Rethinking and reimagining your faith? That matters. You are not alone. Follow those questions, doubts, and curiosities with us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. Hosts Bonnie, Casey, Jeff, and Rajeev cultivate thoughtful conversations for the spiritual journeyer. Especially if you’re evolving out of Evangelicalism or Christian Fundamentalism, you are Irenicast.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 9 days 5 hours 49 minutes
episode 49: Joey Aszterbaum Interview - Skypark, Deconstruction and Sloths
In this episode Allen interviews the one and only Joey Aszterbaum. You may have heard Joey playing guitar for the Christian band Skypark in the 90’s, or read his work on faith, art, and justice at the Charismanglican, or saw him on television...
episode 48: Gratitude and Privilege - A Grate(ful) Moral Dilemma
Is it moral to be grateful for privilege? This week the hosts try to answer what seems to be a paradox: gratitude and privilege. Covering topics from thankfulness, entitlement, wealth and leisure, wonder and a theology of being, Jeff, Mona and Allen...
episode 47: Diversity of the Christian Worship Experience - I’m Deconstructing the Heart of Worship
Anyone who has spent significant time in the Christian Church, of any background or denomination, has probably held opinions about their Christian worship experience. “The music was too loud.” “Did the preacher just really say…?!” “I...
episode 46: Responding to the Global Environmental Crisis - Green Eggs and Traffic Jams
How do we have a meaningful response to the global environmental crisis? Jeff, Mona and Allen wade through a challenging question this week. From their own skepticisms and personal journeys in relating ethically to the earth, they discuss pandas,...
episode 45: The End of the World As We Know It? - Arma-gettin’ It On
Perhaps it’s time to leave behind our “Left Behind” theology? This week Jeff, Mona and Allen talk all things apocalyptic; the end of the world, rapture, tribulation, Revelation, and more are covered in this eschatological...
episode 44: Is the World Getting Better or Worse? - A Feisty Discussion on the Myth of Progress
For the first episode of 2016, Jeff, Mona and Allen attempt to answer the question: Is the world getting better or worse? What is the purpose of history, humans, and the future? Otherwise known as the ‘Myth of Progress,’ the team touches on...
episode 43: Irenicast Family Reunion - Welcome to Our Living Room
All under one roof for the first time since the podcast began, Jeff, Mona & Allen talk about family… with their family. The guests at this family reunion consists of Kat (Jeff’s wife), Amy (Mona’s mother and Allen’s aunt) and Vicky...
episode 42: The Irenicast Super-Sized Holiday Extravaganza - Magic, Media and Mistranslation
The first annual Irenicast Christmas episode is a super-sized massive mishmash holiday extravaganza. This week the three hosts play a Christmas Cheer quiz, talk about magic and the “feeling” of Christmas, discuss favorite gift memories, analyze...
episode 41: Interview with Stomp NYC Cast Member Jesse Armerding - Creativity and Play, Mystery and Faith
This week Mona has a conversation with her friend Stomp NYC cast member Jesse Armerding. Jesse talks about the importance of creativity in his own life and career. The conversation muses about who is “creative,” the importance of being in the...
episode 40: Loneliness and Isolation - Baby It’s Cold Inside
The holidays are here and they’re bringing cheer! But maybe not for everyone - feelings of loneliness and isolation are sometimes most acute this time of year. So what exactly is loneliness? Are there different kinds of loneliness? Is it avoidable...