Best Jesus Is A Leftist Podcasts (2025)

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S 2.14 | Exodus 11-12:28 | The First Passover 1:04:04

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Join Micah, W Scott McCandless, Ben, & Brandon Johnson from the Found in Translation Podcast and Liberation & Inclusion Translation (LIT) as we explore the first Passover. Why does it seem like there are two separate agendas here? What are the distinct ways God is being perceived, and how does that allow us to approach the text with new eyes? And a…

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The New World Orders Nude Whirled Hors d'Oeuvres 1:05:02

4d ago1:05:02

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Send us a text What in the hell is happening on earth? I'll tell you what. It's that damn New World Order they're trying to bring about. Old world order better watch it's butt because NWO is on top of their shit, and there's going to be a big fight Monday Night Wooooooooo, I said to figure out, Ohhhhhh Yeaaahhhhh, who gets to wear SHOOOOOOO that be…

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S 2.13 | Exodus 9:13-10:29 | Triad 3: The Hail, the Locusts, and the Darkness 1:21:44

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Join Micah, Ell, Spencer, and new guest Aaron J Smith from All Things Made New as we explore the final set of plagues on the land of Egypt. What is the significance of this great falling of hail from the heavens? What makes the locusts a bittersweet plague? And what darkness has descended onto Egypt that is so thick you can feel it? Find out some a…

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Ep.76 - Bomb Gaza, but Don't Be Mean! 1:15:15

12d ago1:15:15

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Send us a text This week, Ben, Adam, and Jonny take a look at the confected moral outrage machine. Why are we allowed to be angry at Bob Vylan, but not a government aiding and abetting a genocide? How does the state uses outrage to keep people quiet? Why do Christians so often fall for it? Plus: the antifascist joy of queer wrestling in nacho chees…

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S 2.12 | Exodus 8:20-9:12 | Triad 2: The Swarms, the Cattle, and the Boils 1:07:47

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Join Micah, Ell, W Scott McCandless, and new guest Mason Mennenga as we explore the second set of plagues on the land of Egypt. How is God hardening of Pharaoh's heart using Egypt's own mythology to condemn him? Is lying wrong in the face of oppression? Who are the Hebrews and what does it mean for them (like us) to stand in solidarity? Who are the…

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A Short Wave Tsunami of Bullshit 1:17:56

18d ago1:17:56

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Send us a text World's Last Chance is The World's first chance, for someone to say "The World is Flat, Chance" but only if your name is Chance, by chance a.k.a. Chance Jr. Fat chance of that happening though. No offense to Fat Chance from high school, who lost a bunch of weight, and now goes by Skinny Chance. (he's still fat, but he has a lot of ex…

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S 2.11 | Exodus 7:14-8:19 | Triad 1: The Blood, the Frogs, & the Lice 1:12:08

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Join Micah, Ell, and Fae as we explore the first three plagues on the land of Egypt. How are these plagues related to the story of both the Hebrews and the gods of Egypt? What is the importance of the symbolism of turning the Nile to blood? What are the lice doing? And what do you mean by "Balfrog"? Find out some answers to these questions and more…

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S 2.10 | Exodus 6:28-7:13 | Egypt's Magicians Copy God's Magic Tricks 1:06:14

1M ago1:06:14

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Join Micah, Pastor Don, Josiah, and Mike Shipley the Anarchist as we explore the duel between Moses, Aaron, and the Pharaoh's magicians. Why does God harden Pharaoh's heart? Do the Egyptian magicians really have secret powers? What is the relationship between Egypt's power, the plagues, and the downfall of Egypt? And what does God mean by "momentou…

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Gravity is a Mother Fucker, and So is AROPL 1:01:17

1M ago1:01:17

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Send us a text Season 6 is back in action like a descendant of the prophet Muhammad claiming to be the leader of the revolution against the sinful chaos that engulfs our world. It's wild that god in all his infinite wisdom couldn't foresee the struggles of man beyond the tidbits of "Y'all figure it out" he left sprinkled around the globe. Earth is …

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Ep.75 - Illegal Palestine Action Episode 1:08:57

1M ago1:08:57

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Send us a text Well almost illegal anyway... if the government gets its way, pretty soon this kind of content will get us up to 14 years in prison, so enjoy (endure?) it while you can! CLARIFICATION: In this episode, Adam says he thinks Mark Rowley was formerly commissioner of the Northern Irish Police Service. This is not the case. Bread and Rosar…

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0.16 | You Only Get What You're Organized to Take 51:57

2M ago51:57

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Join Ell as she interviews co-host Rev. Liz Theoharis and new guest Noam Sandweiss-Back on their book, You Only Get What You're Organized to Take. What does it mean to be a poor people's movement? How is God already at work among the poor? And what kind of progress to you make when the people most affected by the exploitation of our society are als…

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Ep.74 - Mary Magdalene, Christian Communism & Radical Love (feat. Dr. Fran Lock) 1:23:49

2M ago1:23:49

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Send us a text Ben and Adam sit down with poet and Culture Matters editor Fran Lock to talk about her new poetry collection Love Is Stronger Than Death: Mary Magdalene and the Insurrection of Jesus. They talk Christian communism, doubt as an ethical practice, Mary Magdalene’s overlooked radical role, and what Christ and Huey Newton have in common. …

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The Jonas Brother Live From Wales 1:21:52

2M ago1:21:52

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Send us a text Did you guys know that it's impossible to survive inside of a whale for much more than a few minutes? Yeah, apparently there's just not enough room in there to build a fire which doesn't make sense to me because I've seen Pinocchio and there was definitely enough room in there for a Full size human, and a puppet, and I think Cleo was…

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S 2.9 | Exodus 6:1-27 | God Reassures Moses of his Calling 1:12:20

2M ago1:12:20

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Join Micah, Ell, Ben, and Blue as we explore God reassuring Moses that he is called in Exodus 6:1-27. What is the relationship between the God of Being and the God of Love? What does God have to say about our complaints? What cycle of forgetfulness are we stuck in today? Find out some answers to these questions and more on the third episode of our …

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2.8 | Exodus 5 | Meeting with Pharaoh: Why You Need a Union Rep 46:32

2M ago46:32

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Join Micah, Ell, and Josiah as they explore the parallels between Moses' story and our own day in Exodus 5. Why is this three thousand year old book speaking to our exact moment? What can we learn from these negotiations about how to approach power? And what the hell do you mean, "The Balfrog Cometh?" Find out some answers to these questions and mo…

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2.7.2 | The Other Side of the Story 27:51

2M ago27:51

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Join us for a very special episode to hear Jeff Baker's song, "God is Not a Man," and W. Scott McCandless' retelling of the Emergency Circumcision. Make sure you stick around to the end for a very special treat. Jeff Baker is on TikTok as Animation Bakery. Retelling the Bible can be found wherever good podcasts can be found. https://linktr.ee/twiba…

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S 2.7 | Exodus 4:18-31 | Emergency Circumcision 1:11:13

2M ago1:11:13

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Join Micah, W Scott McCandless, and new guests Kalie and Blue as they explore the meaning of these strange connected stories. Why does God harden Pharaoh's heart? What is this staff of the God(s)? Who is getting circumsized, who's feet (ha!) are being touched, and who is Zipporah's Bridgegroom of Blood? What does it mean for God to hear us? And whe…

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S 2.6 | Exodus 4:1-17 | The Snake Staff and the Withered Hand 58:59

2M ago58:59

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Join Micah, Ell, and Jules Webb as they explore the signs God gives Moses to show to Pharaoh in Exodus 4:1-17. What is the significance of transforming Moses' staff into a snake? How does this miracle feed into Moses' doubt? What is the importance of the leprosy? And how are all of these signs symbols of the devastation coming for both Egypt and ou…

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S 2.5 | Exodus 3:13-22 | The Name of God 1:13:30

3M ago1:13:30

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Join Micah, Ell, Rabbi Noyo, and Alex as they explore the name of God in Exodus 3:13-22. What does YHWH mean and how does that feed into the way we see the world? What is the connection between God's essence and our action? How is God wrapped up in our liberation? And how many rabbinical jokes can we squeeze into one episode? Find out some answers …

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Numbers Can Be Fun? 1:11:49

3M ago1:11:49

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Send us a text Hi folks. It's Jason. I bet you're wondering where Shauncey is, and to be honest, so am I. I would absolutely love to feel like this entire podcast wasn't resting directly on my back, but if there's one thing I know I can do, it's carry a load. This episode brought to you by Big Math: Making numbers fun since 2001. Enjoy.…

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Ep.73 - Christian Nationalism in the UK 1:08:06

3M ago1:08:06

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Send us a text Ben and Adam coordinate T-shirts, then draw from Adam's article in Shibboleth magazine to coordinate their critiques of how church and crown legitimise each other. They also react to the horror of an American Pope and present perhaps their most famous Saint of the Week yet! Support the show Everything Bread and Rosaries does will be …

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S 2.4 | Exodus 2:23-3:12 | The Burning Bush & a Flaming God 1:03:58

3M ago1:03:58

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Join Micah, Winter Fae, and Damon Garcia as they explore the burning bush in Exodus 2:23-3:12. What is the significance of this strange fire that cannot be quench, and what does that have to do with injustice? Why is Moses in particular the person God chooses? And what does God's choosing of Moses mean for your own calling in life? Find out some an…

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Ep.72 - Praying the Price: Commodity Fetishism and Christianity (feat. Steve the Kangaroo) 1:10:07

3M ago1:10:07

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Send us a text Join Ben and Adam as they try to work out why online shopping feels like a spiritual experience, uncover the story of a Jesuit resistance hero who outsmarted the Gestapo, and endure Adam’s chaotic new soundboard additions. Spoiler: Yes, your headphones are ethically cursed. Support the show Everything Bread and Rosaries does will be …

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2.3 | Exodus 2:11-22 | Moses Kills an Oppressor 1:32:09

3M ago1:32:09

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Join Micah, Mike, & Pastor Sarah as they explore Moses' murder of an Egyptian slave task-master in Exodus 2:11-22. What kind of trauma is Moses experiencing here? Is this tactic a legitimate form in this circumstance? What does Moses' privilege mean for his ability to take these kinds of actions? And what is relinquishment trauma and what does that…

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Just Enough Pope To Hang Themselves w/ Ryan Eaton 1:54:45

3M ago1:54:45

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Send us a text Have you ever wished you could be in a room with men (just men) voting on the next in line to be god's boy wonder? Did you realize that if you've been baptized and are a man younger than 80, you could be pope (sorry, ladies)? Do you like butchered Latin phrases? Come with us today as we boldly go (come get me, nerds) one more episode…

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2.2 | Exodus 2:1-20 | Drawing Up the Liberator 52:09

3M ago52:09

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Join Micah, Scott, Derek, Ell, & Mat as they explore the story of Pharoah's daughter and Moses' sister in Exodus 2:1-20. Why are these characters left unnamed? Why didn't Pharoah's daughter do more? And did anyone really believe that this whole thing wasn't just a clever ruse? Find out answers to these questions and more on the second episode of ou…

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2.1 | Exodus 1 | Women's Wiles & the Foolishness of Pharaohs 54:25

4M ago54:25

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Join Micah, Scott, Derek, & Ell as they explore the heroism of Shiprah and Puah in Exodus 1. Who are Shiprah and Puah, and how does their strange identity alter our interpretations of their work to save the Hebrew children? What does this story have to teach us about doing the little we can do while working to dismantle the system itself? And why i…

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Keeping Up With The Easters w/ Michael Bishop 1:03:20

4M ago1:03:20

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Send us a text Follow us down the rabbit hole of traditions and bullshit that predated Jesus. Yes, there were things that came before him and no, he does not lay eggs. We will tell you where the bunny/egg lore comes from and sadly, it isn't Jesus' cloaca. We're joined by magical mystery guest, Michael Bishop this week, who brings along the lore of …

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Ep.71 - He Died for Our Sins... Time for Chocolate (feat. James Sholl) 1:26:17

4M ago1:26:17

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Send us a text Avoid God's wrath by joining Ben, Jonny, Adam and returning guest James Sholl, pastor of Toronto’s Wellspring Worship Centre, as they ask 'why did Jesus (have to) die?' Is penal substitution just divine child abuse? Does Jürgen Moltmann's solidarity theory hold up? And most importantly, how many times can Ben say the words "lick out"…

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Ep.70 - The Manosphere 1:15:36

4M ago1:15:36

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Send us a text Get yourself a beer and the roasted flesh of the cutest animal you can find, then buckle up and tune in for the manliest UK-based leftist Christian podcast ever! This week the team take on The Manosphere. Can they stare into the abyss and still come back? Will they suddenly start getting defensive whenever anyone mentions Joe Rogan? …

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Catholic Oddities pt. 2: How the Wicker Man Jumped Over the Babies 1:27:56

4M ago1:27:56

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Send us a text Do you like the word moist? Do you love making other people moist? After you do that, do you stick an egg in a fountain and and hop over a mattress full of babies? If I had a nickel for every time I cleared a greased pole on the first try, I would have enough money to make my omelet fountain dreams a reality. If you'd like in on this…

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Ep.69 - How Do We Know What We Know? (feat. Professor Oli Mould) 1:22:44

4M ago1:22:44

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Send us a text It's time for the big one: just how exactly do we know what we know? In episode 69 (nice!), Adam and Jonny have invited special guest Professor Oli Mould to talk with them about epistemology. Can they work out how to tell truth from lie in a post-truth world? Or will they fall prey to the postmodern neo-Marxists trying to spread thei…

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Leftist Behind: The Second Coming of Xi Junping 1:18:57

5M ago1:18:57

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Send us a text After the rapture comes tears, baby. That's right tribbers. Pre, Mid, Post. It doesn't frickin' matter when the lord returns as long as he comes at some point, am I right? I mean it's rude to leave someone waiting for you to come. Come or don't, but quit trying to rub it in our face. In the end though, it's all innuendo. If you don't…

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Ep.68 - New Media for the Christian Left (feat. Jonty Langley) 1:15:22

5M ago1:15:22

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Send us a text It's finally happened! Beer Christianity's Jonty Langley has degraded himself (further?) by appearing on a lesser UK-based leftist Christian podcast! Join Ben and Adam as they quiz Jonty about the need for new leftist Christian media, as well as the new magazine that's playing its part! Jonty's links: S(h)ibboleth magazine Novel Beer…

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Babylon Musk 59:55

5M ago59:55

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Send us a text Time is a flat circle, kinda like a laserdisc, but not as irrelevant. Today we explore the final chapters of the Revelation of John on the Island of Patmos. Angels cc John on everything happening in heaven, Jason discovers his new "grown-up" voice, and Shauncey is a sober man, but not a doberman because he may be a big dawg, he's not…

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Ep.67 - From Bad to Wurst: Unpacking the German Elections (feat. Dr. Antonia Rumpf) 1:38:15

5M ago1:38:15

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Send us a text That's right folks, it's the sequel nobody wanted! The German far-right have come second in the federal elections... everything's gonna be fine, right? Right?!! Oh God, tell us everything's gonna be fine! Adam and Ben are joined for this episode by Dr. Antonia Rumpf, Equality Officer for the Protestant Church in Bremen, who helps the…

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Ep.66 - Does the UK have a Christian far-right? 1:04:34

5M ago1:04:34

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Send us a text Does the UK have a Christian far-right? Yes... yes it does. We can't believe this is even a question, but one academic paper claims otherwise. Join Ben and Adam as they take a look. NB There is no video this week because *someone* forgot to record it! Sorry about that. Support the show Everything Bread and Rosaries does will be free …

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The Book of Revelation to Crooked Rebel Nation Pipeline 1:06:45

6M ago1:06:45

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Send us a text This week we peel back the layers on John's onion of revelation, and get to the swampy bits. Sometimes cutting an onion makes you cry, and sometime it's because one of the guys breaks into a hymn that harkens you right back to yesteryear. I wish somebody would hark in my yester year if ya know what i'm saying? Won't you join us, frie…

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Ep.65 - The Evangelical Alliance 1:36:32

6M ago1:36:32

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Send us a text The Evangelical Alliance have been having a bit of an a recruitment drive on social media. This annoyed Adam so much that he insisted we do an episode about them and their shit! Also present for today's episode are actual bona fide saint, Moses the Black; official enemy of the pod, Calvin Robinson, and fascist Vice President of the U…

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0.15 | Pulp Parables 57:46

6M ago57:46

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Join Josiah as he tells us some stories from his fantastic podcast Pulp! that communicate some important truths about what we need to be doing in these trying times. Subscribe to Pulp! spotify.link/2d7DraiiADb All the TWIBAR stuff: https://linktr.ee/twibar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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The Revelation Will Not Be Televised 1:08:36

6M ago1:08:36

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Send us a text We're well into the swing of things when it comes to the end of the world. The President is a lunatic. The Tik is Tok. Jason is 42. We don't know what the hell is going on in the modern world, but in the bible world we're knee deep in seals, trumpets, and horses. So many tongues. So few appendages. And I saw as it were, a seal riding…

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0.14 | Christian Nationalism 2:11:47

6M ago2:11:47

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Join Micah, Josiah, and Kraig Kahl from Voices from the Left as they discuss Christian Nationalism. Not for any particular reason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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A Message for Inauguration Week 4:06

7M ago4:06

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We'll be back soon with season 2 of the podcast. In the meantime, with all that's going on in the world, Micah wanted to share a little message of hope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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One Revelation Under God Invisible 1:23:25

7M ago1:23:25

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Send us a text There's no "s" on the end of The Book of Revelation, but there is one on the end of Fuckin' Fascists. Happy Inauguration Day to all who celebrate the end. Speaking of the end, we're at the end of the B-I-B-L-E, but not the podcast, so enjoy part 2 of Revelation, and stay tuned for more apocalyptic calamity in the U.S.A., as well as o…

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0.12 | War & the Gentle Resistance 21:41

7M ago21:41

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A special episode to listen to a sermon that better distills the values of Christian anarchism than most Christian anarchists. Season 2 will return soon! We are working out the kinks of existing as a new team, but we should be ready in the near future. Thank you for your patience and love. Check out the Discord for shirt opportunities! https://link…

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Revelations in Revelation by John with Jason & Shaun 58:46

7M ago58:46

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Send us a text Well folks, looks like this is the end. Technically it's the beginning... of our series on the end... which if you look at it from a christian viewpoint, is actually the end of the physical world, but the beginning of the longer lasting eternal spiritual world where we shall keep company with the hosts of the heavens which is basical…

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Christmas Special 2024 31:02

8M ago31:02

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Join Ell, Micah, Aaron J. Smith, Mat, Josiah, W Scott McCandless, Daniela, and more of our amazing co-hosts for the return of the leftist Bible study podcast: The Word in Black and Red in celebration of Christmas. We will be back to our weekly schedule from now on! Get more from The Word in Black and Red. Check out Aaron's podcast All Things Made N…

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Manger Danger in Ol Bethlehem 1:25:59

8M ago1:25:59

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Send us a text They say Jesus was born in a stable out behind a hotel, but imagine being the innkeeper who told a pregnant lady on the verge of delivery ON CHRISTMAS EVE that the only spot available for all that business was out with the fucking donkeys. Holy shit. Next thing you know there's a bunch of wise men with gifts knocking on the door. A k…

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Apocrypha Now! 1:10:25

8M ago1:10:25

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Send us a text Today we're diving into the Bastard Books of the Bible! The books that although they did not ask to be written, were written anyway. They were told their whole lives that they were holy books, but ultimately were not included in the big Family bible we all know and hate. Wait. Am I an Apocryphal book? I think I might be. Hell, you mi…

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Ep.64 - The Fall of Justin Welby 1:21:45

8M ago1:21:45

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Send us a text We planned this episode before Justin Welby announced his resignation and recorded it shortly after the news broke. It was set to be our most timely and relevant episode yet! But then Adam fell ill and couldn’t edit it in time. So, if you can, cast your mind back to last week, and this will all feel strikingly prescient—dare we say, …

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