Different Together

A podcast that explores the spaces between different communities and imagines building new ones together. Hosted by Rebecca Farlow and Justin Lee.

February - Reading the Gospels with Paula Kline

This year, Paula Kline joins the podcast monthly to discuss what she's learning about Jesus as she reads through the Gospels once every month. Rebecca is joining her in this adventure, and you can join us too! We are using Annie F. Downs's "Let's Read the Gospels" podcast/reading plan.

03-08
34:26

January - Reading the Gospels with Paula Kline

This year, Paula Kline joins the podcast monthly to discuss what she's learning about Jesus as she reads through the Gospels once every month. Rebecca is joining her in this adventure, and you can join us too! We are using Annie F. Downs's "Let's Read the Gospels" podcast/reading plan.

01-06
47:21

Ancient Jesus/Future Faith with Don Schiewer

Rebecca and Don talk about interpreting the Text, discipleship, and lots of other cool things. Stuff we mentioned that you should check out: Ancient Jesus/Future Faith where you can sign up for Don's class God in Search of Man: A Philosophy of Judaism by Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel A Deadly Education, the first of Naomi Novik’s Scholomance trilogy

11-22
47:09

Smashing idols with Leah Martens

Rebecca welcomes Leah Martens, lead pastor of Haven Berkeley for a discussion about what it can look like to tear down idols and follow God as a community. 

10-21
49:52

What women want: leadership edition with Melody Winderweedle

Rebecca talks with Melody Winderweedle, lead pastor of Chattanooga’s Ekklesia, about the struggles women continue to face in egalitarian spaces. Check out Melody’s work at www.melodywinderweedle.com.

10-07
48:49

After Evangelicalism with Dr. David Gushee and Don Shiewer, Jr.

Rebecca and guest co-host Don Shiewer, Jr. welcome Dr. David Gushee and discuss ways to move forward for those who find themselves in a post-evangelical space. Find Dr. Gushee's book, "After Evangelicalism" and more at www.davidpgushee.com.

09-23
01:00:59

Who doesn't like a good whodunnit?

Rebecca & Justin take on a lighter topic this week: their shared love of mysteries, particularly Sherlock Holmes and Agatha Christie. Tune in for recommendations!

09-09
35:48

A time for grieving

Rebecca & Justin reflect on the myriad of emotions we feel while grieving and offer thoughts on processing these things individually and communally.

05-31
22:32

Shame and the culture of constant criticism

Shame isn’t guilt, and it isn’t humility. Rebecca and Justin talk about the ways shame can impact us and how it shows up (all too often) in our faith.

05-06
42:07

We need to talk about women

We live in a world where male is the default setting. Rebecca and Justin discuss how that plays out in their own lives and offer ideas for change.

04-29
48:40

Different thoughts about evangelicalism

Rebecca & Justin have talked a lot about their experiences in evangelicalism. Here, they each give some context to what they mean when they say “evangelical.”

04-22
36:29

Building connections with Paula Kline

Rebecca & Justin welcome clinical psychologist Paula Kline and discuss, among many other things, assuming legitimacy as a way to build connections with others. Stick around to hear about Justin’s Clue game collection!

04-08
59:41

Deconstructing power with Chris Furr

Rebecca & Justin welcome Chris Furr and discuss his new book, Straight White Male.

04-01
46:39

The slippery slope is under (re)construction: part 2

Join Rebecca and Justin as they use every metaphor under the sun to describe what a process of faith reconstruction can look like, particularly as part of a community.

03-25
36:17

The slippery slope is under (re)construction: part 1

Interested in deconstruction, reconstruction, and grace? Then put on your hard hat and join Rebecca and Justin as they share their thoughts about the slippery slope metaphor as applied to faith.

03-17
39:17

You’re invited! (To listen to this episode about invitation and empathy)

What do you think about when you hear the word “invitation?” Rebecca and Justin share their thoughts, including how invitations can have a cascade effect and actually be crucial to both our individual and communal journeys.

03-01
40:30

Creating space for nuanced conversations

Rebecca and Justin talk about places that have been able to model discussion across differences and reflect on how insider language has become a barrier to effective communication.

02-18
31:12

What emotions are you feeling? Why being aware creates better connections.

Rebecca and Justin talk about emotions and how understanding our own feelings helps us empathize with others.

01-31
43:24

Love isn't easy. How we approach each other helps.

Rebecca and Justin talk about posture, both physically and metaphorically, and offer thoughts on winning and losing.

01-17
45:07

The importance of face-to-face conversations

In this episode, Rebecca and Justin continue last week’s discussion and offer some practical advice on better communication.

12-22
23:34

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