Episode 129 - Weaponizing Scripture with Christy Potter-Kass

My daughter Alaina returns with some thoughts about Hell and responses from returning guest Jeremy Lau!

My good friend Christy discusses her work with women who have been abused by the Bible and how the scriptures can be used to heal. 

Friend of the pod, Dr. Heather Evans returns to discuss the dangers of purity culture. 

After a summer hiatus, we're back! My friend Jana stops by to discuss growing up in conservative Christianity and how her experience in university led to a more expansive understanding of the love of God. 

Drs. Michael Toy and Steve Simmons return to discuss what AI looks in our spirituality and theology. 

Author and speaker, Brian McLaren returns to discuss the future of the church in the light of recent cotroversies and the political climate. 

Dr. Toy, from Moravian University School of Theology, returns to discuss Digital Theology and Biblical interpretation. 

Not sure if you noticed, but the state of our world and Christianity seems to be a bit of a dumpster fire. So in this week's episode Drs Lindsey Scott and Michael Toy from Moravian University's School of Theology, stop by to discuss how a healthy theology can help. 

Author Tiffany Yecke Brooks joins us to discuss her book "To Rebehold the Stars: Reimagining Faith and Formation After Deconstruction".  "Brooks helps readers find their way forward after faith deconstruction. She likens the process to Dante's ascent from the underworld: when he emerges from the depths, he steps out into an expansive space where he can "rebehold the stars." Encountering God anew is at the heart of Brooks's approach to faith formation after deconstruction. She teaches readers how to enliven their religious vocabulary, cultivate fresh spiritual practices, recognize holiness in unexpected places, find new faith communities, and more."    

My new friend Maggie shares her first hand experience with ICE raids in Minneapolis and what it looks like to take christian neighborliness seriously.