This Is Not Church Podcast
This Is Not Church
This Is Not Church
This Is Not Church Podcast
This Is Not Church
This Is Not Church

About

This Is Not Church podcast offers a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of the intersections between deconstruction, activism, spirituality, and the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as vital issues like Black Lives Matter and First Nations' rights. Hosted by passionate individuals who are dedicated to fostering open and inclusive conversations, this podcast delves into the complex journey of deconstructing one's faith, while simultaneously embracing and advocating for the rights and stories of the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as the fight for racial justice within the Black Lives Matter movement and the preservation of First Nations' cultures and rights. With a focus on examining the evolving landscapes of faith and identity, "This Is Not Church" provides a safe and informative space for listeners to engage with narratives of self-discovery, resilience, and transformation, ultimately encouraging a more empathetic and understanding society.

Episodes

  • Rereading Revelation: A Conversation With Greg Carey
    In this episode Nat, Bethany, and Jon chat with Greg Carey about his new book Rereading Revelation.
  • Hungry For Hope: A Conversation With Kristina Frugé
    In this episode Nat, Bethany, and Jon chat with Kristina Frugé about her book Hungry for Hope: Letters to the Church from Young Adults
  • The God I Was Given: A Conversation With Scot Loyd
    In this episode Nat, Bethany, and Jon chat with Scot Loyd about his book The God I Was Given: Looking for Faith After Losing My Religion published Quoir
  • Eating With Jesus: A Conversation With Robert Cornwall
    In this episode Nat, Bethany, and Jon chat with Robert Cornwall about his books Eating With Jesus & Second Thoughts about the Second Coming
  • For Such A Time As This: A Conversation With Hanna Reichel
    In this episode Nat, Bethany, and Jon chat with Hanna Reichel about her new book For Such A Time As This: An Emergency Devotional.
  • Tiger In A Lifeboat: A Conversation With Lauren Cibene
    In this episode Nat, Bethany, and Jon chat with Lauren Cibene about her book Tiger In A Lifeboat: Deconstructing Faith, and Deciding to Trust Again
  • Everly And The Little Red Door: A Conversation With Dannika Roggie
    In this episode Nat, Bethany, and Jon chat with Dannika Roggie about her new book Everly And The Little Red Door
  • We Pray Freedom: A Conversation With Liz Theoharis & Charon Hribar
    In this episode Nat, Bethany, and Jon chat with Liz Theoharis and Charon Hribar about their book We Pray Freedom
  • The Separation Of Church And Hate: A Conversation With John Fugelsang
    In this episode Nat, Bethany, and Jon chat with John Fugelsang about his book Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds
  • The Subversive Soul: A Conversation With Phyllis Mathis
    In this Episode Nat, Bethany, and Jon Chat with Phyllis Mathis about her new book The Subversive Soul.
  • The Last Voyage: A Conversation With Brian McLaren
    In this episode Nat, Bethany, and Jon chat with Brian McLaren about his latest book The Last Voyage
  • Shiny Happy People: A Conversation With Laci Bean
    In This Episode Nat, Bethany, and Jon chat with Laci Bean
  • Simply Us: A Conversation with Nat, Bethany, and Jon
    This week we decided to skip the guest and just hang out together—just us chatting it up.
  • The Judas Effect: A Conversation With Amy Hawk
    In this episode Nat, Bethany, and Jon chat with Amy Hawk about her new book The Judas Effect: How Evangelicals Betrayed Jesus for Power
  • Yogalands: A Conversation With Paul Bramadat
    In this episode Nat, Bethany, and Jon chat with Paul Bramadat about his new book Yogalands: In Search of Practice on the Mat and in the World
  • Found Family: A Conversation With MaryB Safrit
    In this episode Nat, Bethany, and Jon chat with MaryB. Safrit
  • The Triumph Of Life: A Conversation With Rabbi Irving Greenberg
    In this episode Nat, Bethany, and Jon chat with Rabbi Irving (Yitz) Greenberg about his latest book - The Triumph of Life: A Narrative Theology of Judaism
  • Asylum Seekers: A Conversation With Cristina Rathbone
    In this episode Nat, Bethany, and Jon chat with Cristina Rathbone about her book The Asylum Seekers
  • Tragic Magic: A Conversation With Regan Caruthers
    In this episode Nat, Bethany, and Jon chat with Regan Caruthers about her book Tragic Magic
  • Church Camp: A Conversation With Cara Meredith
    In this episode Nat, Bethany, and Jon chat with Cara Meredith about her latest book - Church Camp: Bad Skits, Cry Night, and How White Evangelicalism Betrayed a Generation