasers, a lens cap, and tardigrades as illustrations.
Conversation on the Enneagram and Progressive Christianity (02:18)
Jesus Juke Segment (51:57)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on the Enneagram and Progressive Christianity
- Intersections Roundtable – A Community of EXvangelicals and UNfundies – 113 (First Irenicast Episode with Pastor Casey Tinnin)
- Poverty and Protest – With Guest Co-Host Bonnie Rambob – 123 (Recent Episode with Guest Co-Host Bonnie Rambob, also from the Intersections Roundtable Episode)
- Myers–Briggs Type Indicator
- Enneagram Resources
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- Wagner Enneagram Personality Style Scales (Casey’s Recommended Enneagram Test)
- Jerry Wagner - Enneagram Spectrum of Personality Styles
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Attachment Theory
- Letter from a Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King Jr.
- Kathryn Grant is Casey’s mentor when it comes to the Enneagram.
- Kurt Cobain (American singer, songwriter, and musician. Frontman for the band Nirvana)
- RuPaul Andre Charles (American drag queen, actor, model, singer, songwriter, television personality, and author)
From Our Jesus Juke Segment (The Jesus Juke Segment as also been done on episodes #003, #039, #075, #096, #104 and #123)
- Jesus or Jay-Z is a segment we’ve done on episodes #001, #013, #022, #060 and #119… We are looking to rename this segment however, see episode #119 for why
- Loving Haters In the Trump Era – With the Artist Formerly Known as Mona – 124 (Episode Casey was talking about with Sound Charades segment… Sound Charades has also been done on episodes #047, #064 and #124)
- Tardigrade (a phylum of water-dwelling, eight-legged, segmented micro-animals)
THANK YOU
A big thanks to Pastor Casey Tinnin. Casey is the pastor of Loomis Basin Congregational Church in Loomis California. He is one of the co-creators of Intersections which is a support group that meets once a month to deconstruct their evangelical past. Casey also created a non-religious LGBT teen group, The Landing Spot, that meets once a month. When Casey isn’t preaching, protesting, or providing pastoral care he enjoys spending his time reading comic books, talking about theology, politics and sex, baking, cooking, kayaking and spending time with his partner Jose of six years and walking their dog Kole.
You can follow Casey (Rev_tinnin) on twitter or Revcasey Tinnin on Facebook. Or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or Gutter Theology
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IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California and co-founder of Irenicast. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is the pastor of a UCC church in Northern California and co-founder of Irenicast. He believes in the importance of education, peace, and ecology, throws things to his border collie Sonata, and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
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Is Christian celebrity culture a blessing? A Curse? Simply inevitable? From psychological needs, hagiographies, and cult of personalities to new structures of power, Jeff and Allen tackle the phenomena involved in celebrity and how these operate within Christian culture. This episode’s segment pivots and addresses “The Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel,” a much-talked-about document sponsored by leaders within Allen’s alma mater.
Conversation on Celebrity Christian Culture (01:26)
Current Events Segment - The Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel (42:48)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Christian Celebrity Culture
- Robyn Henderson-Espinoza, PhD (Queer Activist, Latinx Scholar, Public Theologian
- "Progressive Christianity's cult of personality is not transformative leadership." (Tweet from @nathanlovestrees, quoting @irobyn)
- Hagiography (Wiki)
- Dorothy Day (American journalist, social activist, and Catholic convert)
- Common Prayer: A Liturgy for Ordinary Radicals by Shane Claiborne (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Halo Effect (Wiki)
- The Problem of Fame (School of Life YouTube Video)
- Nike "I Am Not a Role Model" commercial w/Charles Barkley - 1993 (YouTube Video)
- Neil deGrasse Tyson (American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator)
- Bill Nye (American science communicator, television presenter, and mechanical engineer)
- Howard George Hendricks (Longtime professor at Dallas Theological Seminary and speaker for Promise Keepers)
- Justin Bieber reportedly breaks with celebrity pastor — who doesn’t sound happy about Hailey Baldwin engagement
- Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz Wears Supreme And Is Friends With Justin Bieber (YouTube Video)
- Church Clarity
- Why Church Clarity Matters for "Hipster Churches" and Beyond: Q&A with Broderick Greer (Blog Post for Church Clarity)
From Our Segment Discussing the Statement on Social Justice and the Gospel
- The Statement on Social Justice & the Gospel
- Nashville Statement
- Hundreds of Christian Leaders Denounce the Nashville Statement in an Open Letter
- Chicago Statement on Biblical Inerrancy
- John MacArthur's Master's University Put on Probation by Accrediting Agency
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IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California and co-founder of Irenicast. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is the pastor of a UCC church in Northern California and co-founder of Irenicast. He believes in the importance of education, peace, and ecology, throws things to his border collie Sonata, and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
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Jeff and Allen have another conversation with Jennifer Knapp about the many things she is currently working on. The discussion takes us through her recently finished theology degree from Vanderbilt University, her upcoming tour and finally one of her favorite cooking methods.
For those unfamiliar with Jennifer Knapp’s work, she has been a recording artist since the late 1990s. She started her music as a CCM artist. After an extended hiatus and coming out as a lesbian Jennifer started the second half of her musical career outside CCM. She refers to her current musical trajectory as career 2.0.
In addition to being an accomplished singer and songwriter Jennifer is also the founder of a non-profit called Inside Out Faith. Inside Out Faith helps faith communities educate, affirm and foster support of LGBTQ persons and their allies.
In this episode Jennifer shares how her theological education is shaping her current work and gives some solid recommended reading for anyone looking to move forward in their religious exploration. Her recommendations include works from Karen Armstrong, Diarmaid MacCulloch and John Shelby Spong.
She also shares more about her upcoming tour in which she plays songs from her career 1.0 as a CCM artist. She talks about that the tour was at the request of her fans, many of whom have grown right alongside Jennifer and view many of her songs, old and new, as the soundtrack of their lives. Her upcoming Christmas music with Margaret Becker is also discussed.
Finally, we end on a lighter note as Jeff and Jennifer nerd out on the wonder that is cooking Sous Vide. They share go-to recipes practically turning the show into a foodie podcast.
To find out more about Jennifer Knapp and all her work visit her website at www.JenniferKnapp.com.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Another Conversation with Jennifer Knapp
- A Conversation with Jennifer Knapp – Isolation, Creativity & Career 2.0 – 102 (First Irenicast episode with Jennifer Knapp)
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Theologian)
- Reinhold Niebuhr (Theologian)
- Matthias Roberts (Host of the Queerology Podcast)
- Live from SpiritPride Vancouver – E56 (Queerology Podcast Episode)
- Wesleyan Quadrilateral (Methodology for Theological Reflection)
- A History of God by Karen Armstrong (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Reformation by Diarmaid Macculloch (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Bart Ehrman (Biblical Scholar & Author - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Jesus for the Non-Religious by John Shelby Spong (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Future of Faith by Harvey Cox (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Bonnie Raitt (Musician)
- The B-52's - Love Shack (Official Music Video)
- Tracy Chapman (Musician)
- Natalie Merchant (Musician)
- Tommy Boy Movie CLIP - JoJo the Idiot Circus Boy (YouTube Video)
- Chris Farley Interview with Paul McCartney (YouTube Video)
- Margaret Becker (Musician)
- Jennifer Knapp Concerts through Concert Window
- Sous-vide (Wiki)
- ChefSteps Joule Sous Vide (Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Anova Culinary Sous Vide Precision Cooker (Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Inside Out Faith (Jennifer Knapp’s LGBTQ+ Advocacy Group)
CORRECTIONS
At 48:11 Jeff mentions Jennifer Knapp’s online concert series called Second Thursdays, however Jeff mistakenly refers to them as Second Tuesdays.
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IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California and co-founder of Irenicast. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is the pastor of a UCC church in Northern California and co-founder of Irenicast. He believes in the importance of education, peace, and ecology, throws things to his border collie Sonata, and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
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How does loving haters work in the Trump era? A year and a half into Donald Trump’s presidency, what do we see when we look across the aisle? Jeff and Allen welcome back Mel (The artist formerly known as Mona) to revisit episode 90, in which they resist cheap peace, struggle with the tension of loving those who vilify the vulnerable, and wonder aloud about the lack of practical vision for the beloved community. Inside you’ll hear about Narcissism, conflict resolution, neuroscience research on political motivation, protest, the Christian Right, neoliberal shortcomings, and, to cap it all off, a round of Sound Charades.
This episode was inspired by Irenicast listener, Deena, who writes,
“Hi! I just listened to episode 90 and I'm curious if you plan on doing a second episode as a follow up to it. I know you were really trying to maintain an even keel and make room for all sides. I think for many of us, at this point in time, are struggling with the command to love our neighbors when our neighbors are vilifying vulnerable people in our society. How are we to heap love on a president that lies and looks out only for himself?”
Conversation on Loving Haters in the Trump Era (04:08)
Sound Charades Segment (53:07)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Loving Haters in the Trump Era
- Why Christian Hegemony is Bad News for Christianity – Mona Drops By For a Visit – 110 (Last Irenicast episode with Mel, aka the Artist Formerly Known as Mona)
- Atmosphere of Fear – Action, Motivation, Control – 090 (Irenicast episode we revisit in this episode)
- Gamergate controversy (Wiki)
- Study Predicts Political Beliefs With 83 Percent Accuracy (Article)
- NPD Narcissistic Personality Disorder (Wiki)
- Does Trump Suffer from Narcissistic Personality Disorder? (Article)
- The biblical story the Christian right uses to defend Trump (Article)
- New data shows US hate crimes continued to rise in 2017 (Article)
From Our Sound Charades Segment
- Word Generator
Keep in Touch With Mel
- Impasse Project - an interactive set of resources that helps groups practice skills of courageous dialogue.
- Yes Commander - Mel’s Rock band
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IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California and co-founder of Irenicast. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is the pastor of a UCC church in Northern California and co-founder of Irenicast. He believes in the importance of education, peace, and ecology, throws things to his border collie Sonata, and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
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Poverty and protest: let’s fight poverty not the poor. That’s a message Jeff, Allen, and Bonnie find so central to their faith, two of them joined MLK and Rev. Barber’s Poor People’s Campaign, risking arrest to speak it. In this episode, hear about the intersections between that story, the way communities of faith misconstrue the poor, whether or not some things are “earned” (including unearned income and healthcare), Capitalism and church, protest, the military industrial complex, ecological devastation, racism, prosperity gospel, the prophetic tradition, discipleship and more, followed by a hilarious round of three preachers “Jesus Juking.”
Poverty and Protest Conversation (01:37)
Jesus Juke Segment (55:10)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Poverty and Protest
- Intersections Roundtable – A Community of EXvangelicals and UNfundies – 113 (Irenicast episode with Bonnie)
- What are the presidential candidates saying about poverty and opportunity? (Article)
- Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival
- Nextdoor (social network for your neighborhood)
- Social class in the United States (Wiki)
- Who are the working poor in America? (Article)
- Prosperity Theology (Wiki)
- Income Inequality Statistics (Article)
- Forty-two people hold the same wealth as half the world, Oxfam says (Article)
- Facebook stock drops roughly 20%, loses $120 billion in value after warning that revenue growth will take a hit (Article)
- William Barber II (Religious and Political Leader)
- Repairers of the Breach (Non-profit Organization)
- Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove (Writer)
- Trump Wants a Space Force, But Pentagon Has Different Idea (Article)
- Stephon Clark shooting: How police opened fire on an unarmed black man holding a cellphone (Article)
- The Third Reconstruction: Moral Mondays, Fusion Politics, and the Rise of a New Justice Movement by Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Jubilee (biblical concept)
From Our Jesus Juke Segment
- Woman says why she believes Monster Energy drinks are from Satan (YouTube Video)
- Parkside Community Church (Bonnie’s Church)
- Irenicast Facebook Post displaying Parkside Community Church nativity scene
CORRECTIONS
Bonnie wanted to add that there were people in her former context who did organize and worked hard to establish a homeless sheltering program in the Placerville area. Under the leadership of a wonderful pastor, the SDA Church in Camino offered their fellowship hall as a sheltering space. They continue to be faith-based social justice leaders in that community.
THANK YOU
Thank you to Bonnie Rambob for joining our conversation this week. Bonnie is the co-pastor at Parkside Community Church. Bonnie has also served the Congregational Church of San Mateo as Transitional Minister for Intergenerational Education. As a graduate of Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley, she offers expertise in multi-faith leadership, the spirituality of children, process theology and church organizational structure. Drawing from her fundamentalist Christian background, she co-leads several outreach ministries to those spiritual travelers who are migrating out of fundamentalist Christianity.
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Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California and co-founder of Irenicast. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is the pastor of a UCC church in Northern California and co-founder of Irenicast. He believes in the importance of education, peace, and ecology, throws things to his border collie Sonata, and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
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In revisiting the Holy Spirit, Jeff and Allen explore their Pentecostal and “cessationist” roots through deconstruction and beyond. Scriptures, liberation and process theology, ecology, pragmatism, panentheism, and more combine to inform their perspectives in this lively discussion. They also give an update about the state of the podcast and play a game in which they have to guess whether a name belongs to an X-treme sports brand or youth group.
Conversation on Revisiting the Holy Spirit (02:12)
State of Irenicast Survey Review (50:35)
Youth Group of Sports Brand Segment (55:59)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our listener survey is still up if you would like to provide Irenicast with your thoughts on our content. It can be found at Irenicast.com/survey
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Revisiting the Holy Spirit
- Foundations of Pentecostal Theology by Guy P. Duffield and N.M. Van Cleave (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Charismatic Chaos by John MacArthur (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Benny Hinn (Televangelist & Faith Healer)
- Nicene Creed
- First Council of Nicaea
- Chalcedonian Creed
- The Forgotten God by Francis Chan (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- U2 - Mysterious Ways (YouTube Video)
- Mark Van Steenwyk (author and former guest of Irenicast)
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- Interview with Author Mark Van Steenwyk – 062 (Irenicast Episode)
- Facebook Status Allen mentions
- Enuma Elish (Babylonian Creation Epic)
- Ruach (Hebrew Word for Spirit)
- Psalm 104 (NRSV)
- Wolfhart Pannenberg (German Theologian)
- Nephesh (Hebrew word for soul, life or creature)
- Second Temple Judaism (Wiki)
- Pneuma (Greek Word for Spirit)
- Parakletos (Greek word for Helper or Comforter)
- The Divine Dance by Richard Rohr (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Howard Washington Thurman (American author, philosopher, theologian, educator, and civil rights leader.)
- Liberation Theology
- Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen (Theologian)
- Gigapixels of Andromeda [4K] (YouTube Video)
- Christian author: Trump is under attack from ‘multidimensional Luciferian advanced beings’ (Article)
From Our Segment
- Understanding Teenagers – Developing Your AdoleSENSE – 038 (Irenicast Episode)
- Heaven's Gate (Religious Group)
- The Extreme Team (2003 Film)
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You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California and co-founder of Irenicast. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Allen Marshall O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is the pastor of a UCC church in Northern California and co-founder of Irenicast. He believes in the importance of education, peace, and ecology, throws things to his border collie Sonata, and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@RevAllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
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As some Evangelical churches shift toward progressive policies and theologies, do they do so in proximity to whiteness? What does it mean to be progressive or to inhabit progressive spaces? Guest Joey Torres discusses his doctoral research and contemplates the trajectory of American Evangelicalism.
Joey Torres is a doctoral student and teaching assistant in the Study of Religion at UC Davis. To learn more about his work you can follow him on Facebook or email him at djtor@ucdavis.edu.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations to Katelyn Deininger Thompson for being the winner of Jamie Wright’s book The Very Worst Missionary.
Although the drawing is over you can still take our survey. It is so helpful to get a better grasp of where our listeners are coming from so we can continue to improve the show. You can fill out the survey at irenicast.com/survey
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation with Joey Torres on Evangelicals Proximity to Whiteness
- He has become a hashtag and a movement for change. But who was the real Stephon Clark? (Sacramento Bee Article)
- California Proposition 8 (2008) - A California ballot measure that made same sex marriage illegal, which was later overturned.
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Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Allen Marshall O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is the pastor of a UCC church in Northern California and co-founder of Irenicast. He believes in the importance of education, peace, and ecology, throws things to his border collie Sonata, and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
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Jamie Wright, author of The Very Worst Missionary, sits down with Jeff and Allen this week to discuss her new book. They talk about the failings of short term mission trips, the North American Missions Industrial Complex, being authentic, church ministry, and more.
In 2007 Jamie and her husband uprooted their family from the life they knew to the unknown land of Costa Rica to be missionaries. Despite what the rhetoric of the church had taught her, being a missionary was not all it was cracked up to be. In fact, she found missions to be a broken system that perhaps does more harm that good.
Jamie was ill prepared for the journey ahead of her, but was able to find her voice by taking up the moniker of The Very Worst Missionary. She started The Very Worst Missionary blog are started writing honestly about her difficulties being on the mission field. Along the way speaking out against the false pretenses that led her to a broken system.
This year Jamie released her memoir (or whatever), recounting her life leading up to, and reflection on, her time in Costa Rica.
If you would like to find out more about Jamie Wright you can read her blog at TheVeryWorstMissionary.com, follow her on Twitter & Instagram, like her on Facebook and of course get a copy of her book The Very Worst Missionary!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
To enter into a drawing to get a free copy of her book please fill out our survey at Irenicast.com/survey. Once you’ve filled out the survey we will email you if you have won. The last day to enter the drawing will be Sunday, July 1, 2018.
RELEVANT LINKS FROM OUR CONVERSATION WITH JAMIE WRIGHT AUTHOR OF THE VERY WORST MISSIONARY
- The Very Worst Missionary by Jamie Wright (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- My DTR (define the relationship) with World Vision. (Jamie Wright Blog Post)
- Teens chase kidnapping suspect on bikes, save 5-year-old girl (Article)
- Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- 4 Awful Things Pastor Mark Driscoll Has Said Besides Calling Women “Penis Homes” (Article)
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen is the pastor of a UCC church in Northern California and co-host of the Irenicast. He believes in the importance of education, peace, and ecology, throws things to his border collie Sonata, and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
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It seems too often that euphemisms in our culture go beyond softening social interaction to propping up the powerful. This week Allen and Jeff explore euphemistic language in various Scriptures, political spin, and how it might create life (or manufacture manipulation) in our own speech. Maybe we don’t take language seriously enough? More pointedly, how do we choose between softening words to foster connection and, on the other hand, telling it like it is and speaking truth to power?
Also in this episode Jeff and Allen bring back a classic segment formally called ‘Jesus or Jay-Z?’. However, in light of their conversation on language, Jeff and Allen realize it is probably time for a segment name-change. Listen to find out why and give your suggestion on what would be a more fitting.
Main Conversation on Euphemisms (02:48)
Jesus or Jay-Z Segment (41:50)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Euphemisms
- Massive Genetic Study Reveals 90 Percent Of Earth’s Animals Appeared At The Same Time (Article)
- The Actual Study
- Reconciling Scripture with Science – EVILution – 003 (Irenicast Episode)
- Waiting for Your Boaz (Blog)
- Ruth 3:7 (Boaz’s ‘feet’ uncovered)
- 1 Samuel 24:3-4 (Saul uncovers his ‘feet’ to relieve himself)
- Isaiah 7:20 (The hair of their ‘feet/legs’ shaved)
- Johnny Q Public (Christian Band)
- Women of Zion by Johnny Q Public (Song)
- Isaiah 3:17 (Their ‘foreheads’ are laid bare)
- Genesis 24:1-4 (Places his hand on his ‘thigh’)
- Genesis 21:9-10 (Ishmael ‘playing’ or ‘mocking’)
- Judges 11:39-40 (he did to her according to the vow he made)
- Euphemisms are dangerous (An unfortunate blog post Jeff refers to in regard to sex workers)
- Worst euphemism of the decade: ‘enhanced interrogation techniques’ (Article)
- Abu Ghraib torture and prisoner abuse (Wiki Article)
- Roseanne Barr Leaves Twitter, Apologizes After Racially Charged Tweet Sparks Outrage (Example article headline using a euphemism for racist)
- George Orwell (English novelist, essayist, journalist, and critic)
- The Hidden Danger of Euphemisms (Article Jeff mentions with the quote “Euphemistic language is the timeless enemy of anyone concerned with clarity.)
-
Human bias is a huge problem for AI. Here’s how we’re going to fix it (Article)
-
Evangelist Franklin Graham: “Progressive” Is Just “Another Word for Godless” (Blog Post)
- Shane Claiborne Says Liberty U Threatened to Have Him Arrested After Asking Falwell For Campus Prayer Vigil (Article)
- FBI: Hate crimes reach 5-year high in 2016, jumped as Trump rolled toward presidency (Article)
From Our Segment (This segment has also been done on episodes #001, #013, #022 & #060)
- Leaving Evangelicalism – East of Eden – 001 (Irenicast Episode)
- Break Free by Decyfer Down (YouTube Video)
- Secular vs Sacred – Part 1, Stories – 024
- Secular vs Sacred – Part 2, Spaces – 025
- Secular vs Sacred – Part 3, Selves – 026
- Holy Diver by Dio (YouTube Video)
- Christian Rock Hard (South Park Episode S07E09)
- Plus One (Christian Boy Band)
- Heathens by 21 Pilots (YouTube Video)
- Stressed Out by 21 Pilots (YouTube Video)
- Kill Me, Heal Me by Skillet (YouTube Video)
- Facing Changes by Hangnail (YouTube Video)
- I Need Love by LL Cool J (YouTube Video)
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is the husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies. He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
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Author Austin Channing Brown shares with us about her new book, I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness, and life of work as a black woman in predominantly white ministries and spaces. The discussion touches on topics from writing to anger, creativity, expression, parenthood and more.
Austin is a freelance writer and speaker with a particular focus on black womanhood and faith. She is working on her first book to be released in May 2018. Her writing can be found in Sojourners Magazine, Relevant Magazine, Mutuality Magazine, and other places around the web. She also wrote a column called Wild Hope for Today's Christian Woman which is still accessible to readers. Passionate about racial justice and reconciliation, Austin travels the country preaching and teaching about the ways this work intersects with Christian faith.
Austin attended North Park University where she earned a degree in business management. She also has a masters degree in social justice from Marygrove College in Detroit, MI. Since earning her masters, Austin has worked with nonprofits, churches, parachurch ministries, and universities in both the urban and suburban context for the advancement of racial justice and reconciliation. Most recently she served as a Resident Director and Multicultural Liaison at Calvin College. There she was able to work with and learn from millennials for three years as they navigated college life. Austin misses living in Chicago, IL but is making Grand Rapids home. She is married to her best friend, Tommie, and adores her infant son and little puppy.
RELEVANT LINKS
Don’t hesitate and get Austin’s book I’m Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness right now, you won’t regret it!
Follow Austin on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (her favorite)
Also, check out Austin’s blog.
From Our Conversation w/ Author Austin Channing Brown
- James Baldwin (American novelist and social critic)
- Audre Lorde (American writer, feminist, womanist, librarian, and civil rights activist)
- James H. Cone (American theologian)
- Cornel West (American philosopher, political activist, social critic, author, and public intellectual)
- Ta-Nehisi Paul Coates (American author, journalist, comic book writer, and educator)
- Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Paul Coates (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Lecrae (American Christian hip hop recording artist, songwriter, record producer, and actor)
- Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- John Coltrane (American jazz saxophonist and composer)
- Michael Jackson (American singer, songwriter, and dancer)
- Jen Hatmaker (American Christian author, speaker, blogger, and television presenter)
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is the husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies. He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
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Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
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Evangelicals meet to discuss their political base and its connection to Trump, forming two cohorts with markedly different ideas about how to respond, and Jeff helps Allen develop a more nuanced understanding of cult-like culture.
Evangelical Summit on Trump (01:04)
The Culture of a Cult (19:52)
Judging a Book by It’s Cover (44:12)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on the Evangelical Summit on Trump
- At a Private Meeting in Illinois, a Group of Evangelicals Tried to Save Their Movement from Trumpism (Article that prompted our first conversation segment)
- Leaving Evangelicalism – BONUS Episode – 001.5 (Irenicast Bonus Episode where Mona and Allen give a comprehensive history of Evangelicalism’s place in Christendom)
- California Proposition 8 (A 2008 Proposition against same sex marriage)
- Firing the House chaplain politicized one of the last apolitical parts of Congress (Article)
From Our Conversation on the Culture of Cults
- Wild Wild Country (2018 Netflix Docuseries)
- A Running List of the Women Allison Mack Attempted to Recruit to Nxivm (Article about former Smallville Actress involved in recruiting women to an alleged sex trafficking cult)
- The Kingdom of the Cults by Walter Martin (Book - AMazon Affiliate Link)
- Larson's New Book of Cults by Bob Larson (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Case for Christ by Lee Strobel (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Evidence that Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Exorcist Bob Larson confronts demons of Scientology and Orion! (YouTube Video)... pretty disturbing
- Bill Cosby's Special BBQ Sauce (YouTube Video)... also disturbing now
- Create-a-cult episode
- Five Proven Keys to Improve Your Well-Being (Psychology Today Article)
- 5,000 Pastors Rally to Defend Housing Tax Break Ruled Unconstitutional (Article)
- North Carolina pastor says swanky $1.7 million mansion is a ‘gift from God’ (Article)
From Our Judging a Book by It’s Cover Segment (This segment has also appeared on episodes #007, #020, #074 and #103)
- Largest collection of books autographed
- The Three-Martini Playdate: A Practical Guide to Happy Parenting by Christie Mellor (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Relaxed Rabbit: Massage for Your Pet Bunny by Chandra Beal (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Do Penguins Have Knees? by David Feldman (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Sidepiece Handbook by toniwo (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
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You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is the husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies. He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
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CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
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They say “that’s what friends are for,” but who are they and what is it? Finding and maintaining friendships seems like frustrating business for many of us: Jeff and Allen included. This episode asks whether it’s better to have a small group of close friends or a large group of ones further away, the possible limitations of our social brains, and more, before capping off with another “Top Three” segment about iconic duos.
Conversation on What Friends are For (01:02)
Top 3 Duos Segment (40:02)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on What Friends Are For
- The Facebook post that inspired it all (Irenicast Facebook)
- The Purpose of Friendship (YouTube Video Allen mentions several times throughout our conversation from the School of Life channel)
- How I Met Your Mother (2005-2014 TV Show)
- Brigid of Kildare (Celtic saint Allen mentions who introduces the idea of soul friend, or anam cara)
- When Is It Good to Have a Few Close Friends? (Psychology Today article)
- Heaven and Hell – Get the Hell Outta Here – 018 (Irenicast Episode where we discuss our thoughts on hell)
- Dunbar's number (Theory on Relationships)
From Our Top 3 Duos Segment
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Allen’s Top 3 Duos:
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The Boy and the Giving Tree (from the book, The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Frodo & Sam (from The Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien - Amazon Affiliate Link… also the films by Peter Jackson)
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Turk and JD (from Scrubs)
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Jeff’s Top 3 Duos:
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Shawn and Gus (from Psych)
- Amy Poehler & Tina Fey
- Rob Dyrdek and Christopher "Big Black" Boykin (from Rob & Big)
- Craig & Smokey (from Friday)
- Cheech and Chong (from various Cheech & Chong films)
- Batman and Superman
- Troy & Abed (from Community)
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Honorable Mentions
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Rudy (1993 film)
- The Goonies (1985 film)
- Sean Astin (Actor)
- Secular vs Sacred – Part 1, Stories – 024 (Irenicast Episode)
- Secular vs Sacred – Part 2, Spaces – 025 (Irenicast Episode)
- Secular vs Sacred – Part 3, Selves – 026 (Irenicast Episode)
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff “Social Vampire” Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is the husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies. He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Allen “Meme Lord” O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
Read Us on our blog Irenicon
Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com
Follow Us on Twitter and Google+
Like Us on Facebook
Listen & Subscribe to Us on iTunes, Google Play, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker and SoundCloud
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CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
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Allen believes the church is for cultivating story. So let’s talk about that. And in this episode, the hosts answer “Ask Me Anything” questions submitted by listeners, including science and miracles, spiritual formation for children, and revisiting pacifism.
Cultivating Story Conversation (00:55)
AMA Segment (31:02)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Cultivating Story Conversation
- Intersections Roundtable – A Community of EXvangelicals and UNfundies – 113 (Irenicast Episode)
- Field of Dreams (1989 Film)
- Brian's Song (1971 TV Film)
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The Simpsons (TV Show)
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StoryCorps (Non-Profit Organization)
From Our Irenicast AMA Segment
- A Christian Response to War – Finding A Third Way – 002 (Irenicast Episode)
- Israeli forces kill 16 Palestinians in Gaza border protests: Gaza medics (Article)
- Delonte Gholston Facebook Status
- Center for Prophetic Imagination (Non-Profit Organization)
- Interview with Author Mark Van Steenwyk – 062 (Irenicast Episode)
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Theologian)
- The Critical Journey, Stages in the Life of Faith by Janet O. Hagberg (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Matthew Paul Turner
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- When God Made You (Children’s Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- When God Made Light (Children’s Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Marie-Helene Delval
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- Psalms for Young Children (Children’s Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Images of God for Young Children (Children’s Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Godly Play (Foundation)
- Hume on Miracles - Philosophy Tube (YouTube Video)
- Baruch Spinoza's Physical Theory
- Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts by Craig S. Keener (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Halloween and the Supernatural – Paranormal Proclivities – 034 (Irenicast Episode)
- Reconciling Scripture with Science – EVILution – 003 (Irenicast Episode)
- Mike McHargue (Author & Podcaster)
- Finding God in the Waves by Mike McHargue (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
THANK YOU
Thank you to all the listeners that submitted questions for this episode, we are so grateful for your participation in the conversation.
YOUR SUPPORT
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IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is the husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies. He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
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Is there value in reclaiming repentance? The word itself connotes different things for all of us and, in this episode, Jeff and Allen unpack the stuff it brings up for them. Is it condemnation or invitation? Transformation or challenge? After the conversation, they try to guess who said what on another edition of Famous Christians for 100.
Reclaiming Repentance Conversation (01:03)
Famous Christians for 100 Segment (40:31)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Reclaiming Repentance
- Kirk Cameron (Actor and Christian Personality)
- Connect (2018 Film)
- The Way of the Master
- Romans Road (YouTube Video)
- Mike McHargue aka Science Mike (Podcaster and Writer)
- The Liturgists (Podcast)
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
- The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Sarah Over the Moon (Blog)
- March for Our Lives
- Scrubs (TV Show)
- Florida Gun Bill: What’s in It, and What Isn’t (Article)
- The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
From Our Famous Christians for 100 Segment (This segment has also appeared on episodes #002, #017 & #066)
- “Negative personal attacks have no place in public life and serve to erode public confidence in our basic institutions of government.” - Mike Pence
- “If the church is not victorious over the world, then we will cease to survive. We are called to be salt and light in a world filled with corruption and darkness.” - John Hagee
- “Oh, how I would like a poor Church, and for the poor.” - Pope Francis
- “I always say that almost any time the word ‘racial’ is used, it can be replaced by ‘racist’.” - Broderick Greer
- “When a youngster tries this kind of stiff-necked rebellion… you had better take it out of him, and pain is a marvelous purifier” -James Dobson
- “It is not uncommon to meet pastors’ wives who really let themselves go…” - Mark Driscoll
THANK YOU
Thank you to Bob37748 for your 5 star review in Apple Podcasts which says...
It speaks to me!
“I have only recently discovered this long running podcasts and I am only up to episode 10. I love it so far and based on the titles of the "future" podcast I can't wait to hear what they have to say. I am a disillusioned former evangelical wondering what to believe now. I still believe in God and Jesus, but I wonder what does that mean now. This podcast explores those issues.”
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is the husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies. He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
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This is the story of Intersections, told by pastors Allen, Casey, Bonnie and Raj -- a diverse group of clergy with their own stories of leaving Evangelical and Fundamentalist communities of faith. Together they’ve established a group for spiritual conversations between people with similar paths. Jeff and Adam (from Divine Cinema) host the roundtable.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Intersections Roundtable
- Get more information on Intersections at https://www.facebook.com/theintersections/
- You can hear more of Adam on these Irenicast episodes or on every episode of Divine Cinema.
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- Deconstructing Your Faith – Guest Host Adam Loveridge – 020
- Simply Simplicity – With Returning Guest Host Adam Loveridge – 079
- UCC - United Church of Christ (Denomination of our guests)
- Loomis Basin Congregational United Church of Christ (Rev. Casey Tinnin’s Church)
- Parkside Community Church (Boonie’s Church)
- Elk Grove Congregational Church (Allen’s Church)
- Seventh Day Adventist (Bonnie & Raj’s former denomination)
- A Conversation with Jennifer Knapp – Isolation, Creativity & Career 2.0 – 102 (Irenicast Episode)
- Harold Camping (Religious Leader)
- UU - Unitarian Universalists (Denomination)
- The Monk’s Cellar (Roseville pub where Intersections meets)
- Plato’s Allegory of the Cave
- Trinitarianism (Theological Term)
- The Divine Dance by Richard Rohr (Book - AMazon Affiliate Link)
- RuPaul (Celebrity)
- Process Theology
- The Enneagram
- 13th (2016 Documentary)
- Prisons of Our Own Making – God Have Mercy on the Criminal Justice System – 094 (Irenicast episode where we discuss the documentary, 13th)
- Peace Village
- Community Initiatives for Visiting Immigrants in Confinement (CIVIC)
THANK YOU
A big thank you to the Intersections crew for joining us this week. Check them out at the following links…
Rev. Bonnie Rambob | Co-pastor, Parkside Community Church
Rev. Raj Rambob | Executive Director, Amador Tuolomne Community Action Agency
Rev. Casey Tinnin | Solo Pastor, Loomis Basin Congregational Church
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is the husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies. He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
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Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com
Follow Us on Twitter and Google+
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Listen & Subscribe to Us on iTunes, Google Play, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn, iHeart Radio, Spreaker and SoundCloud
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CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
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Pain, media portrayal, and empathy. Who of us hasn’t come across images of suffering? Jeff and Allen discuss the nature of pain, the way presentations of suffering get used, and alternately consumed, and how we might provide spaces for healing in honest and genuine ways. The episode ends in a moment of honesty through admission how their inner “fundies” occasionally slip.
Conversation on Pain, Media Portrayal and Empathy (00:54)
‘You Fundie is Showing’ Segment (48:49)
RELEVANT LINKS
- Regarding the Pain of Others by Susan Sontag (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link… this book is the inspiration for this conversation on pain, media portrayal and empathy)
- The Body in Pain by Elaine Scarry (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
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- “To know pain is to know certainty, to hear about pain is to know doubt.” - Allen’s quote from The Body in Pain
- God and Aliens – The Universe Doesn’t Revolve Around You, Probably – 032 (During the segment of this episode Allen expresses his desire for the superpower of empathy)
- My Moment of Un-Truth - Season 3, Episode 17 (Scrubs Episode)
- The Long History of Discrimination in Pain Medicine (Article)
- The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Getting to the Whole Truth About America’s Torture of Suspected Terrorists (Article)
- Coco (2017 Film)
- Ways social media is like fire, both good and bad, and how that metaphor helps us navigate the digital world (Article)
- Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone by Brené Brown (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Vicarious Traumatization (VT)
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is the husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies. He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
Read Us on our blog Irenicon
Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com
Follow Us on Twitter and Google+
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CREDITS
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Of all the out of context verses Revelation has its fair share. One of the most used and abused passages of the New Testament, the “hot or cold” verse means exactly the opposite of what you think it means. Jeff and Allen discuss the virtues of doing good work (read: being useful) despite religious affections, then share the most useful and useless items in their own lives.
Conversation on Out of Context Verses Revelation 3:15-16 (01:37)
Our Usefulness Segment (38:19)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Out of Context Verses Revelation
- Casual Christian by DeGarmo & Key (Contemporary Christian Song)
- Aggelos (Greek word for angel or messenger)
- The Church of Laodicea in the Bible and Archaeology (Article)
- Best of Tobias Fünke (YouTube Video)
- Laodicea (Blog Post)
- Laodicea
- Midrash
- Yvette Flunder (American singer and senior pastor of the City of Refuge United Church of Christ in Oakland)
Previous Irenicast Episodes on the Bible
- The Nature of Biblical Texts – Wholly Scripture, Batman! – 004 (Irenicast Episode)
- Interpreting the Bible Part 1 – Literally Literature – 063 (Irenicast Episode)
- Interpreting the Bible Part 2 – A Scribed Meaning – 064 (Irenicast Episode)
- Interpreting the Bible Part 3 – Collecting Lenses – 065 (Irenicast Episode)
- Out of Context Verses Philippians 4:13 – 103 (Irenicast Episode)
From Our Segment
- Instant Pot (Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Pho (Vietnamese Soup)
- Chef’s Steps Sous Vide (YouTube Playlist)
- Serious Eats Sous Vide Recipes
- Anova (Jeff’s Sous Vide machine of choice - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Waterpik (Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Periodontal Disease
-
AllensBigAdventure on Instagram
-
AllensBigAdventure on Facebook
- Pourover
- AeroPress (Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Inventor of K-Cups regrets the idea (Article)
- Hannity Fans Destroy Keurig Coffee Makers After Company Pulls Advertising (Article)
- Mud Before Blood (Allen’s New Blog)
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is the husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies. He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
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Email Us at podcast@irenicast.com
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CREDITS
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Mona returns to the booth for a discussion on Christian hegemony and its negative impact on Christianity. There are those that believe the United States is, and should continue to be, a Christian nation. However, what makes a nation Christian? Who decides what form of Christianity becomes the dominant form? Have we really ever been a Christian nation? These are some of the questions Jeff, Mona & Allen explore this week. The episode finishes with the crew indulging in meaningless arguments in a round of Pursuit of the Trivial.
Conversation on Christian Hegemony (01:09)
Pursuit of the Trivial Segment (48:54)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Christian Hegemony
- Hegemony
- JK Rowling mocks defeated Roy Moore: 'God is a black woman' (Article)
- Anabaptism
- Mennonites
- The truth about those 7 words 'banned' at the CDC (article)
- Dominion Theology
- City Council accepts Bethel donation for police unit (article)
- The Seven Mountains
- What Was a Nazi Church Service Like? (article)
- Half Measures (Episode #280 of 99% Invisible)
- Michel Foucault (Philosopher)
- PHILOSOPHY - Michel Foucault (YouTube Video)
From Our Pursuit of the Trivial Segment (This segment also appeared on episode #034)
- Check out Mona’s new band Yes Commander
- Past, Present and Future – Irenicast Live – 100 (Irenicast Episode)
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is the husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies. He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
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Follow Us on Twitter and Google+
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CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
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Can We Get Better At Doing Spirituality? Astrology to Astronomy, Phrenology to Psychology, and Alchemy to Chemistry -- in what ways is theology becoming? Is there such a thing as spiritual intelligence? And what do we do with the Evangelical ideas of progress and work ethic in relation to individualized faith? Jeff and Allen tackle the topic of “bettering” ourselves and our faith traditions in honor of the New Year, then share their own resolutions for 2018.
Can We Get Better At Doing Spirituality? Conversation (01:17)
New Year Resolutions (40:15)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Can We Get Better At Doing Spirituality?
- The primary article Allen mentioned at the top of the episode is behind a paywall, but here is a link to the author’s bio.
- 9 Types Of Intelligence – Infographic
- Word ban at CDC includes 'vulnerable,' 'fetus,' 'transgender' (Video)
- 2017, in 7 minutes (Vox Video)
- Phrenology
- Social Psychology and Neuroscience: Strange Bedfellows or a Healthy Marriage? (article)
From Our New Year Resolution Segment
- Firestone Brewery
- Allen mentions a conversation we had on the podcast about sandwiches. That can be found in the Pursuit of the Trivial segment on episode #034 of the podcast.
- Allen’s New Year Resolution Progress
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is the husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies. He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections. Also check out Allen’s new year resolution progress at https://mudbeforeblood.wordpress.com/
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
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CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
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The illustrious Deborah Blades joins us to discuss the incarnation, the disruption that are bodies, and what a theology formed in postcolonial and feminist theory might look like around the holidays. For the segment, Jeff, Allen, and Debbie talk about those times they each discovered Santa was a little too incredible.
Incarnation Conversation (01:23)
When We Stopped Believing in Santa Segment (57:59)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Incarnation
- The Story of Gentle Thursday – Loss, Language and Feminist Theology – Guest Hosts Kat & Dr. Debbie – 072 (Deborah Blades’ First Appearance on Irenicast)
- Dr. Nancy Bedford (Theologian, Professor)
- Selected Essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
-
Allen’s Picture of the Hindu Mandir (Instagram Pic)
-
Homoousios (Theological Term)
- Beyond Monotheism: A Theology of Multiplicity by Laurel Schneider (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Theotokos (Theological Term)
- Julian of Norwich: Celebrating Mother Jesus by Kittredge Cherry (Blog Post)
- Gnosticism
- Orange is the New Black (Netflix TV Series)
- Carman - The Champion (YouTube Video)
- The Historical Jesus: The Life of a Mediterranean Jewish Peasant by John Crossan (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
From Our When We Found Our Santa Wasn't Real Segment
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The Star (2017 Film)
-
Thor: Ragnarok (2017 Film)
THANK YOU
We are extremely grateful for Dr. Deborah Blades being a voice on this episode.
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IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is the husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies. He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
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CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
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The sovereignty of God can bring with it a lot of questions and/or baggage depending upon your religious context. Is God in control? What is God’s will for our lives? Is history already determined? This week Allen and Jeff discuss how their answers to these questions have changed for them over the years and what that has meant for their lives and spirituality.
Conversation on the Sovereignty of God (00:37)
Wacky News Segment (43:18)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Sovereignty of God Conversation
- Decision Making and the Will of God by Garry Friesen and J. Robin Maxson (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Divine Concurrence (Theological Term)
- Calvinism (Theological Term)
- Hammurabi (6th king of the First Babylonian Dynasty)
- Code of Hammurabi (Babylonian Code of Law)
- Wolfhart Pannenberg (Theologian)
- Process Theology (Theological Term)
- Alfred North Whitehead (Theologian)
- Theology for the Community of God by Stanley J. Grenz (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Open Theism (Theological Term)
- Numbers 22 (CEB) - The Story of Balaam
- Daniel 4 (CEB) - Nebuchadnezzar's Animal Transformation
- Donnie Darko (2001 Film - Amazon Affiliate Link)
From Our Wacky News Segment
- At a Navajo veterans' event, Trump makes 'Pocahontas' crack (Article)
- Trump's latest tweetstorm called Kim Jong Un “short and fat” (Article)
- “Dog Tamagotchi” - Super Deluxe
- English firefighters saved some piglets from a blaze; then they ate them as sausages (Article)
- Used Car Commercial (YouTube Video)
- It’s Time To Rename Fire Ants ‘Spicy Boys’ (Article)
- David Beckham (Soccer Player)
YOUR SUPPORT
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You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is the husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies. He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
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CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
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Is sincerity dead? “I don’t stand by anything” - both presidential quotation and epitaph on the tombstone of sincerity. Do we believe one another? Ourselves? And does it matter anymore? Jeff and Allen debate the presence of sincerity in public space and places of faith, before crafting their perfect Thanksgiving guest list.
Our Conversation on Is Sincerity Dead? (00:50)
Thanksgiving Dinner Party Segment (38:42)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Is Sincerity Dead
- Trump Proud to be a Troll (Tweet)
- The Trump Presidency: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (YouTube Video)
- Danica Roem of Virginia to be first openly transgender person elected, seated in a U.S. statehouse (Article)
- ‘Peak TV in America’: Is there really too much good scripted television? (Article)
- Danica Roem Had the Perfect Response When Asked About Her Opponent Post-Election (Article)
- Doubling Down (South Park Episode)
From Our Thanksgiving Dinner Party Segment (Our Diner Party Segment was also done on Episode #025)
- Allen’s Thanksgiving Dinner
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- JK Rowling (Author)
- Ethan Klein (YouTube Personality, H3H3 Productions)
- Joe Lo Truglio (Actor, plays Detective Charles Boyle in Brooklyn Nine-Nine)
- I Love You, Man (3/10) Best Movie Quote - Here we go Galaxy! (YouTube Clip)
- Dennis Haysbert (Actor, played President David Palmer in the original 24)
- Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody ('Ghost' Soundtrack) (YouTube Clip)
- Serj Tankian (Musician)
-
Jeff’s Thanksgiving Dinner
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- Alton Brown (Celebrity Cook)
- How to Build a Derrick, Alton Brown (YouTube Video)
- Edgar Wright (Writer/Director)
- Edgar Wright’s 1000 Favorite Movies (Article)
- Patton Oswalt (Actor/Comedian)
- Patton Oswalt, Annihilation (Comedy Special)
- Donald Glover (Modern Day Renaissance Man)
- Gail Simone (Comicbook Writer)
YOUR SUPPORT
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You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is the husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies. He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
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Follow Us on Twitter and Google+
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CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
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What do we do with our Evangelical roots in reconciling the past? How do we navigate our former relationships? Jeff and Allen review their own efforts to reconnect and reframe at this point in their journeys through the post-evangelical wilderness and offer a few ideas that have helped them immensely along the way. And in the spirit of reflection, they name the top three things from their childhoods that didn’t hold up so well.
Reconciling the Past Conversation (01:00)
Top 3 Things From Our Childhood That Did Not Age Well Segment (43:52)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Reconciling the Past
- The United Church of Christ, aka the UCC (Christian Denomination)
- Hot Fuzz (2007 Film)
- O'Brien, Oregon
- Why Most Evangelicals Don’t Condemn Trump (Article)
- How fights over Trump have led evangelicals to leave their churches Article)
From Our Top 3 Segment
- How I Met Your Mother (2005 TV Series)
- IT (2017 Film)
- IT (1990 TV Mini-series)
- Big League Chew
- Buttercream gang movie highlights (YouTube Video)
- McGee and Me! (Christian Video Series)
- Friends (1994 TV Series)
THANK YOU
Thank you Katherine for your kind review of the show in Apple Podcasts! She writes,
“Fantastic for theology geeks and Christians with questions...**
I love this podcast! I have a Bachelor of Divinity, and Irenicast helps me to keep my theology brain going. Allen, Jeff & Mona and their guests have also opened my eyes to ways I can be more inclusive and more like Jesus.”
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Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is the husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies. He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
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Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
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The witch hunts of the early modern period were served by the very things we trade in today: uncritical reception of tradition, groupthink, the impulse toward comfort and away from “otherness.” Since Halloween is just around the corner, Jeff and Allen discuss that perhaps we still hunt witches in our own time by proposing a spiritual discipline of resisting. The episode closes with a classic round of Jesus Juke. This time, they Jesus-ify Horror Film tropes.
Conversation on Are The Witch Hunts Behind Us (00:49)
Jesus Juke Horror Trope Edition (46:14)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Are the Witch Hunts Behind Us?
- Witch Village - Monty Python and the Holy Grail (YouTube Video)
- The Baby-Makin’, Prone-to-Evil, “Other” Gender: Woman. (Irenicon Blog Post by Allen)
- Heinrich Kramer (Author of Hammer of Witches, Churchman and Inquisitor)
- Jacob Sprenger (Co-Author of Hammer of Witches, Dominican Friar)
- Malleus Maleficarum aka Hammer of Witches (Treatise on witchcraft)
- Thomas Aquinas (Theologian)
- The Summa Theologica (Document)
- Aristotle's Views on Women
- Nadia Bolz-Weber (Twitter Account)
- Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link… Allen was talking about the analogy of our theology being like a trampoline, which some from this book)
- Do Humans Have Souls ? – I Challenge You To A Dualism! – 007 (Irenicast Episode on the Soul)
- Eminem Rips Donald Trump In BET Hip Hop Awards Freestyle Cypher (YouTube Video)
- Rick and Morty Forever 100 Years | Rick and Morty | Adult Swim (YouTube Video)
- Rick and Morty - I WANT THAT MULAN MCNUGGETS SAUCE MORTY (YouTube Video)
- Souad Mekhennet Was Told To Come Alone (Robcast Episode interviewing Souad Mekhennet about her interviews with ISIS members)
- I Was Told To Come Alone by Souad Mekhennet (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
From Our Jesus Juke Segment (Jesus Juke has also been done on episodes 003, 039, 075, 096)
- Jon Acuff (Author)
- The Fog (1980 and 2005 Film)
- The Mist (2007 Film)
- Small Soldiers (1998 Film)
- Forgiving is NOT Forgetting - Doing Wholly Work - 073 (Irenicast Episode with the Create-a-Cult Segment)
- Shawn of the Dead (2004 Film)
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Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is the husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies. He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
Join our post-evangelical conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links:
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CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
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The texts we love to misquote. In this new series, Jeff and Allen will occasionally spend an episode tackling infamously out of context verses in the Bible thrown around the Christian world. This time it's a passage used by everyone from athletes to those who oppose psychology. Philippians 4:13
Out of Context Verses Philippians 4:13 Conversation (00:59)
Judging a Book by Its Cover Segment (36:35)
RELEVANT LINKS
Previous Episodes on the Bible
- The Nature of Biblical Texts – Wholly Scripture, Batman! – 004 (Irenicast Episode)
- Interpreting the Bible Part 1 – Literally Literature – 063 (Irenicast Episode)
- Interpreting the Bible Part 2 – A Scribed Meaning – 064 (Irenicast Episode)
- Interpreting the Bible Part 3 – Collecting Lenses – 065 (Irenicast Episode)
From Our Out of Context Verses Philippians 4:13 Conversation
- 11 Bible Verses on Tim Tebow’s Eye Black (Article)
- Nacho Libre (Film)
- Stoicism
- You’re Not ‘Blessed’ You’re Privileged, So Shut Up (Article)
- Colin Kaepernick (Football Player)
- Nouthetic Counseling (aka Biblical Counseling
- Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (Formerly National Association of Nouthetic Counselors)
- Competent to Counsel by Jay E. Adams (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Competent to Counsel: An Interview with Jay Adams (Article)
From Our ‘Judging a Book by Its Cover’ Segment (This segment has also been done on episodes #007, #020 & #074)
- For Steam And Country by Jon Del Arroz (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Pocket Book of Boners (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Dr. Seuss (Author)
- The Mushroom in Christian Art: The Identity of Jesus in the Development of Christianity by John Rush (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Nipple on My Knee (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
You can also help support the show financially by going to irenicast.com/amazon to do your Amazon shopping. This will cost you nothing, but Amazon will give a portion of the proceeds to the show.
IRENCAST HOSTS
Jeff Manildi | co-host and producer | jeff@irenicast.com
Jeff is the husband to an incredibly strong woman and father of two captivating young ladies. He is currently the Director of Discipleship at a United Methodist church on the central coast of California. In addition to getting his B.A. in Theology, he also received his ordination through the prestigious online organization of The Universal Life Church whose alumni include the likes of Conan O’Brien and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Jeff loves all things that tell a story: people, movies, tv, music, comics, etc.
You can follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter. Also check out Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Allen O’Brien | co-host | allen@irenicast.com
Allen received his B.A. in Biblical Studies from The Master's College and an M.A. in Theology and Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary, making him the illegitimate child of both conservative and moderately progressive evangelicalism. He has worked in church ministry since 2006 and is currently solo-pastoring at his local UCC congregation. When not ministering, Allen throws things to his border collie Sonata and writes for multiple platforms.
You can follow Allen (@AllenOB) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & Good Reads. Also if you are in the Sacramento, CA area check out Allen’s brick and mortar version of this podcast called Intersections.
ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
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Anyone remotely plugged into 90’s contemporary Christian music has probably heard of Jennifer Knapp. This week Jeff has a wonderful conversation with her about everything from early years in the Christian music industry to her current music and work with LGBTQ people of faith.
MORE ABOUT JENNIFER KNAPP’S NEW ALBUM
Jennifer Knapp has experienced enough chaos and turmoil in her life that she could write about it on every album. Instead, she made Love Comes Back Around, a collection of songs that focus on what really matters.
Funded through a PledgeMusic campaign and produced by Viktor Krauss, Knapp’s latest features 10 compelling new tunes exploring love — but not the easy kind. These are love songs for grown-ups who have come a few miles. “It’s not just sex, it’s not just physical relationships,” Knapp says. “It’s hard work. It’s loss, it’s forgiveness, it’s a lot of things wrapped up in one.”
Love Comes Back Around pairs her fearless songwriting and strong, expressive voice with rootsy arrangements: there’s growling guitar and a snakey beat on opener “Straight Road,” subtle horns layered into the background on “Perfect Pardon” and the mournful interplay of piano and acoustic guitar on “Roll Over Me.” Knapp’s vocals are the centerpiece of the title track, which she says is “a look at the mundane things in our lives, between who makes the bed and who doesn’t, and what makes you miss your partner when she’s gone.” In other words, the real stuff.
Knapp knows plenty about that. Love Comes Back Around is her sixth album in a music career with two distinct sections. After releasing three contemporary Christian albums in the late ’90s and early 2000s, she took a long break from music and moved to Australia before resuming her career in 2009. The following year, she came out as gay and released Letting Go, her first mainstream album. Set Me Free followed in 2014, in conjunction with a memoir, Facing the Music: My Story.
“At this point in my life, I’ve been in a relationship for well over a decade, I’ve had a public controversy and had to weather the storm over my sexual orientation in public, I’ve had to deal with what my faith does or doesn’t mean to my music,” Knapp says. After all that, she was ready to focus on something else. “I started thinking about a universal approach to what love is, and not just the sappy part.”
Knapp’s return to music included moving back to Nashville, where she was based earlier in her career. “I’ve experienced Nashville in two ways,” she says. “At the heart of my stardom, so to speak, when things were really busy and I toured a lot, the irony was that even though I made my home here and worked professionally here, I wasn’t home enough to enjoy the camaraderie.”
This time around, she’s home enough to have become part of a creative community. That’s how she connected with Krauss: friends of Knapp’s who knew the producer’s work recommended him. After Knapp listened, she invited Krauss out for ice cream and asked him to work with her on Love Comes Back Around.
“If you don’t deliver music that creates the emotional space to dive into the lyrics, a lot of the subtlety is lost, and Viktor really understands that,” Knapp says. “He’s seen everything and played with everybody and has all these phone numbers, but he’s actually really humble and sincere, and that allows an artist like me to have confidence in my own work.”
When she’s not occupied with music, or doing advocacy work on behalf of LGBTQ people of faith through her Inside Out Faith organization, Knapp is working on a master’s degree in theological studies at Vanderbilt Divinity School. It’s not what she thought she’d be doing now when she was a young singer first starting out, but life has a way of carving its own unexpected path — and so does love.
“There’s something beautiful in all of that,” Knapp says. “That’s why we call it love. And if it weren’t hard sometimes, we wouldn’t appreciate the beauty. And if it weren’t beautiful, we wouldn’t be willing to keep going through the hard parts.”
RELEVANT LINKS
- Jennifer Knapp (Musician, Activist)
- Reaching Out by Henri Nouwen (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Inside Out Faith (Non-Profit Organization)
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Jennifer Knapp Discography
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Kansas (1998 Album)
- Lay It Down (2000 Album)
- The Way I Am (2001 Album)
- The Collection (2003 Album)
- Jennifer Knapp Live (2006 Album)
- Evolving EP (2009 EP)
- Let it Go (2010 Album)
- The Hymns of Christmas (2012 Album with Margaret Becker)
- Set Me Free (2014 Album)
- Love Comes Back Around (2017 Album)
YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you for listening to Irenicast. If you appreciate the show please consider sharing your appreciation by rating, reviewing and/or subscribing to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, or whatever platform you’re listening on.
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ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION
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CREDITS
Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin.
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Freshly back in your feed after seven months. Jeff and Allen discuss their work and the return of the podcast, Mona responds to a listener question about abstinence, and Allen gives important news on the personal front.
Opening Catch Up Session (00:11)
Listener Response, Mona’s Thoughts on Abstinence (13:36)
Allen’s Shares His Personal Journey (48:35)
Closing Remarks (53:38)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Opening Catch Up Session
- Divine Cinema (Podcast)
- Past Divine Cinema Episodes (aka Divine Prequels):
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- Christian Mingle The Movie – A Divine SINema Review – 099 (Irenicast Episode)
- Kirk Cameron’s Saving Christmas Review – Divine SINema Series – 095 (Irenicast Episode)
- A Movie Review of If Footmen Tire You What Will Horses Do? – A Divine SINema Episode – 091 (Irenicast Episode)
- God’s Not Dead 2 Review – Divine SINema Series – 086.5 (Irenicast Episode)
- A Critical Analysis of God’s Not Dead – Divine Sinema – 082.5 (Irenicast Episode)
- United Church of Christ UCC (Denomination)
From Mona’s Segment on Abstinence
- I Kissed Dating Goodbye by Joshua Harris (Book)
- Former Evangelical Pastor Rethinks His Approach To Courtship (Article)
- Augustine (Early Christian Theologian)
Closing
- Jennifer Knapp
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In our 100th episode, we take time to reflect on the past, present and future of the show. Jeff, Mona and Allen share about who they were when the show started and reflect on what’s changed. They also share their favorite episodes and segments with other listeners who tuned in for our live recording on Facebook.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
After 100 straight weeks of episodes, Irenicast will be taking a bit of a break. We will have an occasional episode over the next coming weeks, but not on a weekly basis until we return from our break. Make sure not to miss anything during our break by liking and following us on our social media pages. The links for all of those are at the bottom of the show notes or on irenicast.com. We will be back!
Divine Sinema is spinning off into its own podcast. It will be no longer Divine Sinema with an ‘S’, but simply Divine Cinema. We will not just look at the bad side of faith-based movies, but look at all films with faith themes. To keep up to date on information about when the new podcast will officially launch you can follow us on Twitter at @divinecinemapod.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Past, Present and Future Reflection
- Responding to the Global Environmental Crisis – Green Eggs and Traffic Jams – 046 (Irenicast Episode)
- Getting Intelligent About Emotions – A Review of Inside Out – 058 (Irenicast Episode)
- The Call of God to Life – Dr. Patrick B. Reyes Author of Nobody Cries When We Die – 098 (Irenicast Episode)
- The Chris Farley Show - Paul McCartney (NBC SNL Video)
- Farm to Communion Table – A Conversation with Zachary & Christy of Simple Church – 070 (Irenicast Episode)
- Beer Church – Guest Co-Host Jeff – 075 (Irenicast Episode)
- The Story of Gentle Thursday – Loss, Language and Feminist Theology – Guest Hosts Kat & Dr. Debbie – 072 (Irenicast Episode)
- God and Aliens – The Universe Doesn’t Revolve Around You, Probably – 032 (Irenicast Episode)
- Engaging Video Game Culture – Evangelism, Exercise and Excess – 093 (Irenicast Episode)
- Firewatch (Video Game - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Sacred v Secular Series - Episodes 024, 025 & 026 (Irenicast Episodes)
- Interpreting the Bible Series - Episodes 063, 064 & 065 (Irenicast Episodes)
- Leaving Evangelicalism – BONUS Episode – 001.5 (Irenicast Episode on Church History)
- Loneliness and Isolation – Baby It’s Cold Inside – 040 (Irenicast Episode)
- Families with Special Needs Children – Lily Kate’s Story with Guest Host Casey Comstock – 022 (Irenicast Episode)
- On the Nature of Beauty – Beauty within the Beast – 016 (Irenicast Episode)
- Active Listening – Can You Hear Me Now? – 021 (Irenicast Episode)
- Joey Aszterbaum Interview – Skypark, Deconstruction and Sloths – 049 (Irenicast Episode)
- Favorite Irenicast Segments
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- Jesus or Jay-Z on Episodes 001, 013, 022, 060
- Good News Bad News on Episodes 048, 071
- Sound Charades on Episodes 047, 064
- Knowin’ Jemonen on Episodes 005, 021, 025, 036, 038, 044, 046, 056, 067, 078, 093
- Can A Person Have Multiple Religious Identities? An Interview with Lauren Andrea-Lucia – 085 (Irenicast Episode)
- Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Stories Behind the Rhetoric – An Interview with Immigration Lawyer Amber Heffner – 051 (Irenicast Episode)
THANK YOU
Thank you to all of our listeners for your continued support for the show. We are so grateful that many of you find so much value in our podcast.
And thank you especially to all of those that tuned in live on Facebook for our first outing on a live recording. Although we had a couple technical bumps in the road we appreciate you sticking with it and participating in the conversation.
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Christian Mingle the Movie is about what you’d expect from a faith-based romantic comedy. The story follows Gwyneth (Lacey Chabert) as she maneuvers through the dating scene with no luck. On an especially discouraging evening, she decides to open up an account with an online dating site for Christians. There is only one problem: she is not a Christian. Determined to make love work she pretends to be something she is not for a man named Paul (Jonathan Patrick Moore). Eventually, everything falls apart and just when she feels she has lost everything, she finds God.
Hear Jeff, Adam and Dylan’s take on this movie, including how they rated it on a scale of one to thirty pieces of silver. How did Christian Mingle the Movie fair? Listen to find out.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We are less than a week away from recording our 100th episode! We are going to be recording this episode LIVE on Sunday, January 29th at 4pm PST. Bookmark Irenicast.com/live or follow us on social media to get more information as we get closer to the 29th.
Divine Sinema is spinning off into its own podcast. It will be no longer Divine Sinema with an ‘S’, but simply Divine Cinema. We will not just look at the bad side of faith-based movies, but look at all films with faith themes. To keep up to date on information about when the new podcast will officially launch you can follow us on Twitter at @divinecinemapod.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Review of Christian Mingle the Movie
- Christian Mingle IMDB Page (2014 Film)
- Corbin Bernsen (Actor, Writer, Director)
- Interview: Corbin Bernsen of 'Christian Mingle: The Movie' (Article)
- Lacey Chabert (Actress playing the main character in Christian Mingle the Movie)
- Groundhog Day (1993 Film)
- Stephen Tobolowsky (Actor playing the boss in Christian Mingle the Movie)
- Spaceballs (1987 Film)
- Stephen Tobolowsky's Birthday Party (2005 Documentary Film)
- John O’Hurley (Actor who plays inventor of a hair growth pill in Christian Mingle the Movie. Also played J. Petermen in Seinfeld)
- Guy Fieri (Food Network Personality)
- Blast from the Past (1999 Film)
- The Three Amigos (1986 Film)
- Dust Bowl Brewery
Alternative Recommendations to Christian Mingle the Movie
- Once (2007 Film)
- Just One of the Guys (1985 Film)
- Moana (2016 Film)
- Notting Hill (1999 Film)
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Hailing from one of the most violent neighborhoods in the country, from a community of field workers, Dr. Patrick B Reyes speaks with Mona this week about his book, Nobody Cries When We Die: God, Community and Surviving to Adulthood. Unlike many academic theology books, Nobody Cries is rich with not only theory, but also stories - many life moments that Dr. Reyes regards as God’s voice, spoken by a community that helped him survive incredibly difficult conditions and social systems. This interview shares some of these stories, framing an honest discussion about education, identity, prejudice, and what it means to call others to life, as God has called us. This work reminds us of how interconnected we are, and how vital it is to speak life to those who live in worlds of death.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
In two weeks we will be recording our 100th episode! We are going to be recording this episode LIVE on Sunday, January 29th at 4pm PST. Bookmark Irenicast.com/live or follow us on social media to get more information as we get closer to the 29th.
Next week is another Divine Sinema episode. We will be reviewing Christian Mingle the movie. Yes, that’s right. Christian Mingle. The movie. This movie is available on Netflix streaming.
RELEVANT LINKS
- Dr Patrick B Reyes website
- The Forum for Theological Education
- Nobody Cries When We Die: God, Community, and Surviving to Adulthood by Dr. Patrick B. Reyes (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
THANK YOU
Thank you Dr. Patrick B. Reyes for talking with us this week. Follow Dr. Reyes on Facebook and Twitter for more on his continued work.
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The making of Bucket Lists, the having of #lifegoals, the pursuit of pleasure - what role does pleasure play in giving our lives meaning? Is it central? This week, the dynamic trio discusses hedonism and pleasure, Christian adaptations a la John Piper, neurochemistry, conditioning, and whether or not the small things ought to command at least a little of our attention. A “I’ve Never” segment then reveals just how cosmopolitan each of them are.
Hedonism and Pleasure Conversation (01:05)
I’ve Never Segment (55:31)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Hedonism and Pleasure
- The Idea Channel (YouTube Channel)
- Is Pleasure The Secret to a Good Life? | Thought Experiment: The Experience Machine (YouTube Video)
- Hedonism
- Christian Hedonism
- Westworld (Television Series)
- Nihilism
- Dopamine
- Pavlov's Dogs
- Shopping, Dopamine, and Anticipation (Psychology Today Article)
- An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth: What Going to Space Taught Me About Ingenuity, Determination, and Being Prepared for Anything by Chris Hadfield (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Chesley Sullenberger “Sully”
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Jim Wagner (The Boomer) joins Jeff (The Gen Xer) and Allen (The Millennial) for a conversation about generational stereotypes, what function they serve, and why they exist in the first place. They explore economic and cultural contexts, deconstruct a few of the common characterizations of their own age groups, and suggest ways to combat this kind of thinking. Then, having all served as preachers in their respective careers, their skills are put to the test in another round of Jesus Juke.
Conversation on Generational Stereotypes (01:02)
Jesus Juke Segment (50:05)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Generational Stereotypes Conversation
- Homosexuality and the Church – Interview with Jim and Richard – 014 (Irenicast Episode)
- The Silent Generation (Wikipedia)
- Baby Boomers (Wikipedia)
- Generation X (Wikipedia)
- Millennials (Wikipedia)
- Millennials Don't Exist! Adam Conover at Deep Shift (YouTube Video)
- You've Gotta Love Millennials - Micah Tyler (YouTube Video)
- For Interns, All Work and No Payoff - Millennials Feel Trapped in a Cycle of Internships With Little Pay and No Job Offers (Article)
- Latchkey kid (Wikipedia)
- Why Did Millennials Ruin Everything? - Idea Channel (YouTube Video)
- Auntie Mame (film) … Jim mentions a line from this movie. “Live! Live! Life's a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death!”
From Our Jesus Juke Segment - This segment as also appeared on Episodes #003, #039, #075
- The Jesus Juke by Jon Acuff (Blog Post)
- Kenneth McFarland (Wikipedia)
THANK YOU
A big thank you to Jim Wagner for joining us on this episode.
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Kirk Cameron’s Saving Christmas is our movie for this edition of Divine SINema. Allen and Mona take the week off and Adam and Dylan step in to discuss with Jeff this truly awful Christmas film.
Through a conversation with his sister, Kirk learns his brother-in-law, Christian, is not into Christmas this year. We come to find out that he is struggling with the fact that Christmas Trees, Santa and presents have hijacked Christmas from Jesus and the Bible. After finding that Christian has retreated from the party to his car, Kirk begins a conversation with him that will change everything. They exchange “witty banter” and Kirk gives several separate mini sermons dealing with the Biblical justification of the Christmas tree and historical justification of Santa. Ultimately Christian’s Christmas spirit is restored and the party kicks into high gear.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our next Divine SINema episode will be on Tuesday, January and we will be reviewing Christian Mingle the movie. Yes, that’s right. Christian Mingle. The movie. This movie is available on Netflix streaming.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Kirk Cameron’s Saving Christmas Review
- Jewel of the Nile (1985 Film)
- Romancing the Stone (1984 Film)
- Family Force 5 (Contemporary Christian Group)
- Adam Ruins Everything (YouTube Channel)
- Retooning the Nativity (Igniter Christmas Video)… clips from this video were used in the opening credits of Saving Christmas
- The Strawman Fallacy (Idea Channel Video from PBS Digital Studios)
- Kirk Cameron says ‘Kirk Cameron’s Saving Christmas’ is the target of an atheist conspiracy (Article)
- On the St. Nick Punch (Blog Post)
- Negan (Character from the Walking Dead)
- Pagan Christianity by Tyndale Momentum (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
From Our Recommendations
- National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989 Film)
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas (1966 Animated TV Special)
- The Ref (1994 Film)
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Mass incarceration has reached truly astounding levels in the land of the free and home of the brave and its criminal justice system. Jeff, Mona & Allen discuss the newly released documentary 13th, various social and historical factors behind the growth of the prison industrial complex, specifics like mandatory minimum sentencing, generalities around criminality, the image of God, ministry of Jesus, and much more. The segment in this episode consists of “crazy laws” which are somehow still on the books.
Criminal Justice System Conversation (00:30)
Crazy Laws Segment (53:22)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
End Jason's "Death By Incarceration" - If you would like to help Mona’s pen pal, Jason, cover his legal fees for a potential overturn of his sentence please check out his funded justice page and contribute.
Divine SINema Next Week - Adam and Dylan return to co-host a review of Kirk Cameron’s Saving Christmas. If you would like to watch the movie in advance it is available for streaming on Hulu Plus.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Criminal Justice System Conversation
- 13th (Netflix Documentary)
- Criminal Justice and Restoration – Why the Lock Up Should Be on Lockdown – 017 (Irenicast Episode)
- Black and Pink (An organization supporting our LGBTQ family in prison)
- In Between Days (Jason’s Blog - Mona’s Pen Pal)
- What are Mandatory Minimums?
- What is ALEC?
- John Oliver on ALEC (YouTube Video)
- Incarceration Rates
- Nixon Aide Reportedly Admitted Drug War Was Meant To Target Black People (Article)
- Due Process is Dead: A Staggering 95% of All Inmates in America Have Never Received a Trial (Article)
- The Executed God: The Way of the Cross in Lockdown America by Mark Lewis Taylor (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Father Greg Boyle
- Generativity
- Justice Department says it will end use of private prisons (Article)
- Private Prison Stocks Are Surging After Trump's Win (Article)
- Donald Trump’s doubling down on the Central Park Five reflects a bigger problem (Article)
From Our Crazy Laws Segment
- ‘Meter fairy’ told he can’t feed other people’s parking meters (Article)
- Montana’s Sheep Law
- Can’t Drink Standing Up and Can’t Own a Pet Duck
- The Right To Grow Your Own Food Is Being Hijacked By The Federal Government (Article)
- Wisconsin's Butter & Cheese Laws
- Illinois Man Faces 75 Years in Prison For Recording Police (Article)
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Video games are a prominent part of the American landscape and are only becoming more accessible with the advent of mobile gaming. Jeff, Mona and Allen discuss the possible ways in which video games and video game culture can cause, or encourage, good and bad behaviors. The attempted co-opting of the gaming space by evangelicals, using games for positive real life benefits and gamergate are all touched on during the conversation. The episode finished by transitioning into a light-hearted affair as each host discusses their favorite video games.
Engaging Video Game Culture Conversation (00:46)
Favorite Video Games Segment (46:08)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Engaging Video Game Culture Conversation
- God and Aliens – The Universe Doesn’t Revolve Around You, Probably – 032 (Irenicast Episode)
- Allen discusses being a vegan in this episode… Responding to the Global Environmental Crisis – Green Eggs and Traffic Jams – 046 (Irenicast Episode)
- Doom (Video Game)
- Catechumen (Video Game)
- Myst (Video Game)
- Left Behind: Eternal Forces (Video Game)
- Columbine High School massacre
- EFFECTS OF VIOLENT VIDEO GAMES ON AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR, AGGRESSIVE COGNITION, AGGRESSIVE AFFECT, PHYSIOLOGICAL AROUSAL, AND PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOR: A Meta-Analytic Review of the Scientific Literature By Craig A. Anderson and Brad J. Bushman (Article)
- Thomas Kinkade (Painter)
- Selling God Out… One Pearl At A Time by Allen O’Brien (An Irenicon Blog Post)
- “The Christian shoemaker does his duty not by putting little crosses on the shoes, but by making good shoes, because God is interested in good craftsmanship.” ― Quote Attributed to Martin Luther
- Wolfenstein (Video Game)
- Brave Wilderness (YouTube Channel)
- Gaming can make a better world by Jane McGonigal (TED Talk)
-
Malaysia Airlines flight - Help Search For MH370 Through Tomnod Satellite Images
-
Jeff mentions a VR experience in which someone can see themselves through the eyes of someone of a different nationality. The experience was discussed here on this episode of the Liturgist Podcast Episode 32 - Storytelling at Sundance
- Is Buying Call of Duty a Moral Choice? (YouTube Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios)
- Grand Theft Auto (Video Game Series)
- Gamergate
From Our Favorite Video Games Segment
- GoldenEye 007 (Video Game)
- Legend of Zelda (Game Series)
- Nintendo Switch (Game System)
- Firewatch (Video Game)
- Nancy Drew Video Games
- Minecraft (Video Game)
- TwoDots (Mobile Game)
- Out There (Mobile Game)
- M.C. Escher (Artist)
- Monument Valley (Mobile Game)
- Oregon Trail (Game)
- List of Sim video games
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Despite the fact that the 2016 election has come and gone there are still so many aspects to reflect on. This week Jeff sits down with Angelina Hagan, a Bernie Sanders delegate. Although we are probably all intimately familiar with the electoral process, the process of the primary elections can sometimes be confusing. Angelina describes the journey in becoming a delegate in her district in Colorado. She also describes what the Democratic National Convention was like as a Bernie delegate. The good, the bad and the divisive. And despite negative experiences during her time as a delegate, she is reinvigorated and even more aware that there is still work to do.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation w/ Angelina a Bernie Sanders Delegate
- The Colorado Caucus
- The Democratic National Convention
- Wikileaks Dumps Democratic National Committee E-Mails
- Bernie Sanders Delegates Are Mad As Hell At The DNC, And Wondering What’s Next
- Democracy for America
- Electra Johnson (Politician)
- Nina Turner (Politician)
- John Hickenlooper (Governor of Colorado)
- Colorado’s first transgender candidate for Congress challenges Lamborn in state’s most conservative district (Article)
- 10 reasons why #DemExit is serious: Getting rid of Debbie Wasserman Schultz is not enough (Article)
-
DemEnter
THANK YOU
Thank you, Angelina for giving us your time and providing insight into the delegate process in the DNC.
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For the first time Devine SINema steps out of bonus episode territory with a look at the 1972 film, If Footmen Tire You, What Will Horsemen Do? This movie takes us to a time when America was in fear of a foreign ideology, marriage was under attack, public schools were taking away our children’s innocence and our country was in desperate need to return to God. Apparently, some things never change. Written by and starring Reverend Estus Pirkle and directed by Ron Ormond, this movie gives us a graphic look into what “will happen” to America if it “continues to engage in immorality” and deny God.
Jeff, Adam and Dylan discuss some of the more alarming scenes in this illustrated sermon about the end of days. They also discuss the flaws in the theology put forth in this film. Along with the introduction of a new rating system. this episode contains all the things you’ve come to love about our Divine SINema series. Watching bad Christian movies so you don’t have to.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our next Divine SINema episode will be released on Tuesday, December 28th and we will be reviewing Kirk Cameron’s Saving Christmas (2014). If you would like to watch in preparation for our next episode the film is currently streaming on Hulu and Amazon Prime with a subscription.
RELEVANT LINKS
- If Horsemen Tire You What Will Horses Do (Film) (YouTube Link)
- Exploitation Films
- Ron Ormond (Director)
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- The Exotic Ones (a.k.a. The Monster and the Stripper) (Film)
- Untamed Mistress (Film)
- Estus Washington Pirkle (Pastor and Writer)
- The Burning Hell (1974 Film, the second Ormond/Pirkle Collaboration) (YouTube Video)
- The Believer’s Heaven (1977 Film, the final Ormond/Pirkle Collaboration)
- The Battleship Potemkin (1925 Propaganda Film) (YouTube Video)
- Communism
- Joseph McCarthy… NOTE - during the episode Jeff mistakenly refers to McCarthy as McArthur
- Red Scare
- Hollywood Blacklist
- Fidel Castro
- Jeremiah 12:5 NRSV
- A Thief in the Night (A 1972 Rapture Film Series)
- 2 Chronicles 7:14 NRSV
- The Cold War
- The Jesus Movement
- The Untouchables (1987 Film)
- Cinema Inferno: Celluloid Explosions from the Cultural Margins by Robert G. Weiner & John Cline (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)... A great book providing a lot of information about fringe film making including a whole chapter about this movies and it’s sub-genre.
- Blaxploitation Films
HOST RECOMMENDATIONS
- Grindhouse (2007 Film)
- Dawn of the Dead (Original 1978 Film)
- The Mack (1973 Blaxploitation Film)
- Children of Men (2006 Film)
- The Battleship Potemkin (1925 Propaganda Film) (YouTube Video)
THE DIVINE SINEMA FILMOGRAPHY
Checkout the previous films Jeff, Adam and Dylan have reviewed. God’s Not Dead and God’s Not Dead 2.
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From rallying voter bases to post-election anxieties, the 2016 election, for many, has created an atmosphere of fear. The Irenicast hosts talk about the importance of dialogue rather than dismissal when it comes to engaging fears, the relationship between fear and privilege, as well as the role fear might play in control. The hosts challenge listeners to think outside the box when it comes to fear itself - to analyzing the impact fear has on us and what its real effects are.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Atmosphere of Fear Conversation
- Election Night SNL Sketch with Dave Chappelle (YouTube)
- Post-election spate of hate crimes worse than post-9/11, experts say (Article)
- An Open Letter to Evangelicals Who Voted for Trump by Mona (Irenicon Blog Post)
- Google will soon ban fake news sites from using its ad network (Article)
- Kristallnacht “The Night of Broken Glass”
- Church Vandalized With Swastikas, 'KKK,' 'Go Home N*,' and Set on Fire Twice in California (Article)
- Officials Are Fine With This Armed Trump Supporter Patrolling A Virginia Polling Place (Article)
- 'Safety Pin' Solidarity Meme
- Fear processing in the brain
- Calls to crisis and suicide prevention hotlines surge post-election (Article)
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Understanding rape culture is a vital issue today. What is rape culture? What reality does it reflect? When did it begin? Who is responsible for creating it? This week Jeff, Mona and Allen take on the difficult topic of rape culture and discuss it from both male and female perspectives. They also discuss theologies of sexuality and ending dominance, with an honest conversation about what the Bible may or may not offer for a contemporary sexual ethic. In the effort to take a break from heavy conversation, the team ends with a game of Sort of Scattergories.
Understanding Rape Culture Conversation (00:25)
Sorta Scattergories Segment (01:01:14)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Understanding Rape Culture Conversation
- Rape Culture
- 1 In 3 College Men In Survey Say They Would Rape A Woman If They Could Get Away With It (Article)
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British police use tea as analogy for sexual consent (YouTube Video)
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Artist rape and war “History of Humanity” by Milo Manara (WARNING - Visually Graphic Image)
- Full Letter to the Judge by Dan Turner, Brock’s Father
- Fox Business host Lou Dobbs tweets phone number and address of Donald Trump sexual assault accuser (Article)
- Are Young Males Disengaging from Society? – The Case of the the Incredible Disappearing Men – 084 (Irenicast Episode)
- No Logo by Naomi Klein (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
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On the dawn of election day 2016 Jeff, Mona and Allen discuss compassion fatigue. What do you do when you’re tired of caring? When you’re tired of believing anything is going to change? These are questions many people who desire to be a part of a bigger solution face. And although no one really has the answers, it helps to talk about it and know we are not alone in our occasional desire to give up. And since it is election day we close out the episode with our own exercise in democracy in a segment called Biblical Elections.
Compassion Fatigue Conversation (00:43)
Biblical Elections Segment (54:07)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Compassion Fatigue Conversation
- Compassion Fatigue
- Sarah McLachlan Animal Cruelty Video (YouTube)
- All About Mindfulness – Finding Peace in a World of Mass Distraction – 009 (Irenicast Episode)
- Slacktivism
- Hunger in America – Interview with Allison Bovell – 035 (Irenicast Episode)
- Consumption by the United States
- Is Not Having Children Selfish? Far From It (Video)
- California Proposition 8 (2008)
- This episode discusses the study behind how people change their minds. YANSS 086 – Change My View (You Are Not So Smart Podcast Episode)
- The Revolution Will Not Be Patronized (Article on Ben & Jerry’s Connection with Occupy Wall Street Movement)
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This week a conversation with Science Mike McHargue author of FInding God in the Waves. Mike is a fellow podcaster. He is the co-host of the Liturgists Podcast, host of the Ask Science Mike Podcast and author of the new book, FInding God in the Waves. In addition to talking about his book Mike shares a story about an incident that helped shape his views on race. He also discusses his difficulties with learning despite being considered the smartest person in most rooms he enters. We are so grateful to have Mike on this episode. Enjoy!
Make sure to check out all of Mike’s amazing work...
FindingGodInTheWaves.com
MikeMcHargue.com
Ask Science Mike (Podcast)
The Liturgists (Podcast)
RELEVANT LINKS from our Conversation with Science Mike McHargue
- Finding God in the Waves: How I Lost My Faith and Found It Again Through Science by Mike McHargue (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Axioms About Faith by Science Mike McHargue (Blog Post)
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Liberation Theology
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Situational Depression
- Clinical Depression
- Episodic Memory
- Neurotheology
- Andrew Newberg (Neuroscientist)
- Michael Persinger (Neuroscientist)
- Vilayanur Subramanian Ramachandran (Neuroscientist)
- How God Changes Your Brain: Breakthrough Findings from a Leading Neuroscientist by Andrew Newberg M.D. (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Future of the Mind: The Scientific Quest to Understand, Enhance, and Empower the Mind by Michio Kaku (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- A Universe from Nothing: Why There Is Something Rather than Nothing by Lawrence M. Krauss (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Fabric of the Cosmos: Space, Time, and the Texture of Reality by Brian Greene (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Information Diet: A Case for Conscious Consumption by Clay A. Johnson (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- A closer look at America’s rapidly growing religious ‘nones’ (Article)
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A God’s Not Dead 2 review is the subject of this bonus episode. Adam and Dylan are back and join Jeff for another addition of Divine SINema. This movie takes place in the same town as the first God’s Not Dead. It is about a teacher named Grace who is a Christian and a teacher at a public school called Martin Luther King Jr. High. During a lesson on the civil rights movement a student asks about Jesus’ words in connection to Martin Luther King Jr. and Gandhi's non-violent protests. Grace answers by confirming that Martin Luther King Jr. especially was indeed influenced by the teaching of Jesus. When word gets out that Grace talked about Jesus in her classroom it leads to outrage among the school officials, community and even the ACLU. Things escalate quickly causing Grace to face a jury of her peers for her actions. Ultimately it is Jesus himself that is put on trial.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our next Divine SINema episode will be on Tuesday, November 29th and we will be reviewing the first ever rapture movie called If Footmen Tire You, What Will Horses Do (1971).
This movie is not available anywhere else but YouTube. If you would like to watch in preparation for our next Divine SINema you can watch If Footman Tire You, What Will Horses Do? here.
RELEVANT LINKS
- Did the city of Houston, Texas, subpoena pastors' sermons as part of a crackdown on preaching against homosexuality? (Snopes Article)
- Melissa Joan Hart as Grace, the main character (Actor)
- A.C.L.U. - American Civil Liberties Union
- Lee Patrick Strobel, expert witness in film (Author)
- James "Jim" Warner Wallace, expert witness in film (Author)
- Ray Wise, prosecuting attorney in film (Actor)
- Let’s Debunk the “Christian Persecution” Court Cases That Inspired the “God’s Not Dead” Films (Article)
- Ernie Hudson, judge in the film (Actor)
- Fred Thompson (Actor and Former Senator)
- Last Days in the Desert (Film - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- At the Death House Door (Film - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- A Time to Kill (Film - Amazon Affiliate Link)
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With Halloween 2016 less than a week away from this episode, Jeff and Allen discuss the evolution of Satan. Depending on our religious upbringing we may take for granted that the existence of Satan is a forgone conclusion. But is it? What does the Bible say about Satan? Does the Bible have a consistent narrative about Satan? What other things outside of scripture have we unwittingly accepted as fact regarding the prince of darkness? These are some of the questions we answer. And finally for our segment this week, Jeff and Allen reminisce about their favorite Halloween costumes and memories.
Evolution of Satan Conversation (02:26)
Halloween Favorites Segment (50:41)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
On Friday we will be posting another Divine SINema bonus episode. In our Divine SINema offerings Jeff, Adam & Dylan watch bad Christian movies so you don’t have to. This time around we will be talking about God’s Not Dead 2.
Check out our first Divine SINema episode on the first God’s Not Dead.
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Evolution of Satan Conversation
- He Came to Set the Captives Free by Rebecca Brown (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- NRSV - New Revised Standard Version
- John 10:10 NRSV - “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.”
- The Book of Jude NRSV
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- Jude 1:10
- Baylor Survey Finds New Perspectives On U.S. Religious Landscape (article)
- The Exorcist (1973 Film)
- The Exorcists (TV Show)
- Monolatrism (Theological Term)
- Achaemenid Empire (Persian Empire during the Jews return from Exile)
- Zoroastrianism - “one of the world's oldest religions combining a cosmogonic dualism and eschatological monotheism”
- Hebrew word for Satan
- Mentions of Satan in Hebrew Scripture
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- 1 Chronicles 21:1 NRSV
- Job 1-2 NRSV
- Zechariah 3:1-2 NRSV
- Satan’s “fall from heaven” proposed origin in Isaiah 14:4-20 & Ezekiel 28 NRSV uses imagery from the Canaanite/Ugaritic myth
- God tries to kill Moses in Exodus 4:24-26 NRSV
- The Quest for the Historical Satan by Miguel De La Torre & Albert Hernandez (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- This Present Darkness by Frank E. Peretti (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Walter Wink - Author of Engaging the Powers, Naming the Powers and The Powers That Be (Author Page - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Pat Robertson Blames Haiti Earthquake on "Pact With the Devil" (YouTube)
- Dante’s Inferno (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Leviticus 16 NRSV - Scapegoat passage
- Genesis 14:17-24 NRSV - Abram Blessed by Melchizedek
- Deuteronomy 32:8-9 NRSV - Regions divided by deity
From Our Segment
- Freddy Krueger
- Halloween and the Supernatural – Paranormal Proclivities – 034 (Irenicast Episode)
- Rick and Morty (Animated TV Series)
- Getting Intelligent About Emotions – A Review of Inside Out – 058 (Irenicast Episode)
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Mona sits down with Lauren Andrea-Lucia to explore what it means to have multiple religious identities. Lauren grew up in Italy with a Catholic father and a Jewish mother, and finds religious and spiritual nourishment in both traditions, identifying as a dual-religious person. Lauren shares her experience of holding both religious identities together, despite their seemingly mutually-exclusive claims to truth. The conversation covers the context of the history of anti-semitism and forced conversions, and explains why the blending of Jewish and Christian religious identity - and inter-religious dialogue in general - is often difficult. She also shares her perspective on what it means to have a religious family heritage, the difference between religion and spirituality, and why ideas of time and memory are so important to faith practice.
RELEVANT LINKS - Lauren’s Book Recommends ;)
- Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin A. Abbott (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- At the Mind's Limits: Contemplations by a Survivor on Auschwitz and its Realities by Jean Amery (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Ethics of Memory by Avishai Margalit (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Two Types of Faith by Martin Buber (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Sabbath by Abraham Heschel (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist by Brant Pitre (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Befriending the Beloved Disciple by Adele Reinhartz (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Jewish Annotated New Testament (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Misunderstood Jew: The Church and the Scandal of the Jewish Jesus (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Jewish Jesus: How Judaism and Christianity Shaped Each Other by Peter Schäfer (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
THANK YOU
Thank you Lauren Andrea-Lucia for sharing your story on multiple religious identities!
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In a conversation geared more toward culture than faith Jeff, Mona and Allen explore why young males are disengaging from society. Far from an agreeable conversation about things we can do to reverse this trend, this episode focused on nuanced disagreement about its primary causes. Between video games, easy access to pornography, education, economic factors and a host of other causes, is there a primary one? And more importantly, is there a solution? We finish the episode with a new segment called Staff Picks, where each host gives a few recommendations of things worth checking out.
Young Males Disengaging from Society Conversation (00:32)
Staff Picks Segment (51:29)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Young Males Disengaging from Society Conversation
- The Demise of Guys (TED Talk)
- The Missing Men (Atlantic Article)
- The Great Porn Experiment (TED Talk)
- The Disappearing College Male (Forbes Article)
- Coolidge Effect (Wikipedia Article)
- Understanding Teenagers – Developing Your AdoleSENSE – 038 (Irenicast Episode)
- ‘There isn’t really anything magical about it’: Why more millennials are avoiding sex (Article)
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Japan and its birth rate: the beginning of the end or just a new beginning? (Article)
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Why Do Women Outnumber Men in College? (National Bureau of Economic Research Article)
- Ways Women Lead (Harvard Business Review Article)
From Our Staff Picks Segment
- Mona’s Picks
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- Triple Ginger Snaps
- Invisibilia (Podcast)
- Hiatus Kaiyote (band)
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*Allen’s Picks*
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Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
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Timecop 1983 (Music)
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*Jeff’s Picks*
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Atlanta (Television Show)
- Congressional Dish (Podcast)
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Is prophecy today simply fortune telling or something else? Jeff, Mona and Allen discuss this deceptively layered topic. Much of the time the rhetoric around prophecy, or the prophetic, or even the hebrew prophets themselves seems so otherworldly. Saturated with mysticism and the divine. Perhaps there is more. And that although all that is true, there is another dimension to the tradition of the prophetic. A practical one. One deeply connected to the real life details and systems we all encounter on a regular basis. And finally in an attempt to divine the thoughts of our co-hosts we play another round of Title Me This.
Prophecy Today Conversation (00:38)
Title Me This Segment (56:53)
RELEVANT LINKS
From our Conversation on Prophecy Today
- The Prophetic Imagination by Walter Brueggemann (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Development of Trinitarian theology (Theopedia Article)
- Prophetic Thought in Postmodern Times by Cornel West (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Biblical Prophecy: Perspectives for Christian Theology, Discipleship, and Ministry by Ellen F. Davis (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Homosexuality and the Church – Interview with Jim and Richard – 014 (Irenicast Episode)
- “Learn the lesson that, if you are to do the work of a prophet, what you need is not a sceptre but a hoe.” ― Bernard of Clairvaux
- The Prophets by Abraham J. Heschel (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Message of the Prophets by Gerhard Von Rad (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
From Our Title Me This Segment - This segment was also on Irenicast episode #055
- God Does Not Eat Meat by Arthur Poletti (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Lumanite X - The Miracle Robot by Koffi Amouzouvi (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Dragon Warrior and the Princess by Celesta Thiessen (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
THANK YOU
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As part of our celebration of International Podcast Day 2016 we are giving you a bonus episode of Irenicast. Jeff, along with guest co-hosts Adam and Dylan, provide a critical analysis of God’s Not Dead. We watch horrible Christian movies so you don’t have to. Racial stereotypes, bad theology, one-dimensional characters and the Newsboys come together for this cringe inducing film based off of a bad sermon illustration. God may not be dead, but perhaps the Christian film industry should be.
RELEVANT LINKS
If we’ve convinced you to watch God’s Not Dead, or stay as far away from it as possible, here are the streaming options.
Adam Loveridge appeared on Irenicast episodes #020 & #079
Dylan Van Lant appeared on Irenicast episode #019. Also check out Dylan’s blog, The Casted Kitchen.
Other Links from this Episode...
- Dean Cain as Marc Shelley (Also played Superman on Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman)
- Kevin Sorbo as Professor Jeffery Radisson (Also played Hercules in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys)
- Let’s Debunk the “Christian Persecution” Court Cases That Inspired the “God’s Not Dead” Films (Blog Post)
- Community (TV series)
- Peter Rollins (Theologian/Philosopher)
- dc Talk (Christian Music Group)
- Newsboys (Christian Music Group)
- The Fourth Wiseman (TV Movie)
- The Sunset Limited (Film)
- Calvary (Film)
Get more information on International Podcast Day and show your favorite podcasts some love. Rate, write a positive review, send an email or share the show with a friend. These are a few of podcasters favorite things.
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Art vs. the artist. Can bad people create good things? How closely should we judge someone’s work in view of the person themselves? Our co-hosts go in, without concrete answers, to mine for clarity in this nebulous conversation. Two-thirds of our hosts leave this conversation relatively sure how they feel about this topic. One ends up more confused than ever. And finally, for your word-association fix, Jeff, Mona & Allen play another round of Say What?!
Announcement (00:53)
‘Art vs the Artist’ Conversation (02:13)
Say What?! Segment (50:37)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Announcements
- If you would like to watch God’s Not Dead in preparation for our bonus episode here are the streaming options.
- Adam Loveridge appeared on Irenicast episodes #020 & #079
- Dylan Van Lant appeared on Irenicast episode #019. Also check out Dylan’s blog, The Casted Kitchen.
From Our ‘Art vs the Artist’ Conversation
- John Howard Yoder’s Controversy (Article)
- Bill Cosby Allegations (Wikipedia Article)
- Rape charge against Nate Parker, Director of upcoming film The Birth of a Nation (Article)
- Paul Tillich’s affairs (Article)
- Martin Luther and antisemitism (Wikipedia Article)
- The Ethics Of Using Medical Data From Nazi Experiments (Article)
- Margaret Sanger’s racism (Article)
- Shane Claiborne (Article)
- The Perils of Power (Episode of the Hidden Brain Podcast)
- You Are Creative – The Art of Self Expression – 071 (Irenicast Episode)
Say What?! Segment - This segment also appears on Irenicast episodes #006 & #030
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Does pray work? How is it possible that a post-evangelical podcast like ours has had over 80 episodes without ever talking about prayer? This episode reconciles this quandary. Jeff, Mona and Allen ultimately agree to disagree about how prayer causes God to act, or not act. However, they all agree that prayer is a worthwhile spiritual practice that is beneficial for a person's well being and connection to something beyond themselves. We close our episode with our mashup of Balderdash and Apples 2 Apples called Appledash.
‘Does Prayer Work’ Conversation (00:28)
Appledash Segment (51:55)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on ‘Does Prayer Work?’
- 1 Samuel 1 NRSV - The Story of Hannah
- Matthew 6:9–13 NRSV - The Lord’s Prayer
- 2 Chronicles 7:12 NRSV - Humble Yourself, Turn from Your Wicked Ways
- 5 Scientifically Supported Benefits of Prayer (Psychology Today Article)
- Meditation, Prayer and Spiritual Healing: The Evidence (Article)
- A Little Exercise for Young Theologians by Helmut Thielicke (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Reiki (Form of Alternative Medicine)
- Acts 5:1-11 NRSV - Ananias and Sapphira
- Romans 9:19-21 NRSV - The Pot and the Potter
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (TV Show)
From Our Appledash Segment - This segment also appeared on Irenicast Episode #024
- NEQUIENT - not being able; incapable (adj)
- HALFPACE - a platform of a staircase where the stair turns back in exactly the reverse direction of the lower flight (n)
- JENTACULAR - pertaining to breakfast (adj)
- MUSCAE VOLITANTES - Floaters are deposits of various size, shape, consistency, refractive index, and motility within the eye's vitreous humour, which is normally transparent. (n)
- DOODLESACK - old English word for bagpipe (n)
- ULOTRICHOUS - having wooly or crispy hair (adj)
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Does God laugh? Is God affected by creation and the affairs of people? Despite getting trapped in a theological hamster wheel of logic, Jeff, Mona and Allen set out to tackle these questions head on. Recognizing that, though we may never have definitive proof either way, our opinions about divine emotion have implications for the way we live and/or practice faith. To further add to the confusion we close our episode out with impossible questions in a round of “Would You Rather.”
Our ‘Does God Laugh?’ Conversation (00:45)
Would You Rather Segment (50:49)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our ‘Does Goes Laugh’ Conversation
- Getting Intelligent About Emotions – A Review of Inside Out – 058 (Irenicast Episode)
- Open Theism
- Stoicism
- Mary Daly (Feminist Theologian)
- Deism
- Process Theology
- Liberation Theology
- Is Donald Trump a Modern-Day Cyrus? (article)
- Jesus Heals a Blind Man Luke 9:1-12
- Determinism
- John Zizioulas (Theologian)
- Paul Tillich
- Scandal of Particularity
- Patripassianism
From Our Would You Rather Segment - This segment has also been done on Irenicast episodes 011 and 053
- The Contest (Seinfeld Episode)
- The Serenity Now (Seinfeld Episode)
- Synesthesia
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Joining us this week for a conversation on simply simplicity is second-time guest Adam Loveridge, who steps into an empty co-host chair while Mona is on vacation. He joins Jeff and Allen as they think aloud about the nature of our relationship with the stuff we own, what it might be like to transform that relationship, and what we stand to gain in doing so (Allen thinks it’s “everything”). We know that we want to live simpler lives - lives free from distraction, stress, and worry. But it isn’t always easy. How do we navigate the tension between enjoying the things we own and the driving desire to have more? After exploring all this, in an act of self-aware irony, we close our episode with a good ol’ fashioned round of Desert Island.
Simply Simplicity Conversation (02:45)
Desert Island Segment (46:06)
RELEVANT LINKS
From our Simply Simplicity Conversation
- Deconstructing Your Faith – Guest Host Adam Loveridge – 020 (Irenicast Episode)
- Challenging Consumer Culture – All-Consuming Buyer – 005 (Irenicast Episode)
- Nuclear Weapons: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (YouTube Video)
- Fact Sheet: Who Has Nuclear Weapons, And How Many Do They Have? (Article)
- 2016: Obama's America (Conservative Propaganda Documentary)
From our Desert Island Segment
- Stranger Things (Netflix Series)
- Stranger Things Soundtrack (Amazon Affiliate Link)
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Guess who’s back, back again? Allen’s back, tell a friend. That’s right, our illustrious co-host Allen is back for another conversation on faith and culture. In this episode, each host reflects on their personal pilgrimage experiences while discussing the larger concept of pilgrimage itself. We close our time together with a Knowin’ Jemonen segment highlighting each host’s top 3 favorite veggies.
Pilgrimage Conversation (01:06)
Knowin’ Jemonen Segment (51:27)
RELEVANT LINKS
Our Pilgrimage Journey Conversation
- Psych (TV Show - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- A Rose Without Thorns in Assisi
- The Story of Gentle Thursday – Loss, Language and Feminist Theology – Guest Hosts Kat & Dr. Debbie – 072 (Irenicast Episode)
- Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The God of Place and Time by Allen O’Brien (Irenicon Blog Post)
- Fanboys (FIlm - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Casa Bonita (Restaurant in Denver)
- Casa Bonita (South Park Episode)
- In Other Words (Feminist Bookstore and Community Center in Portland, OR)
- Portlandia (TV Show - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer (Book - Amazon Affialite Link)
- Hinds Feet on High Places by Hannah Hurnard (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
Knowin’ Jemonen Segment - this segment has also appeared on Episodes 005, 021, 025, 036, 038, 044, 046, 056, 067
- Veggetti Pro (Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Corn swings all ways
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Maintaining status quo can be a strong motivation for people in power to suppress questioning and intellectual exploration. Often in church communities we can feel isolated for asking hard questions. Especially questions that challenge long standing ideas and methods. This week Jeff and Mona discuss the many layers surrounding the topic of anti-intellectualism within the church and christianity. They also discuss the polarity created around intellectualism and emotionalism between conservatives and progressives. Closing out the show Jeff and Mona conduct an old fashioned check in.
Anti Intellectualism Conversation (00:37)
Host Check In Segment (51:43)
RELEVANT LINKS
From our Anti-Intellectual Conversation
- Millennialism (Theology)
- C. I. Scofield (Theologian)
- Christian Apologetics
- The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind by Mark A. Noll (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Leaving Evangelicalism – BONUS Episode – 001.5 (Irenicast Bonus Episode)
- Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God (Sermon)
- George Whitefield (Theologian)
- First Great Awakening
- Manifest Destiny
- Progressive Era
- Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
From our Host Check In Segment
- Pokémon Snap (Nintendo 64 Game)
- The Legend of Zelda Majora's Mask and Ocarina of Time (Nintendo 64 Game)
- GoldenEye 007 (Nintendo 64 Game)
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Many times it is difficult to really understand the plight of any group of people without insight into what life is really like for them. Inspired by conversation Mona overheard on a city bus, this week's episode explores the issue of homelessness. Jeff and Mona discuss attempt to provide a new perspectives on stereotypes and false rhetoric associated with homelessness. They also touch on social services like welfare. This episode closes out with a round of 10 questions.
Homelessness Conversation (00:31)
10 (15) Questions Segment (51:10)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Homelessness Conversation
- Asking Strangers For Food VS Asking The Homeless For Food! - Social Experiment (YouTube Video)
- Homelessness Demographic Stats (interactive report)
- Causes Of Homelessness
- Utah Reduced Chronic Homelessness By 91 Percent; Here's How (Article)
- Your Assumptions About Welfare Recipients Are Wrong (article)
- 7 Lies About Welfare That Many People Believe Are Fact (article)
- A Christian Response to War – Finding A Third Way – 002 (Irenicast Episode)
- The Daily Show - Jon Stewart Returns to Shame Congress (YouTube Clip)
- Morality v Working Hard (article)
- Hunger in America – Interview with Allison Bovell – 035 (Irenicast Episode)
- Rishi Manchanda: What makes us get sick? (TED Talk)
- The Magic Bureaucrat and His Riverside Miracle (99% Invisible Podcast Episode on Welfare)
- The Stories Behind the Rhetoric – An Interview with Immigration Lawyer Amber Heffner – 051 (Irenicast Episode)
Our 10 Questions was also played in Irenicast Episode #009
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Life, God, community and beer. These are the pillars of a different type of church model, beer church, introduced to us by guest co-host Jeff, aka Jeff 2. Jeff 2 shares with us the great value he places on gatherings of corporate worship. That the sacred nature of gathering together is in itself the divine, not necessarily the method or space in which we worship. His preferred method of corporate worship just happens to be beer and conversation. It is even suggested in this episode that perhaps Jesus turned water into beer and not wine. Jeff 2 joins Jeff and Mona to close out the episode with a round of Jesus Juke.
Beer Church Conversation with Jeff (00:31)
Jesus Juke Segment (42:37)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Beer Church Conversation
- Farm to Communion Table – A Conversation with Zachary & Christy of Simple Church – 070 (Irenicast Episode)
- Paul Tillich (Author Page - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- 1001 New Worshiping Communities
- Fresh Expressions (Anglican Church Movement)
- Priest: Jesus ‘Would Have Turned Water Into Beer’ Today (Article and Video)
- Spencer Brewery (A Trappist Monk brewery)
- Linden Street Brewery in Oakland
- Mtn Peaks Therapy Llamas & Alpacas
- 6 Ways Pets Can Improve Your Health
For Our Jesus Juke Segment - Jesus Juke also appears in Irenicast episodes #003 and #039
- Sous-vide (Cooking Method)
- BeastFeast in Chattanooga
- Create-A-Cult Segment from Irenicast episode #073
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Experiencing anger in a life-giving way for some may seem like a paradox. However, every emotion has the potential for good if we seek to understand where it is coming from and are able to control where we take it. Sometimes we can figure out the best way to express anger within ourselves or our community. Other times we need to seek professional help. It is only when we deny or dismiss people’s emotions that we create toxic expressions. In addition to these ideas Jeff and Mona also discuss their personal feelings of anger and how it has manifested in their own lives. This episode closes out with a round of Judging a Book by its Cover.
Experiencing Anger Conversation (00:38)
Judging a Book by Its Cover Segment (44:07)
RELEVANT LINKS
From our Experiencing Anger Conversation
- Differentiating Anger from Aggression (Psychology Today Article)
- Acts 17:16-34 (NASB)
- Paroxýnō - Greek word for ‘provoked’ in Acts 17:16 and hebrew equivalents
- 'A Riot Is the Language of the Unheard': 9 MLK Quotes the Mainstream Media Won't Cite - The words of the real MLK were far more radical than today's cherry-picked lines.
- Fight-or-flight response (Wikipedia Article)
From our Judging a Book by Its Cover Segment - This segment was also played in Irenicast episodes #007 and #020
- If God Loves Me Why Can’t I Get My Locker Open (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
-
Anyone Can Be Cool… But Awesome Takes Practice (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
-
Does God Ever Speak Through Cats? (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Inspirational Poster Kitten Falls To Death After 17 Years (Onion Article)
- The Muffin Muncher (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Teach Your Wife to Be a Widow (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Scouts in Bondage (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
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Inspired by a listener comment on a past episode, Jeff and Mona have a conversation about forgiveness. Forgiveness is not forgetting. It is all about remembering, reframing and creating healthy space. But what else is it? How do we practice it? Our attempts to answer these questions lead us into topics like justice, trauma and reconciliation. For our segment the theme of forgiveness continues as Jeff and Mona may give you reason to forgive by declaring themselves prophets of the 42nd dimension.
Forgiving is Not Forgetting Conversation (01:04)
Create-a-Cult Segment (44:57)
RELEVANT LINKS
From our Conversation on Forgiveness
- Terrorist Attacks in Baghdad, Beirut and Paris – When Peace Eludes Us – 037 (Irenciast Episode)
- Dignity - Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict by Donna Hicks (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Forgiveness for Sandy Hook and Other Unthinkable Acts (Article)
- ‘I forgive you.’ Relatives of Charleston church shooting victims address Dylann Roof (Article)
- Series of Podcast episodes from Rob Bell on forgiveness
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- Episode 38 | The Forgiving Flow - Part 1 - What it is
- Episode 39 | The Forgiving Flow - Part 2 - Drop the Jawbone
- Episode 40 | The Forgiving Flow - Part 3 - The Dog and its Vomit
- Episode 41 | The Forgiving Flow - Part 4 - Sending it Away
- Episode 42 | The Forgiving Flow - Part 5 - Power, Presence, Control and Surprises
- The Science Behind PTSD Symptoms: How Trauma Changes The Brain By Michele Rosenthal (Article)
- A Christian Response to War – Finding A Third Way – 002 (Irenicast Episode)
- Matthew 5:38-48 (“Turn the Other Cheek” passage)
- The Moral Imagination - The Art and Soul of Building Peace by John Paul Lederach (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Spotlight (Film - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Megan’s Law (Wikipedia Article)
- No Future Without Forgiveness by Desmond Tutu (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Desmond Tutu, a South African social rights activist and retired Anglican bishop (Wikipedia Article)
From our Create-a-Cult Segment
- Epigenetics (Wikipedia Article)
- 42 (Wikipedia Article)
- Gattaca (film)
- The Irenicast Super-Sized Holiday Extravaganza – Magic, Media and Mistranslation – 042 (Irenicast Episode)
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This week we discover the story behind the story: the feminist theology foundations of Irenicast. Mona welcomes to the show Kat, Jeff’s wife (whom you may remember from our family reunion episode), and a feminist theologian named Dr. Debbie Blades. Debbie has played in significant role in walking with both Mona and Kat during uneasy and challenging times of spiritual de- and re- construction. Mona, Kat, and Debbie share with listeners personal and poignant story of their feminist theology group called Gentle Thursday. They offer their understanding of the foundations of feminist theology and its significance to their lives; they also discuss the importance of language and why language has played such a central role in their work with women who don’t fit the typical mold in religious spaces.
RELEVANT LINKS
- Kat’s first appearance on Irencast was for Irenicast Family Reunion – Welcome to Our Living Room – 043
- Kat mentions an episode in which Jeff discusses a profoundly impactful gift they received after their miscarriage. That was on Charitable Giving – With My Mind on Minding My Money – 067 at 56:42.
- Hope Deferred: Heart-Healing Reflections on Reproductive Loss by Nadine Pence Frantz (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
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- This book was incorrectly mentioned as being by Serene Jones, however she did write a similar article called Hope Deferred: Theological Reflections on Reproductive Loss (Infertility, Stillbirth, Miscarriage). Both resources are absolutely worth checking out.
- Feminist Theology
- Womanist Theology
- When Women Were Priests: Women's Leadership in the Early Church and the Scandal of Their Subordination in the Rise of Christianity by Karen J. Torjesen (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Battered Love (Overtures to Biblical Theology) by Renita Weems (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
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You are creative. Many times in life we convince ourselves that we are not creative. That creativity is reserved for the special and talented. This week Jeff and Mona debunk that idea and celebrate the creativity of everyone. Our hosts discuss the relationship between creativity and talent and offer up their own creative methods. The episode ends in a creative exercise with the segment, Good News, Bad News.
Announcements (02:18)
You Are Creative Conversation (03:19)
Good News, Bad News Segment (50:07)
RELEVANT LINKS
- The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life by Twyla Tharp (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Racism and Dialogue BONUS Episode – Interview with Mariama White-Hammond – 008.5 (Irenicast Episode)
- Good News, Bad News segment was also previously played on Irenicast Episode #048
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The statistics regarding church attendance and relevancy in today’s culture seems to be getting more and more bleak. With church participation steadily declining in America it is important for churches to let go of outdated models and begin to explore new ways for people of faith to gather together. This week we talk with guest co-hosts Zach Kerzee and Christy Wright of Simple Church. Simple church is a dinner church that is doing some creative things to reclaim the community and intimacy of church gatherings. They are breaking the mold for what it means to be a thriving congregation. They don’t meet on Sunday, they don’t have a building and they don’t even have an organist. What they do have is bread.
RELEVANT LINKS
Simple Church (Website)
Simple Church (Facebook Page)
Simple Church (Instagram)
Charitable Giving – With My Mind on Minding My Money – 067 (Irenicast Episode)
Four Star Farms (a family farm in Western Massachusetts providing locally grown grains, freshly milled flour, hops and turf)
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In a follow-up episode on the Orlando attack, Mona interviews her friend Rafael who is an LGBTQ Latino. Rafael shares about about the impact of this shooting from a multifaceted cultural perspective, and offers some personal insights on the events and what it means to work across difference. They discuss internalized homophobia, faith, othering, and what brings them hope for overcoming hate in trying and fearful times.
RELEVANT LINKS
“Who You Call When You Ain’t Got No Other Hope? A Sermon on Orlando, the Garasene Demoniac, and God’s Mercy” (Sermon by Nadia Bolz Weber)
René Girard and Mimetic Theory (Article)
Orlando shooting survivor harassed by online conspiracy kooks as a ‘crisis actor’ in a staged event (Article)
Stonewall Riots (Wikipedia Article)
ACT UP (Advocacy group for people suffering from HIV/AIDS)
Pinkwashing (Wikipedia Article)
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Grieving for Orlando in the aftermath of the shooting at the Pulse night club Jeff & Mona discuss the tragedy with guest host, Bentley. Bentley is a chaplain at UCSF Medical in the Bay Area, and has worked for many years as a pediatrics chaplain. He is also originally from Orlando and provides profound context to the origins of the Pulse night club. Through grappling with their own feelings and thoughts, the three touch on a wide range of topics around the shooting, including tragedy and grief, homophobia, Islamophobia, racism, violence, toxic masculinity, the challenges of being an ally, power, and voice. Instead of having a group segment at the end of the show, Mona reads the names of the victims to honor and commemorate their lives.
RELEVANT LINKS
Former Voice Contestant Christina Grimmie Shot Dead at Concert (Article)
Divers Find Body of Toddler Snatched by Alligator at Disney Resort (Article)
Sacred Geography: A Queer Latino Theological Response to Orlando by Vincent Cervantes (Blog Post)
Troubled. Quiet. Macho. Angry. The Volatile Life of the Orlando Shooter (Article)
Habakkuk
In Honor of Our Dead: Latinx, Queer, Trans, Muslim, Black — We Will Be Free (Black Lives Matter Statement on Orlando Shooting)
James Anthony Noel (Prophet, Pastor, Professor, and Painter)
Marjorie Hewitt Suchocki (Theologian and Author)
Serenity Prayer
Genderqueer People of Faith – Interview with Nathan – 012 (Irenicast Episode)
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Churches, non-profits, Kickstarter campaigns, charity events - Jeff, Mona and Allen give some space this week to the topic of charitable giving. How do we exercise generosity in a way that really makes a difference? From the “faith giving” of the televangelists’ guaranteed returns to the one-for-one giving of Toms shoes, this conversation challenges our notions of philanthropy and charity - and is followed by another round of Knowin’ Jemonen.
Charitable Giving Conversation (00:30)
Knowin’ Jemonen Segment (51:27)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Registration for the Irenicast Book Club is open. Get all the details at irenicast.com/bookclub
RELEVANT LINKS
Charitable Giving Conversation
- Jesus Clears the Temple - Matthew 21:12-17 & John 2:13-22 (NRSV)
- Biz Stone (Twitter Co-Founder)
- Biz Stone Says This Will Be the Future of Marketing (Article)
- I Will Not Be Pinkwashed: Why I Do Not Support Susan G. Komen for the Cure (Article)
- Uncharitable: How Restraints on Nonprofits Undermine Their Potential by Dan Pallotta (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Revolution Will Not Be Funded: Beyond the Non-Profit Industrial Complex by INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Toms Shoes (One-4-One Business)
- Bombas Socks (One-4-One Business)
- Social Enterprise
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Televangelists (YouTube Video)
- Biblical Prophecy: Perspectives for Christian Theology, Discipleship, and Ministry by Ellen F. Davis (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Episode 29 | Water for Everyone - The Scott Harrison Interview (RobCast Episode)
- Adam Smith (Wikipedia Article)
- Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Theory of Moral Sentiments by Adam Smith (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Ice Bucket Challenge
- The Widow’s Mites - Luke 21 & Mark 12
- Nimi Wariboko
Knowin’ Jemonen Segment - This Segment Has Appeared in Episodes 005, 021, 025, 036, 038, 044, 046, 056
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The social media landscape seems endless. Not only are there more and more platforms available, but there are also endless implications for humanity. These are some of the things Jeff, Mona and Allen explore this week. Does social media make us more social? Do we end up more disconnected in the long run? Is all of it it simply a funhouse mirror that distorts what’s already inside of us? We end our discussion with another round of Famous Christians for 100.
Social Media Conversation (00:55)
Famous Christians for 100 Segment (44:54)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Registration for the Irenicast Book Club is open. Get all the details at irenicast.com/bookclub
RELEVANT LINKS
Social Media Discussion
- A glimpse of the future through an augmented reality headset, Meron Gribetz (TED Talk)
- Living near nature linked to longer lives, says study (CNN Article)
- Black Mirror (TV Show)
Famous Christians for 100 Segment - This segment has also appeared in episodes 002 and 017
- Lemonade by Beyonce (Album)
- Nadia Bolz-Weber (Instagram Account)
- Dialogues with Silence: Prayers & Drawings by Thomas Merton (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Jimmy Swaggart (Wikipedia Article)
- The Narcissistic Pastor by Allen O’Brien (Blog Post)
- Benny Hinn - Let the Bodies Hit the Floor (YouTube Video)
- Benny Hinn - The Force and a Mad Lightsaber (YouTube Video)
- IT Crowd - Have You Tried Turning It Off And On Again? (YouTube Video)
- Anne Lamott (Writer)
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Bridging the gap between culture and language are two of the biggest hurdles in approaching scripture. For the final installment of our interpreting the Bible series Jeff, Mona and Allen talk about ways we can accomplish this sometimes overwhelming task. How do we read the bible in and out of its original context? The episode, and series, ends with a segment called Biblical Oddities.
Interpreting the Bible Conversation (00:57)
Biblical Oddities Segment (50:15)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Registration for the Irenicast Book Club is open. Get all the details at irenicast.com/bookclub
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Interpreting the Bible Conversation
- Previous Episodes from this Series:
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- Interpreting the Bible Part 1 - Literally Literature - 063
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Interpreting the Bible Part 2 - A Scribed Meaning - 064
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Historical Criticism
- Reader-Response Criticism
- Septuagint (Greek Translation of the Bible)
- Vulgate (Latin Translation of the Bible)
- Babylonian Exile
- Jesus and the Canaanite Woman - Matthew 15:21-28
- Jewish Rebellion and Destruction of the Temple
- Sitz im Leben - German phrase roughly translating to "setting in life"
- The Samaritan Woman at the Well - John 4:7-38
- Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels by Kenneth E. Bailey (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- “My yoke is easy and my burden is light” - Matthew 11:25-30
- “For I know the plans I have for you…” - Jeremiah 29
- The Prayer of Jabez
- Jefferson Bible
- Can I Get a Witness?: Reading Revelation through African American Culture by Brian K. Blount (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Revised Common Lectionary
From Our Biblical Oddities Segment
- Ehud & King Eglon - Judges 3:15-30
- Witch of Endor - 1 Samuel 28:3–25
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The Action Bible
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Jephthah's Tragic Vow - Judges 11:29-40
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The Adultery Test - Numbers 5:11-31
- The Divine Coin Flip - A Perfect God Using Less-Than-Perfect Means The Creation of Adam by Allen O’ Brien (Irenicon Blog Post)
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail - Witch Floating Clip (YouTube)
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Week two of our interpreting the Bible series centers around a conversation on the editing of the Biblical texts. How was the Bible written over time? Jeff, Mona & Allen discuss the progression of the Biblical text over time through the lense of Source and Redaction criticism. The episode finished with a fun round of Sound Charades.
Irenicast Book Club Announcement (01:02)
Interpreting the Bible Part 2 Conversation (03:30)
Sound Charades Segment (50:22)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Irenicast Book Club
Our first Irenicast Book Club with Mona will be July 11, from 8:30pm - 10:00pm Eastern Standard Time. The Club will meet every second Monday of the month. We are reading the Introduction, Parts I and II of Obery M. Hendricks’ The Politics of Jesus: Rediscovering the True Revolutionary Nature of Jesus' Teachings and How They Have Been Corrupted. (Amazon Affiliate Link)
The desire for this book club is to co-create a community where everyone feels safe and welcome. To such an end, we will break the time into two sections:
- The beginning of the meeting will be introductions and making a community agreement for engaging the conversation and each other
- We will spend the rest of time time in a guided conversation on what you found most moving, surprising, or challenging about the book and what these things might mean for the ways we walk around in the world. Please mark passages you want to talk about.
For more information go to irenicast.com/bookclub
Click here to register
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Interpreting the Bible Part 2 Conversation
- Jefferson Bible
- Source Criticism
- Redaction Criticism
- J.E.D.P. Theory
- Tetragrammaton - YHWH
- Elohim - Name for God
- Q Theory of the Synoptic Gospels
- The Nature of Biblical Texts – Wholly Scripture, Batman! – 004 (Irenicast Episode)
- Biblical Inerrancy
- Monotheism and Monolatrism
- Abraham and a Foreign Name for God - Genesis 14:17-24
- Development of the Christian Biblical Canon
- Reading the Pentateuch: A Historical Introduction by John J McDermott (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link
- Anchor Biblical Commentaries (Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Word Biblical Commentaries (Amazon Affiliate Link)
- New International Commentaries (Amazon Affiliate Link
- If you looking for a resource to discover more biblical commentaries go to BestCommentaries.com
From Our Sound Charades Segment - Previously on Irenicast Episode #047
- Charades Word Generator
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Part one of a new series on interpreting the Bible starts this week. Throughout the course of the next three episodes we will be answering the questions: How do we read the Bible as literature? How was the Bible written over time? How do we read the Bible in and out of context? Jeff, Mona and Allen kick everything off with a conversation laying out why the Bible should be recognized as literature and what that means for engaging the text. Rounding out the episode is our second attempt at Pursuit of the Trivial.
Interpreting the Bible Conversation (00:30)
Pursuit of the Trivial Segment (50:43)
RELEVANT LINKS ###### From our Interpreting the Bible Conversation
- The Nature of Biblical Texts – Wholly Scripture, Batman! – 004 (Irenicast Episode)
- Literary Criticism
- Biblical Exegesis & Eisegesis
- Biblical Literary Genre
- Sitz im Leben
- Psalm 137 (example of violent prayers)
- Jonah
- Homer’s Iliad
- Epic of Gilgamesh
- Mark 6 (Herod vs. Jesus)
- Biblical Typology
- Allegorical Interpretation of the Bible
- Origen
- Ezekiel 16
- Biblical Chiastic Structure
- Son of Man in Daniel 7:13-14 compared with the Gospel of Mark
- 1 Corinthians 10:4
- Jump the Shark (Idiom)
- Henry Winkler Jumps the Shark... again… (YouTube Clip)
- Matthew 1 vs Luke 1
- Heart and Mind: The Four-Gospel Journey for Radical Transformation by Alexander John Shaia (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- New Oxford Annotated NRSV Bible with the Apocrypha (Book/Bible - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- How to Read the Bible as Literature by Leland Ryken (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Blue Letter Bible (Bible Study Tools Website)
- Daniel Kirk (Contemporary Theologian)
- Struggling with Scripture by Walter Brueggemann (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Last Word by N.T. Wright (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Reading the Bible Again for the First TIme: Taking the Bible Seriously but not LIterally by Marcus Borg (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Bible Hub (Bible Study Website)
###### From Pursuit of the Trivial Segment - Previously on Irenicast Episode #034
- Seinfeld (Television Show)
- Webcomic
- Cyanide and Happiness (Webcomic)
- Hyperbole and a Half (Webcomic)
- Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened by Allie Brosh - (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Oatmeal (Webcomic)
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES NOT MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE A great resource to dive deep into the numerous methods of interpreting the bible is a series of books called Guides to Biblical Scholarship Series. (Book Series - Amazon Affiliate Link)
Another book not mentioned in the episode that might be of some value in approaching scripture is How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon D. Fee (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
Understand literary genre was an important topic in this week’s conversation. Here are a couple resources for gaining a greater sense of the different literary genres in scripture.
- Plowshares & Pruning Hooks: Rethinking the Language of Biblical Prophecy and Apocalyptic by Brent Sandy (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Also check out this list of Biblical genres and subgenres.
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In this episode Allen interviews author Mark Van Steenwyk whose works include That Unholy Anarchist, The UnKingdom of God, and most recently the children’s book A Wolf at the Gate. He is a co-founder of Mennonite Worker and co-producer of Iconocast. In discussing his new book, Mark touches on topics like anarchist resistance, ecopsychology, intentional community, theological imagination, violence, inequality and much more.
RELEVANT LINKS
A Wolf at the Gate by Mark Van Steenwyk (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
A Wolf at the Gate (Website for the Book)
Mark van Steenwyk (Website)
Mennonite Worker (Website)
Iconocast (Podcast)
Carnival de Resistance (Website)
The Holy Anarchist by Mark Van Steenwyk (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
The UnKingdom of God by Mark Van Steenwyk (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
What Is Empire (The Work of the People video)
Ecopsychology (Wikipedia)
Bill Ayers (Wikipedia)
President Obama’s Legacy Is Endless War (Time article)
Is the World Getting Better or Worse? (Irenicast episode)
Beyond Mere Obedience by Dorothee Soelle (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
Wolves, Gates, & Radical Faith (Q&A on Peter Enn’s blog)
A Conversation with Benjamin L. Corey (Irenicast episode)
Dorothy Day (Catholic Worker website)
Oscar Romero (Wikipedia)
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North Carolina’s “Bathroom Bill” HB2 is at the center of a national conversation over gender inclusive bathrooms, gender discrimination and public safety. States are facing economic retaliation, people are getting ejected from restrooms, and it seems doing our“business” is quickly becoming everyone’s business. So where do we land when things like transgender suicide hotlines take in more than double their normal calls and bills overturn years of civil rights work? Jeff, Mona and Allen talk radical hospitality,brutalis effect?, assumption of guilt, and safety for all people,cis and transgender alike. They then look to the lighter side of things with a round of “Wacky News.”
Gender Inclusive Bathrooms Conversation(00:29)
Wacky News Segment(43:14)
RELEVANTLINKS
From Our Gender InclusiveBathrooms Conversation
- Check out ourprevious episodes on gender issues. GenderRoles And Binaries – Take Off That Apron Bobby! – 011and Genderqueer People of Faith –Interview with Nathan – 012
- Mississippi billHB1523
- North Carolina's GOP JustFast-Tracked the Broadest Anti-LGBT Bill in theCountry
- 18 Questions, 18 Answers: The realfacts behind House Bill 2
- Missouribill
- Texas billforthcoming
- Tennessee Legislature ResurrectsDiscriminatory Transgender Bathroom Bill
- Other state anti LGBTQbills
- 15 Notable Ambiguous GenitaliaStatistics
- It's Not About Chicken (Blog Post by Mike McHargue)
- Follow Friday: TransgenderChristians (Rachel HeldEvans’ post)
- The BrutalizationEffect
From Our Wacky NewSegment
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Check out thefirst time we played this game in Episode18
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Lint Beer
- Box pizza
- Domino’sDXP (oven incar)
- Mummified Buddhist monk to becovered in gold and made into a shrine
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Cardening (twitter trend)
- Too MuchCheese
- Shia LeBeoufpunching
- Kabobs
- The Time 250,000-Year-Old MammothWas Served For Dinner
- Rich Kids of InstagramTumblr
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This week Jeff, Mona and Allen have a conversation with Benjamin L. Corey. Benjamin is a leading voice among post-evangelical and progressive Christians, the author of both the blog Formerly Fundie and the book Undiluted: Rediscovering the Radical Message of Jesus, as well as a co-host for his own podcast That God Show with Matthew Paul Turner. In this episode Ben shares with us his personal journey, which includes the challenges of things like overnight notoriety and the loss of community. He also shares about his doctoral work in trauma after-care, the reception of his recent series on Hell and the Atonement, and thinks out loud about his commitment to pacifism. Finally, Ben joins the team for a good ol’ fashioned round of Jesus or Jay-Z?
New Post Evangelical Facebook Group Announcement (00:33)
Conversation with Benjamin L. Corey (01:30)
Jesus or Jay-Z Segment (51:12)
RELEVANT LINKS
From our Conversation with Benjamin L Corey
- Formerly Fundie (Benjamin L Corey’s Blog)
- Don Henley (Musician)
- Frank Schaeffer (American author, film director, screenwriter, public speaker and painter)
- Interview with Rob Bell (That God Show Podcast Episode #36)
- Dispensationalism (Theological Term)
- Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome: A Memoir of Humor and Healing by Reba Riley (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Things I’d Do Differently, If I Could Do Seminary Over Again (Blog Post by Benjamin L Corey)
- Hypocrisy from Pro-Life Legislators (Benjamin L Corey on HuffPost Live)
- Congolese Refugees
- Undiluted: Rediscovering the Radical Message of Jesus by Benjamin L. Corey (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Our Great Big American God: A Short History of Our Ever-Growing Deity by Matthew Paul Turner (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Jeff Cook
- Letting Go Of Hell - Without Letting Go Of The Bible (Benjamin L Corey Blog Post)
- Ken Hamm
- Anabaptist (Wikipedia Page)
- Dr. Greg Boyd - Theologian (Wikipedia Page)
From our Jesus or Jay-Z Segment
- Check out the other times we’ve played Jesus or Jay-Z on episodes 001, 013, and 022
- Dirty by Audio Adrenaline
- Hammer and a Nail by the Indigo Girls
- Wherever You Would Go by The Calling
- It’s A Great Day to Be Alive by Travis Tritt
- Locked Out of Heaven by Bruno Mars
- Made for Me by Toby Mac
- In the Secret
- Christian Hard Rock (South Park Episode)
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The cross has to be one of the most talked about, debated and sacred aspects of the life of Jesus. Why Did Jesus Die? Amazingly enough, Irenicast has yet to dip it’s proverbial toe into the pool that is the “Atonement,” so hosts Jeff, Mona and Allen jump in. They discuss different views and theories and conclude with surprising cohesion on what the death of Jesus means for them personally. Then they indulge in another round of Sorta Scattergories.
Why Did Jesus Die Conversation on Atonement (00:30)
Sorta Scattergories Segment (46:49)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation
- Monks - Monty Python and The Holy Grail (YouTube Clip)
- Open Theism (Wikipedia)
- Process Theology (Wikipedia)
-
Atonement (Wikipedia)
-
What is Sin ? – Dun Dun Duuunn – 015 (Irenicast Episode)
- Womanism (Wikipedia)
- Irenaeus, Early Church Bishop (Wikipedia)
- Ranson Theory of Atonement (Wikipedia)
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Kurt Vonnegut, Author (Wikipedia)
- Christus Victor Theory of Atonement (Wikipedia)
- Substitutionary Theory of Atonement (Wikipedia)
- Satisfaction Theory of Atonement (Wikipedia)
- On the Medieval Theory of Atonement – Anselm and Abelard (Article)
- Supersessionism (Wikipedia)
- Blood Sacrifices? But God Didn’t Even Like Blood Sacrifices! By Benjamin L Corey (Blog Post)
- The Nature Of The Atonement Four Views The Nature Of The Atonement (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Atonement Debate (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Lost Message of Jesus (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Cross and the Lynching Tree (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
From Our Segment
- Other rounds of Sorta Scattergories can be found on Irenicast episodes 16 and 45.
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In a slight change of course from their usual approach to discussions on faith and culture, the Irenicast team gives a movie analysis and review of Inside Out. The conversation digs into elements of filmmaking, emotional intelligence, and the roles that faith communities sometimes play in shaping emotional pathways. The segment this week features each host’s cast and script for the hypothetical blockbuster, Irenicast: The Movie.
Analysis and Review of Inside Out (01:01)
Irenicast-ing Segment (52:46)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Review of Inside Out
- Inside Out (IMDB Movie Page)
- Emotion and Reason (Youtube Video - A 1943 WW2 Disney Propaganda Film)
- Paul Ekman (Psychologist)
- Lie to Me (Television show also inspired by Paul Ekman’s work)
- Systems Theory (Wikipedia)
- Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ by Daniel Goleman (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Every Frame a Painting (YouTube Channel)
- “Do Feelings Matter” (Article)
- Fundamentalism = lack of self-awareness (Article)
- 500 Days of Summer (“She’s Real” Clip - YouTube)
- “Ashram” - stages of Indian/Hindu life (Wikipedia article)
- Hardwiring Happiness (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Killer Clowns from Outer Space (Trailer, YouTube)
- Inside Out 2 Fake Trailer (YouTube Video)
From our Irenicast-ing Segement
- Magical School Bus
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This week Mona brings an interview with her friend Kayla Michelle. Kayla is a former runway model who became a fitness expert and competitive bodybuilder through an amazing journey of self discovery. The two share a vulnerable conversation about body image. Particularly the ways women are taught to see and treat their own form. They talk about what has been meaningful in learning how to accept and celebrate strength.
RELEVANT LINKS
- Anorexia (Information from Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center)
- “Prettiness is not a rent you pay for occupying a space marked ‘female.’” (Quote)
THANK YOU
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When we discuss faith and culture long enough, we’ll inevitably have a conversation about food. This is that conversation. Food not only provides us with the physical stuff that keeps us moving and breathing, it can bring a mysterious depth to our way of life. Food is art, culture and community. There is power in breaking bread with one another. This week’s conversation ends with a Knowin’ Jemonen segment in which Jeff, Mona and Allen share the foods they love to hate, love to make, and love to eat.
Breaking Bread Conversation (00:21)
Knowin’ Jemonen: Food Edition Segment (46:05)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Breaking Bread Conversation
- Cooked (Netflix Docuseries)
- Food Desert (Wikipedia Page)
- First Foods: Learning to Eat (Gastropod Podcast Episode)
- Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence by Rick Hanson (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Why It Was Easier to Be Skinny in the 1980s (Article)
- Your Bacteria May Be Telling You What to Eat (Article)
- Babette's Feast (Film)
From Our Knowin’ Jemonen Segment
- How to Cook Steak on Coals - Alton Brown (YouTube Clip)
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Sugar (YouTube Clip)
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Does a concept of humility help or ultimately hurt people? Is humility antiquated? Jeff, Mona and Allen explore different definitions of the classic virtue, wonder aloud if the word should be decommissioned, share a little bit about their own relationship to it, and end up with much to think about. After the conversation, the co-hosts indulge in the new segment Title Me This.
Is Humility Antiquated Conversation (00:43)
Title Me This Segment (46:26)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Is Humility Antiquated Conversation
- Philippians 2:3-4 NRSV
- Making a Murderer (Netflix Docuseries)
- James 1:9-11 NRSV
- Deserve’s Got Nothing to Do with It by Adam Kotsko (Article)
- The Big Short (film)
From Our Title Me This Segment
- Fixing Her Cowboy's Broken Heart by Victoria Otto (Book)
- Rescuing Ladybugs, A Christian Romance by Diane Adams (Book)
- The Surprise Bride Saved by the Heartbroken Indian by Faith Johnson (Book)
- Guarding Her Heart by Kimberly Rae Jordan (Book)
- Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers (Book)
- The Merchant's Daughter by Melanie Dickerson (Book)
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Social transformation might look like an accident to less scrutinizing observers, but there are always people behind the issues, behind the transformation. Professional community organizers Joe and Seth join Irenicast for this episode to share about their work in community organizing.
RELEVANT LINKS
Leadership Development Initiative (Organization)
Interfaith Worker Justice (Organization)
Workers Dignity (Organization)
Life Together Community (Organization)
Black Lives Matter (Movement)
United We Dream (Movement)
Ella Baker (Civil Rights Activist)
Baynard Rustin (Civil Rights Activist)
Migrations of the Holy: God, State, and the Political Meaning of the Church by William T. Cavanaugh (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
Transform Network (Organization)
Momentum (Organization)
PICO National Network (Organization)
Industrial Areas Foundation (Organization)
Gamaliel (Organization)
Highlander Research and Education Center (Organization)
Scarritt Bennett Center (Organization)
SURJ - Showing Up for Racial Justice (Organization)
Email Seth (seth@lditeam.org) or Joe (joseph.m.sheeran@gmail.com) for more questions you may have regarding community organizing or their work specifically.
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Scientists, theologians and philosophers have wrestled for millennia over questions of determinism and the freedom of the human person. The Irenicast co-hosts, on the other hand, sidestep most of this in order to discuss the effects of embracing one view or another. Do our thoughts on free will matter? Do our views on this specific topic influence the way we live? In any case, Jeff, Mona & Allen exercise their agency at the end of the episode in an old fashioned game of Would You Rather?
Do Our Thoughts on Free Will Matter Conversation (00:18)
Would You Rather? Segment (55:33)
RELEVANT LINKS
Calvinism (Wikipedia)
Predestination (Wikipedia)
The 5 Point of Calvinism - T.U.L.I.P. (Article)
Martin Luther (Wikipedia)
Benjamin Libet, scientist in the field of human consciousness (Wikipedia)
Neuroscience and Free Will Are Rethinking Their Divorce, German scientists rebut Libet Experiment (Article)
Neuroscience of Free Will (Wikipedia)
Arminianism (Wikipedia)
Epigenetics (Wikipedia)
Fearful Experiences Passed On In Mouse Families (Article)
Chum Bucket (Spongebob Squarepants Episode Wiki)
Prevenient Grace (Wikipedia)
Neuroscience and Free Will - Libet's Experiment (YouTube Video)
Developmental Play Therapy in the Treatment of Childhood Trauma (Article)
Determinism (Wikipedia)
Neo-Calvinism (Wikipedia)
The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
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A super episode for Super Tuesday 2016! Jeff, Mona and Allen discuss the place of politics in the church, the way politics has polarized people of faith, and the promise of dialogue for doing things differently. In the spirit of public discourse, each of them have needlessly censored a soundbite from politicians in their new segment Out of Context.
Church in Politics Conversation (00:24)
Out of Context Segment (43:03)
RELEVANT LINKS
Super Tuesday (Wikipedia)
Detailed Study Confirms High Suicide Rate Among Recent Veterans (Article)
The Little Book of Circle Processes - A New/Old Approach to Peacemaking by Kay Pranis (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
Talmud (Wikipedia)
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The topic of immigration has become more polarizing than ever during this year's election cycle. To help gain some clarity and perspective Jeff sits down with immigration lawyer, Amber Heffner. She sheds light on some of the myths and misunderstandings about this issue and reminds us that there are real people, good people, behind the political rhetoric, headlines and facebook updates.
RELEVANT LINKS
18th Street Gang in El Salvador (Wikipedia)
Enrique's Journey by Sonia Nazario (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
Catholic Charities (Organization)
Doctors Without Borders (Organization)
Red Cross (Organization)
UC Hastings Center for Gender & Refugee Studies (Organization)
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In honor of our fiftieth episode, we have opened the floodgates for listener feedback and questions. By happenstance, all of the questions have theological themes around scripture, the nature of salvation, and faith reconstruction and deconstruction. The hosts dive into a personal discussion of these issues and conclude with a hard conversation on both the death of Justice Scalia and what it means to love your enemies.
Listener Feedback Questions (02:04)
Current Events Segment (01:01:04)
RELEVANT LINKS
02:04 - “I'm not sure if you could fit this one into one topic! But I'd like to hear your guys' take on extra biblical writings like the Gospels of Thomas and Mary, The Lost Books of Enoch, etc. Are they to be taken as scripture? Are they blasphemy? Or did the Council of Nicaea just see them as unworthy, because of their messages?” - Dakota from Facebook**
- Council of Nicaea (Wikipedia Article)
- The Gnostic Gospels by Elaine Pagels (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Gnosticism (Wikipedia Article)
- Docetism (Wikipedia Article)
- The Gospel of Thomas (Ancient Text)
- It’s Time to Give the Gospel of Thomas Its Due (Patheos Blog Post)
- Fabricating Jesus: How Modern Scholars Distort the Gospels by Craig A. Evans (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
25:51 - “Can there be collective salvation, or is it individual salvation?”
30:50 - “Is Jesus the only way to heaven?”
- Barack Obama on Collective Salvation (YouTube Video)
- Walter Rauschenbusch (Author - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Images of Illness in the Gospel of Luke: Insights of Ancient Medical Texts by Annette Weissenrieder (Book Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Journeys by Heart, Christology of Erotic Power by Rita Nakashima Brock (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
51:24 - “What are some elements of your faith that have stayed the same during your transition away from mainstream evangelicalism? (for all three hosts to answer, please)” -Mia from Facebook**
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Leaving Evangelicalism – East of Eden – 001 (Irenicast Episode)
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Reflections on the Academy, Ego, and Being in the World (Blog Post on Proverbs 29:18 from Mona’s Blog)
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In this episode Allen interviews the one and only Joey Aszterbaum. You may have heard Joey playing guitar for the Christian band Skypark in the 90’s, or read his work on faith, art, and justice at the Charismanglican, or saw him on television marching against the anti-immigration protesters in Murrieta, CA - Joey has been an outspoken advocate of peace, family, and (more recently) Bernie Sanders and “sloths.” His story takes us through the processes of deconstruction and testing, a rebirth of sorts as he encounters helpful people along the way, and on into the merits of the wider Christian faith and the Episcopal tradition.
Interview with Joey Aszterbaum (01:05)
RELEVANT LINKS
SoulTsunami by Leonard Sweet (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
SkyPark (band)
Tyrone Wells (Musician, lead singer from SkyPark)
The Education of Charlie Banks (Movie - Amazon Affiliate Link)
American Ultra (Movie - Amazon Affiliate Link)
The Ekklesia Project (blog)
Joey Aszterbaum’s Five Authors
- Brian McLaren (Amazon Author Page - Affiliate Link)
- N.T. Wright (Amazon Author Page - Affiliate Link)
- Stanley Hauerwas (Amazon Author Page - Affiliate Link)
- William T. Cavanaugh (Amazon Author Page - Affiliate Link)
- John Howard Yoder (Amazon Author Page - Affiliate Link)
Kristen Bell's Sloth Meltdown (YouTube Video)
Murrieta is a Mess: Border Crisis and Confusion a guest post by Joey Aszterbaum (Rage Against the Minivan Blog Post)
Voyage of the St. Louis (a boat of largely Jewish refugees rebuffed by the United States during the Holocaust)
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Is it moral to be grateful for privilege? This week the hosts try to answer what seems to be a paradox: gratitude and privilege. Covering topics from thankfulness, entitlement, wealth and leisure, wonder and a theology of being, Jeff, Mona and Allen try to get to the bottom of this unsettling question. The episode ends with a game called Good News, Bad News where they may or may not tease out a hypothetical scenario where Mona goes on a date with Donald Trump.
Announcement on Episode 50 (00:39)
Conversation on Gratitude and Privilege (03:08)
Good News, Bad New Segment (42:31)
RELEVANT LINKS
Listener Feedback – The EPICsode – 010 (Irenicast Episode)
Privilege as a Backpack article - White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack by Peggy McIntosh (article)
Allen’s 1st Quote from Thomas Merton is from His Book No Man is an Island (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
This Too Shall Pass: A Lesson In Impermanence (Article)
Allen’s 2nd Quote from Thomas Merton
Political Theology: Four Chapters on the Concept of Sovereignty by Carl Schmitt (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth: What Going to Space Taught Me About Ingenuity, Determination, and Being Prepared for Anything by Chris Hadfield (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
Chris Hatfield (YouTube Channel)
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Anyone who has spent significant time in the Christian Church, of any background or denomination, has probably held opinions about their Christian worship experience. “The music was too loud.” “Did the preacher just really say…?!” “I should have skipped out with the children!” “That really spoke to me.” During this episode, Jeff, Mona and Allen discuss various aspects of the worship service while reflecting on their own histories, then introduce a new segment to the show and name it Sound Charades.
Diversity of the Christian Worship Experience Conversation (00:53)
Sound Charades Segment (45:08)
RELEVANT LINKS
From our Diversity of the Christian Worship Experience Conversation
- Ecstatic Religion: A Study of Shamanism and Spirit Possession by I.M. Lewis (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Wesleyan Quadrilateral (Wikipedia)
- Heart of Flesh: Feminist Spirituality for Women and Men by Joan Chittister (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
From Our Sound Charades Segment
- Charades Generator
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How do we have a meaningful response to the global environmental crisis? Jeff, Mona and Allen wade through a challenging question this week. From their own skepticisms and personal journeys in relating ethically to the earth, they discuss pandas, waste, animal agriculture, calorie costs, and oceans. They try to wrap their minds around the impact we all have as creatures and consumers within larger global ecosystems. The episode concludes with one of the silliest Knowin’ Jemonen segments yet, where the hosts argue about which animal each person would be if they were an animal.
Conversation on Global Environmental Crisis (00:26)
Knowin’ Jemonen Segment (48:29)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Global Environmental Crisis Conversation
- “If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing badly.” - Quote from G.K. Chesterton
- Laudato Si - Pope Francis' encyclical on the environment and human ecology
- Reconciling Scripture with Science – EVILution – 003 (Irenicast Episode)
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Light Pollution by Andrew Fraknoi (aritcle)
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Songbirds, Truffles, and Wolves: An American Naturalist in Italy by Gary Paul Nabhan (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- How Pandas May Be Eating Their Way to Extinction (article)
- Here's Why All the Bees Are Dying by Tim McDonnell (article)
- The Sneezing Baby Panda (YouTube Video)
- Toilet paper and deforestation (article)
- Livestock’s Long Shadow (UN report) -- “More greenhouse gases than transportation”
- TO BETTER PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT FROM ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATIONS (EPA Report) -- “runoff accounts for half of all water pollution”
- Facts on Animal Farming and the Environment (One Green Planet article) -- “nearly half of all water in the United States goes to raising animals”
- Sustainability of meat-based and plant-based diets (The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition) -- “11 calories of fossil fuels per calorie of protein”
- Is Meat Eating Sustainable? (World Watch Insititute article) -- “one pound of meat uses water equal to six months of showering”
- THE ETHICAL MEAT EATER: Can Carnivores Adopt A Moral High Ground? (America’s Test Kitchen Podcast Episode)
- Fertilizer and nitrogen issues
- Ocean Acidity (article)
Helpful Links Not Mentioned
- Main Street Vegan by Victoria Moran (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
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Perhaps it’s time to leave behind our “Left Behind” theology? This week Jeff, Mona and Allen talk all things apocalyptic; the end of the world, rapture, tribulation, Revelation, and more are covered in this eschatological conversation. One thing not left behind, however, is a segment from the past that always makes Allen angry, Sorta Scattergories.
End of the World Conversation (01:38)
Sorta Scattergories Segment (54:21)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our End of the World Conversation
- Left Behind Series (Wikipedia)
- Y2K (Wikipedia)
- Can I Get A Witness? Reading Revelation through African American Culture by Brian K. Blount (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Nature of Biblical Texts – Wholly Scripture, Batman! – 004 (Irenicast Episode)
- Plowshares & Pruning Hooks: Rethinking the Language of Biblical Prophecy and Apocalyptic by Brent Sandy (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Preterism (Theological Term)
- Siege of Jerusalem in 70 CE (Wikipedia)
- Some Theological Terms
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- Millenialism (Theological Term)
- Premillenialism (Theological Term)
- Postmillenialism (Theological Term)
- Amillenialism (Theological Term)
- Rapture (Theological Term)
- Great Tribulation (Theological Term)
- Joachim of Fiore (Wikipedia)
- Darby Bible (Wikipedia)
- Scofield Reference Bible (Wikipedia)
- Dispensationalism (Theological Term)
- The God of Hope and the End of the World by John Polkinghorne (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Heaven and Hell - Get the Hell Outta Here - 018 (Irenicast Episode)
- Religion, Revolution, and the Future by Jurgen Moltmann (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
Additional Information Not Mentioned in the End of the World Conversation
- The End is Near (An Irenicon Blog Post)
- Why We Love the Rapture (An Irenicon Blog Post)
- Our Beliefs About The End Times Might Be Poisoning Us (An Irenicon Blog Post)
- Eschatology by Hans Schwarz (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Theology for the Community of God by Stanley J. Grenz (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Apocalypse Against Empire: Theologies of Resistance in Early Judaism by Anathea E. Portier-Young (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
From our Sorta Scattergories Segment
- On the Nature of Beauty - Beauty within the Beast - 016 (Other Irenicast Episode in Which We Played Sorta Scattergories)
- Tiddlywinks (Game)
- Therapy the Game (Amazon Affiliate Link)
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For the first episode of 2016, Jeff, Mona and Allen attempt to answer the question: Is the world getting better or worse? What is the purpose of history, humans, and the future? Otherwise known as the ‘Myth of Progress,’ the team touches on philosophy, theology, calculus, and disobedient robots in this week’s somewhat contentious conversation. The episode finishes with a segment where the hosts discuss their New Year’s Resolutions... and the conversation takes an unexpected turn into debating the merits of cannibalism. Enjoy!
Is the World Getting Better or Worse Discussion (00:32)
New Year’s Resolution Segment (56:41)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Is the World Getting Better or Worse Conversation:
- The Surprising Decline in Violence, Steven Pinker (TED Talk)
- Is War Over - A Paradox Explained (YouTube Video)
- Teleology (Wikipedia Article)
- Nihilism (Wikipedia Article)
- Philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche (Wikipedia Article)
- John Stuart Mill (Wikipedia Article)
- Thus Spake Zarathustra, Friedrich Nietzsche (book)
- Immanuel Kant (Wikipedia Article)
- Progress and Colonialism (article)
- Introduction to Limits in Calculus (Video)
- Philosophy and Myth of Progress (article)
- Have #Brands™ Become Mythological? | Idea Channel | PBS Digital Studios (youtube video)
- Robots Can Say No (article)
- The Myth of Human Progress and the Collapse of Complex Societies (Chris Hedges article)
- Who is G.K. Chesterton? - The American Chesterton Society (article)
- Does Divestment Work (article)
- Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media, Noam Chomsky (book)
From Our New Year’s Resolution Segment
- Carrots in a remote this meme has swearing in it...
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All under one roof for the first time since the podcast began, Jeff, Mona & Allen talk about family… with their family. The guests at this family reunion consists of Kat (Jeff’s wife), Amy (Mona’s mother and Allen’s aunt) and Vicky (Allen’s wife and Jeff’s Sister). There are even a couple appearances from Jeff & Kat’s twin girls. End your 2015 by joining us in the living room for some thoughts on life, love and family.
RELEVANT LINKS What happiness looks like, literally.
The Typical American Lives Only 18 Miles From Mom (article)
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The first annual Irenicast Christmas episode is a super-sized massive mishmash holiday extravaganza. This week the three hosts play a Christmas Cheer quiz, talk about magic and the “feeling” of Christmas, discuss favorite gift memories, analyze the “War” on Christmas (apparently, it’s over?), chat about favorite Christmas music and movies, and talk about what Biblical mistranslations in the Luke narrative might mean. Finally, Mona serenades us all for the very first time with a little acoustic version of “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” Happy holidays to all and to all a good night!
Christmas Cheer Quiz Segment (01:07)
The Magic of Christmas Conversation (09:10)
Favorite Christmas Gift Segment (28:20)
The “War” on Christmas Conversation (35:41)
Favorite Christmas Songs Segment (47:41)
The Mistranslation of “Inn” Conversation (53:26)
Favorite Christmas Movie Segment (01:05:54)
Mona Sings “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” (01:19:15)
RELEVANT LINKS
From the Magic of Christmas Conversation
- Rethinking Secularism: Modernity, Enchantment, and Fictionalism (Article)
- Max Weber (Sociologist)
- The Other Letter (YouTube Video)
- My Brother’s Keeper (Charitable Organization)
The “War” on Christmas Conversation
- A Point of View: Have yourself a very Jewish Christmas (Article)
- Fox Declares War on Christmas Over After CNN Wishes Audience a Merry Christmas (Video)
- Tear Drop 9/11 Monument from Russia
Favorite Christmas Songs Segment
- The Christmas Song
- Rocking Around the Christmas Tree
- Rocking Around the Christmas Tree Home Alone Scene
- Home Alone Soundtrack (YouTube)
- I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas
- Charlie Brown Christmas
- Home Alone Theme Song by August Burns Red
- O Come O Come Emmanuel by Third Day
The Mistranslation of “Inn” Conversation
- Matthew’s Christmas Verses - Matthew 1:18-2:12
- Luke’s Christmas Verses - Luke 2:1-20
- Kataluma - Greek word for “Inn” used in Luke 2:7 and Luke 22:11
- Pandocheion - Greek word for “Inn” used in the Parable of the Good Samaritan in Luke 10:34
Favorite Christmas Movie Segment
- Home Alone (1990)
- :DRYVRS Ep. 1 "Just Me In The House By Myself" starring Macaulay Culkin (YouTube Video)
- The Holiday (2006)
- Elf (2003)
- While You Were Sleeping (1995)
- Little Women (1994)
- Jingle All The Way (1996)
- WTF Episode 624 - Sinbad
- I’ll Be Home for Christmas (1998)
- The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
- Leaving Evangelicalism – East of Eden – 001 (Irenicast Episode)
- The Ref (1994)
- National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)
- A Christmas Story (1983)
- Die Hard (1988)
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This week Mona has a conversation with her friend Stomp NYC cast member Jesse Armerding. Jesse talks about the importance of creativity in his own life and career. The conversation muses about who is “creative,” the importance of being in the present moment, our human capacity to wander and wonder, and the idea of art as a search for God.
Interview with Stomp NYC Cast Member Jesse Armerding (00:40)
RELEVANT LINKS
Stomp - Jesse Armerding’s Bio, Tour Dates,
Primus (band)
Danny Elfman (composer)
Jeff Buckley - Wiki Page, Jeff Buckley Interview
Kevin Smith - Wiki Page, Kevin Smith on art (video), What Makes You A Filmmaker? (video)
Obama signs new K-12 education law that ends No Child Left Behind (article
Finding Your Element: How to Discover Your Talents and Passions and Transform Your Life by Ken Robinson (book)
You Made it Weird #152: Rob Bell (podcast episode, Pete Holmes interviewing Rob Bell)
Episode 26 | The Pete Holmes Experience (podcast episode, Rob Bell interviewing Pete Holmes)
Tom Waits (singer-songwriter, composer, and actor)
Modern Masters: Pablo Picasso (Documentary)
Billy Martin - Wiki Page, Wandering by Billy Martin (book)
Trey Anastasio (Phish guitarist)
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The holidays are here and they’re bringing cheer! But maybe not for everyone - feelings of loneliness and isolation are sometimes most acute this time of year. So what exactly is loneliness? Are there different kinds of loneliness? Is it avoidable and can we address it? Jeff, Mona & Allen discuss the elements of isolation, open up about their own struggles with feeling alone, and share some helpful ways for making Numero Uno no longer the loneliest number. Then they play an epic first round of “Mind Meld” to foster some intimacy in addition to fun.
Conversation on Loneliness and Isolation (01:20)
Mind Meld Segment (49:04)
RELEVANT LINKS
Spire Wearable for Mind & Body, for iOS - “fitbit for your emotions” (product)
Who are lonely? Loneliness in different age groups (18-81 years old), using two measures of loneliness (research article)
God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater (book)
Minecraft (video game)
Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other, by Sherry Turkle (book)
The Dangers of Loneliness (article)
The Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith (book)
9 Secret Signs of Loneliness (article)
A 6-Item Scale for Overall, Emotional, and Social Loneliness Confirmatory Tests on Survey Data (abstract)
On Feeling Melancholy (youtube video)
Mistakes Lonely People Often Make (article)
Check out episode #004, The Nature of Biblical Texts - Wholly Scripture, Batman!, to hear Jeff misunderstand the rules of our game “Missing Link”
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A fourth voice, Katie, joins our conversation on family relationships. Specifically family systems theory and internal family systems theory. Katie, M.Div., M.S.W., has served as the Director of Children and Youth Ministries at Fourth Presbyterian Church in South Boston since 2013. Prior to serving at Fourth, she worked as a community organizer with the Greater Boston Interfaith Organzation (GBIO). Katie received her M.Div. and M.S.W. from Boston University, and was inspired to pursue the dual degrees out of her summers working with Appalachia Service Project, a nonprofit that strives to eradicate substandard housing in Central Appalachia. Katie helps the team discuss family relationships. We close out this weeks episode with a round of Jesus Juke.
Family Relationships Conversation (00:18)
Jesus Juke Segment (42:42)
RELEVANT LINKS
The Bowen Center for the Study of the Family (organization)
- Family Systems Theory
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The 8 Concepts of Family Theory
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Triangles
- Differentiation of Self
- Nuclear Family Emotional System
- Family Projection Process
- Multigenerational Transmission Process
- Emotional Cutoff
- Sibling Position
- Societal Emotional Process
Internal Family Systems Outline (from Center for Self Leadership)
Managing Anxiety in the Family - Strategies for Changing our Relationship Dance (from the Fuller Youth Institute)
The Sacred Canopy: Elements of a Sociological Theory of Religion by Peter L. Berger (book)
David Émile Durkheim (French sociologist, social psychologist and philosopher)
The first appearance of our Jesus Juke segment was from Irenicast episode Reconciling Scripture with Science - EVILution - 003
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With a show hosted by all youth group kids and two former youth pastors we were bound to have an episode on the joys of adolescence eventually. Understanding teenagers can be a difficult undertaking, especially the further we are removed from our own youth. This week we look at what adolescence is, how it has changed and how we can help be a part of creating a space for the emerging generation to thrive. The episode finishes with a new segment called Top 3. Jeff, Mona and Allen share their top 3 fictional adolescent characters.
Understanding Teenager Conversation (00:26)
Top 3 Fictional Adolescent Characters Segment (52:22)
RELEVANT LINKS
From our Understanding Teenagers Conversation
- Adolescence overview (article)
- The Invention of Adolescence (article)
- The Teen Brain: Still Under Construction (article)
- Hurt 2.0: Inside the World of Today's Teenagers (book)
- A Tribe Apart: A Journey into the Heart of American Adolescence (book)
- Righteous: Dispatches from the Evangelical Youth Movement (book)
- The Last Christian Generation (book)
- Why a medieval peasant got more vacation time than you (article)
- We Must Stop Criminalizing Adolescence (article)
- Returning To The Teachings: Exploring The Aboriginal Justice (book)
- Your Brain on Porn: How Internet porn affects the brain (article)
- Vulnerability and the Ritz Cracker People (irenicon blog post)
From our Top 3 Fictional Adolescent Characters Segment
- A Goofy Movie (imdb)
- The Vampire Diaries (imdb)
- The Goldbergs (imdb)
- Deep Impact (imdb)
- Little Giants (imdb)
- Weird Science (imdb)
- Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (imdb)
- Allen’s mind melding with Cameron - museum scene (youtube)
- Daria (imdb)
- The Simpsons (imdb)
- The Sandlot (imdb)
- Good Burger (imdb)
- Smallville (imdb)
- A Walk to Remember (imdb)
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In a 24 hour period there were terrorist attacks in Baghdad, Beirut and Paris by suicide bombers and shooters in what are being attributed to the work of ISIS terrorists. The world is reeling. Countries are debating closing their borders to refugees, communities are dealing with the strains of fear, and we are all left with hard questions. What is going on? What are we going to do about it? What do we do when peace eludes us? And in this episode, listeners weigh in with questions of their own.
LISTENER QUESTIONS FROM FACEBOOK
Well, i do have a couple questions in regards to the paris tragedy.
First... would you condone the waterboarding of 5 people if it were to prevent a terrorist attack like Paris?
Second, If someone was caught for a terrorist attack on a scale of this size, does the death penalty get enacted?
Third,,, With the refugees from Syria being a pipeline for terrorists to move into locations, do you stop the syrian refugees from coming in to places, or do you develop another solution. Perhaps set up a temporary refugee camp in an isolated area? Perhaps greenland?
Is it fair to jeopardize our own country by exposing ourselves to a known terrorist threat?
Sorry if these questions seem harsh, but i know that people are going to be responding to these events in a variety of ways.
-Tommy
What do you feel is the best way to discourage the xenophobia that results from terrorist attacks like these?
Also, the go-to response seems to be retaliation. As followers of Christ, do you feel this is an acceptable response?
-Ross
What are the costs of non violent response?
How do we react in ways that both engage the pain and suffering of the victims while acknowledging the imago dei, even in those branded our "enemies?"
-Adam
What are your thoughts on the French cartoonist asking people to stop praying for Paris? In situations like these are some forms of compassion or empathy inferior to others?
-Mia
RELEVANT LINKS
Beirut, Baghdad and Paris: how 24 hours of Isis terror unfolded around the world (article)
How to Break a Terrorist (book)
Bush Directly Authorized Use Of Waterboarding, Still Rejects 'Torture' Classification In New Book (article)
Believe Me, It’s Torture (article about voluntary waterboarding of reporter)
Kafka Comes to America (book)
Shunning refugees is no answer to terror (article)
Why Syrian refugee passport found at Paris attack scene must be treated with caution (article)On Paris (Culturemakers article)
Xenophobia – Nothing to Fear but Everyone – 030 (irenicast episode)
Muslims Against Terrorism (website)
Words matter in ‘ISIS’ war, so use ‘Daesh’ (article)
Beyond Jihad (excerpt)
Paris: You Don’t Want to Read This (Peter Van Buren article)
Why ISIS Attacked Paris (article)
Ethics (Bonhoeffer book)
Paris & Peace (Storied Theology article)
What I Discovered From Interviewing Imprisoned ISIS Fighters (article)
Charlie Hebdo cartoonist doesn’t want you to pray for Paris (article)
Letter From Birmingham City Jail (excerpts)
Beirut, Baghdad, Paris and selective grief (article)
Dunbar’s Number (wikipedia article)
Russell Brand Has The Solution To Terrorism. Everyone Needs To Hear This. (youtube video)
Terror in the Mind of God: The Global Rise of Religious Violence (book)
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If you or someone you know suspects someone might be a victim of trafficking, contact the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline at 1-888-373-7888
This week’s conversation tackles the horrific reality of human trafficking around the world. Jeff, Mona and Allen discuss the realities of forced labor, the underground sex industry, roles that race and patriarchy might play, and offer partial solutions to this global, systemic evil. After such a heavy topic, the co-hosts talk about the ways they care for their own emotional and mental health when confronting the heaviness of the world.
Conversation on Human Trafficking Around the World (00:07)
Segment on Self-Care (46:56)
RELEVANT LINKS
Slavery: Alive and well in the 21st century (article)
Global Sex Trafficking Fact Sheet (Equality Now article)
104 countries do not have a law against forcing children into the sex industry (article)
ILO says forced labour generates annual profits of US$ 150 billion (article)
Why you should be wary of statistics on ‘modern slavery’ and ‘trafficking’ (article)
Identifying Trafficking Conditions (article)
The Locust Effect: Why the End of Poverty Requires the End of Violence (book)
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Urges Associated Press to Stop Using Phrase 'Child Prostitute' (article)
Super Bowl Is Single Largest Human Trafficking Incident In U.S.: Attorney General (article)
Nepal quake survivors face threat from human traffickers supplying sex trade (article)
Pygmalion Effect (wikipedia article)
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver: Public Defenders (youtube video)
Race and Human Trafficking in the U.S.: Unclear but Undeniable (article)
16 Years Since Decriminalizing Prostitution, Here's What's Happening in Sweden (article)
Criminal Justice and Restoration – Why the Lock Up Should Be on Lockdown – 017 (irenicast episode)
Nearly 1 in 5 Women in U.S. Survey Say They Have Been Sexually Assaulted (article)
7 Ways to Practice Consent Outside of the Bedroom (article)
“ROOT: Now u understand why I homeschool. My kids are going to eat these kids for breakfast.” (facebook status update)
Report: Dentist Walter Palmer, Who Killed Cecil the Lion, to Return to His Practice (article)
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Mona sits down with guest Allison Bovell for a discussion on hunger in America. Allison is the Research, Policy and Communications Coordinator for Children's Health Watch. She will help provide needed insight on the issue of hunger in america. Things like government assistance programs, economic factors, health and developmental issues, and of course a theological perspective.
RELEVANT LINKS
1:10 - Household Food Security in the United States in 2014 (study)
1:40 - Food Security, Poverty, and Human Development in the United States
1:53 - Are Food Insecurity’s Health Impacts Underestimated in the U.S. Population? Marginal Food Security Also Predicts Adverse Health Outcomes in Young U.S. Children and Mothers
3:04 - Do healthier foods and diet patterns cost more than less healthy options? A systematic review and meta-analysis
4:45 - The Farm Bill: From Charitable Start To Prime Budget Target
7:20 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Examining the Evidence to Define Benefit Adequacy
8:10 - The Real Cost of a Healthy Diet: 2011
9:08 - Rep. Jim McGovern on the Food Stamp Challenge
11:19 - Chart Book: SNAP Helps Struggling Families Put Food on the Table
11:32 - The Relationship Between SNAP and Work Among Low-Income Households
12:26 - Food Insecurity and Health across the Lifespan
12:39 - Food Insecurity and the Risks of Depression and Anxiety in Mothers and Behavior Problems in their Preschool-Aged Children and Food Insecurity Works through Depression, Parenting, and Infant Feeding to Influence Overweight and Health in Toddlers
13:06 - SNAP and Public Health: The Role of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Improving the Health and Well ‐ Being of Americans
13:41 - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Facts About SNAP
14:03 - Policy Basics: Introduction to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
16:58 - Dietary Quality of Americans by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Participation Status: A Systematic Review
18:18 - Access and Access Barriers to Getting Food Stamps: A Review of the Literature
22:08 - The Economic Case for Food Stamps
23:14 - Within Reach: Global Development Goals The 2013 Hunger Report
25:19 - If we want a civilised society, charities can't fill the void left by government
29:54 - Food insufficiency, family income, and health in US preschool and school-aged children and Child Food Insecurity: The Economic Impact on our Nation and Food Insufficiency and American School-Aged Children's Cognitive, Academic, and Psychosocial Development
30:07 - Household Food Insecurity: Associations With At-Risk Infant and Toddler Development
30:30 - Family Food Insufficiency, but Not Low Family Income, Is Positively Associated with Dysthymia and Suicide Symptoms in Adolescents
30:42 - Baby’s Brain Begins Now: Conception to Age 3
31:17 - Too Hungry to Learn: Food Insecurity and School Readiness
33:41 - Toxic Stress
35:08 - Cumulative Hardship and Wellness of Low-Income, Young Children: Multisite Surveillance Study
36:17 - Learn More: A Collection of Resources on Two-Generation Approaches
37:24 - Labor Day 2014: Minimum Wage to Rise but Challenges Remain
38:44 - Why are Pediatricians and Child Health Researchers Talking about Tax Policy?
39:31 - When 2 + 2 = 5: How co-enrollment in public assistance programs leads to stable housing for America’s young children
40:37 - The Economics of Food Insecurity in the United States
41:06 - SNAP/Food Stamp Participation Data
46:20 - How Poverty Taxes the Brain
49:40 - The Hunger Vital Sign
49:57 - Promoting Food Security for All Children
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In one of our more surprisingly combative Irenicast episodes, Jeff, Mona and Allen discuss various things related to Halloween and the supernatural. Everything from their favorite Halloween memories, scary encounters, angels, demons, fear and of course some history and theology. This witch's brew of topics concludes with a new segment: Pursuit of the Trivial.
Halloween and the Supernatural Conversation (00:23)
Pursuit of the Trivial Segment (53:03)
RELEVANT LINKS
From our Conversation on Halloween and the Supernatural
- Halloween: An Epic Christian Holiday (irenicon article)
- All Saints’ Day (wikipedia)
- Soul Cakes: Hallowed Offerings for Hungry Ghosts (article)
- Rebuilding Catholic Culture: All Hallows’ Eve and the Doughnut (article)
- Samhain (wikipedia)
- Kirk Cameron: Halloween masks mocking Obama celebrate Jesus defeating Satan (article)
- SOUNDS FROM HELL : Siberia Sound Recording 1989 Drilling to Hell HIGHEST QUALITY - HD (youtube video)
- Miracles: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts (2 Volume Set) (book)
- Of Miracles, David Hume (wikipedia)
- 2007 Pew Research survey: two-thirds of Americans (68%) completely or mostly agree that angels and demons are active in the world (article)
- Do Humans Have Souls ? – I Challenge You To A Dualism! – 007 (irenicast episode)
- Christopher B. Hays: ‘Some People Call Me the Space Cowboy, Some Call Me the Gangster of Love’: Interstellar’s New, Ancient Theology of Salvation (article)
- The Powers That Be: Theology for a New Millennium, Walter Wink (book)
- Me, my brain and hypochondria: is fear of illness a problem or a curious blessing? (article)
- My Life With Night Terrors, Demons, And “Alice In Wonderland Syndrome” (irenicon article)
- What is a Psychopath? - inability to feel fear linked to psychopathy (article)
From our Pursuit of the Trivial Segment
- The Story of the Sandwich (article)
- Notes - Arrested Development Wiki “and that’s why you always leave a note” (article)
- Office of the First Lady (article)
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Is humanity good or bad? What is total depravity and original sin and are they helpful for the life of faith? Emilie, an Irenicast listener, touches off a conversation between Jeff, Mona & Allen over these questions and more when she wonders if “being told every Sunday morning for decades on end that you are dirty, sinful, wicked, and completely worthless” makes theological sense. And in honor of Back to the Future Day’s impending arrival, your hosts offer a few 30-year predictions of their own.
Are People Good or Bad Conversation (00:10)
Future Predictions Segment (48:44)
RELEVANT LINKS
total depravity (wikipedia)
original sin (wikipedia)
The Confessions, Augustine (book)
Martin Luther’s Commentary on Romans (book)
Calvin: Institutes of the Christian Religion (book)
semipelagianism (wikipedia)
prevenient grace (wikipedia)
The Great Doctrine of Original Sin Defended, Jonathan Edwards (online book)
protestant work ethic (wikipedia)
Pygmalion effect (wikipedia)
Francis Chan interviewed by Mark Driscoll and Joshua Harris - The Gospel Coalition (video)
A Theology for the Social Gospel, Walter Rauschenbusch (free ebook)
Theology for the Community of God, Stanley Grenz (book)
Yoruba Traditions and African American Religious Nationalism, Tracey E. Hucks (book)
Without Buddha I Could not be a Christian (book)
Marty McFly Returns? (Back to the future hoax)
Back To The Future In ACTUAL 2015 (youtube video)
The Lexus Hoverboard: It's here (youtube video)
BELIEF - Tony Hawk prank (youtube video)
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Does life exist on other planets? If we discover an alien civilization, does that mean God won’t love us or hang out anymore? Is Allen’s alien superpower the lamest thing ever or the greatest? Our co-hosts answer these questions and more in this week’s episode on God and aliens.
Conversation on Faith and Aliens (00:25)
Alien Superpower Segment (47:46)
RELEVANT LINKS NASA Confirms Evidence That Liquid Water Flows on Today’s Mars (article)
Ancient Cosmology (image)
Lion King Astronomy Clip (youtube video)
How many stars can you see on a clear, moonless night? (article)
The Milky Way's 100 Billion Planets (NASA article)
Exoplanet History - From Intuition to Discovery (article)
How Many Galaxies Are there? (article)
The Fermi Paradox — Where Are All The Aliens? (1/2) (youtube video)
Kardashev Scale (wikipedia article)
The Deep Future: Crash Course Big History #10 (youtube video about potential human colonization of the galaxy)
A New Physics Theory of Life (article on “life arises when you shine light at matter for long enough”)
Life Might Spread Across Universe Like an 'Epidemic' in New Math Theory (“panspermia article)
C.S. Lewis’ Space Trilogy (book series)
What C.S. Lewis thought about space exploration and aliens (article)
Xenocide: Volume Three of the Ender Quintet (book)
Creationist Ken Ham Says Aliens Will Go To Hell So Let's Stop Looking For Them (article)
Pope Francis says he would baptise aliens: 'Who are we to close doors?' (article)
Poisonwood Bible (book)
Water On Mars! (Political cartoon of Nestle drilling for water)
Process Theology (wikipedia article)
Open Theism (wikipedia article)
Fact or Fiction?: NASA Spent Millions to Develop a Pen that Would Write in Space, whereas the Soviet Cosmonauts Used a Pencil (article)
The War on Science (youtube video - “the bank bailout cost more than NASA’s entire 50 year running budget”)
The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer (book)
The Martian (book)
How a book about fish nearly sank Isaac Newton's Principia (article)
Tardigrades (wikipedia article)
And God Blessed The World With The Babel Incident (article - an irenicon)
Why Christians should get on board with space exploration (article)
Health Benefits Of Bananas And Their Peels: 10 Unusual Ways To Use The Entire Fruit (article)
Doctor Who (TV show)
Firefly (TV Show)
The James Bond gadget that turns you into a FISH: Mask lets you breathe underwater without oxygen tanks (article)
Use Your imagination - Hook (youtube video)
CORRECTIONS For this episode (032): “The History of Fishes” was published in the 17th century (1686), Allen misspoke -- apologies.
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On October 1, 2015 a shooter used six guns to murder nine people on the Oregon Community College campus. In light of the tragic event, our hosts pause to lament, reflect, process, and discuss the day itself, as well as the issues it has come to represent.
In Memoriam
Lucero Alcaraz, 19
Treven Taylor Anspach, 20
Rebecka Ann Carnes, 18
Quinn Glen Cooper, 18
Kim Saltmarsh Dietz, 59
Lucas Eibel, 18
Jason Dale Johnson, 34
Lawrence Levine, 67
Sarena Dawn Moore, 44
RELEVANT LINKS
Oregon Shooting at Umpqua College Kills 10, Sheriff Says (article)
Nearly the same amount of mass shootings as days in 2015 (article)
If You Look at This Chart of Top Ten Nations in the World for Mass Shootings - One Thing Jumps Out (article)
The United States has 4.4% of humans on the planet, but owns almost half of privately-held guns. (article)
Is Buying Call of Duty a Moral Choice? (youtube video about firearms in video games)
In 2013, 85% of the U.S. populace believed background checks should be required for privately purchasing guns (article)
Regulate Guns Like Cars (article)
Christians ‘serious about their faith’ should consider getting guns, Lt. Gov. says (article)
Allen’s 10 Point Plan to Curb Gun Violence (image)
Bernie Sanders reacts to Oregon campus shooting (video interview)
Ronald Reagan and the Commitment of the Mentally Ill: Capital, Interest Groups, and the Eclipse of Social Policy (journal article)
Madness and Civilization: A History of Insanity in the Age of Reason Michel Foucalt (book)
John Oliver Rips GOP’s Oregon Shooting Reaction: ‘Worst Time To Talk About Mental Health’ (article and video)
Is This Working? (This American Life episode on the School-to-Prison pipeline)
Despite Obama order, CDC still unable to research gun violence (article)
ADDITIONAL NOTES
Allen’s 10 Point Plan To Curb Gun Violence (mentioned throughout the episode)
- Mandatory psych evals for all school-age children (like we do with tests for scoliosis in PE classes).
- Ban all privately-owned guns that can easily kill entire crowds of people.
- No weapons for anyone with violent priors.
- Decrease the amount of weapons on the street:
- Make owning more than two firearms per person illegal.
- Tax businesses that manufacture and sell weapons as hard as those that sell cigarettes.
- Dramatically increase the buyback programs and rewards for surrendering privately held guns.
- Dump taxpayer money into the research of less-than-lethal weaponry, awarding contracts and prizes to private companies with best solutions.
- Reduce the number of on-screen deaths witnessed by children with laws that make the dramatization of homicide more taboo than sex acts.
- Federally mandated conflict resolution training for all public school students.
- Government funded campaign to make gun culture “uncool” like the campaigns against cigarettes in the 90’s (which were doing great until this whole vape crap).
- Allow the CDC to research gun violence.
- Ban the unlicensed sale of firearms and ammunition.
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What do immigration, violence and homemade clocks have in common? Fear. Fear seems to be a consistent motivator in our culture, especially fear of the other. This week Jeff, Mona & Allen address many of the issues connected to Xenophobia. Wrapping up the show our hosts bring back a segment called Say What!?
Xenophobia Conversation (00:24)
Say What?! Segment (53:12)
RELEVANT LINKS
Will Sasso Arnold Schwarzenegger Driving Vines (YouTube Video)
Donald Trumps History of Saying Offensive Things (article)
Ronald Reagan - “I Believe in Amnesty for Illegal Aliens” - (YouTube Video)
Handcuffed for Making Clock, Ahmen Mohammed, 14, Wins Time with Obama (article)
Media Matters (organization)
Xenophobia: Understanding the Roots and Consequences of Negative Attitudes toward Immigrants (article that contains M.W. Watt’s quote of xenophobia as “discriminatory potential)
The Neuroscience of Race – Is Racism Inbuilt? (article)
Treme (TV Series)
Unpopular Essays by Bertrand Russell (book)
The Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical by Shane Claiborne (book)
Stunning and Brave (South Park Episode S19E01)
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The subject of church can be a joyous one or a difficult one depending on your experience. This week Jeff, Mona and Allen explore some of the possible reasons why people are leaving church. Specifically they discuss a group of people known as ‘The Dones’. People who are done with church, but not done with their faith. And then for something completely different, the team plays a round of Was it Hitler?
Why People Are Leaving Church Conversation (00:24)
Was it Hitler Segment (49:57)
RELEVANT LINKS
Done and Almost Done: Renewed Hope for the Church? (article)
The Dones (blog site)
Church Refugees: Sociologist Reveal Why People are Done with Church But Not Their Faith by Josh Packard Ph.D. (book)
Church After Christendom by Stuart Murray (book)
The McDonaldization of Church: Consumer Culture and the Church’s Future by John Drane (book)
'Ghosting:' The 21st-Century Dating Problem Everyone Talks About, But No One Knows How To Deal With (article)
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The conclusion of our conversation with Brandy Daniels focuses on her current work in the field of theology. She explains in detail her thoughts on the importance of the connectivity of theology and the way that we live.
You can check out Brandy’s full list of accomplishments and bibliography on her Vanderbilt bio page.
RELEVANT LINKS
PHD Comics (humor site)
Stanley Hauerwas (theologian)
Sarah Coakley (theologian)
Dietrich Bonhoeffer (theologian)
Reinhold Niebuhr (theologian)
Women in Theology WIT (blog site)
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Jeff sits down this week with Brandy Daniels. Among the many things Brandy is involved in she is an author for the blog, Women in Theology (WIT), and a Ph.D. candidate at Vanderbilt University. Her work centers on the intersection of queer theory and Christian theology. In this conversation Brandy shares her journey from youth group kid in an evangelical church to a career in academia and how that journey not only affected her theology, but her spirituality as well.
You can check out Brandy’s full list of accomplishments and bibliography on her Vanderbilt bio page.
RELEVANT LINKS
Taking the Bible Seriously: Honest Differences About Biblical Interpretation by J. Benton White (book)
Breaking Up With God: A Love Story by Sarah Sentilles (book)
SoulForce (activist organization)
Sexuality and the Christian Body by Eugene F. Rodgers Jr.(book)
Empire by Michael Hardt and Antonio Negri (book)
Multitude: War and Democracy in the Age of Empire by Michael Hardt and Antonio Negri (book)
Common Wealth by Michael Hardt and Antonio Negri
THANK YOU
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Bugapolocalypse, seductive scarf dancing and humans with lion tails. This is all in just the first 5 minutes of this week’s episode. Our conversation is an in-depth discussion on the Ashley Madison hack and privacy in the digital age, capped off by a round of “Craigslist Hall of Fame.”
Host Check In (00:23)
The Ashley Madison Hack and Privacy Conversation (06:54)
Craigslist Hall of Fame Segment (53:27)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Opening Check In
- Bees sniffing out explosives (YouTube Video)
From Our Conversation on the Ashley Madison Hack and Privacy
- Brief overview of the details of the Ashley Madison Hack (YouTube Video)
- The Visible Man: An FBI Target Puts His Whole Life Online (article)
- Expert: 400 Church Leaders Will Resign This Sunday Because Names Surfaced In Ashley Madison Hack (article)
- I (single gay man from Saudi Arabia) Could be Stoned to Death if Ashley Madison Records Are Leaked (reddit post)
- Two suicides are linked to Ashley Madison Leak (article)
- Hacked Adultery Website Ashley Madison created hundreds of fake female profiles to lure in male customers, claims former employee (article)
From Our Craigslist Hall of Fame Segment
- Mona’s Craigslist Ads
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- Chicken Diapers
- Satan’s Marionette Puppet
- Stupid Christmas Plates and Mugs
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Allen’s Craigslist Ads
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- Craigslist Mattress
- Craigslist Ring
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Jeff’s Craigslist Ads
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- Avocado Car
- Bad House Guest
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Total Eclipse of the Heart, Alanis Morrisette, and high school reunions are some of the stops along a stroll through the respective pasts of our hosts this week. In this episode, Jeff, Mona & Allen conclude their secular vs sacred series with a discussion on the sacred in terms of selves. What makes a person sacred? Can one person be more sacred than another? Do we confuse the sacredness of a person’s status, position or accomplishments with the sacredness of the person? These are all questions, and more, our hosts attempt to tackle, before finishing off with another round of Name that Sound.
Host Check In (00:22)
Secular vs Sacred Selves Conversation (07:07)
Name that Sound Segment (50:59)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Host Check In
- Taza Chocolate
- Total Eclipse of the Heart Literal Video Version (YouTube Video)... and btw, Total Eclipse of the Heart was released in 1983 in case you were curious :)
- The song that Jeff was trying to remember was Forgive by Alanis Morissette (YouTube video of her Woodstock ‘99 performance of the song)
From Our Secular vs Sacred Selves Conversation
- Selection of Steven and others Acts 6
- Polycarp of Smyrna (early Christian martyr)
- No Logo by Naomi Klein (book)
- Paul Tillich (theologian)
From Our Name That Sound Segment
- Tri-tip
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In this second installment of the secular vs sacred, hosts Jeff, Mona and Allen discuss "spaces.” They explore what makes a certain location more or less sacred than another. This weeks episode is wrapped up with a segment called Dinner Party. Each of our hosts share three people they would have over to a dinner party and why.
Host Check In (00:21)
Sacred vs Secular Spaces Conversation (06:02)
Dinner Party Segment (57:14)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Host Check In
- Monument Valley (Mobile Game)
- Aeropress Coffee Maker (product)
From Secular vs Sacred: Spaces Conversation
- Porziuncola (Place of the Legend of the Thornless Roses)
- Thin Places - A Biblical Investigation by Rev. Dr. Mark D. Roberts (blog post)
- The Oracle of Delphi
- Believing in ‘Bad Vibes’ by Daisey Grewal (A Scientific American article about ‘emotional residue’, or as Mona described it, ‘lingering hormonal signals’)
- Study Finds the More Beautiful Your Home Is, The Less Likely You Are to Be Religious (article)
- MONA - Charismatic to Institutional? 32:01
- What If Shopping Malls Are Really Sanctuaries? by Allen O’Brien (An Irenicon Blog Post)
- For God so Loved...America? (example of Allen and Vicky playing "Jesus Junk")
- Testamints (Christian Mints… holy crap they still exists!)
- On Charisma and Institution Building by Max Weber (book)
From Diner Party Segment
- Jeff’s Dinner Party
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- Alton Brown, Tina Fey, and Dr. Dre
- Honorable Mentions: Scott Snyder, Eddie Vedder, Mike Rugnetta
- Allen’s Dinner Party
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- C.S. Lewis, Richard Feynman, Kurt Vonnegut
- Mona’s Dinner Party
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- Victoria Woodhull, bell hooks, Amy Poehler
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Jeff, Mona (Umami) and Allen (Smellfungus) start a new series of episodes this week on the secular vs sacred. Their first stop on this journey is exploring the sacredness, or lack of sacredness, in stories. Our hosts specifically explore the mediums of art, media and even the Bible. Our discussion of the sacred leads into a mash up of Apples 2 Apples and Balderdash, called Appledash.
Host Check In (00:12)
Secular vs Sacred - Stories Conversation (06:12)
Appledash Segment (58:22)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Secular vs Sacred Stories:
- If Footmen Tire You, What Will Horsemen Do? Trailer (YouTube Video)
- If Footmen Tire You, What Will Horsemen Do? Whole Movie (YouTube Video)
- Thomas Kinkade (Painter)
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Star Wars Kinkade Parody:
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Noah (movie - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Mona hates balloons… She’s not the only one (YouTube Video)
- The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster (organization)
- Ramayan1987, 2008 and 2012 (Indian TV Series)
- The Robe 1953 (movie - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Barabbas 1961 (movie - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Facing the Giants 2006 (movie - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell (book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
From Our Appledash Segment
- pandiculation - the act of stretching oneself
- aspergillum - a brush or instrument for sprinkling holy water; aspersorium
- sackbut - a medieval trombone, or musical instrument from Daniel 3
- smellfungus - a captious critic
- effable - able to be described, utterable, expressible
- umami - savory taste
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You might think an episode on the importance of language would be an easy topic to conquer for three people who speak on a weekly podcast. This, however, is not entirely the case. Jeff, Mona and Allen get meta as they discuss the importance of language and tackle the issues of rhetoric, political correctness, cronuts, the Bible, and new attempts on metaphors for God. All that, plus the brand new segment Fill in the Blanks: Etiquette Edition.
Host Check In (00:12)
The Importance of Language Conversation (6:22)
Fill in the Blanks Segment (53:32)
RELEVANT LINKS
From the Opening
- 10 Min Video on Disney artists and creation of tree (YouTube Video)
From Conversation on the Importance of Language
- Paul Ricoeur (philosopher)
- Metaphorical Theology: Models of God in Religious Language by Sallie McFague (book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- “Is and is not” quality of metaphors in Models of God: Theology for an Ecological, Nuclear Age by Sallie McFague (book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- “If god is male then male is god” from Beyond God the Father by Mary Daily (book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- God is Not a White Man by Gungor (song)
From the Fill in the Blanks: Etiquette Edition Segment
- “In public a woman should ask for help before attempting to carry bundles in the street, because asking for a man’s assistance might humiliate and emasculate him in public unless the bundle is very small.” (Lost Ettiquite, The Week)
- “It is incredibly boorish to butter your bread before eating it, unless it was bite sized.” (Bread and Butter Etiquettearticle)
- “In Portugal it is impolite to ask for salt and pepper at a restaurant” (from Dining Etiquette from Around the World article)
- “If something should go wrong at the table, like you find a worm in your stew of someone drops a gravy boat on your Aunt Bess, in order to avoid incredible awkwardness you ought to say nothing.” (in Farmer’s Almanac)
- “If someone toasts you, it is ill-mannered to take a drink in response.” (Toasts and Toasting Etiquettearticle)
- “In France it is impolite to take a bite of a slice of bread.” (from Manner Matters: Bread and Butter Basics article)
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In a special Irenicast episode the team welcomes guest host Casey Comstock. Casey joins us this week to share a very personal story about raising a child with special needs. We hear from him the joys and difficulties that he and his wife face on a regular basis as they raise their wonderful daughter, Lily Kate. He also expresses his desire to help other families with special needs children and how we can help. We close this week’s show with another round of Jesus or Jay-Z.
To help Casey and his family start a service that would provide quality childcare for families with special needs children go to https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/lkc-sitters. There you will receive all the information on LKC Sitters and how you can donate.
Show Open (00:17)
Discussion on Families with Special Needs Children (01:23)
Jesus or Jay-Z Segment (50:44)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Parents with Special Needs Children
- Subcortical Band Heterotopia (more information on Lily Kate’s condition)
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) (a surgery Lily Kate recently underwent)
- Welcome to Holland by Emily Perl Kingsley (poem read by Casey)
- CNN Documentary on Charlotte's Web - Medical Marijuana Treating Seizure Disorders (YouTube Video)
- Medical Marijuana and Epilepsy (Information from Epilepsy.com)
- Lily Kate’s Journey (Casey’s wife Theresa’s Blog documenting Lily Kate’s Life)
From Our Jesus or Jay-Z Segment
- Best Friend by P. Diddy (YouTube Video)
- Feels Like by Jeremy Camp (YouTube Video)
- You Took My Heart by Usher(YouTube Video)
- Some Kind of Zombie by Audio Adrenaline (YouTube Video)
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He Loves Us by David Crowder Band (YouTube Video)
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To Kingdom Come by Passion Pit (YouTube Video)
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Ever ones to speak, the team takes on the topic of active listening this week. Jeff, Mona and Allen discuss the elements of good listening, the habitual quirks of bad listening, and offer ideas concerning the cultivation of listening as both art and skill. The latest installment of Knowin’ Jemonen follows the discussion and reveals the co-hosts’ favorite works of fiction.
Host Check In (00:25)
Active Listening Conversation (08:25)
Knowin’ Jemonen Segment (54:14)
This week Allen presented us with some helpful tips on how to create a space where we can make people feel heard.
- Pay Attention (stay with the person on the edge of their experience)
- Nonjudgement
- Generally embrace the speaker’s perspective
- Concreteness (focus on specifics instead of vague generalities)
- Restatement (repeat what the person said)
- Rephrasing (slightly reword and summarize)
- Reflection (“it sounds like you feel”)
- The Three R’s
- Be comfortable with silence
- Why questions (can be taken as accusatory)
- Quick reassurance (“oh, it’s ok…”)
- Advising
- Interrupting
- Avoid Roadblocks to Listening
RELEVANT LINKS
From Host Check In
- Miss USA Math Question (YouTube Video)
From Conversation
- My Little Pony Cake Story (article)
- Cake Fails (buzzfeed article)
- People receive less than 5-10 min of high quality listening a week (Practical Psychology book)
- Practical Psychology for Pastors by William R. Miller and Kathleen A. Jackson (book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Carl Rogers, American Psychologist (wikipedia page)
- How to Truly Listen by Evelyn Glennie (TED Talk)
Known’ Jemonen Segment
- Charles Bukowski (author)
- The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann D. Wyss (book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Breakfast of Champions (book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- East of Eden (book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Watchman by Alan Moore (graphic novel - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller (graphic novel - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Andre the Giant by Box Brown (graphic novel - Amazon Affiliate Link)
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With Mona and Allen on assignment this week Jeff brings in guest host Adam Loveridge for a discussion on deconstructing your faith. Adam shares insights from his journey away from Evangelicalism and what things were important for rebuilding. They then walk through the deconstruction process, from the tearing down to the rebuilding. The conversation also explores leadership structures, the importance of community and how to do interact with people from your previous context. Adam and Jeff conclude the conversation on deconstructing your faith with a round of Judging a Book by Its Cover (Movie Edition).
Host Check In (00:19)
Deconstructing Your Faith Conversation (4:09)
Judging a Book by Its Cover (Movie Edition) Segment (49:23)
RELEVANT LINKS
From our Conversation
- Oscar Romero (Liberation Theologian and fourth Archbishop of San Salvador)
- Leaving Evangelicalism - East of Eden - 001 (Irenicast Episode)
- Velvet Elvis by Rob Bell (book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Spiral Dynamics: Mastering Values, Leadership and Changeby Don Edward Beck and Christopher Cowan (book -Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Rescuing the Gospel from Cowboys: A Native American Expression of the Jesus Way by Richard Twiss (book -Amazon Affiliate Link)
Judging a Book by Its Cover Segment
- The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the Eighth Dimension (movie - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Transylvania 6-5000 (movie -Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing (movie -Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Undercover Blues (movie - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Life is Cheap… But Toilet Paper is Expensive (imdb)
- The Book with No Pictures by B.J. Novak (book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
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Sans Mona this week, Jeff & Allen bring in guest host Dylan Van Lant. After sharing interesting stories from their honeymoons, Dylan starts the conversation on mental health and the church by sharing his history with depression. The conversation touches on the taboo stigma of mental health in certain segments of the church, the role of a pastor in counseling and the underlying pressure within certain churches to present yourself as having it all together. The trio ultimately concludes that the best kind of support for mental health and for the church is a healthy, accepting, and empathetic community. The episode then concludes with a getting-to-know-you segment called 2 Truths and a Lie.
Host Check In (00:26)
Mental Health and the Church Discussion (08:09)
2 Truths and a Lie Segment (45:12)
RELEVANT LINKS
- Henry Nouwen (catholic priest, author)
- Richard Rohr (franciscan friar, author)
- Let Your Life Speak by Parker Palmer (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- When Pleasing You is Killing Me by Les Carter (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
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This week’s listener-requested episode goes after the issues surrounding the afterlife, particularly heaven and hell. Jeff, Mona, and Allen discuss the historical and cultural context behind “hell” passages in the Bible, why they lead us to rethink concepts that have been around since the Middle Ages, speculate about the this-worldly nature of a future heaven, and then disagree about how all of this relates to the here-and-now. Their discussion is topped off with an old-fashioned round of Wacky News.
Host Check In (00:25)
Heaven and Hell Conversation (05:14)
Wacky News Segment (52:07)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Show Opening
- This American Life Episode #559 - Captain’s Log (podcast episode)
From Discussion
- Doom and Gloom, the Third Eagle’s Tune (YouTube video)
- Love Wins by Rob Bell (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Rethinking Hell (evangelical organization)
- Sheol - Hebrew word for ‘grave’ (hebrew word)
- Dante’s Inferno - The Divine Comedy, Volume 1, Hell by Dante Alighieri (Book - Amazon Affiliate)
- Paradise Lost by John Milton (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Surprised by Hope by N.T. Wright (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Hades - Greek word for ‘the realm of the dead’ (greek word)
- Geenna - Greek word translated to hell (greek word)
- Code of Hammurabi (ancient text)
- Why ISIS Should Make Christians Rethink The Doctrine Of Hell on Former Fundie, Benjamin L. Corey
- John Polkinghorn (an English theoretical physicist, theologian, writer and Anglican priest)
- Hell Yes. Hell No! Or Who the Hell Cares? (7 Part Series) on The Pangea Blog, Kurt Willems
- Three Views on Hell: Introduction on Split Frame of Reference, Nicholas Quient
From Wacky News Segment
- Superman Fan Has Plastic Surgery To Look Like Superman (YouTube video)
- From $250K to $1: Seaside Nova Scotia home declared worthless following discovery of Mi’kmaq artifact (article)
- Watch bizarre moment firefighters hose down 'randy bulls' so RSPCA can rescue cow (article)
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Criminal justice is a complex topic with many ethical streams. This week the team takes on a bird's eye view of justice in the prison industry, capital punishment and immigration, to name a few, and hidden factors many might not think of in these issues. They explore what it might mean to seek restorative justice, both in the ways we challenge our systems and in how we treat others. The episode ends with a new round of Famous Christians for 100, where they try to guess who said what in the media recently.
Host Check In (00:29)
Criminal Justice Conversation (06:12)
Famous Christians for 100 (50:53)
RELEVANT LINKS
- U.S. Has World’s Highest Incarceration Rate (statistics from Public Reference Bureau)
- Criminal Justice Fact Sheet (statistics on race and incarceration from NAACP)
- Shocking Facts About America’s For-Profit Prison Industry by Beth Buczynski (article from Truth-Out.org)
- Pin the Tail on the Death Penalty (an irenicon article referencing death penalty disparities)
- Pennsylvania Judge Gets “Life Sentence” For Prison Kickback Scheme (article)
- Making Sex Offenders Pay… and Pay and Pay and Pay - A New Freakonomics Radio Podcast
- Neuroscience Suggests that Brian Williams May In Fact Be “Misremembering” by Allison Eck (article)
- How the Brain Works (and doesn’t) vs Our Justice System by Amy Cools (article)
- Get on the Bus (organization uniting children with their parents in prison)
- Racism and Dialogue - “But I Don’t See Color?” - 008 (Irenicast episode)
- Racism and Dialogue BONUS Episode - Interview with Mariama White-Hammond - 008.5(Irenicast episode)
- California Town Turns Away Buses Of Detained Immigrants (article)
- 'It was cold, very cold': migrant children endure border patrol 'ice boxes' (article)
- Gun killings fell by 40 percent after Connecticut passed this law (article)
- Republicans uphold funding ban for CDC gun violence research (article)
- Black and Pink (organization)
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The team takes a bit of a break from heavier topics this week to discuss the nature of beauty, and what it means to describe and participate in beauty. The conversation veers philosophical as Jeff, Mona and Allen discuss wonder, love and transformation, and ultimately where God might be in relation to it. They wrap up with a silly game similar to Scattergories, which is much more difficult to play over the air than they imagined.
Host Check-In (00:21)
Conversation on Beauty (07:19)
Sort of Scattergories (53:54)
RELEVANT LINKS
- Vincent Van Gogh Visits the Gallery - Doctor Who Series 5 - BBC (YouTube Clip)
- Teresa de Lauretis, Professor of History of Consciousness at UC Santa Cruz, is quoted in Religion, Art, & Visual Culture: A Cross-Cultural Reader (book)
- Why Can’t You Remember Being a Baby by Julia Davis (article)
- In Esther 1:11 the two hebrew words used for beauty are yophiy and towb.
- Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations (image)
- Up To Speed with Timothy “Speed” Levitch (show)
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Sin is a difficult subject when viewed from Biblical, cultural and philosophical perspectives. What is sin exactly and what does it have to do with us? The hosts attempt a real discussion of the idea of sin while being honest about their personal reservations. They propose different avenues for rethinking the word sin in light of its historical baggage and look for ways that are life giving, honest and compassionate. The episode winds down with a lighthearted game of Name That Sound.
Host Check-In (00:22)
Sin Conversation (06:42)
Name That Sound Segment (55:05)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Sin
- Words for Sin: In the Hebrew Scriptures is Chatta'ah and in the New Testament is Hamartia
- Walter Rauschenbusch, pioneer of the “social gospel”
- Theology for the Community of God by Stanley Grenz (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Karen Armstrong, feminist theologian
- Understanding the Effects of Maltreatment on Brain Development (series of articles from Child Welfare Information Gateway)
- The Neuroscience of Free Will (series of links to articles from Scientific American)
- Monster Energy Drinks Are the Work of Satan (YouTube Video)
- The God of Life by Gustavo Gutierrez (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
From Name That Sound Segment
- Dramatic Squirrel (YouTube video)
- Funny Squirrel ! Allan Allan Allan... Steve Steve Steve (YouTube Video)
- Kittens Inspired by Kittens (YouTube Video)
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Concluding our series of episodes on gender and sexuality Jeff sits down for an interview with a gay couple, Jim and Richard. Jim and Richard share their individual stories of coming out and how they met. They also discuss how they’ve remained in the faith despite their experience with people’s reactions to homosexuality and the church.
RELEVANT LINKS
- Organization: Reconciling Ministries Network is a United Methodist organization that helps congregations learn how to reconcile homosexuality and the church and to be completely open and affirming to all members of the LBGTQIA community.
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After catching up on their past two weeks of life filled with grilling and hammocks, Jeff, Mona and Allen begin an in-depth conversation about homosexuality and Christianity. They touch on historical attitudes toward sex, what the Bible says about “homosexuality” in its cultural context, present-day issues, and what the stakes are for us today. After an arousing conversation, they play Jesus or Jay-Z: the Sequel and try to guess whether song lyrics are Christian or secular.
Host Check In (00:24)
Conversation on Homosexuality and Christianity (08:44)
Jesus of Jay-Z? Segment (55:30)
RELEVANT LINKS
From Our Conversation on Homosexuality and Christianity
- Ireland passes Gay Marriage Referendum (article)
- N.T Wright’s Blunder on Homosexuality (blog post)
- Sexual orientation info from a psychological perspective “Answers to Your Questions For a Better Understanding of Sexual Orientation & Homosexuality” (article)
- The Liturgists, Episode 20 - LGBTQ (podcast)
- Stonewall Riots - LGBTQ liberation and civil rights history (wikipedia)
- Kinsey Scale - psychological findings on most people being on a spectrum of attraction (article)
- Radical Love by Patrick Cheng (book recommendation - Amazon Affiliate Link)
From Jesus or Jay-Z? Segment
- Somewhere I Belong by Linkin Park (song)
- Take Me To Church by Sinead O'Connor (song)
- Locked in a Cage by Skillet (song)
- Without Words by Ray LaMontagne (song)
- Party by Chris Tomlin (song)
- Metalingus by Alter Bridge (song)
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In this interview, Mona talks to Nathan, who self-identifies as a gay, queer, Catholic divinity student. Nathan shares their story about being a part of the community of genderqueer people of faith and not fitting into a gender binary - including gender performance, coming out, internalized homophobia, and what faith and the belief in the Image of God has meant for their life. They discuss ways to the church can be more responsive and loving toward trans and genderqueer people.
RELEVANT LINKS
- Organization: I Am From Drift Wood - From their About page, “I’m From Driftwood aims to help LGBTQ people learn more about their community, straight people learn more about their neighbors and everyone learn more about themselves through the power of storytelling and story sharing. Increasing empathy and empowering individuals is accomplished by creating an apolitical forum for LGBTQ stories from every age, race, gender, background and culture. The stories deepen our understanding of each other, preserve history, and open hearts and minds.”
- Blog: A Safe Space for Queer Christians - From their About page, “This blog seeks to be a safe space for queer Christians, at all stages in their faith and regardless of sexuality/gender identity. A place to accept, but also to encourage. And to provide resources of all forms, from sermons promoting equality to articles taking you down the finer points of Biblical translation. We don’t have all the answers, nor do we claim to have them, but we’re here to support, to accept, and to remind you that God is love. Feel free to message with questions, concerns, or just to share your story.”
- Personality: Andrea Gibson
- Book - Amazon Affiliate Link: Pastrix - The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint by Nadia Bolz-Weber
- Organization: Metropolitan Community Church - Resources on Queer Christianity. From their About page, “Since its founding in 1968, MCC has been at the vanguard of civil and human rights movements by addressing important issues such as racism, sexism, homophobia, ageism, and other forms of oppression. MCC has been on the forefront in the struggle towards marriage equality in the US and other countries worldwide and continues to be a powerful voice in the LGBT equality movement.”
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Kicking off a four part series on gender and sexuality, the team begins with an in-depth discussion on gender roles and binaries, and sexism in the church and society. They talk about why we might need to revise our thinking on legacies, and maybe, just maybe, why we might need to move past the binary view of gender altogether. They conclude the episode with a ridiculous game of Would You Rather that includes a brief foray into the benefits of time travel, polka music and heavy breathing.
Host Check In (00:21)
Discussion on Gender Roles and Binaries (05:41)
Would You Rather (48:22)
RELEVANT LINKS
Gender Roles and Binaries Discussion
- An Irenicon Blog Post: The Baby Makin', Prone-to-Evil, "Other" Gender: Woman by Allen O’Brien ... tracing Aristotle's thoughts on gender and their impact upon church history through Thomas Aquinas and the witch hunts of the Middle Ages.
- Organization: BanBossy.com - When a little boy asserts himself, he's called a “leader.” Yet when a little girl does the same, she risks being branded “bossy.” Words like bossy send a message: don't raise your hand or speak up. By middle school, girls are less interested in leading than boys—a trend that continues into adulthood. Together we can encourage girls to lead.
- Reading List: Getting to Know Feminist Theology: An Introduction and Reading List
- Book - Amazon Affiliate Link: A Brief History of Everything by Ken Wilbur … Jeff refers to the first couple chapters of this book where an argument is made that certain gender roles came from need and over time turned to hierarchy.
- Biblical Commentary: The Pastoral Epistles (The New International Greek Testament Commentary) by George W. Knight III … Specifically the commentary on the book of Titus.
- Book - Amazon Affiliate Link: Radical Love: Introduction to Queer Theology by Patrick Cheng
Would You Rather Segment
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Nuclear Weapons (HBO)
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Entering their tenth episode, the Irenicast team celebrates with a not-so-rapid-fire round of listener generated topics. They talk about everything from hell, virginity, and tithing, to breakfast cereals, music, and toiletries. Following their responses to listener feedback they oblige the call for more IreniHacks!
Host Check In (00:23)
Listener Feedback (06:33)
IreniHacks! Returns (1:00:03)
RELEVANT LINKS
Listener Feedback Questions
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From Listener Nicholas Quient, host of Split Frame of Reference - “what ‘is’ hell/eternal punishment?” and “the question of Pauline authorship and authority”
- Book - Amazon Affiliate Link: Love Wins by Rob Bell
- Ancient Text: Acts of Paul and Thecla
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From Facebook Listeners
- David - “The awkward marriage of American Evangelicals to the GOP and the contradiction between values on both sides.”
- Ceasar from FB - “ I like what David said, especially as it concerns the lower class.”
- Justin from FB - “What David said. Alternatively, how religious activism in politics works in theory vs reality.”
- Speech: "Evil Empire" by President Reagan - Address to the National Association of Evangelicals
- Book - Amazon Affiliate Link: The Politics of Jesus: Rediscovering the True Revolutionary Nature of Jesus' Teachings and How They Have Been Corrupted by Obery Hendricks
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Facebook Listener Steve - “Gospel Coalition: Fundamentalism 2.0?”
- Organization: The Gospel Coalition
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Facebook Listener Chadáe - “The double standard of modesty”
- Blog Post: Modesty - I Don’t Think it Means What You Think it Means by Rachel Held Evans
- Article: ‘Dad Bod’ Is a Sexist Atrocity by Brian Moylan
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Facebook Listener Hank - “virginity. sexual repression and patriarchal or spiritual need/desire?”
- Blog Post: Twenty Vile Quotes Against Women By Church Leaders from St. Augustine to Pat Robertson by Valerie Tarico
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Facebook Listener Kyle - “Since none of these questions seem to actually be something that can be discussed rapidly I'll throw one in, the theological implications of an ahistorical Genesis (or at least the first 11 chapters), i.e. no historical Adam and Eve, no Fall, etc.”
- Irenicast Episode: 003 EVILution – Reconciling Scripture with Science
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Anonymous Listener - “What bands have you been listening to lately”
- Jeff: Alabama Shakes
- Allen: El 10 11, Ratatat, Eluvium, Tycho, Glass Animals, Modest Mouse
- Mona: DeVotchka, Everything Everything, Walk the Moon, The Local Natives, Laura Marling, Ben Howard, Asgier
IreniHacks! Links
- Mona: Phone Amplification, Bell Hooks Text Line: 669-221-6251
- Jeff: Pepper Drill, Heating Pads for Food Warming, Door Knob Rubber Band
- Allen: OverDrive App
THANK YOU
A special thank you for the use of Endlings by The Well Pennies. The song was used as our transition music for this episode. Like them on Facebook, follow them on Twitter and check out their music on iTunes!
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To break up the pattern of heavier topics, this week Jeff, Mona & Allen have a discussion on mindfulness. The team shares their experiences and frustrations with trying to remain present in the midst of loaded schedules, unlimited distractions and nagging insecurities. The conversation is followed by a game of 20… uh, 10 Questions.
Host Check In (00:25)
Conversation on Mindfulness (07:48)
Questions (50:34)
RELEVANT LINKS
- The Art of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Peace Is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life by Thich Nhat Hanh (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- What Happens to the Brain When You Meditate (And How it Benefits You) (article)
- The Scientific Power of Meditation (YouTube Video)
- Walden by Henry David Thoreau (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Dialogues with Silence: Prayers & Drawings by Thomas Merton (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Joan Chittister (nun, theologian)
THANK YOU
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In this bonus episode we continue the conversation on racism and dialogue. Mona interviews Mariama White-Hammond, a community organizer and minister in Boston. Mariama shares insights from her personal experiences and her understandings on issues of racism in context of greater US society and civil rights history. Mona and Mariama engage in a heartfelt conversation about what it might mean to live and dialogue in fearless, interconnected ways.
HELPFUL LINKS FROM MARIAMA
- Check out and support Project Hip-Hop (organization)
- Dear White Facebook Friends: I Need You to Respect What Black America is Feeling Right Now by Julia Blount (article)
THANK YOU
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Never ones to shy away from a difficult topic, this week the hosts enter into an important discussion on racism and dialogue used in conversations about race. The conversation opens up into an honest look at the history and realities of racism, and ways in which we are all complicit in systems of inequality. After exploring such complexities, Jeff, Mona and Allen shift into a lighter conversation about IreniHacks!, their favorite life-hacks.
Host Check In (00:25)
Discussion on Racism (06:37)
IreniHacks! (49:04)
RELEVANT LINKS
Helpful Links from Our Discussion on Race
- City Officials, Police Officers Quit After Mo. Voters Elect First Female Black Mayor by Linsey Bever (article)
- Joe vs Jose (YouTube Video)
- Study Examines Racial Bias at Crosswalks (article)
- The Neuroscience of Race – Is Racism Inbuilt? (article)
- PBS - RACE: The Power of an Illusion (reference link)
- Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Megyn Kelly Defends Her Santa Comments, Attacks Critics For 'Race Baiting' (YouTube Video)
- White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Backpack by Peggy McIntosh (article)
- The Guardian - Everyday Racism: What Should We Do? (YouTube Video)
- The Cross and the Lynching Tree by James Cone (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria: And Other Conversations About Race by Beverly Daniel Tatum (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
Links for Our Ireni-Hacks!
- Wire/Cable Management
- Blowhard 5000 (Courtesy of the great Alton Brown)
- Soda Tabs & Hangers
- Seal Plastic Cereal Bags With Old Bottle Tops
THANK YOU
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Do humans have souls? Getting meta this week, the team talks about the nature of human nature, whether we have free will, how to think about souls, and how religion, philosophy and science can shape our understandings of these mysteries. Hilarity ensues when Jeff, Mona and Allen play a game called Judging A Book By Its Cover.
Host Check In (00:24)
Discussion On the Soul (06:49)
Judging A Book By Its Cover (49:49)
THANK YOU
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Jeff, Mona, & Allen tackle all things religious and free. This week, that happens to be Indiana’s widely disputed SB 101 Religious Freedom Restoration Act. They follow up the discussion with Say What?!, a segment involving speaking before thinking… as if their podcast didn’t have enough of that already.
Host Check In (00:22)
Religious Freedom Discussion (06:30)
Say What?! (48:07)
RELEVANT LINKS
- Opinion: Indiana Didn’t Actually Pass an Anti-Gay Bill by Brett Arends (article)
- Definitive List of 2014’s Attacks on Christianity by Allen (An Irenicon Blog Post)
- Nanner Puss Video (YouTube Video)
- My Hands Are Bananas (YouTube Video)
CORRECTIONS
In episode #005, All-Consuming Buyer Mona said UNICEF but should have said Unilever.
THANK YOU
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This week on Irenicast Jeff, Mona & Allen discuss the good, bad, and ugly about living in a consumer culture. Then, like good little consumers, they weigh in on favorite movies, what their celebrity couple name would be, and the meaning of the word “awesomeful.”
Host Check-In (00:22)
Consumerism Discussion (05:21)
Getting to Know Your Hosts (48:47)
RELEVANT LINKS
- What If Shopping Malls Are Really Sanctuaries? by Allen (An Irenicon Blog Post)
THANK YOU
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Hipsters, the Bible and Batman this week on Irenicast. The team gets into a deep discussion of the nature of Biblical texts, what interpretation means, and how to treat ancient sacred texts with respect. Also, Mona and Allen play a round of Missing Link, while Jeff plays an entirely different game.
Host Check-In (00:22)
Biblical Texts Discussion (08:10)
Missing Link (50:54)
RELEVANT LINKS
- The Bible Tells Me So: Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable to Read It by Peter Enns (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon D. Fee (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- The Last Word by N.T. Wright (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Plowshares & Pruning Hooks: Rethinking the Language of Biblical Prophecy and Apocalyptic by Brent Sandy (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Reading the Bible Again for the First Time by Marcus J. Borg (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Wisdom Ways: Introducing Feminist Biblical Interpretation by Elisabeth Schussler Fiorenza (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Democratizing Biblical Studies: Toward an Emancipatory Educational Space by Elisabeth Schussler Fiorenza (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Battered Love (Overtures to Biblical Theology) by Renita Weems (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
THANK YOU
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How do we go about reconciling scripture with science? This week Jeff, Mona & Allen scratch the surface of the issues around Evolution versus Creationism, from ancient times to present. Bookending their conversation they reflect on some moments from their history in youth groups and play a particularly scandalous round of Jesus Juke.
Host Check in (00:29)
Conversation on Evolution and Creationism (07:48)
Jesus Juke (45:08)
RELEVANT LINKS
- Evolution Series (An Irenicon Blog Posts)
- The Enuma Elish (ancient text)
- Understanding Genesis by Nahum M. Sarna (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
THANK YOU
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Between discussing candy bars and playing a game of Famous Christians for 100, Jeff, Mona and Allen have a serious conversation about the curious relationship between Christianity and militarism. What should be a Christian response to war? In attempt to answer this question they explore visions for just religious responses to violence.
Host Check In (00:22)
Conversation on a Christian Response to War (10:29)
Famous Christian for 100 (56:41)
RELEVANT LINKS
- American Progress, John Gast (painting)
- Talking About War, American Mass Media and Christian Theology by Allen (An Irenicon Blog post)
- Barmen Declaration (historical text)
THANK YOU
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In this Leaving Evangelicalism bonus episode, Mona takes on the quest of answering the following question: where did Evangelicalism come from? What is it, exactly, and how did it become the multi-faceted movement it is today? Along with her guest and co-host Allen, the two trace the family tree of Christianity through looking at church history, from ancient to modern times. This is a fun conversation, but we want to mention it is also quite information-heavy.
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In the inaugural episode of Irenicast, Jeff, Mona & Allen discuss their journeys leaving Evangelicalism. Plus they will play a little game they like to call Jesus or Jay-Z.
Host Check In (00:20)
Jesus or Jay-Z (11:28)
Conversation on Leaving Evangelicalism (18:53)
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An Irenicon is very excited to introduce Irenicast, our new weekly podcast dedicated to conversations on faith and culture. Our first official episode will be posted on Tuesday, 3/10/15. Join hosts, Jeff, Mona & Allen as they explore various topics from pop culture to more serious issues impacting religion, society, and day-to-day life.
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