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In Finding Jesus, Herb Montgomery takes readers on a deep dive into the often-overlooked aspects of Jesus' message, spotlighting his call to radical love, justice, and solidarity with the marginalized. Our upcoming interview will explore the journey behind Montgomery's provocative reinterpretation, discussing the ways in which this book seeks to not only reshape our understanding of the Christian faith but also how it applies to contemporary issues of social injustice. Expect to hear abo...

This week on Snarky Faith, we're thrilled to have Jon Turney, the author of In an engaging blend of literary scholarship and accessible philosophy, Matthew J. Distefano offers readers a fresh perspective on J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved creation, focusing on the unassuming yet profoundly wise Hobbits. Through the application of mimetic theory, the book examines how desires are influenced and shaped by those around us, using Hobbit society as a mirror to our own. Distefano skilfully navigates ...

Join me as I take you on a wild journey through the latest episode of Snarky Faith. Brace yourselves for a rollercoaster ride as I open up about my personal journey through grief and loss in the bleak landscape of 2024, where political turmoil looms large. But that's just the beginning! In this episode, we fearlessly dive into the absurdities of American Christianity with the Christian Crazy segment (including some Taylor SwiftEvangelical insanity), and we kick off our Buzzword Breakdown ser...

Join Snarky Faith's latest episode with Dr. Jonathan Foster, exploring the depths of grief in his book 'Indigo - the Color of Grief.' Dive into a candid conversation about loss, resilience, and the journey of mourning well.

In this episode of Snarky Faith, we sit down with Dr. Jonathan Foster, a theologian and author, to discuss his latest work, Indigo - the Color of Grief. This book is more than just words on a page; it's an immersive journey through the depths of sorrow and the resilience of the human spirit. Dr. Foster shares his personal experience with the tragic loss of his daughter and how it shaped his perspective on grief. Our discussion is a tapestry of introspection and revelation, examining the dual...

In today's episode of Snarky Faith, we're venturing into a space that's often skirted around with discomfort or outright hostility. That's right—we're digging into the delightful mess that is religious diversity, but not in the way you might expect. We're not here to throw shade or to spotlight the foibles of faith; instead, we're talking about the rich gifts that diversity brings us, especially when we shut up and listen. Our guidebook for this journey is none othe...

Keith Giles, a self-proclaimed heretic and former Evangelical; Dr. Safi Kaskas, a devout Muslim; Gregory T. Smith, an ex-Southern Baptist Pastor whose journey led him to explore Neopaganism and Taoism; Matthew DiStefano, a book publisher dwelling in the realm that lies between Christianity and secular humanism; and Caleb, a practicing Bahá'í. What common threads of belief connect these diverse individuals? And how do they navigate disagreements while fostering an attitude of openne...

Join Snarky Faith as we explore "Sitting in the Shade of Another Tree" with authors Giles, Pile, Gilleland, and Kaskas, delving into the transformative power of listening and learning from diverse faiths. A conversation about finding common ground and unexpected wisdom in religious diversity.

In the Quoir/Patheos book, Sitting in the Shade of Another Tree I discuss the influence Neopaganism has had on my Christian faith.

Join me for another episode of Snarky Faith as we wade through the stormy intersection of faith and politics, exploring the emotional landscape marked by anxiety and depression. In these tumultuous times following the downfall of Roe v Wade and the erosion of LGBTQ rights, we're on a mission to make sense of it all and find our footing. In this episode, I'll share candid insights about these challenging times, refusing to gloss over the raw reality of our emotional struggles. We're g...