Episode 29: The Landscape of the Heart

In which we have an interview with Roy Searle, one of the founders of the Northumbria Community. Roy talks about the importance of space, the need to escape the ‘consumer-based faith’, about ‘living life with the questions’ and how our thirst for authenticity can lead us deeper with God. We also hear from listeners with their book recommendations (see below) and Joe engages in the little known sport of hermeneutical gymnastics. Warning: contains the words ‘pith’ and ‘spong’. Don’t forget the Renovaré Day on Nov 24   Book recommendations David recommended Mike Yaconelli, Messy Spirituality Mitch Albom, Tuesday’s with Morrie  Peter recommended Tara Brach, Radical Acceptance Hannah recommended Tom Wright, Surprised by Hope James K. A. Smith, Imagining the Kingdom and Desiring the Kingdom Greg Boyd, Benefit of the Doubt Miroslav Volf, Exclusion and Embrace Tish Harrison Warren, Liturgy of the Ordinary David recommended Eugene Peterson, The Pastor John Spong , Why Christianity Must Change or Die Brian McLaren, Why Did Jesus, Moses and Mohammed Cross the Road Karen Armstrong, A History of God Elaine Pagels, The Gnostic Gospels Lee recommended Barbara Brown Taylor, An Altar in the World