Explore every episode of the podcast Rethinking God with Tacos PODCAST
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| John Crowder / On Love & Faith | 16 Jul 2025 | 01:15:42 | |
In this engaging conversation, John Crowder and Jason explore their personal journeys of faith, transformation, and the challenges of navigating spirituality in a complex world. They discuss the importance of community, the impact of personal experiences, and the shift in understanding God's love and grace. The dialogue also touches on the role of social media in shaping conversations about faith and the need to challenge religious myths. Ultimately, the discussion emphasizes the long game of love and the journey of discovery in understanding the goodness of God. For more on John Crowder Website: https://johncrowder.net For more content like this, go to: https://afamilystory.org/ Please rate, review, share, and SUBSCRIBE! Podcast intro and outro music by Wilde Assembly Join A Family Story's Mailing List: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/e2f4i4 Send a donation!! https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/36393kxxeh8 Join Rethinking God with Tacos Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/godandtacos Follow Rethinking God with Tacos on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/rethinkinggodwithtacos/ Follow Jason's personal Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/afamilystory.org/ Follow Jason on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/jasonclarkis/ Follow Jason on X at: https://x.com/jasonclarkis | |||
| Tommy Miller with Dubb Alexander / Unveiled | 08 Jul 2025 | 01:33:12 | |
In this conversation, Tommy Miller, Dubb Alexander, and Jason Clark discuss the themes of Tommy's book 'Unveiled', which challenges and reframes Western views of God, justice, and salvation. They explore the importance of theology upgrades, the role of Jesus in revealing the Father, and the shift towards a relational understanding of God. The discussion emphasizes the need to understand salvation beyond an afterlife perspective and highlights the significance of human identity in the context of redemption. The guys delve into the intricate relationship between the spirit and the flesh, exploring themes of dominion, salvation, and the practical applications of faith. They discuss the significance of the human body in spiritual matters, the nature of certainty in faith, and how creation responds to human expectations. Finally, the dialogue highlights the importance of community, connection, and the joy of sharing a transformative message, all while incorporating personal anecdotes and cultural references, particularly those centered on food and fellowship. For more on Tommy Miller Website: www.legacychurchint.org For more content like this, go to: https://afamilystory.org/ Please rate, review, share, and SUBSCRIBE! Podcast intro and outro music by Wilde Assembly Join A Family Story's Mailing List: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/e2f4i4 Send a donation!! https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/36393kxxeh8 Join Rethinking God with Tacos Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/godandtacos Follow Rethinking God with Tacos on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/rethinkinggodwithtacos/ Follow Jason's personal Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/afamilystory.org/ Follow Jason on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/jasonclarkis/ Follow Jason on X at: https://x.com/jasonclarkis | |||
| Justin Stumvoll / Exploring Near-Death Experiences | 06 May 2025 | 01:40:02 | |
In this conversation, Jason Clark and Justin Stumvoll explore the nature of God, near-death experiences, the transformative power of radical love, and the importance of emotional healing in understanding one's relationship with God. The discussion also touches on the concept of oneness with God, the impact of heavenly encounters, and the journey of reconciliation and legacy within families. Ultimately, the conversation emphasizes the restorative nature of God's love and the invitation to discover deeper connections with the divine. Justin and Jason discuss how NDE experiences reveal unconditional love, the process of self-judgment, and the concept of justice as redemption. The dialogue emphasizes Earth as a unique opportunity for spiritual growth and understanding of the divine, highlighting the importance of choice in experiencing love and pain. The guys present a vision of universal reconciliation, where all souls return to the truth of love. They discuss the importance of embracing the present moment, the journey of forgiveness, and the reframing of suffering and pain. The dialogue emphasizes the significance of trust in God, the fruit of love and humility, and the value of connection over agreement in spiritual discussions. For more on Justin Stumvoll Website: https://justinandabi.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheConnectedLifepodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@justin-abi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinstumvoll/ For more content like this, go to: https://afamilystory.org/ Please rate, review, share, and SUBSCRIBE! Podcast intro and outro music by Wilde Assembly Join A Family Story's Mailing List https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/e2f4i4 Join Rethinking God with Tacos Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/godandtacos Follow Rethinking God with Tacos on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/rethinkinggodwithtacos/ Follow Jason's personal Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/afamilystory.org/ Follow Jason on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/jasonclarkis/ Follow Jason on X at: https://x.com/jasonclarkis Send a donation!! https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/36393kxxeh8 | |||
| Steve McVey / Quantum Life | 04 Jun 2023 | 01:08:51 | |
“God didn’t want me because of anything I could do for Him; He wanted me just because He loves me.” Paradigm shifts, intimacy, eternal life, practical applied theology, a sustaining energy of a more subtle kind, the connection of all things, quantum science, quantum faith, the supernatural, miracles, signs and wonders, and union; in this conversation, Steve dives into the scientific universal nature of the love of God. “I am not a biblical universalist… but you might call me a quantum universalist…” “I don’t believe in ultimate reconciliation; I believe in historic reconciliation. I believe everything and everybody has already been reconciled to God, and they just don’t know it. And conversion is a recognition of what's already true of you… “Is the universe a friendly place, is God love — yes… “This is eternal life, that they may know you…” John 17:3 Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! For more on Steve | |||
| Pete Scheller / Dancing With Wisdom | 21 May 2023 | 01:15:58 | |
“For too long the image and understanding of God, the One Jesus called “Abba”, has been hidden from view or distorted beyond recognition. The unspoken cry of sons and daughters all over the world is ‘Give us our Dad back!’” A renewed mind, western wisdom vs. God’s wisdom, theology in relational terms, and above all, a Father who doesn’t just love us, He really likes us; in this conversation, Pete Scheller shares from his new book, Dancing with Wisdom. The guys dive deep into the Father nature of God and laugh along the way. You can learn more about Pete and his ministry as www.heartmindspirit.net | |||
| Rusty & Erin Pleune / Creating A Culture of Connection In Marriage | 10 May 2023 | 01:20:57 | |
Hope, healing, intimacy, unconditional love, and acceptance; in this conversation, Rusty and Erin Pleune talk about the intentional steps they took to create a culture of connection in their marriage and how they now help couples do the same. They also dove into their journey of discovering community and deeper faith as they lean into the goodness of God. You can learn more about Rusty & Erin & Making A Way at: www.makingawaymarriage.com Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! | |||
| Schlyce Jimenez / The Path | 23 Apr 2023 | 01:12:15 | |
God to Schlyce: “You never rebelled from me; you rebelled from a version of me that was never me…” Identity, the illusion of separation, trauma triggers and healing, how to hear the voice of God, experiencing the joy and wonder of continual fellowship with God; in this conversation, Schlyce Jimenez shares about her faith journey and her book, The Path. The Path helps readers discover how their life would be different if they could know the Father like Jesus did. You can learn more about Schlyce at www.schlyce.com "The meaning of life is to find your gift, and the purpose of life is to give it away." - Pablo Picasso Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! | |||
| Seth Dahl / Spirit Led Families | 22 Apr 2023 | 01:04:38 | |
“I tell parents ‘You become the theology your kids believe” Engaging our kid's imaginations, learning to recognize God's voice, and encountering His love, life, joy, and friendship; in this conversation, Seth Dahl shares stories of transformation and gives insight into Spirit-led parenting. The guys talk about a good God and the journey into trust, intimacy, and union in the context of parenting. Learn more about Seth at www.spiritledfamilies.world Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! | |||
| Cherith Fee Nordling / A Permanently Human Gospel | 09 Apr 2023 | 01:23:42 | |
“The reason you can't take your own human life seriously is because you’ve never taken my (Christ's) life seriously.” The incarnation, Jesus as fully human, Jesus and His divinity, grace, cruciform love, leaving Gnosticism, resurrection fearlessness, freedom, and salvation as a human story; in this conversation, Cherith shares a beautiful gospel in which we are discovering how to enter into the life of Jesus! Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! | |||
| Jonathan Foster / Theology Of Consent | 05 Apr 2023 | 01:11:12 | |
"Consent is the depth of love..." Jonathan Foster shares about his book, Theology of Consent, where he blends René Girard’s scapegoating theory with open and relational theology. The guys talk about anthropology, mimetic theory, and the nature of love. This is a conversation for those already deep in the forest of theopoetics, life, love, the church, and theology. Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! | |||
| Allen Arnold / The Eden Option | 25 Mar 2023 | 01:05:07 | |
“The world is accelerating in the wrong direction. It feels like all we’re doing is trying to fix what's broken. And it isn’t working. We’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and losing heart. Where is God in all this? Well, he’s living a different story. A story he’s inviting us into.” That’s the back cover introduction to Allen's new book, The Eden Option. In this conversation, the guys dive in and explore a homeward journey, not to the Eden of the past, but a new Eden discovered in Christ. Union, rest, community, creativity, miracles, and hope, in this podcast Allen shares his journey into trust and maturing faith. Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! | |||
| Eden Jersak / A Love That Includes Everyone | 23 Mar 2023 | 01:05:37 | |
“My mom exemplified this (The Tree of Life) further every time she invited the “black sheep” of the family to our family Christmas events. That was confusing to me as a child because in my mind, and in our culture, they were most certainly “Out,” yet that never deterred my mom from inviting them to our table.” Eden Jersak. In this podcast, Pastor Eden shares about our heavenly Father's grace, love, kindness, and all-inclusive love. The cross, the journey of inclusion, reconciliation, pastoring, and valuing humanity as Jesus does, this conversation is between two relational human beings endeavoring to love well. Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! | |||
| Tommy Miller / Deathless | 13 Mar 2023 | 01:13:48 | |
Union, inclusion, sin, grace, sonship, the covenants, a very high view of Jesus and humanity, and biblical immortality, Tommy Miller shares about his new book, Deathless. Tommy is passionate about seeing the local Church equip sons to look like their Father and create atmospheres that look like heaven, and it’s evident in this revelatory conversation. "Deathless" is a thought-provoking exploration of the concept of biblical immortality, and the guys have a brilliant conversation unpacking this thought. Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! | |||
| Nannette Foster / Intuitive By Design | 29 Apr 2025 | 01:15:50 | |
In this conversation, co-hosted by Brooke Waters, Nannette Foster, an intuitive leadership coach, discusses her new book 'Intuitive by Design' and the importance of intuition in personal and spiritual growth. She shares her journey from a fundamentalist background to embracing grace and intuition, emphasizing the need for questions in spiritual development. The discussion also touches on the concept of the Mother Heart of God and how intuition connects us to divine guidance. T They discuss the impact of cultural and religious beliefs on one's ability to trust oneself and the importance of reconnecting with intuition to understand God's heart. The dialogue emphasizes overcoming barriers to self-expression, the role of metaphors in understanding intuition, the concept of the flow state as a pathway to enhanced productivity and creativity, and the importance of partnering with God to bring about healing and transformation. For more on Nannette Foster Website: https://intuitivedaughtersofgod.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intuitivedaughtersofgod/?locale=en_GB For more content like this, go to: https://afamilystory.org/ Please rate, review, share, and SUBSCRIBE! Podcast intro and outro music by Wilde Assembly Join A Family Story's Mailing List: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/e2f4i4 Send a donation!! https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/36393kxxeh8 Join Rethinking God with Tacos Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/godandtacos Follow Rethinking God with Tacos on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/rethinkinggodwithtacos/ Follow Jason's personal Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/afamilystory.org/ Follow Jason on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/jasonclarkis/ Follow Jason on X at: https://x.com/jasonclarkis | |||
| Bishop Jamie Englehart / Myths & Mistranslations | 07 Mar 2023 | 01:23:41 | |
Lucifer and the devil, God, and control, union vs. separation, awakening to Light, Life, and Love, and approaching scripture through sonship; in this conversation, Bishop Jamie Englehart breaks down myths for truth and sheds light on many of our religious misconceptions that have been built upon separation. Jamie’s understanding of the Kingdom of God, the New Covenant, and the heart of the Father is evident in every word he speaks. Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! | |||
| Thomas Jay Oord & Keith Giles / Deconstructing Hell | 22 Feb 2023 | 01:02:03 | |
Perhaps no modern church dogma has been more destructive to the mission of Jesus, created more atheists, or generated more religious trauma than that of eternal conscious torment (ECT). In this podcast, the guys talk with Thomas Jay Oord and Keith Giles about their collaboration on Chad Bahl’s book, Deconstructing Hell. The book brings together experts in their fields to take the reader on a historical, philosophical, and theological journey to deconstruct this harmful doctrine, and the podcast highlights Oord and Gile's contribution. The guys dive into the "logic of love" and offer compelling pathways to reconstruct a biblical perspective on the nature of God and our understanding of hell. Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! | |||
| The Problem with Retribution with Jason Clark | 17 Feb 2023 | 00:41:43 | |
This podcast announces and features Jason’s new book, Leaving and Finding Jesus, in audio format. Retribution is the title of chapter seven and is presented in its entirety. In this chapter and podcast, Jason juxtaposes retribution with reconciliation and recognizes that a punishment lens on the nature of God is one of the reasons the church is navigating broken trust. It’s also why we currently find ourselves in a Deconstruction Movement. God is as Jesus revealed Him, and on a cross Jesus forgave. And on a cross, God, in Christ, reconciled the world to Himself. Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! | |||
| Shawn Harnish / Unconditional Love | 16 Feb 2023 | 01:17:13 | |
Pastoring a community, faith and living in mystery, putting unconditional love before understanding, kindness that leads to repentance, the nature of trust, punishment, hell, Bible College, the Age of Certainty, and timeless reconciling love - in this conversation, Shawn Harnish shares about his 25-plus years of pastoring in one area and the transforming discovery of the finished work of the cross. Add to that, 25-plus years of friendship with Jason and a mutual love of the Buffalo Bills, and you got a profound and fun conversation - Go Bills! Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! | |||
| Robin Smit / It Is Finished | 30 Jan 2023 | 01:03:12 | |
“…You are absolutely perfect in the Father's eyes! You can't become more perfect than you already are. His heart is captivated by you!” Grace, resurrection, life, the finished work of the cross, and the impact on sin, death, and sickness, this conversation is an invitation to realize and awaken to the fact that we are co-seated with Christ. Robin speaks to the love of our Father, His affection – “He has always loved us we take His breath away!” We are loved in the same way our Father loved Jesus! This conversation also included Robin's passion for writing and her new publishing venture, The Writers Society www.thewriterssociety.online Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! | |||
| Felicia Murrell / Empathy; The Treasure of the Incarnation | 17 Jan 2023 | 01:12:25 | |
“The Spirit said to me, ‘I want you to hand to me everything that you believe to be true about God and let me hand back to you everything that is true.’” Racism, deconstruction, shame, guilt, certainty, empathy, infinite mercy, grace, healing, and other-centered, self-giving love, in this amazing conversation, Felecia and Jason visit fear and prejudice while leaning into the AND of God's always present, empathetic, reconciling love. We don’t get to healing without Truth…(we) don’t get to healing in denial – so (we) have to own both the wound and (our) responsibility and completeness….” Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! | |||
| The Polar Express with Jason Clark | 21 Dec 2022 | 00:18:29 | |
“It’s Christmas Eve, and instead of dreaming of the best day of the year, the boy is in his bedroom agonizing over the universal question: Does God…sorry, I mean Santa Claus, really exist?” In this final podcast of 2022 and season three, Jason shares a story from his first book about the Polar Express, and faith. Whether you're tired or wide awake, full or empty, lost or found, sick or whole, you are loved by Triune God who walks beside you, will never leave you, and invites you to awaken to His affection and love. “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace, and goodwill toward men!” Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! | |||
| Sheila & Keith Gregoire / The Good Guys & Girls Guide to Great Sex | 15 Dec 2022 | 01:06:34 | |
“Biblically, sex is something that is mutual, intimate, and pleasurable for both…But in the church, we have made sex into a male entitlement, and a female obligation. And it’s really hurt us.” Sheila Gregoire. In this conversation, the guys talked with Sheila and Keith about intimacy, sex, and God’s design for our marriages. Based on groundbreaking surveys of more than twenty-five thousand people, the Gregoires shared how our theology impacts our intimacy, the nature of our sex drives, porn addiction, and freedom, all for the purpose of helping husbands and wives discover intimacy and experience great sex! This is both an insightful and fun conversation. Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! | |||
| Jason Grimsley / Cross Stitched | 30 Nov 2022 | 01:02:01 | |
“Whether I’m high or low, in heaven or hell, nothing can ever separate me from God’s love.” Jason dives into a memoir he helped his friend, baseball legend, Jason Grimsley, write. They guys talk about Jason’s wild and unbelievable life. This conversation is part storytelling, part revelation, and all testimony of the love of God. Jason shares about several hardships he’s faced, including a botched suicide attempt and the near destruction of his marriage. The guys shared insights and wisdom for the highs and lows of life. And all along the way, they highlighted the message of the book. Cross Stitched displays the very real and present love of God and the abundant life He offers us when we surrender to Him. Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! | |||
| An Emmaus Road Deconstruction with Matthew Hester | 23 Nov 2022 | 00:44:48 | |
The Kingdom within, relational intimacy, a triune God reconciling the world to Himself, faith like Abraham, hermeneutics, and an Emmaus Road Deconstruction, in this podcast, Jason talks with his friend Matthew Hester about his new book, Leaving and Finding Jesus. “Repenting is a de and reconstruction all in one,” and in this conversation, the fellas talk about an Emmaus Road walk with Jesus where He gently and definitively reveals the Cornerstone of faith, God in Christ, reconciling the world to Himself. This was recorded for Matthews; The Kingdom Is For Everyone PODCAST. You can find more episodes from Matthew at: Anchorfm/Thekingdom4everyone.com Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! | |||
| Malcolm & Cheryl Smith / The Eucharist: A Celebration of Incarnation | 22 Apr 2025 | 01:23:23 | |
In this conversation, Malcolm and Cheryl Smith explore the profound themes of relationship and covenant in the context of the gospel. Malcolm emphasizes the importance of understanding the gospel as a relationship rather than a mere contract, highlighting the significance of covenant as a deep, trusting connection. The discussion delves into the nature of Jesus' incarnation, his suffering, and the ultimate goal of his mission, which transcends mere forgiveness of sins. The conversation culminates in a reflection on righteousness and the commandment of love, emphasizing intimacy and union in our relationship with God. They also explore the profound themes of friendship, identity, and the transformative power of faith. Malcolm and Cheryl emphasize the importance of understanding one's identity through Christ and the concept of metanoia, which signifies a shift towards seeing oneself and God in a new light. The discussion delves into the significance of the Eucharist as a celebration of the incarnation and the mysteries of faith that connect believers to the divine. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the experience of God's love and presence in our lives, encouraging listeners to embrace the beauty of the gospel. For more on Malcolm & Cheryl Smith Website: www.unconditionallovefellowship.com Website: www.malcolmsmith.org For more content like this, go to: https://afamilystory.org/ Please rate, review, share, and SUBSCRIBE! Podcast intro and outro music by Wilde Assembly Join A Family Story's Mailing List: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/e2f4i4 Send a donation!! https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/36393kxxeh8 Join Rethinking God with Tacos Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/godandtacos Follow Rethinking God with Tacos on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/rethinkinggodwithtacos/ Follow Jason's personal Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/afamilystory.org/ Follow Jason on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/jasonclarkis/ Follow Jason on X at: https://x.com/jasonclarkis | |||
| Brian Zahnd / When Everything's On Fire | 12 Nov 2022 | 01:03:41 | |
“I felt like the Jesus I knew deserved a better Christianity than the Christianity I knew.” In this podcast, Zahnd shares about the Christian faith in alignment with Jesus and the journey he’s taken in discovering this good news! De- and reconstruction, a non-violent, non-retributive God who is reconciling the world to Himself, hermeneutics, hell, and the wonder of church deep and wide, in this conversation, the guys discuss a much richer, wider faith. The guys dive into Brian’s book, "When Everything’s on Fire,” a conversation that invites us to move beyond the crisis of faith toward the journey of reconstruction. QUOTES “I was having a crisis of faith but not regarding Christ… I felt like the Jesus I knew deserved a better Christianity than the Christianity I knew.” “Christians should never say that Christianity is the absolute truth, they should say Jesus is the Truth.” “Jesus is the only perfect theology.” “The Bible by itself cannot sustain the pressure that is put upon it… Often, in any fundamentalist form of Protestantism, the bible become Christianity… the Bible by itself cannot sustain the pressure that is put upon it…” “What the Bible does perfectly, and inerrantly, is point us to Jesus.” “All scripture finds its fulfillment in Christ.” Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! | |||
| There Is No "Us or Them" at the Cross with Jason Clark | 15 Sep 2022 | 00:37:21 | |
This podcast highlights Jason’s book, Leaving and finding Jesus, where he writes about his deconstructing faith journey. The book is Jason’s Emmaus Road discovery of a love that is reconciling all creation; a journey where he’s awakening to a burning heart while leaving every Jesus who won’t lay His life down for His friends. This podcast features a message Jason gave at an icuTalks where he addresses trauma within the church. He confronts the myth of separation with the truth that absolutely nothing, not life or death, powers or authorities, not present or future, not our understandings, beliefs, systems, or actions, nothing separates us from the reconciling love of God. To Pre-Purchase, CLICK HERE | |||
| 5Q - The Fivefold with Brandon Kelly | 01 Sep 2022 | 01:05:42 | |
Derek and Jason dive into the fivefold (APEST) typology of ministry as articulated in Ephesians 4:1-1 with Brandon Kelly, the co-director at 5Qcollective. APEST stands for the Apostolic, Prophetic, Evangelistic, Shepherding, and Teaching intelligence that Jesus gifted to his body. The guys discussed the fivefold in connection with the nature of God as non-hierarchal and inclusive, laced throughout creation and culture, reconstituted and perfectly exemplified in the life and ministry of Jesus, embedded into the very foundations of the Church, and subsequently expressed through the lives of the countless saints that make it up. Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! | |||
| Wm Paul Young / Eternal Life, The Ever Present Now | 17 Aug 2022 | 01:30:01 | |
“Eternal life is not on a timeline, it is the ever-present now" Wm Paul Young, author of The Shack, talks with Lloyd and Jason Clark about eternal life, an authentic friendship with our Father where we are free to live in the ever-present now. Union, peace, grace, expectancy, trust, facing our fear, the incarnation, death, writing for the one, and stories about Pauls's friends on death row and the Shack movie, this is an authentic and vulnerable conversation. Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! | |||
| Winn Collier / We Belong To One Another | 30 Jul 2022 | 01:06:54 | |
“The natural habitat is to be enveloped in the love of God.” The thread through all Winn Collier's work is delight in the God who exists as the blazing center of everything that is good, beautiful, and true; and you feel that in this conversation. In this podcast, Winn and Jason talk about God's hope and heart for all creation to know we belong to one another. The guys dive into wholeness, cruciform love, and what it means to be fully human. To learn more or to support this podcast go to www.afamilystory.org | |||
| Faithfully Connected with Derek Turner & Jason Clark | 20 Jul 2022 | 01:24:50 | |
“Faith is a seed that is to be planted firmly in the love of God." Atheism, politics, nationalism, identity, punishment, hell, evangelism, and the church, in this conversation Derek and Jason, dive into a faith that is not transactional and always relational. The guys talk about how it’s the power of kindness to change the world. This is a generous conversation between two friends who are becoming sure that God is like Jesus and always has been; two fellas rethinking what it means to be a friend of God. To learn more or to support this podcast go to www.afamilystory.org | |||
| Leif Hetland / The Love Awakening | 05 Jul 2022 | 01:05:32 | |
Leif Hetland’s profound and powerful personal testimonies bring to light what it means to be transformed by God’s love. Leif has been recognized as an ambassador of the Father’s love—an everyday person who has received divine opportunities to bring God’s light into some of the darkest places on earth. In this conversation Leif, Mark Appleyard 7 Jason dive into Leif’s new book, The Love Awakening. Through personal stories, the guys discuss the powerful, supernatural Baptism of Love that breaks off shame, affirms identity, and reveals the unconditional love of the Father. This is a life-giving conversation around union, evangelism, and the miraculous. To learn more or to support this podcast go to www.afamilystory.org | |||
| John Eldredge / Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul | 22 Jun 2022 | 00:58:08 | |
The human soul has a built-in yearning for joy and beauty and all good things. But that craving for life has taken a real beating in recent years. Between false promises of ease and comfort on one side and the sheer trauma of global disease and disasters on the other, people today are facing a shortage of peace, happiness, and strength. In this conversation, John and Jason dive into John's new book, Resilient. The guys talk about life and faith during and since the pandemic. They dive into the evidence of trauma, how to discover peace in the midst of disappointment, the dark night of the soul, de- and reconstruction, and ultimately union. This conversation reveals a path toward genuine recovery and resilience provided by Jesus himself. To learn more or to support this podcast go to www.afamilystory.org | |||
| Justin Stumvoll / Love Is The Key | 05 Jun 2022 | 01:34:03 | |
Justin Stumvoll is a speaker, teacher, and life consultant who knows the kindness of God and loves to create space for individuals to find healing so they can be their most authentic selves Just dives into Love being the key to helping folks walk through the gritty, vulnerable and real approach to transformation. This was a fast-paced conversation where the guy’s traded stories about the reconciling nature of God; they talked about punishment, self-judgment, reconciliation, justice, sin, grace, freedom from addiction, and more. This podcast is bursting with the kindness of God that transforms the world. QUOTES “The thing that is completely different with Jesus (as opposed to) any other religious system is that there is no hierarchy.” “We are tormented by our disconnection to love that causes us to believe that “I am abandoned.” “You are more than the amalgamation of the messes you’ve made.” “People are terrified of forgiveness because it strips them of control…under a law-based system I can control the love of God… this removes relationship and trust… “There’s no such thing as an atheist, there are just people that really question religion.” “When I look at an individual, I (am able to) have grace for their messes, (because) I don’t see a 40-year-old, I see a five-year-old…” | |||
| John Crowder / Trinitarian Theology | 25 May 2022 | 01:00:50 | |
John Crowder pulls from the different streams of the church to talk about Christilogical Trinitarian theology, grace, union, contemplative practice, intimacy, and mystical Christianity. John and Jason dive into the Cross, Western atonement theories, and the religious industry built upon separation; how Jesus is healing the human race. John describes a relationship with a person, Christ. He invites us to embrace mystery so we might discover that God looks like Jesus. QUOTES “People are grabbing the Trinitarian Father, this gospel message…” “I saw the connection between the church mystics and post-Azusa Street Pentecostalism, it was the presence orientation that connected these streams.” “We’ve pulled from a lot of different streams; I could see baby Jesus in the bathwater.” “I think there is a merger happening that we got to get a hold of, a Christological, Trinitarian theology that is contemplative in its experience and employment.” “The biggest problem in the church is separation thinking, between you and Jesus, and between Jesus and His Father” “This idea that the Father is turning his back on the Son, that Jesus is the whipping boy for the Father's wrath, this is preached as the gospel, an atonement theory, a twisted one at that, being preached as the gospel in the western church. These atonement theories are demonic in nature. (And) There’s almost no grid for what the cross means outside that…” “What did not happen on the cross, which is a complete fabrication, a demonic fairy tale, the Trinity was not imploding on Itself…Jesus was healing the human race…” “There have always been pluralities in the Godhead and He has always desired family” “Religion builds an industry on the concept of separation.” | |||
| David Tensen / Decenter Everything | 15 Apr 2025 | 01:19:24 | |
In this conversation, David Tensen, Derek Turner and Jason Clark explore the evolving concept of elderhood in modern society, emphasizing the importance of intentional living and personal growth as we age. David speaks to the generational shifts that have led to a new understanding of maturity and the role of elders in guiding younger generations. The idea of decentering is introduced as a way to foster a more inclusive and compassionate approach to spirituality and community care, challenging traditional hierarchical structures. The guys explore the themes of decentering various aspects of life, the evolution of the hero's journey as we age, and the importance of authentic relationships and companionship. They discuss the concept of gerotranscendence, the necessity of self-sacrifice, and the idea of a 'fat soul' that embraces complexity. The dialogue emphasizes the need for elders in a rapidly changing world and the importance of inhabiting our current life stages while learning from the past. The conversation culminates in the establishment of the Collective Wisdom Academy, a space for shared learning and growth. For more on David Tensen Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! For more content like this, go to: https://afamilystory.org/ Please rate, review, share, and SUBSCRIBE! Podcast intro and outro music by Wilde Assembly Join A Family Story's Mailing List: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/e2f4i4 Send a donation!! https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/36393kxxeh8 Join Rethinking God with Tacos Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/godandtacos Follow Rethinking God with Tacos on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/rethinkinggodwithtacos/ Follow Jason's personal Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/afamilystory.org/ Follow Jason on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/jasonclarkis/ Follow Jason on X at: https://x.com/jasonclarkis | |||
| He Calls Us Friends with Brent Lokker & Jason Clark | 12 May 2022 | 00:49:26 | |
This conversation with Jason Clark was hosted by Brent Lokker on his youtube channel Vibrant Life. This podcast begins with two dads sharing stories about helping their children encounter God as a loving Father. The guys dive into obedience in the context of union and friendship, learning to trust the unchanging nature of our Father, not as retributive, punishing, or abandoning, but as the tenderhearted one who accepts us, loves us, and is always good! | |||
| Karen Swallow Prior / Life, Literature, & God | 27 Apr 2022 | 01:08:59 | |
Karen Swallow Prior is a Reader, Writer, and Professor in that order, which was discussed in this conversation along with the power of language, the Word becoming flesh, the connection of imagination with logic and reason, empathy, trauma, the theodicy of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, and love being the center of our conversations. Karen also shares about getting hit by a literal bus and how she grew in her understanding that her life is in God’s hands. QUOTES “We express our sense of ourselves and our experience through language and even before we express it, we understand it that way.” “Language helps us interpret our experiences…what stories we tell ourselves or what we tell other people about what happened to us. It's an interpretive frame for the rest of our lives.” Regarding the Word became flesh: “To think about words as symbols and even that idea is also a metaphor but also literal… I can’t even understand it on a literal level but the possibilities and the implications are endless and it should shape everything that we think and we do.” “What I’m trying to understand better about God… is how we relate to God through the church and in the church that is so imperfect and fallen…” To learn more or to support this podcast go to www.afamilystory.org | |||
| Scott Crowder / Learning To Be Present | 12 Apr 2022 | 01:15:58 | |
Scott Crowder is a pastor, singer-songwriter, and one of Jason’s closest friends. The guys dive into their love for the church, about learning how to be present with God, ourselves, each other, and our community. Scott talks about creating church cultures that practice the fruits of the Spirit, learning to lead ourselves and others in seasons of joy and sorrow, that “success” isn’t about numbers, cool fads, or being 'front runners,' it’s discovered in community. QUOTES “'Success,’ in a word is, ‘presence.’ I don’t mean that in the school of ‘the glory cloud came.’ I mean, I can be present to you, as you are present to me, as we are present to this moment, as we can be present to where we live, and we are not stuck in a dream of an ideal community that we never can become.” “When you’re present, you’re present to pain. When you’re present as a servant, as a leader, you’re present when you can do nothing for that person or they can do nothing for you.” “How many faithful people did we (the church) overlook…faithful movements did we overlook because they didn’t bear the fruit that we thought kingdom-building looked like. They didn’t promote themselves (but) they’ve been here the whole time.” “I am a witness or witnesses, I’m part of the church at large, whether I want to be or not. So, I’m learning to value those voices and people who have gone before me.” To learn more or to support this podcast go to www.afamilystory.org | |||
| Thomas Jay Oord / Open & Relational Theology | 30 Mar 2022 | 01:08:10 | |
Thomas Jay Oord shares about open relational theology; how it connects with the way we live and matches our deepest intuitions. The guys talked about a relational God who is genuinely loving, looks like Jesus, and walks through each day with us, impacting and impacted by our friendship. Thomas describes an uncontrolling, loving God, that harmonizes with scripture. In this podcast, he dives into the subjects of hell, prayer, and evangelism all through the lens of open relational theology. To learn more or to support this podcast go to www.afamilystory.org | |||
| Daniel Grothe / The Power of Place | 16 Mar 2022 | 01:13:20 | |
Daniel Grothe and the guys discuss his new book, The Power of Place, which speaks to the sense of loneliness that many feel in today's age of hypermobility and noncommittal wandering, reminding us of the ancient vow of stability and teaching us how we can lead a richer life of friendship, community, and purpose. They also touch on the deconstruction movement within the church, how authoritarian leadership has wounded and undermined trust, and how healing and connection are available only where we practice the long game of family. To learn more or to support this podcast go to www.afamilystory.org | |||
| Peter Hiett / What About Hell? | 02 Mar 2022 | 01:25:15 | |
The goodness of God but hell, atonement but hell, reformation but hell, scripture but hell, Calvinism but hell; in this podcast Peter Hiett describes hell as “Satan's big but.” QUOTES Regarding relentless love and hell “At that point I was simply saying I want to hope this is true. And they said, “you can hope it, but you can’t believe it’s possible.” “Knowledge of evil is believing I have to justify myself.” “It's really not very complicated at all. If you take out the middle point of (Calvinism’s) limited atonement, you're left with a beautiful picture of this God who is raising his children and creating them in His image and He does it through His atonement and His atonement won't fail…” “When you announce good news, you don’t say, “Now this is what you need to do about it, you just tell people, and the news changes folks.” "But if you’re a part of the institution, you want people to give to the budget, you want them to go on the church retreat, you want them to come help pull weeds in the garden. So, you’re always tempted to say, “believe this or…something.” Well, hell is a huge “or something.” “The good news, the Word, it carries the power within itself, you don’t need to con anyone into obedience.” “His goodness is beyond anything we’ve understood.” "Regarding Romans 5 “As in Adam all die, so in Christ, all will be made alive, and it’s the best most beautiful news.” “That sloppy universalism that just says ‘Oh God feels great about everybody and it doesn’t matter what you do.” It leaves everybody feeling empty because we all know something is really wrong with humanity and really wrong with me and my neighbor. I think scripture reveals that, yeah, were half made, were not finished yet. God is gonna destroy what is evil and create what’s good and you’re observing your own creation in Christ Jesus. And in the end, absolutely everything is a gift of your Father and you can’t even begin to comprehend how much He delights in you.” To learn more or to support this podcast go to www.afamilystory.org | |||
| Jamie & Donna Winship / Our True Identity | 16 Feb 2022 | 01:09:26 | |
How to experience God, confession, faith, fear, freedom, our true identity, and cruciform, others-focused, self-emptying, unconditional love barely scratches the surface of this packed conversation on the goodness of God. Jamie and Donna Winship share how we can discover our true identity through a relationship with God and each other. QUOTES “So, we lose the great commandment and pick up the great commission, we’re exchanging love for conflict.” Jamie “Most people aren’t even aware that they are living separate from who they really are.” Donna “Your true identity is the essence of who you are at your core and it’s something to be discovered through your lifetime and worked out in relationship. You cannot set apart your identity from relationship with God and relationship with other people.” Donna “I think it’s important to note that your identity is not your gender, not your sexual preference, not your job, not your political party, not your religion…” Donna “You can study business ethics all day long but if you’re in a scarcity model its always gonna come up to not enough.” Jamie “You’re in a world that’s every day says “there’s not enough.” It’s the lie that we live in. But there is an alternative world view.” Jamie “You can’t intellectually have faith. Faith comes from experience and experiential relationship.” Donna “All identities we discover about ourselves are identities of Jesus in one form or another.” Donna To learn more or to support this podcast go to www.afamilystory.org | |||
| Rod Williams / Union With Distinction | 31 Jan 2022 | 01:24:40 | |
Union, a Triune God, mutual indwelling others-centered love (perichoresis) approaching scripture to discover Jesus, and communion are some of the themes Rod Williams dives into. What if “all” means "all" and God isn’t distant? There is no distance, no separation in God and this conversation is a beautiful invitation to awaken to that discovery and our union with Him. QUOTES "To build the kingdom of God you need a clear picture of Jesus that you communicate in love." "If you’re believing in a little stick figure Jesus that you walk on to get to the real God, you're not believing in the real Jesus, you're believing in something we manufactured to build our empires." "Still, today you'll hear people say ‘Well God is love but God is fear,’ which comes from our Greek dualism… the reality is God is not two conflicting things. We invented conflict, God is not in conflict.” "No one comes to the Father but by me. We make that an exclusive statement but it's not, He’s saying 'I am here,' and this is why you can come to the Father." “Here’s the deal, we can have a Father who can’t be in the presence of sin, or we can have Jesus be God, but we can’t have both.” “Beholding is more important than explaining most of the time.” "He does nothing as a judge he wouldn’t do as a father,” George McDonald "God bless some of the movements we’ve been a part of because they talked about the Father Heart of God. But they didn’t go back and fix their theology." “We can’t talk about union as a kinder gentler Arianism or a slightly more practical Gnosticism, we have to look at it as, 'This is LIFE.'” “So many of the race problems and identity politics and all that stuff will just fade away as we begin to see we all have the same origin.” “We were made to have ecstatic experiences in the mystical union with God.”
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| Scot McKnight / A Church Called TOV | 14 Jan 2022 | 00:54:37 | |
Co-Author of A Church Called TOV, Scot McKnight talks about his new book written in response to the abuses of power, sexual abuse, and spiritual abuse within the leadership of Willow Creek, Harvest, and sadly churches of all shapes and sizes. We talked about TOV (which means goodness) and how when we practice empathy, compassion, extending grace, putting people first, telling the truth, promoting justice, and serving others, TOV emerges in the culture and we all become more Christlike. To learn more or to support this podcast go to www.afamilystory.org | |||
| Sexy Deconstruction? with Derek Turner & Jason Clark | 28 Dec 2021 | 01:07:32 | |
Matt Chandler, pastor, and writer, recently used the phrase “a sexy fad” when describing the deconstruction movement. Derek and Jason highlight his statement to dive into the nature of their own de/ and reconstruction. They have become even more convinced that God is in the restoration business. This podcast dives into sin, grace, reconciliation, and God's love for all His kids, the church deep and wide. Ultimately, the guys kick off season three embracing Rom 8:38-29 “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” | |||
| Robin Smit / Behold The Lamb | 08 Apr 2025 | 01:22:02 | |
In this conversation, Robin Smit and Jason explore the themes of identity, the nature of God, and the journey of hybrid publishing. They discuss the significance of understanding one's true identity in relation to the finished work of the cross and how this understanding can transform lives. The conversation also touches on the importance of generational awakening and legacy, emphasizing the goodness of God and the expansive nature of faith. In this conversation, they explore themes of personal growth, the power of positive self-talk, and the significance of understanding one's identity in Christ. They discuss the importance of self-reflection, the finished work of Christ, and the transformative nature of the gospel. The conversation also touches on the role of imagination in spiritual life, the nurturing of young authors, and the excitement surrounding upcoming writing projects. Additionally, they discuss the importance of mentorship, the transformative journey of grace, and the diverse perspectives within the spiritual community. They explore the role of love in spiritual growth, the challenges of publishing diverse voices, and the significance of creating safe spaces for dialogue. The discussion highlights the power of authentic encounters with God and the awakening that can occur through these experiences, as well as the future of spiritual media and its impact on the community. For more on Robin Smit Website: https://www.robinsmit.com/ The Writers Society: https://www.thewriterssocietypublishing.com/ For more content like this, go to: https://afamilystory.org/ Please rate, review, share, and SUBSCRIBE! Podcast intro and outro music by Wilde Assembly Join A Family Story's Mailing List: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/e2f4i4 Send a donation!! https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/36393kxxeh8 Join Rethinking God with Tacos Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/godandtacos Follow Rethinking God with Tacos on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/rethinkinggodwithtacos/ Follow Jason's personal Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/afamilystory.org/ Follow Jason on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/jasonclarkis/ Follow Jason on X at: https://x.com/jasonclarkis | |||
| Leaving (& Finding) Jesus with Derek Turner & Jason Clark | 23 Jul 2021 | 00:55:06 | |
God’s sovereignty revealed by Jesus through cruciform, self-giving love, the nature of trust, intimacy, and union, and the transforming truth that there is no shadow of turning with God, in this podcast the guys explore Jason’s upcoming book, Leaving (& finding) Jesus. You can pre-purchase the book at | |||
| Bruxy Cavey / Loving God By Loving Our Neighbor | 06 Jul 2021 | 00:56:52 | |
Bruxy Cavey, author, and pastor of The Meeting House, dives into relational faith, loving God through loving our neighbor, repenting with a hopeful future focus, how doubt is connected to our faith, how we are not people of the book (bible) we are people of the person (Jesus), and three perspectives on hell concluding with the fact that the New Testament church never leveraged hell to get people to make a decision for Jesus. | |||
| Naeem Fazal / Reimagining God | 30 Jun 2021 | 01:03:13 | |
Naeem Fazal, founding pastor of Mosaic Church, and author of Ex-Muslim, talks about deconstruction or reimaging God. Naeem talks about the importance of being able to recognize God outside of our personal context, how to view sin, how to approach scripture, and a beautiful gospel that’s not just about a Jesus who saves but about a Jesus who is restoring humanity and all creation. To learn more or to support this podcast go to www.afamilystory.org Please rate, review, share, and subscribe! | |||