Spiritual Misfits Podcast

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Spiritual Misfits Podcast

If you’ve ever felt on the fringes of Christian faith this is a safe space for you. Your questions, doubts and hopes are all welcome here. We’re creating conversations, affirmations, meditations and other resources to support you on your spiritual journey and let you know that even if you feel like a misfit, you don’t have to feel alone. 

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Pub Theology: politics, faith and community action (with Jack Turner)

    Jack Turner joins Will and Mitch at the virtual pub to discuss Christianity and political engagement. Do Christians typically care more about meeting the needs of the poor than asking why they're poor in the first place? Was Jesus a communist? Should we be capitalists? Socialists? Something else-ists?Crack a drink and join us as we throw around ideas, and occasionally say something wise between the banter.Want to reach out and let us know your thoughts or suggestions for the sh...

    1h 14m

  2. OCT 5

    Scott Erickson is creating a visual vocabulary for the spiritual journey

    Hello fellow misfits, friends, humans of all kinds! An absolutely delightful conversation awaits you with Scott Erickson. He’s a painter, author, performance speaker. His instagram bio says ‘Curator of awesomeness’. And I think that’s absolutely accurate. We had a great chat about Scott's creative process, the role of visual art In forming how we see the world and the paradoxical nature of life, creativity and spirituality.TWO OTHER GREAT THINGS TO TELL YOU ABOUT:1. The Spiritual Misfits...

    1h 5m

  3. SEP 28

    Pub Theology: Listener questions (hedonism, lament and the limits of language)

    Mitch, Hannah and Will crack a drink and throw around various questions from Spiritual Misfits listeners (submitted in the Facebook group)Questions/topics discussed include: Is there a role for hedonism and pleasure in connecting us with the divine?Who is responsible for creating safety within a community? What place should lament have in faith...and when does it turn into wallowing?Do church-based organisations have double-standards when it comes to supporting LGBTQI+ people?Can yo...

    1h 24m

  4. SEP 21

    Scott Parker: 'Hillsong Boy'

    Scott Parker comes on the podcast to discuss 'Hillsong Boy': a theatrical exploration of the highs and lows of growing up queer in a megachurch, based on Scott’s real life. Want to reach out and let us know your thoughts or suggestions for the show? Send us a message here; we’d love to hear from you.The Spiritual Misfits Survival Guide (FREE): https://www.spiritualmisfits.com.au/survivalguideSign up to our mailing list:https://spiritualmisfits.com.au/Join our online Facebook community: h...

    1h 2m

  5. SEP 14

    Jason John on sex, evolution and a poem you’ll never forget

    Jason John is a fascinating human being with a very interesting story doing very interesting things. He’s an ordained minister in the Uniting Church, has a PhD in zoology and is, amongst other things, a ‘forest chaplain.’In this conversation we talk about evolution, sexual ethics, eco-faith communities and poetry.At the end of this episode Jason shares a couple of his poems — which in my opinion are brilliant. One of the poems in particular uses strong language that you may not want to listen...

    1h 8m

  6. SEP 7

    Amy Kenny: 'My Body is Not a Prayer Request'

    Amy Kenny, author of 'My Body Is Not A Prayer Request,' joins Will for a discussion about disability justice and ableism in the church. She shares her experiences of being prayed over for her disability to be erased and the harmful treatment she received in the church. Amy emphasizes the importance of recognizing the image of God in disabled bodies and reframing our understanding of healing and curing. She challenges the ableist language, assumptions, and practices that exist in churches and ...

    1 hr

  7. AUG 31

    Mental Health and Loneliness with James Aaron and Sarah Bishop

    This is the fifth and final episode in our mini-series produced in collaboration with the Pulse team from Uniting Mission and Education. And in my opinion, this one was such a profound, vulnerable and meaningful conversation. Sarah Bishop and James Aaron joined me to explore mental health and loneliness in the context of faith and spirituality. When I was sitting with Sarah and James having this conversation it felt holy to me. It felt deeply honest and human. And I hope that is your experien...

    1 hr

  8. AUG 24

    Technology, AI and Spirituality with Aditee Vora, Somerset Drayton and Jonty Cornford

    Take a quick moment to think about how much technology has changed during your lifetime? What was the height of tech when you were a kid? Can you divide your life up into before and after internet connection? The pace of technological change can be hard to keep up with — but without a doubt it has an impact on our lives, our communities — and our spirituality. In this episode, Aditee Vora, Somerset Drayton and Jonty Conford join me to explore questions around AI, social media, spiritual forma...

    58 min
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If you’ve ever felt on the fringes of Christian faith this is a safe space for you. Your questions, doubts and hopes are all welcome here. We’re creating conversations, affirmations, meditations and other resources to support you on your spiritual journey and let you know that even if you feel like a misfit, you don’t have to feel alone. 

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  • Creator
    Meeting Ground
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    140
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Spiritual Misfits Podcast
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