My name is Nigel and this is the High Peak Democracy podcast! Join me each week for in-depth explorations of local politics and what it means to be a councillor in the High Peak.
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A theological journey of becoming. Deconstruction/Reconstruction. Evolution of faith.
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Just Enamoured is a storytelling podcast that celebrates all the ways we love. The people, passions and moments that shape who we are and that enamour us. Hosted by Justin Magsino, a high school teacher by trade and a storyteller at heart, Just Enamoured dives into heartfelt conversations and reflections about connection, identity and the beauty of being human. Each episode is an honest exploration of what it means to love, whether that’s falling for someone, chasing a dream or finding purpo ...
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For almost a decade, The Scarecast—hosted by Michael Crutchfield—has captivated audiences with spine-tingling stories that explore the shadowy depths of real-life horror. Originally launched on YouTube as MaddMike, The Scarecast masterfully narrates true accounts of chilling encounters, from paranormal experiences to unsettling run-ins with strangers. With over a hundred episodes, The Scarecast stands out for its dedication to authentic, listener-submitted tales that leave audiences both uns ...
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Episode 89: "The Chakra Way" with Rosanne Nieboer
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47:37In this episode of Just Enamoured, I’m joined by Rosanne Nieboer, a yoga teacher, meditation podcaster, and chakra educator with 20+ years in the practice for a conversation that quietly shifts how you understand yourself. Rosanne opens up about living inside the realities of work, responsibility, and family life and how over time she realised she’…
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Stranger Things, Liberation Theology, and Influencer Culture: 20ish Q's - With Tim Whitaker & Billie Hoard
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1:06:26Happy New Year! We made it... we made it somehow to 2026. To help me bring in the new year, I invited my friend Tim Whitaker to come hang out and play my little 20ish Q's game. As fate would have it, Billie Hoard texted me 45 minutes before Tim and I were set to record... so of course I invited her to join us on the podcast! We had a great time and…
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Episode 88: "Reclaim Your Wild" with Shannon Whaley
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49:26This episode is a raw, honest and energising conversation about choosing a different way to live and then building a life that actually supports it. In 2013, Shannon Whaley chose sobriety, marking the beginning of a new chapter defined by intention, healing and meaningful work. What followed wasn’t a neat or linear transformation, but a brave and d…
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Bonus: When Comics Challenge Belief: Jason Aaron's "The Goddamned"
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1:13:16Joshua Noel and Josh Patterson dive into the graphic novel "The Goddamned" by Jason Aaron in this episode, exploring its audacious take on biblical narratives. Right from the get-go, they challenge the conventional interpretations of Cain's story, discussing how Aaron flips the script on themes of punishment and divinity. The hosts share their thou…
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Episode 87: "Burned, Blocked and Better than Ever" with Joni Woods
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42:42On this episode I’m joined by Joni Woods, certified life coach, culture strategist, relationship specialist and author of Burned, Blocked, and Better Than Ever for a powerful dialogue on love, communication and the courage it takes to rebuild your life from the inside out. Joni shares her journey through a 15-year marriage, eight years of therapy, …
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Episode 86: "Find Your Path To Resilience" with Byron Athene
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38:31This episode of Just Enamoured is an invigorating, philosophical deep dive into what it means to be human and how to meet life with clarity, curiosity and strength. I’m joined by Byron Athene, counselling psychotherapist, mindset coach and lifelong student of philosophy and psychology for a conversation that moves effortlessly from the everyday exp…
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The Intro to Whitehead's Universe You Didn't Know You Need - With Andrew Davis
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1:41:09This week I welcomed my friend Dr. Andrew Davis back to the podcast! Andrew recently finished a new introduction to the philosophy of Alfred North Whitehead and it is fantastic! In my experience introductions to Whitehead are either too philosophically dense and hard to follow for a beginner or they water down his thought so much that vital aspects…
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Episode 85: "Bridging The Seen & The Unseen" with Gloria Battini
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46:01In this episode of Just Enamoured, I sit down with Gloria Battini, a spiritual guide, medium and mentor for a deeply human conversation about anxiety, healing, intuition and what it truly means to come home to your soul. Gloria shares her personal journey through childhood bullying, a long toxic relationship and years of anxiety and obsessive-compu…
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Open Tables, Micro-Theologies, and Something About Love - With Jonathan Foster
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1:18:17This week I was happy to welcome back my friend Jonathan J. Foster. We talk about The Curian Network (formerly the Open Table Network). We also take a look at Jonathan's new Micro-Theology series and take a deep dive into his working definition of love. Enjoy! RESOURCES: The Curian Network Jonathan's Substack *A special thanks to Marty, Josh, and D…
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Episode 84: “The Podfather" with Roy Coughlan
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43:21In this episode, I sit down with Roy Coughlan. An entrepreneur, coach and the legendary Podfather behind multiple podcasts ranking in the top 1% worldwide. Roy has built businesses across five countries, but what fascinated me most was the mindset that shaped all of it. Roy shares the turning point that changed his life: losing everything he’d been…
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A Systematic Theology of Love? - With Thomas Jay Oord & Julian Oetinger
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1:05:10This week Dr. Thomas Jay Oord returns to the podcast to discuss his latest project... A Systematic Theology of Love. Tom proposes 15 new ideas for Systematic Theology and I invited my former student Julian Oetinger on to help keep Tom honest... Enjoy! RESOURCES: Tom's Substack *A special thanks to Josh, Marty, and Dan. Love you guys <3* Learn more …
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Episode 83: “Self-Belief, Self-Worth and Consistency" with Amy Lenius
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37:51In this episode, I sit down with Amy Lenius, speaker, coach and Director of Group Coaching at Next Level University for an honest conversation about rebuilding identity, self-worth and purpose. Amy shares her journey through chronic illness, the core values that guide her life and the three pillars at the heart of her coaching: Self-Belief, Self-Wo…
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Anablacktivism: Why We Need Anabaptism & the Black Church - With Drew G.I. Hart
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1:26:09This week on the (Re)thinking Faith podcast, I had the privilege of reconnecting with Dr. Drew Hart, an associate professor of theology and an author deeply engaged in discussions around racial justice and faith. Our conversation delves into Dr. Hart’s journey through the Black church, Anabaptism, and how these experiences shape his understanding o…
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Episode 82: “The Artist. The Entrepreneur. The Teacher." with Andre Paradis
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40:25This week on Just Enamoured, I sit down with someone whose life reads like three completely different chapters of the same beautifully intentional story. Andre Paradis takes us through the “three phases” of his journey, from performing as a dancer alongside icons like Michael Jackson, Prince and Paula Abdul… to building a successful auto body busin…
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Episode 81: “To Free People From Concern" with Isaac Carroll
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1:13:02I walked into a bar one night and was immediately struck by the energy of the person behind it. The way he held the room, the hospitality, the way he made my friends and I feel genuinely seen and welcomed. By the end of the night, we were all asking him to be on the Podcast to talk about why he loves what he does. He said yes and I thought we’d jus…
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Emogelicals Ep. 12: Knowing Thy Self, Atonement, Suicide, and Steel Chairs - With Kristy Whaley
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1:09:36Alright friends this week I have a special treat for you... Emogelicals is a show I record once a month with my good buddy Jed over at Church and Other Drugs. Typically this is released for Patrons only, but this week you get a sneak peek into what you are missing out on. Enjoy! JOIN MY PATREON: Click HERE to join. <3 *Special thanks to Marty, Josh…
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Episode 80: “Beyond the Darkness" with Dr Chad Scott
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40:00This week marks a special milestone for Just Enamoured, our very first international guest, joining us all the way from the United States. The first of many international voices to come, this episode opens a new chapter for the show in the most powerful way. Dr. Chad Scott’s story is one of courage, purpose and deep transformation. A therapist, aut…
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Homebrewed Christianity Live From Charlotte - With Tripp Fuller, Tom Oord, and Leah Robinson
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1:41:05So we're LIVE at the Common Market in Charlotte, drinking craft beverages and fielding questions from the Speaking to a Modern World conference, which means we're ping-ponging between topics faster than your algorithm-addled attention span. Josh starts us off playing voice of the people, then we trade him for Leah Robinson, who's delightfully willi…
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Episode 79: What’s On the Cards #19 - “Why Are You Marrying Me?/ What Can I Do Better To Support You?"
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37:04This episode is a continuation of What’s on the Cards, but this time, we’ve taken it one step further. Instead of pulling prompts from the deck, Emma and I now bring our own questions to the table. No prep. No heads-up. Just two people willing to sit in the unknown and see what honesty brings up. The idea is simple: to create a space where love and…
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Bonus - (Re)thinking Comics: The Scoop on Ice Cream Man #5 (Lickety-Splat)
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1:21:03Rethinking Comics kicks off with a deep dive into the emotional rollercoaster of Ice Cream Man issue #5, aptly titled "Ballad of a Falling Man." Right off the bat, the hosts, Josh and Joshua, explore the heavy themes of suicide, existentialism, and the complexity of human relationships, all wrapped in the chilling narrative of a man plummeting from…
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Bridging the Gap Between Theism & Atheism: Live From the Speaking to a Modern World Conference - With Josh Patterson
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1:15:33This week I have something a little bit different for you... Recently I was invited to present at the "Speaking to A Modern World" Conference in Charlotte North Carolina. I was tasked with giving a talk putting Open and Relational Theology in conversation with some of the biggest critiques of theism offered by Atheists today. In my presentation, I …
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Episode 78: Why I Love Podcasting - "Enamoured By The Stories, The People and The Conversations"
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45:09This week, I’m sitting down solo to talk about something that’s shaped so much of my life, my love for podcasting. It’s funny, this was never the plan. I never pictured myself here, spending countless hours behind a mic. But somewhere along the way, what started as teaching about podcasts and dreaming up a pop-culture show in a small regional town …
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Bedtime Story #31: Creepy Encounters at Joint Forces Training Base (Los Alamitos, CA)
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6:52Deep within the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos, California, something sinister lurks in the shadows. This chilling episode features a firsthand account from Tales From The Grid Square, a collection dedicated to paranormal experiences from military personnel across the country. Growing up on base, one family discovered that certain build…
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Making Sense of God's Will in a World Gone Wrong - With Brandon Ambrosino
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1:15:50This week I am joined by Theologian and Ethicist Brandon Ambrosino to talk about his new book, "Is it God's Will? Making Sense of Tragedy, Luck, and Hope in a World Gone Wrong". Together we explore deep theological topics, including the nature of God, the significance of hope, and the role of love in understanding faith. We look at the metaphor of …
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Episode 77 - How Jas Met Daniel - "Honest From The Start"
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50:00This week’s episode is one of those stories that represents the idea of showing up as yourself and having it pay off! Jas and Daniel share how they met in the most unexpected way and how, from that first meeting, they showed up as their true selves. They talk about building their relationship through honesty and transparency, falling in love while …
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Salvation as Wholeness-Making: Exploring Neuro-Relational Integration - With Dr. Shaleen Kendrick
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1:53:14This week I was joined by my friend the Rev. Dr. Shaleen Kenrick for a fun and insightful conversation about her work around her Neuro-Relational Integration Model. Dr. Kendrick's wrote a fantastic dissertation titled, "Neuro-Relational Spirituality: Salvation as Experiential Wholeness-Making Through the Integration of Mind-Body-Spirit". I have hea…
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Episode 76: "It's Still Real To Me" - Enamoured by Professional Wrestling
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53:08This week, I sit alone behind the mic. No guests, no questions... just me, tracing back to the very thing that’s always had a hold on my heart: professional wrestling. I was five years old when my dad first sat me down to watch it. For most of my childhood, it was the only real connection we had. But it became so much more. The stories. The music. …
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The Eternal Becoming of God, Soul, and Matter - With Swami Padmanabha
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1:18:15This week, Swami Padmanabha joins the podcast to share his spiritual journey and his insights into the nature of love, spirituality, and the divine. Swami has a new book out titled "Evolution in Divine Love: The Eternal Becoming of God, Soul, and Matter", that we used as our jumping-off point for the conversation. He discusses the concept of Bhakti…
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Episode 75: What’s On the Cards #18 - “36 Questions That Lead to Love”
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The Intro to Phenomenology You Didn't Know You Need - With Aaron Simmons
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1:51:49This week on the podcast, Dr. Aaron Simmons returns for yet another fun and nerdy conversation. Aaron takes us on a deep dive into phenomenology, exploring its implications for consciousness, intentionality, and the human experience. We discuss the historical context of phenomenology, its connection to hermeneutics, and its relevance in contemporar…
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Episode 74: "Why Do You Do What You Do?" - Unpacking How I Fell In Love With Teaching
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43:18This one’s a little personal. I never thought I’d be a teacher, honestly, it wasn’t the path I pictured for myself. But somehow, it’s become the thing I love most, the thing that gives me purpose. In this episode, I unpack how I fell in love with teaching, the key moments that shaped me and why this job has become more than a career. It’s my callin…
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Open and Relational Parenting - With Chris Hanson MD, ThD
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1:07:57This week I was joined by my friend the Pediatrician and Theologian Dr. Chris Hanson to talk about his new book, "Open and Relational Parenting: Loving Parents Reflecting a Loving God". We take a deep dive into Open and Relational Theology and the insights it has into our parenting techniques. Enjoy! RESOURCES: Open and Relational Parenting (Book) …
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Episode 73: What’s On the Cards #17 - “36 Questions That Lead to Love”
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34:49This week, Emma and I continued with the 36 Questions That Lead to Love and sat with two prompts that pulled us in different directions—one light and affirming, the other deeply reflective: 28) Tell your partner what you like about them; be very honest this time, saying things that you might not say to someone you’ve just met. 29) Share with your p…
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Faith, Love, Skittles, and Becoming Who We Are - With Nia Chiaramonte
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1:16:26This week I am happy to share a conversation that was recorded live at UNION Craft Brewing in Baltimore Maryland. My friend Nia Chiaramonte returned to the podcast to talk about her new book, "I Hardly Knew Me: Following Love, Faith, and Skittles to a Transgender Awakening". We take a deep dive into Nia's story of discovering who she is as a transg…
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Episode 72: "I've Just Had My Bucks Weekend" - Reflecting on an Experience I Never Thought I Would Have.
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34:39This is a bit of a different episode. It’s just me, sitting back and processing something I never thought I’d have: a bucks weekend. For the longest time, I kept telling Emma and my friends that I didn’t need one, that it wasn’t really “me.” But they surprised me and what they put together was one of the most bespoke, thoughtful weekends of my life…
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Josh Defends Theism on the Unraveler - With Alan Bondar
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1:48:15This week I would like to share a recent conversation I got to have on a different podcast called "The Unraveler". The host, Alan Bondar had me on for a conversation he titled "Does Process Theology Save Christianity?". We had a great conversation that was a lot of fun for both of us. I offered up both Process Theism and Radical Theism as viable op…
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Episode 71: What’s On the Cards #16 - “36 Questions That Lead to Love”
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38:33In this episode, Emma and I keep moving through the 36 Questions That Lead to Love, reflecting on two prompts that took us into honest, vulnerable territory: 26 - Complete this sentence: “I wish I had someone with whom I could share …” 27 - If you were going to become a close friend with your partner, please share what would be important for him or…
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On My Growing Disillusionment With Pop-Deconstruction and Progressive Christianity - With Dan Koch
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1:09:04This week my good friend Dan Koch joins the show once again for a conversation I was a bit nervous about... my growing disillusionment with pop-deconstruction and Progressive Christianity. I specifically wanted to talk to Dan about this because he is always careful with his language and also does a good job not buying into the ideology of either si…
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Episode 70: What’s On the Cards #15 - “36 Questions That Lead to Love”
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40:34This week Emma and I moved onto Question 25 of the 36: “Make three true ‘we’ statements each. What sounds simple actually pushed us to slow down, think, and be intentional with our words. It became less about answering a prompt and more about really noticing the little truths in our relationship, things we often feel but don’t always say out loud. …
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The Psychology of Disgust and its Theological Implications - With Billie & Paul Hoard
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1:46:39This week I sat down with my first ever Brother and Sister duo for a wonderful conversation. Billie and Paul Hoard joined me to discuss their fantastic new book, "Eucontamination: Disgust Theology and the Christian Life". It turns out the psychology of disgust impacts our lives in many ways, including out theology! Eucontamination is a word Billie …
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Episode 69: What’s On the Cards #14 - “36 Questions That Lead to Love”
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43:12This week, Emma and I sat down with the next two questions in the 36: 23 - How close and warm is your family? Do you feel your childhood was happier than most other people’s? 24- How do you feel about your relationship with your mother? Honestly, these ones weren’t easy. They pushed us to think about our families, our upbringings, and the things th…
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Modern Day Apocalyptic Literature: The Last Voyage - With Brian McLaren
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54:30This week I was excited to be rejoined by Brian McLaren for a very fun conversation about his new book, "The Last Voyage". This new book is wonderful and I genuinely couldn't put it down. McLaren tackles themes of climate change, economic crisis, political crisis, interpersonal relationships, Religion and Science, and what it means to be human. I l…
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Episode 68: What’s On the Cards #13 - “36 Questions That Lead to Love”
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49:30In this episode, Emma and I sit with Question 22 of the 36 Questions That Lead to Love: “Share five positive characteristics of your partner to them. Go turn by turn” What sounds simple turned into one of the most fulfilling experiences we’ve had so far in this series. Taking intentional time to express and elaborate on the five things we love most…
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Exploring Divine Hiddenness: Live From ORTCon 25 - With Tim Miller
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1:03:12Back in July I had the privilege of attending ORTCon. Each night of the conference I hosted a live podcast. Here is the final conversation I had with Tim Miller about his very fun, and very helpful book, "The Silence of the Lamb: Exploring the Hiddenness of Christ and God". We talk about the problem of Divine Hiddenness, explore ways the tradition …
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The Death of Supernaturalism? - With Chad Bahl
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1:31:48This week I was joined by my friend Dr. Chad Bahl to discuss his recently defended doctoral thesis, "The Death of Supernaturalism: The Case for Process Naturalism". We all know belief in God is at an all time low and classical theism has become incredulous to many. Addressing such issues as the problem of evil, divine hiddenness, conflicts with sci…
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Episode 67: What’s On the Cards #12 - “36 Questions That Lead to Love”
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34:27In this episode, Emma and I dive into Question 21 of the 36 Questions That Lead to Love: “What roles do love and affection play in your life?” We explore this by reflecting on how our perspectives on love and affection have been shaped by our childhoods, our upbringings and our past relationships. We come from very different backgrounds, with diffe…
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Can We Talk About Death? Live From ORTCon 25 - With Tracy Tucker
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52:40Back in July I had the privilege of attending ORTCon. Each night of the conference I hosted a live podcast. Here is a wonderful conversation I had with Tracy Tucker about his deeply helpful book, "Can We Talk About Death? An Open and Relational Vision". We discuss how poor we are as a society at talking about and dealing with death. We look into ba…
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Facing the Masculinity Crisis From the Margins - With Shannon Kearns
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1:14:54This week I was joined by Shannon Kerns, for a wonderful conversation about his book, "No One Taught Me How to Be A Man: What a Trans Man's Experience Reveals About Masculinity". We explore the complexities of masculinity, the crisis many men face today, and the importance of emotional health and community. Shannon shares insights from his own expe…
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