Barely Christian, Fully Christian

Anni Ponder
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This podcast explores loving Jesus, being repulsed by much of Christianity, and relating to the Holy Spirit as the Divine Feminine—or as Anni prefers to call Her, Mama God.

  1. May 10

    Episode 33 -- Loving Like a Mother with Elizabeth Berget

    Why are some folks so fearful of thinking of God as Mother? Is it useful to think of God as Mother even for those of us who are not mothers, whether by choice or circumstance? How can maternal imagery for God help us through loss, longing, and grief? Join Anni and author Elizabeth Berget for a conversation around these themes and more.

  2. Apr 2

    Episode 32 -- Mary the Tower with Andrew Harvey

    Today, we celebrate the love, courage, devotion, and glory of Mary Magdalene. Anni is accompanied by world-renowned teacher, mystic, and sacred activist Andrew Harvey and together they explore the treasure trove of his new book, The Magdalene Revolution.

  3. Mar 26

    Episode 31 -- The Myth of Good Christian Parenting with Marissa Franks Burt

    What happens when we "train up a child" in the way James Dobson thinks we should? Author Marissa Franks Burt and Anni discuss the tragic fruit of high-control parenting so common in Christian spaces.

  4. Jan 23

    Episode 30 -- Same, Same with Shabnam Naz Ansari

    Shabs has a captivating story of struggle and liberation. Today she shares about leaving an abusive marriage in Pakistan, fighting for her rights, losing and recovering custody of her children, wrestling with her Islamic faith, and finding the truth about her own essence—and everyone else’s. As it turns out, we’re all the same.

  5. Jan 7

    Episode 29 -- Uncertainty, Dorky Tealights, and Kaethe Schwehn

    With so much uncertainty everywhere we look, how can we maintain hope? Join Anni and author Kaethe Schwehn for a delicious conversation about the stories we rely on and how we find our way in the midst of tragedy and chaos. Spoiler: it might be tealights.

  6. Jan 6

    Episode 28 -- Beyond the Binaries with Gary Alan Taylor

    What's one thing we can do to break the spell of divisive thinking? Join Anni and Gary Alan Taylor for a discussion about breaking free from the confines of dualistic thinking taught in evangelical spaces, plus some other pretty useful stuff.

  7. 09/20/2025

    Episode 27 -- Male Headship 101

    Are you familiar with the doctrine of male headship? That system that prioritizes the leadership, voice, and decision-making of men in homes and churches? Join Anni and friends Dawn and Leah for a critical look at what this doctrine means, what it costs, and what we should do about it.

  8. 09/09/2025

    Episode 26 -- Profoundly Perplexing Pomiculture with Daniel Rogers

    How can we know who’s right and who’s wrong? Is there any hope for Christian Nationalists? My friend and classmate Daniel Rogers shares his experience with the cognitive dissonance he encountered as a Bible-thumping fundamentalist that ultimately led him to a whole new way of being and loving. The catalyst? Fruit. Our conversation is sometimes goofy, sometimes profound, but always comes back to Jesus’ teaching: you shall know them by their fruit.

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This podcast explores loving Jesus, being repulsed by much of Christianity, and relating to the Holy Spirit as the Divine Feminine—or as Anni prefers to call Her, Mama God.

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