Reclaiming Christianity

36: Two Views of Jesus

Does Jesus Work for You? John and the panel discuss Jesus and cross from the perspective of a Christian and a former Christian. The conversation is shaped by the book “Why I Left, Why I Stayed” by humanist Bart Campolo and his father, evangelist Tony Campolo. Panelists: Jennifer Neyhart, Thad Crews Reclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming. Show Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S2gECdfvk9242qUMB7YrltiWJydbdZU8SJe4nUOxpYk/edit?usp=sharing Reclaiming Christianity is available on iTunes, Google Play Music and wherever else you get your podcasts. Join in the conversation and get some FREE books at www.ReclaimingChristianity.net

35: Evolution of the Word, part 1

The chronological New Testament. John and the panel discuss how the New Testament and Christianity evolved during its first century through the lens of Evolution of the Word by Marcus Borg. This episode we introduce the concept of studying the NT in the order the books were written, look through Borg’s timeline, and discuss the first five books: I Thessalonians, Galatians, I Corinthians, Philemon and Philippians. Panelists: Jennifer Neyhart, Jason Armold Reclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming. For more information on the podcast, the book club and the FREE book program, check us out at reclaimingchristianity.net

BSG1: Season 1

John and the panel discuss theology and politics in the 2003 sci-fi series Battlestar Galactica. Panelists: Chuck McKnight, Keith Giles, Jennifer Neyhart BSG Theology is a 7-episode sister podcast to Reclaiming Christianity, a book review podcast about God, faith and life. For more information, check us out at reclaimingchristianity.net Show Notes https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aAbo_NZUc7dAJHbNC6OmyP30bCQUVBLGC-AUUxn8J4g/edit?usp=sharing Join in the conversation at https://www.facebook.com/groups/theologyscifi/

34: Homosexuality is NOT Wrong!

This is a very special episode where my friends Bre & Beck respond to recent actions by Bethel, Redding against the LGBTQ+ community. We also discuss the Reclaiming Jesus statement and what Christians and other allies can do to help. Panelists: Bre & Beck Hanan Reclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming. For more information on the podcast, the book club and the FREE book program, check us out at reclaimingchristianity.net

33: Deconstruction and Community

Finding other sojourners. John and the panel discuss finding community while you’re going through deconstruction through the lens of Finding God in the Waves by “Science” Mike McHargue. What’s the most important thing for someone going through a faith shift? What can you do when you’ve been hurt by the church? Now that you’re a “heretic”, where can you find community? Panelists: Michelle Collins, Nathan Jennings Reclaiming Christianity is a book review podcast about God, faith and life. Each episode is centered around a book that John loves, and contains a reading of a section, a review and running commentary. John understands that Christianity is a mess, both corporately and personally, but believes it is worth reclaiming. For more information on the podcast, the book club and the FREE book program, check us out at reclaimingchristianity.net