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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...

religion & spirituality religion

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Glennon Doyle - Re-Release

The Deconstructionists ·

2018/09/19

Guest Info/Bio: A re-release of one of our absolute favorite episodes from our first season. This is an interview with Glennon Doyle from back in 2016 after the release of her incredible book (that is now being made into a movie), “Love Warrior.” Glennon is the author of New York Times bestselling memoir “Carry On, Warrior” and “Love Warrior.” She is also the founder of Momastery, an online community reaching millions of people each week. She is the creator and president of Together Rising - a

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Ep 81 - Lillian Daniel "Tired of Apologizing for a...

The Deconstructionists ·

2018/09/05

Guest Info/Bio: This week we speak with the incredible…the amazing…Reverend Lillian Daniel! Lillian is a preacher, teacher and writer in Iowa. While she has taught preaching at a number of schools, including Chicago Theological Seminary and Yale Divinity School, she can’t be held responsible for everyone who falls asleep in church. Her new book, Tired of Apologizing for a Church I Don't Belong To is generating international conversation about the changing religious landscape. It continues the

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Ep 80 - Dr. Stephen Hinshaw "The Stigma & Hope of...

The Deconstructionists ·

2018/08/21

Guest Info/Bio: This week we cover a topic that is very important to us. We had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Stephen Hinshaw about the nature of stigma and mental health. Dr. Hinshaw grew up in our hometown of Columbus, Ohio and attended Harvard and UCLA. A professor of Psychology (UC Berkley) and Psychiatry (UC San Francisco), he is an international presence in clinical psychology/mental health, with over 320 articles/chapters and 12 books. He received the Distinguished Teaching Award in

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Ep 79 - Bonnie Kristian "A Flexible Faith"

The Deconstructionists ·

2018/08/08

Guest Info/Bio: This week we speak with Bonnie Kristian! Bonnie is a writer who writes amazing stuff on the topics of theology, politics, and guinea pigs. She’s currently the weekend editor at The Week and fellow at Defense Priorities. Her writing has also appeared at other publications, including Time, CNN, Politico, The Hill, Relevant Magazine, Rare, The American Conservative, and more. In 2016, she graduated from Bethel Seminary with an M.A. in Christian Thought, and is currently exploring

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Ep 78 - Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove "Slaveholder Religion"

The Deconstructionists ·

2018/07/18

Guest Info/Bio: This week we speak with Jonathan Wilson Hartgrove! Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove is a celebrated spiritual writer and sought-after speaker. A native of North Carolina, he is a graduate of Eastern University and Duke Divinity School. In 2003, Jonathan and his wife Leah founded the Rutba House, a house of hospitality where the formerly homeless are welcomed into a community that eats, prays, and shares life together. Jonathan directs the School for Conversion, a nonprofit that has grown

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Ep 77- Jared Patrick Boyd "Imaginative Prayer"

The Deconstructionists ·

2018/07/03

Guest Info/Bio: This week we speak with Jared Boyd! Jared Patrick Boyd is a pastor (Vineyard USA ), spiritual director, teacher, and founder of The Order of Sustainable Faith, a missional monastic order for the 21st Century. He is the author of Invitations & Commitments: A Rule of Life. He and his wife have four daughters, and are planting Franklinton Abbey, a new faith community on the west side of Columbus, OH. Guest Published Works: Invitations & Commitments: A Rule of Life : The Order of

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Ep 76 - Fr. Richard Rohr "Richard Rohr 101"

The Deconstructionists ·

2018/05/16

This week’s guest: This week we welcome the return of one of our biggest influences! Father Richard Rohr returns to the podcast to take us to school in Rohr 101. What does it mean when we talk about the perennial tradition? What is mysticism? What is the Cosmic Christ? We get into all things Rohr! Fr. Richard Rohr is a globally recognized ecumenical teacher bearing witness to the universal awakening within Christian Mysticism and the Perennial Tradition. He is a Franciscan priest of the New Mexico

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Ep 75 - Dr. Michio Kaku "The Future of Humanity"

The Deconstructionists ·

2018/04/24

This week we are thrilled to bring you our interview with Dr. Michio Kaku! Dr. Michio Kaku is the co-creator of string field theory, a branch of string theory. He received a B.S. (summa cum laude) from Harvard University in 1968 where he came first in his physics class. He went on to the Berkeley Radiation Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley and received a Ph.D. in 1972. In 1973, he held a lectureship at Princeton University. Michio continues Einstein’s search for a “Theory of

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Ep 74 - Diana Butler Bass "Grateful"

The Deconstructionists ·

2018/04/10

Guest Bio: This week we welcome back one of our favorite guests Dr. Diana Butler Bass! Diana is an author, speaker, and independent scholar specializing in American religion and culture. She holds a Ph.D. in religious studies from Duke University. Diana regularly speaks at conferences, consults with religious organizations, leads educational events for religious leaders, and teaches and preaches in a variety of venues. She writes at The Huffington Post and The Washington Post and comments on

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Ep 73 - John Dominic Crossan "Resurrecting Easter"

The Deconstructionists ·

2018/03/28

Guest Bio: This week we have the great honor of speaking with the legendary John Dominic Crossan! Dr. Crossan is one of the preeminent New Testament scholars and historian of early Christianity. He is known for his contemporary historical Jesus research and he has written both popular and academic books on an array of topics. Dr. Crossan received his Doctor of Divinity at St. Patrick’s College, Maynooth, the Irish national seminary and completed two additional years of study in biblical languages at

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Ep 72 - Kester Brewin "Getting High"

The Deconstructionists ·

2018/03/21

Guest Bio: This week we speak with Kester Brewin! Kester is a mathematics teacher known as one of the leading thinkers in philosophy of religion and technology. The power of his work lies in the synthesis of ideas from disparate fields, playing the history of piracy off a psychotherapeutic reading of Star Wars, or pushing Harry Potter to play alongside both Batman and Shakespeare’s Prospero. Accessible, challenging and richly rewarding, his work has been hailed on both sides of the Atlantic as some

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Ep 71 - Dr. Paul F. Knitter "Theologies of Religions"

The Deconstructionists ·

2018/03/06

Guest Bio: This week we bring you a real special treat. We were honored and privileged to speak with Dr. Paul F. Knitter. Dr. Knitter is Paul Tillich Professor Emeritus of Theology, World Religions and Culture at Union Theological Seminary in Manhattan, until he retired in June 2013. He holds a licentiate in theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome and a doctorate from the University of Marburg, Germany. Dr. Knitter is one of the driving forces within the study of theologies of

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Ep 70 - Dr. Tad DeLay "The Cynic & The Fool"

The Deconstructionists ·

2018/02/20

Guest Bio: This week we bring back one of our favorite guests from our first season! Dr. Tad DeLay! Tad is interested in the intersections of continental philosophy, theology, psychoanalysis, critical theory, and politics. He also holds a Ph.D. Religion as well as an M.A. Philosophy, an M.A. Theology, and B.A. Psychology. He lives, writes, and teaches in Denver, and I aims to make theory public. (Selected) Published Works: The Cynic & the Fool: The Unconscious in Theology & Politics and God

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Ep 69 - Carol Howard Merritt "Healing Spiritual Wounds"

The Deconstructionists ·

2018/02/06

Guest Bio: This week we talk with one of our new favorite human beings, Carol Howard Merritt! Rev. Carol Howard Merritt (@CarolHoward) is a minister whose writing, speaking, and teaching is anchored in theological wisdom and sociological insight. She’s a sought-after keynote speaker, especially on the topic of ministering in a new generation. After being raised as a conservative Baptist and attending a fundamentalist Bible college, Carol studied at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Texas

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Adam's "New Years Irresolutions"

The Deconstructionists ·

2018/01/01

Adam brings you some thoughts on the New Year as we step into 2018 and beyond. Thank you to everyone who has made and continues to make this podcast what it is! We will be back in February and look forward to meeting as many of you as possible in person this year! Big thanks to: Nicholas Rowe for his amazing production and friendship skills; Ryan Battles for his incredible work on our website; Joe Ernest, Jason Turner, and Chad Flannagan for the killer designs; Jared Hevron for all of the amazing

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Ep 68 - Adam & John "Year end wrap-up"

The Deconstructionists ·

2017/12/28

The year end wrap-up episode that was a year in the making! Adam and John take a look back at how it all began, what they’ve learned, where they find themselves now, what they’re reading, and what they’re working on for 2018! All new content starting February 2018!!! Special music provided by Nicholas Rowe & Friends “Holly Jolly Christmas” and The Undeserving “The Grinch” https://nicholasrowe.bandcamp.com www.nicholasrowemusic.com Twitter: @_NicholasRowe_ Facebook: @nicholasrowemusic Instagram:

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A Christmas Message from John

The Deconstructionists ·

2017/12/24

A special Christmas message from John. John talks about the differences in the birth accounts in the Gospel’s of Matthew and Luke, and why Luke’s Gospel still challenges us now. Merry Christmas and see you all in February! The Deconstructionist’s Podcast is mixed and edited by Nicholas Rowe at National Audio Preservation Society: A full service recording studio and creative habitat, located in Heath, Ohio. Find them on Facebook and Twitter or visit their website for more information.

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78:35

Ep 67 - Dr. Alexander Shaia "Radiance within the...

The Deconstructionists ·

2017/12/20

Guest Info/Bio: This week we bring you a Christmas treat! The return of our dear friend Dr. Alexander Shaia just in time for Christmas. Dr. Alexander Shaia is an international speaker, author, and teacher. He studied cultural anthropology at Notre Dame University, and also has a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Alexander is the author of the revolutionary book, “Heart and Mind: The Four-Gospel Journey for Radical Transformation” which is now available in its 2nd Edition. Grab a copy on Amazon now

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Ep 66 - Dr. Pauline Boss "Ambiguous Loss"

The Deconstructionists ·

2017/12/13

Guest Info/Bio: This week we speak with Dr. Pauline Boss. Pauline is an educator and researcher who is widely recognized for her groundbreaking research on what is now known as the theory of ambiguous loss. All losses are touched with ambiguity. Yet, Dr. Boss’s research and practice have revealed that those who suffer ambiguous loss, losses without finality or resolution, bear a particular and challenging burden. Whether it is the experience of caring for a parent who is suffering from Alzheimer’s

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Ep 65 - Andrew Schwab (of Project 86)

The Deconstructionists ·

2017/12/06

Guest Info/Bio: This week we speak with Andrew Schwab! Andrew is the lead singer of the band Project 86, an author, speaker, and graphic artist. We talk with him about what it’s like within the “Christian” music industry (and music industry in general), the unique dynamics of being in a band, fame, and much much more! Andrew is celebrating 20 years with Project 86 by releasing their 10th studio album, “Sheep Among Wolves” available now! (Selected) Guest Publications: We Caught You Plotting Murder,

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