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. 5D AGO

    Reclaiming the Language: Sin and Repentance? (with Karl Hand)

    In this thought-provoking episode Will Small welcomes back Karl Hand to explore the often misunderstood concepts of sin and grace. As part of our series examining challenging theological concepts, this conversation offers fresh perspectives on terms that have sometimes been weaponised against marginalised communities. About Karl Hand Karl Hand is a pastor with the Metropolitan Community Church and recently began working with the Australian Student Christian Movement, helping to revital...

    1h 4m

  2. APR 5

    The Cosmic Christ and the Concrete Jesus with Kevin Sweeney

    In this episode, Will talks with Kevin Sweeney about his new book "The Cosmic Christ and the Concrete Jesus: Mystics, the Black Prophetic Tradition, and Why I'm Still a Christian." Kevin shares how the mystics gave him the Cosmic Christ, while the Black prophetic tradition offered him the Concrete Jesus. Together, these traditions help us embrace both the universal presence of divine love and the urgent call to justice and liberation. Key Topics Covered: The difference between experiencing C...

    1h 1m

  3. MAR 29

    Reclaiming the Language: Salvation? (with Becca De Souza & Carolyn Meers)

    What happens when the word "salvation" drops out of your vocabulary? In this thoughtful conversation, Will Small is joined by Becca De Souza and Carolyn Meers to explore how our understanding of salvation can evolve beyond formulas and altar calls toward something more communal, justice-oriented, and present. Together they wrestle with questions of what we're being saved from, who's doing the saving, and whether salvation can be meaningful for progressive Christians today. We explore: How our...

    1h 4m

  4. MAR 22

    Pub Theology: an hour in hell with Mitch and Will

    Welcome back to another Pub Theology episode! Will Small reunites with the good Rev Mitch Forbes to revisit a spicy topic: hell and the afterlife. "Is justice in God's realm retributive or restorative? That's the whole question." What We Cover: The three main theological perspectives on hell and the afterlifeWhy Mitch and Will have both embraced Christian universalismHow our understanding of justice shapes our view of the afterlifeThe philosophical problems with eternal conscious tormen...

    1h 1m

  5. MAR 15

    A Non-Binary God // A Fluid Faith with Boy Renaissance

    In this powerful episode Will Small welcomes Chalise van Wyngaardt (they/them), also known as Boy Renaissance, for a deeply moving conversation about faith, queerness, and finding belonging in spirituality and expression through poetry. Episode Highlights: Chalise's Journey: From growing up in Baptist and Pentecostal churches to discovering their queer identity at 16, Chalise shares their experience of being confronted by church leadership and choosing to walk away rather than deny their aut...

    1h 1m

  6. MAR 8

    Is Christianity Still Good News? [Replay] with Sally Douglas, Gregg Morris, Will Nicholas & Carlynne Nunn

    LIVE: Is Christianity Still Good News? (Panel Discussion from 2023) Originally recorded June 2023 In this timely replay from our archives, we revisit a powerful live panel discussion that feels more relevant than ever. As we navigate 2025's challenging landscape of rising Christian nationalism and global uncertainty, four thoughtful voices offer alternative perspectives on Christianity's role and relevance today. Featured Panelists: Gregg MorrisSally DouglasWill NicholasCarlynne NunnKey Topic...

    1h 28m

  7. MAR 1

    The Religious Trauma Collective: understanding faith, harm and healing (Jane Kennedy, Sam Sellers & Elise Heerde)

    The conversation revolves around the Religious Trauma Collective, a group formed by Jane Kennedy, Samantha Sellers and Elise Heerde. They discuss the importance of recognising and addressing religious trauma, the context of this issue in Australia and New Zealand, and the differences between healthy and unhealthy religious environments. The Collective aims to provide resources, support, and community for those affected by religious trauma. In this conversation, the group explore the complexit...

    1h 8m

  8. FEB 22

    Living 'Wholefarted': Poetry, Protest & Permission with Marla Taviano

    Join Will and Marla Taviano for a wholefarted conversation about creativity, authenticity, and finding freedom beyond religious labels. From writing conservative marriage books to creating protest art from James Dobson literature, Marla shares her journey of unlearning and discovering what it means to truly come alive. In this episode we discuss: The origin story of "living whole farted"How poetry became Marla's language of resistanceMaking protest art from evangelical literatureThe influence...

    1h 1m
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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    166
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025 Spiritual Misfits Podcast
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