Pieces Of Faith

Heather King owes her well-being to prayer. After hitting the rock-hard bottom, she changed her life around – though not immediately. She became a Catholic and adopted the discipline of prayer. She writes about her practice in Holy Desperation. We chatted about: what prayer means the different types of prayer why prayer is for us […]

I’m a 17 year old stuck in a 46 year old body. For real! Luckily, Jennifer Grant feels the same way I do and even though both of us HAVE 17 year olds, it doesn’t change the fact that we are young and everyone around us is old. Ok – I may need a reality […]

I do remember moments of mothering. Big moments. You know – births, first days of school, when they were old enough to stay home alone…things like this. Barbara Mahany remembers the big moments and lucky for us, recorded the small moments. Barbara artistically weaves these memories into a nest of her own snippets, sharing her […]

Something happened to me after I read Blue Ocean Faith. An inner peace I haven’t experienced in a long time washed over me. Instead of anxiety wondering what is right and wrong about the Bible, instead of anger when “Christians” don’t act Christ-like, instead of tension when discussing interpretations of Scripture…I felt “Solus Jesus”. Dave Schmelzer […]

Jason Stellman is drunk. Probably. Maybe. I mean, he does label himself AND his podcast as such. He used to be in ministry. Therefore, he’s a drunk ex-pastor. Jason’s book, Misfit Faith, is a collection of thoughts about God. Not the “Evangelical” God or the “Catholic” God or the “Protestant” God; just God who loves […]

Christine Marchetta can help you communicate with loved ones who have passed from this life. And she may make you laugh while doing it. I have to admit, I don’t know a lot about the Medium profession, contacting those who have died or “spirit guides”. After chatting with Christine, my mind has opened to the possibilities. Listen […]

Maggie Rowe was going to hell. At least that’s what she told herself. From a young age, Maggie couldn’t tell if she loved God enough to save her soul. Publisher’s Weekly endorsed, “Rowe’s fantastic book is a born-again version of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.” You need no more explanation from me. Listen to […]

Reading a book about depression and mental illness isn’t a first choice for someone who suffers from depression herself. Crossing Myself: A Story of Spiritual Rebirth isn’t about darkness, but rather the light of what Greg Garrett sees in community, history, music, and service. Greg’s voice throughout his story will make you think, will make you […]

Yes. I know. This would have been much more rad if it were “Episode 4”. It’s not. However, I do have “a new hope” for the latest direction of this podcast. I hope you like it and are ready to expand your boundaries. Life is different for me than it was a few months ago. I […]

How lucky am I to have been given the opportunity to host a radio talk show? One of the greatest experiences of my life, I was proud to take my listeners with me via podcast when I left the noontime airwaves last year. Stumptown Christian was my follow up to Rose City Forum. But now, […]

Rev. Katherine Willis Pershey and I talked about sex. Sure, we talked about other things, but when one writes a book called, Very Married: Field Notes on Love & Fidelity, sex is going to be part of the conversation. In fact, it was most of the conversation. Katherine and I talked about: Premarital sex Healthy […]

Suzanne Stabile’s co-author, Ian Cron, describes her as a “ninja level, Mr. Miagi from the Karate Kid, kind of teacher.” I feel like Daniel-son. The Enneagram has fascinated me for the last year, but talking to Suzanne after reading her book, The Road Back To You: An Enneagram Journey To Self Discovery, I think I […]

Mike McHargue is a Fundamentalist turned atheist turned Jesus follower. He now hosts the podcast, Science Mike, co-hosts The Liturgists, and is author of Finding God in the Waves: How I lost my Faith and Found it Again through Science. If you’ve been listening to Stumptown Christian, you know I had my own “turn of […]

Everything about Carrie Newcomer is beautiful: Her voice. Her heart. Her lyrics. Her poetry. The name of her latest CD. Everything. And after listening to this episode, you’ll notice there is no other adjective I could find to adequately describe how I feel about her gifts. Listen to our conversation, get your hands on her […]

I preached twice this summer: once about women in the Old Testament and once about women in the New Testament. In this episode, I’m telling you a little about the information I found while researching and how it’s changed me and my view of “the church”. Listen in and find out how original scripture language, […]

Christian Piatt is an a**hole. No, really. He says so himself! But then again, aren’t we all? Piatt does a bang up job describing what the Bible says and what it doesn’t. Why, oh why, do so many “Christians” stray from the true ministry of Jesus? If you question Christianity or how some “Christians” have […]

I know. You haven’t heard enough politics lately. You want more. I give you: my opinions on the Republican National Convention and the Democratic National Convention. You were waiting for this, right? I’m biased. I’m left of center. Some may say “far” left, but those are the folks who don’t know me very well. I […]

Losing a child is the most painful thing I can imagine. For Jessica Kelley, it’s a reality. Diagnosed with brain cancer, little Henry died at age 4. Why does God let these tragic things happen? Is it all according to His divine plan? Jessica answer is, “No.” Lord Willing?: Wrestling with God’s Role in My […]

#AltonSterling #PhilandoCastile In the 48 hours since I interviewed Lisa Sharon Harper of Sojourners about her newest book, The Very Good Gospel: How Everything Wrong Can Be Made Right, two black men have been killed at the hand of a police officer. These are not isolated incidents. Lisa’s chapter, Shalom and Race will give you […]

I hope you had a chance to catch Part 1 of my conversation with these Biblical scholars. In this episode Eric and Floyd get deeper into the details of the Convergence Lectionary. In Eric’s words, here’s what the curriculum with cover: For those of you unfamiliar with the Lectionary, it’s a group of Bible texts […]