x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

The Desert Sanctuary

Karl and Laura Forehand

Life is hard some times! People often long for safe places where they can express their grief, confusion or even anger. Whether you are deconstructing, questioning, or doubting, you are welcome and valued here. When many of us venture out to find healing or relief or adventure, it can often feel like walking out into the Desert. Welcome to our Sanctuary in the Desert. You are welcome to share your thoughts and what you are producing while you are processing. We will endeavor to lean toward the

religion & spirituality

All Episodes

49:35

288 – Leaning Forward – Paula Stone Williams – As a...

The Desert Sanctuary ·

2023/10/14

Paula Stone Williams is an internationally-known speaker on issues of gender equity, LGBTQ advocacy, and religious tolerance. She has been featured in TEDWomen, TEDSummit, the New York Times, Red Table Talk, TEDxMileHigh, the Washington Post, NPR, Good Morning America, CNN, ABC News, PBS, and scores of other media outlets. As a keynote speaker, Paula has spoken for hundreds of corporations, conferences, and universities…Read more →

en

80:17

Special Edition – Stuart Delony – He Gets Us

The Desert Sanctuary ·

2023/10/11

Stuart Delony https://www.snarkyfaith.com/about, and I spent some time talking about the “He Gets Us” campaign launched by some conservative evangelical sponsors that depicts the human side of Jesus. But, is it a bait-and-switch because we know they are not like that? Some of their own people don’t even buy it. We used an article from…Read more →

en

59:54

287 – Leaning Forward – Larry Jordan – You May Be Right

The Desert Sanctuary ·

2023/10/07

Larry Jordan was raised in a conservative, Christian household. His spiritual journey changed his politics and his religion, even his personality. Today, he is a follower of Jesus with a Zen practice. Larry spent 25 years in investment banking, assisting companies, governments, and non-profit agencies in issuing over $10 billion of municipal bonds for capital projects and…Read more →

en

65:12

286 – Leaning Forward – Karen Allen – Who am I?

The Desert Sanctuary ·

2023/09/30

Karen Allen has spent the past 22 years in healthcare as a paramedic, facilitator, and administrator. During that time, she led workshops on building strong relationships focusing on body, mind, and spirit balance, courageous cultures, and leadership development. As a CPR/First Aid instructor and other training courses, she has always been passionate about community outreach. …Read more →

en

44:36

Special Edition – Jess Piper – The Dirt Road Democrat

The Desert Sanctuary ·

2023/09/23

Jess Piper is a born and bred Southerner, having spent childhood and young adulthood in several southern states until she landed in Arkansas. She graduated with A BA in English and an MA in Education from the University of Arkansas. Jess is a fierce advocate for rural communities and public schools. She was an American…Read more →

en

49:50

285 – Leaning Forward – Derrick Day – Find What You Like

The Desert Sanctuary ·

2023/09/16

Derrick Day is a dynamic speaker, teacher, author, and leadership coach. Derrick is the author of Deconstructing Religion and is working on several other fiction and non-fiction books. Derrick is the founder and former Pastor of Agape Dominion Outreach and the Founder and former presiding Bishop of Kingdom Covenant International, a ministry governance organization. He is also…Read more →

en

13:54

Special Offer – Listening Sessions

The Desert Sanctuary ·

2023/09/10

We are now offering FREE listening sessions if you ever need to talk. We are not licensed therapists and make no claims except we promise to hear your story, without judgment and believe you. Follow this link for scheduling! Schedule a listening session here. Listen to our short podcast for more information: TheDesertSanctuary.org * karl4hand@gmail.com…Read more →

en

39:19

284 – Leaning Forward – Kathrine Snyder – Shimmering...

The Desert Sanctuary ·

2023/09/08

Growing up in the Midwest at the height of purity culture, Kathrine struggled for decades with undiagnosed anxiety and OCD. This book resonates deeply with people with OCD, but it also holds a deeper story: of a dreaming poet, a heartbreaking betrayal, a friend turned murderer. Of reality turning inside out and upside down. This…Read more →

en

51:45

283 – Leaning Forward – Kyle Butler – Being Free &...

The Desert Sanctuary ·

2023/09/08

Facebook Desert Sanctuary ResourcesRead more →

en

52:00

282 – Leaning Forward – Karen – Deconversion Therapy

The Desert Sanctuary ·

2023/09/07

Karen (no last name, please) writes about white evangelicalism for national outlets and is the co-host of Deconversion Therapy, a comedy podcast about the oddities of organized religion. She is a former Christian and evangelical missionary. She lives in the Bible Belt and spends too much time on social media. Deconversion Therapy Website The Desert…Read more →

en

54:41

Special Edition – Karl & Laura – Theology,...

The Desert Sanctuary ·

2023/09/04

Our new normal – sitting down without notes to talk about whatever. The Desert Sanctuary ResourcesRead more →

en

49:12

281 – Leaning Forward – Sheri Pallas – Releasing That...

The Desert Sanctuary ·

2023/09/02

Rev. Dr. Sheri Pallas is an author, ally, and activist. She hosts a weekly live stream, with experts and the experienced, tackling tough topics. Sheri was raised between two extremes of judgment and hate. Her father, a drug-dealing ex-con once nominated to be a Grand Dragon in the KKK. Her mom was a speaking-in-tongues, book-burning,…Read more →

en

64:35

280 – Leaning Forward – Janyne McConnaughey – Trauma...

The Desert Sanctuary ·

2023/08/27

Janyne McConnaughey, Ph.D., award-winning author and trauma-informed advocate, lived with the effects of childhood sexual abuse from the time she was three years old until she entered therapy and began her healing journey at the age of sixty-one. Realizing healing was possible for survivors, she first authored three memoirs describing the effects of childhood trauma and…Read more →

en

95:08

Special Edition – Spiritual Abuse – TNE, Tony Jones,...

The Desert Sanctuary ·

2023/08/24

Join us for this special conversation with Megan South Benninger and Ruthie Hird. Last week, when the question of whether Tony Jones should be platformed at the Theology Beer Camp (the Theo Bros), people responded. Megan and others started a conversation in The New Evangelicals community group, and the survivors were upset. Eventually, Tim Whitaker…Read more →

en

62:29

279 – Leaning Forward – Susan Cottrell – You are not...

The Desert Sanctuary ·

2023/08/20

SUSAN COTTRELL is an international speaker whose TEDx talk, for a crowd of 5,000 at TedxMileHigh in Denver, has 1.6 million online views. OutSmart magazine calls her “The Mother of All MamaBears.” The Advocate dubs her “our favorite affirming matriarch.” She is a prominent voice for the LGBTQ+ community & their faith parents; allies; and others who are marginalized…Read more →

en

67:55

290 – Leaning Forward – Brittney Hartley

The Desert Sanctuary ·

2023/08/16

From her website: https://nononsensespirituality.com/ I’ve studied philosophy, religion, and history all my life in a desire to understand myself and the world around me. After many dark nights of the soul, a Master’s Degree from a theological seminary, trying on many spiritual paths, and sitting at the feet of many mystics and mentors, I’ve become…Read more →

en

62:55

277 – Leaning Forward – B. Jamal Broadnax – Find the...

The Desert Sanctuary ·

2023/08/05

B. Jamal Broadnax was born in Reidsville, North Carolina. He has 4 daughters, Jamia Alexandria, Destini Taylor, Skylar Janell Broadnax, and Kristian Rice. Jamal is a former fundamentalist Chrisitian and pastored his own church from 1999 to 2019. In late 2019 Jamal walked away from church, Christianity and organized religion altogether. It was then that…Read more →

en

53:16

276 – Karl & Laura – Leaning Forward

The Desert Sanctuary ·

2023/07/29

A discussion of our new book, Leaning Forward The Desert Sanctuary ResourcesRead more →

en

44:29

275 – Karl & Laura – After the Goose

The Desert Sanctuary ·

2023/07/22

WHAT IS THE WILD GOOSE FESTIVAL? (from https://wildgoosefestival.org/about/) It’s hard to sum up in a few words. We try when we say things like: it’s a 4-day Spirit, Justice, Music and Arts Festival. But it’s so much more than that. VIDEO – The Wild Goose Experience It’s a place where all kinds of people come together,…Read more →

en

274 – Karl & Laura – Wild Goose Speech

The Desert Sanctuary ·

2023/07/16

This was our practice session for our Wild Goose Festival speech The Desert Sanctuary ResourcesRead more →

en

133 results

Similar Podcasts

Jeff Haygood, Pastor

PodPoint

PASTOR ALVARO VALENCIA

Pastor Alvaro Valencia

Grace Life Church CT.

PodPoint

Pleasant View Church

Ted Nance

Christian Heritage Church"s Podcast

PodPoint