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The Deconstructionists

John Williamson

A podcast about building new faith. Its all about construction, but sometimes that means you have to deconstruct a little. Questions, exploration, mystery...

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Ep. 117 - Dan Koch & Sarey Martin Concepcion...

The Deconstructionists ·

2021/03/04

Guest Info/Bio:This week I welcome back Dan Koch and this time he brings along his friend Sarey Martin Concepcion. They came on the podcast to address a topic we haven’t discussed in great depth since literally episode #1. We talk all about the term deconstruction, what we mean when we use the term, and how each of our journeys began. Dan and Sarey also created an amazing library of resources for folks going through a spiritual deconstruction at www.soyouredeconstructing.com So You’re Deconstructing

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Ep. 116 - Sarah Bessey "A Rhythm of Prayer"

The Deconstructionists ·

2021/02/18

Guest Info/Bio: This week I welcome back one of our favorite guests - Sarah Bessey! Sarah Bessey is the author of the best-selling and critically acclaimed books Jesus Feminist (2013); Out of Sorts: Making Peace with an Evolving Faith (2015); and Miracles and Other Reasonable Things (2019). Her new collaborative book, A Rhythm of Prayer: A Collection of Meditations for Renewal is now available everywhere books are sold.d.Along with her friends, the late Rachel Held Evans and Jim Chaffee, Sarah

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Ep. 115 - Peter Rollins "Atheism for Lent 2021"

The Deconstructionists ·

2021/02/02

Guest Info/Bio: This week I welcome back our dear friend Peter Rollins to talk all about his annual Atheism for Lent course. To sign up for Atheism for Lent go to Pete’s website: www.peterrollins.com for tickets.Pete is an author, philosopher, storyteller, producer, and public speaker who has gained an international reputation for overturning traditional notions of religion and forming “churches” that preach the Good News that we can’t be satisfied, that life is difficult, and that we don’t know the

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Ep. 114 - Stina Kielsmeier-Cook "Blessed Are The...

The Deconstructionists ·

2020/12/22

Guest Info/Bio: This week we speak with Stina Kielsmeier-Cook about what it’s like being in an interfaith relationship. What does it look like when the other person in your relationship has a different faith or no faith at all? Stina is a writer from the cold north where she raises kids, maxes out her library card, and is usually late for church. A former housing advocate for refugees, Stina loves to talk about public policy, parenting, and her neighborhood in Minneapolis. She works as Director of

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Ep. 113 - Richard Beck "Trains, Jesus, and Murder:...

The Deconstructionists ·

2020/12/08

Guest Info/Bio: This week we speak with Dr. Richard Beck. Richard Beck is Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology at Abilene Christian University. He is the author of Unclean, The Authenticity of Faith, The Slavery of Death, Reviving Old Scratch, and The Gospel According to Johnny Cash. Richard's published research also covers topics as diverse as the psychology of profanity to why Christian bookstore art is so bad. Richard leads a bible study each week for fifty inmates at the

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Ep. 112 - Justin Toppins "Human Trafficking pt. 2"

The Deconstructionists ·

2020/11/24

Guest Info/Bio:This week I welcome Justin Toppins is a writer and filmmaker who recently released his book, “The Outcast Daughter: What I learned about hope and faith from conversations with sex trafficking survivors and his accompanying documentary film, “Irreclaimable”. For more than a year, Justin set out to learn about the dark world of sex trafficking. Along the way he spoke with victims, sex workers, and even law enforcement to separate fact from myth. Guest

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Ep. 111 - David Zach "Human Trafficking pt. 1"

The Deconstructionists ·

2020/11/16

Guest Info/Bio:This week I welcome David Zach. David Zach is the lead singer and songwriter for the rock band Remedy Drive as well as an advocate in the fight against human trafficking. The band has recorded two concept albums to shine a light on slavery and to celebrate the modern day abolition. The band's community and fan base has contributed around $350,000 in donations and in-kind donations to the counter trafficking organization The Exodus Road. When the band is not on tour David

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Ep. 110 - Kevin James Doyle "Embarrassment = Good...

The Deconstructionists ·

2020/11/03

Guest Info/Bio:This week I welcome back comedian Kevin James Doyle! Kevin just released his first comedy special, The 30 Year Old Virgin on all major platforms - iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Prime, Spectrum, Comcast, Apple TV, Dish, DirectTV, Vimeo, YouTube, etc. The audio album is available on Sirius XM, Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, and more. We talk about Kevin’s religious upbringing and how that played a major role in the stories that make up his hilarious special. Kevin is a

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Ep. 109 - Dan Koch "The Rapture/End Times Theology"

The Deconstructionists ·

2020/10/26

Guest Info/BIo:This week I have a fascinating conversation with Dan Koch. Dan got his start in professional songwriting in 2002 with his band Sherwood. They released three full albums and a handful of shorter EPs, toured the US, Europe & Japan, and generally had a great time. As that season of life ended, he settled in Seattle and began transitioning into writing music for film & TV. He’s been fortunate to work with some great people, and has landed some 80+ national TV & radio spots in

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Everybody Now: Climate Emergency and Sacred Duty

The Deconstructionists ·

2020/10/19

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Ep. 108 - Dr. David Bentley Hart "That All Shall Be...

The Deconstructionists ·

2020/10/12

Guest Info/BIo:This week I have a fascinating conversation with Dr. David Bentley Hart on his new book That All Shall Be Saved: Heaven, Hell, and Universal Salvation. Dr. Hart has held positions at numerous universities including St. Louis University, University of Virginia, Duke University, and Providence College. His specialities are philosophical theology, systematics, patristics, classical and continental philosophy, and Asian religion. Dr. Hart has published numerous books and over 450 articles

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Ep. 107 - Shane Claiborne "Beating Guns & How to be...

The Deconstructionists ·

2020/09/22

Guest Info/BIo: This week I have a long overdue conversation with Shane Claiborne. Shane is a best-selling author, renowned activist, sought-after speaker, and self-proclaimed “recovering sinner.” Shane writes and speaks around the world about peacemaking, social justice, and Jesus, and is the author of several books including “The Irresistible Revolution,” “Jesus for President,” and his newest book “Executing Grace.” He is the visionary leader of The Simple Way in Philadelphia and co-director of

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Ep. 106 - Jon Steingard "How to Deconstruct in the...

The Deconstructionists ·

2020/09/02

Guest Info/BIo: This week I have a really fun conversation with Jon Steingard. Jon is a Canadian musician who is the lead vocalist/guitarist of the band Hawk Nelson. Jon currently works as a director and filmmaker. Guest Links: www.steingardcreative.com Twitter: @jonsteingard Instagram: @jonsteingard Facebook: @jonsteingard Special Music By: Hawk Nelson www.hawknelson.com Instagram: @hawknelson Twitter: @hawknelson Facebook: @Hawknelson Enjoy the music? Songs heard on this episode were: “Drops in

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Ep. 105 - Dr. Thomas Jay Oord "Q&A for God Can't"

The Deconstructionists ·

2020/08/18

Guest Bio: Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. He is an award-winning author, and he has written or edited more than twenty books. Oord has won the Outstanding Faculty Award twelve times as professor of Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa, Idaho. Oord is known for his contributions to research on love, relational theology, science and religion, and Wesleyan/Holiness/Church of the Nazarene thought. (Select) Guest Publications: The Nature of Love:

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Ep. 104 - Dr. Drew Hart "Who Will Be A Witness?" A...

The Deconstructionists ·

2020/07/08

Guest/Bio: This week we bring back one of our favorite guests, Dr. Drew Hart. Drew G. I. Hart is a professor in theology, an author, and an activist with ten years of pastoral experience. His undergraduate work was in biblical studies at Messiah College, he received his Masters of Divinity degree with an urban concentration at Biblical Seminary, and he recently defended his dissertation in the field of theology and ethics at Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia. Currently he is a part-time

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Ep. 103 - Drew Brown "A Conversation on Racism"

The Deconstructionists ·

2020/06/17

Guest/Bio: This week we welcome our friend Drew Brown to discuss race, racism, and the current movement to create lasting change within the United States and North American at-large. Drew is a Canadian award winning singer-songwriter, producer, and activist. Drew performs and works with artists all over North America. As a way to help other artists and musicians he also started the Personic Creative Collective. It serves as a hub for creatives to grow, learn, and be resourced. It offers production,

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Ep. 102 - Jonathan Martin "Hope In A Time of...

The Deconstructionists ·

2020/06/03

Guest/Bio: This week we have a long overdue guest - Jonathan Martin! We talk about anxiety and hope in the time of Pandemic amongst other topics. Jonathan is a pastor at The Table and author of two critically acclaimed books, Prototype and How to Survive a Shipwreck, with a third book coming out in the summer of 2020. He holds degrees from Gardner-Webb University, Penecostal Theological Seminary (MA) and Duke University (ThM). Jonathan’s work and/or words have been featured in places like the New

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Ep. 101 - Rev. Dr. Bruce Epperly "Faith in a Time of...

The Deconstructionists ·

2020/05/19

Guest/Bio: This week we welcome the Rev. Dr. Bruce Epperly. We talk about Bruce’s latest book, “Faith in a time of Pandemic” and how we can find hope in a time of uncertainty. Bruce is a nationally known pastor, educator, and author. He has served as a congregational pastor, university chaplain, professor, and seminary administrator. He is the author of over 50 books on practical theology, ministry, and spirituality, including the award-winning “Tending to the Holy: The Practice of the Presence of

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Ep. 100 - Chelsea Meyer & Ryan Wilkins "Divorce"

The Deconstructionists ·

2020/05/06

Guest Info/BIo: We’re back! This episode should have been out a couple of weeks ago but despite sheltering in place, working from home, having all of my groceries delivered, and only having contact with my ex-wife and daughter - I (John) still managed to get Covid. Fortunately I was able to recover at home and didn’t need to go to the hospital, but it took me out of commission for a few weeks. Be careful out there! Anyway, here is part 2 of the Divorce Series. This episode means a lot to me because

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Sunday Sermon Series: The Struggle is Real

The Deconstructionists ·

2020/04/12

Thanks for joining us for our special Sunday Sermon Series. This is the second in a series of sermons we recorded a few years ago that would thought we’d share now as we all try to navigate through the age of the Corona Virus. This week’s selection is a sermon Adam preached several years ago at LIFE Church in Bexley, Ohio. It’s one of my favorites and I know that you’ll love it too. We hope you’re all staying safe out there. All the love from us to all of you. Theme music by Clay Kirchenbauer Stay

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