Joshua Porter – How to Die

Are you disenchanted with institutionalized religion? Are you desperate for something real? Brent talks with Joshua Porter, the author of a new book from David C. Cook called ‘How to Die: Chaos, Mortality, and the Scandal of Christian Discipleship’. Joshua is pastor of teaching and creative vision at Van City Church in Vancouver, Washington.  He’s also a former member of the experimental art-punk band, Showbread, and the author of the novel Punk Rock vs the Lizard People.    (0:45) Living as a series of deaths; (2:50) The religious imagination; (7:20) The history of life and death; (10:15) Stories; (11:40) How do we find God? (15:30) Christian discipleship; (20:15) Relationships; (22:20) Prayer. Links mentioned in this episode: www.joshuasporter.com www.amazon.com/How-Die-Mortality-Christian-Discipleship/dp/0830787895 Leave some feedback: What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments. Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review. Connect with us: [email protected] godsstorypodcast.com Become a Supporter: If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude. patreon.com/godsstorypodcast Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.