Cowboy Jesus - The Rodeo of Life and Religion

Progressive Parenting: Interview with Rev. Jill VanderWal

It's one thing to be a progressive theologian, it's an altogether different thing to be a progressive parent raising your children with progressive values. In this episode I sit down with my colleague Jill VanderWal and we explore what it means, and how to do progressive parenting. 

Between with Matt Mattson

In this episode I interview Matt Mattson. Matt is a true visionary. We talk together about his faith journey and what has brought him to the point where he is now with a global vision of ministry. He talks about his social media presence in "Today I Pray for You." Matt also shares his new ministry project "Between." Matt believes, and I concur, Between has the potential to reach the world. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as Matt and I did talking together. 

My Story of Deconstruction and Reconstruction - A Story of Hope

In this episode I interview Samantha Bronson. Samantha is the Minister of Children and Youth at Columbine Untied Church. Samantha has a compelling story of growing up in a conservative evangelical church. She charts her deconstruction process through education and family support. Through committed work and faith exploration she explains how she reconstructed her to faith to where she is today, a very progressive Christian. Give a listen and enjoy Samantha!

Interview with Sarah Rex on fundamentalism, the Evangelical Church and the move towards Progressive Christianity

In this episode I interview Sarah Rex, the minister of music and worship at Columbine United Church. If you know Sarah she has a lot of energy and vision. Sarah has a compelling story to tell about her life growing up in the conservative evangelical church and how she moved away from fundamentalism in her adult years to embrace a progressive view of God. Sarah get's pretty excited in this episode. She  gets so wound up she drops an F-bomb. Just pretend you hear the beep. Enjoy the interview! 

Why I Stay a Christian

Should you stay a Christian? There is a huge exodus away from Christianity right now. Many are leaving for some very good reasons. I believe something else. Give me 30 minutes and let's explore Christianity and world religions and why I choose to stay. 

Death With Dignity and Euthanasia

Today I talk about Death with Dignity and euthanasia.  When we approach the end of our lives the option to end our life with dignity should be a choice we are all able to choose. I explore how euthanasia is similar, but different than Death with Dignity, and why one is illegal and the other is legal. Take thirty minutes and enjoy the conversation. 

The Soul After Suicide Episode 2

Maybe either you or a loved one has contemplated suicide. What do you believe happens to their soul after they have died. In this episode I continue the conversation about how suicide affects the state of the soul after death. I share an experience where someone asked me some hard questions about suicide and hell. I also cover what other religions believe about suicide. 

Thanks for listening!

 

The Soul After Suicide

In this episode I talk about what happens to the soul after someone completes suicide. I explore my manuscript from Damned to Dignified which is an interfaith exploration of suicide. I'm going to cover this topic in three episodes. This is the first installment. Pop in your ear buds and give a listen! 

What Does Faith Have To Do With Student Loan Forgiveness?

Everybody has an opinion about forgiving student loans. Does our faith have any thing to say about this controversial topic? Yes it does. In this episode I share how the Prophets from the Hebrew Bible would respond. In addition I apply the teachings of Jesus. Put in your ear pods and give a listen! 

Steve 

Spirituality, Beliefs, and Religion

There is a spectrum in faith expression today. Some define themselves as spiritual but not religious. Others have strong beliefs but don't identify with any religious tradition. Then there are those whose spirituality and beliefs are expressed through their participation in a religion. Where do you fall on this spectrum? Pop in your headphones and listen as I explore the difference and similarities between what it means to be spiritual, have beliefs and practice a religion.