Jason steps in to help us talk about being addicted to church. Organized religion is designed to attract people. It IS addictive. Then Monday, the high wears off and we start pre-using, dreaming about going back. Of course we like it, just like I used to like sodas-I was addicted to it. We took Cindy…
So, here we go! This begins our serious on our soon-to be published book, “Out Into the Desert.” The subtitle of the book is Thriving Outside Organized Religion. It is not an attack on religion, it is a review, mostly of Christianity. It is also some of our experience as pastors for 20 years. The…
I love every conversation I have with Jason Elam. I attempted to interview him, but he is good at turning questions around. Even though we are the best of friends, we don’t see everything exactly the same, but we usually end up talking about organized religion. Order Being or the The Being Journey companion guide…
We’ve been waiting a while to talk to Dallas Verity. He and Blair have had some amazing interviews on their podcast, Shipwreck Over Safety. But we got to know them more through our conversations on various broadcasts over the years including The Desert Sanctuary. When I knew we were going to talk, I kept seeing…
Recently we were asked to contribute to a parenting book. Now that we are grandparents, we can at least summarize what worked for us and what didn’t. Parenting is a daunting task with many confusing voices offering their opinion on what might work. In the end, the best we can do is follow our heart…
So, Karl why don’t you just leave religion alone and pursue what you want to pursue? Because religion is part of my roots and religion affects people. I know that people involved in organized religion don’t have evil intentions, but the system is systemically inadequate to deal with the trauma that it often creates. Please…
Some Christians like to imagine they are under attack, but maybe they are under review. This week we talk about a comment Karl heard on TicToc from Pastor Joseph Yoo. We also talk about Vulnerability and Bravery and a quote from Brene Brown. It’s always good to talk to Jason! Order Being or the The…
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Welcome to our 150th Episode! Should we be properly formed? Is formation an important thing? Many like to say, “We need to do (this or that) so that we will be properly formed. But is formation the goal? Are there better words we could use? Laura and I take a long, hard look at this…
I love deeply spiritual people! Even though I have a hard time with religion, I love to talk to people that exude depth when they speak. I love when I sense integrity in their voice – and, I always feel this way about my friend, Rachel. Now, I know where she gets it – I…
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