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No BS BishopInterview - The Church Exit Interview with Producer Scott MorfittI'm here with Scott Morfitt, a former parishioner, a "stray sheep" that I love dearly, and the producer of this very show. We're talking about spiritual refugees, the 40 million people who have exited the brick and mortar church since the turn of the century. This is a significant shift in the spiritual season of the United States, and we need to have an exit interview. I'm not here to judge or crack a whip, but to listen and love.Scott and I get into the real reasons behind this exodus, from the rote "three...
2025-08-2138 minNo BS BishopInterview - Gene MorfittIn this episode, I share a word that’s been on my heart about identity, healing, and the kind of freedom that changes everything.Not long ago, I had the privilege of connecting with Gene Morfitt from the Spiritual Program Retreat, a long-standing community rooted in the original spiritual principles of the 12 steps.Since 1981, thousands have come through the Spiritual Program Retreat and walked away changed. It’s not about surface-level solutions it’s about facing truth, working the steps, and finding a new way to live.If you're feeling stuck, burdened, or just r...
2025-08-0636 minNo BS BishopSolo - Risky LoveIn this episode, I’m not just talking about love — I’m talking about why real love is a high-risk, high-reward endeavor. We’re not sugarcoating it. Love, when it's genuine, puts you out there. It demands courage, vulnerability, and the willingness to be misunderstood, rejected, or even hurt. That’s why so many people back away from it, settle for less, or hide behind excuses like “righteousness” or “truth.” But I’m telling you — love is the truth.You’ll hear stories from real-life tragedy where love became the last thing spoken — in the floods of Texas, the tornado in Jopl...
2025-08-0629 minNo BS BishopInterview - Pastor Justin ArnoldWell, friends, this one jumps right in. No fluff. No fanfare. Just two pastors mid-stream, wrestling out loud about the sacred, the cosmic, and the painfully personal. This week on No BS Bishop, I sit down with Pastor Justin Arnold in the church basement—with coffee in hand and hearts wide open—to talk about what it means to follow Jesus in 2025.We get raw. We get real. We discuss the atomic interconnectedness of Christ and the crash test dummy wall that the church has hit. We unpack racism, LGBTQ+ inclusion, tribalism, Constantine, and even yard signs—yes, l...
2025-07-1726 minNo BS BishopSolo - The Revolution of Love: No BS"You say you want a revolution? Well, love is the only revolution worth fighting for."Beloveds, this is Bishop Randy—your no-BS, straight-talking, love-obsessed friend—and I’m here to tell you: we’ve been wasting our time.We argue. We post. We debate. We scream into the void. And for what? More noise. More division. More BS.Enough.In this episode, I’m calling for a bloodless coup of the heart—a revolution where love isn’t just a nice idea, but the oxygen in your lungs, the fire in your bones, the no...
2025-07-1128 minNo BS BishopInterview - Selika Ducksworth-Lawton Pt 2Alright, folks, get ready for Part 2 of my powerful conversation with the brilliant historian, Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton. We're not just talking about history here; we're grappling with where we're headed in 2025, examining the entire "circumnavigation" of history. Selika lays out her deep concerns about violence and the tough truth about non-violence in the face of authoritarianism. You know, history doesn't just repeat itself; it rhymes, and we're seeing those echoes right now.We ain't holding back as we dive into the corruption that can creep into institutions, from our police forces to even our churches. Selika reminds...
2025-07-0251 minNo BS BishopSolo - The Sustaining Power of LoveJoin Bishop Randy Dean as he explores love, urging you to engage with Love's Creed and make it your legacy. This episode addresses the 21st-century loneliness epidemic, distinguishing between digital noise and genuine human connection, while offering practical tools such as setting boundaries and diaphragmatic breathing for stress management. Drawing from addiction recovery, Bishop Dean emphasizes that "the opposite of addiction is connection," highlighting the essential role of self-love. Discover how simply vocalizing "I love you" daily, both to yourself and others, can strengthen connections and foster a more loving mindset.
2025-06-2730 minNo BS BishopSolo - Love or MurderIn this powerful episode, Bishop Randy Dean tackles a pressing question: what truly cooks in the kitchen of your soul? With recent tragic events in Minnesota as a backdrop, Bishop Randy cuts through the BS to declare that love is the only credible answer to the human condition. He unpacks Jesus's Sermon on the Mount, revealing how hatred in the heart is the insidious beginning of murder, even when cloaked in religious justification. Join Bishop Randy as he challenges listeners to examine their hearts, offering "Love's Creed" and a fresh perspective on prayer to help you cultivate...
2025-06-1930 minNo BS BishopInterview - Selika Ducksworth-LawtonIn a thought-provoking episode of the No BS Bishop podcast, Bishop Randy Dean and historian Selika Ducksworth-Lawton explore the struggles of modern Christianity. Bishop Dean highlights a significant decline in evangelicalism, attributing it to the church's reluctance to engage in "adult conversations" about issues like race, LGBTQ+ rights, and gender roles.Ducksworth-Lawton, a Black Catholic and civil rights historian, shares her unique perspective, drawing from personal experiences of integration in the South and discussing the historical intertwining of faith and social justice movements. She underscores the importance of seeking common humanity through dialogue, contrasting it with the...
2025-06-1732 minNo BS BishopLove: The ultimate way to fight BSBishop Randy delves into the challenging yet profoundly rewarding work of love, distinguishing it from codependency and urging us to remove all limitations on its efficacy. Drawing inspiration from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s timeless message of loving our enemies, he emphasizes that love is not about agreeing with harmful ideas, but recognizing the inherent humanity in everyone.Discover how embracing love can free us from the "prison of self" and empower us to inject a "new dimension of love into the veins of civilization." Bishop Randy encourages listeners to practice rhythmic breathing for inner peace...
2025-06-1229 minNo BS BishopLove is enoughIn this episode, Love is Enough, Bishop Randy Dean reflects on what it really means to live a life grounded in love. He invites us to look beyond the noise of shame, politics, and institutional religion—the "small c church"—and instead embrace the heart of the "capital C Church," where love is the driving force.With honesty and warmth, Bishop Dean shares personal stories about the hard work of loving others—even when it’s not easy—and the heartbreak of rejection. He reminds us that love isn’t just a feeling; it takes wisdom, patience, and daily in...
2025-06-0629 minNo BS BishopLove: The Heavy Lifting of LifeIn this episode, Bishop Randy Dean explores the notion that love is more than just a warm, fuzzy feeling; it requires effort and ongoing growth, much like the experience of lifting weights. He discusses how we can apply love in our daily lives, emphasizing the importance of avoiding ego-driven behaviors that focus on being right instead of fostering genuine connections with those around us. It's a thought-provoking conversation that encourages us to rethink how we engage with others. Dean references biblical commandments about love and encourages listeners to actively practice love through daily affirmations, such as reciting 'Love's Creed...
2025-05-2829 minNo BS BishopLove repairs our inner worldIn this episode, I delve into what it means to live a life free from BS and centered on love. I unpack the idea of ontological repair—restoring the very core of who we are—and how love serves as the filter that shapes everything. Think of your inner life like a kitchen: what’s inside will come out under pressure. I also share how tools like Love's Creed and the Lord’s Prayer can ground us spiritually and personally. Finally, I challenge the divisive labels and political obsessions of our time, calling both individuals and the church to a deeper...
2025-05-2130 minNo BS BishopLove's CreedIn this episode, you're invited to explore what it means to live a life rooted in love. You'll learn to move beyond negativity and labels, encouraging a profound reflection on your identity as a loving being. Through the recitation of Love’s Creed and a discussion of the Lord’s Prayer, you’ll discover tools to stay spiritually grounded, find strength in daily challenges, and reconnect with the essence of love that transcends occupation, background, or beliefs.You’ll also be guided to practice love in tangible ways—whether through mindful breathing, eye contact, or simply...
2025-05-1329 minNo BS BishopLove Meets Authentic TruthOn this episode, we explore love and truth together. We'll delve into how love should be the primary lens through which we understand and communicate what we believe to be true. Consider the power of a guiding principle like love in all your interactions. The idea of "speaking the truth in love" can often become skewed, with our need to be "right" overshadowing genuine care.Truth can lose its meaning and impact without the foundation of love. Compassion and patience can transform how we share our perspectives. This episode encourages us to prioritize love in our connections...
2025-05-0529 min
The Living Church PodcastClergy CouplesClergy couples: How do they work? Where are the tensions and the graces? Even highly functional, loving, clergy marriages can look so different. Knock, knock – can we come inside your marriage for a peek?In this episode, host Amber Noel gets really nosy. Here are three couples willing to come on the podcast and talk honestly about their clergy couple marriages – what makes them tick, what ticks them off, and how they've learned to value differences, protect each other, and learn grace in community.In this episode we'll hear from:The Rev. Tish Harrison Warr...
2024-08-1554 min
Jesus at the Table5. What if God Really IS Like Jesus?... with Randy DeanThe New Testament is clear that God is stunningly revealed in the person of Jesus. But if that’s true, how have Christians themselves ended up with so many pictures of God that don’t look or sound much like the Jesus of the Gospels. Fran explores these questions with Bishop Randy Dean.
2023-09-2946 min
Community of the Holy Spirit2019 CHS Advance Sunday (Bishop Randy Dean)The post 2019 CHS Advance Sunday (Bishop Randy Dean) appeared first on Community of the Holy Spirit.
2019-10-0732 min
The Don Tony ShowTWIWH S2 E34 (08/20 – 08/26) This Week In Wrestling HistoryRUNNING TIME: 3 Hours 28 MinutesHosted by Don Tony SYNOPSIS: S2 E34 (08/20 - 08/26) Dusty Rhodes def Harley Race to win NWA World Heavyweight Championship for the first time, ending Race's run at 926 days. Rhodes' title reign would last five days. Audio: Roddy Piper returns to Georgia Championship Wrestling TV two weeks after stabbing incident (1982). Looking back at SummerSlam '91: A Match Made In Heaven, A Match Made In Hell! (1991). Sting def Steve Austin to win his first WCW United States Title. Looking back at SummerSlam Spectacular (1993). Audio: Bizzaro Land: Vince McMahon makes his memorable heel debut in USWA, Bret Hart booed in...
2019-08-223h 43
All the Books!E207: 207: New Releases and More for May 7, 2019This week, Liberty and Rebecca discuss The Bride Test, Somewhere Only We Know, Furious Hours, and more great books.
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The Seven or Eight Deaths of Stella Fortuna: A Novel by Juliet Grames
Somewhere Only We Kno...
2019-05-0737 minCommunity of the Holy SpiritA Love Revolution (by Bishop Randy Dean)The post A Love Revolution (by Bishop Randy Dean) appeared first on Community of the Holy Spirit.
2018-10-2832 minCommunity of the Holy Spirit2018 CHS Advance Sunday Sermon (Bishop Randy Dean)The post 2018 CHS Advance Sunday Sermon (Bishop Randy Dean) appeared first on Community of the Holy Spirit.
2018-10-2832 min