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Untangling Christianity Podcast

Defusing destructive ideologies, unsnarling confused ideas, considering love and truth in Christianity

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4: DTR With Jesus | Chap 1 of Not A Fan by Kyle Idleman

4: DTR With Jesus | Chap 1 of Not A Fan by Kyle Idleman

In this episode we discuss Chapter One of Not a Fan by Kyle Idleman. Idleman asserts that Jesus pushes us to “define the... Read more

14 Oct 2013

40mins

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82: Unlearning Youth Group

82: Unlearning Youth Group

John and Gregg begin this episode by discussing an article from Relevant Magazine, entitled “3 Youth Group Lessons I’ve ... Read more

16 Mar 2015

35mins

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67: Enjoying All of Life

67: Enjoying All of Life

In this episode John and Gregg go further on the topic of “rigor,” which they initially discussed in episode # 64.  In t... Read more

1 Dec 2014

49mins

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11: Vulnerability, Shame, Fear, Love, and Family

11: Vulnerability, Shame, Fear, Love, and Family

In this episode John and Gregg riff on some ideas John found reading Brene Brown’s book Daring Greatly (highly recommend... Read more

2 Dec 2013

57mins

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Dinosaurs and Drumheller (146)

Dinosaurs and Drumheller (146)

In this episode John and Gregg record the podcast together for the first time in person in Drumheller, Alberta. In it th... Read more

29 May 2017

53mins

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85: Listening to Yourself

85: Listening to Yourself

In this episode John and Gregg again discuss the idea that Christians need “second opinions” about their faith. John see... Read more

6 Apr 2015

40mins

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35: Love is More Than Grace

35: Love is More Than Grace

In this episode John compares grace and love.  Specifically, John contrasts a listener’s story and Gregg’s story (both b... Read more

21 Apr 2014

48mins

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56: Confidence or Arrogance | Listener Feedback

56: Confidence or Arrogance | Listener Feedback

In this episode John and Gregg discuss listener feedback from Eric in the comments for Episode #41.  Eric believes John ... Read more

15 Sep 2014

32mins

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Foggy Interpretation (161)

Foggy Interpretation (161)

In this episode Gregg returns to the notion of interpretation and its importance, particularly for Christians, given to ... Read more

5 Feb 2018

28mins

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22: A Crazy Pursuit | Chap 9 of Not a Fan by Kyle Idleman

22: A Crazy Pursuit | Chap 9 of Not a Fan by Kyle Idleman

This episode looks at Chapter Nine of Not a Fan by Kyle Idleman. We start with John’s confusion and discomfort with the ... Read more

27 Jan 2014

1hr 5mins

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Excellence and Inclusivity (151)

Excellence and Inclusivity (151)

In this episode Gregg talks about the necessity for Christians to be pursuing excellence and the conditions for inclusiv... Read more

11 Sep 2017

27mins

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Feeling Dirty at Church (149)

Feeling Dirty at Church (149)

In this episode Gregg goes further regarding the Integration Project. He begins by expressing doubt that “seekers” actua... Read more

31 Jul 2017

25mins

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73: The Wrong Kind of Mystery

73: The Wrong Kind of Mystery

In this episode John and Gregg discuss several Christmas events that John attended over the holidays. John reads section... Read more

12 Jan 2015

50mins

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31: Coerced Obedience | Chap 14 of Not A Fan by Kyle Idleman

31: Coerced Obedience | Chap 14 of Not A Fan by Kyle Idleman

After a long journey we’ve finally arrived: Chapter 14 of Not a Fan by Kyle Idleman, the book’s end.  This is perhaps ou... Read more

24 Mar 2014

53mins

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99: Is Christianity Easy?

99: Is Christianity Easy?

In this episode John and Gregg discuss the idea that being a Christian should be “easy,” a notion with which Gregg large... Read more

13 Jul 2015

57mins

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53: Can Love be Commanded?

53: Can Love be Commanded?

In this episode John begins by considering which is more important: “seeking” God’s kingdom or loving God?  In doing so ... Read more

25 Aug 2014

38mins

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15: Reviewing 2013 and Anticipating 2014

15: Reviewing 2013 and Anticipating 2014

In this episode we take a look back at 2013 and a look forward to 2014. We also talk about the different books on our de... Read more

30 Dec 2013

58mins

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Why Evangelicalism Fails (169)

Why Evangelicalism Fails (169)

The intention of this episode, the fifth episode on the Foundations of Flourishing curriculum 1, was for it to be a “rou... Read more

11 Jun 2018

14mins

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17: Digging Deeper into Experience

17: Digging Deeper into Experience

In this episode John and Gregg discuss Jerry Bridges’ view that “In order to trust God, we must always view our adverse ... Read more

6 Jan 2014

1hr 2mins

Ranked #20

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65: Self Love and the Ten Commandments

65: Self Love and the Ten Commandments

In this episode John and Gregg consider a comment by listener Melinda to episode #35, Love is more than grace.  Melinda ... Read more

17 Nov 2014

42mins

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