Brian McLaren joins me in this episode to discuss his new book Life After Doom. In it, we wrestle with redefining faith, civilization, and ecological consciousness. We delve into theological reflections, reinterpreting religious practices to align with Jesus’s teachings, advocating for a paradigm shift in societal structures, and emphasizing the urgent need for sustainable living. Moreover, we discuss creating inclusive spaces for spiritual growth and action.

Here’s Brian’s new book, Life After Doom: Wisdom & Courage for a World Falling Apart

In the conversation, we discuss Kim Stanley Robinson’s provocative book Ministry for the Future.

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Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English

teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. He is a faculty member of  The Living School and podcaster with Learning How to See, which are part of the Center for Action and Contemplation. He is also an Auburn Senior Fellow and works closely with the Wild Goose Festival, the Fair Food Program, Vote Common Good, and Progressive Christianity. His recent projects include an illustrated children’s book (for all ages) called Cory and the Seventh Story and The Galapagos Islands: A Spiritual Journey, and Faith After Doubt. His newest book is Do I Stay Christian? and we are going to read it together.

Previous Episodes with Brian

• Should I Stay Christian if I Don’t Believe?


• a God Worthy of Love


• Saying Yes to Christianity


• Questioning Christianity


• Do I Stay Christian?


• God – Pray – Driscoll


• Faith Beyond Fear in an Age of Terror


• 20 Years of Religious Decline


• A New Kind of Road Trip


• Parenting for the Common Good


• We need a new story! Avoiding spiritual and planetary collapse


• Brian McLaren & Pando Populus

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