The Ruins

In episode 55, we're unpacking the bizarre canonization of Charlie Kirk by conservative white evangelicals in the wake of his death, exposing how pastors and faith leaders have transformed a fascist, misogynist, and white supremacist into a supposed Christian martyr. SHOW NOTESTHE Facebook StatusCommoners WebsiteCommoners Instagram

In episode 54 we are joined by Jade Faletoi and talking with her about what it means to identify as a Christian in 2024. We’ll also talk about Jade’s Samoan-American family legacy, her take on worship music, and what’s it like being a queer woman of color who works at a Christian university. SHOW NOTES Jade's Instagram ABOUT The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson. ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Email

In episode 53, we are joined by pastor, author, podcast host, and public theologian, Trey Ferguson and talking with him about his new book Theologizin' Bigger. We’ll also talk about reading the Bible, the deconstruction movement, politics, God’s commitment to our wholeness, and why the middle ground isn’t actually holy. SHOW NOTES Theologizin Bigger Book Trey's Website Trey's Twitter ABOUT The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson. ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Email

In episode 52, I am going to be sharing a few pastoral thoughts on the recent happenings around the “Let Us Worship” event here in Spokane that featured white Christian Nationalist Sean Feucht, Spokane Mayor Nadine Woodward, Matt Shea, and others, and offer a few pastoral responses to what I experienced. SHOW NOTES Let Us Worship Twitter Thread ABOUT The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson. To contact us, visit: Instagram | Email

In episode 51, we are joined by scholar, writer, and Gonzaga University professor, Dr. Joan Braune and talking with her about empathy and fascism. We’ll talk about how we can organize and oppose fascism in our every day lives, and how people of faith can live with integrity in the face of the ongoing threat of Christo-fascism. SHOW NOTES Dr. Braune Website International Conference on Hate Studies No Pasarán Book ABOUT The Ruins is a podcast about the journey of faith hosted by Joseph and Nicole Peterson. To find more about our story, visit www.thepetersons.cc. Patreon | Instagram | Email