Reclaiming Christianity

Deconstruction & Reconstruction. John & Jennifer conclude a 3-episode series based on The Universal Christ by Fr Richard Rohr. Topics discussed include:MythOrder, disorder and reorderThanking Jesus vs Following JesusThe necessity of The FallFundamentalismOther names for SalvationSufferingReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John & Jennifer love, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. We understand that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believe it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/101JQ4XqLlWnLm7hp5mMmhEyj81zEmqePEVTX3w6iH0w/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/reclaimingchristianity/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/403347550080451/

The lenses through which we see the world. John & Jennifer continue a 3-episode series based on The Universal Christ by Fr Richard Rohr. Topics discussed include:Acknowledging your biasesMaterial worldviewSpiritual worldviewPriestly worldviewIncarnational worldviewChrist by any other nameReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John & Jennifer love, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. We understand that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believe it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/101JQ4XqLlWnLm7hp5mMmhEyj81zEmqePEVTX3w6iH0w/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/reclaimingchristianity/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/403347550080451/

Jesus & Christ. John & Jennifer kick off a 3-episode series based on The Universal Christ by Fr Richard Rohr. Topics discussed include:Jesus & ChristCreation: the first incarnationSupernatural & naturalGod loves things by becoming themThe eternal ChristNames of GodIncarnational worldviewReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John & Jennifer love, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. We understand that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believe it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1l6iKvhG14ZbJPQ_JAktGiv2vhTU3EYrZtHm1KrihaxU/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/reclaimingchristianity/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/403347550080451/

Listener feedback. John & Jennifer conclude a 3-episode series based on Marcus Borg’s Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time with listener feedback. We’d love to hear YOUR voice on our next audience response episode. Email johnweldy@gmail.com for details.Reclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John & Jennifer love, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. We understand that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believe it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1QfjUW2SivDUh97Ovwz6I74vj_KE5zSc__ur90CWVlg8/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/reclaimingchristianity/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/403347550080451/

The politics of Jesus. John & Jennifer conclude a 3-episode series based on Marcus Borg’s Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time. Topics discussed include:Compassion - the central quality of GodCompassion - a sociopolitical paradigmCompassion v mercyHoliness v compassionThe purity systemThe three macro-stories of the BibleWhat does it mean to believe?Reclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John & Jennifer love, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. We understand that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believe it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1Tz65VXYttFCm_AihLw0cWKw2sI3OnNt76u63-V619kk/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/reclaimingchristianity/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/403347550080451/

The Divine Feminine. John & Jennifer continue a 3-episode series based on Marcus Borg’s Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time. Topics discussed include:- Jesus as son- Sophia, the Wisdom Woman- Jesus, child of Sophia- Paul and the pre/post-Easter Jesus- Logos- Breaking patriarchal imageryReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John & Jennifer love, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. We understand that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believe it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1JlCSb7ceGUYIq43LBmR1uuLEO32ddCAtYb751spofSM/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/reclaimingchristianity/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/403347550080451/

Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time. John & Jennifer begin a 3-episode series based on Marcus Borg’s Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time. Topics discussed include:Childhood image of Jesus often does not evolveYour image of Jesus influences your ChristianityThe historical JesusThe influence of Christian tradition on the gospelsThe nature of Godpre-Easter and post-Easter JesusReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John & Jennifer love, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. We understand that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believe it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1CNVPpbbpf3bGkkwh-mffnKEq6r2-Hx5xQP2S1MfMdXw/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/reclaimingchristianity/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/403347550080451/

A new beginning. John & Jennifer introduce themselves and talk about what the podcast will look like in season 2.Reclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John & Jennifer love, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. We understand that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believe it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1s3IywiLHwmO1YkMCfif7yAOeUY3yHdRtOKlyzajkp-w/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/reclaimingchristianity/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/403347550080451/

A new season. John wraps up season one of Reclaiming Christianity and discusses the guiding questions for season two:Who are our enemies? Why are they our enemies? What could happen if we got to know them? What do they think of us?Reclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1j4AAZQSRoLWzM-Kb1V_SCKUirqv9lD76iKqLv1AKTBw/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation and get some FREE books at www.ReclaimingChristianity.net

Homosexuality & Romans 1. John and the panel discuss a progressive Christian view of Homosexuality in the Bible as a collaborative round table discussion based on Rev Mary Loker's workbook Interpretation: Homosexuality. This episode we look at Romans chapter 1, the most cited of the New Testament “clobber” passages. Does it really say what we think it says?To listen in LIVE and join our chatroom, like our Facebook page and watch it at this time. When we start recording, the link will appear.Panelists: Rev. Mary Lokers, Nathan Jennings, Jennifer NeyhartReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/16SydK-RqD-Jq-vtHmINZqVn9h56msW5ihy630qINVgU/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation and get some FREE books at www.ReclaimingChristianity.net

Sodom & Gomorrah. John and the panel discuss a progressive Christian view of Homosexuality in the Bible as a collaborative round table discussion based on Rev Mary Loker's workbook Interpretation: Homosexuality. This episode we look at the Genesis account of Sodom & Gomorrah. What was their sin?To listen in LIVE and join our chatroom, like our Facebook page and watch it at this time. When we start recording, the link will appear.Panelists: Rev. Mary Lokers, Nathan Jennings, Jennifer NeyhartReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/17qsOhlWOAfjZ-8ygKMdMVZDCnQP-xuq34WLGzqrMB_s/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation and get some FREE books at www.ReclaimingChristianity.net

Dismantling the "clobber" passages. John and the panel discuss a progressive Christian view of Homosexuality in the Bible as a collaborative round table discussion based on Rev Mary Loker's workbook Interpretation: Homosexuality. This episode we analyze I Cor 6:9 and I Tim 1:9-10, two NT passages often used as proof texts by conservative Christians.Panelists: Rev. Mary Lokers, Nathan Jennings, Jennifer NeyhartReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1bDbvVi3e5yRzs7HNtRkBroJd7FzZudXdfBPRrTdHtJs/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation and get some FREE books at www.ReclaimingChristianity.net

The chronological New Testament. John and the panel discuss how the New Testament and Christianity evolved during its first century through the lens of Evolution of the Word by Marcus Borg. This episode we discuss 2 Corinthians, Romans, Mark and James.Panelists: Jennifer Neyhart, Jason ArmoldReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1H6kkvS-n-JANKa4_Tj0TN9VGtufnUFJ7aUtBqhttzcw/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation and get some FREE books at www.ReclaimingChristianity.net

Is this all there is? John and the panel discuss the need for transcendence, and whether religion is the only way to fill that need. The conversation is shaped by the book “Why I Left, Why I Stayed” by humanist Bart Campolo and his father, evangelist Tony Campolo. Panelists: Nat Fitzgerald, Shan EdgingtonReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1xZZtosqx06ewkjCbr1Snku1eyPSrwWhe2iTIwZq38Yg/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation and get some FREE books at www.ReclaimingChristianity.net

Bridging the differences. John and the panel discuss the importance of dialogue between those who left religion and those who stayed. The conversation is shaped by the book “Why I Left, Why I Stayed” by humanist Bart Campolo and his father, evangelist Tony Campolo. Panelists: Wayne Holmes, Cathie SlabaughReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1S2gECdfvk9242qUMB7YrltiWJydbdZU8SJe4nUOxpYk/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation and get some FREE books at www.ReclaimingChristianity.net

Does Jesus Work for You? John and the panel discuss Jesus and cross from the perspective of a Christian and a former Christian. The conversation is shaped by the book "Why I Left, Why I Stayed" by humanist Bart Campolo and his father, evangelist Tony Campolo. Panelists: Jennifer Neyhart, Thad CrewsReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.Show Noteshttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1S2gECdfvk9242qUMB7YrltiWJydbdZU8SJe4nUOxpYk/edit?usp=sharingReclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts.Join in the conversation and get some FREE books at www.ReclaimingChristianity.net

The chronological New Testament. John and the panel discuss how the New Testament and Christianity evolved during its first century through the lens of Evolution of the Word by Marcus Borg. This episode we introduce the concept of studying the NT in the order the books were written, look through Borg's timeline, and discuss the first five books: I Thessalonians, Galatians, I Corinthians, Philemon and Philippians.Panelists: Jennifer Neyhart, Jason ArmoldReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.For more information on the podcast, the book club and the FREE book program, check us out at reclaimingchristianity.net

This is a very special episode where my friends Bre & Beck respond to recent actions by Bethel, Redding against the LGBTQ+ community. We also discuss the Reclaiming Jesus statement and what Christians and other allies can do to help.Panelists: Bre & Beck HananReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.For more information on the podcast, the book club and the FREE book program, check us out at reclaimingchristianity.net

Finding other sojourners. John and the panel discuss finding community while you're going through deconstruction through the lens of Finding God in the Waves by "Science" Mike McHargue. What's the most important thing for someone going through a faith shift? What can you do when you've been hurt by the church? Now that you're a "heretic", where can you find community?Panelists: Michelle Collins, Nathan JenningsReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.For more information on the podcast, the book club and the FREE book program, check us out at reclaimingchristianity.net

God & the Brain. John and the panel discuss Christianity, Atheism and Buddhism as through the lens of Finding God in the Waves by "Science" Mike McHargue. How does God affect your brain? Does an angry God affect the brain differently from a loving God? Can doubt and faith coexist in the same skull?Panelists: Thad Crews, Jason ArmoldReclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming.For more information on the podcast, the book club and the FREE book program, check us out at reclaimingchristianity.net