010 - Rest as Resistance: Sabbath, Sabbaticals, and Becoming an Outlier
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Rest as Resistance: Sabbath, Sabbaticals, and Becoming an Outlier Subtitle: A Conversation on Biblical Rest, Work Culture, and the Courage to Live Counter-Culturally Podcast: The LOAM Podcast - A Conversation on a More Beautiful Gospel Episode Type: Final episode with co-host before sabbatical Episode Summary In this deeply personal and theologically rich episode, hosts Anthony Parrott and the Reverend Sister Tonetta Landis-Aina explore the radical nature of rest in our productivity-obsessed culture. As Tonetta prepares for her first sabbatical, they dive into biblical perspectives on...
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009: Death Cannot Digest Divinity (Atonement Part 2)
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Episode Overview In this second part of their atonement series, hosts Anthony Parrott and Tonetta Landis-Aina dive deeper into healthier frameworks for understanding the cross, moving beyond problematic theologies toward more life-giving perspectives. They explore concepts like the harrowing of hell, Christus Victor, and René Girard's scapegoat theory while emphasizing how the cross reveals God's radical solidarity with the marginalized. Key Topics Discussed 1. The Cross as Radical Power Reversal Challenges to Christian nationalism Power displayed through weakness The cross as...
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008: Understanding Atonement: Beyond Punishment and Toward Love
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Understanding Atonement: Beyond Punishment and Toward Love Subtitle: "Where Crosses, Penguins, and Penal Substitution Collide" Your Hosts Anthony Parrott and Tonetta Landis-Aina welcome you to LOAM Podcast - "a conversation on a more beautiful gospel." Episode Topics & Timestamps [00:01:00] Introduction to Atonement - Why this conversation matters and setting the stage [00:02:00] Caveat \#1: Embodied Reality - Atonement isn't just theory\; it's lived experience for many [00:06:00] Caveat \#2: Dangerous Ideas - How teachings can be weaponized when misunderstood [00:08:00] Personal...
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007: Exploring Confession and the Spiritual Practice of Lent
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"I'm a Bear, I'm Meant to Be Hibernating" Subtitle: Episode Overview In this episode, Anthony Parrott and Tonetta Landis-Aina discuss the spiritual practices of Lent, with a particular focus on the often overlooked practice of confession. They explore their personal histories with liturgical traditions, why Lent remains meaningful to them today, and how confession serves as an important spiritual practice for both personal growth and collective liberation. Key Points Personal histories with Lent: Anthony and Tonetta share their journeys from non-liturgical upbringings to embracing Lenten...
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006: Power With, Not Power Over: The Co-Pastoring Journey
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Subtitle: I Set Up a Mic This Morning, the Lord Be Praised Episode Overview In this episode, Anthony Parrott and Tonetta Landis discuss the concept of co-pastoring - sharing pastoral leadership equally rather than following traditional hierarchical church leadership models. They explore what drew them to this model, what makes their partnership work, practical aspects of implementing co-pastoring, and whether this approach is suitable for all church contexts. Key Points Origins of their co-pastoring relationship: How Anthony and Tonetta came to work together and why they chose equal...
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005: John 2 and The God Who Riots
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Subtitle: I Memorized Chapters and Became a Jackass Tonetta and Anthony discuss John 2, where Jesus goes full home-renovation-show on the temple tables. Anthony confesses he memorized scripture as a child only to become "a jackass" while Tonetta laments that revival might require actual disruption, not just a worship concert that went on too long. The pastors conclude with life updates: Tonetta forced her family to read books while Anthony discovered the revolutionary concept of "base layers" for winter running, which Tonetta firmly believes is "of the devil." Show Notes: Anthony and Tonetta...
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004: Not A Farming Podcast (What Is LOAM)
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Subtitle: I Might Go Back to My Lesbian Romance Soon Anthony and Tonetta introduce themselves. They explain why they named their podcast "Loam" after a type of nutrient-rich soil. The pastors discuss how soil serves as a metaphor for creating healthy spiritual environments. Send your questions, feedback, and topic ideas to Follow the LOAM Podcast on Instagram. Anthony is @PastorParrott on all the socials. Follow Topics covered: Personal introductions and backgrounds Definition and properties of loam soil Critique of mechanized/industrialized approaches to ministry Non-coercion as a...
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003: Origin Stories
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Subtitle: I'm Betraying My Savior a Little Bit Send your questions, feedback, and topic ideas to [email protected] Tonetta talks about being a speaker at 16 in front of 800 people. Anthony talks about hearing God's voice in middle school. The pastors talk about feeling invisible in their profession. Key Topics Discussed: Early Ministry & Calling Early experiences preaching/teaching as teenagers - Sensing divine calling at a young age - Gender barriers in ministry - Navigating seminary and education Identity & Ministry - Being LGBTQ+ in church leadership - Representation in...
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002: Alternative Economic Systems
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Subtitle: Life Is Too Short for Bad Toilet Paper Anthony shares memories of living in poverty and foster care. Tonetta grew up in a middle-class family with a dad who knew how to work the system. The pastors explore how churches can ask for money without being manipulative. They agree that life is too short for single-ply toilet paper. Links and Show Notes Submit Feedback at Follow us on Instagram Topics Discussed Personal money stories and family backgrounds The evolution of credit card usage Church fundraising practices - both ethical and problematic The spirituality of...
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001: What Makes Church...Church
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Subtitle: Bring Your Chickens What is church? In this debut episode of LOAM, co-pastors Tonetta Landis-Aina and Anthony Parrott explore the essence, tensions, and beauty of Christian community. From underground churches in Yemen to food pantries in Iowa, they unpack personal experiences that have shaped their understanding of what makes church... church. Key Conversations - The "isness" of church: Beyond programs and buildings - Church as a fellowship of difference - The power of marginality in Christian community - Tension between institutional structures and authentic relationships -...
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Tonetta and Anthony discuss John 2, where Jesus goes full home-renovation-show on the temple tables. Anthony confesses he memorized scripture as a child only to become "a jackass" while Tonetta laments that revival might require actual disruption, not just a worship concert that went on too long. The pastors conclude with life updates: Tonetta forced her family to read books while Anthony discovered the revolutionary concept of "base layers" for winter running, which Tonetta firmly believes is "of the devil."
Show Notes:
- Anthony and Tonetta discuss the story of Jesus flipping tables in the temple from John 2
- The timing differences of this story in John versus the other gospels
- Six characters in the story: the merchants, disciples, doubters, believers, animals, and Jesus
- Discussion of corrupt systems we participate in without questioning
- Exploration of God's activity in the world through movements for justice
- Reflections on legitimate anger versus hatred
- The importance of disruption in revival and revelation
- Animals' role in the sacrificial system and implications for today
- Considerations about what gives us authority to act
- Tonetta shares about attending Q Christian Fellowship conference
- Anthony talks about discovering base layers for winter running
Links to Gather:
- "The God Who Riots" by Damon Garcia
- "Jesus Takes a Side" by Johnny Rashid
- Works by James Cone (referenced regarding God's wrath)
- "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" by Susan Cain
- Q Christian Fellowship
Send your questions, feedback, and topic ideas to [email protected]
Follow the LOAM Podcast on Instagram. Anthony is @PastorParrott on all the socials. Follow Tonetta on Instagram @TonettaLandis