Each season of Restorative Faith revolves around a specific theme that has caused people to walk away from the Christian faith. This season is about sexuality. We will be discussing premarital sex, marriage, divorce, adultery, rape, abortion and homosexuality. Each episode includes human interest stories, experts in psychology and anthropology, and biblical scholars. Join us as we explore the ways in which the Christian faith needs to change and adapt to speak to the sexual ethics of the 21st century.

Restorative Faith Podcast

Restorative Faith Trailer (Season 2)

In the final episode of Season 2, we explore the future of sexuality in America and whether or not the Christian faith is able to speak to the changing sexual ethics of the 21st century. We speak with Tiffany, a student working towards becoming a physician’s assistant who is utilizing sex work to pay for her education. We also interview Dan Leal, a porn star/porn producer who has been a major player in the porn industry for 20 years. Finally, we return to many of the experts and scholars we interviewed in previous episodes to get their take on the future of human sexuality and how the church needs to change to remain a relevant force for good. Featured Guests (in order of appearance): Tiffany (name changed to maintain anonymity) Dan Leal Dr. Agustin Fuentes Dr. Melissa Perrin Dr. William Jankowiak Dr. Kate Ott

(S2E6) - The New Frontier

In episode 5 of Season 2, we explore the roots and impact of clergy sexual abuse. We speak with Larry Antonsen, a leader of SNAP (Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests), who tells us his story of being abused by an Augustinian priest. We once again interview Dr. Melissa Perrin, who specializes in working with victims and perpetrators of clergy sexual abuse. Finally, we speak with Rev. Mark Francis, the President of Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and a member of the Clerics of St. Viator who discusses the vows of chastity and celibacy in contributing to clergy abuse in the Roman Catholic Church. Featured Guests (in order of appearance): Larry Antonsen Dr. Melissa Perrin Rev. Mark Francis

(S2E5) - Broken Trust

In episode 4 of Season 2, we discuss the treatment of the LGBTQ+ community. We speak with Juan Pablo Herrera who grew up in conservative Christianity and was sent three separate times to conversion therapy. We also discuss the history of homosexuality in the Bible with Dr. Kate Ott, assistant professor of Christian social ethics at Drew University. Finally, we interview Miranda Fanella about the stigma she endured as a result of her relationship with her girlfriend. Featured Guests (in order of appearance): Juan Pablo Herrera Dr. Kate Ott Miranda Fanella

(S2E4) - Degrading Passions

In episode 3 of Season 2, we examine the connection between sex and marriage. We speak with Liz, who was ostracized by her church community for divorcing her husband. We also discuss the history of human sexuality with Dr. William Jankowiak, anthropologist at UNLV and the history of marriage with Dr. Agustin Fuentes, anthropologist at Princeton University. Finally, we are provided a unique window into the open marriage of Doug and Lynn, a couple who have been married for 30 years. Each has a significant other—Doug has a girlfriend and Lynn has a boyfriend. Featured Guests (in order of appearance): Liz (last name redacted to maintain anonymity) Dr. William Jankowiak Dr. Agustin Fuentes Doug and Lynn (last name redacted to maintain anonymity)

(S2E3) - Until Death Do Us Part

In episode 2 of Season 2, we consider the moral connection between sex and life. We speak with Felicia Bruce, who was sexually assaulted as a teenager, and explore how she dealt with the mental, physical and emotional aftermath of that violation. We also interview Dr. Melissa Perrin, a clinical psychologist, who discusses the role of repression in our lives. Finally, we catch up with Dr. Dixon Sutherland, professor of religious studies at Stetson University, who helps us to understand the theology behind the modern abortion debate. Featured Guests (in order of appearance): Felicia Bruce Dr. Melissa Perrin Dr. Dixon Sutherland

(S2E2) - Unspoken Rules

In our opening episode of Season 2, we explore the roots of the modern evangelical purity culture. We speak with Linda Kay Klein, the author of Pure: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free, about her experiences growing up in purity culture. We also speak with Rev. TC Anderson, a Presbyterian pastor who is attempting to reform the way youth are taught about sex and sexuality in the church. Finally, we interview Dr. Gregory Sapp, professor of religious studies at Stetson University about the historical background of why the church has traditionally been so fearful of anything having to do with sexuality. Featured Guests (in order of appearance): Linda Kay Klein Rev. TC Anderson Dr. Gregory Sapp

(S2E1) - Let's Talk About Sex

Each season of Restorative Faith revolves around a specific theme that has caused people to walk away from the Christian faith. This season is about evil and its role in driving people away from the church. Each episode includes human interest stories, experts in science and psychology and biblical scholars the likes of Reza Aslan. Join me, Alex Lang, as we break down the Christian faith one piece at a time and rebuild it into something that is actually worth believing.

Restorative Faith Trailer (Season 1)

Welcome to the Restorative Faith Podcast. The goal of this series is to recast Christianity in a new light. If you’re the type of person who questions and doubts; if you’ve strayed from the Christian faith because there’s certain things that don’t seem to add up, then this podcast is for you. The first season is about evil and its role in driving people away from the church.

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