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Nomad Podcast

For more than 15 years Nomad Podcast has been hosting conversations with theologians, activists and contemplatives from across the Christian spectrum and beyond. Reflecting on our evangelical heritage we explore the possibilities of a more inclusive, generous and hopeful faith.

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01:36:16

Selina Stone - Womanist Ways (N316)

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2024/03/11

Theologian Selina Stone joins us to share her experience of growing up in a black Pentecostal church, the questions and doubts she wrestled with, and the answers she found in womanist theology. Among other things, Selina reflects on the limitations of traditional theology, the role of spirituality in fostering well-being, her evolving relationship with the Bible, and why she now no longer regularly attends church. Following the interview Tim and Anna reflect on their own evolving faith journey, and

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01:32:19

Mark Karris - Healing From Hell (N315)

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2024/02/23

Therapist and author Mark Karris joins us to discuss religious trauma and the path to healing. Drawing on his own personal experiences and professional insights as a therapist, Mark reflects on oppressive religious beliefs, in particular the doctrine of Hell, original sin, and the image of a wrathful God, and the harm this can cause us. Mark then shares therapeutic tools that can help us on the journey to healing. Interview starts at 14m 29s Show Notes → The creation of Nomad's thoughtful,

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01:25:17

Cole Arthur Riley - Black Liturgies (N314)

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2024/02/09

Poet and author Cole Arthur Riley joins us to talk about her desire for a spirituality that was more human and a more liberating expression of faith. This journey led to the emergence of Black Liturgies. From prayers and poetry to breath practices and ancestral writings, this digital project explores spirituality that embraces embodiment, lament, rage and rest. And draws deeply from both contemplation and activism. Interview starts at 13m 53s Show Notes → We'd be very grateful if you could consider

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01:38:53

Bethany Sollereder - Animal Suffering and the Love of...

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2024/01/24

In this podcast theologian and author Bethany Sollereder explores the complex intersection of animal suffering, the evolutionary process and divine love. She reflects on God's role in the face of suffering, the possibility of redemption for non-human animals, and creation's journey towards love and maturity. It's a fascinating conversation about theology, evolution, and the ultimate purpose of creation. Interview starts at 15m 57s Show Notes → We'd be very grateful if you could consider supporting

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01:49:27

Rachel Held Evans - Losing My Evangelical Religion...

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2024/01/08

To kick off 2024 we thought we’d share a Nomad Revisited episode with you. Each month on Revisited Tim and Nick raid the Nomad archives, dust off an old interview, and ponder where their faith was then, where it is now, and what influences shaped that transition. Nomad Revisited is usually tucked away behind a paywall on our Patreon page as a little thank you for the listeners who help us pay the bills. But we’re making this one freely available as a little New Years treat. In this Revisited, we

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Christena Cleveland - A Spirituality of the Womb (N311)

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2023/12/20

In this Christmas devotional podcast, Dr Christena Cleveland explores the symbolism of the Black Madonna. In times of dysregulation and uncertainty, the Black Madonna has provided Christena a powerful symbol of love, nurture and connection, allowing her to move from a spirituality of fear to one of trust. Following Christena’s refection, Anna Robinson creates a contemplative space for us to more deeply reflect and experience this womb-like space of safety and trust. Jay Hulme then reads a poem about

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01:49:56

Christmas Q&A (N310)

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2023/12/08

In this special seasonal episode, all the Nomad hosts come together for a Q&A to infuse your holidays with festive cheer. As a thank you to our beloved listeners whose financial support made this year's 24 Nomad episodes possible, we've gathered around the virtual fireplace to wrestle with 24 of their burning questions. Everything from our favourite biscuits to whether Jesus is God! So, grab a cozy blanket, pour yourself a glass of mulled wine, and join us as we share stories, insights, and a touch

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01:55:25

Jay Hulme - A Queer Journey of Saints and Sanctuaries...

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2023/11/24

Author and poet Jay Hulme joins us to talk about his literal and metaphorical search to connect with a variety of ancient and eccentric saintly figures. Weaving together themes of wilderness, faith, sexuality and decay, Jay speaks of the connections he discovered and the inspiration we might find when examining these lives from long ago. Following the interview Anna and Joy consider their past and present relationships to religious saints and reflect on what role these themes play in their lives

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01:36:04

Dana Hicks - Reimagining Marriage (N308)

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2023/11/09

In this episode former pastor Dana Hicks guides us through the evolving landscape of marriage and relationships. Dana explores how our cultural perceptions of marriage are shifting and challenging established norms, and ponders the relevance of biblical images of marriage for our modern context. With a focus on reimagining relationships, Dana helps us explore ideas such as relationship anarchy, and how they might help us shape the future of marriage. After the interview, Nomad hosts Tim Nash and

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01:37:27

Ilia Delio - The Primacy of Love (N307)

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2023/10/24

In this episode we’re joined by Franciscan sister and theologian Ilia Delio. Ilia guides us through the intersection of science, spirituality, and love. We explore the concept of God's love as a fundamental force in the cosmos, existing at the heart of everything, connecting us to God, each other and the physical structures of the universe. After the interview, Nomad hosts Tim Nash and Anna Robinson ponder the place of love in their evolving faith. Interview begins at 18m 25s Show Notes → The

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02:29:51

Lindsay Munroe - Sexuality After Purity Culture (N306)

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2023/10/10

As part of her personal spiritual journey and theological master's research, Lindsay Monroe invited a group of women to explore the impact of purity culture on their sexuality. We invite her to discuss what she discovered, about the harm inflicted by this ideology and how we might be open to finding healthier and more authentic ways forward. Following the interview, Nick Thorley and Joy Brooks consider their experiences of purity culture and how they might develop a wider understanding of sexuality

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02:33:21

ChatGPT - In AI We Trust? (N305)

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2023/09/22

In this episode we speak with a non-human guest: the AI chatbot, ChatGPT. We quiz ChatGPT on the ethical complexities and moral implications of weaving AI into our lives and spiritual journeys. We discuss what safeguards need to be in place to ensure AI acts as a catalyst for human flourishing, what AI can teach us about what it means to be human, and whether it could create it’s own religious texts, and lead it’s own Church of AI? After the interview Nomad hosts Tim Nash and Joy Brooks look for

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01:39:34

Nicola Slee - Abba Amma: Improvisations on the Lord's...

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2023/09/10

Reflecting on the Lord's Prayer, theologian, writer, and poet Nicola Slee delves into some of it’s problematic language, and through a process of improvisation reimagines the prayer as one that brings a universal message of hope in a world marred by injustice. After the interview, Nomad hosts Tim Nash and Anna Robinson reflect on their own journeys with the Lord’s Prayer, and ponder its role in their current spiritual practices. Interview starts at 17m 28s Show Notes → The creation of Nomad's

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01:12:51

David Blower - Farewell and Godspeed (N303)

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2023/08/24

Well, this is it. After over six years of hosting, interviewing, music and creativity, David Blower is bowing out. In his final episode Tim and David reflect on David’s nomad journey, answer listener questions, and listen to some music. And, of course, talk about the Nah Box and signs of hope. So raise a glass, wipe the tear from your eye, and enjoy a final hour in the company of DBB. Show Notes → The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, wonderfully ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally

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02:14:51

Michael Frost - Deconstructing the Christian...

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2023/08/10

Host of the In the Shift podcast Michael Frost is a researcher, writer and theologian. In this episode he shares from his own experience of faith and church, as he unpicks the language that has so often been co-opted in Christian spaces to enforce power and perpetuate unhealthy systems of control. Afterwards Nick Thorley and Joy Brooks consider the impact of this misuse of power on their own lives and reflect on how they have found healthier ways of engaging with their own faith. Interview starts at

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02:07:44

Sam Ewell - A Convivial Faith (N301)

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2023/07/24

Theologian and community gardener Sam Ewell reflects on his years as a missionary and a neighbour, and how a radical priest called Ivan Illich led him back to the soil. After the interview, Nomad hosts David Blower and Anna Robinson ponder how the life and teaching of Illich might help shape their evolving faith. Interview starts at 10m 50s Show Notes → The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, wonderfully ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful, wonderful listeners. Supporting us

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01:49:24

Claire Gilbert - Revelations of Divine Love (N300)

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2023/07/10

During two and a half years of cancer treatment, Claire Gilbert found a spiritual companion in Julian of Norwich. We speak to Claire about her experience of writing Julian's fictional autobiography. She considers the tensions between Julian's visions and Holy church, whilst reflecting on the possibilities that open up when we are transformed by both suffering and love. Following the interview, Anna and Joy consider the themes of Julian's life and how they apply to their experiences of faith and

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01:58:47

Doug King - Spiral Dynamics, Deconstruction and the...

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2023/06/23

We speak with Doug King about the evolution of his faith, progressing from Christian fundamentalism to a post-Christian identity. At the heart of Doug’s understanding of this journey is the historical framework of Spiral Dynamics, a model that illuminates the evolution of worldviews across cultures worldwide. This model reveals that the journey many of us have been on - from fundamentalism, through deconstruction, to a more expansive, inclusive spirituality - are not isolated personal experiences,

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02:00:48

Sally Mann - Encountering the Neighbourhood (N298)

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2023/06/09

Sally Mann has lived on the same road in East Ham that her family have lived on since the 1800s. She and Dave have worked and played with their neighbours to form all kinds of shared spaces for common life: community halls, gardens, sports fields and more. This is a story about faith shaped more by encounters with people and place than by institutions and dogma. After the interview David Blower and Joy Brooks reflect on their own experiences of place and encounter with others. They consider the

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Rachel and Simon Jay - Complex Families (N297)

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2023/05/24

Over the last 20 years Rachel and Simon Jay have been parents to many children through fostering and adoption as well as raising their own biological children. In this conversational episode, we listen in as they reflect on their experiences, discuss what they've learnt, and explore the expectations, challenges and delights of being family. Show Notes → The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, wonderfully ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful, wonderful listeners. Supporting us

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