The Dismantling Doctrine Podcast

"I'd rather that an unsafe building be torn down, and rebuilt, than carry on living in it--just because I don't want change." Wise words from Gary Hayes, this week's "British Accents" episode on The Preacher's Forum podcast! What's a "theoclasm"? Have you had a "theoclastic experience" yourself? And what does all this have to do with the teachings of Father Richard Rohr? If you don't know what those terms mean, or what the connection with Rohr might be about, then please listen in for Part 1 of my conversation. It was recorded live from the Root Coffee Shop in downtown Liverpool, England, with Gary Hayes, a teaching colleague and friend.

What happens when you begin to "run out of road" on the spiritual path you're on? When the faith you were brought up to believe in no longer works for you? Listen in to find out what happened to Keith Rycroft, who transitioned from a fundamentalist upbringing and now is a Quaker....who doesn't believe in God?!

What in the world is a "non-theistic Quaker"? What happens when you begin "to run out of road" on the path you're on in life? I'll let my friend, Keith Rycroft, begin to explain in this first half of my conversation with him. In this episode, we explore some of the history of the Quaker movement, which began in England in the 17th century amidst a time of religious, political and economic upheaval following the English Civil War. Keith then begins to talk about his own faith journey, and how he began to explore alternatives to his fundamentalist upbringing.

Are you a spiritual misfit? Don't fit into the mainstream church? Don't want to have anything to do with organized religion? Then this conversation is designed for you. How do you stay true to who you are, yet at the same time continue to grow and explore the path to spirituality and personal wholeness? Join us for this interview, and along the journey also. "Nurture the good that's already within you...and show people God's love that way." Sage advice from rough and tough Scouser (someone from Liverpool!) Jamie Edwards. Listen in to hear the second half of our discussion about God, spirituality, "the church of the homeless," and much more.

I'm excited to bring you this first edition of a brand-new series of podcasts I'm launching called "British Accents." It's my chance, as an American living in the UK for nearly 12 years, to interview and converse with British men and women about their faith journeys, spirituality, God, experiences with church, and so much more. Join me on this journey...this episode is the first half of an interview I did with my good friend, Jamie Edwards, of Chester, England. He doesn't pull any punches, but tells it like it is...enjoy.  

This podcast is something very, very special. My wife, Lisa Heacock, shares her story of when she had an abortion at age 17. Attending a Christian high school at the time only made things worse...find out what happened, and also how she was able to discover wholeness, healing, forgiveness, restoration and recovery on her journey. This is an open, honest, and inspirational story that will affect you on many levels. To be clear: this episode is not about arguing the politics or ethics of abortion. Without denying the events of the past, we want to celebrate recovery and healing. This is a hugely important issue that needs to be discussed openly and honestly, and this is exactly what you'll hear in this podcast. Abortion (and miscarriages too) affect not just the woman involved, but the father of the baby just as much. This story is for everybody. It's heartbreaking, yet heartwarming at the same time. Email: preachersforum@gmail.com Twitter: @preachersforum Like on Facebook: The Preacher's Forum Instagram: preachersforum 

After doing what we thought was the final episode of my Rock n' Roll Soul series of podcasts, my wife and I discovered that one more session was needed. In this show, we discuss our journey in moving to the United Kingdom 11 years ago, and what factors led us to the decision to walk away from the organized, mainstream church. Please rate and review on iTunes!  

This is the final episode of my "Rock n' Roll Soul" podcast series. For this concluding episode, which is the story of my last 18 months in full-time church ministry, I bring in a special guest--my wife, Lisa, to share her point of view on the whole experience. 

In this episode, I start planning my move out of full-time ministry and out of the church. I pitch my proposal for an exit strategy, but will it work? Tune in to hear Part 9 of my story of when I was in full-time church ministry.

In this next episode of my "Rock n' Roll Soul" series, part 7, I reach the lowest ebb during my  time in ministry. Being in church ministry and leadership can be a tiring, thankless and exhausting job. If you want to hear the next installment, please listen in...