Posts in Mysticism
EPISODE 18: KENNETH TANNER

In this episode Kenneth Tanner talks about the power of Eucharist, church iconography and how the the humility and vulnerability of God should inform our worship of violence and gun culture.

Interviewer: Ben Grace

ABOUT KEN

The Rev. Kenneth Tanner is pastor of Church of the Holy Redeemer in Rochester Hills, Michigan, where he lives with his wife and seven children. He loves talking about Jesus, the best films of Woody Allen, and making salsa. His writing has appeared in PatheosHuffington PostSojourners, Books & Culture, National Review, Christianity Today, Behemoth, and Real Clear Religion.

He also publishes on FacebookTwitter, and Instagram.

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EPISODE 17: JONATHAN MARTIN

In this episode Jonathan Martin talks about his brand new book "How to Survive a Shipwreck", and dives deep into death, baptism, the South, and the power of failure.

Interviewer: Ben Grace

ABOUT JONATHAN

Jonathan Martin is a sacramental hillbilly Pentecostal mystic and the author of How to Survive a Shipwreck and Prototype.  He is a product of the "Christ-haunted landscape" of the American south, sweaty revivals, and hip-hop.

To follow more of Jonathan's work, visit www.jonathanmartinwords.com

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EPISODE 11: AUDREY ASSAD

In this episode Audrey Assad talks about suffering, art, converting to Catholicism and her new record of hymns and original songs called "Inheritance".

Interviewer: Ben Grace

ABOUT AUDREY

Audrey Assad is the daughter of a Syrian refugee, an author, speaker, producer, and critically lauded songwriter and musician. She releases music she calls “soundtracks for prayer” on the label Fortunate Fall Records, which she co-owns with her husband.

To get more info about Audrey and hear her new record, visit audreyassad.com

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EPISODE 5: PETER ROLLINS

In this episode, Peter talks to us about the nature of God, philosophy, and "Atheism for Lent." Listen to him talk about this cleansing ritual and how he’s opened it up this year. 

Interviewers: Ryan Phipps, Marlee Walters, Ryan Jones, and Ben Grace

ABOUT PETER ROLLINS

Peter Rollins is a provocative writer, philosopher, storyteller and public speaker who has gained an international reputation for overturning traditional notions of religion and forming “churches” that preach the Good News that we can’t be satisfied, that life is difficult, and that we don’t know the secret.

To get more info about Peter or to join him on "Atheism for Lent", visit his website, peterrollins.net

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EPISODE 2: SCIENCE MIKE MCHARGUE, PART 2

In this episode, our friend Mike McHargue talks severing the corpus callosum, embracing his atheism, and Jesus washing his feet on the seashore.

Interviewers: Jonathan Williams, Ryan Phipps, Travis Eades, and Marlee Walters.

ABOUT MIKE

Mike McHargue (better known as Science Mike) is an author, podcaster, and speaker focused on the science behind spiritual experiences. Mike lost his faith via atheism as an adult, but rediscovered God in cosmology and neuroscience–a journey that lead to his life's mission: helping people reconcile their faith with modern science.

To get more info about Mike, visit his website, mikemchargue.com.

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EPISODE 1: SCIENCE MIKE MCHARGUE, PART 1

In this episode, our good friend Mike McHargue talks about science, faith, and losing his religion.

Interviewers: Jonathan Williams, Ryan Phipps, and Travis Eades.

ABOUT MIKE

Mike McHargue (better known as Science Mike) is an author, podcaster, and speaker focused on the science behind spiritual experiences. Mike lost his faith via atheism as an adult, but rediscovered God in cosmology and neuroscience–a journey that lead to his life's mission: helping people reconcile their faith with modern science.

To get more info about Mike, visit his website, mikemchargue.com.

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