Irenicast - A Progressive Christian Podcast

Rethinking and reimagining your faith? That matters. You are not alone. Follow those questions, doubts, and curiosities with us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. Hosts Bonnie, Casey, Jeff, and Rajeev cultivate thoughtful conversations for the spiritual journeyer. Especially if you’re evolving out of Evangelicalism or Christian Fundamentalism, you are Irenicast.

Thanks for Joining the Conversation - 200 04/19/2022

Thanks for Joining the Conversation - 200 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 from Former Adventist#6 (32:36) - Listener Email from Florida#7 (39:06) - Final Audio Question#8 (46:10) - Listener Email from Washington#9 (51:27) - Anonymous Listener Email#10 (59:58) - Final Message ANNOUNCEMENTS As mentioned in the episode we are taking a short break from producing new episodes to prepare for future Intersection cohorts and classes. But please stay connected while we are on another short break by subscribing to our email list. Sign Up for our Email list and stay up to date on all things Irenicast! RELEVANT LINKS From Our Thanks for Joining the Conversation Q&A Past episodes that are ‘salvation’ adjacent (Bonnie & Rajeev’s podcast for former Adventists) Past episodes concerning the Bible by (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) SUPPORT THE SHOW You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options. - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3). - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings. - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you. IRENCAST HOSTS Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | You can connect with Bonnie on and at and Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | You can follow Casey on and , or you can check out his blog or Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on , & . You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast . Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | You can connect with Rajeev at , , , , , and . ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Email Us at Follow Us on Like Us on Listen & Subscribe to Us on , , , , , , , , and Speak to Us on our and the See Us on Support Us on , or at our Love Us? CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin. This post may contain affiliate links. An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com /episode/index/show/irenicast/id/22838285

Atheism and Agnosticism - Is God Always the Answer? - 199 04/05/2022

Atheism and Agnosticism - Is God Always the Answer? - 199 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 ideology, god or no god. And in the spirit of irony, the hosts close out the episode by sharing the Top 3 things they are against. And in Irenicast fashion, not all of the hosts understand the assignment. Conversation on Atheism and Agnosticism (02:12)Top 3 Segment (41:31) ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign Up for our Email list and stay up to date on all things Irenicast! Send us Your questions, comments and/or encouragements for our upcoming 200th episode! You can reach out on all of our social media platforms , and Or better yet! Email us an audio clip to ! Please include your name and what state or country you’re from. RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on Atheism and Agnosticism (Irenicast Episode) by (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) (A British-American author, journalist, orator and columnist) (A British evolutionary biologist and author) (An evangelical Christian apologist and evangelist) (Irenicast Episode) (Irenicast Episode) From Our Top 3 Segment (2020 Film) (article) SUPPORT THE SHOW You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options. - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3). - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings. - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you. IRENCAST HOSTS Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | You can connect with Bonnie on and at Pastor Casey Tinnin, MTS | co-host | You can follow Casey on and , or you can check out his blog or Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on , & . You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast . Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | You can follow Rajeev on , and ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Read Us on our blog Email Us at Follow Us on Like Us on Listen & Subscribe to Us on , , , , , , , , and Speak to Us on our and the See Us on Support Us on , or at our Love Us? CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin. This post may contain affiliate links. An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com /episode/index/show/irenicast/id/22686575

War and Christianity - Striving for Co-Flourishing - 198 03/15/2022

War and Christianity - Striving for Co-Flourishing - 198 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 history of the peace movement in America from her studies to lay the foundation for the remainder of the episode. After sharing a little about their journeys through their thoughts and beliefs about war, the discussion delves deeper into pacifism. There soon seems to be a quick distinction between theory and reality. Struggling with questions like: What amount of privilege has led to your thoughts on war and peace? What does pacifism and non-violence look like on the ground when it is no longer a thought exercise? Are there moral absolutes when discussing war and violence? Is there movement on the spectrum of violence and oppression and peace and pacifism? And speaking of things that are better in theory, we introduce a new segment called Connect the Dots to close the episode. Conversation on War and Christianity (02:44)Connect the Dots Segment (42:33) ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign Up for our Email list and stay up to date on all things Irenicast! Send us Your questions, comments and/or encouragements for our upcoming 200th episode! You can reach out on all of our social media platforms , and Or better yet! Email us an audio clip to ! Please include your name and what state or country you’re from. RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on War and Christianity Sermon on the Mount () (Shooting in Amish Community) From Our Connect the Dots Segment (1984 Film) (1984 Film) (Listen to the segment in this episode for context on ‘Kibbles and Bits’) SUPPORT THE SHOW You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options. - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3). - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings. - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you. IRENCAST HOSTS Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | You can connect with Bonnie on and at and Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | You can follow Casey on and , or you can check out his blog or Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on , & . You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast . Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | You can connect with Rajeev at , , , , , and . ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Email Us at Follow Us on Like Us on Listen & Subscribe to Us on , , , , , , , , and Speak to Us on our and the See Us on Support Us on , or at our Love Us? CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin. This post may contain affiliate links. An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com /episode/index/show/irenicast/id/22454390

Queer Legacy - Spirit and Calling - 197 03/01/2022

Queer Legacy - Spirit and Calling - 197 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 challenging the ideas we’ve been given about calling and purpose. Is calling for the few and capable or for all? Is it something that happens to us or something we live into? The episode ends with a fun couple of rounds of Jesus Juke. Listen to the end to find out just what it means to be a ‘Hot Tub Christian’. Conversation on Queer Legacy (03:49) Jesus Juke Segment (36:59) ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign Up for our Email list and stay up to date on all things Irenicast! Send us Your questions, comments and/or encouragements for our upcoming 200th episode! You can reach out on all of our social media platforms , and Or better yet! Email us an audio clip to ! Please include your name and what state or country you’re from. RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on Queer Legacy - A modern, pan-Indian, umbrella term used by some Indigenous North Americans to describe Native people in their communities who fulfill a traditional third-gender (or other gender-variant) ceremonial and social role in their cultures. (An indigenous people of the Southeastern Woodlands) (NYT Article) (NPR Article) (2006 Documentary) SUPPORT THE SHOW You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options. - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3). - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings. - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you. IRENCAST HOSTS Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | You can connect with Bonnie on and at and Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | You can follow Casey on and , or you can check out his blog or Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on , & . You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast . Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | You can connect with Rajeev at , , , , , and . ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Email Us at Follow Us on Like Us on Listen & Subscribe to Us on , , , , , , , , and Speak to Us on our and the See Us on Support Us on , or at our Love Us? CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin. This post may contain affiliate links. An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com /episode/index/show/irenicast/id/22296629

Eschatology and Process Theology - A Conversation with Dr. Thomas Oord - 196 02/15/2022

Eschatology and Process Theology - A Conversation with Dr. Thomas Oord - 196 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 endings? Listen and find out what Dr. Oord and the Irencast team have to say about Eschatology and Process Theology. ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign Up for our Email list and stay up to date on all things Irenicast! Send us Your questions, comments and/or encouragements for our upcoming 200th episode! You can reach out on all of our social media platforms , and Or better yet! Email us an audio clip to ! Please include your name and what state or country you’re from. RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation on Eschatology and Process Theology Dr. Oord’s Latest Book: by (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) Dr. Oord’s Book with Bonnie as co-editor: (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) (Evangelical Christian Denomination) (until 2011 known as Campus Crusade for Christ) (Interdenominational Christian parachurch organization) (English Mathematician and Philosopher) (American philosopher) (Take up cross to follow Jesus verse) MORE ON OUR GUEST THOMAS JAY OORD Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. Oord is a best-selling and award-winning author, having written or edited more than twenty-five books. He directs a doctoral program at Northwind Theological Seminary and the Center for Open and Relational Theology. A twelve-time Faculty Award-winning professor, he teaches around the globe. Oord is known for his contributions to research on love, open and relational theology, science and religion, and the implications of freedom and relationships for transformation. Check out his website at SUPPORT THE SHOW You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options. - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3). - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings. - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you. IRENCAST HOSTS Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | You can connect with Bonnie on and at and Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | You can follow Casey on and , or you can check out his blog or Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on , & . You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast . Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | You can connect with Rajeev at , , , , , and . ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Email Us at Follow Us on Like Us on Listen & Subscribe to Us on , , , , , , , , and Speak to Us on our and the See Us on Support Us on , or at our Love Us? CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin. This post may contain affiliate links. An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com /episode/index/show/irenicast/id/22138676

The Problem with Patriarchal Christianity - Let Go and Let Others - 195 02/01/2022

The Problem with Patriarchal Christianity - Let Go and Let Others - 195 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, there is still some hope left. Is it enough to make a difference? And for our segment this week, Casey introduces the team to a new one called Bunker Buddies. Since most days feel like the end of the world is here, we figure we would lean into it and share the items we would bring to the Irenicast bunker to wait out the apocalypse. Conversation on The Problem with Patriarchal Christianity (02:52)Bunker Buddies Segment (39:57) ANNOUNCEMENTS Sign Up for our Email list and stay up to date on all things Irenicast! Intersections is a group of un-fundies and exvangelicals meeting to support each other and process our evolving faith journeys. Facilitated by Bonnie, Casey, Rajeev and Jeff. Our next session will be Thursdays, February 3rd through March 10th at 7pm PT. . RELEVANT LINKS From Our Conversation The Problem with Patriarchal Christianity (Irenicast Episode) (Irenicast Episode) (Chancellor of Germany from 2005 to 2021) (Prime Minister of New Zealand) (Pakistani Activist) by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo (Books - Amazon Affiliate Link) (Non-Profit Organization Helping LGBTQIA+ Teens in Sacramento, CA) by (Books - Amazon Affiliate Link) (Kindle Edition) by Carolyn Baker (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) by Carolyn Baker (Book - Amazon Affiliate Link) (2021 Film) From Our Bunker Buddies Segment (Fox Animated Series) SUPPORT THE SHOW You can always count on Irenicast providing a free podcast on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. However, that does not mean that we do not have expense related to the show. If we have provided value to you and you would like to support the show, here are a few options. - You can make a one-time, or recurring, tax-deductible donation to the show through PayPal. Just go to Irenicast.com/PayPal to make your donation. We are a 501(c)(3). - Irenicast has a merch store at Irenicast.com/Store. We are always developing more items so check out our current offerings. - Next time you go to make a purchase on Amazon consider using our Amazon affiliate link. This will give us a small portion on everything you purchase. No additional cost will be passed on to you. IRENCAST HOSTS Rev. Bonnie Rambob, MDiv | co-host | You can connect with Bonnie on and at and Pastor Casey Martinez-Tinnin, MTS | co-host | You can follow Casey on and , or you can check out his blog or Jeff Manildi | co-founder, producer & co-host | Follow Jeff (@JeffManildi) on , & . You can also listen to Jeff’s other podcast . Rev. Rajeev Rambob, MCL | co-host | You can connect with Rajeev at , , , , , and . ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION Join our progressive Christian conversations on faith and culture by interacting with us through the following links: Email Us at Follow Us on Like Us on Listen & Subscribe to Us on , , , , , , , , and Speak to Us on our and the See Us on Support Us on , or at our Love Us? CREDITS Intro and Outro music created by Mike Golin. This post may contain affiliate links. An Irenicon is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com /episode/index/show/irenicast/id/21979769