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From The Void Podcast(Possession) The Exorcism of Anneliese MichelIn 1976, a 23-year-old German woman named Anneliese Michel died after undergoing 67 Catholic exorcisms over 10 months.
Her death would spark one of Europe’s most controversial legal battles — pitting faith against medicine, and belief against responsibility.
Was Anneliese a victim of possession? Or of a system that failed to recognize mental illness as something sacred, not demonic?
In this haunting episode, John Williamson takes you beyond the horror-film legend to uncover the human story — one of devotion, suffering, and the thin line between faith and fear.
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2025-10-1622 min
Why'd You Think You Could Do That?From Rock Bottom to Redemption: John Williamson on Bravery, Burnout, and Building AgainThe phone buzzes. It’s the bank. Payroll is due tomorrow and the numbers don’t add up. Most people would call that rock bottom — but for John Williamson, it was just one of many.John built Construct Health into a 40-person physiotherapy and occupational health business, lost it all (twice), and somehow found the strength to start again. Through bankruptcy scares, sleepless nights, and the crushing weight of leadership, he discovered that courage isn’t about climbing mountains — it’s about standing your ground when everything in you wants to quit.In this conversation, Sam and John...
2025-10-151h 08From The Void Podcast(Mystery) The Phantom Social Worker ScareIn the spring of 1990, families across Britain began reporting visits from strangers claiming to be social workers. They spoke with authority, carried clipboards, even asked to photograph or examine children — and then vanished.
Police launched Operation Childcare, a nationwide manhunt involving more than twenty forces, but no arrests were ever made.
Were these criminals, insiders, or the product of a moral panic born from fear and mistrust?
Join John Williamson by the fireside as we unravel one of the strangest unsolved mysteries of late-20th-century Britain — a story where rumor met authority, and where...
2025-10-1316 min
History on the MarginsThe Corpse Synod of 897Episode Description:In the year 897, Pope Stephen VI ordered the rotting corpse of his predecessor, Pope Formosus, to be dug up, dressed in papal robes, propped up on a throne, and put on trial.Yes, this actually happened.This bizarre and macabre moment in church history—known as the Cadaver Synod or Synodus Horrenda—is one of the most infamous (and grotesque) episodes of the medieval papacy. In this episode, John Williamson dives deep into the political chaos of 9th-century Rome, explains how the corp...
2025-09-2312 min
Built to Sell Built to BuyFrom Rock Bottom to Exit: John Williamson’s Journey with Construct HealthWhat does it take to build a company, nearly lose it twice, and still walk away with a successful exit?In this episode, Sam Penny sits down with John Williamson, founder of Construct Health. John grew his physiotherapy business to 40 staff, faced near-bankruptcy during the mining downturn, and ultimately rebuilt, restructured, and sold his company to a national group. Along the way, he discovered that resilience isn’t just about spreadsheets and strategy — it’s about daily habits, tough conversations, and choosing to keep turning up when everything inside you wants to quit.Whether you’re an ow...
2025-09-151h 09History on the MarginsThe Dancing Plague of 1518Episode Description:In the hot summer of 1518, a woman in Strasbourg walked into the street and started dancing. She didn’t stop for days. Then dozens joined her. And then hundreds. It became so intense that some danced themselves to death.But what caused this bizarre outbreak? Mass hysteria? Ergot poisoning? Or was it a town gripped by something even stranger?In this episode of History on the Margins, John Williamson digs into one of the weirdest unexplained events in European history. With his usual blend of hu...
2025-09-0414 minHistory on the MarginsThe History of BathingEpisode Description:Why did ancient Romans bathe daily while Europeans in the Middle Ages feared water could kill them? What do soap made from animal fat, medieval plague paranoia, and public bathhouses turned brothels all have in common? In our very first episode, we take a plunge into the surprising and sometimes stinky history of bathing.Join host John Williamson—history degree holder, almost history teacher, and proud shower enthusiast—as he scrubs away the layers of history to reveal the cultural, religious, and downright bizarre ways humans have trie...
2025-09-0216 min
The DeconstructionistsTeaser Episode: History on the Margins - The Corpse SynodEpisode Description:In the year 897, Pope Stephen VI ordered the rotting corpse of his predecessor, Pope Formosus, to be dug up, dressed in papal robes, propped up on a throne, and put on trial.Yes, this actually happened.This bizarre and macabre moment in church history—known as the Cadaver Synod or Synodus Horrenda—is one of the most infamous (and grotesque) episodes of the medieval papacy. In this episode, John Williamson dives deep into the political chaos of 9th-century Rome, explains how the corpse trial came to be...
2025-08-2613 min
Spoiled Fruit: Faith & PowerChapter 5: The Fine Print of Obedience🎙️ Spoiled Fruit: Faith & Power – Chapter 5: “The Appearance of Change”After years of warning signs, three independent investigations were launched—GRACE, Trusted HR, and Guidepost Solutions—each tasked with uncovering what went wrong in churches like Duluth Vineyard and Causeway Coast Vineyard, and within Vineyard USA itself.In Chapter 5, we take a closer look at what these investigations found, what they recommended, and how the churches and national leadership responded… or didn’t. We compare the actions taken by Duluth, Coleraine, Vineyard USA, and Vineyard UK & Ireland—and ask whether the reforms put in pl...
2025-05-2638 minSpoiled Fruit: Faith & PowerFull Interview: Attorney Spencer T. Kuvin Esq.🎙️ Spoiled Fruit: Faith & Power – Full Interview: Spencer KuvínIn this special bonus episode, we share the full, unedited interview with Spencer Kuvín, the Florida-based attorney representing multiple victims in the ongoing civil litigation connected to Duluth Vineyard, Vineyard USA, Michael and Brenda Gatlin, and Jackson Gatlin.Spencer brings not only deep legal insight to the conversation, but also years of experience advocating for survivors in nationally significant abuse cases—including clients connected to Jeffrey Epstein and Bill Cosby.In this wide-ranging conversation, Spencer discusses:• How early warning signs were ignored
2025-05-2138 minSpoiled Fruit: Faith & PowerFull Interview: Kris Sauter🎙️ Spoiled Fruit: Faith & Power – Full Interview: Kris SauterIn this special bonus episode of Spoiled Fruit: Faith & Power, we share the full, unedited interview with Kris Sauter, former youth pastor at Duluth Vineyard.Kris worked closely with the Gatlin family for years. In this conversation, he speaks candidly about what he witnessed from the inside—the early red flags, the power dynamics, and how the church’s leadership culture allowed misconduct and manipulation to go unchecked.His perspective is crucial to understanding how abuse within Dulu...
2025-05-161h 36Spoiled Fruit: Faith & PowerFull Interview: Ryan Bauers🎙️ Spoiled Fruit: Faith & Power – Full Interview: Ryan BauersIn this full-length interview episode of Spoiled Fruit: Faith & Power, we sit down with Ryan Bauers, former Vineyard pastor in Duluth, Minnesota, who in 2014 formally raised concerns to Vineyard USA about Michael and Brenda Gatlin—years before their son Jackson was placed into leadership or arrested for sexual misconduct.In this powerful and personal conversation, Ryan reflects on what led him to speak up, how his concerns were received, and the emotional and spiritual toll that came with being a voice of warning inside a system...
2025-05-1431 minSpoiled Fruit: Faith & PowerChapter 3: The Protected SonEpisode Summary:In this episode, we examine the devastating consequences of unchecked power within the Vineyard Movement, focusing on the story of Jackson Gatlin—son of Duluth Vineyard’s senior pastors Michael and Brenda Gatlin.We explore the early warning signs ignored by leadership, the conflicts of interest that allowed Jackson to rise unchecked, and the culture of silence that protected him for years. We also unpack how Duluth Vineyard eventually broke from the pattern of institutional cover-up by reporting allegations to law enforcement, despite resistance from Vineyard USA lead...
2025-05-1226 minSpoiled Fruit: Faith & PowerChapter 2: The Rise of Michael & Brenda GatlinEpisode Summary:In this episode, we investigate how the Vineyard Movement’s obsession with growth metrics, married co-leadership structures, and lack of accountability mechanisms created the perfect conditions for abuse and systemic failure.We dive into how these dynamics directly set the stage for the rise of Michael and Brenda Gatlin at Duluth Vineyard—highlighting the early warning signs of toxic leadership, ignored reports, and the cultural factors that prioritized expansion over the safety of congregations.This is where the cracks beneath the surface began to split wide open.Topics Covered:
2025-05-0822 minSpoiled Fruit: Faith & PowerChapter 1 : Planting a Vineyard: The House that Wimber builtEpisode Description:In the premiere episode of Spoiled Fruit: Faith & Power, host John Williamson shares the deeply personal story that became the catalyst for this investigative series—an account of sexual assault, institutional betrayal, and buried pain that would remain unacknowledged for decades.As John began asking questions, a pattern emerged: a movement that began as a radical, Spirit-led network of churches evolved into something more recognizable—something hierarchical, brand-driven, and ultimately, deeply flawed.We go back to the beginning: the roots of the Vineyard Movement, the visi...
2025-05-0631 minFrom The Void Podcast(Mystery) Dr. Mark Horton - "The Lost Colony of Roanoke"Episode Summary:
In this episode of From The Void, host John Williamson sits down with renowned archaeologist and historian Dr. Mark Horton to investigate one of America’s most enduring mysteries: the disappearance of the Lost Colony of Roanoke.
In 1587, over 100 English settlers vanished from Roanoke Island, leaving behind almost no trace—except for a cryptic word carved into a tree: Croatoan. Was the colony destroyed, absorbed into Indigenous communities, or did something even stranger happen?
Drawing on decades of research and excavation work, Dr. Horton sheds new lig...
2025-04-2828 minThe DeconstructionistsEp. 202 - Dr. Garrick Allen "Words Are Not Enough" pt. 2Welcome to the Deconstructionist Podcast! Join host John Williamson as he embarks on a captivating exploration of ancient biblical manuscripts with esteemed guest Dr. Garrick V. Allen. Delve into the intriguing world of historical texts, their annotations, and the fascinating doodles etched by past readers. Discover the significance of titles and how they shape our understanding of the scriptures over time.In this engaging episode, unearth the hidden stories and personal imprints left by individuals across centuries. From corrections and notes to lists and marginalia, learn how these elements contribute to the living and evolving tradition of...
2025-01-2028 minThe DeconstructionistsEp. 201 - Dr. Garrick Allen "Words Are Not Enough" pt. 1In this episode of the Deconstructionist Podcast, host John Williamson sits down with Dr. Garrick Allen to delve into his groundbreaking book, Words Are Not Enough: Paratexts, Manuscripts, and the Real New Testament. Discover the fascinating journey of how early biblical texts evolved through centuries of meticulous manual transcription, revealing the rich history behind the Gospels.Join us as Dr. Allen shares insights from his research, exploring topics such as the early Christian manuscripts, the influence of Eusebius of Caesarea, and the significance of paratexts in shaping how we read the Bible today. Gain a deeper understanding...
2025-01-1334 minThe DeconstructionistsEp 200 - Tucker S. Ferda "Jesus and His Promised Second Coming" pt. 2Join host John Williamson in part two of an enlightening discussion with Tucker S. Furda about his new book, "Jesus and His Promised Second Coming, Jewish Eschatology and Christian Origins." Furda, an associate professor of New Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, delves into the intricate topics of the Gospels, Eschatology, and early Christian beliefs.Explore how historical figures like Paul navigated internal disagreements within the Jesus movement, and the widespread belief in Jesus's return. Furda addresses fascinating questions around the resurrection and shares insights from the Gospel narratives, particularly focusing on Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John.
2024-12-2633 minThe DeconstructionistsEp. 199 - Tucker S. Ferda "Jesus and His Promised Second Coming" pt. 1Join host John Williamson in this enlightening episode of the Deconstructionist Podcast as he sits down with Tucker Esferda, Associate Professor of New Testament at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Tucker shares insights from his new book, "Jesus and His Promised Second Coming: Jewish Eschatology and Christian Origins," offering a thought-provoking discussion on the historical Jesus, eschatology, and the origins of Christian beliefs.Discover how centuries-old interpretations and habits of reading shape our understanding of biblical texts and how modern scholarship is shedding new light on ancient beliefs. The episode also promises a trip down memory lane with a...
2024-12-1737 minFrom The Void Podcast(UFO/UAP) Warren Agius "Close Encounters of the 4th Kind: Alien Abductions" pt. 1In this gripping episode of From the Void, host John Williamson delves into the terrifying and fascinating world of alien abductions with author Warren Agius.
This week I welcome back author, Warren Agius! We talk all about his brand new book, "Close Encounters: Exploring the Mysteries of Alien Abductions." Warren is a longtime UFO researcher known for his unbiased approach to factual evidence. He has personally interviewed UFO contactee and best selling author Whitley Strieber as well as the late ufologist Stanton Friedman.
Guest (select) Publications: Evidence of Extraterrestrials: Over 40 Cases Pro...
2024-12-0938 minFrom The Void Podcast(Mystery) Stephen Kinzer ”Sidney Gottlieb: The CIA’s Poisoner in Chief” pt. 2Guest Info/Bio:
This week I welcome back author, journalist, and academic Stephen Kinzer for part 2 of our conversation on his incredible book Poisoner in Chief: Sidney Gottlieb and the CIA Search for Mind Control.
Stephen Kinzer is an award-winning foreign correspondent who has covered more than 50 countries on five continents. His articles and books have led the Washington Post to place him “among the best in popular foreign policy storytelling.”
Kinzer spent more than 20 years working for the New York Times, most of it as a foreign correspondent. His foreign postings placed him at th...
2024-12-0232 minFrom The Void Podcast(Mystery) Stephen Kinzer ”Sidney Gottlieb: The CIA’s Poisoner in Chief” pt. 1Guest Info/Bio:
This week I welcome author, journalist, and academic Stephen Kinzer! Stephen Kinzer is an award-winning foreign correspondent who has covered more than 50 countries on five continents. His articles and books have led the Washington Post to place him “among the best in popular foreign policy storytelling.”
Kinzer spent more than 20 years working for the New York Times, most of it as a foreign correspondent. His foreign postings placed him at the center of historic events and, at times, in the line of fire.
After leaving the Times in 2005, Kinzer taught journalism...
2024-11-2535 minFrom The Void Podcast(Mystery) John Clark ”The Green Children of Woolpit” pt. 2Guest Info/Bio:
This week I welcome back author & historian John Clark for the conlusion of our conversation on the Green Children of Woolpit!
John Clark was for many years curator of the medieval collections at the Museum of London. Since retiring in 2009, he has continued research, lecturing and writing on topics including the history and archaeology of medieval London, medieval folklore and legends and their relationship to ‘real’ history, and medieval horses and horse equipment.
Guest (select) Publications: The Green Children of Woolpit: Chronicles, Fairies and Facts in Medieval...
2024-11-1830 minThe DeconstructionistsEp. 196 - John Dominic Crossan ”Paul The Pharisee” pt. 2Guest/Bio:This week I welcome back Dr. John Dominic Crossan for part 2 of our conversation on Paul. Dr. Crossan is considered one of the foremost New Testament scholars today. He's an Irish-American New Testament scholar, historian of early Christianity and former Catholic priest who was a prominent member of the Jesus Seminar, and emeritus professor at DePaul University. His research has focused on the historical Jesus, the theology of non-canonical Gospels, and the application of postmodern hermeneutical approaches to the Bible. Guest (Selected) Works: The Historical Jesus: The Life of a Mediterranean Je...
2024-11-1242 minFrom The Void Podcast(Mystery) John Clark ”The Green Children of Woolpit” pt. 1Guest Info/Bio:
This week I welcome author & historian John Clark! John Clark was for many years curator of the medieval collections at the Museum of London. Since retiring in 2009, he has continued research, lecturing and writing on topics including the history and archaeology of medieval London, medieval folklore and legends and their relationship to ‘real’ history, and medieval horses and horse equipment.
Guest (select) Publications: The Green Children of Woolpit: Chronicles, Fairies and Facts in Medieval England
Guest Website/Social Media:
https://www.exeterpress.co.uk/product...
2024-11-1126 minThe DeconstructionistsEp. 195 - John Dominic Crossan ”Paul the Pharisee” pt. 1Guest/Bio:This week I welcome back Dr. John Dominic Crossan! Dr. Crossan is considered one of the foremost New Testament scholars today. He's an Irish-American New Testament scholar, historian of early Christianity and former Catholic priest who was a prominent member of the Jesus Seminar, and emeritus professor at DePaul University. His research has focused on the historical Jesus, the theology of non-canonical Gospels, and the application of postmodern hermeneutical approaches to the Bible. Guest (Selected) Works: The Historical Jesus: The Life of a Mediterranean Jewish Peasant; The Essential Jesus: Original Sayings and Ear...
2024-11-0539 minThe DeconstructionistsEp. 179 - Doug Smith ”Growing up in a cult”Guest Info/Bio:This week’s guest is comedian Doug Smith. Doug is a former Jehovah’s Witness who is searching for silver lining in growing up inside a doomsday cult. We talk about how his family got involved with the Jehovah’s Witnesses and what it was like to walk away. Check out Doug’s podcast: Jehovah Boy with Doug SmithGuest Website/Social Media: www.dougsmithcomedy.com Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok, & YouTube: @whodougsmith Special Theme Music by: Forrest ClayInstagr...
2024-01-2252 minThe DeconstructionistsEp. 176 - Dr. Greg Garrett ”The Gospel According to James Baldwin” pt. 2Guest Info/Bio:This week’s guest is Dr. Greg Garrett! Greg is a writer, speaker, musician, and professor. He’s the critically acclaimed author of over two dozen books of fiction and nonfiction including his latest, “The Gospel According to James Baldwin: What America’s Great Prophet Can Teach Us about Life, Love, and Identity.” Greg studied at Oklahoma State University where he received his PhD in English. He then continued his education with post-doctoral studies in Holocaust Studies at the University of Oregon and later received his Masters in Divinity from the Ep...
2023-12-2540 minFrom The Void PodcastNat Segaloff ”The Exorcist Legacy: 50 Years of Fear”Guest Info/Bio:
This week I welcome Nat Segaloff to talk all about the legacy of The Exorcist! Nat is a writer-producer-journalist who covered the film industry for The Boston Herald as well as been a studio publicist (Fox, UA, Columbia), college teacher (Boston University, Boston College), and broadcaster (Group W, CBS, Storer, and independent stations).
A prolific writer, Nat helped perfect the format and create episodes for A&E Network’s flagship “Biography” series. His distinctive productions include episodes on John Belushi, Stan Lee, Larry King, Shari Lewis & Lamp Chop, and Darryl F. Zanuck. He’s al...
2023-12-1841 minThe DeconstructionistsEp. 170 - Derek Kubilus ”Holy Hell: A Case Against Eternal Damnation” pt. 2Guest Info/Bio:This week’s guest is Pastor/Author/Podcaster Derek Kubilus. Derek just released a fantastic book on the topic of Hell, how we came to view Hell as we do, and what that says about how we view God. Derek 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.Guest (select) publications: The Real War on Terror: Waging Holy War in the Peaceful Kingdom; Holy Hell: A Case against Ete...
2023-11-0738 minFrom The Void Podcast(Serial Killer) Simon Read ”The Blackout Ripper” pt. 1Guest Info/Bio:
This week I welcome author and researcher, Simon Read. We talk all about his book, “In the Dark: The True Story of the Blackout Ripper.”
Simon is that author of multiple non-fiction books - four of which have been optioned for television/movies. His most recent book is, “The Iron Sea,” published in 2020.
Guest (select) Publications:
Winston Churchill Reporting: Adventures of a Young War Correspondent; Human Game: Hunting the Great Escape Murderers; On The House: The Bizarre Killings of Michael Malloy; In The Dark: The True Story of the...
2023-11-0633 minThe DeconstructionistsEp. 169 - Derek Kubilus ”Holy Hell: A Case Against Eternal Damnation” pt. 1Guest Info/Bio:This week’s guest is Pastor/Author/Podcaster Derek Kubilus. Derek just released a fantastic book on the topic of Hell, how we came to view Hell as we do, and what that says about how we view God. Derek 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.Guest (select) publications: The Real War on Terror: Waging Holy War in the Peaceful Kingdom; Holy Hell: A Case against Ete...
2023-10-3142 minThe DeconstructionistsEp. 168 - Dr. Mohammad Khalil ”Understanding Islam” pt. 2Guest Info/Bio:This week’s guest is Dr. Mohammad Khalil! Dr. Khalil is professor of religious studies, director of the Muslim Studies Program, and Adjunct Professor in the College of Law at Michigan State University. HIs speciality is Islamic thought, and much of his research revolves around Muslim conceptions of and interactions with non-Muslims.Guest (select) publications: Islam and the Fate of Others: The Salvation Question; Jihad, Radicalism, and the New Atheism. Guest Website/Social Media: Twitter: @khalilmsu Special Theme...
2023-10-2648 minThe DeconstructionistsEp. 167 - Dr. Mohammad Khalil ”Understanding Islam” pt. 1Guest Info/Bio:This week’s guest is Dr. Mohammad Khalil! Dr. Khalil is professor of religious studies, director of the Muslim Studies Program, and Adjunct Professor in the College of Law at Michigan State University. HIs speciality is Islamic thought, and much of his research revolves around Muslim conceptions of and interactions with non-Muslims.Guest (select) publications: Islam and the Fate of Others: The Salvation Question; Jihad, Radicalism, and the New Atheism. Guest Website/Social Media: Twitter: @khalilmsu Special Theme...
2023-10-1940 minThe DeconstructionistsEp. 162 - Dr. Chris Hoklotubbe ”Native American Spirituality & The Bible” pt. 2Guest Info/Bio:This week’s guest is Dr. Chris Hoklotubbe! Chris serves as both an assistant professor of Classics at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, in his capacity of teaching courses on Christianity and world religions , and as director of graduate studies for NAIITS: An Indigenous learning community. Dr. Hoklotubbe (Choctaw) teaches courses on the intersection of race, gender, and sexuality in the Christian Tradition, the New Testament, Roman Religion, Native American Spiritualities, World Religions, and Religion and American Politics. He also co-leads interdisciplinary off-campus courses that explore the theme of p...
2023-07-1740 minThe DeconstructionistsEp. 161 - Dr. Chris Hoklotubbe ”Native American Spirituality & The Bible” pt. 1Guest Info/Bio:This week’s guest is Dr. Chris Hoklotubbe! Chris serves as both an assistant professor of Classics at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, in his capacity of teaching courses on Christianity and world religions , and as director of graduate studies for NAIITS: An Indigenous learning community. Dr. Hoklotubbe (Choctaw) teaches courses on the intersection of race, gender, and sexuality in the Christian Tradition, the New Testament, Roman Religion, Native American Spiritualities, World Religions, and Religion and American Politics. He also co-leads interdisciplinary off-campus courses that explore the theme of p...
2023-07-1148 minThe DeconstructionistsEp. 159 - Jodi Magness ”Archeology & The Dead Sea Scrolls” pt. 2Guest Info/Bio:This week’s guest is Dr. Jodi Magness. Jodi is the Kenan Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a Classical and Biblical archaeologist specializing in ancient Palestine (modern Israel, Jordan, and the Palestinian territories) from the time of Jesus up to the tenth century. Her research interests include Jerusalem, Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls, ancient synagogues, Masada, the Roman army in the East, ancient pottery, the Byzantine-early Islamic transition, and Diaspora Judaism in the Roman world. IShe has participated on over 20 excavations in Israel and in Gr...
2023-06-1948 minThe DeconstructionistsEp. 158 - Jodi Magness ”Archeology & The Dead Sea Scrolls” pt. 1Guest Info/Bio:This week’s guest is Dr. Jodi Magness. Jodi is the Kenan Distinguished Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a Classical and Biblical archaeologist specializing in ancient Palestine (modern Israel, Jordan, and the Palestinian territories) from the time of Jesus up to the tenth century. Her research interests include Jerusalem, Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls, ancient synagogues, Masada, the Roman army in the East, ancient pottery, the Byzantine-early Islamic transition, and Diaspora Judaism in the Roman world. IShe has participated on over 20 excavations in Israel and in Gr...
2023-06-1238 minThe DeconstructionistsEp. 157 - Dr. Dan McClellan ”Data Over Dogma” pt. 2Guest Info/Bio:This week I had the chance to talk one of my favorite scholars, Dr. Dan O. McClellan in part 2 of 2 episodes. Dan received is bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in ancient Near Eastern Studies, where he focused on Biblical Hebrew and minored in Classical Greek. He completed his master of studies in Jewish studies at the University of Oxford in July of 2010 and his mater of arts in biblical studies in 2013 at Trinity Western University. In early 2020, he defended his doctoral dissertation written for the University of Exeter on the cognitive science of...
2023-06-0551 minThe DeconstructionistsEp. 156 - Dr. Dan McClellan ”Data Over Dogma” pt. 1Guest Info/Bio:This week I had the chance to talk one of my favorite scholars, Dr. Dan O. McClellan in part 1 of 2 episodes. Dan received is bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in ancient Near Eastern Studies, where he focused on Biblical Hebrew and minored in Classical Greek. He completed his master of studies in Jewish studies at the University of Oxford in July of 2010 and his mater of arts in biblical studies in 2013 at Trinity Western University. In early 2020, he defended his doctoral dissertation written for the University of Exeter on the cognitive science of...
2023-05-2937 minThe DeconstructionistsEp. 155 - Stephen Prothero ”God The Bestseller”Guest Info/Bio:This week I had the chance to talk one of my favorite scholars, Dr. Stephen Prothero. Stephen Prothero is the C. Allyn and Elizabeth V. Russell Professor of Religion in America in the Department of Religion at Boston University. He is the author of numerous books including Religion Matters: An Introduction to the World’s Religions (W.W. Norton 2020), Why Liberals Win the Culture Wars (HarperOne, 2016), God Is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions that Run the World—and Why Their Differences Matter (HarperOne, 2010), and the New York Times bestseller Religious Literacy: What Every American Needs t...
2023-05-2251 minThe DeconstructionistsEp. 152 - Amy Bloom ”In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss”Guest Info/Bio:This week I talk with New York Times best-selling author, Amy Bloom. Amy just released a deeply personal memoir about her journey with her husband after it was discovered he had Alzheimers and made the decision to end life on his own terms. Grief comes in many forms and those who have had loved ones with incurable diseases that slowly rob you of your loved one is one of them. Amy Bloom is the author of four novels: White Houses, Lucky Us, Away, and Love Invents Us; and three colle...
2023-05-0151 minThe DeconstructionistsEp. 149 - Dr. Dale Allison ”The Resurrection of Jesus” pt. 2Guest Info/Bio:This week we wrap up our talk about the resurrection with Dr. Dale C. Allison. Dale C. Allison, Jr. is the Richard J. Dearborn Professor of New Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary. He earned his MA and PhD from Duke University. His academic research and publications include the historical Jesus, the Gospel of Matthew, Second Temple Judaism, and the history of the interpretation and application of biblical texts. His book, Constructing Jesus, was selected as “Best Book Relating to the New Testament” for 2009–2010 by the Biblical Archaeology Society. His most recent books are The Resurrec...
2023-04-0740 minThe DeconstructionistsEp. 148 - Dr. Dale Allison ”The Resurrection of Jesus” pt. 1Guest Info/Bio:This week I had the chance to talk about the resurrection with Dr. Dale C. Allison. This will be the first of two parts. Dale C. Allison, Jr. is the Richard J. Dearborn Professor of New Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary. He earned his MA and PhD from Duke University. His academic research and publications include the historical Jesus, the Gospel of Matthew, Second Temple Judaism, and the history of the interpretation and application of biblical texts. His book, Constructing Jesus, was selected as “Best Book Relating to the New Testament” for 2009–2010 by the Biblica...
2023-04-0330 minThe DeconstructionistsEp. 147 - Megan Devine ”It’s OK That You’re NOT OK” pt. 2Guest Info/Bio:Welcome back for part 2 of my conversation with Megan Devine in our series on grief and loss. Psychotherapist Megan Devine believes that making the world a better place starts with acknowledging grief, rather than seeking to overcome it. She advocates for a revolution in how we discuss loss – personally, professionally, and as a wider community.Megan is the author of the best-selling book, It’s OK that You’re Not OK: Meeting Grief & Loss in a Culture that Doesn’t Understand, and her guided grief journal, How to Carry What Can’t Be Fixed. He...
2023-03-2734 minThe DeconstructionistsEp. 146 - Megan Devine ”It’s OK That You’re NOT OK” pt. 1Guest Info/Bio:Welcome to 2023! We’re back! To kick off the year I welcome the amazing Megan Divine to kick off our series on grief and loss. Psychotherapist Megan Devine believes that making the world a better place starts with acknowledging grief, rather than seeking to overcome it. She advocates for a revolution in how we discuss loss – personally, professionally, and as a wider community.Megan is the author of the best-selling book, It’s OK that You’re Not OK: Meeting Grief & Loss in a Culture that Doesn’t Understand, and her guided grief journ...
2023-03-2052 minThe DeconstructionistsEp. 145 - Bekah McNeel ”Bringing Up Kids When The Church Lets You Down”Guest Info/Bio:Bekah Stolhandske McNeel is a native of San Antonio, Texas, where she has been a reporter for nine years. Her work has appeared in print with Christianity Today, The San Antonio Current, and the Public Justice Review, as well as online with the Christian Science Monitor, Sojourners, the Texas Tribune, the Hechinger Report, The 74 Million, and numerous local outlets.Known for her ability to communicate the high stakes of education and immigration policy and bring clarity to complex systems, Bekah keeps the human beings most affected at the front of her coverage.
2022-12-281h 13From The Void Podcast(Mystery) Chris Williamson ”The Disappearance of Amelia Earhart” Pt. 2Guest Info/Bio:
This week is part two of my interview with Author and podcaster, Chris Williamson. We talk all about Chris’s research on the life, career, and mystery of famed aviator, Amelia Earhart. Chris is author of the book, Rabbit Hole:The Vanishing of Amelia Earhart & Fred Noonan, as well as the host of Vanished Podcast, Chasing Earhart, and Me & My Friends Podcast.
(Selected) Guest Publications:
Rabbit Hole: The Vanishing of Amelia Earhart & Fred Noonan
Guest Links:
www.intotherabbithole.net
www.vanish...
2022-11-2847 minFrom The Void Podcast(Mystery) Chris Williamson ”The Disappearance of Amelia Earhart” Pt. 1Guest Info/Bio:
This week’s guest is part one with Author and podcaster, Chris Williamson. We talk all about Chris’s research on the life, career, and mystery of famed aviator, Amelia Earhart. Chris is author of the book, Rabbit Hole:The Vanishing of Amelia Earhart & Fred Noonan, as well as the host of Vanished Podcast, Chasing Earhart, and Me & My Friends Podcast.
(Selected) Guest Publications:
Rabbit Hole: The Vanishing of Amelia Earhart & Fred Noonan
Guest Links:
www.intotherabbithole.net
www.vanishedshow.com ...
2022-11-2140 min
From The Void Podcast(Mystery) Rosalyn Schanzer ”The Salem Witch Trials”Guest Info/Bio:
This week’s guest is Author/Artist Roz Shanzer! We discuss her book, “Witches! The Absolutely True Tale of Disaster in Salem” and what led to the tragic events of 1692. Happy Halloween!
(Selected) Guest Publications:
George vs. George, Davey Crocket Saves the World, John Smith Escapes Again, etc.
Guest Links:
www.rosalynshanzer.com
https://youtu.be/Fzo3SOR6u5A
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2022-10-3153 minThe DeconstructionistsRe-Release: Father Gary Thomas ”Deliver us from Evil”Guest Bio: This week week we have a very special episode with Father Gary Thomas. Father Thomas has served as the diocese of San Jose’s official Vatican - certified exorcist since 2009. He also served as a consultant on the movie, “The Rite” starring Anthony Hopkins. The movie is based on a book by the same name which chronicles accounts from his real life career.
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2022-10-311h 12The DeconstructionistsRe-Release: Dr. Tim Mackie ”The Bible Project”Guest Info/Bio: This week we give you part 2 of our two-part series on The Bible! We bring back one of our favorite guests of all time Dr. Timothy Mackie! Check out Dr. Mackie’s work on his podcasts The Bible Project and Exploring My Strange Bible. Dr. Mackie is the creative writer and director for The Bible Project and an adjunct professor of Old Testament at Western Seminary, both in Portland, Oregon. He discovered the wonderful world of biblical studies and languages at Multnomah University and Western Seminary and had the privilege of dong a PhD in Hebrew an...
2022-10-241h 29The DeconstructionistsRe-Release: Brian McLaren ”The Great Spiritual Migration”BIO/GUEST:
This week we speak with Brian McLaren! Brian is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” - just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. He is an Auburn Senior Fellow and a leader in the Convergence Network, through which he is developing an innovative training/mentoring program for pastors, church planters, and lay leaders called Convergence Leadership Project. Born in 1956, he graduated from University of Maryland with degrees in English (BA, summ...
2022-10-171h 36The DeconstructionistsRe-Release: Dr. Pauline Boss ”Ambiguous Loss”Guest Info/Bio: This week we speak with Dr. Pauline Boss. Pauline is an educator and researcher who is widely recognized for her groundbreaking research on what is now known as the theory of ambiguous loss. All losses are touched with ambiguity. Yet, Dr. Boss’s research and practice have revealed that those who suffer ambiguous loss, losses without finality or resolution, bear a particular and challenging burden. Whether it is the experience of caring for a parent who is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, or waiting to learn the fate of a spouse or family member who has disapp...
2022-10-101h 08The DeconstructionistsRe-Release: Rabbi Arthur Green ”Radical Judaism”Guest Info/Bio:
This week we speak with the incredible Rabbi Arthur Green PhD. Rabbi Green is one of the preeminent authorities on Jewish thought and spirituality. He was the founding dean and is currently rector of the Rabbinical School and Irving Burdnick Professor of Jewish Philosophy and Religion at Hebrew College. He is Professor Emeritus at Brandeis University, where he occupied the distinguished Philip W. Lown Professorship of Jewish Thought. He is both a historian of Jewish religion and a theologian; his work seeks to form a bridge between these two distinct fields of endeavor. Educated...
2022-10-031h 02The DeconstructionistsEp. 144 - Tyler Merritt ”I Take My Coffee Black”Guest Info/Bio:Tyler Merritt is an actor, comedian, viral sensation, activist, founder of The Tyler Merritt Project, and author of the memoir, I Take My Coffee Black: Reflections on Tupac, Musical Theater, Faith, and Being Black in America. As a 6’2” dreadlocked black man living in the South, Merritt is well aware of stereotypes and their potentially dangerous consequences. In response, Merritt has devoted his creativity to bringing his ethos of “Love. Learn. Create.” to life through his words and videos as part of The Tyler Merritt Project. His viral videos, “Before You Call the Cops” and “Walking While Bla...
2022-08-161h 38The DeconstructionistsEp. 143 - Andre Henry ”All the White Friends I Couldn’t Keep”Guest Info/Bio: Guest Bio: This week I kick off a two-part series on race with Andre Henry. Andre is an award-winning musician, writer, and activist. He is a columnist for Religion New Service and the author of the newsletter “Hope and Hard Pills.” He is a student of nonviolent struggle, having organized protests in Los Angeles, where he lives, and studied under international movement leaders through the Harvard Kennedy School. His work in pursuit of racial justice has been featured in The New Yorker and The Nation and he has a brand new book out, “All the White Friend...
2022-07-211h 17The DeconstructionistsEp. 142 - John Dominic Crossan ”Render Unto Caesar”Guest Info/Bio: Guest Bio: This week I welcome back John Dominic Crossan! Dr. Crossan is one of the preeminent New Testament scholars and historian of early Christianity. He is known for his contemporary historical Jesus research and he has written both popular and academic books on an array of topics. Dr. Crossan received his Doctor of Divinity at St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth, the Irish national seminary and completed two additional years of study in biblical languages at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome. He completed two additional years of study in archeology at the Ecole Biblique in Jo...
2022-06-171h 13The DeconstructionistsEp. 141 - Jonathan Martin ”The Road Away From God: How Love Finds Us Even As We Walk Away”Guest Info/Bio: This week I welcome back our good friend Jonathan Martin! Jonathan is a pastor at The Table and author of two critically acclaimed books, Prototype and How to Survive a Shipwreck, and a brand new book, The Road Away from God: How Love Finds Us Even As We Walk Away” out now.
He holds degrees from Gardner-Webb University, Pentecostal Theological Seminary (MA) and Duke University (ThM). Jonathan’s work and/or words have been featured in places like the New York Times, The Atlantic, NPR, Newsweek, Vox, Sojourners, The Huffington Post, and Releva...
2022-05-241h 27The DeconstructionistsEp. 140 - Staci Frenes ”Love Makes Room”Guest Info/Bio:
This week I welcome Staci Frenes. Staci is a Christian music artist, speaker, author, and mom of an LGBTQ+ daughter. A former English teacher, she has turned her love of music into a full-time vocation, forming her own publishing company and record label and landing multiple film and television placements. We talk all about Staci’s new book, “Love Makes Room: And Other Things I learned When My Daughter Came Out.”
Guest (Select) Publications:
Love Makes Room: And Other Things I learned When My Daughter Came Out.
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2022-05-051h 16The DeconstructionistsEp. 122 - Rev. Dr Bradley Jersak & Wm. Paul Young ”The Pastor” pt. 2Guest Info/Bio:
This week we welcome back the Rev. Dr. Brad Jersak AND Wm. Paul Young for part 2 of our conversation.
Brad holds a PhD in Theology and Religious Studies from Bangor University (Wales) and is an author and teacher based in Abbotsford, BC. He serves as a reader and monastery preacher at All Saints of North America Orthodox Monastery.
Wm. Paul Young is the best-selling author of the book The Shack, Cross Roads, and Eve, and the non-fiction book Lies We Believe About God.
2021-05-2054 minThe DeconstructionistsEp. 120 - Rev. Dr. Miguel A. De La Torre ”Decolonizing Christianity: Becoming Badass Believers”Guest Info/Bio:
This week I welcome the Rev. Dr. Miguel A. De La Torre! He is a professor, author, scholar, and activist who is currently Professor of Social Ethics and Latinx Studies at the Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colorado. He has served as the elected 2012 President of the Society of Christian Ethics and served as the Executive Officer for the Society of Race, Ethnicity and Religion (2012-2017). In 2020 the American Academy of Religion bestowed upon him the Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. De La Torre is a recognized international Fullbright Scholar who has taught c...
2021-04-211h 04The DeconstructionistsEp. 119 - Bunmi Laditan ”Dear God: Prayers to a God Who Listens”Guest Info/Bio:
This week I welcome the amazing Bunmi Latidan. We talk all about her amazing new book on prayer and how we all struggle with it.
Bunmi is a writer living in Quebec, Canada by way of northern California. Her writings include The Honest Toddler and Confessions of a Domestic failure and poetry such as Dear Mother and Dear God: Honest Prayers to a God Who Listens.
Guest Publications:
The Honest Toddler: A Child’s Guide To Parenting; Toddlers Are A**holes: It’s Not Y...
2021-04-061h 01The DeconstructionistsEp. 118 - Sarah Griffith Lund ”Breaking the Silence about Mental Illness”Guest Info/Bio:
This week I welcome the Rev. Dr. Sarah Griffith Lund. Sarah majored in religious studies in college at Trinity University, graduated with a Master of Divinity degree at Princeton Theological Seminary, and also received a Master of Social Work degree at Rutger’s University. Ministry and Social Work blend together are her two passions of loving God and loving her neighbors. She was ordained into Christian ministry by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in 2002 and began serving as a local church pastor in 2003. She's served large and small congregations in Brooklyn, Minneapolis, and New Smyr...
2021-03-2356 minThe DeconstructionistsEp. 117 - Dan Koch & Sarey Martin Concepcion ”Deconstruction Revisted”Guest Info/Bio:
This week I welcome back Dan Koch and this time he brings along his friend Sarey Martin Concepcion. They came on the podcast to address a topic we haven’t discussed in great depth since literally episode #1. We talk all about the term deconstruction, what we mean when we use the term, and how each of our journeys began. Dan and Sarey also created an amazing library of resources for folks going through a spiritual deconstruction at www.soyouredeconstructing.com
So You’re Deconstructing was created by Sarey Martin Concepcion and D...
2021-03-041h 16The DeconstructionistsEp. 115 - Peter Rollins ”Atheism for Lent 2021”Guest Info/Bio: This week I welcome back our dear friend Peter Rollins to talk all about his annual Atheism for Lent course. To sign up for Atheism for Lent go to Pete’s website: www.peterrollins.com for tickets.
Pete is an author, philosopher, storyteller, producer, and public speaker who has gained an international reputation for overturning traditional notions of religion and forming “churches” that preach the Good News that we can’t be satisfied, that life is difficult, and that we don’t know the secret.
Challenging the idea that faith...
2021-02-021h 16The DeconstructionistsEp. 114 - Stina Kielsmeier-Cook ”Blessed Are The Nones: Mixed-Faith Marriage and My Search for Spiritual Community”Guest Info/Bio: This week we speak with Stina Kielsmeier-Cook about what it’s like being in an interfaith relationship. What does it look like when the other person in your relationship has a different faith or no faith at all?
Stina is a writer from the cold north where she raises kids, maxes out her library card, and is usually late for church. A former housing advocate for refugees, Stina loves to talk about public policy, parenting, and her neighborhood in Minneapolis. She works as Director of Communications at the Collegeville Institute, where she is...
2020-12-221h 19The DeconstructionistsEp. 113 - Richard Beck ”Trains, Jesus, and Murder: The Gospel According to Johnny Cash”Guest Info/Bio: This week we speak with Dr. Richard Beck. Richard Beck is Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology at Abilene Christian University. He is the author of Unclean, The Authenticity of Faith, The Slavery of Death, Reviving Old Scratch, and The Gospel According to Johnny Cash. Richard's published research also covers topics as diverse as the psychology of profanity to why Christian bookstore art is so bad. Richard leads a bible study each week for fifty inmates at the maximum security French-Robertson unit, and any given week Richard drives the van, preaches or washes dishes...
2020-12-081h 11The DeconstructionistsEp. 112 - Justin Toppins ”Human Trafficking pt. 2”Guest Info/Bio:
This week I welcome Justin Toppins is a writer and filmmaker who recently released his book, “The Outcast Daughter: What I learned about hope and faith from conversations with sex trafficking survivors and his accompanying documentary film, “Irreclaimable”. For more than a year, Justin set out to learn about the dark world of sex trafficking. Along the way he spoke with victims, sex workers, and even law enforcement to separate fact from myth.
Guest Links:
http://covenantbooks.com/books/?book=the-outcast-daughter
https://www.amazon.com/Irre...
2020-11-241h 17The DeconstructionistsEp. 111 - David Zach ”Human Trafficking pt. 1”Guest Info/Bio:
This week I welcome David Zach. David Zach is the lead singer and songwriter for the rock band Remedy Drive as well as an advocate in the fight against human trafficking. The band has recorded two concept albums to shine a light on slavery and to celebrate the modern day abolition. The band's community and fan base has contributed around $350,000 in donations and in-kind donations to the counter trafficking organization The Exodus Road.
When the band is not on tour David volunteers with The Exodus Road as an undercover operative. He spe...
2020-11-161h 07The DeconstructionistsEp. 110 - Kevin James Doyle ”Embarrassment = Good Comedy”Guest Info/Bio:
This week I welcome back comedian Kevin James Doyle! Kevin just released his first comedy special, The 30 Year Old Virgin on all major platforms - iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Prime, Spectrum, Comcast, Apple TV, Dish, DirectTV, Vimeo, YouTube, etc. The audio album is available on Sirius XM, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, and more. We talk about Kevin’s religious upbringing and how that played a major role in the stories that make up his hilarious special.
Kevin is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer based in New York Cit...
2020-11-031h 20The DeconstructionistsEp. 109 - Dan Koch ”The Rapture/End Times Theology”Guest Info/BIo:
This week I have a fascinating conversation with Dan Koch. Dan got his start in professional songwriting in 2002 with his band Sherwood. They released three full albums and a handful of shorter EPs, toured the US, Europe & Japan, and generally had a great time. As that season of life ended, he settled in Seattle and began transitioning into writing music for film & TV. He’s been fortunate to work with some great people, and has landed some 80+ national TV & radio spots in about 8 years. Dan is also host of the You Have Permission, Depolarize!, and...
2020-10-261h 35The DeconstructionistsEp. 108 - Dr. David Bentley Hart ”That All Shall Be Saved”Guest Info/BIo:
This week I have a fascinating conversation with Dr. David Bentley Hart on his new book That All Shall Be Saved: Heaven, Hell, and Universal Salvation. Dr. Hart has held positions at numerous universities including St. Louis University, University of Virginia, Duke University, and Providence College. His specialities are philosophical theology, systematics, patristics, classical and continental philosophy, and Asian religion. Dr. Hart has published numerous books and over 450 articles in such scholarly journals as Modern Theology, The Scottish Journal of Theology, and Pro Ecclesia, as well as in such trade publications as The Times L...
2020-10-121h 08The DeconstructionistsEp. 107 - Shane Claiborne ”Beating Guns & How to be an Ordinary Radical”Guest Info/BIo: This week I have a long overdue conversation with Shane Claiborne. Shane is a best-selling author, renowned activist, sought-after speaker, and self-proclaimed “recovering sinner.” Shane writes and speaks around the world about peacemaking, social justice, and Jesus, and is the author of several books including “The Irresistible Revolution,” “Jesus for President,” and his newest book “Executing Grace.” He is the visionary leader of The Simple Way in Philadelphia and co-director of Red Letter Christians. His work has been featured in Fox News, Esquire, SPIN, TIME, the Wall Street Journal, NPR, and CNN. (Select) Guest Publications: The Irresistible Rev...
2020-09-231h 11The DeconstructionistsEp. 106 - Jon Steingard ”How to Deconstruct in the Christian music industry”Guest Info/BIo: This week I have a really fun conversation with Jon Steingard. Jon is a Canadian musician who is the lead vocalist/guitarist of the band Hawk Nelson. Jon currently works as a director and filmmaker. Guest Links: www.steingardcreative.com Twitter: @jonsteingard Instagram: @jonsteingard Facebook: @jonsteingard Special Music By: Hawk Nelson www.hawknelson.com Instagram: @hawknelson Twitter: @hawknelson Facebook: @Hawknelson Enjoy the music? Songs heard on this episode were: “Drops in the Ocean” from the album, Diamonds; “No Such Thing, Crooked Lines, and Never Let You Down” from the album, Miracles You can find Hawk Nelson’s music on...
2020-09-021h 37The DeconstructionistsEp. 105 - Dr. Thomas Jay Oord ”Q&A for God Can’t”Guest Bio: Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. He is an award-winning author, and he has written or edited more than twenty books. Oord has won the Outstanding Faculty Award twelve times as professor of Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, Idaho. Oord is known for his contributions to research on love, relational theology, science and religion, and Wesleyan/Holiness/Church of the Nazarene thought. (Select) Guest Publications: The Nature of Love: A Theology; The Uncontrolling Love of God: An Open and Relational Account of Providence; God Can't: How to Believe in God and Love...
2020-08-181h 17The DeconstructionistsEp. 104 - Dr. Drew Hart ”Who Will Be A Witness?” A Conversation on RacismGuest/Bio: This week we bring back one of our favorite guests, Dr. Drew Hart. Drew G. I. Hart is a professor in theology, an author, and an activist with ten years of pastoral experience. His undergraduate work was in biblical studies at Messiah College, he received his Masters of Divinity degree with an urban concentration at Biblical Seminary, and he recently defended his dissertation in the field of theology and ethics at Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. Currently he is a part-time professor for several PA seminaries and schools but in the Fall of 2016 he begins teaching full-time...
2020-07-081h 14The DeconstructionistsEp. 103 - Drew Brown ”A Conversation on Racism”Guest/Bio: This week we welcome our friend Drew Brown to discuss race, racism, and the current movement to create lasting change within the United States and North American at-large. Drew is a Canadian award winning singer-songwriter, producer, and activist. Drew performs and works with artists all over North America. As a way to help other artists and musicians he also started the Personic Creative Collective. It serves as a hub for creatives to grow, learn, and be resourced. It offers production, photography, and a community/support system to assist in launching their projects. Guest Links: www.drewbrownmusic.com...
2020-06-171h 28The DeconstructionistsEp. 102 - Jonathan Martin ”Hope In A Time of Instability”Guest/Bio: This week we have a long overdue guest - Jonathan Martin! We talk about anxiety and hope in the time of Pandemic amongst other topics. Jonathan is a pastor at The Table and author of two critically acclaimed books, Prototype and How to Survive a Shipwreck, with a third book coming out in the summer of 2020. He holds degrees from Gardner-Webb University, Penecostal Theological Seminary (MA) and Duke University (ThM). Jonathan’s work and/or words have been featured in places like the New York Times, The Atlantic, NPR, Newsweek, Vox, Sojourners, The Huffington Post, and Relevant Ma...
2020-06-031h 20The DeconstructionistsEp. 101 - Rev. Dr. Bruce Epperly ”Faith in a Time of Pandemic”Guest/Bio: This week we welcome the Rev. Dr. Bruce Epperly. We talk about Bruce’s latest book, “Faith in a time of Pandemic” and how we can find hope in a time of uncertainty. Bruce is a nationally known pastor, educator, and author. He has served as a congregational pastor, university chaplain, professor, and seminary administrator. He is the author of over 50 books on practical theology, ministry, and spirituality, including the award-winning “Tending to the Holy: The Practice of the Presence of God in Ministry.” Bruce regularly writes lectionary commentaries for www.patheos.com and www.processandfaith.org. Bruce rece...
2020-05-191h 11The DeconstructionistsEp. 100 - Chelsea Meyer & Ryan Wilkins ”Divorce”Guest Info/BIo: We’re back! This episode should have been out a couple of weeks ago but despite sheltering in place, working from home, having all of my groceries delivered, and only having contact with my ex-wife and daughter - I (John) still managed to get Covid. Fortunately I was able to recover at home and didn’t need to go to the hospital, but it took me out of commission for a few weeks. Be careful out there! Anyway, here is part 2 of the Divorce Series. This episode means a lot to me because I was able to t...
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K-12 Food Rescue: A Food Waste Solution PodcastNPR Here&Now Interview with CT Student Food Waste Solution Leader Nick Iannone & Food Rescue Founder John WilliamsonListen to Robin Young of "Here and Now" interview Food Rescue founder and food waste solution leader, John Williamson, and Connecticut student leader Nick Iannone to learn about how students deal with states with more restrictive school food donation donation guidelines than the USDA.
2020-04-3008 minThe DeconstructionistsSunday Sermon Series: The Struggle is RealThanks for joining us for our special Sunday Sermon Series. This is the second in a series of sermons we recorded a few years ago that would thought we’d share now as we all try to navigate through the age of the Corona Virus. This week’s selection is a sermon Adam preached several years ago at LIFE Church in Bexley, Ohio. It’s one of my favorites and I know that you’ll love it too. We hope you’re all staying safe out there. All the love from us to all of you. Theme music by Clay Kirch...
2020-04-1256 minThe DeconstructionistsEp. 99 - Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis ”Healing from Divorce”Guest Info/BIo: This week we have the amazing Dr. Thema on the show to talk about how to navigate through divorce. Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis is a licensed psychologist, ordained minister, and sacred artist who has worked nationally and globally to provide relief and empowerment to marginalized persons. Dr. Thema, a professor at Pepperdine University, is a past president of the Society for the Psychology of Women. Her contributions to psychological research, policy, and practice have been honored by national and regional psychological associations. Dr. Thema earned her doctorate from Duke University, completed her post-doctoral training at Harvard Medical...
2020-04-081h 07The DeconstructionistsSunday Sermon Series: The Temptation of ChristThanks for joining us for our special Sunday Sermon Series. This is the first of a series of sermons we recorded a few years ago that would thought we’d share now as we all try to navigate through the age of the Corona Virus. We hope you’re all staying safe out there. All the love from us to all of you. Theme music by Clay Kirchenbauer Stay on top of all the latest at www.thedeconstructionists.com Go there to read our blog, grab one of our many t-shirt designs, snag a pint glass or coffee mug, foll...
2020-04-0516 minThe DeconstructionistsEp. 98 - Dr. Tad DeLay ”Against”GUEST INFO/BIO: This week’s guest is our good friend Dr. Tad DeLay. Tad came back on the show to discuss a very prominent subsection of Christian Evangelicalism - white evangelicals and his new book that discusses what makes them tick. Tad is interested in the intersections of continental philosophy, theology, psychoanalysis, critical theory, and politics. He also holds a Ph.D. in Religion as well as an M.A. in Philosophy, an M.A. in Theology, and a B.A. in Psychology. He lives, writes, and teaches in Denver, and aims to make theory public. (SELECT) GUEST PU...
2020-03-181h 14The DeconstructionistsEp. 97 - Rev. Dr. Robin Meyers ”Spiritual Defiance”GUEST INFO/BIO: This week’s guest is the Rev. Dr. Robin Meyers. Dr. Meyers is a minister, peace activist, philosophy professor, and author. He has been a syndicated columnist and an award-winning commentator for National Public Radio and the Senior Minister of the Mayflower Congregational United Church of Christ in Oklahoma City since 1985. He is Distinguished professor of Social Justice in the Philosophy department at Oklahoma City University, where he has taught since 1991. (SELECT) GUEST PUBLICATIONS: “Saving Jesus From the Church: How To Stop Worshipping Christ and Start Following Jesus; The Underground Church: Reclaiming the Subversive Way of Jesu...
2020-02-261h 12The DeconstructionistsEp. 96 - Dr. Jacqueline Bussie ”Outlaw Christian”Guest Info/BIo: Welcome to 2020! We now live in the future! To kick the year off we welcome back one of our favorites guests, Dr. Jacquline Bussie! We talk about her wonderful book “Outlaw Christian” and why we need to stop apologizing for our tears. Dr. Bussie is an award-winning author, professor, theologian, public speaker, and student of life in all its messy beauty. Her books include “Love without Limits (2018) and “Outlaw Christian” (2016), which won the 2017 Gold Medal Illumination Award for Christian Living. Jacqueline teaches religion, theology, and interfaith studies classes at Concordia College in Moorehead, Minnesota, where she also serve...
2020-02-121h 10The DeconstructionistsEp 95 - Dr. Kathleen M. O’Conner ”Lamentations and the Tears of the World”Ep 95 - Dr. Kathleen M. O'Conner "Lamentations and the Tears of the World" by Adam Narloch & John Williamson
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2019-12-181h 22The DeconstructionistsEp 94 - Dan Haseltine (of Jars of Clay)Guest Info/Bio: This week we’re very excited because our guest is Dan Haseltine! Dan is best known as the lead singer of the multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning band Jars of Clay. We talk about everything from how Jars of Clay got their start to his work helping to bring clean water to places in need. Beyond his work as a musician, Dan is also co-founder of the non-profit organization, Blood:Water Mission. Blood:Water Mission works as an equipping agency that partners with African grassroots organizations to address the water and HIV/AIDS crises. Dan is a regular wr...
2019-12-041h 26The DeconstructionistsEp 93 - Dr. Alexander Shaia ”Return from Camino”Guest Info/Bio: This week we bring back a dear friend and one of our favorite guests of all time, Dr. Alexander Shaia. One of the things we wanted to do for the listeners, but even more so our friends, was to try our best to paint a picture of the journey that our friend Simon was getting ready to embark on. And so, we called in the expert and the guy who literally wrote the book on it. In fact, Simon had that very book with him when he left for Spain. We hope you enjoy this conversation...
2019-11-221h 12The DeconstructionistsEp 92 - Mel Forsythe ”Anastasis”Guest Info/Bio: This week is a very special and personal episode for us. On November 10, 2018 we lost our dear friend Simon Forsythe. Simon was our pastor, our friend, our very first interview (episode #2), and helped us get this podcast off the ground. This week we speak with Mel, his wife and co-lead pastor of LIFE Church about Simon, their church, and Simon’s legacy. Melanie Forsythe is the Lead Pastor of LIFE Vineyard Church, a vibrant faith community in the heart of Columbus, Ohio. She came to faith in the post-Christian landscape of Australia. There, Melanie was a yo...
2019-11-081h 35The DeconstructionistsEp 91 - Karen Gonzalez ”The God Who Sees: Immigrants, the Bible, and the Journey to Belong”Guest Info/Bio: Karen is a former public school teacher and attended Fuller Theological Seminary, where she studied theology and missiology. For the last 11 years, she has been a non-profit professional, currently working for World Relief, an organization that serves immigrants and refugees. She wrote a book about her own immigration story and the many immigrants found in the Bible: The God Who Sees: Immigrants, The Bible, and the Journey to Belong (Herald Press, May 2019). You can find her on Twitter and Instagram musing about theology: @_karenjgonzalez. Her writing can be found on the communal blogs: The Mudroom and T...
2019-10-161h 40The DeconstructionistsEp 90 - Barbara Brown Taylor ”Holy Envy”Guest Info/Bio: And we’re back! We’ve been sitting on this one for a little while now and couldn't wait to get it out to all of you. This week we welcome Dr. Barbara Brown Taylor! Barbara is a best-selling author, teacher, and Episcopal priest. Her first memoir, Leaving Church, won an Author of the Year award from the Georgia Writers Association in 2006. Her next two books, An Altar in the World (2010) and Learning To Walk in the Dark (2015), earned places on the New York Times bestseller list. She has served on faculties of Piedmont College, Columbia Theo...
2019-09-171h 24The DeconstructionistsEp 89 - Pete Enns ”How The Bible Really Works*”Guest Info/Bio: We finally did it! A second episode AND it’s with our buddy Dr. Pete Enns! Dr. Enns (PhD, Harvard University) is Abram S. Clemens professor of Biblical Studies at Eastern University, St. Davids, PA. He has taught courses at several other institutions including Harvard University, Fuller Theological Seminary, and Princeton Theological Seminary. Dr. Enns is a biblical scholar, theologian, and author who has written on topics like hermeneutics, the relationship between science and religion, Christianity and evolution, and Old Testament interpretation. He is also a contributor to the Huffington Post and Patheos and a regular bl...
2019-06-271h 11The DeconstructionistsEp 88 - Thomas Jay Oord ”God Can’t”GUEST INFO/BIO: Hello 2019!!! We kick off the year (FINALLY!) with Dr. Thomas Jay Oord. Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. He is an award-winning author, and he has written or edited more than twenty books. Lord has won the Outstanding Faculty Award twelve times as professor of Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, Idaho. Oord is known for his contributions to research on love, relational theology, science and religion, and Wesleyan/Holiness/Church of the Nazarene thought. (SELECT) GUEST PUBLICATIONS: The Nature of Love: A Theology; The Uncontrolling Love of God: An Open and...
2019-04-031h 19The DeconstructionistsEp 87 - Dr. Jacqueline Bussie ”Love Without Limits”Guest Info/Bio: Our final guest of 2018 wrote one of our favorite books of this past year. Dr. Jacqueline Bussie is an award-winning author, professor, theologian, public speaker, and student of life in all its messy beauty. Her books include “Love without Limits (2018) and “Outlaw Christian” (2016), which won the 2017 Gold Medal Illumination Award for Christian Living. Jacqueline teaches religion, theology, and interfaith studies classes at Concordia College in Moorehead, Minnesota, where she also serves as the Director of the Forum on Faith and Life. Guest Social Media: www.jacquelinebussie.com Twitter: @jacquelinbussie Instagram: @jbussie Facebook: @jacqueline.bussie Special Music By: Sl...
2018-12-261h 15The DeconstructionistsEp 86 - Linda Kay Klein ”Breaking Free From Sexual Shame”GUEST INFO/BIO: This week’s guest is Linda Kay Klein! Linda is a storyteller and social innovator. She is the author of “PURE: Inside the Evangelical Movement that Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free,” and the founder of Break Free Together. We talk with her all about the impact of the purity movement, the power of sexual shaming in society, and the role of society and the church in helping address sexual violence. (SELECT) GUEST PUBLICATIONS: “PURE: Inside the Evangelical Movement that Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free” GUEST LINK...
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Mark Williamson Chat ShowEpisode 059: John Robertson This week at EDGE HQ host Mark Williamson is joined by the host of the Dark room and fellow Wrestling Aficionado John Robertson (@Robbotron).
This episode was recorded very late at night and both of us were very relaxed.
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