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The Messy PartsFinding Light in the Darkness: Writer Jonathan Merritt on Faith, Courage, and Starting Over.Jonathan Merritt was a pastor’s son destined to preach — until he was publicly outed online and his life imploded. When faith, identity, and ambition collide — what do you do? Jonathan knows that question intimately. But through the wreckage came clarity, courage, and an entirely new way of living. In this candid episode, Jonathan tells Maryam how losing community, career, and certainty opened the door to authenticity, spirituality, and a renewed sense of purpose. Whether you’re navigating a career change, questioning what you believe, or trying to rebuild after loss, Jonathan’s story offers hope that healing starts with hones...
2025-10-2749 min
For The Love With Jen Hatmaker PodcastEncore: Growing up Evangelical and Gay with Jonathan MerrittDescription:
Today, we’re revisiting a pivotal conversation that changed the course of Jen’s life and career. In 2016, during what was expected to be a routine interview with journalist Jonathan Merritt, Jen found herself speaking publicly for the first time about her views on abortion, politics, and LGBTQ+ issues—beliefs she had been wrestling with privately for over a year. While she was confident in her answers, she was unprepared for the backlash that followed.
In this encore episode, Jen and Jonathan reflect on that moment and its ripple effects. Jonathan shares his own parall...
2025-06-201h 22
Curiously with Ericka GrahamJonathan Merritt on Compassion, Creativity, and Coming OutIn this episode, Ericka sits down with Jonathan Merritt as he talks about growing-up as the son of a Megachurch pastor while being gay. He recounts the harrowing experience of being publicly outed and how these early experiences shaped his life today. Jonathan discusses how difficult it is to trust again after trust has been broken, and he also shares how his communication and preaching styles often place him as a person struggling in his stories—not as the hero. When Jonathan creates he often has his audience in mind, and from this interview it is clear that he is...
2025-04-1733 min
The Work of WarriorsWhat Makes You Different, Is Your Gift to the World, w/Author Jonathan MerrittIn this conversation, Kim Rapach and Jonathan Merritt explore the profound impact of literature, particularly children's books, on personal healing and identity formation. They discuss the complexities of family dynamics, mental health, and spirituality, emphasizing the importance of community and acceptance in navigating these challenges. Merritt shares his journey of reconciling his faith with his identity as a gay man, the role of grief in healing, and the significance of maintaining relationships despite disagreements. The conversation highlights the necessity of curiosity, compassion, and understanding in fostering meaningful connections and personal growth.
2025-02-281h 27
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsUnconditional Love with Jonathan Merritt and Dr. James Merritt - Episode 906Today on the show, you’re in for a good one. You’ve probably heard me talk about my friend, Jonathan Merritt, and today you’re going to get to know him AND his dad, Dr. James Merritt. These two have a really special relationship as father and son even though they don’t see eye to eye on a lot of things, including sexuality. Today we’re going to talk about their latest books The God Who Hears and My Guncle and Me, and we’re also going to talk about their relationship and how they’ve navigated their differen...
2024-08-011h 20
This Is Not Church PodcastMy Guncle And Me: A Conversation With Jonathan MerrittThis Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by Fire And Silk by Meghan Irene Turner. It is published by Quoir and is available now.In this episode we chat with Jonathan MerrittJonathan Merritt is one of America's most prolific and trusted writers on faith, culture and politics whose articles have appeared regularly in outlets such as The Atlantic, The New York Times, USA Today, Christianity Today, and The Washington Post. He is the author of numerous critically-acclaimed books including "Learning to Speak God from Scratch: Why Sacred Words are Vanishing and How We Can Revive Them," which was named "...
2024-07-3059 min
The Devoted Dreamers Podcast310 || [Solo] How to Find Focused Time for Your Big Dream || Merritt OnsaSend us a textFind show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/310 💥 This episode is brought to you by Dream Believers – a new virtual community for inspiration, accountability & practical resources to bring your God-shaped dream to life! 💥 Beginners are welcome!! Join the waitlist at: merrittonsa.com/dreamco and let’s Go Together! Do you lack the free time to make your God-shaped dream a reality? It’s difficult to imagine when you’ll find a moment to type out the next chapter of your book, or plan that event you’ve b...
2024-07-1728 min
Growing Up ChristianEp. 188 – My Guncle & Me w/ Author & Journalist Jonathan MerrittThis week we’re joined by award-winning author, journalist, and public speaker Jonathan Merritt! Jonathan wasn’t just a “pastor’s kid,” his father was the president of the Southern Baptist Convention. Steeped in conservative evangelicalism, his life took a turn during college when he decided he wanted to be a religion and spirituality writer. Jonathan lost himself in his work, publishing several books, writing articles for prominent publications, and earning two graduate degrees. From the outside looking in his life appeared to be on track, but nobody knew that this rising star in progressive Christianity was a closeted gay man. T...
2024-07-021h 13
TypologyTrust and Let Go: Confronting Fear with Jonathan Merritt (Enneagram 3)Award-winning columnist and commentator on politics, spirituality, and culture, Jonathan Merritt returns to Typology to explore the challenges of authenticity, fear and his journey towards self-compassion. Jonathan opens up about his personal experiences reconciling his identity with his upbringing, the role fear has played in his life, and how he's learning to trust and let go. We discuss his new children's book, "My Gunkle and Me," a heartwarming story that celebrates individuality and inclusivity. As Jonathan explains, "the ways in which you are different from the majority of people in this world. Those differences are not liabilities. T...
2024-06-2036 min
For The Love With Jen Hatmaker Podcast[ENCORE] Growing Up Evangelical and Gay with Jonathan MerrittJen Hatmaker revisits one of the most impactful and downloaded episodes from her "For the Love" podcast's 7-year history. In this powerful encore, she has a candid conversation with acclaimed writer and speaker Jonathan Merritt who publicly comes out as gay for the first time during their interview.Jen and Jonathan reflect on their intertwined journeys - she as an ally leaving the evangelical world, he as a prominent faith voice reckoning with his sexuality. Brace yourself for an emotional, insightful look at the joy and pain of Jonathan's coming out experience. This is one powerhouse episode...
2024-06-121h 06
The Collective TableJonathan Merritt: My Guncle and MeWelcome back to another episode of The Collective Table podcast - the ultimate female perspective on Jesus, justice, and joy! Today’s episode both closes out season 8 AND kicks off Pride month with a conversation with Jonathan Merritt about his new children’s book, My Guncle and Me. In this inclusive and heartwarming picture book, main character Henry Higgleston struggles with being deemed an oddball by the other kids at school. But when his fabulous gay uncle arrives for a weekend with his pup Jimmy Chew in tow, Guncle is on a mission to teach Henry that what makes him...
2024-06-0339 min
From the Front PorchEpisode 478 || Publishing a Book with Jonathan MerrittThis week on From the Front Porch, Annie chats with literary agent and author Jonathan Merritt! Jonathan’s new picture book, My Guncle and Me, available now, is delightful summer reading for families. Jonathan is Annie’s literary agent, and today they dig into the publishing world, his writing process and new book, and more.
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2024-05-2349 min
Rated LGBT RadioJonathan Merritt and His New Children’s Book MY GUNCLE AND MEYou wouldn't think it a "defiant act" but in today's environment, it almost is. In a world where LGBTQ supportive material in schools is under attack comes a new book My Guncle and Me by author Jonathan Merritt. The book celebrates individuality and inclusivity, reminding young readers that they are unique, seen, and celebrated for who they are. The main character, Henry Higgleston struggles with being deemed an oddball by other kids at school. When his fabulous gay uncle arrives for a weekend with his French bulldog, Jimmy Chew, in tow, Guncle is on a mission to teach Henry that i...
2024-05-1659 minJonathan Merritt and His New Children's Book MY GUNCLE AND MEYou wouldn't think it a "defiant act" but in today's environment, it almost is. In a world where LGBTQ supportive material in schools is under attack comes a new book My Guncle and Me by author Jonathan Merritt. The book celebrates individuality and inclusivity, reminding young readers that they are unique, seen, and celebrated for who they are. The main character, Henry Higgleston struggles with being deemed an oddball by other kids at school. When his fabulous gay uncle arrives for a weekend with his French bulldog, Jimmy Chew, in tow, Guncle is on a mission to teach Henry that i...
2024-05-1659 min
Found Family with MaryB. SafritHow Guncles Help Us Embrace Our Differences (feat. Jonathan Merritt)Today's episode is the story of a guncle finding family and finding himself through the imagination-expanding power of relationships. Jonathan Merritt (he/him) is an award-winning columnist and commentator on politics, spirituality, and culture. He is a contributing editor for The Week and has been featured on prominent national outlets including The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and CNN. Jonathan has authored four critically-acclaimed books and has also served as a ghostwriter on dozens of others, many of which became New York Times bestsellers. Jonathan is a proud biological Guncle to five l...
2024-05-1449 min
You Need TherapyGod, Your Guncle, & Mr. Rogers Walk into a Bar with Jonathan MerrittThis week, Kat is joined by the amazing Jonathan Merritt, who is about to release his first children's book, My Guncle And Me. Jonathan is an award-winning columnist and commentator on politics, spirituality, and culture. He is a contributing editor for The Week and has been featured on prominent national outlets including The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, and CNN. He is also a profoundly kind, caring, and inspiring soul who helped create a space for a conversation about safety, love, & inclusivity. Listen to this episode to hear about what Jonathan calls the difference betwe...
2024-04-2953 min
EvangelicalishBecoming a Guncle : From Publicly Outed to Proudly Out with Jonathan MerrittAuthor and award-winning columnist Jonathan Merritt joins Paul and April to discuss his journey from being publicly outed to being proudly out and his new children's book My Guncle and Me. He also talks about his own faith, his relationship with his pastor parents and his inspiration to write My Guncle and Me.
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2024-04-2456 min
Holy Heretics: Losing Religion and Finding JesusMy Life and Faith After Evangelicalism W/Jonathan MerrittEpisode Summary:Interviewing Jonathan Merritt felt like having a conversation with myself. His journey out of white evangelical subculture is an almost mirror-image of my journey. My guess is, you’ll find a lot of correlation as well. Jonathan was a card-carrying evangelical who left his Southern roots and evangelical home to find faith, family, and freedom outside the confines and cult-like community of evangelical Christianity. His journey led him from certainty to contemplation, from winning to wisdom, from the shallow end of the pool into the deep waters of Ignatian spirituality, and from exclusion to...
2024-04-0449 minThe Devoted Dreamers Podcast302 || [Solo] How to Persevere When You Want to Quit Your Dream || Merritt OnsaSend us a textFind show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/302 What do you do when a dream feels too hard? Somewhere along the journey of saying “yes” to a God-shaped dream you’ll probably ask yourself why in the world you did that. It’s no small thing to attempt something you’ve never done before like writing a book when you don’t know the first thing about publishing; or starting a business when you’ve always been a W-2 employee; or taking the risk of inviting strangers to purc...
2024-03-2733 min
The Unburdened LeaderEP 99: Lead & Love Beyond Differences: The Work of Building Bridges with Jonathan MerrittHave you ended a relationship to get relief from tension and conflict?Do you struggle with developing a clear sense of boundaries around what’s your responsibility and what’s not, especially when feeling responsible for how others think and feel? When relationships are toxic, abusive, and oppressive and the other person does not have the interest or capacity to work on the relationship, ending the relationship can bring grief but also relief, emotional healing, and health.But when you regularly use emotional cutoffs to prote...
2024-03-011h 21The Devoted Dreamers Podcast287 || [Solo] Find Your Momentum: The 4 Phases of Chasing a Creative Dream || Merritt OnsaSend us a text Find the show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/287 What strategies can help you stay consistent in pursuing a God-shaped dream? Buckle up! When you’re starting out with a big dream idea, your emotions can take you on a journey that puts any amusement park rollercoaster to shame. It all begins with excitement and elation. Then, as you start to get serious about the dream, look out for comparison, imposter syndrome and fear that will stop you in your tracks. In this episode, I sha...
2023-10-0431 min
Pirate Monk Podcast378 | Jonathan Merritt | How to Let Your Heart GrowOn this episode: Aaron and guest host Rob discuss breaking down walls and curiosity about others’ stories. Nate is on a cruise.
Our Guest: Jonathan Merritt is an author, journalist, coach, and speaker. Learning to understand how news and opinion differ and how they change the reader. Embracing and investigating fear. Not allowing fear to tear us apart, especially when considering fear and faith. Are you covering fear with joy? Learning to investigate the stories of fear in your life as you grow. Jonathan guides us through engaging in healthy discussion and debate. Seek first to understand, th...
2023-08-031h 02
The SavvyCastHow to Become a Writer and Publish a Book with Jonathan MerrittThis week, Jonathan Merritt joins me to discuss all things writing and publishing. If you have ever been interested in the behind-the-scenes of publishing a book or have the desire to refine your own writing, you will surely enjoy this episode! Episode At A Glance: This week on The SavvyCast, Jonathan Merritt joins me to discuss all things writing, publishing, and ghostwriting. Jonathan is a widely celebrated author, cultural commentator, and ghostwriter. He is also an incredible writing teacher and has trained hundreds of young writers through one-on-one coaching, his online seminar, and writing courses. In this...
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[B]OLD AGE With Debbie WeilJonathan Merritt on Personal Transformation and the Complicated Intersection of Faith and CultureToday, Debbie speaks to Jonathan Merritt, one of America’s most renowned writers on faith and culture.Debbie met Jonathan in the hot tub in Baja Mexico, but don’t get the wrong idea.They were both in Baja to attend a weeklong workshop organized by Modern Elder Academy. And as you’ll hear in this episode, "change and transformation" were very much on the agenda.You may have heard her talk about MEA. It’s billed as a midlife wisdom school whose core mission is to shift our negative mindset about aging. MEA is a...
2023-07-0743 min
In the Waves with Mallory Wyckoff"God Is Midwife" with Jonathan MerrittIn this episode of In The Waves, I talk with Jonathan Merritt about his deeply painful experience of being outed by a colleague and friend. We discuss the generative capacity of pain to birth new life within and through us, and we explore how the simple phrase “and also” helps us integrate trauma and re-narrate our stories.
TW: In our conversation, we touch on the topics of physical and sexual abuse, so please care for yourself well.
Jonathan Merritt is one of America’s most trusted and popular writers on religion, culture, and politics. He is an a...
2023-04-2648 min
Living Centered Podcast117 "Living Centered at the Intersection of Spirituality and Trauma" featuring Jonathan MerrittToday, Lindsey and Nicole sit down with writer and Onsite alum, Jonathan Merritt, to dig into a topic that’s not often discussed: trauma in spiritual environments. Through navigating his own spiritual journey and conducting extensive cultural research, Jonathan shares his unique perspective on spirituality as both wounder and healer. In this episode, Jonathan elucidates the significant impact spiritual direction has had on his life and the set of daily practices he has put in place to ensure his journey of healing is a lasting one. Full Show Notes Living Centered Program
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2023-04-171h 08
Veterans of Culture Wars080: Learning to Speak God from Scratch: Jonathan MerrittReligion reporter and book author Jonathan Merritt joins the VCW to share his Evangelical story that includes the trauma of being outed in 2012. We also discuss the ethics of publicly outing people (who are harmful to the LGBTQ community), death anxiety from certain religious backgrounds, and his fascinating *newest* book "Learning to Speak God from Scratch".
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2023-03-2158 min
Pivotal PeopleEp. 46: Author Jonathan Merritt--The Intersection of Faith and CultureSend us a textJonathan Merritt is one of America’s most popular writers on issues of faith and culture. He is author of several critically-acclaimed books, including "Learning to Speak God from Scratch: Why Sacred Words are Vanishing - and How We Can Revive Them" named “Book of the Year” by the Englewood Review of Books. Jonathan is an award-winning contributor for The Atlantic, a contributing editor for The Week, and a regular columnist for Religion News Service. He has published more than 3000 articles in respected outlets such as The New York Times, USA Today...
2023-03-1626 minThe Devoted Dreamers Podcast[Bonus] Starting Your Day with Gratitude: A Guide to Making it a Habit || Merritt OnsaSend us a textFind show notes for the entire Habits series here. Are negative thoughts keeping you stuck? In my January Habit Series, I’ve been talking about habits you might consider adopting this year (and tips for making them easier), because building new habits has the potential to strengthen you and support your dream. Each episode focuses on a particular habit to consider and/or a tip/hack to help you implement it. These are short and sweet episodes (about 10 minutes each) and are meant to get you thinking about what yo...
2023-01-3010 minThe Devoted Dreamers Podcast[Bonus] Unlock Your Potential: How to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Learn a New Skill || Merritt OnsaSend us a textFind show notes for the entire Habits series here. When was the last time you tried something you’ve never done before? In my January Habit Series, I’ve been talking about habits you might consider adopting this year (and tips for making them easier), because building new habits has the potential to strengthen you and support your dream. Each episode focuses on a particular habit to consider and/or a tip/hack to help you implement it. These are short and sweet episodes (about 10 minutes each) and are mean...
2023-01-2711 minThe Devoted Dreamers Podcast[Bonus] Need more energy and clarity for your dream? Try improving your sleep || Merritt OnsaSend us a textFind show notes for the entire Habits series here. What if getting more sleep at night could significantly impact your energy to pursue a dream? For the entire month of January, I’ll be talking on the podcast about the habits you might consider adopting this year (and tips for making them easier). These mini episodes are all part of my series on building habits that will strengthen you and support your dream. We will focus on a particular habit you might consider and/or a tip/hack to he...
2023-01-2311 minThe Devoted Dreamers Podcast[Bonus] 3 Tips That Will Help You Commit to Daily Movement || Merritt OnsaSend us a textFind show notes for the entire Habits series here. Get the Devoted Dreamers Habit Tracker here. What would need to change for you to spend twenty minutes a day moving your body? Five days ago, when I recorded this episode, I did not have a daily movement habit, but that is no longer the case. Just thinking and talking about it for this episode was enough to spark me into action. Maybe it’ll do the same for you. As of Tuesday morning, I’ve walked...
2023-01-1808 minThe Devoted Dreamers Podcast[Bonus] The Benefits of Adding Sabbath Rest into the Rhythms of Your Week || Merritt OnsaSend us a textFind show notes for the entire Habits series here. How important is restorative rest in pursuing a big ambition? Our body, mind and soul require rest; it’s just how we were made and it was modeled for us by God in the creation account and in Adam’s first day on earth. Why wouldn’t we also benefit from regular rhythms of rest in our lives? All month long on the podcast I’ll be talking about habits to consider (and tips for making them easier) as part...
2023-01-1613 minThe Devoted Dreamers Podcast[Bonus] The Easy Way to Start a Habit of Reading the Bible Every Day || Merritt OnsaSend us a textFind show notes for the entire Habits series here. Why should you read the Bible every day? All month long I’ll be talking about habits to consider (and tips for making them easier) as part of my series on building habits that will strengthen you and support your dream. Welcome to the second episode in the Habit Series. Today is all about the easy way to start a daily Bible reading habit. In this episode, you’ll learn: The benefits of reading the Bibl...
2023-01-1310 minThe Devoted Dreamers Podcast[Bonus] Habits for Nurturing Your Dream in the New Year (And All Year Long) || Merritt OnsaSend us a textFind show notes for the entire Habits series here. What could you begin doing today that would impact your God-shaped dream (and your ability to persevere in it) for the long haul? It’s easier than you might think, and I’ll be talking about it all month in this new series of mini episodes focused on habits. Welcome to the intro episode for a new series focused on habits. Come back every Monday, Wednesday and Friday in January to learn about building simple, small habits that will...
2023-01-1112 minThe Devoted Dreamers Podcast258 || [Solo] What Story Will You Be Telling about Your Dream a Year from Now? || Merritt OnsaSend us a textFind the show notes here. What do you want to be true about your dream in a year? When I ask other dreamers about what’s keeping them from acting on their dream, there are a few themes I hear repeatedly. One of the biggest struggles Christian women share with me is not having clarity on their dream. Others feel uncertain about what is the next right step to take. Some say they feel like they are taking shots in the dark, not sure if they’ll hit...
2022-11-1638 min
The Vicars' CrossingSeason 7 Episode 4: Jonathan MerrittToday we welcome Jonathan Merritt - one of America’s most popular writers on issues of faith and culture. He is the author of several critically-acclaimed books, including Learning to Speak God from Scratch: Why Sacred Words are Vanishing – and How We Can Revive Them, named “Book of the Year” by the Englewood Review of Books. Jonathan is an award-winning contributor for The Atlantic, a contributing editor for The Week, and a regular columnist for Religion News Service. He has published more than 3000 articles in respected outlets such as The New York Times, USA Today, Buzzfeed, The Washingto...
2022-11-071h 03The Devoted Dreamers Podcast253 || [Solo] How Community Can Help You Finally Start on the Dream You’ve Had Forever || Merritt OnsaSend us a textFind the show notes here. Join the Accountability Accelerator waitlist here: https://merrittonsa.com/accelerator Have you discovered the power of building community around your dream? This is a different kind of solo episode; I recorded a third of it in the car because I felt so inspired after meeting with a group of dreamers this month to work through a problem area that we’ve all struggled with: defining with specificity who our dream serves. It is so motivating to sit with other women an...
2022-09-2825 minThe Devoted Dreamers Podcast250 || [Solo] Four Ways You Will Grow When You Build Your Dream in Community || Merritt OnsaSend us a textFind the show notes here. Have you resisted inviting others into the hardest parts of your dream? We all want to be the one who helps when our friends are in need, but which of us actually wants to be the needy one? Few of us easily admit weakness; it’s our fallen nature as humans. But it’s also the lie that we see all around us: That everyone else has their stuff together. Instagram highlights rarely touch the hard stuff, not in a real...
2022-09-0735 minThe Devoted Dreamers Podcast246 || [Solo] The #1 Reason to Start Pursuing Your Dream before You Feel Ready || Merritt OnsaSend us a textFind the show notes here. Have you delayed your dream because you don’t feel ready yet? One of the biggest lies keeping dreamers stuck is thinking you are lacking something necessary to begin. It’s like there’s a box to check, an accomplishment to achieve, or a degree to earn before you can truly begin on the dream in earnest. Well, that’s simply not true. In this episode, you’re going to hear: What’s at stake if you wait to feel ready The truth ab...
2022-07-2730 min
Saved by the CityThe SBC, Animal Farm & Disneyland + Jonathan Merritt
We are one week away from the Southern Baptist Convention's annual meeting and it promises to be an interesting time.Aside from another contentious presidential election, the nation's largest Protestant denomination must also reckon with the explosive findings from a sweeping sex abuse investigation. On this week's episode, Roxy is joined by her good friend and a son of the Southern Baptists, Jonathan Merritt. The two discuss their own SBC upbringings and how it feels to watch your childhood denomination go so off the rails. They are also joined by SBC insider Ben Cole, who g...
2022-06-0855 minThe Devoted Dreamers Podcast242 || [Solo] 5 Phases of Chasing a Dream and Which One is the Most Fruitful || Merritt OnsaSend us a textFind the show notes here. Have you wanted to quit on your dream before you’ve made any real progress? Getting started can be one of the most difficult parts of pursuing a dream. In the early stages, a lot of the details are still foggy. The lack of progress makes it feel like you’re pushing a boulder uphill and pushing something heavy uphill makes you want to quit. But don’t quit before you get to the good part! In this episode you will b...
2022-06-0137 minThe Devoted Dreamers Podcast239 || [Solo] Dream Taking Too Long? Another Way to Think About Your Timeline || Merritt OnsaSend us a textFind the show notes here. Does it ever feel like you’ll never reach the finish line? If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, you probably think everyone else is years ahead of where you are with your dream. It feels even worse if you haven’t started yet. But I’m here to shatter that perception and tell you that you’re right on time no matter how far along you are (or are not). The reassuring truth is that God exists outside of time an...
2022-05-0443 minThe Devoted Dreamers Podcast235 || [Solo] Five Business Realities That Will Shape the Way You Pursue a Dream || Merritt OnsaSend us a textFind the show notes here. Have you ever wondered if you could get paid to do the thing you love? Something I often hear from dreamers is a question about whether a God-shaped dream should be a business or a hobby—and how to decide. I recorded this solo episode first as a wrap up for my financial series from last month but also to share a bit of my business-building story. You’ll hear how I accidentally became a freelance writer in my 30s and the less...
2022-04-0635 minThe Devoted Dreamers Podcast230 || [Solo] How Messy Action Gives You Permission to Get Started on Your Dream || Merritt OnsaSend us a textFind the show notes here. Do you ever wonder if you’ll ever get past the novice stage of dreaming? Dreams don’t happen overnight, but appearances are deceiving. What you see when you look at someone else’s dream from the outside is the result of years invested in learning, refining, healing, practicing, failing and getting back up to try again. You’ll never get to witness the years of that person’s wilderness experience, which is why it is futile to compare yourself to where someone is...
2022-03-0225 min
For The Love With Jen Hatmaker PodcastGrowing Up Evangelical and Gay with Jonathan MerrittIt’s an origin story we’ve heard time and time again; a young person trying to figure out who they are as they grow up—in the context of their families, their religious beliefs, and their sexuality. And when all of those areas conflate, there can be fallout and damage—especially when they discover how and who they choose to love isn’t embraced by their faith or family structures. Award winning journalist and writer Jonathan Merritt navigated this particular firestorm in his own life by pursuing a Masters in Divinity and Theology and becoming a journalist who asked hard...
2022-03-011h 05The Devoted Dreamers Podcast229 || [Solo] Two Practical Steps to Help You Let Go of What Other People Might Think || Merritt OnsaSend us a textWhen you begin to think about taking the next step toward your dream, do you ever worry what someone else might think? Whether it’s your sister who doesn’t get you, a parent who’s never understood your passions, or a spouse who already feels deprived of time with you (or a host of other potential responses from friends that have only played out in your head) running after a dream seems to trigger this fear about how people in our life will respond. Find the show notes here.
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Compass Podcast: Finding the spirituality in the day-to-dayUnleashing the power of words with Jonathan MerrittThe words we use matter. Words are both a reflection of what we feel inside and a means for influencing our own states of mind. Jonathan Merritt helps us understand how an inability to “speak God” might lead us to feel far from God. He also reveals how utilizing the language of faith influences our mindsets and motivations in powerful ways.
Jonathan Merritt is an award-winning contributor for The Atlantic, a contributing editor for The Week, a regular columnist for Religion News Service, and an author. His books include A Faith of Our Own, Green Like God, and Le...
2022-02-1646 minThe Devoted Dreamers Podcast228 || [Solo] 3 Questions to Help You Decide if Your Dream is Worth Pursuing || Merritt OnsaSend us a textFind show notes here. Do you ever wonder if the time you’ve spent on your dream is going to be worth it? Maybe you haven’t seen the fruit you expected at this point, or your progress has been slower than you imagined, especially given what you’ve already invested. Wouldn’t it be terrible to look back one day and realize it was all a waste of time? Want some support on this journey? Consider a 1:1 coaching relationship with me. Even if you’re not sure that hiring a c...
2022-02-1633 minThe Devoted Dreamers Podcast227 || [Solo] How to Know if This is the Dream God Has for You || Merritt OnsaSend us a textFind show notes here. Do you tend to question your dream? Or wonder if you heard God right the first time? Nearly every day I encounter someone talking about the fear of missing out on the purpose God has planned for her life. Some even describe it as a deep worry or anxiety that everyone else has beaten her to the finish line, and she’s somehow gotten it wrong but doesn’t know how to find her way back into God’s prescribed path that was ordain...
2022-02-0928 minThe Devoted Dreamers Podcast225 || [Solo] The Reassuring Truth about How to Grow Confidence Right Now || Merritt OnsaSend us a textFind show notes here. How’s your confidence? When I asked this question on Instagram Stories earlier this week, 100% of those who responded answered, “I’m working on it.” But what does it look like to “work on your confidence? Maybe it’s a little bit like saying, “I’m trying.” But “trying what?” is the next question. How do we work on our confidence? If you resonate with this, don’t miss this week’s solo episode about growing your confidence right now through the power that is already...
2022-01-2619 minThe Devoted Dreamers Podcast[BONUS] How to Get Free Dream Coaching with Merritt—In Season 10!Send us a text People tell me my solo episodes are among their favorites! That’s why I’m kicking off Season 10 with a series of episodes focused on providing you with additional support for getting off the sidelines instead of waiting around for the right timing to pursue your dream. The time is now! It’s not a mistake. If there’s a dream on your heart, God means for you to pursue it! Welcome back to Season 10 of The Devoted Dreamers Podcast! I’m excited to return in this se...
2022-01-1218 min
Make It SimpleMedicinal Marijuana with Jonathan MerrittIn this episode, Jonathan Merritt joins Rachel and Matt to talk all about marijuana, and how a person of faith can wrestle with differing perspectives. Jonathan shares his personal experience and discusses his article, "A Christian Case for Marijuana." They look at the history, criminalization, and research around marijuana, and share how we can take a position of mercy and justice no matter where we land on the issue. It's a beautiful conversation filled with compassion. You don't want to miss it!Jonathan Merritt is one of America’s most popular writers on issues of faith and cul...
2021-11-2350 min
The Refined Collective PodcastThe Eyes of Tammy Faye with Jonathan MerrittThank you Newsstand Studio at 1 Rockefeller Plaza for providing a place for me to record this episode for y’all! No more Brooklyn closet recording!!! I recently saw the movie The Eyes of Tammy Faye and quickly went down a rabbit hole of all things surrounding the infamous televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. I knew I wanted to talk about this (and I did on Patreon, which you can watch here), but I also knew I wanted to explore this topic on the podcast with my buddy Jonathan Merritt. He wrote an incredible article on Tammy Fay...
2021-10-1354 min
Deconstruct To CuriocityJonathan Merritt - Can We Speak God From Scratch?Jonathan Merritt is one of America’s most popular writers on issues of faith and culture. He is author of several critically-acclaimed books, including Learning to Speak God from Scratch: Why Sacred Words are Vanishing - and How We Can Revive Them, named “Book of the Year” by the Englewood Review of Books.
Jonathan is an award-winning contributor for The Atlantic, a contributing editor for The Week, and a regular columnist for Religion News Service. He has published more than 3000 articles in respected outlets such as The New York Times, USA Today, Buzzfeed, The Washington Post, The Daily Beast and Christ...
2021-05-241h 07The Devoted Dreamers Podcast190 || [Solo] A Beginner's Guide for How to be a Great Podcast Guest || Merritt OnsaSend us a text Have you ever considered being a guest on a podcast? It probably doesn’t surprise you to hear that the number of podcasts in the world right now exceeds 1.75 million (according to Podcast Insights) and that number is growing daily! I just finished beta testing my brand-new podcasting course with Natalie Arent and we personally trained the hosts of three new shows coming out in the next month. A few more stats in case you're not convinced this is a great way to get your me...
2021-03-0332 min
What lYricLatin Pop With Vanessa MerrittToday on the podcast I am joined by my best friend Vanessa Merritt. She brings us a phenomenal theme: Latin Pop. We go over Báilame by Danny Ocean, Reggaetón Lento, and others. The lyrics are great, big thanks to Vanessa for translating them. Make sure to listen to this whole episode because at the end I ask Vanessa fun questions to help the listeners get to know her better. We have fantastic questions of the podcast as always, reach out to me on Instagram @jd4unc with your answers to a podcast question and you will get a...
2021-02-2246 min
Detox AmericaReddit WRECKS Hedge Funds w/ Jonathan NoblesTHE CONTROVERSIAL JONATHAN NOBLES IS BACK!!! In this episode we start off by talking about how Reddit user's wrecked Hedge Funds with Gamestop stock and then we turn our focus to the political turmoil of todays world! Sit back and enjoy!Also available in FULL HD video on YouTube!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/detoxamerica/support Get full access to Detox America with Dean Merritt at detoxamerica.substack.com/subscribe
2021-02-081h 26
Thereafter010 - Jonathan Merritt | On Speaking God From ScratchJonathan Merritt is one of America’s most trusted and popular writers on religion, culture, and politics. He is an award-winning contributor for The Atlantic, a contributing editor for The Week, and is author of several critically-acclaimed books including Learning to Speak God from Scratch: Why Sacred Words are Vanishing - and How We Can Revive Them.
Jonathan has published more than 3500 articles in respected outlets such as The New York Times, USA Today, Buzzfeed, The Washington Post and Christianity Today. As a respected voice, he regularly contributes commentary to television, print, and radio news outlets and has been interviewed by ABC...
2021-02-021h 25
space for faith with mike goldsworthy020 - Jonathan Merritt and a Faith That Moves From Closed to OpenJonathan Merritt joins us on the podcast to talk about a myriad of things. We spend time reflecting on his Tiny Diary readings, a healthier engagement with social media, the Post-Evangelical Church, a faith that moves from closed to open, engaging with others who seem to be living in a different reality now, and why I want to become best friends with Beth Moore.
Jonathan is one of America’s most trusted and popular writers on religion, culture, and politics. He is an award-winning contributor for The Atlantic, a contributing editor for The Week, and is author of...
2021-01-081h 02The Devoted Dreamers Podcast182 || [Solo] Staying True to the Woman God Made You to Be || Merritt OnsaSend us a text Identity can feel like an overwhelming subject to discuss, especially if you don’t feel secure in yours. And there are plenty of things in the world vying for our affections so that even if you have a good understanding of the security that comes with your identity in Christ, there are still distractions like comparison, fear, or worldly desires that stand in the way. In this solo episode I share the four mistakes we make as it relates to our identity as we pursue a God-shaped dream: Loo...
2021-01-0635 min
Real Good CompanyJonathan Merritt: On Emotional Health in Divided TimesWelcome back to Season 2 of Real Good Company! During this unprecedented holiday season, we're continuing our three part-series on wellness: discussing why investing in our mental, physical, and emotional health can help us show up well for our work and our lives! On this week's episode, we're joined by prolific writer and journalist Jonathan Merritt. Jonathan helps us understand how to navigate relationships during a season of unprecedented division all around us. He challenges us to redefine what it means to win in a hard conversation -- from holiday dinners to Google Meets -- and to know when to...
2020-12-1540 min
Better SectsEpisode 008: Jonathan MerrittToday, I get to chat with fellow preacher’s kid, dear friend, author, and speaker, Jonathan Merritt…
Jonathan is a trusted voice in America on matters of religion, culture, and politics. He is an award-winning contributor for The Atlantic, and a contributing editor for The Week,
But his writing doesn’t end there…Jonathan has published more than 3500 articles in respected outlets such as The New York Times, USA Today, The Washington Post and Christianity Today. he regularly contributes commentary to television, print, and radio news …you may have caught him on ABC World...
2020-11-181h 09
StorySpire w/ Mary R Snyder9: Jonathan MerrittI would love to hear from you! Send me a text "My whole career has been to take the next step." My conversation with Jonathan Merritt is one you do NOT want to miss. Jonathan's insight into calling and what that means is thought-provoking and inspiring. When he talked about being called to be a writer -- not a published writer, it was an Ah-ha moment for me. We are all called to be obedient to God -- we are not called to an end result (such as a published book, a specific platform, a succ...
2020-11-0937 min
Billy Merritt PresentsBilly Merritt Presents #02 - DigiNinja Sales Academy Feat Jonathan DawsonKnown for coining the term "Sellchology", automotive consultant, sales trainer, author, speaker, and coach Jonathan Dawson joins the first episode of Billy Merritt Presents - DigiNinja Sales Academy! Check this episode out if you'd like to be enlightened and empowered by the psychology of sales!
2020-10-0156 min
Word Made DigitalS04 E014: Jonathan Merritt on Learning to Speak God from ScratchS04 E014: Jonathan Merritt on Learning to Speak God from ScratchAt a time when religious language has been hijacked by politicians and exploited by hypocritical, profiteering ministers, the idea of an honest-to-God spiritual conversation feels alienating to many of us. In this podcast episode, we discuss how and why words matter, what’s happening on social media today with Christian celebrity, and how to revive sacred words in the Digital Age.Jonathan Merritt is one of America’s most trusted and popular writers on religion, culture, and politics. He is an award-winning contributor for The...
2020-08-2656 min
Find Your Voice: How to Write When You're Not a WriterJonathan Merritt on audience, voice, and writing when you have criticsHow can we, as writers, handle criticism (readers, trolls, and the inner critical voice)? Jonathan Merritt, award-winning contributor for The Atlantic, a contributing editor for The Week, and author of several critically-acclaimed books, has some thoughts on how to connect with an audience, how to connect with your own power as a writer, and how to deal with the voices of critics.Jonathan Merritt is one of America’s most trusted and popular writers on religion, culture, and politics. This episode is for anyone who wants to write publicly, or who wants a behind-the-scenes look at one wr...
2020-07-1650 min
The Zeitcast with Jonathan MartinIn Conversation with Jonathan MerrittToday’s episode features Jonathan Merritt. In this conversation they discuss the current moment we’re in as a nation- including how to care for your soul in the midst of it. Jonathan shares with tenderness and honestly the real struggle of interacting with family who might feel very differently about the world that you do. This is a special and much needed conversation that we know you’ll enjoy!Jonathan Merritt is one of America’s most trusted and popular writers on religion, culture, and politics. He is an award-winning contributor for The Atlantic, contributing editor for The...
2020-07-151h 08The Unburdened LeaderEP 01: Take Time For The Deep Work So Trauma Doesn’t Take You Out with Jonathan MerrittLeaders often struggle to make time for healing until their body sends out an SOS. They postpone and avoid the need for deeper healing and then get slammed by illness, exhaustion, or burnout. And at the heart it? There is usually the burden of unaddressed trauma. Insomnia, chronic pain, hair and skin issues, digestive distress, mood swings, and illness after illness–if you’re experiencing these symptoms without relief, you might be one of these leaders. The cost of avoiding or bypassing the deep work and healing ends up...
2020-05-2955 min
Language of God14. Jonathan Merritt | Reimagining Sacred ConversationIt is all too easy to fall into the myopic assumption that our faith words are universal, that everyone has a shared understanding of what these words mean. But often this is not the case. Many times our sacred words—words like grace, mercy, wisdom—are painted with different hues on other peoples’ interpretive palates. Author Jonathan Merritt joins Jim on this episode of Language of God to discuss this decay of common meaning—and how to revive it.
Jonathan Merritt is a contributing writer for The Atlantic, contributing editor for The Week, and an author. His books in...
2019-08-2250 min
Extra Crispy!Ep. 30 Jonathan Merritt: Learning to Speak God From ScratchJonathan Merritt is an award-winning writer on religion, culture, and politics. He currently serves as a contributing writer for The Atlantic and contributing editor for The Week. Jonathan has published more than 3500 articles in respected outlets such as The New York Times, USA Today, Buzzfeed, The Washington Post and Christianity Today. Jonathan's latest book Learning to Speak God From Scratch explores why so few people talk God these days, why that's a problem and how that could change.Support the show
2018-12-0850 minExtra Crispy!Ep. 30 Jonathan Merritt: Learning to Speak God From ScratchJonathan Merritt is an award-winning writer on religion, culture, and politics. He currently serves as a contributing writer for The Atlantic and contributing editor for The Week. Jonathan has published more than 3500 articles in respected outlets such as The New York Times, USA Today, Buzzfeed, The Washington Post and Christianity Today. Jonathan's latest book Learning to Speak God From Scratch explores why so few people talk God these days, why that's a problem and how that could change.Support the show
2018-12-0850 min
TypologyExploring the Shadow with Jonathan Merritt (Enneagram 3)Whether there's a three in your life or you are a three yourself, you're probably aware that threes are not naturally self-reflective. They tend to be externally focused rather than internally focused. The big message that threes receive growing up is that it's not okay to have your own feelings and identity, so they expend a lot of energy creating, projecting and maintaining a false image in order to be admired and accepted. Projecting this false image makes it very challenging for three's to answer the question, "Who am I behind the mask?" Let's face it, self-acceptance...
2018-11-2953 min
The Daron Earlewine PodcastJonathan Merritt on Learning to Speak God From ScratchOn this episode of the Born to Be podcast, Pastor Daron interviews author and speaker Jonathan Merritt, who answers the question “Does it matter that only 7% of Americans who identify as Christians have a spiritual conversation on a weekly basis?” And his answer is yes. It matters because the words we use and the things we talk and think about actually shape our culture! Jonathan talks about why we can’t seem to have a smooth and “regular” conversation about faith and helps us understand what we can do about it! As you’re learning to talk about...
2018-11-2536 min
The Puddcast20: Forgiving the Church (with Carol Howard Merritt)Carol Howard Merritt is the pastor of First Presbyterian Church (USA) in Spring City, Tennessee, and author of Healing Spiritual Wounds: Reconnecting with a Loving God after Experiencing a Hurtful Church. In this broad ranging discussion, Carol and I looked at how the church has often held up patriarchy and shamed victims of abuse, how forgiveness is a process that takes time, what love looks like amid rampant economic injustice, and how God offers rivers of healing and restoration to each one of us.Resources:Healing Spiritual Wounds, by Carol Howard MerrittSupport the...
2018-11-1759 min
Dismantle Podcast20."Speaking God from Scratch" with Jonathan MerrittFaith and culture writer Jonathan Merritt talks about the power of words, the lost art of vernacular, and his new book, "Learning to Speak God from Scratch."
You can follow Jonathan here:
jonathanmerritt.com
Instagram: jonathan_merritt
Grab his new book here:www.amazon.com/Learning-Speak-Go…ing/dp/1601429304
2018-11-1242 min
Restoring the Soul with Michael John CusickEpisode 69 - Jonathan Merritt Part II, “Speak God”Speak God“As I got older, I had to consider whether or not that word “God” needed to mature alongside me.” - Jonathan MerrittOn this edition of Restoring the Soul, Michael’s concludes his interview with Jonathan Merritt. Jonathan is an award-winning writer on religion, culture, and politics. He currently serves as a contributing writer for The Atlantic and contributing editor for The Week. Jonathan has published more than 3500 articles in respected outlets such as The New York Times, USA Today, Buzzfeed, The Washington Post and Christianity Today. As a respected voice, he regular...
2018-10-1835 min
Restoring the Soul with Michael John CusickEpisode 68 - Jonathan Merritt Part I, “Speak God”"Speak God"“Living languages can die but a dying language could also be revived.” - Jonathan MerrittMichael’s guest on this episode of Restoring the Soul is Jonathan Merritt. Jonathan is an award-winning writer on religion, culture, and politics. He currently serves as a contributing writer for The Atlantic and contributing editor for The Week. Jonathan has published more than 3500 articles in respected outlets such as The New York Times, USA Today, Buzzfeed, The Washington Post and Christianity Today. As a respected voice, he regularly contributes commentary to television, print, and radio news o...
2018-10-1038 min
The DeconstructionistsEp. 82 - Jonathan Merritt ”Learning to Speak God from Scratch”GUEST INFO/BIO: This week’s guest is the incredible Jonathan Merritt! Jonathan Merritt is an award-winning writer on religion, culture, and politics. He currently serves as a contributing writer for The Atlantic and contributing editor for The Week. Jonathan has published more than 3500 articles in respected outlets such as The New York Times, USA Today, Buzzfeed, The Washington Post and Christianity Today. As a respected voice, he regularly contributes commentary to television, print, and radio news outlets and has been interviewed by ABC World News, NPR, CNN, PBS, MSNBC, Fox News, and CBS’ “60 Minutes.” Jonathan is author of several critically-acclaimed book...
2018-10-021h 24
Seekers & SpeakersKate BowlerHistorian of the American prosperity gospel movement, Kate Bowler, helps listeners reimagine the word "blessed" in the wake of her stage IV cancer diagnosis. "Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb "Blessed: A History of the American Prosperity Gospel" by Kate Bowler - https://amzn.to/2Awhz6o "Everything Happens for a Reason (And Other Lies I've Loved)" by Kate Bowler - https://amzn.to/2vpr5Cq
2018-10-0233 min
The Shaun Tabatt ShowJonathan Merritt - Learning to Speak God from Scratch: Why Sacred Words Are Vanishing and How We Can Revive ThemAcclaimed religion and culture writer Jonathan Merritt joins me on this episode to explore the reasons sacred language is declining and talk about why it's high time we breathe new life into our spiritual conversations. About the Book: As America rapidly becomes a pluralistic, postmodern society, many of us struggle to talk about faith. We can no longer assume our friends understand words such as grace or gospel. Others, like lost and sin, have become so negative they are nearly conversation-enders. Jonathan Merritt knows this frustration well. After Jonathan moved from the Bible Belt to New York Cit...
2018-09-2629 minSeekers & SpeakersBrian ZahndProvocative pastor and author, Brian Zahnd, helps listeners reimagine the word "cross." "Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb "Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God: The Scandalous Truth About the Very Good News" by Brian Zahnd - https://amzn.to/2NXmYFm
2018-09-2539 min
Sucker PunchedEp. 52 - Jonathan Merritt; Disappointment, Chronic Pain, & FaithJonathan, a writer, has a chronic pain disorder in his hands. What began as a great disappointment turned into an opportunity to grow and get to know God more deeply. Read more thoughts on disappointment: Good Things Are Scary; Disappointment is Comfortable Links from this episode: Learning To Speak God From Scratch by Jonathan Merritt Disappointment with God by Philip Yancey It's Not Supposed To Be This Way by Lysa TerKeurst Connect with Jonathan:BLOG: JonathanMerritt.comFACEBOOK: facebook.com/JonathanMerrittWriter TWITTER: twitter.com/JonathanMerritt INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/J...
2018-09-2035 minSeekers & SpeakersCandace PayneInternet sensation and "Chewbacca Mom," Candace Payne, helps listeners reimagine the word "joy." "Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb "Laugh it Up: Embrace Freedom and Experience Defiant Joy" by Candace Payne - https://amzn.to/2LSY1NO "Simple Joys" by Candace Payne - https://amzn.to/2v6o5eT
2018-09-1832 min
Provoke & Inspire PodcastEpisode 115: Talking Sacred Words and "Honk If You Love Jesus" Stickers with Jonathan Merritt!Episode 115: Talking Sacred Words and "Honk If You Love Jesus" Stickers with Jonathan Merritt! In this Episode, David and Ben have a very compelling conversation with award-winning religion and culture writer, Jonathan Merritt who has published thousands of articles in outlets such as USA Today, Buzzfeed, The Washington Post, and the New York Times They discuss his new book “Learning to Speak God from Scratch: Why Sacred Words Are Vanishing--and How We Can Revive Them.” In the book, he writes: “In order to speak God from scratch we begin with what we have accepted, then we break it dow...
2018-09-1251 minSeekers & SpeakersAnnie F. DownsBestselling author and personality, Annie F. Downs, helps listeners reimagine the word "courage." "Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb "100 Days to Brave: Devotions for Unlocking Your Most Courageous Self" by Annie F. Downs - https://amzn.to/2LWLl8G
2018-09-1139 minSeekers & SpeakersBeth MooreAmerica's best known Bible study author, Beth Moore, helps listeners reimagine the word "fellowship." "Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb "Get Out of That Pit: Straight Talk About God's Deliverance" by Beth Moore - https://amzn.to/2LFaYMf
2018-09-0442 minSeekers & SpeakersAmena BrownPopular spoken word artist and poet, Amena Brown, helps listeners reimagine the word "art." "Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb "How to Fix a Broken Record: Thoughts on Vinyl Records, Awkward Relationships, and Learning to Be Myself" by Amena Brown - https://amzn.to/2AtAC16
2018-08-2837 minSeekers & SpeakersAaron NiequistProminent worship leader and author, Aaron Niequist, helps leaders reimagine the word "worship." "Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb "The Eternal Current: How a Practice-Based Faith Can Save Us from Drowning" by Aaron Niequist - https://amzn.to/2LEJBSm
2018-08-2133 min
Can I Say This At Church‽"Learning to Speak God from Scratch" with Jonathan MerrittSupport the show: Patreon l Glow l Episode Transcript How do we learn to speak about God and the Divine in our world today when all words seem to have precious little meaning? Without using "church-speak" are you able to have an open conversation about the faith you profess? Guest Bio: Jonathan Merritt is an award-winning writer on religion, culture, and politics. He currently serves as a contributing writer for The Atlanticand contributing editor for The Week. Jonathan has published more than 3500 articles in respected outlets such as The New York Times, USA Today, Buzzfee...
2018-08-2143 min
Give and TakeEpisode 119: Learning To Speak God From Scratch, with Jonathan MerrittMy guest is Jonathan Merritt. His newest book is Learning to Speak God from Scratch: Why Sacred Words Are Vanishing--and How We Can Revive Them.
As America rapidly becomes a pluralistic, postmodern society, many of us struggle to talk about faith. We can no longer assume our friends understand words such as grace or gospel. Others, like lost and sin, have become so negative they are nearly conversation-enders.
Jonathan Merritt knows this frustration well. After Jonathan moved from the Bible Belt to New York City, he discovered that whenever conversations turned to spirituality, the words...
2018-08-2148 min
Guys Like UsLinguistics, Sacred Words, and Donald Trump with Jonathan MerrittJonathan Merritt, an award-winning writer on religion, culture, and politics. He currently serves as a contributing writer for The Atlantic and contributing editor for The Week. He has published over 3,500 articles in respected outlets and is an author of several critically-acclaimed books. Jonathan shares his move from the deep south, the Bible belt, to New York City. He was whiplashed by the use and meaning of sacred words. It lead Jonathan to question his own interpretation of sacred words, and further explore how this manifests across the country in collaboration with the Barna Group. We discuss tough questions like, “what it...
2018-08-1700 min
Faithfully CreativeJonathan Merritt | The Fading of Spiritual Language"Only about 13% of Christians 'speak God' about once a week... that's shocking! Because we say we love God, we say we love faith, but we don't talk about faith..."—Jonathan MerrittEpisode 60 of Spirituality for Ordinary People features an interview with Jonathan Merritt. Jonathan Merritt is an award-winning writer on religion, culture, and politics. He currently serves as a contributing writer for The Atlantic and contributing editor for The Week. Jonathan has published more than 3500 articles in respected outlets such as The New York Times, USA Today, Buzzfeed, The Washington Post and Christianity Today. As a respected voice, he re...
2018-08-1450 minSeekers & SpeakersJen HatmakerHGTV star and bestselling author, Jen Hatmaker, helps listeners reimagine the word "love." "Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb "Of Mess and Moxie: Wrangling Delight from This Wild and Glorious Life" by Jen Hatmaker - https://amzn.to/2Kf1FNa "For the Love: Fighting for Grace in a World of Impossible Standards" by Jen Hatmaker - https://amzn.to/2AwgfjW
2018-08-1433 min
The Learner's Corner with Caleb MasonEpisode 092: Jonathan Merritt On Learning To Speak God From ScratchIn this episode, Caleb talks with Jonathan Merritt about relearning to speak God from scratch.
Guest Links
[Jonathan On Twitter][1]
[Jonathan On Instagram][2]
[Jonathan's website][3]
[Learning to Speak God From Scratch by Jonathan Merritt][4]
Links Mentioned
[Stranger God by Richard Beck][5]
[Unclean by Richard Beck][6]
[Early Christian Rhetoric: The Language of the Gospel by Amos Wilder][7]
[Episode 41 with Stuart Hall][8]
[DYM Create Podcast with Stuart Hall][9]
The Learner's Corner Recommended Resource
[Wordswag][10]
2018-08-1450 min
The Morning Blaze with Doc ThompsonChuck Todd on Racial Divide, Kanye West, & Jonathan Merritt - 8/13/18The Morning Blaze Topics: Hour 1 All cops are racists?... Chuck Todd blames Trump for racial divide… Face paint fail… De Blasio kicks someone out of his press conference… Where is the outrage?... Pelosi on media attacking her agenda. Hour 2 Kanye West almost had it while on Kimmel… Living in a simulation of coffee tables… Stormy Daniels’ attorney running for president… Ocasio-Cortez forgets to introduce endorsee at his own rally… Audio of Omarosa Newman’s firing from White House. Hour 3 Possible new technology added to the situation room?... Jonathan Merritt, author of Learning to Speak God from Scratc...
2018-08-132h 26
Doc ThompsonChuck Todd on Racial Divide, Kanye West, & Jonathan Merritt - 8/13/18The Morning Blaze Topics:
Hour 1 All cops are racists?... Chuck Todd blames Trump for racial divide… Face paint fail… De Blasio kicks someone out of his press conference… Where is the outrage?... Pelosi on media attacking her agenda.
Hour 2 Kanye West almost had it while on Kimmel… Living in a simulation of coffee tables… Stormy Daniels’ attorney running for president… Ocasio-Cortez forgets to introduce endorsee at his own rally… Audio of Omarosa Newman’s firing from White House.
Hour 3 Possible new technology added to the situation room?... Jonathan Merritt, author of Learning to Speak God from Scratc...
2018-08-132h 26Seekers & SpeakersAndy StanleyPastor of one of America's largest megachurches, Andy Stanley, helps listener reimagine the word "scripture." "Learning to Speak God from Scratch" by Jonathan Merritt - https://amzn.to/2Oyk5fb "Irresistible: Reclaiming the New that Jesus Unleashed in the World" by Andy Stanley - https://amzn.to/2LEeiHg
2018-08-0936 min