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What The Faith
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A space to embrace the misfits.What The Faith is a podcast and online community hosted by Allison Del Fium and Ashten Wickham. WTF is dedicated to helping faith misfits of all backgrounds and beliefs better understand how spirituality plays into their daily lives. Each week we interview people from around the globe that have had their lives impacted, in one way or another, by spirituality.
Episodes
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The Art Of Spiritual Direction with Alden Sproull
This week on the podcast we talk with Alden Sproull about contemplative Christianity, spiritual direction, silence and the (often) lost art of spiritual direction. Alden Sproull is an experienced retreat leader, and has offered Spiritual Direction for the last 25 years. He has worked for 45 years...
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Energy Healing with Wil Carlos
On today's episode of What the Faith, we talk with Wil Carlos about his background in Christianity, the world of energy healing, what even is energy healing and ways to apply it to everyday life. Wil is an energy healer who practices with Reiki, Access Consciousness, Vortex Healing, and EFT. He…
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Inner Work Along The Spiritual Journey with Jarin Oda
On today’s episode of What The Faith, we talk to Jarin Oda about pastoring Generation Z, spiritual growth and the deep importance of inner work along the spiritual journey. Jarin is a friend of the podcast, someone who both of us admire and it's an honor to have him on the show today. Currently,...
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Neuroscience and The Buddha with Chris Niebauer Ph.D.
Is there truly a science to spirituality? In today's episode we talk with Chris Niebauer all about mediation, the ego and how neuroscience is catching up to what Buddhists have taught for thousands of years. While in grad school in the early 1990s, Chris began to notice striking parallels between...
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Critical Thinking in a Time of Extreme Religious Divide with Justin Brierley
On today's episode we talk with Justin Brierley all about navigating Christianity in a secular leaning UK, embracing spiritual questions and the importance of critical thinking. Justin is the host of the Unbelievable? radio show and podcast on Premier Christian Radio, as well as the Ask NT Wright...
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Religious Literacy and Embracing Interfaith Families with Susan Katz Miller
On today's episode we talk with Susan Katz Miller, an interfaith child and an interfaith parent. Susan is considered the top expert on interfaith families celebrating more than one religion, and has spoken across the country and abroad. In 2013, Beacon Press published her book Being Both…
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Embracing Doubt and Finding Grace with Katie Langston
On today's episode we dive into the topic of embracing doubt and finding grace with Katie Langston. We learn more about her journey as Katie converted to orthodox (little “o”) Christianity after spending several years trying to make Mormon teaching fit a grace-based worldview, only to discover…
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Multi Faith Marriage: How A Christian Minister Ended Up Marrying A Hindu Monk with Dana Trent
How did a Christian Minister end up marrying a Hindu Monk? How do we address the question of unequally yoked? How does a multi faith marriage challenge our beliefs? Can this type of relationship provide space for spiritual growth? We explore those questions and all things multi faith marriage on...
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Take Back Your Mind: The Power of Meditation During Anxious Times with Lodro Rinzler
On today's episode, we talk with Lodro Rinzler about the power of mediation, how to establish a strong meditation routine and his latest book "Take Back Your Mind: Buddhist Advice for Anxious Times" and how the book can play a positive role for those that are feeling anxious and alone after the...
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PART 2: Understanding The Psychological Impacts of Captive Organizations with Geoffrey Wallis
In part 2 of our conversation with Geoffrey Wallis we dive into the topic of captive organizations and mental illness within captive organizations. Geoffrey shares more about his personal experience with depression as a P.I.M.O within the Jehovah's Witness Organization, why the process of...
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PART 1: Physically In, Mentally Out - Why One Jehovah's Witness Elder Is Choosing To Stay (For Now) with Geoffrey Wallis
P.I.M.O. (Physically in, mentally out.) It's a phrase not many outside of the JW organization know but is one that within the Jehovah's Witness community many secretly identify with. Including Geoffrey Wallis. Geoffrey is an active Jehovah’s Witness who uses his unique position as a critical...
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Holy Envy with Dr. Paul Louis Metzger
How does multi faith engagement promote our own personal spiritual growth? On today's episode we're talking with Dr. Paul Louis Metzger (Ph.D.) about the concept of holy envy, the importance of multi faith engagement and leaning into the differences of various faith traditions and beliefs. Paul…
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Brave Church with Elizabeth Hagan
Spiritual growth only happens when we create space for true connection and accepted vulnerability. On today's episode, we talk with Elizabeth Hagan, author of "Brave Church: Tackling Tough Topics Together". Elizabeth is a graduate of Duke Divinity School and has been a pastor for 15 years most...
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There Is Hope: Recovering From Religious Abuse with Connie A. Baker MA LPC
NOTE: This podcast covers topics of sexual abuse, suicide, and other topics that might be triggering for some. Religious abuse is no walk in the park. And we know many of our listeners are currently in their recovery journey or want to know more about what's really going on in the body of someone...
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Moving From Literal to Mystical: Rediscovering The Bible After The SDA Church with Bonnie Rambob
What does it look like to reconstruct your faith? For Bonnie, that journey is one she knows quite well. On today's episode we talk with Bonnie Lang Rambob. Bonnie grew up a 4th generation Seventh-day Adventist. She started her own family in the faith, taught in the SDA parochial school system…
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PANEL DISCUSSION: Why Multi Faith Matters
This episode is the audio version of our April "Why Multi Faith Matters" event. If you missed it or would like to rehear the discussion, here's your chance! And be sure to stay up to date on all of our upcoming events. They are always interactive panel discussions and a great opportunity for you…
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Life In Scientology with Chris Shelton
We've yet to cover Scientology on the podcast and this week we change that. On today's episode we talk with Chris Shelton, a former Scientologist and Sea Org member. Born and raised in California, Chris grew up in a Scientology household and learned about its principles at a young age. While he…
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Life and Parenting After Mormonism with Amy Logan
We're back! On today's episode we talk with Amy Logan. Amy is the host of the Exmormonology Podcast and a Certified Life Coach. Amy left the Mormon faith after 37 years of devout membership. Her faith crisis began in 2006. After a few of years of study and soul searching, Amy walked away from it...
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Why Multi Faith Dialogue Really Matters
We live in a melting pot of spiritual beliefs. So how the hell do we begin to navigate and learn about all types of faiths, beliefs and practices? How do we engage with our neighbors that don't think like us? How do followers of various faiths build meaningful relationships while staying true to...
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The Noble Truth of Suffering with Daishin McCabe
Does suffering go beyond just our experience of grief and death? Or are we actually experiencing the truth of suffering all around us? In this episode we dive into the First Noble Truth of Buddhism and how we might better understand suffering within our world. We also explore how we can…
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Rediscovering Faith After Leaving The Seventh-Day Adventist Church With Rajeev Rambob
For Rajeev, becoming an ex-Adventist, leaving the Adventist church, was hard but thanks to time and persistence Rajeev has maintained some close friendships with folx who are still SDA. Rajeev often says "I love Adventist people and lots about Adventist culture; it's the theology that's the...
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HIGHLIGHT: Rediscovering Faith After Leaving The Seventh-Day Adventist Church
In this highlight clip, Rajeev Rambob explains his return to a personal faith (rooted in curiosity) after leaving the SDA Church. Listen the full episode at:
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Finding Balance While Moving Forward with Bethany Allen
Happy New Year and welcome back to the podcast! We're starting 2021 off with one of our favorite guests we've had on the show, Bethany Allen. Bethany is the Pastor of Spiritual Formation and Leadership Development at Bridgetown Church, in Portland, Oregon. She has a deep passion to see people...
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Greatest Commandment Theology with Kristian Smith
Whether you come from a Bible religion or not, it's safe to assume we've all heard of the "Greatest Commandment". In today's episode we talk with Kristian Smith, a pastor at The Faith Community in Atlanta, Georgia. We dive into Kristian's firm beliefs around what he refers to as "Greatest...
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Coming Out of the Laundry Room with Drake Moore
What happens when your faith views begin to clash with your authentic self? And what happens when you use your own conservative theological framework as a defense mechanism against yourself? In today's episode we talk with Drake Moore, a Christian who grew up mostly in rural Northwest Ohio…
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Pagans, Magic and Witches with Reverend Cassie Gendlek
Happy late-Halloween! So, in the spirit of the season we have some questions . . . what do Pagans believe? Is magic real? Are there really witches? On this episode we're learning all about Pagans, Magic and Witches! Reverend Cassie Gendlek, our guest for today, is a Pagan priestess and minister…
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The Interconnectedness of Buddhism and Multi Faith Practices with Sensei Morris Doshin Sullivan
What are the basic teachings of Buddhism and how might they be positively applied to people of other faiths? This week we sit down with Sensei Morris Doshin Sullivan. Morris is a Zen monk and a holds a certificate in Methods of Japanese psychology, which employs practices drawn from Japanese Zen...
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The Journey of Deconstruction with Lauren DeLeary and Adam Budnick
What does the process of loosing your faith really feel like? This week we sit down with Lauren DeLeary and Adam Budnick, two musicians who were in the Christian Music Industry for 10 years, toured internationally, fell in love & got married. Shortly after, they deconstructed their faith and...
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A Spiritual Awakening with Trey Kauffman
What happens when the spiritual is implemented into our daily life? For Trey, it changed everything. Now spiritually awakened and on his path toward enlightenment, Trey’s mission is to help everyone answer the question, "how can we do better?"As a podcaster and entrepreneur he hopes to empower...
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Mormon Misconceptions
What do Mormon's believe? Who's Joseph Smith? And what is the Book of Mormon all about? We were curious to learn more about the LDS church and so we invited our friends Hayden and Haley to come answer our questions! We unpack a LOT in this episode. So, if you're curious to learn more about the...
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The Shift: Navigating New Beliefs with Colby Martin
What does it look like to go from conservative to progressive Christianity? Colby Martin knows first hand and we talk all about his journey on today's episode! Colby shares his faith upbringing, his ultimate shift to progressive Christianity and the work he's doing now to help others in the same...
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Navigating Faith and Grief During COVID-19 with Layla Abdullah-Poulos
How can faith help us in times of uncertainty and deep pain? Today we talk with Layla Abdullah-Poulos, founder of NbA Muslims as well as a speaker on racism, gender oppression, and identity. Layla shares her faith journey, how Muslims are navigating their faith practices in the midst of COVID-19...
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An Unlikely Faith Journey with Frank Strasburger
Is love the greatest force? Today we talk with Frank Strasburger, a guy who has devoted most of his 50-year career as a teacher and priest to young people. From growing up Jewish to accidentally becoming a priest, Frank shares his wisdom when it comes to life and faith.
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Godless in The Bible Belt with Neil Carter
What’s it like living in the most conservative evangelical area of the nation? And what do you do when you’re now an ex-pastor turned atheist living in the midst of it? This week we talk with Neil Carter all about it!
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WTF Thoughts: What We've Learned So Far
WTF is all about having open dialogue. So, now that we've released 10 interviews, we figured it was time to let you know what we've loved and most importantly, unpack the topics that have challenged us the most.
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Finding God in the Ordinary with Steve Wiens
What would it feel like to be in touch with the spiritual throughout each day? In the little moments? In the difficult moments? This week we chat with Steve Wiens, a Christian teacher, author and pastor helping people ask deeper questions when it comes to our humanity and to a higher being. We…
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Does the Satanic Temple Actually Believe In Satan? with Thomasin
We hear a lot about them . . . but what do Satanists ACTUALLY believe? This week on the podcast we sit down with Thomasin, an active member of The Satanic Temple. We dive into misconceptions around the Satanic Temple, the organizations core tenets, how the temple acts like any other community,...
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Faith as a Queer Muslim with Ameera Khan
This week we talk with Ameera Khan, a Bengali-American transgender Muslim whose Islam is informed by personal experience, theological training in the completion of her Hifz, or memorization of the Quran, and progressive Muslim perspectives on commonly cited Islamic excuses for homophobia and...
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Divorce in Mormonism with Courtney Sams
On this week's episode we talk with Courtney Sams, an ex-mormon now living life (and thriving) in the Big Apple. For one of the first times publicly, Courtney shares her journey into and out of the LDS church along with how the church played a role throughout her relationship, marriage and...
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How Can Faith Guide Us?
We're in the midst of a global pandemic and a national crisis. Yet, how do we respond? As followers of many faiths and beliefs, how does faith guide us during these times? Do we protest? Do we pray? And how do we grieve? How do we look towards a better future for our country and for our fellow...
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Atheism in the Black Community with Mandisa Thomas
What role does religion play in racial politics? On this week's episode we talk with Mandisa Thomas, the founder and President of Black Nonbelievers Inc. about her experience as a black atheist living in the Bible Belt. Black Nonbelievers, is a non-profit, secular fellowship. Its goals include...
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The 12-Step Buddhist with Darren Littlejohn
What do you know about Buddhism? On this week's episode we talk with Darren Littlejohn, a best selling author, retreat leader, Certified Yoga Teacher, Reiki healing practitioner, a recovering addict and a practitioner of Zen and Tibetan Buddhism. Darren shared how the teachings of Buddhism played…
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Mother As A Verb with Erin S. Lane
What makes someone a mother? On this week's episode of the podcast we interview Erin S. Lane about the influence American Christianity has on women who don't have, want, or center children of their own. Erin shares her personal journey, the origin of Mother's Day, her definition of Off-Script...
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Breaking The False Assumptions Around Race And Faith with Shekhiynah Larks
Often times we think there is a direct correlation between race and faith in an American context. But what if that's not necessarily true? What if majority of religions are actually very diverse with different ethnicities, backgrounds and perspectives? On this episode we have an amazing...
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What Atheists Often Get Wrong About Religion with Dale McGowan
On this episode we talk with Dale McGowan about his personal journey being an Atheist, navigating a multi-faith relationship and what he thinks Atheists often get wrong about religion. Dale is the editor and author of several books on nonreligious life, including Parenting Beyond Belief, Raising...
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Fat and Faithful with Amanda Martinez Beck
Fasting is an important spiritual traditional across many different religions. On today's episode we talk with Amanda Martinez Beck about her personal journey with food and faith and get a better look at the relationship between the two. Amanda is a fat activist and storyteller. Her first book,...
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Why WTF?
Welcome to What The Faith! In our first ever episode we share our individual faith journeys, the motivation to start the podcast and why we're ultimately choosing curiosity over certainty.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A space to embrace the misfits.What The Faith is a podcast and online community hosted by Allison Del Fium and Ashten Wickham. WTF is dedicated to helping faith misfits of all backgrounds and beliefs better understand how spirituality plays into their daily lives. Each week we interview people from around the globe that have had their lives impacted, in one way or another, by spirituality.
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