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The Opening

The Opening

Written by: Rick Pidcock
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 The Opening is a podcast that deconstructs the power dynamics of religious hierarchies and opens us up to healthy relationship.© 2022 Rick Pidcock Spirituality
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  • Relationships of Holiness or Wholiness

    Relationships of Holiness or Wholiness
    Nov 2 2022
    Trigger Warning: “The Opening” deals with the relationship between theology and ethics. Often, we will be sharing quotes from pastors justifying abusive theology or ethics. Please listen with care. In this episode, I read and reflect on my article “I’m a stay-at-home dad who’s learning the power of relationships,” which was published by Baptist News […]
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    28 mins
  • Purity Culture, Modern Worship, and Embodied Trauma

    Purity Culture, Modern Worship, and Embodied Trauma
    Aug 25 2022
    Trigger Warning: “The Opening” deals with the relationship between theology and ethics. Often, we will be sharing quotes from pastors justifying abusive theology or ethics. Please listen with care. In this episode, I read and reflect on my article “My journey through purity culture and Christian worship music” which was published by Baptist News Global […]
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    35 mins
  • “American Gospel: Christ Alone” Documentary Review

    “American Gospel: Christ Alone” Documentary Review
    Jul 13 2022
    Trigger Warning: “The Opening” deals with the relationship between theology and ethics. Often, we will be sharing quotes from pastors justifying abusive theology or ethics. Please listen with care. In this episode, I read and reflect on my article “Six ways ‘American Gospel’ is small-minded and abusive,” which was published by Baptist News Global on […]
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    33 mins
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