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The Dig In Podcast w/Johnny OvaWhat Is God Really Like? Rethinking Wrath, Judgment, and the Christlike God | Dr. Brad JersakIf God has always looked like Jesus, what does that mean for how we understand wrath, judgment, and justice? What do we do with the violence in the Old Testament, or the warnings of hell in the New?In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Dr. Brad Jersak joins Johnny Ova for a deeply theological yet pastoral conversation on one of the most urgent questions of our time: What is God really like?Together, they explore:Why Brad believes Jesus (especially crucified) is the full and final revelation of God’s...2025-07-1956 min
Peaceable And KindUnwrathing God: A Conversation with Brad JersakIn this powerful episode, Derek Vreeland sits down with theologian Brad Jersak for a conversation about cross which is at the heart of our Christian faith. Together, they explore the transformative mission of St. Stephen’s University, the radical love of God revealed through the cross, and how to break free from toxic images of wrath. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone seeking a stronger theological foundation for peacemaking and reconciliation, especially during Lent. Brad also shares eye-opening insights on reading scripture through the lens of Christ, challenging common misconceptions about God’s true nature. Tune in f...2025-03-1332 min
Pope Francis GenerationThrowback Episode - Brad Jersak - Faith after DeconstructionWe have a Throwback Episode for you this week, all the way from Season Three. Paul and Dominic interviewed the Orthodox theologian Brad Jersak about new book, “Out of the Embers: Faith After the Great Deconstruction.” They talked about what it looks like to follow Jesus in the midst of suffering and trauma, even when the harm is coming from the Church.
Brad Jersak is the Dean of Theology & Culture at St. Stephen's University in New Brunswick, Canada, and editor in chief of Clarion-Journal.com. He is also the author or coauthor of a number of nonfiction and fiction books, inclu...2024-03-251h 04
Jesus Collective PodcastLent Series 02: Understanding the Cross with Brad JersakJoin author and theologian Brad Jersak as we embark on a journey into the depths of the Cross. From Abbotsford, BC, Brad, the Principal of St. Stephen’s University, shares his personal evolution of understanding, moving away from the doctrine of penal substitution and towards a non-violent interpretation of atonement. Delving into the landscape of atonement theories, Brad challenges us to broaden our perspectives and embrace the endless mystery and meaning of the Cross. Reflecting on his influential book "Stricken By God?" and the changing ecclesial landscape, Brad offers valuable insights for pastors and church leaders seeking to preach a...2024-03-201h 10
Tent Talks with Dr Stephen BackhouseLast Word 1 with Brad Jersak, Natasha Beckles and friendsThe start of the new season 2024 marks the end of the current season for Tent Talks. We are bringing our podcast in to land, with a series of final thoughts from former guests, hosts and friends of the show. Join Stephen Backhouse in a series of conversations as we explore The Last Word. Episode One features Brad Jersak, Natasha Beckles and friends.You can find Brad HERE. :) More about Natasha can be found HERE.Lots of Tent Talks resources have been brought out from behind the paywall. You can find them HERE.Has a...2024-01-161h 49
A Pastor and a Philosopher Walk into a BarWilliam Paul Young & Brad Jersak: Judgment, Wrath, Hell, and the God Who Is Love (Re-Release from S01E11)Text us your questions!For New Year's, we're re-airing an episode from Season 1 in which we discuss God and love in the context of suffering, abuse, betrayal, and addiction with William Paul Young and Brad Jersak. It remains one of our most popular episodes to date, and we hope re-airing it will introduce it to new listeners. Enjoy! We'll be back on our regular schedule with new content on January 12.=====CONTENT NOTE: This episode contains references to trauma, abuse, suicide, and mental illness. Not recommended for children.On this episode, we're...2024-01-011h 13
This Is Not Church PodcastSeptember Rebroadcast - Q & Eh with Wm Paul Young & Brad JersakThis Quoircast episode is brought to you by The Seeds of De(con)struction by Nat Turney. The book is published by Quoir and is available now.In this episode we chat with Wm Paul Young and Brad JersakWilliam Paul Young was born in Canada and raised among a Stone Age tribe by his missionary parents in the highlands of former New Guinea. He suffered great loss as a child and young adult and now enjoys the “wastefulness of grace” with his family in the Pacific Northwest. He is the author of Lies We Believe About God and the New York...2023-09-061h 14Tent Talks with Dr Stephen BackhouseOut of the Embers 4: Judith Moses talks with Brad JersakBrad Jersak's most recent book Out of the Embers deals with deconstruction in all its forms. Tent Talks invited Brad to make a four-part series on the themes of his book. In this fourth episode has a conversation with Judith Moses, a seasoned indigenous political activist in Canada who is known for working on the committee that worked with Canadian prime ministers to ensure the First Nations charter of rights got into the Canadian Charter. She was born on the Six Nations Indian Reserve and her lifetime of service was recognized by the Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal. She is a...2023-05-161h 06
Nomad PodcastBrad Jersak - The Great DeconstructionWe speak with author and teacher Brad Jersak about his book Out of the Embers: Faith After the Great Deconstruction, and how his dark night of the soul led him to a 12 Step program, the Eastern Orthodox Church and to a new kind of faith. Brad also reflects on the roots of what he refers to as The Great Deconstruction, and the wider cultural shifts that situate our evolving faith. After the interview Nomad hosts Tim Nash and Nick Thorley ponder their own evolving faith journey, how they’ve been shaped by a changing culture, and how th...2023-05-101h 50Tent Talks with Dr Stephen BackhouseOut of the Embers 3: Felicia Murrell talks with Brad JersakBrad Jersak's most recent book Out of the Embers deals with deconstruction in all its forms. Tent Talks invited Brad to make a four-part series on the themes of his book. In this third episode he sits down with Felicia Murrell to explore deconstruction from a path of love and understanding but also as a black woman in the American context. Felicia is a certified master life coach, a former ordained pastor, and also serves the publishing industry as a freelance copy editor/proofreader. She helped Brad to co-write a chapter of Out of the Embers.You c...2023-05-091h 00Tent Talks with Dr Stephen BackhouseOut of the Embers 2: David Hayward (the NakedPastor) talks with Brad JersakBrad Jersak's most recent book Out of the Embers deals with deconstruction in all its forms. Tent Talks invited Brad to make a four-part series on the themes of his book. In this second episode he sits down with David Hayward, the NakedPastor, to talk about deconstruction, staying in relationship as we go through the process of reshaping our faith, and finding community in the aftermath of it all.David Hayward, "left the ministry to pursue his passion for art." You can view his works HERE, and learn more about The Lasting Supper HERE.Find o...2023-05-0257 minTent Talks with Dr Stephen BackhouseOut of the Embers 1: Brian Zahnd talks with Brad JersakBrad Jersak's most recent book Out of the Embers deals with deconstruction in all its forms. Tent Talks invited Brad to make a four-part series on the themes of his book. In this first episode he sits down with Brian Zahnd to talk about deconstruction, reconstruction and the church.Zahnd is a pastor, speaker and prolific author, well known for his stance against Christian nationalism. You can find more about him and his books HERE.Find out more about Jersak and his books HERE. Check out the graduate programmes which Brad teaches on at St...2023-04-251h 10
The Spiritual BrewpubBrad Jersak on Faith After DeconstructionBrad Jersak joins Michael to discuss his latest book, After the Embers: Faith After the Great Deconstruction. Their conversation includes Brad's deconstruction journey, both his support and critique of today's mass deconstruction, and examples of historical deconstructionists like Voltaire, Kierkegaard, and Dostoevsky. He also shares how Simone Weil's take on the problem of evil "saved my life" as well as signposts and guides that help people find authentic faith after deconstruction. This is a critical discussion on where popular religious deconstruction is going today and how to navigate it.
Learn more about Brad and the book at b...2023-04-071h 03
G(ud)-Punkten PodcastS4, Avsnitt 10 - Out of the Embers - Brad JersakBrad Jersak är tillbaka i podden och vi pratar om hans senaste bok: Out of the Embers – Faith after the great deconstruction.
Brad är fd pastor, lärare, författare m.m. Han bor i British Columbia, Canada, med sin fru Eden. Du kan lyssna på mer om honom och om hans historia i avsnitt 14 av säsong 1. Där samtalar vi också om flera av hans böcker, speciellt Her gates will never be shut. Det avsnittet heter Hell No!
Det är en fröjd att prata med Brad, som generöst delar med sig av sitt li...2023-04-0239 min
The PuddcastUnpacking Brad Jersak and the idol smashing of deconstructionHere’s a new Puddcast B-Side, unpacking idol smashing and how to create a welcoming, forgiving space as we deconstruct from toxic theology. My pastor, Amy Ryan, joined Tryphena and I to discuss our takeaways from Brad Jersak’s thoughts on the necessity, perils and possibilities of deconstruction, including how painful and confusing it can be for us in the midst of it. We examined our own parenting in light of power dynamics, and how each revival or movement in the church or culture persecutes the one that comes next. As usual, there’s loads in here.For ma...2023-03-021h 02
The Zeitcast with Jonathan MartinThe necessity, possibility, and perils of deconstruction, with Brad Jersak and Jonathan PuddleJonathan Puddle and I co-interviewed Brad Jersak about his latest book, Out of the Embers: Faith After the Great Deconstruction. We reflected on the historical precedence of faith deconstruction, observing that it is both a current move of God in our time as well as an ancient tradition of idol smashing. We discussed the harm we can do to others in our deconstruction journey, and how deconstruction can liberate from toxicity while also being incredibly painful and destabilizing. We talk about the importance of not replacing one form of fundamentalism with another, and moving from alienation to communion. Brad...2023-03-021h 20
The PuddcastThe necessity, perils and possibilities of deconstruction (with Brad Jersak)The wonderfully wise and gentle Brad Jersak returns to the show, with a guest co-host! This special episode was recorded live when I was visiting Jonathan Martin recently, and we co-interviewed Brad about his latest book, Out of the Embers: Faith After the Great Deconstruction. We reflected on the historical precedence of faith deconstruction, observing that it is both a current move of God in our time as well as an ancient tradition of idol smashing. We discussed the harm we can do to others in our deconstruction journey, and how deconstruction can liberate from toxicity while also being...2023-02-151h 26
Restoring the Soul with Michael John CusickEpisode 250 - Brad Jersak, "Out of the Embers, Part 2"“It’s not about letting go of love. It’s about letting go of the false love so we can be held by the true love and receive what we need there.” - Brad JersakBrad Jersak is a frequent guest on the Restoring the Soul podcast and joins Michael for Part 2 in this conversation about Brad’s latest book, “Out of the Embers: Faith After the Great Deconstruction.” In the book, Brad explores the necessity, perils, and possibilities of the Great Deconstruction—how it has the potential to either sabotage our communion with God or infuse it with the brea...2023-02-1047 min
A Pastor and a Philosopher Walk into a BarReconstruction: An Interview with Brad JersakText us your questions!Brad Jersak is an Eastern Orthodox theologian, author, and great friend of this podcast. Brad recently published a book called Out of the Embers: Faith After the Great Deconstruction. In this interview, we chat about what Brad calls the Great Deconstruction, the history and tradition of deconstruction within and outside of our faith tradition, why Brad is a devotee of Simone Weil, and how to move forward in your faith after deconstruction (if you can).In this episode, we tasted Hooten Young's 6 Year Cabernet Cask Finished Whiskey from our friends at...2023-02-101h 08