PODCAST · religion
The Fairly Spiritual Show
by Doug Bursch
Pastor and writer Dr. Doug Bursch talks about life, God and Christian community from a fairly spiritual perspective. For more check out www.fairlyspiritual.org
Episodes
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What Jesus Did
So much talk about what Jesus would do and what Christians should do. Today we talk about what Jesus actually did and look at how that influences the way we interact with today's culture.
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The Rise and Fall of Douglas Bursch
Doug looks at how we sometimes desire to create utopians communities to escape the inevitable problems of existence.
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What is Success in Ministry
Doug looks at how to define success in ministry.
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Toxic Trending Topics
Doug looks at trends in social media that controlling the way we communicate.
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The End is Near!
Doug gives the good news about the end of all things. Don't worry, this will encourage you!
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The Actual Reason Churches are Declining
Doug looks at the actual reasons churches and church attendance are declining. The answers go far beyond bad pastors, bad churches and bad theology.
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Bad Theology Defending Bad Pastors
Doug examines bad theology that keeps bad pastors in power.
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Dyslexic and Dyscalculia Trauma
Doug talks about living with dyslexia and dyscalculia. He looks at the often overlooked or minimized signs of these learning disabilities and advocates for more awareness, sensitivity and consideration.
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Stop Moralizing Everything
Doug looks at online divisiveness, church decline and relationship conflicts from a non-moral, non-ethical, non-spiritual perspective.
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Abuse and Complementarianism
Doug talks about how complementarianism leads to the abuse of women.
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Mars, Suez and Steering Your Faith
Doug talks about the problems with a mission to Mars, trouble in the Suez canal and how faith is often like trying to change direction on a ship.
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Amplifying, Avoiding or Fighting Evil
Doug looks at news stories such as a pit toilet bear attack and examines how internet evil can be amplified, ignored or fought against.
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Cancel Easter?
Doug talks about why we shouldn't treat Easter the same this year. He looks at Covid, vaccines, naming generations, and the difference between escapist and relevant Christians.
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Deconstruction?
On today's show Doug talks about deconstruction. What does it mean to deconstruct our faith? What are some of the many issues deconstruction deals with? Does all deconstruction look the same or act the same? How should we respond to people when they talk about deconstructing their faith? Doug…
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Responding to disrespect from leadership
Doug looks at how pastors and Christians can follow Paul's example when being disrespected by denominational or institutional leadership.
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Responding to Election Chaos
Doug gives his honest thoughts about how to respond to America's election chaos in a redemptive way.
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Lamenting Politics, Covid and Race
A very personal show where Doug laments the current condition of American Christianity in regards to politics, Covid and race. Pretty much a lament and nothing more. The hope is you don't feel so alone or you gain a better understanding of those who don't feel like you. Peace.
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Confronting the Large Church Bias
Doug talks about the problem with platforming and giving preference in leadership to large church expressions. He calls pastors to embrace a movement that honors what God sees.
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Pastor Appreciation Unfiltered
Doug gives an unfiltered talk on how to actually show appreciation to your pastor on Pastor Appreciation month.
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Final Radio Show!!! A Media Overview
This is Doug's last radio show. He will continue with a podcast but no more radio for now. He shares his heart on why he works in media ministry to facilitate a better dialogue.
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Why Do Christians Lack Transformation
Doug talks about why some Christians don't experience transformation.
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Uncertainty and God's Plan
Doug talks about how God often leads us through uncertainty. Faith doesn't know all the steps.
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The Holy Spirit and Community
Doug continues looking at the Holy Spirit, paying particular focus to the Holy Spirit's work through community.
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Wrong Notions of Spirit-led Living
Doug talks about wrong ways we talk about Spirit-led living. He looks at the bigger picture of Pentecost and how the Spirit works through community.
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The Racist Origins of Splash Mountain
Doug examines the racist origins of Disney's Splash Mountain and talks about what we can learn from Disney's reimagining of the ride.
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Talking About Racial Injustice
Doug has a conversation with pastor Isaiah Johnson about racial injustice. They examine #blacklivesmatter, political divides, the gospel and awkward conversations.
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Praxis vs. Poiesis Living
Doug talks about having faith that inspires our daily journey. He looks at the difference between Praxis and Poiesis living, how to live a life that has value in the doing.
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The Authority of Scripture
Doug talks about the authority of Scripture. He examines weaknesses in theological movements that devalue all or some of the Bible. He gives his reasons for honoring all of God's Word.
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Jennifer Bursch Eating Disorder Testimony
In this show Doug interviews his wife Jennifer Bursch about her testimony of dealing with an eating disorder and a poor understanding of God's love.
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For those Barely Making It (Covid-19)
Doug dedicated this show for people who are really struggling during the Covid-19 pandemic. The goal is to bring encouragement and compassion to those barely making it.
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The Certainty of Not Knowing
Doug talks about embracing how little we really understand of what God is doing and going to do. He looks at how the disciples didn't really understand the death and resurrection of Christ as it happened. He examines how we will all face these moments of faith that we can either walk through or…
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My Primary Spiritual Passion
Doug shares his primary spiritual passion. He talks about Pentecost and Spirit-led living.
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Know Me Before You Help Me
This show is for pastors and denominational leaders. Doug talks about a problem pastors and denominations often face when they try to help without really knowing the needs of the people they are trying to help. A show about the importance of knowing before we do stuff, especially in the age of...
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Strong God During Weak Times
Doug talks about God's strength during troubling times. He shares stories about his failures in ministry, such as the time he prayed a terribly misguided prayer for a man with one leg. Hopefully this show can bring you some laughs and encouragement.
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Social Media Cautions While Quarantined
Doug talks about practical social media concerns during these isolated times. He also explains why he is broadcasting his show from his Kia Sorento.
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Be an Example of Love
Doug talks about being an example of love in every community. Sorry, but this show was uploaded out of order, but it is still a good show.
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Peace in troubling times
Doug talks about peace in troubling times
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Living in the Present with God
Doug talks about how we often don't live in the present with God. We examine our past and plan for our future, but struggle with abiding with God in the eternal now. Revival makes room for God in the present.
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Overcoming a Theology of Self-Hate
Doug talks about how some Christians have been taught a theology of self-hate that is just as harmful as promoting a theology of pride. He looks at overcoming self-hate through examining the heart of Scripture.
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Good News From You
Doug talks about how the best good news you'll ever hear will need to come from you. He looks at why hearing messages from pastors and other people often doesn't work.
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High Anxiety
Doug talks about dealing with anxiety in healthy ways.
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Helping Others Share Their Feelings
Doug gives practical advice on how to be a safe person who helps people share their conflicted feelings and struggles.
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The Power of Forgiveness
Doug talks about the power of forgiveness.
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Withering or Thriving?
Doug talks about withering or thriving in our faith as we attach ourselves to Christ our vine.
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Perspective in God's Presence
Doug talks about gaining God's perspective from God's sanctuary, in God's presence.
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Welcoming Correction From a Stranger
Are you willing to receive correction from a stranger? Are you willing to surrender control to make room for the true work of Christ? This show looks at surrendering power and control for the purpose of following Christ.
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Spiritual Discernment
Doug talks about discerning God's will when life is going well.
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Eaten By Worms
Doug puts us in the holiday spirit by talking about Herod's death of being eaten by worms for not giving God glory. He talks about our purpose of giving God glory.
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My Very Uncertain Life
Doug talks about how he is dealing with profound uncertainty in his life with the hopes that this show will bring us all closer to together and closer to God. Enjoy a very intimate look behind the curtain.
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Surviving the Holidays
Doug talks about how to survive the holidays with a peace that passes understanding. Spirit-led survival.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Pastor and writer Dr. Doug Bursch talks about life, God and Christian community from a fairly spiritual perspective. For more check out www.fairlyspiritual.org
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Pastor and writer Dr. Doug Bursch talks about life, God and Christian community from a fairly spiritual perspective. For more check out www.fairlyspiritual.org
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The Fairly Spiritual Show is created and hosted by Doug Bursch.
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