Pastor With No Answers: The MIXTAPE Era

[Contributors to this Episode: Joey Svendsen, Hayne Griffen, Jack Hoey, Derek Kubilus]In EP10 of the Podcast, 4 months or so ago, Derek Kubilus introduced us to his perspective on a Universal salvation plan carried out by Jesus, captured in his new book, Holy Hell.  Regular guest, Jack Hoey, read the book and didn't have a positive reaction, even felt like it was contemptuous.  Hosts Joey Svendsen and Hayne Griffen beg to differ, and the four discuss. Get The B-Sides Feed  Facebook Discussion Group here.E-mail the PWNA team here.Theme Song and Intro Music: Stoy Prioleau (aka: Riggy Rock): Apple MusicClosing music by Derek Minor. Other music by Mechanical River

[in this episode: Dr. Tiffany Yecke Brooks and host, Joey Svendsen]Dr. Tiffany Yecke Brooks joins to talk her newest book, Holy Ghosted: Spiritual Anxiety, Religious Trauma, and the Language of Abuse, which is a follow-up to her previous book Gaslighted by God.  Together, her and Joey discuss spiritual anxiety (including scrupulosity), the important difference between deconstructing faith and deconstructing God, and how spiritual questions are a sign of closeness rather than separation from God, the damaging characteristics of toxic religious communities, and many other themes found in Holy Ghosted. More about "Holy Ghosted": Equipping readers to understand and name tactics of spiritual abuse and manipulation, each chapter covers a different method of control found in toxic religious communities--including legalism, indoctrination, praise, and fear--and how to identify and respond to it healthily. Brooks also reframes scriptural passages commonly weaponized by those in power. Weaving together interviews with diverse Christians and her own experience, Brooks empowers readers to trust their intuition, seek truth fearlessly, and love God and neighbor without restraint or fear.Get The B-Sides Feed  Facebook Discussion Group here.E-mail the PWNA team here.Theme Song and Intro Music: the rhyme slayer himself, Stoy Prioleau (aka: Riggy Rock): Apple MusicClosing music by Derek Minor.  

[on this episode: Jed Payne, Joey Svendsen, and Jared Svendsen]"Fam of the podcast," Jed Payne and literally family, Joey's big brother, Jared Svendsen join to talk conspiracies; touching on 911 and the moon landing, but focussing on the possibility of aliens.  They also discuss skepticism, media biases, biblical implications of all of it and whether or not they'd enter a UFO if they got the invite from one of those little green homies.   Jed is a co-host of this show and also has his own podcast, called Church and Other Drugs.   Get The B-Sides Feed  Facebook Discussion Group here.E-mail the PWNA team here.Theme Song: Stoy Prioleau (aka: Riggy Rock): Apple MusicOther music by Derek Minor.  

[on this episode: Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler and Joey Svendsen]Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler, MD started a TikTok account, began to acquire a very large following and literally became hooked.  After he started to ignore his family because of the "TikTok addiction," his wife and daughters took matters into their own hands, pointed out to him the severity of his issue and pleaded for him to get help.  Now clean from his addiction, he decided to do his own research on social media addiction and his findings are captured in his book, "Influenced: The Impact of Social Media on Our Perception."Telling his story on media outlets such as Fox News, Dr. Brian educates others from a place of humility.  Discovering firsthand the allure of being "followed," "liked," and the ensuing Dopamine hits each exposure elicits, if it wasn't for his caring  and persistent family, the doctor may still be locked in for more Dopamine, constantly obsessing and coming back for more.   His book outlines the dangers of social media, sometimes (as he claims) just as deadly as a gun, but it also highlights the good coming from this 21st Century invention that has changed the world, producing many out-of-control addictions like the one Dr. Brian overcame.  Dr. Brian shares his story and his findings.  Get The B-Sides Feed  Facebook Discussion Group here.E-mail the PWNA team here.Theme Song: Stoy Prioleau (aka: Riggy Rock): Apple MusicOther music by Jejune and Derek Minor.  

[on this episode: Josh Porter and Joey Svendsen]Did you have to destroy your secular CDs to keep the devil out when you were a kid?  Then, you'll enjoy this episode with Josh [Dies] Porter (Showbread) who is also an author with a new release, "With All Its Teeth: Sex, Violence, Profanity, and the Death of Christian Art."  With his book as the context, Joey and Josh manage to fit into one conversation the punk rock culture of Christian music they grew up with, both of their introductions into "secular music," a more rounded approach for Christians to consume art, the honesty of the bible, how far is too far when it comes to art, a debate on the best MxPx album, the phrase, "it must be a God thing," and more.  Get The B-Sides Feed  Facebook Discussion Group here.E-mail the PWNA team here.Theme Song: Stoy Prioleau (aka: Riggy Rock): Apple MusicAll other Music from the album "Showbread is Showdead," by Showbread.  

[hosts contributing on this episode: Joey Svendsen] What if all Christian Youth Group Ministries could be turned into Youth Centers that were instrumental in supporting youth of all faiths, backgrounds, and sexualities?Get The B-Sides Feed  Facebook Discussion Group here.E-mail the PWNA team here.Music:  Mechanical River

[hosts contributing on this episode: Joey Svendsen, Stoy Prioleau, Amy Alderman, Robbie Madison, Matt Oxley, Jed Payne]Joey opens up about what he feels may be too much personal apathy about politics and voting.  After sharing with a handful of the show's co-hosts on this one, he's met with more cynicism than he can handle.  Four of the five  present are convinced that the USA "political machine" doesn't care about people; only getting more votes for their team and acquiring more money and power.  And the guilt that many Christians try to push onto those who aren't more involved in political activism isn't merited, nor fair, according to some of the Christians on this one.  Get The B-Sides Feed  Facebook Discussion Group here.E-mail the PWNA team here.Theme Song: Stoy Prioleau (aka: Riggy Rock): Apple MusicOther Music:  Mechanical River

[hosts contributing on this episode: Joey Svendsen]Corey Nathan, host of the Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other Podcast, joins the show to discuss a weakness of his.  He has a very hard time keeping composure when it comes to difficult discussions about politics and religion.  But deep in his heart, as a former Jewish man, now Christian, he knows that love is the goal.  And thus, the birth of his podcast.  Joey and Corey talk how much of society sees people with bad beliefs as bad people who should be scorned; and there's certainly no aiming to humanize them.  Joey admits to sentiments about some one who he fears will anger people, but is finally learning what may be the true meaning of following Christ.  Corey believes that most people are in the "exhausted majority," people who truly are "done with" the hatred and polarity, but their exhaustion breeds silence.  There's some political talk as Corey is a fan of what Biden has done so far, and the two discuss the backwardness of believing deeply in a conviction and trying to spread that zeal by yelling and belittling others.  On this Episode, we welcome:Corey Nathan / Instagram / Podcast Get The B-Sides Feed  Facebook Discussion Group here.E-mail the PWNA team here.Theme Song: Stoy Prioleau (aka: Riggy Rock): Apple MusicOther Music:  Mechanical River

[hosts contributing on this episode: Joey Svendsen and Matt Oxley] Jack Hoey (the father) and Jack Hoey (the son) join Joey and Matt to discuss the likelihood of God's existence, why God doesn't make things more obvious, whether or not people can condition themselves to believe, how dependable the bible is to base meaning of life on, and what stock should be placed on spiritual experiences.  While Joey and "the Jacks" consider themselves believers in the Christian faith, Matt is a former fundamentalist Christian now atheist, very familiar with the tenants of faith and traditional beliefs in the Bible.  His departure from faith was a very painful season of deconstruction.   Jack Hoey x 2 / SubstackMatt Oxley / SubstackGet The B-Sides Feed  Facebook Discussion Group here.E-mail the PWNA team here.Theme Song: Stoy Prioleau (aka: Riggy Rock): Apple MusicOther Music:  Mechanical River

Hayne tells a beautiful story of redemption and love winning over evil.  GetThe B-Sides Feed Facebook Discussion Group here.E-mail the PWNA team here.Music: Joe Guevara [Jejune]

[PRE-ORDER NOW "Deconstructing Without Losing Yourself" by Angela Herrington]host contributing on this episode: Joey SvendsenThe author of "Deconstructing Without Losing Yourself,"  by Angela Herrington, joins Joey to talk about her new book (releasing this month).  Together they discuss their personal journeys of deconstruction, including the obstacle of fear and how to have compassion for those who cause harm in the name of religion.  Angie describes to listeners how to maintain a heart that is bold against injustice while maintaining a posture of love.  She highlights here the many blindspots that the church is deeply rooted in, much of them resulting from the same sort of corruption that has affected the rest of the world: a quest for power, control and gain.  Book description: Lively and empathetic, Angela J. Herrington shows you how to begin healing religious trauma through deconstructing your faith. This concise and actionable handbook will guide you in vulnerable exploration and help you release unhealthy beliefs that harm you and others. Begin your healing journey with Deconstructing Your Faith without Losing Yourself. Angela  Herrington / WebsiteGet The B-Sides Feed  Facebook Discussion Group here.E-mail the PWNA team here.Theme Song: Stoy Prioleau (aka: Riggy Rock): Apple MusicOther Music:  Mechanical River

[hosts contributing on this episode: Joey Svendsen, Robbie Madison, Stoy Prioleau] Joey's been saving up questions revolving around black people and racism, these aren't the sort of questions you ask a stranger in the check-out line.  He also shares some stories of being the recipient of racism at the hands of black people, for his two friends (and co-hosts of the show) Robbie and Stoy (both black males) to have the opportunity to shed some extra light and possibly give deeper insight on what was going on at a heart level. Previous episode mentioned on this one, in which Joey hurt Stoy with a racial joke can be listened to RIGHT HERE.Get The B-Sides Feed  Facebook Discussion Group here.E-mail the PWNA team here.Theme Song: Stoy Prioleau (aka: Riggy Rock): Apple MusicOther Music: Derek Minor Music 

[hosts contributing on this episode: Joey Svendsen, Robbie Madison, Amy Alderman, Hayne Griffen]Stories of old prank calls that almost landed Joey in jail, a disgusting fecal matter prank story, people who want Pat Robertson to burn in jail and whether Satan deserves mercy.   Oh, and when the telemarketer calls, WWJD?Get The B-Sides Feed (comes with access to our private community)Facebook Discussion Group here.E-mail the PWNA team here.Music (including theme song): Stoy Prioleau (aka: Riggy Rock): Apple MusicOther Music: Joel Hamilton (The Mechanical River), Joel Hamilton+Friends (Embassyfreqs)

[hosts contributing on this episode: Joey Svendsen, Robbie Madison, Hayne Griffen]Favorite Christmas Movies, sexist Christmas Movies from the 1940s, what to expose kids to and whether people will ever see the harm in cell phones similarly to the way society looks at smoking cigarettes.  And while we're at it, should "Baby It's Cold Outside," be cancelled? Merry Christmas from the PWNA Fam.Get The B-Sides Feed (comes with access to our private community)Facebook Discussion Group here.E-mail the PWNA team here.Music (including theme song): Stoy Prioleau (aka: Riggy Rock): Apple MusicOther Music: Joel Hamilton (The Mechanical River), Joel Hamilton+Friends (Embassyfreqs)

Please listen at your own risk, as the content on this one is very heavy.[hosts contributing on this episode: Joey Svendsen, Ellen Mauro, Hayne Griffen]Joey had a seizure a couple of weeks ago and his friends' security camera captured it all.  With "firefighter Hayne" present, we learn a bit more about seizures but we also hear some horror stories he's seen on the job as a rescue worker.  Oh, and Ellen thought her son was dead for a few seconds. Along the way, the conversation expands to the usual chit chat about everything, from how the younger generation talks about TikTok like it's the creator of all entertainment, how Ellen is still happily sober, when complementing a woman turns into hitting on her, why true crime entertainment is so alluring, and why Ellen feels compelled to subject herself to footage of the horrors going on in the war around Palestine.  Get The B-Sides Feed (comes with access to our private community)Facebook Discussion Group here.E-mail the PWNA team here.Music (including theme song): Stoy Prioleau (aka: Riggy Rock): Apple MusicOther Music: Joel Hamilton (The Mechanical River), Joel Hamilton+Friends (Embassyfreqs)

[Hosts Contributing in this episode: Joey Svendsen / Liz Miller / Stoy Prioleau / Hayne Griffen / Amy Alderman / Matt Oxley]When one co-host asks another co-host if she thinks he's going to hell, due to his lack of belief in God.  Here's that conversation.  Get The B-Sides Feed (comes with access to our private community)Facebook Discussion Group here. E-mail the PWNA team here.Music (including theme song): Stoy Prioleau (aka: Riggy Rock): Apple MusicOther Music: Joel Hamilton (The Mechanical River), Joel Hamilton+Friends (Embassyfreqs), Jejune. 

[Hosts Contributing in this episode: Joey Svendsen]Three kids belonging to some listeners of this podcast, as well as Joey’s son Waylon, talk about the deeper things in life.  We talk about how God is good in the context of tornadoes, some specific times their parents have cussed, how the devil is apparently stronger than God sometimes, and whether or not they would be nervous to babysit baby Jesus.  One of these kids is an open theist, none of them are quite sure whether skin is an essential organ, Waylon has lied to his dad recently and a couple of them think Cobain was killed by his wife.  Oh, and the devil created robbers and cancer. Facebook Discussion Group here.E-mail the PWNA team here.Music (including theme song): Stoy Prioleau (aka: Riggy Rock): Apple MusicOther Music: Derek Minor, Joel Hamilton (The Mechanical River), Joel Hamilton+Friends (Embassyfreqs)

[Hosts Contributing in this episode: Joey Svendsen]If God has the type of unlimited power and unquenchable love most Christians ascribe to the Creator, the theological reasoning behind people being separated from God forever simply doesn't hold up, at least not to our finite minds.  But there are so many verses in the Bible that point to a much greater salvation than what most Christians have been taught.  Hearing this episode, listeners will digest the reasons why a universal view of salvation is backed by scripture just as much (if not more) as traditional views of “heaven and hell” are.  In his book, “Holy Hell: a Case Against Eternal Damnation,”  Methodist minister Derek Ryan Kubilus lays out an exhaustive theological and philosophical framework that outlines not only why this view is far from heresy but also why it's very likely to be true.  Joey and Derek also discuss many objections to this view, including notions like “God’s love has to be balanced by justice,” and how people need to be careful not “to put a human, man-made perspective of love on infinite God."PREORDER BOOK: Holy Hell: A Case Against Eternal Damnation Get The B-Sides Feed (comes with access to our private community)Facebook Discussion Group here.E-mail the PWNA team here.Music (including theme song): Stoy Prioleau (aka: Riggy Rock): Apple MusicOther Music: Derek Minor, Joel Hamilton (The Mechanical River), Joel Hamilton+Friends (Embassyfreqs)

[Hosts Contributing in this episode: Amy Alderman / Ellen Mauro / Joey Svendsen]While spanking used to be fairly normal with very little cultural push back, many people in 2023 consider all forms of spanking child abuse.  Most would agree that hitting any part of a kid's body is abuse, in the event that an adult is relieving anger.  But are there healthy ways of going about spanking children?  Ellen, Amy and Joey were all spanked as children.  Amy and Joey reflect on personal childhoods that benefitted from that form of discipline.  Ellen however is relentless in her view that spanking is always bad.  Get The B-Sides Feed (comes with access to our private community)Facebook Discussion Group here.E-mail the PWNA team here.Music (including theme song): Stoy Prioleau (aka: Riggy Rock): Apple MusicOther Music: Derek Minor, Joel Hamilton (The Mechanical River), Joel Hamilton+Friends (Embassyfreqs)

[Hosts Contributing in this episode: Hayne Griffen / Robbie Madison / Joey Svendsen]Hayne shares the story of breaking his neck in a biking accident and cursing God, only to feel God's love draw in closer as one of the most tangible instances in his life, ever.  Throughout this story, you'll hear how Hayne went from being "fundamentalist, reformed, Hayne"  to"mystic Christian Hayne,"  how him and his wife Erica transitioned to a more simplistic way of life as a result of this horrific accident, why Hayne finds joy in not approaching faith as something to be mastered, and why he sees his Fire Department as his family. Get The B-Sides Feed (comes with access to our private community)Facebook Discussion Group here.E-mail the PWNA team here.Music (including theme song): Stoy Prioleau (aka: Riggy Rock): Apple MusicOther Music: Derek Minor, Joel Hamilton (The Mechanical River), Joel Hamilton+Friends (Embassyfreqs)