No person is unwelcome, no question is off-limits, no perspective is silenced. The truth will set us free.
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Irenicast - A Progressive Christian Podcast
Rev. Bonnie Rambob, Pastor Casey Tinnin, Jeff Manildi and, Rev. Rajeev Ramb
Rethinking and reimagining your faith? That matters. You are not alone. Follow those questions, doubts, and curiosities with us on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. Hosts Bonnie, Casey, Jeff, and Rajeev cultivate thoughtful conversations for the spiritual journeyer. Especially if you’re evolving out of Evangelicalism or Christian Fundamentalism, you are Irenicast.
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Samuel Perez is scary relatable, comedically funny and dangerously honest, he invites people to listen to his journey as a Christian In Progress. Formerly known as a gay stripper in NYC and full-time personal trainer; He now has devoted his life to studying God’s word (Biblical Literature Degree) and raising awareness of the ups and downs of real Christian living. In his show, He answers questions on the Bible, Sexuality, Drugs, Relationships, Church, and more; No topic is off-limits in this ...
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This is my podcast!I have three goals for this podcast. First, I want to explore an aspect of being politically progressive and Christian. Christianity has been co-opted by the right and now in pop-culture seems synonymous with bigotry and miserliness, with scarcity instead of abundance. This is my small attempt to reclaim a faith based on love, generosity, justice, and healing. Secondly, I’m interested in discussing specific issues facing our communities today, issues of justice that need t ...
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Uncovering the Underground Church & The Secret To Disciple Making
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Welcome back to Christian in Progress with Samuel Perez. In this episode, Samuel introduces Mike Patino, CEO of Global Catalytic Ministries (GCM). Mike shares his incredible journey from being the youngest firefighter in Miami to leading a global disciple-making ministry. Mike discusses the mission of GCM, which focuses on making disciples in some …
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Receiving A Reward From God | Moving To Pittsburgh
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In this deeply moving episode (53) of Christian in Progress, host Samuel Perez takes listeners on a fascinating journey from the sunny beaches of Miami to the scenic parks of Pittsburgh. Samuel, once a gay stripper, paints a vivid picture of his transformation to a staunch follower of Jesus, his viral testimony, and his dedicated quest to educate o…
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Former LGBTQ Christians Speak Out After Middle Ground Debate
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Episode Fifty-Two!! of Christian in Progress is here, Join host Samuel and special guests Rashad, Roderick, and Xiala in a candid and revealing episode. In this installment, we pull back the curtain on our recent appearance on Jubilee's YouTube channel Series Middle Ground, where we debated the provocative topic, "Can you stop being gay?" Hear our …
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Laughing at Church Stereotypes | Josh Benson
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Episode Fifty-One!! of Christian in Progress is here, Join us for a hilarious yet enlightening episode as we sit down with TikTok sensation, Josh Benson. He's the comedy genius behind those side-splitting skits that lovingly poke fun at church stereotypes. Josh shares his incredible journey of how a sports injury led him to faith and how he channel…
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Episode Fifty!! of Christian in Progress is here, Discover the transformative power of healthy boundaries in our latest episode. As a pastor and leader, I've learned valuable insights from God about maintaining balance and safeguarding our hearts within ministry. But it's not just for leaders; these principles can break the cycle of abusive relatio…
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Raised By Lesbians, Loved By God | Ross Johnston
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Episode Forty Nine of Christian in Progress is here, Ross Johnston is our guest! Raised by a lesbian mother through artificial insemination, Ross grew up in a pro-LGBTQ environment. Despite the challenges he faced, God found a way into his heart, transforming his life completely. Now, he leads revivals across the globe, including impactful events i…
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Unmasking the Enemy: Exposing Spiritual Warfare During Pride Month
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Episode Forty Eight of Christian in Progress is here, In this gripping podcast episode, I open up about the harrowing experiences that held me captive during Pride Month, preventing me from creating content and moving forward. Join me as I share my personal journey through the dark side of spiritual warfare, revealing the tactics employed by the en…
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New Age, Manifestation & The Prosperity Gospel? | Jon Clash
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Episode Forty Seven of Christian in Progress is here, Jon Clash opens up about his past, revealing the challenging circumstances he faced as a former drug dealer and the painful experiences of abuse that marked his youth. Through surrender and the holy spirit, he embarked on a new quest for real success and identity in Christ, ultimately breaking f…
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Shocking Answers: A Christian’s Bold Take on Homosexuality
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Episode Forty Six of Christian in Progress is here, Get ready for a candid conversation as I tackle the most pressing questions about my journey, homosexuality, and including the challenges I faced, the role of faith in my transformation, and the power of God's love. Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel. Follow me on I…
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Drugs, Psychedelics & Abuse | Joshua Zatkoff
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Episode Forty Five of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel brings on Joshua Zatkoff to share his testimony. Joshua found himself facing childhood sexual abuse, and then turning to drugs to find happiness and worth, Finally in jail he encounters the lord through his word. (Follow him on instagram click here) Check Out The Visual Version of this Pod…
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Episode Forty Four of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel shares his experience with gender dysphoria and speaks on the very important topic of transgenders who are believers or none believers. Even how to minister to someone who is transgender, and how to approach them with the gospel. Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube C…
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Episode Forty three of Christian in Progress is here, The author of single gay christian gets a spotlight open today's episode. Is it possible to be gay and still follow Jesus? And if so, what happens next? Single, Gay, Christian is the story of one person’s journey through these questions... Greg has written two books, and he's exceptional christi…
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Episode Forty Two of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel talks about why so many people seem to be leaving the faith to go back to a LGBTQ+ lifestyle.. What are some of the reasons people leave the faith, and what can we do to help see them back? Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel Playlist. Follow me on Instagram @…
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Hyper Charismania With Jason John Camacho
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Episode Forty One of Christian in Progress is here, Why is the charismatic church so obsessed with Gifts? Is the gift of tongues required for salvation? Jason John Camacho shares his testimony and how he found middle ground in between reformed and charismatic communities and teachings. (Subscribe to his channel here YouTube) Check Out The Visual Ve…
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Episode Forty of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel answers the question is experiencing Same Sex Attraction sinful? He shares his blog post and expands upon the research and perspectives he found. Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel Playlist. Follow me on Instagram @Samuelabrahamp and don't forget to check us out …
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Manifestation and Legalism with Adrian Alexander
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Episode Thirty Nine of Christian in Progress is here, Have you ever questioned your faith because of a bad church experience, or bad doctrine being taught by people of faith you look up too? Adrian shares his testimony and his experience where how he is deconstructing his faith to find some answers.(Subscribe to his channel here YouTube) Check Out …
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Episode Thirty Eight of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel answers a question he receives about people accusing Christians of being homophobic! Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel. Follow me on Instagram @Samuelabrahamp and don't forget to check us out on youtube www.youtube.com/c/SamuelPereztv for the on camera vi…
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No More Relapsing, Resolving a Porn Addiction (Sathiya Sam)
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Episode Thirty Seven of Christian in Progress is here, and we have the incredible Sathiya Sam sharing about his new book 'The Last Relapse'. He shares about his porn addiction, and how God transformed him out of that addiction into a life of helping others with the same problems! Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel. F…
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Driving Across America With The Holy Spirit
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Episode Thirty Six of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel shares about the sabbatical month he took to travel across the united states in his car visiting houses of prayer and conferences. He speaks on the unconditional love of God and Ephesians 3. Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel. Follow me on Instagram @Samuela…
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Thanks for Joining the Conversation - 200
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Thanks for joining the conversation for 200 episodes of Irenicast! In this episode the hosts answer your questions. The topics range from the bible, hell, marriage and more. After 7 years and 200 episodes the Irenicast team is still so thankful to helping provoke the progressive Christian imagination. Here’s to 200 more! Thanks for Joining the Conv…
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Atheism and Agnosticism - Is God Always the Answer? - 199
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One thing that tends to get left out of many conversations on deconstruction is atheism and agnosticism. Why is this? Even when it is brought up, it is rarely spoken of as an ending point. Why is that? Can our deconstruction lead us to atheism and agnosticism? Is that ‘okay’? Spoilers, we think it is. In this episode the Irenicast hosts discuss the…
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War and Christianity - Striving for Co-Flourishing - 198
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War and Christianity are certainly not strangers. In fact, they seem pretty friendly many of the times. In this episode Bonnie, Rajeev and Jeff discuss the complicated history of war and Christianity. A discussion that seems especially timely considering the current invasion of Ukraine. The conversation starts by acknowledging the ample examples of…
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Episode Thirty Five of Christian in Progress is here, Joel Bomberger our special guest reveals his testimony about hearing from God and turning away from sexual misconduct to a full-time missionary. Other topics include, Holy Spirit baptism, Tiktok, Lukewarm Christians, and end times! Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Chann…
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In this episode on queer legacy, Casey shares a recent revelation from a queer history class he has been taking. He shares the history of the term two-spirit. A term used by some to describe Indigenous North American people who fulfilled a traditional third-gender ceremonial and social role in their cultures. As someone who is both queer and has In…
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Episode Thirty Four of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel goes into a mini word bible study on the word Lust. Uncovering the misconceptions that many have had about this word in the Bible, and exposing its real truth. Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel. Follow me on Instagram @Samuelabrahamp and don't forget to ch…
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Eschatology and Process Theology - A Conversation with Dr. Thomas Oord - 196
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How do Eschatology and Process Theology fit together? This week we try and answer that question by sitting down with Dr. Thomas Jay Oord. Dr. Oord is an expert on Process Theology, also known as Open and Relational Theology. Many days it feels as though the end of the world is upon us. This is even true for people across the proverbial aisle. Altho…
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The Problem with Patriarchal Christianity - Let Go and Let Others - 195
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The problem with patriarchal Christianity may seem obvious to many listeners of Irenicast. It is no surprise to us that patriarchy has done perhaps irrevocable damage to not just Christianity, but the nation as well. We are seeing the ripples of that sad truth on every level in society. In this episode, three beneficiaries of the the f**ked up syst…
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Jalein Shares The Dark Side Of Hollywood
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Episode Thirty Three of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel brings on guest Jalein Abania fresh from christian tiktok! We explore her tiktoks creations, Her humble Beginnings in Philippines, Her Start As a Worship Leader, and her time in Hollywood as an actor plus so much more! Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel. F…
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A Conversation with Carolyn Baker, Author of Confronting Christofascism - 194
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In this episode Bonnie sits down and has a compelling conversation with Carolyn Baker PhD mostly about her newest book, Confronting Christofascism: Healing the Evangelical Wound. It is no secret that since 2016 the United States has felt as though it is on its last legs as a democracy. Carolyn shares with us many of her perspectives on why that is …
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Episode Thirty Two of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel talks about a recent revelation the lord gave him about himself. He speaks on how he feels stuck in life, and how God is going to give him healing for a broken spirit. Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel. Follow me on Instagram @Samuelabrahamp and don't forge…
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The Generational Divide - Special Guest Co-Host Selah Cluff - 193
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The generational divide in our country feels massive. With the rise of Gen Z and the sentiment of ‘Okay Boomer’, it doesn't feel as though one generation values the other. If anything, younger generations especially are scapegoated for the direction our culture is taking. In this episode we welcome Selah Cluff and as a member of GenZ to discuss thi…
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Rebirthing Christmas - Virgin Mary Smashes the Patriarchy - 192
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In Episode 192 Rebirthing Christmas - Virgin Mary Smashes the Patriarchy, Bonnie, Casey, Jeff, and Rajeev, discuss a broad range of feminist perspectives on Mary the mother of Jesus and virginity. Did ancient communities understand the concept of virginity through the lens of purity culture or did they hold a more sophisticated understanding of fem…
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Episode Thirty One of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel brings on guest Adam Cochran from the podcast, a man divided! We get into how he was able to find his wife, and how he told her about his Same Sex Attractions! Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel. Follow me on Instagram @Samuelabrahamp and don't forget to che…
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What is love? In this episode each host attempts to provide their definition of what they think love is. It quickly becomes apparent that the concept of love is more difficult to pin down than expected. Is love a feeling? Is love an action? Or is love where in between? And finally a new segment is introduced to end the show, Bad Advice Column. This…
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What is hope? Christianity is filled with buzz words that we can easily take for granted or turn into catch phrases. In this episode the hosts discuss one of those words, hope. Hope can mean a lot of different things for different people. It can also feel like a concept that is slowly fading from view in the current world we live in. Each host shar…
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What is Faith? Bonnie, Jeff, Casey, and Rajeev share perspectives that are found just beyond the edge of clarity - “objects” are visible but there is little certainty about what those objects might be. After all, faith is murky and shifty. As the crew discusses the evolution of their personal faith journeys they confront each other by what is meant…
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Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Six - Community - 188
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In Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Six the co-hosts explore the diversity of what community can be: quilting club, birdwatchers, family-groups (biological or chosen), faith community, and so many more. While there is agreement that what a community looks like can vary greatly, the hosts have differing thoughts on the imp…
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Episode Thirty of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel shares an encouraging testimony on how the lord showed him that God listens to the most intimate of our prayers! Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel. Follow me on Instagram @Samuelabrahamp and don't forget to check us out on youtube www.youtube.com/c/SamuelPerezt…
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Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Five - The Multiverse of Self - 187
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In Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Five, the multiverse of self, co hosts, Bonnie, Casey, Jeff, and Rajeev dive into the most uncomfortable and awkward of spaces “the self.” The work and interview with Debbie Glander is referenced to remind us that our formation (childhood, puberty, adolescence) was not a solo project bu…
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Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Four - The Rob Bell is Full of Sh*t Spectrum - 186
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In Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part 4 the hosts discuss the voices that helped them reconstruct some semblance of belief… or non-belief. The legend and public persona of Rob Bell unexpectedly becomes the yardstick that each host measures their rebuilding experiences against. Each host shares a ton of resources and voices …
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Gay Or Ex-Gay Christians? Interviewing Pieter Valk
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Episode Twenty Nine of Christian in Progress is here, today's guest is Pieter Valk.. he leads us in a conversation about a variety of different issues concerning Same Sex Attracted Christians and the modern day church! Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel. Follow me on Instagram @Samuelabrahamp and don't forget to chec…
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Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Three - Flying Through the Soup On a Treasure Hunt - 185
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In Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Three, the Irencast crew try desperately to come up with suitable metaphors for the ‘Dark Night of the Soul’ stage in deconstruction. Since each host had such different experiences the task becomes difficult, which leads to a beautiful discussion on why these moments cannot be boiled do…
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Episode Twenty Eight of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel does his first ASMR episode. We wanted to try something we normally don't do, so we did an ASMR type podcast reading about the Holy Spirit and his role found in John Chapters 14 & 16. Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel. Follow me on Instagram @Samuelabraha…
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Bible Teaching & Sexuality with Luke Taylor
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Episode Twenty Seven of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel talks to Luke Taylor who runs a successful online bible teaching ministry on YouTube called "2 Be Like Christ". They chat briefly about what led him to do YouTube, and also what its like tackling on homosexuality as a heterosexual christian, and topics like Pride month on his channel. Ch…
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Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Two - Becoming Less Dangerous - 184
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In Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part Two, the discussion centers around the aftermath of waking up. What do you do with the shame, regret and anger of living in a high control environment? Each host shares their journey through that cloud of emotions. Being gracious with yourself, finding a safe place to express anger and …
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Ex-Gay Reacts To Pray Away (Netflix Documentary)
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Episode Twenty Six of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel reacts to the new Netflix documentary Pray Away! It's important to go over as they slander many ex-gay ministries in the film, and also push the idea that change in christ from homosexuality is not possible. Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel. Follow me on I…
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Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part One - Waking Up - 183
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Beyond the Binary of Deconstruction and Reconstruction Part One explores the first movement in someone’s journey toward change, waking up. To lay the groundwork, not only for this episode but the episodes to come in this series, each host shares some of the experiences that put them on the path of deconstruction. Because of the benefit of highsight…
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Since we’ve been gone a lot has happened in the world. An election, an insurrection, a vaccine, a new president, and a whole lot of the same old crap in the world. Things have also changed for the hosts of Irenicast. A lot of personal and professional shifts in addition to planning new stuff for Irenicast. In this come-back episode, we will be disc…
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A Blacked Out Night Changed Crina Forever!
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Episode Twenty five of Christian in Progress is here, We have the amazing Health and Wellness Crina our friendly social media registered nurse. She speaks about how she came to christ after a bad experience with alcohol, and how her goal in life now is to help others through bettering the physical body along with the spiritual one! Check Out The Vi…
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Episode Twenty Four of Christian in Progress is here, Samuel explains what Hardening Of The Heart is according to scripture. He also shares a story on a time when he hardened his heart towards God. Check Out The Visual Version of this Podcast on my Youtube Channel. Follow me on Instagram @Samuelabrahamp and don't forget to check us out on youtube w…
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