The Skeptical Pastor Podcast

Ep. 10 || Is Christianity Inherently Racist with Nate Heyboer

Racial Justice. It seems to be missing from our churches. Especially, the White Evangelical Church. How did we get here? What can be done? Can the church be saved? Is Jesus okay with this? Join the conversation as Pastor Nate Heyboer [https://twitter.com/nateheyboer]and I talk about why racial justice became so important to him, what white privilege is (and isn't), how the White Evangelical Church has failed with regards to racial justice, how this has led to much skepticism towards the church and Jesus in general, and our path forward as people, as the church, and as a nation. Racial Justice Resources Mentioned in Podcast: The Myth of Equality, Ken Wytsema Divided by Faith, Michael O Emerson Race: A Theological Account, J. Kameron Carter The Christian Imagination, Willie Jennings Return to Justice, Soon-Chan Rah Jesus and John Wayne, Kristen Du Mez How to be Anti-Racist, Ibram Kendi 13th, Ava DuVernay Verge Network has a free racial justice series on Youtube that is excellent. Continue the Conversation: anchor.fm/skepticalpastor [https://anchor.fm/skepticalpastor/message] facebook.com/skepticalpastor [https://facebook.com/skepticalpastor] Instagram: skepticalpastor [https://www.instagram.com/skepticalpastor/] theskepticalpastorpodcast@gmail.com  [theskepticalpastorpodcast@gmail.com]

Ep. 9 || The Killjoy God

killjoy /ˈkilˌjoi/ noun * a person who deliberately spoils the enjoyment of others through resentful or overly sober behavior. Is God a killjoy? It sure seems like it, the God of the Bible has a crap-ton of rules and they seem to try to steal our joy. And this makes me skeptical about following Jesus. Join the conversation as we lean into the rules of God that we find in the Bible and explore why God has these rules. Continue the Conversation: anchor.fm/skepticalpastor [https://anchor.fm/skepticalpastor/message] facebook.com/skepticalpastor [https://facebook.com/skepticalpastor] Instagram: skepticalpastor [https://www.instagram.com/skepticalpastor/] theskepticalpastorpodcast@gmail.com  [theskepticalpastorpodcast@gmail.com]

Ep. 8 || I Have Doubts...Now What

It's easy to have questions and doubts about Christianity. But what do we do once we have them? Cause doubts can make us feel stuck and lost. And let's be honest, feeling stuck and lost is no fun. Join the conversation as we use Natasha Crain's article "5 Things To Do When You’re Struggling with Faith Doubts [https://natashacrain.com/5-things-to-do-when-youre-struggling-with-faith-doubts/]" as the template for our conversation. And make sure to stick around for the bonus thing to do when you are struggling with faith doubts. Continue Conversation: anchor.fm/skepticalpastor [https://anchor.fm/skepticalpastor/message] facebook.com/skepticalpastor [https://facebook.com/skepticalpastor] Instagram: skepticalpastor [https://www.instagram.com/skepticalpastor/] theskepticalpastorpodcast@gmail.com  [theskepticalpastorpodcast@gmail.com] And Mentioned in the Conversation Threads Podcast Episode 123: Leaving Christianity [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/threads-podcast-life-unfiltered/id1405810085?i=1000516411231]

Ep. 7 || The Harlot Church with Adam Aldridge

Is the church leading us away from Jesus? Often it seems like we have doubts about Jesus because of the church. But what if we need the church to do this Jesus thing? And what if the way of Jesus is the true way, even if the church and her people are horrible sometimes? Join my special guest Adam and me as we explore the church, her faults, the way she causes us to have major doubts about this Jesus thing, and what we should do with the church moving forward. Find Adam on Twitter: @adamjaldridge [https://twitter.com/adamjaldridge] Continue Conversation: anchor.fm/skepticalpastor [https://anchor.fm/skepticalpastor/message] facebook.com/skepticalpastor [https://facebook.com/skepticalpastor] Instagram: skepticalpastor [https://www.instagram.com/skepticalpastor/] theskepticalpastorpodcast@gmail.com  [theskepticalpastorpodcast@gmail.com]

Ep. 6 || The Empty Grave Conspiracy

Did 12 ordinary, common men deceive the entire known world? Did they somehow steal the body of their Rabbi from the Romans? All of history rests on this question. And more importantly, all of eternity rests on this question. Boiled down: Did Jesus rise from the dead? Let's talk!!! Mike's Favorite Line:  "If Jesus didn't rise from the dead, if his body still is in the ground somewhere, then Christianity is stupid and useless and is a complete and utter waste of time." Continue Conversation: anchor.fm/skepticalpastor/message [//anchor.fm/skepticalpastor/message] facebook.com/skepticalpastor [https://facebook.com/skepticalpastor] Instagram: skepticalpastor [https://www.instagram.com/skepticalpastor/] theskepticalpastorpodcast@gmail.com  [theskepticalpastorpodcast@gmail.com]