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Interviews with authors and activists of interest to compassionate Christians. An inclusive, welcoming, and affirming community, reflecting the compassion Jesus modeled for us.
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Book interview with Lori Ann Wood – "Divine Detour: The path you’d never choose can lead to the faith you’ve always wanted"

Compassionate ChristianityFeb 06, 2023

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Book interview with Lori Ann Wood – "Divine Detour: The path you’d never choose can lead to the faith you’ve always wanted"

Book interview with Lori Ann Wood – "Divine Detour: The path you’d never choose can lead to the faith you’ve always wanted"

Book interview with Lori Ann Wood – "Divine Detour: The path you’d never choose can lead to the faith you’ve always wanted"

Feb 06, 202322:17
Book interview with Grace Ji-Sun Kim – “Invisible: Theology and the Experience of Asian American Women”

Book interview with Grace Ji-Sun Kim – “Invisible: Theology and the Experience of Asian American Women”

Book interview with Grace Ji-Sun Kim – “Invisible: Theology and the Experience of Asian American Women”

Jan 30, 202337:16
Book interview with Katelyn Beaty – “Celebrities for Jesus: How Personas, Platforms, and Profits Are Hurting the Church”

Book interview with Katelyn Beaty – “Celebrities for Jesus: How Personas, Platforms, and Profits Are Hurting the Church”

Book interview with Katelyn Beaty – “Celebrities for Jesus: How Personas, Platforms, and Profits Are Hurting the Church”

Jan 23, 202327:51
Book interview with Mark Yaconelli – “Between the Listening and the Telling: How Stories Can Save Us”

Book interview with Mark Yaconelli – “Between the Listening and the Telling: How Stories Can Save Us”

Book interview with Mark Yaconelli – “Between the Listening and the Telling: How Stories Can Save Us”

Jan 16, 202323:51
Book interview with Shannon Kearns – “In The Margins: A Transgender Man’s Journey With Scripture”

Book interview with Shannon Kearns – “In The Margins: A Transgender Man’s Journey With Scripture”

Book interview with Shannon Kearns – “In The Margins: A Transgender Man’s Journey With Scripture”

Jan 09, 202317:39
Book interview with Kevin Nye – “Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness”

Book interview with Kevin Nye – “Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness”

Book interview with Kevin Nye – “Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness”

Jan 01, 202336:01
Book interview with Richard Mouw – “How to Be a Patriotic Christian: Love of Country as Love of Neighbor“

Book interview with Richard Mouw – “How to Be a Patriotic Christian: Love of Country as Love of Neighbor“

Book interview with Richard Mouw – “How to Be a Patriotic Christian: Love of Country as Love of Neighbor“

Dec 19, 202232:16
Book interview with Paul Miller – “The Religion of American Greatness: What’s Wrong with Christian Nationalism”

Book interview with Paul Miller – “The Religion of American Greatness: What’s Wrong with Christian Nationalism”

Book interview with Paul Miller – “The Religion of American Greatness: What’s Wrong with Christian Nationalism”

Dec 12, 202231:21
Book interview with Kate Ott – “Sex, Tech, and Faith: Ethics for a Digital Age”

Book interview with Kate Ott – “Sex, Tech, and Faith: Ethics for a Digital Age”

Book interview with Kate Ott – “Sex, Tech, and Faith: Ethics for a Digital Age”

Dec 05, 202225:40
Book interview with Amy Kenny – “My Body Is Not a Prayer Request: Disability Justice in the Church”

Book interview with Amy Kenny – “My Body Is Not a Prayer Request: Disability Justice in the Church”

Book interview with Amy Kenny – “My Body Is Not a Prayer Request: Disability Justice in the Church”

Nov 28, 202215:33
Book interview with Kate Meyer – “Faith Doesn’t Erase Grief: Embracing the Experience and Finding Hope”

Book interview with Kate Meyer – “Faith Doesn’t Erase Grief: Embracing the Experience and Finding Hope”

Book interview with Kate Meyer – “Faith Doesn’t Erase Grief: Embracing the Experience and Finding Hope”

Nov 14, 202225:57
Book interview with Sharei Green, Beckah Selnick, and Nikki Faison – “God’s Holy Darkness”

Book interview with Sharei Green, Beckah Selnick, and Nikki Faison – “God’s Holy Darkness”

Book interview with Sharei Green, Beckah Selnick, and Nikki Faison – “God’s Holy Darkness”

Nov 07, 202226:31
Book interview with Michael Granzen – “Breaking Through the Plate-Glass Window—Prophetic Fragments: On Doing Justice and Loving Kindness in a Time of Reckoning”

Book interview with Michael Granzen – “Breaking Through the Plate-Glass Window—Prophetic Fragments: On Doing Justice and Loving Kindness in a Time of Reckoning”

Book interview with Michael Granzen – “Breaking Through the Plate-Glass Window—Prophetic Fragments: On Doing Justice and Loving Kindness in a Time of Reckoning”

Oct 31, 202222:16
Book interview with Brianne Edwards for “A Thousand Pounds: Finding the Strength to Live and Love under the Weight of Unbearable Loss”

Book interview with Brianne Edwards for “A Thousand Pounds: Finding the Strength to Live and Love under the Weight of Unbearable Loss”

Book interview with Brianne Edwards for “A Thousand Pounds: Finding the Strength to Live and Love under the Weight of Unbearable Loss”

Oct 25, 202226:31
Book interview with Rohadi Nagassar for “When We Belong: Reclaiming Christianity on the Margins“

Book interview with Rohadi Nagassar for “When We Belong: Reclaiming Christianity on the Margins“

Book interview with Rohadi Nagassar for “When We Belong: Reclaiming Christianity on the Margins“

Oct 18, 202227:26
Book interview with Susanna Snyder and Ellen Ott Marshall for “Parenting for a Better World: Justice Practices for Your Family and the Planet”

Book interview with Susanna Snyder and Ellen Ott Marshall for “Parenting for a Better World: Justice Practices for Your Family and the Planet”

Book interview with Susanna Snyder and Ellen Ott Marshall for “Parenting for a Better World: Justice Practices for Your Family and the Planet”

Oct 10, 202233:37
Book interview with Eric Minton for “It’s Not You, It’s Everything: What Our Pain Reveals about the Anxious Pursuit of the Good Life”

Book interview with Eric Minton for “It’s Not You, It’s Everything: What Our Pain Reveals about the Anxious Pursuit of the Good Life”

Book interview with Eric Minton for “It’s Not You, It’s Everything: What Our Pain Reveals about the Anxious Pursuit of the Good Life”

Oct 02, 202243:56
Book interview with Brian McLaren for “Do I Stay Christian?: A Guide for the Doubters, the Disappointed, and the Disillusioned”

Book interview with Brian McLaren for “Do I Stay Christian?: A Guide for the Doubters, the Disappointed, and the Disillusioned”

Book interview with Brian McLaren for “Do I Stay Christian?: A Guide for the Doubters, the Disappointed, and the Disillusioned”

Sep 26, 202233:12
Book interview with Sarah Griffith Lund for “Blessed Youth: Breaking the Silence about Mental Illness with Children and Teens”

Book interview with Sarah Griffith Lund for “Blessed Youth: Breaking the Silence about Mental Illness with Children and Teens”

Book interview with Sarah Griffith Lund for “Blessed Youth: Breaking the Silence about Mental Illness with Children and Teens”

Sep 19, 202227:35
Book interview with John Roberto for “Lifelong Faith: Formation for All Ages and Generations”

Book interview with John Roberto for “Lifelong Faith: Formation for All Ages and Generations”

Book interview with John Roberto for “Lifelong Faith: Formation for All Ages and Generations”

Sep 12, 202229:49
Book interview with Glenys Nellist for “Baptized in the Water: Becoming a member of God’s family”

Book interview with Glenys Nellist for “Baptized in the Water: Becoming a member of God’s family”

Book interview with Glenys Nellist for “Baptized in the Water: Becoming a member of God’s family”

Sep 05, 202230:09
Book interview with Kevin Sweeney for “The Making of a Mystic: My Journey with Mushrooms, My Life as a Pastor, and Why It’s Okay For Everyone to Relax”

Book interview with Kevin Sweeney for “The Making of a Mystic: My Journey with Mushrooms, My Life as a Pastor, and Why It’s Okay For Everyone to Relax”

Book interview with Kevin Sweeney for “The Making of a Mystic: My Journey with Mushrooms, My Life as a Pastor, and Why It’s Okay For Everyone to Relax”

Aug 29, 202238:39
Book interview with Melissa Guthrie for “Colors of Hope: A Devotional Journal from LGBTQ+ Christians”

Book interview with Melissa Guthrie for “Colors of Hope: A Devotional Journal from LGBTQ+ Christians”

Book interview with Melissa Guthrie for “Colors of Hope: A Devotional Journal from LGBTQ+ Christians”

Aug 22, 202219:51
Compassionate Christian Voices - Episode 9 - featuring Kelly Brown Douglas, Parker J. Palmer, Lisa Sharon Harper

Compassionate Christian Voices - Episode 9 - featuring Kelly Brown Douglas, Parker J. Palmer, Lisa Sharon Harper

Compassionate Christian Voices - Episode 9 - featuring Kelly Brown Douglas, Parker J. Palmer, Lisa Sharon Harper

Aug 15, 202201:00:55
Book interview with Caryn Rivadeneira for “Saints of Feather and Fang: How the Animals We Love and Fear Connect Us to God”

Book interview with Caryn Rivadeneira for “Saints of Feather and Fang: How the Animals We Love and Fear Connect Us to God”

Book interview with Caryn Rivadeneira for “Saints of Feather and Fang: How the Animals We Love and Fear Connect Us to God”

Aug 08, 202223:54
Book interview with Douglas Brouwer for “Chasing after Wind: A Pastor’s Life”

Book interview with Douglas Brouwer for “Chasing after Wind: A Pastor’s Life”

Book interview with Douglas Brouwer for “Chasing after Wind: A Pastor’s Life”

Aug 01, 202223:37
Compassionate Christian Voices: Today and Tomorrow - Episode 8 - featuring Diana Butler Bass, Robert P. Jones, and Lamar Hardwick

Compassionate Christian Voices: Today and Tomorrow - Episode 8 - featuring Diana Butler Bass, Robert P. Jones, and Lamar Hardwick

Compassionate Christian Voices: Today and Tomorrow - Episode 8 - featuring Diana Butler Bass, Robert P. Jones, and Lamar Hardwick

Jul 26, 202201:01:47
Book interview with Khristi Lauren Adams for “Unbossed: How Black Girls Are Leading the Way”

Book interview with Khristi Lauren Adams for “Unbossed: How Black Girls Are Leading the Way”

Book interview with Khristi Lauren Adams for “Unbossed: How Black Girls Are Leading the Way”

Jul 19, 202232:52
Book interview with Liz Theoharis for “We Cry Justice: Reading the Bible with the Poor People's Campaign”

Book interview with Liz Theoharis for “We Cry Justice: Reading the Bible with the Poor People's Campaign”

Book interview with Liz Theoharis for “We Cry Justice: Reading the Bible with the Poor People's Campaign” 

Jul 11, 202233:31
Book interview with Patrick Henry

Book interview with Patrick Henry

Book interview with Patrick Henry for “Flashes of Grace: 33 Encounters with God” and “Benedictine Options: Learning to Live from the Sons and Daughters of Saints Benedict and Scholastica”

Jul 09, 202246:20
Compassionate Christian Voices: Episode 7: Shane Claiborne, Michael W Waters, Jennifer Butler

Compassionate Christian Voices: Episode 7: Shane Claiborne, Michael W Waters, Jennifer Butler

Compassionate Christian Voices: Episode 7: Shane Claiborne, Michael W Waters, Jennifer Butler

Jun 28, 202257:36
Hymn interview with Wes Granberg-Michaelson and Ken Medema for "Love Can Open Any Door"

Hymn interview with Wes Granberg-Michaelson and Ken Medema for "Love Can Open Any Door"

Hymn interview with Wes Granberg-Michaelson and Ken Medema for "Love Can Open Any Door"

Jun 20, 202232:46
Book interview with Michael Coren for "The Rebel Christ"

Book interview with Michael Coren for "The Rebel Christ"

Book interview with Michael Coren for "The Rebel Christ"

Jun 13, 202232:04
Compassionate Christian Voices: Episode 6: John Pavlovitz, Susan K. Williams Smith, Carol Howard Merritt

Compassionate Christian Voices: Episode 6: John Pavlovitz, Susan K. Williams Smith, Carol Howard Merritt

Compassionate Christian Voices: Episode 6: John Pavlovitz, Susan K. Williams Smith, Carol Howard Merritt

Jun 07, 202257:28
Book interview with Brandan Robertson – “Filled to Be Emptied: The Path to Liberation for Privileged People”

Book interview with Brandan Robertson – “Filled to Be Emptied: The Path to Liberation for Privileged People”

Book interview with Brandan Robertson – “Filled to Be Emptied: The Path to Liberation for Privileged People”

May 30, 202227:11
Book interview with Lisa Sharon Harper – “Fortune: How Race Broke My Family and the World–and How to Repair It All”

Book interview with Lisa Sharon Harper – “Fortune: How Race Broke My Family and the World–and How to Repair It All”

Book interview with Lisa Sharon Harper – “Fortune: How Race Broke My Family and the World–and How to Repair It All”

May 23, 202231:60
Book interview with Jennifer Ohman-Rodriguez – “A Time To Mourn & A Time To Dance: A Love Story of Grief, Trauma, Healing, & Faith”

Book interview with Jennifer Ohman-Rodriguez – “A Time To Mourn & A Time To Dance: A Love Story of Grief, Trauma, Healing, & Faith”

Book interview with Jennifer Ohman-Rodriguez – “A Time To Mourn & A Time To Dance: A Love Story of Grief, Trauma, Healing, & Faith”

May 16, 202231:24
Book interview with Tracie Morrison – “PRAY-ER: Talk, Listen, Obey – Starting and Strengthening Conversations with God”

Book interview with Tracie Morrison – “PRAY-ER: Talk, Listen, Obey – Starting and Strengthening Conversations with God”

Book interview with Tracie Morrison – “PRAY-ER: Talk, Listen, Obey –  Starting and Strengthening Conversations with God”

May 09, 202220:45
Book interview with Claire Brown and Anita Peebles – “New Directions for Holy Questions: Progressive Christian Theology for Families”

Book interview with Claire Brown and Anita Peebles – “New Directions for Holy Questions: Progressive Christian Theology for Families”

Book interview with Claire Brown and Anita Peebles – “New Directions for Holy Questions: Progressive Christian Theology for Families”

May 02, 202231:03
An interview with Walter Fluker

An interview with Walter Fluker

An interview with Walter Fluker where we discuss his faith, writing, teaching, and research journey, including his books about Howard Thurman and the upcoming Howard Thurman conference

Apr 25, 202242:30
Book interview with Jennifer Bailey for “To My Beloveds: Letters on Faith, Race, Loss and Radical Hope”

Book interview with Jennifer Bailey for “To My Beloveds: Letters on Faith, Race, Loss and Radical Hope”

Book interview with Jennifer Bailey for “To My Beloveds: Letters on Faith, Race, Loss and Radical Hope”

Apr 15, 202224:18
Book interview with Betty Pries for “The Space Between Us: Conversations about Transforming Conflict”

Book interview with Betty Pries for “The Space Between Us: Conversations about Transforming Conflict”

Book interview with Betty Pries for “The Space Between Us: Conversations about Transforming Conflict”

Apr 11, 202232:03
Progressive Christian Voices: Today and Tomorrow - Episode 5 - featuring Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza, Bruce Reyes-Chow, and Adam Russell Taylor

Progressive Christian Voices: Today and Tomorrow - Episode 5 - featuring Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza, Bruce Reyes-Chow, and Adam Russell Taylor

Progressive Christian Voices: Today and Tomorrow - Episode 5 - featuring Dr. Robyn Henderson-Espinoza, Bruce Reyes-Chow, and Adam Russell Taylor

Apr 05, 202255:20
Interview with Dr. Lisa Miller

Interview with Dr. Lisa Miller

Interview with Dr. Lisa Miller for “The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and our Quest for an Inspired Life” and “The Spiritual Child: The New Science on Parenting for Health and Lifelong Thriving”

Mar 28, 202233:20
Book interview with Mori Morris-Mitchell for “The Book on Joy”

Book interview with Mori Morris-Mitchell for “The Book on Joy”

Book interview with Mori Morris-Mitchell for “The Book on Joy”

Mar 21, 202214:60
Book interview with Ann Kansfield for “Be the Brave One: Living Your Spiritual Values Out Loud and Other Life Lessons”

Book interview with Ann Kansfield for “Be the Brave One: Living Your Spiritual Values Out Loud and Other Life Lessons”

Book interview with Ann Kansfield for “Be the Brave One: Living Your Spiritual Values Out Loud and Other Life Lessons”

Mar 11, 202237:37
Progressive Christian Voices: Today and Tomorrow - Episode 4: Angela Denker, Jennifer Farmer, Carl McColman
Mar 07, 202201:01:03
Book interview with Frank Schaeffer for “Fall in Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy”

Book interview with Frank Schaeffer for “Fall in Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy”

Book interview with Frank Schaeffer for “Fall in Love, Have Children, Stay Put, Save the Planet, Be Happy”

Feb 26, 202254:48
Book interview with Duke Kwon for “Reparations: A Christian Call for Repentance and Repair”

Book interview with Duke Kwon for “Reparations: A Christian Call for Repentance and Repair”

Book interview with Duke Kwon for “Reparations: A Christian Call for Repentance and Repair”

Feb 21, 202234:11
Progressive Christian Voices: Today and Tomorrow - Episode 3, featuring Yolanda Pierce, Marilyn McEntyre, Wes Granberg-Michaelson

Progressive Christian Voices: Today and Tomorrow - Episode 3, featuring Yolanda Pierce, Marilyn McEntyre, Wes Granberg-Michaelson

Progressive Christian Voices: Today and Tomorrow - Episode 3, featuring Yolanda Pierce, Marilyn McEntyre, Wes Granberg-Michaelson

Feb 14, 202201:05:02