In this episode, we explore the potential impact of the coronavirus on religious communities and ask what the responsibility of religious practitioners is. Nate speaks with Matthew David Morris a transitional deacon in the Episcopal Church who lives and works in Portland Oregon.

Thanks Be To Pod

015: On the Front Line of the Coronavirus

In this episode, Nate speaks with Sarah Bowen, a multi-faith spiritual educator and speaker. Sarah is a faculty member of One Spirit Interfaith Seminary in NYC where Sarah helps others explore the the depths of inter spirituality.

014: Call Me a Spiritual Rebel with Sarah Bowen

After months of choosing brunch over Church, Colby finally decides to give Gracepointe, a progressive faith community in Nashville, TN, a try. Is it enough to make this former pastor turned breakfast burrito connoisseur into a regular church goer? Find out in this episode of "Pass the Plate."

013: Better Than Brunch? | Gracepointe Church

In this episode, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove recounts his upbringing as a Southern Baptist in North Carolina and the events that led him to be one of the most formidable critics of the religious right and Christian nationalism.

012: How to Start a Revolution with Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove

Kipp Nelson is one of the few openly gay ministers in the United Methodist Church. Nate and Colby had the privilege of sitting down with Kipp at Q Christian's 2020 conference.

011: Live at Q Christian Conference

In the final episode of 2019, Nate and Colby look back on the previous year and share their resolutions for 2020. They also take a few listener questions.

010: Resolutions and Questions

In this episode, we share the story of Cece Jones-Davis, a pastor, songwriter, and social advocate who is leveraging her voice to stand up for inclusion and justice.

009: The Advocate with CeCe Jones-Davis

In this episode, we share the story of Brandan Robertson, a pastor, activist, and author who is working to build bridges between progressive and conservative faith communities. Brandan is hopeful that dialogue will lead to more inclusive and just spaces.

008: The Bridge Builder with Brandan Robertson

In this episode, we share the story of Maria Michonski, a queer woman who identifies as Catholic. Even though Maria has, in the past, taken time away from the Church because of its unaffirming stance, she continuously feels a draw to Catholicism and its rituals. Ultimately, by separating her Catholic identity from the institutional Church, Maria is able to reconcile her sexuality with her Catholicism. 

007: Queer and Catholic

Hearing a sermon, or a homily, requires going to church, and we know that many of our listeners have been hurt by church and might be taking a break, or might have left entirely. So, we thought we would try an experiment: homilies for the openly deconstructing. 

006: Preach

In the fifth episode of Thanks Be To Pod, Kevin Garcia —  a public theologian, mystic, and activist —  shares their story and their perspective on Churches that refuse to make their policies on LGBTQ+ inclusion clear. 

005: Ambiguity Hurts with Kevin Garcia

In the fourth episode of Thanks Be To Pod, Colby heads out on the road, both digitally and literally, to interview three Progressive Christians — Ty Revell, Mackenzie Steele, and Andrew Steele — about their deconstruction experience.

004: Church Beef

Relevant magazine has been accused of breeding a racially insensitive and toxic culture. In the third episode of Thanks Be To Pod, Rebecca Marie Jo, a former editor at the magazine, shares her thoughts about Relevant and the hopes that she has for the future of Christian community. 

003: Relevant’s Toxic Culture | A Conversation with Rebecca Marie Jo

Did you take a religion or philosophy class in college? Did it impact the way that you think about God?  If so, you're not alone. In the second episode of Thanks Be To Pod, Nate and Colby think through the ways that the college experience prompts deconstruction. Nate, whose own narrative of deconstruction largely involves the academy, speaks with his college friend Wilson Greene.

002: The Old College Try

On this special release of “Wait, What?!,” Nate and Colby discuss the recent drama surrounding Bethel Church and their partnership with an organization that believes you can, “leave homosexuality behind.” Nate and Colby sit down with Zack Eccleston and ask questions like: what should our response be as progressive Christians? How far do the effects of this message go? And what can we do to support our LGBTQ family in the wake of Bethel’s newly publicized stance.

“Wait, What?! Can a Person Leave Bethel Behind?”

Church can be intimidating and exclusive. Join Nate Dove and Colby Long as they confront today’s most divisive theological debates and share the stories of progressive Christians who are looking for spiritual community. If you are seeking a safe space to explore the depths of faith, in solidarity with like minded spiritual explorers, this podcast is for you.

hubhopper

Thanks Be To Pod

hubhopper