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 39: Family Relationships - With Guest Co-Host Katie
A fourth voice, Katie, joins our conversation on family relationships. Specifically family systems theory and internal family systems theory. Katie, M.Div., M.S.W., has served as the Director of Children and Youth Ministries at Fourth...
episode 38: Understanding Teenagers - Developing Your AdoleSENSE
With a show hosted by all youth group kids and two former youth pastors we were bound to have an episode on the joys of adolescence eventually. Understanding teenagers can be a difficult undertaking, especially the further we are removed from...
episode 37: Terrorist Attacks in Baghdad, Beirut and Paris - When Peace Eludes Us
In a 24 hour period there were terrorist attacks in Baghdad, Beirut and Paris by suicide bombers and shooters in what are being attributed to the work of ISIS terrorists. The world is reeling. Countries are debating closing their borders to refugees,...
episode 36: Human Trafficking Around the World - The Economics of Evil
If you or someone you know suspects someone might be a victim of trafficking, at 1-888-373-7888 This week’s conversation tackles the horrific reality of human trafficking around the world. Jeff, Mona and Allen discuss the realities of forced...
episode 35: Hunger in America - Interview with Allison Bovell
Mona sits down with guest for a discussion on hunger in America. Allison is the Research, Policy and Communications Coordinator for Children's Health Watch. She will help provide needed insight on the issue of hunger in america....
episode 34: Halloween and the Supernatural - Paranormal Proclivities
In one of our more surprisingly combative Irenicast episodes, Jeff, Mona and Allen discuss various things related to Halloween and the supernatural. Everything from their favorite Halloween memories, scary encounters, angels, demons, fear and of...
episode 33: Is Humanity Good or Bad ? - God, Something Has Got to be Done About Your Kids
Is humanity good or bad? What is total depravity and original sin and are they helpful for the life of faith? Emilie, an Irenicast listener, touches off a conversation between Jeff, Mona & Allen over these questions and more when she wonders if...
episode 32: God and Aliens - The Universe Doesn’t Revolve Around You, Probably
Does life exist on other planets? If we discover an alien civilization, does that mean God won’t love us or hang out anymore? Is Allen’s alien superpower the lamest thing ever or the greatest? Our co-hosts answer these questions and more in this...
episode 31: Oregon Community College - Tragedy and Lament
On October 1, 2015 a shooter used six guns to murder nine people on the Oregon Community College campus. In light of the tragic event, our hosts pause to lament, reflect, process, and discuss the day itself, as well as the issues it has come to...
episode 30: Xenophobia - Nothing to Fear but Everyone
What do immigration, violence and homemade clocks have in common? Fear. Fear seems to be a consistent motivator in our culture, especially fear of the other. This week Jeff, Mona & Allen address many of the issues connected to...