The Leaving Church Podcast: Recent Episodes
Nancy Kane and Brian Dahlen
What is Lent, and why do some Christians practice it? Nancy and Brian break down the basics of Lent, and encourage you to give it a try.
Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-eTo17wVfl4
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@Stagesofthesoulpod
The Caritas Center: https://www.thecaritascenter.com/
Stained Glass Media: https://www.stainedglass-media.com/
Jesus' first recorded words to those who would follow Him are not a command but a question. What's the question, and what can we learn from it? Nancy and Brian discuss it in today's episode.
Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Lz9TEiiKWh8
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@Stagesofthesoulpod
The Caritas Center: https://www.thecaritascenter.com/
Stained Glass Media: https://www.stainedglass-media.com/
Nancy and Brian are back! Listen as they enjoy some laughter before diving into the issue of pain in the Christian life.
Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6K9wzD-A0g4
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@Stagesofthesoulpod
The Caritas Center: https://www.thecaritascenter.com/
Stained Glass Media: https://www.stainedglass-media.com/
Many Americans live in a state of cultural panic. But Christians are supposed to live differently. How do we know if we've succumbed to this unhealthy way of living, and how do we get out of it?
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qnZoQKIxLAk
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@Stagesofthesoulpod
The Caritas Center: https://www.thecaritascenter.com/
Stained Glass Media: https://www.stainedglass-media.com/
Nicodemus, Zacchaeus, and the Rich Young Ruler each had a personal encounter with Jesus. Their unique experiences can help us all grow in spiritual maturity.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4cnoYtB3GnI
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@Stagesofthesoulpod
The Caritas Center: https://www.thecaritascenter.com/
Stained Glass Media: https://www.stainedglass-media.com/
Fat Tuesday. Fish on Fridays. Giving up coffee or chocolate. These common practices are often attributed to the season of Lent. But what is this ancient church practice really about, and why should Christians participate in it? Nancy and Brian discuss the deeper meaning of Lent.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FFXiqwR4BmU
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@Stagesofthesoulpod
The Caritas Center: https://www.thecaritascenter.com/
Stained Glass Media: https://www.stainedglass-media.com/
Is your life dominated by fear? While you may not realize it, fear could be playing a significant role in your relationships. In this week's episode, Nancy and Brian welcome a special guest to help us all move away from fear and toward love.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EnXTXccFJi0
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@Stagesofthesoulpod
The Caritas Center: https://www.thecaritascenter.com/
Stained Glass Media: https://www.stainedglass-media.com/
It's the time of year where many Americans consider adopting New Year's resolutions. Sadly, statistics indicate most people will never reach their goals. But what if there was an alternative approach for followers of Jesus?
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kxU4JboAfWs
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@Stagesofthesoulpod
The Caritas Center: https://www.thecaritascenter.com/
Stained Glass Media: https://www.stainedglass-media.com/
The holiday season can be a mixed bag of emotions. While we love our families, they can also be the source of anger, stress, and trauma. How can followers of Jesus survive the holiday season without losing our minds? Nancy and Brian try to find the answer this week.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7fYZeSDsysU
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@Stagesofthesoulpod
The Caritas Center: https://www.thecaritascenter.com/
Stained Glass Media: https://www.stainedglass-media.com/
Many try to deny it. Others work desperately to avoid it. But the reality is that life is filled with suffering. In this week's episode, Nancy and Brian dig deeper into how to live a surrendered life in the midst of suffering.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ohXx5QIHFVU
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@Stagesofthesoulpod
The Caritas Center: https://www.thecaritascenter.com/
Stained Glass Media: https://www.stainedglass-media.com/
Many of us work exceptionally hard to avoid it. But no matter how hard we try, suffering is one of life's inevitabilities. How should Christians approach suffering when it comes? This week, Nancy shares a deeply personal experience with suffering.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/70OCJJ1di_E
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@Stagesofthesoulpod
The Caritas Center: https://www.thecaritascenter.com/
Stained Glass Media: https://www.stainedglass-media.com/
This word is rarely mentioned in the church today. And yet, it's a dangerous sin running rampant in the church. What is it? This episode will explain.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JQb1ZM2QeyI
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@Stagesofthesoulpod
The Caritas Center: https://www.thecaritascenter.com/
Stained Glass Media: https://www.stainedglass-media.com/
What are your routines at the end of the day? There's a brief spiritual practice you could implement that would draw you closer to Jesus. And it was developed long ago. Nancy and Brian break it down in this week's episode.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UOPwN_GHKi0
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@Stagesofthesoulpod
The Caritas Center: https://www.thecaritascenter.com/
Stained Glass Media: https://www.stainedglass-media.com/
There are five fundamental practices that can help you grow spiritually. Nancy and Brian break them down in this week's episode. Also - we have a new name for the podcast! We'll explain what's behind the new name.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PJJ9-mSGVmY
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@Stagesofthesoulpod
The Caritas Center: https://www.thecaritascenter.com/
Stained Glass Media: https://www.stainedglass-media.com/
A famous theologian thinks one of the primary sources of Evangelical success could ultimately lead to its demise. Could he be correct? Nancy and Brian try to figure it out. (NOTE: Episodes are now on YouTube! See below for more information)
Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3FwfSC6qcL4
Article referenced in the episode: https://albertmohler.com/2014/04/28/nearing-the-end-a-conversation-with-theologian-stanley-hauerwas/
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@Stagesofthesoulpod
The Caritas Center: https://www.thecaritascenter.com/
Stained Glass Media: https://www.stainedglass-media.com/
Why have millions of Americans stopped going to church? Nancy and Brian discuss an unconventional answer to this important question. (NOTE: Episodes are now on YouTube! See below for more information)
Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VAd9tml89xY
Read the Atlantic article referenced in the episode: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/07/christian-church-communitiy-participation-drop/674843/
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/@Stagesofthesoulpod
The Caritas Center: https://www.thecaritascenter.com/
Stained Glass Media: https://www.stainedglass-media.com/
You're doing all of the right things. You're working hard for Jesus. And yet you feel empty. Stagnant. Disillusioned. In this week's episode, Nancy and Brian hear from two women who found a way through the darkness to a deeper life with Jesus.
We've all got at least one person who has dramatically influenced our lives. In this week's episode, Nancy and Brian sit down with someone who was there for Nancy when she needed it most. And he's spent the subsequent decades helping her draw closer to Jesus.
If we're honest with ourselves, we're all afraid. In fact, fear motivates many of our actions and reactions. In this week's episode, Nancy and Brian grapple with how to live a life defined by love instead of fear.
There's countless books written on prayer. There's lots of acronyms designed to help us pray as well. But what is prayer really supposed to be like? Listen this week as Nancy and Brian dig into the basics of prayer.
Apathy is part of the human experience. But what role should it play in the Christian life? The answer isn't as simple as you'd think.
Spiritual growth is elusive for many. But it doesn't need to be. Listen as Nancy and Brian conclude their series discussing the five Stages of the Soul.
Are you growing in spiritual maturity? Many people want to experience that kind of growth, but don't know how to identify it within themselves. Listen as Nancy and Brian continue working their way through The Stages of the Soul.
What does it look like to grow in spiritual maturity? Listen and Nancy and Brian continue their exploration of the five stages of the soul’s journey toward embracing God’s love.
Does your spiritual life feel stagnant? Do you long for a closer relationship with Jesus, but don't know how to get there? Nancy Kane developed a framework for making tangible spiritual progress. Take a listen as she and Brian begin a discussion about the Stages of the Soul.
The Sermon on the Mount wasn't a pep talk or motivational speech. It was a revolutionary message that transformed the world. Listen as Nancy and Brian continue their examination of the Beatitudes.
What's the secret to living a good life? Self-help books try to explain it. Motivational speakers charge thousands for their version of the answer. But Jesus provided a counterintuitive and revolutionary roadmap that transformed the world. It could transform you, too.
Knowledge is an important part of following Jesus. But many find themselves spiritually stuck in a faith that's primarily intellectual. This week, Nancy and Brian discuss how to experience the transformative power of a life devoted to Christ.
Far too many Christians have drifted into unhealthy factions. What will it take to restore Christian community? Nancy and Brian discuss a simple, yet profound concept that can make a seismic difference.