Andre Rabe

Here's me and my friend, Andre Rabe, talking about Girardian inspired things. It was a GREAT conversation. -Find out more about Andre at https://alwaysloved.net and if you're listening to this in August of '23, sign up for our online conference by  clicking or copying and pasting rb.gy/izadv. If you're listening after August of '23, well, it sucks to be you.-Hope you've joined the substack newsletter at https://fosterj.substack.com

Here's me and my friend, Andre Rabe, talking about Girardian inspired things. It was a GREAT conversation. -Find out more about Andre at <a href="https://alwaysloved.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://alwaysloved.net</a> and if you're listening to this in August of '23, sign up for our online conference by clicking or copying and pasting <a href="http://rb.gy/izadv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rb.gy/izadv</a>. If you're listening after August of '23, well, it sucks to be you. -Hope you've joined the substack newsletter at <a href="https://fosterj.substack.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://fosterj.substack.com</a>

7:4 People I'm Listening to - Andre Rabe

Brian Zahnd

Good to be with Brian Zahnd again today! Brian's a pastor and author. My favorite book of his is probably "Beauty will Save the World." And he'll be a part of our online Girardian Intersections online conference. Copy and paste following URL to get tickets rb.gy/izadv. (And BZ's website is www.brianzahnd.com.)-Some of today's music can be found at epidemicsound and the opening little tune is by Coma Svensson. -Like, subscribe, review and also make sure to subscribe to my substack newsletter by going to jonathanfosteronline.com and well, click on the substack newsletter link!

Good to be with Brian Zahnd again today! Brian's a pastor and author. My favorite book of his is probably "Beauty will Save the World." And he'll be a part of our online Girardian Intersections online conference. Copy and paste following URL to get tickets <a href="http://rb.gy/izadv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rb.gy/izadv</a>. (And BZ's website is <a href="http://www.brianzahnd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.brianzahnd.com</a>.) -Some of today's music can be found at epidemicsound and the opening little tune is by Coma Svensson. -Like, subscribe, review and also make sure to subscribe to my substack newsletter by going to <a href="http://jonathanfosteronline.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jonathanfosteronline.com</a> and well, click on the substack newsletter link!

7:3 People I'm Listening to - Brian Zahnd

Jennifer Garcia Bashaw

Jennifer Garcia

Great to be with Dr. Jennifer Garcia Bashaw. Jennifer will be one our  presenters at the upcoming "Girardian Intersections online Conference." Copy and paste following URL to get tickets https://rb.gy/izadv-Jennifer teaches at Campbell University, works with the Bible for Normal People, and has a book out entitled, Scapegoats: The Gospel through the Eyes of Victims. -Some of today’s music can be found at epidemicsound.com. This tune is called “Sunkissed” by Daniel Fridell. -Hey, why not leave a cool review or share with a friend?

Great to be with Dr. Jennifer Garcia Bashaw. Jennifer will be one our presenters at the upcoming "Girardian Intersections online Conference." Copy and paste following URL to get tickets <a href="https://rb.gy/izadv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://rb.gy/izadv</a> -Jennifer teaches at Campbell University, works with the Bible for Normal People, and has a book out entitled, Scapegoats: The Gospel through the Eyes of Victims. -Some of today’s music can be found at <a href="http://epidemicsound.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">epidemicsound.com</a>. This tune is called “Sunkissed” by Daniel Fridell. -Hey, why not leave a cool review or share with a friend?

7:2 People I'm Listening To - Jennifer Garcia Bashaw

Peter Rollins

-Here’s my conversation with the always kind and interesting Peter Rollins. And if you want to find the video rather than the audio, check it out on substack.com/jonathan_foster or patreon.com/jonathan_foster -Find out more about Pete, his writing, film making, conferences and all the really interesting stuff he’s up to at peterrollins.com. I’ve learned a lot from his work over the years and was really grateful he joined me again as we talked loosely around themes that connect thinkers like Jacque Lacan and René Girard.  -And hey, speaking of Girard, for only $19.99 you can get in on the Girardian Intersections Online Conference Thomas Jay Oord and I are hosting in August. That price, as of this posting, is only good for another month. Here's the shortened link: https://rb.gy/izadv -Peace,

-Here’s my conversation with the always kind and interesting Peter Rollins. And if you want to find the video rather than the audio, check it out on <a href="http://substack.com/jonathan_foster" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">substack.com/jonathan_foster</a> or <a href="http://patreon.com/jonathan_foster" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/jonathan_foster</a> -Find out more about Pete, his writing, film making, conferences and all the really interesting stuff he’s up to at <a href="http://peterrollins.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">peterrollins.com</a>. I’ve learned a lot from his work over the years and was really grateful he joined me again as we talked loosely around themes that connect thinkers like Jacque Lacan and René Girard. -And hey, speaking of Girard, for only $19.99 you can get in on the Girardian Intersections Online Conference Thomas Jay Oord and I are hosting in August. That price, as of this posting, is only good for another month. Here's the shortened link: <a href="https://rb.gy/izadv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://rb.gy/izadv</a> -Peace,

7:1 People I'm Lisening to - Peter Rollins

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6:5 Whatsup with the World Lately? (Substack/Patreon Newsletter)

6:4 Show Me What I'm looking For (Substack/Patreon Newsletter Publication)

6:3 Of Convenience Stores and Beauty (Substack/Patreon Newsletter Publication)

6:2 A Comical Theology (Substack/Patreon Newsletter Publication)

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6:1 Wolf Spiders and Truth (Substack/Patreon Newsletter Publication)

Dana Hicks

Hey everyone, I believe this will be the last of season five! Unless I change my mind. Then it won't. Thanks for hanging out with me this season. It's been a lot of fun. --Feel free to review, like, star, thumbs up and more if you've found anything helpful here. Sign up for my newlsetter at jonathanfosteronline.com and as always, find videos with my full conversations like the one I had on this episode with Dana at patreon.com/jonathan_foster.--Speaking of Dana... Dr. Dana Hicks is an Amazon best-selling author and has written a new book, the one we'll talk about today called "The Knot: How to Secure Healthy, Modern Relationships While Not Being Tied to Marriage's Past." I've read it. It's good. It's not like anything you've probably read alng the lines of marriage and relationship. Which is one of the reason's why it's good! --Dana has been a church planter, pastor, professor, and leadership developer for over 30 years now and his doctorage from the Beeson Pastor Doctoral Fellowship at Asbury Theological Seminary.--Peace everyone!

Hey everyone, I believe this will be the last of season five! Unless I change my mind. Then it won't. Thanks for hanging out with me this season. It's been a lot of fun. --Feel free to review, like, star, thumbs up and more if you've found anything helpful here. Sign up for my newlsetter at <a href="http://jonathanfosteronline.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jonathanfosteronline.com</a> and as always, find videos with my full conversations like the one I had on this episode with Dana at <a href="http://patreon.com/jonathan_foster" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/jonathan_foster</a>. --Speaking of Dana... Dr. Dana Hicks is an Amazon best-selling author and has written a new book, the one we'll talk about today called "The Knot: How to Secure Healthy, Modern Relationships While Not Being Tied to Marriage's Past." I've read it. It's good. It's not like anything you've probably read alng the lines of marriage and relationship. Which is one of the reason's why it's good! --Dana has been a church planter, pastor, professor, and leadership developer for over 30 years now and his doctorage from the Beeson Pastor Doctoral Fellowship at Asbury Theological Seminary. --Peace everyone!

5:13 Wrapping up Season Five (Along with Dana Hicks)

I write, have a doctorate in mimetic theory and open and relational theology, help non-profits, have a beautiful wife, three kids, and as it's turning out, an intense if not interesting life. Check out jonathan_foster on substack or patreon.Season 1:  LGTBQ+ stuffS2: Ideas arond being a human being. S3: Why I Still...S4: StoryS5: F.A.Q.'sS6: Random stuff connected to my substack/patreon pageS7: People I'm Listening toTrack me down at Patreon or Substack at jonathanfosteronline.comMake sure to hit the follow or subscribe. And if you dig it, you're welcome to leave a review. Thanks!

This is so helpful in time when there is so much confusion about the character of God and how it intersects with my personally.

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I write, have a doctorate in mimetic theory and open and relational theology, help non-profits, have a beautiful wife, three kids, and as it's turning out, an intense if not interesting life. Check out jonathan_foster on substack or patreon. Season 1: LGTBQ+ stuff S2: Ideas arond being a human being. S3: Why I Still... S4: Story S5: F.A.Q.'s S6: Random stuff connected to my substack/patreon page S7: People I'm Listening to Track me down at Patreon or Substack at <a href="http://jonathanfosteronline.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jonathanfosteronline.com</a> Make sure to hit the follow or subscribe. And if you dig it, you're welcome to leave a review. Thanks!

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This is the second of a two-part conversation with Dr. Johan Tredoux. We unpack theology in a way that reveals maybe the truest reason why I’m in favor of viewing everyone as worthy of God’s unconditional love and how my former ecclesial hierarchy couldn’t quite embrace that idea. I’m thankful you get to listen in on what we talk about here, and I hope it makes you think. Johan has his Ph.D. from the University of Manchester. He’s the author of Mildred Bangs Wynkoop: Her Life and Thought. Find it on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Mildred-Bangs-Wynkoop-Life-Thought/dp/0834136511  (And hey, you might as well purchase through smile.amazon and designate LQVE as the benefactor.) If you like what Dr. Johan has to say, check him out the first Sunday night of the month, 5 pm, at the Praxis gathering at missionchurchonline.com.Feel free to track me down with questions and comments at the sites listed in my profile. And if you’ve read this far, you should know about our non-profit organization LQVE. LQVE is a really interesting relationship that has developed with Haitian people, for Haitian people in some of the most remote areas of the Western Hemisphere. Learn more at www.LQVE.org.

This is the second of a two-part conversation with Dr. Johan Tredoux. We unpack theology in a way that reveals maybe the truest reason why I’m in favor of viewing everyone as worthy of God’s unconditional love and how my former ecclesial hierarchy couldn’t quite embrace that idea. I’m thankful you get to listen in on what we talk about here, and I hope it makes you think. Johan has his Ph.D. from the University of Manchester. He’s the author of Mildred Bangs Wynkoop: Her Life and Thought. Find it on Amazon <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mildred-Bangs-Wynkoop-Life-Thought/dp/0834136511" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Mildred-Bangs-Wynkoop-Life-Thought/dp/0834136511</a> (And hey, you might as well purchase through smile.amazon and designate LQVE as the benefactor.) If you like what Dr. Johan has to say, check him out the first Sunday night of the month, 5 pm, at the Praxis gathering at <a href="http://missionchurchonline.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">missionchurchonline.com</a>. Feel free to track me down with questions and comments at the sites listed in my profile. And if you’ve read this far, you should know about our non-profit organization LQVE. LQVE is a really interesting relationship that has developed with Haitian people, for Haitian people in some of the most remote areas of the Western Hemisphere. Learn more at <a href="http://www.LQVE.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.LQVE.org</a>.

3-The One w/More Dr Tredoux & Maybe the Truest Reason I’m No Longer w/My Former Ecclesial Hierarchy

This is an episode where we talk a little about some of the things you may be feeling as you deconstruct and reconstruct your thinking about faith, life, and love. And to be clear, the idea is to reconstruct, to find the beauty that’s been there all along. But to get to beauty sometimes you need to go through anger, fatigue, confusion and doubt.

Season 2:8 Reconstructionists

Let's get further into some thoughts about the new atheist movement, which is billed as an intellectual movement. I'm (scratching my head now) not sure I agree. There are definitely reasons not to believe in God, but for me, most of those reasons stem from unhealthy Christian theology, not from ironclad philosophical reasoning. I don't think there's anything ironclad in this universe (or multiverse) except... love. Then again, I don't really have a problem with most atheists that I've met. At least they fight back against unhealthy theology. That's better than most Christianity in the West!

Let's get further into some thoughts about the new atheist movement, which is billed as an intellectual movement. I'm (scratching my head now) not sure I agree. There are definitely reasons not to believe in God, but for me, most of those reasons stem from unhealthy Christian theology, not from ironclad philosophical reasoning. I don't think there's anything ironclad in this universe (or multiverse) except... love. Then again, I don't really have a problem with most atheists that I've met. At least they fight back against unhealthy theology. That's better than most Christianity in the West!

Season 2:7   Untranslating the Misconception for Atheists [and Christians]

I'm talking with Pastor Brian Zahnd about Fred Nietzsche on this episode. (Fred sounds so much more gentle, doesn't it?)Please check out Brian at https://brianzahnd.com. He's the author of several books. I've read them all. They are all worth your time. If you haven't read him before, lets see, I'd say start with "Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God." Though my favorite is "Beauty will Save the World."So, thanks to Brian for his time and his work. Hope you all dig this. And find it helpful. And share it with a friend. Meanwhile, be strong, which I think means, be weak. Something that would drive Nietzsche crazy. (Maybe it did.)Check out LQVE.org if you don't have anything better to do. Important stuff going on there!

I'm talking with Pastor Brian Zahnd about Fred Nietzsche on this episode. (Fred sounds so much more gentle, doesn't it?)Please check out Brian at <a href="https://brianzahnd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://brianzahnd.com</a>. He's the author of several books. I've read them all. They are all worth your time. If you haven't read him before, lets see, I'd say start with "Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God." Though my favorite is "Beauty will Save the World." So, thanks to Brian for his time and his work. Hope you all dig this. And find it helpful. And share it with a friend. Meanwhile, be strong, which I think means, be weak. Something that would drive Nietzsche crazy. (Maybe it did.) Check out <a href="http://LQVE.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LQVE.org</a> if you don't have anything better to do. Important stuff going on there!

Season 2:6 The Sacred Games We Invent (Brian Zahnd)

Cindy Wang Brandt

I interview Cindy Wang Brandt this week about parenting, shame, and embodiment this week. Please find out more about Cindy and her parenting conference and book at https://www.parentingforwardconference.com

I interview Cindy Wang Brandt this week about parenting, shame, and embodiment this week. Please find out more about Cindy and her parenting conference and book at <a href="https://www.parentingforwardconference.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.parentingforwardconference.com</a>

Season 2:5 Keep People Free for God and God Free for People (Cindy wang Brandt)

As of this posting, it is Holy Saturday, that strange and awkward day in between the Crucifixion and the Resurrection. In some ways, I think we are all "Holy Saturday People." We're all living in the in-between time. During this time, it's important to grieve what we've lost. Not to make us feel bad, but to help us see our limits, name pain, and define the reality in our lives. To that end, today's episode is a bit different. I read a chapter of "Death, Hope &amp; the Laugher of God" about lament. It's probably some of the more important stuff I have to say, but also some of the least popular. Ha, how's that for advertisement? Grief and lament are just not fun topics. But, in the time and age we are currently in... Covid-19... a lot of people are experiencing loss. And so, this just might be the time for you to enter into rather than run away. Thanks, everyone. Blessings. Can't wait for the Resurrection of all things.

As of this posting, it is Holy Saturday, that strange and awkward day in between the Crucifixion and the Resurrection. In some ways, I think we are all "Holy Saturday People." We're all living in the in-between time. During this time, it's important to grieve what we've lost. Not to make us feel bad, but to help us see our limits, name pain, and define the reality in our lives. To that end, today's episode is a bit different. I read a chapter of "Death, Hope &amp; the Laugher of God" about lament. It's probably some of the more important stuff I have to say, but also some of the least popular. Ha, how's that for advertisement? Grief and lament are just not fun topics. But, in the time and age we are currently in... Covid-19... a lot of people are experiencing loss. And so, this just might be the time for you to enter into rather than run away. Thanks, everyone. Blessings. Can't wait for the Resurrection of all things.

Season 2:4 The Key of Lament

James Alison

In this episode we talk about racism, scapegoating, reparations, our imitative desires, Rene Girard and more. Yes, it’s a full one. I’m thankful you get to hear Peter Rollins, James Alison, and Julia Robinson Moore weigh in on these subjects. Their input here and in their writings are helping me decide what it is I’m believing. Make sure you find out more about them at their respective websites, and/or searching Amazon for them. (Btw, if you use Amazon you might as well use smile. amazon and plug in LQVE.org as your non-profit to support!) Dr. Peter Rollins, https://peterrollins.com/Dr. James Alison, http://jamesalison.co.uk/Dr. Julia Robinson Moore, pages.uncc.edu/julia-marie-robinsonIf you want, make sure to share, like, follow, and leave reviews. You can find me at jonathanfosteronline.com and also on my facebook page by searching for jonathanfosterauthor.

In this episode we talk about racism, scapegoating, reparations, our imitative desires, Rene Girard and more. Yes, it’s a full one. I’m thankful you get to hear Peter Rollins, James Alison, and Julia Robinson Moore weigh in on these subjects. Their input here and in their writings are helping me decide what it is I’m believing. Make sure you find out more about them at their respective websites, and/or searching Amazon for them. (Btw, if you use Amazon you might as well use smile. amazon and plug in <a href="http://LQVE.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LQVE.org</a> as your non-profit to support!) Dr. Peter Rollins, <a href="https://peterrollins.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://peterrollins.com/</a> Dr. James Alison, <a href="http://jamesalison.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://jamesalison.co.uk/</a> Dr. Julia Robinson Moore, <a href="http://pages.uncc.edu/julia-marie-robinson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pages.uncc.edu/julia-marie-robinson</a> If you want, make sure to share, like, follow, and leave reviews. You can find me at <a href="http://jonathanfosteronline.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jonathanfosteronline.com</a> and also on my facebook page by searching for jonathanfosterauthor.

Season 2:3 No Future without Forgiveness (Peter Rollins, Julia Robinson Moore, James Alison)

The title of this episode borrows yet another line from Karl Marx.  We’ll go further into “the texture” that is, the life and anti-life that I imagine is woven into the fabric of everything. We'll also talk about what the serpent might have been and where it came from in Genesis 3 and how defining sin is a very difficult endeavor. The highlight, of course, is hearing from Peter Rollins. He’ll talk about, among other things, his idea of sin and the object of desire vs the object cause of desire. I hope you take the time to look him up at peterrollins.com. He’s got a lot of great things to say and I’m thankful he’s agreed to be a part of this season. (As always, he may not agree with everything I say. You’ll have to read him to find out what you think.)Thanks everyone. Follow, like, share, thumbs-up, or whatever it is you feel inclined to do.

The title of this episode borrows yet another line from Karl Marx. We’ll go further into “the texture” that is, the life and anti-life that I imagine is woven into the fabric of everything. We'll also talk about what the serpent might have been and where it came from in Genesis 3 and how defining sin is a very difficult endeavor. The highlight, of course, is hearing from Peter Rollins. He’ll talk about, among other things, his idea of sin and the object of desire vs the object cause of desire. I hope you take the time to look him up at <a href="http://peterrollins.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">peterrollins.com</a>. He’s got a lot of great things to say and I’m thankful he’s agreed to be a part of this season. (As always, he may not agree with everything I say. You’ll have to read him to find out what you think.) Thanks everyone. Follow, like, share, thumbs-up, or whatever it is you feel inclined to do.

Season 2:2 Pick up the Living Flowers (Peter Rollins)

1A is a continuation of the episode 1 that begins to lay out ideas about why we feel the need to pretend but why pretending is pointless! It's the greatest news. That's right, grace wrecks the illusion we have to be better than we are. And grace wrecks those who perpetuate the condition that requires illusions. And who might they be? Sigh, mostly, the church. I know, it's wild. Thanks to my guests who appear here and on a handful of different episodes this season. They are authors, speakers, professors, podcasters and people who are doing a lot of great work.Dr. Peter Rollins, https://peterrollins.comDr. James Alison, http://jamesalison.co.uk Cindy Wang Brandt, https://cindywangbrandt.com Dr. Julia Robinson Moore, https://pages.uncc.edu/julia-marie-robinson I hope you find time to look into each of these people. I’ve been reading James and Peter, if I can call them by their first names, for 3-5 years now. Their writings and talks have helped me shift and re-shift my theology toward something which I consider much healthier. I can’t recommend them enough. Cindy and Julia are newer friends of mine. Cindy is an author and podcaster. She has an online conference called https://www.parentingforwardconference.com that I highly recommend. And Julia is an author, professor and speaker that you will find has keen insight. As always, like, share, review, follow, or whatever you do on your particular podcasting platform. Feel free to track me down with questions and comments you might have.

1A is a continuation of the episode 1 that begins to lay out ideas about why we feel the need to pretend but why pretending is pointless! It's the greatest news. That's right, grace wrecks the illusion we have to be better than we are. And grace wrecks those who perpetuate the condition that requires illusions. And who might they be? Sigh, mostly, the church. I know, it's wild. Thanks to my guests who appear here and on a handful of different episodes this season. They are authors, speakers, professors, podcasters and people who are doing a lot of great work. Dr. Peter Rollins, <a href="https://peterrollins.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://peterrollins.com</a> Dr. James Alison, <a href="http://jamesalison.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://jamesalison.co.uk</a> Cindy Wang Brandt, <a href="https://cindywangbrandt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cindywangbrandt.com</a> Dr. Julia Robinson Moore, <a href="https://pages.uncc.edu/julia-marie-robinson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pages.uncc.edu/julia-marie-robinson</a> I hope you find time to look into each of these people. I’ve been reading James and Peter, if I can call them by their first names, for 3-5 years now. Their writings and talks have helped me shift and re-shift my theology toward something which I consider much healthier. I can’t recommend them enough. Cindy and Julia are newer friends of mine. Cindy is an author and podcaster. She has an online conference called <a href="https://www.parentingforwardconference.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.parentingforwardconference.com</a> that I highly recommend. And Julia is an author, professor and speaker that you will find has keen insight. As always, like, share, review, follow, or whatever you do on your particular podcasting platform. Feel free to track me down with questions and comments you might have.

Season 2:1A The Condition Requiring Illusions continued (Rollins, Alison, Brandt, Moore)

Cindy Brandt

Julia Moore

This is the first of a two part episode (1 and 1A) that begins to lay out ideas about why we feel the need to pretend but why pretending is pointless! It's the greatest news. That's right, grace wrecks the illusion we have to be better than we are. And grace wrecks those who perpetuate the condition that requires illusions. And who might they be? Sigh, mostly, the church. I know, it's wild. Thanks to my guests who appear here and on a handful of different episodes this season...Dr. Peter Rollins, https://peterrollins.comDr. James Alison, http://jamesalison.co.uk Cindy Wang Brandt, https://cindywangbrandt.com Dr. Julia Robinson Moore, https://pages.uncc.edu/julia-marie-robinson I hope you find time to look into each of these people. I’ve been reading James and Peter, if I can call them by their first names, for 3-5 years now. Their writings and talks have helped me shift and re-shift my theology toward something which I consider much healthier. I can’t recommend them enough. Cindy and Julia are newer friends of mine. Cindy is an author and podcaster. She has an online conference called https://www.parentingforwardconference.com that I highly recommend. And Julia is an author, professor and speaker that you will find has keen insight. As always, like, share, review, follow, or whatever you do on your particular podcasting platform. Feel free to track me down with questions and comments you might have.

This is the first of a two part episode (1 and 1A) that begins to lay out ideas about why we feel the need to pretend but why pretending is pointless! It's the greatest news. That's right, grace wrecks the illusion we have to be better than we are. And grace wrecks those who perpetuate the condition that requires illusions. And who might they be? Sigh, mostly, the church. I know, it's wild. Thanks to my guests who appear here and on a handful of different episodes this season... Dr. Peter Rollins, <a href="https://peterrollins.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://peterrollins.com</a> Dr. James Alison, <a href="http://jamesalison.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://jamesalison.co.uk</a> Cindy Wang Brandt, <a href="https://cindywangbrandt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://cindywangbrandt.com</a> Dr. Julia Robinson Moore, <a href="https://pages.uncc.edu/julia-marie-robinson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pages.uncc.edu/julia-marie-robinson</a> I hope you find time to look into each of these people. I’ve been reading James and Peter, if I can call them by their first names, for 3-5 years now. Their writings and talks have helped me shift and re-shift my theology toward something which I consider much healthier. I can’t recommend them enough. Cindy and Julia are newer friends of mine. Cindy is an author and podcaster. She has an online conference called <a href="https://www.parentingforwardconference.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.parentingforwardconference.com</a> that I highly recommend. And Julia is an author, professor and speaker that you will find has keen insight. As always, like, share, review, follow, or whatever you do on your particular podcasting platform. Feel free to track me down with questions and comments you might have.

Season 2:1 Condition Requiring Illusions (James Alison, Cindy Brandt, Julia Moore, Peter Rollins)

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