Irenicast - A Progressive Christian Podcast
Rethinking and reimagining your faith? That matters. You are not alone. Follow those questions, doubts, and curiosities with us. Hosts Bonnie, Casey, Jeff, and Rajeev cultivate thoughtful conversations for the spiritual journeyer. Especially if you’re evolving out of Evangelicalism or Christian Fundamentalism, you are Irenicast.
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 62 minutes
- Episodes
- 215
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2024
Genderqueer People of Faith – Interview with Nathan – 012
In this interview, Mona talks to Nathan, who self-identifies as a gay, queer, Catholic divinity student. Nathan shares their story about being a part of the community of genderqueer people of faith …
Gender Roles And Binaries – Take Off That Apron Bobby! – 011
Kicking off a four part series on gender and sexuality, the team begins with an in-depth discussion on gender roles and binaries, and sexism in the church and society. They talk about why we might n…
Listener Feedback – The EPICsode – 010
Entering their tenth episode, the Irenicast team celebrates with a not-so-rapid-fire round of listener generated topics. They talk about everything from hell, virginity, and tithing, to breakfast ce…
All About Mindfulness – Finding Peace in a World of Mass Distraction – 009
To break up the pattern of heavier topics, this week Jeff, Mona & Allen have a discussion on mindfulness. The team shares their experiences and frustrations with trying to remain present in the mids…
Racism and Dialogue BONUS Episode – Interview with Mariama White-Hammond – 008.5
In this bonus episode we continue the conversation on racism and dialogue. Mona interviews Mariama White-Hammond, a community organizer and minister in Boston. Mariama shares insights from her perso…
Racism and Dialogue – “But I Don’t See Color?” – 008
Never ones to shy away from a difficult topic, this week the hosts enter into an important discussion on racism and dialogue used in conversations about race. The conversation opens up into an hones…
Do Humans Have Souls? – I Challenge You To A Dualism! – 007
Do humans have souls? Getting meta this week, the team talks about the nature of human nature, whether we have free will, how to think about souls, and how religion, philosophy and science can shap…
Religious Freedom Restoration Act – You Can’t Have Your Cake OR Eat It – 006
Jeff, Mona, & Allen tackle all things religious and free. This week, that happens to be Indiana’s widely disputed SB 101 Religious Freedom Restoration Act. They follow up the discussion with Say Wha…
Challenging Consumer Culture – All-Consuming Buyer – 005
This week on Irenicast Jeff, Mona & Allen discuss the good, bad, and ugly about living in a consumer culture. Then, like good little consumers, they weigh in on favorite movies, what their celebrity …
The Nature of Biblical Texts – Wholly Scripture, Batman! – 004
Hipsters, the Bible and Batman this week on Irenicast. The team gets into a deep discussion of the nature of Biblical texts, what interpretation means, and how to treat ancient sacred texts with resp…
Reconciling Scripture with Science – EVILution – 003
How do we go about reconciling scripture with science? This week Jeff, Mona & Allen scratch the surface of the issues around Evolution versus Creationism, from ancient times to present. Bookending …
A Christian Response to War – Finding A Third Way – 002
Between discussing candy bars and playing a game of Famous Christians for 100, Jeff, Mona and Allen have a serious conversation about the curious relationship between Christianity and militarism. Wh…
Leaving Evangelicalism – BONUS Episode – 001.5
In this Leaving Evangelicalism bonus episode, Mona takes on the quest of answering the following question: where did Evangelicalism come from? What is it, exactly, and how did it become the multi-fa…
Leaving Evangelicalism – East of Eden – 001
In the inaugural episode of Irenicast, Jeff, Mona & Allen discuss their journeys leaving Evangelicalism. Plus they will play a little game they like to call Jesus or Jay-Z.
Host Check In (00:20)
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Conversations on Faith and Culture – Introducing Irenicast – 000
An Irenicon is very excited to introduce Irenicast, our new weekly podcast dedicated to conversations on faith and culture. Our first official episode will be posted on Tuesday, 3/10/15. Join hosts, …