Self-described former navy seal Christian, Jonathan Bowles (slingshot show) developed many of the top mega-church youth internship programs in the country. Preaching on Sundays to up to 5,000 people regularly, he quickly became a force in the mega church world. He shares how he went from fasting 40 days at a time and reading the entire Bible multiple times per year, to a complete deconstruction of faith. He openly discusses when his theology began to shift and the tension he felt while simultaneously having to tow the party-line. Hitting hard topics like the effects of being “blacklisted” from your community after leaving a church, how different beliefs can alienate you, and the struggles you encounter once you step outside “the box” – Jonathan is brave and honest while equally offering hope (and humor) to those venturing outside the church lines. In our conversation, he defines deconstruction and the difference between spirituality and religion.
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When your beliefs are blown to bits - deconstruction and a crisis of faith
Life After Blue Babies Pink - My conversation with B.T. Harman
Walking through grief and breaking negative cycles
From worship singer to worldwide alternative folk artist - my conversation with Calvin Arsenia
When it's time to be real - being authentic in an unauthentic world
You aren't called to suffer - Re-thinking "taking up your cross"
"Who told you that you were naked?" - Thoughts on Adam and Eve
It's okay to not know - Letting go of having all of the answers
Re-thinking the Bible and Our Authenticity with Pete Enns, Jim Lee and Tim Rymel
Re-imagining God with William Paul Young, Carlos Rodriguez and Micah J. Murray
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Defeating Anxiety and Depression with Dallas Amsden
Thoughts on Christians and marijuana use - a candid conversation
Radical inclusion, equality & movement of the Spirit - what the first church was actually about
Pete Enns - Deconstructing and Re-constructing the Bible
Thoughts on Sexuality - pre-marital sex, porn and all the things
William Paul Young - Lies we believe about God
Navigating toxic relationships - when it's time to awaken change
Thoughts on spiritual attacks and strongholds - candid answers from my evolving journey
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