The Deconstructionists

Guest Bio: Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. He is an award-winning author, and he has written or edited more than twenty books. Oord has won the Outstanding Faculty Award twelve times as professor of Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, Idaho. Oord is known for his contributions to research on love, relational theology, science and religion, and Wesleyan/Holiness/Church of the Nazarene thought. (Select) Guest Publications: The Nature of Love: A Theology; The Uncontrolling Love of God: An Open and Relational Account of Providence; God Can't: How to Believe in God and Love After Tragedy, Abuse, and Other Evils; and God Can't Q&A. Pluriform Love: An Open and Relational Theology of Well-Being. Guest Links: www.thomasjayoord.com Twitter: @thomasjayoord Theme music by Forrest Clay. Check out the Recover EP anywhere good music is sold. Stay on top of all the latest at www.thedeconstructionists.com Go there to read our blog, grab a tee shirt, snag

Guest Info/Bio: This week I welcome Kirsten Powers! Kirsten Powers is a CNN senior political analyst and NYT bestselling author whose forthcoming book is "Saving Grace: Speak Your Truth, Stay Centered and Learn to Coexist with People Who Drive You Nuts," publishing on Nov. 2, 2021. Kirsten formerly was a columnist for USA Today, The Daily Beast, American Prospect Online and the New York Post. The Columbia Journalism Review called her "an outspoken liberal journalist" in a sea of opposition at Fox News, where she previously served as a political analyst. Her writing has been published in the Washington Post, Elle magazine, Slate, the Wall Street Journal, and Salon.com. Guest (Select) Publications: The Silencing: How the Left is Killing Free Speech, Saving Grace: Speak Your Truth, Stay Centered, and Learn to Coexist with People Who Drive You Nuts  Guest Links: Twitter: @kirstenpowers Instagram: @kirstenpowers  Theme music by: Forrest Clay  “This Water I am Treading” & “You Must Go” can b

Guest Info/Bio: No, your ears do not deceive you! Long-time listeners asking where Adam went…well….I found him! Adam is a live and well! I packed up the recording gear, set up in Adam’s bourbon room, and we sat down to talk all about what Deconstruction means to us 6 years after starting this crazy project. This week I welcome back my friend and co-founder of The Deconstructionists Podcast, Adam “freaking” Narloch!  Theme music by: Forrest Clay  “This Water I am Treading” & “You Must Go” can be found on the brand new EP, Recover  You can find Forrest Clay's music on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere good music is found! This episode of the Deconstructionists Podcast was edited, mixed, and produced by John Williamson  Stay on top of all of the latest at www.thedeconstructionists.com Go there to check out our blog, snag a t-shirt, or follow us on social media Join our Patreon family here: www.patreon.com/deconstructionists  Website by Ryan Battles All photos by Jared Hevron

On Saturday, January 15, author and renowned thought leader Alexander John Shaia, PhD, will share the universal 4-path journey — recognized by every major spiritual tradition, from Shamanism to Judaism, and by mythology and psychology — as a powerful and reassuring guide to transformation for these times. You can register here for Discover the Mystical, Feminine Map to Transformation Hidden in Christianity’s 4 Gospels: https://shiftnetwork.isrefer.com/go/c4gJW/a24193/ In this eye-opening 60-minute program, you’ll: Discover the beauty and power of the 4-Path Journey underlying all great spiritual traditions — and how it awakens us to a deeper reality that liberates fear and cultivates trust Experience a profound guided meditation welcoming you into the rhythm of a 24-hour cycle as you imagine a dark time in your life, yet arrive at the dawn of a new day, feeling more grounded and at ease Excavate gifts for your transformation from Christianity’s mystical feminine teachings hidden beneath the shadow of patriarc

Guest Info/Bio: This week we welcome the incredible Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis! We talk all about her brand new book, “Fierce Love: A Bold Path to Ferocious Courage and Rule-Breaking Kindness That Can Heal the World.”  Jacqui is an author, activist, preacher, public theologian who uses her gifts to work toward creating an antiracist, just, fully welcoming society in which everyone has enough. Jacqui graduated from Princeton Theological Seminary with a M.Div. and obtained her PhD in Psychology and Religion from Dew University. She is currently the senior pastor at Middle Collegiate Church. Jacqui has been featured on a number of television shows including: The Today Show, All in with Chris Hayes, AM Joy, The Melissa Harris Perry Show, NY1, ABC, NBC, PBS, CBS, and WPIX. She also created two national television programs: Just Faith, and on-demand television program on MSNBC.com, and Chapter and Verse at PBS. Dr. Lewis has also been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Times, the front page of the New

Guest Bio: This week week we have the incredible Brian Zahnd. We cover a whole host of topics from Brian’s amazing new book, “When Everything's on Fire: Forging Faith from the Ashes.” Brian is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church, a non-denominational congregation in St. Joseph, Missouri. He is a passionate reader of theology and philosophy, an avid hiker, mountain climber, and authority on all things Bob Dylon. (Selected) Published Works: Water to Wine: Some of my story; A Farewell to Mars: An Evangelical Pastor’s Journey Toward the Biblical Gospel of Peace; Beauty will save the world: Rediscovering the Allure and Mystery of Christianity; Unconditional?: The Call of Jesus to Radical Forgiveness; What To Do on the Worst Day of Your Life; and Sinner in the Hands of a Loving God: The Scandalous Truth of the Very Good News. Special theme music by Forrest Clay. Songs heard on this episode were: "Does God" and "Recover" from the Recover EP. If you enjoy what we’re doing consider

Guest Info/Bio: This week I welcome Dr. Janet Kellogg Ray! Dr. Ray currently teaches biology at the University of North Texas and speaks and writes at the intersection of science, culture, and faith. We discuss the disconnect between faith and science and why science isn’t at odds with religion.  She is an adjunct clinical assistant professor at the University of North Texas in the Department of Biological Sciences. She holds a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of North Texas, a M.Ed. in Gifted Education from Hardin-Simmons University and a B.S.Ed. in biology from Abilene Christian University.  Guest Links: www.janetkray.com  Instagram: @janetkelloggray  Twitter: @janetkelloggray  Facebook: @janetkelloggray  Theme music by: Forrest Clay  “Does God” & “Recover” can be found on the brand new EP, Recover  You can find Forrest Clay's music on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere good music is found! This episode of the Deconstructionists Podcast was edited, mixe

Guest Bio: This week we welcome back one of our favorite guests Dr. Diana Butler Bass! Diana is an author, speaker, and independent scholar specializing in American religion and culture. She holds a Ph.D. in religious studies from Duke University. Diana regularly speaks at conferences, consults with religious organizations, leads educational events for religious leaders, and teaches and preaches in a variety of venues. She writes at The Huffington Post and The Washington Post and comments on religion, politics, and culture in the media including USA TODAY, Time, Newsweek, CBS, CNN, FOX, PBS, and NPR. (Selected) Published Works: Grounded: Finding God in the World - A Spiritual Revolution; Christianity After Religion: The End of Church and the Birth of a New Spiritual Awakening; A People’s History of Christianity: The Other Side of the Story; Christianity for the Rest of Us: How the Neighborhood Church is Transforming the Faith; and Grateful: The Transformative Power of Giving Thanks; Freeing Jesus: Rediscoveri

Guest Bio: This week is a special Halloween episode first released on the From the Void Podcast. I talk with special guest Kimberly Clark Sharp about her own personal near death experience and subsequent work with others who have had similar experiences. Kimberly is a long-time social worker and leader in exploring near-death experiences for more than thirty years. Following her own NDE, she founded the Seattle chapter of IANDS (International Association of Near Death Studies) in 1982, the oldest and largest support group for near-death experiencers. Kimberly has taught at the University of Washington School of Medicine and at Seattle University. (Select) Guest Publications: After the Light: The Spiritual Path to Purpose Guest Website/Social Media: www.seattleiands.org This episode of the Deconstructionists Podcast was edited, mixed, and produced by John Williamson  Stay on top of all of the latest at www.thedeconstructionists.com Go there to check out our blog, snag a t-shirt, or follow us on socia

Guest Info/Bio: This week I welcome the incredible Kate Bowler, PhD! Kate is a New York Times bestselling author, podcast host, and a professor at Duke University. She studies the cultural stories we still ourselves about success, suffering, and whether (or not) we’re capable of change.  At age 35, she was unexpectedly diagnosed with Stage IV cancer, causing her to think in different terms about the research and beliefs she had been studying. She penned the New York Times bestselling memoir, Everything Happen for a Reason (and Other Lies I’ve Loved), which tells the story of her struggle to understand the personal and intellectual dimensions of the American belief that all tragedies are tests of character.  Kate hosts the amazing podcast, Everything Happens where she’s spoken with people like Malcolm Gladwell, Matthew McConaughey, and Anne Lamott about what wisdom and truth they’ve uncovered during difficult circumstances.  Kate’s work has received wide-spread media attention from NPR, The Today Show, T

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Guest Info/Bio: This week I welcome the amazing Ron Steslow! Prior to the 2016 election Ron had run million dollar senate races, worked for the National Republican Senatorial Committee, led redistricting efforts in Nevada, and started his own consulting firm. He was set to become the future of the Republican party until he started to deconstruct both his faith and his personal identity. We talk all about his spiritual journey, coming out as a gay man, and split with the party he seemed destined to lead.  Check out Ron’s new podcast: Politicology anywhere you find your podcasts!  Guest Links: www.ronsteslow.com  www.politicology.com  Instagram: @ronaldsteslow Twitter: @ronsteslow Special theme music by Forest Clay  The songs heard were: “Recover” & “Does God”  You can find Forest Clay’s music on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere good music is found! This episode of the Deconstructionists Podcast was edited, mixed, and produced by John Williamson  Stay on top of all of the lates

Guest Info/Bio: This week I welcome Cliff Young and Aaron Benward. Cliff started his career as a member of the band, Caedman’s Call and Aaron Benward began his career as part of the father/son duo Aaron Jeoffrey and later Blue County. Cliff and Aaron have been friends since childhood and were two of the producers on the new movie, Playing God. Playing God stars Michael McKean (Better Call Saul & Spinal Tap), Alan Tudyk (Rogue One, Deadpool 2, Doom Patrol, Resident Alien), and Luke Benward (Dumplin and Life of the Party).  Playing God is a movie about a sibling con-artist team who recruit there long-time mentor to “play” God in order to scam a grieving billionaire. The film tackles the difficult subjects of grieving, forgiveness and grace in a fun, adventurous story of a small tie con film.  Guest Links: www.playinggodmovie.com  www.watershedmotionpictures.com  Instagram: @watershedmotionpictures  Special guest music on this episode provide by: Black Math  Enjoy the music? Songs heard on this episo

Guest Info/Bio: This week I welcome the amazing Julie Rodgers! Julie is a writer, speaker, and leader in the movement working for full inclusion for LGBTQ people in Christian communities. She played a significant role in shutting down Exodus International, the largest conversion therapy organization in the world, and she was also the first openly gay person to be hired by an evangelical Christian college. She is featured in “Pray Away” (2021), a documentary about the movement to pray the gay away. Her writing has been featured in Sojourners, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Time.  (Select) Publications:  “Outlove: A Queer Christian Survival Story” Guest Links: www.julierodgers.com  Twitter: @julie_rodgers  Facebook: @Julie.r.rodgers  Instagram: @julie_rodgers  Special guest music on this episode provide by: Civilian  Enjoy the music? Songs heard on this episode: “Fear & Trembling”, Should This Noose Unloosen”, “Patience”, and “Michael”  You can find Civilian’s music on iTunes, Apple

Guest Info/Bio: This week I welcome a long overdue guest, Trey Pearson! Trey is best known as the lead singer of the popular band Everyday Sunday and current solo artist. We talk about Trey’s experience with coming out publicly in 2016, the pressure of being known as a “Christian” artist, the church’s treatment of the LGBTQ+ community, and much more.  Guest Links: www.treypearson.com  Twitter: @treypearson  Facebook: @treypearson Instagram: @treypearson  Special guest music on this episode provide by: Trey Pearson  Enjoy the music? Songs heard on this episode were the singles, “Love is Love, The Good Grief, & Hey Jesus” from the album, Love Is Love and the new single, “Don’t Dance 2.1”  You can find Trey’s music on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere good music is found! This episode of the Deconstructionists Podcast was edited by John Williamson and mixed and produced by Nicholas Rowe at National Audio Preservation Society: A full service recording studio and creative habitat, lo

Guest Info/Bio: This week I welcome Ryan David Green & Cameron Hood of the band Ryanhood. Named 'Best Group/Duo' in 2014 International Acoustic Music Awards, acoustic duo Ryanhood began as street-performers at Boston's Quincy Market. It was there that they were spotted by a college booking agent and thrust into the college touring scene, where Campus Activities Magazine would name them "one of the most requested acts by college buyers all across the country." They've since gone on to perform more than a thousand shows in 45 U.S. states over the past decade, and have shared stages with Jason Mraz, Matt Nathanson, Train, and many more. Guest Links: www.ryanhood.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/RyanhoodVideos Twitter: @ryanhood Instagram: @RyanhoodMusic Facebook: @RyanhoodMusic Enjoy the songs on this episode? Songs featured were: "Under the Leaves, Wide Awake in a Dream, and The Fight" from the album, Under the Leaves & "I Didn't Put Anything Into Your Pl

Guest Info/Bio:  This week I welcome the incredible Brenda Marie Davis. Brenda is a YouTuber, Podcaster, Author, and Speaker who uses her platform to talk to young people about sex and religion. Her platform God is Grey, has become an interactive space for people of all ages, orientations, & beliefs to engage, seek guidance, & heal.  Guest (Select) Published Works:  On Her Knees: A Memoir Guest Website/Social Media: www.godisgrey.com  Twitter: @GodisGreyxo  Instagram: @onherknees & @godisgrey  YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/GodisGrey  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/god-is-grey/id1437717099  Special guest music on this episode provided by:  Micah Bentley  www.micahbentley.com  Twitter: @micah_bentley YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCg6Jze7bMdJ5MrP5ACeRuHw  Instagram: @micahbentley  Enjoy the songs? Songs featured on this episode were: “No Rivalry, Scarcity, Suits & Rags, & Wineskins.”  Micah’s music is available on iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, YouTube, Spotify,

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Guest Info/Bio: This week we welcome Kat Harris! Kat and I talk all about Purity Culture and it’s impact as well as the church’s views on sex in general.      Kat is a podcaster, online educator, speaker, author, photographer, Beyonce lover, and Ranch dressing aficionado. Her vision is to equip and empower women with practical tools to walk in their worth and navigate their lives grounded in freedom, vision, and wholeness.  Guest (Select) Publications: Sexless in the City: A Sometimes Sassy, Sometimes Painful, Always Honest Look at Dating, Desire, and Sex.  Guest Links: www.therefinedwoman.com  Instagram: @therefindedwoman Special guest music on this episode provide by: Ellie Holcomb Musical Guest/Music Links: www.ellieholcomb.com  Twitter: @ellieholcomb  Instagram: @ellieholcomb  Facebook: @ellieholcombmusic  Enjoy the music? Songs heard on this episode were the songs, “You are Loved” & “Wonderfully Made” from the album, Red Sea Road and the brand new singles, “I Don’t Want To Miss It” & “Can

Guest Info/Bio: This week we welcome back the Rev. Dr. Brad Jersak AND Wm. Paul Young for part 2 of our conversation.  Brad holds a PhD in Theology and Religious Studies from Bangor University (Wales) and is an author and teacher based in Abbotsford, BC. He serves as a reader and monastery preacher at All Saints of North America Orthodox Monastery. Wm. Paul Young is the best-selling author of the book The Shack, Cross Roads, and Eve, and the non-fiction book Lies We Believe About God. Guest (Select) Publications: Bradley Jersak: A More Christlike God: A More Beautiful Gospel; Her Gates Will Never Be Shut: Hell, Hope, and the New Jerusalem; A More Christlike Way: A More Beautiful Faith; IN: Incarnation & Inclusion, Abba & Lamb; and The Pastor: A Crisis Paul Young: The Shack; Cross Roads; Eve: A Novel; and The Pastor: A Crisis Guest Links: Brad Jersak: www.bradjersak.com ( http://www.bradjersak.com ) Twitter: @bradjersak Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/BradJersak/ YouTube: https