• J. Philip Newell & Cami Twilling: The Great Search
    May 14 2025

    This week Joe talks with author J. Philip Newell and Director of the Sacred Earth Sacred Soul Center Cami Twilling.

    John Philip Newell is an internationally renowned Celtic teacher and author of spirituality who calls the modern world to reawaken to the sacredness of Earth and every human being.

    He has been described as having ‘the heart of a Celtic bard and the mind of a Celtic scholar’, combining in his teachings the poetic and the intellectual, the head as well as the heart, and spiritual awareness as well as political and ecological concern.

    Cami Twilling, based in Colorado, is the Director of Earth & Soul (a Celtic initiative of study, spiritual practice and compassionate action inspired by the teachings of John Philip Newell). As well as heading up the overall work of Earth & Soul, she facilitates the spiritual practice component of the Earth & Soul Retreats.

    Cami is passionate about the relationship between spirituality and action and believes that spiritual vision and practice can play a vital role in helping to heal and transform our lives both individually and together.

    To learn more about their work, to follow on social media or to order Newell's books, please click HERE.


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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Kevin Sweeney: The Cosmic Christ and The Concrete Jesus
    May 7 2025

    In today's episode, Joe talks with author Kevin Sweeney.

    Kevin is the author of multiple books including, The Making of a Mystic and The Joy of Letting Go. Joe and Kevin jump into this new book that marries the mystic of the Cosmic Christ with the tradition of the prophetic black church as the concrete. The talk about the paradox of "Everything is ok and everything is not ok" and how we can operate in the both/and during an age that screams either/or.

    If you're interested in Kevin's coaching or writing or learning more about his work, click HERE. To order The Cosmic Christ and The Concrete Jesus, click HERE.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Lauren Cibene: Tiger in a Lifeboat
    Apr 30 2025

    This week Joe talks with author of Tiger in a Lifeboat, Lauren Cibene.

    Lauren's debut book, is a unique story of deconstructing, traveling through India and learning how to reclaim trust. Her writing style will speak to you regardless of where you are on your spiritual journey. Joe and Lauren deep dive into many of the themes of the book and how they relate to our changing world. No doubt, all of you will walk away feeling empowered to reclaim whatever it is you need to reclaim.

    To learn more about Lauren, her ongoing work and/or to preorder her book, click HERE.

    Mentioned in the episode:

    • Women Who Run With Wolves

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Dr. Miche Van Essen: Foundationalism as Resistance
    Apr 23 2025

    This week, Joe talks to returning guest Dr. Miche Van Essen.

    Dr. Miche is the Co-Executive Director of the Transmission Ministry Collective. TMC aims to connect and empower trans and gender-expansive people within a Christian context to explore gender and spirituality, share holistic care, and develop as leaders, and to educate and inspire change in broader faith communities.

    Joe and Dr. Miche talk about many things but one area of focus is something Dr. Miche calls foundationalism and how it is creating and feeding our echo chambers.

    • To hear Dr. Miche's first episode, click HERE.
    • To read their Substack, click HERE.
    • To follow Dr. Miche on instagram, click HERE.


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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Fred Harrell: Decentering as Resistance
    Apr 16 2025

    This week, we talk to Fred Harrell. Fred is the Executive Director of Cultivate Pastors, a spiritual coach & director and the Director of New Church Cultivation for the Post Evangelical Collective.

    Among the many topics Joe and Fred discuss, one of the most important is the need for self-awareness and the decentering that needs to happen among white, American Christians. You will walk away feeling empowered to live in the way Christ is calling us in this season.

    To follow Fred on Instagram, click HERE. To inquire about coach or directing, click HERE.

    In the episode: The Post Evangelical Collective, Jemar Tisby, Life After Doom, Aaron Niequist

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Corey Nathan: Conversation as Resistance
    Apr 9 2025

    This week, Joe talks to the host of Talking Politics and Religion, Corey Nathan. Corey's podcast is focused on building bridges and having the hard conversations that many are not willing to.

    Joe and Corey talk about how honest, good faith conversations is not only a way to resist dehumanization but might just be the actual way forward.

    To learn more about Corey Nathan and the Democracy Group, click HERE.

    To follow Talk Politics and Religion podcast, click HERE.

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    Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Click the link to get all the info about this year's festival. Make sure to use the code A - MZN at check out for a $50 discount on any single adult ticket.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Keith Giles: The Quantum Sayings of Jesus
    Apr 6 2025

    We have another amazing bonus episode for you today. We talk with author and theologian Keith Giles. Joe talks to Keith about his newest book "The Quantum Sayings of Jesus: Decoding the Lost Gospel of Thomas". They talk about how non-duality is a form of resistance to the fundamentalism and white Christian nationalism we see so much today.

    To find more books by Keith and to follow him, please click HERE.

    To find and listen to Happy Heretic Hour, please click HERE.

    To order one of Keith's books, please click HERE.


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    Wild Goose Festival is a transformational community grounded in faith-inspired social justice. Click the link to get all the info about this year's festival. Make sure to use the code A - MZN at check out for a $50 discount on any single adult ticket.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Dr. Jonathan Foster: Consent as Resistance
    Apr 2 2025

    Today, Joe talks with Open & Relational theologian and author Dr. Jonathan Foster. Joe and Dr. Foster talk about his book The Theology of Consent and how the idea of an all good and all powerful God doesn't align with what we see in the world.

    To learn more about Dr. Foster's work and his writings, please click HERE.

    Things mention in the episode: Open & Relational Theology, Process Theology, Thomas J. Oord, René Girard, Memetic Theory

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    1 hr and 7 mins