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The Sacred Slope

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Where the slippery slope becomes sacred ground. For the spiritually tender—raised or rooted in Christianity, exploring expressions of faith across traditions. 🔗 linktr.ee/TheSacredSlope

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Progress is fragile, and it doesn't come with time. It comes with work, grit, community, and focus. @revdrcalebjlines.bsky.social is coming to The Sacred Slope on Tuesday, June 9 - FOLLOW @thesacredslope to be the 1st to know when this episode is here #progressivechristianity #deconstruction

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Anniversary Guest Spotlight S1E28 Rev. Joash P. Thomas (Saint Thomas Christian / Evangelical Anglican tradition) – The Justice of Jesus & Decolonizing Our Faith YouTube: youtu.be/PKU5oB1Q9sg?... FOLLOW @thesacredslope to be challenged @joashpthomas.bsky.social #christianity #deconstruction

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Jesus and John Wayne is a cultural phenomenon. NYT bestselling author Kristin Kobes Du Mez is back w/Live Laugh Love: The Secret History of White Christian Women and the World They Made Sneak peek of my convo w/@kkdumez.bsky.social Preorder wwnorton.com/books/978132... @wwnorton.com #Christianity

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Happy Pride! As a Christian, I feel it is my responsibility to speak up and speak out for our queer siblings all over the world. This month @1946themovie.bsky.social @freemomhugsinc.bsky.social @brandanrobertson.bsky.social @revdrcalebjlines #PrideMonth #LGBTQ #Christianity #Deconstruction

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Anniversary Guest Spotlight S1E27 Mike Maeshiro (Ex-evangelical pastor) – God Made Me Gay: Healing from Spiritual Harm HAPPY PRIDE! YouTube: youtu.be/ZLxLdYzu4sA?... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4A5x... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2... #LGBTQ #deconstruction #christianity

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Faith and Science Series Part II: Pastor Will Rose has a limited podcast series for churches, Small Groups, pastors, and anyone interested called @yourmattermatters Full Episode out now on YouTube/Spotify/Apple/Everywhere: youtu.be/bKDaYzz5VpY?... #christianity #lutheran #deconstruction

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Anniversary Guest Spotlight S1E26 Dr. Jennifer Garcia Bashaw (Bible Scholar) – Wrestling with Scripture Beyond Literalism YouTube: youtu.be/tTGVV44OSwA?... Serving up Scripture is out now: www.broadleafbooks.com/store/produc... #christianity #deconstruction

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Part II Series on Faith and Science is coming tomorrow! Pastor Will Rose (Lutheran- ELCA) in North Carolina has some great advice to open all minds involving "The Danger of the Single Story" from a TED Talk. #christianity #deconstruction #FaithandScience #lutheran

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Happy Pride! Anniversary Guest Spotlight S1E25 Bishop Guðrún (Church of Iceland) – A Nation Led by Women, and a Bishop Who Says Queer People Should Be Safe in Christianity YouTube: youtu.be/m3k_7u_u46E?... #christianity #lgbtq #ChurchOfIceland #OpenandAffirming

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Hey Rev. Dr. Caleb J Lines, what is it like to be an adult Christian with a healthy faith and not going through deconstruction and spiritual trauma? FOLLOW @thesacredslope to be the first to know when this episode drops @the-christian-left.bsky.social #progressivechristianity #deconstruction

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Anniversary Guest Spotlight Rev. Gerlyn (Anglican Church of Canada) – Communion over Control: The Faith that Frees YouTube: youtu.be/wNRKbiTQh0k?... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5Vur... FOLLOW @thesacredslope to be challenged, to be heard, to be healed #christianity #anglican #deconstruction

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Anniversary Guest Spotlight S1E23 John Fugelsang (Aspiring Christian) – Separation of Church & Hate (My fav book of the year- audio format FTW) YT: youtu.be/Il-SEDRlsG0?... FOLLOW @thesacredslope to be challenged @johnfugelsang.bsky.social #christianity #ChristianNationalism #deconstruction

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Anniversary Guest Spotlight S1E22 Rev. Joe Graves (United Methodist) – The Progressive Planter: Finding (and Building) the Church You Wish Existed YouTube: youtu.be/dXsz93ron-Q?... FOLLOW @thesacredslope to be challenged, to be healed, to be heard #christian #UnitedMethodist #deconstruction

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Anniversary Guest Spotlight S1E21 Malynda Hale (African Methodist Episcopal – AME) – Being the Good News YouTube: youtu.be/59qLm_wr7CQ?... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/01CB... @malyndahale.bsky.social @thenewevangelicals.bsky.social #christianity #deconstruction #theNewEvangelicals #AME

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Pt 2/2: Are Adam and Eve historical? From Dr. Janet Kellogg Ray, science educator, Christian and author of the upcoming book, Fish with Feet: Human Evolution and the Image of God breaks it down. Full episode out now: youtu.be/2SD7qLgV1ds?... #christian #deconstruction

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Were Adam and Eve real people? Dr. Janet Kellogg Ray - university lecturer & Christian breaks it down Her upcoming book Fish with Feet: Human Evolution and the Image of God from @eerdmansbooks.bsky.social is a must-read: www.eerdmans.com/978146747020... Ep out now #Christianity #deconstruction

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Working on this episode with Timothy Schraeder Rodriguez - gay Christian, speaker, and author of Conversion Therapy Dropout - out now and such an important read: www.broadleafbooks.com/store/produc... #Christianity #deconstruction #LGBTQ #OpenAndAffirming

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Anniversary Guest Spotlight S1E19 Sara Groves (Singer-Songwriter) - Faith, Fruit of the Spirit, and a License to Love Still one of the most inspiring and deep conversations I've ever had. YouTube: youtu.be/ilRYYxu3KYc?... #christianity #deconstruction

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Were you taught that believing in evolution was a dangerous step on the slippery slope? Dr. Janet Kellogg Ray, Christian, university lecturer & author of the upcoming book, Fish with Feet from @eerdmansbooks.bsky.social Ep: youtu.be/2SD7qLgV1ds?... @neildegrassetyson.com #science #christianity

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Working on an episode with Rev. Dr. Caleb J. Lines @revdrcalebjlines.bsky.social! Can't wait for you to hear it. FOLLOW @thesacredslope to be the first to know when it's here- coming soon Have you been feeling this as well? #Christianity #christianNationalism #progressiveChristianity

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Anniversary Guest Spotlight S1E18 Rev. Helen (Church of England) – From St. Phoebe to Today: Women as Leaders, Science & a Kinder Christianity YouTube: youtu.be/tN2YgXvg_kw?... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0JsI... #christianity

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Anniversary Guest Spotlight S1E17 Pastor Paul Drees (Lutheran) - Grace, Power & the Future of the Church YouTube: youtu.be/NaEuywNZCc4?... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1Hjt... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... #christian #deconstruction #lutheran

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Anniversary Guest Spotlight S1E16 Tim Whitaker (TNE/Tim Whitaker Speaks/ The Tim & April Show) – Rebuilding Faith Beyond Fundamentalism YouTube: youtu.be/F0T8NVBlUK4?... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... @timwhitakerspeaks.bsky.social @thenewevangelicals.bsky.social #christianity

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Anniversary Guest Spotlight S1E15 Roberto Che Espinoza, PhD (Baptist) – Becoming Human With One Another YouTube: youtu.be/TJ_zMwskllc?... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6qXq... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... #christian #transrightsarehumanrights #deconstruction

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Ready to deconstruct Revelation and learn how to talk about it with your kids through the lens of scholarship instead of fear? On this episode of The Sacred Slope, Meredith Miller- co-pastor, author of my favorite book about the Bible for kids -Wonder #Christianity #deconstruction #revelation

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Anniversary Guest Spotlight S1E14 Pastor Zach Lambert (Post-Evangelical) – Better Ways to Read the Bible YouTube youtu.be/J3_aJNxrciA?... Spotify open.spotify.com/episode/22Xc... Apple podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... @zachwlambert.bsky.social #christianity #deconstruction #postevangelical

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I love the insights from Leigh Larson, creator of @followtheleighder.bsky.social She is a theologian, researcher, podcast host, and served in the USAFR chaplain corps. She explores Christian nationalism, faith, democracy, and power in America. Ep coming soon #christianity #deconstruction

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Anniversary Guest Spotlight S1E13 Semler (Singer-Songwriter) - Faith, Queerness, and Why Sometimes the Most Rebellious Act of All Is Staying YouTube: youtu.be/8Do6hIwFSxw?... #christianity #deconstruction #episcopal #doveawards #christianmusic

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Sharon McMahon @sharonsaysso was on the road to becoming a doctor. What happened to compel her to become a teacher instead? We Are Mighty / Somos Poderosos, illustrated by @susannachap and published by @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social for kids is out now Ep: youtu.be/O00-ueRkw8c?...

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My daughter really enjoyed learning about about María de López from Sharon McMahon's new book for kids, We Are Mighty from @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social out now in English + Español! Full ep with is out now on The Sacred Slope (YouTube, Spotify, Apple: youtu.be/O00-ueRkw8c?... #WeAreMighty

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Anniversary Guest Spotlight S1E12 Pastor Joe Smith (Post-Evangelical) - Reclaiming Faith from Christian Nationalism YouTube: youtu.be/TwspO3sPlsc?... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3yv0... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... #christianity #postevangelical #deconstruction

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The wait is almost over! ❤️ 5/19 is the day that Sharon McMahon joins The Sacred Slope and releases her new children’s book, We Are Mighty, from @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social Sharon reminds us that ordinary people really can help make the world more just through their belief in “We the People.”

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Anniversary Guest Spotlight S1E11 Rev. Joseph Yoo (Episcopal) – Reconstructing Faith After It All Falls Apart YouTube: youtu.be/ODnIUKfRdpU?... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/46WV... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... #christian #episcopal #deconstruction

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Anniversary Guest Spotlight S1E10 Jon Guerra (Singer-Songwriter) – Restoring Wonder and Finding God in the Quiet Still one of my favorite episodes. Moved me to hears and healing. YouTube: youtu.be/y7Y0wfL3dLQ?... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... #christian #worshipmusic

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Anniversary Guest Spotlight S1E9 Jeremy Steele (United Methodist) – A Deep Skeptic and Also a Pastor Talks About How to Not Suck as a Christian YouTube: youtu.be/xx46KqgZV_0?... #christian #deconstruction #unitedmethodist

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I’ve had the privilege of seeing @neildegrassetyson.com speak & I have respect for how he helps people I explore this in an upcoming episode with science educator, Christian, author Dr. Janet Kellogg Ray (book: Fish with Feet: Human Evolution and the Image of God) from @eerdmansbooks.bsky.social

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Anniversary Guest Spotlight: S1E8 Christi Bolaños (Non-Denominational) - A Testimony of Bravery, Anger, and Reclaiming a Bigger God If you are a female priest, pastor, rev, make yourself visible. Girls watching need to know they belong in the pulpit YT: youtu.be/mCq5jjndFsY?... #Christianity

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Lightning Round with @sharonsaysso ⚡️ Episode drops on The Sacred Slope May 19. Help get We Are Mighty to #1 by pre-ordering today! #WeAreMighty #BooksForKids

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Anniversary Guest Spotlight S1E7: Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail (Episcopal) – God Didn’t Make Us to Hate Us YouTube: youtu.be/ZjrA3_VGOq8?... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7... Rate, Review, Share, Follow @thesacredslope @revlizzie.bsky.social #christianity #episcopal #deconstruction

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Is Toxic Empathy a Christian concept? Pastor Jeremy Steele (@skeptic.pastor) calls it an abomination to our faith. Full Episode just released: youtu.be/Qt3ZAPONR1w?... Jeremy's new book, Rituals for Heretics, is out now: jeremy-steele.com/rituals #christian #deconstruction

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Anniversary Guest Spotlight S1E6: Derek Webb (Singer-Songwriter) – Holding Complexity: Queer Solidarity, Art, and Faith After Certainty YouTube: youtu.be/Gr-lWvMLj9A?... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4VMe... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/6... #christianity #deconstruction

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ATTN Democratic politicians, strategists, progressive media, and mainstream media: Platform progressive pastors. Not doing so has led in part to where we are @podsaveamerica.crooked.com @gtconway.bsky.social @couriernewsroom.bsky.social @msnowreports.bsky.social @johnfugelsang.bsky.social

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Anniversary Guest Spotlight S1E5 Rev. Darrell Goodwin (UCC) - The God of Our Wildest Dreams YouTube: youtu.be/mewxorAS-28?... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3XbY... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5... Rate, review, share @revdgoodwin.bsky.social #ucc #christian #lgbtq #deconstruction

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If you’re a Democrat, journalist, strategist, or progressive pastor - listen up Christian nationalism built a massive online media ecosystem Progressives largely ceded the language of faith Now millions of Americans think the loudest Christians represent all Christians #Christianity #deconstruction

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Anniversary Guest Spotlight: S1E4 Rev. Dr. Chris Davies (UCC) – Queer Proclamation and Liberation *YouTube: youtu.be/BP1pYieu5qY?... *Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4rrb... *Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4... @jesuslovesdinos.bsky.social #christianity #deconstruction #ucc

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Anniversary Celebration S1E3: Rev. Amber Evans (Episcopal) – Spiritual Direction and Sacred Shifts "When we think about someone saying 'the slippery slope' it's really pretty patronizing" - Rev. Amber and my Spiritual Director YouTube: youtu.be/5IL8FZ67G-s?... #christian #deconstruction #episcopal

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Can you be a Christian and Affirming to the LGBTQ+ community? Duh. In fact, we are commanded as Christians to love our neighbors as ourselves My friend Kelly Mellen, Managing Director of Making Things Right is coming to The Sacred Slope @freemomhugsinc.bsky.social #christian #lbgtq #deconstruction

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Anniversary Guest Spotlight: S1E2: Lindsay & Tommy Airey (Post-Evangelical) – Testimonies of Liberation, Deconstruction, and Holy Resistance YouTube: youtu.be/ypnzdx1iX9c?... My friend went to seminary to be a pastor but was told no #christianity #deconstruction

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Working on producing this upcoming episode: Pt 2 of a Series on Christian Faith and Science with Lutheran ELCA Pastor Will Rose! Come hang out with Pastor Will and with me at Theology Beer Camp with @trippfuller.bsky.social and geek out over zesty conversations like this #christian #deconstruction

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Anniversary Guest Spotlight: S1E2: Lindsay & Tommy Airey (Post-Evangelical) – Testimonies of Liberation, Deconstruction, and Holy Resistance Q: What is your experience of deconstruction so far? What are the feelings and surprises? YouTube: youtu.be/ypnzdx1iX9c?... #Christian #deconstruction

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Preview of a 2 Part Series on Science and Christianity. Pt 1: Dr. Janet Kellogg Ray: *PhD *in her 21st year of teaching Science at the University of North Texas *Christian *Raised a creationist *Author of upcoming book: Fish With Feet www.eerdmans.com/author/janet... #christian #deconstruction

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The Sacred Slope Anniversary Celebration S1E1: Rev. Dr. Ginny Brown Daniel (United Church of Christ - UCC) - Reclaiming Faith Beyond Fundamentalism Q: Have you ever heard a pastor say this? YouTube: youtu.be/lhldS3Sce2s?... FOLLOW, Rate, Review, Share #christianity #christian #lgbtq #UCC

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Working on this beautiful episode of The Sacred Slope with Sara Cunningham of @freemomhugsinc.bsky.social and Kelly Mellen from Making Things Right ❤️ This conversation moved me deeply. I can’t wait for you to hear it May 26 #lgbt #lgbtqia #openandaffirming #christianity #deconstruction #ally

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Jeremy Steele @skeptic.pastor is returning to The Sacred Slope FOLLOW @thesacredslope to be the first to know when this episode drops Until then, watch our first interview together youtu.be/xx46KqgZV_0?... #christianity #unitedmethodist #mainlinechristianity #exvangelical #progressivechristianity

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“No work for liberty can be lost.” I asked Sharon McMahon what she would say to teachers right now - especially those teaching history, civics, & government. Her answer gave me hope. We Are Mighty - 12 Ordinary Americans Who Did the Next Needed Thing is coming #SharonMcMahon #LoveYourNeighbor

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You can be Christian. Pro-choice. Pro-IVF. Millions - including many Christians - are. A loud minority is using Christian Nationalism to restrict our rights Silence is not neutral. Get loud. Donate to @ppfa.org. Vote. 1 Year Anniversary Ep youtu.be/hJF-kBJolsc?... #christian #deconstruction

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It's The Sacred Slope's 1st birthday! THANK YOU for your support- it's your birthday too! 89 countries, 1,600 cities @siriusxmprog.bsky.social @spotifypodcasts.bsky.social @crooked.com let's talk! Support: Venmo: @thesacredslope buymeacoffee.com/thesacredslope #christianity #deconstruction

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The Sacred Slope is 1! After a year of conversations, I have more hope than I expected At its best, our Christian faith reflects love, peace, humility, service. At its worst, it's controlling, idolatrous, & worships idols of power, fear and violence Flip the script #Christianity #deconstruction

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Clergy this is for you My challenges after a year of doing this work: modernize (progressive churches- add or offer a contemporary service) (conservative churches- become O&A and lift women in leadership) Episode with my friend Christina drops May 1 #christianity #deconstruction

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Christina Zini, my dear friend and I have had the fortune of living and traveling to many countries, having friends from every major faith and no faith, and are Christians. Episode coming on May 1 #christian #christianity #deconstruction #travel

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This is one of the most emotionally charged conversations we can have. It deserves more than silence or soundbites. There are many pro-choice clergy out there. Full episode is out now: youtu.be/vj24JdEoINI?... #Christianity #judaism #deconstruction #reproductiverights #reproductivejustice

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For 50 years, this has been one of the most fought-over issues in some American Christian cultures… but how often do we actually sit with the nuance? This is hard, yet real faith isn’t afraid of complexity Full Ep is here: youtu.be/vj24JdEoINI?... #Christianity #deconstruction #reproductiverights

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Pregnancy. Then cancer. A life-or-death choice. Valerie's story is out on The Sacred Slope now: youtu.be/vMVfOBzFNjM?... FOLLOW @thesacredslope to be the first to know when Part II drops #plannedparenthood #reproductiverights #abortionaccess #judaism #christianity #cancer

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Time to get Bible-literate on reproductive rights. The truth? The Bible can be used to argue for or against - depending on interpretation. Which means… it’s not actually clear. And here’s what many miss: Christians are deeply divided on ab08+i0n. rev. jessica young chang is my guest #Christian

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What if the verse used as an attempt to silence women wasn’t even written by Paul? 🎙️ The Sacred Slope episode with Bible Scholar and PhD candidate Mattie Mae Motl @themattiemae.bsky.social is out now youtu.be/NZBY9qcxjcU?... #Christianity #deconstruction #progressiveclergy #ProgressiveChristianity

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“I love Jesus too much to let him be weaponized… to let him be used for oppression.”- @themattiemae.bsky.social The rumors are true- Mattie Mae Motl is coming to The Sacred Slope soon FOLLOW @TheSacredSlope to be the first to know when the full ep is here #Christianity #deconstruction #LGBTQ

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What would with that moment your child trusted you enough to come out to you? 🎧 Episode with Justin Telthorst- a gay Catholic- is OUT NOW: youtu.be/dSTs09JJdn8?... Share this with every parent #Christianity #deconstruction #Parenting #LGBTQ #Faith #OpenAndAffirming #MentalHealth

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What would with that moment your child trusted you enough to come out to you? 🎧 Episode with Justin Telthorst of Empty Chairs- a gay Catholic- is OUT NOW: youtu.be/dSTs09JJdn8?... Share this with every parent #Christianity #deconstruction #Parenting #LGBTQ #Faith #OpenAndAffirming #MentalHealth

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We need the mindset of, would we say this if we knew an LGBT person was in the room? How are we opening up space? -Justin Telthorst @emptychairshome.bsky.social reflects on creating safe spaces in both Catholic & Protestant churches for LGBT folks # Catholic #Christianity #deconstruction #O&A #LGBT

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“You might want to think twice before destroying this man’s career.” That’s what police told a survivor This is the system In government, churches, camps, media, business Julie co-hosts the segment We're Still Here on The @johnfugelsang.bsky.social Show #deconstruction #MeToo #BelieveSurvivors

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“We’re not here to destroy the church… we just want the acknowledgement that we’re in the pews too.” - Justin Telthorst- Empty Chairs He's a gay Catholic with a faith that is kind, strong, and deeply rooted in love. #Christianity #deconstruction #LGBTQ #Catholic #reconstruction #LGBT

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Hey @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social are we gonna be ok, & what do we need to do to ensure that Christian Nationalism does not completely take over And what voices have been helpful to listen to as you understand this moment Full ep: youtu.be/8mS8ZC4bIqM?... #christiannationalism #deconstruction

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Wait, a surprise cameo 👀 @johnfugelsang.bsky.social drops into this episode with @juliefrancella.com to share why Julie + Simon Moya-Smith inspire him They host We’re Still Here on The John Fugelsang Show Full ep out now: youtu.be/yG_dAhKUYKg?... #indigenousvoices #firstnations #deconstruction

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Indigenous communities were never spiritually empty. Before the colonizers came to the land, they were already practicing the teachings of Christ In this powerful episode, @juliefrancella.com invites us into a reckoning & reorientation 🎙️ Full Ep is out now youtu.be/yG_dAhKUYKg?... #FirstNations

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Feels like a good day to educate ourselves on the American Idolatry of Christian Nationalism From one of the leading scholars: Andrew Whitehead American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church a.co/d/0eyAOPc4is #ChristianNationalism #deconstruction

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I can’t wait for you to hear this convo w/ Julie (Aakadewin-o Waawaashkeshi Kwe ) Francella @juliefrancella.com Julie co-hosts the We're Still Here Segment EVERY Th on The @johnfugelsang.bsky.social Show on @siriusxmprog.bsky.social Ch 127 Full ep drops 4/8 on The Sacred Slope #IndigenousVoices

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It’s wild that in 2026, this is still the message many women hear in Christian spaces... Pastor @kristinmockler.bsky.social's presence at her church/ online is so essential 🎙️ Full ep: youtu.be/vE0VdgAIxIo?... Pre-Order her book, The Other Side of Certainty: a.co/d/0dw5vuct #Christianity

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This Easter, after reflecting on hearing from so many different pastors outside of American White Christian Nationalism from all over the world, this is what I know..... #Christianity #deconstruction #reconstruction #OpenAndAffirming #antiracist #WomenInLeadership #christian

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New episode with @kristinmockler.bsky.social, Pastor, just dropped This Easter, may we remember. Jesus doesn’t belong to a political party. We belong to Jesus. To be more like Jesus is to practice more love more humility more mercy more compassion #Christianity #deconstruction #easter

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Easter is this weekend, and you have agency to decide what church you want to attend. Pastor Kristen Mockler Young, if someone is looking for a church… what should they be looking for in a healthy one and what are some red flags? #Christianity

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I’m working on an important episode on reproductive rights from a Christian perspective, featuring Rev. jessica young chang This is a difficult and deeply personal issue. Difficult issues require stories to better understand. This is Valerie’s story. #Christianity #Judaism #ReproductiveRights

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Thank you, Julie (Aakadewin-o Waawaashkeshi Kwe ) Francella @juliefrancella.com, for teaching us about Ribbon Skirt Day - a powerful reminder of dignity, culture, and belonging. 🎙️ Episode coming soon. FOLLOW @TheSacredSlope to be the first to know when it's here! #RibbonSkirtDay #FirstNations

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If you don’t understand the history of the word arsenokoitai, don’t use the Bible against queer people. Ever. 🎙️ New episode with Rev. @brandanrobertson.bsky.social youtu.be/_YEUMCj0fVM?... 🎬 1946: The Mistranslation That Shifted Culture watch.eventive.org/1946themovie... #Christianity #LGBTQ

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Happy Release Day Jeremy Jernigan! The Edge of The Inside: When Losing Your Place Means Finding Your Soul is here and it's amazing. Full Episode YouTube/Spotify/Apple: youtu.be/vYOlVJGttpw?... The Edge of The Inside- www.jeremyjernigan.com/edge-of-the-... #christian #deconstruction #richardrohr

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I sat down with Andrew Whitehead @andrew-whitehead.bsky.social , a leading scholar on white Christian nationalism, to help us understand what it actually looks like. 📖 American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church: out now a.co/d/01ZDb16M #Christianity

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This Easter, what if you say yes to church with your family but you choose the church this year? Try @churchclarity.bsky.social to find a church certified "clear" near you. #Christianity #deconstruction #easter #LGBTQ #reconstruction #progressiveclergy #OpenAndAffirming #MentalHealth

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“Why are you still a Christian?” Kristin Mockler Young shares her reasons Pastor Kristin's upcoming book, The Other Side of Certainty, is available for pre-order: a.co/d/0dw5vuct #Christianity #deconstruction #reconstruction #Exvangelical

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Hey Johanna Ta, if Jesus were alive seeing the racism today, coming from people who say they follow Him, how do you think he would be feeling? A lot of people say they follow Jesus, but would they recognize him today? Full ep: youtu.be/4uh846VgxBU?... #Christianity #Catholic #protestant #racism

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Learning from @juliefrancella.com about her Ojibwe (First Nations) customs & language has given me a deeper understanding of who she is Grateful @johnfugelsang.bsky.social pointed to Julie as one of the people who inspires him most #learn #listen #FirstNations #IndigenousVoices #TheSacredSlope

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Hey Rev. @brandanrobertson.bsky.social , if you had been raised in an open and affirming (O&A) mainline church - how might your coming out, your faith, and your entire journey have been different? #christian #deconstruction #progressivechristianity #mainlinechristian #lgbtq #O&A #reconstruction

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From evangelical megachurch pastor… to Mennonite. Different traditions, same faith Don't miss Jeremy Jernigan's story, now on The Sacred Slope Podcast: youtu.be/vYOlVJGttpw?... ⁨@jeremy.jernigan's book, The Edge of The Inside www.jeremyjernigan.com/edge-of-the-... #christian #deconstruction

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What’s on the other side of certainty? For the first time, Kristen Mockler Young @kristinmockleryoung opens up about her new book, the Other Side of Certainty - and why deconstruction isn’t the end. Pre-order today! www.ivpress.com/the-other-si... #Christianity #deconstruction #reconstruction

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What is “the edge of the inside”? It’s where you still love Jesus- but refuse to stay silent Where you hold onto what’s good and name what’s been corrupted. Jeremy Jernigan, former megachurch pastor, reads from his new book Full ep: youtu.be/vYOlVJGttpw?... #christian #deconstruction

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He was told to pray the gay away to go to conversion therapy to become someone God would accept What he found instead was something far more beautiful Rev @brandanrobertson.bsky.social- author of Queer & Christian - shares his powerful story #Christianity #deconstruction #openandaffirming #lgbtq

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I’m really excited about this episode with Julie (Aakadewin-o Waawaashkeshi Kwe) Francella @juliefrancella.com of the Ojibwe Batchewana First Nation. Her work genuinely shifted how I think about empathy, justice, and how we live alongside each other. #firstnation #deconstruction

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