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52. Alternatives to White American Evangelicalism, feat. Shane Claiborne
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A discussion about finding a Jesus-centred Christianity in 2021. https://www.redletterchristians.org http://www.shaneclaiborne.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message
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Show 409, January 23, 2021: Show Preview with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris
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We’re previewing the show with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris. We know Chef James Trees from Esther’s Kitchen in the Arts District of Las Vegas adjacent to Downtown. It’s Chef James’ interpretation of elegant Italian comfort food. “While Chef Trees is descended from Jewish Austrian wine merchants, growing up he spent a lot of time at his …
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Show 409, January 23, 2021: Chef & Restaurateur James Trees of Al Solito Posto, Las Vegas
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We know Chef James Trees from Esther’s Kitchen in the Arts District of Las Vegas adjacent to Downtown. It’s Chef James’ interpretation of elegant Italian comfort food. “While Chef Trees is descended from Jewish Austrian wine merchants, growing up he spent a lot of time at his best friend Alfio’s house. “I love Italian food because of Alfio and his …
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Show 409, January 23, 2021: Rob Rubens, Founder & Head Distiller, R6 Distillery, El Segundo
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“R6 is a family-owned distillery in the Los Angeles suburb of El Segundo. Founder and Head Distiller Rob Rubens fell in love with the art of distilling after his first (unplanned) trip to New Orleans Rum Distillery. He knew it was time for a change. After spending the better part of a decade in corporate America and realizing that was not his path,…
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Show 409, January 23, 2021: Celebrity Chef Jet Tila with a Preview of “Aussie Dinner Hour” Part One
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Celebrity Chef, Author and Food TV Personality, Jet Tila, needs no introduction to the listeners of the “SoCal Restaurant Show.” With his wife, Ali, he has written the best-selling 101 Asia Dishes You Need To Cook Before You Die and, most recently, 101 Epic Dishes. On Food Network Chef Jet was one of the 3 regular judges for the entire run of “Cutt…
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Show 409, January 23, 2021: Celebrity Chef Jet Tila with a Preview of “Aussie Dinner Hour” Part Two
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Celebrity Chef, Author and Food TV Personality, Jet Tila, needs no introduction to the listeners of the “SoCal Restaurant Show.” With his wife, Ali, he has written the best-selling 101 Asia Dishes You Need To Cook Before You Die and, most recently, 101 Epic Dishes. On Food Network Chef Jet was one of the 3 regular judges for the entire run of “Cutt…
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Show 409, January 23, 2021: Kyle Meyer, Managing Partner, Wine Exchange in Santa Ana
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In times of crisis it’s always best to call on the calming expertise of those truly knowledgeable in their specific areas. Such is the case with our always engaging resident wine authority Kyle Meyer, the Managing Partner of Santa Ana’s Wine Exchange. On January 12th a 25 percent tariff was placed (with little advance notice) on high-alcohol wines …
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Show 409, January 23, 2021: Restaurateur & Chef Sandra Cordero, Gasolina Café in Woodland Hills
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“Women restaurateurs from across Los Angeles have created a new charitable organization called RE:Her. Its debut initiative, a food festival called 10 Days RE:Her, will feature 10 days of unique collaborations, thematic menus, and one-on-one conversations between female industry leaders. 10 Days RE:Her kicks off on January 21, the anniversary of th…
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Show 409, January 23, 2021: Co-Host Chef Andrew Gruel of the Slapfish Restaurant Group with “Ask the Chef”
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Our own Chef Andrew Gruel of the Slapfish Restaurant Group provides another timely and informative “Ask the Chef” segment where Chef Andrew responds to listeners thoughtful inquiries. Chef Andrew is regularly updating us on the impact of the Covid-19 crisis in the hospitality field and what we, as diners, can do to support the very survival of rest…
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51. Women & Worthiness, feat. Melissa Spaulding
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A licensed counsellor joins us to discuss emotional health while navigating a shift in one's religious beliefs. We discussed therapy techniques such as EMDR, the importance of inherent value, and faith transitions can be uniquely difficult for women. Melissa Spalding, SMHC Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counsellor EMDR Certified Therapist www.Guid…
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Show 408, January 16, 2021: Show Preview with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris
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We’re previewing the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday Weekend show with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris. Chef Josiah Citrin is the respected proprietor of Melisse & Citrin in Santa Monica, Openaire at the Line Hotel in Koreatown, Charcoal Venice and Dear John’s (retro, classic American steakhouse) in Culver City (in partnership with Han…
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Show 408, January 16, 2021: Chef & Restaurateur Josiah Citrin of Melisse + Citrin, Openaire, Charcoal Venice and Dear John’s Part One
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Chef Josiah Citrin is the respected proprietor of Melisse & Citrin in Santa Monica, Openaire at the Line Hotel in Koreatown, Charcoal in Venice and Dear John’s (retro American steakhouse) in Culver City (in partnership with Hans and Patti Rockenwagner) as well as other properties. Chef Josiah is our guest providing the overview of how his establish…
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Show 408, January 16, 2021: Chef & Restaurateur Josiah Citrin of Melisse + Citrin, Openaire, Charcoal Venice and Dear John’s Part Two
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Chef Josiah Citrin is the respected proprietor of Melisse & Citrin in Santa Monica, Openaire at the Line Hotel in Koreatown, Charcoal in Venice and Dear John’s (retro American steakhouse) in Culver City (in partnership with Hans and Patti Rockenwagner) as well as other properties. Chef Josiah continues with us providing the overview of how his esta…
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Show 408, January 16, 2021: “10 Days of Regarding:Her” Festival with Dina Samson of Rossoblu and Superfine Pizza
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“Women restaurateurs from across Los Angeles have created a new charitable organization called RE:Her. Its debut initiative, a food festival called 10 Days RE:Her, will feature 10 days of unique collaborations, thematic menus, and one-on-one conversations between female industry leaders. 10 Days RE:Her kicks off on January 21, the anniversary of th…
Some would say you are either fully in if fully out: so if you can’t be an “on fire Christian”...should you just become an atheist?--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message
When you get a string of bad luck, is that God punishing you because you’ve been bad? Or Satan trying to hold back because you’ve been so good? 🤷♂️--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message
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48. Discussing "Toxic Jesuses" with Marc-Henri
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A Swiss Evangelical, Marc-Henri was a pastor for 15 years before he left to seek health. He identifies 6 toxic, counterfeit Jesuses who create unhealthy dynamics within Christianity. www.marchenrisandoz.com @toxicjesusthebook https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-Jesus-Journey-Spiritual-Healing/dp/1949643700/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=toxic+jesus&qid=1610…
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47. Capital Riots: How We Got Here, How They Make Us Feel
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Anne Jisca and I discuss the events leading up to the insurrection, and how we are experiencing this culture-forming event. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message
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46. Is belief in God Rational? feat. Lee Zook
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A friendly debate about the Cosmological and Teleological argument. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message
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45. Cultural Humility, feat. Danielle Weber
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Danielle talks about training she is taking as a nurse on "cultural humility," and how that can help us rethink how we engage with "the other" in today's context. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message
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44. From Mennonite/AG to Vegan Atheist, feat. Lee Zook
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Musician Lee Zook talks about his experience growing up in Evangelicalism, gradually deconstructing, and his new position as a vegan atheist. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message
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43. "Leaving Fundamentalism" feat. Clint Heacock from Mindshift Podcast
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Clint was a Bible school teacher and pastor for over a decade before deconstructing his faith. He now hosts a podcast and helps others in their journey of deconstruction.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message
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42. Discussing Evangelical Messages to LGBTQ, feat. Brian Pengelly
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Brian responds with research and personal experience to the things that Evangelicals commonly tell LGBTQ to do, and believe about themselves. Resources: - Us vs Us by Andrew MArin - Justin Lee at www.Geekyjustin.com - Generous Space Ministries www.generousspaceministries.ca - Family Acceptance Project https://familyproject.sfsu.edu/ Brian can be re…
Fun “ice-breaker questions” to welcome in the new year. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message
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40. "Growing up Gay in Evangelicalism," feat. Brian Pengelly
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Brian became a youth pastor and popular speaker, who was openly gay but celibate...until he began to see the harm caused by his "non-affirming" message.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message
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39. Ex-Mormon Discusses Emotional Health, feat Kyle Bishop
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A fun discussion of the similarities between Evangelicalism and Mormonism, and discuss "shadow work" and emotional health..Find Kyle at beyondgodandreligion.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message
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38. Anorexia & Purity Culture, feat. Rebecca Lemke
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How unhealthy messages from Evangelicalism contributed to a life-threatening condition. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message
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37. Why I Converted to Orthodoxy, feat. Daryl Schantz, MD
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Long-time friend Daryl discusses his conversion from Evangelical/Mennonite faith to Orthodoxy.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message
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36. Dr. Scot McKnight, "A Church Called Tov: Forming a Goodness Culture That Resists Abuses"
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Author joins us to discuss his book which exposes narcissism and corruption in church culture, and how Jesus' message can bring a corrective. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message
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35. Religious Trauma Syndrome, feat. Anne Jisca
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All the reasons why the Bible seems like just another book to me....--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message
A discussion about narcissism, boundaries, and no contact.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message
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32. The End of Religion, feat. Bruxy Cavey
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Teaching pastor of the Meeting House church in Oakville, Ontario, Bruxy Cavey writes about the "Subversive Spirituality of Jesus." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message
Church promised me that if we kept ourselves pure, married sex would be amazing. But the messages of shame and control lasted long into marriage and did NOTHING to enhance our love-life. So...what SHOULD we have been told? What should we tell our kids? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message…
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30. "I Brainwashed Myself" feat. Josiah
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How can you be a free-thinker with the threat of excommunication, joblessness, and being called a "heretic" hanging over your head? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message
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29. Hellfire & Damnation? feat. Merle Nisly
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Reconsidering how we tell the central story of Christianity, with pastor Merle Nisly. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message
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28. No Contact with Abusive Parents, feat. Gail Pt. 2
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A guest discusses going no contact with a psychopathic foster-mother, and a pedophilic foster father. How faith helped and harmed her, and how she continues to find healing for childhood wounds. Part 2 of 2. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message
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27. No Contact with Abusive Parents, feat. Gail
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A guest discusses going no contact with a psychopathic foster-mother, and a pedophilic foster father. How faith helped and harmed her, and how she continues to find healing for childhood wounds. Part 1 of 2. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message
We have been pro-life all our lives. But for the first time, we are taking a look at the actual ISSUES involved, and it has changed our minds... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message
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25. Jesus & John Wayne, feat. Dr. Kristin Du Mez
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In 2016, around 75% of white evangelicals voted for Trump. Many said that they, "held their noses" to vote for him. But historian and author Dr. Kristin Du Mez traces a century of historical development. "Evangelicals did not vote against their convictions," writes Du Mez, "but with them." In this interview, Du Mez explains the history of radical m…
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24. Questions about "The Gospel" feat. Josiah
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Is it true that everyone is going to Hell unless they say a magic prayer? I don't know that I believe that anymore... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message
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23. The Importance of Listening to Your "Gut" feat Anne Jisca
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We are told that "the heart is deceitful above all else and desperately sick." But does the Bible really want us to mistrust our intuition, and only trust the (male) leadership in our lives? Is it really bad advice to "believe in yourself?" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message…
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22. "Cult or Not a Cult?": The BITE Model feat. Anne Jisca
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The BITE model of Authoritarian Control was developed as a way of identifying cults. Listen as we apply it both to the ATI/IBLP homeschool curriculum, and also to my upbringing under a very controlling fundamentalist father. Which of us was raised in a more "cultish" environment? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message…
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21. A Brit and a Canadian Discuss US Evangelicalism feat. David Valentine
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As a Canadian, almost all of my Evangelical media is from the US. With Trumpism taking over, where can I turn for an alternative? British friend David Valentine gives his perspective on European Evangelicalism as an alternative to the "noise" of the US. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message…
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20. What is Gaslighting? feat. Anne Jisca
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A discussion of the common and insidious tactic of narcissists, which literally makes you feel like you are going crazy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message
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19. Domestic Abuse: I am a Survivor feat. Josiah
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18. Dehumanized by Purity Culture feat Anne Jisca
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A blog post called, "I Kissed my Humanity Goodbye" sparked a discussion about the terrible emotional, spiritual, and physical pain of being raised within a culture which tried to over-control romance. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message
She is an agnostic, I am still a Christian. Together, we talk about our deconstruction journey, of processing traumas, re-evaluating our beliefs, and giving one another space to walk the path in our own ways. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/josiah-meyer/message
First time back in church in eight months, and the sermon made our blood boil. The pastor stated that while your spouse may be unlovable (like an old teddy-bear, dragged through the mud) their spouse's love can change them. Love changes people. No it does not! Boundaries change people! Loving submission to abuse just enables that abuse, and this is…
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15 Help! I think I Married a Feminist! 🤣 feat. Anne Jisca
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A twitter post about "making sure your wife votes exactly as you do" sparked a passionate and hilarious discussion about gender roles. We have never quite agreed on whether we have a "complimentarian" or a "feminist" marriage. Somehow, it seems to work pretty well. But telling your wife how to vote is just not OK in either of our books...--- Send i…
