This week we were joined by Ev’Yan Whitney of the Sexually Liberated Woman podcast as we explored non-monogamy & polyamory in the Bible. We trace the history of and reasons for non-monogamy, the rise of monogamy and the resurgence of an expression that was and maybe still is common. Ev’Yan shares her experiences transitioning from […]
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This week we’re joined by Jas Hands of The Brown Liquor Report as we discuss the history, benefits and impact of the yearly summer church tradition, Vacation Bible School. We cover our own experiences and answer the question ‘is it indoctrination?’
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We have to address Church Hurt. It is real. We get real with it this week.
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On the heels of an attempted biblical justification of separating children from their parents, we consider the times the bible has been used to justify harm against groups of people. Why is it difficult to do the work of restoration? What does it take to resolve those situations and begin to repair the harm done? […]
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This week, we’re discussing the Netflix film Come Sunday, the story of Carlton Pearson and his doctrinal shift regarding hell. What was the big deal? Why did it matter? Was he right? There are minor spoilers here but nothing that was not public information prior to the release of the film.
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This Easter, we’re discussing ‘what is it that Jesus actually did?’ What happened on the cross and the days after? Why did it have to happen that way? These questions have been asked for thousands of years. These questions, and whatever answers are available, are important. Not all people view it the same way and […]
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What makes a good church? This week Mike, Amera, & J.W. discuss what goes into planning a new church, being ‘called’, how existing churches adapt to changing conditions, and the overall purpose of the church. It may not be what you think.
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Gen Xodus is what we call the exodus of Generation X from our churches. A lot of attention is paid to millenials leaving but we also see Gen X’ers as a valuable bridge to the next generation. This week, we welcome Mark, a fan of Faith Uncut into the studio to help us understand the […]
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We’re back from the holiday break with new goals. But first, we have to deal with A Very Special Testimony that generated a lot of discussion. It is an opportunity to have some uncut conversation about how we view sex, respectability, and ultimately, the people we’re called to love.
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Amera Bee officially joins the Faith Uncut podcast this week as a regular host! Just in time for us to discuss the Purpose of Prayer. We dig into the Harvard Prayer Study, the effectiveness of prayer, prayer weirdos, God’s omniscience, meditation and Neil Degrasse Tyson. It is a lot but all of it helps us […]
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It wasn’t always this way. There was a time when God was trusted to provide. When David described God as a fortress and refuge. When Martin Luther prayed for bravery to stand defiant against the daunting might of the Church. When Martin Luther King Jr. challenged the nation to have its actions match its ideals. […]
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So much of the Christian faith hinges on what happened in the beginning. This week, we discuss whether there are two separate creation stories in Genesis, the first marriage, if the description of creation literal or figurative, and all of these questions are pivotal to your faith.
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This week, we’re joined by D. Danyelle Thomas of the Unfit Christian. Danyelle walks us through her process of becoming an Unfit Christian and the journey, leading a new type of community in their path to discovery. It isn’t easy building a community of people with varying beliefs and life experiences but Danyelle is succeeding […]
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In this episode we’re discussing what it means to be a good Christian. What does it look like, in practice? What should we be saying or not saying? And we look at a ridiculous example from Mr. Left Behind himself, Kirk Cameron.
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When people remind you “this is the Lord’s house” in church, it is usually said in hushed tones or through clenched teeth because you’re doing something you shouldn’t be doing like talking, chewing gum or showing too much ankle (what’s up, Patriarchy?). This is simply untrue. The church is not God’s house. God created a […]
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What does Jesus’ sacrifice really mean for us? Did he cover everything to include things you haven’t done yet. Is your behavior important in how we’re ultimately judged? Join us as we explore the often unclear idea of ‘grace’.
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Many churches don’t have a robust theology that accounts for those who live with experiences of mental illness. Rev. Alba Onofrio, spiritual strategist at LGBTQ justice oriented Soulforce, said that salvation-focused strains of Christianity — like evangelicalism, which emphasizes “tests of faith” on the way to being “born again” into a sinless life — don’t […]
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When Jesus taught the disciples to pray, he gave them their assignment in these 7 words. There are many interpretations of this phrase. It is often equated to events like Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane prior to his arrest and subsequent crucifixion. “Yet not as I will, but as you will…. may your […]
Read More …This week, we’re joined by Aisha Berkeley as we discuss navigating different beliefs within the family. She shows us how a loving family manages the challenges while still managing to maintain the love. Intro: Sly and the Family Stone – Family Affair Outro: Frankie Beverly feat. Maze – Before I Let Go
Read More …In this episode, we discuss interacting with people of faith (and non-faith) and why it’s important.
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