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Transforming faith after fracture The Untidy Faith podcast is where we have honest conversations and gentle encouragement for when following Jesus gets messy. Join your host, Kate Boyd - author, speaker, and gentle guide for Christians who are disentangling their faith from culture, rebuilding their relationship with Scripture, and desiring to find joy in following Jesus again - each week to find your life and faith after deconstruction. kateboyd.substack.com
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A sacred learning podcast traveling into the past, the future, and the present.
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The Desert Fathers and Mother | Lisa Colon Delay
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32:43In this episode of the Untidy Faith Podcast, Kate Boyd sits down with Lisa Colon DeLay, author of The Way of the Desert Elders, for an illuminating conversation about ancient Christian wisdom that speaks directly to modern faith struggles. This isn't just church history—it's a roadmap for Christians navigating the tension between empire and authent…
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Finding a Buried (emotional) Corpse [SSL 343]
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12:22Nearly healed from nasal surgery, I'm back to talk about emotions I didn't know I had buried and how they pop up (in all of us).Don't forget to get your copy of The Way of the Desert EldersVIDEO of this podcast can be found on the YouTube Channel hereBy LisaColonDeLay
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Hidden Grief of Deconstruction | Mandy Capehart
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48:20In this episode of the Untidy Faith Podcast, Kate Boyd sits down with Mandy Capehart, author of Restorative Grief, for an intimate conversation about how faith deconstruction is actually a complex grief process that affects every dimension of our lives. This isn't just about changing your theology—it's about recognizing that when we deconstruct fai…
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2 Samuel 20 | The god of Christian nationalism
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42:46In this episode of the Untidy Faith Podcast, we continue our deep dive into 2 Samuel with Kate Boyd, Jenai Auman, and Liz Daye — examining chapter 20 and its stark contrasts between violence and peacemaking, power and wisdom. This isn't just ancient history—it's a cautionary tale about what happens when leaders prioritize power over God's vision of…
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Embodied Faith Beyond Evangelicalism | Rohadi Nagassar
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38:44In this episode of the Untidy Faith Podcast, Kate Boyd sits down with Rohadi, author of When We Belong, for a provocative conversation about the difference between progressive Christianity and truly decolonized faith. This isn't about finding a more liberal church or updating your theology—it's about fundamentally reimagining what liberative commun…
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I'm starting a series on the main chapters of my book. We begin with gluttony and lust and learn how the desert elders dealt with these two issues that reared their heads in the desert setting. By understanding their perspective, we can fortify ourselves against the very same obstacles that sometimes foiled them.You can watch a video version of thi…
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Friends, I'm not okay. I've been struggling with the question: Why do the Wicked prosper?I have been feeling terrible sorrow and today I'll be reading the chapter in Psalms that has been keeping me afloat.By LisaColonDeLay
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Deep Ecology, Ceremony, and the Web of Life: A conversation with John Seed and Niamh Murray
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1:21:07Send us a text In this episode of the Remembering and Re-enchanting podcast, hostess Sara Jolena Wolcott speaks with John Seed and Niamh Murray about deep ecology, the interconnectedness of all life, and the importance of community and ceremony in fostering ecological identity. They explore personal journeys, mystical moments, the significance of i…
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In 2 Samuel 19, we witness David's complicated return to power after Absalom's death—a chapter that reveals the messy intersection of grief, politics, and justice. Through three pivotal encounters on his journey back to Jerusalem, we see how David's approach to leadership prioritizes political expediency over genuine justice, particularly in his he…
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Today is a bit different, I'm bringing you word from others. Kind folks who've come alongside me to help others understand the new work. You hear from them today. It is a great comfort to me to have this outpouring of care. Thank you, dear ones!Please make sure to check out the new desert elders devotional I just created and other offering here: ht…
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In this episode of the Untidy Faith Podcast, Kate Boyd sits down with Rev. Dr. Malcolm Foley, author of The Anti-Greed Gospel, for a bold conversation about money, power, and faith that most churches avoid. This is about more than stewardship. It's a prophetic call to reimagine what Christian community could look like when we take Jesus' economic t…
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conversation about a fairy tale literary work with Christine Valters PaintnerBy LisaColonDeLay
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My newest book "The Way of the Desert Elders" is now listed on Amazon here tiny.cc/eldersPLEASE PRE-ORDER!Today, I give you a brief into to the book details and read and explain the table of contents.By LisaColonDeLay
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Eps 236 : Community Witnessing and Care; Cindy S. Lee
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36:16My conversation with author, Cindy S. Lee involves topics of great importance and interest to me. Cindy is thoughtful and spacious and one of just a few contemporary authors I cite in my new book on topics of spiritual formation.We discuss themes of her book: Contemplative Witnessing: BIPOC Centered Spiritual DirectionFind it here (amazon affiliate…
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Julia Rocchi | Asking Better Spiritual Questions
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31:55In this episode of the Untidy Faith Podcast, host Kate Boyd sits down with Julia Rocchi to explore how design thinking principles can transform our approach to spiritual questioning. Julia, a practicing Roman Catholic with expertise in design thinking and facilitation, shares how asking better questions—rather than seeking definitive answers—can de…
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In this episode of the Untidy Faith Podcast, host Kate Boyd welcomes back guest Sharifa Stevens to discuss her new book about prayer and poems. Their conversation explores how many Christians struggle with barriers to authentic prayer, often feeling they must approach God in a "perfect" way. Sharifa shares her journey toward understanding that ther…
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Eps. 235 | Saving Face: Guest, Aimee Byrd
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31:20Aimee Byrd on identity, belonging, healing, church abuse, and seeing ourselves in each other.By LisaColonDeLay
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In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most bizarre and tragic chapters in the David narrative - the death of Absalom. Set against the backdrop of a father-son civil war, 2 Samuel 18 tells the surreal story of Absalom getting caught in a tree while riding a mule, and Joab's brutal decision to kill him despite David's explicit command to "dea…
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I was delighted to be a return guest to Jasmine Bellamy's monthly occasion called "The Call to Love Experience"—a live online gathering that provides spiritual grounding, learning, deep listening and where we discussed themes in my first book (The Wild Land Within) and my upcoming book (The Way of the Desert Elders).The audio episode this week is a…
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Eps: 234 Purposeful Pruning in Evangelicalism; Michelle Van Loon
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38:13A return guest Michelle Van Loon speaks to me about her 50 years involved in many versions of Christian Evangelism and getting rid of what is non essential from her book Downsizing.Get over to the YouTube Channel here to see some videos and PLEASE SUBSCRIBE! Get her book here (Amazon affiliate link)By LisaColonDeLay
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Liz Charlotte Grant | Reclaiming Scripture After Evangelical Upbringing
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39:09Join Kate and Liz Charlotte Grant as they explore how to approach Scripture when traditional, literal interpretations no longer serve believers who are deconstructing or reframing their faith. Grant shares her journey of finding new ways to engage with biblical texts through literary analysis, diverse commentators, and interdisciplinary connections…
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Hello!Today I celebrating ten years of bringing you Spark My Muse podcast episodes. 606 releases!Even better? See my video message about it and go hereBy LisaColonDeLay
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Jennifer G. Layte | The Pilgrimage of Faith
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38:45In this enlightening episode of the Untidy Faith Podcast, host Kate Boyd sits down with Jennifer Layte to explore the concept of stages of faith. Despite many Christians being taught that faith is static or linear, Jennifer shares insights from both James Fowler's modern framework and Teresa of Avila's 16th-century "Interior Castle" to help listene…
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Today is an introduction to wise Amma Sarah of the Christian Desert Era.By LisaColonDeLay
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In this episode of Untidy Faith, we dive into a thoughtful conversation with MaryB. Safrit about the valuable perspectives and insights that LGBTQ+ Christians bring to faith communities. MaryB. shares her personal journey and wisdom on how straight Christians can learn from queer believers to create more inclusive and authentic expressions of Chris…
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Why Religion began with Blood Sacrifices? [SSL 340]
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19:35the three momentous conceptions from Réne Girard and his keen insights on human behavior, violence, and...By LisaColonDeLay
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Eps 233: Beth Allison Barr; Women in Church Leadership
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40:48Beth is back and we have a great conversation about her newest book Becoming The Pastor's Wife: How Marriage replaced Ordination as a Path to Ministry. Don't miss the extras and links here: https://sparkmymuse.substack.com/publish/post/159866213To hear the bonus material go here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/125168475…
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Episode 43: Land, History, and Relationship: A conversation with Jessica Intermill
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1:03:44Send us a text This episode features a conversation between host Sara Jolena Wolcott and guest Jessica Intermill, a lawyer and land history consultant. Jessica highlights the significance of land history in revealing the complex relationships between Indigenous cultures, settlers, and the land. She also discusses the emotional and practical aspects…
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Join us as we dive into 2 Samuel 17, examining the complex power dynamics between Absalom and David, the manipulative counsel given by advisors, and the troubling absence of God's voice amid human schemes for revenge and power. Topics Covered: * The contrast between Ahithophel and Hushai's advice to Absalom, and how manipulation through vanity and …
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In this episode, Tiffany Bluhm returns to the Untidy Faith Podcast to help us reframe self-care as an essential component of both personal wholeness and communal flourishing. Moving beyond the commercialized wellness industry, Tiffany offers a powerful perspective on how caring for ourselves in a world that doesn't is both biblical and necessary fo…
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Host, Lisa Colon DeLay instructs on the three core wounds we all experience and how her new product creates a unique visual representation of these places for each person.By LisaColonDeLay
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A conversation with storyteller and performer Max Stossel.By LisaColonDeLay
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Reading Scripture with the Wesleyan Quadrilateral
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26:16In this episode, Kate explores the Wesleyan Quadrilateral as a valuable framework for reading and interpreting scripture. This approach offers a more balanced and holistic way to engage with the Bible, especially for those who are deconstructing or reconstructing their faith. Kate shares how this framework has transformed her own relationship with …
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Eps 231: Mark S. Burrows on Rilke and the invitation to joy
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59:30Host, Lisa Colon DeLay and Mark S. Burrows discuss his new books and translation projects of poet Rainer Maria Rilke in a fascinating conversation.By LisaColonDeLay
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