This Is Not Church Podcast

This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by the Jonathan_Foster PodcastIn this episode we chat with Dannika RoggieDannika is an author, artist, and former teacher. A passionate creative, she helps others discover their own inner creativity and live their best lives. She wholeheartedly believes that everyone is an artist of some kind and that everyone has a story to tell. Her goal is to help draw out that artist within and bring those stories to life.You can connect with Dannika on:Facebook     Instagram     TikTok     Threads     You can find all things Dannika related on her websiteYou can purchase Everly And T...

This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by Wild Olive PodcastIn this episode we chat with Liz Theoharis & Charon HribarRev. Dr. Liz Theoharis is a theologian, pastor, author, and anti-poverty activist. She is the executive director of the Kairos Center for Religions, Rights, and Social Justice and co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. Rev. Dr. Theoharis has been organizing in poor and low-income communities for thirty years. Her books include We Cry Justice, We Pray Freedom, You Only Get What You're Organized to Take, and Always with Us?, and she has been published...

This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by High Minds PodcastIn this episode we chat with John FugelsangJohn Fugelsang has been murdered on CSI and picketed by the Westboro Baptist Church. He’s a Drama League–nominated actor, comedian, and broadcaster who’s hosted many TV shows and podcasts, including the acclaimed Tell Me Everything series on SiriusXM Progress. He’s gotten George Harrison to give his final performance on VH1, debated Jerry Falwell and David Duke, and made many appearances on MSNBC, FOX News, and CNN. His epic PBS road trip film on the American Dream, Dream On, directed...

This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by Wild Olive PodcastIn this episode we chat with Phyllis MathisPhyllis Mathis is the author of The Subversive Soul: The Gentle Revolution Everyone Needs. Throughout her long career as a therapist, spiritual companion, and life coach, her aim has always been to move beyond repair and self-improvement, toward a life of wholeness and flow.  She loves learning and teaching, spontaneity and collaboration. She loves conversation and the way it forms us into better versions of ourselves. She enjoys art and music, humor and play, riding her bike, and spending time with friends.  Mo...

This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by How to Not Suck as a Christian by Jeremy Steele. Published by Quoir and available nowIn this episode we chat with Brian McLarenBrian McLaren is a bestselling author, internationally acclaimed speaker and outspoken advocate for 'a new kind of Christianity'. Named one of Time magazine's 25 most influential Evangelical Christians, McLaren was a pastor for over 20 years. He is a frequent guest on radio and television programmes, and an in-demand blogger on faith and public policyYou can connect with Brian McLaren on:Facebook     Instagram     ThreadsYou can find all things Brian McLaren related on his w...

This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by The Joy of Letting Go: How One Thing Has the Power to Change Everything by Kevin Sweeney. Published by Quoir and available nowIn this episode we chat with Laci BeanLaci Bean is a wife and mother of 3 spirited young girls, currently residing in East Tennessee. Before she became a professional tantrum and meltdown negotiator she escaped a religious cult. After COVID and the political climate of 2020 she began her religious deconstruction journey and grew a substantial following on Social Media. Laci is one of the founders and co-hosts of The Deadly...

This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by The God I Was Given by Scot Loyd. Published by Quoir and available nowIn this episode we decided to skip the guest and just hang out together—just us chatting it up.You can connect with This Is Not Church on:Facebook     Instagram      TikTok     YouTubeAlso check out our Biolink for all things This Is Not Church relatedPlease like and follow our Quoircast Partners:Heretic Happy Hour     Messy Spirituality     Apostates Anonymous    Second Cup with Keith     The Church Needs TherapyIdeas Digest      Snarky Faith Podcast     Wild Olive     Deadly Faith     Spirituality Brew Pub     Faith For The Rest Of UsJonathan_Foster     Sacre...

This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by How to Not Suck as a Christian by Jeremy Steele. Published by Quoir and available now.In this episode we chat with Amy HawkAmy is an author, YouTuber and Bible study teacher. A graduate of Eastern Washington University, she has a degree in broadcast journalism and wrote a book about her dad, a prisoner in the Vietnam war, with the help of John McCain. Most recently, Amy has written her personal testimony of leaving the white Evangelical church in 2016 due to its alliance with Donald Trump. Her new book is called...

This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by The Subversive Soul by Phyllis Mathis. Published by Quoir and available now.In this episode we chat with Paul BramadatPAUL BRAMADAT is director of the Centre for Studies in Religion and Society at the University of Victoria and the co-editor of Religion at the Edge: Nature, Spirituality, and Secularity in the Pacific Northwest. He practices and teaches Ashtanga yoga.You can connect with Paul Bramadat on:Facebook     Instagram     ThreadsYou can purchase Yogalands on Amazon.ComYou can connect with This Is Not Church on:Facebook     Instagram      TikTok     YouTubeAlso check out our Biolink for all things T...

This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by The Subversive Soul by Phyllis Mathis. Published by Quoir and available now.In this episode we chat with MaryB SafritMaryB. Safrit is a NYC-based writer, podcaster, and speaker passionate about helping folks who fall through the cracks of the church reclaim their agency and create found family in their right-now lives. She's also your friendly neighborhood bisexual, a recovering people pleaser, and hospitality nerd. Her podcast, Found Family with MaryB. Safrit, celebrates the creative ways guests are making community in their actual lives and is available wherever you get podcasts. She...

This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by Everly and the Little Red Door by Dannika Roggie. Published by Quoir and available nowIn this episode we chat with Rabbi Irving (Yitz) GreenbergRabbi Irving Greenberg is a preeminent Jewish thinker, theologian, activist, president of the J.J. Greenberg Institute for the Advancement of Jewish Life, and senior scholar in residence at Hadar. He is the author of five books, including For the Sake of Heaven and Earth: The New Encounter between Judaism and ChristianityYou can connect with Rabbi Greenberg on:FacebookYou can purchase The Triumph Of Life on Amazon.ComYou...

This Quoircasr Podcast episode is brought to you by The Quantum Gospel of Mary and The Lost Gospel of Truth by Keith Giles. Published by Quoir and available now.In this episode we chat with Cristina RathboneCristina Rathbone is an award-winning journalist, Episcopal priest, and spiritual director. She is the author of The Asylum Seekers: A Chronical of Life, Death, and Community at the Border, On the Outside Looking In: A Year in an Inner-City High School and A World Apart: Women, Prisons, and Life Behind Bars. In partnership with Episcopal Migration Ministries, she founded Neighbor to Neighbor, a national...

This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by The Quollective. At The Quollective, we believe in the power of independent media to challenge oppression, amplify marginalized voices, and create real, lasting change.In this episode we chat wit Regan CaruthersRegan’s path was informed by her early schooling where she meditated daily, practiced Tai Chi, and learned about the power of Divine Love and conscious thought. But she would reject these teachings as she sought to fit in and find social acceptance. Quickly rising through the ranks, Regan had a successful career as a Silicon Valley corporate executive in th...

This Quoircasr Podcast episode is brought to you by The Quantum Gospel of Mary and The Lost Gospel of Truth by Keith Giles. Published by Quoir and available now.In this episode we chat with Cara MeredithCara Meredith is a sought-after speaker, public theologian, and development director who found home at a church camp in the Santa Cruz Mountains. After serving in various roles, she continued as a speaker for two decades at camps up and down the West Coast. With a master of theology (Fuller Seminary) and a background in education and nonprofit work, she is also the author...

This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by Bros Bibles & Beer PodcastIn this episode we chat with Aimee ByrdAimee Byrd?is author, speaker, blogger, podcaster, and former coffee shop owner. Aimee is the author of several books, including The Hope in Our Scars, Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, and Sexual Reformation. Her articles have appeared in First Things, Table Talk, Modern Reformation, By Faith, New Horizons, Ordained Servant, Harvest USA, and Credo Magazine and she has been interviewed and quoted in Christianity Today and The AtlanticYou can connect with Aimee on:Facebook     Instagram     Threads      TwitterYou can find all things Ai...

This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by The Quantum Gospel of Mary and The Lost Gospel of Truth. Published by Quoir and available nowIn this episode we chat with Kevin SweeneyKevin Sweeney was co-founder and lead pastor of Imagine Church—an urban church in Honolulu that is welcoming of all people, sees imagination as the key to the future, chooses authenticity over performance, substance over hype, and quality over quantity. He is the host of podcast “The Church Needs Therapy” and is the author of the books, “The Making of a Mystic: My Journey with Mushrooms, My Life as a Pas...

This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by The Heretic Happy Hour PodcastIn this episode we chat with Eric EnglishEric Scot English writes the UNenlightenment column for Patheos Progressive Christian. Eric also hosts a podcast called UNenlightenment where he interviews leading thinkers in the Christian faith about various topics associated with progressive Christianity and evangelicalism. Eric holds advanced degrees in philosophy and theology.You can connect with Eric on:Facebook     InstagramCheck out Eric's blog UNenlightenmentYou can purchase The Kingdom Of Man on Amazon.comYou can connect with This Is Not Church on:Facebook     Instagram      TikTok     YouTubeAlso check out our Biolink for a...

This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by The Heretic Happy Hour PodcastIn This episode we chat with Arundhathi SubramaniamArundhathi Subramaniam is a leading Indian poet, described as “one of the finest poets writing in India today” (The Hindu, 2010) and “a unique poet of our times... in a league all by herself” (Indian Literature, 2021). Winner of the Sahitya Akademi Prize for Poetry 2020 (awarded by India’s national academy of letters), her fourteen books include Love Without a Story (Bloodaxe Books, 2020)and most recently, the Penguin anthology of Indian female sacred poetry, Wild Women (2024). Shortlisted for the prestigious TS Eliot Prize for Po...

This Quourcast Podcast episode is brought to you by The Quantum Gospel of Mary and The Lost Gospel of Truth by Keith Giles. Published by Quoir and available nowIn this episode we chat with Francis LeemanAlong with his wife Linda and some good friends, Fran Leeman has led LifeSpring Church for over thirty years. He is the author of several books and the founder of New Life for Haiti. As a pastor engaged in theological work with Catholic roots and decades in the evangelical stream, Fran believes the Christian faith and the western church are due for, and beginning to...

This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by Only Us: Searching for the Truth about the Identity of God and Humanity by Jaxon Phoenix. Published by Quoir and available now.In this episode we chat with Steven HAuseSteven HAuse is an English language teacher who has lived and taught in Bolivia, Spain, and Japan. He loves learning more about different cultures, exploring theological topics, and watching all kinds of great movies.You can connect with Steven on:Facebook     InstagramYou can purchase Christ Saves All: Christian Universalist Perspectives on Amazon.comYou can connect with This Is Not Church on:Facebook     Instag...

This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by Peelakiiyankwi: Processing Liberation Through an Indigenous American Lens  Published by Quoir and is available now.In this episode we chat with Matthew VinesMatthew Vines is the founder of The Reformation Project, a Bible-based, Christian nonprofit that works to advance an orthodox and affirming vision for the church. Vines’s work has been featured in media worldwide, including Time, the Associated Press, and The New York Times. Vines lives in Dallas, Texas.You can connect with Matthew on:Facebook     Instagram     YouTubeYou can find all things Matthew Vines related on his websiteYou can find more...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The Quollective. We are a collective team of writers, poets, musicians, mystics, and cultural commentators who refuse to let injustice go unchecked.In this episode we chat with D. T. BryantD.T. Bryant serves as a priest at St. Mary of Bethany Parish and as a Spiritual Director for The Center for Hope and Healing in Nashville, TN. He is also a co-founder of the Black Mental Health Counselor Reparations Foundation. He is passionate about seeking practical, just, and merciful healing in the world and enjoys life with his wife and...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The Quollective. We are a collective team of writers, poets, musicians, mystics, and cultural commentators who refuse to let injustice go unchecked.In this episode we chat with Brandan RobertsonRev.Brandan Robertson is a renowned pastor, author, and public theologian based in Queens, New York. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Ministry and Biblical Studies from Moody Bible Institute, a Master of Theological Studies from Iliff School of Theology, and a Master of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration from Eastern Illinois University. Currently, he is pursuing a...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The Quollective. We are a collective team of writers, poets, musicians, mystics, and cultural commentators who refuse to let injustice go unchecked.In this episode we chat with Gloria Beth AmodeoGloria Beth Amodeo’s fiction, nonfiction, interviews, and reviews have appeared in Publishers Weekly, The Literary Review, Carrier Pigeon, American Atheist and H.O.W. Journal, where Mary Gaitskill selected a short story of hers as the winner of a fiction contest. Gloria received her MFA in Creative Writing from The New School, and currently works at an advertising agency in Ne...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Peelakiiyankwi: Processing Liberation Through an Indigenous American Lens by Ryan Remington. Published by Quoir and available nowIn this episode we chat with Mary TerhuneMary Terhune, R.N., has been involved in the healing arts for over 40 years, journeying from allopathy to homeopathy, body-centered massage, Reiki and energy medicine. She studied at the Renaissance Institute of Classical Homeopathy and has a degree in sociology from Boston College. After practicing in Western medicine in different settings, she discovered natural medicine out of the need to heal herself.You can connect with Mary on...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The Subversive Soul by Phyllis Mathis. Published by Quoir and available soonIn this episode we chat with Keith Giles and Matthew DistefanoKeith Giles is the best-selling author of the Jesus Un series. He has appeared on CNN, USA Today, BuzzFeed, and John Fugelsang's "Tell Me Everything." Keith and his wife currently reside in El Paso.Matthew J. Distefano is the author of multiple books, including The Wisdom of Hobbits, winner of the 17th annual National Indie Excellence Award for best philosophy book. He is an audio engineer, the producer of the H...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by How To Not Suck As A Christian by Jeremy Steele. Published by Quoir and available now.In this episode we chat with Lucas WilsonLucas is a SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Toronto Mississauga and was formerly the Justice, Equity, and Transformation Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Calgary. He is the editor of Shame-Sex Attraction: Survivors’ Stories of Conversion Therapy, and he is the author of At Home with the Holocaust: Postmemory, Domestic Space, and Second-Generation Holocaust Literature, which received the Jordan Schnitzer First Book Publication Award. His public-facing writing has ap...

The Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The Subversive Soul by Phyllis Mathis. Published by Quoir and available soon In this episode we chat with Hannah DulaneyBorn in Southern California to a journalist and an English teacher, Hannah Dulaney doesn’t remember a time when words weren’t it for her. From a young age she was writing short stories and essays about her experiences with faith and family before beginning to explore the realm of poetry more seriously in 2018. When she’s not writing she spends most of her time reading Louise Glück and coming up with new...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Epilogue: A Novel by K.D. McCrite. Published by Quoir and available April 29, 2025 In this episode we caht with Jeremy SteeleJeremy Steele is a pastor and writer. He also sucks as a Christian. Jeremy helps people find spiritual beliefs that help them be the best version of themselves and help them find a purpose greater than themselves. His progressive and engaging approach to spirituality has attracted a loyal following of over 100K on social media and a thriving community of members in the Discord group affectionately dubbed 'Not Church.'You can c...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Peelakiiyankwi: Processing Liberation Through an Indigenous American Lens by Ryan Remington. Published by Quoir, and available now.In this episode we chat with Shannon TL KearnsA former fundamentalist who became the first openly transgender man ordained to the Old Catholic priesthood, Shannon TL Kearns believes in the transformative power of story. As an ordained priest, a playwright, a theologian, and a writer all of his work revolves around making meaning through story. His book In the Margins: A Transgender Man's Journey With Scripture is published Eerdmaan's books. No One Taught Me...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by How To Not Suck As A Christian by Jeremy Steele. Published by Quoir and is available now.In this episode we chat with Rikki WestRikki West is a former spiritual seeker and UC Berkeley–trained scientist who spent decades trying to reconcile scientific explanations of existence with her ordinary, real-life awareness. One adventure at a time, she found her way to a peace and beauty that changed all the questions. Her book Rootlines, a memoir of family healing, was published by She Writes Press in 2020. Mother of Noli and Godmother of Mo...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by the High Minds PodcastIn this episode we chat with Charlotte DalwoodCharlotte Sophia Dalwood is a Student-At-Law at Prison & Police Law in Calgary, AB, and a Master of Laws student at Osgoode Hall Law School of York University in Toronto, ON. She holds a Master of Arts in Religion from Yale University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Calgary, Faculty of Law. Her journalistic reporting and commentary has appeared in CBC News, Xtra Magazine, rabble.ca, and Sojourners. Until At Dawn We Wake is Charlotte’s first book.You can fi...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Better Living Through Literature by Robin Bates. Published by Quoir and is available nowIn this episode we chat with Dillon Naber CruzDillon Naber Cruz is an author, permaculture enthusiast, speaker, and occasional podcast guest. He holds a B.A. in history from Millersville University, an M.A. in religion from Lancaster Theological Seminary, and an Advanced Permaculture Design Practicum certificate from Oregon State University. Dillon’s work is multidisciplinary bringing in history, theology, Biblical studies, and a permaculture inspired lens to his writing and teaching. He can often be found hiking ne...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by the Liminal Living PodcastIn this episode we chat with Regina V CatesRegina Cates is the co-founder of Romancing Your Soul (romancingyoursoul.com), and her Romancing Your Soul Facebook page has close to 100,000 engaged followers. Regina conducts workshops, teleclasses and one-on-one sessions to help people uncover love and meaningfulness in their lives.You can connect with Regina on:Facebook     Instagram     YouTubeYou can find all things Regina V Cates related on her websiteYou can purchase The Real Conversation Jesus Wants Us to Have: A Call to Bravery, Peace, and Love on Amazon.comYou can co...

This quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Bros Bibles & Beer podcast  Serious conversation about faith and culture while not taking ourselves too seriously.In this episode we chat with Elizabeth Ashman RileyRev. Elizabeth Ashman Riley is an Episcopal priest in Washington, fostering a diverse community both in-person and through her vibrant TikTok presence, where she connects with over 60,000 followers from various backgrounds. An alumna of Saint Mary's College of California, she has Master of Divinity from the Church Divinity School of the Pacific in Berkeley. Riley’s notable roles have included serving as rector of Emmanuel Episcopal on Mer...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by How To Not Suck As A Christian by Jeremy Steele. Published by Quoir and available nowIn this episode we chat with Dennis KennedyDennis Kennedy, playwright, director, and theatre historian, is Samuel Beckett Professor of Drama (Emeritus) in Trinity College Dublin. Born in Cincinnati and educated in California and at Oxford, he has published a number of award-winning books on theatre and live performance. His novel Fossil Light, as published in 2023. Creating Jesus: The Earliest Record of Yeshua of Nazareth appeared in 2024You can find all this Dennis Kennedy related on his Y...

The Quoircast podcast episode is broght to you by Mornings With Schleiemacher by Chad Bahl. Published by Quoir and available now.In the episode we chat withg Christopher StubbsChristopher John Stubbs, the founder of The Wolf Pack and The Men of Sovereignty, has been a men’s empowerment coach since 2006. His expertise and pursuit of greatness as a husband, father, businessman, and thought leader have tremendously blessed his life and the lives of many others. Meet and become your higher self and create an amazing life aligned with that version of you by connecting with him todayYou can connect with Ch...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Safer Than The Known Way by Maria Francesca French. Published by Quoir and available now.In this episode we chat with Liz Charlotte GrantLiz Charlotte Grant is an award-winning nonfiction writer based in Colorado, USA. Her Substack newsletter, the Empathy List, has received recognition from the Webby Awards and the Best of the Church Press Awards. Her essays have won 3rd place in Dappled Things magazine’s Jacques Maritain Prize for Nonfiction (in 2019 and 2022), and she's also been awarded two Collegeville Institute residencies. Her op-eds and stories have also been published in...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The Story Of Christianity Told As Good News For All by Ric Machuga. Published by Quoir and available now.In this episode we chat with Dana Robert HicksDana Robert Hicks is an Amazon best-selling author, public theologian, and ecclesiastical disrupter whose writings revolve around the themes of culture, change, and spirituality. For over 30 years, he served as a church planter, pastor, university professor, and leadership developer. He now calls Phoenix, Arizona home where he likes to golf, ride his road bicycle, find the perfect Mexican food, and obsess a little too...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The Reconstructionist  by Jonathan Foster. Published by Quoir and available now.In this episode we chat with Robert CallahanRobert is a prolific writer and accomplished attorney, dedicated to his practice at Callahan & King, PLLC in the heart of Texas. In 2020, Robert was named Lawyer of the Year by the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Gonzaga University and a Juris Doctorate at Baylor University School of Law where he serves as an adjunct professor of Integrating Faith and Legal Practice. With an u...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Drugs and Jesus: Faith Meets Harm Reduction by Joshua Lawson. Published by Quoir and available nowIn this episode we chat with Leslie NeaseLeslie Nease, formerly recognized as Sister Christian from Survivor China, boasts a multifaceted background as a former Christian Radio Show Host, Speaker, and Writer specializing in women's ministry. Transitioning from her prominent role in faith-based media, Leslie embarked on a profound journey of deconstruction, reevaluating her former faith tradition. Today, she extends her expertise and empathy to others navigating similar paths through her podcast, "Honoring the Journey," and her...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Unless a Seed Falls to the Ground: Welcoming the Death of the Whiteness Gospel by D.T. Bryant. Published by Quoir and Available January 14thIn this episode we chat with Aaron RobertsonAaron Robertson is a writer, an editor, and a translator of Italian literature. His translation of Igiaba Scego’s Beyond Babylon was short-listed for the 2020 PEN Translation Prize and the National Translation Award, and in 2021 he received a National Endowment for the Arts grant. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Nation, Foreign Policy, n+1, The Point, an...

This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by Heretic Too by Matthew J. Distefano. Published by Quoir and available now.In this episode we chat with Carl SicilianoCarl Siciliano is a nationally recognized advocate and provider for homeless LGBTQ youth. In 2002, Siciliano founded the Ali Forney Center (AFC), which has grown to become the nation’s largest and most comprehensive housing program for homeless LGBTQ youth. His work has been featured by NPR, CNN, The Daily Show, and New York magazine. His writing has appeared in HuffPost, The Advocate, and The New York Times.You can connect with Carl on...

This Quircast Podcast episode is brought to you by Theological Musings Volume II by Dillon Naber Cruz. Published by Quoir and available now.In this episode we chat with Rabbi Shai HeldRabbi Shai Held-- philosopher, theologian, and Bible scholar-- is President and Dean at the Hadar Institute.  He received the prestigious Covenant Award for Excellence in Jewish Education, and has been named multiple times by Newsweek as one of the fifty most influential rabbis in America and by the Jewish Daily Forward as one of the fifty most prominent Jews in the world. Rabbi Held is the author of Abraham Joshua Heschel: The Call of ...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by What Can't Be Hidden by Branon Andress. Published by Quoir and available nowIn this episode we chat with John Philip NewellJohn Philip Newell  is a renowned Celtic teacher and author known for his spirituality teachings that inspire a reawakening to the sacredness of Earth and humanity. Canadian-born and Scottish, he lives with his wife Ali in the Findhorn ecovillage in Scotland. Founder of the Earth & Soul initiative, he teaches internationally, leads pilgrimages on Iona, and has authored over fifteen books, including the award-winning Sacred Earth Sacred Soul. His upcoming book, The G...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by God, Sex, And Rich People by Mattie Jo Cowsert. Published by Quoir and available now.In this episode we chat with Michael AustinMichael W. Austin is Foundation Professor of Philosophy at Eastern Kentucky University and Bonhoeffer Senior Fellow of the Miller Center for Interreligious Learning and Leadership of Hebrew College. He has published twelve books, most recently Humility: Rediscovering the Way of Love and Life in Christ and QAnon, Chaos, and the Cross: Christianity and Conspiracy Theories.You can follow Michael Austin on:Facebook     Instagram     YouTubeYou can find all thing Michael Austin...

This Quoircast podcast is brought to you by Theological Musings Vol. 2 by Dillon Naber Cruz. Published by Quoir and available now In this episode we chat with Mattie Jo CowsertMattie Jo grew up the youngest daughter of four kids in a Midwest, wholesome, Christian household. She lived in Branson, Missouri. which was a lot like being on a kitschy, yet charming movie set all the time, but a movie set nonetheless. Now a professional actor and author, she's ready to book that Hallmark Christmas movie so people back home know she's really made it.You can follow Mattie Jo Cowsert o...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by High Minds Podcast. Taking Culture, sports, politics, religion, and entertainment to the next level.In this episode we chat with Joel Edward GozaJoel Edward Goza is a Professor of Ethics and the Director of Academic Partnerships at the HBCU Simmons College of Kentucky. In addition, Joel offers Simmons’ courses in Kentucky Prisons. Joel is the author of two books: America’s Unholy Ghosts: The Racist Roots of Our Faith and Politics and Rebirth of a Nation: Reparations and Remaking America. Joel has also published in the LA Times, The Hill, The Hous...

This Quoircat Podcast episode is brought to you by the Heretic Happy Hour Podcast. Burning Questions, Not PeeopleIn this episode we chat with Thomas Jay OordThomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. He is an award-winning author or editor of more than thirty books and an award-winning professor. Oord directs the Northwind Theological Seminary doctoral program in Open and Relational Theology and the Center for Open and Relational Theology. Oord is known for his contributions to research on love, open and relational theology, issues in science and religion, and freedom for transformation. He has been...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by the Heretic Happy Hour Podcast. Burning questions, not people.In this episode we chat with Caleb Campbell Pastor Campbell graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Masters of Arts in Ministry from Phoenix Seminary in 2015 and is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Theological Seminary. He has served at Desert Springs Bible Church, in Phoenix, AZ since 2006, serving as Lead Pastor since 2015. He also serves on the board of United Pastors of Arizona and as the state-wide regional director of the Surge Network. He has spoken at events hosted by Acts 29, African A...

This Quoircast podcast episode id brought to you by the Heretic Happy Hour Podcast. Burning questions, not peopleIn this episode we chat with Heather MatthewsThe Rev. Dr. Heather Matthews is the Doctor of Ministry Program Manager at Wheaton College Graduate School. Dr. Matthews has also worked as a pastor, church planter, non-profit leader, and global worker for over twenty years. Heather has a D.Min. from Fuller Seminary, an M.A. in Educational Ministry and an M.A. in Counseling Ministry from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL.Heather’s...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by the High Minds Podcast. Welcome to High Minds, the podcast where hosts Andy Colenzo and Matthew J. Distefano take culture, sports, politics, religion, and entertainment to the next level.In this episode we chat with John Dominic CrossanJohn Dominic Crossan, professor emeritus at DePaul University, is widely regarded as the foremost historical Jesus scholar of our time. He is the author of several bestselling books, including The Historical Jesus, How to Read the Bible and Still Be a Christian, God and Empire, Jesus: A Revolutionary Biography, The Greatest Prayer, The Last...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Heretic Too by Matthew Distefano. Published by Quoir and is available now.In this episode we chat with Pierce MarksPierce Alexander Marks is an Eastern Orthodox philosopher and photographer out of Washington. He holds an M.A. in Philosophy. His main research interests are in Existential-Metaethics, Philosophy of Religion, and Confirmation Theory.You can follow Pierce on:FacebookYou can purchase A New Way Of Seeing on Amazon.comYou can connect with This Is Not Church on:Facebook     Instagram      TikTok     YouTubeAlso check out our Biolink for all things This Is Not Church relatedPle...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Heretic Too by Matthew Distefano. Published by Quoir and available nowIn this episode we chat with Sheri PallasRev. Dr. Sheri Pallas focuses on dispelling the hate and exclusivity caused by religion, addressing misinformation, and healing religious trauma. She fights for the marginalized, disenfranchised, and abandoned. Now, love is her religion, peace is her intention, and social justice is her goal. Sheri hosts a weekly live stream, Fireside Creators, discussing tough topics and changing the world one conversation at a time.You can follow Sheri on:Facebook     Instagram     TikTok     You can find all thing...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Mr. Bingley: Just As A Gentlemen Ought To Be by Brandon Dragan. Published by Quoir and available now.In this episode we chat with Darrell EppDarrell Epp's poems have appeared in over 130 magazines, including Poetry Ireland, Exile, Queen's Quarterly, Dalhouse Review, and The Fiddlehead. He lives in Ward 3 in Hamilton, Ontario and is inspired by it daily.You can follow Darrel on:FacebookYou can finf all things Darrell Epp related on his websiteYou can purchase Alien Phonics Primer on Amazon.comYou can connect with This Is Not Church on:Facebook     Instagram      TikTok ...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Heretic Happy Hour Podcast. For some serious sacred cow-tipping, there’s nothing better than spending an hour of your time with us.In this episode we chat with Thomas KazenThomas Kazen is professor and research chair of biblical studies at Stockholm School of Theology, University College Stockholm. He has authored numerous books and articles in English and Swedish, including Moral Infringement and Repair in Antiquity and Impurity and Purification in Early Judaism and the Jesus Tradition.You can purchase Dirt, Shame, Status on Amazon.comYou can connect with This Is Not Ch...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Finding Jesus by Herb Montgomery. Published by Quoir and available nowIn this episode we chat with Jay BakkerJay Bakker is an American pastor, author, and speaker. He is the son of televangelists Jim Bakker and Tammy Faye Messner. During his young adult years, Bakker became disillusioned with mainstream Christianity, becoming particularly critical of Christian fundamentalism and the Christian right. He later adopted a much more liberal form of Christianity and became a co-founder of Revolution Church, which was created in 1994 in Phoenix, Arizona. Bakker then preached at Revolution's Atlanta location before...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Breaking Bad Faith by Michael Camp. The book is published by Quoir and is available nowIn this episode we chat with Aimee ByrdAimee Byrd lives in her hometown in Frederick, MD with her husband, Matt, one teen, one young adult with her foot out the door, and has one daughter in grad. school. A former coffee cafe owner, Aimee now uses many of her conversational barista skills in writing and speaking opportunities.You can follow Aimee on:Facebook     Instagram     Threads      TwitterYou can find all things Aimee Byrd related on her websiteYou can purch...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you buy Wintermoon and Coffeestain by Keith Giles. Published by Quoir and available now. In this episode we chat with Brian K WoodsonBrian K. Woodson, Sr. has a Bachelor of Industrial Design degree from Syracuse University and a Master of Divinity degree from United Theological Seminary and has served in the United States Air Force. For the past twenty-five years, he has been the Senior Pastor of a progressive church in the Bay Area and currently serves as a director with Faith in Action East Bay. All these experiences contributed to Woodson's already r...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Divine Echoes by Mark Gregory Karris. Published by Quoir, and is available nowIn this episode we chat with Grace Ji-Sun KimGrace Ji-Sun Kim received her her Ph.D. from the University of Toronto and is Professor of Theology at Earlham School of Religion. Kim is the author or editor of 24 books, most recently, Surviving God, Spirit Life; Invisible; Hope in Disarray; Keeping Hope Alive and Reimagining Spirit She is a co-editor for the Palgrave Macmillan Book Series, “Asian Christianity in the Diaspora”. She is the host of Madang podcast which holds conv...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by God, Sex, and Rich People by Mattie Jo Cowsert. The book is published by Quoir and is available now In. this episiode we chat with Scott ColeyScott M. Coley is a lecturer in philosophy at Mount St. Mary’s University. His research interests include philosophy of religion, moral epistemology, and political philosophy.You can purchase Ministers Of Propaganda on Amazon.comou can connect with This Is Not Church on:Facebook     Instagram      TikTok     YouTubeAlso check out our Biolink for all things This Is Not Church relatedPlease like and follow our Quoircast Partners:Heretic Happy...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by the book Letting Go(d) by Aaron Simnowitz. Published by Quoir and available now In this episode we chat with Keith GilesKeith Giles is a former pastor who left the pulpit to follow Jesus and start a house church where no one takes a salary and 100 percent of all offerings are given to help the poor in the community. He has been a published writer since 1989. He is the author of several books, including: "Jesus Unbound: Liberating the Word of God from the Bible" and "Jesus Untangled: Crucifying Our Politics To P...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Inking Christ by Justin Scoggins. It is published by Quoir and is available nowIn this episode we chat with Joe IngleJoe Ingle, a North Carolina native, left the South after college and moved to East Harlem to join the E. Harlem Urban Year program. He spent his senior year at Union Theological Seminary visiting prisoners at the Bronx House of Detention. Prior to that experience, his initial time with prisoners, he was a typical white guy from the South. When he returned to the South, he was a changed man. Living...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The Quoirlings. A community where people who are going through Deconstruction can connect, read books devoted to this experience, share resources, and connect with others who are asking the same questions.In this episode we chat with Tiffany Yecke BrooksTiffany Yecke Brooks is the lead or contributing writer on more than two dozen books, including multiple New York Times bestsellers. She is the coauthor of FEAR IS A CHOICE: TACKLING LIFE'S CHALLENGES WITH DIGNITY, FAITH, AND DETERMINATION (with NFL running back James Conner), LIMITLESS: THE POWER OF HOPE AND RESILIENCE TO...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Better Living Through Literature: How Books Change Lives And (Sometimes) History By Robin Bates. Published by Quoir and available on August 20, 2024In this episode we chat with David MorrisDavid Morris is a long-time student of the personal journey of faith in the United States, the publisher at Lake Drive Books, a literary agent at Hyponymous Literary, and an author. After nearly 30 years of experience, including as a vice president and publisher with HarperCollins, his philosophy is to create focus among spiritually innovative authors and apply his experience in any way they...

This Quoircast podcat episode is brought to you by Everything Is The Same, But Exactly Different by Samuel Jaye Tanner. Published by Quoir and is available now.In this episode we chat with Bekah McNeelBekah Stolhandske McNeel is a native of San Antonio, Texas, where she works as a journalist. Her work has appeared in Texas Monthly, Sojourners, The Guardian, The Trace, The Texas Tribune, The 74 Million, Christianity Today, Texas Public Radio, Relevant, Andscape, The Hechinger Report, and the Christian Science Monitor, among others. She published her first book, Bringing Up Kids When Church Lets You Down: A Guide for...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Fire And Silk by Meghan Irene Turner. It is published by Quoir and is available now.In this episode we chat with Jonathan MerrittJonathan Merritt is one of America's most prolific and trusted writers on faith, culture and politics whose articles have appeared regularly in outlets such as The Atlantic, The New York Times, USA Today, Christianity Today, and The Washington Post. He is the author of numerous critically-acclaimed books including "Learning to Speak God from Scratch: Why Sacred Words are Vanishing and How We Can Revive Them," which was named "...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by the Deadly Faith podcast. Deadly Faith is a true crime podcast that explores the world where religion and crime collide. In this episode we chat with Amanda Udis-KesslerAmanda Udis-Kessler is a sociologist, ethicist, nonfiction writer, songwriter, composer, and liturgist. Her books include Queer Inclusion in the United Methodist Church (Routledge, 2008), Abundant Lives: A Progressive Christian Ethic of Flourishing (Pilgrim, 2024), and Cultural Processes of Inequality: A Sociological Perspective (Anthem, 2024). She is also one of the main contributors to the collection A Liturgy for All Bodies (Cyclical Publishing, 2023). Her chapters and essays appear i...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Breaking Bad Faith by Michael Camp. Published by Quoir and is available nowIn this episode we chat with Leslie NeaseLeslie Nease, formerly recognized as Sister Christian from Survivor China, boasts a multifaceted background as a former Christian Radio Show Host, Speaker, and Writer specializing in women's ministry. Transitioning from her prominent role in faith-based media, Leslie embarked on a profound journey of deconstruction, reevaluating her former faith tradition. Today, she extends her expertise and empathy to others navigating similar paths through her podcast, "Honoring the Journey," and her coaching enterprise, dedicated...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by I Was A Teenage Fundamentalist Podcast. Brian and Troy used to be loyal Christian megachurch leaders. They’re not anymore. This podcast explores life after fundamentalism.In this episode we chat with Brian McLarenBrian 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 core faculty member and Dean of Faculty for the Center for Action and Contempl...

This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by Bros Bibles and Beer Podcast. Serious conversations on faith and culture while not taking ourselves too seriously, Bros Bibles & Beer is a podcast about life, faith & our favorite beverage - Unpolished and potentially unsafe. Kind of like life. Grace-Peace-Cheers!In this episode we chat with Matthew Paul TurnerMatthew Paul Turner is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller What Is God Like? as well as When God Made You and When I Pray for You. When the father of three isn’t writing books, he’s photographing interesting people and plac...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Mornings With Schleiermacher by Chad Bahl. Published by Quoir and will be available on July 9, 2024In this episde we chat with Ryan GeorgeRyan George co-leads Dude Group, a parachurch spiritual adventure community, as well as a serving incubator of volunteers at his church. During business hours, he works as a virtual marketing assistant; and his work has won more than 250 state & national awards for projects spanning 49 states and seven countries. Ryan enjoys conversations about the connection between faith and adventure. His goal is to help you embrace a life of spiritual...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Inking Christ: A Theological Approach To Tattoos by Justin Scoggins. The book is published by Quoir and will be available on July 30, 2024In this episode we chat with Bill CarterWilliam G. Carter maintains a dual career as a jazz pianist and a Presbyterian minister. He is the pastor and head of staff at the First Presbyterian Church of Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, and the leader of the Presbybop Quartet. A highly regarded speaker, teacher, workshop leader, and composer, Carter is regarded as a national authority on the use of jazz music in...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by A New Way Of Seeing: Meaning In Life And The Christian Vision Of Nature by Pierce Alexander Marks. Available June 25, 2024 and published by QuoirIn this episode we chat with Cait WestCait West is a writer and editor based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her work has been published in The Revealer, Religion Dispatches, Fourth Genre, and Hawai`i Pacific Review, among others. As an advocate and a survivor of the Christian patriarchy movement, she serves on the editorial board for Tears of Eden, a nonprofit providing resources for survivors of spiritual abuse...

This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by Everything Is The Same, But Exactly Different (And It Always Will Be) Improv, Jesus, And The Radical Affirmation Of Difference by Samuel Tanner. Published by Quoir, and available now.In this episode we chat with Amanda WaldronAmanda Waldron is the visionary behind the Wonder & Doubt Mentoring Program, a project born from her profound passions for Clinical Social Work and Theology. This program embodies the support she longed for during her own period of deconstruction a decade ago—a transformative time when she reassessed the beliefs she had grown up with. This jo...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by the Quoirlings: A Book Club for the Deconstructing Community.In this episode we chat with Donna FreitasTHE NINE LIVES OF ROSE NAPOLITANO is Donna Freitas’s first adult novel. She has spoken at nearly two hundred colleges and universities about her nonfiction work. She is the author of CONSENT: A MEMOIR OF UNWANTED ATTENTION, as well as ten novels for children and young adults. Donna has written for The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Boston Globe, and she has appeared on radio and television, fr...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by the Deadly Faith Podcast. A true crime podcast that explores the world where religion and crime collide.In this episode we chat with Alessandra HarrisAlessandra Harris doesn't shy away from controversial topics, and writes books that reflect the diversity of her world. In addition to writing fiction, Alessandra is an advocate for mental health and racial justice. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and four children. Her debut novel, Blaming the Wind, was published by Red Adept Publishing in 2016, followed by Everything She Lost in 2018, and...

This quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by RJ The Astronaut by Jon Turney. Published by Quoir and available now. In this episode Jon and Nat chat with Bethan CsehBethany Nass Cseh is a writer, speaker, pastor, and mama to three adopted kids. You might know her as Pastor Bethany. And now you will know her as a co-host of This Is Not Church Podcast.You can follow Bethany on:Facebook     Instagram     TwitterCheck out Catalyst Church on their websiteYou can purchase Bethany's books on Amazon.comYou can connect with This Is Not Church on:Facebook     Instagram      Twitter     TikTok     YouTubeAlso check out our Biolink...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Liminal Living Podcast - Where we dive deep into the realm of liminal spaces—those transitional phases where uncertainty is our companion.In this episode we chat with Sarah F FarmerSarah F. Farmer is associate director at the Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Prior to that, she served as associate professor of community development and practical theology at Indiana Wesleyan University. As a practical theologian, she teaches classes in community development, faith formation, youth ministry, and transformative pedagogy. Her courses connect with local non...

Thie Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The Resurrection of Jesse Barrow by Brandon Dragan. Published by Quoir and available nowIn this episode we chat with Ed DodgeYou can follow Ed Dodge on:Facebook     Instagram     Twitter     SubstackYou can find all things Ed Dodge related on his websiteYou can purchase A Histroy Of The Goddess on Amazon.comYou can connect with This Is Not Church on:Facebook     Instagram      Twitter     TikTok     YouTubeAlso check out our Biolink for all things This Is Not Church relatedPlease like and follow our Quoircast Partners:Heretic Happy Hour     Messy Spirituality     Apostates Anonymous    Second Cup with Keith     The Church Needs The...

This Quoircast podcast is brought to you by the Snarky Faith Podcast. Your irreverent guide to navigating the maze of life, culture, and spirituality. Hosted by Stuart DelonyIn the episode we chat with Emily FreemanEmily P. Freeman is the New York Times bestselling author of six books, including The Next Right Thing: A Simple Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions and How to Walk into a Room: The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk Away. With a masters degree in Spiritual Formation and Leadership from Friends University, her most important work is to help create soul...

This Quoircast episode is brought to you by The Quantum Sayings of Jesus: Decoding the Lost Gospel of Thomas by Keith Giles. Published by Quoir and Available 4/23/24In this episode we chat with Eric ReitanWhen he isn't hiding his kids' noses behind the furniture, playing his fiddle, or teaching philosophy at Oklahoma State University, Eric Reitan is writing. He is the award-winning author of scholarly articles, short stories, and four books, including the Choice Outstanding Academic Title Is God a Delusion? A Reply to Religion's Cultured Despisers and, most recently, the science fiction novel So Eden Sank to Grief.You...

This Quoircast episode is brought to you by Bros Bibles & Beer. Serious conversations on faith and culture while not taking ourselves too seriously. In this episode we chat with Herb MontgomeryHerb is an author, internationally recognized speaker, and the director of Renewed Heart Ministries in West Virginia. Herb really does have an unusual gift for taking very complex concepts and making them simple enough for everyone to understand and appreciate. Herb has spoken to audiences which range from the intellectual criticism of Princeton University to audiences found in small rural churches.You can follow Herb Montgomery on:Facebook     Twitter     Instagram     You can pu...

This Quoircast episode is brought to you by Deadly Faith Podcast: A true crime podcast that explores the world where religion and crime collide.In this episode we chat with Angela HerringtonAngela is a faith deconstruction coach and host of The Deconstructing Faith Summit who helps people break free from toxic religious culture & empowers them to recover from #churchhurt. She has led online ministries for a decade, enjoys working with clients 1:1, in groups, and is a dynamic conference speaker. She’s a Lark’s Song Certified Life Coach who reaches thousands of people in 40+ countries each month on Facebook, IG, Twit...

This Quoircast episode is brought to you the book Letting Go(d) by Aaron Simnowitz. Published by Quoir and available now.In this episode we chat with Matthew DistefanoMatthew J. Distefano is the author of multiple books, including the wildly popular Heretic! and From the Blood of Abel. He is an audio engineer, the producer of the Heretic Happy Hour podcast, cohost of Apostates Anonymous, and is a regular columnist for Patheos. He holds an undergraduate degree in Education from California State University, Chico, and has been in social work for over a decade, currently working as a Professional Service...

This Quoircast episode is brought to you by Quoirlings Book Club: Books. Deconstruction. Community. Ask to join today.In this episode we chat with Mark Elsdon.Mark Elsdon lives and works at the intersection of money and meaning as an entrepreneur, nonprofit executive, author, and speaker. He is the author of, We Aren't Broke, about the use of faith-based property and investments for social enterprise and impact investing. Mark’s new book, Gone for Good? Negotiating the Coming Wave of Church Property Transition is now available.  Mark is cofounder of RootedGood, which supports catalytic and innovative church leaders working on pro...

This Quoircast eopisiode is brought to you by Fire And Silk by Meghan Irene Turner. Published by Quoir and will be available April 9th, 2024Trigger Warning: In this conversation we talk about Mental Illness and SuicideIf you or anyone you know is contemplating suicide or self harm, please call the suicide prevention hotline: The number is 988In this episode we chat with Anna GazmarianAnna Gazmarian holds an MFA in creative writing from the Bennington Writing Seminars. Her essays have been published in The Rumpus, Longreads, The Sun, and The Guardian. Anna works for The Sun Magazine and lives with her...

This Quoircast episode is brought to you by the Jonathan_Foster Podcast. In this episode we chat with Derek KubilusDerek Ryan Kubilus is an ordained elder serving in the East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church. He is also a member of the Order of Saint Luke and an amateur podcaster. He currently serves the First United Methodist Church of Ashland, Ohio, where he lives with his wife, Maggie Astrino, and their two Great Pyrenees dogs, Beowulf and Fenris.You can follow Derek on:Facebook     InstagramYou can find all things Derek Kubilus related on his websiteYou can purchase Holy Hell...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The New Evangelical Podcast. Pushing the Evangelical Church forward and  re-thinking how it approaches key cultural issues.In this episode we chat with Sara Heacox SosaSara helps people feel more confident in their influence as followers of Jesus. She does this as an author, coach, Family Ministries Pastor, conference-wide Director of Children’s Ministries for her denomination, and university professor. She has a Master of Christian Formation from North Park Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry Degree in Church Leadership from Bethel Seminary. When not teaching or writing, you can find her...

This Quoircast podcast is brought to you by RJ The Astronaut by Jon Turney. Published by Quoir and available now.In this episode we chat with Jennifer BirdAn East Coaster by upbringing, undergrad, and graduate schools, Dr. Bird has taught in New Jersey, Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina, Oregon and Virginia. She is currently embracing the title, "independent public biblical scholar," and you can follow her commentary and interview videos and her official co-hosted podcast at the links at the top of this site. Her background within the United Methodist Church, education in a Presbyterian affiliated institution, time spent in several...

This Quoircast podcast is brought to you by Too Much And Not Enough by Karen Shock. Published by Quoir and available now.In this episode we chat with Sarah Henn HaywardSarah Henn Hayward has been writing since she cracked open her first “quiet time” devotional journal. Sarah grew up in the Chicago suburbs, went to Marquette University for physical therapy, and moved to Spokane, WA, where she met her husband and grew their family. They love camping in the Pacific Northwest and take advantage of their beautiful surroundings as much as possible. After her deconstruction and departure from the faith of h...

This Quoircast episode is brought to you by Finding Jesus: A Fundamentalist Preacher Discovers the Socio-Political & Economic Teachings of the Gospels. Published by Quoir and available now.In this episode we talk with Amber Cantorna-WyldeAmber Cantorna-Wylde is a national speaker, coach, and storyteller supporting LGBTQ+ people through their coming out process and educating others on the importance of full inclusion. As someone who lost everything when coming out as gay. Amber is passionate about dissolving shame, fostering self-acceptance, and generating messages of hope for LGBTQ+ people and their families, especially those from conservative faith backgrounds. She’s the author of "Ou...

The Quoircast podcast is brought to you by Ideas Digest. Can religion be our trusted guide through life's challenges, or does it sometimes mislead us?In this episode we talk with Robert HudsonIn third grade Robert knew that books would be his life—reading them, writing them, and making them. He has been a teacher, a book-store clerk, a journal editor, a translator, a book designer, a proofreader, a small-press publisher, a writer, and he has certificates in bookbinding and hand printing. Robert was an editor at Zondervan for 30+ years. He is best known as the author of The Christian Wr...

This Quoircast episode is brought to you by Honoring The Journey Podcast. Where Leslie and Karen discuss all things faith and deconstruction.In this episode we chat with Greg GarrettGreg Garrett is the critically-acclaimed author of over two dozen books of fiction and nonfiction. Like his literary heroes James Baldwin and Marilynne Robinson, Greg moves fluidly from fiction to nonfiction exploring the big human questions. His latest book is The Gospel According to James BaldwinYou can follow Greg on:Facebook     Twitter     InstagramYou can purchase The Gospel According to James Baldwin on Amazon.comYou can connect with This Is Not Church on:Fac...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by  Second Cup With Keith Podcast. Keith Giles will provide new insights and perspectives on a variety of questions and topics related to the Christian faith. So, pull up a chair, pour yourself a hot mug of your favorite coffee or tea, and let's learn something new together.In this episode we chat with Neenah MahadevAssistant Professor Neena Mahadev is an anthropologist with research, theoretical, and teaching expertise in the anthropology of religion, media and ritual mediations, political economy, pluralism, political theologies, South Asia, and Inter-Asian Studies. She has carried out extensive f...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Religious Refugees by Mark Karris. Published by Quoir and available now.In this episode we chat with John D CaputoJohn D. Caputo is a hybrid philosopher/theologian intent on producing impure thoughts, thoughts which circulate between philosophy and theology, short-circuits which deny fixed and rigorous boundaries between philosophy and theology. Caputo treats "sacred" texts as a poetics of the human condition, or as a "theo-poetics," a poetics of the event harbored in the name of God. His past books have attempted to persuade us that hermeneutics goes all the way down...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by There Once Were Orange Groves by David Giles. Published by Quoir and available nowIn this episode we chat with Keith Giles and Matthew DistefanoKeith Giles is a former pastor who left the pulpit to follow Jesus and start a house church where no one takes a salary and 100 percent of all offerings are given to help the poor in the community. He has been a published writer since 1989. He is the author of several books, including: "Jesus Unbound: Liberating the Word of God from the Bible" and "Jesus Untangled: Crucifying Our...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The Resurrection of Jesse Barrow by Brandon Dragan. Published by Quoir and is available now.In this episode we chat with Seth ShowalterSeth Showalter is a licensed clinical social worker based in Columbia, Missouri, who is known for his dedication and compassion in providing therapy. Drawing on his own personal experiences, Seth understands the transformative power of therapy and is committed to creating a safe and accepting environment for individuals seeking support and guidance.You can follow Seth on:Facebook     Twitter     Instagram     TikTokYpou can find all things Seth Showalter related on his websi...

This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Sitting In The Shade Of Another Tree. Edited by Keith Giles and Matthew Distefano. Published by Quoir and available now .In this episode we chat with April AjoyApril is a content creator who uses humor to shine light on the harmful, toxic and sometimes just weird traits of American Christianity. As a preacher's kid, she was deep in conservative evangelicalism. Some of her evangelical highlights include: singing on the Jim Bakker show, working for the 700 Club and leading worship for over a decade. She now identifies as a "recovering conservative" and...

This Quoircast episode is brought to you by The Seeds Of De(con)struction by Nat Turney. Published by Quoir and available nowIn this episode we talk with David Hayward - AKA The Naked Pastor.After 30 years in the church, David left the ministry to pursue his passion for art. David Hayward - AKA NakedPastor uses words and images to challenge the status quo, deconstruct dogma, and offer hope for those who struggle and suffer under it.
David is no stranger to belief systems - he holds a Masters in Theological Studies, as well as Diplomas in Religious Studies...