Claim OwnershipUntidy Faith
Subscribed: 28Played: 463
Subscribe
© 2024 Untidy Faith
Description
You’re listening to the Untidy Faith podcast — where we have honest conversations and gentle encouragement for when following Jesus gets messy.
I’m your host, Kate Boyd, author, speaker, and gentle guide for Christians who are disentangling their faith from culture, rebuilding their relationship with Scripture, and desiring to find joy in following Jesus again.
There can be a life of faith after deconstruction. Let’s find yours together.
124 Episodes
Reverse
Listen in for a discussion with Dr. Camden Morgante about the harmful myths of purity culture, its lasting impact, and how to heal from the associated shame and trauma. They also explore ways to create healthier conversations around sexuality for the next generation.Dr. Camden Morgante is a licensed psychologist with nearly 15 years of experience as a therapist and college professor. She owns a private therapy practice and is a writer, speaker, and coach on purity culture recovery, egalitaria...
There's nothing like saying you're deconstructing to get people to call you all kinds of things -- heretic, apostate, false teacher. But I find these are easy "insults" with few who use them actually applying them correctly.So join me in this episode for ...clear definitions of orthodoxy, heterodoxy, heresy, apostasy, and blasphemyhow these terms are often misused and misunderstood in faith communitiesgentle guidance on how to navigate accusations of heresy and apostasythe importance of under...
Join us as we jump into 2 Samuel 14 to discuss ...the chaos within King David's monarchythe parables used to confront him (and David's staggering lack of self-awareness)how deeply unresolved wounds can affect one's actions and leadershipthe ways we have seen choosing leaders botched in churches Time Stamps:00:00 Introduction to Untidy Faith Podcast00:31 Recap of 2 Samuel Chapter 1401:41 Discussion on David's Lack of Self-Awareness02:08 Absalom's Return and Family Dynamics05:11 The Role o...
In this episode of the Untidy Faith Podcast, we take a little dive into the lives of the women in Jesus's genealogy and the powerful lessons they impart. We talk ...Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, Bathsheba, and Mary and their extraordinary faithfulness and how they embodied God's prioritiesthe importance of accountability, inclusion, friendship, reclaiming agency, and justice, how to learn more about these women and how to speak up for God's priorities in OctoberJoin us for the remixed Threaded stu...
Join me to dive into the concept of 'Covenant' in the Bible, explaining its importance in understanding the Hebrew Bible and its narratives.What you'll learn ...- How God chose to engage in relationship with Israel- Common elements of covenants- The 5 covenants in the Bible- Why understanding these Old Testament covenants helps you understand the New TestamentTime stamps:00:00 Introduction to Untidy Faith Podcast00:34 Understanding Covenant in the Bible02:00 Elements of Ancient Covenants09:35...
In this episode, you will ...uncover the realities of dealing with depression and anxiety within the churchlearn how mental illness shows up in Scripturerecognize the misconceptions and harmful messages propagatedexplore holistic approaches to mental health that embrace both spiritual and medical supportChris Morris is a certified mental health coach dedicated to promoting understanding of mental health issues within the church. Because of a lifelong struggle with depression and suicidality, ...
When we're in the midst of deconstructing our faith and reworking our beliefs, it becomes hard to know what ideas to land on. In today's episode, we will discuss how to rethink our theology well.You'll hear ...- how our theology shapes our life (and vice versa)- the one thing we must AVOID in our theology- six questions for finding a holistic theology (that's really good news)- and the surprising clue that sheds light on harmful systemsKate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter ...
In 2 Samuel 13, we see David's bad habits being handed down to his children in more ways than one ... and we see how many in the church react to scandal and moral failure in a faulty way.Listen in as we discuss ...How David's sins came back to haunt himWhat David valued (and how it speaks to his parenting and power-wielding styleThe surprising person who stands up when David won'tWhy God's silence speaks loudly in Tamar's traumaWhat is revealed by who we mourn in moral failureKate Boyd - Book...
The people of God throughout the Hebrew Bible continually quoted one verse about God's character, and it happens to be how God describes Godself after the Exodus.Listen in to hear ...the shift in how you read the Bible that can transform how you interact with itwhat God says about God's characterhow to understand the hard-to-define Hebrew word used to define God's lovewhere this verse gets quoted throughout Scripture and howhow to use this verse as a frame for seeing God in ScriptureKate Boyd...
When you don't know who you are or where you fit anymore, how do you belong? Join me for this conversation with Sarah Westfall as we discuss ...how grief is often the catalyst for transforming our beliefs about belongingwhy belonging isn't about fitting inthe secret to finding belonging wherever you gohow to create authentic connectionswhat the Prodigal Son parable reveals about God's invitation to belongingSarah E. Westfall is a writer, speaker, and host of the Human Together podcast. Her pr...
We're digging into some old Christian language and how it affects how we live our faith. Join me to talk about "loving on" people and ...the faulty mindsets this phrase actually revealshow loving on is often not loving at allHow Jesus loved and what we can learn from itHow to update our language and our living to make loving a regular rhythmKate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram
Content warning: Sexual assault, murder, child lossJoin us as we meet David and Bathsheba in their grief in the aftermath of David's misdeeds in 2 Samuel 12. In this episode we discuss ...Jon's conspiracy theory about David and SolomonWhat actually makes us sympathize with David for onceHow people make meaning of tragedy Projecting our issues onto othersHow patriarchy polices the emotions of womenGod's commitment to repair for the wrongedKate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | News...
After deconstruction, it can be hard to get into the Bible especially when you're not sure if you resonate with certain translations anymore. In this episode, I walk you through ...What is the "most accurate" translation?Understanding the functions of the Bible in our livesThe questions to ask to figure out your best translationMy personal favorite translations Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram
Is social justice what shapes us or is it the result of our formation? The answer is both! Learn more about how these two work together to help us embody the love of Christ internally and externally in this interview with Dr. Marlena Graves.Marlena Graves is the Assistant Professor of Spiritual Formation at Northeastern Seminary on the campus of Roberts Wesleyan University in Rochester, NY. She has written five books, two of which were award-winning, and over two hundred articles found in a v...
As we head into a politically charged season in 2024, engaging online can get emotional and exhausting.In my 4 years building a public platform, I've devised four guidelines that shape how I try to interact with those who disagree with me on social media. I hope these help you to create your own and keep yourself healthy and whole as we head into the last half of the year.Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram
Content Warning: Sexual assault and abuse of powerIn 2 Samuel 11, we meet David at his lowest, and his actions affect the lives of many. Join us as we discuss ...The signs that point to David's non-consensual encounterHow and when Bathsheba gets her voice back in the BibleThe effect of purity culture, gender theology, and hero worship on our churchesWhere God is when bad things happenKate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram
When I learned biblical Greek, I had a wide array of realizations. And one of the most impactful for me comes around the word for "righteousness" in the New Testament.Listen in to hear the range of meaning and how it may just affect how you view what the gospel is and what God wants for all people.Kate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram
When you realize that you not only want to change the way you interact with your faith but also how you help your kids interact with theirs, where do you turn? I turn to Meredith Miller. (And it turns out learning how to help your kids may actually help you a lot too! I know it's helped me as a non-parent myself.)In this conversation we talk about:why "list management" Christianity doesn't work, according to researchthe approach that can help your kids know and trust God for the long hau...
In 2 Samuel 10, we discuss ...what "hesed" means and how David falls shortthe ways that David gets a taste of his own medicinewhat it means that Jesus is a "new and better David"why the alpha male mentality isn't where it's atKate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram
Othering is pervasive in our climate of tribalism today, and its effects alienate us from ourselves and others. Jenai Auman joins me to discuss othering and ...the signs we often miss that we have been othered ourselvesthe role of anger in healingwhat do in the wildernessthe small and simple way to find belonging even when you can't be at churchand the #1 question to ask yourself when trying to help others heal from their othered experiencesJenai Auman is a Filipina American writer and artist...
Comments
Top Podcasts
The Best New Comedy Podcast Right Now – June 2024The Best News Podcast Right Now – June 2024The Best New Business Podcast Right Now – June 2024The Best New Sports Podcast Right Now – June 2024The Best New True Crime Podcast Right Now – June 2024The Best New Joe Rogan Experience Podcast Right Now – June 20The Best New Dan Bongino Show Podcast Right Now – June 20The Best New Mark Levin Podcast – June 2024
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States