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Practicing Gospel Podcast

David Rayburn

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Practicing Resurrection Part 1 Marc Mullinax PGE 10

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2020/04/13

This episode is the first of a two part conversation I have with Dr. Marc Mullinax who is Professor of Religion at Mars Hill University in Mars Hill, North Carolina and who is also a charter member of the creative and progressive church, Circle of Mercy, in Asheville, North Carolina. Even before, but now enhanced by, the experiences with the Coronavirus, Christians across the theological spectrum have been experiencing a deep sense of anxiety. In this episode, we explore and discuss the reasons for

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The Coronavirus, Peacebuilding, and Creativity PGE9

Practicing Gospel Podcast ·

2020/03/30

The Coronavirus has played havoc with my interviewing schedule. Melissa Rogers was to be my next episode, and she may be my next guest, but I had to cancel her interview due to the travel restrictions caused by the virus. So, while I am regrouping and rescheduling and had the ideas in this episode on my mind, I decided to present them now. Solving the pandemic and ending the deaths of people caused by the coronavirus is the major problem facing our globe at the present, but this problem has created

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Peacemaking 1 Dr. Tink Tinker Interview PGE8

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2020/03/12

This episode begins a series on peacemaking. I learned of the book, Peacemaking and the Challenge of Violence in World Religions by Drs. Irfan Omar and Michael Duffey. The authors are professors in the Department of Theology at Marquette University. In conjunction with the book, the authors held a one-day symposium by the same title. The book (and symposium) consists of seven scholars representing seven of the world's religions. Each scholar is also a practitioner of the religion she or he

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Building Bridges 1 Byron Ballard Wiccan High...

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2020/02/20

In this episode I begin a series of conversations with other-than-Christian folks. As the dominant religion in the United States, Christianity has often acted oppressively and hostilely to non-Christian groups. The Christian Left has contributed to those actions with its tendency toward moral and academic elitism and with its complicity in supporting oppressive and hostile structures. Some confessing and repenting on our part as Christians needs to occur as well as some efforts at taking steps to

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Ministry With Stroke Survivors Robert Randolph PGE6

Practicing Gospel Podcast ·

2020/02/06

In this episode I have a conversation with the Reverend Robert Randolph. He was a pastor who, in his early 30s had two strokes. He discusses his experience of surviving and of continuing in ministry as a chaplain. He also gives us a clearer understanding about strokes and insight into the experiences of stroke survivors. In doing this Robert equips us and enables us more fully, in both a caring and encouraging way, to relate to and journey along side of stroke survivors. Robert has written an

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Steady State Economics 1 Rob Dietz PGE5

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2020/01/25

In this episode I begin the first of what will be a series of conversations with Steady State economists. Steady State Economics is an alternative to both Neoclassical free-market capitalism and socialism, which, if I understand Steady State economists correctly, they classify as being growth-oriented economies. I have been persuaded by Steady State economists description of the limitations of existing approaches to the economy, particularly in light of climate change, pollution, and global poverty,

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Biblical Storytelling Donna Marie Todd PGE4

Practicing Gospel Podcast ·

2020/01/16

In this episode, my guest, Donna Marie Todd, treats us to the wonderful art form of storytelling. Donna Marie calls herself a singer of stories. Stories are one of the most ancient forms of entertainment, education, and insight. The International Storytelling Festival held in Jonesboro, Tennessee each year celebrates this art form. In this episode, Donna Marie introduces us to a particular kind of storytelling called Biblical storytelling. Jewish and Christian scripture, referred to by Christians

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Just Me PGE3

Practicing Gospel Podcast ·

2019/12/28

In this episode I explain why I am doing this show and the ideas and experiences that are shaping my thinking and approach. I describe the cultural, political, and theological contexts that motivate me. The music for the episode is the anthem, 'A Place at the Table,' words by Shirley Erena Murray, music by Mary McDonald, published by Hope Publishing Company and is used by permission.

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58:47

Michael Hawn Racial Reconciliation 2 – PGE2

Practicing Gospel Podcast ·

2019/10/23

This episode is a continuation of the discussion on racial reconciliation. My guest for this episode is Dr. Michael Hawn who is University Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Church Music and Adjunct Professor and Director of the Doctor of Pastoral Music Program in the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. Dr. Hawn discusses cross-cultural worship and especially the use of music as a valence or combining and binding medium for facilitating racial reconciliation

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46:03

Racial Reconciliation 1 – PGE1

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2019/09/30

In this first episode of Practicing Gospel, my guests are Father Jim Abbott, a retired Episcopal priest, Tyrone Greenley, Director of Christians for a United Community, and Dr. Jim McCoy, former pastor of First Baptist Church, Weaverville, NC. Each of my guest have long been active in racial reconciliation both in their personal and professional lives. Based upon their experiences, they are with me to discuss issues involved in engaging in racial reconciliation, especially in light of the present

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