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Kainos Joy Neurodiversity Initiative PodcastKainos Joy Neurodiversity Initiative PodcastKeith Giles on Neurodiversity, House Churches & the Quantum Christ: Deconstructing EvangelicalismIn this insightful conversation, Keith Giles shares his journey from a conservative fundamentalist Christian pastor to an advocate for neurodiversity and an evolving understanding of faith. He discusses his experiences leading a non-traditional, Spirit-led house church that emphasized inclusivity, shared leadership, and valuing every individual’s unique gifts — including those of neurodivergent members. Giles explains how this model fostered a community where everyone, regardless of background or neurological makeup, was encouraged to participate equally, thus challenging traditional hierarchical church structures. Keith also...2025-07-101h 12The FriaryThe FriaryFaith Beyond the Walls with Keith GilesWhat if Jesus was never meant to be trapped in dogma or confined to Sunday mornings? In this episode, author and mystic Keith Giles joins us to talk about his journey from evangelical pastor to spiritual freedom-seeker. We explore the process of deconstruction, the Cosmic Christ, and the hidden gospels—Thomas, Mary, and Truth—that open doors to a deeper, non-dual vision of faith. Whether you're spiritual but not religious, rethinking Christianity, or longing for a more open-hearted path, this conversation invites you to rediscover Jesus beyond the walls.Keith Giles is the best-selling author of the 7-par...2025-06-3055 minJesus EnergyJesus EnergyOn "The Quantum Gospel of Mary" with Keith GilesIn this episode of Jesus Energy, we get to hear from Keith Giles and explore the transformative teachings of the Gospel of Mary! We discuss the significance of Mary Magdalene as a figure of wisdom, the nature of forgiveness, and the reframing of traditional atonement theories. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding our connection to God and one another, as well as the profound insights found in the Gospel of Mary. In this conversation, Keith Giles and Kate explore the significance of Mary Magdalene in early Christianity, her visions, and the deeper...2025-06-291h 28Rethinking God with Tacos PODCASTRethinking God with Tacos PODCASTKeith Giles / The Quantum Sayings Of JesusIn this engaging conversation, Keith Giles and Jason explore the themes of faith, deconstruction, and the significance of the Gospel of Thomas. They discuss the journey of understanding union with God, and the transformative power of grace. Keith shares insights from his numerous books, including 'The Quantum Gospel of Mary', and emphasizes the need to embrace mystery in spirituality. The discussion also touches on the connection between quantum science and spiritual teachings, highlighting the idea of non-duality and the essence of love in understanding God. The guys delve into themes of faith, dualism, and...2025-06-231h 10Honoring the JourneyHonoring the JourneyThe Quantum Gospel of Mary: Honoring the Journey of Mary Magdalene with Keith GilesToday we get to chat again with author Keith Giles! We talk about his latest book, "The Quantum Gospel of Mary." Keith delves deep into the intriguing intersection of spirituality and quantum physics, explaining complex concepts in an easy to understand way. We also discuss the misunderstood figure of Mary Magdalene, her significant, often overlooked role within early Christianity, and how her portrayal was historically altered. The conversation illuminates how embracing an interconnected, mystical spirituality can offer profound insights and transform one's worldview. This rich discussion challenges traditional religious perspectives, encouraging listeners to explore and expand their spiritual understanding...2025-06-161h 00Honoring the JourneyHonoring the JourneyReading Romans Right: Honoring the Book of Romans with Keith GilesToday we welcome back Keith Giles, who previously shared his powerful faith and deconstruction journey in episode five. Keith recently wrote a book with his friend and co-owner of Quoir Publishing, Matthew Distefano, called “Reading Romans Right.” Leslie asks Keith, “Why would you write a book by that name? Are people actually reading Romans wrong?” Apparently, the answer is yes. Keith shares their groundbreaking work in theology that challenges traditional interpretations of the book of Romans. Leslie and Keith delve into the importance of questioning and re-examining long-held beliefs, offering fresh perspectives on spirituality and biblical texts. This insightful discussi...2025-06-0953 minWords on a WireWords on a WireKeith Giles: the Radical Wisdom of the Lost Gospel of ThomasIn this thought-provoking episode of Words on a Wire, host Daniel Chacón welcomes author and theologian Keith Giles for an engaging conversation about his book The Quantum Sayings of Jesus: Decoding the Lost Gospel of Thomas. Giles shares his spiritual journey from being a Southern Baptist pastor immersed in conservative evangelicalism to becoming what he calls “mystic-curious.”The episode dives deep into the Gospel of Thomas, a non-canonical collection of Jesus’ sayings that Giles argues holds profound spiritual insight when read through the lens of non-duality and oneness. Giles explains how his rethinking of foundational Christi...2025-06-0200 minThis Is Not Church PodcastThis Is Not Church PodcastReading Romans Right: A Conversation With Keith Giles & Matthew DistefanoThis Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by The Subversive Soul by Phyllis Mathis. Published by Quoir and available soonIn this episode we chat with Keith Giles and Matthew DistefanoKeith Giles is the best-selling author of the Jesus Un series. He has appeared on CNN, USA Today, BuzzFeed, and John Fugelsang's "Tell Me Everything." Keith and his wife currently reside in El Paso.Matthew J. Distefano is the author of multiple books, including The Wisdom of Hobbits, winner of the 17th annual National Indie Excellence Award for best philosophy book. He is an audio engineer, the producer of the H...2025-05-051h 05Liminal LivingLiminal Living116: Keith Giles: Reading Romans Right, an Unfundamentalist ViewKeith Giles has written extensively on biblical topics, including the Book of Romans.The collaborative project with Matthew de Stefano was born out of a shared concern about the misinterpretation of Romans.Romans is often misused to justify negative ideologies, which the authors aim to correct.Understanding the structure of Paul's arguments is crucial for accurate interpretation of Romans.The technique of prosopopeia is used by Paul to present opposing viewpoints in his arguments.Many Bible teachers overlook the dual voices present in Romans, leading to misinterpretation.The authors aim to present a more compassionate and loving interpretation of Paul's...2025-04-301h 01Shift HappensShift HappensKeith Giles: The Quantum Sayings of JesusWe have another amazing bonus episode for you today. We talk with author and theologian Keith Giles. Joe talks to Keith about his newest book "The Quantum Sayings of Jesus: Decoding the Lost Gospel of Thomas". They talk about how non-duality is a form of resistance to the fundamentalism and white Christian nationalism we see so much today. To find more books by Keith and to follow him, please click HERE. To find and listen to Happy Heretic Hour, please click HERE. To order one of Keith's books, please click HERE.2025-04-061h 05The God SquadThe God Squad#038: The Trump Tariff Tumble and Reading Romans Right with Keith Giles and Matthew J. DistefanoThe Trump Tariff Tumble is in full effect, and the global markets are reeling with uncertainty. But one thing you can count on is Dillon & Desimber hitting you with your weekly dose of Faith, Sanity, and Politics! Keith Giles and Matthew Distefano, authors of "Reading Romans Right," will be joining us tonight for a theological dive into the Book of Romans. What if we've been reading it wrong this whole time? What if Paul isn't who we thought he was? How has the misinterpretation and deliberate misrepresentation of Romans shaped Christianity? 2025-04-041h 02Bros Bibles & BeerBros Bibles & Beer256. We've Been Reading Romans Wrong! (Keith Giles & Matthew J Distefano"For the longest time, Paul's Epistle to the Romans has been used to justify misogyny, homophobia, eternal conscious torment, and blind allegiance to the State. However, the truth is that the Apostle Paul never intended his letter to the Church in Rome to teach any of those things. That's why co-authors Keith Giles and Matthew J. Distefano have collaborated to correct these misunderstandings and illuminate the true meaning of Paul's theological masterpiece for today's Christian reader." In this engaging conversation, hosts Zack and Andy welcome Keith Giles and Matthew J. Distefano from Quoir Publishing to discuss their n...2025-03-251h 46Mystically InclinedMystically InclinedRethinking Faith and Finding Freedom with Keith GilesBack from a little hiatus with this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Keith Giles, a former pastor turned best-selling author, podcaster, and advocate for spiritual deconstruction. Over a decade ago, Keith left the pulpit to follow a more authentic spiritual path—one rooted in love, mystery, and the radical teachings of Jesus. Since then, his work has inspired countless individuals seeking to redefine their faith and embrace a deeper connection with the Divine. Keith is the author of the groundbreaking Jesus Un series, which explores the deconstruction of traditional Christian beliefs, and the Sola series, which de...2024-12-051h 27This Is Not Church PodcastThis Is Not Church PodcastThe Quantum Sayings Of Jesus: A Conversation With Keith GilesThis Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by the book Letting Go(d) by Aaron Simnowitz. Published by Quoir and available now In this episode we chat with Keith GilesKeith Giles is a former pastor who left the pulpit to follow Jesus and start a house church where no one takes a salary and 100 percent of all offerings are given to help the poor in the community. He has been a published writer since 1989. He is the author of several books, including: "Jesus Unbound: Liberating the Word of God from the Bible" and "Jesus Untangled: Crucifying Our Politics To P...2024-09-031h 07Soul Nectar Show with Kerri HummingbirdSoul Nectar Show with Kerri HummingbirdGuns & Jesus?? with Keith Giles Find out why guns and Jesus actually don’t go together. In this thought-provoking episode of Soul Nectar Show, we sit down with Keith Giles, a former fundamentalist Christian who has since deconstructed his faith. Keith shares insights from his seven-part book series, “Jesus Un,” and his latest work, “The Quantum Sayings of Jesus: Decoding the Lost Gospel of Thomas.” Together, we explore the disconnect between the teachings of Jesus and the actions of modern Christian nationalists, shedding light on the dangers of conflating faith with politics. Listen or watch this episode as we contemplate the true e...2024-07-2140 minSoul Nectar Show with Kerri HummingbirdSoul Nectar Show with Kerri HummingbirdGuns & Jesus?? with Keith Giles Find out why guns and Jesus actually don’t go together. In this thought-provoking episode of Soul Nectar Show, we sit down with Keith Giles, a former fundamentalist Christian who has since deconstructed his faith. Keith shares insights from his seven-part book series, “Jesus Un,” and his latest work, “The Quantum Sayings of Jesus: Decoding the Lost Gospel of Thomas.” Together, we explore the disconnect between the teachings of Jesus and the actions of modern Christian nationalists, shedding light on the dangers of conflating faith with politics. Listen or watch this episode as we contemplate the true e...2024-07-2140 minThe Dismantling Doctrine PodcastThe Dismantling Doctrine PodcastLeaning Into the Deconstruction Thing (with Keith Giles)This week's conversation features author, podcaster, and "freelance theologian" Keith Giles, who--although definitely no evangelical Christian--has moved past even being a progressive Christian. What does that make him? I don't know exactly, but it does make for a fascinating conversation with someone who has deconstructed his former fundamentalist beliefs. Keith is also a scholar, which makes the conversation about his new book The Quantum Sayings of Jesus a fascinating one. Which Jesus? Which gospel? And how does the Gospel of Thomas fit into that whole discussion? As a very progressive Christian, Keith has some great i...2024-07-0354 minThe Dismantling Doctrine PodcastThe Dismantling Doctrine PodcastLeaning Into the Deconstruction Thing (with Keith Giles)This week's conversation features author, podcaster, and "freelance theologian" Keith Giles, who--although definitely no evangelical Christian--has moved past even being a progressive Christian. What does that make him? I don't know exactly, but it does make for a fascinating conversation with someone who has deconstructed his former fundamentalist beliefs. Keith is also a scholar, which makes the conversation about his new book The Quantum Sayings of Jesus a fascinating one. Which Jesus? Which gospel? And how does the Gospel of Thomas fit into that whole discussion? As a very progressive Christian, Keith has some great i...2024-07-0354 minLiminal LivingLiminal Living67: Keith Giles: Decoding the Gospel of ThomasInsightsThe Gospel of Thomas is a collection of the sayings of Jesus and does not have a narrative like the other Gospels.The Gospel of Thomas was suppressed by early church leaders, particularly those who opposed the Valentinians.The Gospel of Thomas was found in 1945 in a clay jar buried in the desert.Scholars have dated the Gospel of Thomas to the early second century and believe it may have served as a Q document.The teachings in the Gospel of Thomas emphasize the oneness and connection with God and challenge hierarchical structures in the early church...2024-06-261h 20Second Cup with KeithSecond Cup with KeithThrough The Veil with Brandy AndersonIn this episode, author Brandy Anderson shares her personal experience communicating with her Grandmother after she passed away and talks about how that experience has shaped her spiritual transformation.Through the Veil by Brandy Anderson releases on June 18, 2024 from Quoir Publishing on Amazon.Order here>Keith Giles blogs on Patheos here>Order The Quantum Sayings of Jesus: Decoding the Lost Gospel of Thomas by Keith Giles on Amazon HERE>Buy Second Cup with Keith [the book] on Amazon here>  2024-05-2754 minSnarky FaithSnarky FaithThe Quantum Teachings of Jesus with Keith GilesGet ready for a mind-bending episode of Snarky Faith as we dive deep with Keith Giles into his latest book, 'The Quantum Sayings of Jesus.' Discover how Giles blends quantum physics with the mystical teachings of Jesus, challenging conventional religious narratives with a fresh, provocative perspective. Giles brings the often overlooked Gospel of Thomas into the spotlight, proposing that its cryptic messages align strikingly with the principles of quantum mechanics, suggesting a non-dualistic understanding of Jesus' teachings that defy traditional interpretations.In this episode, we'll explore the implications of viewing these ancient texts through a quantum...2024-05-241h 08The Bible Speaks to You: Think, Pray, Love like JesusThe Bible Speaks to You: Think, Pray, Love like Jesus241 – Keith Giles: How the Gospel of Thomas Helps Us Follow Jesus241 – Why should you read the Gospel of Thomas?Well, do you want to be closer to Christ? Then the Gospel of Thomas is for you.But you have to learn how to decode it. That's where Kieth Giles comes in. His book helps find the deeper meaning:  The Quantum Sayings of Jesus: Decoding the Lost Gospel of Thomas*This week I talk with Keith Giles about the Gospel of Thomas. Keith explains why this ancient text is really important and how it helps us get a really dee...2024-05-211h 02What If ProjectWhat If ProjectEpisode 297: Keith Giles Talks To Us About The Gospel Of ThomasNEW EPISODE up with Keith Giles talking to us about the Gospel of Thomas and his amazing book, ""The Quantum Sayings of Jesus". Enjoy! ✌🏻❤️ SHOW NOTES: KEITH GILES: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/keithgiles/ THE QUANTUM SAYINGS OF JESUS: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW1FXSF2?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_XQ6H0BP51J5WAYNT566C&utm_source=Patheos&utm_medium=pubtab&utm_campaign=patheos&utm_id=PatheosPubs MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B051GGV2WCSI&keywords=glenn+sie...2024-05-0956 minjonathan_fosterjonathan_fosterThe Quantum Sayings of Jesus and Keith GilesPlease welcome Keith Giles back to the show. Keith has a brand new book dropping today, actually, April 23 and it's called The Quantum Sayings of Jesus: Decoding the Lost Gospel of Thomas. I really enjoyed reading the book, learning more about the backstory with The Gospel of Thomas, and my conversation with Keith. I hope you'll pick up a copy of the book and/or find out more about Keith at his patheos site. Keith and I (and others) are a part of the QuoirCast Patreon page. We'd love for you to be involved. Jump in, support i...2024-04-2355 minSoul School SojournSoul School SojournThe Quantum Christ with Guest Keith GilesWhat is the "Christ?" Who is the "Christ?" Who is in this "Christ?" And what are the implications of our answers to these questions? In this episode of Soul School Sojourn, prolific author, speaker, podcaster and former pastor, Keith Giles and I discuss all of these things, and much, much more. Keith Giles is a former pastor who left the pulpit over a decade ago to follow Jesus. He's been interviewed on CNN with Anderson Cooper, USA Today, Fox News, BuzzFeed and hundreds of other podcasts and radio programs. He's a regular contributor to John Fugelsang's Sirius XM Radio s...2024-04-1352 minThis Is Not Church PodcastThis Is Not Church PodcastSitting In The Shade Of Another Tree: A Conversation With Keith Giles & Matthew DistefanoThis Quoircast podcast episode is brought to you by There Once Were Orange Groves by David Giles. Published by Quoir and available nowIn this episode we chat with Keith Giles and Matthew DistefanoKeith Giles is a former pastor who left the pulpit to follow Jesus and start a house church where no one takes a salary and 100 percent of all offerings are given to help the poor in the community. He has been a published writer since 1989. He is the author of several books, including: "Jesus Unbound: Liberating the Word of God from the Bible" and "Jesus Untangled: Crucifying Our...2024-01-081h 13What If ProjectWhat If ProjectEpisode 277: Keith Giles On Oneness With God And Each OtherToday we're talking to Keith Giles about his own spiritual evolution and what might happen in our world if we could grab that we're all connected to each other AND all connected to the Divine. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES: KEITH GILES: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/keithgiles/ SOLA DEUS: https://www.amazon.com/Sola-Deus-What-God-All/dp/1957007672/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GPHLV7W59YZ6&keywords=sola+deus&qid=1702067708&sprefix=sola+deu%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-1 MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Rubble-Stories-Shattered-Relationships/dp/B0C7T5TJD4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2B051GGV2WCSI&keywords=glenn+...2024-01-0755 minBones and StardustBones and StardustSeason 2 | Episode 6 | Keith Giles on Transformation, Creativity and Divine KnowingToday's guest is no stranger to change and transformation - he has walked many people through it with patience and grace and certainly faced it himself.Keith Giles is an author, podcaster and co-owner of Quoir Publishing. He's also a former pastor who left the pulpit to start a house church where no one was paid and 100% of funds were given to help those in need within their community. He has been a published writer since 1989 and has written several books, including the 7 part "Jesus Un" series where he challenges widely held beliefs within Christianity. ...2023-12-061h 03The Fourth WayThe Fourth Way(276)S11E8/6: The Propaganda of Hell w/Cody Cook and Keith GilesI had the opportunity to interview Keith Giles and Cody Cook about the topic of hell as a tool of propaganda. 0:00 - Preliminaries3:30 - Group intro9:40 - History of hell20:10 - Reason for theological narrowing?36:20 - Defining of propaganda and power45:00 - Propagating propaganda vs false belief1:06:15 - Hell and the Gospel of the KingdomA huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music!Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/Facebook Page: https://www.f...2023-10-021h 19Second Cup with KeithSecond Cup with KeithKeith Interviews David GilesIn this episode, Keith interviews his son, David Giles, about his brand new novel, THERE ONCE WERE ORANGE GROVES, releasing September, 19th, 2023.Check out all the QuoirCast podcasts at https://quoir.com/ 2023-08-231h 04PKDHeads Podcast BonusPKDHeads Podcast BonusInterview - Keith Giles - The Gospel of Philip K. DickThe two Davids chat with the exceedingly busy Keith Giles about the many projects he has going on right now, including his new book, Sola Deus: What If God Is All of Us?, his introduction to and publishing of a series of Philip K. Dick short story collections, Sci-Fi Lullabies Volumes 1-3, and his upcoming 28-lesson class on PKD's philosophy of humanity and reality, The Gospel of Philip K. Dick, not to mention his 3 podcasts or his debates on Christianity from an apostate's point of view. Needless to say, this interview is packed with good stuff. Our...2023-07-281h 01PKDheads PodcastPKDheads PodcastInterview #29 - Keith Giles - The Gospel of Philip K. DickThe two Davids chat with the exceedingly busy and prolific Keith Giles about the many projects he has going on right now, including his new book, Sola Deus: What If God Is All of Us?, his introduction to and publishing of a series of Philip K. Dick short story collections, Sci-Fi Lullabies Volumes 1-3, and his upcoming 28-lesson class on PKD's philosophy of humanity and reality, The Gospel of Philip K. Dick, not to mention his 3 podcasts or his debates on Christianity from an apostate's point of view. Needless to say, this interview is packed with good stuff. Our Patreon ►► http...2023-07-281h 01This Is Not Church PodcastThis Is Not Church PodcastSola Deus: A Conversation With Keith GilesThis Quoircast Podcast episode it brought to you by The Joy of Letting Go by Kevin Sweeney. Published by Quoir and is available now.In this episode we talk with Keith GilesKeith Giles is a former pastor who left the pulpit to follow Jesus and start a house church where no one takes a salary and 100 percent of all offerings are given to help the poor in the community. He has been a published writer since 1989. He is the author of several books, including: "Jesus Unbound: Liberating the Word of God from the Bible" and "Jesus Untangled: Crucifying Our Politics...2023-07-031h 00The New Evangelicals PodcastThe New Evangelicals Podcast118. Myth-Busting Hell // with Keith GilesKeith Giles, former pastor and author of his new book, Sola Mysterium, sits down with Tim to discuss his book. Keith explains his background and how he left the SBC. Tim and Keith discuss how he became a writer and his path towards the view of Universal Reconciliation. Keith and Tim discuss the verses where Jesus talks about what Evangelism believes is “hell” . Keith and Tim next debate Universal Reconciliation and Annihilation. Lastly, Tim and Keith discuss the cultural aspects of why Universal Reconciliation is difficult to fathom in American cultural understanding of justice.Follow us on Inst...2023-01-091h 22The New Evangelicals PodcastThe New Evangelicals Podcast118. Myth-Busting Hell // with Keith GilesKeith Giles, former pastor and author of his new book, Sola Mysterium, sits down with Tim to discuss his book. Keith explains his background and how he left the SBC. Tim and Keith discuss how he became a writer and his path towards the view of Universal Reconciliation. Keith and Tim discuss the verses where Jesus talks about what Evangelism believes is “hell” . Keith and Tim next debate Universal Reconciliation and Annihilation. Lastly, Tim and Keith discuss the cultural aspects of why Universal Reconciliation is difficult to fathom in American cultural understanding of justice.Follow us on Inst...2023-01-091h 22The Fellow Traveler PodcastThe Fellow Traveler PodcastEp. 12 Keith Giles: "Sola Mysterium"Keith Giles joins the Fellow Traveler to share his journey of faith and deconstruction. Although Keith wasn't raised in church initially, he had a deep connection and love for God at a young age. His family found themselves in the SBC tradition where Keith was ordained. He also got involved in the charismatic tradition through the Vineyard and his own house church in California. Now Keith is a great author, podcaster, and at times public speaker and debater! His latest book, "Sola Mysterium", highlights the need for a faith that is not merely ascended to intellectually but experienced in...2023-01-051h 34Can I Say This At Church‽Can I Say This At Church‽Sola Mysterium with Keith GilesSupport the show: Patreon l Glow l Episode TranscriptKeith joins to show to discuss how we embrace the mystery and wonder that is God. Guest Bio:Keith Giles is a former pastor who left the pulpit to follow Jesus over 12 years ago and started a church where 100% of the offering was given away to the poor in the community. Today he's the author of the best selling "Jesus Un" series of books which challenger our commonly-held conceptions about Scripture, the end times, hell and what it means to follow Christ.Keith...2022-10-171h 04This Is Not Church PodcastThis Is Not Church PodcastSola Mysterium: A Conversation With Keith GilesIn this episode we chat with Keith Giles. In this bonus episode we catch up with Keith Giles and all his goings on. Keith is the author of several books, including: "Jesus Unbound: Liberating the Word of God from the Bible" and "Jesus Untangled: Crucifying Our Politics To Pledge Allegiance To The Lamb." Keith Latest book Sola Mysterium was released by Quoir on 6/28/22. Keith is the co-host of the Heretic Happy Hour Podcast. Keith also teaches several online courses including "Square 1: From Deconstruction to Reconstruction" and other courses based on his many books. ...2022-08-081h 09Expedition 44Expedition 44The Church Untangled: Interview with Keith GilesInterview with Keith Giles on the Church, the Kingdom of God, and Politics. Keith Giles is a former pastor who left the pulpit over a decade ago to follow Jesus. He’s the author of several books, including “Jesus Untangled: Crucifying Our Politics To Pledge Allegiance To The Lamb” in the "Jesus Un" series. Keith is the host of the podcast 2nd Cup with Keith. www.keithgiles.com  Content Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in the media or comment...2022-07-2055 minCatherine ToonCatherine ToonEP #130 - Rediscovering Wonder - Interview with Keith Giles - AudioGod and His creation are wondrous and full of mystery that we are invited to discover. When we place certainty above mystery, we lose our childlike wonder and joy. Keith Giles in his new book, “Sola Mysteries, Celebrating the Beautiful Uncertainty of Everything” invites us back into this place. Join Keith and myself as we revel in the beautiful, wondrous uncertainty of God and creation! Keith Giles is a former pastor who left the pulpit to follow Jesus and start a house church where no one takes a salary and 100 percent of all offerings are given to help the poor in t...2022-07-1954 minCatherine ToonCatherine ToonEP #130 - Rediscovering Wonder - Interview with Keith Giles - AudioGod and His creation are wondrous and full of mystery that we are invited to discover. When we place certainty above mystery, we lose our childlike wonder and joy. Keith Giles in his new book, “Sola Mysteries, Celebrating the Beautiful Uncertainty of Everything” invites us back into this place. Join Keith and myself as we revel in the beautiful, wondrous uncertainty of God and creation! Keith Giles is a former pastor who left the pulpit to follow Jesus and start a house church where no one takes a salary and 100 percent of all offerings are given to help the poor in t...2022-07-1954 minSnarky FaithSnarky FaithSola Mysterium with Keith Giles"Will we ever arrive at our destination? Who can say? But, God is not far away. God is alive within; living and breathing along with us in every moment. How do we know this? We can stop, be still, listen, and experience God’s presence anytime we need to. We can trust, by faith, that God will never leave us or forsake us. We can believe that Jesus is in the Father, and the Father is in us, and we are in Christ."   Keith Giles ~ Sola Mysterium   If life is a myst...2022-07-1559 minWhat If ProjectWhat If ProjectEpisode 212: Keith Giles And The Beauty Of UncertaintyThis week we talk to Keith Giles about his new book "Sola Mysterium" and the beauty of uncertainty ... enjoy! SHOW NOTES: MY BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Re-Thinking-Everything-Spiritual-Journey/dp/B09QNV8QX7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=V52CPQJD7N53&keywords=glenn+siepert+book&qid=1643323104&sprefix=glenn+siepert+book%2Caps%2C71&sr=8-1  PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/whatifproject  BUY ME A COFFEE: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/whatifproject  HERETIC SHOP: https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-heretic-shop/  KEITH GILES: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/keithgiles/ SOLA MYSTERIUM: https://www...2022-07-111h 02Beyond The PaleBeyond The PaleEpisode 131: Sola Mysterium with with Keith GilesAuthor & speaker Keith Giles returns to discuss with Steve & Tammy his new book Sola Mysterium: Celebrating the Beautiful Uncertainty of Everything. If God is a Being that transcends imagination, how we can learn to embrace mystery of Christ.  Along the way, Keith shares how Charismatics can understand their experiences, re-wiring your mind for "gratitude", and why it's often scientists, and not theologians, who convey a sense of wonder of the Universe. Go Beyond the Pale with Keith Giles! Episode Index 1:16 - Intro with Steve & Tammy 11:30 - That time when we...2022-07-071h 02The Messy Spirituality PodcastThe Messy Spirituality PodcastThe Beautiful Uncertainty of Everything with Keith GilesIn this brand new episode, Keith Giles signals the biggest shift in his thinking of his writing career. Keith is going "full heretic" by embracing the mystery of God and rejecting religious certainty much to the dismay of a few of his former supporters.Keith's latest book is Sola Mysterium: Celebrating the Beautiful Uncertainty of Everything (Quior, June 28, 2022). You can order it here today.Keith Giles is a former pastor who left the pulpit to follow Jesus and start a house church where no one takes a salary and 100 percent of all offerings...2022-06-281h 03The Bad RomanThe Bad RomanThe Return of Jesus: Deconstructed with Keith Giles & Abby ClecknerKeith Giles was once a pastor, but then he met Jesus. Now, he’s a theologian spreading the Gospel of love through several podcasts, including Heretic Happy Hour, Second Cup with Keith, and Threads, as well as numerous blog posts, and many books. In this episode of the Bad Roman podcast, Craig is once again joined by our beloved contributor, and Keith Giles fan, Abby Cleckner for a deep dive into the question that titles one of his articles, “What if Jesus isn’t Coming Back”? The Church’s Christianity isn’t very Christ-like. The way Christians b...2022-06-021h 21I Wanna Jump Like Dee DeeI Wanna Jump Like Dee DeeS7 E2: Keith XanderThis is the sort of conversation that I love.  It's really beautiful to talk to Keith about how life has shaped who he is - the philosophy of being free from society's contract of who we are, freedom from the notion of "Me", being free to believe that everything is life, that it's OK to not really understand where we are going and how music has the power to unite us if we will allow ourselves to listen deeply . We're going into some deep - but really important, strong, positive and harmonious  - beliefs and ideas here. 2022-05-0954 minWell Designed WealthWell Designed WealthCapitalising On Your Goal Drivers With Keith AbrahamToday on the Femme Financial Freedom podcast we are joined by the global authority on goal achievement and the creator of the Goal Driver Formula ™  the one and only Keith Abraham! A total fangirl moment to interview Keith and share his brilliance with you today. Industries across the globe turn to Keith Abraham for inspiration, insights and ideas on how to not only set goals— but how to achieve them—to bring out the best in their people, their leaders and their business. Keith Abraham is the global authority on goal achievement and the creator of the...2022-03-2035 minBeyond The PaleBeyond The PaleEpisode 130: Jesus Unarmed with Keith GilesKeith Giles returns to the podcast to discuss with Steve & Tammy his final book in the seven part "un" series Jesus Unarmed: How the Prince of Peace Disarms our Violence.  Along the way Keith also explains where American Christians get their fascination with "redemptive violence", why Evangelicals should re-think their "End Times" theology, and what God really meant when he said we should "be Holy as he is Holy". Go Beyond the Pale with Keith Giles Episode Index 1:51 - Intro discussion with Steve and Tammy 12:31 - Conversation with Keith be...2022-03-2056 minThe Messy Spirituality PodcastThe Messy Spirituality PodcastSeason Three: Episode 04-Are the Critics of Deconstruction Right? with Matthew J. Distefano and Keith GilesI'm joined on this episode by two of our favorite apostates, Matthew J. Distefano and Keith Giles. We discuss the recent criticism of deconstruction by many within evangelicalism. Are any of their criticisms fair? How should we respond when we feel unfairly attacked?Matthew J. Distefano is an author, podcaster, and Patheos columnist. His latest book is entitled "The Genesis of Violence". Keith Giles is an author, speaker, podcaster, and Patheos columnist. His latest book is entitled "Jesus Unarmed: How the Prince of Peace Disarms Our Violence".Together, Matthew and Keith co-host the A...2022-02-2549 minCatherine ToonCatherine ToonEP #98 - Keith Giles Interview | Experience the Real Jesus - AudioDid you know God wants you free? The body of Christ can experience freedom, life, peace, and joy to the extent to which we connect to Christ as He truly is. This means being freed from poor scripture interpretation, human doctrines and traditions, as well as being lovingly empowered to confront and be healed from ways of being that are not Christ-like. Join Keith Giles and myself as we discuss all of this and overview his dynamic book series. About Keith: Keith Giles is a former pastor who left the pulpit to follow Jesus and start a house church where...2021-12-2150 minCatherine ToonCatherine ToonEP #98 - Keith Giles Interview | Experience the Real Jesus - AudioDid you know God wants you free? The body of Christ can experience freedom, life, peace, and joy to the extent to which we connect to Christ as He truly is. This means being freed from poor scripture interpretation, human doctrines and traditions, as well as being lovingly empowered to confront and be healed from ways of being that are not Christ-like. Join Keith Giles and myself as we discuss all of this and overview his dynamic book series. About Keith: Keith Giles is a former pastor who left the pulpit to follow Jesus and start a house church where...2021-12-2150 minThe Spiritual BrewpubThe Spiritual BrewpubKeith Giles on Unmasking Toxic Theology to Reclaim Unrelenting LoveKeith Giles and his wife, Wendy, work with Peace Catalyst International to help build relationships between Christians and Muslims in El Paso, TX. Keith was formerly a licensed and ordained minister who walked away from organized church over a decade ago to start a home fellowship that gave away 100% of the offering to the poor in the community. Today he is the author of the best-selling “Jesus Un” series of books, including Jesus Unbound: Liberating the Word of God from the Bible and Jesus Unforsaken: Substituting Divine Wrath with Unrelenting Love. Keith is also a part of the Heretic Happ...2021-07-241h 05The Sacred CollectiveThe Sacred CollectiveEpisode #124: Keith Giles From the Heretic Happy Hour PodcastIn this episode I am joined by the one and only Keith Giles. Keith wears many hats that keeps him very busy. He is a co-host of the entertaining but engaging podcast, "The Heretic Happy Hour Podcast," as well an author of many books on Jesus and theology. Keith also blogs on patheos and he also runs classes online for those who have deconstructed their faith and wonders what's next? In this episode we engage in deconstruction, church, theology, and so much more.. Find us on IG:@sacredmn@roguetheologian@keithagiles2021-07-081h 06This Is Not Church PodcastThis Is Not Church PodcastUnplugging from PSA: A conversation with Keith GilesIn This episode we chat with Keith Giles. The author of Jesus Unforsaken: Substituting Divine Wrath With Unrelenting Love. He is the author of several books, including: "Jesus Unbound: Liberating the Word of God from the Bible" and "Jesus Untangled: Crucifying Our Politics To Pledge Allegiance To The Lamb." Keith is the co-host of the Heretic Happy Hour Podcast. Keith also teaches several online courses including "Square 1: From Deconstruction to Reconstruction" and other courses based on his many books. You can connect With Keith Giles on: Facebook     Twitter     Instagram     Patheos Check out the c...2021-05-031h 21Beyond The PaleBeyond The PaleEpisode 123: Jesus Unforsaken with Keith GilesKeith Giles returns to Beyond the Pale to discuss his new book Jesus Unforsaken in which he argues the real Good News of Jesus has been replaced in much of today's church with a toxic message originating with John Calvin in the 1500s.  Keith explains why its crucial to return to the historic Christ-centered view of the cross that sets people free from sin and unveils a God of love who would rather die than live without us. Go Beyond the Pale with Keith Giles! Episode Index: 1:34- Intro with Steve 5:02...2021-04-251h 06The Messy Spirituality PodcastThe Messy Spirituality PodcastSeason 2, Episode 04: Did Jesus Have to Die? with Keith GilesIn this finale episode, I ask bestselling author Keith Giles some of the questions that I've heard most often from folks who are deconstructing.  Why did Jesus have to die?  What happened on the cross?  What do I do with the resurrection?  Where did this monster version of God come from?  What does it mean to be born again?   And many other questions. Near the end of the conversation, Keith turned the tables and asked me a few questions about my experiences creating The Messy Spirituality Podcast and what it feels like here at the end of that journey.  Keith Giles is a fo...2021-04-1156 minLove & Grace PodcastLove & Grace PodcastEpisode 012 Keith GilesKeith Giles, Theus Aspiras, & Joel Menken talk about how they became christians and how Love & Grace changed their view of the world. Keith Giles is an author of the Jesus Un... series of books.  KeithGiles.com  BK2SQ1.com Tell us about how Love & Grace has changed your life. Join in the conversation on: Twitter: @LoveAndGracePo1 Facebook: fb.com/LoveAndGracePodcast YouTube: Love & Grace Podcast Watch this episode: https://youtu.be/2NKUWZVRDjE2021-04-0553 minSnarky FaithSnarky FaithPenal Problems with Keith GilesProlific author, teacher, podcaster, Keith Giles joins us today to talk about reading scripture correctly, atonement theory, and his new book, Jesus Unforsaken. The book challenges many assumptions was it asks the essential question, "what if Jesus didn't die to save us from God?" Jesus Unforsaken is an essential read. I thoroughly enjoyed it, devouring it over two days. In the book, Giles takes a deep dive into the doctrine of atonement, grabbing the bull by its penal substitutionary horns. Keith has a way of writing that is detailed and methodical, yet very accessible and easy to...2021-03-2456 minThe Bible Speaks to You: Think, Pray, Love like JesusThe Bible Speaks to You: Think, Pray, Love like Jesus076 – Keith Giles and the Atonement of Christ076 – The Bible says a lot about atonement.There are many theories about what the atonement really is. And one of the most popular ones has only been around since the 1500s. In this week's episode, I talk with Keith Giles about his new book, Jesus Unforsaken: Substituting Divine Wrath with Unrelenting Love. In it, Keith explores the history of various atonement theories and explains how they differed from the teachings of the early Church.Here are some of the things Keith and I discussed:His journey in and out of the pulpitHow he...2021-03-231h 11Can I Say This At Church‽Can I Say This At Church‽Jesus Unexpected with Keith GilesSupport the show: Patreon l Glow l Episode TranscriptKeith joins the show again. This time he and I go at what happens at the end of the world.Guest Bio:Keith Giles is a former pastor who left the pulpit to follow Jesus over 12 years ago and started a church where 100% of the offering was given away to the poor in the community. Today he's the author of the best selling "Jesus Un" series of books which challenger our commonly-held conceptions about Scripture, the end times, hell and what it means to follo...2021-01-041h 03Expedition 44Expedition 44Politics & Discipleship Part II with Keith Giles of Jesus UntangledDr. Will Ryan and pastor Matt Mouzakis Interview Keith Giles the author of Jesus Untangled. Buy Jesus Untangled: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Untangled-Crucifying-Politics-Allegiance/dp/193848021X/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-nc-drs1_0?cv_ct_cx=Jesus+Untangled&dchild=1&keywords=Jesus+Untangled&pd_rd_i=193848021X&pd_rd_r=2282b1e0-4183-4623-b2d8-fc374ab6e36f&pd_rd_w=Yw61s&pd_rd_wg=PVla4&pf_rd_p=84ce0865-d9ca-42e3-87ed-168be8f93162&pf_rd_r=QAJ2DRKREGXSXY74WYCX&psc=1&qid=1608181148&sr=1-1-88388c6d-14b8-4f70-90f6-05ac39e80cc0 2020-12-171h 06The Messy Spirituality PodcastThe Messy Spirituality PodcastBONUS EPISODE: Messy Conversations-We're All Going to Be OK with Keith GilesIn this heartfelt and moving conversation, author Keith Giles and I discuss his transition from holding a view of eternal conscious torment (burning forever in hell) to annihilationism and then to his current view of patristic universalism. We also discuss common objections to ultimate redemption. Keith is one of four co-hosts of the insanely popular Heretic Happy Hour podcast. He has written several excellent books including Jesus Untangled, Jesus Unbound, Jesus Unveiled, Jesus Unexpected, and literally wrote the book on the subject we’re going to be talking about today: Jesus Undefeated: Condemning the False Doctrine of Eternal Torment. You can...2020-12-031h 09The Messy Spirituality PodcastThe Messy Spirituality PodcastEpisode 53: Becoming the Second Coming with Keith GilesEpisode 53 features my good friend, Keith Giles-back for a record breaking fifth visit! Keith is the prolific author of incredible books like: Jesus Untangled, Jesus Unbound, Jesus Unveiled, and Jesus Undefeated. He is one of four co-hosts of the Heretic Happy Hour podcast, writes a popular column for Patheos, and teaches a variety of courses that help lead people away from toxic theology and towards freedom. His new book, Jesus Unexpected: Ending the End Times to Become the Second Coming, releases on August 25th.  In this conversation, we discuss the origin of rapture theology and the end times madness that se...2020-08-2556 minAttitudes of sexual integrity! Freedom from porn and sex compulsions! Addiction Recovery [Sex] Mode!Attitudes of sexual integrity! Freedom from porn and sex compulsions! Addiction Recovery [Sex] Mode!Author, Speaker Keith Giles w/ Craig Weir of MPS07E14 A Conversation with Keith Giles, Craig Weir form My Pilgrimage and yours truly Russ Shaw. Keith Giles is a licensed and ordained pastor who left the pulpit over 10 years ago to start a house church that gave away 100% of the offering to the poor in the community. He is the author of Jesus Untangled: Crucifying Our Politics To Pledge Allegiance To The Lamb and also Jesus Unbound: Liberating the Word of God from the Bible, both of which were published by Quoir Publishing. Keith is also the co-host of the Heretic Happy Hour Podcast and blogs regularly at...2020-08-091h 40UnbelieverUnbelieverORDINARY CONVERSATIONS Episode 2: Keith GilesKeith Giles is a former pastor who left the pulpit over a decade ago to follow Jesus. He’s the author of several books, including “Jesus Untangled: Crucifying Our Politics To Pledge Allegiance To The Lamb.” Jesus Untangled was a life-changing book for me. It is my opinion that it is one of the most important books written in the last 100 years. I wanted to have Keith on so I could ask him how does one go from a Pastor to the guy that writes the "Jesus Un-" series. We had an amazing conversation and I hope you find it encour...2020-06-021h 25The Bad RomanThe Bad RomanUntangling Jesus to Love Jesus with Keith Giles & Abby ClecknerIn this episode Craig is joined by Keith Giles, author of Jesus Untangled, and our contributor Abby Cleckner. The conversation centers on Keith’s book and his entire Jeus-un series. Keith helps us reframe our perspective of Christianity from that of worshipping a book about Jesus to moving into a growing and personal relationship with Christ Himself, or what Keith refers to as being Jesus-centered instead of Bible-centric. Jesus is who we have been called to follow out of fear and into love— not the state, not the pastor, but Jesus. For full show notes and to learn...2020-05-2258 minThe Mind Renewed with Julian CharlesThe Mind Renewed with Julian CharlesTMR 235 : Keith Giles : Jesus UnveiledWould many of today's churches be recognisable to the earliest Christians? Did Jesus envisage cathedrals with mitre-adorned bishops or megachurches with suit-wearing pastors? Or has something important been lost—or, at least, obscured from full vision—over the centuries?We are joined by Keith Giles—author of the well-known "Jesus Un..." series—for a bracing conversation on his challenging 2019 book, Jesus Unveiled : Forsaking Church as We Know It for Ekklesia as God Intended. Keith, "who abandoned the pulpit to follow Jesus", shares with us from his experience how it's possible to recapture "being church" through taking Jesus at His word...2020-01-171h 07The Mind Renewed with Julian CharlesThe Mind Renewed with Julian CharlesTMR 235 : Keith Giles : Jesus UnveiledWould many of today's churches be recognisable to the earliest Christians? Did Jesus envisage cathedrals with mitre-adorned bishops or megachurches with suit-wearing pastors? Or has something important been lost—or, at least, obscured from full vision—over the centuries? We are joined by Keith Giles—author of the well-known "Jesus Un..." series—for a bracing conversation on his challenging 2019 book, Jesus Unveiled : Forsaking Church as We Know It for Ekklesia as God Intended. Keith, "who abandoned the pulpit to follow Jesus", shares with us from his experience how it's possible to recapture "being church" through taking Jesus at His word and toge...2020-01-171h 07The Mind Renewed : Thinking Christianly in a New World OrderThe Mind Renewed : Thinking Christianly in a New World OrderTMR 235 : Keith Giles : Jesus UnveiledWould many of today's churches be recognisable to the earliest Christians? Did Jesus envisage cathedrals with mitre-adorned bishops or megachurches with suit-wearing pastors? Or has something important been lost—or, at least, obscured from full vision—over the centuries? We are joined by Keith Giles—author of the well-known "Jesus Un..." series—for a bracing conversation on his challenging 2019 book, Jesus Unveiled : Forsaking Church as We Know It for Ekklesia as God Intended. Keith, "who abandoned the pulpit to follow Jesus", shares with us from his experience how it's possible to recapture "being church" through taking Jesus at His word and toge...2020-01-171h 07Bros Bibles & BeerBros Bibles & Beer120. Keith Giles is Making Jesus Great Again(https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/55dcffbae4b066bafafb6faa/1577476876181-SFEKFWG6IATUE6IU286R/IMG-1432.jpg?format=1000w&content-type=image%2Fjpeg) Fake money that online auto-givers can place in the offering basket, a family prays for their 2 year olds resurrection & Keith Giles on his provocative call to introduce Christians to Jesus. And why, in his view the doctrine of eternal torment has got to go. https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-family-church-pray-girl-resurrection (https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-family-church-pray-girl-resurrection) https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/12/21/bethel-church-prayer-hasnt-brought-olive-back-life/2724417001/ (https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/12/21/bethel-church-prayer-hasnt-brought-olive-back-life/2724417001/) Link love for...2019-12-272h 29Rethinking FaithRethinking FaithJesus Unbound - With Keith GilesThis week, Keith Giles joins the conversation and asks... What if the Bible is actually keeping us from hearing the word of God?  Keith believes that many Christians, think the Bible is the only way to know anything about God. But according to that same Bible, everybody can know God directly through an actual relationship with Jesus. Keith has an urgent call for the followers of Jesus to know Him intimately because the Gospel is not mere information about God, but a transformational experience with a Christ who is closer to us than our own heartbeat. Enjoy. ...2019-12-181h 35The Messy Spirituality PodcastThe Messy Spirituality PodcastMessy Conversations 002: A Love Stronger Than Hell with Keith GilesFor episode two of our new raw and uncut series "Messy Conversations", I spoke to my friend "Jesus Undefeated" author Keith Giles. We talk about the three dominant afterlife doctrines of the early church, Keith's own evolving views, why it matters what we believe about the afterlife, and how Keith handles very public (and often, mean-spirited) criticism.  Keith is a co-host of the Heretic Happy Hour Podcast. Check out Keith's blog here. Keith writes incredible books that challenge, educate, and inspire us to follow Jesus more closely. I highly recommend Jesus Untangled, Jesus Unbound, Jesus Unveiled, and his latest (and poss...2019-11-2257 minWhat If ProjectWhat If ProjectEpisode 64: Keith Giles Talks To Us About How The Bible Became The Bible And Why The Bible Is Not The Word Of God (Setting The Bible Free, Part 5)It's part FIVE of our series, "Setting the Bible Free" and today we sit down with Keith Giles to talk about his book Jesus Unbound.  He talks to us about how the Bible became the Bible, why the Bible isn't the Word of God, and what it really means to be a heretic.    Show Notes: Patreon What If Project SWAG Jesus Unbound by Keith Giles BK2SQ1 What If Project Blog What If Project Community What If Project Facebook Page Denver Cri...2019-10-2158 minEngaging MissionsEngaging MissionsWhen Offerings Have a Face: How to Love the Poor, with Keith GilesThe call of Jesus is always more radical than we would like to think. One of His calls throughout the Gospels is to take care of the poor. Keith Giles felt God leading him to serve those in need by starting a house church that gave 100 percent of its offerings to them. For 11 years, Keith has been working in house churches.On this episode, Keith shares about the beauty and chaos that comes with house churches. He also talks about realizing full-time ministry can happen in motels and grocery stores, not just church buildings. During the show...2019-10-0249 minThe Messy Spirituality PodcastThe Messy Spirituality PodcastEpisode 19: Why Reconstruction Matters with Keith GilesWelcome to Episode 19 of The Messy Spirituality Podcast: Why Reconstruction Matters featuring "Jesus Unveiled" Author and Heretic Happy Hour podcast co-host Keith Giles. As a companion resource to this episode, please check out Keith's Patheos blog post on 4 Essential Elements of Reconstruction. I highly recommend Keith's excellent book, "Jesus Unveiled: Forsaking Church As We Know It For Ekklesia as God Intended". Also, please check out Keith's brand new course on reconstruction Back to Square One which launches on September 30th, 2019. I'd love for you to join me (Jason) on this journey of reconstruction!You can follow Keith on Facebook and Twi...2019-09-2536 minSalty Dogs Christian PodcastSalty Dogs Christian PodcastLiberating The Word Of God From The Bible w/ Keith GilesIn this episode, Jason and Chris interview Author, Blogger and Podcaster Keith Giles about his book Jesus Unbound: Liberating The Word Of God From The Bible.We explore the idea that the Word of God and our ultimate authority is Jesus alone and that the scriptures are always meant to point us to Him. Prepare to have some of your beliefs challenged! We're not saying you have to agree with everything that is discussed, but you'll certainly have to keep an open mind and test all of this for yourself.*Side note. We've...2019-07-151h 59Salty Dogs Christian PodcastSalty Dogs Christian PodcastLiberating The Word Of God From The Bible w/ Keith GilesIn this episode, Jason and Chris interview Author, Blogger and Podcaster Keith Giles about his book Jesus Unbound: Liberating The Word Of God From The Bible.We explore the idea that the Word of God and our ultimate authority is Jesus alone and that the scriptures are always meant to point us to Him. Prepare to have some of your beliefs challenged! We're not saying you have to agree with everything that is discussed, but you'll certainly have to keep an open mind and test all of this for yourself.*Side note. We've...2019-07-151h 59Salty Dogs Christian PodcastSalty Dogs Christian PodcastLiberating The Word Of God From The Bible w/ Keith GilesIn this episode, Jason and Chris interview Author, Blogger and Podcaster Keith Giles about his book Jesus Unbound: Liberating The Word Of God From The Bible.We explore the idea that the Word of God and our ultimate authority is Jesus alone and that the scriptures are always meant to point us to Him. Prepare to have some of your beliefs challenged! We're not saying you have to agree with everything that is discussed, but you'll certainly have to keep an open mind and test all of this for yourself.*Side note. We've recently been interviewing people with varying beliefs...2019-07-151h 59Halfway ThereHalfway ThereJune 2019 Bonus Conversation with Keith Giles Keith Giles is an author and previous guest on Halfway There. Today, Keith stops by to discuss his latest book, Jesus Unbound. We talk about some of the problems with an overemphasis on the Bible and how it may be keeping you from the kind of relationship with God he desires for you. Keith will challenge your ideas, make you think, and lead you closer to God’s heart as a result. If you want to hear the entire conversation, become a Patreon supporter at just $5 per month. Our conversation covers: Why he...2019-06-3019 minForward!Forward!Love|Forward e.4 – Jesus Unbound w/Keith GilesIn this episode, Derrick talks with Keith Giles, author, podcaster, and blogger. Keith shares wisdom from his books, "Jesus Unbound" and "Jesus Untangled," along with two of his recent, controversial blog posts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-forward-e-4-jesus-unbound-w-keith-giles/id912141281?i=1000437536648 https://play.google.com/music/m/Driotx5g3wyrp5uftmke6kpnzd4?t=LoveForward_e4__Jesus_Unbound_wKeith_Giles-LoveForward2019-05-0833 minCome to the TableCome to the TableResonance with Keith GilesCan a Christian make the Bible into an Idol? And can that idol be placed above Jesus? After reading Keith Giles book, Jesus Unbound, and understanding the argument coupled with the impact it had on me I jumped at the chance to invite him to the Table. You can find Keith’s book, Jesus Unbound, as well as his other books here and his very popular blog here. You can hear Keith on his own podcast, The Heretic Happy Hour, here. Love in action is listening to understand, not to react. Yo...2019-05-061h 12Gravity Commons PodcastGravity Commons PodcastHow Power Distorts the Body of Christ With Keith GilesWe continue our series on power and in this episode we have a fascinating conversation Keith Giles about his experience in breaking cultural power norms by using a house church model that allows people to “bring what they have” and challenges the normal “person in charge” mentality. Keith Giles is a former pastor who left […] The post How Power Distorts the Body of Christ With Keith Giles appeared first on Gravity Leadership.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/gravity-leadership-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2019-04-3052 minBeyond The PaleBeyond The PaleEpisode 087: Jesus Unbound with Keith GilesAuthor, blogger, and podcast host Keith Giles shares a journey that led him away from the traditional church pulpit to planting a house church that gave away ALL money collected to the poor. No salaries, no building, not even for the Sunday morning coffee and donuts. Along the way Keith discusses Biblical inerrancy, Hell, and how he became co-host of the popular podcast Heretic Happy Hour. Go Beyond the Pale with Keith Giles! Show Index: 2:50 (Intro) Tammy has a bit of a rant 13:00 How Keith and his wife met 15:35 Keith’s...2019-03-041h 12The Listening ChairThe Listening ChairEpisode 14: Keith Giles - Apple Trees & HeresyKeith Giles is a former pastor who abandoned the pulpit to follow Jesus, and ended up founding a church where 100% of the offering is given away to help the poor in his surrounding community. He lives in Boise, Idaho with his wife and two sons. He is the author of Jesus Untangled:Crucifying Our politics to Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb, and Jesus Unbound: Liberating the Word of God from the Bible. He’s also one of the hosts of the hilariously thought-provoking podcast, the Heretic Happy Hour. In this episode, Keith shares how he ma...2018-12-2245 minThe Laity PodcastThe Laity PodcastEp. 14 - Keith Giles - House Church & Jesus UnboundIn this episode we have Keith Giles joining us from a McDonald's in El Paso, TX (please forgive the fast food ambiance).  Joining us for this discussion around House Church, The Word of God vs. The Bible, Keith's latest book, Jesus Unbound, and much more. Thanks, Keith! Great to have you as a guest. Jesus Unbound: Liberating The Word of God From the Bible Heretic Happy Hour Podcast  2018-08-2200 minBros Bibles & BeerBros Bibles & Beer87. The Bible Is Not the Word of God w/ Keith Giles(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/55dcffbae4b066bafafb6faa/t/5b5020bff950b763cde7d66c/1531977946685/IMG_20180702_214230.jpg?format=2500w) Keith Giles is in studio to talk about his new book "Jesus Unbound: Liberating the Word of God from the Bible". Is living "biblically" the same as being "Christlike"? Not necessarily. If Jesus is the Word of God, is the bible also the word of God? Hmmmm. Also we dig into Keith's history and how he's turned into an Anabaptist-ish non-violent Christ follower. Speaking of non-violence, Scott has some serious challenges to Keith's peaceful ethic. It's long...2018-07-192h 43Can I Say This At Church‽Can I Say This At Church‽"Jesus Unbound" with Keith Giles Episode Transcript Guest: Keith Giles For many Christians, the Bible is the only way to know anything about God. But according to that same Bible, everyone can know God directly through an actual relationship with Jesus. What happens when we begin to release Jesus from the Bible. Guest Bio: Keith Giles is a former pastor who abandoned the pulpit to follow Jesus, and ended up founding a church where 100% of the offering is given away to help the poor in his surrounding community. He is the author of several books including T...2018-07-0648 minCan I Say This At Church‽Can I Say This At Church‽Jesus Untangled with Keith Giles Welcome to the show! If you are here I am so grateful for you...and my spouse would be even more grateful if you could make her sleep better at night. How can you do that...well...by becoming part of the beloved community being developed here. Consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations.    Transcript for this weeks show: http://www.patreon.com/canisaythisatchurch   I had the pleasure of speaking with Keith Giles this week about the state of our Country, our Pol...2018-01-0551 minNot Your Mama\'s Christian PodcastNot Your Mama's Christian Podcast64 Mixing Jesus and Politics with Author Keith GilesDoes Christianity and Politics mix? We have Keith Giles, author of Jesus Untangled, to talk about politics in our American Church. How much so we care about politics as Christians? How do we know if we are prioritizing our political beliefs over Jesus? Can you be Patriotic and a Christian? Eric also talks about his backpacking experience and both Shane and Eric talk about their political upbringings. For more information on Keith Giles, you can go to www.keithgiles.com. To purchase Jesus Untangled, you can here: www.amazon.com/Jesus-Untangled-Crucifying-Politics-Allegiance/dp/193848021X To support the podcast, go to our...2017-11-0746 minThe Church of the Heart PodcastThe Church of the Heart Podcast[26] Giving it All Away – An Interview with Keith GilesKeith Giles of the Mission House Church in Santa Ana, California talks about being a part of a fellowship that has as its goal giving everything that the group takes in to help the poor in the community. Dan and Keith also discuss politics, millennials, Keith’s books and a few other things. Mentioned in this episode: Keith’s Website Mission House Church Hannah Dulaney City Impact (San Francisco) Church of the Sojourners Keith’s Books Email Keith   2017-07-2557 minThe Libertarian Christian PodcastThe Libertarian Christian PodcastEp 10: "Jesus Untangled" with Keith GilesIn this week's episode of the Libertarian Christian Podcast, we are joined by author and pastor Keith Giles, whose new book Jesus Untangled is making waves with its thesis that the Church must separate itself from the state. Doug and Nick discuss with Giles how he reached his conclusions and his insights on contemporary Christian political thought, as well as explore what he thinks of libertarianism and how his thesis lines up with LCI's. This was a fantastic interview, and if you're looking for a clear, readable resource which plainly explains to the everyday Christian wh...2017-04-1756 minHalfway ThereHalfway There035: Jesus Untangled Author Keith Giles and Separating Church from State Today’s episode features author of Jesus Untangled: Crucifying Our Politics to Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb, Keith Giles (Amazon affiliate link which means if you buy from this link Amazon sends a little my way). How integrated should the Kingdom of God and the leaders of a nation be? The question may seem strange to Evangelical ears when the objective of some for multiple decades has been to pass laws and “influence” political leaders. But just because this has been the case does not mean it is what ought to be. Here, I need...2017-01-231h 23Not Your Pastors PodcastNot Your Pastors Podcast18 - Crucifying Politics w Author Keith GilesKeith Giles, Author of “Jesus Untangled: Crucifying Our Politics to Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb” Joins Alex and Jason to talk about his new book! What should a Christian’s role in politics be today? Will Trump make Christianity great again? Keith provides us with an interesting and historical take! Get “Jesus Untangled” today on Amazon! | http://a.co/8l3Umo2 Follow Keith on twitter | @keithgiles Or visit his site | www.keithgiles.com www.notyourpastorspodcast.com www.facebook.com/NotYourPastor www.instagram.com/notyourpastorspodcast www.twitter.com/NYPastors break music by Hannah MacMillan | intro/outro music by the Bell Tree --- Send...2017-01-201h 18Subversive RadioSubversive RadioHow To Fight Like A ChristianTo be a Christian Pacifist doesn't mean you do nothing. In fact, it almost certainly means that you will have to die in the process of following Jesus into radical enemy-love. Listen as Keith Giles explores the practicality of peace and non-violence from a Kingdom perspective.2013-09-1130 minSubversive RadioSubversive RadioHow To Fight Like A ChristianTo be a Christian Pacifist doesn't mean you do nothing. In fact, it almost certainly means that you will have to die in the process of following Jesus into radical enemy-love. Listen as Keith Giles explores the practicality of peace and non-violence from a Kingdom perspective.2013-09-1100 minSubversive RadioSubversive RadioWhat is the Power of Weakness?Have you ever wished you could live a victorious life of faith like the great men and women of the Bible? You can, simply by understanding what Paul calls "the power of weakness". Listen as author Keith Giles shares the secret to the power of weakness and explains how God loves to do extraordinary things through ordinary people - just like you.2013-07-2100 min