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Still Christian
by Katelyn Dixon, Sarah Almodovar
Welcome to the Still Christian podcast, where we retrace our steps through Evangelical culture--finding a new path forward without abandoning our faith. Join friends Sarah and Katie as they take a deep dive into how we got here and how to be "Still Christian" in the midst of cultural and spiritual brokenness.
Episodes
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Embracing Third Culture Ambiguity with Holly Berkley Fletcher | S5E6
What about the missionary kids? In our final episode of Season 5, Church Kids: Where Are They Now? , we chat with Holly Berkley Fletcher about a particular subset of church kids--those who grew up overseas on the evangelical mission field and are navigating life in the USA as adults today. In her...
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Unconditional Belonging with Cara Meredith | S5E5
What change might we witness in future generations of young people if adult Christians emphasized unconditional belonging over the pressure to believe 'correctly'? In her book Church Camp: Bad Skits, Cry Night, and How White Evangelicalism Betrayed a Generation, author and former camp speaker…
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Letting Go of Evangelicalism's Nonessentials with Michelle Van Loon | S5E4
In life and in faith, downsizing is a necessary process that helps us move from one phase of growth to the next. Amid what can often feel like a disorienting process, what's okay to let go of and what should we hold on to? Join us and Michelle Van Loon, author of Downsizing: Letting Go of...
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Coming Home to Yourself with Lauren Cibene | S5E3
How do we rebuild trust in God, ourselves, and others after life-shattering betrayal? In her travel memoir Tiger in a Lifeboat , Lauren Cibene invites us to accompany her through India as she experiences recovery and homecoming in the beauty of unfamiliar places. We talk with Lauren about what it...
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Rekindling the Spark of Faith with Nicholas McDonald | S5E2
Is it possible to find a balanced approach between conservative and progressive beliefs? We believe it is—especially after interviewing author and pastor Nicholas McDonald about his treasure of a book, The Light in Our Eyes: Rediscovering the Love, Beauty, and Freedom of Jesus in an Age of...
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Church Kidz: Where Are They Now? | S5E 1
We’re low key thrilled to introduce the Still Christian Podcast’s fifth season! Church Kidz: Where Are They Now? follows the stories of ordinary Evangelical church kids who grew up going to Sunday school. As adults, they’re wrestling with how to appreciate their childhood faith heritage while...
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Embodied Faith: How Do We Live Now? | S4E8
On this final episode of the Embodied Faith series, Sarah and Katie reflect on what they’ve learned about how to live out their faith in a more embodied way with God, self, and others. Our bodies are messy and fragile, but they are also vessels that beautifully reflect the glory and goodness of...
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Cycles of Exertion and Rest | S4E7
What does the way our bodies function tell us about God’s design for humanity? We invite you to pull up a chair as Sarah, Katie, and reproductive health nurse Lindsey explore what it looks like to celebrate the goodness of God by learning to embrace the body in all its complexity. Although many…
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Cradled in the Arms of Compassion with Frank Rogers | S4E6
What does embodied faith look like after experiencing the trauma of abuse? In our conversation with the author of Cradled in the Arms of Compassion and professor of Spiritual Formation Dr. Frank Rogers Jr., we explore the sanctity of embodiment in light of the Incarnation of Jesus, who redeems…
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Christ-Centered Confidence with Ashley Henriott | S4E5
How do we become people who embody confidence when life does its best to tear us down? Spoiler alert: the answer is Jesus. Join co-hosts Sarah and Katie as we talk with confidence coach Ashley Henriott about her new book: Confidence Is an Inside Job, which offers readers a path to confidence that...
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Knock at the Sky with Liz Charlotte Grant | S4E4
In this special episode, we interview author Liz Charlotte Grant about her new book, Knock at the Sky. Together we wonder, -Is it possible to have a view of the Bible that's authoritative but not authoritarian? -Is doubt a problem, or could it be the place we meet the God who's been seeking us…
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Can the Enneagram Help? with Drew Dixon | S4E3
This episode features our wisdom-packed conversation with certified Enneagram coach Drew Dixon. Together, we explore this question: How can the Enneagram be a helpful spiritual tool for learning faithful embodiment? And this one: Why has the Western church so long prioritized the mind over the…
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Can Christians Do Yoga? with Sarah Almodovar | S4E2
In this episode, our beloved host Sarah Almodovar hops into the interview seat as we explore what her work as a pre and post-natal yoga instructor has taught her about the wonder of our bodies and how the simple yet profound gift of movement can be an expression of worship. For the dear souls who...
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Embodied Faith: Taking Our Bodies to Church | S4E1
And we’re back! Join Sarah & Katie as we “vision cast” (how mega-churchy of us) for Season 4 of The Still Christian Podcast: Embodied Faith. Western Christianity has leaned heavily on the rational mind as our primary means of knowing and worshipping God: But what about these bodies of ours that…
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Harm & Hope in the Evangelical Church | S3E7
Sarah and Katie reflect on the incredible female authors and stories featured in Season 3, and how each woman offers a unique viewpoint of both the harm and the hope of evangelical church culture. *Bonus: Listen for a super compelling preview of our upcoming season!
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Savoring Childhood with Grace Pouch | S3E6
How can we attune our ears to the still, small voice of God when we are surrounded by constant noise--and how might the church be complicit in turning up the volume? In her winsome and wise upcoming book Slow Childhood, author Grace Pouch proposes that offering the next generation a slower, more...
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An Untidy Faith with Kate Boyd | S3E5
What does it look like to disentangle ourselves from toxicforms of Christianity while maintaining the joy of our faith? For Jesus followers who are tempted to give up when this process gets messy, Kate Boyd provides gentle guidance and a wise path forward in her recent book, An Untidy Faith. Join...
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The Great Sex Rescue with Sheila Wray Gregoire | S3E4
Sheila Wray Gregoire's The Great Sex Rescue helps readers identify the lies they've been taught about marriage and sex and how to re-discover what God intended for couples to thrive. Join us as we talk with Sheila about the toxic distortion of Biblical principles that has left many couples…
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Disobedient Women with Sarah Stankorb | S3E3
"They love the church. . .so why not fight for it?" With these words award-winning journalist Sarah Stankorb describes the courageous women featured in her bestselling book Disobedient Women, which tells the story of how a group of faithful women exposed layers of abuse and corruption within the...
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Deconstructing Your Faith Without Losing Yourself with Angela J. Herrington | S3E2
Is it possible for faith deconstruction to be a formative spiritual practice that does not lead to de-conversion or losing one’s identity? Author Angela J. Herrington believes that it is. Join hosts Sarah and Katie as we talk with Angela about her new book, Deconstructing Your Faith Without…
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Becoming a Writer with Katelyn Dixon | S3E1
Welcome to Season 3 of the Still Christian Podcast! To kick of our In Her Words series, Sarah interviews Katie about her journey of becoming a writer, re-discovering her voice after trauma, and the importance of uplifting female voices who are working to heal church hurt through the craft of...
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Still Christian Through Suffering: Reflections | S2E7
The final episode of our Still Christian Through Suffering series, in which Katie and Sarah reflect upon the brave and sacred stories of faith and suffering shared this past season, and Sarah somehow manages to work in "Footprints in the Sand". . .again. Mentioned in this episode: Companions in…
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Still Christian Through Divorce | S2E6
Growing up in the church, many of us were taught "Divorce is never an option." But is that actually the heart of God for women and men whose partner has emotionally or physically left the marriage? Join hosts Katie and Sarah in their conversation with Gabby, who has journeyed through the pain of...
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Still Christian Through OCD | S2E5
Where is God when we do not feel safe within our own minds? Hosts Katie and Sarah interview Anglican teacher, scholar, and poet Greg Jeffers about his journey of recovery from trauma-related OCD. Greg's candid sharing of how God met him in unfathomable pain offers hope and illumination to those…
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Still Christian Through Depression | S2E4
Where is God in the darkness of depression? Hosts Sarah and Katie interview Diana Gruver, author of "Companions in the Darkness: Seven Saints Who Struggled with Depression and Doubt," about her own experience with depression and finding her way through the dark. Diana's story and insight provide...
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Still Christian Through Chronic Illness | S2E3
Where is God when our suffering has no foreseeable end date? How do we cling to God through chronic illness when there are no guarantees we will be healed in this lifetime? Counseling student, sister, and friend Jeanine Gorzalski vulnerably shares her story of communing with God through immense...
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Still Christian Through Child Loss | S2E2
Where is God when we lose who we love most? Why does suffering seem to drive some people closer to God, and others further? Sarah and Katie invited mother, wife, and minister Faith Titus to share her story of clinging to God while suffering the unimaginable. Faith's story is the first in a series...
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Still Christian Through Suffering | S2E1
Welcome to Season 2 of the Still Christian Podcast! Our next series of episodes will feature the stories and wisdom of people who have experienced deep suffering yet still call God good. In this episode, Sarah and Katie introduce the series by exploring the age-old question, "Why do bad things...
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Faith Like a Child | S1E12
What's the most important thing we want our children to know about God? And how do we raise them to love and trust God without perpetuating past harm? Join hosts Sarah and Katie along with special guest and winsome parenting wizard Laura Bretheim as they explore the challenges and gifts of...
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How's Your Walk, Bro? Pt 2 | S1E11
Part two of our daring and delightful conversation about spiritual disciplines with author and speaker Diana Gruver. Mentioned in this episode: How Many Hours of Your Week Are Dedicated to God? article by Diana Gruver
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How's Your Walk, Bro? | S1E10
Sword drills. Quiet time. Giving God your first fruits. Sound familiar? Then "Have we got a show for you!" (<-If you read this in Bob the Tomato's voice a la Veggie Tales circa 1997, you're in the right place.) If you've ever felt guilty about not doing it right when it comes to spiritual...
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The B-I-B-L-E | S1E9
Is the B-I-B-L-E still the book for us?* Is it more than a rule book or an inspirational collection of writings? Join Katie and Sarah along with pastor and spiritual director Drew Dixon as we take a closer look at how the Bible shaped our lives while growing up in church and how we relate to it...
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Take Me to Church | S1E8
From Sunday School to Catholic Mass, Sarah and Katie share their circuitous, sometimes painful, often hilarious journey of losing and finding church again . . . or at least looking for it in hope of something more.
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Q&A: Ask the Amateurs | S1E7
Find out everything you ever wanted to know about the inner workings of this podcast as Sarah & Katie answer questions submitted by our vast audience (thanks Mom!). Topics include: Cheesy Christian sayings that are actually true, Christian platitudes that sound true but are hurtful and false, why...
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True Love Waits (Forever) | S1E6
Did the True Love Waits movement keep its promises to those who pledged their purity? Was it worth it to those who waited to have sex until marriage? Sarah and Katie explore the many complications that arise when we equate purity with virginity, while also casting a new vision for future...
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Kissing Dating Goodbye | S1E5
Remember the popular purity culture book I Kissed Dating Goodbye? Hosts Sarah and Katie sure do. If you've ever contemplated kissing dating goodbye (or have actually done it!), hats off to you. Bless you. Let's talk about how weird that was. Mentioned in this episode: A Statement on I Kissed…
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Don't Waste Your Life | S1E4
Is finding God's will for our lives an elusive treasure hunt, or is it something we can live into and understand? If the well-intentioned yet foreboding admonishment "Don't waste your life!" has ever made you a wee bit anxious, this episode just might be for you.
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Being Saved & Stuff, Pt 2 | S1E3
In this riveting continuation of exploring what it means to be saved, Katie and Sarah find final and definitive answers on who's saved and who's not, all while solving the vast and complex problems of the universe. Kidding. But you should tune in anyways, because there are goats.
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Being Saved & Stuff | S1E2
What does it actually mean to "be saved?" With thoughtful reflection and a healthy dose of levity, Sarah and Katie unpack a concept that is often confusing and can leave people with more fear than joy.
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We're Still Christian | S1E1
Join us as we share our compelling friendship origin story along with the "why" behind this podcast.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Still Christian podcast, where we retrace our steps through Evangelical culture--finding a new path forward without abandoning our faith.
Join friends Sarah and Katie as they take a deep dive into how we got here and how to be "Still Christian" in the midst of cultural and spiritual brokenness.
HOSTED BY
Katelyn Dixon, Sarah Almodovar
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Welcome to the Still Christian podcast, where we retrace our steps through Evangelical culture--finding a new path forward without abandoning our faith. Join friends Sarah and Katie as they take a deep dive into how we got here and how to be "Still Christian" in the midst of cultural and spiritual...
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