Joey is feeling like an out of touch, inappropriate at times, old grandpa.  Talking it over with co-hosts Ellen Mauro and Jed Payne, the question at hand is:  does the woke culture need to wake up and stop some of its irrational shananigans or does Joey just need to catch up and grow up? Throughout this episode, Joey also makes a rare "be a Patron of the podcast" pitch and let&apos;s you in on various new perks of the new giving tier, The Collection Plate.  You&apos;ll hear some examples of patron-only perks, including two  "PWNA Style" devotions and clips from a patron-exclusive Q/A with the 1946 Movie Team to discuss a biblically-affirming view on the LGBTQ+ community (with special contributions from Pricilla Svendsen and Pastor Chip).   You&apos;ll also hear clips from an unreleased "Podcumentary" telling the story of a "community experiment" Joey conducted in 2019 that is birthing a new online community.   Join us as a Patron!Join our mailing list to keep up with everything. Send $ to Venmo for a PWNA Sticker.  Ellen Mauro InstagramJed Payne InstagramJed Payne’s “Church and Other Drugs” PodcastJoey/PWNA Instagram and TwitterCurrent DonorSee giving opportunityJoin the PWNA Discussion Facebook GroupPWNAcontact@gmail.com  for correspondence.Theme song, courtesy of Derek MinorOther music originally composed by Joel Hamilton and Joel Hamilton + friends.Executive Producer of PWNApod:  Jared Svendsen

Pastor With No Answers Podcast

320 - Woke Culture Gone Wild

All hell is breaking loose now  in "Evangelical-Land" as more women speak out authoritatively and aren&apos;t taking huge strides to be nice about it.   Does Jesus call us to more than niceness? Author, Pastor and full of that Ph to the D, Sharon Hodde Miller has navigated the treacherous waters of being a woman and a pastor, while living in the south.   We discuss  her book "Nice: Why We Love to be Liked and How God Calls us to More," as she lays out how christian women, especially leaders and those with influence, have been rewarded and lauded over the years for their "niceness."  It&apos;s even been the most lucrative posture for a woman to take in the Christian market of speaking gigs and book sales. Sharon has a knack for being patient and gracious to those with different backgrounds with varying theological views; and highlights the importance of unity, despite differing opinions on important theological matters.  In other words, she fits right in with the PWNA fam.  "Jesus didn&apos;t broad brush people and we shouldn&apos;t either. "  -- SharonWhy did Jesus choose 12 dudes and not one woman?  Why are the badass women in the bible to this day not given the badass credentials that are due to them?  All this and more, good friends. Sharon Miller: Instagram / Twitter / Website / ChurchJoey/PWNA Instagram and TwitterCurrent DonorSee giving opportunitySupport Us:Join us as a patron!or leave a Venmo tipJoin the PWNA Discussion Facebook GroupPWNAcontact@gmail.com  for correspondence.Theme song, courtesy of Derek MinorOther music originally composed by Joel Hamilton and Joel Hamilton + friends.Executive Producer of PWNApod:  Jared Svendsen

319 - The Ugly Little Secret About "Nice Christian Girls."

Author (“Women Rising”) and Podcaster, (Faith and Feminism Podcast) Meghan Tschanz, was fully invested in ministry work when she found herself no longer able to go with the “evangelical flow" of how women were treated and how their role in this world was characterized "biblically."  And once she saw the connection between traditional church views on female roles and the violence and trafficking of women in general, it couldn&apos;t be unseen; now she feels compelled once and for all, to live a life of speaking out, putting her convictions over “keeping the peace” with evangelicalism.  During this conversation, Meghan talks about the damage women have sustained over the years by traditional patriarchal translations of scripture. Through many current views of scripture, women are pressured to take responsibility for the sexual attention (even unwanted advances) their bodies attract instead of teaching men to have self-control.  Men are taught that “power over women” is good and admirable.  It shows she respects you.  Hell, the church even taught Joey to objectify woman.  It was probably accidental, but all the same. God’s beautiful word in the hands of mankind can be a dangerous thing, folks.  Forced genital mutilation is an epidemic and needs to be stopped.  How conservative families struggle through and respond to a member entertaining more progressive viewpoints.   How men  can use the bible to keep power.  Meghan explains why despite the glaring patriarchal context of scripture, the point of scripture has always been to liberate people.  All people.  All genders.Stay tuned, in two days, we&apos;ll have Sharon Hodde Miller.   Joey/PWNA Instagram and TwitterCurrent DonorSee giving opportunitySupport Us:Join us as a patron!or leave a Venmo tipJoin the PWNA Discussion Facebook GroupPWNAcontact@gmail.com  for correspondence.Theme song, courtesy of Derek MinorOther music originally composed by Joel Hamilton and Joel Hamilton + friends.Executive Producer of PWNApod:  Jared Svendsen

318 - [Bad] Bible Teachings Help Fuel Human Trafficking?

Welcoming back a PWNA regular, [Subscribe here to keep up with all things "Pastor With No Answers" as well as a new digital family we&apos;d love to have you a part of.  Click here to lock yourself in as a $5 patron in an $8 Patreon giving tier.  You don&apos;t have to be alone in your spiritual questions  and you don&apos;t have to play by society&apos;s "new standard" of taking sides and being polarized.  Join us!]Joey, in this brand new episode fresh after reading Faith After Doubt, probes many topics including the uneasiness Christians have when people find some truth in other religions, whether Christian leaders use fear to control "flocks," and how our beliefs about God will most certainly affect how we represent God and God’s kingdom. Brian McLaren is committed to Jesus now more than ever, but equally more than ever, is staunchly opposed to Christianity being supreme over all over religions. Brian also updates us on the upcoming follow up to “Faith After Doubt,” “Do I Stay Christian” (release Spring 2022)."Ellen, Jed and Joey discuss masturbation, how their church-upbringings addressed sex in youth ministry and how church leaders 20 years ago, tried to use Joey’s “yet to be conceived” daughters to scare him from porn viewing/addiction. Brian McLaren Brian McLaren TwitterOther Episodes with Brian McLaren:273 - Brian McLaren and His New Book Faith After Doubt 230 - Why Does Jesus Sound So Harsh? Ellen Mauro InstagramJed Payne InstagramJed Payne’s “Church and Other Drugs” PodcastJoey/PWNA Instagram and Twitter Current DonorSee giving opportunity Support Us: Join us as a patron! or leave a Venmo tip Join the PWNA Discussion Facebook Group PWNAcontact@gmail.com  for correspondence. Theme song, courtesy of Derek Minor Other music originally composed by Joel Hamilton and Joel Hamilton + friends. Executive Producer of PWNApod:  Jared Svendsen *Chapter markers inserted for your listening convenience*

317 - Brian McLaren (w/ guests: masturbation, sex talks, daughters becoming women)

Subscribe here to keep up with all things "Pastor With No Answers" as well as a new digital family we&apos;d love to have you a part of.  You don&apos;t have to be alone in your spiritual questions  and you don&apos;t have to play by society&apos;s "new standard" of taking sides and being polarized.  Join us!Ellen, Jack and Joey kick things off talking about that eternal place of torment, Joey making a case for the "obvious and logical unfairness" of any one being eternally separated from God.  The mere thought of this doctrine seems to make a mockery out of passages that claim God’s mercy  to be everlasting.Dr. John Dickson, scholar, author, documentarian, and podcaster from Australia just released his newest book,  "Bullies and Saints: An Honest Look at the Good and Evil of Christian History” and believes we may be living in the darkest age of Christianity ever.  At the end of our conversation, he explains why. During  this conversation, Dr. John walks us through a historical look at the church, a history full of bullies and saints, atrocious evils, and selfless activism that changed the course of history, making the world a much better place forever.  From carrying out the Crusades  to initiating the abolishment of slavery, the church has seen its share of both bullies and saints.  Dr. John DicksonUndeceptions Podcast Ellen Mauro Instagram Jack Hoey Instagram and TwitterGuest music today is Andrew Holder. Joey/PWNA Instagram and Twitter Current DonorSee giving opportunity Support Us: Join us as a patron! or leave a Venmo tip Join the PWNA Discussion Facebook Group PWNAcontact@gmail.com  for correspondence. Theme and closing song, courtesy of Derek Minor Other music originally composed by Joel Hamilton and Joel Hamilton + friends.Executive Producer of PWNApod:  Jared Svendsen*Chapter markers inserted for your listening convenience*

316 - Bullies and Saints: The Good and Evil of Christian History

Subscribe here to keep up with all things "Pastor With No Answers" as well as a new digital family we&apos;d love to have you a part of.  You don&apos;t have to be alone in your spiritual questions  and you don&apos;t have to play by society&apos;s "new standard" of taking sides and being polarized.  Join us!Ellen, Jack and Joey kick things off with a conversation about speaking in tongues.  Joey thinks he speaks in tongues and is just fine with not being sure.   Derek Webb has raised the eyebrows of many Evangelical Christians through the years, many of them huge fans of his prolific (former) Christian band, “Caedmon’s Call.”   We’ve seen this a hundred times.  One of our “Christian heroes” starts to express doubt and maybe makes a controversial statement every now and then; next thing we know, our hero has deconstructed his faith, gotten a divorce and probably behind the scenes, tortures little kittens.  Only Derek knows the ends and outs of his story, but on this episode, he invites us in to hear about it too.  This includes his  journey that landed him into this new space of re-investigating his faith.  Derek now works at a church and is married to a singer and musician of a worship band.   And he&apos;s traded in "beliefs" for hypotheses.  Joey takes this opportunity to put Jack Hoey on the spot to share with Derek the season of time in which Derek, Mark Driscoll and Rob Bell were the three main faces on Jack’s “Mount Rushmore" of Christian influencers.  Derek is one hell of a dude and is writing a new album, “The Jesus Hypothesis,” in which he’s reconsidering the possible implications of Jesus’ life, teachings and resurrection. Episodes mentioned:  Can “Holy Spirit” Movements Actually Be Demonic?Derek WebbEllen Mauro InstagramJack Hoey Instagram and TwitterJoey/PWNA Instagram and TwitterCurrent DonorSee giving opportunitySupport Us:Join us as a patron!or leave a Venmo tipJoin the PWNA Discussion Facebook GroupE-mail for correspondence.Theme Song courtesy of Derek MinorOther music originally composed by Derek Webb Executive Producer of PWNApod:  Jared Svendsen

316 - Is Derek Webb Deconstructing His Deconstruction?

Subscribe here to keep up with all things "Pastor With No Answers" as well as a new digital family we&apos;d love to have you a part of.  You don&apos;t have to be alone in your spiritual questions  and you don&apos;t have to play by society&apos;s "new standard" of taking sides and being polarized.  Join us! The story of my depressive disorder in 2019 is profoundly incomplete without including a narrative of my departure from the BadChristian Podcast and community.  On this episode, I include insight from friends and family, recounting a story of great loss as well as my journey from brokenness to health.  Or let’s just say healthIER.  – Joey BadChristian Podcast and community was started in 2013 by Matt Carter, Toby Morrell (of the band Emery) and friend, Joey Svendsen (pastor of a church in South Carolina).  Brutally honest and often irreverent Christian podcasts like this are now a dime a dozen but at the time, “BC POD” occupied a unique space, and as a result of its quick rise in popularity, proved to be a vibe that many Christians had an appetite for.  The three aforementioned hosts were not only co-workers but also good friends.  Unfortunately, all humans are flawed and sometimes, even when motivated by the best intentions, relationships get broken to an extent in which they aren’t salvageable.  Joey shares his take on the “break up story” with his friends and co-hosts; the first (and hopefully only) situation of this kind he’s ever had to walk through.   Special thanks to contributors (in order of appearance):Ryan Amick, Sean A. Scapellato, Jared Svendsen, Karen “PK” Simmons, Jack Hoey, Krystal Halvorson, and special outtake with Ryan Amick.Other Episodes of interest:Repenting from BadChristianMy Depressive Episode: Why Talk About Our HellMy Depressive Episode 2: “To See a Son Suffer”My Depressive Episode 3 (w/ Chip Judd): Anxiety and How it All BeganMy Depressive Episode 4: Our Pastors Walked With Us & the Mental Institution Joey/PWNA: https://www.instagram.com/joeysvendsenhttps://twitter.com/joeysvendsenCurrent DonorSee giving opportunity: https://donorsee.com/pwnahelpsBe a patron! https://www.patreon.com/pwnapodor leave a Venmo tip right @  https://venmo.com/joey-svendsenJoin the discussion:https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNAtalkE-mail PWNAcontact@gmail.com for correspondence.Music on this episode courtesy of:Joel Hamilton + friendshttps://mechanicalriver.bandcamp.com/http://embassyfreqs.com/Jejune, courtesy of Joe Guevara https://open.spotify.com/artist/0dH7IS6J0rfzfMCyxG8b4VDerek Minor  http://www.derekminor.comExecutive producer:  Jared Svendsen 

315 - The Bad Christian Divorce: (Part 5) of My Major Depressive Episode

Jason Petty (known as Propaganda) joins Joey and his friend Robbie Madison who are fresh off of reading Prop’s new book, "Terraforming.”  With this book as the backdrop, the three discuss why people do evil and ponder if humans can actually be evil.  Prop describes how culture is made and how we, the Earthlings, can turn the tide and go in a better direction.  He maintains an intriguing vibe of optimism (that Joey is jealous of) with his belief in the possibility of making a better world.  The three also discuss how the "Gen Z kids" are bringing in a new wave of love and acceptance, and they reflect on September 11th 2001. Propaganda:https://www.prophiphop.com/https://twitter.com/prophiphopRobbie Madison:https://www.instagram.com/robbiemadisonmusic/http://robbiemadison.com/category/music/Joey/PWNA Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/joeysvendsenCurrent DonorSee giving opportunity: https://donorsee.com/pwnahelpsSupport Us:Join us as a patron! https://www.patreon.com/pwnapodor leave a Venmo tip right @  https://venmo.com/joey-svendsenJoin the discussion:https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNAtalkSocials:https://twitter.com/joeysvendsenhttps://www.facebook.com/PWNApodE-mail PWNAcontact@gmail.com for correspondence.Music on this episode courtesy of Derek Minor:  http://www.derekminor.comOther music originally composed by Joel Hamilton + friendshttps://mechanicalriver.bandcamp.com/http://embassyfreqs.com/Executive Producer of PWNApod:  Jared Svendsen

314 - Dear Earthling, We Are All We Got (w/ Propaganda)

Sometimes we need to take a deep breath and laugh at how silly we all can be.  From church conferences to pastors’ smoking hot wives, from “prom songs for Jesus” worship songs and ridiculous pastor jokes to every church wanting a black worship leader, comedian Shama4realz and Joey poke fun of, laugh at and lament about church culture.   Shama4realzCheck out https://www.instagram.com/shama4realz on Instagram for more making fun of Christians.  You’ll be happy you did.  Unless you are a real stick in the mud.  Church Stories Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/churchstoriesJoey/PWNA Instagram:  www.instagram.com/joeysvendsenCurrent DonorSee giving opportunity: https://donorsee.com/pwnahelpsSupport Us:Join us as a patron! https://www.patreon.com/pwnapodor leave a Venmo tip right @  https://venmo.com/joey-svendsenJoin the discussion:https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNAtalkSocials:https://twitter.com/joeysvendsenhttps://www.facebook.com/PWNApodCALL 507-403-PWNA (7962):  Questions, Comments, Feedback, Pushback, frustration?Air it out on our voicemail and we may air it on an episode.E-mail PWNAcontact@gmail.com for correspondence.Music on this episode courtesy of Derek Minor:  http://www.derekminor.comOther music originally composed by Joel Hamilton + friendshttps://mechanicalriver.bandcamp.com/http://embassyfreqs.com/Executive Producer of PWNApod:  Jared Svendsen 

312 - Burning Secular CDs for Jesus (w/ @Shama4realz)

Pastor, author and bartender, Abby Norman, shares Joey’s zeal for loving people right where they&apos;re at, both seeing the Christian faith through more progressive lenses and are in fellowship with (and in shepherding roles with) those who are more conservative. Abby shares some of her experiences in life, including the story that led to her writing, “You Can Talk to God Like That: The Power of Lament to Save Your Faith.”   She shares the time when she grasped God&apos;s acceptance of the emotion of anger, even when directed at Him; and how this realization sealed the deal  in her being a Christian from that point on.  Joey shares how his current positioning in ministry is a more unique space than what his involvement was in the BadChristian Podcast. At top of episode, Jack, Ellen and Joey talk deconstruction.  Jack used to be a Calvinist and Ellen is in an uncomfortable season of rethinking the bible.  Joey wonders if the influx of progressive Christian faith may be the beginning of a new reformation.  Jack says “hell no” (my words, not his) to that theory.  Abby Norman:https://abbynorman.net/https://twitter.com/abbynormansaysEllen Mauro:  https://www.instagram.com/ellenmauroJack Hoey: @jackthelesser (twitter and Instagram) Joey/PWNA Instagram:  www.instagram.com/joeysvendsenCurrent DonorSee giving opportunity: https://donorsee.com/pwnahelpsSupport Us:Join us as a patron! https://www.patreon.com/pwnapodor leave a Venmo tip right @  https://venmo.com/joey-svendsenJoin the discussion:https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNAtalkSocials:https://twitter.com/pwnapodhttps://twitter.com/joeysvendsenhttps://www.facebook.com/PWNApodCALL 507-403-PWNA (7962):  Questions, Comments, Feedback, Pushback, frustration?Air it out on our voicemail and we may air it on an episode.E-mail PWNAcontact@gmail.com for correspondence.Theme Song courtesy of Derek Minor:  http://www.derekminor.comOther music originally composed by Joel Hamilton + friendshttps://mechanicalriver.bandcamp.com/http://embassyfreqs.com/Executive Producer of PWNApod:  Jared Svendsen

311 - Pastoring an Evangelical Church after Deconstructing (w/ Abbey Norman)

Podcaster (Bible for Normal People), Author (Sin of Certainty, Exodus for Normal People, How the Bible works and more), bible scholar (PhD) and just a heck of a dude, Pete Enns tries to answer tons of dumb-ass theology questions from the mind of Joey Svendsen.  Some themes that come out of this one: mystery of the afterlife, the importance of the resurrection, how systematic theology is broke, The Message Bible, some of Jesus’ limitations and a different way to look at the story of Adam and Eve.  How’s that for a jam packed episode!Pete:https://twitter.com/peteennshttps://peteenns.com/https://thebiblefornormalpeople.podbean.com/Episode 90 with Pete Enns [aired June 4th 2017] https://www.buzzsprout.com/1511929/6549841Joey/PWNA Instagram:  www.instagram.com/joeysvendsenCurrent DonorSee giving opportunity: https://donorsee.com/pwnahelpsSupport Us:Join us as a patron! https://www.patreon.com/pwnapodor leave a Venmo tip right @  https://venmo.com/joey-svendsenJoin the discussion:https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNAtalkSocials:https://twitter.com/joeysvendsenhttps://www.facebook.com/PWNApodCALL 507-403-PWNA (7962):  Questions, Comments, Feedback, Pushback, frustration?Air it out on our voicemail and we may air it on an episode. E-mail PWNAcontact@gmail.com for correspondence.Theme Song courtesy of Derek Minor:  http://www.derekminor.comOther music originally composed by Joel Hamilton and friends.https://mechanicalriver.bandcamp.com/http://embassyfreqs.com/Executive Producer of PWNApod:  Jared Svendsen

310 - Pete Enns: Calvinism, The Fall, the Afterlife, etc.

Regulars to the show, Chip Judd (30+ years counseling experience) and Ellen Mauro debate and discuss the risks of spending "alone time" with the opposite gender in date-like scenarios, car rides, closed doors, out of town business trips.  Is this playing with fire?  Or is this a dated policy that churches need to abort from, so females can stop feeling like they are merely hot-bodies, dangerous, predatory, male-slaying dragons?  [Originally released 5/6/2018]Chip Judd: https://chipjudd.com/https://www.instagram.com/chipjuddEllen Mauro:https://www.instagram.com/ellenmauroJoey/PWNA Instagram:  www.instagram.com/joeysvendsen Current DonorSee giving opportunity: https://donorsee.com/pwnahelps Support Us: Join us as a patron! https://www.patreon.com/pwnapod or leave a Venmo tip right @  https://venmo.com/joey-svendsen Join the discussion: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNAtalk Socials:https://twitter.com/joeysvendsenhttps://www.facebook.com/PWNApod CALL 507-403-PWNA (7962):  Questions, Comments, Feedback, Pushback, frustration? Air it out on our voicemail and we may air it on an episode. E-mail PWNAcontact@gmail.com for correspondence. Theme song by Derek Minor:  http://www.derekminor.com Old theme song by Dan Koch: https://dankoch.net/ Executive Producer of PWNApod:  Jared Svendsen

309 - “The Billy Graham Rule” Dissected and Debated

Here&apos;s to friends and hope.  Joey and Pricilla reflect on Joey’s mental health crisis of 2019 with their pastors and friends, Josh and Lisa Surratt;  these two who were in their corner, up close and personal like very few were.  Josh and Lisa reflect on the sense of urgency they felt in prioritizing Joey’s health and as their leaders, doing whatever was in their power to keep him safe.  During this time Joey’s brain wasn’t processing thoughts in a healthy manner (major understatement).  Fear of losing his job equated in fear of losing the house.  The Surratts are the leaders  of the church Joey is employed at so he [Josh] fielded a lot of Joey’s irrational questions pertaining to these fears.  Lisa, a seasoned healthcare professional, wanted Joey to admit himself into the hospital right away.  Joey eventually ended up there for a week, and he shares what that time looked and felt like.  Brian McLaren also joins to converse with Joey who shares the role Brian played in his eventual full recovery.  Other episodes with Brian McLaren:230 – Why Does Jesus Sound So Harsh273 – Brian McLaren and His Book “Faith After Doubt.”Episodes of this story that precede this one:258 – “Why Talk About Our Hell.”261 – “To See a Son Suffer.”266 – “Anxiety and How it All Began.”Josh and Lisa Surratt:https://www.instagram.com/joshsurhttps://www.instagram.com/lisasurrattBrian McLaren:https://twitter.com/brianmclarenhttp://brianmclaren.netPricilla Svendsen:https://www.instagram.com/pricillalaJoey/PWNA Instagram:  www.instagram.com/joeysvendsenCurrent DonorSee giving opportunity: https://donorsee.com/pwnahelpsSupport Us:Join us as a patron! https://www.patreon.com/pwnapodor leave a Venmo tip right @  https://venmo.com/joey-svendsenJoin the discussion:https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNAtalkSocials:https://twitter.com/joeysvendsenhttps://www.facebook.com/PWNApodCALL 507-403-PWNA (7962):  Questions, Comments, Feedback, Pushback, frustration?Air it out on our voicemail and we may air it on an episode.E-mail PWNAcontact@gmail.com for correspondence.Music by jejune, courtesy of Joe Guevarahttps://www.discogs.com/artist/717259-Joe-Guevarahttps://rateyourmusic.com/artist/jejune“Keep Hope Alive” originally composed by Joel Hamilton  https://mechanicalriver.bandcamp.com/Executive Producer of PWNApod:  Jared Svendsen    

308 - My Depressive Episode (Part 4): Our Pastors Walked With Us & the Mental Institution

Mennonite Pastor, Duke Graduate and author, Melissa Florer-Bixler, talks about her newly released book, How to Have an Enemy: Righteous Anger and the Work of Peace.  She explains why she is an "empathy skeptic" and how she can have rage for some one like President Trump while still wanting him to be free, as there&apos;s no healing that comes from a desire to see one punished.  She poses an important question: what are some justice-related issues that Christians can agree to disagree on and what issues are universally intolerable and incongruent to the gospel of Jesus Christ?  “We need a radical reorientation to the reign of God.”  -- MelissaThat sounds beautiful, doesn’t it? Umm, YES. At the top of the episode, Joey, Ellen Mauro and Hayne Griffin discuss their issues with the word "heresy" and how the bible isn’t age-appropriate for kids.  Hayne shares a story in which Bill Hybels "came to the rescue for women" and Ellen shares a spiritual awakening she’s walking through in how one can’t go wrong with focusing on Jesus’ love while also having critical eyes for everything outside of Jesus.   Joey thinks he used to be brainwashed by Mark Driscoll. [This podcast is "chapter marker" abled]Melissa:https://www.melissaflorerbixler.com/https://twitter.com/MelissaFloBixEllen Mauro:https://www.instagram.com/ellenmauroJoey/PWNA Instagram:  www.instagram.com/joeysvendsenCurrent DonorSee giving opportunity: https://donorsee.com/pwnahelpsSupport Us:Join us as a patron! https://www.patreon.com/pwnapodor leave a Venmo tip right @  https://venmo.com/joey-svendsenJoin the discussion:https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNAtalkSocials:https://twitter.com/joeysvendsenhttps://www.facebook.com/PWNApodCALL 507-403-PWNA (7962):  Questions, Comments, Feedback, Pushback, frustration?Air it out on our voicemail and we may air it on an episode.E-mail PWNAcontact@gmail.com for correspondence.Music on this episode courtesy of Derek Minor:  http://www.derekminor.comOther music originally composed by Joel Hamilton + friendshttps://mechanicalriver.bandcamp.com/Executive Producer of PWNApod:  Jared Svendsen         

307 - How to Have an Enemy (w/ Melissa Florer-Bixler)

[Theme song not included, all music on this episode by Andy Squyres]“Joey Svendsen here.  This is a conversation for the ages for me and the epitome of where I’m at in how I view my faith, God and my church .  May we all accept the freedom from our arrogance.  May we strive to progress in our love."Musician/song-writer Andy Squyres discusses with Joey the following post he made on his Instagram:  The good news of the Gospel of the Kingdom of God is always given by people who only partially understand it, and it is received by people who probably know a little less.  The preaching of the Gospel is the active work of displaying our partial understanding (or misunderstanding) of God to those who also have only a partial understanding. There is no systematic theology or statement of belief which provides ultimate understanding of God. It is not impossible to understand the Gospel, but it is never accurate to claim to have all understanding of it.  All communication of Christ IS the communication of our limited understanding of him.  Or in other words, it is the bold proclamation of our misunderstanding.The communication of the Gospel, whether by word or deed, can in no way happen perfectlybecause the God story can only come through imperfect vessels with limited understanding. This is the brilliance of God and is a testimony to his reliance on patient love rather than on control.  His good news always travels by imperfect means and yet it never stops producing peace.  This isn’t to say that all presentations of the gospel are on equal footing or that we should never wrestle through theological systems of thought.  We should always seek the face of Christ in order to see him better.  But we can trust that God’s grace is sufficient at the point of our limited understanding and we can rely on the fact that he is the author and finisher of our faith.  So who is the preacher you don’t like?  What is the church, mega church, denomination that you have proclaimed judgement upon? I have my list.  I am guilty of holding court in my mind and pronouncing guilty verdicts on many different communities of faith who have come to different conclusions that I have.  This is arrogance which came to set us free from.  In the Church, we are witnessing a massive “leaving church” movement and I can actually see the justification for it, but I worry that there is no place to go.  Because here is the actual truth: hypocrisy abounds EVERYWHERE.  There is no human community that has eradicated hypocrisy from its midst.  Progress in love is our only aim. Andy Squyres:https://twitter.com/andysquyreshttps://andysquyres.com/https://www.instagram.com/andysquyresJoey/PWNA Instagram:  www.instagram.com/joeysvendsenCurrent DonorSee giving opportunity: https://donorsee.com/pwnahelpsSupport Us:Join us as a patron! https://www.patreon.com/pwnapodor leave a Venmo tip right @  https://venmo.com/joey-svendsenJoin the discussion:https://www.facebook.com/groups/PWNAtalkTheme song courtesy of Derek Minor:  http://www.derekminor.com

306 - What If the Gospel is WAY Better News Than We Think? (w/ Andy Squyres)

I'm a Pastor but I don't have too many answers. That's why I have smart guests. Spirituality, mental health/illness, the unknown, working through tragedy, politics and sometimes indie rock and hip hop. If it's in the mind of host Joey Svendsen (formerly of BadChristian Podcast) and/or his guest, it's on the show. Real, laid back conversation where we don't take ourselves too seriously. https://www.facebook.com/PWNApod

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