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The growth of Christianity in the early centuries of the Common Era is one of the most extraordinary stories in world history. What began with a preaching day laborer and his dozen or so disciples soon grew to be the largest religion in the world, eventually taking over the entire Roman Empire. How did that happen? How was such a movement possible?

NATIONAL BESTSELLER A former evangelical pastor explains why we can stop worrying about hell and start focusing on love "If you’ve ever struggled with...the idea of eternal conscious torment, Hell Bent is for you.”—Pete Enns There is a black hole at the center of Christian spirituality...

This book is more than Porter's own story. It also invites those who may be in the deconstruction process themselves to consider the perspective of someone who was tempted to leave his faith—yet stayed. And it provides theological insight and pastoral support to those who worry that everyone is bailing out on the church.

Broaden your spiritual horizons.How has spirituality changed in the last 500, 1,000, or even 2,000 years? How can ancient approaches to faith help my relationship with God today?In The Sacred Way, popular author and speaker Tony Jones mines the rich history of 16 spiritual disciplines that have...

How to analyze and reevaluate your Christian beliefs and experiences in the church while keeping the core of your faith intact. The number of Christians leaving the church today is significant. Many feel there is no place for them within the faith—they no longer feel at home in their church...

Having helped thousands move from anger, distrust, apathy, and heartache to safely reengaging in their faith—and local church—Pastor Joe Dobbins offers compassion, wisdom, and practical advice to help you understand why church hurt is so potent and hard to address; break free from bad beliefs, self-defeating patterns, and cycles of pain; discover the way to inner healing; release your pain and reframe your story; find the courage to reengage in a faith community; and protect yourself in the future.

A first-of-its-kind devotional for the disenchanted, disillusioned, and deconstructed Countless Christians are deconstructing the fear-based faith they were handed, but many don’t want to give up on God—they want to love and be loved by Jesus without hateful or abusive theology. If you’re...

On this journey, Wilbert shares her story of alienation and disorientation after years of religious and political unrest in the evangelical church. In doing so, she looks to an unlikely place—the forest—to learn how to live and even thrive when everything seems to be falling apart.

While Christians love to focus on a gentle, tender Jesus, Harlow offers an unforgettable reintroduction to the true character of Jesus and invites us to get to know the savior who was gracious but also blunt, sometimes sarcastic, and wildly passionate about bringing people to the heart of God...

Bible, Bravery, & Bullshit with Dan Minor is the unapologetic podcast for anyone tearing down old beliefs, choosing deconstruction, and rebuilding something new. Dan Minor isn't here to sugarcoat it—he's diving headfirst into the gritty, raw conversations about faith, spirituality, and the chaotic ride that is life after evangelicalism. Whether you're questioning, evolving, or just fed up with the system, this podcast slashes through religious dogma with sharp humor, brutal honesty, and just the right amount of irreverence. Each episode Dan and his guests try to answer the questions you ...

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In the Deconstruction Zone, Emily and her pastor Danny will navigate the gray of following Jesus while unlearning and rethinking what they were taught about him. Join in for lots of laughter and processing of big topics and our own stories. Whether you are currently deconstructing and want to feel like you’re not alone or want to understand where deconstructers are coming from, we hope this space will be one where we can all process and embrace the journey. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/deconstructionzone/support

My ministry is transfiguration in the aim of perfection. Ours is a lofty goal some react against because it is not on their radar. The more truth a born again believer knows, the stronger our awakening in the power of personal salvation. At about an 80% level (perhaps), the glory of the Lord is seen. (An example of this would be the face of Moses shining.) At 100% level in full activation of the power of salvation and the Lord made manifest, we transfigure. The reason we do not see the glory of the Lord today is that our understanding of truth is incomplete or incorrect.Jeremiah 1:9 Then ...

The Exodus Brothers discuss growing up in Evangelical Christianity, their eventual deconstruction from religion, issues with the Bible and their journey towards healing.

The Great Deconstruction is a podcast brought to you by Rev. Matt Oxley. Topics include religious and epistemological deconstruction, critical thinking, and a re-examination of The Gospel. Matt is a former Christian, still seeking to understand and follow the ways of Y'shua - which he believes to be a great departure from the modern Western Church as we know it. He has worked with hundreds of people through their own deconstruction over the last 15 years and continues to dedicate his time and knowledge to helping those who find themselves in The Wilderness of Deconstruction find a way to ...

Hérétique? amplifie les récits des personnes en marge des Églises chrétiennes.Parce qu'on est toujours l'hérétique de quelqu'un, parce que l’écoute active guérit, et que la liberté de pensée est la première des exigences spirituelles.Merci à toutes celles et ceux qui permettent de financer ce projet indépendant et auto-produit et qui me soutiennent sur tipeee.com/heretique-podcast.Et maintenant, soyez attentif et écoutez bien …CréditsRéalisation : Jérémie ClaeysIllustration : Death By CoffeeHabillage sonore : Laurent Bazart (S1 et S2), Estienne Rylle (S2 1/2) et Michael ...