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Brian McLaren: Faith after Doubt

Recorded:  January 19, 2021; Posted:  January 26, 2021

The Beached White Male Podcast with Ken Kemp

S2E7 Brian McLaren - Faith After Doubt PART I

January 26, 2021

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In this episode, Ken welcomes author, speaker, activist, and public theologian, BRIAN McLAREN to the podcast. It's a rich conversation, worthy of two parts. In Part I, Ken and Brian explore the early years that informed Brian's pursuit of books, theology, the Jesus movement, Calvinism, and a pastorate that lasted 24 years. He began as a professor of English literature, but his curiosity about the world and his quest to integrate it with his faith gave birth to a series of books that have had a powerful impact on a wide audience, including the Beached White Male. SHOW NOTES

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S2E9: Brian McLaren - Faith After Doubt PART II

February 02, 2021

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In Part II, Ken and Brian pick up where they left off in Part I, beginning with a discussion of the "persecution complex" so common in the world of religion. Brian unpacks the way in which religious beliefs can be weaponized, often causing harm. They talk in-depth about Brian's new book, Faith after Doubt, some of the characters in the stories he tells, and then we explore the four stages of spiritual development. Brian's friendship with Rachel Held Evans comes to life as well as a visit to a Christian campus that required a bodyguard. SHOW NOTES

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Podcast Show Notes

Brian McLaren

Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for “a new kind of Christianity” – just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good.
 
He is a faculty member of  The Living School and podcaster with Learning How to See, which are part of the Center for Action and Contemplation. He is also an Auburn Senior Fellow and works closely with the Wild Goose Festival, the Fair Food ProgramVote Common Good, and Progressive Christianity. His recent projects include an illustrated children’s book (for all ages) called Cory and the Seventh Story and The Galapagos Islands: A Spiritual Journey.  His newest book is  Faith After Doubt (January 2021), and his next release, Do I Stay Christian? will be available Spring 2022.
 

Faith after Doubt

WHY YOUR BELIEFS STOPPED WORKING

AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT

by Brian McLaren

Only doubt can save the world—and your faith.

“McLaren is a heroic gate-crasher. An honest, vital conversation about the pain and shame created by inherited certainty, and the powerful usefulness of thought and doubt. Brian’s book will help you live fuller and breathe easier.”
Glennon Doyle, bestselling author of Love Warrior

“This book will save lives.”
Bishop Yvette Flunder, author of Where the Edge Gathers

Christianity After Trump – Part 1 and 2

A Wild Goose Community event January 17, 2021 and follow up event on January 24 with Brian McLaren on how white American Christianity has aided and abetted the Trump presidency, and how courageous Christians must chart a new course in its aftermath.

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