Rev. Jeremy Steele and the Pilgrimage of a Skeptic

Rev. Jeremy Steele takes us on the journey of a skeptic building an open hearted online community rooted in deep questions and care. Jeremy’s new book “How not to suck as a Christian” is an honest reflection of his own faith pilgrimage. Through his Skeptic Pastor account on Tik-Tok Jeremy has found that beneath the most frequently asked questions he gets online are people looking for connection and for authenticity, no matter their background. What big questions do you have that you’ve been made to feel aren’t welcome in certain faith spaces? Rev. Jeremy not only has room for the hard questions, but welcomes them. What might shift for us if we viewed our questions as important guides for our spiritual journey and not something to fear or avoid? Cool stuff we mention this episode (or meant to anyways): Rev. Jeremy Steele How Not to Suck as a Christian book Unbelief podcastTrevor Project Dan McClellanI Don’t Want to Live a Small Life by: Mary Oliver Chapters00:00 Introduction to Radical Sacred and Mary Oliver's Poem01:15 Meet Jeremy Steele: A Journey of Faith and Skepticism03:30 Exploring the Book: How to Not Suck as a Christian06:08 The Role of Technology in Modern Ministry08:22 Connecting with Diverse Spiritual Communities12:35 Mysticism and Spirituality Beyond Traditional Beliefs18:20 Understanding God: A Linguistic Perspective20:45 Embracing Mystery in Times of Crisis23:45 The Power of Relationships in Spirituality26:02 Wrestling with Doubt and Spiritual Growth26:54 The Role of Skepticism in Faith29:01 Guides and Influences on Spiritual Journeys32:18 Understanding Spirit Guides33:49 Navigating Foreign Lands in Spirituality42:51 The Power of Narrative in Spiritual Experience