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God Help Us – Rewilding Our Politics
Posted on December 12, 2019 Leave a Comment
We suffer under this fundamental idea of separation – that we can do harm to land, that we can do harm to others, and that it somehow isn’t going to affect us. In anticipation of the upcoming winter solstice in the northern hemisphere, Annie is here with ecotheologian and spiritual guide Mary DeJong. Mary is […]
God Help Us – Origin Stories
Posted on November 28, 2019 Leave a Comment
If Thanksgiving is anything, it’s a recognition of our dependence and the ways our lives are bound up in the lives of other people. For this very special Thanksgiving episode, Annie is joined by Dr. Brian Bantum, Neal F. and Ila A. Fisher Professor of Theology at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Chicago (though he lives […]
#ThankYouPatrons Day
Posted on November 19, 2019 Leave a Comment
In the spirit of making all of November an extension of Thanksgiving – from gratitude to regular doses of comfort food – today is #ThankYouPatrons day on Patreon. Thank you to those of you who are financial supporters of God Help Us. It wouldn’t be possible without you! Thank you for your support and have […]
God Help Us – You Know You
Posted on November 14, 2019 Leave a Comment
If you’re afraid to ask the question, that’s probably the question you should be asking. In the first part of this very special episode, I join Coastland Commons for their monthly gathering to talk about the significance of personal story and the importance of trusting our instincts. In the first segment, Dani Forbess and I […]
God Help Us – Good* White Christian
Posted on October 31, 2019 Leave a Comment
White pseudo-supremacy is that systemic, it’s that invisible – it’s something that we can’t all see, but it’s happening nonetheless. In this episode, Annie talks with Kerry Connelly, a writer, Certified Life Coach, author of the blog Jerseygirl, JESUS, and host of the podcast White on White, which reimagines white identity apart from pseudo-supremacy. Kerry […]
God Help Us – Masculinity & Belonging
Posted on October 17, 2019 Leave a Comment
I wanted to figure out if the ways I had been taught to believe and practice Christianity had been wrong. In this episode of God Help Us, Annie talks with Myles Markham about defining masculinity and finding belonging. Myles is a community organizer, theology nerd, and is working on his MA in practical theology at […]
Bonus Episode – We Haven’t Given Up
Posted on October 10, 2019 Leave a Comment
There are religions that make you question, am I worthy of God’s love and approval? Am I worthy of the church’s love and approval? And contrary to that I think, um, is religion worthy of my love and approval? Out today on the God Help Us feed is a preview of a very special bonus […]
God Help Us – Anti-Judaism
Posted on October 3, 2019 Leave a Comment
It’s easier to demonize the other than to take time to learn what the other is thinking, let alone to become friends with somebody who’s not you. In this episode, Annie is joined by Amy-Jill Levine, a Jewish New Testament scholar. In addition to her role as a professor of Jewish Studies and New Testament […]
God Help Us – The Old Testament
Posted on September 19, 2019 Leave a Comment
Very few people change their mind about the Bible because of logic or study. Until you address the emotional commitment, you won’t see real change. In this episode, the Rev. Dr. J. P. Kang joins Annie to discuss the Old Testament. J. P. has been an Associate Pastor at Japanese Presbyterian Church of Seattle since […]
God Help Us – Crisis in the Catholic Church
Posted on September 5, 2019 Leave a Comment
I have an obligation to hear the stories of pain and marginalization as best as I can, and then to look at my tradition and say, ‘is it worth fighting for?’ In this episode, Dr. Richard Gaillardetz joins Annie to discuss crises in the Catholic church. Rick is a Catholic lay theologian and a professor […]
