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Snarky Faith
by Stuart Delony
Hosted by Stuart Delony, Snarky Faith cuts through the noise of American Christianity with wit, reason, and a little righteous anger. It’s where satire meets soul work—a space for skeptics, seekers, and the spiritually homeless. Each episode dives into the absurdities of faith, politics, and culture while holding onto the radical, justice-centered teachings of Jesus. No dogma. No easy answers. Just honesty, humor, and the occasional heresy.www.snarkyfaith.com
Episodes
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David Wimbish on Heavy Love, Healing, and Letting Go
David Wimbish knows what it means to inherit a religious language that no longer fits — and then figure out what, if anything, is worth keeping. On this episode of Snarky Faith, David Wimbish of David Wimbish & The Collection (https://davidwimbishandthecollection.com/) joins me to talk about his...
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From Acid Trips to Altar Calls with Rob Zahn
This week on Snarky Faith, Stuart sits down with Rob Zahn, Lutheran pastor and author of LSD to Galilee: Incarnation in the Psychedelic Subculture (https://amzn.to/4hsFyEI), for a conversation about faith, counterculture, psychedelics, and the strange roads that led from acid trips to altar…
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What Christianity Can Learn From Lao Tzu with Gregory T. Smith
In this episode of Snarky Faith, Stuart talks with Gregory T. Smith about bringing the teachings of Jesus into conversation with the wisdom of Lao Tzu. Gregory is the author of Jesus and Lao Tzu: The Way of Love (https://amzn.to/4AeuraU), a devotional-style exploration of Christianity and Taoism...
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When Faith Teaches You to Hate Yourself with Rev. Heather Foy
Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of religious trauma, spiritual abuse, toxic shame, and sexual abuse. In this episode of Snarky Faith, Stuart talks with Rev. Heather Foy about the hidden costs of shame-based religion and the long road toward healing. Heather is a Reverend…
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Finding Your Voice with KD McCrite
In this episode of Snarky Faith, Stuart talks with author K.D. McCrite (https://amzn.to/4xuMgBe) about faith, creativity, fear, and the complicated process of finding your voice after growing up in a highly religious culture. Raised in the Ozarks, K.D. spent much of her childhood immersed in a...
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Who Gets to be a Christian? with Matt Distefano
Matthew J. Distefano joins me fresh off his debate with Andrew Wilson on LGBTQ inclusion in the church — a long, combative exchange that quickly became about much more than a handful of clobber passages. We talk about what Matt expected going into the debate, what surprised him once it started…
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Church & Power with John Fugelsang
In this episode of Snarky Faith, Stuart talks with comedian, writer, and SiriusXM host John Fugelsang about his new book Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person's Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists, and Flock-Fleecing Frauds. https://amzn.to/4b8yKKF John grew up...
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Do We Still Need Ritual? with Jeremy Steele
Most people who leave religion do not just leave behind doctrine. They leave behind ritual too. The prayers. The candles. The songs. The moments that gave shape to grief, fear, celebration, guilt, forgiveness, and change. In this episode, Stuart talks with Jeremy Steele about his new book…
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Quantum Theology and the Death of Certainty
What happens when faith stops chasing certainty and starts making room for mystery? In this conversation, Stuart is joined by editor and foreword writer Keith Giles, along with contributors Mo Thomas and Nish Dubashia, to discuss Volume One of Quantum Theology (https://amzn.to/4ctuHYv). The...
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Living on the Edge of Faith with Jeremy Jernigan
Most versions of faith are built to keep things stable, predictable, and controlled. That’s kind of the problem. In this episode, Stuart sits down with Jeremy Jernigan to talk about his book The Edge of the Inside (https://amzn.to/4dFlzlQ) and the idea that real spiritual growth doesn’t happen in...
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Jesus Isn’t the System with Chris Jones
This week on Snarky Faith, Stuart talks with Chris Jones, host of the Spiritual Hot Sauce podcast, about a question a lot of people are quietly asking right now: what if Jesus and the religion built around him aren’t the same thing? Chris approaches faith from the other side of deconstruction —…
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Gaslighting for God
In this episode, Stuart sits down with journalist and author Becky Garrison to discuss her book Gaslighting for God (https://amzn.to/4tVpXTs), a satirical but deeply serious exploration of spiritual narcissism and religious manipulation. Together they examine a pattern many people recognize but...
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The Tower
Welcome back to The Archetype Thread—think Carl Jung meets late-stage capitalism: myth, satire, and a little soul work, all rolled into one. This week’s episode: The Tower Falls. The Tower represents collapse—of ego, illusion, ideology, and institutions that mistook height for integrity. It’s not...
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Faith Funk
EPISODE NOTES In this conversation, we explore: What Michael wishes someone had said to him at the start of his own unraveling The hardest truth most people discover during deconstruction Why religious trauma is embodied, not just intellectual The difference between losing faith and losing safety...
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The Fool
Welcome to The Archetype Thread—think Carl Jung meets late-stage capitalism: myth, satire, and a little soul work, all rolled into one. This week’s episode: The Fool Rules. The Fool was never meant to rule, but here we are. We’ll explore how parody turned into policy, why outrage became our...
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What Now
Trump’s back in office, and it’s officially time to get serious. This week, we dive into what his return means for democracy, humanity, and faith, as we grapple with the fallout of an election fueled by evangelical hypocrisy and the erosion of decency. From reproductive rights to racial justice,...
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Snarkfire and Brimstone
In this week's episode of Snarky Faith, we’re turning up the heat with a “Snarkfire and Brimstone sermon” that takes aim at the bizarre fusion of faith and authoritarian politics. First, we kick things off with the Christian Crazy segment, highlighting the most ridiculous soundbites from the…
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How to Debate Without Hate with Corey Nathan
Join Stuart for an engaging discussion with Corey Nathan, host of the podcast "Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other." Corey, a Jewish stockbroker turned Christian entrepreneur, believes that it's possible to have proactive and fun conversations about politics and religion…
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Nice Churchy Patriarchy with Liz Cooledge Jenkins
This latest episode of Snarky Faith features a compelling conversation with Liz Cooledge Jenkins, whose new book, "Nice Churchy Patriarchy: Reclaiming Women’s Humanity from Evangelicalism," offers a critical yet hopeful look at the entrenched patriarchal norms in evangelical Christianity. Jenkins...
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The Quantum Teachings of Jesus with Keith Giles
Get ready for a mind-bending episode of Snarky Faith as we dive deep with Keith Giles into his latest book, 'The Quantum Sayings of Jesus.' Discover how Giles blends quantum physics with the mystical teachings of Jesus, challenging conventional religious narratives with a fresh, provocative...
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Finding Jesus with Herb Montgomery
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...
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Mimetic Theory & Middle-earth
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....
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RJ the Astronaut
This week on Snarky Faith, we're thrilled to have Jon Turney, the author of RJ the Astronaut, for a revealing conversation about his groundbreaking novel. Turney opens up about the inspiration behind RJ's character — an astronaut embroiled in a profound existential and spiritual journey across…
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Love, Lies, and 2024
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...
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Indigo - The Color of Grief
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.…
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The Symphony of Listening: Embracing Wisdom Across Faith Lines
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…
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Theological Musings from a Tattooed Theologian
Brace Yourselves, This is Theology Unfiltered Hey Snarky Faith listeners, brace yourselves! We've got a treat for you—a theological espresso shot that'll jolt you awake, whether you're ready for it or not. I sat down with Dillon Naber Cruz, the mind behind Theological Musings: Collected Essays of…
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Leaning Forward with Karl and Laura Forehand
The Forehands: Not Your Typical Spiritual Guides Let's get one thing straight: Karl and Laura Forehand aren't here to sell you the same old, tired spiritual clichés. Nope, they're here to wrestle—wrestle with beliefs, wrestle with trauma, and maybe even wrestle with you a bit. So, buckle up,...
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Seeds of De(con)struction
We've got a special treat for you today. We're diving deep into the murky waters of faith, spirituality, and the church with none other than Nat Turney, the author of the provocative book "Seeds of De(con)struction." Trust us, this is one episode you don't want to miss. The Book That's Shaking…
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Breaking Bad Faith
Join me again on Snarky Faith. Our guest is none other than Michael Camp, the author of "Breaking Bad Faith," a book that's as much a mental workout as it is a spiritual journey. Join us for our conversation - it's a fun ride. In this episode, we dive headfirst into the turbulent waters of...
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Just Be Kind
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...
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Canceling Easter
On today's show, we'll reflect on how Easter has become a religious shit-show and we're also joined by Keith Giles and Matthew Distefano to talk about Quior Publishing's new venture into class literature - and why books matter and shouldn't be banned. Let's just be honest for a moment. Easter has...
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The Catch-Up
In this episode of Snarky Faith, we delve into the discussion of our collective struggles with the state of the world and the overwhelming noise surrounding everything. Drawing from Brene Brown's idea that faith minus vulnerability equals extremism, let's talk about the questions around why...
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Theology of Consent
"We could be the people who risk with God in the face of apocalypse rather than the people who trust in a god who authors apocalypse." Jonathan J. Foster ~ Theology of Consent: Mimetic Theory in an Open and Relational Universe Coincidences happen and paradoxes occur. In life, there are rare...
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Christian Nationalism
"I’m a Christian, and I say it proudly, we should be Christian nationalists." Marjorie Taylor Green ~ Politician and Conspiracy Theorist You may have heard about Christian nationalism... It's the hip (not) new trend all your Bible-beating relatives, and red-hat-wearing neighbors are talking…
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The Church Can Go To Hell with Desimber Rose Wattleton
"If we aren’t careful, we can become so bitter about the journey that we aren’t able to see how much we’ve grown along the way." Desimber Rose Wattleton ~ The Church Can Go to Hell Rarely do we hear honest and raw confessions and testimony from pastors and clergy. Usually, the Lords of the Pulpit...
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Honeysuckle with Meagan Ruby Wagner
"It should come as no surprise when So-called Christian powerhouses fall Corporate greed dressed in Sunday best od has always been in the business Of toppling empires" Meagan Ruby Wagner ~ Jericho Presently, language is purposefully abused and exploited, often for evil ends, to benefit those in...
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Sola Mysterium with Keith Giles
"Will we ever arrive at our destination? Who can say? But, God is not far away. God is alive within; living and breathing along with us in every moment. How do we know this? We can stop, be still, listen, and experience God’s presence anytime we need to. We can trust, by faith, that God will…
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Learning from Experience
"When you say to yourself. 'I don't care what happens,' it just gives you a broader perspective." - George Carlin There are times when we must wrestle with baggage from the road traveled as we progress in our faith. Questions begin to arise, and easy spiritual answers no longer soothe as a salve…
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Out Into The Desert
"People are finding acceptance, love, and healing outside of the organizational church. They feel like they were supporting the organization of the church and the church was not supporting them." Karl Forehand ~ Out Into The Desert Karl J. Forehand was a bi-vocational pastor for 20 years and has...
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Road Trip
"Based on this historical example, if our passion is to end abortion in our nation, the best way to do so is to circumvent political processes (which, to date, have not proven very effective), and to love our neighbor as Jesus commanded." Keith Giles ~ Jesus Untangled Today's show is a mixed bag…
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Leaving Well
To go somewhere, you have to leave. There will be times in our journeys in faith when we're called to leave, either by choice or circumstance. Sometimes we pull away for a moment; other times, maybe forever. The keys to navigating these times are discernment, detachment, and humility. We…
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The Art of Being Lost
"As you start to walk on the way, the way appears." ~ Rumi No one likes to be lost. It strikes us with fear and disorientation because we like to be in control. When we're lost, things feel out of control. Yet being lost is part of the spiritual journey. In many ways, it is an essential…
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Nitty Gritty Faith
"We must realize that leaps of faith are the junk food of the spiritual realm... An authentic leap of faith may become the first step of a new beginning, but taking that step feels more like the culmination of a long and engaging journey." Eric Elnes ~ Gifts of the Dark Wood Continuing on our...
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Snarky Faith is a space where we irreverently wrestle through life, culture and spirituality. It’s a skewering of religion in culture today. The questions or even answers are never the point – it’s all about the conversation. Hosted by Stuart Delony. Snarky Faith is on WCOM LP 103.5 Chapel...
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Touching the Stove
"I tell you solemnly, in so far as you neglected to do this to one of the least of these, you neglect to do it to me." -Jesus The pursuit of experiencing the divine is the age-old goal of religious and spiritual seekers. For those that believe or want to believe, such an encounter can be...
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Emptiness
"The courage to be is rooted in the God who appears when God has disappeared in the anxiety of doubt." -Paul Tillich Religious conversion is a peculiar thing. The very mention of "getting saved" most likely triggers lots of ideas, experiences, feelings, and bad memes in your head. The funny thing...
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My Gay Church Days
“How many of us are strangers to ourselves in order to please the church.” ~ George Azar On this week's show, we sit down with author and ex-pastor George Azar to discuss his new book, My Gay Church Days. The book is a profoundly raw, honest, and open memoir about his experiences within...
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Uncertainty
"For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known." 1 Corinthians 13:12 Uncertainty is something that usually makes us feel uncomfortable. We like to be in control and have a hand in the outcome of things in…
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Abstract Faith
"For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. To the one we are an aroma that brings death; to the other, an aroma that brings life. And who is equal to such a task? Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit. On the...
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Hosted by Stuart Delony, Snarky Faith cuts through the noise of American Christianity with wit, reason, and a little righteous anger. It’s where satire meets soul work—a space for skeptics, seekers, and the spiritually homeless. Each episode dives into the absurdities of faith, politics, and culture while holding onto the radical, justice-centered teachings of Jesus. No dogma. No easy answers. Just honesty, humor, and the occasional heresy.www.snarkyfaith.com
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Hosted by Stuart Delony, Snarky Faith cuts through the noise of American Christianity with wit, reason, and a little righteous anger. It’s where satire meets soul work—a space for skeptics, seekers, and the spiritually homeless. Each episode dives into the absurdities of faith, politics, and...
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