أفضل بودكاسات Faith Crisis (2024)

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Episode 290: OMG – A Bad Christian’s Prayer Book with Dave Tomlinson 33:09

2d ago33:09

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Joe talks to friend of the podcast Dave Tomlinson about his book 'OMG, A Bad Christian's Prayer Book'. Dave also chats about prayer, and about the need for us to be committed to hope or, as he terms it, 'defiant imagination'. Support the podcast Contact the podcast through your email machine Mid-faith Crisis Facebook Page Nick's Blog Mentioned in t…

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Episode 289: Start the week with a sabbath 41:00

16d ago41:00

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We discuss the concept of the sabbath, mainly because Nick has heard an interesting sermon on the topic. What if we see sabbath as the start of the week and not the end? How does it help us escape the world of 'things'? And is it obligatory to have a bath? Also, we touch on whether you can have 'Stage 4' churches, talk a bit about demons and exorci…

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Episode 288: Happy Be Kind to Clergy Day! 46:32

23d ago46:32

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We carry on our discussion about churches and church leadership. Do churches need visible locations? How do we preserve their communal identity without creating barriers that keep others out? And, crucially, when Jesus said 'where two are three are gathered' does that include rabbits? Also, we reflect more on bad behaviour in the church – but in th…

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Episode 287: It’s nature, but is it churching? 46:45

1M ago46:45

46:45

In keeping with his theme, Joe has been nature churching. We discuss his experiences so far, what makes something 'church', the importance of your spiritual trellis and whether some churches turn the tricycle of faith into a unicycle. Support the podcast Contact the podcast through your email machine Nick's Blog - episode notes Mentioned in this ep…

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Episode 286: God is speaking our language 45:52

1M ago45:52

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We have a think about Pentecost. What was it all about? Was it really the birthday of the church? Is it an eschatological thing? Actually, what even is an eschatological thing? Nick, has a three-point sermon, and naturally, each point begins with the same letter. Also an interview with Lisa-Jayne Lewis, our very own Eurovision correspondent. Suppor…

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Episode 285: How to be wise 42:57

2M ago42:57

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Following his year of wisdomness, Nick wrote an article on wisdom. We discuss whether the church downplays wisdom in favour of revelation, the steps we can take to intentionally gain more wisdomness and the need, as Nick puts it, to 'Squeeze the tube of your mistakes for the toothpaste of wisdom'. Apple apologises after iPad advert backlash | BBC N…

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Episode 284: It’s theological correctness gone mad 34:45

2M ago34:45

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In a feedback-fuelled episode, we chat about heresy, gratitude, and the circuit board of love. Is heresy just speculation that is not the official speculation? Do we have to score 100% on our exams to get into heaven? Also, we think about whether sin is better viewed as separation and Nick gets rather agitated about how we read the Bible. Again. Su…

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Episode 283: Life After Doom – an interview with Brian McLaren 49:42

2M ago49:42

49:42

Brian McLaren talks about his new book, 'Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart'.He and Joe discuss how denial is exhausting, why our enemies are not people, but systems and how we all need to exercise our power to show up. 'Once you discover the God of love you fire all your other gods'. Also, remember, humans are a mess, bu…

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Episode 282: Custard is holy ground 35:02

2M ago35:02

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This week we discuss the relationship between human skills and endeavour and the work of God. Or as Nick put it, 'Why does God get all the praise when I did all the work?' Does the fact that we live in a God-filled universe mean that the Divine should get all the credit? Or, by dismissing humanity's input are we actually devaluing the fact we are m…

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Episode 281: The desire to go deeper 43:11

2M ago43:11

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There's a lot about depth this week. We talk about dusting off the Bible and reading more deeply, and how the mid-faith crisis can be accompanied by different emotions, including the desire to go deeper. Oh, and Nick has been down a well. As if that wasn't deep enough we discuss our target demographic, Joe's bulging portfolio and the way in which s…

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Episode 280: Throbbingly unsettling 41:51

3M ago41:51

41:51

We thought it was time to revisit the stages of faith – which is really what this podcast is all about. Joe takes us through his understanding of the six stages, but as well as exploring the crisis itself, we also look at the signs which tell us that we might be emerging into a newer, deeper faith. Also, Joe has a theme and Nick might still be reco…

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Episode 279: Focus and … er… something else 45:01

3M ago45:01

45:01

It’s our new year themes episode. Joe’s had a bad week so is behind with his homework. Nick has broken his Lenten fast from anger in a spectacularly ill-judged way. And we have thoughts about beetroot. Support the podcast Contact the podcast through your email machine Mentioned in this episode: Staying Defiantly – The Conversation Barbie Ostara and…

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Episode 278: The Easter Journey 35:47

3M ago35:47

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It's Easter! And we reflect on what Easter means for us this year and how we can see our own faith journeys patterned in the events of Holy Week. Meanwhile, Nick is impressed by Hot Cross bun technology and Joe has discovered the word 'heuristic'. Happy Easter everyone. Support the podcast Contact the podcast through your email machine Mentioned in…

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Episode 277: Does God really need praise? 36:26

3M ago36:26

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As the song goes, 'Praise him on the trumpet, the psaltery and harp!' But why? In another of our excitingly named Moderately Interesting Questions, we explore the nature of praise. Does God demand it? How do we approach it? And what the heck is a psaltery anyway? We talk about praise as gratitude and heightened appreciation, how it needs to be base…

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Episode 276: Gold, Silver and Beryl 42:15

4M ago42:15

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We delve into the feedback this week, especially various reflections on the What is the Point of Joe?' episode. Also we talk about being the person that God imagined, how we over-value and over-share achievements, the role of regret, and whether the true sign of Christlikeness is getting 40% off at Mountain Warehouse. And we have some brilliant his…

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Episode 275: What the fog? An interview with Jo Ibbott 48:28

4M ago48:28

48:28

Joe talks to Jo about the menopause. And perimenopause. And post-menopause. What is it and why does it matter? And why don't we talk about it more? You will learn a lot. Support the podcast Contact the podcast through your email machine Mentioned in this episode: Staying Defiantly: A Conversation for Church Leaders Limes Nick's microblog Courage Co…

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Episode 274: What is the point of Joe? 42:49

4M ago42:49

42:49

Joe is having an existential crisis and, worryingly, is asking Nick to help. So we discuss meaning and purpose. What are we here for? What is our calling? Is there a purpose to our lives or are we just fooling ourselves? Is it true that everyone on earth is a pun? Does Joe's purpose involve cheese? Support the podcast Contact the podcast through yo…

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Episode 273: You are a pile of precious dust 44:49

5M ago44:49

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We discuss Lent, Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday. We reflect on the purpose of fasting, the way that Lent creates contours in the year, and the cheery fact that we are all going to die. From dust we are made and to dust we shall return. But what kind of dust? That's the question. Also in the new, fabulous 'Thankful for Food' feature, Nick, inexpli…

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Episode 272: What is church actually for? 42:51

5M ago42:51

42:51

Last week we talked about lots of different kinds of church. This week we're thinking about the purpose. What, actually, is the point of church? What are we supposed to do? And has this whole thing just been market research so that Joe can start a cult? Warning: there's a lot of food in this episode, none of it healthy. Support the podcast Contact …

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Episode 271: A festival of feedback 41:18

5M ago41:18

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Last week we asked what people would like to see in a church. Turns out a lot of people have an opinion. A lot. We talk about the need for safe places, shared values, and how to balance evangelical roughage with full-fat, dairy liturgy. Most of all, though, it's a feast of feedback. Common themes include food, honesty, trust, food, the need for a s…

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Episode 270: The Mid-faith Crisis planning meeting 38:25

5M ago38:25

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Welcome to our first ever publicly broadcast planning meeting. And just to get us started, Nick has a few of what he is calling 'Mid-faith Crisis Moderately Interesting Questions'. Snappy. Before that, we talk about haggis, ghosts, whether it's wrong to get angry and the idea of church as a place to share stories. Support the podcast Contact the po…

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Episode 269: Episode ‘I don’t give a monkeys’ 36:14

5M ago36:14

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We're back! And we talk about what life has been like in the past week or so. We discuss how we can support one another in grief and mourning, how our faith affects our approach to these times and how, even though we can say goodbye with hope, pain and loss are always real. Meanwhile, Nick is enjoying the improvements in oven chips technology and w…

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Episode 268: Mancunian Motivation with Paul McGee 42:59

6M ago42:59

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Happy Not-the-actual New Year! We start this year with an interview with Paul McGee, aka The SUMO Guy. Among other things, Paul talks about his faith journey, about the importance of hippo time and how it's better to have a 'to be' list than a 'to do' list. Support the podcast Contact the podcast through your email machine Mentioned in this episode…

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Episode 267: Happy Christmas to bacteria everywhere 36:14

6M ago36:14

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Joe is back from Mexico and Nick has got out of bed. We think briefly about our highlights of the podcasting year, before going on to talk about different kinds of fear, and whether we are actually more insignificant even than worms. Thanks to you all for your support this year. See you in 2024! Support the podcast Contact the podcast through your …

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Episode 266: Emmanuel in Mexico 18:43

7M ago18:43

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Joe is in Mexico where, assisted by Harvey the dog and an un-named cat we reflect briefly on the importance of knowing that, wherever we are, Jesus is with us. Also, we pay a visit to Nether Hell and wonder why humans can't hibernate. Support the podcast Contact the podcast through your email machine Mentioned in this episode: Herod's Secret Police…

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Episode 265: I almost raised my Ebenezer 37:32

7M ago37:32

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After a brief bout of illness, we're back. As well as catching up with each other, we talk about leaving and returning, and ponder on whether everything is the incarnation. Also, Nick has written a new Christmas story and we talk way too much about our Ebenezers. Support the podcast Contact the podcast through your email machine Mentioned in this e…

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Episode 264: Being stoned to death with fridge magnets 45:39

7M ago45:39

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Nick has been to a leadership summit and the results are mixed, to say the least. We talk about how to build an environment which might encourage contact with God. And Joe talks to friend of the show Brian Draper about his new advent series. Support the podcast Contact the podcast through your email machine Mentioned in this episode: Episode 74: Ef…

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Episode 263: An interview with Harry Baker 55:41

8M ago55:41

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This week we have an interview with poet Harry Baker. As well as performing some of his poetry, he talks about faith and prayer, and about how creativity is, inherently, a worshipful act. As he says, 'If I didn’t write poetry about dinosaurs then who would?' Christmas, Tradition, Truth and Total Bauble - talk by Nick Page at Southwark Cathedral Sup…

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Episode 262: This drivel may not be for you 32:24

8M ago32:24

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We reflect on the interview with Olivia Jackson, and explore the need for us to have more confidence, and the way in which so many Christian organisations get built around their star names. Also, Nick is having strange feelings about model railways and we have a rebuke from a listener. Support the podcast Contact the podcast through your email mach…

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Episode 261: (Un)certain – an interview with Olivia Jackson 48:29

8M ago48:29

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This week we have a fascinating interview with Olivia Jackson, author of (Un)certain. Described as 'A Collective Memoir of Deconstructing Faith' it's a fascinating insight into the experiences of people going through spiritual change. Support the podcast Contact the podcast through your email machine Mentioned in this episode: Alfred the Great Jack…

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Episode 260: Do you suffer from doctrinal dysfunction? 39:49

8M ago39:49

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In this episode, we talk about the pain of the mid-faith crisis, and the difficulty of dealing with the loss of what you used to believe. We used to be anointed, but now we're un-nointed. So, how does that affect us mentally and physically? If we are in the ministry, what happens about our job? We discuss the importance of change, writing a eulogy …

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Episode 259: Owning my worminess 38:25

9M ago38:25

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We discuss Bible translations among other things. Why are verses translated in different ways? Which is the 'correct' version? And can we trust the translators? Meanwhile, Joe is grumpy and Nick has been thinking about earthworms, and we reflect on some wisdom from Saint Arnold of Schwarzenegger. Support the podcast Contact the podcast through your…

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Episode 258: You are not your feelings 37:58

9M ago37:58

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How do you deal with the tough times when the old ways of praying and responding no longer work? We talk about finding God in disappointment, and understanding the presence of the divine. 'This too shall pass.' Meanwhile, Joe has pain in his ankle and Nick has some unexpectedly good hymns. Support the podcast Contact the podcast through your email …

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Episode 257: Grumpily grateful 40:00

9M ago40:00

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We're back! And in a largely content-free episode, we reflect on our time away. Joe is thinking about construction rather than deconstruction and claims to have been attacked by a kingfisher. Nick has started blogging again and has been thinking about beauty and the difficult art of gratitude. Quote of the episode: 'I'm at peace with my plumbing.' …

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Episode 256: In Search of Stillness – an interview with Joanna Godfrey Wood 29:01

9M ago29:01

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Joe interviews Joanna Godfrey Wood about her book In Search of Stillness. What is the difference between stillness and silence? How can we find inner stillness in our lives today? What is it for and how can we use it? They also explore a little of Quaker faith and practice and touch on the importance of listening to each other as a community. Suppo…

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Episode 255: Introducing the Enneagram with Ali Male 59:28

10M ago59:28

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Joe interviews Dr Ali Male who takes us through the Enneagram. Or, to put it another way, it's a conversation between a number one and a number seven, mentioning the number five and the number nine to whom they are respectively married, and pausing only to abuse a number four along the way. Some sound issues - apologies about that. Support the podc…

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Episode 254: Reconstructing not deconstructing 37:14

10M ago37:14

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We have some listener reaction to the interview with Lacey Finn Borgo on the feminine divine. Along the way we talk about whether the church is becoming too feminised, the importance of difficult outrage, how we recalibrate and redeem some of the old theological phrases and whether Joe will have to check his hugging technique. Support the podcast C…

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Episode 253: Mothering Father – an interview with Lacey Finn Borgo 50:51

10M ago50:51

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Joe talks to our friend Lacey about the feminine divine, the effect of patriarchy on faith, and how 'anger is not your enemy, bitterness is.’ Support the podcast Contact the podcast through your email machine Mentioned in this episode: Sarah Bessey, Jesus Feminist Sue Monk Kidd, The Dance of the Dissident Daughter Theresa Kim Pecinovsky and Khoa Le…

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Episode 252: Revisiting the good news Pt 2 45:14

11M ago45:14

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It's Joe's turn to reflect on his version of the good news. What would he change? What has been his journey so far? Is he really just an enormous butterfly. Are we all just bits of plumbing walking about? To sum up: 'It's not very satisfactory but it's just how we see stuff.' Support the podcast Contact the podcast through your email machine Mentio…

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Episode 251: Revisiting the good news Pt. 1 38:03

11M ago38:03

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Half a podcast lifetime ago (episode 125 to be precise) we put forward our versions of the good news. This week we revisit them – well, Nick's version, anyway. Does he still agree with it? And how did he start with all this Jesus stuff anyway? Support the podcast Contact the podcast through your email machine Mentioned in this episode: Chanctonbury…

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Episode 250: Our emotional frisson is out of control 36:53

11M ago36:53

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It's episode 250! But there's no time for celebration, as we discuss the issue of whether the Lords Prayer needs updating. Should we start 'Our mother who art in heaven'? Is Nick really part of the oppressive patriarchal system? Also more feedback on lament, the theology of Barbie, Faurés Requiem, and the importance of dissonance. Support the podca…

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Episode 249: Drawing out our tears 46:31

11M ago46:31

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In this episode we discuss the role of music as a place of spiritual encounter. We touch on the need for authenticity in worship and the way in music and song connects us to each other and connects us deeper to our true selves. Also, do angels sing? Or are they into hip-hop? Meanwhile, Joe has been to Barbie, Nick is suffering from a touch of 'old'…

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Episode 248: We’re here, and that’s just how it is 28:00

12M ago28:00

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We're back! And we have an episode of top-notch feedback on peoples' sacred spaces. We think about sacred memories, gardening with God, and encountering the divine in the intensive care unit. All this, plus chiffchaffs, blackcaps, Saint Trillo and Saint Treacle, and a great quote from the Archbishop of Pith. Support the podcast Contact the podcast …

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Episode 247: Nature boy v Churchy boy 37:27

12M ago37:27

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We talk about how we experience God in nature. If your 'church' is the mountains or the countryside what does that mean? Is there anything you can do to enhance the experience? Also we talk about images of God, more on the incarnation and, of course, it's a happy new financial year to Joe. You see? Interesting and fun. Support the podcast Contact t…

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Episode 246: The 2023 Christmas Special 36:34

1y ago36:34

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Wassail! It's the height of Summer which as everyone knows is the traditional time for the Midfaith Crisis Christmas Special! As usual we dive into the mystery of the incarnation. Was it a miracle or a reset? What does it tell us about the world and our humanity? And do our Christmas services relate it to the wrong bit of Genesis? Support the podca…

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Episode 245: Carry on up the Spider-verse 41:22

1y ago41:22

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Joe is back from holiday and Nick is recovering from some cricket. Meanwhile we tackle some of the difficult questions. What empowers us to be more Christlike? Does it matter if the resurrection is historical truth or mystical metaphor? And can you have too many multiverses? Support the podcast Contact the podcast through your email machine Mention…

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Episode 244: Responding to the Jesus Myth 40:22

1y ago40:22

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We discuss our responses to the interview with Chris Scott in the last episode. Is it possible that the gospels could be both historical truth and life-informing myth? What is the relationship between beliefs and actions? And is the chiffchaff really a sign of hope and grace? Support the podcast Contact the podcast through your email machine Mentio…

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Episode 243: The Jesus Myth – an interview with Chris Scott 41:16

1y ago41:16

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Joe interviews Chris Scott, psychologist, psychotherapist and priest about his book The Jesus Myth. It's a thought-provoking exploration of how myth can carry deep truth, and whether we need to jettison what Chris calls 'bronze-age' images of God. Support the podcast Contact the podcast through your email machine Mentioned in this episode: The Jesu…

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Episode 242: We’ve got glossolalia growing up the trellis 35:35

1y ago35:35

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We discuss speaking in tongues. Is there a place for it in public worship? Or should it only be exercised in the privacy of your own home? Also we have more on retreats, a lot of love for the Song of the Chiffchaff, and we ask why there aren't any global conferences for people who put the chairs out. Support the podcast Contact the podcast through …

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Episode 241: Your spiritual happy place 43:43

1y ago43:43

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Joe and Nick have both been on retreat, so this week we talk about our different approaches, what works for us, and why we find it vital to go to a place where 'there is less of you to get in the way'. Also, brilliantly, the Song of the Chiffchaff is now an official, actual song. Support the podcast Contact the podcast through your email machine Me…

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