EPISODE 7: ROB BELL
In this episode Rob Bell discusses his new book, How to Be Here, and why our giant risks, failures, and successes are the times when life is best lived. This is for anyone who wants to try something new and creative but needs an extra kick in the pants. Enjoy.
Interviewers: Jonathan Williams, Ryan Jones, and Ben Grace
ABOUT ROB
Rob Bell is a bestselling author, international teacher, and highly sought after public speaker. His books include The New York Times bestseller Love Wins, along with What We Talk About When We Talk About God, The Zimzum of Love, Velvet Elvis, Sex God, Jesus Wants to Save Christians, Drops Like Stars. At age 28 he founded Mars Hill Bible Church in Michigan, and under his leadership it was one of the fastest-growing churches in America. In 2011 he was profiled in Time Magazine as one of their 100 most influential people. Rob was featured on Oprah’s 2014 Life You Want Tour and has spoken at events all over the world. He and his wife Kristen have three children and live in Los Angeles.
To get more info about Rob, visit his website, robbell.com
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EPISODE 6: NIKKI LERNER
In this episode, Nikki and her band (David Lerner, David Phillips & Stephen Waddy) talk about cultural assumptions, racial tension, Black Lives Matter and how the church should be leading the conversation on racial reconciliation.
Interviewers: Jonathan Williams and Ben Grace
ABOUT NIKKI
Nikki is a songwriter, speaker, worship leader coach, and co-author of the book Worship Together: In Your Church As In Heaven. She currently serves as the Worship Director at Bridgeway Community Church in Columbia, MD, an intentionally multicultural church serving over 4,000 people each week.
To get more info about Nikki, visit her website, nikkilerner.com
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EPISODE 5: PETER ROLLINS
In this episode, Peter talks to us about the nature of God, philosophy, and "Atheism for Lent." Listen to him talk about this cleansing ritual and how he’s opened it up this year.
Interviewers: Ryan Phipps, Marlee Walters, Ryan Jones, and Ben Grace
ABOUT PETER ROLLINS
Peter Rollins is a provocative writer, philosopher, storyteller and public speaker who has gained an international reputation for overturning traditional notions of religion and forming “churches” that preach the Good News that we can’t be satisfied, that life is difficult, and that we don’t know the secret.
To get more info about Peter or to join him on "Atheism for Lent", visit his website, peterrollins.net
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EPISODE 4: RABBI DANIEL M. BRONSTEIN
What is midrash? In this episode, our friend Rabbi Dan helps us understand the Jewish process of "midrash". Together we unpack why this word represents the kind of conversations we're having on this podcast.
Interviewers: Jonathan Williams & Jennifer Fisher
ABOUT RABBI DAN
Rabbi Daniel M. Bronstein, Ph.D., is a scholar and educator who teaches at Hunter College and the 92nd Street Y in New York City. His dissertation, "Torah in the Trenches," examines the rabbinical military chaplaincy during World War II. He lives in Brooklyn, N.Y., with his family.
To learn more from Rabbi Dan, read some blog posts here
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EPISODE 3: FRANK SCHAEFFER
In this episode, our friend Frank Schaeffer talks with us about his fall from the religious right and how marriage, art, and life has taught him to embrace the paradox. Warning: This episode contains some explicit language.
Interviewer: Jennifer Fisher
ABOUT FRANK
Frank Schaeffer is a bestselling author, movie director, blogger, speaker, artist, father of three, grandfather of five, and a survivor of both polio and an evangelical/fundamentalist childhood.
To get more info about Frank, visit his website, frankschaeffer.com
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EPISODE 2: SCIENCE MIKE MCHARGUE, PART 2
In this episode, our friend Mike McHargue talks severing the corpus callosum, embracing his atheism, and Jesus washing his feet on the seashore.
Interviewers: Jonathan Williams, Ryan Phipps, Travis Eades, and Marlee Walters.
ABOUT MIKE
Mike McHargue (better known as Science Mike) is an author, podcaster, and speaker focused on the science behind spiritual experiences. Mike lost his faith via atheism as an adult, but rediscovered God in cosmology and neuroscience–a journey that lead to his life's mission: helping people reconcile their faith with modern science.
To get more info about Mike, visit his website, mikemchargue.com.
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EPISODE 1: SCIENCE MIKE MCHARGUE, PART 1
In this episode, our good friend Mike McHargue talks about science, faith, and losing his religion.
Interviewers: Jonathan Williams, Ryan Phipps, and Travis Eades.
ABOUT MIKE
Mike McHargue (better known as Science Mike) is an author, podcaster, and speaker focused on the science behind spiritual experiences. Mike lost his faith via atheism as an adult, but rediscovered God in cosmology and neuroscience–a journey that lead to his life's mission: helping people reconcile their faith with modern science.
To get more info about Mike, visit his website, mikemchargue.com.
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