This Is Not Church podcast offers a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of the intersections between deconstruction, activism, spirituality, and the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as vital issues like Black Lives Matter and First Nations' rights. Hosted by passionate individuals who are dedicated to fostering open and inclusive conversations, this podcast delves into the complex journey of deconstructing one's faith, while simultaneously embracing and advocating for the rights and stor ...
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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by the Heretic Happy Hour Podcast. Burning questions, not people. In this episode we chat with Caleb Campbell Pastor Campbell graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Masters of Arts in Ministry from Phoenix Seminary in 2015 and is currently a doctoral student at Fuller Theological Seminary. He has served at…
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This Quoircast podcast episode id brought to you by the Heretic Happy Hour Podcast. Burning questions, not people In this episode we chat with Heather Matthews The Rev. Dr. Heather Matthews is the Doctor of Ministry Program Manager at Wheaton College Graduate School. Dr. Matthews has also worked as a pastor, church planter, non-profit leader, and g…
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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by the High Minds Podcast. Welcome to High Minds, the podcast where hosts Andy Colenzo and Matthew J. Distefano take culture, sports, politics, religion, and entertainment to the next level. In this episode we chat with John Dominic Crossan John Dominic Crossan, professor emeritus at DePaul Universit…
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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Heretic Too by Matthew Distefano. Published by Quoir and is available now. In this episode we chat with Pierce Marks Pierce Alexander Marks is an Eastern Orthodox philosopher and photographer out of Washington. He holds an M.A. in Philosophy. His main research interests are in Existential-Metaethi…
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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Heretic Too by Matthew Distefano. Published by Quoir and available now In this episode we chat with Sheri Pallas Rev. Dr. Sheri Pallas focuses on dispelling the hate and exclusivity caused by religion, addressing misinformation, and healing religious trauma. She fights for the marginalized, disenf…
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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Mr. Bingley: Just As A Gentlemen Ought To Be by Brandon Dragan. Published by Quoir and available now. In this episode we chat with Darrell Epp Darrell Epp's poems have appeared in over 130 magazines, including Poetry Ireland, Exile, Queen's Quarterly, Dalhouse Review, and The Fiddlehead. He lives …
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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Finding Jesus by Herb Montgomery. Published by Quoir and available now In this episode we chat with Jay Bakker Jay Bakker is an American pastor, author, and speaker. He is the son of televangelists Jim Bakker and Tammy Faye Messner. During his young adult years, Bakker became disillusioned with ma…
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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Breaking Bad Faith by Michael Camp. The book is published by Quoir and is available now In this episode we chat with Aimee Byrd Aimee Byrd lives in her hometown in Frederick, MD with her husband, Matt, one teen, one young adult with her foot out the door, and has one daughter in grad. school. A fo…
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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you buy Wintermoon and Coffeestain by Keith Giles. Published by Quoir and available now. In this episode we chat with Brian K Woodson Brian K. Woodson, Sr. has a Bachelor of Industrial Design degree from Syracuse University and a Master of Divinity degree from United Theological Seminary and has served i…
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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Divine Echoes by Mark Gregory Karris. Published by Quoir, and is available now In this episode we chat with Grace Ji-Sun Kim Grace Ji-Sun Kim received her her Ph.D. from the University of Toronto and is Professor of Theology at Earlham School of Religion. Kim is the author or editor of 24 books, m…
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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by the book Letting Go(d) by Aaron Simnowitz. Published by Quoir and available now In this episode we chat with Keith Giles Keith Giles is a former pastor who left the pulpit to follow Jesus and start a house church where no one takes a salary and 100 percent of all offerings are given to help the po…
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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Inking Christ by Justin Scoggins. It is published by Quoir and is available now In this episode we chat with Joe Ingle Joe Ingle, a North Carolina native, left the South after college and moved to East Harlem to join the E. Harlem Urban Year program. He spent his senior year at Union Theological S…
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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The Quoirlings. A community where people who are going through Deconstruction can connect, read books devoted to this experience, share resources, and connect with others who are asking the same questions. In this episode we chat with Tiffany Yecke Brooks Tiffany Yecke Brooks is the lead or contri…
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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Better Living Through Literature: How Books Change Lives And (Sometimes) History By Robin Bates. Published by Quoir and available on August 20, 2024 In this episode we chat with David Morris David Morris is a long-time student of the personal journey of faith in the United States, the publisher at…
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This Quoircast podcat episode is brought to you by Everything Is The Same, But Exactly Different by Samuel Jaye Tanner. Published by Quoir and is available now. In this episode we chat with Bekah McNeel Bekah Stolhandske McNeel is a native of San Antonio, Texas, where she works as a journalist. Her work has appeared in Texas Monthly, Sojourners, Th…
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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Fire And Silk by Meghan Irene Turner. It is published by Quoir and is available now. In this episode we chat with Jonathan Merritt Jonathan Merritt is one of America's most prolific and trusted writers on faith, culture and politics whose articles have appeared regularly in outlets such as The Atl…
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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by the Deadly Faith podcast. Deadly Faith is a true crime podcast that explores the world where religion and crime collide. In this episode we chat with Amanda Udis-Kessler Amanda Udis-Kessler is a sociologist, ethicist, nonfiction writer, songwriter, composer, and liturgist. Her books include Queer …
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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Breaking Bad Faith by Michael Camp. Published by Quoir and is available now In this episode we chat with Leslie Nease Leslie Nease, formerly recognized as Sister Christian from Survivor China, boasts a multifaceted background as a former Christian Radio Show Host, Speaker, and Writer specializing …
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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by I Was A Teenage Fundamentalist Podcast. Brian and Troy used to be loyal Christian megachurch leaders. They’re not anymore. This podcast explores life after fundamentalism. In this episode we chat with Brian McLaren Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former c…
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This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by Bros Bibles and Beer Podcast. Serious conversations on faith and culture while not taking ourselves too seriously, Bros Bibles & Beer is a podcast about life, faith & our favorite beverage - Unpolished and potentially unsafe. Kind of like life. Grace-Peace-Cheers! In this episode we chat with Matt…
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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Mornings With Schleiermacher by Chad Bahl. Published by Quoir and will be available on July 9, 2024 In this episde we chat with Ryan George Ryan George co-leads Dude Group, a parachurch spiritual adventure community, as well as a serving incubator of volunteers at his church. During business hours…
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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Inking Christ: A Theological Approach To Tattoos by Justin Scoggins. The book is published by Quoir and will be available on July 30, 2024 In this episode we chat with Bill Carter William G. Carter maintains a dual career as a jazz pianist and a Presbyterian minister. He is the pastor and head of …
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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by A New Way Of Seeing: Meaning In Life And The Christian Vision Of Nature by Pierce Alexander Marks. Available June 25, 2024 and published by Quoir In this episode we chat with Cait West Cait West is a writer and editor based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Her work has been published in The Revealer, Re…
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This Quoircast Podcast episode is brought to you by Everything Is The Same, But Exactly Different (And It Always Will Be) Improv, Jesus, And The Radical Affirmation Of Difference by Samuel Tanner. Published by Quoir, and available now. In this episode we chat with Amanda Waldron Amanda Waldron is the visionary behind the Wonder & Doubt Mentoring Pr…
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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by the Quoirlings: A Book Club for the Deconstructing Community. In this episode we chat with Donna Freitas THE NINE LIVES OF ROSE NAPOLITANO is Donna Freitas’s first adult novel. She has spoken at nearly two hundred colleges and universities about her nonfiction work. She is the author of CONSENT: A…
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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by the Deadly Faith Podcast. A true crime podcast that explores the world where religion and crime collide. In this episode we chat with Alessandra Harris Alessandra Harris doesn't shy away from controversial topics, and writes books that reflect the diversity of her world. In addition to writing fic…
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This quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by RJ The Astronaut by Jon Turney. Published by Quoir and available now. In this episode Jon and Nat chat with Bethan Cseh Bethany Nass Cseh is a writer, speaker, pastor, and mama to three adopted kids. You might know her as Pastor Bethany. And now you will know her as a co-host of This Is Not Church…
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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Liminal Living Podcast - Where we dive deep into the realm of liminal spaces—those transitional phases where uncertainty is our companion. In this episode we chat with Sarah F Farmer Sarah F. Farmer is associate director at the Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion in Cr…
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Thie Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The Resurrection of Jesse Barrow by Brandon Dragan. Published by Quoir and available now In this episode we chat with Ed Dodge You can follow Ed Dodge on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Substack You can find all things Ed Dodge related on his website You can purchase A Histroy Of The Goddess on Amazon…
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This Quoircast podcast is brought to you by the Snarky Faith Podcast. Your irreverent guide to navigating the maze of life, culture, and spirituality. Hosted by Stuart Delony In the episode we chat with Emily Freeman Emily P. Freeman is the New York Times bestselling author of six books, including The Next Right Thing: A Simple Soulful Practice for…
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This Quoircast episode is brought to you by The Quantum Sayings of Jesus: Decoding the Lost Gospel of Thomas by Keith Giles. Published by Quoir and Available 4/23/24 In this episode we chat with Eric Reitan When he isn't hiding his kids' noses behind the furniture, playing his fiddle, or teaching philosophy at Oklahoma State University, Eric Reitan…
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This Quoircast episode is brought to you by Bros Bibles & Beer. Serious conversations on faith and culture while not taking ourselves too seriously. In this episode we chat with Herb Montgomery Herb is an author, internationally recognized speaker, and the director of Renewed Heart Ministries in West Virginia. Herb really does have an unusual gift …
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This Quoircast episode is brought to you by Deadly Faith Podcast: A true crime podcast that explores the world where religion and crime collide. In this episode we chat with Angela Herrington Angela is a faith deconstruction coach and host of The Deconstructing Faith Summit who helps people break free from toxic religious culture & empowers them to…
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This Quoircast episode is brought to you the book Letting Go(d) by Aaron Simnowitz. Published by Quoir and available now. In this episode we chat with Matthew Distefano Matthew J. Distefano is the author of multiple books, including the wildly popular Heretic! and From the Blood of Abel. He is an audio engineer, the producer of the Heretic Happy Ho…
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This Quoircast episode is brought to you by Quoirlings Book Club: Books. Deconstruction. Community. Ask to join today. In this episode we chat with Mark Elsdon. Mark Elsdon lives and works at the intersection of money and meaning as an entrepreneur, nonprofit executive, author, and speaker. He is the author of, We Aren't Broke, about the use of fai…
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This Quoircast eopisiode is brought to you by Fire And Silk by Meghan Irene Turner. Published by Quoir and will be available April 9th, 2024 Trigger Warning: In this conversation we talk about Mental Illness and Suicide If you or anyone you know is contemplating suicide or self harm, please call the suicide prevention hotline: The number is 988 In …
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This Quoircast episode is brought to you by the Jonathan_Foster Podcast. In this episode we chat with Derek Kubilus Derek Ryan Kubilus is an ordained elder serving in the East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church. He is also a member of the Order of Saint Luke and an amateur podcaster. He currently serves the First United Methodist Church…
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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The New Evangelical Podcast. Pushing the Evangelical Church forward and re-thinking how it approaches key cultural issues. In this episode we chat with Sara Heacox Sosa Sara helps people feel more confident in their influence as followers of Jesus. She does this as an author, coach, Family Ministr…
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This Quoircast podcast is brought to you by RJ The Astronaut by Jon Turney. Published by Quoir and available now. In this episode we chat with Jennifer Bird An East Coaster by upbringing, undergrad, and graduate schools, Dr. Bird has taught in New Jersey, Texas, Tennessee, North Carolina, Oregon and Virginia. She is currently embracing the title, "…
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This Quoircast podcast is brought to you by Too Much And Not Enough by Karen Shock. Published by Quoir and available now. In this episode we chat with Sarah Henn Hayward Sarah Henn Hayward has been writing since she cracked open her first “quiet time” devotional journal. Sarah grew up in the Chicago suburbs, went to Marquette University for physica…
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This Quoircast episode is brought to you by Finding Jesus: A Fundamentalist Preacher Discovers the Socio-Political & Economic Teachings of the Gospels. Published by Quoir and available now. In this episode we talk with Amber Cantorna-Wylde Amber Cantorna-Wylde is a national speaker, coach, and storyteller supporting LGBTQ+ people through their comi…
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The Quoircast podcast is brought to you by Ideas Digest. Can religion be our trusted guide through life's challenges, or does it sometimes mislead us? In this episode we talk with Robert Hudson In third grade Robert knew that books would be his life—reading them, writing them, and making them. He has been a teacher, a book-store clerk, a journal ed…
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This Quoircast episode is brought to you by Honoring The Journey Podcast. Where Leslie and Karen discuss all things faith and deconstruction. In this episode we chat with Greg Garrett Greg Garrett is the critically-acclaimed author of over two dozen books of fiction and nonfiction. Like his literary heroes James Baldwin and Marilynne Robinson, Greg…
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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Second Cup With Keith Podcast. Keith Giles will provide new insights and perspectives on a variety of questions and topics related to the Christian faith. So, pull up a chair, pour yourself a hot mug of your favorite coffee or tea, and let's learn something new together. In this episode we chat wi…
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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Religious Refugees by Mark Karris. Published by Quoir and available now. In this episode we chat with John D Caputo John D. Caputo is a hybrid philosopher/theologian intent on producing impure thoughts, thoughts which circulate between philosophy and theology, short-circuits which deny fixed and r…
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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by There Once Were Orange Groves by David Giles. Published by Quoir and available now In this episode we chat with Keith Giles and Matthew Distefano Keith Giles is a former pastor who left the pulpit to follow Jesus and start a house church where no one takes a salary and 100 percent of all offerings…
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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The Resurrection of Jesse Barrow by Brandon Dragan. Published by Quoir and is available now. In this episode we chat with Seth Showalter Seth Showalter is a licensed clinical social worker based in Columbia, Missouri, who is known for his dedication and compassion in providing therapy. Drawing on …
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This Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Sitting In The Shade Of Another Tree. Edited by Keith Giles and Matthew Distefano. Published by Quoir and available now . In this episode we chat with April Ajoy April is a content creator who uses humor to shine light on the harmful, toxic and sometimes just weird traits of American Christianity.…
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