Something brand new for you today... For awhile now, I've wanted to go back and reengage with some of the early guests of The Messy Spirituality Podcast to discuss what has been happening with them post deconstruction. So I decided to start a new series of raw and unedited conversations that I'm calling Messy Conversations in addition to the original podcast. This is the first episode of that effort. My first guests on this brand new series are Laura and Karl Forehand. Laura is a 2nd grade teach...
Nov 20, 2019•44 min•Ep. 27
On this episode we're joined by young business owners and podcasters Cody and Elaine Johnston. We discuss each of their spiritual journeys, how they met, entrepreneurship, their three podcasts, and much more. You're going to love these two! Visit Elaine and Cody's website here . You can follow Elaine's blog here . You can follow The Prodigal Daughter on Facebook . You can follow The Reckless Pursuit on Facebook and Instagram . Check out their fantastic podcasts The Prodigal Daughter, Itinerant, ...
Nov 18, 2019•39 min•Ep. 26
Our guest this week is musician, worship leader, and pastor Nat Turney. Nat Turney serves as lead pastor of Open Table Fellowship church in San Angelo, Tx where he resides with his wife of 28 years, Kimberly. He is the father of four grown children and a Papa to two amazing grandsons. Nat is passionate about people and is dedicated to proclaiming the good news that God is revealed fully and finally in the person of Jesus. You can follow Nat on Facebook . You can follow Open Table Fellowship on F...
Nov 01, 2019•51 min•Ep. 25
My guest in this episode is musician, worship leader, and "unpastor" Jon Turney. We talk about Jon's upbringing in the Foursquare church, why he left the church, and the freak accident that led him back to faith. Don't miss part two of this series featuring Jon's brother, Nat Turney, next week! You can follow Jon's posts on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . While you're there, please follow our show on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram as well. We'd love for you to join the conversation over...
Oct 27, 2019•55 min•Ep. 24
This episode of the podcast features writer and theologian Andrew Parks sharing his personal experience with the Person and work of the Holy Spirit. Does Holy Spirit fill only those who meet certain requirements? What is the purpose of this filling? What is the role of Holy Spirit in our lives? Is there a certain sign that we've been filled by the Spirit? We examine all of these questions and much more in this episode. Check out Andrew's blog here . You can follow Andrew on Facebook and Twitter ...
Oct 06, 2019•50 min•Ep. 23
Welcome to Episode 19 of The Messy Spirituality Podcast: Why Reconstruction Matters featuring "Jesus Unveiled" Author and Heretic Happy Hour podcast co-host Keith Giles. As a companion resource to this episode, please check out Keith's Patheos blog post on 4 Essential Elements of Reconstruction . I highly recommend Keith's excellent book, "Jesus Unveiled: Forsaking Church As We Know It For Ekklesia as God Intended" . Also, please check out Keith's brand new course on reconstruction Back to Squar...
Sep 25, 2019•37 min•Ep. 22
In this episode, I talk to TedX Presenter and Dale Carnagie Instructor Doug Stewart about his journey to a healthier faith and why he maintains his relationship with the church post deconstruction. Doug is the host of the thought provoking "I Am Not Your Pastor" podcast. Check it out wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out Doug's website here and follow him on Facebook and Instagram . While you're there, you can follow our podcast on Facebook and Instagram as well. Please consider helping us ...
Sep 22, 2019•41 min•Ep. 21
This episode features theologian and podcaster Dallas Verity discussing his fascinating life and learning to experience Christ in the most unlikely places. Dallas is a co-host of the Shipwreck Over Safety podcast which I highly recommend! You can connect with Dallas on Facebook and Instagram . You can follow The Messy Spirituality Podcast on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . Please consider helping us continue this labor love by becoming a beloved patron over on Patreon . Hosted on Acast. See...
Sep 15, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 20
In the wake of the passing of Christian pastor and author Jarrid Wilson by suicide at age 30, I reached out to my friend, author, and self care expert Steve Austin to share with us about his own suicide attempt and his journey back to life. The result was a powerful 30 minute conversation that we're releasing today as a special episode of the podcast. With the Wilson family's permission, author Jonathan Merritt has started a Go Fund Me page to raise financial support for Juli Wilson and her two ...
Sep 11, 2019•33 min•Ep. 19
In this episode, I talk to author, podcaster, ordained minister, and social media marketing master, Bob Hutchins, about his faith journey, the dark side of the faith based film industry, Enneagram, and overcoming cynicism. If you haven't already, you should really check out Bob's excellent podcast- Rumors of Grace wherever you listen to podcasts. It's one of my favorites. You can follow Bob on Facebook and Instagram . You can also follow our podcast on Facebook and Instagram . We'd love to have ...
Aug 27, 2019•49 min•Ep. 18
In this episode, I sit down for a round table conversation with Andrew Parks and Beau Hoffman discussing the nature of God as revealed in Jesus' parable of the prodigal son. Andrew Parks is a writer and entrepreneur. You can follow him on Facebook and Twitter . Beau Hoffman is an attorney, and theologian. You can find him on Facebook and Instagram . You can interact with The Messy Spirituality Podcast on Facebook, Twitter , and Instagram . Please rate and review the show on your podcast platform...
Jul 30, 2019•52 min•Ep. 17
In this brief episode, "The Podcast Doctor" Eric Howell shares his journey of moving from fear of hell to faith in God's love. You can find Eric and The Podcast Doctor on Facebook. You can follow The Messy Spirituality Podcast on Facebook or visit our website here . You can also support us on Patreon . Thanks for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review the show on your podcast platform of choice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 21, 2019•9 min•Ep. 16
And now, for something completely different... In this solo episode, Jason discusses the high price of living out of fear, transitioning to a life centered on love, what Jesus meant when He talked about "hell", and more. Jason Elam is a former pastor, aspiring author, and podcaster. He is Brandi's grateful husband and proud dad of four awesome kids. He currently serves as a community organizer at The Hope Center near Birmingham, Alabama. You can follow The Messy Spirituality Podcast on Facebook ...
Jul 14, 2019•32 min•Ep. 15
In this episode we talk to worship leader, blogger, and social work student, Hannah Johnson, about her faith journey as a preacher's kid, life in the fishbowl, how going to ministry school at one of the fastest growing churches in America turned out differently than she had expected, and how she started to discover her own voice. It's a great conversation and I'm excited for you to hear it! You can follow Hannah's written work here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 07, 2019•30 min•Ep. 14
Our guest this week is the wonderfully transparent Wendy Francisco . As a singer and songwriter, Wendy has traveled the world performing concerts and, for many years, was very much a part of American evangelical culture. As she began to question long-held beliefs, she shared what she was learning and a community grew around her new found freedom. Wendy is the founder of the "Love Heretic" group on Facebook. You can check that out here . A bit of trivia: Just prior to recording this interview, I ...
Jul 01, 2019•40 min•Ep. 13
In this episode, I speak to former pastor and author Karl Forehand about his journey out of the shadows of his false self and into the light, what he learned about God through his relationships with his own children, and his forthcoming book, "Apparent Faith: What Fatherhood Taught Me About The Father's Heart", which will release on July 1st. You can follow Karl on Facebook here . You can purchase his book "Apparent Faith" here on July 1st. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...
Jun 24, 2019•28 min•Ep. 12
In this episode, we talk to author and former pastor Todd Vick about what it means to renew our minds, who does the renewing, and what that process might look like post deconstruction. You can follow Todd on Facebook . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 17, 2019•32 min•Ep. 11
In this episode, we talk with pastor, author, and licensed marriage and family therapist Mark Karris about what prayer might look like post deconstruction. Mark shares about his tragic childhood, the uncontrolling love of God, and whether or not miracles fit into his understanding of prayer. During our conversation, Mark mentions an article he wrote entitled, "Death and Life By a Thousand Cuts". You can find it here . You can purchase Mark's incredible book, Divine Echoes , on Amazon and follow ...
Jun 10, 2019•48 min•Ep. 10
In this episode, we talk with writer and theologian Andrew Parks about his journey of faith, loss, and the subversive power of Jesus' call to love our enemies. You can follow Andrew on Facebook and Twitter . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 03, 2019•44 min•Ep. 9
In this episode, I talk to author, theologian, and patristic scholar, Brad Jersak about hearing God, inner healing, a more beautiful gospel, the afterlife, finding community post deconstruction, areas where he struggles with Orthodox Church practice, and several books that he is currently working on-including a short story with "The Shack" author, William Paul Young. You can purchase Brad's incredible books "Can You Hear Me? Tuning in to the God Who Speaks" , "Her Gates Will Never Be Shut: Hope,...
May 24, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode we explore Rene' Girard's paradigm shifting mimetic theory with author and podcaster Matthew J. Distefano. I asked Matthew to give us a very high level view for people, like me, who have struggled to grasp the concept and its' implications in our life. We also get into the practice of scapegoating and why that's so destructive. Matthew is the author of several books including: All Set Free , From the Blood of Abel , and Heretic! all available on Amazon. He is also a co-host of th...
May 20, 2019•35 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, I talk to my friend and fellow spiritual seeker Beau Hoffman about the shifting sands of deconstruction, following Jesus into reconstruction, and what it means to be evangelical today. Beau is a voice worth following on social media. You can find him on Facebook and Instagram . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 13, 2019•26 min•Ep. 6
In Episode 03, we welcome back our first ever repeat guest-Jesus Unbound author Keith Giles-to discuss the journey from belief in the Bible as the inerrant Word of God to a belief that Jesus of Nazareth is the one and only Word of God. What does that mean for our faith? Where did the Bible come from? Did God dictate the words of scripture to the writers? How do we transition from a life of following the Bible to a life of following Jesus? We discuss all of these questions and more. For further s...
May 06, 2019•38 min•Ep. 5
In this episode, Jason speaks with author, podcaster, and life coach Jamal Jivanjee about moving from an economy of scarcity to an economy of love. You can purchase Jamal's excellent book, Living for a Living, on Amazon . This episode was engineered by Eric Howell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 29, 2019•46 min•Ep. 4
In this episode, Jason talks to " Jesus Untangled " author Keith Giles to discuss the intersection of faith and nationalism. You can find more great content from Keith on Patreon! This episode was engineered by Eric Howell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 22, 2019•43 min•Ep. 3
In this special PREQUEL episode, Jason introduces himself, tells you some of his story, and talk about why he's launching this podcast. Thanks for listening! Subscribe today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 13, 2019•16 min•Ep. 2
