What Is Faith? - Wrestling the Unknown - 189
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Release Date: 11/02/2021
Christian Nationalism - Devouring Diversity - 202
Irenicast - A Progressive Christian Podcast
In Irenicast’s first full episode in over two years the team discusses Christian Nationalism. Bonnie, Casey, Jeff and Rajeev go deep on the origins and dangers of Christian Nationalism RELEVANT LINKS (Article) (Article) (Article) (TV Series) (Article) (Youtube Video) IRENCAST HOSTS Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host You can connect with Bonnie on and . Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host You can follow Casey on , or you can check out his blog or Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on ,...
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The Conversation Continues - 201
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We are back! Irenciast has taken many different forms over the years and after a couple year break we return in a new iteration. In this episode we take some time and catch our listeners up on where we’ve been and what we’ve been up to. In addition we provide some information on the direction of the show. We are so happy to be back and are tremendously thankful for everyone that listens. We look forward to continuing the conversation with you. IRENCAST HOSTS Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host Jeff Manildi |...
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Thanks for Joining the Conversation - 200
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Thanks for joining the conversation for 200 episodes of Irenicast! In this episode the hosts answer your questions. The topics range from the bible, hell, marriage and more. After 7 years and 200 episodes the Irenicast team is still so thankful to helping provoke the progressive Christian imagination. Here’s to 200 more! Thanks for Joining the Conversation Comments & Questions: #1 (01:58) - New Zealand Listener Audio Question#2 (08:29) - New Zealand Listener #2, Email#3 (13:24) - Recent Apple Podcast Review#4 (14:25) - Audio Question #2#5 (25:04) - Listener Email...
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Atheism and Agnosticism - Is God Always the Answer? - 199
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One thing that tends to get left out of many conversations on deconstruction is atheism and agnosticism. Why is this? Even when it is brought up, it is rarely spoken of as an ending point. Why is that? Can our deconstruction lead us to atheism and agnosticism? Is that ‘okay’? Spoilers, we think it is. In this episode the Irenicast hosts discuss the important space atheism and agnosticism hold for so many on their journeys. Perhaps what we believe is less important than how we hold those beliefs. Fundamentalism can rear its ugly head in any...
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War and Christianity - Striving for Co-Flourishing - 198
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War and Christianity are certainly not strangers. In fact, they seem pretty friendly many of the times. In this episode Bonnie, Rajeev and Jeff discuss the complicated history of war and Christianity. A discussion that seems especially timely considering the current invasion of Ukraine. The conversation starts by acknowledging the ample examples of divine mandated war in our religious text. To which, the wide path of Biblical interpretations has come up with many theological ‘theories’ on war and peace. Bonnie specifically lays out a great overview of the...
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Queer Legacy - Spirit and Calling - 197
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In this episode on queer legacy, Casey shares a recent revelation from a queer history class he has been taking. He shares the history of the term two-spirit. A term used by some to describe Indigenous North American people who fulfilled a traditional third-gender ceremonial and social role in their cultures. As someone who is both queer and has Indigenous ancestry Casey expressed his deep sense of validation in his pastoral calling. Casey also takes this revelation and challenges us to take a new look at calling and purpose. This shifts the conversation into...
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Eschatology and Process Theology - A Conversation with Dr. Thomas Oord - 196
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How do Eschatology and Process Theology fit together? This week we try and answer that question by sitting down with Dr. Thomas Jay Oord. Dr. Oord is an expert on Process Theology, also known as Open and Relational Theology. Many days it feels as though the end of the world is upon us. This is even true for people across the proverbial aisle. Although for much different reasons. In this conversation we explore endings through a Process Theology lens. Will things get better? Will there be an ultimate ending? What is God’s role, or lack thereof, in...
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The Problem with Patriarchal Christianity - Let Go and Let Others - 195
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The problem with patriarchal Christianity may seem obvious to many listeners of Irenicast. It is no surprise to us that patriarchy has done perhaps irrevocable damage to not just Christianity, but the nation as well. We are seeing the ripples of that sad truth on every level in society. In this episode, three beneficiaries of the the f**ked up system we’ve come to know and loathe discuss ways we can lay aside our privilege to make room for others to lead. It is not an easy task, and sometimes it seems like it is too little too late. However, as Rajeev points out,...
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A Conversation with Carolyn Baker, Author of Confronting Christofascism - 194
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In this episode Bonnie sits down and has a compelling conversation with Carolyn Baker PhD mostly about her newest book, Confronting Christofascism: Healing the Evangelical Wound. It is no secret that since 2016 the United States has felt as though it is on its last legs as a democracy. Carolyn shares with us many of her perspectives on why that is the case from her book.
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The Generational Divide - Special Guest Co-Host Selah Cluff - 193
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The generational divide in our country feels massive. With the rise of Gen Z and the sentiment of ‘Okay Boomer’, it doesn't feel as though one generation values the other. If anything, younger generations especially are scapegoated for the direction our culture is taking. In this episode we welcome Selah Cluff and as a member of GenZ to discuss this divide and explore how we might cross it.
info_outlineWhat is Faith? Bonnie, Jeff, Casey, and Rajeev share perspectives that are found just beyond the edge of clarity - “objects” are visible but there is little certainty about what those objects might be. After all, faith is murky and shifty. As the crew discusses the evolution of their personal faith journeys they confront each other by what is meant by faith and how the misunderstanding and misuse of the term has caused a lot of confusion within, and between, people.
The hosts delve into the realities, and tensions, of whether faith is a personal thing, a communal thing, neither, or both. True to the Irenicast way - you may have to decide this for yourself.
After a winding and personal conversation on faith, the team finishes off this episode with a round of “Faith Songs.” Brace yourself for some cringes, some “oh yea, that’s my jam,” and “oh, hell to the no.” And - if you are up for it, the hosts would love to hear your definition, understanding, experience, of faith. You can contact them at irenicast.com.
Thanks for listening.
Conversation on What is Faith (00:52)
Playlist Segment (36:56)
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RELEVANT LINKS
From Our What is Faith Conversation
- James 2:14-26 - New Revised Standard Version (Faith without Works Is Dead)
- Enneagram
- Hebrews 11 - New Revised Standard Version
- Hebrews (Wisdom Commentary Series Book 54) by Mary Ann Beavis and HyeRan Kim-Cragg (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
- Genesis 32 - New Revised Standard Version (Jacob Wrestles)
- Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again by Rachel Held Evans (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link)
From Our Playlist Segment
- You can get the fully crafted playlist on Apple Music and Spotify. Note that Rajeev’s pick, This is the Year of Losing Things by Tom Pradsa-Rao is not available on these music platforms. To hear every song, below are YouTube links for all the songs mentioned in the episode.
- Rajeev’s Picks
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- Amazing Grace by Aretha Franklin
- He's Got the Whole World In His Hands by Mahalia Jackson
- We Are by Jon Batiste
- The Year of Losing Things by Tom Prasada-Rao
- Honorable Mention - Faith by George Michael
- Honorable Mention - Like a Prayer by Madonna
- Honorable Mention - Pray Enough by The Wood Brothers
- Casey’s Picks
- Jeff’s Picks
- Bonnie’s Picks
- Bandleader Jon Batiste (Fresh Air Podcast Episode)
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IRENCAST HOSTS
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | [email protected]
You can connect with Bonnie on Facebook and at Parkside Community Church-UCC and haystackspodcast.com.
Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | [email protected]
You can follow Casey on Twitter and Facebook, or you can check out his blog The Queerly Faithful Pastor or loomisucc.org
Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | [email protected]
Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on facebook, instagram & twitter. You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast Divine Cinema.
Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | [email protected]
You can connect with Rajeev at Parkside Community Church, Facebook, Twitter, Medium, LinkedIn, and Haystacks Podcast.
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