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Progressive Christianity with Pastor AdamIs the Bible Worth Keeping with Leo Wolters TejeraIs the Bible Worth Keeping with Leo Wolters Tejera
For many people, the Bible is an inspiration for a better world. For others, the Bible is a violent book that holds humanity back. So, is the Bible worth keeping? Or should we leave it as a document of the ancient world? Join Pastor Adam and Leo as they discuss.
You can check out Leo's work at www.conversationsofficial.com and on social media.2024-01-291h 04
Profane FaithS.6 E.20 The Fallout of Roe V. Wade: Leo Wolters Tejera!!!EXPLICIT!!! We continue our series on the fallout of Roe V. Wade. Up next, the great Leo Wolters Tejera. Check it out!2022-07-1448 min
Called to be Bad"Queer and Christian?" with Leo Wolters Tejera--Called to be Bad Podcast Ep. 18 *CW in descriptionSend us a text"God didn't destroy Sodom and Gomorrah becasue they had gay people, God destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah because they were a$$holes." CW: biblical stories that mention sexual violence/rape, slurs against Queer folx, racism/homophobia/transphobia, suicidal ideation, self-harm In this episode of Called to be Bad I talk with Leo Wolter Tejera about the passages in the Bible often used to condemn queer folks (also known as the clobber passages). We also talk about Leo's expereince being queer and Christian. Can you be both queer and Christian? R...2022-06-2045 min
Conversations OfficialPro Homo: The Scientific and Theological Implications of the Kinsey Reports on Modern ChristianityHey friends! It’s time for another grad school/Conversations mash up! I will be chatting about the impact of the Kinsey Report (first of its kind report on human sexuality, late 1940s/early 1950s) on Christian thought, particularly in American contexts. Because this is a research paper, I share all of my citations in the video, and below in this description. If you want the TL:DR, the Kinsey Reports galvanized two distinct and opposing theological interpretations of the Biblical view of sexuality, particularly in regard to queerness. I assert that the Kinsey reports inspired a virulent and boisterous an...2022-05-1041 min
Conversations OfficialTransgender Folks, School Boards, and Preaching HateLet's set a few records straight. Transgender people are not evil. The Bible doesn't support it. Science doesn't support it. Stop trying to justify your personal h8. If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit https://www.patreon.com/Conversationsofficial to establish a monthly contribution. For more Conversations Official check out conversationsofficial.com or on social media at Facebook.com/convers...2022-05-0734 min
Conversations OfficialAbortion and the Bible: A Pastoral Conversation with Pastor Adam and Leo WTAPOLOGIES FOR THE LOW QUALITY AUDIO. With the recent leak of the SC(r)OTUS opinion regarding the potential overturn of Roe Vs. Wade, I (Leo) figured it was time for a decidedly pastoral conversation on the matter. I hit up my friend Pastor Adam for a chat about abortion, reproductive freedom, and what the Bible says on the matter. Plot twist, it's likely not what you have been told. Pastor Adam of the Clackamas United Church of Christ joins the podcast to talk about church signs that make evangelical angry, the book of Isaiah, and how to...2022-05-071h 14
Conversations OfficialWhite Church, Race, and the Narrative Gap in BetweenJoin me for a chat with my friend Lisa Sharon Harper. We are discussing race, Church, and the often times nuanced interaction of the two. In particular we discuss evangelicalism, American History, and how to bring about justice in the world. Lisa Sharon Harper is an author, organizer, and facilitator. She is an expert on race and faith, who is continually engaged in the front line work of making the world a better place. To find her books, or engage with her work please visit: https://lisasharonharper.com/ https://freedomroad.us/ ...2022-05-0554 min
Conversations OfficialCasinos, Football Stadiums, and Native American Identity: Conversations with John KaneIn this episode, I am joined by John Karhiio Kane, Mohawk Native American and host of Let's Talk Native and Resistance Radio with John Kane and Regan de Loggans. We will be talking about gaming, the recent NYS interference with the Seneca Nation, and what it means to be Native American. If you would like to hear more of John’s work please visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letstalknative https://www.letstalknative.com Find links to the podcast at https://www.linktr.ee/LetsTalkNative Resistance Radio with John...2022-04-131h 30
Conversations OfficialDecolonize: Conversations on Decolonizing ChristianityConversations with @the_decolonized_christian on Native American heritage month, colonization, and the role of christianity in Native erasure. To connect with the_decolonized_christian please check out the instagram account of the same name. You can also visit thedecolonizedchristian.com Please visit facebook.com/Conversationsofficial to follow along and join the community at Conversations Official Group on Facebook. If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribu...2021-11-101h 05
Conversations OfficialSpooky Spirituality: Why We Demonize What We Don't KnowOn this episode of Conversations Official we are talking spooky spirituality: why we demonize what we don't know. I am joined by my friend Kyndyl Rikard Greyland who is a Wiccan Priest and Meghän Linn-Cummings who is a member of The Satanic Temple. Please visit facebook.com/Conversationsofficial to follow along and join the community at Conversations Official Group on Facebook. If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would li...2021-10-291h 07
Conversations OfficialWhen Faith Falls Outside the Binary: Conversations with an American NoneOn this episode, Leo will be chatting with American None founder Rachel Roberts about her work towards creating spiritually minded community beyond labels. “Historically, the term "Nones" refers to the 100+million Americans who no longer identify with organized religion. But today, people decline labels of all kinds (sexual orientation, gender, racial, and political identities, etc.) in preference for their inherent value as an individual within the diverse fabric of humanity.” If you would like to get in touch with Rachael, please check out : http://Www.americannone.com/ http://www.rachel-roberts.com/ amer...2021-10-2959 min
Conversations OfficialIndigenous People's day Conversations Official with Justin SchappWe will be talking about why saying Indigenous People's Day is more than semantics, the history of Columbus day, and the surprising intersection it shares with National Coming Out Day. Today's guest is Justin Schapp, Native American scholar, activist, and Salamanca City School District Diversity Officer. Please visit facebook.com/Conversationsofficial to follow along and join the community at Conversations Official Group on Facebook. If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you...2021-10-121h 19
Conversations OfficialConversations with Ben ShapiroThoughts on the recent video Ben Shapiro made in response to my viral TikTok. The topic of the video was the potential that Jesus was in fact non binary. Please visit facebook.com/Conversationsofficial to follow along and join the community at Conversations Official Group on Facebook. If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit https://www.patreon.com/Conversationsofficial to establis...2021-10-1016 min
Conversations OfficialExamining the Intersections: Conversations with #leowtTime for a Conversations/grad school mashup! So many folks have asked what I am studying to today is show and tell! In this episode I am chatting about racism, intersectionality, and building better justice movements. Please visit facebook.com/Conversationsofficial to follow along and join the community at Conversations Official Group on Facebook. If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit https://www.pa...2021-10-1024 min
Conversations OfficialThe Very REAL Work of Peace and LoveIn the effort of thinking globally and acting locally, my friend Rev. Brian Lothridge joins me to discuss about the practical implications of saying you love everyone, and how to actively work towards peace in our world. If you would like more information on Brian's work please check out compassionwriting.com, look up Compassion Writing on facebook, of give Brian a friend request. Please visit facebook.com/Conversationsofficial to follow along and join the community at Conversations Official Group on Facebook. If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minde...2021-10-061h 22
Conversations OfficialInterfaith and Islam: Conversations about Genuine SolidarityHonest conversations about what it means to be interfaith and how that impacts our actions. The impetus for this conversation is recent islamophobic preaching in Olean New York that came from a bivocational principal/pastor. Please visit facebook.com/Conversationsofficial to follow along and join the community at Conversations Official Group on Facebook. If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit https://www.patreo...2021-09-301h 24
Conversations OfficialThe Sacrament of Heresy: Conversations with Your Favorite Heretics@derektheheretic, one half of the dynamic duo known as Your Favorite Heretics joins us to talk about evangelicalism, the tangible implications of toxic theology, and the holy act of being a heretic. If you are interested in following, engaging with, or supporting Derek (and Rachel) you can check out: https://www.facebook.com/yourfavoriteheretics https://linktr.ee/yourfavoriteheretics https://www.facebook.com/groups/784331675467152/?ref=share https://www.yourfavoriteheretics.com/ https://www.patreon.com/yourfavoriteheretics If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conver...2021-08-191h 10
Conversations OfficialThe American Myth: How Nationalist Narrative Effects Reality With Justin HubbardConversations Official resident educator, mentor, and social studies expert joins us to discuss some of the myths that are central to America and how they have influenced American psyche, philosophy, and theology. If you would like to get in contact with Justin please visit him on facebook as "Justin Hubbard" or check out the Jamestown Justice Coalition. If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can vi...2021-08-141h 30
Conversations OfficialBaptized in Tear Gas: Conversations with Elle DowdA year after George Floyd was lynched and 7 since Mike Brown was murdered in the streets of Ferguson we are chatting with author Elle Dowd about new book and her journey from white moderate to abolitionist. If you would like to order Baptized in Tear Gas or connect with Elle please visit elledowd.com. If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit https://www.pa...2021-08-0357 min
Conversations OfficialDangerous Religious Ideas: Conversations with Dr. Rachel MikvaWhat makes religion dangerous? What classifies a belief as extremist or essential? Dr. Rachel Mikva is a rabbi, educator, and author who literally wrote the book on Dangerous Religious Ideas. She joins us to discuss exactly what makes dangerous religious ideas and how we can handle them. If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit https://www.patreon.com/Conversationsofficial to establish a monthly contribution or ht...2021-07-121h 20
Conversations OfficialAnarchy and the Bible: Conversations with Hunter SandersEducator and graduate student Hunter Sanders joins us to discuss the interrelationship of christianity and anarchy. If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit https://www.patreon.com/Conversationsofficial to establish a monthly contribution or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/convosofficial to drop off a one time donation. Currently donations and merchandise sales are being used to obtain captioning and transcription services to make the podca...2021-07-0145 min
Conversations OfficialWhat In The Hell Does Christian Even Mean: Conversations With Daniel White HodgeWhy in the hell would anyone want to be a christian in our modern social milieu? When so much bad has been done in the name of christianity, what is really left to salvage. In this episode, Leo WT is joined by Daniel White Hodge, creator of Profane Faith podcast, author, and professor. Leo and Daniel have a very frank conversation about what christianity even means anymore. To engage with more of Daniel's work visit whitehodgepodcasts.com If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, plea...2021-06-141h 16Profane FaithS.5 E.28 Conversation with a Hairstylist Theologian: Leo Wolters Tejera!!!!EXPLICIT!!!!! This week in honor of pride month I get to talk with a new friend, whom I know will be a long-time one, Leo Wolters Tejera. We go in on race, religion, human sexuality, and our current era. Check it!2021-06-071h 17
Conversations OfficialConversations with My Mom: Erring on the Side of LoveThe Jill joined me on Mother's Day to chat about life, parenting, and raising a Leo. On a personal note I want to acknowledge that my relationship with my mom has had its ups and downs. I wanted to make this video to model what it is like to love someone and navigate differing viewpoints about lgbtq people. Please listen to this conversation with an open mind and heart. - Leo WTIf you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the pod...2021-05-311h 14
Conversations OfficialPlain Rainbows: Conversations with LGBTQ Ex Amish ActivistsChatting with Plain Rainbows: Amish and Anabaptist Stories co-hosts Mary Byler and James Schwartz. Mary and James are ex amish LGBTQ individuals who saw a need for resources for others from their community. They have created the podcast Plain Rainbows to amplify the voices of ex amish LGBTQ individuals and help build solidarity in the aftermath of shunning. Mary Byler is the founder of The Misfit Amish llc, a project that seeks to create a secular location to provide information about Amish and Plain people in an attempt to bridge the gap between the Amish and Plain peo...2021-05-311h 19
Conversations OfficialConversations on 1946 with Mama Jill WallaceTik Tok personality Mama Jill Wallace and documentary film maker Rocky Roggio from the groundbreaking documentary 1946 join me to discuss the mistranslation of the Bible, being queer, and building safe spaces. To support and learn more about 1946 please visit https://www.1946themovie.com/ To connect with Mama Jill Wallace check out https://mamajillwallace.com/ If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit...2021-05-311h 04
Conversations OfficialBeyond Binary Spirituality: Conversations about Christianity and Tarot with Elizabeth WhitacreSpiritualist and Intuitive Life Coach Elizabeth Whitacre joins us to chat about the intersection of Tarot and Christianity. Elizabeth shares with us her knowledge of spirituality as a spectrum of practices and experiences as well as a specific introduction to the tool that is Tarot. Please drop a comment if you would like to see more content from Elizabeth! You can find Elizabeth on youtube and facebook under Divination Station! If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on...2021-05-1347 min
Conversations OfficialWe the People: Conversations on the Most Misleading Phrase in American History with Mark CharlesNative American Activist, presidential candidate, and author Mark R. Charles joins us to talk about the most deceptive phrase in American History; We The People. We will be discussing Native American identity, the myth of the American Dream, and spirituality. You can see all of Mark's work here: https://wirelesshogan.com/ Here is the direct link for signed copies of Unsettling Truths: https://wirelesshogan.com/2019/12/18/available-now-unsettling-truths/ If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financ...2021-05-041h 25
Conversations OfficialConversations on 1946: The Bible Mistranslation That Corrupted a FaithFilmmaker Rocky Roggio joins us to discuss the upcoming documentary 1946. Rocky and co will be covering the scholarly work and translation of the RSV Bible translation, which was where the word homosexuality was FIRST included in the Bible. They will be examining original translation notes, the retraction from the editors, and the dangerous and homophobic culture, particularly in American Evangelicalism, that has sprung from the mistranslation. For more information visit: https://www.1946themovie.com/ https://www.instagram.com/1946themovie/ https://twitter.com/1946theMovie https://www.facebook.com/1946themovie/Tik Tok: 1946themovie If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to cre...2021-04-2641 min
Conversations OfficialIncarceration and Artistry: How Comics Can Change the World with Casper CendreCasper Cendre, founder of A.B.O. Comix joins us to chat about incarcerated LGBTQ folks and art. A.B.O. is a collective of creators and activists who work to amplify the voices of LGBTQ prisoners through art. By working closely with prison abolitionist and queer advocacy organizations, we aim to keep queer prisoners connected to outside community and help them in the fight toward liberation. The profits we generate go back to incarcerated artists, especially those with little to no resources. Using the DIY ideology of "punk-zine" culture, A.B.O. was formed with the philosophy of mutual su...2021-04-141h 05
Conversations OfficialCut From the Canon: The Gnostic Gospels With Shawn GaranSince 1949 we have had definitive proof that multiple Gospels exist that were intentionally EXCLUDED from the version of the Bible that we have today. My friend Shawn Garan joined me to discuss several of these books, the lessons they teach, and why the Church worked so hard to cover us the legitimate branch of Christianity known as Gnosticism. If you would like to read more on the topic, or contact Shawn, you can visit ShawnGaran.com. If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on...2021-04-141h 15
Conversations OfficialThere Are How Many Genders?! A Conversation About the Spectrum of Sex, Gender, and OrientationA brief overview of the spectrum of sex, gender, and orientation. Starting from the understanding that there are currently 13 sexes recognized by science, #leowt discusses the diversity we were indoctrinated to ignore. If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media.If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit https://www.patreon.com/Conversationsoffiial to establish a monthly contribution or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/convosofficial to drop off a one time donation.Currently donations and merchandise sales are being u...2021-04-0121 min
Conversations OfficialTrans Day of Visibility, Black Feminism, and Lil Nas XA few quick thoughts on trans day of visibility, privilege, black feminism, womanism, queer theory, and of course Lil Nas X. If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit https://www.patreon.com/Conversationsoffiial to establish a monthly contribution or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/convosofficial to drop off a one time donation. Currently donations and merchandise sales are being used to obtain captioning and transcription services to make the podcast and v...2021-04-0108 min
Conversations OfficialBuilding Unexpected Bridges: Conversations with Alicia JohnstonFormer Seventh Day Adventist Pastor Alicia Johnston about her journey from the pulpit to the out LGBTQ activist and author! Alicia is a former Seventh-day Adventist pastor, current out and happy bisexual pursuing faith that makes the world better and more compassionate place. Alicia is currently working on a book entitled The Bible and LGBTQ Adventists, A Theological Conversation About Same Sex Marriage, Gender, and Identity. You can find Alicia on facebook, on twitter as @aliciaannej and on her upcoming website www.aliciajohnston.com If you would like to read ahead and get a little bit more context on Adventism, feel...2021-04-011h 03
Conversations OfficialSharing the Privilege: Conversations on Intersectional Justice and Apples with Alexander WrightAlexander J. Wright JD of Blegacy Farms and the African Heritage Co-Op in Buffalo Ny joins us to talk about how apples and activism go together. We discussed everything from how to organize a movement, economic justice, and the history of race and racism in America. If you would like to get in touch with Alexander, you can reach him at: https://www.blegacyfarms.com/contact.html#/(716) 573-1844 (African Heritage Co-Op) If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you...2021-03-231h 04
Conversations OfficialLife After God: Conversation with Ryan BellAuthor and activist Ryan Bell (host of Life After God podcast) joins us to chat about his journey from the altar to atheism. Ryan is a former Seventh Day Adventist pastor who's faith failed to meet the standards of intellectual honesty. We talk about everything from atheism, to tenant unions, to secular humanism. Here’s some links real quick for Ryan! https://twitter.com/ryanjbell?s=21 https://instagram.com/ryanjbell?igshid=1e1q72918w0gs https://twitter.com/ourlifeaftergod?s=21 If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast a...2021-03-151h 17
Conversations OfficialThe Queerleader We All Need: Conversations with Tyler TitusTyler Titus is an activist, social worker, politician, and queer leader from Erie PA. Join us to talk about being the change you wish to see in the world.Dr. Tyler Titus is an intersectional advocate and politician from Erie PA. They are a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Pennsylvania, a trauma-informed leader, public speaker, and activist. They have served on the Board of Directors for the Crime Victim Center. Dr. Titus currently serves as President on the Erie City School Board in Erie, PA and is the co-vice chair for the Pennsylvania Commission of LGBTQ+ Affairs.https://w...2021-03-151h 14
Conversations OfficialCancelling Cancel CultureCancel culture is one of the biggest topics of conversations at the moment. Today we will discuss what cancel culture is, what cancel culture isn't, and what do we do about it. We are joined by history teacher and social justice leader Justin Hubbard. Justin is the lead facilitator of Jamestown Justice Coalition and an educator. To contact Justin, look up the Jamestown Justice Coalition on Facebook. If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you are interested in help...2021-03-151h 37
The TalkGENDER (Part 2 - Leo WT - Gender, Culture, & The Church)Leo Wolters-Tejera is the creator of Conversations Official, an interfaith, intersectional, multi-platform community group that facilitates spiritually-minded conversations about life, belief, and the intersection of the two. In this episode we have a chat with Leo about the ways western evangelical Christian culture have shaped our country's perceptions of gender, what is going well in that conversation, and how we can prepare future generations to see and interact with gender in healthy ways. You can find Leo and Conversations in all its various forms by visiting ConversationsOfficial.com. You can find "The Talk" on...2021-03-0435 min
Conversations OfficialLet's Talk About Sex Baby. And Gender. And Trans Participation in Sport. Conversations w Owen MeehanOwen Meehan joins us to chat about trans bodies, queer identity, and staying out of other peoples' pants. With the recent discussion about transgender athletes reaching fever pitch, we decided to take an in depth look at gender, sex, and the American obsession with the anatomy of others. If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit https://www.patreon.com/Conversationsofficial to establish a monthly contribution or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/conv...2021-02-271h 39
Conversations OfficialConversations with Elle Dowd: Drinking From the FountainElle Dowd joins us to chat about a reformation sexual ethic, loving ourselves FOR our uniqueness, and what it means to drink from the fountain of a new understanding of being. For years Elle Dowd considered herself an advocate for justice, but her well-meaning support always took a back burner to what Martin Luther King Jr. called the tension-free, ordered "negative peace" of white moderates. Then Michael Brown, a Black man, was murdered by a white police officer in Ferguson, Missouri, and the subsequent Uprising changed everything. Like in baptism, this transformation requires parts of us to die: our lack of...2021-02-151h 08
Progressive Christianity with Pastor AdamOur Transgender Siblings Belong (Part 2): A Conversation with Leo Wolters TejeraThis episode features Part 2 of Pastor Adam's interview with Leo Wolters Tejera.
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is a Raven Foundation production.
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 2, and is now a Facebook Live show in addition to being a podcast! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 2p CT. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.2021-01-2536 minConversations OfficialConversations with That Church Sign Guy Pastor AdamPastor Adam of the Clackamas United Church of Christ joins the podcast to talk about church signs that make evangelical angry, the book of Isaiah, and how to pastor faithful atheists. You can find Pastor Adam here Facebook: Pastor Adam, Clackamas United Church of Christ TikTok: adamericksen1 Instagram: Clackamasucc Spotify (and all podcast platforms) One Question With Pastor Adam If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If...2021-01-241h 27
Conversations OfficialAn Open Relationship with God: A Reconstructionist TheologyThomas Jay Oord joins Conversations Official to chat about atheism, intellectual honesty, evil, love, and theology that is interventional, logical, and accessible.You can find more of Thomas' work atThomasJayOord.comThomas Jay Oord on Facebook, Instagram, and TwitterIf you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit https://www.patreon.com/Conversationsofficial to establish a monthly contribution or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/convosofficial to drop off a one time donation. Currently donations...2021-01-241h 30Conversations OfficialConversations on Deconstruction with Kendall LukeConversations on evangelicalism, deconstruction, and caring for yourself when you find yourself questioning everything you know. If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit https://www.patreon.com/Conversationsofficial to establish a monthly contribution or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/convosofficial to drop off a one time donation. Currently donations and merchandise sales are being used to obtain captioning and transcription services to make the podcast and videos more accessible.For m...2021-01-221h 44Conversations OfficialJustice Vs PeaceLeo's midweek chat on the idea of justice versus peace. In a moment where many are crying for peace, seemingly at the expense of justice, it is important to discuss just what peace entails and who it effects.If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit https://www.patreon.com/Conversationsofficial to establish a monthly contribution or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/convosofficial to drop off a one time donation. Currently...2021-01-2213 minConversations OfficialWelcome Home: A Conversation on Love and Belonging With Mama Jill WallaceAn informal conversation on love, belonging, and building a family of 1 million. With Mama Jill Wallace.You can find mama on Tiktok, Instagram, and Facebook under the handle Mamajillwallace.If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit https://www.patreon.com/Conversationsofficial to establish a monthly contribution or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/convosofficial to drop off a one time donation. Currently donations and merchandise sales are being used to obtain...2021-01-222h 37Conversations OfficialJesus and John Wayne: Conversations with Kristen Du MezConversations with the author of Jesus and John Wayne, How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation.Kristin Kobes Du Mez is Professor of History and Gender Studies at Calvin University. She holds a PhD from the University of Notre Dame and her research focuses on the intersection of gender, religion, and politics. She has written for the Washington Post, NBC News, Religion News Service, Christianity Today, and Christian Century, and has been interviewed on NPR, CTV, the BBC, and by CNN, the New York Times, the Economist, and the AP, among other outlets. Her most recent book...2021-01-221h 24Conversations OfficialPODCAST MASHUP #leowt on One Question with Pastor AdamI had the privilege of joining Pastor Adam from the Clackamas United Church of Christ (Portland Oregon) on his podcast entitled One Question with Pastor Adam. These are two episodes that resulted from our conversation about being transgender and christian. If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit https://www.patreon.com/Conversationsofficial to establish a monthly contribution or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/convosofficial to drop off a one time do...2021-01-201h 04Conversations OfficialeRACeing the American DreamConversations with Dr Fileve Tlaloc Palmer. We discuss how race came to be, the origins of colonization, and the lasting impact of both on our society.If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit https://www.patreon.com/Conversationsofficial to establish a monthly contribution or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/convosofficial to drop off a one time donation. Currently donations and merchandise sales are being used to obtain captioning and transcription...2021-01-201h 36
Progressive Christianity with Pastor AdamOur Transgender Siblings Belong: A Conversation with Leo Wolters TejeraIn this episode, Pastor Adam, Adam interviews Leo Wolters Tejera.
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is a Raven Foundation production.
"One Question with Pastor Adam" is back for Season 2, and is now a Facebook Live show in addition to being a podcast! Tune in to the live broadcast on the Raven Foundation Facebook page on Thursdays at 2p CT. Podcast episodes will become available the following Monday.
Have a question you'd like to see answered on the podcast? Submit it via email to aericksen@ravenfoundation.org.2021-01-1128 minConversations OfficialConversations B Sides: Leowt at Arcade UCCBonus content from Leowt. This episode focuses on the intentional positioning of divinity in the margins as it relates to the birth story of Jesus.If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit https://www.patreon.com/Conversationsofficial to establish a monthly contribution or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/convosofficial to drop off a one time donation. Currently donations and merchandise sales are being used to obtain captioning and transcription services...2021-01-0313 minConversations OfficialExodus from Evangelicalism: A Journey to Loving Even MoreChatting with playwright, social worker, story teller, and friend Eunice Hudak. We discuss evangelicalism, the fallout of deconstruction, and coming to a place of increased love for all.If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit https://www.patreon.com/Conversationsofficial to establish a monthly contribution or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/convosofficial to drop off a one time donation. Currently donations and merchandise sales are being used to obtain captioning a...2021-01-011h 26
Holy ShenanigansChristmas Sweets MixIt’s our 1st annual holiday special with listener contributions from Australia, Ireland & the USA.Contributing Artists:Lorraine Savage – Church Member and sewer of all things beautiful from King of Kings Lutheran Church in Liverpool NY. Poem titled: “Dear Santa” LeoWT - a seminarian, hairdresser, and activist, but most importantly they are a Tejera. Leo, together with their partner, Elle Tejera, own #WTHAIR in Olean Ny. They have five children, four pets, and one passion in life, making the world a better place by loving the people in their lives. You can co...2020-12-2922 minConversations OfficialNeoliberalism: The Cult of Hyperbolic PatriotismConversations with Pam Say on the economic concept of neoliberalism and the influence it has on all aspects of life. If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit https://www.patreon.com/Conversationsofficial to establish a monthly contribution or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/convosofficial to drop off a one time donation. Currently donations and merchandise sales are being used to obtain captioning and transcription services to make the podcast and v...2020-12-211h 16Conversations OfficialLanguage Shapes RealityA quick chat about how language does indeed shape our reality. The only question now is, will it be a barrier or a door?If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit https://www.patreon.com/Conversationsofficial to establish a monthly contribution or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/convosofficial to drop off a one time donation. Currently donations and merchandise sales are being used to obtain captioning and transcription services to...2020-11-1519 minConversations OfficialThe Morning After the ApocalypseMusings on the aftermath of the 2020 election and ideas on what it means to live through the apocalypse.If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit https://www.patreon.com/Conversationsofficial to establish a monthly contribution or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/convosofficial to drop off a one time donation. Currently donations and merchandise sales are being used to obtain captioning and transcription services to make the podcast and videos more...2020-11-0923 minConversations OfficialAmerica, Colonizer Psychology, and What the Bible Really SaysAmerican evangelicalism is a major force behind the insidious transformation to the Bible being seen as a book about the Colonizer, when in fact it is about the colonized. Let’s chat about that.If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit https://www.patreon.com/Conversationsofficial to establish a monthly contribution or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/convosofficial to drop off a one time donation. Currently donations and merchandise sales ar...2020-10-3133 minConversations OfficialChange Your Consciousness, Change the WorldMusings on the idea of perspective and what role our response to a situation plays in controlling our experience of it.If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit https://www.patreon.com/Conversationsofficial to establish a monthly contribution or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/convosofficial to drop off a one time donation. Currently donations and merchandise sales are being used to obtain captioning and transcription services to make the podcast...2020-10-3033 minConversations OfficialMany Funerals: Thoughts on Breonna TaylorMusings on the multi layered grief surrounding the murder of Brenonna Taylor.If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit https://www.patreon.com/Conversationsofficial to establish a monthly contribution or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/convosofficial to drop off a one time donation. Currently donations and merchandise sales are being used to obtain captioning and transcription services to make the podcast and videos more accessible.For more Conversations Official check...2020-10-3013 minConversations OfficialGay and Christian? An Explanation of How the Bible Supports LGBTQ Folks.Talking God, gays, and the Bible with Pastor Josh. References Acts 8 Ethiopian eunuch Full baptism, !!apart from the power structure of the day!! The Ethiopian eunuch, then, is a queer foreign black man who was the first non-Jewish convert to Christianity. The story highlights that the early beginnings of Christianity welcomed not only sexual minorities but also different races and ethnicities. Trans https://assets2.hrc.org/files/assets/resources/Gender-Identity-and-our-Faith-Communities_2008-12.pdf?_ga=2.65370670.1018096681.1603994124-1391734859.1603994124#page16 LGBTQ https://roomforall.com/resources/a-clergy-responds/ https://sojo.net/articles/10-bible-passages-teach-christian-perspective-homosexuality https://www.foothillsumc.org/news/articles-of-faith/lgbt https://reformationproject.org/biblical-case/ https://serendipitydodah.wordpress.com/201...2020-10-301h 07Conversations OfficialIntersectionality, Interfaith-ish, and bell hooks.Musings on marginalization, intersectionality, and mutual liberation.If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit https://www.patreon.com/Conversationsofficial to establish a monthly contribution or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/convosofficial to drop off a one time donation. Currently donations and merchandise sales are being used to obtain captioning and transcription services to make the podcast and videos more accessible.For more Conversations Official check out conversationsofficial.com or on...2020-10-2825 minConversations OfficialACB, LGBTQ Rights, Reproductive Heathcare, and WTH is Happening in America?!This episode is a spontaneous speech regarding the recent Supreme Court appointment and the state of America for LGBTQ folks, folks with a uterus, and marginalized peoples.If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit https://www.patreon.com/Conversationsofficial to establish a monthly contribution or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/convosofficial to drop off a one time donation. Currently donations and merchandise sales are being used to obtain captioning and...2020-10-2711 minConversations OfficialConversations/TSS Podcast MashupI was invited to join my friends Mike on his brand new podcast The Shit Show. Mike starts off each episode asking his guests "who are you" and "what made you who you are?" I hit the topics of my upbringing, education, career in social work, and the dark side of the evangelical church. Fair warning, swears are ok on the TSS lolIf you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit...2020-10-2451 minConversations OfficialPope Francis, LGBTQ Unions, and Being American in 2020Baldwin Wallace Freshman Cait Butler, who identifies as Catholic and lesbian, sits down to chat about Pope Francis’ recent support for LGBTQ rights.If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit https://www.patreon.com/Conversationsofficial to establish a monthly contribution or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/convosofficial to drop off a one time donation. Currently donations and merchandise sales are being used to obtain captioning and transcription services to make th...2020-10-2236 minConversations OfficialAnti LGBTQ Scriptures and Spiritual GaslightingThis episode is a response to anti LGBTQ hare speech directed at me from a local evangelical pastor. I discuss supposedly anti lgbtq scripture and the idea of spiritual gaslighting.If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit https://www.patreon.com/Conversationsofficial to establish a monthly contribution or https://www.buymeacoffee.com/convosofficial to drop off a one time donation. Currently donations and merchandise sales are being used to...2020-10-2145 minConversations OfficialThe Evangelical Church is Actively Harming SocietyThis is a spontaneous speech that I gave concerning the evangelical church and the prevalence of anti lgbtq and racist ideas in Americ’s pulpits. This speech was the genesis of this second wave of Conversations. Conversations previously existed at a 5 year long experiment in creating safe space for spiritual and intellectual curiosity and intentional community.If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you would like to contribute financially, you can visit https://www.patreon.com/Conversationsofficial to es...2020-10-2109 minConversations OfficialConversations Official (Trailer)2020-10-2000 min