For the Heretics and Apostates (And Whatever Else They Call You)

There's nothing like saying you're deconstructing to get people to call you all kinds of things -- heretic, apostate, false teacher. But I find these are easy "insults" with few who use them actually applying them correctly.So join me in this episode for ...clear definitions of orthodoxy, heterodoxy, heresy, apostasy, and blasphemyhow these terms are often misused and misunderstood in faith communitiesgentle guidance on how to navigate accusations of heresy and apostasythe importance of understanding the broader Christian tradition.Time Stamps:00:00 Welcome to the Untidy Faith Podcast00:29 Understanding Deconstruction and Narrow Faith Paradigms01:40 Defining Key Terms: Orthodoxy, Heterodoxy, Heresy, Apostasy, and Blasphemy04:45 Deep Dive into Orthodoxy11:27 Exploring Heterodoxy14:29 Heresy: Challenging Core Tenets16:39 Apostasy: Rejecting Christianity18:13 Blasphemy: Irreverence Toward Deity19:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts20:58 Closing Remarks and Call to ActionKate Boyd - Book | Bible Studies | Coaching | Newsletter | Instagram This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kateboyd.substack.com/subscribe