Episode 053: Confessions of a Christian Youth Minister with Rich Kifer Pt1
Release Date: 08/12/2017
Episode 133: Music & the Marginalised with Scott Darlow
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Singer-songwriter, guitarist, and didgeridoo player Scott Darlow uses his music to advocate for First Nations Aboriginal community in Australia. On today's episode he shares about the opportunities he has had to perform in schools, prisons, and concert venues across the world bringing a message of Hope to combat the cynicism and tribalism of today's society. Along the way he shares how his message is shaped by the teachings of Jesus and as well as some of his experience living in Hong Kong as a child. Go Beyond the Pale with Scott Darlow!
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Episode 132: Beyond Heart Mountain with Alan O'Hashi
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Author and documentarian Alan O'Hashi shares with Steve & Tammy highlights from his book Beyond Heart Mountain including the impact the internment of Japanese - Americans during WW2 had on his family and the Japanese community in the American West. Along the way, we discuss Alan's experiences living in an intentional community and the advantages and challenges that come from that. Go Beyond the Pale with Alan O'Hashi! Find Beyond Heart Mountain lan's YouTube channel can be found
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Episode 131: Sola Mysterium with with Keith Giles
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Author & speaker Keith Giles returns to discuss with Steve & Tammy his new book Sola Mysterium: Celebrating the Beautiful Uncertainty of Everything. If God is a Being that transcends imagination, how we can learn to embrace mystery of Christ. Along the way, Keith shares how Charismatics can understand their experiences, re-wiring your mind for "gratitude", and why it's often scientists, and not theologians, who convey a sense of wonder of the Universe. Go Beyond the Pale with Keith Giles! Episode Index 1:16 - Intro with Steve & Tammy 11:30 - That time when we “know”...
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Episode 130: Jesus Unarmed with Keith Giles
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Keith Giles returns to the podcast to discuss with Steve & Tammy his final book in the seven part "un" series Jesus Unarmed: How the Prince of Peace Disarms our Violence. Along the way Keith also explains where American Christians get their fascination with "redemptive violence", why Evangelicals should re-think their "End Times" theology, and what God really meant when he said we should "be Holy as he is Holy". Go Beyond the Pale with Keith Giles Episode Index 1:51 - Intro discussion with Steve and Tammy 12:31 - Conversation with Keith begins 16:02 - “All my heroes carried...
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Episode 129: When Everything is on Fire with Brian Zahnd
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Brian Zahnd returns to Beyond the Pale to discuss his new book When Everything Is On Fire and how despite a season of doubt and deconstruction a stronger, more confident faith is possible when it is grounded in the beauty of Christ. Along the way Brian discusses pilgrimage, contemplation, and how his journey on the Camino de Santiago inspired the book. Go Beyond the Pale with Brian Zahnd Episode Index 2:06 - Intro with Steve & Tammy 11:06 - Conversation with Brian begins 13:04 - Brian and Peri share about about pilgrimage 24:26 - Talking all things Camino de Santiago 30:00 - Brian...
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Episode 128: The Way of Non-Violence with Simon Ramacci
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Simon Rammaci has been active in sharing with Christians that to follow Christ is to be a peacemaker. He discusses with Beyond the Pale his work with various groups including the Christian Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament to help promote non-violent alternatives in today's increasingly volatile world. Along the way Simon shares a bit of his faith journey which led him from his homeland of Italy to working with various churches in the U.K. Go Beyond the Pale with Simon Ramacci! Episode Index 1:20 - Intro with Steve 3:34 - Conversation with Simon Ramacci begins 4:03 - From Italy to the...
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Episode 128: The Way of Non-Violence with Simon Ramacci
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Simon Rammaci has been active in sharing with Christians that to follow Christ is to be a peacemaker. He discusses with Beyond the Pale his work with various groups including the Christian Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament to help promote non-violent alternatives in today's increasingly volatile world. Along the way Simon shares a bit of his faith journey which led him from his homeland of Italy to working with various churches in the U.K. Go Beyond the Pale with Simon Ramacci! Episode Index 1:20 - Intro with Steve 3:34 - Conversation with Simon Ramacci begins 4:03 - From Italy to the...
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Episode 127: Mortality, Morality, and Religion with Ojo Taylor
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University Professor and former bassist for the Christian punk band "Undercover" Ojo Taylor returns to discuss a recent blog post he wrote as he turned 65. Getting older ain't easy but Ojo reflects on the benefits that ageing brings including wisdom, perspective, and an understanding of what's really important in life. And of course with his very public transition from Christian musician to atheism we go on frequent tangents discussing God, faith, the nature of belief, and morality without religion...among other things! Go Beyond the Pale with Ojo Taylor! 5:23 - Conversation begins 10:23 -...
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Episode 126: Trauma Theology with Hannah Land
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Hannah Land is an Occupational Therapist and administrator for the online community Progressing Church. She joins Beyond the Pale to discuss the how theology can be employed to address the personal suffering and trauma experienced by many. Along the way she opens up about her own experience with sexual abuse as well as sharing some of the life giving understanding of Christ that have helped her and others on their journey. We also touch on spiritual deconstruction and the process of engaging with others. Go Beyond the Pale with Hannah Land! Episode Index 1:08 - Intro with...
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Special Episode: Dune 1984 vs Dune 2021
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The release of Denis Villeneuve's much anticipated adaption of Frank Herbert's "Dune" has drawn the inevitable comparisons to the David Lynch's 1984 adaption. On today's special episode I sit down with movie critic James Marsh to do a deep dive into who really did it better; Dune 1984 or Dune 2021 Episode Index 3:20 - Paul Atreides (Kyle Maclachlan vs. Timothy Chalamet) 8:24- Do we have a bias for the 1984 Dune film 10:40 - Duke Leto (Jurgen Prochnow vs. Oscar Issacs) 15:80- Lady Jessica (Francesca Annis vs. Rebecca Ferguson) 17:11- Baron Harkonnen (Kenneth McMillan vs. Stellan Skarsgard...
info_outlineLong time youth pastor Rich Kifer has seen a lot of changes in Christianity during his years of ministry. In today's episode Rich shares with Steve his journey which has caused him to reevaluate some aspects of his belief that has ultimately led to a better life and a better faith Journey with us Beyond the Pale with Rich Kifer
Show Index
1:45- Steve & Tammy discuss Robe Bell's new book "What is the Bible"?
12:40- Rich shares how "not" knowing is ok
22:14- Rock and Roll ain't Christian
31:19- Why the next generation is apathetic to faith
43:39- Running a Christian Halloween "Haunted House"
52:28- Anger at what the church is doing to the next generation