Ravel Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/ravel We all grew up in different parts of American Christianity, and we still keep thinking about how to take it seriously, even as we leave some beliefs behind. Join us our round-table discussion as we ravel out our faith in a complex world, pulling on one thread at a time, seeking Meaning at the end of it all. © 2026 Ravel LLC b86d2597-f259-570d-af81-b12740feb1bd no Support this podcast on Patreon START HERE en Wed, 13 May 2026 02:00:10 -0600 Wed, 13 May 2026 02:01:05 -0600 https://patreon.com/ravelpod https://img.transistorcdn.com/pgjdXFJ7Q-1LJ1-Rf5bIFg3KER_0FDW5zhaTRamMj8k/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzEzMDI1LzE2NzI3/MTY0ODItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Ravel https://patreon.com/ravelpod episodic Ravel LLC We all grew up in different parts of American Christianity, and we still keep thinking about how to take it seriously, even as we leave some beliefs behind. Join us our round-table discussion as we ravel out our faith in a complex world, pulling on one thread at a time, seeking Meaning at the end of it all. We all grew up in different parts of American Christianity, and we still keep thinking about how to take it seriously, even as we leave some beliefs behind. ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Stephen Henning No No 196. Check Your Power At The Door 196. Check Your Power At The Door full 4e454bf8-b354-41dd-86d9-a9d0e29a1182 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f005757 In this episode, we explore abuse of power in church leadership, accountability structures across denominations, and the ways grace and forgiveness can be distorted to protect harmful behavior instead of vulnerable people. We each reflect on personal experiences with church hypocrisy, charismatic celebrity culture, and the tension between repentance, justice, and institutional self-protection. The conversation moves through stories of denominational failures, queer exclusion, public scandals, and the social contracts churches break when trust is betrayed. We arrive at the idea that meaningful accountability requires transparency, transformation, and small everyday acts of compassion rather than power, image, or platform. 

Host Recommendations

  • Emily: Follow the Wesleyan “three simple rules”
  • Stephen: Rediscover and lean into your favorite color as an adult
  • Josh: Replace furniture you no longer love or use well

Host DE-Recommendations

  • Emily: Do not excuse harmful behavior or abuse under the guise of grace, forgiveness, or religious authority
  • Stephen: Do not make judgment calls about other people’s spiritual or philosophical practices when you do not understand their story or needs
  • Josh: Do not hold onto furniture you dislike simply because you already own it

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  • Theme Song: In Full Color by Louie Zong on Spotify and Bandcamp
  • Artwork: Yarn and Ravel by Dixie Lee Henning @dixieleedraws
  • Produced by Stephen Henning, Josh Lieuallen, and Emily Rettinghouse
  • Editing/Audio Engineering by Stephen Henning
  • Certified Organic benediction by Reverend Emily Rettinghouse, MDiv
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> In this episode, we explore abuse of power in church leadership, accountability structures across denominations, and the ways grace and forgiveness can be distorted to protect harmful behavior instead of vulnerable people. We each reflect on personal experiences with church hypocrisy, charismatic celebrity culture, and the tension between repentance, justice, and institutional self-protection. The conversation moves through stories of denominational failures, queer exclusion, public scandals, and the social contracts churches break when trust is betrayed. We arrive at the idea that meaningful accountability requires transparency, transformation, and small everyday acts of compassion rather than power, image, or platform. 

Host Recommendations

  • Emily: Follow the Wesleyan “three simple rules”
  • Stephen: Rediscover and lean into your favorite color as an adult
  • Josh: Replace furniture you no longer love or use well

Host DE-Recommendations

  • Emily: Do not excuse harmful behavior or abuse under the guise of grace, forgiveness, or religious authority
  • Stephen: Do not make judgment calls about other people’s spiritual or philosophical practices when you do not understand their story or needs
  • Josh: Do not hold onto furniture you dislike simply because you already own it

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  • Join our free Discord community by emailing us at theravelpod@gmail.com for an invite link!
  • Take a minute to drop us a 5-star rating and a 1-2 sentence review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Credits:

  • Theme Song: In Full Color by Louie Zong on Spotify and Bandcamp
  • Artwork: Yarn and Ravel by Dixie Lee Henning @dixieleedraws
  • Produced by Stephen Henning, Josh Lieuallen, and Emily Rettinghouse
  • Editing/Audio Engineering by Stephen Henning
  • Certified Organic benediction by Reverend Emily Rettinghouse, MDiv
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3284 In this episode, we explore abuse of power in church leadership, accountability structures across denominations, and the ways grace and forgiveness can be distorted to protect harmful behavior instead of vulnerable people. We each reflect on personal experiences with church hypocrisy, charismatic celebrity culture, and the tension between repentance, justice, and institutional self-protection. The conversation moves through stories of denominational failures, queer exclusion, public scandals, and the social contracts churches break when trust is betrayed. We arrive at the idea that meaningful accountability requires transparency, transformation, and small everyday acts of compassion rather than power, image, or platform. 

Host Recommendations

  • Emily: Follow the Wesleyan “three simple rules”
  • Stephen: Rediscover and lean into your favorite color as an adult
  • Josh: Replace furniture you no longer love or use well

Host DE-Recommendations

  • Emily: Do not excuse harmful behavior or abuse under the guise of grace, forgiveness, or religious authority
  • Stephen: Do not make judgment calls about other people’s spiritual or philosophical practices when you do not understand their story or needs
  • Josh: Do not hold onto furniture you dislike simply because you already own it

Join us:

  • Join our free Discord community by emailing us at theravelpod@gmail.com for an invite link!
  • Take a minute to drop us a 5-star rating and a 1-2 sentence review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Credits:

  • Theme Song: In Full Color by Louie Zong on Spotify and Bandcamp
  • Artwork: Yarn and Ravel by Dixie Lee Henning @dixieleedraws
  • Produced by Stephen Henning, Josh Lieuallen, and Emily Rettinghouse
  • Editing/Audio Engineering by Stephen Henning
  • Certified Organic benediction by Reverend Emily Rettinghouse, MDiv
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 195. A Tale of Two City Theologies 195. A Tale of Two City Theologies full 38e123c2-5cfe-4d45-b811-149fe75495b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/126b2681 In this episode, Josh and Stephen explore a noticed growing anti-city sentiment within American Christianity, unpacking how politics, economics, fear, and cultural identity shape a rural-versus-urban divide. We contrast this with the deeply city-centered theology of the New Testament, noting the irony in modern Christian attitudes toward urban spaces. We weave through media narratives, food culture, and even biblical imagery, suggesting that American Christianity may be drifting toward Old Testament “outsider” and conquest frameworks rather than Jesus’ embodied presence among diverse city populations.

Host Recommendations 

  • Stephen: Eat “vitamin carrots”
  • Josh: Make homemade Chipotle-style bowls

Host DE-Recommendations

  • Stephen: Neglecting dryer vent cleaning
  • Josh: Leaving phone text notification sounds on

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Credits:

  • Theme Song: In Full Color by Louie Zong on Spotify and Bandcamp
  • Artwork: Yarn and Ravel by Dixie Lee Henning @dixieleedraws
  • Produced by Stephen Henning, Josh Lieuallen, and Emily Rettinghouse
  • Editing/Audio Engineering by Stephen Henning
  • Certified Organic benediction by Reverend Emily Rettinghouse, MDiv
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> In this episode, Josh and Stephen explore a noticed growing anti-city sentiment within American Christianity, unpacking how politics, economics, fear, and cultural identity shape a rural-versus-urban divide. We contrast this with the deeply city-centered theology of the New Testament, noting the irony in modern Christian attitudes toward urban spaces. We weave through media narratives, food culture, and even biblical imagery, suggesting that American Christianity may be drifting toward Old Testament “outsider” and conquest frameworks rather than Jesus’ embodied presence among diverse city populations.

Host Recommendations 

  • Stephen: Eat “vitamin carrots”
  • Josh: Make homemade Chipotle-style bowls

Host DE-Recommendations

  • Stephen: Neglecting dryer vent cleaning
  • Josh: Leaving phone text notification sounds on

Join us:

  • Join our free Discord community by emailing us at theravelpod@gmail.com for an invite link!
  • Take a minute to drop us a 5-star rating and a 1-2 sentence review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Credits:

  • Theme Song: In Full Color by Louie Zong on Spotify and Bandcamp
  • Artwork: Yarn and Ravel by Dixie Lee Henning @dixieleedraws
  • Produced by Stephen Henning, Josh Lieuallen, and Emily Rettinghouse
  • Editing/Audio Engineering by Stephen Henning
  • Certified Organic benediction by Reverend Emily Rettinghouse, MDiv
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3051 In this episode, Josh and Stephen explore a noticed growing anti-city sentiment within American Christianity, unpacking how politics, economics, fear, and cultural identity shape a rural-versus-urban divide. We contrast this with the deeply city-centered theology of the New Testament, noting the irony in modern Christian attitudes toward urban spaces. We weave through media narratives, food culture, and even biblical imagery, suggesting that American Christianity may be drifting toward Old Testament “outsider” and conquest frameworks rather than Jesus’ embodied presence among diverse city populations.

Host Recommendations 

  • Stephen: Eat “vitamin carrots”
  • Josh: Make homemade Chipotle-style bowls

Host DE-Recommendations

  • Stephen: Neglecting dryer vent cleaning
  • Josh: Leaving phone text notification sounds on

Join us:

  • Join our free Discord community by emailing us at theravelpod@gmail.com for an invite link!
  • Take a minute to drop us a 5-star rating and a 1-2 sentence review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Credits:

  • Theme Song: In Full Color by Louie Zong on Spotify and Bandcamp
  • Artwork: Yarn and Ravel by Dixie Lee Henning @dixieleedraws
  • Produced by Stephen Henning, Josh Lieuallen, and Emily Rettinghouse
  • Editing/Audio Engineering by Stephen Henning
  • Certified Organic benediction by Reverend Emily Rettinghouse, MDiv
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 194. Angels: Heralds of the Unorthodox 194. Angels: Heralds of the Unorthodox full 4d41a297-cc85-46f7-8aba-9c07ae469202 https://share.transistor.fm/s/45744d4f We explore angels in the Bible and in Christian imagination, asking what role they actually play in the stories that shaped the tradition. Moving through familiar passages and odd details alike, we consider whether angels are supernatural beings, literary devices, or something closer to a storytelling signal that a narrative turn is about to happen. The conversation wanders through ancient mythology, modern interpretations, guardian angels, and the human impulse to find meaning in unexpected moments. Along the way we land on a curious possibility: whenever angels show up, the story may be about to go unorthodox.

Host Recommendations

  • Emily: Updated healthy eating food pyramid
  • Stephen: Meaningful desk trinkets
  • Josh: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, specifically the audiobook version

Host DE-Recommendations

  • Emily: Junk political mailers
  • Stephen: Sticking with an internet provider
  • Josh: Forgetting routine car maintenance

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  • Join our free Discord community by emailing us at theravelpod@gmail.com for an invite link!
  • Take a minute to drop us a 5-star rating and a 1-2 sentence review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Credits:

  • Theme Song: In Full Color by Louie Zong on Spotify and Bandcamp
  • Artwork: Yarn and Ravel by Dixie Lee Henning @dixieleedraws
  • Produced by Stephen Henning, Josh Lieuallen, and Emily Rettinghouse
  • Editing/Audio Engineering by Stephen Henning
  • Certified Organic benediction by Reverend Emily Rettinghouse, MDiv
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We explore angels in the Bible and in Christian imagination, asking what role they actually play in the stories that shaped the tradition. Moving through familiar passages and odd details alike, we consider whether angels are supernatural beings, literary devices, or something closer to a storytelling signal that a narrative turn is about to happen. The conversation wanders through ancient mythology, modern interpretations, guardian angels, and the human impulse to find meaning in unexpected moments. Along the way we land on a curious possibility: whenever angels show up, the story may be about to go unorthodox.

Host Recommendations

  • Emily: Updated healthy eating food pyramid
  • Stephen: Meaningful desk trinkets
  • Josh: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, specifically the audiobook version

Host DE-Recommendations

  • Emily: Junk political mailers
  • Stephen: Sticking with an internet provider
  • Josh: Forgetting routine car maintenance

Join us:

  • Join our free Discord community by emailing us at theravelpod@gmail.com for an invite link!
  • Take a minute to drop us a 5-star rating and a 1-2 sentence review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Credits:

  • Theme Song: In Full Color by Louie Zong on Spotify and Bandcamp
  • Artwork: Yarn and Ravel by Dixie Lee Henning @dixieleedraws
  • Produced by Stephen Henning, Josh Lieuallen, and Emily Rettinghouse
  • Editing/Audio Engineering by Stephen Henning
  • Certified Organic benediction by Reverend Emily Rettinghouse, MDiv
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:09:38 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2567 We explore angels in the Bible and in Christian imagination, asking what role they actually play in the stories that shaped the tradition. Moving through familiar passages and odd details alike, we consider whether angels are supernatural beings, literary devices, or something closer to a storytelling signal that a narrative turn is about to happen. The conversation wanders through ancient mythology, modern interpretations, guardian angels, and the human impulse to find meaning in unexpected moments. Along the way we land on a curious possibility: whenever angels show up, the story may be about to go unorthodox.

Host Recommendations

  • Emily: Updated healthy eating food pyramid
  • Stephen: Meaningful desk trinkets
  • Josh: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, specifically the audiobook version

Host DE-Recommendations

  • Emily: Junk political mailers
  • Stephen: Sticking with an internet provider
  • Josh: Forgetting routine car maintenance

Join us:

  • Join our free Discord community by emailing us at theravelpod@gmail.com for an invite link!
  • Take a minute to drop us a 5-star rating and a 1-2 sentence review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Credits:

  • Theme Song: In Full Color by Louie Zong on Spotify and Bandcamp
  • Artwork: Yarn and Ravel by Dixie Lee Henning @dixieleedraws
  • Produced by Stephen Henning, Josh Lieuallen, and Emily Rettinghouse
  • Editing/Audio Engineering by Stephen Henning
  • Certified Organic benediction by Reverend Emily Rettinghouse, MDiv
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 193. This One Is Half Full 193. This One Is Half Full full 5670db2a-32df-43fe-873f-9cf59bca955a https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3a7c4ba We explore what optimism actually is and is not, moving beyond half full versus half empty toward peace, joy, acceptance, and responsible action. Drawing on psychology, Buddhism, and our own religious upbringings, we consider whether optimism is innate, learned, or a practice that shapes how we meet uncertainty and tragedy. We wrestle with how optimism can slide into apathy in politics and church culture, and close with small rituals and a Tao Te Ching passage that frames hope as spacious presence rather than certainty.

Host Recommendations

  • Emily: Do the thing you’ve been afraid to do. Stop hovering and just jump in.
  • Stephen: Be the person who gently puts bugs outside (or befriends them).
  • Josh: Get on a simple “kick” — a small, playful obsession you look forward to.

Host DE-Recommendations

  • Emily: Smoking (take care of your lungs).
  • Stephen: Mindless social-media scrolling — unfollow ~20 clutter accounts.
  • Josh: Fruit Loops (if it looks like a rainbow, it should taste like one).

Join us:

  • Join our free Discord community by emailing us at theravelpod@gmail.com for an invite link!
  • Take a minute to drop us a 5-star rating and a 1-2 sentence review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Credits:

  • Theme Song: In Full Color by Louie Zong on Spotify and Bandcamp
  • Artwork: Yarn and Ravel by Dixie Lee Henning @dixieleedraws
  • Produced by Stephen Henning, Josh Lieuallen, and Emily Rettinghouse
  • Editing/Audio Engineering by Stephen Henning
  • Certified Organic benediction by Reverend Emily Rettinghouse, MDiv
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We explore what optimism actually is and is not, moving beyond half full versus half empty toward peace, joy, acceptance, and responsible action. Drawing on psychology, Buddhism, and our own religious upbringings, we consider whether optimism is innate, learned, or a practice that shapes how we meet uncertainty and tragedy. We wrestle with how optimism can slide into apathy in politics and church culture, and close with small rituals and a Tao Te Ching passage that frames hope as spacious presence rather than certainty.

Host Recommendations

  • Emily: Do the thing you’ve been afraid to do. Stop hovering and just jump in.
  • Stephen: Be the person who gently puts bugs outside (or befriends them).
  • Josh: Get on a simple “kick” — a small, playful obsession you look forward to.

Host DE-Recommendations

  • Emily: Smoking (take care of your lungs).
  • Stephen: Mindless social-media scrolling — unfollow ~20 clutter accounts.
  • Josh: Fruit Loops (if it looks like a rainbow, it should taste like one).

Join us:

  • Join our free Discord community by emailing us at theravelpod@gmail.com for an invite link!
  • Take a minute to drop us a 5-star rating and a 1-2 sentence review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Credits:

  • Theme Song: In Full Color by Louie Zong on Spotify and Bandcamp
  • Artwork: Yarn and Ravel by Dixie Lee Henning @dixieleedraws
  • Produced by Stephen Henning, Josh Lieuallen, and Emily Rettinghouse
  • Editing/Audio Engineering by Stephen Henning
  • Certified Organic benediction by Reverend Emily Rettinghouse, MDiv
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2026 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3099 We explore what optimism actually is and is not, moving beyond half full versus half empty toward peace, joy, acceptance, and responsible action. Drawing on psychology, Buddhism, and our own religious upbringings, we consider whether optimism is innate, learned, or a practice that shapes how we meet uncertainty and tragedy. We wrestle with how optimism can slide into apathy in politics and church culture, and close with small rituals and a Tao Te Ching passage that frames hope as spacious presence rather than certainty.

Host Recommendations

  • Emily: Do the thing you’ve been afraid to do. Stop hovering and just jump in.
  • Stephen: Be the person who gently puts bugs outside (or befriends them).
  • Josh: Get on a simple “kick” — a small, playful obsession you look forward to.

Host DE-Recommendations

  • Emily: Smoking (take care of your lungs).
  • Stephen: Mindless social-media scrolling — unfollow ~20 clutter accounts.
  • Josh: Fruit Loops (if it looks like a rainbow, it should taste like one).

Join us:

  • Join our free Discord community by emailing us at theravelpod@gmail.com for an invite link!
  • Take a minute to drop us a 5-star rating and a 1-2 sentence review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Credits:

  • Theme Song: In Full Color by Louie Zong on Spotify and Bandcamp
  • Artwork: Yarn and Ravel by Dixie Lee Henning @dixieleedraws
  • Produced by Stephen Henning, Josh Lieuallen, and Emily Rettinghouse
  • Editing/Audio Engineering by Stephen Henning
  • Certified Organic benediction by Reverend Emily Rettinghouse, MDiv
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 192. Selling Christian Agnosticism 192. Selling Christian Agnosticism full 6739a3ea-4042-44f3-a620-767d191c08d9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a053a9fe After listening to the two episodes Emily and Stephen did without him, Josh takes the chance to speak with Stephen about questions he had about his experience so far at the Methodist church and whether or not Stephen might be finally ready to adopt his coined term, "Christian-ish Agnostic". Stephen is skeptical, but open. Emily is unfortunately not here today.

Host Recommendations

  • Stephen: browse and add Calendars of Interest in Google Calendars
  • Josh: Handy subscription services

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  • Take a minute to drop us a 5-star rating and a 1-2 sentence review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Credits:

  • Theme Song: In Full Color by Louie Zong on Spotify and Bandcamp
  • Artwork: Yarn and Ravel by Dixie Lee Henning @dixieleedraws
  • Produced by Stephen Henning, Josh Lieuallen, and Emily Rettinghouse
  • Editing/Audio Engineering by Stephen Henning
  • Certified Organic benediction by Reverend Emily Rettinghouse, MDiv
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> After listening to the two episodes Emily and Stephen did without him, Josh takes the chance to speak with Stephen about questions he had about his experience so far at the Methodist church and whether or not Stephen might be finally ready to adopt his coined term, "Christian-ish Agnostic". Stephen is skeptical, but open. Emily is unfortunately not here today.

Host Recommendations

  • Stephen: browse and add Calendars of Interest in Google Calendars
  • Josh: Handy subscription services

Join us:

  • Join our free Discord community by emailing us at theravelpod@gmail.com for an invite link!
  • Take a minute to drop us a 5-star rating and a 1-2 sentence review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Credits:

  • Theme Song: In Full Color by Louie Zong on Spotify and Bandcamp
  • Artwork: Yarn and Ravel by Dixie Lee Henning @dixieleedraws
  • Produced by Stephen Henning, Josh Lieuallen, and Emily Rettinghouse
  • Editing/Audio Engineering by Stephen Henning
  • Certified Organic benediction by Reverend Emily Rettinghouse, MDiv
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2026 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3123 After listening to the two episodes Emily and Stephen did without him, Josh takes the chance to speak with Stephen about questions he had about his experience so far at the Methodist church and whether or not Stephen might be finally ready to adopt his coined term, "Christian-ish Agnostic". Stephen is skeptical, but open. Emily is unfortunately not here today.

Host Recommendations

  • Stephen: browse and add Calendars of Interest in Google Calendars
  • Josh: Handy subscription services

Join us:

  • Join our free Discord community by emailing us at theravelpod@gmail.com for an invite link!
  • Take a minute to drop us a 5-star rating and a 1-2 sentence review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Credits:

  • Theme Song: In Full Color by Louie Zong on Spotify and Bandcamp
  • Artwork: Yarn and Ravel by Dixie Lee Henning @dixieleedraws
  • Produced by Stephen Henning, Josh Lieuallen, and Emily Rettinghouse
  • Editing/Audio Engineering by Stephen Henning
  • Certified Organic benediction by Reverend Emily Rettinghouse, MDiv
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 191. When Desires Don't Quite "Hit" 191. When Desires Don't Quite "Hit" full e9e802a7-cb8b-4713-b918-c7fcf0f07d9e https://share.transistor.fm/s/1abdef70 In this episode, we explore why fulfilled desires so often fail to satisfy. Recorded in September 2025—before the current football season now in the playoffs, the conversation weaves together stories from the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl mindset and Stephen’s long search for a Lazuli Bunting to ask a deeper question: what happens when the thing you want finally arrives and still isn’t enough? Drawing from Christian theology, Buddhism, Daoism, and everyday life, we reflect on desire, attachment, joy, and the difference between pleasure and presence—ultimately suggesting that meaning may be found not in reaching a destination, but in learning how to play, pay attention, and remain open to what comes next.

Host Recommendations

  • Stephen: Go birding, The Tao Te Ching as translated by Stephen Mitchell
  • Josh: The Residence on Netflix, Tour De Pharmacy film
  • Emily: Combine two favorite foods into one (spaghetti tacos or pan toast), touch grass, sweaters

Join us:

  • Join our free Discord community by emailing us at theravelpod@gmail.com for an invite link!
  • Take a minute to drop us a 5-star rating and a 1-2 sentence review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Credits:

  • Theme Song: In Full Color by Louie Zong on Spotify and Bandcamp
  • Artwork: Yarn and Ravel by Dixie Lee Henning @dixieleedraws
  • Produced by Stephen Henning, Josh Lieuallen, and Emily Rettinghouse
  • Editing/Audio Engineering by Stephen Henning
  • Certified Organic benediction by Reverend Emily Rettinghouse, MDiv
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> In this episode, we explore why fulfilled desires so often fail to satisfy. Recorded in September 2025—before the current football season now in the playoffs, the conversation weaves together stories from the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl mindset and Stephen’s long search for a Lazuli Bunting to ask a deeper question: what happens when the thing you want finally arrives and still isn’t enough? Drawing from Christian theology, Buddhism, Daoism, and everyday life, we reflect on desire, attachment, joy, and the difference between pleasure and presence—ultimately suggesting that meaning may be found not in reaching a destination, but in learning how to play, pay attention, and remain open to what comes next.

Host Recommendations

  • Stephen: Go birding, The Tao Te Ching as translated by Stephen Mitchell
  • Josh: The Residence on Netflix, Tour De Pharmacy film
  • Emily: Combine two favorite foods into one (spaghetti tacos or pan toast), touch grass, sweaters

Join us:

  • Join our free Discord community by emailing us at theravelpod@gmail.com for an invite link!
  • Take a minute to drop us a 5-star rating and a 1-2 sentence review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Credits:

  • Theme Song: In Full Color by Louie Zong on Spotify and Bandcamp
  • Artwork: Yarn and Ravel by Dixie Lee Henning @dixieleedraws
  • Produced by Stephen Henning, Josh Lieuallen, and Emily Rettinghouse
  • Editing/Audio Engineering by Stephen Henning
  • Certified Organic benediction by Reverend Emily Rettinghouse, MDiv
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:45:38 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4076 In this episode, we explore why fulfilled desires so often fail to satisfy. Recorded in September 2025—before the current football season now in the playoffs, the conversation weaves together stories from the Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl mindset and Stephen’s long search for a Lazuli Bunting to ask a deeper question: what happens when the thing you want finally arrives and still isn’t enough? Drawing from Christian theology, Buddhism, Daoism, and everyday life, we reflect on desire, attachment, joy, and the difference between pleasure and presence—ultimately suggesting that meaning may be found not in reaching a destination, but in learning how to play, pay attention, and remain open to what comes next.

Host Recommendations

  • Stephen: Go birding, The Tao Te Ching as translated by Stephen Mitchell
  • Josh: The Residence on Netflix, Tour De Pharmacy film
  • Emily: Combine two favorite foods into one (spaghetti tacos or pan toast), touch grass, sweaters

Join us:

  • Join our free Discord community by emailing us at theravelpod@gmail.com for an invite link!
  • Take a minute to drop us a 5-star rating and a 1-2 sentence review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify!

Credits:

  • Theme Song: In Full Color by Louie Zong on Spotify and Bandcamp
  • Artwork: Yarn and Ravel by Dixie Lee Henning @dixieleedraws
  • Produced by Stephen Henning, Josh Lieuallen, and Emily Rettinghouse
  • Editing/Audio Engineering by Stephen Henning
  • Certified Organic benediction by Reverend Emily Rettinghouse, MDiv
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 190. The Gang (Re)Invents Astrology 190. The Gang (Re)Invents Astrology full 73008a73-ad06-433d-9167-2b73be475e4f https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef287390 We're feeling silly out here, so Josh decides it's time we at Ravel finally invent our own typology system.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We're feeling silly out here, so Josh decides it's time we at Ravel finally invent our own typology system.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2025 20:34:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4246 We're feeling silly out here, so Josh decides it's time we at Ravel finally invent our own typology system.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 189. Emily Is Stephen's Pastor Now 189. Emily Is Stephen's Pastor Now full cce98c51-6ea8-44a4-854f-87a13d51975e https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f15aaab Of course, we had to turn the tables. Because Emily is probably not the only one wondering, "Stephen, why are you going to church if you're still an atheist?"

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Of course, we had to turn the tables. Because Emily is probably not the only one wondering, "Stephen, why are you going to church if you're still an atheist?"

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3866 Of course, we had to turn the tables. Because Emily is probably not the only one wondering, "Stephen, why are you going to church if you're still an atheist?"

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 188. Stephen Is Emily's Parishoner Now 188. Stephen Is Emily's Parishoner Now full 77f1b1e7-7828-46d1-88e6-671cda6399d4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0bd583ad The title kinda says it all. You read that right. Stephen, the atheist of the pod, is now going to church. And he has questions for his new pastor about the denominations practices, motivations, and histories!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> The title kinda says it all. You read that right. Stephen, the atheist of the pod, is now going to church. And he has questions for his new pastor about the denominations practices, motivations, and histories!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3169 The title kinda says it all. You read that right. Stephen, the atheist of the pod, is now going to church. And he has questions for his new pastor about the denominations practices, motivations, and histories!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 187. Silly Songs For Jesus 187. Silly Songs For Jesus full 6fae5b05-b3b6-4c44-839e-8410b79d3cef https://share.transistor.fm/s/74f51bb6 After a late night road trip full of nostalgia, Josh has questions about what music brings us back to the good ol' days. Especially within the Christian genre, we meander through many songs, bands, and eras of the Christian music we grew up with: good, bad, and cringy. We try to name the silliest Christian song, the silliest Silly song, silliest camp song, and take some serious shots at grifters like Kanye. So enjoy!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> After a late night road trip full of nostalgia, Josh has questions about what music brings us back to the good ol' days. Especially within the Christian genre, we meander through many songs, bands, and eras of the Christian music we grew up with: good, bad, and cringy. We try to name the silliest Christian song, the silliest Silly song, silliest camp song, and take some serious shots at grifters like Kanye. So enjoy!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 10 Sep 2025 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3468 After a late night road trip full of nostalgia, Josh has questions about what music brings us back to the good ol' days. Especially within the Christian genre, we meander through many songs, bands, and eras of the Christian music we grew up with: good, bad, and cringy. We try to name the silliest Christian song, the silliest Silly song, silliest camp song, and take some serious shots at grifters like Kanye. So enjoy!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 186. Thank God For This Workplace 186. Thank God For This Workplace full 5a2800b2-79c9-4218-ae3a-9338592f6ede https://share.transistor.fm/s/c28c15bc It's a boys night! Josh and Stephen are left alone to talk about religion in the workplace. It felt fitting, after all, to let the pastor have a break for this one, considering her workplace IS her religion. We get into public shows of faith at work, evangelism in the cubicles, and what exactly "makes us different."

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> It's a boys night! Josh and Stephen are left alone to talk about religion in the workplace. It felt fitting, after all, to let the pastor have a break for this one, considering her workplace IS her religion. We get into public shows of faith at work, evangelism in the cubicles, and what exactly "makes us different."

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 27 Aug 2025 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3269 It's a boys night! Josh and Stephen are left alone to talk about religion in the workplace. It felt fitting, after all, to let the pastor have a break for this one, considering her workplace IS her religion. We get into public shows of faith at work, evangelism in the cubicles, and what exactly "makes us different."

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 185. God Awful Heresy Bracket Challenge 185. God Awful Heresy Bracket Challenge full 2c349ef4-0db8-4d60-87e6-0ec480d48740 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8bb47199 There are still quite a few things we've never done here at Ravel. One of them was playing games on air. So we change that today, as Stephen leads us through a bracket style challenge game, pitting 32 ancient and modern heresies against each other in order to find the ultimate ICK! Grab a drink, play along, and learn a little bit about what Christians through the ages have cared about enough to condemn certain ideas as (scare quotes) HERESY!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> There are still quite a few things we've never done here at Ravel. One of them was playing games on air. So we change that today, as Stephen leads us through a bracket style challenge game, pitting 32 ancient and modern heresies against each other in order to find the ultimate ICK! Grab a drink, play along, and learn a little bit about what Christians through the ages have cared about enough to condemn certain ideas as (scare quotes) HERESY!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 24 Aug 2025 15:14:51 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4731 There are still quite a few things we've never done here at Ravel. One of them was playing games on air. So we change that today, as Stephen leads us through a bracket style challenge game, pitting 32 ancient and modern heresies against each other in order to find the ultimate ICK! Grab a drink, play along, and learn a little bit about what Christians through the ages have cared about enough to condemn certain ideas as (scare quotes) HERESY!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No The Times, They Are A-Changin' The Times, They Are A-Changin' bonus 0009766d-19e7-4fe5-8aef-5201de3b5e18 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ff7ec15 ... but we're actually not going anywhere! Just different.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2025 05:51:55 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 1092 ... but we're actually not going anywhere! Just different.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 184. When Ecology Meets Eschatology 184. When Ecology Meets Eschatology full b1c8ec8a-4f80-405f-978f-d03c4fa793f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0aed59e Natural disasters often ignite spiritual reflection, but what if the apocalypse isn’t destruction, but transformation? In this episode, we trace the line between eschatology and ecology, questioning the theology that sees disaster as divine judgment and exploring what it means to live as responsible stewards in a world crying out for renewal.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Natural disasters often ignite spiritual reflection, but what if the apocalypse isn’t destruction, but transformation? In this episode, we trace the line between eschatology and ecology, questioning the theology that sees disaster as divine judgment and exploring what it means to live as responsible stewards in a world crying out for renewal.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 21 Jul 2025 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2584 Natural disasters often ignite spiritual reflection, but what if the apocalypse isn’t destruction, but transformation? In this episode, we trace the line between eschatology and ecology, questioning the theology that sees disaster as divine judgment and exploring what it means to live as responsible stewards in a world crying out for renewal.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 183. Transitional Beliefs As Offramps and Onramps 183. Transitional Beliefs As Offramps and Onramps full ed607ed8-863c-4e3a-a303-b5b7b8b1ca48 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7ac1334 We're back, and we explore whether transitional beliefs are helpful or harmful in faith journeys. We dig into slippery slopes, the power of personal values, and how openness (not rigidity) often shapes a healthier spiritual life. Along the way, we debate if progressive Christianity is truly an “off-ramp” out of faith, or just a new way to stay on the road. 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We're back, and we explore whether transitional beliefs are helpful or harmful in faith journeys. We dig into slippery slopes, the power of personal values, and how openness (not rigidity) often shapes a healthier spiritual life. Along the way, we debate if progressive Christianity is truly an “off-ramp” out of faith, or just a new way to stay on the road. 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2025 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2744 We're back, and we explore whether transitional beliefs are helpful or harmful in faith journeys. We dig into slippery slopes, the power of personal values, and how openness (not rigidity) often shapes a healthier spiritual life. Along the way, we debate if progressive Christianity is truly an “off-ramp” out of faith, or just a new way to stay on the road. 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 182. When Bread Matters Most 182. When Bread Matters Most full dbf5ca04-fbaf-4f22-9762-0a444ecec37f https://share.transistor.fm/s/8df514a3 ***CW: There is a brief mention of suicide at 39:48 and a story involving the following memorial service lasting until 41:20.

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Allow us to set the table for a classic Christian conundrum: who gets to come to the table and partake in Communion? Do the gluten-free get to have an option in this highly symbolic act of worship and ritual? What about those with food allergies? Or that youth group camp that is forced to use corn chips and yellow lemonade in their communion service? Or perhaps you enjoy a meal in remembrance of a loved one with boxed wine and McDoubles? What COUNTS?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ***CW: There is a brief mention of suicide at 39:48 and a story involving the following memorial service lasting until 41:20.

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Allow us to set the table for a classic Christian conundrum: who gets to come to the table and partake in Communion? Do the gluten-free get to have an option in this highly symbolic act of worship and ritual? What about those with food allergies? Or that youth group camp that is forced to use corn chips and yellow lemonade in their communion service? Or perhaps you enjoy a meal in remembrance of a loved one with boxed wine and McDoubles? What COUNTS?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3097 ***CW: There is a brief mention of suicide at 39:48 and a story involving the following memorial service lasting until 41:20.

If you or a loved one are experiencing mental health struggles, please call or text the Crisis Lifeline at 988. Please listen gently and carefully.***

Allow us to set the table for a classic Christian conundrum: who gets to come to the table and partake in Communion? Do the gluten-free get to have an option in this highly symbolic act of worship and ritual? What about those with food allergies? Or that youth group camp that is forced to use corn chips and yellow lemonade in their communion service? Or perhaps you enjoy a meal in remembrance of a loved one with boxed wine and McDoubles? What COUNTS?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 181. Bigfoot "Mormonism" 181. Bigfoot "Mormonism" full 92e02cf1-862b-428f-84c1-3b31d5481e07 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3d55006 Truly, this is just one of those episodes you have to listen to to believe. Josh does a book report on The Xanue: Befriending the Bigfoot Forrest People (no link provided because we don't actually think you should buy the book). 

Bigfoot is a missionary for the gospel of Christ Jesus. 
There are warring factions of shapeshifters fighting to confuse and terrify THAT ARE DEFINITELY NOT NEPHILIM. 
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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Truly, this is just one of those episodes you have to listen to to believe. Josh does a book report on The Xanue: Befriending the Bigfoot Forrest People (no link provided because we don't actually think you should buy the book). 

Bigfoot is a missionary for the gospel of Christ Jesus. 
There are warring factions of shapeshifters fighting to confuse and terrify THAT ARE DEFINITELY NOT NEPHILIM. 
The Garden of Eden is the name of an extragalactic planet where the progenitors of humanity (Adam and Eve) FAILED the test while the Xanue people PASSED and became ascended, unfallen beings of the universe.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 08 Jan 2025 20:14:37 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2904 Truly, this is just one of those episodes you have to listen to to believe. Josh does a book report on The Xanue: Befriending the Bigfoot Forrest People (no link provided because we don't actually think you should buy the book). 

Bigfoot is a missionary for the gospel of Christ Jesus. 
There are warring factions of shapeshifters fighting to confuse and terrify THAT ARE DEFINITELY NOT NEPHILIM. 
The Garden of Eden is the name of an extragalactic planet where the progenitors of humanity (Adam and Eve) FAILED the test while the Xanue people PASSED and became ascended, unfallen beings of the universe.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 180. Pharoah's Unforgivable Sin 180. Pharoah's Unforgivable Sin full a7c622ce-af13-41a2-bf9c-66875caf91eb https://share.transistor.fm/s/05e69fc0 In this episode, we volley interpretations around the story of Pharoah not letting the Israelites go because of his "hardened heart." What does it mean? In the light and heat of YHWH, was Pharoah more like mud baking dry rather than wax melting smooth? And what the heck do we do with the New Testament's "Unforgivable Sin"? And ultimately, are we looking at the same thing in Pharoah?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> In this episode, we volley interpretations around the story of Pharoah not letting the Israelites go because of his "hardened heart." What does it mean? In the light and heat of YHWH, was Pharoah more like mud baking dry rather than wax melting smooth? And what the heck do we do with the New Testament's "Unforgivable Sin"? And ultimately, are we looking at the same thing in Pharoah?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2024 07:46:26 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2467 In this episode, we volley interpretations around the story of Pharoah not letting the Israelites go because of his "hardened heart." What does it mean? In the light and heat of YHWH, was Pharoah more like mud baking dry rather than wax melting smooth? And what the heck do we do with the New Testament's "Unforgivable Sin"? And ultimately, are we looking at the same thing in Pharoah?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 179. Call Me Daddy God 179. Call Me Daddy God full aca0078b-1d1b-4aa9-a989-0aade79e2181 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5bb25256 WHO'S YOUR DADDY??? Ravel is back from the unplanned break and ready to gooooo! We're bringing you an episode that was, admittedly, recorded months ago, but it is no less fun. We're getting into the reading of the Hebrew word "ABBA" as we try to figure out where the heck this whole "daddy" business started as it's used to refer to God.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> WHO'S YOUR DADDY??? Ravel is back from the unplanned break and ready to gooooo! We're bringing you an episode that was, admittedly, recorded months ago, but it is no less fun. We're getting into the reading of the Hebrew word "ABBA" as we try to figure out where the heck this whole "daddy" business started as it's used to refer to God.

(FACT CHECK: Stephen goes the entire episode talking about the "ABBA, Father" verse as if Jesus was the one teaching it, while it was in fact, Paul in Romans 8:15.)

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 13 Nov 2024 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2689 WHO'S YOUR DADDY??? Ravel is back from the unplanned break and ready to gooooo! We're bringing you an episode that was, admittedly, recorded months ago, but it is no less fun. We're getting into the reading of the Hebrew word "ABBA" as we try to figure out where the heck this whole "daddy" business started as it's used to refer to God.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 178. Luigi's Mansion: Holy Ghost Edition 178. Luigi's Mansion: Holy Ghost Edition full 717389ff-45a6-4c13-911f-457f8151eeb7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/949fa274 Stephen says "there are a lot of god shaped ghosts in my attic." Josh takes the idea and runs with it, saying that "we will always be haunted by the Holy Ghost, but it is up to us whether it's like Casper the friendly ghost or like a poltergeist." 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Stephen says "there are a lot of god shaped ghosts in my attic." Josh takes the idea and runs with it, saying that "we will always be haunted by the Holy Ghost, but it is up to us whether it's like Casper the friendly ghost or like a poltergeist." 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 26 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2022 Stephen says "there are a lot of god shaped ghosts in my attic." Josh takes the idea and runs with it, saying that "we will always be haunted by the Holy Ghost, but it is up to us whether it's like Casper the friendly ghost or like a poltergeist." 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 177. Jesus: The Man, The Myth, The Legend 177. Jesus: The Man, The Myth, The Legend full 0121495b-f069-49e6-8010-32023592b9bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/b07cbf9e Thank you for your supreme patience while we took an unscheduled break for a couple months! We're back with a conversation about the historical Jesus! Specifically, we're avoiding talking about "the Christ," instead focusing on the ideas of Jesus' humanity. Speculations include: as a devout Jewish man, he was likely married; he was likely born in Nazareth and not Bethlehem; and he was almost surely a stonemason and not a woodworker.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Thank you for your supreme patience while we took an unscheduled break for a couple months! We're back with a conversation about the historical Jesus! Specifically, we're avoiding talking about "the Christ," instead focusing on the ideas of Jesus' humanity. Speculations include: as a devout Jewish man, he was likely married; he was likely born in Nazareth and not Bethlehem; and he was almost surely a stonemason and not a woodworker.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2760 Thank you for your supreme patience while we took an unscheduled break for a couple months! We're back with a conversation about the historical Jesus! Specifically, we're avoiding talking about "the Christ," instead focusing on the ideas of Jesus' humanity. Speculations include: as a devout Jewish man, he was likely married; he was likely born in Nazareth and not Bethlehem; and he was almost surely a stonemason and not a woodworker.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 176. Nihilism's Fatal Flaw 176. Nihilism's Fatal Flaw full 4c40b131-6300-427d-b637-aeb40246049a https://share.transistor.fm/s/03d20269 ***This episode includes discussion of nihilism, meaninglessness, and suicide. If you or someone you know are experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please contact the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. Please listen with care.***

Josh wonders if we ever escape nihilism. Stephen is ready to embrace the existential meaningless in a joyful, stoic way. Emily sees meaning in literally everything.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ***This episode includes discussion of nihilism, meaninglessness, and suicide. If you or someone you know are experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please contact the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. Please listen with care.***

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 03 Apr 2024 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2368 ***This episode includes discussion of nihilism, meaninglessness, and suicide. If you or someone you know are experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please contact the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. Please listen with care.***

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 175. To Share Or Not To Share 175. To Share Or Not To Share full 1c9a6a21-c8ca-41b2-9f7a-59eba27dfe13 https://share.transistor.fm/s/813de33d When does honest and earnest transparency tip into oversharing and misplaced attention seeking? (the podcasters ask, fully acknowledging what irony this invites...) What is gossip actually? How can information shared amongst a community be helpful for reinforcing good boundaries and expectations without tipping into harmful rumor-mongering? 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> When does honest and earnest transparency tip into oversharing and misplaced attention seeking? (the podcasters ask, fully acknowledging what irony this invites...) What is gossip actually? How can information shared amongst a community be helpful for reinforcing good boundaries and expectations without tipping into harmful rumor-mongering? 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 174. Is Death So Bad? 174. Is Death So Bad? full 0978bfbd-8492-4b86-a97f-26e4ebeb3dc4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3a95396e Really though? When it's essentially the only human experience that is truly universal, that we all will die, why do we have such a bad relationship with it? Stephen wonders if the fear of death is something religion does to inspire fear to win converts. "Oh death, where is your sting?" Perhaps we got it all wrong and what we thought was a sting was a kiss all along!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Really though? When it's essentially the only human experience that is truly universal, that we all will die, why do we have such a bad relationship with it? Stephen wonders if the fear of death is something religion does to inspire fear to win converts. "Oh death, where is your sting?" Perhaps we got it all wrong and what we thought was a sting was a kiss all along!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 173. Does It Matter Where Money Comes From? 173. Does It Matter Where Money Comes From? full 9c42d0df-ea0d-4b11-8043-8de2bf539e30 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b327feec It's about time we check in on our thoughts on money, huh? A lot has changes since the teen episodes of our podcast and Josh is wondering "does it matter where money comes from?" Unsurprisingly, we talk about the implications of philanthropy, giving vs tithing mindset, the churches that are greasy and gross about money, and the ones who could be doing it better.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> It's about time we check in on our thoughts on money, huh? A lot has changes since the teen episodes of our podcast and Josh is wondering "does it matter where money comes from?" Unsurprisingly, we talk about the implications of philanthropy, giving vs tithing mindset, the churches that are greasy and gross about money, and the ones who could be doing it better.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 21 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2181 It's about time we check in on our thoughts on money, huh? A lot has changes since the teen episodes of our podcast and Josh is wondering "does it matter where money comes from?" Unsurprisingly, we talk about the implications of philanthropy, giving vs tithing mindset, the churches that are greasy and gross about money, and the ones who could be doing it better.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 172. WTF Did Jesus Think The Church Would Be?! 172. WTF Did Jesus Think The Church Would Be?! full 1ad1a795-b854-46d0-ad2a-2959b5eaaacc https://share.transistor.fm/s/b4fe343e Why don't more people wonder about what Jesus himself thought the church would be? Would Jesus like what we've done with the place? Or would he think we completely missed the mark from what he had in mind when he told Peter "upon this rock I will build my church"? These questions and more as we grapple with the greek ecclesia and play a wild hypothetical when Stephen asks Emily what would happen if Jesus showed up at the church she pastors!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Why don't more people wonder about what Jesus himself thought the church would be? Would Jesus like what we've done with the place? Or would he think we completely missed the mark from what he had in mind when he told Peter "upon this rock I will build my church"? These questions and more as we grapple with the greek ecclesia and play a wild hypothetical when Stephen asks Emily what would happen if Jesus showed up at the church she pastors!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 07 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2037 Why don't more people wonder about what Jesus himself thought the church would be? Would Jesus like what we've done with the place? Or would he think we completely missed the mark from what he had in mind when he told Peter "upon this rock I will build my church"? These questions and more as we grapple with the greek ecclesia and play a wild hypothetical when Stephen asks Emily what would happen if Jesus showed up at the church she pastors!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 171. Thoughts and Prayers and Wagers 171. Thoughts and Prayers and Wagers full 9d611fd0-3536-4033-ad6a-ee9a39d1e2ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2483b06 Stephen has officially entered his atheist Philosophy Era (think Taylor Swift's Reputation Era with equal amounts of confidence with a dash of ennui-bordering-on-nihilism) and wants to play with the classic thought experiment presented by Blaise Pascal: the famous "wager." We discuss the misconceptions and misapplications as used by evangelical Christian apologists as well as Pascal's thoughts on uncertainty.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Stephen has officially entered his atheist Philosophy Era (think Taylor Swift's Reputation Era with equal amounts of confidence with a dash of ennui-bordering-on-nihilism) and wants to play with the classic thought experiment presented by Blaise Pascal: the famous "wager." We discuss the misconceptions and misapplications as used by evangelical Christian apologists as well as Pascal's thoughts on uncertainty.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 17 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2475 Stephen has officially entered his atheist Philosophy Era (think Taylor Swift's Reputation Era with equal amounts of confidence with a dash of ennui-bordering-on-nihilism) and wants to play with the classic thought experiment presented by Blaise Pascal: the famous "wager." We discuss the misconceptions and misapplications as used by evangelical Christian apologists as well as Pascal's thoughts on uncertainty.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No A Beginning of the Year Announcement A Beginning of the Year Announcement bonus 5182a67c-6b6d-42fe-bbcc-2e3a85710ee3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2629c701 We at the pod are using the classic New Year energy to reevaluate priorities and goals and have come to a decision to dial back the pod to an every-other-week release schedule. We have additionally decided to retire our social media presence as @ravelpod. Stay subscribed and look forward to a new episode next week!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We at the pod are using the classic New Year energy to reevaluate priorities and goals and have come to a decision to dial back the pod to an every-other-week release schedule. We have additionally decided to retire our social media presence as @ravelpod. Stay subscribed and look forward to a new episode next week!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 10 Jan 2024 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 197 We at the pod are using the classic New Year energy to reevaluate priorities and goals and have come to a decision to dial back the pod to an every-other-week release schedule. We have additionally decided to retire our social media presence as @ravelpod. Stay subscribed and look forward to a new episode next week!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 170. How Cringe Thou Art 170. How Cringe Thou Art full 70886540-6221-48e4-9df5-cfc4263979d3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2528e426 We're starting the year off right by talking about the cRiNgE thrown around by Christians and atheists alike. What's at the root of the cringe response? Why do we hate it? What do we love to hate it?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We're starting the year off right by talking about the cRiNgE thrown around by Christians and atheists alike. What's at the root of the cringe response? Why do we hate it? What do we love to hate it?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No Rob Bell: Where'd You Park Your Spaceship? Rob Bell: Where'd You Park Your Spaceship? bonus b47e1d64-f2ea-43ff-803d-3f18c15ffcc8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/18bd865c ROB BELL pulls up a stool to the Ravel table! We're overjoyed to bring you one final audio offering in the year of our Lord, 2023, where Stephen and Emily get to spend a whole 90 minutes with the singular Robell (with one B) in the great living room in the sky. Stephen guides our time together as he deep dives into Rob's newest NOVEL entitled Where'd You Park Your Spaceship? There are readings to and by the author as we touch on ideas like imagination, Big Magic, generative art, integration/disintegration/reintegration, a love affair with tomatoes, the ideal notion of Platonic CIRCLES versus Lines and trajectories, the zimzum of love and loss, ungrieved grief, delicious secret breads, bee pollen potions, and the classic "may you..." blessing gifted to us by the Dill Tudd of our universe, Rob Bell. PIDDLE. PIDDLE. PIDDLE.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ROB BELL pulls up a stool to the Ravel table! We're overjoyed to bring you one final audio offering in the year of our Lord, 2023, where Stephen and Emily get to spend a whole 90 minutes with the singular Robell (with one B) in the great living room in the sky. Stephen guides our time together as he deep dives into Rob's newest NOVEL entitled Where'd You Park Your Spaceship? There are readings to and by the author as we touch on ideas like imagination, Big Magic, generative art, integration/disintegration/reintegration, a love affair with tomatoes, the ideal notion of Platonic CIRCLES versus Lines and trajectories, the zimzum of love and loss, ungrieved grief, delicious secret breads, bee pollen potions, and the classic "may you..." blessing gifted to us by the Dill Tudd of our universe, Rob Bell. PIDDLE. PIDDLE. PIDDLE.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 169. Crossing The Fence Of Comfort 169. Crossing The Fence Of Comfort full e8e5d096-ffc2-461d-8a07-b67d04f947ca https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b8a1d8c Emily is feeling reflective this year about where we've had the comforts come and go from our lives. But Stephen is feeling silly and derails the episode almost immediately by insisting the LOTR quote Emily brought to share was actually from the blockbuster film masterpiece, The Chicken Run. But then, of course, we get back on track as we talk about lovely new comforts in our lives while all three hosts grieve what they once had through the practice of prayer. AND THEN, we wrap up the episode with a point about the blockbuster film masterpiece, The Chicken Run, that actually kind of works!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Emily is feeling reflective this year about where we've had the comforts come and go from our lives. But Stephen is feeling silly and derails the episode almost immediately by insisting the LOTR quote Emily brought to share was actually from the blockbuster film masterpiece, The Chicken Run. But then, of course, we get back on track as we talk about lovely new comforts in our lives while all three hosts grieve what they once had through the practice of prayer. AND THEN, we wrap up the episode with a point about the blockbuster film masterpiece, The Chicken Run, that actually kind of works!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 20 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2609 Emily is feeling reflective this year about where we've had the comforts come and go from our lives. But Stephen is feeling silly and derails the episode almost immediately by insisting the LOTR quote Emily brought to share was actually from the blockbuster film masterpiece, The Chicken Run. But then, of course, we get back on track as we talk about lovely new comforts in our lives while all three hosts grieve what they once had through the practice of prayer. AND THEN, we wrap up the episode with a point about the blockbuster film masterpiece, The Chicken Run, that actually kind of works!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 168. Clean Up On Exile Four 168. Clean Up On Exile Four full 5ebc63cb-6079-411d-a03a-2b8a1d8539a7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/373e0913 We're doing some soul care today while Stephen struggles with what Josh affectionately coins as "the downward dog-ness of the soul." Experiencing a darkness and a weight on the soul, we discuss the feelings of being in exile and discuss Emily's life-giving definition of self care: creating a life that you do not want to escape.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We're doing some soul care today while Stephen struggles with what Josh affectionately coins as "the downward dog-ness of the soul." Experiencing a darkness and a weight on the soul, we discuss the feelings of being in exile and discuss Emily's life-giving definition of self care: creating a life that you do not want to escape.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2837 We're doing some soul care today while Stephen struggles with what Josh affectionately coins as "the downward dog-ness of the soul." Experiencing a darkness and a weight on the soul, we discuss the feelings of being in exile and discuss Emily's life-giving definition of self care: creating a life that you do not want to escape.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 167. Bible Bias 167. Bible Bias full 11d80d6b-1fb9-4d2d-bc3d-0e659ea06b21 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe6210af What has us coming back, again and again, to the Bible? Josh thinks it has something to do with the nature of the written word in general, that we bias writings as more "truthy" because they are written. We discuss how we encounter writing differently over time, even when the writing isn't changing. And we ponder what Christianity would look like if we released the bias for the written word and came back to a tradition of active storytelling and imagination.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> What has us coming back, again and again, to the Bible? Josh thinks it has something to do with the nature of the written word in general, that we bias writings as more "truthy" because they are written. We discuss how we encounter writing differently over time, even when the writing isn't changing. And we ponder what Christianity would look like if we released the bias for the written word and came back to a tradition of active storytelling and imagination.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 06 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2662 What has us coming back, again and again, to the Bible? Josh thinks it has something to do with the nature of the written word in general, that we bias writings as more "truthy" because they are written. We discuss how we encounter writing differently over time, even when the writing isn't changing. And we ponder what Christianity would look like if we released the bias for the written word and came back to a tradition of active storytelling and imagination.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 166. I Get Emotional, Baby 166. I Get Emotional, Baby full 08a00c24-75c0-4f66-a1e5-988c7be099b6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0d8439ab Taking a suggestion from the voicemail box today, we consider the role of negative emotions in our lives and in our church and wonder why we're all so bent on stuffing them down and moving on. We discuss the embodiment of such emotions as what is actually called positive or negative, instead of the emotions themselves. As river water flowing through your fingers, emotions enter stage right and exit stage left; it's what we do with them while we share the stage that matters. And perhaps, as we learn to not identify with our emotions, we also are freed from identifying with the emotions put on us be others, like "bitter"!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Taking a suggestion from the voicemail box today, we consider the role of negative emotions in our lives and in our church and wonder why we're all so bent on stuffing them down and moving on. We discuss the embodiment of such emotions as what is actually called positive or negative, instead of the emotions themselves. As river water flowing through your fingers, emotions enter stage right and exit stage left; it's what we do with them while we share the stage that matters. And perhaps, as we learn to not identify with our emotions, we also are freed from identifying with the emotions put on us be others, like "bitter"!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 165. Complicit In Christian Colonization 165. Complicit In Christian Colonization full fa9803b5-88b8-4fd8-925f-f6cc62e21f33 https://share.transistor.fm/s/792e75a8 You'd think, with an American faith-based podcast releasing an episode so close to the holiday of Thanksgiving, that we'd enjoy a lighthearted meditation on what we're grateful for in our lives and the nature of gratitude in general... BUT NO! Instead, we dive headfirst into the harm perpetuated around the world by Eurocentric Christianity, wielding the tried-and-true tools of militarized empire in order to force assimilation with a sense of exclusivity and superiority. We grieve the harms done to indigenous communities around the world and take a critical look at how we are complicit as current or former representatives of such a storied faith background.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> You'd think, with an American faith-based podcast releasing an episode so close to the holiday of Thanksgiving, that we'd enjoy a lighthearted meditation on what we're grateful for in our lives and the nature of gratitude in general... BUT NO! Instead, we dive headfirst into the harm perpetuated around the world by Eurocentric Christianity, wielding the tried-and-true tools of militarized empire in order to force assimilation with a sense of exclusivity and superiority. We grieve the harms done to indigenous communities around the world and take a critical look at how we are complicit as current or former representatives of such a storied faith background.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 164. The End 164. The End full 4e15f989-3bfd-41c0-818c-efda16da8197 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aee9649e What begins as an exercise in classifying religion ends in a deeply personal conversation about the impacts of eschatological theology. We adopt a comparative lens to view modern Christianity against its ancient expression, asking questions like "Is it a failed apocalyptic project?" and "As such, was it inevitable that it became a dominant-state religion?" And then Josh makes it personal and ask Stephen how he's thinking about his recent apocalypse of faith.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> What begins as an exercise in classifying religion ends in a deeply personal conversation about the impacts of eschatological theology. We adopt a comparative lens to view modern Christianity against its ancient expression, asking questions like "Is it a failed apocalyptic project?" and "As such, was it inevitable that it became a dominant-state religion?" And then Josh makes it personal and ask Stephen how he's thinking about his recent apocalypse of faith.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 15 Nov 2023 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3239 What begins as an exercise in classifying religion ends in a deeply personal conversation about the impacts of eschatological theology. We adopt a comparative lens to view modern Christianity against its ancient expression, asking questions like "Is it a failed apocalyptic project?" and "As such, was it inevitable that it became a dominant-state religion?" And then Josh makes it personal and ask Stephen how he's thinking about his recent apocalypse of faith.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We suppose it's about time we reflect and ask, "has this just been idle talk?" After all, it seems like everyone has a podcast these days! Are we guilty of the same old theobro energy that we find so problematic or are we part of a reclamation of normal people doing theology? We'll let you come to your own conclusions.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Think of all the thoughts that haven't been thought. Or the writings that haven't been written. Where do they come from and how do they visit us in our minds? We take a voicemail today from a listener who is wondering what we mean when we say something is "inspired"? Does it necessarily have to be divine intervention? What is that creative spark that tells us to make art anew?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> If you have a moment, would you consider listening to our humble podcast? We know you have finite time and attention, but we'd be honored to welcome you at the table. Today, we peer curiously at the ticking clock of the universe and share our experiences of time, how we try to stop it, and how present actions can not only write futures but also rewrite pasts. It's all timey-wimey Jeremy Bearimy today and full of puns, just in the nick of time!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 25 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2819 If you have a moment, would you consider listening to our humble podcast? We know you have finite time and attention, but we'd be honored to welcome you at the table. Today, we peer curiously at the ticking clock of the universe and share our experiences of time, how we try to stop it, and how present actions can not only write futures but also rewrite pasts. It's all timey-wimey Jeremy Bearimy today and full of puns, just in the nick of time!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We're really leaning into the spooky season and discussing the reality of ghosts! Contemplating the mysteries of space, time, and consciousness, we think maybe one day even science could reasonably explain ghostly experiences. On a spiritual level, we think maybe they are folks who refuse to move on, spirits in limbo with unfinished business. We, of course, share our own stories. Once, when Emily visited a defunded and abandoned nursing home. And another, when Stephen met one on his recent visit to Scotland!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2622 We're really leaning into the spooky season and discussing the reality of ghosts! Contemplating the mysteries of space, time, and consciousness, we think maybe one day even science could reasonably explain ghostly experiences. On a spiritual level, we think maybe they are folks who refuse to move on, spirits in limbo with unfinished business. We, of course, share our own stories. Once, when Emily visited a defunded and abandoned nursing home. And another, when Stephen met one on his recent visit to Scotland!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 159. What Even Is Gnosticism? 159. What Even Is Gnosticism? full 2deea72d-2c78-4296-b324-d98b97bc6728 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ff06974d Like, seriously, could you tell us without listening to the episode first? It seems as though "gnosticism" is a Christian boogeyman term used to slander anyone thinking outside of orthodoxy! It's been used to denigrate other denominations, deconstruction, mysticism, other religions. Can we please define our terms?! And once we do so, can we spot it in the modern world?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Like, seriously, could you tell us without listening to the episode first? It seems as though "gnosticism" is a Christian boogeyman term used to slander anyone thinking outside of orthodoxy! It's been used to denigrate other denominations, deconstruction, mysticism, other religions. Can we please define our terms?! And once we do so, can we spot it in the modern world?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 158. Aliens And Exotheology (Ep39 Rebroadcast) 158. Aliens And Exotheology (Ep39 Rebroadcast) full 103bbad6-16b0-4b1a-a8ea-f4bae6d0ca0a https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef58a5ca STARTER PACK: We Clearly Disagree

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> STARTER PACK: We Clearly Disagree

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 157. Biblical Marriage For Dummies 157. Biblical Marriage For Dummies full 8cb2cfa2-e21b-4f0d-9cba-85ca18f948b0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/090ba19d The Patreon group spoke and got us to consider biblical marriage in all it's forms. What does the bible describe about marriage versus prescribe? Was Paul potentially a marriage abolitionist at the end of the day? And why does it make us uncomfortable to consider the (likely) possibility of Jesus of Nazareth being married?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> The Patreon group spoke and got us to consider biblical marriage in all it's forms. What does the bible describe about marriage versus prescribe? Was Paul potentially a marriage abolitionist at the end of the day? And why does it make us uncomfortable to consider the (likely) possibility of Jesus of Nazareth being married?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 27 Sep 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2712 The Patreon group spoke and got us to consider biblical marriage in all it's forms. What does the bible describe about marriage versus prescribe? Was Paul potentially a marriage abolitionist at the end of the day? And why does it make us uncomfortable to consider the (likely) possibility of Jesus of Nazareth being married?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 156. Don't Forget Your Change 156. Don't Forget Your Change full d99c3ec4-07cd-4a95-b368-55f0c9aef234 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c084ba3 How do you deal with change? Do you consider it inevitable? Do you not like change because a pocket full of coins is annoying? Jokes aside, Emily is asking today why it's so hard to affect change in certain church communities and why some changes in personal beliefs come with such high contrast. And Stephen goes on a fiery rant against "thoughts and prayers", fulfilling his role as the shows' angry atheist.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> How do you deal with change? Do you consider it inevitable? Do you not like change because a pocket full of coins is annoying? Jokes aside, Emily is asking today why it's so hard to affect change in certain church communities and why some changes in personal beliefs come with such high contrast. And Stephen goes on a fiery rant against "thoughts and prayers", fulfilling his role as the shows' angry atheist.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 20 Sep 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2943 How do you deal with change? Do you consider it inevitable? Do you not like change because a pocket full of coins is annoying? Jokes aside, Emily is asking today why it's so hard to affect change in certain church communities and why some changes in personal beliefs come with such high contrast. And Stephen goes on a fiery rant against "thoughts and prayers", fulfilling his role as the shows' angry atheist.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 155. Identity, Codependency, And A Litter Of Wolves 155. Identity, Codependency, And A Litter Of Wolves full 12324e72-40e9-4a65-9642-54e75323cc34 https://share.transistor.fm/s/046c103c A grandmother is sitting with her grandson and says, "In life, there are two wolves inside of you that are constantly in battle. The good wolf represents things like kindness, love, and joy while the bad wolf represents things like greed, hatred and fear." The grandson thinks about it for a moment then looks up at his grandmother and asks, "But grandmother, which one wins?" The grandmother answers with, "The one you feed."

We think about the Self and our relationship with it. In addition to the parable, we ponder the ideas of Self embedded in concepts like the Inner Child, Internal Family Systems, personality typologies. Bonus questions include: is it possible to be codependent on God in the worshiper/divine relationship.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> A grandmother is sitting with her grandson and says, "In life, there are two wolves inside of you that are constantly in battle. The good wolf represents things like kindness, love, and joy while the bad wolf represents things like greed, hatred and fear." The grandson thinks about it for a moment then looks up at his grandmother and asks, "But grandmother, which one wins?" The grandmother answers with, "The one you feed."

We think about the Self and our relationship with it. In addition to the parable, we ponder the ideas of Self embedded in concepts like the Inner Child, Internal Family Systems, personality typologies. Bonus questions include: is it possible to be codependent on God in the worshiper/divine relationship.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3119 A grandmother is sitting with her grandson and says, "In life, there are two wolves inside of you that are constantly in battle. The good wolf represents things like kindness, love, and joy while the bad wolf represents things like greed, hatred and fear." The grandson thinks about it for a moment then looks up at his grandmother and asks, "But grandmother, which one wins?" The grandmother answers with, "The one you feed."

We think about the Self and our relationship with it. In addition to the parable, we ponder the ideas of Self embedded in concepts like the Inner Child, Internal Family Systems, personality typologies. Bonus questions include: is it possible to be codependent on God in the worshiper/divine relationship.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 154. We've Arrived At The Quilting Point 154. We've Arrived At The Quilting Point full 8062c5fd-f4f8-41fa-a54b-0606be6e6119 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b38b892f Let's dive into some psychoanalysis and "get heady" with our good friend Lacan. Josh offers a new angle on the ravel metaphor by introducing us to the "quilting point", all leading to the question: how do we avoid the Arrival Fallacy? Be sure to play along and tap through the links here in the show notes!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Let's dive into some psychoanalysis and "get heady" with our good friend Lacan. Josh offers a new angle on the ravel metaphor by introducing us to the "quilting point", all leading to the question: how do we avoid the Arrival Fallacy? Be sure to play along and tap through the links here in the show notes!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3011 Let's dive into some psychoanalysis and "get heady" with our good friend Lacan. Josh offers a new angle on the ravel metaphor by introducing us to the "quilting point", all leading to the question: how do we avoid the Arrival Fallacy? Be sure to play along and tap through the links here in the show notes!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 153. I Just Don't Know How We Know What We Know, You Know? 153. I Just Don't Know How We Know What We Know, You Know? full daf09ea0-7f1d-4e29-8766-74361d016536 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf777761 We're asked to interrogate the sentiment behind "I don't know, I'm not God" when a listen calls in (601-557-2835) with a bit of feedback from our recent episode on the Trinity. So we dig into the limits of human knowledge, where we believe there may be true unknowables, and discuss the implications of the first story of sin in the bible being humanity eating of the Tree of Knowledge.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We're asked to interrogate the sentiment behind "I don't know, I'm not God" when a listen calls in (601-557-2835) with a bit of feedback from our recent episode on the Trinity. So we dig into the limits of human knowledge, where we believe there may be true unknowables, and discuss the implications of the first story of sin in the bible being humanity eating of the Tree of Knowledge.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 30 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3098 We're asked to interrogate the sentiment behind "I don't know, I'm not God" when a listen calls in (601-557-2835) with a bit of feedback from our recent episode on the Trinity. So we dig into the limits of human knowledge, where we believe there may be true unknowables, and discuss the implications of the first story of sin in the bible being humanity eating of the Tree of Knowledge.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 152. The Gang Writes A Creed 152. The Gang Writes A Creed full 6c4ac04f-78ab-465d-94fa-a772a9b678bf https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f55fefc So you may have seen this making the TikTok rounds in recent weeks... The "Sparkle Creed" is a radical take on Christian inclusivity that got some folks fired up! Emily has spent some time dwelling on it's contents and it's message and has some thoughts. We ravel through the language of the Sparkle Creed, comparing and contrasting to the Creeds of tradition, and by the end of it all, we end up crafting our own!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> So you may have seen this making the TikTok rounds in recent weeks... The "Sparkle Creed" is a radical take on Christian inclusivity that got some folks fired up! Emily has spent some time dwelling on it's contents and it's message and has some thoughts. We ravel through the language of the Sparkle Creed, comparing and contrasting to the Creeds of tradition, and by the end of it all, we end up crafting our own!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 23 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2894 So you may have seen this making the TikTok rounds in recent weeks... The "Sparkle Creed" is a radical take on Christian inclusivity that got some folks fired up! Emily has spent some time dwelling on it's contents and it's message and has some thoughts. We ravel through the language of the Sparkle Creed, comparing and contrasting to the Creeds of tradition, and by the end of it all, we end up crafting our own!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 151. Reservation For Atheism, Your Table Is Ready 151. Reservation For Atheism, Your Table Is Ready full dcee259c-f4e0-4af9-bd8d-8ffa5c1e868d https://share.transistor.fm/s/f586b800 Who belongs at the table that is called Christianity? Stephen feels like the vast majority of Christianity today and through the ages would say he does not any longer. Emily and Josh have different convictions. We wrestle with God and our fellow men today as we enter this dialogue.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Who belongs at the table that is called Christianity? Stephen feels like the vast majority of Christianity today and through the ages would say he does not any longer. Emily and Josh have different convictions. We wrestle with God and our fellow men today as we enter this dialogue.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 16 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3099 Who belongs at the table that is called Christianity? Stephen feels like the vast majority of Christianity today and through the ages would say he does not any longer. Emily and Josh have different convictions. We wrestle with God and our fellow men today as we enter this dialogue.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 150. Trinity: Paradox, Bullsh*t, or Some Secret Third Thing 150. Trinity: Paradox, Bullsh*t, or Some Secret Third Thing full 51914125-c592-46ab-bc24-831bc0241eab https://share.transistor.fm/s/5f649f21 Hard to know where to even start with this one, to be honest. The Trinity is one of the most paradoxical, "accept on faith" concepts in all of Christianity. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. All-in-All, Three-In-One nature. While being careful not to slip in modalism or tritheism, we attempt to work on this theological idea that has stumped Christians for thousands of years. 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Hard to know where to even start with this one, to be honest. The Trinity is one of the most paradoxical, "accept on faith" concepts in all of Christianity. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. All-in-All, Three-In-One nature. While being careful not to slip in modalism or tritheism, we attempt to work on this theological idea that has stumped Christians for thousands of years. 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 09 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2871 Hard to know where to even start with this one, to be honest. The Trinity is one of the most paradoxical, "accept on faith" concepts in all of Christianity. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. All-in-All, Three-In-One nature. While being careful not to slip in modalism or tritheism, we attempt to work on this theological idea that has stumped Christians for thousands of years. 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 149. Dissecting Conferences, Camps, and Mannequins (Ep23 Rebroadcast) 149. Dissecting Conferences, Camps, and Mannequins (Ep23 Rebroadcast) full deab3d98-4ee6-41b1-b3ae-bc72590b4ee9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a067263 We're thinking about the good ol' days of summer camp while Emily is actually at church summer camp this week, so we're throwing it back in the time machine! (We know we said last time was the last time this year, but stuff is going on, ya know?)

Have you ever been to Christian conferences like Acquire The Fire or Dare2Share? Or do you often relive the glory days of that summer church camp while you were growing up? We're turning the nostalgia factor up to 11 and sharing stories of the good, bad, and the bizarre from our experiences of Christian conference culture. 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We're thinking about the good ol' days of summer camp while Emily is actually at church summer camp this week, so we're throwing it back in the time machine! (We know we said last time was the last time this year, but stuff is going on, ya know?)

Have you ever been to Christian conferences like Acquire The Fire or Dare2Share? Or do you often relive the glory days of that summer church camp while you were growing up? We're turning the nostalgia factor up to 11 and sharing stories of the good, bad, and the bizarre from our experiences of Christian conference culture. 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 02 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3827 We're thinking about the good ol' days of summer camp while Emily is actually at church summer camp this week, so we're throwing it back in the time machine! (We know we said last time was the last time this year, but stuff is going on, ya know?)

Have you ever been to Christian conferences like Acquire The Fire or Dare2Share? Or do you often relive the glory days of that summer church camp while you were growing up? We're turning the nostalgia factor up to 11 and sharing stories of the good, bad, and the bizarre from our experiences of Christian conference culture. 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 148. Spiritual Code Switching 148. Spiritual Code Switching full 9912ac2a-0fbc-4db6-be38-34d7da7fdc1e https://share.transistor.fm/s/82973fc9 Living in the world can be challenging, especially when there are just some things you don't want to talk about with certain people. So we mask, or as today's question submitted puts it, we "code switch" in order to avoid rocking the boat. What does this look like for us? Language modification, conversational abstinence, or some secret third thing?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Living in the world can be challenging, especially when there are just some things you don't want to talk about with certain people. So we mask, or as today's question submitted puts it, we "code switch" in order to avoid rocking the boat. What does this look like for us? Language modification, conversational abstinence, or some secret third thing?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2846 Living in the world can be challenging, especially when there are just some things you don't want to talk about with certain people. So we mask, or as today's question submitted puts it, we "code switch" in order to avoid rocking the boat. What does this look like for us? Language modification, conversational abstinence, or some secret third thing?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 147. Flags, Freedoms, and Other Idols 147. Flags, Freedoms, and Other Idols full c99aefd2-7598-4c6c-b7e8-4000b21d6fcb https://share.transistor.fm/s/a642539c How did we observe our American Independence Day? And why did Emily's church disappoint by not singing patriotic songs in worship that weekend? We interrogate the beliefs and theologies that intertwine Christian faith with superpower's might and wonder what idols are really at those roots.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> How did we observe our American Independence Day? And why did Emily's church disappoint by not singing patriotic songs in worship that weekend? We interrogate the beliefs and theologies that intertwine Christian faith with superpower's might and wonder what idols are really at those roots.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3004 How did we observe our American Independence Day? And why did Emily's church disappoint by not singing patriotic songs in worship that weekend? We interrogate the beliefs and theologies that intertwine Christian faith with superpower's might and wonder what idols are really at those roots.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 146. Patience, Patience, My Love 146. Patience, Patience, My Love full 97ae66ac-e308-4735-aaad-c3288ad4be8a https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b002759 Patience is a virtue. At least that's what we're told. But what about it's biblical cousin, long-suffering? What's the difference and how do we cultivate it or discover it within ourselves? These questions are tackled today, plus Stephen offers his best Smeagol impression from The Lord of the Rings.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Patience is a virtue. At least that's what we're told. But what about it's biblical cousin, long-suffering? What's the difference and how do we cultivate it or discover it within ourselves? These questions are tackled today, plus Stephen offers his best Smeagol impression from The Lord of the Rings.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 12 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2601 Patience is a virtue. At least that's what we're told. But what about it's biblical cousin, long-suffering? What's the difference and how do we cultivate it or discover it within ourselves? These questions are tackled today, plus Stephen offers his best Smeagol impression from The Lord of the Rings.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 145. Revival Of The Fittest 145. Revival Of The Fittest full b25281d7-fa0a-478a-b2f6-18acf0c9cc88 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1dfdbda3 Revival and Renaissance and Resurrection, oh my! Today we follow standard Stephen practice by talking about something long after it's out of the news cycle when Josh brings up the Asbury Revival to discuss whether the concept is viable at all. Is there a problem with an emotionally driven peak experience? What's next for the church if not revival?

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  • 2023 Asbury Revival Wiki
  • Daniel 3 - Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego
  • 2 Kings 2:13-15 - Elijah's mantle and Elisha 
  • Matthew 9:37-38 - The harvest is plenty but the workers are few
  • Matthew 13 - Parable of the Sower
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  • Matthew 25:14-30 - Parable of the Talents
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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Revival and Renaissance and Resurrection, oh my! Today we follow standard Stephen practice by talking about something long after it's out of the news cycle when Josh brings up the Asbury Revival to discuss whether the concept is viable at all. Is there a problem with an emotionally driven peak experience? What's next for the church if not revival?

Mentioned in the episode:

  • 2023 Asbury Revival Wiki
  • Daniel 3 - Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego
  • 2 Kings 2:13-15 - Elijah's mantle and Elisha 
  • Matthew 9:37-38 - The harvest is plenty but the workers are few
  • Matthew 13 - Parable of the Sower
  • Matthew 7:15-20 - Known by fruits
  • Matthew 25:14-30 - Parable of the Talents
  • Get more rest Lifekit episode
  • Orphaned Believers by Sara Billups

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 05 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2858 Revival and Renaissance and Resurrection, oh my! Today we follow standard Stephen practice by talking about something long after it's out of the news cycle when Josh brings up the Asbury Revival to discuss whether the concept is viable at all. Is there a problem with an emotionally driven peak experience? What's next for the church if not revival?

Mentioned in the episode:

  • 2023 Asbury Revival Wiki
  • Daniel 3 - Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego
  • 2 Kings 2:13-15 - Elijah's mantle and Elisha 
  • Matthew 9:37-38 - The harvest is plenty but the workers are few
  • Matthew 13 - Parable of the Sower
  • Matthew 7:15-20 - Known by fruits
  • Matthew 25:14-30 - Parable of the Talents
  • Get more rest Lifekit episode
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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 144. Disordered Eating & Disordered Theology 144. Disordered Eating & Disordered Theology full ed29a757-caec-448f-8b74-6a315fe6dd64 https://share.transistor.fm/s/01354a27 CW: This episode contains conversation about disordered eating, body shame, and bullying. Please listen with care and be well, friends.

Our culture and the church have both contributed to unhealthy, disordered ways of thinking about our bodies and the love we should show them. Some of us grew up thinking we needed to hate our bodies or discipline ourselves to avoid giving into sin. What theologies contribute to the disordered ways we can learn to eat and exist in the beautiful bodies we have?

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  • Fat Funny Friend by Maddie Zahm (also, listen with care)
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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> CW: This episode contains conversation about disordered eating, body shame, and bullying. Please listen with care and be well, friends.

Our culture and the church have both contributed to unhealthy, disordered ways of thinking about our bodies and the love we should show them. Some of us grew up thinking we needed to hate our bodies or discipline ourselves to avoid giving into sin. What theologies contribute to the disordered ways we can learn to eat and exist in the beautiful bodies we have?

Resources:

Mentioned in the episode:

  • Fat Funny Friend by Maddie Zahm (also, listen with care)
  • 1 Corinthians 9:27- Beat My Body Into Submission
  • Genesis 3 - Shame in Adam & Eve
  • Psalm 139 - Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
  • Food, We Need To Talk Podcast

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 28 Jun 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3376 CW: This episode contains conversation about disordered eating, body shame, and bullying. Please listen with care and be well, friends.

Our culture and the church have both contributed to unhealthy, disordered ways of thinking about our bodies and the love we should show them. Some of us grew up thinking we needed to hate our bodies or discipline ourselves to avoid giving into sin. What theologies contribute to the disordered ways we can learn to eat and exist in the beautiful bodies we have?

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Mentioned in the episode:

  • Fat Funny Friend by Maddie Zahm (also, listen with care)
  • 1 Corinthians 9:27- Beat My Body Into Submission
  • Genesis 3 - Shame in Adam & Eve
  • Psalm 139 - Fearfully and Wonderfully Made
  • Food, We Need To Talk Podcast

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 143. Pour Me A Glass Of Joy 143. Pour Me A Glass Of Joy full ca65cf1a-7654-4fe8-9c9f-ad49fc7e29b6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/244ca608 We're back with fresh new stuff and Emily is just bubbling over with joy! We talk about the meaning of joy, the free access to joy, and what we find joy in.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We're back with fresh new stuff and Emily is just bubbling over with joy! We talk about the meaning of joy, the free access to joy, and what we find joy in.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 21 Jun 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2684 We're back with fresh new stuff and Emily is just bubbling over with joy! We talk about the meaning of joy, the free access to joy, and what we find joy in.

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  • Editing/Sound Design by Stephen Henning
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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 142. When Faith Doesn't Feel Great (Ep74 Rebroadcast) 142. When Faith Doesn't Feel Great (Ep74 Rebroadcast) full 5b2906b7-7994-44c5-93cd-e016fce3f5a2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3fed460d Welcome back, just one more time, to the Time Machine! Stephen's crazy work schedule at his day job is finally over, but between some much needed rest on Stephen's part and the summer already well under way, we needed a bit of a gap in the recording schedule. So we're bringing you an incredibly poignant rebroadcast in light of last week's revelations.

Is there anything more meta than a faith podcast talking about faith directly? What do we mean exactly when we talk about faith and how does it differ from beliefs or trust? What does it mean to leave "the faith"? Can you ever lose faith or do you just place your faith in something else? What does it mean for God to have faith in us?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Welcome back, just one more time, to the Time Machine! Stephen's crazy work schedule at his day job is finally over, but between some much needed rest on Stephen's part and the summer already well under way, we needed a bit of a gap in the recording schedule. So we're bringing you an incredibly poignant rebroadcast in light of last week's revelations.

Is there anything more meta than a faith podcast talking about faith directly? What do we mean exactly when we talk about faith and how does it differ from beliefs or trust? What does it mean to leave "the faith"? Can you ever lose faith or do you just place your faith in something else? What does it mean for God to have faith in us?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 14 Jun 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3614 Welcome back, just one more time, to the Time Machine! Stephen's crazy work schedule at his day job is finally over, but between some much needed rest on Stephen's part and the summer already well under way, we needed a bit of a gap in the recording schedule. So we're bringing you an incredibly poignant rebroadcast in light of last week's revelations.

Is there anything more meta than a faith podcast talking about faith directly? What do we mean exactly when we talk about faith and how does it differ from beliefs or trust? What does it mean to leave "the faith"? Can you ever lose faith or do you just place your faith in something else? What does it mean for God to have faith in us?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 141. I'm An Atheist Now AMA 141. I'm An Atheist Now AMA full 440e91d3-f998-409b-a853-c6b645c794e5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/22c1d594 Season 2 of Ravel begins today as one of our hosts realizes that they are no longer Christian.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Season 2 of Ravel begins today as one of our hosts realizes that they are no longer Christian.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 07 Jun 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3567 Season 2 of Ravel begins today as one of our hosts realizes that they are no longer Christian.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 140. The Heretic In Our Midst (Ep6 Rebroadcast) 140. The Heretic In Our Midst (Ep6 Rebroadcast) full f35c7128-1903-40d5-9331-88d593299fa0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2aefcc5 Welcome back to the Time Machine! Stephen's work schedule at his day job will be insane until the end of May, so we decided to take some editing burden off of him and re-share some favorite episodes from the archive, specifically suggested by members of our Patreon community.

What would you call someone who quit church, yet still holds a deep love for Christ? Post-Christian? Foolish and misled? Heretic?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Welcome back to the Time Machine! Stephen's work schedule at his day job will be insane until the end of May, so we decided to take some editing burden off of him and re-share some favorite episodes from the archive, specifically suggested by members of our Patreon community.

What would you call someone who quit church, yet still holds a deep love for Christ? Post-Christian? Foolish and misled? Heretic?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 31 May 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4739 Welcome back to the Time Machine! Stephen's work schedule at his day job will be insane until the end of May, so we decided to take some editing burden off of him and re-share some favorite episodes from the archive, specifically suggested by members of our Patreon community.

What would you call someone who quit church, yet still holds a deep love for Christ? Post-Christian? Foolish and misled? Heretic?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 139. When Either/Or Meets Yes/And 139. When Either/Or Meets Yes/And full 0a3d34de-d834-4c1b-aba1-1116034fde18 https://share.transistor.fm/s/82759477 Are you pro-argument or anti-argument? Josh is wondering if using the Horseshoe Theory in psychology is a useful tool for us to consider seemingly oppositional theological views. We grapple with "the binary" rather awkwardly as we wonder why centrism is viewed so negatively and if it's possible to hold a third way open.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Are you pro-argument or anti-argument? Josh is wondering if using the Horseshoe Theory in psychology is a useful tool for us to consider seemingly oppositional theological views. We grapple with "the binary" rather awkwardly as we wonder why centrism is viewed so negatively and if it's possible to hold a third way open.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 24 May 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2379 Are you pro-argument or anti-argument? Josh is wondering if using the Horseshoe Theory in psychology is a useful tool for us to consider seemingly oppositional theological views. We grapple with "the binary" rather awkwardly as we wonder why centrism is viewed so negatively and if it's possible to hold a third way open.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 138. Metanoia (Ep89 Rebroadcast) 138. Metanoia (Ep89 Rebroadcast) full e529ff01-48eb-460c-a5e1-8d437d5e78f0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/84cd7157 Welcome back to the Time Machine! Stephen's work schedule at his day job will be insane until the end of May, so we decided to take some editing burden off of him and re-share some favorite episodes from the archive, specifically suggested by members of our Patreon community. Today's nomination comes from our friend, Sarah! 

Change your mind, for the Kingdom of God is here. Like water carving canyons out of the land, our thoughts carve habits in our minds. But what inspires true change? What incentivizes repentance? What causes a shift in our minds?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Welcome back to the Time Machine! Stephen's work schedule at his day job will be insane until the end of May, so we decided to take some editing burden off of him and re-share some favorite episodes from the archive, specifically suggested by members of our Patreon community. Today's nomination comes from our friend, Sarah! 

Change your mind, for the Kingdom of God is here. Like water carving canyons out of the land, our thoughts carve habits in our minds. But what inspires true change? What incentivizes repentance? What causes a shift in our minds?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 17 May 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3758 Welcome back to the Time Machine! Stephen's work schedule at his day job will be insane until the end of May, so we decided to take some editing burden off of him and re-share some favorite episodes from the archive, specifically suggested by members of our Patreon community. Today's nomination comes from our friend, Sarah! 

Change your mind, for the Kingdom of God is here. Like water carving canyons out of the land, our thoughts carve habits in our minds. But what inspires true change? What incentivizes repentance? What causes a shift in our minds?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 137. Experiencing God 137. Experiencing God full c8e38061-b515-44a1-956b-c3c493a93cc1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bee52584 We play a voicemail from a beloved friend of the pod and past guest, Alex, who asks us the question, "how have you been experiencing God lately, in terms of feeling?" Josh shares about how caring for the sick has been a spiritual experience. Emily shares about her life in church, in her family, and at home. And Stephen is starting to worry that his lack of experiencing God is an indicator that he's losing the belief in a personal God at all...

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We play a voicemail from a beloved friend of the pod and past guest, Alex, who asks us the question, "how have you been experiencing God lately, in terms of feeling?" Josh shares about how caring for the sick has been a spiritual experience. Emily shares about her life in church, in her family, and at home. And Stephen is starting to worry that his lack of experiencing God is an indicator that he's losing the belief in a personal God at all...

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 10 May 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3070 We play a voicemail from a beloved friend of the pod and past guest, Alex, who asks us the question, "how have you been experiencing God lately, in terms of feeling?" Josh shares about how caring for the sick has been a spiritual experience. Emily shares about her life in church, in her family, and at home. And Stephen is starting to worry that his lack of experiencing God is an indicator that he's losing the belief in a personal God at all...

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 136. Do You Deny The Resurrection? (Ep96 Rebroadcast) 136. Do You Deny The Resurrection? (Ep96 Rebroadcast) full 441e1ab9-fcd7-433d-88e6-9c8e4fd9b44c https://share.transistor.fm/s/98df5d19 Welcome back to the Time Machine! Stephen's work schedule at his day job will be insane until the end of May, so we decided to take some editing burden off of him and re-share some favorite episodes from the archive, specifically suggested by members of our Patreon community. Today's nomination comes from our friend, Chad Eichorn!

It took us almost one hundred episodes to finally tackle the Resurrection. Josh shares how he's come to a place of this theology being de-emphasized in importance for him. Emily shares the Wesleyan position and makes sure that we're not talking about zombie Jesus. And Stephen struggles to let go of the physicality and/or literalness of the bodily resurrection.

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  • The Preston Shipp Tweet
  • 1 Corinthians 15 - The Resurrection
  • 2 Corinthians 4:7 - Jars of Clay
  • Matthew 6:19 - Moth and Rust
  • James 2:14-26 - Faith Without Works

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  • Certified Organic benediction by Reverend Emily Rettinghouse, MDiv
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Welcome back to the Time Machine! Stephen's work schedule at his day job will be insane until the end of May, so we decided to take some editing burden off of him and re-share some favorite episodes from the archive, specifically suggested by members of our Patreon community. Today's nomination comes from our friend, Chad Eichorn!

It took us almost one hundred episodes to finally tackle the Resurrection. Josh shares how he's come to a place of this theology being de-emphasized in importance for him. Emily shares the Wesleyan position and makes sure that we're not talking about zombie Jesus. And Stephen struggles to let go of the physicality and/or literalness of the bodily resurrection.

Mentioned in the episode:

  • The Preston Shipp Tweet
  • 1 Corinthians 15 - The Resurrection
  • 2 Corinthians 4:7 - Jars of Clay
  • Matthew 6:19 - Moth and Rust
  • James 2:14-26 - Faith Without Works

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  • Artwork: Yarn and Ravel by Dixie Lee Henning @dixieleedraws
  • Editing/Sound Design by Stephen Henning
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  • Certified Organic benediction by Reverend Emily Rettinghouse, MDiv
★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 03 May 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3985 Welcome back to the Time Machine! Stephen's work schedule at his day job will be insane until the end of May, so we decided to take some editing burden off of him and re-share some favorite episodes from the archive, specifically suggested by members of our Patreon community. Today's nomination comes from our friend, Chad Eichorn!

It took us almost one hundred episodes to finally tackle the Resurrection. Josh shares how he's come to a place of this theology being de-emphasized in importance for him. Emily shares the Wesleyan position and makes sure that we're not talking about zombie Jesus. And Stephen struggles to let go of the physicality and/or literalness of the bodily resurrection.

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  • The Preston Shipp Tweet
  • 1 Corinthians 15 - The Resurrection
  • 2 Corinthians 4:7 - Jars of Clay
  • Matthew 6:19 - Moth and Rust
  • James 2:14-26 - Faith Without Works

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 135. Weaponized Cherry-Picking 135. Weaponized Cherry-Picking full 7dd92a87-57ea-4f30-8830-9b744023ce3c https://share.transistor.fm/s/551024a3 Why is it so easy to cherry-pick the verses we want out of the Bible to support our positions? Is it ignorance, malevolence, or some secret third thing? Josh thinks it may be due to a bias of the written word. Emily tries to explain the Bible like we're 5 years old. And Stephen goes on a rant only to end up saying cherry-picking is okay and in fact he does it all the time.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Why is it so easy to cherry-pick the verses we want out of the Bible to support our positions? Is it ignorance, malevolence, or some secret third thing? Josh thinks it may be due to a bias of the written word. Emily tries to explain the Bible like we're 5 years old. And Stephen goes on a rant only to end up saying cherry-picking is okay and in fact he does it all the time.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2744 Why is it so easy to cherry-pick the verses we want out of the Bible to support our positions? Is it ignorance, malevolence, or some secret third thing? Josh thinks it may be due to a bias of the written word. Emily tries to explain the Bible like we're 5 years old. And Stephen goes on a rant only to end up saying cherry-picking is okay and in fact he does it all the time.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 134. Disarming The Gun-Slinging Savior (Ep34 Rebroadcast) 134. Disarming The Gun-Slinging Savior (Ep34 Rebroadcast) full f3ad47d2-f12e-47d6-8890-57f738337a8d https://share.transistor.fm/s/b2cff824 Welcome back to the Time Machine! Stephen's work schedule at his day job will be insane until the end of May, so we decided to take some editing burden off of him and re-share some favorite episodes from the archive, specifically suggested by members of our Patreon community. Today's nomination comes from our friend, Courtney Clark! 

The idea of defending his new home with a gun is weighing on Stephen pretty heavily this week. We talk about Christian pacifism, the ethics of lethal home defense, deontological batman, designs to kill, hunting, and more. 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Welcome back to the Time Machine! Stephen's work schedule at his day job will be insane until the end of May, so we decided to take some editing burden off of him and re-share some favorite episodes from the archive, specifically suggested by members of our Patreon community. Today's nomination comes from our friend, Courtney Clark! 

The idea of defending his new home with a gun is weighing on Stephen pretty heavily this week. We talk about Christian pacifism, the ethics of lethal home defense, deontological batman, designs to kill, hunting, and more. 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4479 Welcome back to the Time Machine! Stephen's work schedule at his day job will be insane until the end of May, so we decided to take some editing burden off of him and re-share some favorite episodes from the archive, specifically suggested by members of our Patreon community. Today's nomination comes from our friend, Courtney Clark! 

The idea of defending his new home with a gun is weighing on Stephen pretty heavily this week. We talk about Christian pacifism, the ethics of lethal home defense, deontological batman, designs to kill, hunting, and more. 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 133. The God Shaped Hole In Your Heart 133. The God Shaped Hole In Your Heart full 015fe574-fd32-4634-abd5-37c6d4b19ea0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/80a1593e What do you picture in your mind when we ask you what the God shaped hole in your heart looks like? Are we dealing with a two-dimensional jigsaw puzzle piece? Or a three-dimensional hole like a punctured ball? Or are we talking about the hole in the top of every glass? (Or the hole in every drinking straw?) We're here to grapple with this concept that is commonly taught in Christianity.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> What do you picture in your mind when we ask you what the God shaped hole in your heart looks like? Are we dealing with a two-dimensional jigsaw puzzle piece? Or a three-dimensional hole like a punctured ball? Or are we talking about the hole in the top of every glass? (Or the hole in every drinking straw?) We're here to grapple with this concept that is commonly taught in Christianity.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2412 What do you picture in your mind when we ask you what the God shaped hole in your heart looks like? Are we dealing with a two-dimensional jigsaw puzzle piece? Or a three-dimensional hole like a punctured ball? Or are we talking about the hole in the top of every glass? (Or the hole in every drinking straw?) We're here to grapple with this concept that is commonly taught in Christianity.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 132. The Conversation That Started It All (Ep2 Rebroadcast) 132. The Conversation That Started It All (Ep2 Rebroadcast) full 608e3eba-34d7-45f1-8d16-277ab7d7483e https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d6085ec Welcome to the Time Machine! Stephen's work schedule at his day job will be insane until the end of May, so we decided to take some editing burden off of him and re-share some favorite episodes from the archive, specifically suggested by members of our Patreon community. Today's nomination comes from our friend, Zach Sharp!

(Forgive the "new podcast" sound of the archive tape, please. Thank God Stephen got better at audio engineering and editing, huh? Just goes to show that we're all in the process of becoming...better at our crafts!)

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Welcome to the Time Machine! Stephen's work schedule at his day job will be insane until the end of May, so we decided to take some editing burden off of him and re-share some favorite episodes from the archive, specifically suggested by members of our Patreon community. Today's nomination comes from our friend, Zach Sharp!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 05 Apr 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 6029 Welcome to the Time Machine! Stephen's work schedule at his day job will be insane until the end of May, so we decided to take some editing burden off of him and re-share some favorite episodes from the archive, specifically suggested by members of our Patreon community. Today's nomination comes from our friend, Zach Sharp!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 131. Should We Justify Our Disbelief? 131. Should We Justify Our Disbelief? full c2986941-6d59-4a89-8b64-51912a5e4cb2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/283f13af Today, we go meta. Again. Josh is curious to know if the burden of proof lies on the disbeliever as much as it does on the believer. In what ways should we prepared to answer the question, "why don't you believe 'xyz' anymore?

We also take our first clarifying voicemail today from friend of the show, Nathan! So be sure to not skip over the break!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Today, we go meta. Again. Josh is curious to know if the burden of proof lies on the disbeliever as much as it does on the believer. In what ways should we prepared to answer the question, "why don't you believe 'xyz' anymore?

We also take our first clarifying voicemail today from friend of the show, Nathan! So be sure to not skip over the break!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 29 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2708 Today, we go meta. Again. Josh is curious to know if the burden of proof lies on the disbeliever as much as it does on the believer. In what ways should we prepared to answer the question, "why don't you believe 'xyz' anymore?

We also take our first clarifying voicemail today from friend of the show, Nathan! So be sure to not skip over the break!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 130. Know Your Limits 130. Know Your Limits full d7a0b11f-833e-4214-b658-4a3e306e9f66 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f29db371 We're answering TWO voicemails today on the topic of boundaries! The first is a question of romantic relationships that are scripted by Christianity. The second is a question of familial and relational boundaries around the holidays! And listen, we know it's March, but Stephen likes to keep a tradition of discussing big topics in their off-season.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We're answering TWO voicemails today on the topic of boundaries! The first is a question of romantic relationships that are scripted by Christianity. The second is a question of familial and relational boundaries around the holidays! And listen, we know it's March, but Stephen likes to keep a tradition of discussing big topics in their off-season.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 22 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2836 We're answering TWO voicemails today on the topic of boundaries! The first is a question of romantic relationships that are scripted by Christianity. The second is a question of familial and relational boundaries around the holidays! And listen, we know it's March, but Stephen likes to keep a tradition of discussing big topics in their off-season.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 129. Build-A-Pastor Workshop 129. Build-A-Pastor Workshop full 11d63c3b-216a-477b-bc67-150dfb806399 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ede0401a Emily continues the discussion around pastors and their roles in the church and society. She asks us to contemplate the ideal ingredients that might make up a person qualified to stand out from amongst the "priesthood of all believers" to take on a more dedicated role. So we head to the mall and Build-A-Bear style consider what it could look like!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Emily continues the discussion around pastors and their roles in the church and society. She asks us to contemplate the ideal ingredients that might make up a person qualified to stand out from amongst the "priesthood of all believers" to take on a more dedicated role. So we head to the mall and Build-A-Bear style consider what it could look like!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2789 Emily continues the discussion around pastors and their roles in the church and society. She asks us to contemplate the ideal ingredients that might make up a person qualified to stand out from amongst the "priesthood of all believers" to take on a more dedicated role. So we head to the mall and Build-A-Bear style consider what it could look like!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes March Ravel Collective [Patreon Teaser] March Ravel Collective [Patreon Teaser] bonus d901df6b-c4d5-4472-befc-e976c23f2d0e https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3a0cce5 We met in the Discord to participate in the Ravel Collective meeting, where members of the community share sermons, songs, or works of art and we engage in discussion following.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We met in the Discord to participate in the Ravel Collective meeting, where members of the community share sermons, songs, or works of art and we engage in discussion following.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 13 Mar 2023 06:18:44 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 418 We met in the Discord to participate in the Ravel Collective meeting, where members of the community share sermons, songs, or works of art and we engage in discussion following.

Courtney shares a word about Psalm 91, the presence of pain, loneliness, the parent-figure God, and that one time she poured olive oil on her carpet to ward off the sleep paralysis demons. You can catch the full bonus episode by joining the Patreon at patreon.com/ravelpod!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 128. From What Or Whom Are We Saved? 128. From What Or Whom Are We Saved? full ebb1c30b-2ab7-41f6-89de-1d007145c6be https://share.transistor.fm/s/3eb08a64 Sometimes we just have to revisit the fundamental questions. Today, it's salvation. From what or whom are we saved when Christ dies on the cross and rises again? Are we now saved from God's wrath? Is the final enemy, Death, finally defeated? Or is death really the enemy at all?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sometimes we just have to revisit the fundamental questions. Today, it's salvation. From what or whom are we saved when Christ dies on the cross and rises again? Are we now saved from God's wrath? Is the final enemy, Death, finally defeated? Or is death really the enemy at all?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2820 Sometimes we just have to revisit the fundamental questions. Today, it's salvation. From what or whom are we saved when Christ dies on the cross and rises again? Are we now saved from God's wrath? Is the final enemy, Death, finally defeated? Or is death really the enemy at all?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Inspired by Emily's prompt and full episode from episode 115. How Is It With Your Soul?, we've resolved to ask each other that on a monthly basis and share the conversation. You can catch the full bonus episode by joining the Patreon at patreon.com/ravelpod!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Tue, 07 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 263 Inspired by Emily's prompt and full episode from episode 115. How Is It With Your Soul?, we've resolved to ask each other that on a monthly basis and share the conversation. You can catch the full bonus episode by joining the Patreon at patreon.com/ravelpod!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 127. When General Advice Causes Specific Harm 127. When General Advice Causes Specific Harm full 78a868b6-a7d2-4094-8f8d-ecfea6db2f7b https://share.transistor.fm/s/ba41a3b6 We've heard the TED Talks and the sermons or read the books and the articles that tell us "5 Things Everyone Should Do In Order To _____!" Josh wonders how much harm this causes, when the theological world gets over-generalized and tries to force people into a very particular mold.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We've heard the TED Talks and the sermons or read the books and the articles that tell us "5 Things Everyone Should Do In Order To _____!" Josh wonders how much harm this causes, when the theological world gets over-generalized and tries to force people into a very particular mold.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 01 Mar 2023 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2702 We've heard the TED Talks and the sermons or read the books and the articles that tell us "5 Things Everyone Should Do In Order To _____!" Josh wonders how much harm this causes, when the theological world gets over-generalized and tries to force people into a very particular mold.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Listen in on some takeaways from community members Tyler, Courtney, and Stephen as we discuss portions of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. You can catch the full bonus episode and participate in the next live book club meeting by joining the Patreon at patreon.com/ravelpod!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 363 Listen in on some takeaways from community members Tyler, Courtney, and Stephen as we discuss portions of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. You can catch the full bonus episode and participate in the next live book club meeting by joining the Patreon at patreon.com/ravelpod!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 126. Life of A Preacher, Man 126. Life of A Preacher, Man full 36078c8c-1770-4b9a-a740-5bb2dce42a4a https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b81697e Reverend Emily Rettinghouse in the house today, preaching straight FIRE! Spurred by a listener submitted voice message, we interrogate pastors and the roles they play in society, the power they wield with their words, and the dynamics of leadership and audience-having.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Reverend Emily Rettinghouse in the house today, preaching straight FIRE! Spurred by a listener submitted voice message, we interrogate pastors and the roles they play in society, the power they wield with their words, and the dynamics of leadership and audience-having.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3236 Reverend Emily Rettinghouse in the house today, preaching straight FIRE! Spurred by a listener submitted voice message, we interrogate pastors and the roles they play in society, the power they wield with their words, and the dynamics of leadership and audience-having.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 125. Meaning At The End of It All 125. Meaning At The End of It All full 108e68f6-c265-4a17-a12b-dfdcd494bf84 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ddb2caf It's been a core value of ours to seek out, discover, and make meaning around everything we do at Ravel since the beginning. So today we're interrogating what we really mean by meaning.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> It's been a core value of ours to seek out, discover, and make meaning around everything we do at Ravel since the beginning. So today we're interrogating what we really mean by meaning.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2982 It's been a core value of ours to seek out, discover, and make meaning around everything we do at Ravel since the beginning. So today we're interrogating what we really mean by meaning.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes February Ravel Collective [Patreon Teaser] February Ravel Collective [Patreon Teaser] bonus d6becf32-3f5c-453a-afe4-74fe1f773006 https://share.transistor.fm/s/24393783 We met in the Discord to participate in our first Ravel Collective meeting, where members of the community share sermons, songs, or works of art and we engage in discussion following. You can catch the full bonus episode by joining the Patreon at patreon.com/ravelpod!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We met in the Discord to participate in our first Ravel Collective meeting, where members of the community share sermons, songs, or works of art and we engage in discussion following. You can catch the full bonus episode by joining the Patreon at patreon.com/ravelpod!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 329 We met in the Discord to participate in our first Ravel Collective meeting, where members of the community share sermons, songs, or works of art and we engage in discussion following. You can catch the full bonus episode by joining the Patreon at patreon.com/ravelpod!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 124. Participating In Predestination 124. Participating In Predestination full cfbd364a-25ba-4283-aad3-d1d249441026 https://share.transistor.fm/s/21d0b59d Something happened to Stephen a couple months ago. Or rather, almost happened. It had such an impact on him that he needed to make a voice memo about it in the moments immediately after, just to share on the podcast today. (As they say, anything for that sweet sweet content.) This event has caused Stephen to ponder the role of God's protection, God's plan, and the doctrine of predestination, because it felt like the fates saved Stephen's life.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Something happened to Stephen a couple months ago. Or rather, almost happened. It had such an impact on him that he needed to make a voice memo about it in the moments immediately after, just to share on the podcast today. (As they say, anything for that sweet sweet content.) This event has caused Stephen to ponder the role of God's protection, God's plan, and the doctrine of predestination, because it felt like the fates saved Stephen's life.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3072 Something happened to Stephen a couple months ago. Or rather, almost happened. It had such an impact on him that he needed to make a voice memo about it in the moments immediately after, just to share on the podcast today. (As they say, anything for that sweet sweet content.) This event has caused Stephen to ponder the role of God's protection, God's plan, and the doctrine of predestination, because it felt like the fates saved Stephen's life.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No February HIIWYS [Patreon Teaser] February HIIWYS [Patreon Teaser] bonus 5d731c15-aae7-4376-a8f1-3afdebdb6b21 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6bd6f18 Inspired by Emily's prompt and full episode from episode 115. How Is It With Your Soul?, we've resolved to ask each other that on a monthly basis and share the conversation. You can catch the full bonus episode by joining the Patreon at patreon.com/ravelpod!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Inspired by Emily's prompt and full episode from episode 115. How Is It With Your Soul?, we've resolved to ask each other that on a monthly basis and share the conversation. You can catch the full bonus episode by joining the Patreon at patreon.com/ravelpod!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 06 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 303 Inspired by Emily's prompt and full episode from episode 115. How Is It With Your Soul?, we've resolved to ask each other that on a monthly basis and share the conversation. You can catch the full bonus episode by joining the Patreon at patreon.com/ravelpod!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 123. The Lord Of The Purity Rings 123. The Lord Of The Purity Rings full 5afa3d4c-d7f4-47ac-9d49-194967546951 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4acbd8b The words we use mean things and our choice of them matters. Today, Josh asks us to tackle the meaning of "purity" as it is used its Scriptural contexts and how it has been twisted and weaponized to control the bodies of people who grew up inside of "Purity Culture." Josh wants a rebrand campaign to call it "Disgust Culture" instead. Emily is rightly tired of listening to more men talking about her body. And Stephen shares the story of when his purity ring shattered.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> The words we use mean things and our choice of them matters. Today, Josh asks us to tackle the meaning of "purity" as it is used its Scriptural contexts and how it has been twisted and weaponized to control the bodies of people who grew up inside of "Purity Culture." Josh wants a rebrand campaign to call it "Disgust Culture" instead. Emily is rightly tired of listening to more men talking about her body. And Stephen shares the story of when his purity ring shattered.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3337 The words we use mean things and our choice of them matters. Today, Josh asks us to tackle the meaning of "purity" as it is used its Scriptural contexts and how it has been twisted and weaponized to control the bodies of people who grew up inside of "Purity Culture." Josh wants a rebrand campaign to call it "Disgust Culture" instead. Emily is rightly tired of listening to more men talking about her body. And Stephen shares the story of when his purity ring shattered.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes January Ravel Book Club [Patreon Teaser] January Ravel Book Club [Patreon Teaser] bonus 32260331-5f66-47af-a254-fda9aade960c https://share.transistor.fm/s/146ed87e We kicked off the Patreon-only Ravel Book Club this month! Listen in on some takeaways from community members Chad, Tyler, Courtney, Stephen, and Josh as we discuss portions of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. You can catch the full bonus episode and participate in the next live book club meeting by joining the Patreon at patreon.com/ravelpod!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We kicked off the Patreon-only Ravel Book Club this month! Listen in on some takeaways from community members Chad, Tyler, Courtney, Stephen, and Josh as we discuss portions of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. You can catch the full bonus episode and participate in the next live book club meeting by joining the Patreon at patreon.com/ravelpod!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 640 We kicked off the Patreon-only Ravel Book Club this month! Listen in on some takeaways from community members Chad, Tyler, Courtney, Stephen, and Josh as we discuss portions of Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. You can catch the full bonus episode and participate in the next live book club meeting by joining the Patreon at patreon.com/ravelpod!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No The Finger of God "Documentary" Review [Patreon Teaser] The Finger of God "Documentary" Review [Patreon Teaser] bonus 5991521a-9448-4533-8866-38a24fae4372 https://share.transistor.fm/s/82522529 Happy Friday Ravelers! Do we have a show for you! For this month's Patreon exclusive bonus episode, we watched and reviewed The Finger of God Documentary and WE. HAVE. THOUGHTS. This film was what inspired Josh to go to ministry school back in the day and it also happened to inspire a rather visceral response from both Stephen and Emily in the watching. You can catch the full episode by joining the Patreon at patreon.com/ravelpod!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Happy Friday Ravelers! Do we have a show for you! For this month's Patreon exclusive bonus episode, we watched and reviewed The Finger of God Documentary and WE. HAVE. THOUGHTS. This film was what inspired Josh to go to ministry school back in the day and it also happened to inspire a rather visceral response from both Stephen and Emily in the watching. You can catch the full episode by joining the Patreon at patreon.com/ravelpod!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 632 Happy Friday Ravelers! Do we have a show for you! For this month's Patreon exclusive bonus episode, we watched and reviewed The Finger of God Documentary and WE. HAVE. THOUGHTS. This film was what inspired Josh to go to ministry school back in the day and it also happened to inspire a rather visceral response from both Stephen and Emily in the watching. You can catch the full episode by joining the Patreon at patreon.com/ravelpod!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 122. In The Beginning Was The Fall 122. In The Beginning Was The Fall full 4d113c05-29c9-4ea9-a312-e329f06284c3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/410a8ae6 Our first listener submitted topic comes to us from Twitter, wondering if the historicity of the Fall has bearing on the historicity of Jesus' life and atoning work. So we rehash a bit of classical atonement theology as we try to get to the root of what the Fall is/was and what meaning the story gives us.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Our first listener submitted topic comes to us from Twitter, wondering if the historicity of the Fall has bearing on the historicity of Jesus' life and atoning work. So we rehash a bit of classical atonement theology as we try to get to the root of what the Fall is/was and what meaning the story gives us.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3049 Our first listener submitted topic comes to us from Twitter, wondering if the historicity of the Fall has bearing on the historicity of Jesus' life and atoning work. So we rehash a bit of classical atonement theology as we try to get to the root of what the Fall is/was and what meaning the story gives us.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 121. It's A Miracle! 121. It's A Miracle! full fa10410c-aa8f-48d8-9121-3b071983b46b https://share.transistor.fm/s/76b53c05 We never thought we'd see this day. A day where we feel spirit-led to offer our first public apology. Stephen is humbly seeking reconciliation at this time with those he has wronged, so we thank you for respecting his family's privacy at this time.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We never thought we'd see this day. A day where we feel spirit-led to offer our first public apology. Stephen is humbly seeking reconciliation at this time with those he has wronged, so we thank you for respecting his family's privacy at this time.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3173 We never thought we'd see this day. A day where we feel spirit-led to offer our first public apology. Stephen is humbly seeking reconciliation at this time with those he has wronged, so we thank you for respecting his family's privacy at this time.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 120. The Incarnated Teenage Jesus 120. The Incarnated Teenage Jesus full f93803a3-2f9f-4ae3-8d4b-eef23f93ca5d https://share.transistor.fm/s/109def24 We're in the midst of the New Years Resolution, so while we're in the mood and mode of meta-cognition, let's talk about the incarnation! What was Jesus' experience of meta-cognition? Did he always know he was divine or did he realize it at some point along the way?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We're in the midst of the New Years Resolution, so while we're in the mood and mode of meta-cognition, let's talk about the incarnation! What was Jesus' experience of meta-cognition? Did he always know he was divine or did he realize it at some point along the way?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2949 We're in the midst of the New Years Resolution, so while we're in the mood and mode of meta-cognition, let's talk about the incarnation! What was Jesus' experience of meta-cognition? Did he always know he was divine or did he realize it at some point along the way?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 119. Rebellion: What Is It Good For? 119. Rebellion: What Is It Good For? full 670e14f8-7d7c-49ff-915f-1b12e3d2969c https://share.transistor.fm/s/038d1ec8 Depending on which way you look at it... absolutely nothing or vital to ushering in change. The question arises early in the discussion, "against what or whom?", because we can think of a few examples where rebellion was the right thing to do. We wonder aloud if Jesus himself was rebellious and, of course, attempt a little self-reflection to see if Ravel itself is an act of rebellion.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Depending on which way you look at it... absolutely nothing or vital to ushering in change. The question arises early in the discussion, "against what or whom?", because we can think of a few examples where rebellion was the right thing to do. We wonder aloud if Jesus himself was rebellious and, of course, attempt a little self-reflection to see if Ravel itself is an act of rebellion.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2998 Depending on which way you look at it... absolutely nothing or vital to ushering in change. The question arises early in the discussion, "against what or whom?", because we can think of a few examples where rebellion was the right thing to do. We wonder aloud if Jesus himself was rebellious and, of course, attempt a little self-reflection to see if Ravel itself is an act of rebellion.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 118. For The Sake of Old Times 118. For The Sake of Old Times full 15fb9ada-0ecf-4c91-b0a2-6bef06f3da0a https://share.transistor.fm/s/5d0fc75b We're invited in to a moment of reflection as Emily guides us through a lookback on 2022 and our last 50 episodes, while Josh asks us to look ahead and consider what change we could affect.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We're invited in to a moment of reflection as Emily guides us through a lookback on 2022 and our last 50 episodes, while Josh asks us to look ahead and consider what change we could affect.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3442 We're invited in to a moment of reflection as Emily guides us through a lookback on 2022 and our last 50 episodes, while Josh asks us to look ahead and consider what change we could affect.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 117. I See Jesus In The Eisegesis 117. I See Jesus In The Eisegesis full 0f2c73ac-f8f3-4767-a826-b7a61abb09c6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/53886b5d Much like the Kool Aid Man busting through brick walls, Stephen is ready to put some modes and methods of biblical interpretation on blast. In particular, he's thinking that perhaps eisegesis isn't exactly the supreme sin that some say it is, because he thinks that (almost) literally everyone does it on a regular basis. And a lively discussion with actual disagreement ensues. Ooooh Yeah!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Much like the Kool Aid Man busting through brick walls, Stephen is ready to put some modes and methods of biblical interpretation on blast. In particular, he's thinking that perhaps eisegesis isn't exactly the supreme sin that some say it is, because he thinks that (almost) literally everyone does it on a regular basis. And a lively discussion with actual disagreement ensues. Ooooh Yeah!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3452 Much like the Kool Aid Man busting through brick walls, Stephen is ready to put some modes and methods of biblical interpretation on blast. In particular, he's thinking that perhaps eisegesis isn't exactly the supreme sin that some say it is, because he thinks that (almost) literally everyone does it on a regular basis. And a lively discussion with actual disagreement ensues. Ooooh Yeah!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 116. Prophecy: Divination, Truth-Telling, or Gone Forever? 116. Prophecy: Divination, Truth-Telling, or Gone Forever? full f9bb56df-73da-4429-b6d9-74c1a7ae25bf https://share.transistor.fm/s/07e7d2c4 Reconsider prophecy with us as we interrogate the function as telling the future or speaking the truth. Or perhaps you were raised cessationist like Stephen and you think prophecy is a gift no longer available to us. We each share how we were raised to think about prophecy and how we've maybe deepened or changed our understandings.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Reconsider prophecy with us as we interrogate the function as telling the future or speaking the truth. Or perhaps you were raised cessationist like Stephen and you think prophecy is a gift no longer available to us. We each share how we were raised to think about prophecy and how we've maybe deepened or changed our understandings.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2022 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3024 Reconsider prophecy with us as we interrogate the function as telling the future or speaking the truth. Or perhaps you were raised cessationist like Stephen and you think prophecy is a gift no longer available to us. We each share how we were raised to think about prophecy and how we've maybe deepened or changed our understandings.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 115. How Is It With Your Soul? 115. How Is It With Your Soul? full b0bc2390-deb0-4d2b-8acc-de8bdbaed2fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/8b21fd7c Emily poses the question outright: how is it with your soul? So naturally, first we must discuss the metaphysics of the soul, attempt to define it, and throw up our hands in frustration. But then things take a turn to the personal and vulnerable as we each take a turn earnestly answering the question!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Emily poses the question outright: how is it with your soul? So naturally, first we must discuss the metaphysics of the soul, attempt to define it, and throw up our hands in frustration. But then things take a turn to the personal and vulnerable as we each take a turn earnestly answering the question!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 30 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2981 Emily poses the question outright: how is it with your soul? So naturally, first we must discuss the metaphysics of the soul, attempt to define it, and throw up our hands in frustration. But then things take a turn to the personal and vulnerable as we each take a turn earnestly answering the question!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 114. Choosing Happy Holidays 114. Choosing Happy Holidays full 492d4fc1-118a-47a1-9c46-43ac638b7530 https://share.transistor.fm/s/18585fa4 Stephen's heart is growing three whole sizes this year as he discovers that he can just choose to enjoy the holidays! So we visit with the ghosts of holiday's past, present, and future as we share childhood memories, this year's festivities, and the traditions we hope to continue in the future.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Stephen's heart is growing three whole sizes this year as he discovers that he can just choose to enjoy the holidays! So we visit with the ghosts of holiday's past, present, and future as we share childhood memories, this year's festivities, and the traditions we hope to continue in the future.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3433 Stephen's heart is growing three whole sizes this year as he discovers that he can just choose to enjoy the holidays! So we visit with the ghosts of holiday's past, present, and future as we share childhood memories, this year's festivities, and the traditions we hope to continue in the future.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 113. All Things Being Equal 113. All Things Being Equal full 831ec6e3-449d-47d3-96b9-7829de9521f1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/07a4bd9a Would it shock you to learn that Stephen used to engage in petty theft? And would you consider that sin equally evil compared to something like... murder? On this episode, Josh asks us to dissect this mindset of "all sins being equal" before God. Because after all, all have sinned and fallen short. But does that let some people shirk accountability? Plus, a big personal announcement for Stephen!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Would it shock you to learn that Stephen used to engage in petty theft? And would you consider that sin equally evil compared to something like... murder? On this episode, Josh asks us to dissect this mindset of "all sins being equal" before God. Because after all, all have sinned and fallen short. But does that let some people shirk accountability? Plus, a big personal announcement for Stephen!

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Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, a collective of artist owned podcasts by normal people in normal places. Learn more at highline.network.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 16 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3301 Would it shock you to learn that Stephen used to engage in petty theft? And would you consider that sin equally evil compared to something like... murder? On this episode, Josh asks us to dissect this mindset of "all sins being equal" before God. Because after all, all have sinned and fallen short. But does that let some people shirk accountability? Plus, a big personal announcement for Stephen!

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  • Social Media by Josh Lieuallen
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Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, a collective of artist owned podcasts by normal people in normal places. Learn more at highline.network.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 112. When The Dead Talk Back 112. When The Dead Talk Back full 7ef2bc00-7810-4d1b-a7fe-4aef77cf71cb https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9fa6542 Halloween vibes come late as we field our first question from the Ravel "Hotline"! You, too, could submit a question, comment, or audio review of the show by calling 601-55RAVEL (601-557-2835) or submit a voice memo to the inbox at theravelpod@gmail.com!

Is speaking with the dead something we believe in? Let alone, is it even possible? Our answers may leave you as surprised as Josh was when Stephen started talking about meeting his daughter who was lost to miscarriage in 2020. Oh, and also Stephen has encountered shadow people.

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Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, a collective of artist owned podcasts by normal people in normal places. Learn more at highline.network.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Halloween vibes come late as we field our first question from the Ravel "Hotline"! You, too, could submit a question, comment, or audio review of the show by calling 601-55RAVEL (601-557-2835) or submit a voice memo to the inbox at theravelpod@gmail.com!

Is speaking with the dead something we believe in? Let alone, is it even possible? Our answers may leave you as surprised as Josh was when Stephen started talking about meeting his daughter who was lost to miscarriage in 2020. Oh, and also Stephen has encountered shadow people.

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  • Social Media by Josh Lieuallen
  • Certified Organic benediction by Reverend Emily Rettinghouse, MDiv

Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, a collective of artist owned podcasts by normal people in normal places. Learn more at highline.network.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3163 Halloween vibes come late as we field our first question from the Ravel "Hotline"! You, too, could submit a question, comment, or audio review of the show by calling 601-55RAVEL (601-557-2835) or submit a voice memo to the inbox at theravelpod@gmail.com!

Is speaking with the dead something we believe in? Let alone, is it even possible? Our answers may leave you as surprised as Josh was when Stephen started talking about meeting his daughter who was lost to miscarriage in 2020. Oh, and also Stephen has encountered shadow people.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 111. I Died And I Think I Went To Heaven 111. I Died And I Think I Went To Heaven full 23ad7524-54a0-4b8d-8149-6ba468a133e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b3a353a Or maybe I went to hell? At the very least, it was near death.

Emily brings questions about near death experiences and their validity. Josh validates them as experience, but not as proof of anything. Stephen is back to believing that maybe there's something to the whole spiritual realm. And Emily shares her story of meeting an angel.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Or maybe I went to hell? At the very least, it was near death.

Emily brings questions about near death experiences and their validity. Josh validates them as experience, but not as proof of anything. Stephen is back to believing that maybe there's something to the whole spiritual realm. And Emily shares her story of meeting an angel.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2965 Or maybe I went to hell? At the very least, it was near death.

Emily brings questions about near death experiences and their validity. Josh validates them as experience, but not as proof of anything. Stephen is back to believing that maybe there's something to the whole spiritual realm. And Emily shares her story of meeting an angel.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 110. Failing Great Expectations 110. Failing Great Expectations full c438d7cb-a571-476f-9ff0-c964d45d6658 https://share.transistor.fm/s/31e6c297 With every door that closes, it can be easy to feel like a failure. At least for Stephen, it is. With changes going on in life, and certain expectations are not met, the feeling of letting someone down can be hard to shake. Especially if it is only your own expectations for yourself that you failed.

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  • Josh Lieuallen on Know Normal People, Part 1 and Part 2
  • Emily Rettinghouse on Know Normal People
  • The Tim Ferriss Show
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Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, a collective of artist owned podcasts by normal people in normal places. Learn more at highline.network.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> With every door that closes, it can be easy to feel like a failure. At least for Stephen, it is. With changes going on in life, and certain expectations are not met, the feeling of letting someone down can be hard to shake. Especially if it is only your own expectations for yourself that you failed.

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  • Josh Lieuallen on Know Normal People, Part 1 and Part 2
  • Emily Rettinghouse on Know Normal People
  • The Tim Ferriss Show
  • Matthew 25:14-30 - Parable of the Talents
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Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, a collective of artist owned podcasts by normal people in normal places. Learn more at highline.network.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3092 With every door that closes, it can be easy to feel like a failure. At least for Stephen, it is. With changes going on in life, and certain expectations are not met, the feeling of letting someone down can be hard to shake. Especially if it is only your own expectations for yourself that you failed.

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  • Josh Lieuallen on Know Normal People, Part 1 and Part 2
  • Emily Rettinghouse on Know Normal People
  • The Tim Ferriss Show
  • Matthew 25:14-30 - Parable of the Talents
  • Matthew 14:22-33 - Peter Walks on Water
  • John 21 - Restoration of Peter
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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 109. Who Is A Christian? 109. Who Is A Christian? full 1f9e8e60-d55e-47a7-9f93-408e3d362535 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2607af0a We're finally asking the question! On a definitional level, who gets to call themselves a Christian? Because, as you may know, there are a lot of different ideas out there. Josh is ready to say that anyone who claims to be a Christian is one. Emily insists we must define it without the institutional church getting in the way. And Stephen is calling himself an Evangelical again?!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We're finally asking the question! On a definitional level, who gets to call themselves a Christian? Because, as you may know, there are a lot of different ideas out there. Josh is ready to say that anyone who claims to be a Christian is one. Emily insists we must define it without the institutional church getting in the way. And Stephen is calling himself an Evangelical again?!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3012 We're finally asking the question! On a definitional level, who gets to call themselves a Christian? Because, as you may know, there are a lot of different ideas out there. Josh is ready to say that anyone who claims to be a Christian is one. Emily insists we must define it without the institutional church getting in the way. And Stephen is calling himself an Evangelical again?!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 108. Church, Creeds, and Imperialism 108. Church, Creeds, and Imperialism full cd756a8a-f4be-4ed0-b93c-02ce6b05bc13 https://share.transistor.fm/s/efddb58c Perhaps the divine right of kings was invented by the kings and not a gift from the gods. In human cultures based on hierarchical power-over structures, is it any wonder that the church became the same? Truth wielded like a hammer where every doubt looks like a nail and power used to keep people in line. It seems designed this way, potential born of the Creeds themselves. Listen in as we contemplate the origin of the creeds, the desert monastics, and church design.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Perhaps the divine right of kings was invented by the kings and not a gift from the gods. In human cultures based on hierarchical power-over structures, is it any wonder that the church became the same? Truth wielded like a hammer where every doubt looks like a nail and power used to keep people in line. It seems designed this way, potential born of the Creeds themselves. Listen in as we contemplate the origin of the creeds, the desert monastics, and church design.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3340 Perhaps the divine right of kings was invented by the kings and not a gift from the gods. In human cultures based on hierarchical power-over structures, is it any wonder that the church became the same? Truth wielded like a hammer where every doubt looks like a nail and power used to keep people in line. It seems designed this way, potential born of the Creeds themselves. Listen in as we contemplate the origin of the creeds, the desert monastics, and church design.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 107. Shame Has No Place Here 107. Shame Has No Place Here full c0cc9d99-dcad-4fb5-b9cf-f64481876771 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6d8ba68f Is humility the opposite of shame? And could shame serve any good purpose? This is what we ponder as we name stories from the bible involved shame and discuss the efficacy of anonymous donations.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Is humility the opposite of shame? And could shame serve any good purpose? This is what we ponder as we name stories from the bible involved shame and discuss the efficacy of anonymous donations.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2654 Is humility the opposite of shame? And could shame serve any good purpose? This is what we ponder as we name stories from the bible involved shame and discuss the efficacy of anonymous donations.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 106. Mything The Point 106. Mything The Point full e52410fc-6d76-4e60-ad29-c4d38882f289 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4859ec0d Open your bibles to the Hebrew Bible, class, today we're talking about mythology. Stephen wonders if there is a sliver of truth to the old stories and wants to know what to do with that. Emily informs us on the types of myths that are told and how they help scaffold our understandings of the world and humanity. Josh says the only thing that keeps him remotely Christian is the mythical nature of it.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Open your bibles to the Hebrew Bible, class, today we're talking about mythology. Stephen wonders if there is a sliver of truth to the old stories and wants to know what to do with that. Emily informs us on the types of myths that are told and how they help scaffold our understandings of the world and humanity. Josh says the only thing that keeps him remotely Christian is the mythical nature of it.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 28 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3437 Open your bibles to the Hebrew Bible, class, today we're talking about mythology. Stephen wonders if there is a sliver of truth to the old stories and wants to know what to do with that. Emily informs us on the types of myths that are told and how they help scaffold our understandings of the world and humanity. Josh says the only thing that keeps him remotely Christian is the mythical nature of it.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 105. Ecumenical Harm Reduction 105. Ecumenical Harm Reduction full 2fc81613-4e8b-4e4e-bf22-2931b03faa9f https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ce54b7a We cannot completely negate the harm we can cause. But what we can do is mitigate with intention. For instance, it is a widely accepted position in the scientific community that we are beyond avoiding the effects of human-caused climate change, but we ought to keep working to mitigate the harm done. Josh says we should be thinking of church in the same way.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We cannot completely negate the harm we can cause. But what we can do is mitigate with intention. For instance, it is a widely accepted position in the scientific community that we are beyond avoiding the effects of human-caused climate change, but we ought to keep working to mitigate the harm done. Josh says we should be thinking of church in the same way.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3349 We cannot completely negate the harm we can cause. But what we can do is mitigate with intention. For instance, it is a widely accepted position in the scientific community that we are beyond avoiding the effects of human-caused climate change, but we ought to keep working to mitigate the harm done. Josh says we should be thinking of church in the same way.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 104. Practically Perfect In Every Way 104. Practically Perfect In Every Way full 7b08ec32-45dc-4d47-8268-230a01e5b0c8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8050019 Perfection. How do we even begin raveling out conceptions of perfection from Greek and Roman philosophy, through Hebrew theology and Christian expectation? We seem to be called to be perfect as the heavenly Father is perfect. But how does that change when we understand the Hebrew "Tov" and the Greek "Tellios"? Do we live, striving to be Good? Are we already Good?

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  • Matthew 5:48 - Be Perfect
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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Perfection. How do we even begin raveling out conceptions of perfection from Greek and Roman philosophy, through Hebrew theology and Christian expectation? We seem to be called to be perfect as the heavenly Father is perfect. But how does that change when we understand the Hebrew "Tov" and the Greek "Tellios"? Do we live, striving to be Good? Are we already Good?

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  • Matthew 5:48 - Be Perfect
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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3340 Perfection. How do we even begin raveling out conceptions of perfection from Greek and Roman philosophy, through Hebrew theology and Christian expectation? We seem to be called to be perfect as the heavenly Father is perfect. But how does that change when we understand the Hebrew "Tov" and the Greek "Tellios"? Do we live, striving to be Good? Are we already Good?

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  • Matthew 5:48 - Be Perfect
  • James 2:14-22 - Faith Without Works
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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 103. The Lord of Rings and Lord of Lords 103. The Lord of Rings and Lord of Lords full c0ed4430-accc-48dd-8873-541921647861 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6f92ca4 What do Samwise Gamgee and Superman have in common? What about Gandalf and Aslan? Emily brings a discussion about the "Christ figures" found in works of fiction, why they resonate with us, and whether we can name Christ figures in our own lives. We discuss the difference between a narrative Christ figure and an IRL person acting Christ-like, while also pondering the unique meta-narrative of the crucified God.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> What do Samwise Gamgee and Superman have in common? What about Gandalf and Aslan? Emily brings a discussion about the "Christ figures" found in works of fiction, why they resonate with us, and whether we can name Christ figures in our own lives. We discuss the difference between a narrative Christ figure and an IRL person acting Christ-like, while also pondering the unique meta-narrative of the crucified God.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3154 What do Samwise Gamgee and Superman have in common? What about Gandalf and Aslan? Emily brings a discussion about the "Christ figures" found in works of fiction, why they resonate with us, and whether we can name Christ figures in our own lives. We discuss the difference between a narrative Christ figure and an IRL person acting Christ-like, while also pondering the unique meta-narrative of the crucified God.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 102. Church, Mosh Pits, and The Question of Desire 102. Church, Mosh Pits, and The Question of Desire full 552e8e5f-f6b6-4e21-a945-c2e0212efc64 https://share.transistor.fm/s/312dd954 Is Stephen really trying to say going to a metal show is the same as going to church? Yes, yes he is. And while he might still think that by the end of this, he's ready to take the risky leap of faith into trying out a new church soon. Josh struggles to come up with an answer as to why he doesn't want to go back to church, while Emily asks us to consider, "what the heck did you expect?"

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Is Stephen really trying to say going to a metal show is the same as going to church? Yes, yes he is. And while he might still think that by the end of this, he's ready to take the risky leap of faith into trying out a new church soon. Josh struggles to come up with an answer as to why he doesn't want to go back to church, while Emily asks us to consider, "what the heck did you expect?"

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3549 Is Stephen really trying to say going to a metal show is the same as going to church? Yes, yes he is. And while he might still think that by the end of this, he's ready to take the risky leap of faith into trying out a new church soon. Josh struggles to come up with an answer as to why he doesn't want to go back to church, while Emily asks us to consider, "what the heck did you expect?"

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 101. I'm The Bible and I Approve This Message 101. I'm The Bible and I Approve This Message full e148a096-ffc2-431f-af0a-f9a13ad66ea0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6cc64108 Would you care to join us for a discussion on the Bible and what it may or may not endorse? Josh is curious to know where we land and finds out that Stephen is having a hard time even showing up, making it a perfect role play in how to have conversations in which both sides clearly disagree and don't approach the topic within the same paradigm.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Would you care to join us for a discussion on the Bible and what it may or may not endorse? Josh is curious to know where we land and finds out that Stephen is having a hard time even showing up, making it a perfect role play in how to have conversations in which both sides clearly disagree and don't approach the topic within the same paradigm.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 24 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3895 Would you care to join us for a discussion on the Bible and what it may or may not endorse? Josh is curious to know where we land and finds out that Stephen is having a hard time even showing up, making it a perfect role play in how to have conversations in which both sides clearly disagree and don't approach the topic within the same paradigm.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No START HERE START HERE trailer f6011059-6ac7-4051-a024-6b20ef04b037 https://share.transistor.fm/s/af3c7d34 Welcome to Ravel! If you're new around here, we understand that looking at a backlog of over 100 episodes can be daunting, so we recommend starting here.

Get to know your hosts and where we're coming from as embark in conversation around theology and life as we pull on the thread of our own pressing questions in real time. Whether you are deconstructing, reconstructing, de-converting, converting, switching churches, or in the uncomfortable in-between spaces along the way, this podcast is created for you to feel safe and open to ask your own questions with the gentle metaphor of raveling.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Welcome to Ravel! If you're new around here, we understand that looking at a backlog of over 100 episodes can be daunting, so we recommend starting here.

Get to know your hosts and where we're coming from as embark in conversation around theology and life as we pull on the thread of our own pressing questions in real time. Whether you are deconstructing, reconstructing, de-converting, converting, switching churches, or in the uncomfortable in-between spaces along the way, this podcast is created for you to feel safe and open to ask your own questions with the gentle metaphor of raveling.

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  • We Clearly Disagree
  • Press F To Doubt
  • The Apologists Can't Hurt You Here
  • Classic Theology Gone Wild
  • I Need Something Life-Giving
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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2022 10:53:49 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 1217 Welcome to Ravel! If you're new around here, we understand that looking at a backlog of over 100 episodes can be daunting, so we recommend starting here.

Get to know your hosts and where we're coming from as embark in conversation around theology and life as we pull on the thread of our own pressing questions in real time. Whether you are deconstructing, reconstructing, de-converting, converting, switching churches, or in the uncomfortable in-between spaces along the way, this podcast is created for you to feel safe and open to ask your own questions with the gentle metaphor of raveling.

If you want further suggestions on where to start, check out the following Starter Packs by searching these titles in your podcast app on our feed!

  • We Clearly Disagree
  • Press F To Doubt
  • The Apologists Can't Hurt You Here
  • Classic Theology Gone Wild
  • I Need Something Life-Giving
  • Meet Me At The Hot Topic

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 100. One Hundred Questions and Hundreds More 100. One Hundred Questions and Hundreds More full b512240f-13c0-46b8-82ef-a37b70ba1a74 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e273ba29 It honestly feels surreal to us that we're crossing the 100 Episode milestone. It feels like we're just getting started! On this first-of-its-kind mailbag episode, we asked the community to share what's one belief or idea they've been raveling in the last year and we received great responses! Here's to one hundred questions and hundreds more to come!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> It honestly feels surreal to us that we're crossing the 100 Episode milestone. It feels like we're just getting started! On this first-of-its-kind mailbag episode, we asked the community to share what's one belief or idea they've been raveling in the last year and we received great responses! Here's to one hundred questions and hundreds more to come!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4438 It honestly feels surreal to us that we're crossing the 100 Episode milestone. It feels like we're just getting started! On this first-of-its-kind mailbag episode, we asked the community to share what's one belief or idea they've been raveling in the last year and we received great responses! Here's to one hundred questions and hundreds more to come!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 99. All Glory, Honor, and Praise 99. All Glory, Honor, and Praise full 1b018052-d331-409d-995e-0c561598255a https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f8ed8f7 Man's chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever, as the catechism goes. But what does that even mean? What does it look like to glorify God? Perhaps we're making Jesus famous or Christ beautiful. Or we're conveying honor to the Creator Being. Or we're reminding ourselves of the vastness of God and security we find within.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Man's chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever, as the catechism goes. But what does that even mean? What does it look like to glorify God? Perhaps we're making Jesus famous or Christ beautiful. Or we're conveying honor to the Creator Being. Or we're reminding ourselves of the vastness of God and security we find within.

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Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 10 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3586 Man's chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever, as the catechism goes. But what does that even mean? What does it look like to glorify God? Perhaps we're making Jesus famous or Christ beautiful. Or we're conveying honor to the Creator Being. Or we're reminding ourselves of the vastness of God and security we find within.

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Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 98. Thank You, Grief 98. Thank You, Grief full dfb811fa-054f-41d8-b8d3-5ebc9d0e67ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/a3d7b445 Grief shows up in many forms and Emily is wondering what it can teach us. Whether we are mourning the death of a loved one, or experiencing a void through loss of a job or item, or feeling the lost potential future of how we thought life would go, grief is here. And perhaps it can teach us to love more. Or maybe it helps to know God has grieved too. In the end, we're here to say "thank you, grief". Because while it is our attachments that create our greatest sufferings, that is also where we find our greatest loves.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Grief shows up in many forms and Emily is wondering what it can teach us. Whether we are mourning the death of a loved one, or experiencing a void through loss of a job or item, or feeling the lost potential future of how we thought life would go, grief is here. And perhaps it can teach us to love more. Or maybe it helps to know God has grieved too. In the end, we're here to say "thank you, grief". Because while it is our attachments that create our greatest sufferings, that is also where we find our greatest loves.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 03 Aug 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3788 Grief shows up in many forms and Emily is wondering what it can teach us. Whether we are mourning the death of a loved one, or experiencing a void through loss of a job or item, or feeling the lost potential future of how we thought life would go, grief is here. And perhaps it can teach us to love more. Or maybe it helps to know God has grieved too. In the end, we're here to say "thank you, grief". Because while it is our attachments that create our greatest sufferings, that is also where we find our greatest loves.

Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 97. Burnout Needs More Than A Band-Aid 97. Burnout Needs More Than A Band-Aid full 975b7ec7-e718-466f-9019-9dc3976d2e09 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6085f3f9 Burnout and fatigue show up in many different ways. Stephen is feeling the strain this week as he asks to process burnout in the midst of it himself. We talk about the expectations placed on clergy and volunteers in ministry, the value of negative space to inspire action, motivation in dry seasons, and the slow work of healing with remedies that are more than a bandaid on the mind and spirit.

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Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

We would greatly appreciate the one minute it would take you to leave us a 5-star rating and a 1-2 sentence review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Burnout and fatigue show up in many different ways. Stephen is feeling the strain this week as he asks to process burnout in the midst of it himself. We talk about the expectations placed on clergy and volunteers in ministry, the value of negative space to inspire action, motivation in dry seasons, and the slow work of healing with remedies that are more than a bandaid on the mind and spirit.

***ANNOUNCEMENT*** Send in your Episode 100 submissions via email at theravelpod@gmail.com to be a part of the triple digit celebration!

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Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

We would greatly appreciate the one minute it would take you to leave us a 5-star rating and a 1-2 sentence review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! 

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Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4985 Burnout and fatigue show up in many different ways. Stephen is feeling the strain this week as he asks to process burnout in the midst of it himself. We talk about the expectations placed on clergy and volunteers in ministry, the value of negative space to inspire action, motivation in dry seasons, and the slow work of healing with remedies that are more than a bandaid on the mind and spirit.

***ANNOUNCEMENT*** Send in your Episode 100 submissions via email at theravelpod@gmail.com to be a part of the triple digit celebration!

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Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 96. Do You Deny The Resurrection? [We Clearly Disagree] 96. Do You Deny The Resurrection? [We Clearly Disagree] full 23f8ecbc-b8a9-470a-926f-1425621e5153 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9e5d489a STARTER PACK: We Clearly Disagree

It took us almost one hundred episodes to finally tackle the Resurrection. Josh shares how he's come to a place of this theology being de-emphasized in importance for him. Emily shares the Wesleyan position and makes sure that we're not talking about zombie Jesus. And Stephen struggles to let go of the physicality and/or literalness of the bodily resurrection.

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  • The Preston Shipp Tweet
  • 1 Corinthians 15 - The Resurrection
  • 2 Corinthians 4:7 - Jars of Clay
  • Matthew 6:19 - Moth and Rust
  • James 2:14-26 - Faith Without Works

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> STARTER PACK: We Clearly Disagree

It took us almost one hundred episodes to finally tackle the Resurrection. Josh shares how he's come to a place of this theology being de-emphasized in importance for him. Emily shares the Wesleyan position and makes sure that we're not talking about zombie Jesus. And Stephen struggles to let go of the physicality and/or literalness of the bodily resurrection.

***ANNOUNCEMENT*** Send in your Episode 100 submissions via email at theravelpod@gmail.com to be a part of the triple digit celebration! 

Mentioned in the episode:

  • The Preston Shipp Tweet
  • 1 Corinthians 15 - The Resurrection
  • 2 Corinthians 4:7 - Jars of Clay
  • Matthew 6:19 - Moth and Rust
  • James 2:14-26 - Faith Without Works

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4098 STARTER PACK: We Clearly Disagree

It took us almost one hundred episodes to finally tackle the Resurrection. Josh shares how he's come to a place of this theology being de-emphasized in importance for him. Emily shares the Wesleyan position and makes sure that we're not talking about zombie Jesus. And Stephen struggles to let go of the physicality and/or literalness of the bodily resurrection.

***ANNOUNCEMENT*** Send in your Episode 100 submissions via email at theravelpod@gmail.com to be a part of the triple digit celebration! 

Mentioned in the episode:

  • The Preston Shipp Tweet
  • 1 Corinthians 15 - The Resurrection
  • 2 Corinthians 4:7 - Jars of Clay
  • Matthew 6:19 - Moth and Rust
  • James 2:14-26 - Faith Without Works

Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 95. Processing Quantum Theology (feat. Cori Di Biase) 95. Processing Quantum Theology (feat. Cori Di Biase) full f0121d35-4208-4eb8-b3dc-fb80e8c1bda7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae10d3e0 As we all know, Emily has recently been busy preparing for and celebrating the confirmation of her ordination, so we thought today was a perfect opportunity to entangle Ravel with our guest co-host, Cori Di Biase of the A Freedom of Ideas Podcast. Cori visits the show to ask questions about philosophical Absolutes and how a vision of process theology might be moving us to a whole new mode of thinking in the same way the field of physics shifted from Newtonian to Einsteinian ideas.

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Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, a collective of artist owned podcasts by normal people in normal places. Learn more at www.highline.network.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> As we all know, Emily has recently been busy preparing for and celebrating the confirmation of her ordination, so we thought today was a perfect opportunity to entangle Ravel with our guest co-host, Cori Di Biase of the A Freedom of Ideas Podcast. Cori visits the show to ask questions about philosophical Absolutes and how a vision of process theology might be moving us to a whole new mode of thinking in the same way the field of physics shifted from Newtonian to Einsteinian ideas.

Connect with Cori:

Mentioned in the episode:

Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

We would greatly appreciate the one minute it would take you to leave us a 5-star rating and a 1-2 sentence review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! 

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Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, a collective of artist owned podcasts by normal people in normal places. Learn more at www.highline.network.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3785 As we all know, Emily has recently been busy preparing for and celebrating the confirmation of her ordination, so we thought today was a perfect opportunity to entangle Ravel with our guest co-host, Cori Di Biase of the A Freedom of Ideas Podcast. Cori visits the show to ask questions about philosophical Absolutes and how a vision of process theology might be moving us to a whole new mode of thinking in the same way the field of physics shifted from Newtonian to Einsteinian ideas.

Connect with Cori:

Mentioned in the episode:

Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

We would greatly appreciate the one minute it would take you to leave us a 5-star rating and a 1-2 sentence review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! 

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Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, a collective of artist owned podcasts by normal people in normal places. Learn more at www.highline.network.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 94. I Pledge Allegiance to ______ 94. I Pledge Allegiance to ______ full 6beb58f9-7c16-4b7d-93dc-0102dbaff4b5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b011739 On this, the 6th of July, 2022, we declare our interdependence on God and decide to pledge allegiance to no flag and no king but Christ! We at least have a great discussion about what it means for us to be a part of a political system and trying to take our faith seriously amidst the complexity. Josh recites the pledges to the Christian flag and the Bible. Stephen renounces all patriotism outright. Emily debates discipleship.

GUEST SPOT HIGHLIGHT! 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> On this, the 6th of July, 2022, we declare our interdependence on God and decide to pledge allegiance to no flag and no king but Christ! We at least have a great discussion about what it means for us to be a part of a political system and trying to take our faith seriously amidst the complexity. Josh recites the pledges to the Christian flag and the Bible. Stephen renounces all patriotism outright. Emily debates discipleship.

GUEST SPOT HIGHLIGHT! 

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Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

We would greatly appreciate the one minute it would take you to leave us a 5-star rating and a 1-2 sentence review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! 

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Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 06 Jul 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3746 On this, the 6th of July, 2022, we declare our interdependence on God and decide to pledge allegiance to no flag and no king but Christ! We at least have a great discussion about what it means for us to be a part of a political system and trying to take our faith seriously amidst the complexity. Josh recites the pledges to the Christian flag and the Bible. Stephen renounces all patriotism outright. Emily debates discipleship.

GUEST SPOT HIGHLIGHT! 

Mentioned in the episode:

Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

We would greatly appreciate the one minute it would take you to leave us a 5-star rating and a 1-2 sentence review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! 

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Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 93. Who Is My Enemy? 93. Who Is My Enemy? full 1a545be4-e0f3-4958-a7bd-bf5edbaac358 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce1583d6 Turn in your bibles, if you will, to both Luke 10:25-29 and Matthew 5:43-48. Inspired by his time on Trans Regret Snoopy Presents the Bible, Stephen is requesting a bible study to interrogate the question, "Who Is My Enemy?"

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Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, a collective of artist owned podcasts by normal people in normal places. Learn more at www.highline.network.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Turn in your bibles, if you will, to both Luke 10:25-29 and Matthew 5:43-48. Inspired by his time on Trans Regret Snoopy Presents the Bible, Stephen is requesting a bible study to interrogate the question, "Who Is My Enemy?"

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Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

We would greatly appreciate the one minute it would take you to leave us a 5-star rating and a 1-2 sentence review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3619 Turn in your bibles, if you will, to both Luke 10:25-29 and Matthew 5:43-48. Inspired by his time on Trans Regret Snoopy Presents the Bible, Stephen is requesting a bible study to interrogate the question, "Who Is My Enemy?"

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Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

We would greatly appreciate the one minute it would take you to leave us a 5-star rating and a 1-2 sentence review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! 

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Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 92. Faith and Imposter Syndrome [Press F To Doubt] 92. Faith and Imposter Syndrome [Press F To Doubt] full 7ceb19c9-954f-4a18-8c08-6ef5b957c39f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5e590db STARTER PACK: Press F To Doubt

Who am I to say what any of this means? When we feel like a fraud as our beliefs ravel out, it's normal to feel isolated and alone. But that's a thing with imposter syndrome, it's a lie. You are valid. Your thoughts are valid. Your beliefs are valid. Today we explore the possibilities on why imposter syndrome can sneak into our faith lives.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> STARTER PACK: Press F To Doubt

Who am I to say what any of this means? When we feel like a fraud as our beliefs ravel out, it's normal to feel isolated and alone. But that's a thing with imposter syndrome, it's a lie. You are valid. Your thoughts are valid. Your beliefs are valid. Today we explore the possibilities on why imposter syndrome can sneak into our faith lives.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4244 STARTER PACK: Press F To Doubt

Who am I to say what any of this means? When we feel like a fraud as our beliefs ravel out, it's normal to feel isolated and alone. But that's a thing with imposter syndrome, it's a lie. You are valid. Your thoughts are valid. Your beliefs are valid. Today we explore the possibilities on why imposter syndrome can sneak into our faith lives.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 91X. Love Makes Room with Staci Frenes 91X. Love Makes Room with Staci Frenes bonus f1f836f4-053f-49ff-b919-ae1884915345 https://share.transistor.fm/s/31c0f483 We're joined today for a special bonus episode, in celebration of Pride Month 2022, by Staci Frenes, author of the book Love Makes Room: And Other Things I Learned When My Daughter Came Out.

Staci is a singer songwriter, business woman, author, and perhaps most pertinently to today's conversation, a mother. She shares her story with us today of what it took to make room within her evangelical faith structure for her own daughter who one day came out to Staci as a beloved member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We're joined today for a special bonus episode, in celebration of Pride Month 2022, by Staci Frenes, author of the book Love Makes Room: And Other Things I Learned When My Daughter Came Out.

Staci is a singer songwriter, business woman, author, and perhaps most pertinently to today's conversation, a mother. She shares her story with us today of what it took to make room within her evangelical faith structure for her own daughter who one day came out to Staci as a beloved member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 17 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3570 We're joined today for a special bonus episode, in celebration of Pride Month 2022, by Staci Frenes, author of the book Love Makes Room: And Other Things I Learned When My Daughter Came Out.

Staci is a singer songwriter, business woman, author, and perhaps most pertinently to today's conversation, a mother. She shares her story with us today of what it took to make room within her evangelical faith structure for her own daughter who one day came out to Staci as a beloved member of the LGBTQIA+ community.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 91. Denominational Diversity 102 91. Denominational Diversity 102 full b7492206-a045-4354-a88e-50c90d23125d https://share.transistor.fm/s/9db87f59 Why do we have so many different denominations of Christian churches? What is gained and lost with so many divisions, drawing lines in the sands? This question comes from the Patreon group as Sarah wonders why we insist on fracturing when the promise of the new heavens and new earth seems to be unity. What are we missing that we can't begin forging that unity now?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Why do we have so many different denominations of Christian churches? What is gained and lost with so many divisions, drawing lines in the sands? This question comes from the Patreon group as Sarah wonders why we insist on fracturing when the promise of the new heavens and new earth seems to be unity. What are we missing that we can't begin forging that unity now?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4007 Why do we have so many different denominations of Christian churches? What is gained and lost with so many divisions, drawing lines in the sands? This question comes from the Patreon group as Sarah wonders why we insist on fracturing when the promise of the new heavens and new earth seems to be unity. What are we missing that we can't begin forging that unity now?

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Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 90. Trust Me, I'm Full of Doubts [Press F To Doubt] 90. Trust Me, I'm Full of Doubts [Press F To Doubt] full c83c500e-512c-4332-aa61-c2d80e8d2af9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/db58413c STARTER PACK: Press F To Doubt

How do we know what we know? And how do we know we can trust what we know? Today, we try to tease apart the twisted threads of what trust, faith, doubt, and mistrust represent as we grow into life-giving theology.

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  • Matthrew 25:14-30 - Parable of the Talents
  • 2 Timothy 3:16-17 - God Breathed Scripture
  • La Mancha Screwjob RadioLab
  • John 20:24-29 - Doubting Thomas

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> STARTER PACK: Press F To Doubt

How do we know what we know? And how do we know we can trust what we know? Today, we try to tease apart the twisted threads of what trust, faith, doubt, and mistrust represent as we grow into life-giving theology.

Mentioned in the episode:

  • Matthrew 25:14-30 - Parable of the Talents
  • 2 Timothy 3:16-17 - God Breathed Scripture
  • La Mancha Screwjob RadioLab
  • John 20:24-29 - Doubting Thomas

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 08 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4316 STARTER PACK: Press F To Doubt

How do we know what we know? And how do we know we can trust what we know? Today, we try to tease apart the twisted threads of what trust, faith, doubt, and mistrust represent as we grow into life-giving theology.

Mentioned in the episode:

  • Matthrew 25:14-30 - Parable of the Talents
  • 2 Timothy 3:16-17 - God Breathed Scripture
  • La Mancha Screwjob RadioLab
  • John 20:24-29 - Doubting Thomas

Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 89. Metanoia 89. Metanoia full 87d2b44b-f46d-4ef7-977e-5a18e769a501 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e037ca0a Change your mind, for the Kingdom of God is here. Like water carving canyons out of the land, our thoughts carve habits in our minds. But what inspires true change? What incentivizes repentance? What causes a shift in our minds?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Change your mind, for the Kingdom of God is here. Like water carving canyons out of the land, our thoughts carve habits in our minds. But what inspires true change? What incentivizes repentance? What causes a shift in our minds?

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Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

We would greatly appreciate the one minute it would take you to leave us a 5-star rating and a 1-2 sentence review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 01 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3877 Change your mind, for the Kingdom of God is here. Like water carving canyons out of the land, our thoughts carve habits in our minds. But what inspires true change? What incentivizes repentance? What causes a shift in our minds?

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Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 88. Doomed to Deconstruct 88. Doomed to Deconstruct full 7b4489fb-6abd-43fb-8ddf-e54ada218537 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ca6b30a Being part of a movement that is inherently decentralized, is this podcast being part of the deconstruction project doomed to fail? After five centuries of the protestant reformation, are we due for a reunification of the church? Or will we continue to splinter into increasingly smaller micro-communities?

We're trying something new this week! We read an ad on the show for Fyfe Created at fyfecreated.com! We'd love it if you looked around their shop and if you choose to buy something, use our code - RAVEL2022 - for 20%! 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Being part of a movement that is inherently decentralized, is this podcast being part of the deconstruction project doomed to fail? After five centuries of the protestant reformation, are we due for a reunification of the church? Or will we continue to splinter into increasingly smaller micro-communities?

We're trying something new this week! We read an ad on the show for Fyfe Created at fyfecreated.com! We'd love it if you looked around their shop and if you choose to buy something, use our code - RAVEL2022 - for 20%! 

Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 25 May 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4074 Being part of a movement that is inherently decentralized, is this podcast being part of the deconstruction project doomed to fail? After five centuries of the protestant reformation, are we due for a reunification of the church? Or will we continue to splinter into increasingly smaller micro-communities?

We're trying something new this week! We read an ad on the show for Fyfe Created at fyfecreated.com! We'd love it if you looked around their shop and if you choose to buy something, use our code - RAVEL2022 - for 20%! 

Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 87. Fruit of the Spiritual Loom 87. Fruit of the Spiritual Loom full c3790a91-62e8-40fd-adb0-ff5bc4c494cf https://share.transistor.fm/s/7a91e21a Coming to us from our topic suggestion channel in Discord, we're tackling the fruits and gifts of the Spirit today. What does it mean to grow in and live out the fruits of the Spirit as Paul calls them in Galatians 6? Do you need to experience the "bonus" gifts that come from baptism in the Holy Spirit like tongues and prophecy to be a Christian? And why does Stephen find it so hard to accept a compliment?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Coming to us from our topic suggestion channel in Discord, we're tackling the fruits and gifts of the Spirit today. What does it mean to grow in and live out the fruits of the Spirit as Paul calls them in Galatians 6? Do you need to experience the "bonus" gifts that come from baptism in the Holy Spirit like tongues and prophecy to be a Christian? And why does Stephen find it so hard to accept a compliment?

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Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 18 May 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4060 Coming to us from our topic suggestion channel in Discord, we're tackling the fruits and gifts of the Spirit today. What does it mean to grow in and live out the fruits of the Spirit as Paul calls them in Galatians 6? Do you need to experience the "bonus" gifts that come from baptism in the Holy Spirit like tongues and prophecy to be a Christian? And why does Stephen find it so hard to accept a compliment?

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Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

We would greatly appreciate the one minute it would take you to leave us a 5-star rating and a 1-2 sentence review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 86. Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace 86. Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Peace full d386b97b-e278-4d03-90d6-734bb5fea7f5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5f81f92 Marriage. Marriage is what brings us together today. At least in the sense that Emily wants to talk about it, as she heads into wedding season as a pastor. We discuss premarital counseling, the expectations of child bearing, and a few of the bad stereotypes out there. Should anyone know of any reason that this podcast should not talk about holy matrimony, speak now or forever hold your peace.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Marriage. Marriage is what brings us together today. At least in the sense that Emily wants to talk about it, as she heads into wedding season as a pastor. We discuss premarital counseling, the expectations of child bearing, and a few of the bad stereotypes out there. Should anyone know of any reason that this podcast should not talk about holy matrimony, speak now or forever hold your peace.

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Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 11 May 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3936 Marriage. Marriage is what brings us together today. At least in the sense that Emily wants to talk about it, as she heads into wedding season as a pastor. We discuss premarital counseling, the expectations of child bearing, and a few of the bad stereotypes out there. Should anyone know of any reason that this podcast should not talk about holy matrimony, speak now or forever hold your peace.

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Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

We would greatly appreciate the one minute it would take you to leave us a 5-star rating and a 1-2 sentence review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 85. Wholesome Habits and Religious Routines 85. Wholesome Habits and Religious Routines full 20587d6e-0d32-4446-9c52-2a2d54b63b53 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4fed587 Record every Sunday afternoon. Open every episode by sharing our beverage of choice. Close every episode with a pastoral benediction. These are the habits that Ravel participates in. So now Stephen is wondering if we can talk about the habits and rituals that make up our lives as individuals and communities.

GUEST SPOT HIGHLIGHT(S)! 

  • Stephen visited Trans Regrets Snoopy Presents the Bible to study Romans 5:12-21, available exclusively on the TRS and Ravel Patreon Private Feeds!
  • The whole gang had a wonderful time with the Reclaiming the Garden Podcast discussing big things like Heaven, Hell, and Making All Things New

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Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

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Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, a collective of artist owned podcasts by normal people in normal places. Learn more at www.highline.network.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Record every Sunday afternoon. Open every episode by sharing our beverage of choice. Close every episode with a pastoral benediction. These are the habits that Ravel participates in. So now Stephen is wondering if we can talk about the habits and rituals that make up our lives as individuals and communities.

GUEST SPOT HIGHLIGHT(S)! 

  • Stephen visited Trans Regrets Snoopy Presents the Bible to study Romans 5:12-21, available exclusively on the TRS and Ravel Patreon Private Feeds!
  • The whole gang had a wonderful time with the Reclaiming the Garden Podcast discussing big things like Heaven, Hell, and Making All Things New

Mentioned in the episode:

Join our Patreon community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

We would greatly appreciate the one minute it would take you to leave us a 5-star rating and a 1-2 sentence review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 04 May 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3836 Record every Sunday afternoon. Open every episode by sharing our beverage of choice. Close every episode with a pastoral benediction. These are the habits that Ravel participates in. So now Stephen is wondering if we can talk about the habits and rituals that make up our lives as individuals and communities.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 84. A Theology of Hospitality [I Need Something Life-Giving] 84. A Theology of Hospitality [I Need Something Life-Giving] full c82c61cc-66ed-4302-8fd9-f50f8de1d07f https://share.transistor.fm/s/946a89ce STARTER PACK: I Need Something Life-Giving

We're thinking about creating space today. Working with a definition of "creating a space where folks would rather spend time than their own home", we talk about places we've loved growing up and our favorite hospitality practices today and how those all influence our theologies.

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  • The whole gang had a wonderful time with the Reclaiming the Garden Podcast discussing big things like Heaven, Hell, and Making All Things New
  • Stephen visited Trans Regrets Snoopy Presents the Bible to study Romans 5:12-21, available exclusively on the TRS and Ravel Patreon Private Feeds!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> STARTER PACK: I Need Something Life-Giving

We're thinking about creating space today. Working with a definition of "creating a space where folks would rather spend time than their own home", we talk about places we've loved growing up and our favorite hospitality practices today and how those all influence our theologies.

GUEST SPOT HIGHLIGHT(S)! 

  • The whole gang had a wonderful time with the Reclaiming the Garden Podcast discussing big things like Heaven, Hell, and Making All Things New
  • Stephen visited Trans Regrets Snoopy Presents the Bible to study Romans 5:12-21, available exclusively on the TRS and Ravel Patreon Private Feeds!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 27 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4362 STARTER PACK: I Need Something Life-Giving

We're thinking about creating space today. Working with a definition of "creating a space where folks would rather spend time than their own home", we talk about places we've loved growing up and our favorite hospitality practices today and how those all influence our theologies.

GUEST SPOT HIGHLIGHT(S)! 

  • The whole gang had a wonderful time with the Reclaiming the Garden Podcast discussing big things like Heaven, Hell, and Making All Things New
  • Stephen visited Trans Regrets Snoopy Presents the Bible to study Romans 5:12-21, available exclusively on the TRS and Ravel Patreon Private Feeds!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 83. I Wanna Know What Love Is 83. I Wanna Know What Love Is full 2394c5a6-e553-48b2-b02c-edce7e8e692c https://share.transistor.fm/s/c4acaa21 What is love? The outpouring of ones self to another person? A selfless act that betters someone else? If God is Love, then is Love God? This massive question brought to you by our friend Tyler in the Ravel Community!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> What is love? The outpouring of ones self to another person? A selfless act that betters someone else? If God is Love, then is Love God? This massive question brought to you by our friend Tyler in the Ravel Community!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4275 What is love? The outpouring of ones self to another person? A selfless act that betters someone else? If God is Love, then is Love God? This massive question brought to you by our friend Tyler in the Ravel Community!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 82. The Path To Ordination 82. The Path To Ordination full 2526f48b-6015-4982-a7c2-f5fba80c9dd1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b692c21 It's been a long 9 years in the process. Emily is in the final steps on the path to ordination within the United Methodist Church and wanted to reflect on the journey. We talk about the preparation required of ordinans, the difference between high church and low church settings, and why this process could serve to better weed out abusers and opportunists from pursuing church leadership.

GUEST SPOT HIGHLIGHT! Stephen went on The Worship Review - Stephen from Ravel and Know Normal People to discuss being a worship leader and music in the church!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> It's been a long 9 years in the process. Emily is in the final steps on the path to ordination within the United Methodist Church and wanted to reflect on the journey. We talk about the preparation required of ordinans, the difference between high church and low church settings, and why this process could serve to better weed out abusers and opportunists from pursuing church leadership.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3909 It's been a long 9 years in the process. Emily is in the final steps on the path to ordination within the United Methodist Church and wanted to reflect on the journey. We talk about the preparation required of ordinans, the difference between high church and low church settings, and why this process could serve to better weed out abusers and opportunists from pursuing church leadership.

GUEST SPOT HIGHLIGHT! Stephen went on The Worship Review - Stephen from Ravel and Know Normal People to discuss being a worship leader and music in the church!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 81. Jesus Christ! And Other Cuss Words [Meet Me At The Hot Topic] 81. Jesus Christ! And Other Cuss Words [Meet Me At The Hot Topic] full c2db7d9c-bd0b-448b-bf6b-f518b3fc21aa https://share.transistor.fm/s/11bdfaa9 STARTER PACK: Meet Me At The Hot Topic

Do not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. And don't use other cuss words while you're at it. At least that's how some of us were raised. But we're wondering what we were so afraid of? Words have the ability to capture emotion, build someone up, and tear someone down. We discuss taboo words, child appropriate words, and the intent behind them.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> STARTER PACK: Meet Me At The Hot Topic

Do not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. And don't use other cuss words while you're at it. At least that's how some of us were raised. But we're wondering what we were so afraid of? Words have the ability to capture emotion, build someone up, and tear someone down. We discuss taboo words, child appropriate words, and the intent behind them.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 06 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3505 STARTER PACK: Meet Me At The Hot Topic

Do not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. And don't use other cuss words while you're at it. At least that's how some of us were raised. But we're wondering what we were so afraid of? Words have the ability to capture emotion, build someone up, and tear someone down. We discuss taboo words, child appropriate words, and the intent behind them.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 80. We Regret to Misinform You 80. We Regret to Misinform You full d7a8481f-b3a4-4769-880f-6aef0e4904cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/08313aac In a world where the word "misinformation" shows up a lot, Josh is wondering if it can be applied to theology? Are we talking about error? Are we talking about heresy? At what point should we try to correct someone who we believe holds a misinformed belief?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> In a world where the word "misinformation" shows up a lot, Josh is wondering if it can be applied to theology? Are we talking about error? Are we talking about heresy? At what point should we try to correct someone who we believe holds a misinformed belief?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4042 In a world where the word "misinformation" shows up a lot, Josh is wondering if it can be applied to theology? Are we talking about error? Are we talking about heresy? At what point should we try to correct someone who we believe holds a misinformed belief?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No [Patreon Teaser] Emily and Josh Get to Know Each Other [Patreon Teaser] Emily and Josh Get to Know Each Other bonus 82e8ceb8-46a6-47b0-a336-27a76da863a1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/11b773e6 [Teaser clip for Bonus Episode 3]

They each have an episode featured on Know Normal People. They've made over 75 episodes of Ravel together. They've spent one afternoon together, in person, when they met in September. But otherwise, Josh and Emily don't know each other that well. So today, they start to change that!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> [Teaser clip for Bonus Episode 3]

They each have an episode featured on Know Normal People. They've made over 75 episodes of Ravel together. They've spent one afternoon together, in person, when they met in September. But otherwise, Josh and Emily don't know each other that well. So today, they start to change that!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 671 [Teaser clip for Bonus Episode 3]

They each have an episode featured on Know Normal People. They've made over 75 episodes of Ravel together. They've spent one afternoon together, in person, when they met in September. But otherwise, Josh and Emily don't know each other that well. So today, they start to change that!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 79. Theophobia 79. Theophobia full 804420f5-5f3c-4747-954f-e91543e6030b https://share.transistor.fm/s/5a8eced7 We welcome the voice of one of our friends and supporters to get us started on the concept of "the fear of God". Chad wonders how we should read this idea out of the biblical text and if it could mean something different than "fear". We discuss the linguistic options before us as senses of terror, awe, reverence, respect, and trembling.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We welcome the voice of one of our friends and supporters to get us started on the concept of "the fear of God". Chad wonders how we should read this idea out of the biblical text and if it could mean something different than "fear". We discuss the linguistic options before us as senses of terror, awe, reverence, respect, and trembling.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 23 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3990 We welcome the voice of one of our friends and supporters to get us started on the concept of "the fear of God". Chad wonders how we should read this idea out of the biblical text and if it could mean something different than "fear". We discuss the linguistic options before us as senses of terror, awe, reverence, respect, and trembling.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 78. #Blessed Are The Lucky 78. #Blessed Are The Lucky full fe6603c2-7761-45c1-a218-2bfa4632082a https://share.transistor.fm/s/1592dba8 Blessed are the meek. Blessed are the poor. And maybe blessed are the lucky? With St. Patrick's Day upon us, Emily wanted to interrogate the concept of luck and how it might overlap with the idea that God gives blessings.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Blessed are the meek. Blessed are the poor. And maybe blessed are the lucky? With St. Patrick's Day upon us, Emily wanted to interrogate the concept of luck and how it might overlap with the idea that God gives blessings.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 16 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4048 Blessed are the meek. Blessed are the poor. And maybe blessed are the lucky? With St. Patrick's Day upon us, Emily wanted to interrogate the concept of luck and how it might overlap with the idea that God gives blessings.

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GUEST SPOT HIGHLIGHT! Stephen went on Whiskey Bench - News and Brews: Joe Rogan and Spotify

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 77. Hope, Privilege, and Optimus Prime [I Need Something Life-Giving] 77. Hope, Privilege, and Optimus Prime [I Need Something Life-Giving] full e108947c-92ac-4534-b720-c71e5602fc51 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bc4ae304 STARTER PACK: I Need Something Life-Giving

Is it possible to be *too* optimistic? That's what Stephen's wondering today as he grapples with the possible links between his sense of optimism and hope for the world and his experience of privilege. We discuss the helplessness of hope, being God's gift to the world, and the inherently optimistic mindset of continuous improvement.

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Is it possible to be *too* optimistic? That's what Stephen's wondering today as he grapples with the possible links between his sense of optimism and hope for the world and his experience of privilege. We discuss the helplessness of hope, being God's gift to the world, and the inherently optimistic mindset of continuous improvement.

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Is it possible to be *too* optimistic? That's what Stephen's wondering today as he grapples with the possible links between his sense of optimism and hope for the world and his experience of privilege. We discuss the helplessness of hope, being God's gift to the world, and the inherently optimistic mindset of continuous improvement.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 76. Pushy Christian Prescriptions 76. Pushy Christian Prescriptions full 8ef88be1-adfd-4772-8863-4f76acaf79ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c8bfe42 Josh, once again, had too many topics on his mind. But instead of rolling a dice, we let the Patreon community decide, so we're talking about pushy Christians! We attempt to nuance the role of advice, opinion, and calling others out like Jesus did.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Josh, once again, had too many topics on his mind. But instead of rolling a dice, we let the Patreon community decide, so we're talking about pushy Christians! We attempt to nuance the role of advice, opinion, and calling others out like Jesus did.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 02 Mar 2022 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3132 Josh, once again, had too many topics on his mind. But instead of rolling a dice, we let the Patreon community decide, so we're talking about pushy Christians! We attempt to nuance the role of advice, opinion, and calling others out like Jesus did.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No [Patreon Teaser] The Rise and Fall of The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast Podcast [Patreon Teaser] The Rise and Fall of The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast Podcast bonus f01e73a1-7ceb-4611-8d48-1c94e5036e1b https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e036343 [Teaser clip for Bonus Episode 2]

We do a deep dive on The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast produced by Mike Cosper at Christianity Today. Talking points include: Cosper's audience, the othering of other religions and denominations, bad apple spoils the whole bunch, Biblical womanhood, coffee ties to religious groups, Trinity Church in Arizona, Josh Harris, journalistic practices, and much, much more!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> [Teaser clip for Bonus Episode 2]

We do a deep dive on The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast produced by Mike Cosper at Christianity Today. Talking points include: Cosper's audience, the othering of other religions and denominations, bad apple spoils the whole bunch, Biblical womanhood, coffee ties to religious groups, Trinity Church in Arizona, Josh Harris, journalistic practices, and much, much more!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 1533 [Teaser clip for Bonus Episode 2]

We do a deep dive on The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Podcast produced by Mike Cosper at Christianity Today. Talking points include: Cosper's audience, the othering of other religions and denominations, bad apple spoils the whole bunch, Biblical womanhood, coffee ties to religious groups, Trinity Church in Arizona, Josh Harris, journalistic practices, and much, much more!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 75. The Problems We Have With Suffering 75. The Problems We Have With Suffering full 225af6a3-5b0e-4aae-8189-336fdd1b5f34 https://share.transistor.fm/s/23937b2d We welcome the voice of one of our friends and supporters to kick us off on the topic of suffering! Courtney wonders if there's a better way to conceptualize suffering beyond the one interpretation she was taught at a young age. We discuss the book of Job, our desire for suffering to mean something, tears in heaven, conditioning and positive reinforcement, and much more.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We welcome the voice of one of our friends and supporters to kick us off on the topic of suffering! Courtney wonders if there's a better way to conceptualize suffering beyond the one interpretation she was taught at a young age. We discuss the book of Job, our desire for suffering to mean something, tears in heaven, conditioning and positive reinforcement, and much more.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 23 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3828 We welcome the voice of one of our friends and supporters to kick us off on the topic of suffering! Courtney wonders if there's a better way to conceptualize suffering beyond the one interpretation she was taught at a young age. We discuss the book of Job, our desire for suffering to mean something, tears in heaven, conditioning and positive reinforcement, and much more.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 74. When Faith Doesn't Feel Great [Press F To Doubt] 74. When Faith Doesn't Feel Great [Press F To Doubt] full 8228e6d6-42a7-43ac-af43-b5984407829d https://share.transistor.fm/s/04180682 STARTER PACK: Press F To Doubt

Is there anything more meta than a faith podcast talking about faith directly? What do we mean exactly when we talk about faith and how does it differ from beliefs or trust? What does it mean to leave "the faith"? Can you ever lose faith or do you just place your faith in something else? What does it mean for God to have faith in us?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> STARTER PACK: Press F To Doubt

Is there anything more meta than a faith podcast talking about faith directly? What do we mean exactly when we talk about faith and how does it differ from beliefs or trust? What does it mean to leave "the faith"? Can you ever lose faith or do you just place your faith in something else? What does it mean for God to have faith in us?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 16 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3660 STARTER PACK: Press F To Doubt

Is there anything more meta than a faith podcast talking about faith directly? What do we mean exactly when we talk about faith and how does it differ from beliefs or trust? What does it mean to leave "the faith"? Can you ever lose faith or do you just place your faith in something else? What does it mean for God to have faith in us?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 73. Drums, CCM, and the Devil's Music 73. Drums, CCM, and the Devil's Music full 21d29219-0c84-4f5f-83b4-6762b092bf49 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ec85f3b3 Did you know that all the hosts of Ravel are drummers? Neither did some of our hosts... so it was time we talked about music in church and in worship! Join us for a conversation on playing drums in church, the devil's music in secular genres, and when Kanye boosted his record sales when he went Christian that one time!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Did you know that all the hosts of Ravel are drummers? Neither did some of our hosts... so it was time we talked about music in church and in worship! Join us for a conversation on playing drums in church, the devil's music in secular genres, and when Kanye boosted his record sales when he went Christian that one time!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 09 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3353 Did you know that all the hosts of Ravel are drummers? Neither did some of our hosts... so it was time we talked about music in church and in worship! Join us for a conversation on playing drums in church, the devil's music in secular genres, and when Kanye boosted his record sales when he went Christian that one time!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 72. Denominational Socio-Economics 101 72. Denominational Socio-Economics 101 full 4150b4bf-ec81-4543-af98-a03062032dff https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f4f026f Inspired in part by a thought he had while watching a documentary about snake handling, Josh has questions about the way different denominations are able to appeal to certain demographics and people of varying economic classes. Should a church seek to appeal to one group or another?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Inspired in part by a thought he had while watching a documentary about snake handling, Josh has questions about the way different denominations are able to appeal to certain demographics and people of varying economic classes. Should a church seek to appeal to one group or another?

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Join our Ravel community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 02 Feb 2022 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3509 Inspired in part by a thought he had while watching a documentary about snake handling, Josh has questions about the way different denominations are able to appeal to certain demographics and people of varying economic classes. Should a church seek to appeal to one group or another?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 71. The Spiritual Side of Mental Health 71. The Spiritual Side of Mental Health full c0cd06da-3298-4e98-9879-809ba206a27a https://share.transistor.fm/s/a434d270 We're trying a few new things in 2022! And today we're kicking off our first monthly community submitted topic by our friend and supporter, Danelle! Listen in for a discussion about mental health and the way Christian's have struggled to make sense of it. Emily shares the nuances of pastoral care and therapy and when each might be appropriate and Stephen offers an alternative to the classical "problem of suffering".

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We're trying a few new things in 2022! And today we're kicking off our first monthly community submitted topic by our friend and supporter, Danelle! Listen in for a discussion about mental health and the way Christian's have struggled to make sense of it. Emily shares the nuances of pastoral care and therapy and when each might be appropriate and Stephen offers an alternative to the classical "problem of suffering".

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 26 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3235 We're trying a few new things in 2022! And today we're kicking off our first monthly community submitted topic by our friend and supporter, Danelle! Listen in for a discussion about mental health and the way Christian's have struggled to make sense of it. Emily shares the nuances of pastoral care and therapy and when each might be appropriate and Stephen offers an alternative to the classical "problem of suffering".

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 70. The Art of Comfort [I Need Something Life-Giving] 70. The Art of Comfort [I Need Something Life-Giving] full 2e2e4d95-7836-43d9-b8de-1f6af1437167 https://share.transistor.fm/s/06794b9e STARTER PACK: I Need Something Life-Giving

Where do you find comfort? Maybe it's your favorite chair with a good cup of tea or listening to your favorite podcast. Maybe it's in some common Bible verses like Psalm 23. Maybe you're like Stephen who likes to meditate at weird places in public. Emily guides us through a discussion of the place and role of comfort in our lives and why we should talk about it more.

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Where do you find comfort? Maybe it's your favorite chair with a good cup of tea or listening to your favorite podcast. Maybe it's in some common Bible verses like Psalm 23. Maybe you're like Stephen who likes to meditate at weird places in public. Emily guides us through a discussion of the place and role of comfort in our lives and why we should talk about it more.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 19 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3353 STARTER PACK: I Need Something Life-Giving

Where do you find comfort? Maybe it's your favorite chair with a good cup of tea or listening to your favorite podcast. Maybe it's in some common Bible verses like Psalm 23. Maybe you're like Stephen who likes to meditate at weird places in public. Emily guides us through a discussion of the place and role of comfort in our lives and why we should talk about it more.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 69. Let's (Finally) Talk About Sex! 69. Let's (Finally) Talk About Sex! full 1261bfeb-00ab-4d24-81c2-803b300ba914 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ceb445bf We made it, friends! Episode 69! The funny sex number! We launch into our first explicit tagged conversation [language is still censored] about sexuality and anatomy. [We have frank discussions about human anatomy that you may not want to share with the kids around you, wherever you listen.]

We talk about purity culture, sexual ethics in the Bible, pre-marital sex, the celibacy of Jesus, sexual norms, Paul's singleness, and the social construct of virginity that Stephen definitely thinks is fake. Enjoy!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We made it, friends! Episode 69! The funny sex number! We launch into our first explicit tagged conversation [language is still censored] about sexuality and anatomy. [We have frank discussions about human anatomy that you may not want to share with the kids around you, wherever you listen.]

We talk about purity culture, sexual ethics in the Bible, pre-marital sex, the celibacy of Jesus, sexual norms, Paul's singleness, and the social construct of virginity that Stephen definitely thinks is fake. Enjoy!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 12 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3772 We made it, friends! Episode 69! The funny sex number! We launch into our first explicit tagged conversation [language is still censored] about sexuality and anatomy. [We have frank discussions about human anatomy that you may not want to share with the kids around you, wherever you listen.]

We talk about purity culture, sexual ethics in the Bible, pre-marital sex, the celibacy of Jesus, sexual norms, Paul's singleness, and the social construct of virginity that Stephen definitely thinks is fake. Enjoy!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity Yes 68. I Think I Had A Dream About This 68. I Think I Had A Dream About This full 7c536fdb-d972-4df6-bbed-eaed29240f1f https://share.transistor.fm/s/b68871cd Welcome to 2022! After the New Years holiday where we all famously make resolutions (and a Patreon bonus episode about next steps and the future), Josh wants to talk about our hopes and dreams! Both in the sense of our vision for the future and the dreams we get in our sleep. We tell stories of memorable dreams, our vivid imaginations, and deja vu!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Welcome to 2022! After the New Years holiday where we all famously make resolutions (and a Patreon bonus episode about next steps and the future), Josh wants to talk about our hopes and dreams! Both in the sense of our vision for the future and the dreams we get in our sleep. We tell stories of memorable dreams, our vivid imaginations, and deja vu!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 05 Jan 2022 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4058 Welcome to 2022! After the New Years holiday where we all famously make resolutions (and a Patreon bonus episode about next steps and the future), Josh wants to talk about our hopes and dreams! Both in the sense of our vision for the future and the dreams we get in our sleep. We tell stories of memorable dreams, our vivid imaginations, and deja vu!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No [Patreon TEASER] Bonus Episode 1 [Patreon TEASER] Bonus Episode 1 bonus 5467323f-2a19-40a6-9f50-96b17623cf07 https://share.transistor.fm/s/42328a73 [Teaser clip for Bonus Episode 1]

In our first bonus episodes exclusive to Patreon supporters, Josh and Stephen discuss their work histories, good pranks, and what might be in store for 2022.

Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod. 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> [Teaser clip for Bonus Episode 1]

In our first bonus episodes exclusive to Patreon supporters, Josh and Stephen discuss their work histories, good pranks, and what might be in store for 2022.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 29 Dec 2021 14:58:56 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 437 [Teaser clip for Bonus Episode 1]

In our first bonus episodes exclusive to Patreon supporters, Josh and Stephen discuss their work histories, good pranks, and what might be in store for 2022.

Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod for as little as $3/mo! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod. 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 67. Obligatory Christmas Episode 67. Obligatory Christmas Episode full f9de8283-e63a-43c2-84e5-e0871f063e64 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ee781fa6 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! The time of the year where every podcast should address the holidays in some way, so we discuss our favorite (and overrated) Christmas movies, the traditions we've held onto around the season, and what it looks like to leave traditions behind. Is obligation good for the sake of 'this is how we've always done it'?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! The time of the year where every podcast should address the holidays in some way, so we discuss our favorite (and overrated) Christmas movies, the traditions we've held onto around the season, and what it looks like to leave traditions behind. Is obligation good for the sake of 'this is how we've always done it'?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 22 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3548 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! The time of the year where every podcast should address the holidays in some way, so we discuss our favorite (and overrated) Christmas movies, the traditions we've held onto around the season, and what it looks like to leave traditions behind. Is obligation good for the sake of 'this is how we've always done it'?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 66. Anger Is One Helluva Drug 66. Anger Is One Helluva Drug full 51123802-5d89-4ad3-86d9-4be226441c3d https://share.transistor.fm/s/260a1b3d After a couple anger-fueled rants in last week's episode, Stephen asks us to unpack the role of anger in our lives, Christian or otherwise. We do our best with the passages of the Bible where we see Jesus get angry and try to sort out what it means to be angry at God. And if God's wrath needs an object to direct it toward, could God be capable of targeting the sin and not the sinner?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> After a couple anger-fueled rants in last week's episode, Stephen asks us to unpack the role of anger in our lives, Christian or otherwise. We do our best with the passages of the Bible where we see Jesus get angry and try to sort out what it means to be angry at God. And if God's wrath needs an object to direct it toward, could God be capable of targeting the sin and not the sinner?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 15 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3194 After a couple anger-fueled rants in last week's episode, Stephen asks us to unpack the role of anger in our lives, Christian or otherwise. We do our best with the passages of the Bible where we see Jesus get angry and try to sort out what it means to be angry at God. And if God's wrath needs an object to direct it toward, could God be capable of targeting the sin and not the sinner?

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Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, a collective of artist owned podcasts by normal people in normal places. Learn more at www.highline.network.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 65. Persecution Porn 65. Persecution Porn full 638260d3-8988-4751-9836-3fd279021dea https://share.transistor.fm/s/14f6de5e We circle back to a missed topic on our last roulette with Josh leading us through questions about oppression and persecution. We interrogate the difference between the two words, why some like to deny the felt experience of others, and Stephen goes on an uncharacteristically angry rant! And we pray together on the pod for the first time EVER!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We circle back to a missed topic on our last roulette with Josh leading us through questions about oppression and persecution. We interrogate the difference between the two words, why some like to deny the felt experience of others, and Stephen goes on an uncharacteristically angry rant! And we pray together on the pod for the first time EVER!

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Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 08 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3537 We circle back to a missed topic on our last roulette with Josh leading us through questions about oppression and persecution. We interrogate the difference between the two words, why some like to deny the felt experience of others, and Stephen goes on an uncharacteristically angry rant! And we pray together on the pod for the first time EVER!

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Follow the hosts on Twitter: 

Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, a collective of artist owned podcasts by normal people in normal places. Learn more at www.highline.network.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 64. Baptism 64. Baptism full 35ff5945-51e4-4d4c-a14c-23b7e609095c https://share.transistor.fm/s/2c8c24ad It was a special day in the Rettinghouse home! Emily got to be part of baptizing her daughter--and thought it was a good space to explore. We tell the story of our own baptisms, learn just how many Protestants actually practice infant baptism, and discuss the importance of voluntary consent in adult baptism. We get to explore the background Jewish practices and ideas of consecration, purification and initiation. And forgive us for being on the short side! Sometimes the duties of motherhood call suddenly!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> It was a special day in the Rettinghouse home! Emily got to be part of baptizing her daughter--and thought it was a good space to explore. We tell the story of our own baptisms, learn just how many Protestants actually practice infant baptism, and discuss the importance of voluntary consent in adult baptism. We get to explore the background Jewish practices and ideas of consecration, purification and initiation. And forgive us for being on the short side! Sometimes the duties of motherhood call suddenly!

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Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, a collective of artist owned podcasts by normal people in normal places. Learn more at www.highline.network.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 01 Dec 2021 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 2766 It was a special day in the Rettinghouse home! Emily got to be part of baptizing her daughter--and thought it was a good space to explore. We tell the story of our own baptisms, learn just how many Protestants actually practice infant baptism, and discuss the importance of voluntary consent in adult baptism. We get to explore the background Jewish practices and ideas of consecration, purification and initiation. And forgive us for being on the short side! Sometimes the duties of motherhood call suddenly!

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Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, a collective of artist owned podcasts by normal people in normal places. Learn more at www.highline.network.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 63. It's All About Food 63. It's All About Food full b9fa68d9-00a1-4d4f-ae70-28821003b83a https://share.transistor.fm/s/81f6a62f Happy Thanksgiving! We could have easily done an entire episode about the benefits of gratitude, but we chose to spare you. Instead, we're talking food! Stephen has a sneaking feeling lately that our whole world is about being able to acquire and enjoy food, so naturally we get pulled into thoughts on food drives and church driven charity.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Happy Thanksgiving! We could have easily done an entire episode about the benefits of gratitude, but we chose to spare you. Instead, we're talking food! Stephen has a sneaking feeling lately that our whole world is about being able to acquire and enjoy food, so naturally we get pulled into thoughts on food drives and church driven charity.

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Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, a collective of artist owned podcasts by normal people in normal places. Learn more at www.highline.network.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 24 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3747 Happy Thanksgiving! We could have easily done an entire episode about the benefits of gratitude, but we chose to spare you. Instead, we're talking food! Stephen has a sneaking feeling lately that our whole world is about being able to acquire and enjoy food, so naturally we get pulled into thoughts on food drives and church driven charity.

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Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

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Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, a collective of artist owned podcasts by normal people in normal places. Learn more at www.highline.network.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 62. God Has Entered the Chat 62. God Has Entered the Chat full d27c1e48-5b99-46e7-937c-b07cc71ada64 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e4173b3 Will a church that doesn't evolve with modern technology survive? Certainly some have and some haven't. So Josh leads us in a discussion of tech, the metaverse church of the future, and the humble website. Emily talks about her experience in church leadership with certain apps and platforms, including voting at the UMC General Conference. And Stephen shares some insider knowledge having once been on staff at a megachurch.

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Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Will a church that doesn't evolve with modern technology survive? Certainly some have and some haven't. So Josh leads us in a discussion of tech, the metaverse church of the future, and the humble website. Emily talks about her experience in church leadership with certain apps and platforms, including voting at the UMC General Conference. And Stephen shares some insider knowledge having once been on staff at a megachurch.

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Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 17 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3812 Will a church that doesn't evolve with modern technology survive? Certainly some have and some haven't. So Josh leads us in a discussion of tech, the metaverse church of the future, and the humble website. Emily talks about her experience in church leadership with certain apps and platforms, including voting at the UMC General Conference. And Stephen shares some insider knowledge having once been on staff at a megachurch.

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Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No HIGHLINE PRESENTS: Keller's Couch HIGHLINE PRESENTS: Keller's Couch bonus a0733641-3ee5-4721-a34f-501bae2ea76f https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e3b3842 Keller‘s Couch is a mixture of talk show vibes and improv comedy. Episodes include interviews and ridiculous, witty, lame jokes. Tune in every couple weeks for new episodes!

Learn more and subscribe by visiting us at highline.network/shows/kellerscouch

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Keller‘s Couch is a mixture of talk show vibes and improv comedy. Episodes include interviews and ridiculous, witty, lame jokes. Tune in every couple weeks for new episodes!

Learn more and subscribe by visiting us at highline.network/shows/kellerscouch

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 137 Keller‘s Couch is a mixture of talk show vibes and improv comedy. Episodes include interviews and ridiculous, witty, lame jokes. Tune in every couple weeks for new episodes!

Learn more and subscribe by visiting us at highline.network/shows/kellerscouch

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 61. (De)Theologizing Abortion [Meet Me At The Hot Topic] 61. (De)Theologizing Abortion [Meet Me At The Hot Topic] full 682124b2-dca1-4ec6-b0d2-fc702391a8ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/305ecbe2 STARTER PACK: Meet Me At The Hot Topic

Emily dives straight into what may be our culture's most controversial subjects! We discuss how we were raised to think about abortions and the shortcomings of polarized arguments that often talk past each other. We ravel out the meaning of "pro-life" and attempt to untangle the thin basis for theology among these debates.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> STARTER PACK: Meet Me At The Hot Topic

Emily dives straight into what may be our culture's most controversial subjects! We discuss how we were raised to think about abortions and the shortcomings of polarized arguments that often talk past each other. We ravel out the meaning of "pro-life" and attempt to untangle the thin basis for theology among these debates.

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Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 10 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3744 STARTER PACK: Meet Me At The Hot Topic

Emily dives straight into what may be our culture's most controversial subjects! We discuss how we were raised to think about abortions and the shortcomings of polarized arguments that often talk past each other. We ravel out the meaning of "pro-life" and attempt to untangle the thin basis for theology among these debates.

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Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

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Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 60. Jesus Is My Dom 60. Jesus Is My Dom full 0135d5fd-40a0-4678-a687-99ec556a62c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a0dbc3f Stephen brings a classic word study on the idea of "submission". First, in the context of marriage, we discuss the outsized impact a simple phrase like "wives submit to your husbands" has on the culture in gender roles and divisions of labor. Then we discuss church authority! And tune in for an embarrassing story of teenage Stephen talking back to his mom!

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  • Ephesians 5:21-33 - Instructions for Christian Households
  • Antifragile by Nassim Taleb

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Stephen brings a classic word study on the idea of "submission". First, in the context of marriage, we discuss the outsized impact a simple phrase like "wives submit to your husbands" has on the culture in gender roles and divisions of labor. Then we discuss church authority! And tune in for an embarrassing story of teenage Stephen talking back to his mom!

Mentioned in the episode: 

  • Ephesians 5:21-33 - Instructions for Christian Households
  • Antifragile by Nassim Taleb

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 03 Nov 2021 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3210 Stephen brings a classic word study on the idea of "submission". First, in the context of marriage, we discuss the outsized impact a simple phrase like "wives submit to your husbands" has on the culture in gender roles and divisions of labor. Then we discuss church authority! And tune in for an embarrassing story of teenage Stephen talking back to his mom!

Mentioned in the episode: 

  • Ephesians 5:21-33 - Instructions for Christian Households
  • Antifragile by Nassim Taleb

Follow the hosts on Twitter: 

Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

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Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 59. Magic and Other Faith Practices 59. Magic and Other Faith Practices full d2a7497e-c915-41a4-9f6c-11bf3362c71e https://share.transistor.fm/s/fff54ccb In anticipation of the spooky holiday, we thought we could talk about magic! Why were Christians so scared of D&D, ACDC played backwards, or Harry Potter in the times of "satanic panic"? What is there to fear? Why are we terrified by what some call black magic while some of us believe in miracles and other God sanctioned supernatural events?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> In anticipation of the spooky holiday, we thought we could talk about magic! Why were Christians so scared of D&D, ACDC played backwards, or Harry Potter in the times of "satanic panic"? What is there to fear? Why are we terrified by what some call black magic while some of us believe in miracles and other God sanctioned supernatural events?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2021 02:02:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3530 In anticipation of the spooky holiday, we thought we could talk about magic! Why were Christians so scared of D&D, ACDC played backwards, or Harry Potter in the times of "satanic panic"? What is there to fear? Why are we terrified by what some call black magic while some of us believe in miracles and other God sanctioned supernatural events?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 58. Is Grace That Amazing? 58. Is Grace That Amazing? full 6a48e183-17bd-4409-8efe-7b540899ab8e https://share.transistor.fm/s/1faa61bc Of course, from guilt, we have to talk about grace! Emily leads us through a discussion on grace, it's unmerited nature, and how it might just be another word for love. We get to talk about Paul's vested interested in grace as a concept and how grace may be the New Testament word for what the Hebrew bible calls "mercy".

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Of course, from guilt, we have to talk about grace! Emily leads us through a discussion on grace, it's unmerited nature, and how it might just be another word for love. We get to talk about Paul's vested interested in grace as a concept and how grace may be the New Testament word for what the Hebrew bible calls "mercy".

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3758 Of course, from guilt, we have to talk about grace! Emily leads us through a discussion on grace, it's unmerited nature, and how it might just be another word for love. We get to talk about Paul's vested interested in grace as a concept and how grace may be the New Testament word for what the Hebrew bible calls "mercy".

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 57. Guilt, Be Damned [I Need Something Life-Giving] 57. Guilt, Be Damned [I Need Something Life-Giving] full a8da42df-ed23-4add-8864-65cf7b76a2b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/57a5fcbd STARTER PACK: I Need Something Life-Giving

Feeling the sting of a guilty conscience for talking too much, Stephen wonders where guilt comes from and what we can do with it? How does shame factor in? What about repentance? Is guilt a psychological feeling we evolved through socialization or is it the Holy Spirit identifying where we are breaking a moral code?

Mentioned in the episode: 

  • Romans 3:23 - For All Have Sinned
  • Romans 6:1-2 - Sin more that grace would abound?
  • Genesis 3 - Parable of the Fall of Humankind
  • Romans 7:7 - The law teaches me to covet
  • Matthew 5:27-28 - Anger is murder/Lust is adultery

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> STARTER PACK: I Need Something Life-Giving

Feeling the sting of a guilty conscience for talking too much, Stephen wonders where guilt comes from and what we can do with it? How does shame factor in? What about repentance? Is guilt a psychological feeling we evolved through socialization or is it the Holy Spirit identifying where we are breaking a moral code?

Mentioned in the episode: 

  • Romans 3:23 - For All Have Sinned
  • Romans 6:1-2 - Sin more that grace would abound?
  • Genesis 3 - Parable of the Fall of Humankind
  • Romans 7:7 - The law teaches me to covet
  • Matthew 5:27-28 - Anger is murder/Lust is adultery

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Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 13 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3238 STARTER PACK: I Need Something Life-Giving

Feeling the sting of a guilty conscience for talking too much, Stephen wonders where guilt comes from and what we can do with it? How does shame factor in? What about repentance? Is guilt a psychological feeling we evolved through socialization or is it the Holy Spirit identifying where we are breaking a moral code?

Mentioned in the episode: 

  • Romans 3:23 - For All Have Sinned
  • Romans 6:1-2 - Sin more that grace would abound?
  • Genesis 3 - Parable of the Fall of Humankind
  • Romans 7:7 - The law teaches me to covet
  • Matthew 5:27-28 - Anger is murder/Lust is adultery

Follow the hosts on Twitter: 

Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 56. (Un)Reasonable Faith [The Apologists Can't Hurt You Here] 56. (Un)Reasonable Faith [The Apologists Can't Hurt You Here] full af844f26-a82a-4547-87ac-676f4a17c5ac https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9364a1e STARTER PACK: The Apologists Can't Hurt You Here

We cast lots to choose a topic today, since Josh is so full of ideas, he didn't know which one to select! The fates had in mind a conversation about faith and the interplay with reason and rationality. We discuss our shifting among the colors in spiral dynamics, the relevance of reason in the Wesleyan Quadrilateral, and Kierkegaard's "leap of faith".

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We cast lots to choose a topic today, since Josh is so full of ideas, he didn't know which one to select! The fates had in mind a conversation about faith and the interplay with reason and rationality. We discuss our shifting among the colors in spiral dynamics, the relevance of reason in the Wesleyan Quadrilateral, and Kierkegaard's "leap of faith".

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Follow the hosts on Twitter: 

Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 06 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3319 STARTER PACK: The Apologists Can't Hurt You Here

We cast lots to choose a topic today, since Josh is so full of ideas, he didn't know which one to select! The fates had in mind a conversation about faith and the interplay with reason and rationality. We discuss our shifting among the colors in spiral dynamics, the relevance of reason in the Wesleyan Quadrilateral, and Kierkegaard's "leap of faith".

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Follow the hosts on Twitter: 

Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 55. Is Harambe In Heaven? [We Clearly Disagree] 55. Is Harambe In Heaven? [We Clearly Disagree] full d73ee9d1-5f64-44a3-a3b0-e2b8c377171b https://share.transistor.fm/s/0cdf8a08 STARTER PACK: We Clearly Disagree

Emily gets us back in to the swing of things by asking the question, "do animals go to heaven?" Which of course draws us into conversation about the afterlife, being consistent in our theologies, and whether Harambe is in heaven looking down on us with love. We ravel out the "purpose" we or animals will have in heaven, the puzzling reality of carnivorous creatures in a world without Death, and the ecosystems of heaven.

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Emily gets us back in to the swing of things by asking the question, "do animals go to heaven?" Which of course draws us into conversation about the afterlife, being consistent in our theologies, and whether Harambe is in heaven looking down on us with love. We ravel out the "purpose" we or animals will have in heaven, the puzzling reality of carnivorous creatures in a world without Death, and the ecosystems of heaven.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 29 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3986 STARTER PACK: We Clearly Disagree

Emily gets us back in to the swing of things by asking the question, "do animals go to heaven?" Which of course draws us into conversation about the afterlife, being consistent in our theologies, and whether Harambe is in heaven looking down on us with love. We ravel out the "purpose" we or animals will have in heaven, the puzzling reality of carnivorous creatures in a world without Death, and the ecosystems of heaven.

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Follow the hosts on Twitter: 

Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No HIGHLINE PRESENTS: Author's Intent HIGHLINE PRESENTS: Author's Intent bonus 6b692a25-8a8d-40dc-9495-f69fb1ab121d https://share.transistor.fm/s/a4a3bf76 Dixie Lee Henning discusses the wins and losses of translating beloved fictional books into movies. Covering major plot points, subtle character development, popular fan theories, and what you might have missed if you've only seen the film.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Dixie Lee Henning discusses the wins and losses of translating beloved fictional books into movies. Covering major plot points, subtle character development, popular fan theories, and what you might have missed if you've only seen the film.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Fri, 24 Sep 2021 18:25:02 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 65 Dixie Lee Henning discusses the wins and losses of translating beloved fictional books into movies. Covering major plot points, subtle character development, popular fan theories, and what you might have missed if you've only seen the film.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 54. Emily Is Back! And She Has Notes 54. Emily Is Back! And She Has Notes full 53ddf4bc-253c-47ef-876a-a1292345fbf3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6e817d7 After a 2 month maternity leave from the podcast, Pastor Emily is back! We recorded this episode in the library of Emily's church and in person for the first time ever! Josh and Stephen reflect on the past 8 episodes of guests. Emily comes with a report on her wonderful baby and brings notes to debrief about the episodes we made without her!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> After a 2 month maternity leave from the podcast, Pastor Emily is back! We recorded this episode in the library of Emily's church and in person for the first time ever! Josh and Stephen reflect on the past 8 episodes of guests. Emily comes with a report on her wonderful baby and brings notes to debrief about the episodes we made without her!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 22 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4251 After a 2 month maternity leave from the podcast, Pastor Emily is back! We recorded this episode in the library of Emily's church and in person for the first time ever! Josh and Stephen reflect on the past 8 episodes of guests. Emily comes with a report on her wonderful baby and brings notes to debrief about the episodes we made without her!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 53. Why Don't We Talk About Fertility? (feat. Dixie Lee Henning) 53. Why Don't We Talk About Fertility? (feat. Dixie Lee Henning) full 5cbf7e1f-1f90-4b32-a049-88923e57a699 https://share.transistor.fm/s/908ffb1d We are concluding our guest host series with Stephen's partner, the "Reverend" Dixie Lee Henning! Having experienced a confusing series to fertility struggles throughout her life and two miscarriages with Stephen, Dixie wonders why our culture in the church and at large don't talk much about it. This is an emotionally hardhitting episode with high highs and low lows. Grace and peace.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We are concluding our guest host series with Stephen's partner, the "Reverend" Dixie Lee Henning! Having experienced a confusing series to fertility struggles throughout her life and two miscarriages with Stephen, Dixie wonders why our culture in the church and at large don't talk much about it. This is an emotionally hardhitting episode with high highs and low lows. Grace and peace.

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Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 15 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4703 We are concluding our guest host series with Stephen's partner, the "Reverend" Dixie Lee Henning! Having experienced a confusing series to fertility struggles throughout her life and two miscarriages with Stephen, Dixie wonders why our culture in the church and at large don't talk much about it. This is an emotionally hardhitting episode with high highs and low lows. Grace and peace.

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Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 52. Shrugging Off Christianity (feat. Alex Falcongrove) [Press F To Doubt] 52. Shrugging Off Christianity (feat. Alex Falcongrove) [Press F To Doubt] full 46415580-0099-4caf-bef8-c974cf31091f https://share.transistor.fm/s/4414dfb8 STARTER PACK: Press F To Doubt

Rounding out the crew from the IN2 Podcast, Alex Falcongrove joins Ravel to ask the question, "What do we do with the mad that we feel?" After we tip the scales from Christian to Agnostic, what do we do with the baggage we were taught to carry?

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Rounding out the crew from the IN2 Podcast, Alex Falcongrove joins Ravel to ask the question, "What do we do with the mad that we feel?" After we tip the scales from Christian to Agnostic, what do we do with the baggage we were taught to carry?

Connect with Alex on Twitter and Instagram!
Follow the IN2 Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and on Instagram and Twitter! 

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Rounding out the crew from the IN2 Podcast, Alex Falcongrove joins Ravel to ask the question, "What do we do with the mad that we feel?" After we tip the scales from Christian to Agnostic, what do we do with the baggage we were taught to carry?

Connect with Alex on Twitter and Instagram!
Follow the IN2 Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and on Instagram and Twitter! 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 51. Catholic to Calvary to Ex-Codependent (feat. Kat Dwyer) 51. Catholic to Calvary to Ex-Codependent (feat. Kat Dwyer) full 5b372168-34eb-48cb-9917-28be09ef71cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3349248 Rounding out the crew from the Whiskey Bench podcast, Kat Dwyer joins Ravel to discuss her spiritual journey from being raised Catholic in church and private schools, moving from that context to the very Protestant Calvary Chapel, and now how she is thinking about her relationship to her faith and the church.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Rounding out the crew from the Whiskey Bench podcast, Kat Dwyer joins Ravel to discuss her spiritual journey from being raised Catholic in church and private schools, moving from that context to the very Protestant Calvary Chapel, and now how she is thinking about her relationship to her faith and the church.

Connect with Kat on Twitter: @KatJDwyer!
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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3998 Rounding out the crew from the Whiskey Bench podcast, Kat Dwyer joins Ravel to discuss her spiritual journey from being raised Catholic in church and private schools, moving from that context to the very Protestant Calvary Chapel, and now how she is thinking about her relationship to her faith and the church.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 50. God Loves Fog Machines (feat. Kevin "DANGR" Gallagher) 50. God Loves Fog Machines (feat. Kevin "DANGR" Gallagher) full 5d42da32-4a03-4388-bec0-fd73821af71c https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b42b7fd Another guest host from the IN2 podcast, Kevin comes on to talk about separating the "spiritual" from the "religious". We dig into the ubiquity of spiritual experience available to us from sports, concerts, and communities and how it's problematic for the church to claim a monopoly on spiritual experience. At the very least, churches should be honest about the manipulation used on Sunday mornings and stop attributing it to movements of spirit, because there is good to be done and for people and we ought to be honest about how we share it.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Another guest host from the IN2 podcast, Kevin comes on to talk about separating the "spiritual" from the "religious". We dig into the ubiquity of spiritual experience available to us from sports, concerts, and communities and how it's problematic for the church to claim a monopoly on spiritual experience. At the very least, churches should be honest about the manipulation used on Sunday mornings and stop attributing it to movements of spirit, because there is good to be done and for people and we ought to be honest about how we share it.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4184 Another guest host from the IN2 podcast, Kevin comes on to talk about separating the "spiritual" from the "religious". We dig into the ubiquity of spiritual experience available to us from sports, concerts, and communities and how it's problematic for the church to claim a monopoly on spiritual experience. At the very least, churches should be honest about the manipulation used on Sunday mornings and stop attributing it to movements of spirit, because there is good to be done and for people and we ought to be honest about how we share it.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 49. Choosing to Grow Together (feat. Tracie Falconburg) [Press F To Doubt] 49. Choosing to Grow Together (feat. Tracie Falconburg) [Press F To Doubt] full a12bac69-9d5f-4628-8200-50554dbf4408 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c80e4bc2 STARTER PACK: Press F To Doubt

Continuing our guest host series, Tracie Falconburg joins us to talk about being in relationship with those embarking on a deconstruction journey. Tracie shares the story of when her marriage felt threatened by evolving beliefs in her husband and how they overcame doubt in their relationship by choosing to grow together no matter what. We discuss the fear and risk involved in love and some thoughts how we can hold space for those in the middle of faith crisis or remodeling beliefs. (We highly recommend making sure you've listened to our previous episode featuring Tracie's husband, Marv, to get the full picture of their story!)

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  • 2 Corinthians 6:14 - Unequally yoked
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  • Luke 15:11-32 - Prodigal Son
  • Love Wins by Rob Bell

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Continuing our guest host series, Tracie Falconburg joins us to talk about being in relationship with those embarking on a deconstruction journey. Tracie shares the story of when her marriage felt threatened by evolving beliefs in her husband and how they overcame doubt in their relationship by choosing to grow together no matter what. We discuss the fear and risk involved in love and some thoughts how we can hold space for those in the middle of faith crisis or remodeling beliefs. (We highly recommend making sure you've listened to our previous episode featuring Tracie's husband, Marv, to get the full picture of their story!)

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  • 2 Corinthians 6:14 - Unequally yoked
  • Ephesians 2:8-9 - Saved by grace not by works
  • Luke 15:11-32 - Prodigal Son
  • Love Wins by Rob Bell

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4194 STARTER PACK: Press F To Doubt

Continuing our guest host series, Tracie Falconburg joins us to talk about being in relationship with those embarking on a deconstruction journey. Tracie shares the story of when her marriage felt threatened by evolving beliefs in her husband and how they overcame doubt in their relationship by choosing to grow together no matter what. We discuss the fear and risk involved in love and some thoughts how we can hold space for those in the middle of faith crisis or remodeling beliefs. (We highly recommend making sure you've listened to our previous episode featuring Tracie's husband, Marv, to get the full picture of their story!)

Follow the IN2 Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and on Instagram and Twitter! 

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  • 2 Corinthians 6:14 - Unequally yoked
  • Ephesians 2:8-9 - Saved by grace not by works
  • Luke 15:11-32 - Prodigal Son
  • Love Wins by Rob Bell

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Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 48. Reconciling Science and Faith (feat. Marv "Pops" Falconburg) [The Apologists Can't Hurt You Here] 48. Reconciling Science and Faith (feat. Marv "Pops" Falconburg) [The Apologists Can't Hurt You Here] full 548d4d96-ff48-4ed4-b746-32ae92fcafd1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc4833af STARTER PACK: The Apologists Can't Hurt You Here

"Pops" comes from the IN2 Podcast ready to talk about all things science. We dig into the philosophy of faith and science, listening to God's creation as a mode of learning truth, the evolution of our species, the new meaning for the "Fall" in the Garden of Eden, the inspiration of inerrant Scripture, and much more!

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"Pops" comes from the IN2 Podcast ready to talk about all things science. We dig into the philosophy of faith and science, listening to God's creation as a mode of learning truth, the evolution of our species, the new meaning for the "Fall" in the Garden of Eden, the inspiration of inerrant Scripture, and much more!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 11 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 5184 STARTER PACK: The Apologists Can't Hurt You Here

"Pops" comes from the IN2 Podcast ready to talk about all things science. We dig into the philosophy of faith and science, listening to God's creation as a mode of learning truth, the evolution of our species, the new meaning for the "Fall" in the Garden of Eden, the inspiration of inerrant Scripture, and much more!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 47. Depolarizing Christianity (feat. Stephen Torna) 47. Depolarizing Christianity (feat. Stephen Torna) full 26bc43c0-60dc-41ba-a7b3-ceeff793ec84 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f0875df6 Stephen Torna joins Ravel to discuss the parallels between American politics and American Christianity. We attempt to diagnose the aligning of "progressive" or "conservative" Christians with their respective modern political parties and dream about what it would be like for faithful people to break out of that binary. With his own interests in Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Torna brings a unique perspective to the table.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Stephen Torna joins Ravel to discuss the parallels between American politics and American Christianity. We attempt to diagnose the aligning of "progressive" or "conservative" Christians with their respective modern political parties and dream about what it would be like for faithful people to break out of that binary. With his own interests in Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Torna brings a unique perspective to the table.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4189 Stephen Torna joins Ravel to discuss the parallels between American politics and American Christianity. We attempt to diagnose the aligning of "progressive" or "conservative" Christians with their respective modern political parties and dream about what it would be like for faithful people to break out of that binary. With his own interests in Eastern Orthodox Christianity, Torna brings a unique perspective to the table.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 46. Creating the Perfect Youth Group (feat. Katie Falcongrove) 46. Creating the Perfect Youth Group (feat. Katie Falcongrove) full dd073a58-dafd-419f-bbda-a133a3b86b65 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c435259 We kick off our guest host series with Katie Falcongrove! She brings a question about our youth group experiences and we discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly. We get into the fun games we played (and some gross games!), the way groups were separated by age and gender, the use of metaphors in purity culture, and our complicated feelings about our leaders. We also make an attempt to build our perfect youth group, modeled after the show, Queer Eye!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We kick off our guest host series with Katie Falcongrove! She brings a question about our youth group experiences and we discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly. We get into the fun games we played (and some gross games!), the way groups were separated by age and gender, the use of metaphors in purity culture, and our complicated feelings about our leaders. We also make an attempt to build our perfect youth group, modeled after the show, Queer Eye!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 28 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4704 We kick off our guest host series with Katie Falcongrove! She brings a question about our youth group experiences and we discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly. We get into the fun games we played (and some gross games!), the way groups were separated by age and gender, the use of metaphors in purity culture, and our complicated feelings about our leaders. We also make an attempt to build our perfect youth group, modeled after the show, Queer Eye!

Connect with Katie on Twitter and Instagram!
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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 45. Justice and The Death Penalty [Meet Me At The Hot Topic] 45. Justice and The Death Penalty [Meet Me At The Hot Topic] full 3afd3155-4bb0-4873-a65d-ee1ece632bd5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/578feb88 STARTER PACK: Meet Me At The Hot Topic

In today's episode and Emily's final taping before maternity leave, she brings a wide-ranging discussion on capital punishment. We ravel out many thoughts on the nature of justice and the Foucaultian concepts of the monastic cell in our modern culture. We ask questions about whether we are choosing to follow the model of Jesus or the Bible itself when they appear to be at odds regarding capital punishment and the rights to life and death.

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In today's episode and Emily's final taping before maternity leave, she brings a wide-ranging discussion on capital punishment. We ravel out many thoughts on the nature of justice and the Foucaultian concepts of the monastic cell in our modern culture. We ask questions about whether we are choosing to follow the model of Jesus or the Bible itself when they appear to be at odds regarding capital punishment and the rights to life and death.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 21 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3660 STARTER PACK: Meet Me At The Hot Topic

In today's episode and Emily's final taping before maternity leave, she brings a wide-ranging discussion on capital punishment. We ravel out many thoughts on the nature of justice and the Foucaultian concepts of the monastic cell in our modern culture. We ask questions about whether we are choosing to follow the model of Jesus or the Bible itself when they appear to be at odds regarding capital punishment and the rights to life and death.

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Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 44. The Overlap of Culture and Religion 44. The Overlap of Culture and Religion full 22e0c13c-832b-4794-893f-724d5c1d370d https://share.transistor.fm/s/330673e7 Josh is curious to find where culture and religion overlap and intersect. Is at "at large" somewhere or does the venn diagram lie within every individual? We try to define culture as the atmosphere between two or more people and look to identify markers of unhealth that could poison an otherwise healthy culture. And we ask if it's possibly to humbly share that which matters most to you without an air of superiority.

Mentioned in the episode: 

  • Seven Mountains of Culture article
  • Matthew 18:20 - Wherever Two or Three Are Gathered
  • Galatians 3:26-29 - No Jew or Gentile
  • Matthew 7:5 - Logs and Specks

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Josh is curious to find where culture and religion overlap and intersect. Is at "at large" somewhere or does the venn diagram lie within every individual? We try to define culture as the atmosphere between two or more people and look to identify markers of unhealth that could poison an otherwise healthy culture. And we ask if it's possibly to humbly share that which matters most to you without an air of superiority.

Mentioned in the episode: 

  • Seven Mountains of Culture article
  • Matthew 18:20 - Wherever Two or Three Are Gathered
  • Galatians 3:26-29 - No Jew or Gentile
  • Matthew 7:5 - Logs and Specks

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Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 14 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4318 Josh is curious to find where culture and religion overlap and intersect. Is at "at large" somewhere or does the venn diagram lie within every individual? We try to define culture as the atmosphere between two or more people and look to identify markers of unhealth that could poison an otherwise healthy culture. And we ask if it's possibly to humbly share that which matters most to you without an air of superiority.

Mentioned in the episode: 

  • Seven Mountains of Culture article
  • Matthew 18:20 - Wherever Two or Three Are Gathered
  • Galatians 3:26-29 - No Jew or Gentile
  • Matthew 7:5 - Logs and Specks

Follow the hosts on Twitter: 

Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 43. Burning Out on Belief 43. Burning Out on Belief full 3fc04543-e6bc-48eb-a100-838140b2db33 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0fad9dee  Stephen attempts to pitch clever names for the phenomenon of theology taking root and bearing fruit. The "head theology to heart theology pipeline; the "orthodoxy to orthopraxy" pipeline; the "apologetics to mysticism" pipeline. We explore the dualism between the head and heart in our culture and discuss what it means to be in a spiritually "dry season".

Mentioned in the episode: 

  • Pipeline Tweet
  • God of the Possible by Greg Boyd
  • Matthew 22:37 / Mark 12:30 - Love the Lord Your God
  • Luke 11:37-53 - Woes to Pharisees and Lawyers
  • Matthew 5:27-28 - Jesus on Adultery
  • Galatians 5:22-23 - Fruits of the Spirit
  • Mark 11:12-25 - The Cursed Fig Tree

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Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]>  Stephen attempts to pitch clever names for the phenomenon of theology taking root and bearing fruit. The "head theology to heart theology pipeline; the "orthodoxy to orthopraxy" pipeline; the "apologetics to mysticism" pipeline. We explore the dualism between the head and heart in our culture and discuss what it means to be in a spiritually "dry season".

Mentioned in the episode: 

  • Pipeline Tweet
  • God of the Possible by Greg Boyd
  • Matthew 22:37 / Mark 12:30 - Love the Lord Your God
  • Luke 11:37-53 - Woes to Pharisees and Lawyers
  • Matthew 5:27-28 - Jesus on Adultery
  • Galatians 5:22-23 - Fruits of the Spirit
  • Mark 11:12-25 - The Cursed Fig Tree

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Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 07 Jul 2021 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3885  Stephen attempts to pitch clever names for the phenomenon of theology taking root and bearing fruit. The "head theology to heart theology pipeline; the "orthodoxy to orthopraxy" pipeline; the "apologetics to mysticism" pipeline. We explore the dualism between the head and heart in our culture and discuss what it means to be in a spiritually "dry season".

Mentioned in the episode: 

  • Pipeline Tweet
  • God of the Possible by Greg Boyd
  • Matthew 22:37 / Mark 12:30 - Love the Lord Your God
  • Luke 11:37-53 - Woes to Pharisees and Lawyers
  • Matthew 5:27-28 - Jesus on Adultery
  • Galatians 5:22-23 - Fruits of the Spirit
  • Mark 11:12-25 - The Cursed Fig Tree

Follow the hosts on Twitter: 

Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 42. Filling the Demon Gap 42. Filling the Demon Gap full a9b14862-d84c-489f-b639-88e31bccc72b https://share.transistor.fm/s/3cf577c8 Today we attempt to ravel out the ties among spirituality, mental health, and demonic influence. Where can we draw the line between psychologizing something spiritual and spiritualizing something psychological? What are the markers we can look at for true demonic influence? We then wrap up on discussing healthy self-care and our favorite practices.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Today we attempt to ravel out the ties among spirituality, mental health, and demonic influence. Where can we draw the line between psychologizing something spiritual and spiritualizing something psychological? What are the markers we can look at for true demonic influence? We then wrap up on discussing healthy self-care and our favorite practices.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 30 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4558 Today we attempt to ravel out the ties among spirituality, mental health, and demonic influence. Where can we draw the line between psychologizing something spiritual and spiritualizing something psychological? What are the markers we can look at for true demonic influence? We then wrap up on discussing healthy self-care and our favorite practices.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 41. Where In The World Is My Theology? [The Apologists Can't Hurt You Here] 41. Where In The World Is My Theology? [The Apologists Can't Hurt You Here] full 7de16ff4-74fa-4f64-a40f-864404e87b68 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c2f96643 STARTER PACK: The Apologists Can't Hurt You Here

Location. Location. Location. Where our theologies come from matters. Whether we are anchoring traditional Reformational theology to a Swiss-French context in the 16th century, Methodism to an English-American context in the 18th century, or #WeirdChristian Twitter in the 21st century, it's important to do the work to know our source.

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Location. Location. Location. Where our theologies come from matters. Whether we are anchoring traditional Reformational theology to a Swiss-French context in the 16th century, Methodism to an English-American context in the 18th century, or #WeirdChristian Twitter in the 21st century, it's important to do the work to know our source.

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Location. Location. Location. Where our theologies come from matters. Whether we are anchoring traditional Reformational theology to a Swiss-French context in the 16th century, Methodism to an English-American context in the 18th century, or #WeirdChristian Twitter in the 21st century, it's important to do the work to know our source.

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Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 40. This Episode Was Pre-Determined... Possibly 40. This Episode Was Pre-Determined... Possibly full 7bbc6bb6-6986-48eb-b3a0-a86ec6a44a4f https://share.transistor.fm/s/6763bbd5 Perhaps you're here as a product of complex forces of the universe directing you toward this moment of listening to Ravel and reading our show notes. Or maybe you had some agency over that choice to join us. It's possible God always knew that you'd be here today, but maybe God's in process with an open future alongside us? We ask many questions about per-determinism, irresistible grace, free will, and a future full of possibilities.

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Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Perhaps you're here as a product of complex forces of the universe directing you toward this moment of listening to Ravel and reading our show notes. Or maybe you had some agency over that choice to join us. It's possible God always knew that you'd be here today, but maybe God's in process with an open future alongside us? We ask many questions about per-determinism, irresistible grace, free will, and a future full of possibilities.

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Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 16 Jun 2021 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3829 Perhaps you're here as a product of complex forces of the universe directing you toward this moment of listening to Ravel and reading our show notes. Or maybe you had some agency over that choice to join us. It's possible God always knew that you'd be here today, but maybe God's in process with an open future alongside us? We ask many questions about per-determinism, irresistible grace, free will, and a future full of possibilities.

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Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 39. Aliens and Exotheology [We Clearly Disagree] 39. Aliens and Exotheology [We Clearly Disagree] full bf003039-fbdc-46e4-848d-e8166be04e32 https://share.transistor.fm/s/65a6b327 STARTER PACK: We Clearly Disagree

Have you ever wondered if life is somewhere out there among the stars? Maybe even looking back at us? How would your theology change? Emily brings us many questions about alien life and the impacts to our structures of belief.

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Have you ever wondered if life is somewhere out there among the stars? Maybe even looking back at us? How would your theology change? Emily brings us many questions about alien life and the impacts to our structures of belief.

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Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

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Have you ever wondered if life is somewhere out there among the stars? Maybe even looking back at us? How would your theology change? Emily brings us many questions about alien life and the impacts to our structures of belief.

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Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 38. How To Market Your Cult (and Church) 38. How To Market Your Cult (and Church) full fca2e16b-e484-4ac1-b802-9f22325674ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/99dd0fd1 With defining cults and NRMs out of the way, Josh wants to dig into the theology of some groups and how they splinter from Christianity. What starts as a conversation around our preconceptions of cults as charismatic or fantastical turns into how cults (and churches) define and broadcast their beliefs for marketing purposes. Is it helpful to be ultra defined in every belief up front or leave things nebulous to newcomers?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> With defining cults and NRMs out of the way, Josh wants to dig into the theology of some groups and how they splinter from Christianity. What starts as a conversation around our preconceptions of cults as charismatic or fantastical turns into how cults (and churches) define and broadcast their beliefs for marketing purposes. Is it helpful to be ultra defined in every belief up front or leave things nebulous to newcomers?

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Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 02 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3707 With defining cults and NRMs out of the way, Josh wants to dig into the theology of some groups and how they splinter from Christianity. What starts as a conversation around our preconceptions of cults as charismatic or fantastical turns into how cults (and churches) define and broadcast their beliefs for marketing purposes. Is it helpful to be ultra defined in every belief up front or leave things nebulous to newcomers?

Mentioned in the episode: 

Follow the hosts on Twitter: 

Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 37. Spongebob Teaches Us Atonement [Classic Theology Gone Wild] 37. Spongebob Teaches Us Atonement [Classic Theology Gone Wild] full bd4f4e0f-2dc9-43c9-8f14-ec960d8078b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e2abe58 STARTER PACK: Classic Theology Gone Wild

We conclude an informal miniseries with a direct conversation about Atonement. After sin and forgiveness, it felt natural to Stephen to discuss the several atonement theories throughout the ages. He's wondering what was accomplished through the death and resurrection of Jesus. At which point, Josh throws a curveball when he introduces Spongebob and the problem of using the word "theory".

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We conclude an informal miniseries with a direct conversation about Atonement. After sin and forgiveness, it felt natural to Stephen to discuss the several atonement theories throughout the ages. He's wondering what was accomplished through the death and resurrection of Jesus. At which point, Josh throws a curveball when he introduces Spongebob and the problem of using the word "theory".

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Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 26 May 2021 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4435 STARTER PACK: Classic Theology Gone Wild

We conclude an informal miniseries with a direct conversation about Atonement. After sin and forgiveness, it felt natural to Stephen to discuss the several atonement theories throughout the ages. He's wondering what was accomplished through the death and resurrection of Jesus. At which point, Josh throws a curveball when he introduces Spongebob and the problem of using the word "theory".

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Follow the hosts on Twitter: 

Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 36. Forgiveness. Can You Imagine? [I Need Something Life-Giving] 36. Forgiveness. Can You Imagine? [I Need Something Life-Giving] full d0acc6fd-a858-4dfe-a80d-4d6c1f12964a https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3fe13e8 STARTER PACK: I Need Something Life-Giving

After our discussion of sin last week, Emily is curious to dig into forgiveness. Is forgiveness a one time moment or a way of life? Why can it be easier to forgive others and reserve bitterness for ourselves? Is it appropriate to "forgive and forget"?

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After our discussion of sin last week, Emily is curious to dig into forgiveness. Is forgiveness a one time moment or a way of life? Why can it be easier to forgive others and reserve bitterness for ourselves? Is it appropriate to "forgive and forget"?

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Follow the hosts on Twitter: 

Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 19 May 2021 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3714 STARTER PACK: I Need Something Life-Giving

After our discussion of sin last week, Emily is curious to dig into forgiveness. Is forgiveness a one time moment or a way of life? Why can it be easier to forgive others and reserve bitterness for ourselves? Is it appropriate to "forgive and forget"?

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Follow the hosts on Twitter: 

Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No HIGHLINE PRESENTS: IN2 HIGHLINE PRESENTS: IN2 bonus 0db2a9b0-2895-4dce-9d0d-371aeb79e863 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7730384a Welcome to the IN2 Podcast, where we seek to incite insight, pursuing truth for the sake of wonder. Join us to have an honest and encouraging conversation about whatever it is that we're - in to. We spark laughter and strive to deepen our understanding of the world and the things we share it with. So pull up a seat, and let's get IN2 it.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Welcome to the IN2 Podcast, where we seek to incite insight, pursuing truth for the sake of wonder. Join us to have an honest and encouraging conversation about whatever it is that we're - in to. We spark laughter and strive to deepen our understanding of the world and the things we share it with. So pull up a seat, and let's get IN2 it.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Tue, 18 May 2021 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 101 Welcome to the IN2 Podcast, where we seek to incite insight, pursuing truth for the sake of wonder. Join us to have an honest and encouraging conversation about whatever it is that we're - in to. We spark laughter and strive to deepen our understanding of the world and the things we share it with. So pull up a seat, and let's get IN2 it.

Learn more and subscribe by visiting us at highline.network/shows/in2

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 35. Sinning for Dummies [Classic Theology Gone Wild] 35. Sinning for Dummies [Classic Theology Gone Wild] full f3bad909-73b7-4ed9-bf0a-7cd37f24d384 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7e2198c STARTER PACK: Classic Theology Gone Wild

An age old question for the Christian faith: What is sin? Josh is curious about several aspects of sin. Is it mere disobedience against God? Is it "missing the mark" as the Orthodox say? We dig into sins against God and against people as social harms, denying dignity, and the heart issue of idolatry. Plus, did Jesus really never sin?

Mentioned in the episode: 

  • Romans 7:7-25 - The Law and Sin (Paul and coveting)
  • Hamartiology Wiki
  • Exodus 20:1-17 - The 10 Commandments
  • Romans 14:13-23 - Don't cause a brother to stumble
  • 1 Corinthians 10:23 - Every thing is permissible, not all beneficial
  • Hebrews 4:15 - Jesus tempted in every way
  • Matthew 6:9-13 - Lord's Prayer
  • Luke 11:2-4 - Lord's Prayer

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Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> STARTER PACK: Classic Theology Gone Wild

An age old question for the Christian faith: What is sin? Josh is curious about several aspects of sin. Is it mere disobedience against God? Is it "missing the mark" as the Orthodox say? We dig into sins against God and against people as social harms, denying dignity, and the heart issue of idolatry. Plus, did Jesus really never sin?

Mentioned in the episode: 

  • Romans 7:7-25 - The Law and Sin (Paul and coveting)
  • Hamartiology Wiki
  • Exodus 20:1-17 - The 10 Commandments
  • Romans 14:13-23 - Don't cause a brother to stumble
  • 1 Corinthians 10:23 - Every thing is permissible, not all beneficial
  • Hebrews 4:15 - Jesus tempted in every way
  • Matthew 6:9-13 - Lord's Prayer
  • Luke 11:2-4 - Lord's Prayer

Follow the hosts on Twitter: 

Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 12 May 2021 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4117 STARTER PACK: Classic Theology Gone Wild

An age old question for the Christian faith: What is sin? Josh is curious about several aspects of sin. Is it mere disobedience against God? Is it "missing the mark" as the Orthodox say? We dig into sins against God and against people as social harms, denying dignity, and the heart issue of idolatry. Plus, did Jesus really never sin?

Mentioned in the episode: 

  • Romans 7:7-25 - The Law and Sin (Paul and coveting)
  • Hamartiology Wiki
  • Exodus 20:1-17 - The 10 Commandments
  • Romans 14:13-23 - Don't cause a brother to stumble
  • 1 Corinthians 10:23 - Every thing is permissible, not all beneficial
  • Hebrews 4:15 - Jesus tempted in every way
  • Matthew 6:9-13 - Lord's Prayer
  • Luke 11:2-4 - Lord's Prayer

Follow the hosts on Twitter: 

Join our community at patreon.com/ravelpod! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod.

Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 34. Disarming the Gun-Slinging Savior [Meet Me At The Hot Topic] 34. Disarming the Gun-Slinging Savior [Meet Me At The Hot Topic] full a24359f9-02b5-48ea-9ea3-ff5ee20f40e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/af6996f7 STARTER PACK: Meet Me At The Hot Topic

The idea of defending his new home with a gun is weighing on Stephen pretty heavily this week. We talk about Christian pacifism, the ethics of lethal home defense, deontological batman, designs to kill, hunting, and more. 

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The idea of defending his new home with a gun is weighing on Stephen pretty heavily this week. We talk about Christian pacifism, the ethics of lethal home defense, deontological batman, designs to kill, hunting, and more. 

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Follow the hosts on Twitter: 

Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ravelpod for the private Discord community! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod, or shoot us an email at theravelpod@gmail.com. 

Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 05 May 2021 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4454 STARTER PACK: Meet Me At The Hot Topic

The idea of defending his new home with a gun is weighing on Stephen pretty heavily this week. We talk about Christian pacifism, the ethics of lethal home defense, deontological batman, designs to kill, hunting, and more. 

Mentioned in the episode: 

Follow the hosts on Twitter: 

Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ravelpod for the private Discord community! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod, or shoot us an email at theravelpod@gmail.com. 

Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 33. God Told Me to Tell You 33. God Told Me to Tell You full 2e0b6a39-6efc-4b2b-9265-d0ee07b1ce1c https://share.transistor.fm/s/85a4c61d Pssst. Hi, it's Me, God. Can you hear Me?

Emily kicks us off with a question about hearing God's voice. We discuss the possibility of the phenomenon and wonder how we can test the claims of individuals or groups that say they hear from God. 

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Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Pssst. Hi, it's Me, God. Can you hear Me?

Emily kicks us off with a question about hearing God's voice. We discuss the possibility of the phenomenon and wonder how we can test the claims of individuals or groups that say they hear from God. 

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Follow the hosts on Twitter: 

Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ravelpod for the private Discord community! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod, or shoot us an email at theravelpod@gmail.com. 

Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 28 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4022 Pssst. Hi, it's Me, God. Can you hear Me?

Emily kicks us off with a question about hearing God's voice. We discuss the possibility of the phenomenon and wonder how we can test the claims of individuals or groups that say they hear from God. 

Mentioned in the episode: 

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Sorry to disappoint when we don't talk AT ALL about how to get there. But it turns out Josh and Emily both believe in something close to total annihilation of everything at death. And that spins Stephen into so many questions about the meaning of Jesus Christ's resurrection, the communion of saints, and of course, we talk about sex in heaven!

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Sorry to disappoint when we don't talk AT ALL about how to get there. But it turns out Josh and Emily both believe in something close to total annihilation of everything at death. And that spins Stephen into so many questions about the meaning of Jesus Christ's resurrection, the communion of saints, and of course, we talk about sex in heaven!

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Sorry to disappoint when we don't talk AT ALL about how to get there. But it turns out Josh and Emily both believe in something close to total annihilation of everything at death. And that spins Stephen into so many questions about the meaning of Jesus Christ's resurrection, the communion of saints, and of course, we talk about sex in heaven!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 31. Heretics All the Way Down 31. Heretics All the Way Down full a8996ab0-867e-42bb-abe1-14ee116618bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/2946fd26 We talk ourselves in circles in this conversation about heresy. Stephen obviously has some issues with authority getting to define it and struggles with pride and humility when it comes to making theological truth claims. 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We talk ourselves in circles in this conversation about heresy. Stephen obviously has some issues with authority getting to define it and struggles with pride and humility when it comes to making theological truth claims. 

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Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ravelpod for the private Discord community! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod, or shoot us an email at theravelpod@gmail.com. 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3528 We talk ourselves in circles in this conversation about heresy. Stephen obviously has some issues with authority getting to define it and struggles with pride and humility when it comes to making theological truth claims. 

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Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ravelpod for the private Discord community! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod, or shoot us an email at theravelpod@gmail.com. 

Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

Ravel is a proud founding member of the Highline Media Network, bringing the art of podcasting back to normal people in normal places.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 30. In Case of Spiritual Emergency... 30. In Case of Spiritual Emergency... full 96499930-1354-4e49-b022-1ef7770a89f6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/651c4d62 ...break glass! That's definitely how a faith crisis or transition can feel! Based on the roll of a d4, we're all about deconstruction this week. We talk through its origins from Jacques Derrida and even the misappropriations of the term when applied to religious faith crisis. The matter of identity sticks with us and gets us thinking about our Western tendency to identify our beliefs as us, when perhaps our identity has always been more in our relationships than in ourselves. 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ...break glass! That's definitely how a faith crisis or transition can feel! Based on the roll of a d4, we're all about deconstruction this week. We talk through its origins from Jacques Derrida and even the misappropriations of the term when applied to religious faith crisis. The matter of identity sticks with us and gets us thinking about our Western tendency to identify our beliefs as us, when perhaps our identity has always been more in our relationships than in ourselves. 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 07 Apr 2021 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3777 ...break glass! That's definitely how a faith crisis or transition can feel! Based on the roll of a d4, we're all about deconstruction this week. We talk through its origins from Jacques Derrida and even the misappropriations of the term when applied to religious faith crisis. The matter of identity sticks with us and gets us thinking about our Western tendency to identify our beliefs as us, when perhaps our identity has always been more in our relationships than in ourselves. 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 29. The Mission Behind Missions 29. The Mission Behind Missions full 15064e83-cca0-4a12-85bd-02459ea60a12 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aed80494 So we've talked about camps and conferences, so now it's time for the mission trip! What experience do you have with missions trips growing up, internationally or locally? Stephen names all the places he hasn't been, while Josh and Emily try to get to the root of his skepticism. What's the role of evangelism within a service oriented mission trip and could it actually be doing more harm than good?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> So we've talked about camps and conferences, so now it's time for the mission trip! What experience do you have with missions trips growing up, internationally or locally? Stephen names all the places he hasn't been, while Josh and Emily try to get to the root of his skepticism. What's the role of evangelism within a service oriented mission trip and could it actually be doing more harm than good?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 31 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4338 So we've talked about camps and conferences, so now it's time for the mission trip! What experience do you have with missions trips growing up, internationally or locally? Stephen names all the places he hasn't been, while Josh and Emily try to get to the root of his skepticism. What's the role of evangelism within a service oriented mission trip and could it actually be doing more harm than good?

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Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 28. Punked: Judgment Day [Classic Theology Gone Wild] 28. Punked: Judgment Day [Classic Theology Gone Wild] full ebdd1819-84de-4b51-bf0c-dc96aa07edb8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/62eacf0b STARTER PACK: Classic Theology Gone Wild

Turn in your bibles to the end of days; we're talking about Judgment Day. (Seriously, we reference so much bible). Is the Day of Reckoning an actual future event for which we will have conscious experience? Even if it is, do we live like it? Judgment read in a certain way can sound like punishment, correction, retribution, restoration, equalization, or Mercy. So where does that leave us?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> STARTER PACK: Classic Theology Gone Wild

Turn in your bibles to the end of days; we're talking about Judgment Day. (Seriously, we reference so much bible). Is the Day of Reckoning an actual future event for which we will have conscious experience? Even if it is, do we live like it? Judgment read in a certain way can sound like punishment, correction, retribution, restoration, equalization, or Mercy. So where does that leave us?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 24 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4017 STARTER PACK: Classic Theology Gone Wild

Turn in your bibles to the end of days; we're talking about Judgment Day. (Seriously, we reference so much bible). Is the Day of Reckoning an actual future event for which we will have conscious experience? Even if it is, do we live like it? Judgment read in a certain way can sound like punishment, correction, retribution, restoration, equalization, or Mercy. So where does that leave us?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 27. God and The Question of Feeling 27. God and The Question of Feeling full 62dcd2f1-1ac6-4adf-b9d6-23ad491dbf78 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ac9e6ca3 Have you ever wondered if God feels emotions? If we are are created in the Image of God, do we feel emotions because God does? Or are we risking anthropomorphizing God in our image if we assume God feels the same emotions we do? We grapple with the theology of impassibility, discuss the idea of God "hating", and find comfort in God empathizing and experiencing our emotions with us. 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Have you ever wondered if God feels emotions? If we are are created in the Image of God, do we feel emotions because God does? Or are we risking anthropomorphizing God in our image if we assume God feels the same emotions we do? We grapple with the theology of impassibility, discuss the idea of God "hating", and find comfort in God empathizing and experiencing our emotions with us. 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 17 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4088 Have you ever wondered if God feels emotions? If we are are created in the Image of God, do we feel emotions because God does? Or are we risking anthropomorphizing God in our image if we assume God feels the same emotions we do? We grapple with the theology of impassibility, discuss the idea of God "hating", and find comfort in God empathizing and experiencing our emotions with us. 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 26. I Do Not Permit a Woman To Teach [Meet Me At The Hot Topic] 26. I Do Not Permit a Woman To Teach [Meet Me At The Hot Topic] full 6f9c7571-48f7-49d5-801d-1504ca7955c2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5534a734 STARTER PACK: Meet Me At The Hot Topic

It's time we talk about it. Let's dig into women as pastors, leading our congregations, and teaching men as equals. We talk about the common textual arguments for the complementarian view, the definition of pastorship, societal misogyny, questioning the call, and the textual examples for the egalitarian view.

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It's time we talk about it. Let's dig into women as pastors, leading our congregations, and teaching men as equals. We talk about the common textual arguments for the complementarian view, the definition of pastorship, societal misogyny, questioning the call, and the textual examples for the egalitarian view.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 10 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 5475 STARTER PACK: Meet Me At The Hot Topic

It's time we talk about it. Let's dig into women as pastors, leading our congregations, and teaching men as equals. We talk about the common textual arguments for the complementarian view, the definition of pastorship, societal misogyny, questioning the call, and the textual examples for the egalitarian view.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 25. Problems with Prayer 25. Problems with Prayer full 646a729f-4b45-472a-9dc5-1b5ed5849003 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e96c433 How do we approach the Divine in prayer? Should it be as simple as saying our A.C.T.S.? What does prayer accomplish and who is it for, God or us? We grapple with the complexities of making requests of God, testing God, and sitting contemplatively with God.


This episode of Ravel is dedicated to Bonnie May Henning and Jonah Shai Henning. 

Mentioned in the episode: 

  • Matthew 6:5-15 - Pray in secret and the Our Father
  • Luke 18:9-14 - The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
  • Matthew 26:36-46 / John 17 - Praying in the Garden of Gethsemane
  • Matthew 27:46 / Psalm 22 - "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me!"
  • Tabernacle Layout
  • Prayer of the HeART by Kelly Schneider Conkling

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Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> How do we approach the Divine in prayer? Should it be as simple as saying our A.C.T.S.? What does prayer accomplish and who is it for, God or us? We grapple with the complexities of making requests of God, testing God, and sitting contemplatively with God.


This episode of Ravel is dedicated to Bonnie May Henning and Jonah Shai Henning. 

Mentioned in the episode: 

  • Matthew 6:5-15 - Pray in secret and the Our Father
  • Luke 18:9-14 - The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
  • Matthew 26:36-46 / John 17 - Praying in the Garden of Gethsemane
  • Matthew 27:46 / Psalm 22 - "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me!"
  • Tabernacle Layout
  • Prayer of the HeART by Kelly Schneider Conkling

Follow the hosts on Twitter: 

Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ravelpod for $3/mo to join the private Discord community! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod, or shoot us an email at theravelpod@gmail.com. 

Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2021 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4920 How do we approach the Divine in prayer? Should it be as simple as saying our A.C.T.S.? What does prayer accomplish and who is it for, God or us? We grapple with the complexities of making requests of God, testing God, and sitting contemplatively with God.


This episode of Ravel is dedicated to Bonnie May Henning and Jonah Shai Henning. 

Mentioned in the episode: 

  • Matthew 6:5-15 - Pray in secret and the Our Father
  • Luke 18:9-14 - The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
  • Matthew 26:36-46 / John 17 - Praying in the Garden of Gethsemane
  • Matthew 27:46 / Psalm 22 - "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me!"
  • Tabernacle Layout
  • Prayer of the HeART by Kelly Schneider Conkling

Follow the hosts on Twitter: 

Join our Patreon at patreon.com/ravelpod for $3/mo to join the private Discord community! You can also connect with Ravel on Twitter and Instagram at @ravelpod, or shoot us an email at theravelpod@gmail.com. 

Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 24. Satire and Study Bibles 24. Satire and Study Bibles full a8405f41-af8d-4764-b66e-011019f72a89 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf79f825 Are we allowed to read ancient texts with our modern categories of genre? And what informs our education on biblical genres? We wonder out loud at if  we might read the Bible through a satirical lens and even suggest some possible edits of books or stories we wish were never part of the Bible to begin with. Follow along in your study bibles and be sure to ruthlessly prooftext us wherever we get it wrong.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Are we allowed to read ancient texts with our modern categories of genre? And what informs our education on biblical genres? We wonder out loud at if  we might read the Bible through a satirical lens and even suggest some possible edits of books or stories we wish were never part of the Bible to begin with. Follow along in your study bibles and be sure to ruthlessly prooftext us wherever we get it wrong.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4183 Are we allowed to read ancient texts with our modern categories of genre? And what informs our education on biblical genres? We wonder out loud at if  we might read the Bible through a satirical lens and even suggest some possible edits of books or stories we wish were never part of the Bible to begin with. Follow along in your study bibles and be sure to ruthlessly prooftext us wherever we get it wrong.

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Thank you to Louie Zong for use of his song In Full Color, off his album, Here. Find his work on Spotify and Bandcamp!

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 23. Dissecting Conferences, Camps, and Mannequins 23. Dissecting Conferences, Camps, and Mannequins full 1a3eec8f-58ea-474c-a5aa-241236a333d0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f8886479 Have you ever been to Christian conferences like Acquire The Fire or Dare2Share? Or do you often relive the glory days of that summer church camp while you were growing up? We're turning the nostalgia factor up to 11 and sharing stories of the good, bad, and the bizarre from our experiences of Christian conference culture. 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Have you ever been to Christian conferences like Acquire The Fire or Dare2Share? Or do you often relive the glory days of that summer church camp while you were growing up? We're turning the nostalgia factor up to 11 and sharing stories of the good, bad, and the bizarre from our experiences of Christian conference culture. 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3682 Have you ever been to Christian conferences like Acquire The Fire or Dare2Share? Or do you often relive the glory days of that summer church camp while you were growing up? We're turning the nostalgia factor up to 11 and sharing stories of the good, bad, and the bizarre from our experiences of Christian conference culture. 

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 22. Is Faith Political? 22. Is Faith Political? full cab1eee3-3cef-4f57-892a-1377b8bb6fa4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/57b2643b How do Christians grapple with their political life? Do the teachings and calls of Jesus have daily implications to the way we behave and participate as citizens? What does it mean that America is today's iteration of Egypt, Babylon, or Rome? More questions than answers in this twisting episode. Stephen is feeling destabilized following the events of January 6, 2021 at the US Capitol. Buckle up, this one might give you whiplash.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> How do Christians grapple with their political life? Do the teachings and calls of Jesus have daily implications to the way we behave and participate as citizens? What does it mean that America is today's iteration of Egypt, Babylon, or Rome? More questions than answers in this twisting episode. Stephen is feeling destabilized following the events of January 6, 2021 at the US Capitol. Buckle up, this one might give you whiplash.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4251 How do Christians grapple with their political life? Do the teachings and calls of Jesus have daily implications to the way we behave and participate as citizens? What does it mean that America is today's iteration of Egypt, Babylon, or Rome? More questions than answers in this twisting episode. Stephen is feeling destabilized following the events of January 6, 2021 at the US Capitol. Buckle up, this one might give you whiplash.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 21. Is Your Dentist a Cult Leader? 21. Is Your Dentist a Cult Leader? full 52258553-dcc6-4e79-9cfe-5994808d78b5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f6e9fc7 Defining a cult isn't always as easy as it seems. Whether we're talking about Waco, In-n-Out Burger, or your local dentist, there are questions that we can ask to get us closer to identifying a New Religious Movement. Josh leads us through a discussion of common misconceptions, the difference between a "cult of personality" and a true NRM, and some critical thinking exercises to help us assess groups from the inside and out.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Defining a cult isn't always as easy as it seems. Whether we're talking about Waco, In-n-Out Burger, or your local dentist, there are questions that we can ask to get us closer to identifying a New Religious Movement. Josh leads us through a discussion of common misconceptions, the difference between a "cult of personality" and a true NRM, and some critical thinking exercises to help us assess groups from the inside and out.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 03 Feb 2021 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4178 Defining a cult isn't always as easy as it seems. Whether we're talking about Waco, In-n-Out Burger, or your local dentist, there are questions that we can ask to get us closer to identifying a New Religious Movement. Josh leads us through a discussion of common misconceptions, the difference between a "cult of personality" and a true NRM, and some critical thinking exercises to help us assess groups from the inside and out.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 20. What IS a Sacrament? 20. What IS a Sacrament? full b74b348e-69bd-48d6-81cd-3e8297d012fd https://share.transistor.fm/s/5725af51 Stephen's been digging into Catholic theology lately and it got Emily thinking about sacraments. We talk about the 7 sacraments recognized by the Catholic church and how that compares with Protestant traditions that typically pair down to Baptism and Eucharist. Are the sacraments reserved for Christians only, or can we share an Open Table? What even is a sacrament anyway? And is calling everything sacred even helpful?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Stephen's been digging into Catholic theology lately and it got Emily thinking about sacraments. We talk about the 7 sacraments recognized by the Catholic church and how that compares with Protestant traditions that typically pair down to Baptism and Eucharist. Are the sacraments reserved for Christians only, or can we share an Open Table? What even is a sacrament anyway? And is calling everything sacred even helpful?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3917 Stephen's been digging into Catholic theology lately and it got Emily thinking about sacraments. We talk about the 7 sacraments recognized by the Catholic church and how that compares with Protestant traditions that typically pair down to Baptism and Eucharist. Are the sacraments reserved for Christians only, or can we share an Open Table? What even is a sacrament anyway? And is calling everything sacred even helpful?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 19. Our 2 Cents on Money, Pt. 2 19. Our 2 Cents on Money, Pt. 2 full 3a030923-2e17-4299-9718-9b7e1fa87336 https://share.transistor.fm/s/37e621ff ***This is Part 2 of a conversation we began last week. Please go back and catch up if you haven't.***

In what ended up being an almost 3 hour conversation, we pick up with Josh's thoughts about modern monetary theory and how the church may be operating on outdated conceptions of money. Stephen then guides us through some thoughts about how giving be uncomfortable by definition and if the "firstfruits" concept is valid teaching to follow. Emily rounds out the conversation with real world implications about getting paid as a pastor and receiving money from our new Patreon campaign!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ***This is Part 2 of a conversation we began last week. Please go back and catch up if you haven't.***

In what ended up being an almost 3 hour conversation, we pick up with Josh's thoughts about modern monetary theory and how the church may be operating on outdated conceptions of money. Stephen then guides us through some thoughts about how giving be uncomfortable by definition and if the "firstfruits" concept is valid teaching to follow. Emily rounds out the conversation with real world implications about getting paid as a pastor and receiving money from our new Patreon campaign!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3893 ***This is Part 2 of a conversation we began last week. Please go back and catch up if you haven't.***

In what ended up being an almost 3 hour conversation, we pick up with Josh's thoughts about modern monetary theory and how the church may be operating on outdated conceptions of money. Stephen then guides us through some thoughts about how giving be uncomfortable by definition and if the "firstfruits" concept is valid teaching to follow. Emily rounds out the conversation with real world implications about getting paid as a pastor and receiving money from our new Patreon campaign!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 18. Our 2 Cents on Money, Pt. 1 18. Our 2 Cents on Money, Pt. 1 full 0c7077b0-ec83-4c5a-9f6f-d4d4dfa2f8c3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/71c82cf4 In what ended up being an almost 3 hour conversation, Stephen kicks us off with questions about the biblical origin of the tithe. In what ways are the Jewish people instructed to handle their money by the Hebrew Bible and how are these concepts adapted or reclaimed in the New Covenant through Jesus? So many thoughts on tithing as Christian duty, transactional philanthropy, churches' financial transparency, big name pastors making money off book sales, and MORE! (And this is only Part One!)

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  • Genesis 14 - Abram and Melchizedek
  • Malachi 3:8-10 - Will a Man Rob God?
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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> In what ended up being an almost 3 hour conversation, Stephen kicks us off with questions about the biblical origin of the tithe. In what ways are the Jewish people instructed to handle their money by the Hebrew Bible and how are these concepts adapted or reclaimed in the New Covenant through Jesus? So many thoughts on tithing as Christian duty, transactional philanthropy, churches' financial transparency, big name pastors making money off book sales, and MORE! (And this is only Part One!)

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  • Genesis 14 - Abram and Melchizedek
  • Malachi 3:8-10 - Will a Man Rob God?
  • 1 Timothy 6:10 - The Love of Money is the Root of All Evil
  • 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 - God Loves a Cheerful Giver
  • cor.org - The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 13 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3954 In what ended up being an almost 3 hour conversation, Stephen kicks us off with questions about the biblical origin of the tithe. In what ways are the Jewish people instructed to handle their money by the Hebrew Bible and how are these concepts adapted or reclaimed in the New Covenant through Jesus? So many thoughts on tithing as Christian duty, transactional philanthropy, churches' financial transparency, big name pastors making money off book sales, and MORE! (And this is only Part One!)

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  • Genesis 14 - Abram and Melchizedek
  • Malachi 3:8-10 - Will a Man Rob God?
  • 1 Timothy 6:10 - The Love of Money is the Root of All Evil
  • 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 - God Loves a Cheerful Giver
  • cor.org - The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 17. Don't Put God in a Box 17. Don't Put God in a Box full 3925df88-a4ca-48af-9187-6e3336227ec6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d6ee831d Welcome to 2021, the sequel to 2020! After speaking with a street preacher (from across the street with his own megaphone), Josh has questions about apophatic and cataphatic theology. How do we come to our knowledge of God and his attributes?
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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Welcome to 2021, the sequel to 2020! After speaking with a street preacher (from across the street with his own megaphone), Josh has questions about apophatic and cataphatic theology. How do we come to our knowledge of God and his attributes?
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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 06 Jan 2021 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3523 Welcome to 2021, the sequel to 2020! After speaking with a street preacher (from across the street with his own megaphone), Josh has questions about apophatic and cataphatic theology. How do we come to our knowledge of God and his attributes?
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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> deconstruction, Christian theology, theology, ravel, psychology, Gods attributes, apophatic, cataphatic, kataphatic, nomad podcast, unknowing, No 16. On a Silent Night 16. On a Silent Night full 8cc08d45-5b8a-48e7-bd35-5576c3e7bcd5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/389a8018 The birth narrative of Jesus we've grown up with is a creative combination of two different accounts in the Gospels. In this episode, we discuss the implications of the story and aspects that may be more allegorical than historical. For instance, why we find the holiday in December, how the manger scene changes with an understanding of ancient architecture, the Magi being guided by the "star", the virginity of Mary, and the character of Joseph. Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! Happy New Years to all! We'll be back in 2021 on January 6th!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> The birth narrative of Jesus we've grown up with is a creative combination of two different accounts in the Gospels. In this episode, we discuss the implications of the story and aspects that may be more allegorical than historical. For instance, why we find the holiday in December, how the manger scene changes with an understanding of ancient architecture, the Magi being guided by the "star", the virginity of Mary, and the character of Joseph. Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! Happy New Years to all! We'll be back in 2021 on January 6th!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 16 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3957 The birth narrative of Jesus we've grown up with is a creative combination of two different accounts in the Gospels. In this episode, we discuss the implications of the story and aspects that may be more allegorical than historical. For instance, why we find the holiday in December, how the manger scene changes with an understanding of ancient architecture, the Magi being guided by the "star", the virginity of Mary, and the character of Joseph. Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! Happy New Years to all! We'll be back in 2021 on January 6th!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 15. What is the Wesleyan Quadrilateral? [Classic Theology Gone Wild] 15. What is the Wesleyan Quadrilateral? [Classic Theology Gone Wild] full 18683d39-2523-4902-9bd4-de29e89cf0ae https://share.transistor.fm/s/5cd85337 STARTER PACK: Classic Theology Gone Wild

Experience. Tradition. Scripture. Reason. These are the ingredients to what became known as the Wesleyan Quadrilateral or the Methodist Quadrilateral. We discuss the "quad" (because stumbling through the word quadrilateral makes for bad podcasting) and how it impacts our lives through the lenses it gives us to see the world and how it keeps in a centered expression of our faith.

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Experience. Tradition. Scripture. Reason. These are the ingredients to what became known as the Wesleyan Quadrilateral or the Methodist Quadrilateral. We discuss the "quad" (because stumbling through the word quadrilateral makes for bad podcasting) and how it impacts our lives through the lenses it gives us to see the world and how it keeps in a centered expression of our faith.

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Experience. Tradition. Scripture. Reason. These are the ingredients to what became known as the Wesleyan Quadrilateral or the Methodist Quadrilateral. We discuss the "quad" (because stumbling through the word quadrilateral makes for bad podcasting) and how it impacts our lives through the lenses it gives us to see the world and how it keeps in a centered expression of our faith.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 14. The Pros and Cons of the Liturgical Calendar 14. The Pros and Cons of the Liturgical Calendar full e7d7d7ef-fdaf-40c3-85d7-db7f3ac26b85 https://share.transistor.fm/s/17c2b174 Emily brings the guys questions and lessons from the liturgical calendar. We discuss the pros and cons of using this tool to establish a rhythm to the year and wonder out loud about ways we could reform it. What if Christmas and Easter were only celebrated every 3 years? Or even... every 33 years? How would this change our attitudes toward holidays that have become more commercial than commemorative?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Emily brings the guys questions and lessons from the liturgical calendar. We discuss the pros and cons of using this tool to establish a rhythm to the year and wonder out loud about ways we could reform it. What if Christmas and Easter were only celebrated every 3 years? Or even... every 33 years? How would this change our attitudes toward holidays that have become more commercial than commemorative?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 02 Dec 2020 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4234 Emily brings the guys questions and lessons from the liturgical calendar. We discuss the pros and cons of using this tool to establish a rhythm to the year and wonder out loud about ways we could reform it. What if Christmas and Easter were only celebrated every 3 years? Or even... every 33 years? How would this change our attitudes toward holidays that have become more commercial than commemorative?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 13. On the Origin of Spiritual Truth [The Apologists Can't Hurt You Here] 13. On the Origin of Spiritual Truth [The Apologists Can't Hurt You Here] full 48c4c6c4-f099-459e-b840-f34c46bf9dfa https://share.transistor.fm/s/da220062 STARTER PACK: The Apologists Can't Hurt You Here

When it comes to the Bible and Christian tradition, Josh wonders if interpreting them through a lens of Originalism is best? Are we hindered by thinking we need to somehow get back there? Where should we place the standard by which we interpret modern life? Could it be that the trajectory from Eden garden paradise to new heavenly city whose gates are never shut provides us a path to follow?

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When it comes to the Bible and Christian tradition, Josh wonders if interpreting them through a lens of Originalism is best? Are we hindered by thinking we need to somehow get back there? Where should we place the standard by which we interpret modern life? Could it be that the trajectory from Eden garden paradise to new heavenly city whose gates are never shut provides us a path to follow?

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When it comes to the Bible and Christian tradition, Josh wonders if interpreting them through a lens of Originalism is best? Are we hindered by thinking we need to somehow get back there? Where should we place the standard by which we interpret modern life? Could it be that the trajectory from Eden garden paradise to new heavenly city whose gates are never shut provides us a path to follow?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 12. Another Gospel According to Luke [Classic Theology Gone Wild] 12. Another Gospel According to Luke [Classic Theology Gone Wild] full 6cb54e1c-bab9-4a36-bf5c-bac101a33b97 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a1689404 STARTER PACK: Classic Theology Gone Wild

Is a pastor allowed to not include "saving souls" in her job description? This is what Stephen was wondering and what we ravel out this episode. What is the fundamental energy that propels us to share what we have found as good news? What is your operational definition of the gospel as Good News that is worth sharing? Are we all going down in a smoking airplane or are we here to be gardeners?

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Is a pastor allowed to not include "saving souls" in her job description? This is what Stephen was wondering and what we ravel out this episode. What is the fundamental energy that propels us to share what we have found as good news? What is your operational definition of the gospel as Good News that is worth sharing? Are we all going down in a smoking airplane or are we here to be gardeners?

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Is a pastor allowed to not include "saving souls" in her job description? This is what Stephen was wondering and what we ravel out this episode. What is the fundamental energy that propels us to share what we have found as good news? What is your operational definition of the gospel as Good News that is worth sharing? Are we all going down in a smoking airplane or are we here to be gardeners?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 11. Enneagram and Embodiment 11. Enneagram and Embodiment full e02af07b-910a-4863-9d1e-4766539346f5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0da7c3ce What is your experience of your body? Where do you feel anger, shame, or fear? What about love, peace, and joy? In this episode, we dig into how the Enneagram informs our mode of being and discuss the dramatic implications we think arise when we consider Jesus Christ incarnate.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> What is your experience of your body? Where do you feel anger, shame, or fear? What about love, peace, and joy? In this episode, we dig into how the Enneagram informs our mode of being and discuss the dramatic implications we think arise when we consider Jesus Christ incarnate.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2020 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4001 What is your experience of your body? Where do you feel anger, shame, or fear? What about love, peace, and joy? In this episode, we dig into how the Enneagram informs our mode of being and discuss the dramatic implications we think arise when we consider Jesus Christ incarnate.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 10. Are You Just Being Agreeable? 10. Are You Just Being Agreeable? full 9648ef39-ee97-4993-a37f-d3f999599df5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d03274c How do you handle disagreements among creative partners? Do we mistake agreeable postures for agreement? In this episode, Josh challenges Stephen's mode of interpretation on the podcast.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> How do you handle disagreements among creative partners? Do we mistake agreeable postures for agreement? In this episode, Josh challenges Stephen's mode of interpretation on the podcast.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2020 02:00:00 -0700 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4141 How do you handle disagreements among creative partners? Do we mistake agreeable postures for agreement? In this episode, Josh challenges Stephen's mode of interpretation on the podcast.

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Happy Halloween (or Reformation Day for you Protestant party poopers)! What do we do with spiritual beings mentioned in the Bible? Are demons actual beings, or should we treat them more as unseen forces like greed and vengeance? Is Satan a fallen angel or a personification of the Evil we fear inside ourselves? Are angels divine council members and heavenly messengers? What do we do with the names?

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Happy Halloween (or Reformation Day for you Protestant party poopers)! What do we do with spiritual beings mentioned in the Bible? Are demons actual beings, or should we treat them more as unseen forces like greed and vengeance? Is Satan a fallen angel or a personification of the Evil we fear inside ourselves? Are angels divine council members and heavenly messengers? What do we do with the names?

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Happy Halloween (or Reformation Day for you Protestant party poopers)! What do we do with spiritual beings mentioned in the Bible? Are demons actual beings, or should we treat them more as unseen forces like greed and vengeance? Is Satan a fallen angel or a personification of the Evil we fear inside ourselves? Are angels divine council members and heavenly messengers? What do we do with the names?

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(No elephants were touched without consent in the making of this show) How can we make sense of how Christianity relates to other religious and spiritual traditions? Why do Christians suck at debating people who they disagree with, Christian or not? Are we all just feeling up the same elephant trying to make sense of it all, but without talking?

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(No elephants were touched without consent in the making of this show) How can we make sense of how Christianity relates to other religious and spiritual traditions? Why do Christians suck at debating people who they disagree with, Christian or not? Are we all just feeling up the same elephant trying to make sense of it all, but without talking?

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(No elephants were touched without consent in the making of this show) How can we make sense of how Christianity relates to other religious and spiritual traditions? Why do Christians suck at debating people who they disagree with, Christian or not? Are we all just feeling up the same elephant trying to make sense of it all, but without talking?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 7. Apocalypse Always 7. Apocalypse Always full 32ecdb8c-6b61-4c2f-9313-133d01544b2b https://share.transistor.fm/s/b29042bb What are we waiting for when we look for the apocalypse? The End of Times, Armageddon, Second Coming. These are all names for what we've been taught to expect, but what if apocalypse is unfolding before our very eyes?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> What are we waiting for when we look for the apocalypse? The End of Times, Armageddon, Second Coming. These are all names for what we've been taught to expect, but what if apocalypse is unfolding before our very eyes?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 3695 What are we waiting for when we look for the apocalypse? The End of Times, Armageddon, Second Coming. These are all names for what we've been taught to expect, but what if apocalypse is unfolding before our very eyes?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 6. The Heretic in Our Midst 6. The Heretic in Our Midst full 28d1178d-2e1a-4f7d-9555-976f9e234138 https://share.transistor.fm/s/31cd7a90 What would you call someone who quit church, yet still holds a deep love for Christ? Post-Christian? Foolish and misled? Heretic?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> What would you call someone who quit church, yet still holds a deep love for Christ? Post-Christian? Foolish and misled? Heretic?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2020 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4587 What would you call someone who quit church, yet still holds a deep love for Christ? Post-Christian? Foolish and misled? Heretic?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 5. I Am Because We Are? 5. I Am Because We Are? full 80b04c6c-1eec-4f5f-9f0f-0815c58901fa https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef468bf3 Ubuntu is a Nguni Bantu term meaning "humanity." Often translated as "I am because we are," or "humanity towards others." Is this what it means to be an individual inside community? Can "I" function well over "We"? Can "We" function well over "I"?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Ubuntu is a Nguni Bantu term meaning "humanity." Often translated as "I am because we are," or "humanity towards others." Is this what it means to be an individual inside community? Can "I" function well over "We"? Can "We" function well over "I"?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4070 Ubuntu is a Nguni Bantu term meaning "humanity." Often translated as "I am because we are," or "humanity towards others." Is this what it means to be an individual inside community? Can "I" function well over "We"? Can "We" function well over "I"?

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 4. Creating Community 4. Creating Community full fdd3e76d-2fea-4c6b-8b48-be862d7d823b https://share.transistor.fm/s/72d3ca44 A clear goal, intentionality, generosity, creativity, contribution, trust, at the crossroads of philosophical and performative identity. These are some ingredients of what we think creates community.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> A clear goal, intentionality, generosity, creativity, contribution, trust, at the crossroads of philosophical and performative identity. These are some ingredients of what we think creates community.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 4187 A clear goal, intentionality, generosity, creativity, contribution, trust, at the crossroads of philosophical and performative identity. These are some ingredients of what we think creates community.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 3. Church in the Age of COVID-19 3. Church in the Age of COVID-19 full 37815048-2f3a-41f1-84ff-e8b6050cd67a https://share.transistor.fm/s/8da2f272 We talk about the potential impacts of COVID-19 on the church in the short term and long term!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We talk about the potential impacts of COVID-19 on the church in the short term and long term!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2020 05:00:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 5029 We talk about the potential impacts of COVID-19 on the church in the short term and long term!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 2. The Conversation That Started It All 2. The Conversation That Started It All full 3af74d0e-81c1-41e7-822b-92dbcfbf0000 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d6720435 We play the source material that kicked off the whole Ravel podcast as a concept!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> We play the source material that kicked off the whole Ravel podcast as a concept!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Wed, 16 Sep 2020 04:30:00 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 5822 We play the source material that kicked off the whole Ravel podcast as a concept!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No 1. Our Spiritual Biographies 1. Our Spiritual Biographies full 074e4d84-f268-4e0f-82e8-83c02684f093 https://share.transistor.fm/s/57affd88 Stephen, Josh, and Emily each spend some time laying out their spiritual and religious backgrounds!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Stephen, Josh, and Emily each spend some time laying out their spiritual and religious backgrounds!

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No Ravel Ravel full 1cfc0d05-3982-48e1-baf0-1f40446f93cd https://share.transistor.fm/s/e65e6503 Introducing a podcast called Ravel, a round-table show about the complexity of faith in the age of Information. For some people, this complexity has caused the unraveling of their faith and for other people, it's been enriching. We think good theology should be an exploratory dialog, so we're going to sort through our own questions, in real time, over a couple drinks. Join us as we ravel out our faith in a complex world, pulling on one thread at a time, seeking Meaning at the end of it all.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Introducing a podcast called Ravel, a round-table show about the complexity of faith in the age of Information. For some people, this complexity has caused the unraveling of their faith and for other people, it's been enriching. We think good theology should be an exploratory dialog, so we're going to sort through our own questions, in real time, over a couple drinks. Join us as we ravel out our faith in a complex world, pulling on one thread at a time, seeking Meaning at the end of it all.

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★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ ]]> Mon, 17 Aug 2020 18:51:09 -0600 Ravel LLC Ravel LLC 45 Ravel Podcast is a theology round-table discussion show, hosted by Josh Lieuallen, Stephen Henning, and Emily Rettinghouse. Ravel Podcast is a theology round-table discussion show, hosted by Josh Lieuallen, Stephen Henning, and Emily Rettinghouse. ravel, unravel, @ravelpod, christianity, philosophy, american, theology, denomination, methodist, evangelical, deconstruction, reconstruction, faith, faith crisis, doubt, complexity No