

Norsworthy
Luke Norsworthy
A podcast to help you navigate faith in the modern world.
Luke Norsworthy interviews academics, artists, authors, pastor, and more about spirituality, faith, and anything else that's newsworthy.
Luke Norsworthy interviews academics, artists, authors, pastor, and more about spirituality, faith, and anything else that's newsworthy.
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Mar 31, 2016 • 1h 5min
March Wrapup
Jonathan Storment joins the show to discuss Rob Bell, evolving as a
pastor, the muse, fragile worshipers, feeling alone, describing
transcendent moments, jerk moments, chemo, Easter Sunday hangover, and
all things March from the podcast.

Mar 28, 2016 • 48min
Peter Enns: The Sin of Certainty
Dr. Peter Enns
returns to the show to discuss Richard Rohr, honesty, how intellectuals
can process spiritual experiences, forced deaths, the importance of
going through agnostic phases, faith, Disney vs. Harvard, why Pete's
family doesn't read his writing and his newest book The Sin of Certainty.

Mar 21, 2016 • 59min
Richard Beck
Dr. Richard Beck returns to the show to discuss being a pessimist,
Luke's dad's love for Pete Rollins, not true but good, William James,
certainty as psychosis, fragile worshipers, substitutionary penal atonement, dead puppies, blood medleys, and his upcoming book Reviving Old Scratch.

Mar 13, 2016 • 1h 9min
Peter Rollins
Philosopher, writer, storyteller Peter Rollins along with Peter's
biggest fan (Luke's Dad) return to the show to discuss Burning Man,
loss, rituals, doubt, the Divine Magician, certainty as a mental disorder, bad faith, Atheism for Lent, theodicy, and Pete's upcoming festival Wake.

Mar 6, 2016 • 59min
Rob Bell: How to Be Here
Rob Bell returns to the show to discuss creativity, moving the world
forward, the difference between Luke and LeBron James, Love Wins, lame
questions, despair, and Rob’s new book How to Be Here.

Feb 29, 2016 • 56min
February Wrapup: Jonathan Storment
Jonathan Storment is back on to discuss all things February from the
podcast including celebrities in churches, why Jonathan's blog crashed,
Henri Nouwen, missions, grief, pastors changing, certainty, and we give a
preview of the next month's guests.

Feb 28, 2016 • 41min
Jamie Wright: Round Two
Jamie Wright aka The Very Worst Missionary
returns to the show to discuss the flaw with short-term missions,
over-spiritualized language, the mission of the Church, core competency,
a theology of vacations, #noprostitutes, her upcoming book, Uber,
parenting tips, preacher's kids, and self-care.

Feb 22, 2016 • 44min
Josh Ross: Six Years Later
Josh Ross
returns to the show to discuss life six years after his sister
tragically passed away. We talk about the meaning of Hillsong United's
music to his journey, the Tomb being empty, the Four Truths that sustain
him, Memphis, Scarred Faith, daily reminders, and Texas.

4 snips
Feb 20, 2016 • 49min
Joel Timothy Houston
Joel Timothy Houston, leader of Hillsong United and founding pastor in New York, shares his journey as a reluctant pastor and songwriter. They delve into the meaning of Eucharist and the influence of Henri Nouwen on their faith. Humorously reflecting on unexpected surfing opportunities, they discuss the challenges of parenting and the importance of community support. The conversation touches on maintaining authenticity in art, the emotional power of music, and even adds a sprinkle of fun with a Taylor Swift reference. A candid exploration of spiritual expression and connection!

Feb 15, 2016 • 46min
Brian Zahnd: Water to Wine
Brian Zahnd returns to the show to discuss his personal connection to
Eminem, how a pastor can experience change, embracing the Great
Tradition, dealing with doubt honestly, being used by politicians,
certainty as a poor substitute for faith, becoming more ecumenical and
his new book Water to Wine.


