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Dr. Bruce Epperly is done with the polarization of our North American society. But instead of complaining he's actively inviting people to seek better stories to inform our lives. His new book "Homegrown Mystics: Restoring Our Nation with the Healing Wisdom of America's Visionaries," is balm for weary souls. In this conversation we talk about how the wisdom of the mystic tradition can help us to find our grounding in a world that seems to be unravelling. And, he reminds us that every one of us holds the capacity to tap into the wisdom of our own mystic capacities. 

Seasoned process philosophy scholar Jay McDaniel shares stories of how he roots his life in the practices of process. Key themes of Process Theology are explored in a fun and accessible way.

Rev. Dr. Nichole Torbitzky is a professor of religion with an expertise in atonement theory. Basically, she has thought long and hard about why bad things happen to good people and studied the Christian scriptures to uncover if the conventionally held idea that Jesus had to die for our sins, is "truth." She offers an interpretation of scripture that is liberating and life giving. She makes a convincing case that God is love, and we are expressions of that love. This is a theological conversation offered in really accessible words. If you've ever thought that Christian teachings are out of sync with what you know about reality, take a listen!

Jonathan Foster talks with host Beth Hayward about the death of his daughter in a car accident just as her adult life was beginning. He invites us to see our losses and the ensuing grief as a companion that never leaves but shapes us in new and surprising ways. This episode is heavy but not depressing. Jonathan offers his experience of loss and its learnings as a gift to all of us who know what it is to love and lose.

The Naked Pastor!! You know his clever cartoons, deconstructing religious biases, but do you know the man behind the art? David Hayward has centred life around the truth that we are all one and we are all utterly whole. We talk art and life and how it is that you don't have to become your authentic self, you just need to see that it's true!

Do contemplation and social action go together? Dan Wolpert answers with an unequivocal "yes"! Here, he talks about how grounding your outward life in a deeply spiritual inner life creates the sweet spot where real change begins. 

Kintsler is an academic and writer. In July 2021 she published at article in the New York Times entitled "Can Silicon Valley Find God?" In it she makes a compelling case for all of us to pay a bit better attention to who is determining the ethics of the digital world. Should religious voices be at the AI table? Does religion have anything to offer in the realm of computer science and business? 

Dr. James F. McGrath, Professor of New Testament Language and Literature at Butler University, sits down to talk sci-fi and religion. Whether you're here for the sci-fi or the theology this conversation won't disappoint. This is part of the sermon series "AI: Saving Grace?" You can check it out here: https://www.canadianmemorial.org/ai-series-2022

Dr. McGrath blogs over at Patheos on the channel "Religion Prof." 

Tristan Norman teaches English in Japan. Originally from Arkansas, he grew up in a context with Christian, Buddhist and atheist influences. All of this in the reality of the stereotypical conservatism of the deep south. As a young adult Tristan has done some deep soul searching to find out who he really is and how we will live his life authentically.   For anyone with some opinions about what all Millennials are like, take a listen - this insightful guy is going places!

Dr. Tom Oord is back and he's talking about love. Tom insists that God can only love, and his new book Pluriform Love offers a compelling, Biblically grounded argument in support of his claim. If you've ever wondered if prayer makes a difference, why God seems to answer some people's prayers and not others, and whether God can truly be called loving - you'll want to tune in. Plus, visit our website for a chance to get yourself a copy of Tom's book Open and Relational Theology: An Introduction to Life Changing Ideas. https://www.canadianmemorial.org/podcast

Rabbi Artson will draw you in with his calm conviction, with his persuasive prophesy. He will challenge you to live in the moment and his humility just may convince you to give it a try. This is the last episode of Season One, and it's a GOOD one!

Award winning journalist Issac Bailey shares stories about how the Christian right has stolen his faith, how he will no longer take responsibility for the way his stutter makes you feel uncomfortable and he tells us what it took for him to finally become an angry black man.  You don't want to miss this episode

Award winning fiction writer, PhD. candidate, mother of five and life long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Jenny Quist brings her whole self to this conversation. We talk life, death, friendship and faith.  

If you've ever wondered why bad luck and terrible circumstances fall upon you and those you love, you won't want to miss this one! Tom Oord embodies that unique mix of brilliance and relatability. He's dedicated his life to reshaping our understanding of God from an unfeeling, distanced controller to a persuasive presence of abiding and luring love. Take a listen and you may just be surprised to learn that in fact God is at work in your life, in a much more persuasive and loving way than you've been led to believe was possible.

Certified Yoga therapist Lisa Dumas walked into a yoga studio one day and it changed her life. She found a practice that, finally, allowed her to find a healthy relationship with her anxiety. Lisa left behind a successful career as a broadcaster to pursue not just her passion but her calling. In this conversation you’ll sit at the feet of a wise teacher and no doubt breathe in a bit of her light.

Visit lisadumasyoga.com to connect with Lisa.

Some people are willing to put their life on the line for what they believe in. Rev. Emilie Smith is one of those people. She has committed her life to walking alongside peoples who struggle for the protection of sacred land and waters. She shares the joys of this calling and the costs of walking your talk.

A most tender, gut wrenching, life giving conversation with Emma Lind about life and death, and how when the two come together you can actually find a most beautiful authentic life. p.s. grab your tissues for this one.

Best selling author, speaker and advocate for sustainable living Dr. John Izzo in conversation about the power of a daily check in, hope, loss and what it means to be a religion of one.

Tree climber, wild church planter and everyday philosopher Greg Powell talks failure and hope, wonder and fear - you don't want to miss this one.

In conversation with teacher, philosopher and Rabbi, Laura Duhan Kaplan as we talk about what you do when you reach spiritual rock bottom and how to live an authentic life.

Diabetes specialist and spiritual seeker Dr. Tom Elliott talks about what it takes to live your best life. 

Justice advocate and church geek Tessa Blaikie Whitecloud talks hope, homelessness and cupcakes!

Singer, songwriter Dawn Pemberton shares stores of the family that loved her into being, the strangers who are always praying for her and the ancestors who keep her pressing on.

A podcast for the spiritual but not religious and the spiritually religious.