Lisa Gungor thought she knew her own story: small-town girl meets boy in college and they blissfully walk down the aisle into happily ever after. Their Christian faith was their lens and foundation for everything—their marriage, their music, their dreams for the future. But as their dreams began to come true, she began to wonder if her religion was really representative of the ‘good news’ she had been taught. She never expected the questions to lead as far as they did when her husband told her h...
Jul 23, 2020•41 min
When counteracting the evils of this world we are subject to burnout, grief, and despair. We can also become dragons while slaying dragons if we succumb to anger and bitterness. When facing the backlash, discouragement, and disillusionment we often experience in the work of social justice, self-esteem is not enough, affirmation is not enough, a strong will is not enough to get us through, to keep us going, to keep us healthy. We must find our identities from higher and a deeper places. The paths...
Jul 21, 2020•50 min
While this title may sound slightly familiar from religious programming circles, let me assure you that my program is just a LITTLE bit better. Many have asked what to expect from this program. Overall, it will be a ministry of laughter and blessings. I will offer my Christian perspective on current events and the news of the day. You will hear special guests share their testimonies. There will be a time where I get to minister to many of you individually. I will share insight on scripture. And ...
Jul 16, 2020•37 min
In this episode Alexia Salvatierra shares lessons from Latin America on how to create intentional communities that heal the soul and change the world. Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/
Jul 14, 2020•36 min
Rob Wilson-Black and Adam Dyer discuss making connections, the right time for energy, and going about connecting resources to people to move agendas forward. Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/
Jul 09, 2020•10 min
What does an encounter that lasted only a few moments have to say about the deep, invested manner that we engage each other's pain, even when that pain is historically predictable? In the Gospel narrative of Thomas, we find a demand for proof of pain from Christ that informs the same privilege we hold dear--choice, at any cost. But what is the literal human cost of our doubt in the presence of a pain and enduring suffering that has always been there, and who pays it? Xavier Ramey, a community ac...
Jul 07, 2020•57 min
Carla Ewert and Dr. Tina Schermer Sellers discuss the roots of sexual shame and the tools to dismantle it. Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/
Jul 02, 2020•49 min
Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Jasmin Morrell with Adam Dyer discuss the need for conversation and action regarding accessibility and faith.
Jun 30, 2020•9 min
Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Marthame and Helen discuss the weather, liberals, and the crazy duck festival.
Jun 25, 2020•8 min
Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Enjoy an interview with Daresha Kyi, the award-winning visionary who writes, produces, and directs for film and television. Daresha's next project due for release next year is called Mama Bears. Mama Bears is a feature-length documentary that explores the many ways in which the lives of conservative, Christian mothers are impacted and utterly transformed when they decide to affirm and advocate on behalf of the...
Jun 23, 2020•30 min
Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Minister and Bryan Sirchio discusses progressive, substantive, uplifting AND challenging Christian music. Sirchia discusses the convergence music project with a guitar in hand. Bryan Sirchio is an ordained minister who joined forces with well known author Brian McLaren and Rev. Cameron Trimble of the Center for Progressive Renewal in Atlanta to form a new worship music company called The Convergence Music Proj...
Jun 18, 2020•55 min
Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ A powerful story teller, Matt Bays presents an honest, raw, yet hopeful account of how we find God in the ruins of our lives. The magic in this communicator’s voice and way of looking at the world is that he is able to speak honestly about deep and tragic events while simultaneously illuminating beauty and hope. - Be empowered to be honest with a God who has felt far off and hard to understand. -Discover commu...
Jun 16, 2020•50 min
Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Christianity receives a lot of attention in the media, but the most frequently discussed version represents a type of Christianity that sometimes turns people away from the Church.
Jun 11, 2020•44 min
Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ In today's political environment, who speaks for whom is not always clear. Over the past couple of decades, evangelical Christians have tended to be associated with the religious right and the most conservative positions of the Republican Party. Rebelling against this designation are those who prefer to be called Red Letter Christians, desiring to live out the red letters of Jesus words in the New Testament. B...
Jun 09, 2020•54 min
Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Jill Henning and Sarah Pressly discuss experiencing the transformational spirit during challenging times.
Jun 04, 2020•13 min
A timely message for the American situation, Rev. William Barber brings his message to the people. This timeless recording from 2019 is inspiration for the work that must be done to confront systemic racism, poverty, the war economy, ecological devastation, and our nations distorted morality. Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/
Jun 02, 2020•44 min
Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ The Rev. Gwen Fry and Sarah Pressly discuss the rejuvenating power of gathering in a place like Wild Goose.
May 28, 2020•6 min
Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ What do Charles Darwin, Adam Smith, and Karl Marx have in common? What does theology have to do with economics? Why is a radical transformation of our economic system a gospel imperative for our time? Why is the gospel an economic manifesto?
May 26, 2020•49 min
Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Phil Fox Rose, Patheos director of content and Goose presenter since 2012, is joined by author, faith community leader and blogger Keith Giles and guests to discuss the state of Progressive Christian blogging. What is it for? Sure we lift each other up, and give some advice. But are we trying to reach people and change their hearts too, or is that pointless? What are the particular challenges and opportunities...
May 21, 2020•45 min
Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ In this episode, Barbara and Brian will speak briefly about the writing life, the road to publishing, and the mechanics of marketing before opening the floor for questions and wisdom from participants.
May 19, 2020•49 min
Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Enjoy an interview with Sara Cunningham, the founder of Free Mom Hugs. Sara calls herself an accidental activist for LGBTQ kids, and their families. Sara admits she struggled with knowing how to respond to her youngest son's coming out since they were in an evangelical church that was not inclusive or affirming. It took her a little while, but Sara finally broke through the fog and fully embraced Palmer's sexu...
May 14, 2020•40 min
Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Darci and Mathame discuss worship landscaping, performative art in church, and why art and church services shouldn't necessarily be separate.
May 12, 2020•10 min
Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ In this unique workshop episode, you’ll learn how to connect with others as an exploration of God and the divine. Whereas most spiritual practices are a retreat into solitary prayer or meditation, relating has us look for God by putting attention on relationships, with each other and the spaces between us. In addition to deepening our spirituality we also cultivate real world relational skills that help us mee...
May 07, 2020•35 min
Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Best-selling children's book author, Matthew Paul Turner, will read his books and talk about why he started writing books for kids. For kids, families, lovers of children's books, or those interested in learning more about the children's book publishing world - Matthew Paul Turner, author of When God Made You and When I Pray for You, will read his books, his favorite books by other authors, and answer your que...
May 05, 2020•42 min
Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ In this episode, Michael Gungor (of the Liturgists podcast) discusses his faith and career journey over the past 3 years and how he arrived to the present moment.
Apr 30, 2020•50 min
Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ What can we learn from the last several years about the state of Christianity and the moral character of the evangelical Right in the United States today? More specifically, what can we learn — and what can we do — about the threat of white Christian nationalism? The facilitators of this session are both leading and emerging voices in the theopolitical resistance movement, emphasizing the importance of activis...
Apr 28, 2020•48 min
Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ What is the goal of the Kingdom of God? Looking at the mission of Jesus it seems that the goal is human flourishing, or Jubilee. Thus, all "missional" activity and church planting should be centered around facilitating and empowering flourishing both of the faith community and the surrounding neighborhoods. By providing three key missiological elements, community organizing offers a parable of what the church ...
Apr 23, 2020•49 min
Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ This year has provided me all kinds of weird and unexpected opportunities to be in conversation with people I totally disagree with. From appearing on Buzzfeed with a Baptist to being invited to President Trump's prayer breakfast I have had lots of facetime with people that many would deem "The other side." I am also the only main line and female leader in my towns "lead pastor group." As you can imagine we do...
Apr 21, 2020•48 min
Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Jacqui Lewis and Pete Enns discuss a working definition of Christianity and what it means to allow your life to conform to the model of Jesus.
Apr 16, 2020•10 min
Click here to keep up with the latest Goose News: http://wildgoosefestival.org/signup/ Doubt isn't sexy, trendy, rebellious or cool. It’s hard, unsettling, and sometimes feels like so much stress and dissonance are hardly worth the effort of keeping up appearances. Sooner or later, and for whatever reason, we all experience constant background noise “Do I really believe any of this?” And yet we’ve been conditioned to ignore our experience, or even shamed into believing that the Creator is disapp...
Apr 14, 2020•41 min
